vol 26 no 2
August 27, 2017 - Twenty-First Sunday of Ordinary Time
+ Isaiah 22:19-23 + Romans 11:33-36 + Matthew 16:13-20 +
Masses this Sunday at 10:30 am and 6:30 pm
Mass Intentions:
| Sunday | 08.27 | 10:30 am 6:30 pm | For the SAU Community |
| Monday | 08.28 | Noon | + David Kauzlarich, '56 |
| Tuesday | 08.29 | 430 pm | + Vincent Michael, '50 |
| Wednesday | 08.30 | 9:15 pm | For Student Intentions |
| Thursday | 08.31 | 4:30 pm | + Charlie Eagle |
| Friday | 09.01 | Noon | + John Cunningham, '49 |
This Week's Activities Include:
Monday: Reconciliation 11:15 am (Chapel)
Tuesday: Reconciliation 3:45 pm (Chapel); Peer Campus Ministers 8 pm (Lower Chapel); Bridge Bible Fellowship 9 pm (Chapel)
Wednesday: Ambrosians for Peace and Justice 8 pm (Lower Chapel); Reconciliation 8:30 pm (Chapel); 9:15 pm Mass & More (Grotto)
Thursday: Reconciliation 3:45 pm (Chapel); Music Ministry Rehearsal 6 pm (Chapel)
Friday: Reconciliation 11:15 am (Chapel)
Campus Ministry Offices - Lower Chapel
333-6132 or ministry@sau.edu
Twitter: @SAUCampusMin
Fr. Thom Hennen, Chaplain
Chris Clow, Director of Music and Liturgy
Kaitlin Depuydt, Director of Service and Social Justice
Tammy Norcross-Reitzler, Director of Faith Formation
Paul Burd, Grad Assistant
Prayer Ministry - send intentions to BeesKnees@sau.edu.
Sign Up for Campus Ministry Events any time during the year! Go to: www.tinyurl.com/campusmin2017.
Off to a great start!
For a short week of classes, what a full week it has been! Between move-in, Welcome Mass, Urban Plunge, Convocation, the start of classes and our first Wednesday night Mass & More (not to mention all of the “kickoffs” for the various departments, clubs and organizations on campus), I think it’s safe to say we’re off and running. Being the “new guy” in campus ministry, I wasn’t sure what was typical for attendance at Wednesday night Mass & More. As it turned out, we had over 100 students show up for Mass in the grotto and stay for ice cream sundaes in the chapel gathering space. My colleagues in campus ministry tell me this is well above normal. I think a lot of credit is due to our Peer Campus Ministers for getting the word out. I’m not one who generally wears my emotions on my sleeve, but it brought a tear to the eye and put a little more bounce in my step as I walked back to my house that night. Of course, we know that maintaining this level of participation will be a challenge as expectations for classes ramp up and extracurriculars shift into high gear. Still, I pray that our students will find creative ways to make sure that their relationship with God stays at the center of their lives and that they will take full advantage of all that campus ministry has to offer. As Christians, we cannot afford to live compartmentalized lives, in which just a fraction of our day or week is given to God. Rather, as Fr. Bud (my spiritual director when I was student here) first helped me to see, all of life is the spiritual life and everything else we do somehow fits into that. This week in the Gospel Jesus challenges us with the question, “Who do you say that I am?” In a sense, our answer to that question determines everything else. May we respond boldly with Peter, “You are the Christ,” and then live accordingly. ---Fr. Thom
•Ambrosians Of All Faiths and Denominations
At St. Ambrose University, all Ambrosians are welcome to join in any prayer, event, or activity of our Campus Ministry department. If any student is seeking a church in their particular denomination or place of prayer in their faith tradition, please contact us by stopping in our office in the Lower Chapel or email us at ministry@sau.edu. We can help you find a place of worship.
•Chapel Schedule
We resume our regular mass schedule this Sunday, August 27 with masses at both 10:30 am and 6:30 pm. Daily mass is offered Monday and Friday at 12 noon, Tuesday and Thursday at 4:30 pm and Wednesday Mass and More at 9:15 pm in the Grotto if weather permits. The simpler daily mass provides a great way to recharge your spiritual batteries during the week. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is also offered 45 minutes before every daily mass in the Chapel. In addition, the Chapel is open for quiet reflection from 7 am - 10 pm daily for all Ambrosians.
•BEE INVOLVED! SIGN-UP!
This Sunday, August 27, we will provide an opportunity during the 10:30am and 6:30pm masses to sign up and learn more about the various ministries and activities of Campus Ministry. There are many ways to get involved - late night discussion groups, prayer services, retreats, local service and service trips, liturgical ministries, and much more! You can also find the interest form online at www.tinyurl.com/campusmin2017. You can also find us at ClubFest on Tuesday, August 29! As always, email us at ministry@sau.edu to learn more about anything in Campus Ministry. We’re excited for a new year!
•Find Us Online!
Stay up to date on everything happening in Campus Ministry, along with articles, insights, and prayers throughout the week. Follow us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/SAUCampusMinistry) and Twitter (@SAUCampusMin).
•Service on Saturday
On every Saturday of the academic year, Campus Ministry offers an opportunity for service in the community. We will begin this Saturday, August 26, helping with a Mobile Food Pantry with the River Bend Food Bank. Tables are set up with food items, which are distributed to people who need it. We will meet at 9:40am to carpool, and return by 12:45pm. To sign-up by Friday at noon, email us at ministry@sau.edu.
•BEE Connected New Student Retreat
Calling all new students (freshman and transfer)! The Bee Connected Retreat is just for you! The retreat is Friday, Sept. 22-Saturday, Sept. 23 at Camp Loud Thunder. It’s a great opportunity to make friends, receive tips from upperclassmen, be introduced to all that Campus Ministry has to offer, and strengthen your faith. Register online at http://www.tinyurl.com/BeeConnected17 or pick up a form in the Chapel Gathering Space. Only $10, and includes transportation to and from, lodging, and food. But space is limited, so REGISTER SOON! Contact us at ministry@sau.edu to find out more.
•Music Ministry
Want to help out with music for mass? Music Ministry is looking for you! Music Ministry is made up of SAU students of all years, majors, and musical ability, and leads music for Sunday masses, Mass and More, and other prayer services and events. Rehearsals are on Thursdays at 6pm in the Chapel, or come join us Sunday before mass. Email Chris Clow at ministry@sau.edu to learn more.
•Ambrosians for Peace and Justice
Join us for the first meeting of Ambrosians for Peace & Justice (APJ). We are a group of students who are interested in peace and justice, doing service projects together and discussing the larger picture of social justice in our community and world. All Ambrosians are welcome! We will meet on Wednesdays at 8pm, beginning August 30 in the Lower Chapel. See you there!
•Peer Campus Ministers
Every Residence Hall on campus has a designated Peer Campus Minister. These students are are excited about growing in faith and want to tell you about the many opportunities campus ministry has for faith learning justice! Peer Campus Ministers will be introducing themselves to the residents in their halls - be sure to say hi, and let them know your ideas too. Your 2017-2018 Peer Campus Ministers are: Katie Galuska (North Hall); Morgan Wollesen (Davis Hall); Kristina Koos (Bechtel Hall); Jenny Dickes (Franklin Hall); Clay Colborn (Rohlman Hall); Alyssa Goldermann (McCarthy Hall); Terrence Shubert and Claire McCarthy (Cosgrove Hall); Elizabeth Braun and Abby Hammer (Hagen and Tiedemann Halls, Townhouses).
•R.C.I.A./Sacramental Prep./Learning More about the Catholic Church
If you are interested in becoming Catholic, being confirmed if you have not completed your sacraments, or simply want to learn more about the Catholic Church, contact Tammy by emailing ministry@sau.edu. A group will be forming soon.
•BEESknees
Take part in a unique prayer ministry that allows Ambrosians to pray in their own time and manner for confidential intentions presented each week on behalf of fellow Ambrosians. If you’d like to be part of it, or have intentions to offer, send to: Beesknees@sau.edu.
•St. Mary’s, Davenport Parish Carnival
The annual parish “Kermes” (festival) for St. Mary’s in Davenport (516 N. Fillmore Street) will be Sunday, September 10th from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. Come and enjoy authentic Mexican food made by parishioners: tacos, tamales, gorditas, tortas, pambazos, corn on the cob, Mexican and American sodas and much more. All proceeds go to benefit the parish. Hope to see you there!
•Volunteer Catechists
St. Anthony’s Parish in Davenport, IA is looking for 7th and 8th grade catechists for their Sunday morning religious education program. Classes meet from 11:15 am - 12:15 pm. For more information contact Denise Hoteling at davstanthonydre@diodav.org.
