Hello Hounds,
We have a number of updates to share on this fifth Sunday of Easter. This will be our second to last newsletter of the year before the Summer break. Please be on the lookout for a survey about the Campus Ministry Newsletter. Your feedback is helpful for us as we consider this format for the next school year.
This Sunday, May 3 will be the final 7PM Mass of the school year. It will also be the final Reception After Mass (10AM) and Food After Mass (7PM) of the school year. The 7PM Mass will be bilingual with members of the Coro of the Hispanic Music Ministry Group from the Cathedral of Saint Paul providing music! A Pupusa (Salvadoran) dinner will follow catered by Hacienda Don Juan.
As a reminder, there will be no mass held on Sunday, May 17 due to the Assumption University commencement. We encourage you to join us for the Saturday, May 16 Baccalaureate Mass in the Plourde Rec Center at 5PM.
A notice is forthcoming regarding these updates along with the Summer worship schedule.
This past week:
Campus Ministry hosted an Eschaton Dinner (End of the Year Mass and Celebration Dinner). We blessed the soon-to-be-graduates (Seniors) during the 5pm Mass, welcomed members of various local Catholic service organizations and retreat programs including the Assumption Mission Associates, Urban Missioners of Our Lady of Hope, Mariandale Retreat Center and more.
We were also joined by Assumption alumni from the Class of 2025. Andrew DeRosa, Gabriel Matraia, and Yaire Hernandez (virtual), joined us to share not only their involvement in Campus Ministry and how it shaped their lives, but also how their faith journey has continued beyond Assumption. See photos here and below.
Upcoming (May the Forth be with you!):
Please review our calendar below for final events and updates. We have reserved all of the Tinsley spaces for studying during reading days and will make sure that we are stocked well with snacks for study breaks in the Lauring Community Room and kitchen.
Monday, May 4 is quite busy as it is the final day of programming at the University. We are hosting a Last Day of Classes Bagels and Doughnuts event in collaboration with the CDIC and the Cross Cultural Center (CCC) in Hagan (Charlie’s) from 9-11AM. We are also hosting a table for De-Stress Fest tomorrow from 4-6PM and concluding our formal programming with Bible Study at 7:30PM.
Seniors, we will be with you for Senior Week on Friday, May 15 in Hagan (Charlie’s Lobby) from 9-11AM for a final end of the year bagels and reflection. Reach out to Dcn. Elmer Vergara, A.A. for more information.
Closing Prayer:
As we journey closer to the end of another academic year at Assumption, may we remember that the disciples felt uncertainty as Jesus was preparing them for a life of service and ministry to others.
“Master, we do not know where you are going; how can we know the way?”
While we do not always know the way, may we be assured and consoled in knowing that a place has been prepared for us with God the Father. Let us encourage each other to remain faithful, check-in and lift one another as we enter the summer months.
Please pray for our students, our team, and the Assumption University community as we finish the 2025-2026 school year at Assumption!
Artist Unknown
“Jesus said to his disciples: “Do not let your hearts be troubled.
You have faith in God; have faith also in me.” – John 14:1
Worship Schedule
Looking Ahead in Campus Ministry
Reception After Mass
(10AM, Lauring Community Room)
Assumption University’s Campus Ministry invites you to a light reception of breakfast foods in the Lauring Community Room in Tinsley following the 10AM Mass on Sunday May 3, 2026.
Please join us for conversation, refreshments and a few bites in the company of friends!
Catered by Aramark
Food After Mass
(7PM, Lauring Community Room)
Assumption University’s Campus Ministry invites you to Food After Mass in the Lauring Community Room in Tinsley following the 7:00PM Mass on Sunday May 3, 2026.
Please join us for conversation, refreshments and a few bites in the company of friends!
Catered by Hacienda Don Juan
Tinsley Open for Finals Studying
Spaces in Tinsley will be reserved exclusively for students studying for finals starting on Monday, May 4th, with the exception of Monday Night Bible Study and Cookie Social Hour on Tuesday.
Looking Back in Campus Ministry
Duck Day Photos. We forgot to share the highlights! A special thanks to Derick Velez (P ’20) for sharing his photos with us.
Senior Students Honored at Eschaton Dinner
Not enough can be said about this evening. A huge thank you to Seniors who have been with us for all these years. Additionally, we’d like to thank our our alumni who generously shared their stories and celebrated with us.
What else is happening at Assumption (& beyond)?
Last Day of Classes Programming with the Cross Cultural Center & Career Development and Internship Center
Monday, May 4, Starting at 9:00am in Hagan
Senior Retreat 2026
RETREAT OPPORTUNITIES
Spanish Weekend Retreat (External)
Spanish Weekend Retreat Opportunity | June 12–14
The Office of Ignatian Spirituality is offering a Spanish-language weekend retreat, “Escuchando a Dios como Ignacio”, at Gonzaga Eastern Point Retreat House.
This affordable and enriching experience is designed for Spanish speakers seeking time for prayer, reflection, and a deeper understanding of Ignatian spirituality. If this speaks to you—or someone you know—consider attending.
🗓 Dates: June 12–14
(Friday arrival 2–5 PM | Sunday departure 1 PM)
📍 Location: Gonzaga Eastern Point Retreat Center (37 Niles Pond Road, Gloucester, MA)
💲 Cost: $400 (includes meals + lodging)
➡️ $100 financial assistance available through OIS – ($300 total)
What’s included:
• Private room (most with ocean views 🌊)
• Six meals
• Guided time in silence and reflection
Living Faith Retreat (External)
On June 13, 2026 join members of the local Worcester community from 9AM-5PM in Tinsley for a Living Faith Retreat sponsored by Bayard USA. Secure a spot today by calling the number below or by visiting the link below.
Toll Free Tel: 1-800-321-0411 (Mon. – Fri. 8:00 am to 6:00 pm EST)
Summer & Post-Graduate Volunteer Opportunities
Looking for internships or volunteer roles for the summer or after graduation? Explore the opportunities below. Many offer compensation, and all provide meaningful experience to strengthen your résumé. Campus Ministry staff are also available to share insights from their own service backgrounds.
We will be updating this spreadsheet with opportunities as they come up! Review them as you discern your summer and post-graduate plans.
If you know of an opportunity or an organization that is looking for volunteers, interns, or employees generally, please submit a posting here!
Assumption Mission Associates
Did you know that the Religious of the Assumption, sister order to the Augustinians of the Assumption, run a missionary volunteer program? As a volunteer with the Assumption Mission Associates (AMA), you could be placed with a community of Assumption Sisters here in the United States or abroad to do missionary work for a year! To learn more, click the button below.
