January, 2012
ESL Update
Lest We Forget!
Second Anniversary of Haiti Earthquake: January 10, 2010
- Tuesday, January 10th, 10:15 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
- Prayer for the people of Haiti
- co-sponsored by Marie Anne Center and the Social Justice Committee of Our Lady of Providence and St. Joan of Arc Parishes
Currently Running Programs
After-School Programs
Monday–Thursday, 2:30–5:30pm
- Computer Learning Lab with free Internet Access
- The Reading Room with many books available for children and youth
- Tutoring (grades 2-10) - also homework space with help available
- Art Program for children in grades 2-6. Wednesday from 4-5:30 p.m. Beginning January 25th. Registration is necessary.
Adult Programs
- ***ESL (English Classes) - Monday and Wednesday from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Next session will begin January 23rd. Registration is ongoing. Contact Sr. Ines.
- Prayer Group - 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month from 10:15-11:30a.m. January 10th (Prayer for Haiti) and January 24th.
- Yoga for Women - Mondays from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
- Sewing Classes - by arrangement. Contact Sr. Rena Mae at 508-752-0804
- Spiritual Direction - by arrangement. Contact Sr. Michele.
English as a Second Language
2011-2012
Monday, Thursday, 6:30–8:30pm
| What? | ESL Courses at Marie Anne Center Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced |
| Where? | Marie Anne Center, Lower level of St. Bernard Church, Lincoln Street, Worcester. Entrance on Harlow Street |
| When? | Register in January Classes will be January 23–March 21, 2011 Monday and Thursday 6:30–8:30pm. |
| Total Cost? | $20 registration fee + $30 book fee |
| Que | Cursos de Ingles Primer nivel, Intermedio, Avanzado |
| Donde | Marie Anne Center, en elnivel inferior de La Iglesa St. Bernard, Lincoln Street, Worcester |
| Cuando | Inscripciones: El 14 de septiembre 4–7pm Septiembre 19–Noviembre 16 Lunes y Miercoles 6:30–8:30pm |
| Precio Total | Matricula: $20.00–Libros $30.00 |
About the Center
Marie Anne Center, a ministry of the Sisters of Saint Anne, is located in the lower level of St. Bernard Church on Lincoln Street in Worcester, MA.
The Center addresses educational and spiritual needs of families and provides basic education and living skills for people who would otherwise not have access to them. Special attention is given to families living within its mult-ethnic neighborhood. Opening its doors in April 2001, activities have included after-school tutoring, available computer lab with Internet access, English as a Second Language classes, sewing, yoga, art and music, Teen Talk, and a Police/Clergy Mentoring program.
The work of the Center is carried out primarily by the Sisters of St. Anne and Associates, as well as others from the region under the direction of Sister Michele Jacques, a Sister of Saint Anne.