Our Lady of the Assumption is a
Roman Catholic parish bound together by our faith
in God and dedicated to the mission of following
Jesus. We adhere to the teachings of Christ and
His Church, and seek to encounter Him in the Sacraments,
Scriptures and each other and to make ours an
understanding, welcoming, and loving community.
Empowered by the Holy Spirit, we strive to grow
in our ministries, holiness, prayer, and works
of justice and proclaim to future generations
the favors of God's steadfast love.
Come and join us and be a part of the growing
Kingdom of God. Come experience the warm, caring
Christ-centered, Bible believing community called
Our Lady of Assumption.
Monday-Friday, August 10-21,
2009 - 9:15 a.m.-12:45p.m. Join us for
a Rainforest Program of faith-filled fun! Rainforest
Adventure invites boys and girls (grades entering
K-6) to share the good news of Jesus’ love
for us by being caretakers of all that God has
given us. Set in the canopy of a vibrant and exciting
rainforest environment, this lively VBS program
will engage your children as they discover that
everyone can do their part to care for God’s
creation. We look forward to a great 2 weeks!
Deadline for registration is July 13, 2009.
January 2009 - The
Floral Decorating Committee provides fresh and
artificial floral decorations in both sanctuaries
of the church. Volunteers work as a team on a
monthly basis. Joining the committee is a wonderful
way to learn even more about floral work and design!
If you are interested, please contact either co-chairperson
Rita DeNegre 393-3840 or Mary Jo Carney 393-0068.
St,
Joseph Archdiocean Medal of Honor
March 22, 2009 - The
Archdiocean Medal of Honor is awarded yearly.
A parishioner who has shown exemplary service
to the local Parish over many years is nominated
solely by the pastor. The Archbishop reviews the
possible recipient’s curriculum vitae and
decides if the nominee is worthy to be the beneficiary
of this Archdiocesan award. Past Our Lady of the
Assumption recipients have been, Gonzalo Docal
(deceased), Rita DeNegre, Theresa DeSarbo, Robert
Ellis, David Leonard (deceased), Robert “Bob”
Williams, and Andrew Esposito.
This year, Mrs. Janice Wivagg will receive the
Medal at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Hartford
on Sunday, March 22 at 3:00PM. Janice has been
involved in the following parish ministries and
activities, Parish Council, Religious Education
Board, Coordinator of Children’s Liturgy
and Summer Bible School, Trainer of Alter Servers,
S.M.O.E. Religious Education Snack Program, Director
of Children Lectors for Palm Sunday, Past-overseer
of Mother Church Religion Education classes and
of immense assistance to Sister Dorellen.
Father Gene in recommending Janice,
said “She is energetic, humble and has strong
convictions to instill our Catholic faith into
our young members and their families." Friends
of Janice are invited to the award ceremony on
Sunday, March 22 at 3:00PM at the Cathedral of
St. Joseph. Thank you Janice and Congratulations!
You make us proud!
St. Anthony was born in
Lisbon, Portugal on August 15, 1195, feast of the Blessed
Virgin into heaven. He was baptized in the Roman Catholic
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