Hey Hounds!
This weekend, we hosted our “Come to the Table Retreat”, lead by Deacon Elmer. We hope that the students who attended had a fruitful experience!
This week is a busy week in Campus Ministry! With the Reception after the 10am Mass on Sunday along with the Super Bowl Party in Pierre’s at 6pm, as well as a talk from Professor Klofft and his wife Bridget on Wednesday evening before Exposition and Confession and a Line Dancing Party in Pierre’s on Thursday, there’s a lot you won’t want to miss this week!
Happening This Week in Campus Ministry
Mass Schedule
Come worship with us in the Chapel! Mass is available everyday:
Sunday: 10am and 4pm
Monday-Friday: 5pm
Saturday: 8am
Confession: 8:30pm on Wednesday and 3:20pm on Sunday
Dusty Boots Dance Night (Line Dancing)
Register for the El Paso SEND Trip
Looking to grow in service and immerse yourself in a community outside of Assumption? SEND trips are opportunities to visit new locations and learn first-hand about the lived reality of communities on the margins. Through the lens of Catholic Social Teaching, we explore the intersection of faith and justice.
Our May trip to El Paso Texas and Chaparral New Mexico will provide an opportunity to learn more about the history of the Mexican/US border and Immigration and the role of the Assumption Charism in this region.
Consider applying for the SEND trip to El Paso, TX and Chaparral, NM that is happening from May 18th – May 24th. (after graduation).
To learn more, contact Una Murphy (uo.murphy@assumption.edu)
Retreat Opportunities
Our upcoming retreat opportunity of the semester is at Holy Family Retreat Center in Hartford CT, where we’ll be joining students from other colleges around New England for a weekend of prayer and reflection.
This retreat is from Friday, February 20th- Sunday, the 22nd.
Upcoming Social Events
Reception after 10am Mass: February 8th in Tinsley
Super Bowl Party: 6:00pm on February 8th in Pierre’s Pub
Cookie Social Hour: Tuesdays from 3:00pm to 5:00pm in Tinsley
Line Dancing Event: 8:00pm on February 12th in Pierre’s
Liturgical Ministry Support (Serving, Reading & Singing)
Interested in using your vocal talents at Mass? Or serving as a lector, greeter, communion minister, or altar server?
This is an invitation for our faithful-our students, faculty and staff to consider ministry in the Church; by being a Lector, Altar Server, Communion Minister, and Greeter for Sunday, Weekday Masses and Special Liturgical events on Campus.
Music Ministry
Music Ministry is a vocal ensemble that provides music for the masses on campus. Our other commitments include Lessons and Carols, Baccalaureate, and joining forces with the Chorale and Kuumba Singers for the annual, Black History month Ecumenical Service.
Rehearsals are every Thursday evening from 7pm-8:30pm in the Lauring Community Room in the Tinsley Campus Ministry Center.
Service Opportunities
Interested in giving back to Assumption or the local Worcester community? It’s easy! When you click on the link below, you can view all of the upcoming service trips happening both on campus and off-campus as part of the “1904 Day of Service” initiative.
If you have any questions or need help signing up, please contact Una Murphy (uo.murphy@assumption.edu).
Alternatively, another great way to get involved is through the Mustard Seed, a local volunteer community that provides dinner to individuals in Worcester each weekday. If you’re interested in volunteering with them, you can visit their website or contact our Mustard Seed Contact, Nicola Apostola, for more information nicole.apostola@gmail.com.
Called to Serve Retreat:
Last week, the Campus Ministry team hosted a “Called to Serve Retreat”, where students prayed and reflected on “What brings them Joy?”, “What are you good at?”, and what does the world need?”
We are so grateful for their presence and their willingness to serve in Campus Ministry!
It was also incredible to have Nicole Apostola to come in and share the work happening at the Mustard Seed Catholic Worker.
