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Sent to Serve
 Peter’s triple profession of love in the Gospel this Sunday is often seen as an undoing of his threefold denial of Jesus, both of which occurred around a “charcoal fire” (a little detail thrown in by the author to help us make the connection). But I like to think of this scene on the beach with Jesus after his resurrection in parallel with another, earlier event in the life of Peter, which also happened to take place after a miraculous catch of fish. Luke’s Gospel recounts for us the episode at the beginning of Jesus’ Galilean ministry when he got into Peter’s boat and asked him to set out into deep waters and lower his nets for a catch. Despite his misgivings, having already spent a whole night fishing with nothing to show for it, Peter did as Jesus asked. As they struggled to haul the nets full of fish ashore, Peter fell at Jesus’ feet and said, “Depart from me, Lord, for I am a sinful man.” Now, a mere three years later, Jesus is commissioning Peter to feed and to tend his flock. Could Peter ever have imagined this happening on that day he reluctantly went out on the sea? This makes me thing of our spring graduates. Could they have imagined their graduation on that first day of classes, when they also set out into the unknown and lowered their nets? And now, just a few years later, they are being sent to serve -- in the classroom, the emergency room, the office, the lab, the studio and the theatre. Like Peter, at times they will feel unworthy of the task that is theirs, but they are sent nonetheless. It is their work that is the truest and most lasting legacy of St. Ambrose University. Congratulations to our graduates and blessings to all for a good summer! Fr. Thom. |
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Finals Week Chapel Schedule
Please make note of the changes to the Chapel schedule as we near the end of the semester:
- Sunday, May 5, is the last regular Sunday of the year with Masses at 10:30 am and 6:30 pm.
- The noon Mass on Monday, May 6 is the last regular daily Mass until August. There are no regular daily masses during the summer.
- The last student Mass is Tuesday, May 7 at 9 pm in the Grotto, followed by Midnight Breakfast.
- Commencement Mass is Saturday, May 11 at 9:00 am.
- There will be a 10:30 am Mass on Sunday, May 12, but no 6:30 pm.
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Commencement Mass
Saturday, May 11
9:00 am
All graduates, family members, and friends are invited to a special Mass in the Chapel celebrating our graduates. Bishop Zinkula will be the celebrant for this liturgy as we send our graduates off with a beautiful Mass. Followed by Graduation Breakfast and Commencement Activities later in the day.
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Going Away Party for Chris Clow
Sunday, May 5
Following the 10:30 am Mass
Chris, our Director of Music and Liturgy, will be leaving St. Ambrose University this May after 8 years of service. Please join us after the 10:30 am mass on May 5 for a reception in the Gathering Space as we celebrate Chris and wish him and his family well on their next adventures! |
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Appreciation Cookout
Monday, May 6
5:00 - 6:30 pm
As we approach the end of the year, we want to say THANK YOU to all the students who took part in Campus Ministry this year. Join us for a cookout on Monday in the Hayes Courtyard as a way of showing our thanks!
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Tuesday Night Mass
Tuesday, May 7 - 9:00 pm
Join us for one last student mass before the end of the semester. We will feature a special blessing for our graduating seniors. Come to the Grotto (rain = Chapel) at 9pm for mass - followed by Midnight Breakfast! |
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Music for Commencement MassRehearsal Thursday, May 9 All SAU students, faculty, and staff are invited to assist with music for the Commencement Mass on Saturday, May 11 at 9am in the Chapel. Help make a beautiful send-off for our graduates! Contact Chris to learn more.
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Congratulations to those who received the Sacraments of Initiation last Sunday morning!
Reception into the Catholic Church, Confirmation, & First Communion
Chris Boer, Alex Goeller, and Catie Steck
Confirmation & First Communion
Adriana Costa and Amber Voss
Confirmation
Sandra Blom, Charlotte Flynn, Jessica Hemm, Eva Latz, and Haley Rawles
If you'd like to learn more about becoming Catholic or preparing for the Sacraments in the future, contact Tammy to learn more! |
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BRING BACK YOUR RICE BOWLS!!!There's still time to bring back your filled Rice Bowl - simply drop it off in the basket in the Gathering Space, or click here to donate online!
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2018-2019 Service Hours - DUE MAY 5
Help us tally all the hours of service that our students, faculty, and staff have done in the past academic year! This is a great way for us to recognize our university's commitment to the Catholic values of service and justice. Last year, SAU completed 180,271 hours of service! Can't wait to see what this year brought. Click here to log your service hours! |
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Summer Mass Schedule
- During the summer session, there are no 6:30 pm Sunday Masses and no regular daily Masses.
- 10:30 am Masses are offered every Sunday in May and June except on May 26 for Memorial Day.
- No regular Masses are offered in July.
- 10:30 am Mass returns Sunday, August 11. 6:30 pm Mass returns Sunday, August 25.
- Daily Mass schedule resumes with Mass & More on Wednesday, August 21.
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