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Thursday, August 30, 2018
09.02.18
Celebrate Work by Not Working! It always seems odd to me that just a couple of weeks into the new school year we immediately get a break with the Labor Day holiday. As a country we celebrate the “social and economic achievements of American workers” by giving them a day off. As a Church we celebrate not only this, but the rights of workers and the dignity of work itself. Work comes with its own dignity “built in.” Work is a good that not only allows for people to supply valuable services and to provide for their families, but at a deeper level to participate in the act of creation. It is one of those human abilities - along with our reason, our will, and our capacity to love - that demonstrates that we are made in the image and likeness of the Creator. It is telling that the first “social encyclical” of the Church (that is, a letter from a pope specifically addressing an area of social concern) was Pope Leo XIII’s Rerum Novarum (literally “New Things”) on the rights and duties of capital and labor. Work is something so fundamental to the human experience and so integral to society, and yet something we often take for granted. We should not be blind to the many issues that still face laborers in this country and throughout the world. Perhaps a reading of Rerum Novarum would be worthwhile this Labor Day. Of course, rest is also important! I read a book this summer that said when we rest or take a “sabbath” it is a statement of implicit trust in God - that everything will be fine, that the world won’t come crashing down just because I took some time off. Something to think about as you (hopefully) step away from your work and spend time with family and friends. Fr. Thom.
Bee Connected Retreat OPEN TO ALL NEW SAU STUDENTS! Friday, September 14 - Saturday, September 15
Wanna get away? Join us for an overnight retreat, just for new students to SAU! Take some time away from campus, have some fun, make some new friends, get tips from older students, and grow a bit in faith. Only costs $15, meals and transportation included. Click the picture to sign up!
WOMEN'S DISCERNMENT GROUP Information Session Thursday, September 6 @ 8pm Chapel Gathering Space
Female SAU students are invited to a discussion group to discover how and what God is calling you to. The group will be facilitated by Sr. Lynn Mousel, CHM and Sr. Stefanie MacDonald, OSB. Join us for an informational session on Thursday, or click here to find out more!
SERVICE ON SATURDAYS Service projects every Saturday. Contact us to sign up!
September 1 - Crow Creek Lake 8-11 am Show care for creation and help clean up Crow Creek Lake.
September 8 - Juan Diez Rancheros 9:30am - noon Help landscape at this ranch for kids in therapy programs.
SPECIAL SERVICE PROJECT Thursday, September 6 3:15 - 5:45 pm
Help care for baby oak trees at the Living Lands & Waters tree nursery! Living Lands & Waters (founded by QC native Chad Pregracke) works to clean up our rivers and protect our environment. Click here to learn more!
CHRIST OUR LIFE CONFERENCE September 29
The diocese of Des Moines is sponsoring the Christ Our Life Conference. Fr. Thom is willing to lead a group there for the Saturday program. Click the picture to learn more, or click here to sign up!
QUICK BUZZ
BeesKnees is a prayer ministry for the needs of our campus community. Email us if you have a prayer request or want to join in.
Looking to become Catholic, or prepare for First Communion or Confirmation? Contact Tammy to find out more.
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It always seems odd to me that just a couple of weeks into the new school year we immediately get a break with the Labor Day holiday. As a country we celebrate the “social and economic achievements of American workers” by giving them a day off. As a Church we celebrate not only this, but the rights of workers and the dignity of work itself. Work comes with its own dignity “built in.” Work is a good that not only allows for people to supply valuable services and to provide for their families, but at a deeper level to participate in the act of creation. It is one of those human abilities - along with our reason, our will, and our capacity to love - that demonstrates that we are made in the image and likeness of the Creator. It is telling that the first “social encyclical” of the Church (that is, a letter from a pope specifically addressing an area of social concern) was Pope Leo XIII’s Rerum Novarum (literally “New Things”) on the rights and duties of capital and labor. Work is something so fundamental to the human experience and so integral to society, and yet something we often take for granted. We should not be blind to the many issues that still face laborers in this country and throughout the world. Perhaps a reading of Rerum Novarum would be worthwhile this Labor Day. Of course, rest is also important! I read a book this summer that said when we rest or take a “sabbath” it is a statement of implicit trust in God - that everything will be fine, that the world won’t come crashing down just because I took some time off. Something to think about as you (hopefully) step away from your work and spend time with family and friends. Fr. Thom.
