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

This evening, Thursday, July 11th, Father Andrew Kunambi will be celebrating the Holy Mass at 6:00 pm in the ABVM Adoration Chapel. On this Feast Day of Saint Benedict, please join together in worship for the intentions of the People of our Parish.

The Blood Supply has reached a critical level. We have a Blood Drive in your area. Would you be able to ask your family, friends, colleagues and neighbors to see if they can donate? To schedule an appointment, go to RedCrossBlood.org. Thursday, July 25th Avondale Fire Company- 11AM-4PM

See attached flyer for information.

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

Please join us for the Solemnity of the Ascension of Our Lord Jesus Christ (Holy Day of Obligation). A Solemn Mass with Incense, Choir, Organ and Brass will take place at 7PM on Thursday, May 30.

The statue of Saint Michael was dedicated and blessed 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! Also, the new pedestal for the Tabernacle was put in place and blessed previously donated by an anonymous parish family.

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.

SAINT CECILIA CHOIR CAMP (2nd Grade – 8th Grade) Monday, August 5th – Friday, August 9th. Please click on the title for more information and registration.

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!