Upcoming Events

Fall 2008

August

Living Mercy—Opening Prayer Service for First-Year Orientation Weekend
Thursday, August 21st
4:15 p.m.
McDonough Chapel

Fifth Annual New Student Induction and Medallion Ceremony
Friday, August 22nd
11:30 a.m.
Shannon Athletic Center Main Arena

Adult Swim—Introduction to Campus Ministry for First-Year Orientation
Saturday, August 23rd
11:00 a.m.
Regina Hall Patio

First Sunday Student Liturgy of the Semester—Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday, August 24th
8:00 p.m.
McDonough Chapel
(Choir practice at 6:30 p.m.)

Weekday (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday) Liturgies Begin
Monday, August 25th
Noon
McDonough Chapel

Welcome Week Table Sponsored by Campus Ministry
Monday, August 25th
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Main Entrance to Warde Academic Center

Quest Retreat for First-Year and Transfer Students Registration
Monday, August 25th through Friday, August 29th
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
SXU Diner

Sunday, August 31st—Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
(No Student Liturgy due to Labor Day Holiday)

September

Labor Day—No Weekday Liturgy
Monday, September 1st

Quest Retreat for First-Year and Transfer Students Registration
Tuesday, September 2nd through Friday, August 5th
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
SXU Diner

All-Campus Fair and Student Organization Expo 
Wednesday, September 3rd
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
O’Malley Quad

SXU Communal Prayer (Wednesday) Begins—Theme: Service
Wednesday, September 3rd
Noon
McDonough Chapel

Quest Retreat for First-Year and Transfer Students Registration Deadline
Friday, September 5th

Sunday Student Liturgy—Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday, September 7th   
8:00 p.m.
McDonough Chapel
(Choir practice at 6:30 p.m.)

Campus RENEW Faith Sharing Groups Sign-Up Sunday
Sunday, September 7th   
Following 8:00 p.m. Student Liturgy
McDonough Chapel

Campus RENEW Faith Sharing Groups Sign-Ups
Monday, September 8th through Friday, September 12th
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
SXU Diner

First Student Bible Study of the Semester
Monday, September 8th
5:00 p.m.
Mercy Ministry Center

Mass of the Holy Spirit 
Tuesday, September 9th
3:30 p.m.
McDonough Chapel

First Service Club Meeting of the Semester
Tuesday, September 9
(Meetings continue every other Tuesday after September 9)
3:30 p.m.
Warde Academic Center Room L-206

SXU Communal Prayer—Theme: Service
Wednesday, September 10th
Noon
McDonough Chapel

Quest Retreat for First-Year and Transfer Students
Friday, September 12th through Sunday, September 14th 
Camp Manitoqua Retreat Center

Sunday Student Liturgy—Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Sunday, September 14th
8:00 p.m.
McDonough Chapel
(Choir practice at 6:30 p.m.)

Campus RENEW Faith Sharing Groups Sign-Up Sunday
Sunday, September 14th    
Following 8:00 p.m. Student Liturgy
McDonough Chapel

Awakenings Retreat Registration
Monday, September 15th through Friday, September 19th
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
SXU Diner

Campus RENEW Faith Sharing Groups Begin
Monday, September 15th through Thursday, September 18th  
7:00 p.m.
Mercy Ministry Center Student Lounge

Student Bible Study
Monday, September 15th
5:00 p.m.
Mercy Ministry Center

SXU Communal Prayer—Theme: Service
Wednesday, September 17th
Noon
McDonough Chapel

Liturgical Minister Training 
Sunday, September 21st 
5:00 p.m.
McDonough Chapel

Sunday Student Liturgy—Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday, September 21st
8:00 p.m.
McDonough Chapel
(Choir practice at 6:30 p.m.)

Awakenings Retreat Registration
Monday, September 22nd through Friday, September 26th   
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
SXU Diner

Student Bible Study
Monday, September 22nd
5:00 p.m.
Mercy Ministry Center

Campus RENEW Faith Sharing Groups
Monday, September 22nd through Thursday, September 25th   
7:00 p.m.
Mercy Ministry Center Student Lounge

Mercy Day
Wednesday, September 24th
Student Reception
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.   
SXU Diner
Liturgy
Noon
McDonough Chapel
Leadership Commissioning
4:30 p.m.
Academy Bell

Awakenings Retreat Registration Deadline
Friday, September 26th    

Sunday Student Liturgy—Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday, September 28th
8:00 p.m.
McDonough Chapel
(Choir practice at 6:30 p.m.)

Long-Term/Post Graduate Volunteer Fair
Monday, September 29th
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
WAC Student Lounge

Student Bible Study
Monday, September 29th
5:00 p.m.
Mercy Ministry Center

Campus RENEW Faith Sharing Groups
Monday, September 29th through Thursday, October 2nd    
7:00 p.m.
Mercy Ministry Center Student Lounge

October

SXU Communal Prayer—Theme: Respect
Wednesday, October 1st
Noon
McDonough Chapel

Alumni Homecoming Liturgy
Sunday, October 5th
10:00 a.m.
McDonough Chapel

Sunday Student Liturgy—Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday, October 5th
8:00 p.m.
McDonough Chapel
(Choir practice at 6:30 p.m.)

Student Bible Study
Monday, October 6th
5:00 p.m.
Mercy Ministry Center

Campus RENEW Faith Sharing Groups
Monday, October 6th through Thursday, October 9th     
7:00 p.m.
Mercy Ministry Center Student Lounge

SXU Communal Prayer—Theme: Respect
Wednesday, October 8th
Noon
McDonough Chapel

Sunday Student Liturgy—Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday, October 12th
8:00 p.m.
McDonough Chapel
(Choir practice at 6:30 p.m.)

Student Bible Study
Monday, October 13th
5:00 p.m.
Mercy Ministry Center Conference Room

Campus RENEW Faith Sharing Groups
Monday, October 13th through Thursday, October 16th     
7:00 p.m.
Mercy Ministry Center Student Lounge

SXU Communal Prayer—Theme: Respect
Wednesday, October 15th
Noon
McDonough Chapel

Sunday Student Liturgy—Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday, October 19th
8:00 p.m.
McDonough Chapel
(Choir practice at 6:30 p.m.)

Student Bible Study
Monday, October 20th
5:00 p.m.
Mercy Ministry Center

Campus RENEW Faith Sharing Groups
Monday, October 20th through Thursday, October 23rd      
7:00 p.m.
Mercy Ministry Center Student Lounge

SXU Communal Prayer—Theme: Respect 
Wednesday, October 22nd
Noon
McDonough Chapel

Sunday Student Liturgy—Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday, October 26th
8:00 p.m.
McDonough Chapel
(Choir practice at 6:30 p.m.)

Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive
Sunday, October 26th through Sunday November 2nd
Mercy Ministry Center

Spring Break Service Trip Applications Available
Monday, October 27th
Mercy Ministry Center

Student Bible Study
Monday, October 27th
5:00 p.m.
Mercy Ministry Center

Campus RENEW Faith Sharing Groups
Monday, October 27th through Thursday, October 30th      
7:00 p.m.
Mercy Ministry Center Student Lounge

SXU Communal Prayer—Theme: Respect
Wednesday, October 29th
Noon
McDonough Chapel

Awakenings Retreat
Friday, October 31st through Sunday, November 2nd   
Camp Manitoqua Retreat Center

November

Sunday Student Liturgy—All Souls Day
Sunday, November 2nd
8:00 p.m.
McDonough Chapel
(Choir practice at 6:30 p.m.)

Student Bible Study
Monday, November 3rd
5:00 p.m.
Mercy Ministry Center

Campus RENEW Faith Sharing Groups
Monday, November 3rd through Thursday, November 6th       
7:00 p.m.
Mercy Ministry Center Student Lounge

All Souls Remembrance Liturgy
Tuesday, November 4th        
4:00 p.m.
McDonough Chapel

SXU Communal Prayer—Theme: Integrity
Wednesday, November 5th
Noon
McDonough Chapel

Sunday Student Liturgy—Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome
Sunday, November 9th
8:00 p.m.
McDonough Chapel
(Choir practice at 6:30 p.m.)

Student Bible Study
Monday, November 10th
5:00 p.m.
Mercy Ministry Center

Campus RENEW Faith Sharing Groups
Monday, November 10th through Thursday, November 13th   
7:00 p.m.
Mercy Ministry Center Student Lounge

SXU Communal Prayer—Theme: Integrity
Wednesday, November 12th
Noon
McDonough Chapel

Sunday Student Liturgy—Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday, November 16th
8:00 p.m.
McDonough Chapel
(Choir practice at 6:30 p.m.)

Adopt-a-Child Christmas Toy and Clothing Drive Names Available
Monday, November 17th through Friday, November 21st
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
SXU Diner
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Mercy Ministry Center

Student Bible Study
Monday, November 17th
5:00 p.m.
Mercy Ministry Center

Campus RENEW Faith Sharing Groups Final Week
Monday, November 17th through Thursday, November 20th    
7:00 p.m.
Mercy Ministry Center Student Lounge

SXU Communal Prayer—Theme: Integrity
Wednesday, November 19th
Noon
McDonough Chapel

Spring Break Service Trip Applications Deadline
Friday, November 21st  
Mercy Ministry Center

Vigil to Close the School of Americas
Friday, November 21st to Sunday, November 23rd
Ft. Benning, Georgia

Sunday Student Liturgy—Christ the King
Sunday, November 23rd
8:00 p.m.
McDonough Chapel
(Choir practice at 6:30 p.m.)

Student Bible Study
Monday, November 24th
5:00 p.m.
Mercy Ministry Center

Thanksgiving Holiday—No Communal Prayer or Weekday Liturgies
Wednesday, November 26th through Friday, November 28th

Sunday Student Liturgy—First Sunday of Advent
Sunday, November 30th
8:00 p.m.
McDonough Chapel
(Choir practice at 6:30 p.m.)

December

Last Student Bible Study of the Semester
Monday, December 1st
5:00 p.m.
Mercy Ministry Center

Founders’ Day
Wednesday, December 3rd
Liturgy
Noon
Celebration of the Liberal Arts
3:30 p.m.
McDonough Chapel

Adopt-a-Child Christmas Toy and Clothing Drive Gifts Due
Thursday, December 4th and Friday, December 5th
Mercy Ministry Center

Last Sunday Student Liturgy—­­Second Sunday of Advent—Blessing and Commissioning of Graduating Students
Sunday, December 7th
8:00 p.m.
(7:30 p.m. Graduates Check-in)
McDonough Chapel
(Choir practice at 6:30 p.m.)

Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Monday, December 8th
Noon
McDonough Chapel

Last SXU Communal Prayer of the Semester
Wednesday, December 10th
Noon
McDonough Chapel

Last Weekday Liturgy of the Semester
Friday, December 12th
Noon
McDonough Chapel

Fall Commencement Liturgy
Friday, December 19th
4:30 p.m.
(4:00 p.m. Graduates Line-up)
Shannon Athletic Center Main Arena