Father in heaven, your gifts are countless and your goodness infinite; as we celebrate this Thanksgiving with gratitude for your kindness, open our hearts to have concern for every man, woman and child, so that we may share your gifts in loving service.
Through Christ our Lord. 
(Mass of Thanksgiving, Collect)

Thanksgiving Blessings!

The Ecumenical Institute and the Augustinians of the Assumption are pleased to present The Emmanuel d’Alzon Lecture by Dr. Mary Keys titled, “Why Justice is Not Enough:  Aquinas and Wilberforce on Charity, Mercy, and the Common Good.”

Wednesday, November 20, 2013
7:30 PM
Event Venue:  La Maison Francaise Salon

On November 8^th Typhoon Haiyan made landfall and devastated the central Philippines. The suffering of the people affected by this natural disaster is hard to fathom: Nearly 10 million people appear to have been affected by the storm and more than 3,600 are dead and the toll is mounting.

Assumptionists  in the United States and at Assumption College are offering consolation, courage, strength and perseverance in the midst of these horrific events. We are calling upon the Assumption College community to help our brothers and sisters in the Philippines.

Online: Click “DONATE” on the left hand side of the webpage, follow the instructions for donating to the Annual Fund and enter “Typhoon Relief” in the note line at the end of the process.

Mail: You may also mail donations directly to the Assumptionist community in Brighton at:

Augustinians of the Assumption
ATTN: Typhoon Haiyan Relief
330 Market Street
Brighton MA, 02135

All monetary donations will be sent to the Assumptionist-Philippines’ Kaloob Foundation, who are in contact with the Church’s Social Action, or the APAC Justice and Peace Desk.

MADRID, 23-27 SEPTEMBER 2013

PRESENT:   Marcelo Marcial,  Jimena Garcia, Francisco (Paco) Rentero, Claude Grenache
Not able to attend:  Marie-Claire Rouquet, Silvan

OVERVIEW OF THE ALLIANCE IN THE CONGREGATION

Clearly the Province of Africa outnumbers all the others with over 300 Lay Assumptionists.  All the groups are accompanied by a Religious.  There is a great deal of diversity in these groups.  In accordance with the General Chapter #72, they have petitioned to be recognized officially as a Society of lay people and presented us with a seven page document containing a proposal for the Statutes of the Association. Unfortunately, Silvan received his Visa too late and was unable to attend the meeting.