Confidently Approaching Jesus
 It can be intimidating to approach someone whom you feel doesn’t understand you or your experience, or someone you see as being so high above you. This can be especially true for many people when they think about approaching Jesus. Even some lifelong Christians struggle with this. I mean, he’s “way up there,” and “we’re way down here,” right? Wrong. There are some beautiful lines from the second reading for Mass this Sunday from the Letter to the Hebrews that remind us just how approachable Jesus is. We read, “For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weakness, but one who has similarly been tested in every way, yet without sin.” The radical reality of the Incarnation means that our God became one of us - that he knows “from the inside” what it is to be human, to be body and soul, to experience the whole range of human emotions, and to be tempted. Because of this, the author of the Letter to Hebrews goes on to say, “So let us confidently approach the throne of grace to receive mercy and to find grace for timely help.” May we draw near to Jesus, who knows and loves us even better than we know or love ourselves, and who is ever close to us. Fr. Thom |
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Misa y Más (Mass & More)
Wednesday, October 31 - 9:15 pm
To help celebrate Dia de los Muertos and in anticipation of the All Saints Day, we will celebrate a special Mass & More on the 31st in Spanish! This mass will be celebrated for All Saints Day, and worship aids with responses will be provided. PLUS, we'll have "Dead Bread" for the more after. Todos son bienvenidos!
In addition, we will have a space set up to remember our deceased loved ones, beginning on October 31 and throughout the month of November. Students are invited to bring pictures of their deceased loved ones to this special mass. |
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Vision 20/20Formation Session - October 29 Listening Session - November 5 Help shape the future of the Diocese of Davenport with a formation session on October 29 and a listening session with a diocesan rep to gain your ideas on November 5, both starting at 7pm. Contact Fr. Thom to learn more!
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Intro to Catholic StudiesCATH 201 Spring 2019 - M/W/F - 11:00 am Taught by Chris Clow Learn about the history, key figures, and cultural impact of Catholicism on the world! Can help fulfill your Gen Ed requirements. Talk with your advisor, or contact Chris Clow to learn more!
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MASS & MORE BLESSING
Wednesday, October 24
This Wednesday, we especially invite members of the Men's and Women's Volleyball and Soccer teams to join us for Mass & More in the Chapel and receive a special blessing. PLUS, we'll have Monster Cookies afterwards!
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SERVICE ON SATURDAYS
Lost Grove Lake Clean UpOctober 20 9:00 - 11:00 am Pitch in to help out with lake conservation efforts on Saturday morning. Click here to learn more!Stay tuned for more Service on Saturday opportunities throughout the semester!
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Project Renewal Halloween PartyWednesday, October 31 3:00 - 5:00 pm Help the kids at Project Renewal have an awesome Halloween by assisting with games and activites. Contact Kaitin to learn more!
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Clothes Out Hunger Sale
WE WANT YOUR USED CLOTHING! Clear out your closets and drawers for gently used clothing you don't wear anymore. Your unwanted clothes can help feed the hungry in the Quad Cities! Donate them to APJ by bringing them to the Lower Chapel for the Clothes Out Hunger Sale in November!
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Project Andrew DinnerTuesday, October 30 Interested in the priesthood? Join Bishop Zinkula for 4:30pm mass, and dinner and discussion with him and other priests of the diocese to learn more about priestly vocations. RSVP to Fr. Thom.
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Passion for Christ ConferenceSaturday, October 27 1:00 - 5:00 pm Sacred Heart Cathedral is hosting a conference to help rekindle your faith and share it with those you love. Featuring Adoration, a Q&A panel, and testimony from local TV personality Fran Riley. Click here to learn more.
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QUICK BUZZ
- Interested in learning more about joining the Catholic Church or receiving a Sacrament of Initiation? Contact Tammy to learn more.
- Can't get away for Antioch? Stay tuned for the Busy Student Retreat in November - just an hour a day for a few days right here on campus!
- BeesKnees is our prayer chain for the needs of our St. Ambrose community. Email BeesKnees@sau.edu Have a prayer request, or want to join.
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