Chicopee Associates
Chicopee Associates' Meeting Summaries
November 8, 2024 Meeting Notes
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Chicopee Associates Meetoing
Readings from November 10, 2024
1 Kings 17:10-16 Elijah and the Widow of Zerephath
Hebrews 9:24-28
Mark 12:41-44
Prayer from Sr. Louise
Giving Thanks to God in all things
Closing: Prayer for the Hungry from "Prayer of Blessing and Praise for All Occasions"
We used the new bookmarks also. Thanks to Stephen for sending them to us!
October 11 Associates and Sisters meeting
We read and discussed the Sunday readings for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary time. There was Sharing about these readings and about our personal happenings.
We enjoyed a lunch together and celebrated our 30th year together as Associates. We are so happy to have the sisters with us.
The Chicopee Associates Meeting for Thursday, June 13th
Theme: Readings from Sunday, 11th Sunday in Ordinary time
Opening Prayer: PEACEFUL SORROW, taken from BLESSED, inspirational meditations by Magnificat
First Reading: Ezekiel 17:22-24
Psalm 92:2-3,13-14,15,16
Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:6-10
Gospel: Mark 4:26-34
We shared what we are thankful for, and spoke about what we believe the Kingdom of God will be like.
Closing Prayer: Prayer for Sharing, taken from PRAYERS OF BLESSING AND PRAISE FOR ALL OCCASIONS
Chicopee May 2024 Meeting
Our theme was taken from the Readings on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity:
Music: We Will Rise Again, by Davis Haas
First Reading, Deuteronomy 4:32-34, 39-40
Psalm 33: 4-5, 6,9,18-19,20,22
Second Reading Romans, 8:14-17
Gospel: Matthew 28:16-20
Our discussion centered around the Descent of the Holy Spirit, and how amazed those who were present, must have reacted because of the flames like tongues of above
their heads. And the ability of everyone to understand those speaking, even though it was not in their own language.
I believe we are all still amazed at the wonder of the Blessed Trinity.
We were blessed to be visited by Christine Milner and Stephen St. James today. It was so good to share our meeting with them. Thank you both for visiting with us.
Chicopee Meeting April 4, 2024
Our theme was Divine Mercy.
Music: “Merciful God”
First Reading Acts 4:32-35
Psalm 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24
Second Reading 1 John 5-1-6
Gospel John 20:19-31
Our discussion revolved around the gospel of John which talked about Thomas’ disbelief that Jesus has risen.
We shared some of own stories of our beliefs that Jesus is active in our lives
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Our Closing prayer: Prayer for the Fruits of Christ’s Resurrection, taken from : St. Joseph Millennium Prayer Book
We enjoyed a lunch and each other’s company.
February 2024 Meeting
The Chicopee associates met last Thursday, Feb. 22nd.
Our music was “WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM .” By Paul Savageau
Our opening prayer was sent to us from Sr. Louise, via Sr. Therese, and was from Sr. Therese of Calcutta.
We shared readings from the 2nd Sunday of Lent...
Genesis 22:1-2, 10-13, 15-18;
Psalm 116:10, 15, 16-17, 18-19
Romans 8:3 16-34
Gospel of Mark 9:2-10
Our Sharing told of how we connected with, visited with or helped our friends or relatives; some of whom are home bound, or in nursing homes, or needed to get to the hospital, unable to get out by themselves.
It seems the older we get, the more our help is needed. God is still calling us to be helpmates. Lent is the perfect season to say YES to our Father.
January 2024 Meeting
The Chicopee Associates met on Thursday, Jan. 11th.
Our Opening Prayer was provided by Sr. Louise from Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers...Welcoming the Stranger: Prayer for Hospitality...
Our Scripture readings were taken from the 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Samuel 3:3b-10,19; Psalm 40 from Sr. Louises My Psalm Book; 1 Corinthians 6:13c-15a,17-20 and John 1:41, 17b
Closing Prayer is taken from the Prayers of Blessing and Praise for all occasions: Prayer at the Start of a New Year.
The Bookmark Question, brought discussion about calling those or visiting in person, people who have not been well or who are in nursing homes to offer support or care.
We also discussed our feelings about the state of our world and it’s troubles. We agreed that meeting today, and sharing our thoughts, is such a wonderful blessing.
We want to thank everyone who put together the Advent booklet. We looked forward to each day's readings.
November 2023 Meeting
November 30, 2023
theme...First Sunday of Advent.
music...Giving My Heart ToYou, by Paul Savageau
gathering Prayer, Sr. Louise, My Psalm VIII
Scripture...Isaiah 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7, Psalm 80, second reading 1 Corinthians, gospel Mark 13:33-37.
Discussion question, How can you prepare yourself for the moment when you see Christ in Someone else? The sharing was so meaningful. Included bookmark sharing, sharing the picture of Tsukuba-no-Mai Bridge- Amori, Japan.
Closing Prayer, Sr. Louise, My Psalm book.
October 2023 Meeting
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Environment: Pumpkin decoration with BLESSING written across it. Lighted candle
Music : Amazing Grace was planned, but The CD player did not cooperate
Gathering Prayer: provided by Sr. Louise
Theme planned was scripture Readings from the 29th Sunday in Ordinary time. Discussion question: What can we do this week to repay God for what we receive?
Intercessions: for all Sisters and Associates and family members, both living and deceased.
We continued our discussion and visit over our lunch.
We truly enjoyed our day together, even though it was cut short with other plans (It fell on Christine T's birthday).
September 20, 2023
Summary by Christine Thompson
Environment: flowers, lighted candle and hand made rosary from Sr. Doris Bernard or Sr. Lucille Tetreault.
Music: David Haas, We Will Rise Again
Gathering Prayer: I saw Christ.
Scripture: Isaiah, 55: 6-9
Psalm 145 ( just realized we forgot to read this)
Gospel Matthew 29:1-16a
Discussion Question: How have I connected with someone or built bridges?
Closing Prayer: from Prayers of Blessing and Praise for All Occasions...Prayer to the Creator.
We had a wonderful visit over lunch. I just hope and pray
the group doesn’t come down with Covid....
Theme: Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Music : God So Loved the World; Max Lucado, 3:16, Songs of Hope
Scripture: Leviticus 19: 1-2, 17, 18; Psalm 103;Matthew 5: 28-48
Discussion: Can you accept the demand to love your enemies?
Bookmark: Genesis 22:14
Intersessions: For all Sisters and Associates and their family members, Morning Mass attendees who asked for prayers for their families and friends.
Closing Prayers, Sr. Louise’s MY PSALM56 (revisiting Psalm51)
February 17, 2023
The Chicopee Associates met Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023
Environment: Pictures of foundresses, book from Nicolet that I used in my classroom library, surrounded by Sr. Lucille Tetreault’s rosary beads and lighted candle.
Music: YOU ARE MINE by Davis Haas
Gathering Prayer: Sr. Louise, Psalm 143
Theme: Liturgy readings from Sunday, January 29th
Scriptures: Zephaniah 2: 3, 3: 12-13; psalm 146, 1 Corinthians 26-31, Matthew 5: 1-12a
Discussion: How can you grow in Humility? Can you recognize the blessedness of your dependence on God?
Intercessions: We kept sisters and Associates in our prayers.
Closing Prayer: Prayer of Praise, taken from Prayers Of Blessings And Praise For All Occasions Porto/Schlessenger
We discussed scripture reading sheet and the picture of Jesus as a way to reflect on the Chapter Document. We will begin to use these at our next meeting.
I was unable to connect the flash drive that Stephen sent to me to my tablet. The cord that I purchased, was not correct, I'll continue to research one that will work. However, since I had a copy of my reflection, I read that to the group. It blended with our discussion. We will meet next on Friday, Feb. 17th.
December 29, 2022
Celebrating the Solemnity of Mary
We are pleased to say that our group met today, Dec. 29, 2022.
We were 3 associates, Theresa, Barbara and myself and 3 Sisters, Louise L. Claire L. And Theresa D.
Theme...Solemnity of Mary
Environment...music box globe of the crèche
Music...what Child is This?
Gathering Prayer...Sr. Louise, Psalm 25 from her Book of Psalms, 2021
Scripture : Numbers 6:22-27, Galatians 4:4-7, Gospel Luke 2:16-21
Discussion: How wonderful the Shepherds listened to the angel and went to find Jesus.
Intersessions: The health of our Pope Benedict and Francis
Closing Prayer: My Lord and I...poem, from the Salesian’s
Tentative next meeting...January 26, 2023, 12:30.
June, 2022

Thank you to Christine and Stephen for visiting
and helping our group renew our Commitment.
Thanks also to Sisters Louise Lataille, Sr. Claire La Point
and Sr. Therese Dube for being so faithful in their support of our group.
Theme: Body and Blood of Christ, Feast of Corpus Christi
Music: Jesus Come, by Paul Sauvigeau
Gathering Prayer: Trust in Providence
Readings Genesis 14: 18-20; 1 Corinthians 11: 23-26, Psalm 110 from My Psalms by Sr. Louise
Lataille, Gospel Luke 9: 11b-17
Discussion question centered around the Gospel regarding the Multiplication of the Loaves and Fishes.
Intercessions: for family and associates family members, sisters, healings and prayers for
healing.
Closing prayer: The Serenity Prayer
Thanks again Christine and Stephen for a wonderful visit
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Chicopee Associates Meeting
May 24, 2022

Theme was the 7th Sunday Of Easter
Gathering prayer: was from Magnificat’s Blessed. It was a reflection, entitled Asking for a Clean Heart by Mother Mary Francis of Our Lady.
Scripture: First Reading, Acts 7:55 - 60...And Revelation 22:12-14,16-17, 20,Gospel John 17:20-26
Psalm: psalm 97 from Sr. Louise’s My Psalm book
Discussion:we agreed that all 3 Scripture Readings showed how much God Loves us and forgives us.
Intercessions: we prayed for the people of Ukraine, the End to Abortion, for our own families and for our Associates and their families,
Closing Prayer: Prayer to our Guardian Angel
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Chicopee Associates Meeting
April 29, 2022
Theme: 3rd Sunday of Easter
Environment: Peace plant and lighted candle
Music: Let There Be Peace, by Frank Patterson
Gathering Prayer: taken from Week Of Prayer For World Peace, 1978
Scripture: Readings from 3rd Sunday of Easter, Acts 5 27-32; Psalm 30 from Sr. Louise’s Psalms, Vol. III; Rev. 5:11-14; John 21: 1-19
Discussion: We focused on the Gospel, discussing why at different times, When Jesus appeared to the Disciples, they did not recognize Him? At times, they recognized Him during the breaking of the Bread, or when He spoke, or by His actions. Perhaps these times are recorded to help us recognize Him?
Intercessions: we prayed for all of the Sisters and Associates, and their family members. We read all of the messages forwarded by Janet and others requesting prayers. We prayed for Peace in the world and and end to the War in Ukraine.
Closing Prayer: we used the Bookmark Prayer from the Chapter
Other: I was given prayer cards and calendars that ask for prayers for our Diocesan Priests from our adopt a Priest Ministry. Each of us has a Priest to pray for each day.
Chicopee Associates Meeting
March 11, 2022
Our group was finally able to meet.
We postponed due to snow storms
and doctors' appointments.
Theme...Second Sunday in Lent
Environment...a bust of the crucified Jesus..given to us by Sr. Lucille Tetreault.
Music...God So Loved the World
Gathering prayer...A Lenten Prayer to Begin Each Day, prep. Sr. Louise Lataille
Scripture reading for the Second Sunday of Lent
Psalm 19, as written by Sr. Louise Lataille, Volume III, Feb. 2021.
Discussion Questions.
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Everyone had wonderful ideas and thoughts regarding the readings.
Intercessions...we remembered all of the Sisters and Associates and their family members in need, as well as the people in Ukraine, for world peace.
Closing prayer, psalm 96, by Sr. Louise Lataille, Volume III, Feb. 2021.
Next meeting April 29, 2022.
Dec. 17, 2021 Chicopee Associates Meeting
Theme: Fourth Sunday of Advent
Opening Prayer, prepared by Sr. Louise..beautiful Advent theme
First Reading: Micah, 5:1-4a
Psalm 80 taken from My Psalms 2015, by Sr. Louise Lataille
Second Reading: Luke 1:39-45
Discussion: This was taken from the Gospel of Luke...” And how does this happen to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?” I was reminded of a time when my former principal, Sue, was relaying a visit to one of our mom’s...She greeted Sue with” How is it that the principal of my children, has come to me?”
Sr. Louise and Sr. Theresa reminded us that each day we relive the gospel. It was interesting.
Closing Prayer prepared by Theresa Cote
Prayer requests were for our Sisters and Associates... those who are ill and those who have lost family members and loved ones.
We followed our meeting with a luncheon and Birthday Cake for Sr. Louise.
Next meeting. January 28, 2022
Friday, November 19, 2021 Chicopee Associates Meeting
Theme...Our Lord, Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
Music....The Son of Man, by Paul Savigeau
Gathering Prayer, My Psalm 50, by Sr. Louise Lataille
Readings ...taken from Sunday Readings, Daniel 7:13-14, Psalm 93, Revelation 1:5-8, John 18:33-37.
Discussion: We agreed, certainly, that Jesus, is not of this world..and shared our thoughts. I asked Does anyone ever wonder how God created the world? I believe He did, as I m sure everyone else does. I can t wait to find out how...we voiced our thoughts and beliefs. Sr. Therese Dube shared a piece from Kilil Gilbrand. It was very interesting.
Intercessions: We remembered our Assumption family and asked for several friends to be remembered as they face operations this week.
Closing Prayer was completed by Theresa Cote, read by Barbara.
Other: we agreed that we would once again send a donation to Heifer International, for a Christmas gift.
Our next meeting is scheduled for December 17, Friday
We enjoyed a relaxing lunch and each other’s company.
Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021
Theme: readings from Sunday, Oct. 17th, 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Environment...I happened upon a stack of photographs from years of associate gatherings. I was so excited to see them, that I used them, scattered on the meeting table so we could all have good memories of those in the photos.
Gathering Prayer: Psalm 33 (Sr. Louise’s personal version)
Scripture: Isaiah 53:10-11
Gospel: Mark 10:35-45
Discussion Questions: What would you have asked of Jesus? (James and John said, “Teacher, we want you to do whatever we ask of you.”
and How would you have answered Jesus’ question, “Can you drink the cup that I drink or be baptized with the baptism with which I am baptized?”
Intersessions: we spoke of those prayer requests sent from Janet and others and any of our own personal requests
renewal of Chicopee Associates, Barbara Orwat, Theresa Cote and Christine Thompson
Closing Prayer: Taken from a previous Renewal Commitment, A Disciples Prayer.
Next meeting...November 19, 2021, Friday, 11a.m.
September 2021 Meeting
Theme is from Sunday, September 25th Sunday in Ordinary time..
Music: Halleluia by Susan Boyle
Scripture: Wisdom 2:12, - 17 - 20
Psalm: 54 From Sr. Louise Lataille’s Psalm Book
James 3: 16 - 4:3
Mark 9: 30-37
Intercessions: from September Issue of Magnificat for 25th Sunday, as well as our personal intercessions.
Closing Prayer; HIS WAY IS BEST, taken from A Treasury of Poems and Prayers