End of Year Program

The Spring is advancing quickly and summer will soon be upon us. It is time to think about our annual MARCH End-of-Year program.

For those of you who have not yet participated in this event, I would just explain that it has become a favorite MARCH tradition. We gather on a weekend afternoon and our children use the opportunity to display their particular talents. They play an instrument or dance or recite a poem. They might perform a little skit or bring artwork. Once we had a display of the fruits of the garden; on another occasion there was a chess demonstration. This is intended to be a fun opportunity for us all to enjoy each others' talents. The kids do not have to be ready to appear at the Schermerhorn.

Who: All are invited.

What: MARCH End-of-Year Program

When: Saturday, June 26

Please bring:

A side dish or dessert. Karen Pagan and her son John Paul will make something wonderful for a main dish.

Flood Recovery

Nashville and the surrounding areas suffered an enormous flood. For information on where to send help, visit here.

Prepare for Lent and Celebrate Mardi Gras Early

Since Lent will be beginning soon, this First Thursday at Assumption would be a good time for us to prepare. We'll be having some brief lessons for kids on getting ready for Lent, which will be split into two age groups.

But before Lent begins, people often like to have a little fun. Therefore, we'll also be decorating some Mardi Gras masks and having a little dancing after Mass.

What: First Thursday Mass at Assumption, preparation for Lent and a pre-Mardi Gras party

What should I bring? Bring a frozen pizza or two to share, ice cream or favorite toppings for banana splits, any dress up clothes your children would like to wear to dance in after Mass

I am looking forward to seeing you all there.

Advent Program at Assumption

Fr. George McGinnis, a member of the Fathers of Mercy, will lead an Advent Mission at Assumption.

WHEN: Sunday, December 13 through Thursday, December 17, 2009.

WHAT TIME: The schedule will be the same for each evening:

5:30 - Dinner in the Assumption Parish Hall
6:30 - Holy Hour in the Church with Exposition, Adoration, Homily, and Benediction
7:30 - Dessert in the Assumption Parish Hall

Fr. McGinnis will be available for Confession before and after the Holy Hour.

CHILDCARE: Childcare will be provided during the Holy Hour for children who have not made First Holy Communion.

All Saints Day Party

The annual MARCH All Saints Day Party will be held at 3 p.m. on November 1. Kids should dress as their favorite saint and come prepared to tell the rest a little bit about that saint and their story.

E-mail Jordana Adams at adamsjct -- at -- gmail dot com for more information about location and what to bring.

First Thursdays at Assumption

During this Year for Priests, a plenary indulgence can be obtained on the first Thursday of the month by attending Mass, offering prayers to "Jesus Christ, supreme and eternal Priest, for the priests of the Church, or perform any good work to sanctify and mold them to his heart," going to confession and praying for the intentions of the Pope.

Fr. Michael has agreed to say the Mass for MARCH and all parishioners at Assumption on the First Thursdays beginning on September 3. Confessions will begin at 10:30 and Mass at 11.

First Fridays at St. Philip's

South MARCH has a wonderful program planned for First Fridays after mass at St. Philip's. They will be using the Great Adventure Bible Timeline as the basis for their program and dividing kids into 3 groups by age. Contact Erin Morel for more details about the curriculum and program. MorelFam -- at -- aol dot com