On Thursday, November 19, the Saint Vincent Archabbey, Parish, Seminary, and College Communities will conclude a year-long celebration of the 200th Anniversary of the Birth of Archabbot Boniface Wimmer, O.S.B., the Founder of Saint Vincent. The event will begin with a choral tribute to Boniface Wimmer in the Basilica at 2:30 p.m., followed by a festive Mass at 3 p.m. Cardinal Justin Rigali of Philadelphia will be the Principal Celebrant and homilist. Abbot Primate Notker Wolf, O.S.B., of the Benedictine Order in Rome, will concelebrate the Mass, along with Archabbot Douglas and numerous bishops and abbots. After Mass a turkey dinner will be served in Carey gymnasium, followed by fireworks and a Campus light-up in Melvin Platz. Everyone is welcome to the celebration. Reservations are necessary, and tickets may be picked-up at the Office of Campus Life. For further information call ext. 2177 or email events@stvincent.edu.

Advent Penance Service

Campus Ministry has scheduled this Penance Service in the Chapel on Monday, November 30, at 8:30 p.m. A number of Benedictines will be available to hear confessions. We invite you to attend the service and take advantage of the opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation in preparation for Christmas.

Christmas Caroling at Saint Emma's

Each year Saint Vincent students visit the Benedictine Sisters at Saint Emma Monastery in Greensburg for Christmas caroling, followed by cookies and hot chocolate. This year our visit will be on Wednesday, December 2. Vans will depart from in front of the post office at 5:45 p.m. We plan to return to Campus around 8:30 p.m. We invite everyone to join in the beautiful and enjoyable evening.

Tapping Theology--Round 4

Campus Ministry will hold this program on Thursday, December 3, at the Tin Lizzy Bar and Lounge [3.13 miles from campus]. The presentation will be given Dr. Andrew Herr, Associate Professor of Economics and men‘s cross country coach. You are to arrive at 9 p.m. The program includes a 20 minute presentation, and a 20 minute question and answer period at which time Campus Ministry will provide complimentary chicken wings. All participants are responsible for their own beverages. All Saint Vincent College students are welcome to attend. Those who need a ride, or those who are willing to give others a ride, are asked to meet in front of Alcuin Hall at 8:40 p.m.

Delivering T-shirts

Campus Ministry will be visiting the Children’s Institute in Pittsburgh on Friday, December 4, to distribute tie-dyed t-shirts to the patients. The Pep Band will accompany us and perform
for the children. Those who are interested in joining us are to meet in front of the post office at 5 p.m. We plan to return to campus around 8:30 p.m.

Service Trip to Alaska

Campus Ministry is planning a 7-day summer 2010 service trip to Juneau, Alaska. Reservations are limited to 8 students and are being accepted with a $100 deposit on a first-come basis. To make a reservation, or for further information regarding the trip, see Father Vincent in Campus Ministry or call ext. 2679.

March for Life

This annual March will be held in Washington D.C. on Friday, January 22, 2010. The Respect Life Club, Knights of Columbus and Campus Ministry are joining forces for this effort and invite you to come make a difference for the unborn who do not have a voice. In an effort to accommodate various class schedules, students will be given the choice to either drive down the night before [January 21] or the morning of [January 22]. We will be holding sign-ups outside the cafeteria after Thanksgiving break. The cost of the trip will be $10. Please join us in this demonstration as we march in support of human life. Those who are interested in assisting with the drive may email Michael Barkowski or Gabe Jakubisin.