At our Parish Meeting in June, we reviewed our proposed Action Plan to address our declining Mass attendance. Over the summer, we have expanded our plan to visit approximately two hundred and twenty-five families no longer attending Assumption BVM Parish. We are completing detailed arrangements with the Parish Visitors of Mary Immaculate Sisters to train our visitors. The training will take place in the Parish Life Center on October 5th and repeated on October 12th. The visitations will begin on October 12th. A number of parishioners have volunteered to participate in the visitation. However, we need a few more to lighten the load. If interested in joining the volunteers, please contact Deacon Mike DeGrasse at marinemike772@gmail.com. In addition to the visitation, we have begun conducting discussions with those parishioners who notify us they are leaving the parish.

Father Michael P. Sullivan, O.S.A. September 29th - October 2nd 7:00 pm (each night) “A 4 - part retreat focusing on the love of Jesus and the call to the church.” DAY ONE To Be Born Again Healing Service DAY TWO The Healing Love of Jesus Reconciliation DAY THREE The Call to be the Church DAY FOUR Our Response to the Call Exposition and Benediction

Almost two hundred parishioners, including a great work team, attended the successful Parish Picnic on a beautiful September day last weekend. We are grateful to all who attended. We are also grateful to the many who helped plan and prepare, executed the plan and cleaned-up from the picnic. Special thanks go to the Stewardship Committee, the Knights of Columbus and the Ladies Auxiliary for their work. We also thank the families who remained to support the clean-up work. It was a great day for the parish. We are planning for next year already.

The ABVM Brew Crew is for males over 18 that want to hang with a group of guys that can discuss issues of the day, spiritual and secular, that will open you up to God's presence in an open, non judgemental environment. Please contact Eric Moran with any questions: eric.moran36@yahoo.com

The ABVM Youth Group meeting this Sunday, Sept 22 is from 6:30 to 8pm in the Lower Level of the church. If you are between 6th grade and 12th grade this is for YOU!!! Please contact Bob Moran if you any questions @daddyof6.bm@gmail.com.

Sponsored by Knights of Columbus & Ladies Auxiliary Saturday, October 5th Assumption BVM Parish Center 290 State Road, West Grove, PA 6:00 pm—10:30 pm Entertainment provided by: Alpenlaenders German Band & Dance Group

Football Mania Begins September 5th Tickets for our annual Football Mania fundraiser have been mailed out to all parishioners. This is a 17 week game based on the NFL season. Whether or not you’re a sports fan, this is a great opportunity to win a prize without really trying. No knowledge of football needed! All winners will be notified by mail. If you can sell additional tickets to family and friends, we would be very grateful. Additional tickets can be found in the vestibule or you can contact the Parish Office. Make checks payable to Assumption BVM. Cost: $25 per ticket. Please send in your ticket stubs and money by August 26th. Thank you!

Please read the Summary of the meeting help on Wednesday June 5 discussing the parish response to lower attendance at weekly mass.

Recommended for Children in PreK to 3rd Grade Bring your children to the Children’s Chapel prior to the start of Mass, where a teacher or assistant will be waiting to gather and lead them to the Parish Life Center on the ground floor of the church building. Children will listen to, and discuss, the Word of the Lord on an age-appropriate level and then return to you in the main church during the Offertory. No pre-registration necessary.