Celebrating with the Saints and Praying for All Souls
 This Thursday, November 1st, is the Solemnity of All Saints. A reminder that for Catholics this is a holy day of obligation. In addition to our regular 4:30 Mass that day, we will have an anticipated Mass for the holy day on Wednesday, October 31st at our usual 9:15 p.m. Mass & More. This Mass will be in Spanish (worship aids will be provided and the homily will be in English) as we also look toward November 2nd, All Souls Day or “Día de los Muertos” (Day of the Dead). In Mexican culture this day is observed by setting up “altarcitos” (little altars) with pictures, mementos, flowers and other decorations to remember friends and family members who have passed. We will do something of the same in the gathering space of the chapel on Oct. 31st, and throughout the month of November we will have cards available for you to write down the names of your deceased loved ones so that we can remember them in our prayers. Both of these feasts (All Saints and All Souls) remind us that the Church in heaven and the Church on earth are one. There is only one Body of Christ. We both look to those holy women and men who were models to us of Christian discipleship, asking for their prayers along our own pilgrim way, and we remember and pray for all souls, that they may know God’s peace forever in heaven 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 All Saints Day, we will celebrate Mass & More in Spanish! Worship aids will be provided to help out, and the mass will be celebrated for All Saints Day. Join us after mass for "Dead Bread," and bring photos of your deceased loved ones for our memorial in the Gathering Space!
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All Saints Day and Month of All Souls
Thursday, November 1 is the Solemnity of All Saints, a Holy Day of Obligation. Masses will be held on Wednesday, October 31 at 9:15pm Mass & More and Thursday, November 1 at 4:30pm.
Throughout the month of November, we will remember the deceased loved ones of our Ambrosian community. Cards will be available in the Gathering Space for you to write down the names of those you wish to remember, and they will be placed at the altar and remembered at every mass in November. |
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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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Busy Student RetreatNovember 11-15 Find yourself too busy? Need to take a break, but can't find the time? Join in our Busy Student Retreat! Commit to four days of just two 1/2 hour periods per day, one spent in prayer, and one in discussion with a spiritual guide, built around your schedule. A simple, yet powerful retreat experience. Click here to sign up.
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Scripture Sharing
Beginning Sunday, October 28
Join with the Peer Campus Ministers on Sunday evenings after 6:30pm mass to reflect on the Sunday readings. Stick around in the Gathering Space right after mass for 30-45 minutes. Starts this Sunday!
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Music for Feast of St. AmbroseRehearsals Begin November 12 All musically-inclined SAU students, faculty, and staff are invited to join with Music Ministry to help provide music for the Feast of St. Ambrose Mass on Sunday, December 2. Rehearsals begin the week before Thanksgiving. Contact Chris Clow to learn more!
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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 activities. 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 the vocation. RSVP to Fr. Thom.
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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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QUICK BUZZ
- Interested in learning more about joining the Catholic Church or receiving a Sacrament of Initiation? Contact Tammy to learn more.
- 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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