Assumptionists

More than a century ago, the Augustinians of the Assumption began their missionary presence in Africa. In September 1921, the Assumptionists arrived in Congo with a commitment that reached beyond evangelization. Like many missionary communities of the time, they understood that proclaiming the Gospel also meant accompanying people in the realities of daily life – through education, health care, pastoral ministry, and service to the wider community.

Father Poirier was born in Scotstown, in the Eastern Townships, on October 3, 1941. He was the second of seven children. His father, Dorès, was a carpenter, and his mother, Lucienne, was a homemaker. He attended the Brothers of the Christian Schools school and then entered the Collège d’Alzon of the Assumptionist Fathers in Bury with the first group of students in 1955.

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The survey is attached. You can also print it from the website.
Simply print the Mass Schedule Survey, complete it, and place it in the collection basket by this Sunday, August 9.

At Assumption High School (AHS) in Nairobi, students experience more than academic learning. They live, learn, pray, and grow together as one community. In the spirit of Catholic education, every opportunity is a chance to help young people develop their God-given talents while learning the values of respect, perseverance, and service.

With grateful hearts, the Assumptionists and the parish family of St. Anne–St. Patrick Parish, Fiskdale, Massachusetts, give thanks to God for the many blessings received during the 139th Annual St. Anne Novena. For nine grace-filled days, parishioners, pilgrims, families, and visitors gathered to celebrate the Holy Eucharist, pray together, and honor St. Anne with renewed faith and devotion.

Have you experienced the loss of a loved one and found healing through the support of others? Or do you have a compassionate heart and a desire to walk alongside those who are grieving?
This fall, St. Anne–St. Patrick Parish will offer Grieving with Great Hope, a Catholic grief support program created by John and Sandy O’Shaughnessy of Good Mourning Ministry. We are looking for one or two parishioners who would be interested in serving alongside Christine Williams as co-leaders for this meaningful ministry.

The Assumptionists continue to accompany communities across Africa through education, faith formation, and service. By walking alongside young people, families, and local communities, we strive to nurture both the mind and the heart, empowering the next generation with knowledge, hope, and Christian values.
By the grace of God, Dr. Magalie Torres Rowe, an Assumptionist volunteer, had the opportunity to present an engaging session for the students of Assumption High School in Nairobi entitled “The Brain and Study Techniques.”

As we reflect on our 139th Annual Novena to Saint Anne, I want to offer my heartfelt gratitude to all who volunteered their time, energy, and talents to make this year’s celebration such a blessing.
Whether you welcomed visitors, assisted with hospitality, helped with parking and shuttles, supported safety and medical needs, prepared the grounds, or quietly served behind the scenes, your generosity made a tremendous difference. Because of your dedication, our parish was able to provide a warm and prayerful experience for all who came to honor Saint Anne.

August promises to be quite the month for the Assumption Sisters in the USA!
The month begins with our Province Assembly, August 5-8, at Daylesford Abbey in Paoli, Pennsylvania. Along with the Sisters of the Province, we will welcome Sr. Sandra Duran of our General Council and several lay friends from Philadelphia and Worcester.

STURBRIDGE — On July 18, the Filipino-led night of the 139th annual Novena to St. Anne at St. Anne Shrine, Assumptionist Brother Elmer Vergara carries a relic of St. Anne in the procession and Filipinos gather by the statue of St. Anne and the Virgin Mary.