Lay/Religious Alliance in Sturbridge

During his recent visitation of the Assumptionist communities in the U.S., Fr. Benoit, A.A., Superior General of the congregation met with the members of the Lay/Religious Alliance at the Assumptionist Center in Brighton and St. Anne & St. Patrick's Parish in Sturbridge.

In each location the gathering began with Evening Prayer, followed by dinner with the local community.

Father of all nations and ages, we recall the day when our country claimed its place among the family of nations; for what has been achieved we give you thanks, for the work that still remains was ask your help, and as you have called us from many peoples to be one nation, grant that, under your providence, our country may share your blessings with all peoples of the earth. 
(Optional Collect for Independence Day)

From June 9^th until the 12^th, 2014,  the Buddhist Monk Yuttadhammo was the guest of the novitiate community.  During his stay, he led a two-day workshop on the campus at Assumption College, attended by close to thirty Assumptionists, Religious of the Assumption, College personnel and friends from off-campus.

(Pictured left to right - Cliff Muldoon, Frank Aubuchon, Roger Desrosiers, Fr. Roger Corriveau and Roland Malboeuf. Absent - Richard Gallant)

A recent Saturday afternoon saw the re-union of a few classmates who attended the Assumptionist minor seminary together at Our Lady of Lourdes in Cassadaga, NY. Thanks to Frank Aubuchon, who organized the get together at a local restaurant in Worcester, the group enjoyed sharing memories, stories and past experiences of their days in school together. Of most importance were their fond recollections of various Assumptionist priests and brothers who were assigned to the school at that time. It was also an opportunity to ‘catch up’ on their life experiences to the present day. After several hours of sharing these memories with joy and much laughter, all agreed that they would like to get together more often!