Whether it’s having someone to accompany and support you in your personal prayer or joining a worshiping community that is focused on students, you’ll find many opportunities at Assumption. Several campus ministers, Assumptionist priests, and Religious of the Assumption sisters are available to serve as spiritual directors or prayer companions. Worship on campus includes daily Mass, Morning Prayer, and Evening Prayer, as well as weekly times for the Sacrament of Reconciliation and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. Students serve as greeters, altar servers, lectors, Communion ministers, and music ministers. The campus ministers can connect students of various faith backgrounds with nearby worshiping communities in Worcester, ensuring that every student finds their spiritual home and a welcoming, supportive community.
Schedule of Liturgies on Campus
During the academic year (late August to mid-May):
Sunday:
Morning Prayer: 8:00 AM
Mass: 10:00 AM and 7:00 PM
Evening Prayer: 4:45 PM
Sacrament of Reconciliation: 6:20-6:50 PM
Monday through Friday:
Morning Prayer: 8:00 AM
Mass: 5:00 PM
Evening Prayer: 5:35 PM
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: Wednesday 8:30-10:00 PM
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Wednesday 8:35-9:30 PM
Saturday:
Morning Prayer and Mass: 8:00 AM
Evening Prayer: 5:35 PM
During summer and University breaks (mid-May to late August):
Sunday:
Morning Prayer: 8:00 AM
Mass: 10:00 AM
Evening Prayer: 4:45 PM
Monday through Saturday:
Morning Prayer and Mass: 8:00 AM
Evening Prayer: 5:35 PM
Get Involved: Liturgical and Music Ministries
Students share their talents with the worshiping community at Assumption in various liturgical and music ministries. No previous experience is required, and training is provided.
Greeters welcome people to the Chapel and take up the collection at Sunday Masses.
Music Ministers lead the music at Mass and other liturgies, and include choir members, cantors, and instrumentalists.
Altar Servers lead processions, prepare the altar and assist the priest and deacon.
Lectors prepare the scripture readings and read them during Mass and other liturgies.
Communion Ministers serve the Body and Blood of Christ to those assembled for Mass.
For more information, contact Deacon Paul Covino (Greeters, Altar Servers, Lectors, Communion Ministers) or Dr. Jonathan Bezdegian
Additional Opportunities for Prayer, Worship, and Spiritual Growth
Spaces for Prayer and Reflection on Campus
Chapel of the Holy Spirit
One of the most beautiful and beloved spots on campus, the Chapel is where the University community gathers for worship. A favorite place for quiet prayer and reflection, the Chapel is open 6 AM to 11 PM every day.
Interfaith Prayer Room
This peaceful room in the Tinsley Campus Ministry Center is available for quiet prayer, reflection and meditation from 6 AM to 11 PM every day. The space includes meditation cushions, prayer rugs and books from a variety of religious and spiritual traditions.
Muslim Prayer Room
This room for individual and small group Muslim prayer includes a copy of the Quran (Koran), prayer rugs and veils, and a marker indicating qibla (the direction for prayer). Located in Alumni 235 on a female residential floor, this room is available to female Muslim students.
Zen Den
Located in the Information Technology Center in Room 137, this is a quiet space for meditation, reflection, and prayer by all members of the Assumption community. Open from 7 AM to 11 PM, it includes a zero gravity chair, large cushion chairs, a water feature, and wall hangings.
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