This Wednesday, the Feast of the Transfiguration is celebrated and commemorates the dedication of the basilicas on Mount Tabor. It originated as early as the end of the 5th century. The date set for the Feast, is 40 days prior to the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, manifesting its close connection with it. In the West, it began to be celebrated from the 9th century. The mystery of the Transfiguration is, of course, at the heart of the Feast: the vision of the "old man" on the fiery throne and the appearance of the "Son of Man".…

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#

We are saddened by the death of our Holy Father, yet it is fitting that his passing from this life occurred in the Jubilee Year of Hope, which he inaugurated. For our hope in eternal life springs from our faith in the risen Lord. Pope Francis sought to break down barriers and draw people into an encounter with Christ in the Catholic Church. Like Jesus, he served those whom the world often considered outcasts. He challenged priests to be shepherds with the 'smell of the sheep,' and constantly reminded us of the dignity of the unborn, migrants, and refugees, and…

All are welcome to join Fr. Chuck Schwartz on Monday evenings during Lent in the Church Activity Center (lower level of the church) for a series of talks on prayer. Prayer is conversation is being with, is receiving from God, is worshipping God. (D) all of the above. And so, with plenty of ground to cover, over the weeks of Lent as we prepare for Easter to celebrate Christ’s conquering Resurrection, our Salvation, and renew our Promises of Baptism, we will begin the conversation with praying at Holy Mass, moving into personal prayer and praying with the Word of God.…