A helpful short definition of the Synod of Bishops is a gathering of bishops that: Voting in the Synod of Bishops is limited to bishops present at the synod gathering. FALL RIVER Four seminarians studying for the priesthood for the Fall River Diocese will be ordained transitional deacons by Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, at an 11 a.m. Mass on Saturday, May 22, in St. Mary's Cathedral, Fall River. His parents are supportive of his pursuing a possible vocation to the priesthood. Frechette was a big influence on me, too, like he was for Bill. The priest. Jack M. Schrader, Assistant Director of Vocations. In 2015 he was approved to study philosophy at Our Lady of Conception Major Seminary in Aracaju, where he studied philosophy for three years. I will continue this assignment throughout the coming academic year. Your email address will not be published. John A. Raposo) of Our Lady of Fatima, St. Joseph-St. Therese, and St. Mary Parishes in New Bedford, with residence at St. Mary Rectory. Now members of the transitional diaconate, Deacon Laird and Deacon ODonnell joined the community of Holy Family in East Taunton while continuing their studies as part of the St. Johns Seminary Ordination Class of 2022. For more information contact the Vocations office at (904) 262-3200, ext. Synodality involves clergy, religious and laity listening and speaking, praying and discerning together, and placing the hopes and concerns of the People of God at the foot of the bishops, who, united with the Pope, decide matters of faith and morals in order to preserve the faith and strengthen the Church throughout the world. FALL RIVERThe 80th Annual Catholic Appeal Time to Gather, Time to Heal, Time to Love has raised $2.8 million to date, with less than three weeks remaining in the annual campaign, which ends on Wednesday, June 30. To be ordained are Matthew F. Laird, William O'Donnell III, Gregory Quenneville, and Laurent M. [] 204 followers 205 connections. He is gifted at playing the piano and the organ. John Garabedian, Immaculate Conception Seminary, South Orange, NJ (St. Marys Parish, Mansfield), I felt the Lord calling me to be a priest, to be open to the priesthood. FALL RIVER Four seminarians studying for the priesthood for the Fall River Diocese will be ordained transitional deacons by Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, at an 11 a.m. Mass on Saturday, May 22, in St. Marys Cathedral, Fall River. James M. Fitzpatrick, from Pastor of St. Bernard Parish in Assonet, to Pastor of St. Ann Parish in Raynham. He grew in a strong practicing Catholic home. Phone: 508-675-1311 FALL RIVER On what is always a joyous day in the diocese, last Saturday was a sun soaked day of celebration and thanks, as Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., ordained Father Peter R. Scheffer Jr. His Excellency, the Most Reverend Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., D.D., Bishop of Fall River, has accepted the request to retire of: Rev. Freddie Babiczuk, V.F., from Pastor in solidum (with Rev. The men who are out there discerning are the future of our Church. They are: Brian Connors, John Garabedian, Chris Hughes and Thiago Menezes Santos. Deacon Bill ODonnell, 41, hails from Harwich, where he, his mom, Patty, dad, William, and a younger brother and sister, were parishioners at Holy Trinity Parish in West Harwich. Amen. A Diocesan Synodal Phase has been added for widespread consultation at the local level. E-mail: jkearns@dioc-fr.org, Statistical Overview (as of December 31, 2021), A-Z List of Diocesan Offices & Ministries, Catholic Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts/Catholic Appeal, Faith Formation/Secretariat for the New Evangelization, Diocesan Health Facilities (Nursing Homes & Elder Care), Catholic Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts, FACE Foundation to Advance Catholic Education, Clergy Retirements, Transfers and Assignments Announced. He is also Ecclesiastical Assistant to Aid to the Church in Need USA, a Papal Missionary of Mercy, a National Eucharistic Preacher for . He received his masters in social work from UMass. At the same time, it awakened a calling within him to enter seminary. Within the area the Catholic population numbers over 350,000 persons. He saw this as a call from God to go into deeper waters. The following excerpts were taken from each conversation. He has attended a number of faith-filled retreats and routinely helped out at his parish. Diocese of Fall River USA Continent: North America Rite: Roman (Latin) Type: Diocese Name: Fall River / Riverormen (sis) (Latin) Ecclesiastical Province: Boston Depends on: Dicastery for Bishops Churches Bishops Info Special Churches Cathedral: Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption, Fall River, Massachusetts He also has attended different retreats and helped as well in giving witness to the faith to others. Considering this I ask for your participation and support throughout the diocesan phase of this synodal experience. Activities include prayer (Holy Mass, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Liturgy of the Hours, Rosary, etc. Frederici, by April 30, 2022. Laird: Dont be afraid to make use of the resources around you. It was an especially joyful occasion as this was the largest group to be ordained together in the diocese in 20 years. Some of our seminarians share thoughts on their summer assignment experiences as well. With continued support from many people, Bangs entered seminary, after graduating from Seton Hall University in South Orange, N.J. Bangs has assisted at Santo Christo Parish in Fall River, and this past summer he served at St. Louis de France Parish in Swansea and St. Patricks Parish in Somerset. It was there where he met Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., who encouraged Santos to think about serving as a priest in the U.S., particularly in the Diocese of Fall River. But looking back over my life, I can see the Lord leading me each step of the way and preparing my heart so when I did finally surrender my will and asked Him what my vocation was, I had a lot of peace and clarity and a sense of freedom accepting the wonderful journey to the priesthood., The future of the Church is the youth. Schrader talking about the Office of Vocations, can be found on the Catholic Foundations website: www.catholicfoundationsema.org/ministry-moments. June 11, 2021. During his formation, Connors has served at Our Lady of Grace Parish in Westport, and this summer at the Cathedral of St. Mary the Assumption in Fall River. 450 Highland Avenue To be ordained are Matthew F. Laird, William O'Donnell III, Gregory Quenneville, and Laurent M . As a community of believers, let us support our priests, our fathers in the order of grace, who labor each day that we might have access, especially through the Sacraments, to the saving mysteries of our faith. Please contact the Catholic Foundation office at 508-675-1311 with any questions. Even today with my parents and my sisters, whenever we get together, the first question from my parents is: What time is Mass? Please contact the Catholic Foundation office at 508-675-1311 with any questions. Schrader. Also my pastor growing up, Monsignor Hoye, served as my spiritual director. He also has helped at a soup kitchen, been a leader in a youth group, and volunteered at a nursing home. Bryan attends Mass regularly. Who placed Him there, in that tabernacle? If youve been away for a while, if youre new to the area or just visiting, one of our 70 parishes is waiting to welcome you! He is the son of Donald and Elizabeth Quenneville. He helped me remain focused and I often found myself asking, how does he know exactly what I need to hear, when I needed to hear it? And a life of joy., Ive been very blessed to be able to play baseball while at Bridgewater State University. Prayer has been very important to him and he has a love for the Church (especially a love for the Eucharist, Adoration, Confession, and Our Lady). Laird: Music is a hobby of mine. He is a parishioner of Holy Trinity Parish in West Harwich. Quenneville, who is 36, is from South Attleboro and is a parishioner of St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Parish in that city. He has always shown great zeal for the life of prayer, for the Holy Eucharist and other Sacraments. Growing up he was very involved in the church life (altar server; lector; extraordinary minster; sacristan; taught in faith formation; on the parish council; and was involved in youth ministry). The priest. His Excellency, the Most Reverend Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., D.D., Bishop of Fall River, has made the following appointments: Very Rev. David Costa Endowed Scholarship Fund, 450 Highland Avenue, Fall River, Massachusetts 02720. Lucas Daniel daCosta, son of Daniel and Fatima daCosta, grew up in New Bedford, MA and is a parishioner of St. Francis Xavier Church in Acushnet. He attended Bridgewater State University in Bridgewater, where he regularly attended daily Mass, Eucharistic Adoration and the Sacrament of Confession. ODonnell: There was plenty of faith activity in my family growing up. All Rights Reserved. This provides a great opportunity to provide catechesis on this Sacrament as well as discussing with parents what it truly means to raise a child in the faith.. The ordination, during the context of a Mass, was celebrated at St. Mary's Cathedral in Fall River on June 5, attended by . Bring it before the Lord; get the answer. Matthew F. Laird, William O'Donnell III, Gregory Quenneville, and Laurent M. Valliere, now as deacons, will be able to assist the priest at Mass and be an ordinary minister of . Fall River, MA 02720 Paul A. Caron, Pastor of St. Pius Tenth Parish in South Yarmouth, Very Rev. Originally from Sandwich, Deacon Laird is the son of David and Kathleen Laird. He has an older sister. We need people to affirm our calling. Accept the answer. He is entering second theology at Immaculate Conception Seminary in South Orange, New Jersey. Hugh J. McCullough, Pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Wellfleet and St. Peter the Apostle Parish in Provincetown, Rev. He was a past recipient of the Pope Pius X Award, taught faith formation at Corpus Christi, and active member of the parishs youth group, and participated for two years in Quo Vadis Days. When are we going? I dont think anybody could ever ask for a greater foundation in terms of whats at the center of it all and what its really all about. This Synod is to be a process of journeying together by listening, dialoguing, praying, discerning and making decisions together for the purpose of proclaiming the . To be ordained are Matthew F. Laird, William ODonnell III, Gregory Quenneville, and Laurent M. Valliere. He graduated from Harwich High School in 1996 and received a bachelors degree in marketing from Stonehill College in Easton in 2000. The team usually meets throughout the year to discuss creative ways of supporting our seminarians as well as cultivating nurturing priestly vocations in the young men of their parish. Guia do Participante, Gua Embajador Parroquial By reaching out to these men, you can build a strong future. This fall he is entering first theology at St. Johns Seminary in Brighton, MA. In seventh grade he began to go through a conversion and grew tremendously in his faith. We are always praying for the Lord to send more workers into the vineyard. In his home parish, Hughes has been an altar server, lector, special minister of Holy Communion, sacristan, taught in the Faith Formation program, was on the parish council and was involved in youth ministry. . Rev. Select the "Sign in " tab in the top right corner. Gifts to the annual Catholic Appeal directly support these men, through the Diocese of Fall River Office of Vocations. The Ordination on Saturday will be livestreamed on the Fall River Diocesan Facebook page at www.facebook.com/fallriverdiocese. Thiago has served at St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral in Fall River and St. Jude Parish, St. Anthony Parish, and St Marys Church in Taunton this summer. During my four years of minor seminary in Providence, I have been blessed to be around great holy priests who have exemplified the virtues which all priests should live by and who have served as great role models, he told The Anchor. He is the son of Victor and Dina Dias and has an older sister. His Excellency, the Most Reverend Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., Bishop of Fall River, has accepted the nomination of the Reverend Peter A. Jarret, C.S.C., Provincial Vicar of the Congregation of the Holy Cross, and has made the following appointment: Rev. His faith life was also strengthened when he and his family visited the Vatican and various holy sites in Rome. Click the button below to see the daily priest intention. At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, in-person classrooms shifted to remote learning and our seminarians took up residence at parishes in the diocese. He is now in his senior year of college seminary. Behind every seminarian is a large support group; our vocation is the fruit of many people. 132m St Vincent Home . What lessons have you learned in the seminary that have most resonated with you? Santos studied philosophy at Our Lady of Conception Major Seminary in Aracaju for three years. Get locations, contact information and Mass schedules here. Reverend Steven Booth: Ordained by Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha on June 13, 2020 for the Diocese of Fall River. Christopher Hughes is from Sandwich where he is a parishioner of Christ the King Parish in Mashpee, as are his mom, Joanna, dad, Daniel, and his brother and sister. As deacons, they will be able to assist the priest at Mass and be an ordinary minister of the Eucharist, proclaim the Gospel and preach, baptize, and minister at other services. Tell us a little about when you first heard the calling to the priesthood. 149 in- person and virtual sessions were held at churches, local halls, or private homes. Deacon Quenneville said that working as a counselor with people helped him realize the great joy of helping and supporting all kinds of men, women and children, leading him to enter seminary. Deacon ODonnell grew up in Harwich. He has one younger brother and one younger sister. Meet Our Seminarians; Meet Our New Priests; Close; Co-Sponsored Seminarian Program; Vocations Director; Seminarian Application; . As he grew closer to the Lord so did the sense of being called by the Lord to be a priest. Synodality and the synodal process are not a gathering or meeting of bishops, nor are they the administrative arm of the Church. His parents and his sister have been supportive of his possible priestly vocation. Who were some of your biggest influences growing up? Shayne Victor Dias is 21 years old and lives in Westport. Carmel and Our Lady of Guadalupe at St. James Parishes in New Bedford. Create or continue efforts for individuals to be heard and share feedback. Our diocese is blessed with devoted seminarians who are at different stages of formation on their journey to the priesthood. The worthy priest is the living image of Christ in this world, of Christ watching, praying, preaching, catechizing, working, weeping, going from town to town, from village to village, suffering, agonizing, sacrificing Himself and dying for the souls created to His image and likeness. Jack M. Schrader, Associate Director of Vocations, the Office of Vocations provides spiritual guidance and services to those who have discerned a call to the priesthood. Matthew G. Gill, from Parochial Vicar at Our Lady of Victory Parish in Centerville and Our Lady of the Assumption Parish in Osterville, to Administrator of Holy Family Parish in East Taunton, and Minister to the Hispanic Community of Taunton. There are approximately 100 Diocesan Priests serving in 82 parishes throughout the Diocese. I also have been blessed to have some time to catch up with friends and family and am picking up the game of golf. I think continuing to develop youth programs will give kids the opportunity to grow, come together as one, and have genuine community, genuine friendships. This included Matthew Laird and William ODonnell, III. You cannot recall one single blessing from God without finding, side by side with this recollection, the image of the priest.". And sometimes when you let that resonate and you let it set in, its really the most powerful thing., On June 13, Scheffer was ordained to the transitional diaconate and Deacon Steven Booth was ordained to the priesthood at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption in Fall River. If we had not the Sacrament of Orders, we should not have Our Lord. Established on March 12, 1904 by Pope Pius X, the Diocese of Fall River covers 1,194 square miles in Southeastern Massachusetts, comprising Bristol County; Barnstable County - recognizable on any map as Cape Cod; Dukes County or Martha's Vineyard; Nantucket County; and the towns of Mattapoisett, Marion and Wareham in Plymouth County. Fall River, MA 02720 (In a similar way) a priest reaches out to the lost sheep in his community., Gregory Quenneville, St. Johns Seminary, Brighton, MA (St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Parish, South Attleboro), The aspect of the priesthood Im most looking forward to is the celebration of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Vocations Director, Fr. His first summer assignment was this year at Santo Christo Parish in Fall River. When you see a priest, think of our Lord Jesus Christ. Hugh J. McCullough, Pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in . He began thinking about a possible vocation in his early teenage years, and though at first he was afraid of a possible vocation, gradually the sense of a calling increased and his embracing the possible calling grew, especially with the joyful example and encouragement of his pastor. She was definitely someone who had a deep impact on my life as a child. I have also brought Holy Communion to the homebound. He became very active in his parish and the thought that the Lord may be calling him to the priesthood grew throughout high school. When I first got this call, it wasnt what I planned. Deacon Gregory Quenneville, 36, grew up in South Attleboro, a parishioner of St. Theresas Parish there. The Diocese of Fall River Training Hub This online system will help walk you through training requirements for your organization. Under the auspices of the Bishop, the Office of Clergy Support serves a key role in supporting the priests of the Diocese of Fall River. Join to connect Diocese of Fall River, MA. What tongue, human or angelic, may ever describe a power so immeasurable as that exercised by the simplest priest in Mass? The first reading at the Mass, from the Book of the Prophet Jeremiah, symbolized the profound importance of a vocation to the priesthood: Before I formed you in the womb I knewyou, before you were born I dedicated you; a prophet to the nations I appoint you., Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., who was celebrant at the ordination Mass, spoke directly to Booth and Scheffer throughout his sermon about the gifts of lifelong prayer and service. Share copies of the diocesan and local- level reports publicly and in their entirety to their respective communities. Four seminarians studying for the priesthood for the Fall River Diocese will be ordained transitional deacons by Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V, in the context of an 11 a.m. Mass on Saturday, May 22, in St. Mary's Cathedral, Fall River. 1 was here. While each shared a different set of experiences and perspectives that led to their discernment, they are united in a common bond of faith and service. Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., Journeying Together: With Jesus on the Path of Faith and Hope, Parish Ambassador Guidebook If youre not praying, youre just going through the motions: taking classes, nothing else. Each year, over $500,000 is needed to assist our seminarians with tuition, room and board, health care and other expenses including inviting more men to consider the priesthood. She was also a woman of extraordinary sacrifice, living through the Great Depression, World War II, and having six children. Diocese to offer Eucharistic Nights and Relic Tour, Return of Women and Mens Conference is just weeks away, Saint Vincents Services announces the addition of Katie Dawkins as Director of Donor Relations and Fundraising, St. Anne Shrine announces 2023 schedule of events, Bishop da Cunha has a new post: Lenten Passages, 450 Highland Avenue Over the years different people would encourage him to think about a calling to the priesthood. Some of his parish assignments have been serving at St. Anns Parish in Raynham, St. Anthony Parish in Falmouth, Our Lady of Grace in Westport, and Holy Name in Fall River. I could always share my ideas with him. And I dont think I realized it at the time, but just like many things in life, you can kind of look back and learn that those experiences did play a role in who I am today. Diocese of Rochester: June 13 Reverend Joseph Martuscello: Ordained by Bishop Salvatore R. Matano on June 13, 2020 as the newest priest of the Diocese of Rochester. The Catholic Population of the diocese is roughly 325,000 people, or roughly about 40% of the general population. My time in the seminary has been overwhelmingly positive, he told The Anchor. Michael R. Nagle, Pastor of Good Shepherd Parish in Vineyard Haven, Rev. Support for seminarian education is critical to ensure that we have priests to support our Diocese and all ministries into the future. As he prays about the vocation to the priesthood, he is comforted especially with the thought of providing people with the Eucharist. SOUTH DARTMOUTH While most of us are trying to find ways to keep cool during the dog days of August, 11 men, each in various stages of their priestly study and formation, are preparing to head back to class and working at parish assignments across the Diocese of Fall River. John Garabedian was born in 1991, the son of John and Claire Garabedian, and he grew up in a close loving family in Mansfield, MA. Father Roger J. Landry, a priest of the Diocese of Fall River, Massachusetts, serves as Catholic Chaplain to Columbia University in New York City and to the Thomas Merton Institute for Catholic Life. In addition to our studies, we have assignments that bring us into the community and cover all aspects of our lives as Catholics. Though the family always lived the faith, his faith grew late in high school and college, especially when his family had visited the Vatican and other famous Christian sites in Rome. In particular, the following topics emerged: It is suggested that the Vatican more effectively communicate the next steps for andoutcomes from the Synod, both from this phase as well as through the subsequent phases. Home - Fall River Diocese Find Your Parish If you've been away for a while, if you're new to the area or just visiting, one of our 70 parishes is waiting to welcome you! His summer assignments have included at St. Anthony Parish in Falmouth, Our Lady of Grace Parish in Westport, and this summer at Holy Name Parish in Fall River. The series, which includes Fr. 146m Charlton Memorial Hospital Hospital. He was also involved in his high school years at Pope John Paul II High School in Hyannis. Each year, over $500,000 is needed to assist our seminarians with tuition, room and board, health care and other . Over the summers Brian has served at Our Lady of Grace Parish in Westport and St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral in Fall River. John is entering third theology at Immaculate Conception Seminary in South Orange, NJ. He and Deacon Laird are musicians and part of the band, Vatican III. Im very grateful for that., To the people who give to the Catholic Appeal, particularly for vocations, I would say thanks in many ways. Below you will find links for the Vocations Offices of all our sending dioceses. Four of the diocesan seminarians are entering third Theology at Immaculate Conception Seminary in South Orange, N.J. Donations may be mailed directly to the Catholic Foundation office, 450 Highland Ave., Fall River, MA 02720, made online at www.givefrdiocese.org/2021, or dropped off at any parish in the Diocese. To ensure that every parish was heard, each parish was instructed to select two individuals to serve as Parish Ambassadors and organize the synodal process locally with the pastors approval, receiving formation and materials on November 6, 2021. Very Rev. This summer I was lucky enough to be assigned to Santo Christo Church in Fall River where I was warmly welcomed into their beautiful community. Originally from West Warwick, R.I., he is a 1999 graduate of Tollgate High School in Warwick. Thomas E. Costa, Jr., from Pastor in solidum (with Very Rev. The takeaways are based solely on input from our faithful and are not intended to represent an officialdiocesan position on any specific topic. On May 22, Laird and ODonnell were ordained to the transitional diaconate at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption in Fall River. Ryan J. Healy, from Parochial Vicar of St. Anthony Parish in East Falmouth, St. Elizabeth Seton Parish in North Falmouth and St. Patrick Parish in Falmouth, to Administrator of St. Francis Xavier Parish in Acushnet. While attending Harwich High School, he attended an ECHO retreat on the Cape that left a lasting impact on him. Theres spiritual formation. The last few summers he has assisted at St. John Neumann Parish in East Freetown, Christ the King Parish in Mashpee, and most recently, this summer at St. Francis Xavier Parish in Acushnet. In the words of Saint John Vianney, "we may also say that everything has come to us through the priest; yes, all happiness, all graces, all heavenly gifts." Its a deeper formation. My time has been spent preaching at Mass, preparing parents to have their children baptized, and baptizing children. He started to have the desire to be a missionary and it was then that he first felt the desire to be a priest and to give all his life to Jesus and his Holy Church. Spend the day. His father is from Angola and his mother is from Sao Miguel in the Acores. Local synod consultations and surveys took place between January and April 2022, a diocesan gathering on April 23, 2022, and final local reports submitted to Rev. I am part of a jazz group called Vatican III, we all met in the seminary. Leverage parish ambassadors as leaders in the community to help facilitate regular checkpoints, ensuring feedback and ideas are shared with the pastor. Sadly, his dad passed away in 2015. Carmel Rectory, and Minister to the Hispanic Community of New Bedford, while remaining Vicar General of the Diocese and Executive Editor of The Anchor. Rev. Four of the men, all entering fourth Theology at St. Johns Seminary in Brighton shortly, will attend school in the fall during the week and work at parishes on weekends. His father is Sergio Santana Santos and his mother is Laura Teles Menezes Santos. We meet with them before seminary starts as they are beginning to wonder, Is God calling me? We help them through their application process, and we remain with them during their years of formation.. ODonnell: I look forward to administering the sacraments, and I look forward to the people. He also finds strength in helping those marginalized having a better life. An estimated nearly 5 , 000 individuals participated in our diocesan phase of the Synod. Home 2021 News & Press Annual Catholic Appeal Supports Vocations Office, Seminarians. As deacons, they will be able to assist the priest at Mass and be an ordinary minister of the Eucharist, proclaim the Gospel and preach, baptize, and minister at other services. Show More . People I dont even know. Synod is a greek word (synodos) meaning a meeting or assembly. Your email address will not be published. He has thought about the possibility of the vocation to the priesthood for many years and through spiritual direction he came to a greater clarity about the possible calling from the Lord. He holds the Eucharist, Adoration, Confession and a devotion to Our Lady near and dear to his heart. Theres really four pillars. Before that move, he was a catechist and an altar server in his parish in Brazil. Meet our Seminarians Seminaries Mt. The most important thing, when you sense you are being called, is prayer. He was also a baseball player at Bridgewater. All priests of the Diocese of Fall River are invited to click below to access the priest portal. ODonnell: Prayer. John J. Oliveira, Pastor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in New Bedford, 450 Highland Avenue O God, Who wish all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of Your truth: send, we beg You, laborers into Your harvest, and grant them grace to speak Your Word with all boldness; so that Your Word may spread and be glorified, and all nations may know You, the only God, and Him Whom You have sent, Jesus Christ Your Son, Our Lord, Who lives and reigns world without end. Christopher Daniel Hughes, son of Daniel and Joanna Hughes, is from Sandwich and is a parishioner of Christ the King Parish in Mashpee.