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Easter Triduum Services

Holy Saturday Thumb.jpgCampus Ministry will offer the following Easter Triduum liturgies in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher this week:

  • Holy Thursday: April 2, 4:30 p.m., Mass of the Lord’s Supper
  • Good Friday: April 3, 3 p.m., Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion
  • Holy Saturday: April 4, 8:30 p.m., Easter Vigil Mass
  • Easter Sunday: April 5, 10:30 a.m., Easter Sunday Mass (no 9 p.m. Mass on Easter Sunday).

For more information contact Campus Ministry at 7131 or ministry@up.edu.

Final Visio Divina of Lent, April 1

Crucifixion.jpgAll members of the University community are invited to participate in the final session of Visio Divina this Wednesday, April 1, in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher. Visio Divina offers a chance to enter into a deep silence and simply be present, using an image from The Saint John’s Bible as a focal point. This week’s illumination is “The Crucifixion.” Sessions last about 30 minutes and are offered at 12:45 p.m., or 7:15 p.m.

For details, contact Karen Eifler (eifler@up.edu) or Beth Barsotti (barsotti@up.edu).

Campus Wide Stations Of The Cross, March 31

stationsCampus Wide Stations of the Cross will begin in the Bell Tower Plaza on Tuesday, March 31, at 7 p.m. Participants will walk to stations of the cross around campus for liturgical readings and prayer, and will end at the Chapel of Christ the Teacher. For more information contact Campus Ministry at 7131 or ministry@up.edu.

Father Thomas C. Oddo, C.S.C., Memorial Scholarship

oddoTomShortly after his untimely death in 1989, Univer­sity of Portland president Rev. Thomas C. Oddo, C.S.C., was memorialized by faculty, staff, students, and friends with the establishment of an endowed scholarship fund named after him. Every year the University awards scholarship funds in Fr. Oddo’s name to one or two students who meet a set of criteria which includes demonstrated commitment to service and to service learning. Nominations are welcome at this time for the next awards to students, and are due by March 27. A nomination form is available at http://tinyurl.com/m936kyp.

Simple Soup Supper, March 27

hThe Servant Leadership Team will host a soup supper on Friday, March 27, at 5 p.m., in St. Mary’s Student Center Lounge. All are welcome to join the team for a simple meal and a reflection led by Fr. Charlie Gordon, C.S.C. Donations will be accepted to support Holy Cross missions. For more information contact Campus Ministry at 7131 or ministry@up.edu.

Stations Of The Cross, Fridays During Lent

stationsAll are welcome to join Campus Ministry for the Stations of the Cross on Friday, March 27, at 4:30 p.m., in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher. Stations of the Cross is an ancient devotion of the Church in which Catholics walk through the events of the passion and death of Jesus Christ. It is an excellent opportunity to enter into Lent for Catholics and non-Catholics alike. Dates are March 20 and 27.

Campus Ministry has also partnered with alumni relations to offer a web-based presentation of the Stations of the Cross at http://tinyurl.com/b4qr8b4. The accompanying images take you on a virtual tour of the chapels on campus where the stations are displayed.

For more information contact Campus Ministry at 7131 or mccreary@up.edu.

Feast Of Saint Joseph Mass, March 19

holy_cross_st._joseph_statue-199x300 copyThursday, March 19, is the Feast of Saint Joseph, the patronal feast of the Holy Cross Brothers, according to Theresa McCreary, Campus Ministry. Mass will be celebrated in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher at 5 p.m. All are welcome to attend. Campus Ministry will also offer Lenten Reconciliation Service on Tuesday, March 24, at 7 p.m., in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher. For more information contact Campus Ministry at 7131 or ministry@up.edu.