What the Church is called to today  
Pope Francis to the bishops at Aparecida July 27, 2013

The icon of Emmaus as a key for interpreting the present and the future Before all else, we must not yield to the fear once expressed by Blessed John Henry Newman: “... the Christian world is gradually becoming barren and effete, as land which has been worked out and is become sand”.

In the Spring 2013, Vol. 11, Issue 1 of  “the assumptionist…” newsletter entitled “Where Are They Now…Ten Years Later,”  our hope was to provide an opportunity for more family sharing and dialogue between our readers and anyone who might be interested in reading and possibly connecting with Assumptionists from the past.

Some folks have been in touched with us and now we would like to share their responses with you.

On Sunday, September 8^th  the community and residents officially began another year at the Assumptionist Center in Brighton, MA. Beginning at Mass and during the orientation session, the new religious members and residents were welcomed and invited to introduce themselves. Continuing the celebration, everyone then enjoyed a cookout in the backyard with guests joining in on the fun and festivities!

On Sunday, September 1^st, the community, residents and guests of the Assumptionist Center in Brighton, MA celebrated the 50^th Anniversary of Fr. Donald, A.A.'s profession as an Assumptionist. Following Mass and during the social and lunch folks shared stories and  living memories of the impact he has had on the lives of many during his years as an Assumptionist. All wished him many more years of God's choicest blessings!