Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, Belmont, Michigan

From Our Pastor

Today’s second reading is from a very short letter in which St. Paul intercedes with Philemon for a slave named Onesimus. Rather than employing his own authority as an apostle and ordering Philemon to release Onesimus, Paul is counting on the charity that Philemon has already demonstrated in the past.

Onesimus is so special to Paul because they shared their imprisonment together. During that trying time in prison, Paul converted Onesimus to Christianity. Paul goes on to suggest reasons why Onesimus be welcomed home with kindness as Philemon would be receiving someone who is now far
more than merely a slave (as he had known him in the past). Onesimus is now his brother in Christ.

Even Onesimus’ name is instructive because it means “useful”. We are each called by God to be useful to the divine plan. Certainly we are not all the same; each one of us is unique and has different gifts of the Spirit, but we all can serve the Kingdom in our way as the wisdom of God intends, and be a disciple of the one true Master, Jesus.

Fr. Tony

Thank You For Your Generosity!

It’s been 8 months since we’ve been celebrating Masses in our newly renovated Sanctuary. Please take a few minutes to watch our 2019 Parish Video showcasing these updates, sharing the final phase of the stained glass renovation and our plans moving forward:

 

Pray With Us

Eucharistic Adoration: Thursday, 7:30 AM – Friday, 7:30 AM in the Chapel

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

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Rosary: 5:00 PM Saturday, 8:30 AM & 5:00 PM Sunday (recited before Mass)

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Mass Schedule

Saturday – 5:30 PM

Sunday – 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM & 5:30 PM

Weekday Masses

Monday – 7:00 AM (at Consolata House)

Wednesday – 5:30 PM (in Chapel)

Thursday – 7:00 AM (in Chapel)

Friday – 9:00 AM

Holy Days

Vigil Mass (the night before) – 7:00 PM

Holy Day – 9:00 AM

Reconciliation

Wednesday – 6:00 PM

Saturday – 4:00 PM

Anointing of the Sick

First Saturday of the month after the 5:30 PM Mass.

Please sign this petition to override the governor’s veto! Petitions are in the Rectory- stop in during regular business hours, Monday-Friday, to sign. They will also be available to sign in the Narthex after all Masses the weekend of September 21st & 22nd. Click HERE for more information.

ABVM Butterfly Gardens

Did you know Assumption "caters" to butterflies? Throughout the many flower gardens and beds spread across Assumption Parish's campus, our Garden Club and the students from Assumption School take care of special plants. There are numerous flowers…

Alive In You Mission Trip

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Pope Francis' 2019 Monthly Prayer Intentions

Join Pope Francis in praying for his monthly prayer intentions...JUNEThe Mode of Life of Priests That priests, through the modesty and humility of their lives, commit themselves actively to a solidarity with those who are most poor.JULYThe…

Good Friday

What is Good Friday and why do Catholics go to church on this day? Watch this short, 3-minute video from Catholic Online for a thorough explanation: 
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Holy Thursday

What is Holy Thursday and why do Catholics celebrate this day with a special Mass? Watch this short, 3 minute video from Catholic Online for a thorough explanation:
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Unplanned - the Movie

The first 48 hours of any movie is the most important. Today, Unplanned (a movie based on a true story about Abby Johnson, the youngest director ever at Planned Parenthood) is opening in theaters. You will not see posters advertising this movie…
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Broken Mary

A Good Read This Lenten Season Any Kev-Heads out there? If so, then you know the author of Broken Mary. Yes, Kevin Matthews. Early day shock-jock from WLAV-FM in Grand Rapids. But don't let that stop you from reading this book! Mr. Matthews,…

Why I'm Not Leaving The Church

By Chris Stefanick of Real Life Catholic Why I'm Not Leaving the Church and 3 Things We Can Do to Fix It:Now more than ever people need to know there is something more to life.Now more than ever people need to know - really know - that…

Contact Us

Parish Address:
6369 Belmont Ave, NE
Belmont, MI 49306

Church Address:
6390 Belmont Ave, NE
Belmont, MI 49306

Parish Phone
616.361.5126

Parish Office Hours
Monday – Friday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Parish Mission Statement

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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