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The special parish visitation to solicit suggestions to enhance the spiritual growth of our parishioners has been completed. This visitation was discussed at the open meeting for parishioners in June of this year which discussed the declining attendance at Mass. Two hundred and twenty-five parishioners were selected for the visitation which was supported by the Parish Visitors of Mary Immaculate (PVMI). The Sisters’ order specializes in this type of visit. The photo shows part of the visitation team.

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

Music Ministry Appalachian Winter Cantata Please review the available slots in the sign up genius. Our Group Rehearsal Schedule is as follows: 11/16 (9AM - 12PM) 11/23 (9AM - 12PM) 12/01 (2PM - 4PM) 12/07 (6:30 pm - 9:30 pm) FINAL REHEARSAL BEFORE PERFORMANCE Date: 12/08/2019 (Sun.) Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm EST

donated by local artist and parishioner, Dan Gottel Raffle chances to win this beautiful depiction of the HOLY FAMILY will be sold after all the Masses until December 8th. After the Noon Mass, Father Scott will select the lucky winner. RAFFLE TICKETS: $10 a ticket or 3 for $25. Please make checks payable to Assumption BVM Church. Proceeds will benefit the Assumption BVM Emergency Fund; e.g. Replacement of the Church Roof.

Please join us for this mass on Friday, November 22 at 7PM. All are invited to attend this Memorial Mass in honor of the Patroness of Musicians. A special blessing will be imparted to all Music Ministers in attendace. A reception will be held following the Mass in the Parish Life Center. Please click on the title for more information and to sign up to attend the reception after the mass in the PLC.

Please click on the title to go to the Financial Report for this past year

ALL SAINT DAY Holy Day of Obligation Friday, November 1st 8:15 am Morning Mass 7:00 pm Evening Mass ALL SOULS DAY Saturday, November 2nd 10:00 am Mass of Remembrance Join us as we remember our loved ones who have gone before us. Light refreshments will be served following the Mass. Candles will be available for a suggested donation of $3 at Mass. After the Eucharist, you may place your candle in front of the altar to remember your dearly departed loved ones.

Music, the Universal Language Featuring Vox Humana Singers under the direction of Michael Xavier Lundy Friday, October 25, 2019 at 7:30 pm Songs from around the world… including Lithuania, Germany, France, Italy, Africa, Korea, Brazil, the United States and a bonus selection from the international world of cats. Click on the title for more information,

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 - Also join him for a special 9:00 am Mass on September 30, October 1 & 2.

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

Due to a lack of participation, we are forced to cancel the event for this year. We look forward to a successful event in the future.

Led by Father Michael P. Sullivan, O.S.A. “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 Day Three: The Call to be the Church Day Four: Our Response to the Call –Exposition & Benediction

Dinner includes sloppy joes, macaroni salad, chips, salad/coleslaw, dessert, and refreshments for $7. $5 for 10 games with 3 cards per game $5 for each Special with 4 cards per game Bingo Package listed above - Cost: $25 BYOB Proceeds benefit the Charitable Works of the Knights of Columbus. For information, please contact John Brennan 610-869-4100 or Knights_of_Columbus@comcast.net.

ALL PARISHIONERS. The Stewardship Committee of the Parish Development Council and Father Scott are pleased to sponsor a picnic to show our appreciation to all our parishioners. The picnic will be held in the Parish Center and on church grounds on Sunday, September 15, 2019 after the Noon Mass until 4 PM.

Please join us for our Liturgical Ministry Renewal Retreat on Saturday, September 14 from 9am until 11:00am Mass for the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross Blessing of liturgical ministers Continental Breakfast Renewal Retreat Anyone interested in serving in Liturgical Ministry is welcome to attend the Renewal Retreat. For more information contact the church office or email the director of liturgy and music at abvmwestgrovemusic@gmail.com Please click on this announcement to take you to our sign up page. Thank you!

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!