"I remember my first time at the first Spanish Mass. It was a big struggle to start something fresh. But with the help of the whole community, we built the community we have now. With the new Parish Council, our brothers and sisters from St. Richard and St. Peter and with God leading us, we will build one of the largest communities in the (area). Pray for us, as we pray for you."
Dennis Alvarado has been a paishioner of Church of the Assumption for 20 years. He lives in Bloomington with his wife, Evangelina, and their four children. He has been actively involved in growing the Spanish-speaking community at Assumption for many years.