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- 229 Assumption B.V.M.

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

Twitter: @ABVM_WestGrove

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 After morning Mass, Monday through Friday, until 7 pm

ABVM Adoration Chapel No adoration on public holidays or snow days.

Pastor …..….…Reverend Scott D. Brockson [email protected]

Pastor Emeritus…….…..Rev. Msgr. John Graf

In Residence ….…Rev. Msgr. Frank Depman

Deacons ….………..Deacon Thomas Hannan Deacon Michael DeGrasse Operations Manager ….……Mary Rose Edmonds

Parish Office Staff ……..……Donna Brumbaugh Ann Caruso Parish Office (Ph) 610-869-2722, (fax) 610-869-3252

School Principal ….……………Danielle White [email protected]

School Office (Ph) 610-869-9576, (fax) 610-869-4049

Coordinator of Religious Education (CRE) ……… Teresa Leszczynski [email protected]

Religious Education Office .…...(Ph) 610-869-8575

Music Director ….……………....Kevin Myers [email protected]

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 the wedding and enroll in a marriage-prep program.

Reconciliation: (Church) Saturdays, 11:00 am-12:15 pm

Rosary: Wednesdays, 6:30 pm (Church)

Bulletin: Submit articles by 8:00 am on Thursday for publication the following week. Submit to the Parish Office or email [email protected]

3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time January 21, 2018


LEAD US NOT INTO TEMPTATION Pope Francis created something of a stir last month when he praised the newer French translation of

the Lord’s Prayer, which replaces “do not submit us to temptation” with “do not allow us to enter into temptation” (“Et ne nous soumets pas à la tentation” and “ne nous laisse pas entrer en la tentation”). He suggested in an interview that the translation of the Our Father be updated in other languages as well. Battle lines began to form! How dare he suggest that we change such an age-old prayer! However you might feel about the possibility of a change, I want to take a moment to briefly consider the Latin and the Greek of the Our Father, as found in Matthew and Luke, to be better able to appreciate the concerns of the Holy Father about misinterpretation, and the concerns of those like myself who want to keep the traditional rendering.

The Mass in English is a translation of what is called the “typical version,” which is in Latin. Although Mass is now celebrated in most places in the vernacular – the language spoken by the people – the official, or typical, language of the Mass is Latin. In fact, it is the stated intention of the Church (unrealized in the United States) that the faithful learn by heart some of the Mass parts in Latin, above all the Pater Noster. The Latin text of the petition we are considering states: “Et ne nos inducas in tentationem.” Literally in English: “And lead us not into temptation.” But is that what Jesus really said when he taught his disciples how to pray?

The first thing to consider is that Jesus spoke Aramean, but the Gospel is written in Greek. We do not have the exact words of Christ. One may try to reconstruct what he said in Aramaic, as many have done, but one could never be absolutely sure that these were his exact words. This should not concern us, however, since the text inspired by the Holy Spirit was written in Greek. God’s revelation comes to us in the Greek of the common people in the time of the apostles. The two key words of the second-to-last petition of the Our Father are exactly the same in the original language of Matthew and in Luke – eisenenkēs and peirasmon. They mean “to bring in, to lead into” and “temptation, test.” Thus, the Greek actually says, “and not bring (or lead) us into temptation.” If you want a literal translation of the inspired text both the traditional and the new translations of the French are poor, while the English translation seems to fit the Greek of the Gospels exactly. But remember, Francis first learned his prayers in Spanish, which version of the Our Father is similar that of the modern French: “No nos dejes caer en la tentación,” – “Do not let us fall into temptation.” Maybe the Italian version annoys the Pope – at the Vatican he has to say it every day – for like the English it preserves the literal words of the New Testament Greek.

The beef of the Holy Father is that some versions of the Our Father seem to indicate that God could lead us into temptation. Since God is all good, such an assertion would be contrary to faith. The Latin and English versions then appear to ask God not to do something which he would never do anyway. “Let no one say when he is tempted, ‘I am tempted by God’; for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one” (James 1:13). The Catechism of the Catholic Church indicates that what is meant by “lead us not into temptation” is “do not allow us to enter into temptation” or “do not let us yield to temptation” (#2846). So the Catechism comes down on the side of the new French and traditional Spanish versions. And yet, on the First Sunday of Lent, we will hear that after his baptism the Spirit drove Jesus into the desert, where he was tempted. Moreover, was it not God who planted the tree with the forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden in order to test the man and the woman?

I wouldn’t hold your breath waiting for a new translation of the Our Father in English. As far as I know, there has been no significant movement in English speaking episcopal conferences to do this. This makes me happy, for as I see it, there is ambiguity and tension with this issue in Scripture. Of course, God would never lead anyone to do evil. But Scripture affirms in both the Old and the New Testaments that he brings his people into times of testing. For this reason, I vote to keep the traditional English version, for I believe that where there is ambiguity and tension in the language of Scripture, it should not be resolved by the use of soothing translations.

Father Scott


Live the Liturgy Jesus proclaims today the Gospel of God: “This is the time of fulfillment. The Kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the Gospel.” Jesus challenges us to accept a change of heart, to start believing and thinking differently. The Gospel asks us to take the focus off ourselves and away from self-concern, and place it on our brothers and sisters, especially those most broken and in need, and on our environment. We are called to be stewards of all God has created. This means that we are also called to work on God’s behalf ensuring that all that God created and all who God created is cared for and protected.

Questions of the Week

Mark 1:14-20: In today’s Gospel reading, we hear the first words of Jesus spoken in the Gospel of Mark. Why do you think Jesus connects the kingdom of God with the need for repentance?

Jonah 3:1-5, 10: The Ninevites took seriously the warning to repent from the prophet Jonah. What motivates you to repent from your sins?

1 Corinthians 7:29-31: In his First Letter to the Corinthians, we hear how Paul is convinced that the return of Christ is imminent; in fact, “time is running out.” How do you think Paul would react knowing Jesus has still not returned?

3rd Sunday of Ordinary Time

January 21, 2018

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.

George Robinson Louise Reynolds

Please Pray

For Our

Military

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.

♦SGM Nicolas Relacion

♦PFC Charles Morgan Griffith

♦SSGT Michael Kauffman

♦HM1 Matthew Rosenberg

♦2 LT Niccolo Iacovelli

♦AB Brandon Narkin and FLT 601/602 Lackland AFB ♦Cadet Jacqueline Brattan

♦PO Daniel Carr

♦PVT Charlie Harrison

♦PFC Daniel Engberg

♦LT Connor Dunleavy

♦1st ID HHBN & Coalition

♦MAJ Sean McEntee

♦LTC Don McDannald

♦SGT Andrew Wolfe

♦MAJ Michael Berk

♦FS3 Cody Liebeskind

♦SGT James McWilliams

♦MAJ Nicholas Beamer

♦SPC Thomas Wolfe

Baptisms

On January 14, 2018, the following children were welcomed into our Church Family:

Hannah Claire Graver Shane Thomas Filipkowski

Please remember to pray for those in need of hope and healing.

Mary, Health of the Sick, pray for them.

Ann Sorace, Ryan Coyle, Msgr. John Graf, Fred Silva, Abi-gail McCrystal, Philip Budzynski, Fred & Betty Ann Silva, Jennifer Cable, Rose Marie Reynolds, Margo Passehl, Shirley Carlson, Ed Painter, Bob Lauer, Lacey Pidgeon, Jones Family, M.J., Natalie Gillin Heisler, Nancy Larkin, Elaine Weber, Michelle Smith, Fabiola Matalonis, John & Liz Yeager, Kevin McGonigle, Margaret Shillingford, Cheryl Sedlak, Yvonne Beaudet, Charles Koslowsky, John & Jo-ann George, Dennis Kelleher, Bill & Eleanor Sauerwine, Aria Toner, Jean Mariano, Chloe Genther, Devon Bartholf, Maria Kilgore, Mary Grofasik, Debbie Robinson, Jim Groome, Tony McGinley, Kathleen & James Maccari, Gary Barber, Kathy Stankiewicz, Diane Edgington, John Jones, Karen Craig, Luke Ramowski, Philip Caruso, Dorothy Duffy, Tim G., Landon Copare, Visitation Prayer Intentions

Requests

Welcome

We would like to welcome the following new members to the Assumption BVM Parish Family:

William and Celia Polin Family


Eucharistic Adoration

ABVM Adoration Chapel Mon-Fri, After Morning Mass to 7 pm

Whether you regularly visit the Adoration Chapel, or have never experienced the quiet and peace of praying before our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament, all are invited to participate. Please consider sign-ing up for a weekly holy hour. You can change at any time. Visit the sign-up table in the church ves-tibule or contact Mary at [email protected] 302-388-3752, Cyndi at [email protected] or Mary Ellen at 610-345-0024.

The hours most in need of coverage are: Tuesdays: 1, pm, 4 pm, 5 pm, Wednesdays: 2 pm,

5 pm, Fridays: 12 pm, 5 pm

The 2018 Annual Parish Appeal is underway. Our goal is $150,000. In the first ten weeks of the 2018 Ap-peal more than two hundred fifty families have pledged more than $79,000 of which $55,700 has been received. The Appeal will support continuing operations of the parish and help us fund a few necessary projects. These include upgrade of the HVAC system in the Church and Parish Life Center, improve-ment of the church sound system, including hearing assist devices, and improved use of electronic media in support of parish commu-nications. Please complete the Intention Card you received in your letter from Father Scott and place it in the envelope in the collection basket or mail the envelope to the Parish Office Or, you may use the Parish Appeal envelope from your packet of envelopes to make your donation. The Finance Council and Father Scott thank you for your generosity.

We are very pleased that our E-giving over the past four months has increased. The collection in-come through December for the fiscal year is almost $30,000 below our budgeted amount. Our beloved church with the associated facili-ties is 16 years old. As in your home, maintenance costs and op-erating costs need to be ad-dressed. You have demonstrated your generosity to enable us to fulfill our fiscal responsibilities. Please continue to be as generous as you can.

We are pleased to announce that our church has been selected to host homeless families in the Family Promise Program (up to 14 persons in all) for the week of February 11-18, 2017. Sign-ups will be available in early February in the church vestibule. To learn more about how to participate, contact Sharon Hannan at [email protected] or call 484-678-2142.

Building community, strengthening lives.

DAY OF PRAYER

for the Legal

Protection of Unborn Children

Pope Francis has said that respect for life is

not just about the unborn child in the womb,

but also about the least of our brothers and

sisters. As followers of Jesus Christ, we are

all called to protect the voiceless.

Monday, January 22nd

6:30 am Mass

9:00 am Mass

Please Join Together in Prayer

We will report our detailed monthly collection data on the first Sunday

of the month for the previous month. Our January data will be

reported on February 4th.


Did you know that Assumption BVM School...

is Middle States Accredited

has degreed, certified teachers

has a half and full day PreK program

has a full day Kindergarten program

offers Honors Math classes starting in Grade 4

offers Spanish classes starting in Grade 5

has a Resource Room with Special Education Services and two Resource teachers

provides free breakfast for EVERY student EVERY day

offers after school care program

uses Chrome books, iPads, Apple TVs, SMART Boards, and desktops throughout the curriculum

has tuition assistance available for qualifying families

has incredibly generous donors who consistently support school initiatives

has free busing from Kennett, Unionville, Oxford, Octorara, and Avon Grove

offers extracurricular opportunities such as: Volunteer Club, Art Club, Choir, Student Government, Soccer Shots, Kara-te Lessons, Girls on the Run, Yearbook, Band, and more

Did you also know that.... Assumption BVM School students achieve higher test scores than both the local and national average?

Discover all Assumption BVM School has to offer during our OPEN HOUSE on Sunday, January 28th from 11 AM- 1 PM. Tours are also available by appointment. For enrollment information or campus tours, please contact Kristen Sullivan at (610) 869-9576 or [email protected].

JANUARY/FEBRUARY Monday, January 22nd: After School Choir Practice Tuesday, January 23rd: 8:15 AM Class Mass for Grades 2 and 6 Thursday, January 25th: After School Yearbook Friday, January 26th: Class Color Day Sunday, January 28th: Open House 11 AM- 1 PM Monday, January 29th: After School Choir Practice Tuesday, January 30th: 8:15 AM Class Mass for Grade 3 and 5 Friday, February 2nd: 8:15 AM First Friday Mass

ABVM School News


CONFIRMATION PREPARATION FOR 2018

CYFF Level 6 and ABVM Grade 6 students:

The Rite of Enrollment and Workshop for Confirmation will be on Thursday, January 25th from 6:30-7:30 pm in the Main Church. Parents are asked to attend with their Confirmandi.

Sun., Jan. 21st: Youth Mass this Sunday, January 21st at

Noon. There will be no meeting this evening.

Sun., Jan. 28th: Meeting at 6:30 pm in the Parish Life

Center.

For questions, please contact Bob or Sean Moran at

[email protected] or [email protected].

“Roses in Winter” Social Club for those 55+

Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, Janu-ary 31, 2018 beginning at 1 pm. Our meetings are held at the Penn Township Building, Lewis Road, in Jennersville. Our activity for this meeting will be "Trivia Talk." Please join us for exciting activities throughout the year. For in-formation, call Betty Anne at 610-869-8274.

FAMILY NIGHT AT PERKINS

Monday, February 12th

Mark your calendars now! Monday, February 12th is ABVM Family Night at Perkins Restaurant in Avon-dale! Dine at Perkins anytime between 4:00 pm till 8:00 pm and ABVM will receive 10% of all sales during that time! Please remember to tell your server that you are with ABVM. Tell your family, friends and neighbors to take the night off from cooking and head to Perkins for dinner! If you purchase Perkins gift cer-tificates to pay for your meal, ABVM will receive an additional 10%. You can purchase the certificates af-ter the weekend Masses in the vestibule, or at the Par-ish Office during the week. For questions, please con-tact Kate Branca at [email protected] or call 610-637-7366.


Please join us for a Paint Party FUNdraiser Hosted by the Columbiettes

Thursday, February 8th from 6:30 – 9 p.m. A.B.V.M. Parish Center Gym $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 February 5th. R.S.V.P. to Terry Brennan at (484)678-4034 or [email protected] Please make checks payable to: Columbiettes

HAPPENING SOON

Thursday, February 1st: 6 pm Dinner; 6:30 pm Bingo

Sunday, February 4th: 11 am Coffee & Donut Social

Feb. 10 & 11 and Feb. 17 & 18 Gabe Bolla Tournament

Thursday, February 15th: Council 3858 Meeting 6 pm Dinner, 6:30 pm Meeting Parish Center Gym

Ready to join? Contact Kris Kelleher at [email protected]; (610) 345-9245.

IN SERVCE TO ONE.

IN SERVICE TO ALL.

10 Regular Games ~ Winner receives $30 3 Special Games ~ Winner receives $100

Last Special Game ~ Winner receives 60%

$5 for 10 games with 3 cards per game

$5 for each Special with 4 cards per game

Package listed above = Cost: $25

Dinner includes Roast Turkey & Gravy, Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetable, Beverage & Dessert for $7.

Proceeds of this Bingo will be in memory of Tony Malchione, who was a lifelong member of the Parish, Sacristan, Knight and

Cornerstone of our Church. The donation will be put towards a Memorial in Tony's name for the parish.

mailto:[email protected]


JOSEPH’S PEOPLE – WEST GROVE For the Unemployed & Underemployed

The next monthly Joseph's People meeting for the unemployed and underemployed will be on Wednesday, January 24th at 6:45 pm in the Parish Life Center (lower level) of ABVM's Church (300 State Rd).

Our presenter is Steve Bowman and his seminar title is Health Transformation – Maximizing your health and quality of life! Steve serves as a Health Fitness Contract Manager for the CoreSource YourCARE Health Management Program. He is respon-sible for the development, planning, implementation, de-livery and evaluation of CoreSource employer group health management services for more than 100 middle market employers. In addition to his primary role, Steve has also served as an Adjunct Instructor for the Universi-ty of Delaware Behavioral Health and Nutrition depart-ment. In the past 5 years, Steve has instructed more than 900 University of Delaware students in their personal health management. He believes that health profession-als have a tremendous responsibility and opportunity to improve the health and well-being of our community. Ste-ve is a proud husband to his wife Karen and father to his four children and is a member of the Knights of Colum-bus.

Joseph’s People provides prayerful support, introducing community resources, encouraging member interaction, discussing job opportunities, etc. Please pass along to anyone in need.

John Colgan, West Grove Chapter Leader [email protected]; www.josephspeople.org

Celebrate Marriage

Saturday, February 10th

COME CELEBRATE THE GIFT AND BLESSING OF MARRIAGE

Join us on February 10th at the 4:30 pm Vigil Mass for a special blessing upon marriages.

After Mass, enjoy a delicious, catered dinner in the Parish Life Center. BYOB

Featuring “live” music by our Music Director, Kevin Myers and his trio.

Cost is $10 per couple (couples only event) (limited seating)

Please RSVP to Stephanie Tobin at [email protected] or 484-467-6675.

Human Service Announcements

Pray the Rosary for Life (week of 1/21– 1/27/18) Sun. S. Gosline Thu. N. Kennard Mon. S. Tobin Fri. D. Brumbaugh Tue. A. Barr Sat. M. Pepe Wed. C. Sedlak (Sign-up in the Church vestibule.)

HopeAfterAbortion.com; afterabortion.org;

RachelsVineyard.org 610-354-0555, 1-877-HOPE-4-ME.

Pregnant? Call 1-800-CARE-002 or 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, call Ann 610-869-8559.

Annulment Proceeding: Metropolitan Tribunal, Archdiocese of Philadelphia (215) 587-3750.

Al-Anon meeting: Held every Monday, 8 pm, in the ABVM Church.

Call Valerie at 610-662-1567.

Spaghetti Dinner Kick-Off Meeting

We are actively recruiting new talent to assist with the Spaghetti Dinner in the planning stages. This is a great event with

many wonderful people. Consider joining “The Crew”!!

Our kickoff meeting will be Monday, January 29th at 6:30 pm in the Parish Life Center of the Main Church. We will go over the items we reviewed at the wrap up meeting after last year’s dinner and go over any new ideas that may be out there for this year. If you are able to make the meeting or have something to contribute, please contact John Brennan at [email protected].

Remember, “Many hands make light work”!!


How to Register Your Child for ABVM CYO Sports

1) Go to www.wagdogs.com. 2) On left hand menu, click on “Become a Member”. 3) Create an Account. 4) You will receive an email with instructions on how to activate your wagdogs account. 5) You can now “Log In”. 6) Enter your email address and password. 7) On left side menu, click on “Register for a League”. 8) Scroll down the list until you find Assumption BVM CYO, West Grove. 9) Select a sport (Track, Baseball, Little Stars Basketball). 10) Select your parish (this time it may be near the top of the list). 11) From this point on, just follow the reg-istration screens. 12) Click on the green “Next or Save” at the bottom of each page.

ABVM SPORTS CORNER

Spring Sports Registration

CYO Spring Sports registration will be open on-line through FEBRUARY 25TH. Spring Sports at ABVM Parish includes:

Region 17 will complete all CYO sports registrations on-line through the wagdogs site, www.wagdogs.com. The regis-tration fee per child is $85 (Track & Field) and $135 (Baseball). CYO Spring Sports are open to all children who are registered in the ABVM Parish or if out of parish, attend the ABVM Parish School.

Practice for Spring Sports will begin March 1 or as early as weather permits. Any questions, please email Colleen Heck-man at [email protected].

CYO Little Stars Basketball

“Little Stars” Basketball League will run throughout the month of March. Games will be played throughout the week depending on the Parish Center availability. Fee: $25 p/ child.

Each child will receive a team jersey. Height: 8 ½’ high baskets for 1st & 2nd, 10’ high for 3rd & 4th We hope to have a boys and girls league. The number of registrations will determine if there will be two separate leagues.

Please register through the wagdogs registration site, www.wagdogs.com. For questions, please e-mail Bob Moran at [email protected]. The goal of the Little Stars Bas-ketball League is to instruct and in some cases introduce bas-ketball to young children in a fun, safe environment, as well as to foster the CYO mission of helping each child to grow social-ly, athletically and spiritually through sports.

CYO JV & VARSITY BASEBALL Grades 5-6 Grades 7-8

CYO TRACK & FIELD Grades 4-8

“Little Stars” BASKETBALL

Boys & Girls: Grades 1-4

ABVM Parish has a FORMED.ORG subscription!

Sign-up for a FREE account! It is easier that ever for you to enjoy your subscription with our new app, or through our mobile website! Learn more at app.formed.org. You can also go to formed.org from your computer and use the ACCESS CODE (MC8NYZ) to create a FREE ACCOUNT!

http://www.wagdogs.com/


FLAME OF LOVE EVENT (February 2, 2018, St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, Wynnewood, PA) Begins at 6 pm with Adoration, Rosary and Holy Mass. Celebrant and Homilist: Fr. James Blount, SOLT. Please visit www.flameoflove.us. The event is free and open to the public.

YOUNG ADULT RETREAT (February 9-11, 2018, Marianist Family Retreat Center, Cape May Point, NJ) Come join other young adults (ages 22-35) married or single, to take a step back from our busy lives. This will be a time to examine your personal faith and your relationship with God, your family members and yourself. Our time will be filled with prayer experiences, peer group discussions, Eucharist and lots of fun! Cost: $130. Call 609-884-3829 or visit www.capemaymarianists.org.

LIFE IN THE SPIRIT SEMINAR (Thursdays: February 15, 22, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 2018, 7-9 pm, St. Joseph Church, Downingtown, PA) St. Joseph’s Charismatic Prayer Group presents this Lenten journey. Discover the power of the Holy Spirit in your life! Contact Joe McCahon at 610-716-3084 or email at [email protected]

MARRIAGE HELP: (February 16-18, 2018, Family Life Center, Malvern, PA) The Retrouvaille Mar-riage Program offers help for struggling marriages. Tens of thousands of couples have successfully saved their marriages by attending a Retrouvaille weekend and the six post sessions that follow it. Retrouvaille is not just a social gathering or series of seminars, but rather a way to rediscover and rekindle the loving relationship in your marriage. For information, please visit website: www.HelpOurMarriage.com or call 1-800-470-2230. All inquiries are kept strictly confidential.

UNBOUND: FREEDOM IN CHRIST (Sat., February 24, 2018, 9 am-4:45 pm, SS. Simon & Jude Church, West Chester) Unbound ministry of healing and deliverance helps you find freedom in areas of your life where you feel bound. Come and discover the freedom that Jesus Christ has in store for you. Speakers: Neal, Janet & Matt Lozano, Heart of the Father Ministries. Registration: $50 admission includes morning refreshments & lunch. Visit: phillyevang.org/events or call 215-320-8065.

MAN-UP SPITUALITY CONFERENCE: (Saturday, March 3, 2018, Mirenda Center at Neumann University, As-ton, PA) The conference provides an opportunity for men to come together in a true Christian brotherhood and to hear inspirational talks from fellow men on their journey of faith. Visit ManUpPhilly.com to learn more. For carpool information from Assumption BVM Parish, call Gene Fogarty at 610-742-5289.

THE CROSS AND THE LIGHT LENTEN SHOW (March 8-10, 2018, Saint John Bosco, Hatboro, PA, 2 shows) Don’t miss this opportunity! To view trailer, visit www.crossandlight.org.

CULTURAL HERITAGE MASS (Saturday, March 17, 2018, 2 pm Procession, 2:30 pm Mass) Share the journey with migrants and refugees. Native Americans, Asian, African, European, Caribbean and Brazilian Catholics in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are encouraged to join us in this celebration. Archbishop Charles Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. will be the celebrant and homilist.

CONCERT AT THE CATHEDRAL (Sunday, March 18, 2018, 2:30 pm, Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul, Philadelphia) The Mendelssohn Club of Philadelphia and Symphony in C join forces to perform Beethoven’s epic Symphony No. 9, Ode to Joy. For tickets or more information, visit CathedralPhilaConcerts.org.


Be Part of our Church family!

Are you new to the Parish

and would like to register?

We would love to have you!!

You can register every weekend after the 4:30 pm Vigil Mass and after the 10 am Mass. See a Parish Representative at the Registration Desk in the Adoration Chapel.

TAX CONTRIBUTIONS STATEMENT

Parishioners who wish to receive a state-ment of their contributions for calendar year 2017 should complete the form be-low and place it in the collection basket or mail it to ABVM Parish Office, 300 State Rd., West Grove, PA 19390. State-ments will be sent only if requested.

Name ________________________________ Address ________________________________

Town: ________________________________

Zip Code: ________________________________

CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES COLLECTION

The annual Catholic Relief Services Collection challenges American Catholics to put their faith into action and to see “Jesus in disguise” in the faces of the poor, the hungry and the disadvan-taged and to support ongoing efforts to respond to their needs. The collection will be taken up in the Archdiocese of Philadelph-ia the weekend of January 27/28, 2018.

As a reminder, at ABVM our ushers only pass the basket around once during Mass. If you use Parish E-giving, you may edit your giving information on line by logging in at www.faithdirect.net and clicking on the icon "Edit My Gifts" on the home screen. If you give by using envelopes you are asked to place your gifts to the parish and to the special collection in the basket at the same time, using the pre-printed envelopes you received in the mail. Please note that you may also use a blank envelope and write the name of a collection you wish to support on it.

The weekend of February 3-4, 2018, Father William Joensen will be visiting our parish on behalf of Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS). Fr. William Joensen is a priest of the Archdiocese of Dubuque (IA) ordained in 1989 and is a member of the philoso-phy faculty and dean of campus spiritual life at Loras College. As dean, he promotes the Catholic identity and mission of the College and collaborates with FOCUS missionaries in ministering to students and staff. He also provides sacramental ministry at area parishes and institutions, has served on medical ethics and hospice boards, and is an occasional contributor to the Magnificat series of publications.

FOCUS is a national organization serving college students on more than 137 campuses across the United States and three campuses in Europe. Over 660 FOCUS missionaries on these cam-puses invite students into a relationship with Christ and His Church, while equipping them for a lifetime of Catholic evangelization. Fr. Bill is excited to be with you soon and share with you the hope of the New Evangelization! To learn more, please visit www.focus.org

Visiting Priest

THINK ABOUT THIS BEFORE YOU VISIT YOUR FINANCIAL ADVISOR FOR 2018

Available Option: Individual 70½ years old or older may make a charitable contribution from their annual Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) from their Individual Retirement Account (IRA)

Advantages Individuals and eligible spouses can make an IRA charitable rollover and not have that transfer count towards your taxable income in the year you make the contribution. Charitable rollover amounts could count toward your RMD. By avoiding the recognition of taxable income, you may have less of your So-cial Security income subject to income tax.

Rules for Using an IRA Charitable Rollover Individuals must be 70½ years old or older. The rollover must be completed before December 31 of the year in which the contribution was to count against taxable income. Rollovers could only be made from traditional IRAs. Funds have to come DIRECTLY from the plan administrator to the parish.

These are generic advantages and rules. Talk with your financial advisor or plan administrator for advantages and rules applicable to your specific situation. If you wish to discuss this opportunity with a member of the Parish Development Council e-mail [email protected], President of the Development Council.

http://www.focus.org

mailto:[email protected]


SUNDAY, JANUARY 28, 2018

8:00 am Mass - Larry Monger, requested by Cecilia Barlow and Family

Reader 1/Reader 2: Terry O’Neill, Margaret Ptakowski Extraordinary Ministers: Deacon Mike DeGrasse, Joanne Redden (A), John Eller (B), Donna Brumbaugh (C), Jim Kirwin (LH), Bernadette Muto Altar Servers: AJ Gourgoulis, Neil & Kim O’Donnell Music: Ann Wengloski, Kevin Myers Sacristan: Ray Bunjo

10:00 am Mass - Catholic Schools Week Mass Rose Marie Brizek

Reader 1/Reader 2: ABVM School Lectors Extraordinary Ministers: Deacon Tom Hannan, Donna Lauletta (D), Tom Powell (E), Ann Barr (TP), Paul Crowley (JPP), Ruder Schill (JPR), Kathy Corkadel (PENN), Mary Wharton Altar Servers: Brandon & Anthony Esposito, Jane Mazzeo Music: Choir Sacristan: Andy Mazzeo

12:00 pm Mass - Frank and Edith Kirkner, requested by John and Laura Conner and Family

Reader 1/Reader 2: Steve Liberatore, Jean Duffy Extraordinary Ministers: Deacon Tom Hannan, Sharon Hannan, Steve Malloy, Carl Nardi, Joan Patrick, Dennis Shannon Altar Servers: Madeline Flores, Alex & William Gorman Music: Jennifer Michalski, Kevin Myers Sacristan: Jeff Lyons

MON., JANUARY 22, 2018 - Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of the Unborn Children

6:30 am Mass - Rose Marie Brizek, requested by The Tobin Family

9:00 am Mass - Special Intention for the Unborn Reader 1/Reader 2: Ed Sigda, Mary Ann Schill Extraordinary Ministers: John Eller, Sandra Gosline, Charlie Humkey Altar Servers: Luca Bracalenti, Madeline Flores, Nolan Sullivan

TUES., JANUARY 23, 2018

8:15 am Mass - Wayne Bunch, requested by Mike and Ella Havrilak

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2018

6:30 am Mass - Manuela Madrigal, requested by The Trosky Family

THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, 2018

6:30 am Mass - Marybeth Morrissey, requested by The Meehan Family

FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, 2018

8:15 am Mass - William Curley, requested by The Powers Family

SATURDAY, JANUARY 27, 2018

4:30 pm Vigil Mass - Wayne Bunch, requested by Ruder and Mary Ann Schill

Reader 1/Reader 2: Grace & Ed Charlton Extraordinary Ministers: Deacon DeGrasse, Frank Puoci, Lisa Goldstein, Lisa McNamara, Jill & Michael Wise Altar Servers: Aaron Ravanesi, Matteo Riordan, Charlotte Munger Music: Anthem Folk Group Sacristan: Steve Gempp

Mass Cards:

Due to the devotion of our parishioners, we no longer have Masses available for specific dates in the calendar year 2018. However, you are welcome to stop by the parish office for a Mass card. Your request and the usual 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 2018. If you want a specific date for the Mass to be said, however, you must contact St. Rocco Parish office directly at (610-268-3365). We will open our calendar to reserve Mass intentions for 2019 on Wednesday, January 31, 2018. To be fair to everyone, no reservations for Masses will be taken before then. Thank you for your understanding.

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