New Seminarians Welcomed! The Diocese of Grand Rapids welcomes six new seminarians: Luke Cunningham will begin his formation at Mundelein Seminary. Noah Abram, Ben Flickinger, Dawson Morrisey, Niko Patterson and Nicholas Whitmer will all attend Saint John Vianney College Seminary. This brings the diocese's total number of seminarians to 24 for the upcoming 2025-2026 academic year. Each of the men above will begin their formation in the Propaedeutic stage. Taken from the Greek “pro” (before) + “paideuein” (to teach), the propaedeutic refers to an introductory period of preparation. Please remember that seminary formation is a time of focused discernment. This…

ABVM Holiday Craft Show & Bazaar· Post Ctrl+K Our Holiday Craft Show & Bazaar is always a wonderful event and takes place this year on Saturday November 8 in the Parish Family Life Center gym. Click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1IdhKXmy6hBFiPtyQZCgjSzWo1qR531uzv06_tboprpk/viewform?edit_requested=true Fill out the form to reserve your spot as a vendor and send payment by check to: Assumption BVM 6390 Belmont Avenue NE Belmont, MI 49306. Makes checks payable to the parish, and contact Michelle at MichelleGrace912@ gmail.com. All proceeds from the craft show will go towards the Youth Ministry program. The only contact for this Craft Show is Michelle, and I…

From the moment Jesus was conceived in Mary’s womb, the relationship between the Lord and his mother was unique. Mary’s life and soul were profoundly united to her Son in a bond of love beyond all telling. Because of this great love and her faith in Jesus, Mary’s life and destiny were united to his. As she shared in his life and suffering on earth, so she shared in his glory in heaven that he won for her and for all. Mary’s Assumption means that at the end of her earthly life, by the power of her Son’s Resurrection, she…

What my vision for Assumption Parish? There is more to say but here are three thoughts: SALVATION OF SOULS, if we lose sight of this as the goal of this parish we have lost everything. THAT EACH OF US (in our pews) BECOME MISSIONARY DISCIPLES OF JESUS CHRIST; because we know Him; we love Him; and so, loving Him, we serve Him. Striving to make the name of Jesus known and loved in the world. FAMILIES OF FORMATION: THAT OUR HOMES BECOME A PLACE FOR FORMATION AND TRANSFORMATION IN THE LORD. Where the love of God is promoted and the…

9-Day Novena Sign-upIf you would like to sign up to host the traveling statue of Our Lady of Fatima in your home for a traditional 9-Day Rosary Novena, please use the SignUp Genius link below or call Margo Gagnon at 616-446-8061 and she will help schedule a time for you. If you have never hosted Assumption’s traveling Fatima statue, please know that there are detailed, easy, step-by-step directions included with the statue, so even “beginners” should consider signing up. Thank you and God bless! More information: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A084CAEA828A57-57628548-abvm#