Pastor …..….…Reverend Scott D. Brockson [email protected] Pastor Emeritus…….…..Rev. Msgr. John Graf Weekend Celebrant....Rev. Francis Caponi, OSA Weekend Celebrant....Rev. Chris Beretta, OSFS

In Residence ….…Rev. Msgr. Frank Depman Rev. Laurence Gleason Deacons ….………..Deacon Thomas Hannan

Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe November 22, 2015 Jesus answered, “My kingdom does not belong to this world. If my kingdom did belong to this world, my attendants would be fighting to keep me from being handed over to the Jews. But as it is, my kingdom is not here.” John 18:36

Church and Parish Office: 300 State Road • West Grove, PA 19390 Parish Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-4:00 pm Email: [email protected] Web: assumptionbvmwestgrove.org Facebook: ABVM Parish Community, West Grove, PA

Weekend Mass Times Saturday: 4:30 pm Sunday: 8:00 am, 10:00 am, 12:00 pm Masses

Daily Mass Schedule 6:30 am - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 8:15 am - Tuesday, Friday

Eucharistic Adoration Monday-Friday, 7:00 am to 7:00 pm The Adoration Chapel is located in the main Church.

Deacon Michael DeGrasse Deacon Jeffrey Hanna Operations Manager ….……Mary Rose Edmonds Parish Office Staff ……..……Donna Brumbaugh Ann Caruso

School Principal ….…………….Danielle White Director of Religious Education ....Karen Batdorf Parish Office (Ph) 610-869-2722, (fax) 610-869-3252 School Office (Ph) 610-869-9576, (fax) 610-869-4049 Religious Education Office ……...(Ph) 610-869-8575 Facilities Request [email protected]

Sacraments and Devotions Baptism: Sundays at 1:30 pm in Church (bimonthly) Matrimony: Engaged couples are asked to meet with parish priest at least six months prior to wedding and enroll in a marriage-prep program. Reconciliation: Saturdays, 11:00 am-12:15 pm (Church) Rosary: Wednesdays, 6:30 pm (Church) Liturgy of the Hours: 7:00 am Monday-Thursday (Church) Bulletin: Submit articles by 8:00 am on Thursday for publication the following week. Submit to the Parish Office or email [email protected] Page 1 - 229 Assumption B.V.M.

Dear Brothers and Sisters, Today we celebrate the Solemnity of Christ the King, the last Sunday in Ordinary Time of the liturgical year, as we prepare to observe the national day of Thanksgiving on Thursday. Collection for week of Nov. 14/15, 2015 Weekly Collection

$16,817

$18,700 New Avg. Wkly Needed $17,470 Actual Avg. Income ($14,604) YTD Over/(Under) Includes $3,394 E-Giving, 20% Participation Total Debt to Archdiocese: $1,909,175 (As of 9/30/15) Mortgage and past due assessments

In April we announced the need to increase our offertory income to an average of $18,200 per week. We asked that each family consider increasing their offertory donation by 12%. Since that time we are averaging $17,470 per week The offertory income increase is necessary because of rising operating expenses In addition, we identified several unbudgeted projects, for example, the replacement of the church sidewalks. The tabulation above shows a ‘New Average Weekly Needed’ to offset the Year to Date shortfall. Many of you have demonstrated your generosity to enable us to better meet our needs If you have not increased your offertory donation, please consider doing so. Be as generous as you can. Finally, we are grateful to those who have switched your contributions to electronic fund transfer (EFT). EFT is an advantage to the Parish since contributions would continue when you are away for the weekend.

The 2016 Parish Appeal to address a shortfall of $100,000 in our budget for the Parish this fiscal year is off to an excellent start. To date we have raised more than $35,000 toward our goal of $100,000. For a more detailed report of the status of the 2016 Parish Appeal please refer to the article on page 9.

The solemnity teaches us that we do, indeed, have much for which to be thankful. If these waning days of the liturgical year reveal anything, they reveal that all the joys and pains of this life will quickly pass. We are heading towards a glorious day when God will be all in all; joy will be intensified, and pain will disappear. The Scripture readings today focus on the return of Christ, which will be seen by everyone: “As the vision of the night continued, I saw one like a Son of man coming, on the clouds of heaven” (from the Book of the Prophet Daniel); “Behold, he is coming amid the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him” (from the Book of Revelation). The expectation for the return of Christ makes us thankful, for we know that the triumph of evil is always short lived. In the end, God’s justice will prevail, and victory will belong to the just. At the end of time there will be a general day of judgment. Jesus remarks in the Gospel that “of that day or hour, no one knows.” We might as well not even try to guess! The failure rate so far of those who have tried is 100%. A cashier in the grocery store recently said to me, noticing my clerical collar, that the Lord is coming back soon. I smiled and said that no matter what, we need to be ready to meet him at any moment. He agreed, adding that, after all, the apostles said 2,000 years ago that his return was near (see Philippians 4:5; Hebrews 10:37; James 5:8, etc.). The Second Letter of St. Peter clarifies what the apostles meant: “But do not ignore this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. The Lord is not slow about his promise as some count slowness, but is forbearing toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance. But the day of the Lord will come like a thief…” (2 Pet 3:8-10). Christ does not dither, he does not procrastinate, rather, he delays his return in order to allow more people to come to repentance and be saved. The reality for each one of us is that either Jesus will return in glory during our lifetime, or at the end of our days we will go to him. Whatever happens, from the perspective of eternity, this momentous meeting will not be long in coming. Therefore, it is best to walk always in the grace of Christ. This is what Jesus recommended: “You also must be ready, because the Son of man will come at an hour when you do not expect him” (Luke 12:40). To be ready at every moment is good advice in the gracious task of saving our souls, which is the most important task God has assigned to every human being. Such readiness will be a reason for joy, not fear, for we will make good use of the time God has given us. By His grace we will look forward to giving a good account of our life. It will not have been lost in selfish pursuits but will have been meaningful and helpful to others. Walking daily with Christ, we can look forward with hopeful anticipation towards a joyful encounter with the One who said: “It will be good for those servants whose master finds them watching when he comes” (Luke 12:37). In Christ,

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Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Reflection November 22, 2015

As the Lord told Pilate, "my kingdom does not belong to this world." His kingdom is not established in a particular place or even in a particular time. Rather, the realm of the King of the universe encompasses all the other kingdoms of the world. And everyone is invited to be the privileged subject of this King. The key to entering this kingdom, as Jesus says, is to listen to his voice. Heeding the voice of Jesus enables us to belong to this kingdom that is founded upon truth. Jesus defines his authority in these terms: "For this I was born and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth." As Christians, we profess to follow the King of kings. Therefore, as members of his royal realm, we too should be about the business of testifying to the truth: that Jesus is in fact Godmade-man and that, through his death and resurrection, he has saved us from our sins. This Gospel message, both simple and profound, is a truth that never grows old. Let us boldly profess the truth of the Gospel as we invite all those we encounter to join in the joy of the kingdom of Jesus. John 18:33b-37: How do Jesus’ responses to Pilate help define his role as king and lord of the universe? Daniel 7:13-14: Why do you suppose God spoke through visions in the ancient world? Revelation 1:5-8: Of the numerous titles for Christ in this reading, which do you find most appealing?

Brlansky Family, Ted & Marianne Harden, Barbara Donohoe, Edward O’Brien, Marcia Bowers, Mary Louise Bove, Debbie Robinson, Gregory & Ed Painter, Mary Fincher, Clark, Heyburn, Blowe & Kosowski families, Philip Caruso, Philip Miller, Donna & Stanley Zmijewski, Joseph Bell, Timothy Kocher, Diana Hoy, Jack Carney, Katie Sedlak & Marion Smith, Robert Vito, Ed O’Donnell, Frankie K., Ryan Coyle, Msgr. John Graf, Nancy West, Ted & Marianne Harden, Marcus Forst, Kal-El Rosenberg, Scott Wiesenberg, Lisa Erling Vito, George Zacharkiw, Mary Twadell, Bob & Evan Humkey, Christine Hendrickson, Todd Schmucker, George Gamache, Luke Ramowski, Maureen DelSordo, Lorraine Dehaven, Nicole Vitale, Devon Bartholf, Brian B., Ann Sorace, Eleanor & Bill Sauerwine, Donna Black, Patti Gallagher Scott, Betty Anne Silva, Face of Christ & Visitation Prayer Intentions Major Nicholas Beamer, Spc Thomas Wolfe, SrA Michael Kauffman, PFC James T. Mackereth, Petty Officer Daniel Carr, Staff Sgt. John Koss, Jr., LCPL Michelle Smith, R.C. Gosselin, Lt. John Joseph Eife, SrA Ashli McEntee, Ray Nelson, A1C Lyle Laub, USAF, Cpl. Samuel Ellis, Lnc. Cpl. Michael Guerrera, Cpl. Jonathan Russell Lynch, William Ewers, FS3 Cody Liebeskind Public Prayer Request Name: __________________________________________ Requester/Phone:__________________________________ Requests will be printed in the bulletin for one month and military prayers for six months. You may renew as often as you wish.

Rest in Peace Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and all the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace.

Michael Keba Agnes Korejwo Robert Weikl

Pray the Rosary on Wednesdays Join us for the Rosary every Wednesday at 6:30 pm in ABVM Main Church, for the intentions of our families. Come and experience this beautiful prayer to Jesus and his Blessed Mother. St. Louis de Montfort said, “When the

Holy Rosary is said well, it gives Jesus and Mary more glory and is more meritorious than any other prayer.”

Thanksgiving Holiday The Assumption BVM Parish Office will be closing on Wednesday, November 25th at 12:00 pm and reopening on Monday, November 30th at 8:00 am.

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Thanksgiving Day Mass Thursday, November 26th

9:00 am Mass –ABVM Church Give thanks to the Lord, For He is good; His love endures forever. Psalm 118:1

JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY December 8, 2015 – November 20, 2016 “We constantly need to contemplate the mystery of mercy. It is a wellspring of joy, serenity, and peace. Our salvation depends on it.” ~ Pope Francis The Archdiocese of Philadelphia invites everyone to celebrate the Jubilee Year of Mercy, a time to meditate upon and more actively respond to the infinite mercy of God, which he offers to every soul through His Son, Jesus Christ. Please explore the resources below to learn more about the Holy Year, how to live it, and about God’s greatest attribute, mercy.

Please visit our Adoration Chapel (Children’s Chapel) of the Main Church MONDAY—FRIDAY, 7 AM to 7 PM

Christ Jesus, the King of Kings, humbly waits for us. Have you considered sharing a holy hour with 1 or 2 others? Please consider partnering or inviting someone to share an hour or half an hour with you and Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. It would be a great blessing for all of us to have 2 or 3 people every hour. Whether you can commit to this or just a few minutes, all are welcome to spend time with the Lord. For questions, please contact Mary at 610-255-0382, [email protected], Cyndi at [email protected], or Mary Ellen at 610-345-0024.

Website for Archdiocesan Observance of the Jubilee http://archphila.org/mercy/ Vatican’s Website for the Extraordinary Jubilee http://www.iubilaeummisericordiae.va

West Grove United Methodist Church will be hosting the Community Thanksgiving service on Sunday, November 22nd at 7:00pm. Join the churches of West Grove, Avondale, Jennersville, and the surrounding areas, as we gather to give thanks to God! Please bring a non-perishable food item for us to share with the local food pantries. 300 North Guernsey Road, West Grove, PA 19390

This event is sponsored by the local churches of Avon Grove Ministerium.

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Education News Assumption BVM School News

CYFF Update Thanksgiving Break: There will be no CYFF on November 24th, 25th and 29th. Enjoy your holiday!

Advent materials will be going home with each child in our CYFF and ABVM School. Please be sure to check your children’s take home packets. Advent begins on November 29th. Four Assumption BVM School Sixth Grade students attended the "Philadelphia Area Girls Enjoying Science" Program at Chestnut Hill College. This event was co-sponsored by the Philadelphia Section of the American Chemical Society and its Women Chemists Committee, the Philadelphia Chapter of the Association for Women in Science and Northeastern Montgomery County and Makefield Area American Association of University Women as part of National Chemistry Week. The goal of the event was to increase girls interest in science and mathematics as well as foster an awareness of the varied career opportunities for women in these fields through hands-on science activities. What a wonderful experience for these girls!

Family Liturgy On December 6th at the 10:00 am Mass, Father Scott will offer a special Family Liturgy aimed at the younger members of our parish. Family Liturgy will be offered the First and Third Sunday of each month at the 10 am Mass. These liturgies are aimed to continue to promote family participation at Mass following the World Meeting of Families. We encourage all families to read the upcoming Sunday Gospel as a family each week in preparation for Mass.

“Giving Tuesday” We give thanks on Thanksgiving. We shop for great deals on Black Friday. We patronage local businesses on Small Business Saturday. We seek out online bargains on Cyber Monday. Now, we can give back on GIVING TUESDAY. This year, Assumption BVM School is participating in Giving Tuesday on December 1. Mark your calendar and give to Assumption BVM School. Proceeds raised on Giving Tuesday will be earmarked for our 1:1 Technology initiative. Help us invest in the future by donating on December 1!

ABVM School Calendar Tues., Nov. 24: Thanksgiving Feast sponsored by the H & S Assoc. Wed., Nov. 25: 11 am School Dismissal Thurs., Nov. 27 thru Mon., Nov. 30: School Closed Tues., Dec. 1: After School Cantor Club Practice

Be Prepared! In an effort to help us all be prepared each week for Mass, we want to encourage everyone to read the upcoming week’s Gospel prior to attending Mass. Looking Ahead to next Sunday, Nov. 29th:

First Sunday of Advent Jeremiah 33:14-16, Psalm 25, 1 Thes 3:12-4:2, Luke 21:25-28,34-36

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4TH AT 10 A.M. St. Nicholas Day Children 5 and under are invited to ABVM school to share in the spirit of Christmas. Kids can visit with St. Nick, listen to Christmas stories and receive a special treat. Kindly reply to Kristen Sullivan at (610) 869-9576 or [email protected]. Page 5 - 229 Assumption B.V.M.

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SPORTS & SPIRITUALITY EVENING OF REFLECTION Thursday, December 3, 2015 7-8 PM, Parish Life Center Luke Szymanski will be reflecting with us on how the concepts used to build a winning team can be applied to our everyday spirituality. This event is open to all CYO students grades 5 and up as well as CYFF students in need of a make-up class.

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November 22nd: No meeting tonight, instead join us for a BOWLING SOCIAL at the Timber Lanes in Oxford. Please arrive by 4:00 pm and pick up by 7:00 pm. Cost is $10 and includes 2 games, shoe rentals and pizza and drinks. This is open for all 6 th – 12th grades. November 29th: No meeting tonight. For more information, or to register contact: [email protected].

Respect Life Group [email protected]

December Respect Life Meeting Tuesday, December 1st at 7 pm ABVM Parish Life Center

Human Service Announcements Pray the Rosary for Life (11/22-11/28/15) Sun. J. & S. Fisher Thu. L. Holmes/N. Kennard Mon. H. Dowd Fri. S. Tobin Tue. C. Shields Sat. M. Mueller/J. & S. Fisher Wed. D. Thomas The sign-up calendar is located in the Church lobby. HopeAfterAbortion.com; afterabortion.org; RachelsVineyard.org or call 610-354-0555 or 1-877HOPE-4-ME. Pregnant? Need Help? Call 1-800-CARE-002. Birthright: 610-436-0773. Aid for Friends Cooks: Filled, frozen meal trays can be taken to the freezer in the ABVM Parish Life Center, weekdays from 8 am-7 pm. To help prepare meals or be an AFF driver, contact Ann Barr at 610-869-8559. Annulment Proceeding: Contact the Metropolitan Tribunal, Archdiocese of Philadelphia (215) 587-3750. Al-Anon meeting will be held every Monday night, 7 pm beginner meeting & 8 pm regular meeting in the ABVM Church. Call Valerie at 610-662-1567. Retrouvaille: This is a process to help troubled marriages. For information, call 1-800-470-2230. Marriage Encounter: Call 1-800-456-8330.

The Calix Society Are you currently in a 12-step program? Would you like to be able to freely discuss how your Catholic faith, Christ, and His Sacraments nourish your recovery? If so, the Calix Society is for you! This group serves to enhance (not replace) 12-step groups with an emphasis upon our journey in Christ. You can find our national website at www.calixsociety.org and local meeting information at www.calix-philly.com. You may also contact Ken at 215-327-3236 or Amy at 610-405-7747.

SAINTS OF THE WEEK Saint Andrew Dung-Lac, Priest, and Companions, Martyrs Feast Day: November 24th During the 17th-19th centuries in Vietnam, some 130,000 Christians suffered cruel martyrdom, many by decapitation or strangulation. Today 117, most of them killed during the reigns of Emperors Minh-Mang (1820) and Tu-Duc (1847-1883), are remembered. These martyrs of Vietnam were canonized by Pope John Paul II on June 19, 1988. Page 6 - 229 Assumption B.V.M.

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Please help make Christmas brighter for those in our community who are in need. Please take a tag from our Giving Tree in the Church lobby after Mass next weekend, November 28/29. Donations support the Parish Works of Mercy, Twin Pines Nursing Home, Saint Rocco’s, Domestic Violence Center of Chester County, Birthright, and Aid for Friends Program. Please bring your wrapped gifts with tags attached to Mass on December 5/6 and 12/13. For questions, please call Dot at 215-4602616 or Ann at 610-869-8559.

Cookie Call The Knights of Columbus will again be providing cookies and candies to our shut-in parishioners this Christmas. We are in need of cookies for about 150 people. All you Martha Stewart’s out there who have the time and inclination, get out your aprons and your bowls and whip up a batch of your specialties. Sugar free are especially needed as are cookies other than Chocolate Chip, the whole world's specialty. Cookies should be delivered to the Parish Life Center by 12 Noon on Saturday, December 19th, at which time the Knights and Columbiettes will be assembling the packages. Thank you for your time, talent and treasure. For information please contact Richard Petrarca at [email protected] or 610-869-3948.

Help Support the Avon Grove Christmas Basket Program

CANNED FOOD DRIVE Depending on your point of view, this Fall has been a blessing or a curse. The weather has been uncharacteristically warm, an Indian Summer and those who love the brisk days of Fall, anticipating the snow of winter have not been very happy. Then there are those of us who enjoy the warm weather so we can play with our children outside or do yard work without “bundling up”. But there are many in our community who are even more thankful for every warm day they can steal from Fall. They are the needy and less fortunate who have a tough time making ends meet and can use their heating bill money to purchase food for their family. Needless to say this weather will not last for much longer and those bills will start to eat away at what little funds they have. The Avon Grove Christmas Basket Program tries to make this holiday a little more joyful for those families. Thank you to all the generous people who have made this program a success for so many years. Without your time, donations and support, our campaign would never have been able to service the over 435 families that were cared for in 2014. It would be wonderful if we could say that there is not a need to run the program this year, but the reality is that we still have many families living in our area that are in need of help. Last year we were challenged to fill the baskets with the basic canned food items that we normally provide. Due to this greater number of families and a lesser amount of donations, we have decided to ask our generous parishioners to assist with this part of the program. We will have a collection box in the vestibule beginning the weekend of November 21/22 through the weekend of December 5/6. We would appreciate donations of canned vegetables, canned meats/tuna fish, peanut butter, jelly, bagged rice, pasta and stuffing. Please contact me directly if you have any questions about the program. God bless you! John J Brennan [email protected]; 610-869-4100

ABVM Works of Mercy Group is in Need of Your Help! Volunteers Needed for this important ministry! JOIN by sending your email to Dot Malloy at [email protected]. Volunteer a meal/a ride/your time or/your prayers. Emails are sent out to the Works of Mercy Group and if you can help, you just respond to your email. YOU ARE NOT NEEDED FOR EVERY REQUEST. If you have been a member and changed your email address, please contact Dot with your updated information. Page 7 - 229 Assumption B.V.M.

JUBILIEE YEAR OF MERCY

DISNEY’S MARY POPPINS presented by Cardinal O'Hara High School is a show you don’t want to miss. Shows run Friday, November 27 and Saturday, November 28 @ 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, November 29 @ 2:00 p.m.; and Friday, December 4 and Saturday, December 5 @ 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased in the Student Affairs Office at O'Hara or online at www.cohsstore.com.  LECTURE SERIES: Join Archbishop Chaput as he welcomes distinguished scholars on the theme "Living as a Christian in a Culture of Unbelief." The next lecture is Monday, December 7th at 7pm at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, Vianney Auditorium, Wynnewood, PA. Speaker: Prof. Michael Hanby of the John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and the Family on the topic The Truth Will Set You Free: Liberal Order and the Future of Christian Freedom. Full line-up and more information, including registration, can be found at: PhillyEvang.org/lectures.  HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE from Philadelphia (June 20-30, 2016) Join Msgr. Ken McAteer (Pastor of St. Ephrem, Bensalem) and Deacon Tom & Mary Jane Fox (Directors of the Pilgrim Center of Hope) for an incredible journey of faith. This customized pilgrimage includes daily Mass, accommodations, airfare, 3 daily meals, tips, and so much more. For information, call Pilgrim Center of Hope (210) 521-3377 or www.pilgrimcenterofhope.org.  MOM-HEART OF THE HOME “Day of Renewal”: Registration is OPEN! Calling moms of all ages and types: new moms, seasoned moms, grandmothers, step-mothers. Even if you're not a mom, you are still welcome! Start your Lenten season by replenishing your spirit. Come listen to two amazing, inspirational morning and afternoon speakers Renee Eells and Kathi Clapham. February 13, 2016 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Sts. Simon and Jude Meehan Center, West Chester. See our registration form for all details at www.momheartofthehome.org/events.html or call 484-798-7368.

Catholic Lighthouse media now has special cd's for Advent. Be sure to check out the new material. The Parish Library located in the Parish Life Center in the lower Level of the Main Church also has some great reading material to deepen your Advent time. We encourage you to visit and borrow books to help deepen your faith.

Solemn Opening Mass Pope Francis has declared an Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy. Join Archbishop Chaput and the faithful of the Archdiocese as he opens the Jubilee Holy Door and celebrates the Solemn Opening Mass on Sunday, December 13 at 6:30pm at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia. To learn more about how to live the Jubilee and encounter the infinite mercy of God, visit archphila.org/mercy.

CHRISTMAS CRAFT & GIFT SHOW Saturday, December 5th from 9 AM - 3 PM Bishop Shanahan High School Shop from handmade crafts including jewelry, woodwork, home decor, and accessories, as well as from select small businesses like Stella & Dot, Waffatopia, Jamberry Nails, and more. Admission is $5 for those ages 14 - 61 and goes to help purchase educational supplies and to support school activities. For more information, visit www.shanahan.org.

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2015 Thanksgiving Pie Sale

10 Regular Games ($5) 2 Special Games ($5 each) Last Special Game ($5)

inner receives $30 Winner receives $75 Winner receives 70%

Pick up Pies on Tuesday, November 24th Between 5 pm & 7 pm ABVM Parish Life Center (lower level of the Church)

Archdiocesan News Dinner includes sausage scaloppini, pasta, salad, desserts & refreshments for $6. BYOB Proceeds benefit the Avon Grove Christmas Basket Program. For information, please contact John Brennan 610-869-4100 or [email protected]

“Little Blue Books” for Advent Advent begins November 29th

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Take time out of your busy schedule to read the 6 minute daily Advent reflections. The “Little Blue Books” are available in the church vestibule.

Senior Citizens’ Christmas Dinner Date: Sunday, December 6, 2015 Time: 1:00 pm Location: Assumption BVM Parish Center Cost: $8 free will donation is appreciated Join us for some holiday cheer! Enjoy great food, delicious desserts and wonderful entertainment as we celebrate the birth of our Lord at Christmas! Please sign up in the Main Church vestibule. For information, call Jim Haley at 610-255-5366. Tickets are available at the door.

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Church Missalettes

It is that time of year to change the Missalettes (Mass booklets) in the Main Church. Parish Volunteers are needed on Saturday, November 28th from 11 am to 1 pm. If you have an hour or two to spare, please consider volunteering to help. Children need to be accompanied by adults. This is a great community

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PARISH FINANCE COUNCIL ANNOUNCES 2016 PARISH APPEAL Last August we successfully completed the 2013-2015 Parish Appeal which raised $400,000 for the construction of our Parish Life Center. We thank you. When we initiated that Appeal we intended to focus in the future on specific objectives for capital projects. However, this year, 2015 - 2016, despite corrective actions to our budgeted expenses, we are deviating from that plan because of a budget shortfall You have received a Parish Financial report in the Weekly Bulletin, This will provide you with more detail on last year’s financial status and this year’s budget. Recently, Father Scott sent letters to all parishioners announcing the Parish Appeal for 2016 for $100,000. We need your support. The need is real. Father’s letter has suggested a donation amount based on your generous past giving. It is important that all families try to participate in this Parish Appeal to the extent possible. Certainly, if you can make a donation in the amount suggested in the letter, that would be great. What if you can not afford that much? Consider a smaller donation that is within your means, either on an on-going or one-time basis. Our goal is for every active family to participate. Remember, your contribution can be stopped or reduced if your financial situation changes. This Appeal offers you the opportunity to designate where your donation is to be credited. You can opt to donate to the reduction of the Parish debt to the Archdiocese, or to support Parish operating expenses or for the Parish subsidy to our great school.

 As of November 17, 2015, the parish have invoices totaling $87,121.07 in unpaid invoices.  The payroll totals approximately $48,000 every other week.

United Way Can Help Our Youth! ABVM CYO Program can benefit from your United Way contributions. Thank you! United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania Code: 8820 CYO/Assumption BVM/West Grove United Way of Delaware Contributions Code: 1764 Catholic Youth –Assumption BVM

If you have not already submitted your Intention Card, please take a few minutes to think about our request. Reread your letter from Father Scott, look at the options on the Intention Card, review the Annual Financial Report, and then consider supporting the Parish in this time of need. Electronic fund transfers are also available. See the Parish web site for details. To date, our parishioners have donated more than $35,000. On behalf of the Parish Finance Council thank you for your generosity to our Parish Appeal.

FOOTBALL MANIA WINNERS 17 Week Game

Registration Form for New Parish Families Please fill out the information below for our Parish records. Please return the form through the mail or in the collection basket. You will receive a formal Census Form in the mail.

Family Name ________________________ Head of Family _______________________

Football Mania is underway! Participants can go on the website: www.charitymania.com to view the winning sweepstakes game card numbers each week to see if they’ve won. Winners will also be notified by mail. We are delighted to announce our winners for Week 10: Ticket # 1951 2618 2202 1047

Prize

Name

$25 $25 $25 $25

Jope McHoul Patricia Devonshire Bob Poderis Craig Umbach

Points 113 112 111 111

Spouse _____________________________ Street ______________________________ Town ______________________________ Development_________________________ Phone _____________________________ Email ______________________________ Page 11 - 229 Assumption B.V.M.

Mass Intentions MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2015

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2015

6:30 am Mass -

8:00 am Mass Sister Marie Edwardine, IHM, requested by ABVM Parish Staff

Nancy Cosgrove, requested by The Tobin Family

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2015 8:15 am Mass John Robert Crowley, requested by Gene and Eileen Fogarty

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2015 6:30 am Mass Joseph and Wanda Erling, requested by Bob and Marge Erling

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26– Thanksgiving 9:00 am Mass (Time Change) Bernice Bosse and Dolores & Celeste Bishop, requested by the Family Reader 1/Reader 2: Tom Harrison, Steve Liberatore Extraordinary Ministers: Terry Garvey, Lisa Goldstein, Ella Havrilak, Bruce Michalski, Joan Patrick Altar Servers: Kira & Joshua McGurl, Jonathan Michalski, Benjamin Trowbridge Music: Folk Group

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2015 8:15 am Mass For the People of the Parish

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2015 4:30 pm Vigil Mass Vince Jackson, requested by The Nash Family Reader 1/Reader 2: Tom Finley, Margaret Ptakowski Extraordinary Ministers: Deacon Mike, Donna Filipone, Kathy Gebhart, Pat Geoghegan, Suzanne Loeffler, Frank Puoci, Barry Young Altar Servers: Will DiBonaventura, Nnanna Njoku, Jack Reilly, Matthew Young Music: Ann Liebeskind, Kathy Shore Sacristan: Dave Besselman

Reader 1/Reader 2: Therese O’Connor, Jackie Battinieri Extraordinary Ministers: Deacon Tom, James Fredericksdorf (A), Charles Alvarez (B), Stephanie Tobin (C), Steve Malloy (LH), Robert DiMarco, John Eller Altar Servers: Jack & Matthew Gallagher, Julia Pagnotto, Emily Thompson Music: Ann Wenglowski, Peggy Masterton Sacristan: Ray Bunjo 10:00 am Mass Maria Williams, requested by Tom and Jane Littleton Reader 1/Reader 2: Carol Fontana, Joe McHoul Extraordinary Ministers: Deacon Jeff, Diane Thomas (D), Charlotte McHoul (E), Lori Holmes (TP), Dennis Shannon (JPP), James Kirwin (JPR), Rainer Naus (PENN), Bruce Michalski Altar Servers: Rebecca Boehmler, William Gorman, Nicholas & Ryan Toolan Music: Adult Choir Sacristan: Fred Buoni 12:00 pm Mass Frank and Marian Yanchik, requested by Bob and Marge Erling Reader 1/Reader 2: Ed & Grace Charlton Extraordinary Ministers: Deacon Jeff, Iris Ayala, Cheryl Harding, Hope Mazzeo, Tom Powell, Bill Sites Altar Servers: Luca & Gianna Bracalenti, Chiara Busala, Kimberli O’Donnell Music: Folk Group Sacristan: Steve Gempp

Due to the devotion of our parishioners, we no longer have Masses available for specific dates in calendar year 2016. However, you are welcome to stop by the parish office for a Mass card. Your request and the usual

Mass Cards

donation of $10 will be passed on to St. Rocco Parish in Avondale, which still has a lot of openings for Mass intentions for this year and in 2016. If you want a specific date for the Mass to be said, however, you must contact St. Rocco Parish directly at (610) 268-3365. We will open our calendar to reserve Mass intentions for 2017 on the Tuesday after Easter (March 29, 2016). To be fair to everyone, no reservations for Masses will be taken before then. Thank you for your understanding. Page 12 - 229 Assumption B.V.M.