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Welcome to St. Mary of the Assumption Parish, a Community of Faith in the Roman Catholic Tradition.

It is our prayer that this web site will help you encounter Jesus, the Way, the Truth and the Life.

May the Lord bless you and your loved ones, and may your journey bring you into frequent contact with our loving God!





Parish Weekly Calendar: January 22 - 28
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SOUP-er Bowl Food Drive
The Knights of Columbus will hold its annual food drive on Super Bowl Weekend (Feb. 4 and 5). Please bring non-perishable food items to mass that weekend. Collection boxes will be located at all church entrances. Monetary donations will also be accepted. This effort supports local food pantries.

SOUP-er Bowl Sub Sale
The St. Mary's Youth Ministry will take pre-orders for sub sandwiches after all masses on the weekend of January 28-29. Sandwiches are $7 each. Pickup date for subs is Super Bowl Sunday, February 5 after the 900am, 1030am, and noon masses. There will be extra subs available to purchase. Proceeds benefit the Youth Ministry.

St. Mary's 240th Anniversary
On Sunday, February 19, 2012, the 240th anniversary of the founding of St. Mary's parish will be celebrated with a special 1030am Mass by Bishop Malooly and a reception afterwards in the Church Hall. Further information will follow in the next few weeks in the bulletin. Please note that there will be no 1200 noon Mass on this day.

Youth Ministry Updates
Next J.A.M.M. / C.T.M. meetings - January 29 and February 26 from 5-7pm in the St. Mary's Room.
Ski Trip - February 11 from 630am to 800pm.
The Youth Ministry will be selling Save Around discount books to raise funds for youth conference and work camp. More information will be posted in the bulletin in upcoming weeks. Proceeds will help fund our trip to the National Catholic Youth Conference and the summer 2012 Work camp.
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Parish Religious Education Program (PREP)
The next class for August summer session students is
Sunday, February 5 from 845a-1015a.
The next class for June summer session students is
Sunday, March 4 from 845a-1015a.
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Early Education Program (EEP)
St. Mary's Early Education Program (EEP) offers a variety of half day options for toddlers through Pre-K children. Registration for 2012-13 will run from 1/2/12 through 2/10/12.
There are still a few spots for the current 2011-12 school year.
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Youth Dance Schedule for 2011-12
The youth dance schedule for the 2011-12 school year has been posted. The next dance is Saturday, February 4. Dances are for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students. Please navigate to Parish Life Ministries... Youth Ministry... Youth Dances for more information.

Roman Missal changes
When the new liturgical year began on November 27, 2011 we started using the Third Edition of the Roman Missal. To learn more about changes and the new edition of the missal please check the following web Sites:
U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops
University of Notre Dame Center for Liturgy



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St. Mary of the Assumption
7200 Lancaster Pike
Hockessin, DE 19707
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Office Hours: Monday to Friday - 9am to 4pm
Office closed 12:30pm to 1:30pm for Lunch