During the recent series of tornadoes that predominantly hit central and western Massachusetts, two had a significant impact on the parishioners of our Assumptionist parish of St. Anne's in Sturbridge, MA.The first one hit a half of a mile up route 20 at Heritage Green while the second one hit by New Boston Road. Some parishioners were definitely struck, as information becomes known gradually. Electricity is being restored slowly, as a number of streets are being cleared of trees and debris. Meanwhile, we pray for those who have lost their lives and for those who are in need of healing as they try to rebuild.

I am a Little Sister of the Assumption from Cork, Ireland and have been living in the semi-desert region of the State of Bahia, North East Brazil for the past 15 years.  I am visiting Boston because this region of MA has the highest consentration of Brazilians in the USA.  I am staying with the American sisters of our congregation in Dorchester, where they have been involved with Project Hope for many years.  The charism of our Congregation is that the Kingdom of God may come among the families of the poor.   We do not have institutions such as hospitals or schools, but work with the family in their own setting, in their homes and neighbourhoods.

By Eric Hesla

Living with the Assumptionists these past two years has been a tremendous blessing, which I will always cherish in my heart. In my experience, it has been a community of prayer, a community of scholars, and a home.

At a time where the situation is difficult for the Catholic Church in China and the relationship with the government is more tense, let us pray the Lord for our Brothers and Sisters in China and let us support them concretely in helping for their formation.

Extend your prayers by supporting our formation programs for Religious and Priests of the Church of China.

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