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 and plants that were planted specifically to encourage the propagation of butterflies! If you stop for a moment […]
Join Pope Francis in praying for his monthly prayer intentions… JUNE The 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. JULY The Integrity of Justice That those who administer justice may work with integrity, and that […]
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:
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:
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 in any theater, but they do have times listed on their websites. Will […]
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, a life-long Catholic, takes readers from his early days up to his […]
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 the answer is the Good News […]
Aletia: Saturday, September 8, 2018 – Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary According to tradition, Mary’s parents were barren until God answered their prayers. Little is known authoritatively about the Virgin Mary’s early childhood and family. However, an ancient text from the year 145, called The Protoevangelium of James, provides a narrative that many saints have […]
St. Anthony of Padua Patron Saint of Lost Things (1195-1231) Feast Day: June 13 If St. Anthony specializes in anything, it is in finding lost objects. In America there’s even a little rhyme about it: “St. Anthony, St. Anthony, please look all around. There’s something that’s missing and cannot be found.” It’s not great poetry, […]