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THIS SATURDAY- don’t miss this fantastic Christmas event featuring 60+ vendors, amazing baked goods in Mrs Claus’ Bake Shoppe , lots of kids’ activities in the North Pole Workshop, over-the-top raffle baskets including Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl items, delicious food including Chick-Fil-A sandwiches, and Santa too! ABVM 290 State Road West Grove PA Share with your friends! All are welcome! Free admission #ABVMCraftFairandChristmasBazaar

Join us for a Paint Party FUNdraiser Hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus Tuesday, November 20th from 6:30 – 9 p.m. Parish Life Center (Church lower level) ~ $38 per person We provide all the art supplies plus appetizers and desserts. You can bring your own favorite beverage. Let your inner artist shine as we take you step by step through creating your own personal masterpiece on canvas in about 2 hours. It is fun and simple and No Experience is needed! Seating is limited so please register by Nov. 17th. R.S.V.P. to Terry Brennan at (484)678-4034 or Teresambrennan@comcast.net Please make checks payable to: Ladies Auxiliary of St. Pius X

Please see below for Father Scott's reflection for this week

We are in need of volunteers to help with our annual Parish Fall Clean-up! We ask that you come to the front of the ABVM Church at 8:00 am with gloves, rakes, shovels, and/or wheel barrows. Attention Youth: This is a great community service opportunity! Youth must be accompanied by an adult. For questions, contact Bob DiMarco at leftfrontdoor1@verizon.net or call 610-420-6677.

ALL SAINTS DAY Thursday, November 1st Holy Day of Obligation 6:30 am Mass, 10 am Mass, 7:00 pm Mass ALL SOULS DAY Friday, November 2nd 8:15 am Mass 7:00 pm Mass of Remembrance Join us as we remember our loved ones who have gone before us. Light Refreshments following the Mass of Remembrance.

Performs a musical menagerie of patriotic music under the direction of MICHAEL XAVIER LUNDY Main Church For information: 302-766-5136 or www.michaelxavierlundy.com FREE ADMISSION/FREE WILL OFFERING

PATRIOTIC ROSARY Monday, November 5th, 7:00 pm, Assumption BVM Church On the eve of Election Day, we will gather as a parish community and pray a very special Patriotic Rosary. We ask God’s continued guidance and blessings upon our country.

Special Presentation at ABVM Church At one time or another all of us are confronted with end of life concerns for our self or our loved ones. Special Guest Speaker, Deacon and Physician Alfred J. Mauriello II will present an overview of the Church’s teaching on complex medical and ethical issues related to the end of life. Deacon/Dr. Mauriello will provide a power-point presentation on the Church’s teachings on Thursday, November 29th at 7:00 pm in the Assumption BVM Parish Life Center (Lower Level). Come early (6:45) and enjoy a cup of coffee and refreshments with your fellow parishioners. There will be a handout as well as ample time for discussion and an opportunity for questions on end of life and other medical/ethical issues. Questions? Call the ABVM Parish Office at 610-869-2722.

Saturday, October 20, 2018, 11 am-3 pm Assumption BVM Parish Center WEAR YOUR COSTUME AND GET A PRIZE! Along with lots of games and prizes, we will be selling lunch and refreshments. Tickets for games will be .25 each—- Ideal for children 11 and under Contact Donna Wierzbicki at donnaw1@comcast.net with any questions. ALL PROFITS FROM GAMES AND FOOD WILL BENENFIT LOCAL CHARITIES IN OUR COMMUNITY.

October 13, 2018 6 PM to 10:30 PM—ABVM Parish Center The Knights of Columbus and Columbiettes invite you to our first ever OktoberFest

CHARISMATIC MASS and HEALING SERVICE Wednesday, October 10, 2018 All are welcome to join together at Assumption BVM Church 300 State Road, West Grove, PA (wheelchair accessible) Praise & Worship 6:30 pm Holy Mass 7:00 pm After Mass, prayer teams are available for praying over individuals. Bring a friend! “Heal me, Lord, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise.” (Jer. 17:14) For questions, please contact Jean Gottel at 610-507-2486 or email gotbean77@yahoo.com.

Want to offer a memorial or tribute gift to a living or deceased family member or friend? A catalog of Memorial and Tribute Gifts has been posted on the Assumption BVM Parish website. Please go to assumptionbvmwestgrove.org/memorial-and-tribute-gifts. Gifts include candle sticks for the altar; chalices for the Sacred Blood; vestments for important feasts; bedding for Family Promise; and, altar flowers for selected occasions. Browse the catalog to see what gift might be of interest to you. If you are interested in donating for one of these worthy causes, please contact Dennis Shannon at 610-345-1480 or e-mail Dennis at denbet67@verizon.net. The Parish will handle ordering and other logistics.

Saturday, October 6th (revised date), 7:30 am to 2:30 pm, Assumption BVM, 300 State Road, West Grove. For more information call Terry Kelleher at 610-291-9938.

The Stewardship Committee of the Parish Development Council and Father Scott are pleased to sponsor a picnic to show our appreciation to all our Donors and Volunteers for donating their time, talent and treasure. The picnic will be held in the Parish Life Center and on the church grounds on Sunday, September 9, 2018 after the Noon Mass until 4 PM.

Dinner at 6:00 with Bingo starting at 6:30 Details below.

Join Father Scott and Mrs. White to learn about the vision for the future of our school

Please read the attached for a full explanation of the status of Elementary Education in Southern Chester County

CALLING ALL MEN OF CHESTER COUNTY August 10- August 12, 2018 You are invited to join other men from Chester County for a weekend retreat (Friday @ 5:00 pm to Sunday morning) at the beautiful Malvern Retreat House. This is a time of quiet meditation, interesting presentations by the two retreat directors, participation in small group Stations of the Cross outside, opportunities to meet and talk with other retreatants, and you can reserve time to speak privately with the retreat director. The cost to host each retreatant is $245, including meals. Please call 610-644-0400 or visit www.malvernretreat.com.

Thank you to all of the parishioners, school families, alumni, and community members who attended the Five Parish Town Hall Meeting at St. Gabriel Church on May 30th and the Visitation Day at Assumption BVM School and Sacred Heart School on June 6th. Your opinion and insight matter! Please complete this survey by Friday, June 22nd. It can be accessed by clicking on this tab. Many thanks for your support of Catholic Education. God bless.

The Parish Development Council was established by Father Scott in April 2016. The purpose of the Council is to develop alternate sources of funding for Assumption BVM Parish, including the Parish school. The Development Council has raised more than $200,000 for the Parish and School in non-offertory funds and non-tuition funds this past year, Please see below for the detailed report.