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Saint Michael the Archangel Statue Dedication The statue of Saint Michael was dedicated and blessed this past Sunday at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church. We thank the generous contribution of the Camarota Family in loving memory of Michael Camarota. Saint Michael the Archangel, whose name means, “Who is like God?”, is one of the principle angels and captain of the armies of God. The Catholic Church venerates Saint Michael as a special patron and protector against the Devil. St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle!

There will be a set of meetings to discuss the ABVM Parish financial situation in the beginning of June. The first set of brief meetings will be held at the end of each Mass the weekend of June 1 & 2 to introduce the topic. There will be a follow-up meeting for all parishioners on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at 7 PM in the Parish Life Center for detailed discussion. Click on the title for more information.

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

SAINT CECILIA CHOIR CAMP (2nd Grade – 8th Grade) Monday, August 5th – Friday, August 9th

Special Mass and May Procession On Saturday morning, May 18th, our Parish will have a special Mass at 10 am honoring Our Lady, Queen of the Apostles. Join us for this celebration which includes a beautiful outdoor procession to the statue of Mary in front of the Church, Marian hymns, and May Crowning. Please join us!

Please see the attached flyer for information about this trip from July 23 to July 31.

Spaghetti Dinner 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! A total of 946 dinners were served. This year’s net profit is $ 8,654.56

Featuring the music of Duke Ellington, Cole Porter, Louis Armstrong, George Gershwin and more. Sung by the Vox Humana Singers under the direction of Michael Xavier Lundy. Click Title for more Info.

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Please come and enjoy a "home cooked" Sunday Supper on the 28th. Remember the Family rate and Early Bird specials!!! We are also still asking for volunteers to help serve and clean up from 3:00 to 7:00. If you can help, please contact John Brennan- JJBrennan@AssumptionBVMWestGrove.org or 610-869-4100.

After the devastating fire this past week at the Cathedral, there is a campaign to raise funds to help rebuild. please click here to go to the website for more information.

TIMES: 10:00AM: 1 & 2 YEAR OLDS · 10:20AM: 3 & 4 YEAR OLDS, 10:40AM: KINDERGARTEN · 11:00AM: 1ST, 2ND, 3RD GRADE Rain or Shine! Bring your own basket. GOODIES FOR ALL! Contact Terry Kelleher at (610) 291-9938 or email tmkelleher@outlook.com

Night at the Races (NATR) is Assumption BVM School’s biggest fundraiser of the year. This adult-only event offers an exciting evening featuring horse racing, silent auctions, delicious food and lots of fun. Please support NATR by attending the event, inviting friends and family to attend, donating a silent auction item, becoming a volunteer, placing an ad in the NATR’s keepsake book, buying a raffle ticket to win free tuition, or sponsoring a horse.

Menu Includes: Fried Cod, Breaded Shrimp, Baked Flounder, French Fries, Cole Slaw, Dessert, Beverage and much more! Take-out orders are available! Tickets are available at the door. Adults $12, Children 6 to 14 $6

Applebee’s Grill & Bar 815 E. Baltimore Pk., Kennett Square $7 adult, $4.50 child under 13 All you can eat Pancakes, Sausage & Drinks The goal of this benefit is to raise funds to help with the purchase of a SHED for table and chair storage at the Parish Center. This will benefit not only the school, but also, all other groups such as CYO and Knights of Columbus that use the facility. Bring your family and friends to support this cause!

Hersheypark Discount Tickets to our Assumption BVM Family The Assumption BVM School is working with Hersheypark to offer tickets at a substantial discount (your price: $35.85) (save 49% off of gate price) to friends and families of our Parish & School. All orders and checks need to be mailed or dropped off at Assumption BVM School by Monday, April 29th. Tickets are good for all season (until September 29, 2019). Click on the title to access the order form to print out.

On Thursday, March 28, 2019 at 7:00 PM in the Parish Life Center, we invite you to participate in a free estate-planning seminar with Kevin J. Ryan, Esq., an attorney with more than 30 years’ experience in the field. Please click on the title for more information.

Celebrate the gift and blessing of Marriage at the Vigil Mass followed by a delicious catered meal that includes sausage, peppers & onions, meatballs, chicken alfredo, baked ziti, tossed salad and desserts in the Church Lower Level. BYOB Enjoy “live” entertainment by a talented pianist and organist, Cameron Kuzepski. More information below:

What is your relationship with Christ like? Are you looking to strengthen your Christian Faith? Come, Look & Listen –discover or re-discover the fundamentals of the Christian Faith. Enjoy good food and new friendships through the ALPHA course. See below for more information:

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.