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Pastor …..….…Reverend Scott D. Brockson [email protected]
Pastor Emeritus…….…..Rev. Msgr. John Graf
Weekend Celebrant....Rev. Francis Caponi, OSA
In Residence ….…Rev. Msgr. Frank Depman
Deacons ….………..Deacon Thomas Hannan Deacon Michael DeGrasse Operations Manager ….……Mary Rose Edmonds
Parish Office Staff ……..……Donna Brumbaugh Ann Caruso
School Principal ….…………….Danielle White Coordinator of Religious Education (CRE) ……… Teresa Leszczynski [email protected] Music Director ….……………....Kevin Myers [email protected]
Parish Office (Ph) 610-869-2722, (fax) 610-869-3252
School Office (Ph) 610-869-9576, (fax) 610-869-4049
Religious Education Office ……...(Ph) 610-869-8575
Facilities Request...(email) [email protected]
Sacraments and Devotions
Baptism: Sundays at 1:30 pm in Church (bimonthly)
Matrimony: Engaged couples are asked to meet with parish priest at least six months prior to wedding and enroll in a marriage-prep program.
Reconciliation: (Church) Saturdays, 11:00 am-12:15 pm
Rosary: Wednesdays, 6:30 pm (Church)
Bulletin: Submit articles by 8:00 am on Thursday for publication the following week. Submit to the Parish Office or email [email protected]
Church and Parish Office: 300 State Road • West Grove, PA 19390
Parish Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-4:00 pm
Email: [email protected]
Web: assumptionbvmwestgrove.org
Facebook: ABVM Parish Community, West Grove, PA
Weekend Mass Times Saturday: 4:30 pm
Sunday: 8:00 am, 10:00 am, 12:00 pm Masses
Daily Mass Schedule 6:30 am - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
8:15 am - Tuesday, Friday
Eucharistic Adoration After morning Mass, Monday through Friday, until 7 pm
ABVM Adoration Chapel No adoration on public holidays or snow days.
September 10, 2017
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COMMUNICATION FROM THE ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY EDUCATION IN CHESTER COUNTY
From: Pastors, in coordination with the Principals and the School Advisory Board Presidents
Subject: Sustaining Catholic Elementary Education in Southern Chester County for Today and the Future
Dear Parishioners:
In recent years, you may have witnessed the various challenges facing Catholic Education throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Southern Chester County has been no exception. For this reason, the Exec-utive Board of Elementary Education, spearheaded by Bishop Fitzgerald and leaders in the Catholic business and academic communities, formed an Advisory Council for Catholic Elementary Education for each county in the Archdiocese. The Advisory Council for Catholic Elementary Education in Chester County has been in place for over six years and has been working with our local schools to identify challenges and ensure sus-tainability, while executing strategies that promote ongoing growth and collaboration within our schools.
We are excited to share information with you about a local strategic initiative to engage with a profes-sional educational consulting firm, Bloom Planning (www.bloomplanning.com), to assist in the development of a vision and roadmap for how to stabilize, improve, expand and fund our current Catholic school presence in the Southern Chester County area. This initiative will focus on near-term sustainability and, more importantly, a longer-term vision for the growth and evolution of Catholic Education in Southern Chester County, including recommendations for achieving this vision. Bloom has designed and will administer a multi-school research plan for Assumption BVM and Sacred Heart schools, including the surrounding parishes, which includes the gathering of data, review and analysis of enrollment, baptism, development, financial and operational data to inform future strategic planning efforts. In this process Bloom will also conduct a feasibility and market study, facilitate decision making around a future model and make recommendations.
This is a cross-parish, cross-school initiative, which involves key stakeholders throughout the Southern Chester County region including pastors, principals, members of each school’s advisory board, surrounding parishes, local business people, as well as parents of children in Southern Chester County schools. Together this group makes up the Southern Chester County Steering Committee (SCCSC), supported by the Advisory Council for Catholic Elementary Education in Chester County and funded by the Foundation for Catholic Edu-cation. [Please refer to our parish webpage for the list of committee members.]
To provide clarity for this initiative, Phase I has just started and is expected to last through the begin-ning of October. Phase I consists of research, data collection, school enrollment, baptism, facilities, demo-graphic and financial analysis. During Phase I, Bloom, in concert with the SCCSC, will construct and admin-ister surveys to key stakeholders, parents of students, prospective parents of students and parishioners of Sacred Heart and ABVM. This survey will also extend to those in the broader Southern Chester County area, including St. Patrick’s, St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Mother and St. Rocco’s. We welcome and appreciate your participation in these surveys as they will be important factors of our research phase. There is work to be done to ensure the future of Catholic Education in Southern Chester County and, with your engagement, we are ready to take it on. A key to success will be insight from parents, parishioners and staff members. Broad opportunity for input will begin this month with surveys of school parents, staff and parish-wide community members. Subsequently Phase II and Phase III will consist of further workshops for the committee as they look to create a long-term vision and plan for the future of Catholic Education in Southern Chester County.
The Southern Chester County Steering Committee is committed to keeping everyone informed of our progress through the school websites, as we continue this collective effort of establishing a clear, locally driv-en, forward looking vision for Catholic Education here in the Southern Chester County area. To that end, we will post an FAQ list and timely updates on the school website to keep families informed about our process and progress. We are deeply committed and have a sincere sense of urgency about the needs for our chil-dren and that the presence of Catholic Education remains strong in the Southern Chester County area. Again, we thank you in advance for your participation and if you have any specific questions feel free to contact your school Principal, Pastor, or anyone on the committee.
Thank you, sincerely, Father Brockson Steve Brunner Father Hennelly Leo Parsons Danielle White ABVM Pastor Sacred Heart Principal Sacred Heart Advisory Council ABVM Principal Committee Co-Chair Committee Co-Chair
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Please remember to pray for those in need of hope and healing.
Mary, Health of the Sick, pray for them.
Ed Painter, Charles Koslowsky, John & Joann George, Julie O’Connell, Dennis Kelleher, Bill & Eleanor Sauerwine, Aria Toner, Jean Mariano, Chloe Genther, Devon Bartholf, Maria Kilgore, Mary Grofasik, Debbie Robinson, Jim Groome, Tony McGinley, Kathleen & James Maccari, Gary Barber, Kathy Stankiewicz, Diane Edgington, John Jones, Karen Craig, Luke Ramowski, Philip Caruso, Richard Broderick, Dorothy Duffy, Tim G., Landon Copare, Kathy Corby, Shirley Pusak, Ryan Coyle, Msgr. John Graf, Susan Sebastian, Sanali Maulak, Laura & Rose Watts, Philip Budzynski, Betty Anne Silva, Louann Armstrong, Debbie Scott, Patti Bubel, McNeil Family, Ann Sorace, Jane & Tom Littleton, Lisa Erling Vito, John Jurchak & Family, Bob Lauer, Otmar Bauer, Steve Sciotto, Joel Rivera, Jenna Coe, Beverly Kozlowski, Kilby Family, Heather Jester, Fabiola Matalonis, Steve Henry, John Lincoln Jr., Visitation Prayer Intentions
Requests
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Requester/Phone:______________________________
Requests will be printed in the bulletin for one month and military prayers for six months. You may renew as often as you wish.
23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time September 10, 2017
Rest in Peace
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and
all the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace.
Juelius Carnochan Peter McEneaney
♦ AB Brandon Narkin and FLT 601/602 Lackland AFB ♦ Cadet Jacqueline Brattan
♦ PO Daniel Carr
♦ PVT Charlie Harrison
♦ PFC Daniel Engberg
♦ SGT R.C. Gosselin
♦ LT Connor Dunleavy
♦ 1st ID HHBN & Coalition
♦MAJ Sean McEntee
♦LTC Don McDannald
♦ SGT Andrew Wolfe
♦ MAJ Michael Berk
♦ FS3 Cody Liebeskind
♦ SGT James McWilliams
♦ MAJ Nicholas Beamer
♦ SPC Thomas Wolfe
♦ SSGT Michael Kauffman
Welcome
We would like to welcome the following new members to the Assumption of the Blessed
Virgin Mary Parish Family:
Kevin and Danielle Stahler Family
Matthew and Brandy Gosline Family
Bryan and Cary Ballas Family
Live the Liturgy
Relationships are difficult, requiring honesty, dialogue, respect, and tolerance. We can easily offend one another, even by doing the simplest of things. Feelings can be hurt and relationships can become hurtful. Sometimes, our own wounds end up wounding others. When division or discord results, rather than responding with anger, judgment, and vindication, Jesus instructs us to be compassionate, tolerant, respectful, and forgiving. We can do this even when we have to confront someone with the truth, which may not always be well received. Even with our brokenness, we are all an image of God and should do all in our power to properly resolve conflicts.
Questions of the Week
Matthew 18:15-20: Jesus commands fellow believers to be direct and honest with each other when one sins against another. Why is this so challenging? Ezekiel 33:7-9: Why do you think the Lord put such a heavy burden on the prophet Ezekiel? Romans 13:8-10: How do you imagine the Jewish Christians in Rome reacted to Paul’s assertion that “love is the fulfillment of the law”?
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PATRIOTIC ROSARY
Monday, September 11th
7 PM—Assumption BVM Church
Join us as we gather to pray a “Patriotic Rosary” for the good of our country.
SPEND TIME WITH JESUS
Eucharistic Adoration M-F, After Morning Mass till 7 pm
ABVM Adoration Chapel
Are you tired of all the struggles in your daily life? Consider visiting Jesus in Adoration and tell Him all
about them. He has the answers to your prayers!
For questions, contact Mary at 302-388-3752; [email protected], Mary Ellen at 610-345-0024 or Cyndi at [email protected].
NIGHT OF INQUIRY FOR ADULT CANDIDATES WHO WOULD LIKE TO BE BAPTIZED, RECEIVE
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION, AND/OR BE CONFIRMED
Please join Father Scott on Wednesday, September 13th at 6:30 p.m. in the
Parish Life Center, located on the first floor of the church building if you are
interested in becoming Catholic or were baptized Catholic as a child but have
not received Confirmation and/or First Holy Communion. Father will explain
the process of preparing for these Sacraments, which are normally received in
the Easter Season. No registration is necessary - come as you are, and bring
a friend or potential sponsor. All your questions answered! (Well, maybe not
all, but probably some). We look forward to meeting you!
We are very pleased that our E-giving over the past three months has increased. The col-lection income through August is almost $5,000 below our budget-ed amount. Our beloved church with the associated facilities is almost 16 years old. As in your home, maintenance costs and operating costs need to be ad-dressed. For example, our elec-tric bill for August was $2,566. You have demonstrated your generosity to enable us to fulfill our fiscal responsibilities. Please continue to be as generous as you can.
The 2017 Annual Parish Appeal is underway. Our goal is $150,000. To date we have raised more than $120,000. This money provided for the repair of the church roof and the removal and preservation of the stained glass windows of the old church on Evergreen Street. Because the maintenance of the church roof was less than anticipated, we were able to allocate some Ap-peal funds to the less than antic-ipated Offertory income for 2016 – 2017. We added a full time parish music director. We have significantly upgraded the music program in our parish liturgies and school. You may use the Parish Appeal envelope from your packet of envelopes to make either an on-going or one-time donation. The Finance Council and Father Scott thank you for your generosity.
Collection Month of Aug. 2017 $77,351
Avg. Monthly Collection 2017/18 $76,903
Estimated Mthly Expenses 2017 $79,170
Includes $21,751 E-Giving 28% Participation
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“And when Jesus went out He saw a great multitude; and He was moved “And when Jesus went out He saw a great multitude; and He was moved “And when Jesus went out He saw a great multitude; and He was moved with compassion for them, and healed their sick.” with compassion for them, and healed their sick.” with compassion for them, and healed their sick.” (Matthew 14:14)(Matthew 14:14)(Matthew 14:14)
Date: Saturday, September 30, 2017
Location: Assumption BVM School (Parish Center Gym) 290 State Road, West Grove, PA
Time: 12:30 pm Mass with the Anointing of the Sick followed by a sit-down Luncheon
Please bring your sick and elderly family members to receive the comfort of the Sacrament of the Sick and to share in this special time of God’s grace and love. Consider joining us for this special Mass and fellowship with a delicious, home-cooked luncheon. No registration or cost required. The location provides easy access for wheelchairs and walkers if needed.
33-day Preparation for the Archdiocesan Consecration to Our Lady of Fatima
begins Tuesday, September 12, 2017 Everyone is invited to spiritually prepare for 33 days prior to our Philadelphia Archdiocesan conse-cration to Our Lady on Sunday, Oc-tober 15!
Location: Preparation is personal and can be done on your own time.
More info: Recommended Marian consecration preparation guides can be found on the Archdiocesan website at archphila.org/fatima, email [email protected] or call 215-587-5630.
OUR 1ST MEETING
Saturday, Sept. 23rd 7am to 8am, ABVM Chapel
This ministry provides an opportunity for all men of the parish to praise God in communal prayer. Time is also set aside for shared dialogue and mutual encouragement on our faith journey. We meet in the Chap-
el every first Monday, 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm, and every third Saturday, 7 am to 8 pm.
First Mondays—We pray the Rosary followed by option-al coffee social (October 2nd) Third Saturdays—We pray a unique ritual prayer based upon traditional Catholic prayers. Next, we study and discuss that Sunday’s Gospel reading. Optional coffee social follows. (September 23rd)
For information, contact Deacon Mike DeGrasse at 610-283-8205 or email [email protected].
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School News
Assumption BVM Middle School students use their iPads to take virtual field trips through Google Expeditions. This virtual reality teaching tool allows students to immerse themselves in a particular location. As part of the Social Studies curricu-lum, students in 7th grade learned about the Native American culture with a trip to Jamestown while students in 8th grade visited areas pertaining to the Civil War such as Fort Sumter, Gettysburg Battlefield, Pickett's Charge, and Gettysburg National Cemetery. School Calendar
Mon., September 11th: After School Community Service Club Fri., September 15th: 8:15 AM Class Mass for Grade 1 and 7 Fri., September 22nd: 8:15 AM Class Mass for Grade 2 and 6; 11 AM Dismissal
This 21+ event celebrates the past, present, and future of Assumption BVM School. As the school recognizes its 95th year of providing Catholic education in Southern Chester County, Assumption BVM School honors two distinguished members of the community who have been and continue to be instrumental in the school's success: Mrs. Marie Losito, a long-time teacher at Assumption BVM School, and Mr. Bob DiMarco, a faithful and dedicated volunteer to Assumption BVM School. Assumption BVM School's longevity is due to these individuals as well as all those who have made the commitment to Catholic education by walking through our doors. Tickets are $40 and must be purchased online in advance. For a table of 10, email names of your party to [email protected]. Visit the school's Facebook page://www.facebook.com/ABVMSchoolWG/ to find the ticket link under events. Be a part of this milestone celebration!
BE A 95th ANNIVERSARY SPONSOR
Interested in being a Light Up Your Star sponsor or table sponsor at the 95th Anni-versary event? Visit www.abvmschoolwg.us. Under the SUPPORT US tab, find the 95th Anniversary Celebration. The sponsorship form can be found there. Thank you!
CRAFT FAIR AND CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
Get ready for the Christmas season at Assumption BVM School's Craft Fair and Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, November 18th from 9 AM- 3 PM held in the Parish Center located at 290 State Road, West Grove, PA. If you would like to be a vendor at this event, visit the school website at www.abvmschoolwg.us. Under the SUPPORT tab, find the application and details for participation. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis.
ABVM News
CYFF Opening Sessions:
Sunday Sessions begin Sept. 17th from 11:10 am—12:30 pm
Tuesday Sessions begin Sept. 19th from 4:40—6 pm
Wednesday Sessions begin Sept. 20th from 4:40—6 pm
For questions regarding the Religious Education Program, please contact Teresa Leszczynski at 610-869-8575 or [email protected].
Confirmation:
Confirmation Classes begin Wednesday, September 13th from 6:30 pm to 7:45 pm.
Confirmation registration is now off-line. If you have not yet registered, please contact Teresa Leszczynski at [email protected] or call 610-869-8575.
Please complete Confirmation pro-jects– they will be collected in class. Please finalize your choice of Sponsor and Saint name. We are requesting your Sponsor to provide their Eligibility certificates. Candidates who do not have their Baptismal certificate on file will be notified to provide it.
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Catechetical Sunday:
Sunday, September 17th 10 AM MASS
Catechists are invited to receive a special blessing at the 10 am Mass.
Following Mass, Catechists and their families are invited to a Coffee and
Donut Reception in the School’s Par-ish Center (Gym). Please come and
share in this special time of fellowship.
Hosted by the Knights of Columbus
95th Anniversary Gala
Friday, Sept. 22nd, 6:30 pm-10:30 pm Red Clay Room, Kennett Square, PA
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Ministry of Consolation
Grief Support For Adults
The next Ministry of Consolation meeting will be held on the third Thursday of September (September 21st) at 7:00 pm in the ABVM Church Children’s Chapel. This support program is for the be-reaved searching for hope and healing.
If anyone wishes to contact one of the members of this ministry for individual grief support, call Ginny Bryson at 610-869-7880 or Joan Shannon at 610-322-5792.
“Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted.” —Matthew 5:4
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JOSEPH’S PEOPLE – WEST GROVE
FOR THE UNEMPLOYED AND UNDEREMPLOYED
Our 7th season of Joseph’s People in West Grove has begun!
The next monthly Joseph's People for the unem-ployed and underemployed will be on Wednes-day, September 27 at 6:45 p.m. in the parish life center (lower level) of ABVM's Church (300 State Road). The meeting begins promptly at 7 p.m., please arrive by 6:45.
We will provide an in depth and detailed overview of the 22 year history of Joseph's People. The overview will include the volun-teer personnel, resources, financial support, etc. available to all members. A few of our members who have gained full time em-ployment over the summer will share their success stories and how JP assisted them. See www.josephspeople.org.
Also, we will have a guest speaker from Wings for Success. WFS provides resources for women to achieve autonomy, suc-cess and confidence. They provide more than work-appropriate clothes to courageous and economically disadvantaged women to outfit them with confidence. See www.wingsforsuccess.org.
John Colgan, Chapter Leader and ABVM Parishioner www.josephspeople.org [email protected]
Announcements
Rosary for Life (9/10-9/16/17) Sunday: M. Pepe Monday: C. Sedlak Tuesday: D. Brumbaugh Wednesday: D. Harrison Thursday: N. Kennard/L. Kilgore Friday: D. Harrison Saturday: M. Mueller
Sign-up calendar available in the lobby.
Pregnant? 1-800-CARE-002 or 610-436-0773.
HopeAfterAbortion.com; afterabortion.org; RachelsVineyard.org or call 610-354-0555.
Al-Anon meeting will be held every Monday at 8 pm in the ABVM Church. Newcomers welcome.
Call Valerie at 610-662-1567.
Annulment Proceeding: Contact the Metropoli-tan Tribunal, Archdiocese of Philadelphia (215) 587-3750. Interviews are confidential.
Aid for Friends Cooks: Filled, frozen meal trays can be taken to the freezer in the lower level of the Main Church. If you would like to prepare meals or be an AFF volunteer driver, contact Ann Barr at 610-869-8559.
Rachel’s Vineyard Weekend Retreat
Healing the pain of abortion– one weekend at a time
Date: October 6-8, 2017 Location: Malvern-Frazer, PA Contact: Lauren at 215-720-5828
The weekend is a unique process designed specifi-cally to help you experience the mercy and compas-sion of God and will transform the pain of the past into hope. For more information about Rachel’s Vineyard Ministries, visit www. rachsvineyard.org.
Family Promise Training Session
Tuesday, October 3rd, 6:30 pm ABVM Parish Life Center
Please consider attending this training in order to support those who are experiencing homelessness in our community. Our next ABVM host date will be mid-November. For questions, contact Sharon Hannan at [email protected] or call 484-678-2142. Note: Background clearances are required for participation in this program. Please contact the Parish Office at 610-869-2722 if you need to update your clearances.
Words to Ponder:
“I plead with you—never, ever give up on hope,
never doubt, never tire, and never become discouraged.
Be not afraid.” - Saint Pope John Paul II
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BECOME A COLUMBIETTE
We are a unified body of Catholic women who work side-by-side with the Knights of Columbus Council with which we are affiliated. We will be having an initiation of new members on Satur-day, September 16, 2017, 9 am until 12 pm. Lunch will be served. For information and to fill out an application form contact: Terry Kelleher- 610-291-9938, Marianne Petrison- 484-643-2469, or Dottie Gambino- 610 574-2035.
Upcoming Events:
Saturday, Sept. 16th: New Member Initiation, 9
am to 12 pm, ABVM Parish Life Center
Monday, Sept. 18th: Member Meeting, 7 pm,
ABVM Parish Life Center
Saturday: Sept. 23rd: Hidden Treasures Com-
munity Yard Sale, 7:30 am –1:30 pm, ABVM
Parish Center
St. Pius X Council 3858
READY TO JOIN? CONTACT KRIS KELLEHER. [email protected]; (610) 345-9245
This Weekend Sunday, September 10th
DONUT & COFFEE SOCIAL Parish Life Center
AFTER CELEBRATION OF 10 AM MASS Come say thank you to Deacon Jeff Hanna for his many
faithful years of service to our Parish family!
7 pm Patriotic Rosary Monday, September 11th
Come join us for this special evening as we pray for God’s blessings and
protection upon our country!
HAPPENING SOON
September 10th: Coffee & Donut Social After the 10 am Mass
September 11th: 7 pm Patriotic Rosary in the Main Church
September 17th: Catechetical Sunday 11 am Reception for Catechists & their families
September 21st: Knights Meeting 6 pm in the Parish Life Center
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23RD 7:30 AM—1:30 PM
ABVM Parish Grounds, 300 State Rd. RAIN OR SHINE
Registration: $20.00 each space
A limited number of 12’ tables are available to rent at $5.00 each. Spaces are approximately 12’ x 12’ out-side. In the event of rain, the yard sale will be held indoors based on registration order. For questions, call Terry at (610) 291-9938 or Donna at (484) 371-8345. To obtain a registration form, please visit: www.AssumptionBVMWestGrove.org and click on “Columbiettes Hidden Treasures Yard Sale” link.
Sponsored by the ABVM Columbiettes
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BIBLE STUDY (Begins Tuesday, September 12, 2017, 10 am-11:45 am, St. Patrick’s Church-Buffington House, Kennett Square) Theme: Follow Me: Meet Jesus in the Gospel of John. Contact Cate at [email protected].
ABBYFEST (Saturday, September 16, 2017, Daylesford Abbey, Paoli, PA) AbbeyFest is the premier celebration of family, friends, and contemporary Catholic/Christian music in the greater Philadelphia area. Over 3,000 children, teens and parents attended last year. Visit http://www.theabbeyfest.com.
NATIONAL FLAME OF LOVE CONFERENCE (September 22/23, 2017, Renaissance Philadelphia Airport Hotel) Speak-ers: Mark Mallet, Tony Mullen, Hector Molina & Fr. Jim Blount. Visit: www.fllameoflove.us/conference.
FAMILY GAME DAY (Sat., Sept. 23, 2017, 11 am-2 pm, Sacred Heart Church, Oxford, PA) Enjoy hayrides, pony rides, games, arts & crafts, food, scarecrow stuffing & more. For questions, call 610-932-5040 or [email protected].
OKTOBERFEST (Sat., September 23, 2017, 6-11 pm, Sacred Heart Church, Oxford, PA) Enjoy authentic German band with dancing, German food & beer and silent auction. Visit www.shsOktoberfest.com or call 610-932-5040 for tickets.
CONSECRATION OF THE ARCHIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY: The Bishops of Pennsylva-nia voted to approve a recommendation that each Catholic diocese and eparchy in the Commonwealth be dedicated to the Blessed Mother in honor of the 100th Anniversary of the apparition of the Blessed Mother at Fatima. The dedi-cation will be marked with a special Mass to be celebrated in Saint Patrick Cathedral in Harrisburg at 12 noon on Sep-tember 27, 2017 by all bishops in the state. The second part of the dedication will be an observance in each diocese. The Archdiocese of Philadelphia will be consecrated to Our Lady on Sunday, October 15, 2017 at the Cathedral Basili-ca of SS. Peter and Paul in Philadelphia at the 11 am Mass. Visit archphila.org/fatima or call 215-587-5630.
DESIGNER BAG BINGO (September 29, 2017, 7-9:30 pm, Bishop Shanahan High School, Downingtown, PA) Reserve at www.shanahan.org; 610-343-6238.
REBOOT LIFE (October 5, 2017, 7-9:30 pm, St. Philip Neri, Lafayette Hill, PA) Internationally-renowned Catholic speaker and author, Chris Stefanick, will be representing Reboot Live! Join us for a fun, inspiring and practical experi-ence for all (ages 12 & up) of applying the beauty and genius of the Gospel to every aspect of your life, from prayer and spirituality, to work, dating, marriage and parenting. Visit www.reallifecatholic.com/reboot.
CONSECRATION OF THE ARCHDIOCESAN YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS TO THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY (October 8, 2017, 6:30pm Mass, Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul , Philadelphia) At this Mass, Archbishop Cha-put will dedicate the youth & young adults in Philadelphia to the Blessed Virgin Mary.
ARCHDIOCESAN CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC CONFERENCE (October 13-15, 2017, Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, Essington, PA) For information, call 215-315-7008, email [email protected] or visit www.phillyspirit.com.
NATIONAL CATHOLIC WOMEN’S CONFERENCE (Sat., October 21, 2017, 8:30 am - 4 pm, National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, Doylestown, PA) Register soon at: wineconference.org. Conference expected to be sold out.
CRAFT FAIR (Saturday, November 4, 2017, Sacred Heart School Gym, Oxford, PA) Artists and Crafters wanted! For a vendor application, contact Patti at 610-932-0763 or email [email protected]. Cost: $30.
ABVM CRAFT FAIR AND CHRISTMAS BAZAAR (Sat., November 18, 2017, 9 am-3 pm, ABVM School Parish Center, 290 State Rd., West Grove) For a vendor application, visit www.abvmschoolwg.us and click under the SUPPORT tab. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. For questions, contact the school at 610-869-9576.
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Be Part of our ABVM Church family!
Are you new to the Parish and would like to register? We would love to have you!!
Registrations are done every weekend after the 4:30 pm Vigil Mass and after the 10 am Mass. Please see a Parish Representative at the Registration Desk in the Adoration Chapel.
Safe Environment Clearances are
needed prior to volunteering for
School, CYFF, CYO Sports, and
anything that involves children.
A list of clearances needed can be found on our parish website at: www.assumptionbvmwestgrove.org, select Resources, then select Safe Environment Clearances. Once clearances and training are completed, certificates or forms need to be given to the Parish Office. For questions, please contact the ABVM Parish Office at 610-869-2722 or email [email protected].
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Safe Environment Training (Virtus Workshop)
Our parish will be hosting this class on
Thursday, September 28th, 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Assumption BVM Church Conference Room (lower level).
The class fills up quickly so register early at www.virtus.org.
FOOTBALL MANIA
Has Begun!
17 Week Game ABVM Parish Fundraiser
Winners will be notified by mail. Participants can also visit: www.charitymania.com to view the winning sweepstakes game card num-bers each week to see if they’ve won. In ad-dition, the lucky winners will be listed in the bulletin. Good Luck!!!
HURRICANE HARVEY RELIEF
The Archdiocese of Philadel-phia is encouraging its parish-es to take up a collection for the relief efforts of Catholic Charities USA. These funds will benefit the victims of this natural disaster by aiding in the recovery efforts including direct assistance, rebuilding,
and health care services. If you write a check made out to “Catholic Charities USA” and put it in the weekend collec-tion we will forward your donation. Please write “disaster relief” in the memo line. They are asking for donations as soon as possible. Catholic Charities USA is the official emergency relief agency of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. You may also contribute directly to Catholic Char-ities USA by visiting: https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org.
Please be sure to patronize our bulletin advertisers.
They make our bulletin possible.
ABVM YOUTH GROUP
(6th-12th grades) Youth Group is back!
Sunday, Sept. 17th– 12 pm Youth Mass – Join us! Sunday, Sept. 24th- Youth Group Social from 6:30 to 8 pm in the Parish Life Center (lower level of the Church). “Meet and Greet”. Bring a Friend!!! If you have any questions, please reach out to Bob or Sean Moran at [email protected] or [email protected].
Parish Ministry Weekend Sept. 23rd/24 th
“Faith in action is Love – and Love in action is Service”
- Saint Theresa of Calcutta
The happiest people are those who serve Christ through the service of others. Are you looking for a way to serve your parish and community? There are a number of opportunities at ABVM to do just that. On the weekend of September 23rd/24th, representa-tives from a variety of ministries will be available in the Parish Life Center after each Mass to provide information about their ministry and answer any questions you may have. Refreshments will be served. We hope you will join us.
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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2017
6:30 am Mass - People of the Parish
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2017
8:15 am Mass - Anna Marie Ettorre, requested by Rich and Terry O’Neill
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2017
6:30 am Mass - Brian Erling, requested by Faye Ferroni
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2017
6:30 am Mass - Peter Carlson, requested by Marie Losito
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2017
8:15 am Mass - Molly, Charles, Gail and Robert Palladino, requested by The Holmes Family
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2017
4:30 pm Vigil Mass - Toshiko Nagaura Bunting, requested by Joseph Bunting
Reader 1/Reader 2: Grace & Ed Charlton Extraordinary Ministers: Camila Barbosa, Donna Brumbaugh, Deacon Mike DeGrasse, Cindy Sciotto, Diane Thomas, Barry Young Altar Servers: Matteo Riordan, Nolan Sullivan, Alex Thomas Music: Folk Group
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2017
8:00 am Mass - Denise Miller, requested by The Guyre Family
Reader 1/Reader 2: Terry O’Neill, Jackie Battinieri Extraordinary Ministers: Joanne Redden (A), Nancy Paproth (B), Mary Wharton (C), John Eller (LH), Deacon Mike DeGrasse, Kristine McNicholas Altar Servers: Luca Bracalenti, Daniel & Madelynn Welch Music: Ann Wengloski, Kevin Myers
10:00 am Mass - Mary Twaddell, requested by Gene and Eileen Fogarty
Reader 1/Reader 2: Michael Debes, Ed Sigda Extraordinary Ministers: Kathy Gebhart (D), Bruce Michalski (E), James Fredericksdorf (TP), Bill Sites (JPP), Dennis Shannon (JPR), Ann Barr (PENN), Deacon Tom Hannan, Teresa Leszczynski Altar Servers: Julia Pagnotto, Landon & Talia Staso Music: Choir 12:00 pm Mass - Betty Ann Kane, requested by The Tobin Family
Reader 1/Reader 2: Youth Group Lectors Extraordinary Ministers: Paul Crowley, Deacon Tom Hannan, Sharon Hannan, Ella Havrilak, Carl Nardi, Joan Patrick Altar Servers: Addison & Mason Chandler, Kimberli O’Donnell Music: Kevin Myers
Please Note: If you are having a Mass offered and would like to take up the gifts, please contact the Usher 15 minutes before Mass.
This feast celebrates a double anniversary. In Jerusalem, Constan-tine erected a round church, the Anastasis, above the empty grave of Jesus, and a basilica, the Martyrium. In the square between the two churches, a shrine, Calvarium, marking the place of the crucifixion. Dedicated in 335, they were destroyed by the Persians in 614. The two churches were rebuilt by Patriarch Modestus of Jerusalem in 626, but were later destroyed by the Muslims in 1009. The present church of the Holy Sepulcher, rebuilt by the Crusaders, was dedicat-ed in 1149. Today also commemorates the discovery of the Lord’s cross by the empress, Saint Helena, in 320.
Feast Day: September 14th