Assumption Center, Worcester

The Sisters partner with young college students to provide a variety of clubs at St. Peter’s Central Catholic School on Main Street. The volunteers form caring relationships with the children and help with social skills, reading, arts and crafts, games, and much more. Since 1996 we have been active in providing mentoring programs that help children and mentors learn and grow, together.  Clubbing takes place on Wednesdays, 3:00—5:00 p.m. Learn more here.

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Our Sisters are often involved in ESOL classes at St. Peter’s Church at 929 Main Street, in the fall and spring. We also offer a class on Monday at the Assumption Center on 16 Vineyard St. When we have AMA volunteers they may also take part in our program. A minimal fee may be charged at St. Peter's to cover the cost of the book used in class. Building community among different cultures, languages, faiths, and ages, however, is FREE. Come learn with us!   

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We gather once a week on Fridays from 10:00 —11:30 a.m.  Keeping with the motto, “From warm hearts to warm hands!” Members knit and crochet hats, mittens, baby items, and other goods for the Assumption community in Chaparral, NM, St. Peter’s Church, and other organizations serving the disadvantaged. The Knitting Circle is open to any person interested in knitting or crocheting, whether a beginner or a pro.  Donations of yarn, needles, and patterns are much appreciated.

Our garden, Semillas de Vida (Seeds of Life), promotes healing the earth through sustainability and environmentally conscious living.  The garden’s organic vegetable and flower beds, fruit trees, pollinator plants, and compost depend on the help of Center families, Sisters, and other volunteers, who share the harvest.  Children and adults are welcome to experience the joyful work of gardening.  Come grow with us!  

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Our lending library at the Center offers spiritual books covering prayer, aging, peace and justice, spirituality (including women’s spirituality), saints, and materials for liturgical seasons and feasts.  The library is named after the co-foundress of the Assumption Sisters. Call ahead 508-767-1356 to browse the racks!  

Working young adults who desire to live in the Assumption spirit of community, prayer, and, service for one year live at the Center.  With AMAs, they form an intentional community.  Cana helps in the mission of the Center through presence and care of the house, and witness to the joy of being disciples together.  They meet regularly with the Assumption Sisters for meals, prayer, fun, and fellowship.   

AMA is the lay volunteer program of the Assumption Sisters.  AMAs serve with the Sisters in placements in the USA, UK, Philippines, and a L'Arche community in Cork, Ireland.  AMAs serving at Assumption Center help organize and run our programs and maintain the Center as a place of welcome and hospitality.  They live at the Center as part of the Cana Community.  The AMA Director, whose office is at the Center, supports AMAs in their year of service and formation.  https://www.assumptionvolunteers.org/