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DEDHAM -- Elizabeth DeRosa knows the importance of invitation. When she was a teenager, her youth minister invited her to attend Life Teen, the weekly meetings of teenagers for Mass, talks, and fellowship at St. Mary of the Assumption Parish. Now, she is the director of the parish's Life Teen program, which is inviting not only current members but also alumni and friends to celebrate their 25th anniversary this month.

This is the sixth in a series of articles profiling the seven men who will be ordained to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Boston at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross on May 21.

Holy Week and Easter services in Dedham, Norwood and Westwood 25 Avery St. Rev. Wayne Belschner, pastor All Masses have resumed and are celebrated in the church, with restrictions; visit the website for details. Masses – Weekdays at 7 a.m. and 12:10 p.m.; Tuesdays at 7 p.m.; Saturdays at 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.; Sundays at 7, 9, 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Mass livestreamed at 7 a.m. The church is open daily from 7 a.m.-6 p.m., and St. Joseph Chapel is open daily to the public for perpetual adoration from 6...

Vincenzo Petruzziello works to clear the area outside the rectory of St. Mary of the Assumption in Dedham in early November. Pilot photo/courtesy Vincenzo Petruzziello The completed crucifixion scene constructed for Vincenzo Petruzziello’s Eagle Scout project. Pilot photo/courtesy Vincenzo Petruzziello Help us expand our reach! Please share this article DEDHAM -- When Vincenzo Petruzziello, 16, reached out to his familys parish to ask if...