Recognizing Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish's 75th Anniversary

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Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an incredible parish from my district--Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (BVM) Parish in Feasterville, Pennsylvania. This year, Assumption BVM celebrates its 75th Anniversary, an exceptional milestone that reflects decades of spiritual dedication and charitable impact. It is my honor to commend the parish on this remarkable achievement.

Since its founding on November 3, 1950, Assumption BVM has dedicated themselves to ministry and outreach. By offering a welcoming place for worship to the residents of Feasterville, Langhorne, Oakford, and Trevose, the parish has been a steadfast presence in Bucks County for three-quarters of a century.

Celebrating 75 years as a parish also means celebrating 75 years as their self-titled Family of Faith. Through grounding their lives in love and faith, Assumption BVM has become a source of strength, spiritual growth, and support for countless individuals.

Assumption BVM works alongside the Society of St. Vincent de Paul to assist people who struggle to afford basic necessities. To help ease these burdens, Assumption BVM collects grocery store gift cards and other monetary donations for those in need.

Their outreach also includes the Caring for Friends program, which provides home-cooked meals to individuals facing food insecurity. Additional efforts include a community meal program with Advocates for Homeless and Those in Need, and the Change for Life Baby Bottle Project, which supports families in crisis. And yet, these examples capture only a fraction of Assumption BVM's deep commitment to serving those in need.

The parish's Knights of Columbus chapter provides even more opportunities for parishioners to engage in charitable outreach, sponsoring events such as spring pancake breakfasts and baseball outings that bring people together in fellowship and service.

It is my honor to celebrate 75 years of faith, generosity, and service at Assumption BVM. Bucks County is a stronger, more compassionate place because of the enduring presence of this extraordinary parish. I am proud to celebrate Assumption BVM on this remarkable milestone.

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