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Campus Ministry Reflections For the past couple of Sundays, we have heard an invitation from Jesus: “Come, follow me.” This Sunday, we will hear the story of Jesus commanding an unclean spirit to leave the body of a man. This kicks off the theme of the healing ministry of Jesus that we will hear about for the next few weeks. When I think about Jesus healing people, I have a tendency to get frustrated and wonder, “Jesus, where are you now? Don’t you see how many people need healing?” Then I am reminded of his invitation from the previous weeks - “Follow me.” It’s important to remember that healing is a gift God wants to give us, but it may not come in the ways we see or expect. We certainly will not find the healing we long for in any of the pacifying things of our society (looking at you, alcohol and Tik Tok). True healing can only be found in relationship with Jesus. This does not mean, of course, that a sick person could be miraculously healed “if only they prayed harder.” The type of healing I’m talking about is deeper than physical ailment - it’s the mending of your relationship with God which, if you’re like me, is so often wounded by sin. Follow Christ, and seek true healing. -- Lauren
Student Involvement at Mass We are always looking for more students who are interested in getting involved at Mass! If you are interested in being trained as a lector, Eucharistic Minister, or to livestream the 10:30 am Mass, please contact Claire McCarthy (mccarthyclairem@sau.edu).
Music Ministry Update: We are able to have one cantor at Masses this semester! If you are interested in cantoring or playing piano or guitar at Mass, contact Lauren Bollweg (bollweglaurenr@sau.edu). All are invited to weekly Music Ministry meetings on Thursdays at 7:00 pm - starting tonight!
Attending Mass this Semester In a continued effort to help keep our campus safe, we'd like to remind you of the guidelines to follow while attending Mass at Christ the King Chapel. We look forward to safely worshipping with the St. Ambrose community again this semester!
If you missed out on receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation when you were younger, now is a great time to consider getting confirmed!
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Campus Ministry Reflections
Welcome to spring semester 2021! In the Catholic Church we are now in the season of ordinary time. By ordinary time, we don’t mean plain or un-exciting or boring. Ordinary time in the church is the time in between the big seasons of Advent/Christmas and Lent/Easter. During this time we hear the stories of Jesus’ daily life, the miracles he performed, the parables he told, and the calling of the Twelve Apostles. The liturgical color for this ordinary time is green symbolizing that ordinary time is a time of growth. The use of the word “ordinary” as a season in the church means that we are “ordering” our days. There’s a rhythm in the days and weeks. This rhythm isn’t a time to be complacent or lazy. It is a time to learn and grow and develop new habits that can transform our lives.
While this past year has seemed anything but ordinary, I hope that our experiences during the pandemic, the divisive presidential election and the Black Lives Matter movement, have transformed us and made us more aware of the needs of the poor and vulnerable and the importance of education, prayer and action. As a St. Ambrose community, let’s commit daily to helping one another pray, grow, learn, and act with justice.-- Tammy
Student Involvement at Mass We are always looking for more students who are interested in getting involved at Mass! If you are interested in being trained as a lector, Eucharistic Minister, or to livestream the 10:30 am Mass, please contact Claire McCarthy (mccarthyclairem@sau.edu).
Music Ministry Update: We are able to have one cantor at Masses this semester! If you are interested in cantoring or playing piano or guitar at Mass, contact Lauren Bollweg (bollweglaurenr@sau.edu). All are invited to weekly Music Ministry meetings on Thursdays at 7:00 pm!
Attending Mass this Semester In a continued effort to help keep our campus safe, we'd like to remind you of the guidelines to follow while attending Mass at Christ the King Chapel. We look forward to safely worshipping with the St. Ambrose community again this semester!
This week, Fr. Thom and Meg reflect on nearly a year of living in a global pandemic, the capitol insurrection, and president-elect Biden's upcoming inauguration.
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SEEK 2021
On February 4-7, 2021, FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students) is putting on a conference called SEEK. Campus Ministry will be attending the conference remotely and having small group conversations on campus, as well as covering the cost so that SEEK is free for you to attend! If you are interested in being a part of this amazing event, registerhere by January 13th!
Fr. Thom and Meg are back after a holiday break! This week they discuss how they spent their time off and their thoughts on the season 2 finale of The Mandalorian.
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Have a question about a program or event going on in Campus Ministry? Got an idea for something you'd like to see happen? EMAIL US at ministry@sau.edu.
