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PPastor …..….…Reverend Scott D. Brockson [email protected] In Residence ….…Rev. Msgr. Frank Depman Deacons ….………..Deacon Thomas Hannan Deacon Ronald Lewis Business Manager ….…...…Mary Rose Edmonds Parish Office Staff ……..……Donna Brumbaugh Ann Caruso Parish Office (Ph) 610-869-2722, (fax) 610-869-3252 Director of Liturgy & Music Michael Xavier Lundy [email protected] School Principal ….……………Danielle White [email protected] School Office (Ph) 610-869-9576, (fax) 610-869-4049 Director of Religious Education (DRE) …………….… Janine Kramer [email protected] Religious Education Office .…...(Ph) 610-869-8575

Sacraments and Devotions

Baptism: Sundays at 1:30 pm in Church (bimonthly)

Matrimony: Engaged couples are asked to meet with the 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]. Hearing Assist Devices are available for use at Mass. Please see an usher for details.

Church and Parish Office: 300 State Road • West Grove, PA 19390

Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 am-12 pm, 1-4 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.


A NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION YOU CAN KEEP

You can actually keep any New Year’s resolution you make. You really can! The proviso is that it has to be inspired by God. Something you know that God wants you to do, here and now. If he wants you to do it, by that fact you know that it will be possible. “For nothing will be impossible for God” (Luke 1:37). God will never ask you to do something which you cannot do. He will never ask you to fly to the moon or to swim across the ocean. He will not ask you to feed all the hungry of the world or to end the scourge of war. There are things that God will ask – some big, some small, some difficult, some easier – and he will ask with confidence, because he knows that with his help you can do it. Years ago, I would have told you that I could never become Catholic. But then one day I found my-self saying, while sitting in my car outside of the office where I worked, “I have to become Catholic.” This was a big step for a WASP* like me, with strong evangelical leanings. But once I knew that it was God ask-ing me to do it, I never looked back. By my own willful choice I could never have made such a change, but God gave me the conviction and the grace to carry through. The same was true of the call to the priesthood, which came to me even before I was received into the Church. They were two big decisions that required great changes in my life that I could never have handled by myself. God may not be asking you to make a dramatic change such as he did of me thirty-one years ago, but my point is that, whatever change he asks for, be it radical or not, YOU CAN DO IT! God is not like an MLB manager asking you to pitch nine innings of perfect baseball, or an executive mandating an impossible sales quota, or a parent demanding straight-As, or an opera director expecting you to sing like Pavarotti. People can provide advice and encouragement, but they cannot grace you with the power to do what they want you to do. God, however, can and does. This is why it is important to find out what God might want you to do. Is there a New Year’s resolu-tion he wants you to make? The making of this resolution should be of his inspiration if there is to be any hope of keeping it. If you are like most people, there are a lot of things which you would like to improve or change about yourself. But if you want success, the immediate question to ask is, what is the one thing now that God wants me to change? He knows I am human and therefore does not expect me to take on ten is-sues at once. But there may be one thing he wants me to tackle. Discovering this one thing will lead to suc-cess, for the Finger of God, the Holy Spirit, is touching this spot. In this place he is offering actual grace.

It takes courage to recognize where God is asking for change. It also takes patience, for we are weak, and most likely there will be some failures or missteps. Perseverance and even repentance are sometimes required. Maybe a needed change in strategy or an adjustment in approach. A spiritual director or confessor can be helpful in this. But a person who knows what God has called him or her to take on will not lose confidence, since they know that with his call comes grace. “God is faithful, and he will not allow you to be tempted beyond your strength” (1 Corinthians 10:13). “For I am confident of this very thing, that he who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus” (Philippians 1:6).

So how do I know what resolution, if any, that God wants me to make? Spiritual discernment begins by commending oneself to God and then searching one’s heart. Where is God touching it? Where is it weighed down? What does it need to experience more freedom? What inspires it? Does my heart feel a holy excitement when I think of doing this or that? “Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the de-sires of your heart” (Psalm 37). *WASP = White Anglo-Saxon Protestant

- Father Scott


The Baptism of the Lord - Sunday, January 10, 2021

ORDER of WORSHIP

GLORIA Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of good will. We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you, we give you thanks for your great glory, Lord God, heavenly King, O God, almighty Father. Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us; you take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer; you are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

FIRST READING IS 55:1-11 Thus says the LORD: All you who are thirsty, come to the water! You who have no money, come, receive grain and eat; come, without paying and without cost, drink wine and milk! Why spend your money for what is not bread, your wages for what fails to satisfy? Heed me, and you shall eat well, you shall delight in rich fare. Come to me heedfully, listen, that you may have life. I will renew with you the everlasting covenant, the benefits assured to David. As I made him a witness to the peoples, a leader and commander of nations, so shall you summon a nation you knew not, and nations that knew you not shall run to you, because of the LORD, your God, the Holy One of Israel, who has glorified you. Seek the LORD while he may be found, call him while he is near. Let the scoundrel forsake his way, and the wicked man his thoughts; let him turn to the LORD for mercy; to our God, who is generous in forgiving. For my thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways my ways, says the LORD. As high as the heavens are above the earth so high are my ways above your ways and my thoughts above your thoughts. For just as from the heavens the rain and snow come down and do not return there till they have watered the earth, making it fertile and fruitful, giving seed to the one who sows and bread to the one who eats, so shall my word be that goes forth from my mouth; my word shall not return to me void, but shall do my will, achieving the end for which I sent it.


GOSPEL MK 1:7-11

This is what John the Baptist proclaimed: “One mightier than I is coming after me. I am not worthy to stoop and loosen the thongs of his sandals. I have baptized you with water; he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.” It happened in those days that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized in the Jordan by John. On coming up out of the water he saw the heavens being torn open and the Spirit, like a dove, descending upon him. And a voice came from the heavens, “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.”

PROFESSION OF FAITH

I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the Giver of Life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.

RESPONSORIAL PSALM

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

SECOND READING 1 Jn 5:1-9

Beloved: Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is begotten by God, and everyone who loves the Father loves also the one begotten by him. In this way we know that we love the children of God when we love God and obey his commandments. For the love of God is this, that we keep his commandments. And his commandments are not burdensome, for whoever is begotten by God conquers the world. And the victory that conquers the world is our faith. Who indeed is the victor over the world but the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God? This is the one who came through water and blood, Jesus Christ, not by water alone, but by water and blood. The Spirit is the one who testifies, and the Spirit is truth. So there are three that testify, the Spirit, the water, and the blood, and the three are of one accord. If we accept human testimony, the testimony of God is surely greater. Now the testimony of God is this, that he has testified on behalf of his Son.


Communion Hymn

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Offertory Hymn


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Prayer to Saint Michael

Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the Power of God, cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

Recessional Hymn


Masses for the Week

Saturday, January 9, 2021 4:30 pm Vigil Mass - Maria Salamone, req. by Joe & Denise Nash Deacon: Deacon Lewis, EMofHC: E. Barron, L. Goldstein Readers: D. Buoni, E. Sigda Servers: E. & N. Goldstein, 1 server needed Sacristan: F. Buoni Music: N. Boysen, M. Lundy Sunday, January 10, 2021 8 am Mass - Mark Johnson, req. by The Brumbaugh Family Deacon: Deacon Lewis, EMofHC: A. Barr, P. Wengloski Readers: T. Finley, T. Harrison Servers: 3 servers needed Sacristan: K. Kelleher Music: A. Wengloski, M. Lundy 10 am Mass - Ann Verdesco, req. by The Gianforcaro Family Deacon: Deacon Hannan, EMofHC: J. Chapman, L. McNamara Readers: T. Finan, A. Pfaff Servers: R. Hamilton, H. & J. Stumpf Sacristan: S. Gempp Music: Anthem 12 pm Mass - Megan Amber Testa, req. by Anthony Losito Family Deacon: Deacon Hannan, EMofHC: D. Shannon, M. Wharton Readers: M. Clark, J. Colgan Servers: 3 servers needed Sacristan: J. Lyons Music: C. Clancy, M. Lundy

Monday, January 11, 2021, 6:30 am Mass Intentions of Phil & Katey Budzynski Family, req. by The Family Tuesday, January 12, 2021, 8:15 am Mass Lisa Vito, req. by The Sciotto Family Wednesday, January 13, 2021, 6:30 am Mass People of the Parish Thursday, January 14, 2021, 6:30 am Mass Frank and Betty Josse & John and Joan Kuhn, req. by Friends and Neighbors Friday, January 15, 2021, 8:15 am Mass Joseph Yenchik, req. by Ann and Abby Caruso Saturday, January 16, 2021 4:30 pm Vigil Mass - Gertrude Cloud, req. by The Lyons Family Deacon: Deacon Hannan, EMofHC: L. Goldstein, M. Wharton Readers: M.A. Schill, D. Buoni Servers: E. & N. Goldstein, 1 server needed Sacristan: F. Buoni Music: C. Clancy, M. Lundy Sunday, January 17, 2021 8 am Mass - Paul Marshall, req. by The Goldstein Family Deacon: Deacon Hannan, EMofHC: M. Bruecks, C. Sciotto Readers: M. Losito, K. Hamill-Clark Servers: R. & L. Hamilton, 1 server needed Sacristan: K. Kelleher Music: N. Boysen, M. Lundy 10 am Mass - Joseph Kane, req. by Gene and Eileen Fogarty Deacon: Deacon Lewis, EMofHC: A. Barr, M. Petrarca Readers: H. Leinhauser, T. Harrison Servers: S. & J. Calabretta, 1 server needed Sacristan: S. Gempp Music: Anthem 12 pm Mass - Daniel Sirusas, req. by The Sciotto Family Deacon: Deacon Lewis, EMofHC: E. Barron, D. Shannon Readers: J. Colgan, M. Clark Servers: 3 servers needed Sacristan: J. Lyons Music: G. Kull, M. Lundy

♦♦HM1 Matthew Rosenberg ♦SGT Jason Lyons ♦SGT Ana Brunal ♦SGT Andrew Hart ♦SGT Meghan Guerrera ♦SGT Michael Guerrera ♦SGT James Francis ♦2 LT Nicholas J. Caruso ♦SGT Andrew Wolfe

♦SSGT James McWilliams ♦AB Michael Connelly & FLT277, Lackland AFB ♦SPC Thomas Wolfe ♦SGM Nicolas Relacion ♦CPL Charles M. Griffith ♦SSGT Michael Kauffman ♦Service Members & Coalition

Lauren G., Reynolds Family, Richard Burger, Jose Gonzalez, Robert DiStefano, Margie Nason, Keith Pinker, Judith Hasson, Dorothy Verna, Sharon DeNapoli, Ryan Coyle, Janice Wolfe, BJ Budzynski, David Powell, Patrick Mahan, Bill Norman, Anne Bryson Roberts, Dawn Farrugia, Fabiola Matalonis, Ed & Carol Painter, Debbie Robinson, Marilyn De-Phillips, Bill Sauerwine, Sharon Kraynak, Mark B., Lorraine Moulder, Frank Wood, Mitzie Pack, Col-leen Ide, Joseph & Philip Caruso, Luke Ramowski, Frankie Knowles, Pat Hamilton, Nancy Larkin, Kathi Lafferty, Hilde Varglien, Dawn Marley, Louann & Daniel Armstrong, Linda Miller, Paula Bryan, John S., Jesse Clement, Eileen Byrne, Nancy Furniss, Visitation Prayer Intentions

Requests will be printed in the bulletin for one month and military prayers for six months. You may renew as often as you wish by calling the Assumption BVM Parish Office at 610-869-2722 or email [email protected].

PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY Let us continue to pray for our Armed Forces. We thank

God for their sacrifices they make to ensure our freedom.

Prayer Requests

Military Plaque to honor those who are currently serving in the U.S. Military is on display in the Church Vestibule. If you would like to have your loved one’s picture displayed, contact Dave Besselman at 484-667-0267 or [email protected].

Are you new to our Parish and would like to register?

We would love to have you!!

Please call the ABVM Parish Office, weekdays, at 610-869-2722.


Parish Appeal Update

The 2021 Parish Appeal is off to a good start thanks to you. In the first ten weeks of the campaign we have commitments from two hundred twenty-one families for more than $84,661 with $58,528 received. The first $125,000 will go toward parish expenses; the remainder will go toward the emergency fund for unbudgeted, ma-jor expenses for the church; e.g., the ulti-mate replacement of the church roof.

Ways to Donate to Offertory and Parish Appeal

The Finance Council and Father Scott thank you for your generosity to the par-ish. There are multiple ways to donate to the Offertory and Parish Appeal:

Place your Offertory and/or Parish Ap-peal envelope in the collection basket

Mail the Offertory and/or Parish Appeal envelope to the Parish Office

Text 610-810-5080 from your smart phone or click on this link: https://membership.faithdirect.net/PA832.

For the 2021 fiscal year our budgeted Offertory income goal is $740,000. This is less than what we need to balance the overall parish budget. We plan to make up that deficit from the Annual Parish Appeal. This week about seventy-seven percent of our regular weekly donors contributed. As a result, our Offertory income through January 3 was $191 more than the budgeted Offertory income. Please keep up your good work until all our weekly donors return to Mass.

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.

Dante Abbondi Michael Brennan

Philip F. Budzynski Anna DiStefano

Sylvia Fawcett Thomas Fleming

Michael Guerrera Jean Mariano

Joanne Besselman Morrow Joan O’Neill William Parkes Robert John Queppet Maria Rotunno Rea William Sweeney Valerie Thomas Larry Thompson

Seek Him with Your Whole Heart

Eucharistic Adoration Monday - Friday

A er Morning Mass un l 7 pm

Whether you stop by for just a few minutes or make a Holy Hour, the Lord waits for you and blesses your effort. For informa on, contact Mary at [email protected] or call 302-388-3752.

Mass Cards

Due to the devotion of our parishioners, we no longer have Masses available for specific dates in the calendar year 2021. 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 plenty of openings for Mass Intentions in 2021. 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 be opening our calendar to reserve Mass Intentions for 2022 on Wednesday, January 27, 2021. To be fair to everyone, no reservations for Masses will be taken before then. Thank you for your understanding.

Collection for December 27, 2020 $12,307

Collection for January 3, 2021 $14,422 Includes $6,600 estimated E-Giving -44% participation Budgeted Wkly Collection 2020/2021 Actual Average Wkly Collection 2020/21

$14,231$13,849

**Christmas Collection** $25,765

Parish Finances Thank you for your ongoing support of the parish in these challenging mes!


AArise: Restoring Catholic Life after the Pandemic

The period of li ing of the COVID19 restric ons requires us to be ready to assist people to reintegrate into an ac ve, in-person engagement with parish life. Please visit archphila.org/arise to find plen ful resources, guidelines, recommenda ons and direc ves for parishes in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

Patriotic Rosary Wednesday, January 13th 6:30 PM, ABVM Church

Our Parish is praying a perpetual Patriotic Rosary Novena for our country on the second Wednesday of each month (January 13th) at 6:30 pm. Please join us as we

ask God’s continued guidance, protection and blessings upon our great nation.

Watch Mass Online

If you are unable to get to Mass, you can watch it online via the Assump on BVM Parish website at

assump onbvmwestgrove.org. Watch live and recorded Masses using our Parish Live Stream link.

The 10:00 am Mass is live-streamed each week. †

Spiritual Communion Prayer

My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire

to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least

spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never

permit me to be separated from You. Amen.

Rosary Campaign For an End to the Coronavirus

MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY AT 8 PM

“I repeat, there is no problem, as difficult as it may be, that we cannot resolve at this me by praying the Holy

Rosary.” – Sr. Lucia of Fa ma

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is holding a Rosary Campaign. Join us online, by phone or in spirit as we pray the Rosary asking the miraculous intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary to put an end to the corona-virus and to bring restora on to those most severely impacted by the pandemic. For more, visit: phillyevang.org/rosary. In addi on, Assump on BVM Parish in West Grove is praying the Holy Rosary each Wednesday at 6:30 pm and all are welcome to par ci-pate.

Please Remember…

Please remember to patronize the businesses that adver se in our parish bulle n. It is because of them that we have a weekly bulle n. They support us and

we need to support them.


Announcements

Pray the Rosary for Life (1/10-1/16/21) Sun. C. Lyons Thu. N. Kennard Mon. T. Harrison Fri. R. Gaffney Tue. L. Liberatore Sat. M. Mueller Wed. S. Tobin (Sign-up to pray in the vestibule.)

HopeAfterAbortion.com; afterabortion.org; RachelsVineyard.org 610-354-0555, Pregnant? Need Help? Call 1-800-CARE-002. Birthright: 610-436-0773. Annulment Proceeding: Metropolitan Tribunal, Archdiocese of Philadelphia (215) 587-3750. Al-Anon: Email [email protected] or visit https://al-non.org. Lions Club Hospital Equipment Loan Program: Contact 484-883-0515; www.aglions.com. Courage: Courage ministers to those with same-sex attractions and their loved ones. A weekly peer support group is offered to homosexual men and women who wish to live according to the teaching of the Catholic Church. Call 215-587-4505. Confidentiality assured. Disabilities & Autism Help-Line: Need help accessing services and support for someone with an intellectual disability or autism? Call 484-472-5041. Catholic Men’s Pornography Addiction Group: Call confidentially at 215-490-4660. STRIVE 21 Day Detox from Pornography. Register at cardinalstudios.org. National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800-273-8255. Nourish for Caregivers Support Groups: Visit phillyevang.org/nourish Hope in Christ: Spiritual Support for Addiction: visit archphila.org/hope.

- Natural Family Planning (Creighton Model) Contact Kaitlyn at 484-889-9519; [email protected].

Parish Ministry Surviving Divorce

ABVM is pleased to announce the return of the ministry that will bring hope and healing to those who have experi-enced the pain and loneliness of a broken marriage. Sur-viving Divorce features twelve video presentations that cover topics such as shock and grief, anger and for-giveness, money issues, dealing with children and a for-mer spouse, and annulment and remarriage. This pro-gram is for the newly separated and divorced and those still struggling with issues many years later. It will help you find answers to your questions, restore hope, and begin authentic healing.

Please join us starting Thursday, January 14th, in the ABVM Parish Life Center (church lower level) at 7 pm. These meetings will continue every 2nd and 4th Thursday through June 2021. For more information, contact Adria-na Pfaff at [email protected].

MARRIAGE HELP

Tens of thousands of couples have healed their marriages through Retrouvaille. If you know any-one who could benefit from this program, please pass this on. Couples learn to build communica-tion skills and to increase intimacy. It provides help for marriage problems, difficulties or crises. The next program begins the weekend of February 12 - 14, 2021 at the Family Life Center in Malvern, PA. For more information, or to register, visit HelpOurMarriage.org or call 215-766-3944 or 800-470-2230. All inquiries are confidential.

Discernment Retreat

Are you discerning religious life? The Missionary Servants of the Most Blessed Trinity will be hosting a virtual discern-ment retreat January 29th and 30th for single women ages 18+ that are considering religious life. Join MSBT sisters in prayer and reflection, and hear MSBT sisters share their stories on mission. To register, go to www.msbt.org or for more information, please email [email protected].

FOOTBALL MANIA ABVM Parish Fundraiser

Participants can go to www.charitymania.com to view the winning sweepstakes game card num-bers each week to see if they’ve won. Winners will also be notified by mail.

Congratulations to the Week 16 & 17 Winners:

Ticket Prize Name Pts 3998 $25 Susan Skurla 132 2271 $25 Donna Yascko 130 4462 $25 Tom Sylvina 130 3022 $25 Deb McFalls 128 484 $25 LeAnn Gogel 132 3331 $25 John Teoli 132 3153 $400 Robert McNally 141

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Thank you to all who participated!


Calendar

Jan. 15th: 8:15 am Mass (3rd & 5th Grades) Jan. 18th: No School (Mar n Luther King Jr. Day) Jan. 22nd: 8:15 am Mass (Kindergarten & 8th Grade) Jan. 25th: Catholic Schools Week begins Jan. 29th: 8:15 am Mass (1st and 7th Grades) Are you an Amazon shopper? When making your Amazon purchases, please designate Assump on BVM School through the Amazon Smile pro-gram. Please visit h ps://abvmschoolwg.us/amazon-smile for details. All proceeds go to ABVM School. Box Tops for Educa on: We are collec ng Box Tops! Clip box tops and place them in an envelope in the church collec on or scan your re-ceipts on the box top app. It’s the easiest way to earn cash for our school with products you already buy! For ques ons, please contact the School office.

Pope Declares 2021 Year of St. Joseph

SAINT JOSEPH PRAYER By Pope Francis

Hail, Guardian of the Redeemer, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary. To you God entrusted his only Son;

in you Mary placed her trust; with you Christ became man.

Blessed Joseph, to us too, show yourself a father

and guide us in the path of life. Obtain for us grace, mercy and

courage, and defend us from every evil. Amen.

ABVM News


Thank you to all parishioners who gave of their me to donate blood on January 3rd. A total of 45 pints were col-lected to help 135 area hospital pa ents. The need for blood is constant and only volunteer donors can fulfill that need for pa ents in our community. Na onwide, someone needs a unit of blood every 2 to 3 seconds and most of us will need blood in our life me. Thank you for suppor ng the Red Cross Blood program. Assump on BVM Parish and the American Red Cross will be hos ng two Blood Drives in February.

Date: Thursdays, February 11 and 18, 2021 Site: Assump on Parish Life Center (Church lower level), 300 State Road, West Grove Time: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Visit h p://www.redcrossblood.org/make-dona on and search by sponsor code assump onbvm to schedule an appointment. You can also call 1-800-733-2767 to schedule. For ques ons, contact parishioner, Ann Barr, at 610-869-8559 or email [email protected]. For donor eligibility guidelines, call 1-800-RED-CROSS. Now tes ng Blood Dona ons for COVID-19 an bodies.


SSaturday, January 23, 2021 9:00 AM Catholic Mass (All are welcome!)

Archbishop Nelsen Perez will kick off the day by celebrating Mass at the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul (parking available at the Cathe-dral) 10:30 AM Let the March Begin!

The march will begin at the Cathedral and proceed to Independence Mall with several stops along the route, including Philadelphia Wom-en’s Center, where 6,500 abortions are committed each year. 12:00 PM Rally and Speakers

We will conclude the day with a rally at Independence Mall! For information, contact The Office of Life and Family Archdiocese of Philadelphia at 215-587-5661 or phillycatholiclife.org.

Enjoy Two Great Catholic Radio Stations

Relevant Radio 640 AM WWJZ

Holy Spirit Radio 1420 WCOJ

Wednesday, January 13, 2021 ABVM Parish Life Center, 7 PM

Jesus became man and redeemed us through His humanity revealing the dignity

of all human life.

Please consider joining us. For ques ons, please contact Stephanie at 484-467-6675 or email

[email protected].

Joseph’s People—West Grove For the Unemployed & Underemployed Hiring Trends for the New Year

Joseph's People for the Unemployed and Under-employed will ring in the new year by con nu-ing to host monthly mee ngs via ZOOM. Please join us as Andrew Mathis, Business Ser-vice Representa ve of EDSI discusses Hiring Trends for the New Year on Wednesday, January 20th at 7:00 PM. You can join the mee ng via

h ps://us02web.zoom.us/j/89975384435?pwd=dUhXUTg3K05TYVNkaTNHSEJZSzQzQT09

Mee ng ID: 899 7538 4435 Passcode: 459165

Joseph’s People provides prayerful support, intro-ducing community resources, encouraging mem-ber interac on, and discussing job opportuni es. For ques ons or assistance contact Ann Barr at [email protected].

March for Life, Washington, D.C.

For more informa on about the Washington D.C. March for Life, please contact Stephanie Tobin at 484-467-6675 or Ann Barr at 610-869-8559.


To set up your free account visit formed.org/signup and select our parish (code: MC8NYZ).

Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus

The Ladies Auxiliary will not be meeting in January. Please contact Jen Hoffman at [email protected] for questions.

St. Pius X Council #3858

Monthly Meeting: Thursday, January 21st 6:30 PM—ABVM Parish Life Center (lower level)

All members are welcome to a end the mee ng. For those who are unable, the mee ng will also be available on Zoom. For more informa on or for ques ons, contact Grand Knight, Bernie Hughes, at 484-467-9778 or [email protected].

TAX CONTRIBUTIONS STATEMENT

Parishioners who wish to receive a state-ment of their contributions for calendar year 2020 should complete the form below and place it in the collection basket or mail it to ABVM Parish Office, 300 State Rd., West Grove, PA 19390. Statements will be sent only if requested.

Name ________________________________ Address ________________________________ Town ________________________________ Zip Code ________________________________ Email ________________________________

Send Statement by: U.S. Mail (____) or Email (____) Flame of Love of the Immaculate Heart of Mary

PRAYER GROUP

Thursdays, 6 to 7 pm, ABVM Adoration Chapel

Join us for the FOL Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet. Oh Blessed Lady, spread the effect of grace over all of humanity, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.


Sunday: The Baptism of the Lord Wednesday: St. Hilary, Bishop and Doctor of the Church Next Sunday: 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

We carry a greater depth of self-confidence and chance of succeeding when we have affirmation, a sense of direction and clear purpose in life. Each of these serve to provide our lives with meaning, allowing us to clearly establish priorities and goals. They also are necessary for integrity, which is the conviction and single mindedness that keeps us grounded in the truth of who we are. “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.” Jesus’ baptism provides him with exactly what he needs to get about the business of his mission as the Son of God. He is given what he needs to be successful in fulfilling the purpose for which he was sent. Our baptisms give us these same gifts. We re-ceive the affirmation we need from God, knowing that we are one of his beloved daughters and sons. We are gifted with the direction and clear purpose we need in order to be productive stewards and faithful Christians. Are we ready and willing to answer the call?

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CHOP Care NetworkWest Grove

Pediatric & Adolescent Care455 Woodview Rd • Ste. 220 • West GroveTel (610) 869-4700 Fax 610-869-4790

www.chop.edu/west-grove

Campbell BrothersPlumbing484.643.4567Guaranteed quality work

at a fair priceSenior Ci zen DiscountsServing West Grove &

surrounding areasLicensed and Insured

PA #079795

PROVIDENCE INTEGRATIVE HEALTH AND WELLNESSCompassionate Psychiatric Care

Andrea M Lopez, MSN, RN, CRNP, PMHNP-BCIndividual Psychotherapy & Medication Management

153 E High Street • Elkton, MD 21921 [email protected]

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Free & Confi dentialPregnancy Services

24 Hour Hotline: 1-800-550-4900www.birthrightofwestchester.org

“It is the right of every pregnant woman to give birth, and the right of every child to be born.”

Birthright Charter112 S. High Street

West Chester, PA 19382610-436-0773

529 E. Lincoln HighwayCoatesville, PA 19320610-384-3020

BirthrightBirthright

In Our 4th Decade of Quality Service

French Drains • Foundation Repair • Mold Remediation

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KuzoFuneral Home, Inc.

Keely W. Griffi n, Supv. Kennett Square, PA 19348

610.444.4116

Foulk Funeral Homeof West Grove, Inc.

Curtis S. Greer, Supv. West Grove, PA 19390

610.869.2685

Family Owned & Operated Since 1946WE TREAT OUR CUSTOMERS LIKE FAMILY

PLUMBING • HEATING • AIR CONDITIONING

www.rmcrossan.com610-268-8548

BASEMENT WATERPROOFINGFOUNDATION REPAIR • MOLD REMEDIATION

1-888-5DRY-TECHwww.DryTechCorp.com

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This Space is Available!800-333-3166 ext. 161

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Ira D. BinderAttorney at Law

Wills • Trusts • Estates • Real Estate

Oxford, PA 19363

TEL: 484.643.3325

610-869-5533 67 Jenners Village Center • West Grove, PA 19390

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J A. L C , I .C R

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Carl E. Baccellieri, Jr., D.M.D.

BARTON CENTER630 COPE RD., SUITE AKENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348

610.444.0208Fax: 610.444.0653

[email protected]

Yerkes Insurance Inc.227 East Evergreen Street

West Grove, PA 19390610/869-4065

www.yerkesinsurance.com

Parishioner

Parishioner

Joe MenginiePAINTINGQuality Craftsmanship Since 1978

COMPLETE SERVICE; PREP IS #1Power Wash, Decks, Staining

Paper/Paint Removal • Plaster/Drywall RepairsFaux & Texture Finishes

610-255-5382

KitchensGranite Counters

Bathrooms • BasementsDecks

Licensed & Insured610-350-6712

NEW LONDON AUTO REPAIR, INC.

2051 Newark Rd., New London, PA 19360610-869-9700

Owner: Randy Green

24 Hour Coverage 24 Hour Coverage FirstStateOrtho.comFirstStateOrtho.com

Michael J. Pushkarewicz, M.D.Michael J. Pushkarewicz, M.D.BOARD CERTIFIED ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEONJOINT REPLACEMENT • ARTHROSCOPY • FRACTURE CAREJOINT REPLACEMENT • ARTHROSCOPY • FRACTURE CARE

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ParishionersJ J. D V III FD/S

R K. D V FDJohnson’sElectrical

Service LLC Rich Johnson, Owner

~ Parishioner ~No Job Too Small • Insured

484-667-2003

Ruffenach Funeral Home224 Penn Avenue • Oxford, PA 19363

Henry J. (Ted) Ruff enach. Lic.Third Generation

610-932-2277The Same Family Name Your

Parents and Grandparents Trusted in Philadelphia and Delaware Counties is Right here in Southern Chester County.

The Oxford Grain & Hay Family of Businesses~ PARISHIONERS ~

112 Railroad Ave.Oxford, PA. 19363610.932.8521

www.oxfordfeedlumber.com

51 Jenners Village Ctr. West Grove, PA 19390

610.345.1145www.petsandfriendsjv.com

1150 Pocopson Rd.West Chester, PA 19382

610.793.3080www.acehardware.com

100-200 AMP Service • Appliance Hook-UpsCeiling Fans • Basement Wiring & Lighting • Exhaust Fans

Indoor & Outdoor Lighting • Generator Wiring • RewiringGeorge Goglia

(610) 998-1761www.southernchestercountyelectric.com

L • I • F E

LED LIGHTINGWhole House

Standby & Portable Generators

Catering for all Occasions 610-869-8616

www.MarronesDeli.com101 Prospect Avenue

West Grove, PAHrs: Mon-Sat 9am-9pm • Closed Sunday

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