Defend the Dignity of All People
 On a recent visit home to visit family one of my older brothers told a story about my father that I had never heard before. He recounted that the first time he ever had his mouth washed out with soap was when my dad heard him utter a racial slur. This wasn’t surprising to me at all, given what I know of the character of my father. But what was surprising is that this episode took place sometime in the mid 1960’s, when use of such a slur in largely white small town Iowa would, sadly, not have been uncommon among the neighborhood kids. Many parents at that time might have let this slide. Also, you have to understand that my dad is a very mild-mannered man (an engineer by trade, if that gives you some clue), and he is not a person who is given to fits of rage or anger. My dad was also born in 1927 in white, rural, western Minnesota. And so, I ask myself, “How is it possible that my father, given his age and background, given the culture in this country at the time, could make sure that no son of his would ever speak in that way, and yet in recent weeks we have had multiple incidents of racist graffiti on this campus in 2019?” As our administration has forcefully said, this has no place on our campus. This is the antithesis of what it means to be Ambrosian. As we continue to hurt and heal and look for justice, I pray that, especially in this time of Lent, we will all recommit ourselves to passionately defending the humanity and dignity of all people. Fr. Thom. |
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Going Away Party for Kaitlin Bormann
Sunday, March 31
Following the 10:30 am Mass
Kaitlin, our director of Service and Justice, will be leaving St. Ambrose University in the middle of April after almost 5 years of service. Please join us after the 10:30 am mass on March 31 as we celebrate Kaitlin and wish her and her family well on their next adventures! |
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URGENT SERVICE ON SATURDAYHelp Stuff Sandbags for Buffalo, IA Saturday, March 30: 9am - 1pm Help our neighbors in Buffalo, IA prepare for the flooding Mississippi River by filling sandbags at their Community Center THIS SATURDAY. Lunch is provided; find out more here.
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Antioch RetreatApril 5-7 REGISTER BY MONDAYThere are still a few spots for next weekend's retreat, so if you've been looking to get away for a weekend and meet some new people, sign up today!
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Homelessness Panel
Monday, April 1
6-9 pm
Click here to sign up for the panel, simulation, or both! |
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Adoration w/ Communal Reconciliation
Monday, April 1 - 9 pm
Christ the King Chapel
Join us for our late night time of Eucharistic Adoration, with the opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation from a number of priests present.
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Ambrose of Milan LectureThursday, April 4 - 5:30 pm Christ the King Chapel Join the Academy for the Study of St. Ambrose of Milan for this year's annual lecture: "An SAU History through its Patron's Portraits," delivered by History professor emeritus Fr. George McDaniel. The lecture will be followed by light refreshments and a scavenger hunt of the Ambroses on St. Ambrose. All are welcome! Click here to learn more.
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Service on SaturdaySaturday, April 6 From 9 - 11 am Help spruce up the neighborhood for Project Renewal as they prepare for next week's FitFest event on April 13. Sign up here!
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Pacem in Terris
Tuesday, April 9 - 7 pm
Rogalski Center Ballroom
The Pacem in Terris "Peace on Earth" award has been awarded by the Diocese of Davenport to honor those working to bring about the peace of God in this world. This year's recipient is His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. Bishop Zinkula visited the Dalai Lama in Northern India, and will share and celebrate him at the award ceremony here on campus. All are welcome!
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Online Stations of the Crosshttps://saustations.blogspot.com/Our Online Stations of the Cross provide a great resource for Lent no matter where you are. Each station features reflections from a current SAU student, as well as the Station artwork from Fr. Edward Catich, as featured in Christ the King Chapel. Be sure to view the entire collection!
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A Story of Hope from Sierra Leone
We are called in this Lenten season to both live out our rights and responsibilities, as well as to work to ensure that everyone has the basic human rights that they all deserve. Learn more about how your Rice Bowl donations help to preserve human rights by learning about Kumba from Sierra Leone. Please pick up and fill up your Rice Bowl, or click here to donate online! |
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Ambrosian Reflectionshttps://saulent.blogspot.com/Hear from the collective wisdom of SAU faculty and staff as they reflect on the weekday readings during Lent. New reflections posted every weekday school is in session until Holy Thursday.
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QUICK BUZZ
- Lent is a perfect time for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Offered before every daily mass at: 11:15 am Monday/Friday; 3:45 pm Tuesday/Thursday; & 8:30 pm Wednesday. Also available by appointment, and with a larger communal service during this Monday's Late Night Adoration. Contact Fr. Thom 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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