Mother Church gives us every year the opportunity to celebrate Pentecost, fifty days after Easter in memory of the descent of the Holy Spirit on the apostles. But, this year, this feast was not celebrated in parishes as usual because of the disease commonly called Corona Virus or the Covid19. It came quite suddenly, changed the usual ritual of our celebrations and the very lifestyle of our societies. The disaster caused by this disease has affected most nations and its victims are increasing every day all over the world.  To avoid this wave of covid19 contamination, many countries have taken various preventive measures among which are a ban on going out, touching or greeting others, Church services are suspended, schools and universities have closed and students have been sent back to their families.

We're kicking off our new series on the Assumption family! In today's clip Sister Therese Duross, Religious of the Assumption, shares a fondest memory along her Assumption journey. Stay tuned for more upcoming clips on life in the Assumption.

The Province of North America celebrates the appointment of Fr. Dennis Gallagher, A.A. to a second term as Provincial by our Superior General, Fr. Benoît Grière, along with his council. Join us in prayer as he continues to passionately serve the Assumptionist mission and charism across Canada, Mexico and the United States.

We encourage you to leave a special note for Fr. Dennis in the comment section on Facebook!

"...that the face of Christ may become more radiant in our communities, shining out to those whom we serve in our parishes, our centers of faith formation, our educational institutions and in foundations yet to be born." - Fr. Dennis Gallagher, A.A.

When I was a kid, without giving it a whole lot of thought, we used to speak of “going to communion.” It amounted to leaving one’s pew at “communion time” to get the wafer. If that sounds crude, how’s this: we were always interested when the Church gave out stuff: ashes on Ash Wednesday, palms on Palm Sunday, and “communion,” alas, at every Mass. So much for the commodification of the liturgy.

Who knew that “going to communion” had untold depths of meaning? Of all the theological developments that helped prepare the liturgical renewal of the Second Vatican Council, the restoration and subsequent enrichment of the understanding of communion was of the first order of importance.  There was, to begin with, the connection between communion and life. The biblical teaching is oriented in this direction: where there is life rich in relationship, there is found life in the full. Where there is isolation, life seeps away.

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You are also invited to participate tomorrow in the Sunday Mass online at worcesterdiocese.org

 The following can be prayed alone or with family members in your household.

 In the name of the Father,
and of the Son (+),
and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

PENITENTIAL ACT
Brothers and sisters,
let us acknowledge our sins.

A brief pause for silence follows. Then all recite together the formula of general confession:

 I confess to almighty God
and to you, my brothers and sisters,
that I have greatly sinned,
in my thoughts and in my words,
in what I have done and in what I have failed to do,
through my fault, through my fault,
through my most grievous fault;
therefore I ask blessed Mary ever-Virgin,
all the Angels and Saints,
and you, my brothers and sisters,
to pray for me to the Lord our God.

OPENING PRAYER
Let us pray.

O God, from whom all good things come,
grant that we, who call on you in our need,
may at your prompting discern what is right,
and by your guidance do it.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

READINGS  (click for readings of the day)

PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL
For our bishops and priests who have inherited the cloak of leadership in the Church, that they may be prompt and faithful to their divine calling.
We pray to the Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.

That leaders of nations might collaborate with each other for the good of their people.
We pray to the Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.

Assumptionists throughout the world are celebrating this significant milestone in Assumptionist education.

On June 10, 2020, Assumption College officially became Assumption University—a landmark moment in the institution's 116-year history.

Learn more about Assumption University by visiting www.Assumption.edu

"Teaching and education were the great pastoral activities undertaken by our founder, Fr. Emmanuel d'Alzon. Our mission in education is to form men and women who are free, responsible, bold, full of imagination and capable of developing their potential, finding their place in society and contributing their part to the work of creation. An Assumptionist education is interested in every dimension of human beings and at every stage of their lives." - Assumptionist General Chapter 2017

You are also invited to participate in the Daily Mass online at worcesterdiocese.org

 The following can be prayed alone or with family members in your household.

 In the name of the Father,
and of the Son (+),
and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

PENITENTIAL ACT
Brothers and sisters,
let us acknowledge our sins.

A brief pause for silence follows. Then all recite together the formula of general confession:

 I confess to almighty God
and to you, my brothers and sisters,
that I have greatly sinned,
in my thoughts and in my words,
in what I have done and in what I have failed to do,
through my fault, through my fault,
through my most grievous fault;
therefore I ask blessed Mary ever-Virgin,
all the Angels and Saints,
and you, my brothers and sisters,
to pray for me to the Lord our God.

OPENING PRAYER
Let us pray.

O God, from whom all good things come,
grant that we, who call on you in our need,
may at your prompting discern what is right,
and by your guidance do it.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

READINGS  (click for readings of the day)

PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL
For our Holy Father, our bishops, priests and deacons, that they may preach and teach the Gospel with the same clarity as the Lord Jesus did when he walked among us.
We pray to the Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.

That we may recognize God in the tiny whispering sound of his coming.
We pray to the Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.

You are also invited to participate in the Daily Mass online at worcesterdiocese.org

 The following can be prayed alone or with family members in your household.

 In the name of the Father,
and of the Son (+),
and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

PENITENTIAL ACT
Brothers and sisters,
let us acknowledge our sins.

A brief pause for silence follows. Then all recite together the formula of general confession:

 I confess to almighty God
and to you, my brothers and sisters,
that I have greatly sinned,
in my thoughts and in my words,
in what I have done and in what I have failed to do,
through my fault, through my fault,
through my most grievous fault;
therefore I ask blessed Mary ever-Virgin,
all the Angels and Saints,
and you, my brothers and sisters,
to pray for me to the Lord our God.

OPENING PRAYER
Let us pray.

O God, who decreed that Saint Barnabas,
a man filled with faith and the Holy Spirit,
should be set apart to convert the nations,
grant that the Gospel of Christ,
which he strenuously preached,
may be faithfully proclaimed by word and by deed.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.

READINGS  (click for readings of the day)

PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL
That our Holy Father, our bishops and priests may be filled with grace and the Holy Spirit as they labor to spread the Good News.
We pray to the Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.

For vocations, that many more generous young people may be set apart for the work to which the Lord will call them.
We pray to the Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.

You are also invited to participate in the Daily Mass online at worcesterdiocese.org

 The following can be prayed alone or with family members in your household.

 In the name of the Father,
and of the Son (+),
and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

PENITENTIAL ACT
Brothers and sisters,
let us acknowledge our sins.

A brief pause for silence follows. Then all recite together the formula of general confession:

 I confess to almighty God
and to you, my brothers and sisters,
that I have greatly sinned,
in my thoughts and in my words,
in what I have done and in what I have failed to do,
through my fault, through my fault,
through my most grievous fault;
therefore I ask blessed Mary ever-Virgin,
all the Angels and Saints,
and you, my brothers and sisters,
to pray for me to the Lord our God.

OPENING PRAYER
Let us pray.

O God, from whom all good things come,
grant that we, who call on you in our need,
may at your prompting discern what is right,
and by your guidance do it.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

READINGS  (click for readings of the day)

PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL
For our bishops and pastors, that, like Elijah, they may bring God’s people back to Him by their powerful witness.
We pray to the Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.

That we may no longer straddle the issues of our day, but seek to acknowledge the Lord as our God and stand up for His commands.
We pray to the Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.