Friday, February 28, 2014

3.2.14

Campus Ministry Bulletin
vol 22 no 21

March 2, 2014 - Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
+ Isaiah 49: 14-15 + 1 Corinthians 4: 1-5 + Matthew 6: 24-34 +
Masses this Sunday at 10:30am and 6:30pm

No Masses will be offered during Spring Break - March 9-15

6:30pm Mass ONLY will be offered on Sunday, March 16.

Mass Intentions:
Sunday3.2   10:30am    +Larry Weldon    

6:30pm
Monday3.3    Noon+Fr. M. Joe Rogers      
Tuesday3.4    4:30pm+Fr. Bill Dawson       
Ash
Wednesday  
3.5Noon
4:30pm
9:15pm
+Mary Lou Moe    
+Norma Longhini    
Student Intentions
Thursday3.6     4:30pmFor Vocations to Service       
Friday3.7NoonFor Safe Spring Break Travels          

This Week's Activities Include:
Monday: Music Ministry 7pm (Chapel); Brewed Awakening 8pm (Gathering Space)
Tuesday: College Bible Study 7pm; Bridge Bible Fellowship 9pm (Gathering Space)
Wednesday: Ash Wednesday Masses 12 noon, 4:30pm, 9:15pm (Chapel); Ambrosians for Peace and Justice 8pm (Lower Chapel)

The Sacrament of Reconciliation (confession) is celebrated Wednesday from 8:30-9pm in the Reconciliation Room in the Chapel and by appointment.

A WELCOME SPRINGTIME!
This Wednesday is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent. The word “Lent” is derived from an old Anglo-Saxon word meaning “Spring.”  If ever there was a year when people in our part of the world were ready to welcome Spring, this is the year. To know that the record snowfall and polar vortex cold will soon yield to the warmth of the sun’s rays is a happy thought.  But it can likewise be a happy thought to believe that the season of Lent can allow our hearts to be opened toward others and our souls thawed to receive the grace of the Son. Lent really should be seen, not as a time for gloom and depravity, but as a gift to us from God. The following is a Lenten reminder to fast and feast in a way that puts it into perspective for me:  
FAST from judging others; FEAST on the goodness within them.
FAST from harsh words; FEAST on words that build up others.
FAST from discontent; FEAST on gratitude.
FAST from anger; FEAST on patience.
FAST from pessimism; FEAST on optimism.
FAST from worry; FEAST on God’s care.
FAST from complaining; FEAST on appreciation.
FAST from bitterness; FEAST on forgiveness.
FAST from self-concern; FEAST on compassion for others.
FAST from facts that depress; FEAST on facts that uplift.
FAST from suspicion; FEAST on truth.
FAST from thoughts that weaken; FEAST on promises that inspire.
FAST from idle gossip; FEAST on silence with a purpose.
Happy Lent! May it be for all of us at St. Ambrose, a season of grace and of growth.  ----Fr. Chuck 
   
•Ash Wednesday Mass Schedule for Distribution of Ashes - March 5
Ash Wednesday masses with the distribution of ashes will be offered at 12 noon, 4:30pm and 9:15pm in Christ the King Chapel. Christian churches of many denominations offer the distribution of ashes in the same manner as Catholics do, symbolizing our desire to use the season of Lent to renew our lives of faith. As such, all Christians are welcome to receive ashes at these masses.

•Understanding the Lenten Fast and Abstinence 
FASTING: Catholics between the ages of 18 and 59 are obliged to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Fasting as explained by the U.S. bishops means partaking of only one full meal. Two otehr meatless food (not equaling another full meal) is permitted as is drinking of liquids.
ABSTINENCE:  Catholics 14 years old and older must abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and all the Fridays of Lent.  Abstinence forbids the use of meat, but not of eggs, milk products or condiments made of animal fat. We are reminded each year that the obligation to do penance on these days is a serious one, but no one should be scrupulous in this regard and if health reasons or the ability to do one’s work is seriously affected, these regulations do not apply.  But as Bishop Amos reminds us in his lenten letter, to disregard the law of fast and abstinence completely is a serious matter.

•LENT at SAU:  Consider these regular activities a part of your Lenten routine:
→Daily Mass:  Mon/Fri at 12 noon;  Tues/Thur at 4:30 pm; Wed at 9:15 pm.
→Sacrament of Reconciliation: Wed. 8:30 - 9:00 pm.  Communal Reconciliation Service: 7pm Mar. 31.
→Stations of the Cross: Join in prayerfully recalling the passion of our Lord through the Stations of the Cross.  We will begin at 5pm on Thursdays, directly following 4:30pm daily mass.
→Operation Rice Bowl:  Let your Lent make a difference in the lives of others, and support Catholic Relief Services through the Rice Bowl.  It’s simple - 1) pick up a Rice Bowl at Sunday or Ash Wednesday mass, take it to your room, floor, or home, 2) donate money from your Lenten sacrifices all season long, and 3) bring the Rice Bowl back to the Chapel during Holy Week (April 14-17).  Visit crsricebowl.org to learn more.
→Lenten Booklets: Booklets for a reflection, activity, and prayer for each day of Lent are made available in Christ the King Chapel as well as by the mailroom on campus, provided to you by Campus Ministry.  Feel free to take one and enjoy each day’s story and meditation in “LENT little by little” by Fr. Thomas Connery.
→Read and Discuss Pope Francis’ Evangelii Gaudium, “The Joy of the Gospel:” Especially geared for faculty and staff, but all are welcome to a Tuesday, “brownbag” noon discussion in the Gathering Space.  Contact Fr. Chuck at adamcharlesa@sau.edu if you’d like to be part of this 5 part discussion which begins March 18.      
→Wednesday Noon Time Quiet Reflection: Join us for 15 minutes of eccumenical prayer: a Taize song, scripture, and quiet reflection each Wednesday of Lent at noon.

•Rite of Election: Please remember those who are preparing for the Sacraments of Initiation during the Lenten Season.  On Sunday, we introduce those individuals from the St. Ambrose University community at the 10:30 am mass. On Sunday, March 9, they will be presented to Bishop Amos who receives them as the “elect” to be baptized and/or brought to full communion at Easter at a 3:00 pm in a ceremony at Sacred Heart Cathedral. Please keep these Ambrosians in your prayers.

•Online Stations of the Cross: Be sure to view the Online Stations of the Cross, with new SAU student reflections (posted on Ash Wednesday) and the beautiful etchings of the late Fr. Edward Catich.  Make them a part of your Lenten reflection!  Visit: http://saustations.blogspot.com/

•Brewed Awakening:  Join us on Mon, March 3 as Deb Bowen, the founder of the “A Book by Me” series which pairs grade school children with Holocaust survivors to share their stories, shares her experiences with 3 Holocaust survivors and discusses how to “bridge the faiths” in your own lives. Join us for good coffee and great discussion! Meet in the Chapel Gathering Space at 8:00pm.

•Fast Fest: Come back from Spring Break and take part in a different fast every week of Lent!
Laziness Fast (March 17-21) - Make an effort to use your time better.
Sweets Fast (March 24-28) - Go without sweets, sugar, and pop, and eat healthier things.
Social Media Fast (March 31-April 4) - Fast from Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, etc,
Complaining and Gossip Fast (April 7-11) - Refrain from negative words; promote positive speech.
Meal Fast (April 14-15) - Fast from Monday night to Tuesday after mass, and donate a meal.

•Service on Saturdays: Join fellow students Saturday, Mar. 8th from 11:30 to 3:30 to volunteer with Kids Against Hunger! Volunteers will be helping to set up, organize, and take down the food packaging event. Please email Kaitlyn Koniuszy at ministry@sau.edu to learn more or sign up!!

Friday, February 21, 2014

2.23.14

Campus Ministry Bulletin
vol 22 no 20

February 23, 2014 - Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
+ Leviticus 19: 1-2, 17-18 + 1 Corinthians 3:16-23 + Matthew 5:38-48 +
Masses this Sunday at 10:30am and 6:30pm





Mass Intentions:
Sunday2.23   10:30am    

6:30pm
Monday2.24Noon+James J Blessing      
Tuesday2.254:30pm+Bradley Vernon      
Wednesday  2.269:15pmStudent Intentions
Thursday2.27 4:30pm+Kevin Allen Petersen      
Friday2.28Noon+Fr. Joseph Hratz          

This Week's Activities Include:
Monday: Music Ministry 7pm (Chapel)
Tuesday: College Bible Study 7pm; Bridge Bible Fellowship 9pm (Gathering Space)
Wednesday: Ambrosians for Peace and Justice 8pm (Lower Chapel)/Mass and More 9:15pm (Grotto/Chapel)
Thursday: Interfaith Council 5pm (Lower Chapel); Chair of Catholic Studies Lecture 7pm (Rogalski Center Ballroom)

The Sacrament of Reconciliation (confession) is celebrated Wednesday from 8:30-9pm in the Reconciliation Room in the Chapel and by appointment.

TRUTH SEEKING: THE CATHOLIC INTELLECTUAL TRADITION
          It is not always easy to grasp what it means to say that St. Ambrose University is rooted in the Catholic Intellectual Tradition. The definition that serves me well calls it the pursuit of truth wherever truth can be found. The upcoming week is a good one to point out at least three places where Ambrosians are invested in that pursuit. First, on the Galvin stage this weekend theater students will be performing The Laramie Project. The play is based on hundreds of interview conducted by a theater group with residents of Laramie, Wyoming after the senseless torture and murder of Matthew Shepard, a gay University of Wyoming student. The search for truth is served well by a deeper understanding of the roots of homophobia and any other kind of prejudice that leads to hatred. It is admirable that the discussion provoked by the play is taking place on our campus. Secondly, over 50 students will be leading and taking part in this semester’s Antioch Retreat, reflecting more deeply on their own life of faith as it is experienced in a non-judgmental community. It is always a privilege to witness the unfolding of discoveries by students on an Antioch weekend and it constantly reaffirms for me how active our students are in the search for truth. And finally, this Thursday, Dr. John Haught, a systematic theologian from Georgetown University whose special interest is evolutionary science, will present this year’s Chair of Catholic Studies, our annual lecture which highlights the Catholic Intellectual Tradition as it’s lived out in any number of academic disciplines. Dr. Haught  bridges the intellectual gap that can too easily exist between faith and science and teaches us to find meaning in the scientific pursuit of truth. Further, in conjunction with this year’s sustainability theme, he issues a moral challenges to us to care for the earth. 
          A play, a retreat, a lecture, all avenues to seek truth. Dominican priest, Fr. Timothy Radcliffe wrote, “Truth is not to be captured with the cleanness of a single vision, but sneaked up on, through many partial notions, many inadequate theories, through all sorts of tools, and it comes to us finally as a surprise and a gift.”  What a gift it is to be immersed in this noble pursuit. --Fr. Chuck     

•Faculty/Staff Lenten Discussion: Lent begins on March 5. Over the years Campus Ministry has facilitated a variety of reflections for faculty and staff members during the season of  Lent on a weekday noon hour.  If you interested in a noon hour reflection on spirituality, faith and belief, service and gospel justice, or  another Lenten topic that interests you, please contact Fr. Chuck Adam at adamcharlesa@sau.edu.        

•Chair of Catholic Studies Lecture: This Thursday February 27, 7:00 p.m., Rogalski Center Ballroom. John F. Haught, PhD, Distinguished Research Professor in Theology at Georgetown University will deliver the lecture entitled, “What is Really Going on in the Cosmos and What Should We Be Doing About It?” Dr. Haught will examine the role of faith within science as we seek to understand the universe in relation to human identity, vocation and happiness in the world. He has authored numerous books and articles, including Science and Faith: A New Introduction (2012), God and the New Atheism: A Critical Response to Dawkins, Harris, and Hitchens (2008), and The Promise of Nature: Ecology and Cosmic Purpose (1993, 2nd ed. 2004). Haught has received the Owen Garrigan Award in Science and Religion, the Sophia Award for Theological Excellence, and a “Friend of Darwin Award” from the National Center for Science Education. He also testified for the plaintiffs in the Harrisburg, PA “Intelligent Design Trial” (Kitzmiller et al. vs. Dover Board of Education). The Chair of Catholic Studies Lecture is a part of the College of Arts and Sciences year-long lecture series on Sustainability. It is free and open to the public.

•Brewed Awakening: Mon, Feb. 24: “Pope Francis: One Year of Papacy.” Come discuss Pope Francis’ first year of papacy and his recent statements on social justice, the culture of the Church, and American culture with Theology professor, Dr. Micah Kiel. Join us for good coffee and great discussion! Meet in the Chapel Gathering Space at 8:00pm.

•Online Stations of the Cross: There’s still plenty of time to submit a reflection for the Online Stations of the Cross.  SAU students are invited to offer a reflection based on a specific station of the cross, as well as an experience from their life as a college student that relates to the station in some way.  Be sure to check out last year’s wonderful reflections at saustations.blogspot.com.  Please contact Chris Clow at ministry@sau.edu for more information or to submit a reflection.  Submissions due Feb 28.

•Interfaith Council: Join in a faith sharing meeting on Thursday Feb 27, at 5.00 pm in the Lower Chapel conference room. Students who practice Buddhism and Hinduism will share about their faith traditions. All are welcome.  Email ministry@sau.edu to learn more about Interfaith Council and how to get involved.

•Service on Saturday: Join fellow students on Saturday, Mar. 1st from 10am-1pm to volunteer at Winnie’s Wishes Resale Shop! Shop proceeds benefit Winnie’s Place: a shelter for women. Email Kaitlyn Koniuszy at ministry@sau.edu to learn more or sign up!

•Certificate in Youth Ministry Studies: Sign up today for the summer Certificate in Youth Ministry Studies Program!  Earn your certificate in just two summers - courses offered this year June 12-15 and July 10-13.  This program is perfect for those who want to work with high school youth, and courses can also be taken for undergraduate Theology credit.  Email Chris Clow at ministry@sau.edu to learn more.

•African American History Month Contest: In honor of African American History month, the Women and Gender Studies Resource Center is hosting a contest. The first student to identify the names of the 10 influential African Americans who will appear on posters throughout campus will win a $25 giftcard to the bookstore.  To enter the contest, send your answers to Katy Strzepek at StrzepekKatyA@sau.edu or stop by the Women and Gender Studies Resource Center in 224 Ambrose Hall.

•Internship with the CCHD: Are you a practicing U.S. Catholic with an interest is solidarity building, participation of the poor and Catholic Social Teaching?  Apply to be an intern the the Catholic Campaign for Human Development!  Work 15 flexible hours a week during the school year doing various tasks including: parish education, letter writing and article research, and develop relationships with community organizations.  The salary is $12/hr.  Contact ministry@sau.edu for an application.  Deadline is Feb. 28.

•Become a L’Arche Intern: Interested in living together with adults with intellectual disabilities in a faith community founded on the Beatitudes? L’Arche USA enables people with and without disabilities to share their lives in communities of faith and friendship. Members are transformed through relationships of mutuality, respect, and companionship as they live, work, and play together.  We are seeking new assistants to live in our communities across the USA. Both summer and year-long placements available.  Compensation: room/board, health care, and a modest stipend.  Email ministry@sau.edu for more details.

Thursday, February 13, 2014

2.16.14

Campus Ministry Bulletin
vol 22 no 19

February 16, 2014 - Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
+ Sirach 15:15-20 + 1 Corinthians 2:6-10 + Matthew 15:17-37 +
Siblings Weekend
Masses this Sunday at 10:30am and 6:30pm





Mass Intentions:
Sunday2.16   10:30am    Siblings Weekend  
Sunday6:30pm
Monday2.17Noon+Edwin McCarthy            
Tuesday2.184:30pm+Patrick Mackey     
Wednesday  2.199:15pmStudent Intentions
Thursday2.20 4:30pm+Dick Swanwick     
Friday2.21Noon+Daniel B. Hood     

This Week's Activities Include:
Monday: Music Ministry 7pm (Chapel)
Tuesday: College Bible Study 7pm; Bridge Bible Fellowship 9pm (Gathering Space)
Wednesday: Ambrosians for Peace and Justice 8pm (Lower Chapel)/Mass and More 9:15pm (Grotto/Chapel)
Thursday: Gospel Fest 7pm (Chapel)

The Sacrament of Reconciliation (confession) is celebrated Wednesday from 8:30-9pm in the Reconciliation Room in the Chapel and by appointment.

SIBLINGS WEEKEND: CHASING THE SAME DREAM
SAU students welcome siblings to campus this weekend for another opportunity to celebrate the wonderful bonds of family at St. Ambrose. Sometimes the bond of family is on display before world-wide audiences as it was in the first days of the Winter Olympics. Sisters Justine and Chloe Dufour-Lapointe, competing for their home country, Canada, won gold and silver in moguls. In a touching scene televised for the world to see, they held hands as the stood on the medal podium, while their older sister, Maxime, who also is an Olympic skier and their reason for getting into the sport in the first place, watched very proudly. Interestingly enough, on this year’s US Winter Olympic team, there actually are seven sets of siblings. I can’t help but think there must be a great many challenges for siblings competing against each other. Speaking from experience as someone who is a sibling to both older and younger brothers and sisters in a large family, I know it’s not always easy to navigate those relationships without some bit of unintentional hurting of one another. I suspect it’s not easy for Eli and Peyton Manning nor for Venus and Serena Williams either. But also speaking from experience, I know there is something very special about the bond of siblings. No one can understand who you are and where you came from better than a brother or sister. And to really know how to be a good sibling is a knowledge that can carry over in all our relationships as we learn to treat one another in life, not as rivals, but as brothers and sisters in the human family with unique gifts. In an interview on NBC, the father of sibling curlers Erika and Craig Brown said of the experience of watching his children in the Olympics, “It is a family endeavor. We’re all chasing the same dream.” So it is true with life. Let’s cheer one another on all along on all the roads of life. Whether traveled alone or traveled together, we can always be connected in the bond of love that unites God’s family.       ---Fr. Chuck    

•Gospel Fest: Come and join in the 5th annual Gospel Fest on Thursday, Feb 20 at 7pm in the Chapel!  Sponsored by Intercultural Life, Gospel choirs from all over the Quad Cities will come together in song, along with special guests The Westbrook Singers.  Email InterculturalLife@sau.edu to learn more.

•Canned Food and Formula drive for Safepath Family Resources Shelter: Triota, the Women and Gender Studies Honor Society, is hosting a food and baby formula drive for the domestic violence shelter run by SafePath (Family Resources). If you would like to help, please bring your non-perishable food or formula to the boxes in the library, Rogalski Center, or Beehive. Donations for hats and mittens are also appreciated to help shelter residents and their children stay warm in the chilly weather. Donations will be accepted until Feb. 21.  For more information, please contact Katy Strzepek at StrzepekKatyA@sau.edu.

•Online Stations of the Cross: Campus Ministry is accepting submissions for student reflections for the Online Stations of the Cross.  Students are invited to offer a reflection based on a specific station of the cross, as well as an experience from their life as a college student that relates to the station in some way.  SAU students did a wonderful job on the Stations last year, which can be seen at http://saustations.blogspot.com/.  Email ministry@sau.edu for more information or to submit a reflection.  Submissions due Feb 28.

•Certificate in Youth Ministry Studies: If you’re interested in working in youth ministry, the Certificate in Youth Ministry Studies is for you!  Earn your certificate in just two summers - courses offered this summer during June 12-15 and July 10-13.  This program is perfect for those who want to work with high school youth, and courses can also be taken for undergraduate Theology credit.  Email ministry@sau.edu to learn more.

•Sign Letters in the Cafeteria to Support Incarcerated Women: Did you know it is legal in Iowa to mechanically chain and restrain pregnant women in prison and correctional facilities?  Legislation is currently headed to the Senate floor to support a law banning this inhumane practice.  On Monday, Feb 17th and Tuesday, Feb 18th, Ambrosians for Peace and Justice is asking you to sign letters to your local legislators in Cosgrove cafeteria during lunch or dinner in support of the dignity of the human person and to protect the health of the mother and unborn baby.

•Buy Hot Dogs...Support Service Trips: Campus Ministry will be selling concessions at both the 5 and 7 p.m. basketball games on Wednesday, Feb 19th.  Proceeds will help keep costs low for students going on service trips this Spring Break to South Dakota, West Virginia, East St. Louis and Detroit. Your support is appreciated!

• Service on Saturday: Join fellow students Saturday, Feb. 22nd from 2pm-4pm for visiting ministry and BINGO at the Kahl Home! Please email Kaitlyn Koniuszy at ministry@sau.edu to learn more or sign up!!

•African American History Month Contest: In honor of African American History month, the Women and Gender Studies Resource Center is hosting a contest. The first student to identify the names of the 10 influential African Americans who will appear on posters throughout campus will win a $25 giftcard to the bookstore.  To enter the contest, send your answers to Katy Strzepek at StrzepekKatyA@sau.edu or stop by the Women and Gender Studies Resource Center in 224 Ambrose Hall.

•Internship with the CCHD: Are you a practicing U.S. Catholic with an interest is solidarity building, participation of the poor and Catholic Social Teaching?  Apply to be an intern the the Catholic Campaign for Human Development!  Work 15 flexible hours a week during the school year doing various tasks including: parish education, letter writing and article research, and develop relationships with community organizations.  The salary is $12/hr.  Contact ministry@sau.edu for an application.  Deadline is Feb. 28.

•Become a L’Arche Intern: Interested in living together with adults with intellectual disabilities in a faith community founded on the Beatitudes? L’Arche USA enables people with and without disabilities to share their lives in communities of faith and friendship. Members are transformed through relationships of mutuality, respect, and companionship as they live, work, and play together.  We are seeking new assistants to live in our communities across the USA. Both summer and year-long placements available.  Compensation: room/board, health care, and a modest stipend.  Email ministry@sau.edu for more details.

•Chair of Catholic Studies Lecture: Thursday February 27, 7:00 p.m., Rogalski Center, St. Ambrose University, Davenport. John F. Haught, PhD, Distinguished Research Professor in Theology at Georgetown University will deliver the lecture entitled, What is Really Going on in the Cosmos and What Should We Be Doing About It? Dr. Haught will examine the role of faith within science as we seek to understand the universe in relation to human identity, vocation and happiness in the world. He has authored numerous books and articles, including Science  and Faith: A New Introduction (2012), God and the New Atheism: A Critical Response to Dawkins, Harris, and Hitchens (2008), and The Promise of Nature: Ecology and Cosmic Purpose (1993, 2nd ed. 2004). Haught has received the Owen Garrigan Award in Science and Religion, the Sophia Award for Theological Excellence, and a “Friend of Darwin Award” from the National Center for Science Education. He also testified for the plaintiffs in the Harrisburg, PA “Intelligent Design Trial” (Kitzmiller et al. vs. Dover Board of Education). The Chair of Catholic Studies Lecture is a part of the College of Arts and Sciences year-long lecture series on Sustainability. It is free and open to the public.

Thursday, February 6, 2014

2.9.14

Campus Ministry Bulletin
vol 22 no 18

February 9, 2014 - Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
+ Isaiah 58: 7-10 + 1 Corinthians 2: 1-5 + Matthew 5: 13-16 +
Masses this Sunday at 10:30am and 6:30pm






Mass Intentions:

Sunday2.910:30am  

6:30pm
Monday2.10Noon+Robert Henneberry        
Tuesday2.114:30pm+Duane M. Duyck   
Wednesday  2.129:15pmStudent Intentions
Thursday2.13    4:30pm+Michael Murphy   
Friday2.14Noon+John Kiley

This Week's Activities Include:
Monday: Music Ministry 7pm (Chapel)/Brewed Awakening 8pm (Gathering Space)
Tuesday: College Bible Study 7pm (Lower Chapel); Bridge Bible Fellowship 9pm (Gathering Space)
Wednesday: Ambrosians for Peace and Justice 8pm (Lower Chapel)/Mass and More 9:15pm (Grotto/Chapel)
Thursday: Holy Hour 7pm (Chapel)

The Sacrament of Reconciliation (confession) is celebrated Wednesday from 8:30-9pm in the Reconciliation Room in the Chapel and by appointment.

“TO BEE” NOTES 
Many of us probably try to keep ourselves organized by making lists of things we have to do. Those lists likely are growing as the semester is now in full-swing. But instead of “to do” lists, have you ever considered making a list of what you have to be? (Or, as we say here at SAU, “To BEE?”)The following list of suggestions of what “to Bee,” with my adaptations, came from a church pamphlet I saved from a few years ago:
-You know you're going to have to deal with someone today who has let you down or messed up.  Note to self:  Bee patient
-Thursday and Friday are going to be busy days, including a couple late nights studying.  Note to self:  Bee present to your parent, sibling, or friend who calls you on Saturday. 
-Your roommate, co-worker, or friend is going through a tough time with classes, on the team, in a relationship, or with work.  Note to self:  Bee understanding
-It's time once again to face papers and exams.  Note to self: Bee grateful for the opportunity of an education.
 -And sometimes you have to make time for what there seems to be no time for: time for a quiet walk, time for lunch with a friend, time for prayer and keeping a real Sabbath. It helps you BEE whole again.
     Making and keeping “to be” lists require the same intention and resolve as the lists we make “to do.” As the semester gets busier and busier, take the time to resolve not just to do, but to bee the best version of the person God created you to bee.  And just one more thing for the list: bee happy!  ---Fr. Chuck

•Spring Break Service Trips: There are only a few spots left on service trips to Catholic Worker Farm in West Virginia, Cass House in Detroit, and Sister Thea Bowman School in East St. Louis.   Application deadline is this TUESDAY Feb. 11.  Contact Kelly Bush at BushKellyA@sau.edu for more information.

•Praise and Worship Holy Hour: Next Thursday, Feb 13 at 7pm in the Chapel.  Join in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament, singing Praise and Worship music, and quiet reflection as we take time out for prayer and calm.  An excellent way to end your day.  For questions, contact Chris Clow at ministry@sau.edu.

•Gospel Fest: Be sure to join in a night of music, spirit, and fun with the 5th annual Gospel Fest.  Sponsored by Intercultural Life, Gospel choirs from all over the Quad Cities will come together in song at Christ the King Chapel.  Special guests The Westbrook Singers will also perform.  Mark your calendars - Thursday, Feb 20 at 7pm in the Chapel.  Contact Ramona Amos at InterculturalLife@sau.edu to learn more.

•Brewed Awakening: Mon, Feb. 10: “Bridging the Faiths.” Join us as Deb Bowen, the facilitator of “A Book by Me” program which teaches elementary through high school students to meet with and write the stories of Holocaust survivors.  Deb will share her experiences of learning from Jewish Holocaust survivors and discuss how we can “Bridge the Faiths” in our own lives. Join us for good coffee and great discussion! Meet in the Chapel Gathering Space at 8:00pm.

• Service on Saturday: Are you interested in service opportunities in our local community? Join fellow students Saturday, Feb. 15 from 10am-2pm at Vanderveer Park. Volunteers will be working inside helping with potting plants and plant propagation for the upcoming spring! Please email Kaitlyn Koniuszy at ministry@sau.edu to learn more or sign up on the bulletin board in the lower chapel!

•Priestly Vocation Reflection Opportunities
---A Project Andrew Dinner will be held on Wednesday February 12 starting at 6pm.  Bishop Amos and Fr. Thom Hennen, Davenport Diocesan Vocation Director will be sharing a simple meal with SAU men wishing to hear about opportunities in the priesthood. If you are interested in attending, please contact Fr. Hennen at hennent@diodav.org or Fr. Chuck Adam at adamcharlesa@sau.edu.
---Fr. Francis Bitterman from the Archdiocese of Chicago vocation office will be visiting on February 12 to talk about opportunities for a life of service in the Chicago area.  If you’d like to schedule a time to visit with Fr. Bitterman, please send an email to ministry@sau.edu and we’ll set it up for you.

•African American History Month Contest
In honor of African American History month, the Women and Gender Studies Resource Center is hosting a contest. The first student to identify the names of the 10 influential African Americans who will appear on posters throughout campus will win a $25 giftcard to the bookstore.  To enter the contest, send your answers to Katy Strzepek at StrzepekKatyA@sau.edu or stop by the Women and Gender Studies Resource Center in 224 Ambrose Hall.

•Internship with the CCHD: Are you a practicing U.S. Catholic with an interest is solidarity building, participation of the poor and Catholic Social Teaching?  Apply to be an intern the the Catholic Campaign for Human Development!  Work 15 flexible hours a week during the school year doing various tasks including: parish education, letter writing and article research, and develop relationships with community organizations.  The salary is $12/hr.  Contact ministry@sau.edu for an application.  Deadline is Feb. 28.

•Become a L’Arche Intern! Interested in living together with adults with intellectual disabilities in a faith community founded on the Beatitudes? L’Arche USA enables people with and without disabilities to share their lives in communities of faith and friendship. Members are transformed through relationships of mutuality, respect, and companionship as they live, work, and play together.  We are seeking new assistants to live in our communities across the USA. Both summer and year-long placements available.  Compensation: room/board, health care, and a modest stipend.  Email ministry@sau.edu for more details.

•Chair of Catholic Studies Lecture: Thursday February 27, 7:00 p.m., Rogalski Center, St. Ambrose University, Davenport. John F. Haught, PhD, Distinguished Research Professor in Theology at Georgetown University will deliver the lecture entitled, What is Really Going on in the Cosmos and What Should We Be Doing About It?. Dr. Haught will examine the role of faith within science as we seek to understand the universe in relation to human identity, vocation and happiness in the world. He has authored numerous books and articles, including Science  and Faith: A New Introduction (2012), God and the New Atheism: A Critical Response to Dawkins, Harris, and Hitchens (2008), and The Promise of Nature: Ecology and Cosmic Purpose (1993, 2nd ed. 2004). Haught has received the Owen Garrigan Award in Science and Religion, the Sophia Award for Theological Excellence, and a “Friend of Darwin Award” from the National Center for Science Education. He also testified for the plaintiffs in the Harrisburg, PA “Intelligent Design Trial” (Kitzmiller et al. vs. Dover Board of Education). The Chair of Catholic Studies Lecture is a part of the College of Arts and Sciences year-long lecture series on Sustainability. It is free and open to the public.