vol 26 no 18
February 11, 2018 - Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
+ Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46 + 1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1 + Mark 1:40-45 +
Masses this Sunday at 10:30 am and 6:30 pm
Mass Intentions:
| Sunday | 2.11 | 10:30 am 6:30 pm | For the SAU Community |
| Monday | 2.12 | Noon | + Fr. William Meyer, '45 |
| Tuesday | 2.13 | 4:30 pm | + Art Kennelly, Jr, '70 |
| Ash Wednesday | 2.14 | Noon 4:30 pm 9:15 pm | For Student Intentions |
| Thursday | 2.15 | 4:30 pm | + Maurita Leahy, '61 |
| Friday | 2.16 | Noon | + Dale Therrien, '64 |
This Week's Activities Include:
Sunday: RCIA 7:30 pm (Lower Chapel)
Monday: Nurses Christian Fellowship 4 pm (Gathering Space)
Tuesday: Bridge Bible Fellowship 8:30 pm (Chapel)
Wednesday: Ambrosians for Peace and Justice 8 pm (Lower Chapel)
Thursday: Music Ministry Rehearsal 7 pm (Chapel)
Sacrament of Reconciliation Offered Before Every Daily Mass
Monday/Friday - 11:15 am
Tuesday/Thursday - 3:45 pm
Wednesday - 8:30 pm
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.
Uh-oh, it’s Lent!
There is a story from my other alma mater (the North American College) of a bishop who was celebrating a simple daily Mass during Lent for some of the graduate priests and who thought it might be nice to sing a verse or two of an entrance hymn. He picked out the hymn “All You Nations, Sing Out Your Joy to the Lord,” forgetting that at the end of the first line there is the “A” word. That’s right, alleluia, and twice at that! Alleluia is, of course, not sung during the Lenten season. Unfortunately, by the time he realized his mistake he had already barreled full-throated into the first line. What was he to do? He could sing it as written or he could end the hymn abruptly, apologize and pick a different hymn. Or, he could adapt the hymn on the fly, deftly substituting something else for the “A” word just in the nick of time. He took the third option, and what came out was: “All you nations, sing out your joy to the Lord...uh-oh, it’s Lent, uh-oh, it’s Lent!” I can’t imagine what that did to destroy the solemn atmosphere in the chapel that day, as everybody must have bust out laughing. As we begin Lent this week with Ash Wednesday, we are bound to be similarly caught off guard at some point -- whether it’s a situation like this, or the first Sunday we wonder why we’re not singing a Gloria, or some other peculiar thing about Lent that gets us out of our rhythm. That’s okay. Lent should get us out of our rhythm. It should feel different. For those who regularly attend our 6:30 Mass, there will definitely be something different. For the Sundays of Lent, we are going to have a period of Eucharistic adoration following the 6:30 Mass. As we will expose the Blessed Sacrament after communion, our liturgy will conclude with the usual prayer, followed by a brief hymn as the Sacrament is incensed. There will be no final blessing or dismissal, as we will have Benediction later at about 9:30. People are, of course, free to leave or may choose to stay for a little extended time of prayer. This is a powerful way to connect adoration of the Blessed Sacrament to the Mass, from which it flows and to which it is meant to return. It will also certainly set this season apart, at least for those who attend this liturgy or take advantage of the opportunity for adoration. Please be assured of my prayers as we begin our Lenten journey together, and soon it will be time again to sing out the “A” word with gusto! ---Fr. Thom
•Ash Wednesday Mass Schedule for Distribution of Ashes - February 14
Ash Wednesday masses with the distribution of ashes will be offered at 12:00pm, 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 other smaller meals (not equaling another full meal) are 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.
•LENT @ SAU: Consider these activities as part of your Lenten observance:
→Daily Mass: Monday/Friday at 12 noon; Tuesday/Thursday at 4:30 pm; Wednesday at 9:15 pm.
→Sacrament of Reconciliation: 45 minutes before each daily mass.
→Communal Reconciliation Service: 7pm Tuesday, March 27.
→Stations of the Cross: Booklets for praying the Stations are available under the First Station. Pray with the Stations in the Chapel any time you like.
→Communal Stations Service: Friday, March 2 at 4:30pm
→Rosary Before Mass & More: Join us to pray the Rosary before Mass & More during the season of Lent. Begins on Wednesday, February 21 at 8:50pm in the Chapel.
→Eucharistic Adoration: Every Sunday during Lent there will be a time for Eucharistic Adoration directly following the 6:30pm mass until 9:30 pm. Take some time for quiet prayer before the Blessed Sacrament.
→Small Faith Sharing Groups: Student-led small groups will meet for weekly prayer, reflection, and faith sharing on the Sunday scripture readings of Lent. Pick a small group that fits your schedule: Sundays at 2-3pm (men only) or 7:30-8:30pm; or Thursdays at 8-9pm. Register online here: https://tinyurl.com/SAULent18
→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 (March 25-29). 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 and the campus mailroom. Feel free to take a copy of “Walking Together in Freedom” by Timothy and Rakhi McCormick, and pray along throughout Lent.
→Online Stations of the Cross: An online collection of student reflections based upon the stations of the cross, featuring Fr. Edward Catich’s signature artwork. Updated on Ash Wednesday with new student reflections for 2018. See them at http://saustations.blogspot.com.
→Ambrosian Faculty/Staff Reflections: Follow along with the daily readings for Lent with our online SAU Faculty/Staff Reflections. New reflections will be posted at saulent.blogspot.com for every day of Lent, beginning on Ash Wednesday.
→Fast Fest: Take part in a different fast every week of Lent! This year’s theme is ZERO. You can sign up with the Ambrosians for Peace & Justice on Ash Wednesday, or email ministry@sau.edu.
•Mardi Gras Late Night Event
Peer Campus Ministers are hosting a Mardi Gras party in the Beehive, Saturday, Feb. 10th at 9 pm. Come enjoy the movie Princess and the Frog and traditional Louisiana food.
•Visitors from the L’Arche Community
L’Arche is a community of adults with and without developmental disabilities in Clinton. Ambrosians for Peace & Justice have invited the community to join us for the 10:30 Mass, brunch, and an art project this Sunday February 11th. If you would like to join APJ in providing hospitality for our guests, email ministry@sau.edu.
•Service on Saturdays
This Saturday February 10 from 1-3pm, our group will be headed to Project Renewal to help with a deep cleaning and organizing of the after-school program house. A deep clean will help keep the kids healthy & able to go to school. We have a carpool leaving at 12:45pm and returning after 3. Next Saturday, February 17th will be with the Clothing Center at the Sacred Heart Cathedral from 9am-noon. Sign up at ministry@sau.edu.
•Peer Campus Minister Applications for 2018-2019
Applications for the 2018-2019 Peer Campus Ministers are now available! Peer Campus Ministers are undergraduate students who live in each of the Residence Halls and work with the Campus Ministry staff to develop and coordinate opportunities for spiritual development and faith sharing in their hall community. Those who are accepted will work an average of 5-8 hours per week, and earn a $2000 stipend, in addition to selecting their housing early. For more information and a complete position description contact us at ministry@sau.edu. Applications available online https://tinyurl.com/PCM1819app and due Friday, February 23.
•Antioch Retreat - March 2-4
Consider taking part in the Antioch Retreat this March 2-4. Transportation is provided, leaving campus on Friday, March 2nd at 6pm and returning Sunday, March 4th at 2pm. The Antioch Retreat is a great opportunity for students to spend time away from campus reflecting on faith and life in the midst of a Christian community. It is open to any SAU student. The retreat is an opportunity to relax, listen, discuss, pray, play and meet new people. Register online at https://tinyurl.com/AntiochSP18 or pick up a registration form in Chapel Gathering Space. For more information contact the co-leaders of the retreat, Bizzie Braun and Matt Filipski.
•Internship Opportunity for 2018-2019
Applications for the 2018-2019 Internship for Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) are due February 16. Applicants should be Catholic, interested in fighting poverty and working on social justice issues in the community with Quad Cities Interfaith. Interns must be able to attend the National CCHD Training (May 30-June 1, expenses paid). Go to https://www.davenportdiocese.org/cchd-internship-opportunities
•Themed Housing
The campus ministry staff would be happy to assist students who may be interested in developing a spiritual or social justice theme. Groups of 4 may apply for McCarthy, groups of 5 for Campus Houses and groups of 8 for the Townhouses. The deadline to apply for Themed Housing is February 23rd.
•February is African American History Month
Join the Women & Gender Studies department for these offerings to celebrate African American History Month:
-African American history month- poster contest – various locations throughout campus
-Feb. 14- Self-Love Valentine’s Day party – 12-2 in the WGS Resource Center- stop by to make some valentines and enjoy some snacks!
-Feb. 21, 12-1pm- in the WGS Resource Center- Ambrose Hall 224, Book discussion group- Between the World and Me- by Ta-Nehisi Coates
-Feb. 27- 11-noon- Roglaski Center Ballroom- Screening of “Standing on our Sisters’ Shoulders” – a documentary about the role of women in the Civil Rights movement
