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A Message from Our Pastor

Our Second reading today is from St. Paul’s letter to the Philippians. Partway through today’s section there is an unmistakable shift in the tone of his writing. It starts with St. Paul’s usual reasoned argument, but then it suddenly becomes more poetic and lyrical. Some speculate that he actually inserted into his letter a very early hymn that would have been sung during the Eucharistic celebration. This really is quite remarkable when you consider that this letter was written around the year 50AD! It is clear that from the very earliest days the Church had its hymns and songs. Whatever its origins, this hymn clearly affirms our belief in both Christ’s divinity and humanity. In terms of his divinity, Christ was “in the form of God and (enjoyed) equality with God…” In terms of his humanity, “he emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, being born in the likeness of men.” I find it a great help to my personal faith to remember that from the very earliest days of the Church up to this present time, it is truly the same faith and the same Eucharist we share together every time we come here to Mass.

During the 9:00 and 11:00 AM Mass this Sunday, Assumption Parish will honor, thank and pray for all our Catechists as we celebrate Catechetical Sunday (see the article by Cheryl Sokolowski, Director of Faith Formation, on page 6 of this bulletin). These fellow parishioners give of their time and talent helping us all, from the very youngest to the more mature, grow in our faith.  Please join me thanking these dedicated ministers.

~ Fr. Tony

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Eucharistic Adoration: Thursday, 10:30 AM – Friday, 8:00 AM in the Church

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Chaplet of Divine Mercy: 3:00 PM every Friday in the Chapel

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Rosary: 8:30 AM Sunday (recited before Mass)

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Stations of The Cross: Click HERE to pray The Stations at Assumption Parish!

9-27-2020 Bulletin Insert

Schedule for This Week

Assumption Masses are recorded LIVE and can be watched on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/assumptionbvmchurch/ or on Vimeo at www.vimeo.com/assumptionbvm

Thursday, September 24: No Mass
Eucharistic Adoration 10:30 AM through Friday, 8:00 AM
Friday, September 25: 11:30 AM Mass

Mass Intention: For the repose of the soul of Don Swedir

Saturday, September 26:
Individual Reconciliation in the Chapel:  4:00 PM
5:30 PM Mass

Mass Intention: For the repose of the souls of Tom Waeltermann and Bernie & Ruth Tomasik

Sunday, September 27 Mass Schedule:

9:00 AM Mass at ABVM:  Intentions – For the repose of the souls of Brian Wildman and Maureen Abid

11:00 AM Mass at ABVM: Intentions – For the repose of the souls of Leona TenEyck and William & Mary Kurant

5:30 PM Mass:  Intentions – For the repose of the souls of Russell Smith and the Deceased Members of our Parish.

Monday, September 28: 9:00 AM Mass

Mass Intention:  For healing for Hank Burzynski

Tuesday, September 29: No Mass
Wednesday, September 30:  NO 5:30 PM Mass
NO Individual Reconciliation in the Chapel
Thursday, October 1: No Mass
Friday, October 2: 11:30 AM Mass

Mass Intention: For the repose of the soul of Angelina Giardina

Saturday, October 3:
Individual Reconciliation in the Chapel:  4:00 PM
5:30 PM Mass

Mass Intention: For the repose of the souls of Tessa Powers and Katherine Parker

Sunday, October 4 Mass Schedule:

9:00 AM Mass at ABVM:  Intentions – For the repose of the souls of Bob Bieszka, Judy Fex and the Deceased Members of our Parish

11:00 AM Mass at ABVM: Intentions – For the repose of the souls of Bernard McEnanly and Louis & Norma Kurant

5:30 PM Mass:  Intentions – For the respose of the souls of Ralph & Lucy Wilcome and Frank & Betty Brzezinski

ALL Masses will be LIVE-STREAMED on Facebook and Vimeo for those who are unable to attend Mass in person.

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Belmont, MI 49306

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Belmont, MI 49306

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Enlightened by the Holy Spirit, we, the parish of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, commit to know, love and worship the Lord Jesus Christ. With Mary, our mother and model, we will proclaim the gospel, serve others and welcome all to the family of God.

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