Pastor ………Reverend William S. Murphy
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
Deacon Jeffrey Hanna
Operations Manager ….……Mary Rose Edmonds
Parish Office Staff ……..……Donna Brumbaugh
Ann Caruso
Ella Havrilak
School Principal ….…………….Danielle White
Director of Religious Education ....Karen Batdorf
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
Fifth Sunday of Easter - May 3, 2015
Church and Parish Office:
300 State Road • West Grove, PA 19390
Parish Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 am-4 pm
Email: [email protected]
Web: assumptionbvmwestgrove.org
Facebook: ABVM Parish Community, West Grove, PA
Weekend Mass Times
Saturday: 4:30 pm
Sunday: 8 am, 10 am, 12 pm Masses
Daily Mass Schedule
6:30 am - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
8:15 am - Tuesday, Friday
Eucharistic Adoration
Monday-Friday, 7:00 am to 7:00 pm
Facilities Request [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: Saturdays, 11:00 am-12:15 pm
(Church)
Rosary: Wednesdays, 6:30 pm (Church)
Liturgy of the Hours: 7:00 am Monday thru
Thursday (Church)
Bulletin: Submit articles by 8:00 am on Friday for
publication the following week. Submit to the Parish
Office or email [email protected]
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Dear Friends,
In today’s gospel Jesus says that if we remain in
him, if we stay connected to the vine, then we will
bear much fruit in our lives. Well, in this past week, we
here at ABVM have seen much evidence of “bearing much fruit.”
Collection for week of April 25/26, 2015
Weekly Collection
Weekly Income Needed
$16,060
$18,200
($2,140)
Weekly Over/(Under)
($13,298)
YTD Over/(Under)
Includes $3,222 E-Giving, 20% Participation
Total Debt to Archdiocese:
$2,298,058
Mortgage and past due assessments
The weekly income needed to operate the
Parish has been increased to $18,200.
This is necessary since operating expenses, including employee expenses, utility
expenses and insurance costs have risen.
Recent weekly income has been falling
below that which is needed to effectively
operate the Parish. That deficit has been
accumulating against the annual budget.
Additionally, several new major, unbudgeted, maintenance projects have been
identified which will need to be addressed
soon - repairs to the Parish Center Roof
and Gutters, as well as continued repairs
to the concrete sidewalks in front of the
Main Church. These projects are estimated to cost about $40,000. Please be as
generous as you can.
The Parish Life Center and Parish Office
are fully operational. All bills for construction and furnishings are paid. The Case
Statement for the Parish Appeal designated $50,000 to ABVM School. However,
these funds were deferred because of
unanticipated expenses in completing the
Parish Life Center. As of April 20, 2015,
$20,000 of that commitment was paid.
The remaining money will be paid by October 2015. Thus, it is important that you
continue your generous support of the
Parish Appeal. To date, we have raised
more than $379,500 from donations of
more than 700 parishioners such as you.
To sustain our cash flow we need an additional $18,000 to fulfill our obligations
for the total scope of the Appeal.
*Just yesterday, about 100 of our school and CYFF children received their First
Communion. As they now receive every week, they will remain in Jesus and grow
in their relationship with him. They will bear fruit. And the reason they have come
this far is because of the dedication of their parents, teachers and catechists. In
sharing the faith with them by word and example, they have enabled their children
to receive this sacrament. So, parents, teachers and catechists: THANK YOU for
remaining in Christ and for sharing your faith with our parish children. You have
borne much fruit!
*Last Sunday we held our annual Spaghetti Dinner. What an event! Over
1,000 families were served delicious dinners. Even more, so many of our
parishioners participated in this terrific social gathering and parish fundraiser:
those who have been in on the planning process for the last several months, those
who prepared our hall, those who prepared our famous meatballs and delicious
pasta sauce; those who greeted our guests, served tables, cooked, prepared takeout meals, and cleaned up afterwards. It was so nice to see people of every age
working together! Truly it revealed the family nature of our wonderful parish and
the dedication and love that so many have for ABVM. THANKS to all who helped
in any way. Know that you have borne much fruit!
*Also last Sunday, we welcomed Paula McLean and Kate Uhler to our parish to
present our plans to participate in Family Promise of Southern Chester County.
This is a truly exciting inter-faith project of which we are so happy to be a part. It
is an honor to use our convent for so worthy a cause and to offer our church as a
Host Church for families in need. Both Paula and Kate mentioned to me that they
truly enjoyed and were touched by their visit here. They commented on the
beauty and inspiration of our Catholic liturgies and on the warmth of our
parishioners. Kate told me that she was so surprised to see so many people
come up to her table after Mass, not to ask questions or express concerns and
worries, but to sign right up and get on board! I told her I was very happy, but not
surprised: that is the spirit of service that I have seen present in so many ways
among our people. So many “get” that service to our brothers and sisters—
especially those in need—is the heart of our faith. In fact, our worship of the God
Who Serves impels us to be his Children Who Serve. So, again, THANK YOU to
all who signed up and to all who expressed great enthusiasm for this newest
endeavor. I know that through Family Promise, working with our brothers and
sisters of different denominations and faiths, we will bear much fruit.
Speaking of Family Promise, let me add that as this project moves forward, we
will need two or three people who are willing to serve as the Coordination Team.
These people would be responsible for organizing all the volunteers and
scheduling. If you think you might be interested, please let me know! It’s another
way to bear much fruit.
So, as we continue our Easter celebration, we rejoice in the fruit being borne in
our hearts, our homes and our parish as we remain in Christ, the Risen One, who
remains with us always.
Happy Easter!
Fr. Murphy
For details, please contact John Brennan,
Secretary of Financial Affairs, at
[email protected].
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Fifth Sunday of Easter
Reflection
May 3, 2015
"If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask for
whatever you want and it will be done for you." What a lovely
promise! Imagine how satisfying it would be to ask for
whatever we wanted and then to see that wish granted. Truly,
it would be difficult to think of anyone who would not love to
see a promise like this fulfilled. But we know Jesus isn't a
genie in a magic lamp sent to indulge every selfish whim. So,
what's the catch?
Well, as Jesus puts it in today's Gospel, this promise is
extended to those who "remain" in him. He uses the beautiful
analogy of the vine and the branches to explain what this
means. "A branch cannot bear fruit on its own unless it
remains on the vine ... I am the vine, you are the branches."
The idea here is that we are to be connected to Jesus so
closely that our very life, our growth, our actions, indeed even
our desires come from him as their source. When we are
authentically rooted in Christ, and when his words remain in
us, then that cannot help but transform us into people who
want what Jesus wants. And when we want what he wants,
why wouldn't he give it to us?
John 15:1-8: In what ways have you been “pruned” by the
Lord?
Acts 9:26-31: How long do you think it took the apostles to
trust Paul?
1 John 3:18-24: How is your heart a guide on your faith
journey?
Please Pray For
Mary Fincher, Clark, Heyburn & Blowe Families, Devon &
Brian Bartholf, Philip Miller, Marlene Hylak, Grace Peterson,
Msgr. John Graf, Ryan Coyle, Adam, Marcus, Nancy Larkin,
Margaret Shillingford, John Hanna, Nicole Vitale, John R.
Rusnak, Jr., Marcus Forst, Charlie Nigro, Patrick Gallagher,
Holly T., Anna D., Gregory & Ed Painter, Catherine
McCreary, Diana Hoy, Lisa Erling Vito, Bob Humkey, Olivia
Humkey, Evan Humkey, Mary Twadell, Ramsey Holod, Danielle Albanese, Brian B., Hana Marie Yago, Eleanor & Bill
Sauerwine, Brlansky Family, Luke Ramowski, Tippi Carlino,
Daniel McCarthy, Marvin Leonard, Patrick Barnes, Jim Boyd,
Garo Yepremian, Phyllis Robinson, Phyllis Pastorius, Debbie
Robinson, Philip Caruso, Mary Louise Bove, Davis Family,
Jacquie McHale, Gert Lincoln, Face of Christ & Visitation
Prayer Intentions
Military Prayers
SrA Michael Kauffman, PFC James T. Mackereth, Petty Officer Daniel Carr, Staff Sgt. John Koss, Jr., LCPL Michelle
Smith, R.C. Gosselin, Lt. John Joseph Eife, SrA Ashli
McEntee, Ray Nelson, A1C Lyle Laub, USAF, Cpl. Samuel
Ellis, Lnc. Cpl. Michael Guerrera, Cpl. Jonathan Russell
Lynch, William Ewers, Sgt. Jared Moran, FS3 Cody
Liebeskind
Public Prayer Request
Name: ___________________________________________
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.
Pray the Rosary
Pray the Rosary Every Wednesday Evening
6:30 PM ~ Assumption BVM Church
For the Intentions of our Families
Welcome
We would like to welcome the following new members to the
Assumption BVM Parish Family:
David and Tracy Martini Family
Jeffrey and Megan Taylor Family
Baptism
On Sunday, April 26, 2015, the following child was
welcomed into our Parish Family:
Samantha Ellie Sciotto
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.
Mildred Hooker
Frank Lagno
Juanita Ortega
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Assumption B.V.M. Church
Fifth Sunday of Easter, May 3, 2015
Ascension of
the Lord
Holy Day of Obligation
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
7:00 pm Vigil Mass
Thursday, May 14, 2015
6:30 am Mass
10:00 am Mass
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CORPUS CHRISTI SUNDAY
Sunday, June 7, 2015
Eucharistic Procession after the Noon
Mass around the school and parish grounds.
In addition, come celebrate with
Father William Murphy on his
25th Anniversary of Ordination to the Priesthood
Lunch will be served following the procession!
Join us for hamburgers, hot dogs, cake, etc...
Adorers of the Blessed Sacrament
After all Masses on Ascension Thursday and the weekend of
May 16/17, everyone can sign-up to join the new prayer group,
Adorers of the Blessed Sacrament. As we mentioned earlier, the only
requirement needed is to spend time with Jesus in the
Blessed Sacrament even if it is only for a few minutes.
Eucharistic Adoration at ABVM
Monday– Friday
7:00 am to 7:00 pm
O Sacrament most holy
O Sacrament divine
All praise and all thanksgiving
Be every moment Thine.
May Procession
and Crowning
this Sunday morning
Honoring Blessed Virgin Mary
as the Mother of God
Sunday, May 3rd—Our Parish will have a beautiful
May Procession and Crowning prior to the 10 am
Mass. Please join us after the 10 am Mass for Coffee
& Donuts in the Parish Life Center.
of Southern Chester County
Assumption BVM is joining the network of Churches in the
local area supporting Family Promise of SCC. Family Promise is a program that provides support to local families who
find themselves suddenly homeless for various reasons. This
support includes hospitality stays within the local network
churches as well as a resource center that offers employment
help, links to other social service organizations and more.
This past weekend, Paula McLean and Kate Uhler spoke at
all our Masses explaining the program.
ABVM Parish is planning to be a Host Church. We are seeking a Coordination Team (2 to 3 people). This team would
be responsible for coordinating all the volunteers. If interested, please contact Father Murphy at 610-869-2722.
In addition, there will be many ways for parish families to volunteer with this program. Parish Volunteer Surveys handed
out last weekend listed several of them. If you picked one up,
please return the survey in the collection basket. Additional
surveys are located in the back of the Church.
Assumption BVM has also committed their support by renting
the Old Convent Building at our downtown West Grove property to Family Promise as their local Resource Center. Family Promise will also be looking for volunteers to help out at
the resource center. Those seeking further information about
Family Promise, can contact Board President Dave Haradon
at (484) 883-3110 or email [email protected].
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Education News
Confirmation News
Congratulations to all our First
Communion Candidates!
Welcome to our parish table!
Confirmation Candidates - your sponsor information and registration for Fall classes is now
late. Please be sure to turn in asap to be sure
there is space.
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Assumption BVM teachers regularly participate in professional
development opportunities to
keep abreast of current trends in education. Fourth
Grade teacher, Mrs. Losito, and Third Grade teacher,
Mrs. Looby, are currently taking a “Hands-On Science
Class” through the Intermediate Unit in conjunction with
Immaculata University. The teachers use lessons
learned from this class to provide an enrichment activity
for their students. In this lesson, the students learn about
the importance of joints in performing daily activities.
May 2015
5thSeventh Grade Field Trip
6th7 PM Band Concert; 2nd Grade Field Trip
8th8:15 AM Mass prepared by Grade 4 & PreK;
7th Grade Field Trip
12thAfter school Cantor Club Practice
13thAfter school Student Council Meeting
14thAscension Thursday (School in Session)
10 AM Mass- School Volunteers recognized
15th8:15 AM Mass prepared by Grade 8 &
Kindergarten
Assumption BVM School offers PreK (4 year olds), Kindergarten and Grades 1 through 8. Registrations are
currently being accepted. Space is limited so please contact Kristen Sullivan for further information at (610) 8699576 or [email protected].
Catechists Needed: As Catholics, part of our vocational call is to pass our faith onto the children. While
the prime responsibility falls to the parents, each parish
offers families assistance through a formal religious
education program. Our CYFF program strives to assist
families with this. It takes a large team of volunteers,
aides and catechists. Please prayerfully consider
whether God may be calling you to help with this ministry. Catechists will receive training and support, teacher
manuals and have opportunities for personal faith education. Catechists are needed for the following classes
for the 2015-2016 school year:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Level 2, 5 (two classes), 6
Level 6
Registration for 2015-2016 School Year. Registration packets for the 2015-2016 CYFF school year
have gone home. Extra forms are available on the parish website. Registration is open from now until June
15th. After June 15th, a late fee goes into effect.
Please be sure to check a second choice of day and
time. Class size is limited to 12-14 children and will be
filled on a first come-first serve basis where we have
Catechists. Once class is filled, children will be placed
on a waiting list.
Sacramental Preparation Reminders: It is the
policy of the parish that students demonstrate readiness
to participate in Sacramental preparations by showing
consistent attendance for two years in CYFF or other
religious studies prior to reception of each Sacrament.
First Communion is administered typically at the end of
2nd grade requiring attendance in religious studies
(CYFF) for 1st and 2nd grade. Confirmation is administered in the Fall of 7th grade. Preparation for the Sacrament starts in the Winter (February) of 6th grade requiring consistent attendance in CYFF or religious studies
for grades 4 and 5. In order to receive all sacraments, it
is recommended that families have consistent attendance in a religious education program from grades 1-6.
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10 Regular Games
2 Special Games
Last Special Game
Winner receives $30
Winner receives $75
Winner receives 70%
Dinner includes a variety of pastas and sauces,
garlic bread, dessert, and refreshments for $6. BYOB
$5 for 10 games with 3 cards per game
$5 for each Special with 4 cards per game
Proceeds from this bingo will fund the Knights of Columbus Scholarships.
For information, please contact John Brennan 610-869-4100 or
[email protected].
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This and That Sale
ARCHDIOCESAN MARIAN PROCESSION: On May 3, 2015 at 2pm,
all families are invited to the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter &d Paul to
entrust themselves to the maternal care and intercession of Mary under the
title "Mother of Families." The special event in preparation for the World
Meeting of Families begins with a Liturgy of the Word followed by an outdoor procession, Rosary and crowning of the Blessed Virgin. A Plenary Indulgence is available on this occasion to those who recite the prayer of the
Rosary during this Marian Procession at the Cathedral under the usual conditions.
MOTHERS OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES RETREAT will be
held on Monday, May 4, 2015 at Malvern Retreat House. Director: Bishop
Timothy Senior. To register, call 610-644-0400 or www.malvernretreat.com.
MARRIAGE AND FAMILY LECTURE: Dr. Hilary Towers, Catholic
author and psychologist, will be presenting “Reviving Marriage: The Commitment Factor” at St. Charles Seminary Vianney Hall on Tuesday, May 5,
2015, 7 pm. Lecture is free and open to the public. Visit phillyevang.org/
lectures.
Saturday, May 9, 2015
8:00 am – 11:30 am
Sacred Heart Church, Oxford
Hosted by The Ladies Auxiliary of Knights of
Columbus, Sacred Heart Church, Oxford
Time to clean out that basement or garage? Rent
an outdoor space for $15 and bring your own table
and carload of garage sale items you would like to
clean out. Easy set up as your car is in the space
next to your table. This could be a great way for
youth groups, scout troops and sports clubs to fund
raise. Just rent a spot and have members donate
items to be sold! Crafters welcome too! To reserve
your spot, contact [email protected] or call
Joan at 610-932-7803. The event will be held in
Sacred Heart Church parking lot - Rain or Shine.
SPRING CONCERT: Come out and enjoy the beautiful sights and sounds
of Spring as the Bishop Shanahan High School Fine Arts Department presents its annual Spring Concert and Art Exhibit on Friday, May 8th at
7:30pm. The public is invited and a free will offering would be much appreciated.
NOVENA TO ST. GIANNA BERETTA MOLLA: St. Gianna Beretta
Molla, wife, mother and pediatrician, is the patroness of the 2015 World
Meeting of Families, along with Pope St. John Paul II. Join Catholics
throughout the Archdiocese in a novena invoking the intercession of St.
Gianna beginning May 8 and ending May 16, the anniversary of her canonization. At the end of the novena, the relics of St. Gianna will be available for
veneration at St. Maria Goretti Parish in Hatfield during all Masses (May 16 5pm Mass; May 17 - 7:30am, 9:30am, 11:30am Masses). To download the
free novena prayer booklet, visit PhillyEvang.org/wmof.
SEMINARY GOLF CLASSIC: St. Charles Borromeo Classic will be held
on May 19, 2015 at Applebrook Golf Club in Malvern, PA featuring the golf
tournament, upscale dinner and live auction. Visit www.stcharlesclassic.org
NATIONAL CATHOLIC BIBLE CONFERENCE: (June 19/20, 2015,
Shrine of our Lady of Czestochowa, Doylestown, PA) To register, visit
CatholicBibleConference.com or call 1-888-842-2853.
MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER: Make this summer one to remember! Take a
weekend away for just the two of you! Give yourselves the gift of no distractions, no interruptions but just time for each other. You deserve it! Worldwide Marriage Encounter is hosting a weekend, in this area, June 26-28,
2015. For reservations, call 610-449-1859 or www.wwme-philly.org.
World Meeting of Families is coming
to Philadelphia in September 2015!
Learn about the World Meeting of
Families, how to prepare your family,
get involved, or get your copy of the
official Catechesis on our new website
WorldMeeting2015.org
You can text “World” to 51555 for
updates or text “Pray” to 80888 with
your prayer intentions and to make a
$10 donation.
Like us on Facebook at
“World Meeting of Families 2015”
Follow us on Twitter @WMF2015
Coming verrrry soon! Official launch of
Volunteer Registration and roll-out of the
WMOF Youth Congress plan! Stay tuned to
the WMOF website...
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Assumption B.V.M. Church
Fifth Sunday of Easter, May 3, 2015
Ministry
of
Consolation
The next Ministry of Consolation meeting will be
held on the third Thursday of May (May 21st) at
7:00 pm in the Assumption BVM Church Children’s
Chapel. This support program is for the bereaved
searching for hope and healing.
If anyone wishes to contact one of the members of
this ministry for individual grief support, call:
Ginny Bryson
Betsy Hanna
Noreen Kennard
610-869-7880
610-345-0337
610-869-8326
Manna Food bags will be distributed
this weekend, May 2/3. Kindly return
your filled MANNA bag to Church on
Saturday or Sunday, May 16/17.
Canned food items in greatest need are
beef stew, tuna fish, canned fruit & vegetables, pasta and soup. Thank you for reaching out to people in crisis situations. The food items
will help stock our local food pantry at St. Rocco’s in
Avondale for the summer months when donations are
low, but the need for food continues.
Fearless Caregiver Conference
Thursday, May 7, 2015 ~ 8:30 am to 2:30 pm (Lunch included)
Embassy Suites, 654 S. College Ave., Newark, DE
ABVM Respect Life Group
[email protected]
The ABVM Respect Life Committee
will be selling roses after all
Masses on Mother’s Day weekend (May 9/10) to support the Pro
Life Union. Roses are $1 each.
The next Respect Life Meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 12th at 7:00 pm in the Parish Life Center.
All are welcome!
Human Service Announcements
Pray the Rosary for Life (5/3-5/9/15)
Sun. D. Brumbaugh
Thu. E. Havrilak
Mon. H. Dowd
Fri. M. Pepe
Tue. T. Leszczynski Sat. J. Wolfe / D. DiStefano
Wed. L. Holmes (Sign-up calendar is in the Church lobby.)
Post Abortion Healing: Call 215-587-5640.
Pregnant? Need Help? Call 1-800-CARE-002.
Birthright: 610-436-0773
 Aid for Friends Cooks: Filled, frozen meal trays can be
taken to the freezer in the ABVM Parish Life Center,
weekdays from 8 am-7 pm. To help prepare meals or be an
AFF driver, contact Ann Barr at 610-869-8559.
 Annulment Proceeding: Contact the Metropolitan
Tribunal, Archdiocese of Philadelphia (215) 587-3750.
Al-Anon meeting will be held every Monday night from 89pm in the ABVM Church. Call 484-571-4778.
Overwhelmed by Caregiving Challenges? Bring your questions to the
experts. Presented in partnership with Easter Seals Delaware & Maryland’s Eastern Shore and Delaware ADRC. Limited FREE tickets. Please
register at www. caregiver.com. For questions, call 877-829-2734.
JOSEPH’S PEOPLE WEST GROVE
The next monthly JP West Grove meeting for the unemployed/underemployed will be on Wednesday, May 27 at
6:45 p.m. in the lower level of ABVM's Church.
Our guest speaker will be Jean Kirkaldie. Jean is a member
of ABVM and has been a seven year volunteer at Wings for
Success. Wings for Success is a non-profit organization that
provides FREE, quality, work appropriate clothing and
scrubs for women who are seeking employment, have recently found employment, or are working but seeking a higher level of employment. The main office is located in Frazer,
PA and in January 2015, a satellite office was opened in
Kennett Square. She will give a short presentation on the
"Wings Experience". By creating a professional outward
image, Jean hopes to empower clients with confidence!
If anyone is presently looking for employment, there's no
need to wait until May 27. Please call 610-444-1446 to
make an appointment. You can also check the website at
www.wingsforsuccess.org. In addition, we will provide
prayerful support, encouraging member interaction, introducing community resources, discussing job opportunities,
etc. Please pass along to anyone in need.
John Colgan - JP West Grove Chapter Leader
www.josephspeople.org; [email protected]
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Celebration Weekend
CYO Dance
Friday, May 15th, 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm, ABVM Parish Center. All CYO athletes and ABVM
students grades 5-8 are invited to attend. Tickets will be sold at the door ($5) and during
lunchtime at ABVM School. We are looking for chaperones. Please contact Bill Gallagher
at [email protected]
CYO Mass
Saturday, May 16th, 4:30 pm Mass. All athletes who participated in CYO athletics are
invited to attend Mass to worship together.
Sports Banquet
Saturday, May 16th, 6 pm, ABVM Parish Center. Dinner will be served. All children who
participated in CYO athletics during the 2014-2015 school year will be recognized and receive an award. All athletes and their parents are invited to attend. Any questions, please
contact Bill Gallagher at [email protected]
Flame of Love Prayer Group
Thursday Evenings, 6-7 pm
Assumption BVM Church
Join us as we pray during this Holy
Hour! For information, visit
www.flameoflove.us
“Roses in Winter” Social Club for those 55+
Welcome to “Roses in Winter.” Our next meeting will be on
Wednesday, May 27th at 1:00 pm at the Penn Township Building, Lewis Road, in Jennersville. Our activity for this meeting
will be an Ice Cream Social/Strawberry Festival and "Sing
Along." For information, call Betty Anne @ 610-869-8274.
Young Adults of Chester County
Young Adults: Reflection on C.S. Lewis' "The Four Loves" Join
CYACC Wednesday, May 13th at 7:30 pm at SS. Peter and
Paul, West Chester, for an inspiring talk and reflection on
Christian author C.S. Lewis' work "The Four Loves." A Theology professor, Father Caponi, will be our speaker. Check us out
on Facebook or email [email protected].
Youth Group News
rd
Sunday, May 3 : Regular meeting located in the lower level of
the church (PLC). Doors open at 6:30 pm for youth to come
and socialize with friends. The meeting starts at 7:00 pm and
will end by 8:30 pm.
Sunday, May 10th: No meeting tonight – honor your Mom’s.
Sunday, May 17th: Service opportunity: We will
be hosting a “High Tea” at the Brandywine Assisted Living Community (Kennett Square). This
type of party was started long ago in Britain during the 1840’s to assist as a mini-meal to ward
off the hunger in anticipation of dinner. We will
be serving finger sandwiches, scones, pastries
and quite a bit of tea!! We will be leaving from
the church parking lot at 1:15 pm and arrive back by 3:30 pm.
For those in need of community service hours, this is one event
not to miss and is open for all youth in grades 6-12. Consider
joining us, for an afternoon of service, stories, laughter and fun
with our senior group of brothers and sisters. Please contact
[email protected] by May 13th.
May 24th: No meeting – Honor our service men & women.
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Fifth Sunday of Easter
assumptionbvmwestgrove.org
Assumption BVM Blood Drive
Sunday, May 31st: 8AM-1PM
Please visit: http://www.redcrossblood.org/make-donation
and search by sponsor code assumptionbvm to schedule an appointment.
You can also sign-up after Masses:
May 9/10 and May 16/17
Please contact [email protected] if you experience issues scheduling donor appointments.
Donor Eligibility Guidelines: call 1 800 RED CROSS
Knights News
St. Pius X Council #3858
Serving Parish and People!
Coffee and Donut Social
Sunday, May 3rd
after the 10:00 am Mass
in the Parish Life Center
Atlantic City Casino Bus Trip
May 17, 2015
Snacks on Board; Bingo with Prizes on Board
For Reservations contact: RAY BUNJO 610-869-9336
$33 per person; you get back $30 slot dollars
Knights of Columbus Meeting
Thursday, May 21st @ 6 pm - ABVM Parish Life Center
For questions or membership information, please contact
Kris Kelleher at 610-345-9245 or [email protected]
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Spaghetti Dinner
Raffle Ticket
Winners!
Thank you!!!!!
Thank you!!!!!
Thank you!!!!!
On behalf of the Parish, I’d like to thank all the people who
helped to plan, coordinate and work on the Spaghetti Dinner.
This is the parish’s biggest fundraiser of the year, and it has
turned out to be our largest social event, too!
Congratulations to the three lucky
winners of this year’s Spaghetti
Dinner Raffle drawing. Thank you
to all who participated!
A total of 1,197 dinners were served.
This year’s net profit is $12,421.18.
1st Prize: $1,000
Dee DiStefano
We appreciate the support from our parish and many people
from our surrounding communities. The faithful volunteers
did a terrific job preparing the dinner, serving in the dining
room & take-out and clean up. I know that with the amount
of time, talent and treasure that has been so forthcoming
from our parishioners, this dinner will be going on long after
many of us are no longer here.
2nd Prize $500
Steve D’Angelo
I would like to have a follow-up meeting to discuss the dinner
while it is still fresh in our minds this Monday, May 4th at 6:30
pm in the Parish Life Center. Please contact me if you can
make it at [email protected] or
call 610-869-4100.
Mark your calendar for next year’s dinner, April 24, 2016!!!
John J. Brennan
Secretary of Financial Affairs
3rd Prize: $250
Mary Twadell
Registration Form for
New Parish Families
Please fill out the information indicated below
for our Parish records. Please return the form
through the mail or in the collection basket.
You will receive a formal Census Form in the
mail.
Family Name __________________________
Head of Family ________________________
Catholic Home Missions
Second Collection This Weekend, May 2/3
We need your support to continue to strengthen the Church at home and
help mission dioceses right here in the United States. The Catholic Home
Missions Appeal supports dioceses in the U.S. and its territories that lack the
resources to provide basic pastoral ministry to their populations. Through
annual grants, Catholic Home Missions funds catechesis, seminarian education, lay ministry training, Hispanic Ministry and other necessary pastoral
programs. Please be generous and help strengthen the Church at home.
Spouse ______________________________
Street _______________________________
City ________________________________
Phone________________________________
Email: _______________________________
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MONDAY, MAY 4, 2015
SUNDAY, MAY 10, 2015
6:30 am Mass Kenneth Wallace, requested by His Wife
8:00 am Mass Elizabeth Brennan, requested by Chris and
Tina Torello Family
TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2015
Reader 1/Reader 2: George Gianforcaro, Neil Coyne
Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Jeff, Steve Toolan (A),
Joan Patrick (B), Cheryl Harding (C), Frank Puoci (LH),
John Eller, Teresa Leszczynski
Altar Servers: Thomas Dennis, Michael Gianforcaro,
Nicholas & Ryan Toolan
Music: Anne Liebeskind, Phil Pierangeli
Sacristan: Ray Bunjo
8:15 am Mass Leona Knox, requested by The Zuk Family
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2015
6:30 am Mass Rose Bunting, requested by Joe Bunting
THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2015
6:30 am Mass Kevin Bove, requested by His Sister
FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2015
8:15 am Mass Elizabeth Brennan, requested by The Moran
Family
SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2015
10:00 am Mass Mary and Betty Shannon and Harriet Zeller,
requested by Dennis Shannon
Reader 1/Reader 2: Mary Ann Schill, John Colgan
Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Mike, Christy
Cunningham (D), Dennis Shannon (E), Bruce Michalski
(TP), James Kirwin (JPP), Stephanie Tobin (JPR),
Ruder Schill (PENN), James Heller
Altar Servers: Maddie & Ryan Cunningham, Maggie
Heller, Jonathan Michalski
Music: Adult Choir
Sacristan: Mary Rose Heller
4:30 pm Vigil Mass Betty Shannon, requested by Anthony, Ann
and Abby Caruso
12:00 pm Mass Monsignor Thomas Herron, requested by His
Sister, Joan
Reader 1/Reader 2: Michelle Wu, Tom Harrison
Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Tom, Patricia Giesecke
Lisa Goldstein, Sharon Hannan, Meghan Hughes,
Bernadette Muto, Tom Powell
Altar Servers: Emily Branca, Ryan Powell, Benjamin &
Shaun Thornton
Music: Folk Group
Sacristan: Lore Phoebe
Reader 1/Reader 2: Erin & Tom Finley
Eucharistic Ministers: Iris Ayala, Kathy Gebhart,
Sandra Gosline, Virginia Kujala, Donna Filipone, Nancy
Paproth
Altar Servers: Luca Bracalenti, Emily Thompson,
Keegan & Ethan Walpole
Music: Rich O’Neill, Peggy Masterton
Sacristan: Brian Bruecks
Adoration Candles are now available for
your special intentions. You can pick up a beautiful
Candle Intention Card at the Parish Office weekdays,
8 am to 4 pm. Four Adoration Candles (in red
globes) are burned on the Main Church altar each
week (Monday-Friday). The cost is $10. Consider
giving this special gift to a loved one in need of
prayer or for those who have passed away.
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