Our Lady of the Assumption is a
Roman Catholic parish bound together by our faith
in God and dedicated to the mission of following
Jesus. We adhere to the teachings of Christ and
His Church, and seek to encounter Him in the Sacraments,
Scriptures and each other and to make ours an
understanding, welcoming, and loving community.
Empowered by the Holy Spirit, we strive to grow
in our ministries, holiness, prayer, and works
of justice and proclaim to future generations
the favors of God's steadfast love.
Come and join us and be a part of the growing
Kingdom of God. Come experience the warm, caring
Christ-centered, Bible believing community called
Our Lady of Assumption.
Upcoming Events
“Help for Young
Mothers”
Polly T. McCabe Center
Annual Collection
Just in time
for Mother's Day!
Polly T. McCabe Center Annual Collection
Saturday, May
3-4, 2008 - The Social Action
Committee has held this Mother's Day
project for
12 years. This remarkable school helps
pregnant teenagers, allowing them to
continue their education. Articles will
be collected on April 26-27 and May 3-4,
2008. Everything will be delivered to
the McCabe Center on May 1 and May 8
in time for Mother's Day on May 11. Now
is a good time to clean out your cellars
and attics for all those baby items that
were just too good to throw away. Please
contact Adair and "Sonny" Luciani
at 397-0867 or PollyTMc@aol.com. See
Information
Ladies Guild 2008 Service Award
Deadline, April 30,
2008 - The Ladies Guild of Our
Lady of the Assumption grants service
awards to graduating high school seniors
who will continue their education in
college. Applicants must be members of
the parish and have shown a regular and
continual commitment to services in the
parish.All completed applications must
be received no later than April 30th.
Any incomplete applications will automatically
disqualify the applicant. If you have
any questions, please contact Paula Idarola,
397-2124 or Sister Dorellen Sullivan,
389-9863. See
Flyer See
Application
Social Action Committee Fundraising
Breakfast
Sunday, May 18, 2008 -
The Social Action Committee spring fundraiser
breakfast will be held on Sunday, May
18, 2008 after the 9:30a.m. Mass. Tickets:
adults $8.00; children between 5-12 years
of age $3.00; under 5 free. Net proceeds
will assist the committee with their
social ministry programs. Theme baskets
will also be raffled during the breakfast.
Anyone interested in donating a theme
basket, helping with set up or on the
day of the breakfast, can contact Barbara
Bessinger at 389-7709. The menu will
consist of eggs, potatoes, sausage, ham,
fresh fruit cup, bagels, rolls, cereal
and munchkins. Tickets can be purchased
through members of the Social Action
Committee and in the church rectory office,
please contact Denise at 387-7119. A
limited number of tickets will also be
available
at the door on the day of the fundraiser.
Join Us at Rainforest
Adventure!
VBS Summer Fun!
Monday-Friday,
July 14-25,2008
We're going
GREEN!
Monday-Friday,
July 14-25, 2008 - 9:00am - 12:30pm.
Rainforest Adventure invites boys and girls
to share the good news of Jesus’ love
for us by being caretakers of all that God
has given us. Set in the canopy of a vibrant
and exciting rainforest environment, this lively
VBS program will engage your children as they
discover that everyone can do their part to
care for God’s creation. Through child-friendly
Bible stories that emphasize stewardship, combined
with a jungle of hands-on, fun-filled activities,
at Rainforest Adventure children will learn
that it is fun and faithful to share the good
news of Jesus’ love with everyone! We
look forward to a great 2 weeks!
St. Anthony was born in
Lisbon, Portugal on August 15, 1195, feast of the Blessed
Virgin into heaven. He was baptized in the Roman Catholic
church and his parents gave him the name Fernando. Continue...
