February Benedictine

The Benedictine Monthly The Publication of Saint Vincent College Campus Ministry

Campus Ministry Staff Father Maximilian Maxwell Director of Campus Ministry ext. 2350

Justin Massetto Director of Music Ministry ext. 2597

Father Francois Diouf Assistant Vice President for Br. Francisco Whittaker Student Success & Formation Assistant to the Director Bridget DiVittis Assistant Director of Campus Ministry ext. 2098 Reverend Clark Kerr ext. 2547

Br. José Rosa Assistant to the Director Sr Donatha Gerard

Sr Maria Hoh hoa.bui@stvincent.edu Sr Yen Cao yen.cao@stvincent.edu Sr Yosari Menjivar Diaz y.menjivardiaz@stvincent.edu Sr Vi Nguyen vi.nguyen@stvincent.edu

Sr Teresa Apondi Obonyo donatha.gerard@stvincent.edu teresa.obonyo@stvincent.edu

The Month of the Holy Family Jesus, Mary, and Joseph are often represented humbly in artwork. Even the glow around their virtuous heads is usually simple, at least when they are represented as the Holy Family.

Not every family is perfect, and after the holiday season, our dysfunctional family may be fresh in our minds. We are called practicing Catholics because despite any struggles in our families we still keep practicing.

Remember that even though Mary and Joseph lost Jesus for three days, they are still saints. Even if we feel like we’ve failed, we can still be saints, especially if we ask for the help of the Holy Family.

Let’s focus on our families and helping each other grow in holiness.

Interested in becoming a Lector, or Altar Server, or Cantor in the Student Chapel for Weekend Masses?

Contact campus.ministry@stvincent.edu

CONFESSION The sacrament of Reconciliation is offered Weekdays from 11:45 AM Noon in the Student Chapel Noon - 1 PM in the Basilica OR by appointment

Monday Night Worship Join the seminarians in St. Gregory's Chapel on Mondays at 7 PM for praise and worship!

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Blessing of the Throats St. Blaise Blaze

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IGNITE RETREAT 16

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FOP

Women's Night

Jared Box

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18 Men's Night

Valentine's Day Mass

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ASH WEDNESDAY

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StudentAthlete Mass

*See flyers for more details

PRESENTATION OF THE LORD

Thursday, FEBRUARY 2 Mass IN THE STUDENT CHAPEL

12:05 PM + 4:15 PM + 7:00 PM

St. Blaise Blaze MASS 7 PM

BONFIRE 8 PM

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2 8 PM ST. BENEDICT FIRE PIT

HOT CHOCOLATE + SMORES

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Praise and Worship, Guest Speakers, Adoration, Confession, and Prayer Teams

Student Chapel - 7 PM ALL ARE WELCOME

BLESSING OF THE THROATS Friday, February 3 12:05 PM & 4:15 PM

Valentine's Day Mass 4:15 PM - STUDENT CHAPEL

Celebrate the Patron Saint of Love through the love that the Lord shows us in the Mass

Men's Retreat 2023 March 17-19

SIGN UP HERE

Early registration $50 After 2/24 $60 Week Of $65

The Men's Retreat is a rugged and packed weekend which gives guys an opportunity to step away and encounter the Lord together through sports competitions, small groups, and powerful experiences of prayer. Journey with other men towards Christ while exploring brotherhood, identity, and purpose.

STUDENT ATHLETE PRAYER SERVICE Join together with Bearcat athletes as we gather in prayer and unity to thank God for the gifts he has bestowed on us as students and athletes

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8 12 PM - CAREY GYM

MEN'S NIGHT SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18 12 PM - 5:30 PM $20 PER PERSON REGISTER BY FEBRUARY 15

CONTACT FRANCISCO.WHITTAKER@STVINCENT.EDU

WOMEN'S MINISTRY C. S. LEWIS NIGHT “COURAGE, DEAR HEART.”

Join Women's Ministry as we explore what it means to have courage by engaging with the works of C.S. Lewis TURKISH DELIGHT AND HOT CHOCOLATE BAR

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 18 7 PM - BEARCAT LOUNGE

JARED BOX PROJECT The mission of the Jared Box Project is to put a smile on the faces of children in the hospital by providing them with a box containing small gifts and activities .

Join us to fill boxes Thursday, February 16 in the Carey Center 7 PM

ASH WEDNESAY

Student Chapel Masses 12:05 PM 4:15 PM 7 PM February 22, 2023

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 26

9:30 PM IN THE STUDENT CHAPEL

Rite Rite of of Christian Christian Initiation Initiation of of Adults Adults The Journey of Faith Begins with Your Questions What Is Faith?

How Does Faith Grow?

What Makes

Should I Be

Catholicism Different?

Classes for the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults are available to any student who wants to learn more about the Catholic Faith For More Information Contact Br. Francisco Whittaker

Confirmed?

Francisco.whittaker@stvincent.edu

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L GROU L A M

grow in community - grow in faith - grow in friendship Student-led small groups meet each week to connect with one another and build relationships based on trust, respect, and ultimately faith. They commit to meeting weekly to provide stability and support as students journey together in their faith and in other aspects of life.

MEN'S

WOMEN'S

SMALL GROUPS

SMALL GROUPS

contact: matthew.byrne@stvincent.edu

contact: helen.kish@stvincent.edu

VOLV N I E T D E G

Student Chapel Mass Times

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

12:05 PM ; 4:15 PM 12:05 PM ; 4:15 PM 12:05 PM 12:05 PM ; 4:15 PM 12:05 PM ; 4:15 PM 4:30 PM 7:00 PM ; 9:30 PM

Want to get involved and learn more about the different Campus Ministry Groups on campus?

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Be sure to join us for Community Mass on Wednesdays at 5 PM in the Basilica