Thanks to the Cavanaughs, our bells are ringing again!!

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During the July 4th weekend of 2010 the bells in the Assumption church tower pealed once again after many years of silence. The bells were manufactured by the Meneely Bell Company of Troy, NY. For a history of this company click here. There are two bells in the tower. The larger one, dedicated to Mary of the Assumption, is quite heavy and several feet in diameter. When it is rung together with its smaller partner, a peal of bells is achieved. We ring these bells fifteen minutes before Mass as a "call to worship". They are also pealed at weddings. The larger bell when rung slowly and alone is known as a toll bell, and is rung at funerals. On October 28, 2011 the tower was inspected for safety and performance of the bell assembly. Thank you to the anonymous benefactor for restoring these beautiful bells. Here is the inscription that is cast on the smaller of the two bells in the tower:

Special Bell Ringing Occasions

• Every September 11th the toll bell is rung.
• March 25, 2011 the toll bell was rung to mark the 100th anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Company fire tragedy in New York City. Click here for info.
• July 4, 2012 the bells were pealed to proclaim our religious freedom in the United States of America.
• December 21, 2012 the toll bell was rung to honor the victims of the Newtown, CT shootings.

Smaller bell with casting



Two bells with pulley for large bell



Large bell with louvered round window.



View looking north over Assumption School into St. George.
Screening is to keep birds and small animals out of belfry.