Welcome to Assumption Parish in Atco, NJ

Assumption Parish, Atco, NJ

Welcome to our Parish Community

Welcome New Parishioners
New parishioners should register at the Parish Office.  Registration forms may be obtained in either the church vestibule or in the Parish Office.  Registration is our only means of certifying anyone as a member of our parish.  It is also important for testimonial letters regarding sponsorship for the Sacraments. 
 
Anointing of the Sick
In case of dangerous illness or accident, call one of the parish priests at any time.  The parish emergency telephone number is 856-753-4161.  A communal celebration of the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is held twice a year, during Advent and Lent.

Holy Communion to the Sick and Homebound
Our priests will visit parishioners admitted to local hospitals when notified by the family.  Because of recent HIPPA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) privacy regulations, the only way priests can know that a particular person is hospitalized is by family notification. 
 
Prayer before the Blessed Sacrament
Our parish chapel is open Monday through Friday from 8:00am until 5:00pm.  
 

To Become a Catholic
Should you or someone in your family be interested in learning more about the Catholic Church, please call to arrange an appointment with Terry Budniak (our Director of Religious Education).  An adult, who wishes to become a Catholic, normally enters a process entitled The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, commonly called RCIA. The RCIA is a nine-month process with weekly sessions.  It includes opportunities for instruction in the faith, faith-sharing by members of the community and fellowship, leading to reception of the Sacraments of Initiation at the Easter Vigil.
 
Assumption School
The parish has an elementary school from pre-kindergarten (ages 3 and 4) through eighth grade.  School registration is held each year in the early spring.  Contact the school for more information.
 
Parish Religious Education Program
Various opportunities for adult formation and education are offered throughout the year (as announced).  Weekly religious education classes are held from September through May for children from 4 years old through eighth grade.  Children are instructed in their faith and prepared to receive the Sacraments at the appropriate ages.  There are traditional sessions: Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.  There is also a Family Catechesis Program held on a monthly basis on a Thursday evening.  Registration for the upcoming year is held in May.  Call the Religious Education office for more information.
 
Bingo
Wednesday at 7:30pm and
K of C Bingo Sunday at 2:00pm in the Bingo Hall:  767-9874
 
Blood Pressure Screening
First Sunday in the Hall after the 8:30am and 10:00am masses.

Core Team Website

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