Hey Hounds!
This past week in Campus Ministry, we began the season of Lent with Ash Wednesday. As students, staff, faculty, and other members of the Assumption community lined up to receive their ashes, they each heard the command, “Repent and believe in the Gospel.” Members of the Assumption Campus Ministry team participated in Boston College’s “Law, Conscience and Migration Today” conference on Thursday and Friday. We certainly heard the call to repent many times as Bishop Mark Sietz of El Paso shared remarks on his experience at the border.
This week, we have a few updates in light of the the second snow storm of the semester! We are postponing the on-campus Prayer Service for Human Dignity originally scheduled for this afternoon to Monday, March 16 from 4-4:30pm in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit.
We are excited to invite Dr. Conway Campbell to preach at the annual Black History Month Service on Wednesday, February 25th at 8pm with the Kuumba singers providing music. There will be a reception to follow.
An info session for the SEND trip to El Paso will be held during the common hour (11:30-12:20pm) on Thursday, February 26 in the Community Room. Additionally, please note that we are rescheduling Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament to Thursday, February 26 starting at 8:30pm in the Chapel.
May we remember that Lent is a time of preparation for Easter, and also a time to ponder the ways we can grow intentionally in prayer, fasting, and generosity. As we enter into Spring break, let us be attentive to our relationship with God, our neighbors and ourselves. Consider participating in a clothing drive to support our neighbors at Abby’s House, joining service opportunities through Campus Ministry’s SEND program with the Assumptionist community in El Paso and locally through the 1904 Days of Service!
Ash Distribution by Assumptionists.
We had a packed 8am Morning Prayer as students prepared to receive Ashes.
We had a full house of the faithful for the 5pm mass with nearly two-hundred in attendance.
The Campus Ministry team participates in a conference on Migration at Boston College with Bishop Mark Sietz delivering the keynote address.
Prayer Service for Human Dignity and Life
In line with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops pastoral message on immigration and attentive to ongoing national events, Campus Ministry will be offering a Prayer Service for Human Dignity and Life on Monday, March 16 in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit at 4pm.
We will be praying and holding space for all who are being dehumanized and experiencing violence–especially our migrant brothers and sisters. We will hear from members of the Assumption Community as we lean into the Lenten season, attentive to the call for conversion.
We are looking for members of the AU community to read and participate. Reach out to Luis Melgar if you are interested.
Black Culture and Heritage Ecumenical Worship Service:
a Hope that doesn’t disappoint
Campus Ministry, the Office of Student Success, the Cross Cultural Center and the Office of Student Affairs is excited to offer the annual Black Culture and Heritage Ecumenical Worship Service on February 25 at 8pm in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit.
Dr. Conway Campbell, Sr. (VP for Student Success) will be presiding, joined by members of the Kuumba Singers of Harvard College and the Assumption University Chorale.
There will be a reception following the service in Tinsley featuring various ethnic foods. You won’t want to miss this!
Service Opportunities
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).
For more information, contact Una Murphy (uo.murphy@assumption.edu)
1904 Days of Service
Almsgiving is a common practice during the season of Lent. This Lenten season give back to Assumption and the local Worcester community by participating in the “1904 Day of Service” initiative.
Click on the link below to view all of the upcoming service trips happening both on campus and off-campus.
Join the campus ministry team and members of the Assumption Community as we serve the Worcester area!
If you have any questions or need help signing up, please contact Una Murphy (uo.murphy@assumption.edu).
Mustard Seed Catholic Worker
Join 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.
Liturgical Ministry Support
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.
