I have never experienced anything else like Ash Wednesday on a college campus. Whether it was at my very secular undergraduate University’s catholic parish or here in the chapel at UD, Ash Wednesday has always meant churches packed to the brim with students and fresh commitments from students to pray, fast, and give.

Many of our patterns of worship have changed in the last year. I know mine has, and perhaps your has, too. Worship, for me, has meant less time in buildings and more time in nature, art and prayer. But something is missing, and it’s not the building-- it’s the very thing we cherish at UD: community.

For those that have been away-- from Mass, or worshipping in a building, or even the Church-- Ash Wednesday is an invitation to be together. It is also an invitation for those who have never come before to experience grace and mercy at its source-- in Jesus.  It will be different than any other Ash Wednesday service we’ve had before, but that’s what we’ve come to expect this year, and our sacramental faith shows us again and again that God meets us exactly where we are.

Ellen Garmann, Associate Director of Campus Ministry-Liturgy

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Campus Ministry is increasingly interested in how you make meaning and develop your faith at the University of Dayton. To help us learn more about your experiences and ways to better serve and support you, please take a moment to share brief responses to a short survey. We would love to hear from you! Find the survey link at https://tinyurl.com/CMStudentSurvey21

The MAAFA, which means “great tragedy” in Kiswahili, refers to the period of the Transatlantic Slave Trade where historians estimate that close to 12 million Africans were captured and brought to the Americas.The Inaugural Maafa Commemoration was held on the campus of the University of Dayton in February of 2019.  Annually, students and community members are invited to journey through the MAAFA by engaging with cultural artifacts and stories. Find out more about Maafa and commemoration activities.

Visit Black History Month 2021 to find out more ways that you can
"Educate, Empower and Engage" this February. 

UD Lenten Almsgiving in Support of
Marianist Programs Abroad

Join us in the Lenten Almsgiving Collection which serves those most vulnerable through Marianist Programs in India and Africa. Money collected will be given to Our Lady of Nazareth School in Kenya, MIRACLE in Malawi, The REDS program in India, Chaminade Health Care Center in India and Rural Health Care Center in Togo. All five programs serve the needs of the poor through education, encouragement, and meeting basic needs. Thank you for your prayers and generosity. Click here to donate: https://marianistdonations.givingfuel.com/udgives

For more information, contact Mary Neibler.

Mark Your Calendars...

Beyond UD Volunteer Panel Monday February 15, 6:00-7:30PM Zoom
Come meet UD grads who have volunteered after graduation, hear about their experiences and ask questions to hep you make your decision. For more information, contact Nick Cardilino and for the Zoom link, please RSVP at  http://cglink.me/2dY/r992656 

Busy Person's Retreat: Exploring Lent, Starts Monday, February 15, Online or In-Person (Dependent upon Spiritual Guide)
The Busy Person’s Retreat: Exploring Lent invites any student, faculty or staff member to explore the Lenten season within the context of their everyday lives. This opportunity is designed to meet people where they are in the busy-ness of their daily lives. Participants will be provided with weekly content that invites them to engage in at least thirty minutes of personal prayer while also meeting with a spiritual companion once a week for the duration of Lent. For more information, contact Mike Bennett. Registration is open at tinyurl.com/RegisterUDRetreats.

Praying the Stations of the Cross through an LGBTQ+ and Allyship lens, Fridays 3:30-4:30PM beginning February 19, Zoom
Participants will attend 5 guided, interactive planning meetings and then host praying the Ally Stations that they created as a team. Jen Morin-Williamson, Campus Minister for VWK and the LGBTQ+ communities will help navigate the team through a simple but powerful reflective and creative process. No experience necessary - just a willingness to connect the real experiences of people in the LGBTQ+ and Ally community with the experiences of Christ’s passion. for more information contact Jen Morin-Williamson  Register here.

2021 Miryam Award Nominations due February 19
Submit a nomination for the 2021 Miryam Award!  This award recognizes the efforts of people on our campus to change the atmosphere and the potential for women’s achievements at the University of Dayton. You can nominate an individual or a group of UD faculty, staff, and/or students. Find out more about the Miryam Award and past recipients on our Campus Ministry website. and submit your nomination through this form.

Lenten Contemplative Prayer Opportunity
Fr. Ted Cassidy and Bro. Giancarlo Bonutti invite students to a weekly one-hour Contemplative Prayer session this Lent over Zoom. Fr. Ted is a Campus Minister and Bro. Giancarlo is a Marianist Brother who has participated in a contemplative prayer group for 3 years and had ministered with homeless persons in Cincinnati's Mary Magdalen House for 27 years. Please contact Fr. Ted at cassidyt1@udayton.edu if interested or for further information. Those interested will take a survey to find the best time for the sessions.

Our Sacred Journey Wednesdays 5-6pm, March 3 - April 7 Zoom
Our Sacred Journey is like a book club, but for podcasts! Join us each week as we listen to the Campus Ministry podcast, Sacred Stories, and reflect on how your life intersects with a different sacred text. Register at: tinyurl.com/RegisterUDJourneyGroups For more information contact Meaghan Crowley.

Liturgy Schedule
 

All Masses will be celebrated in the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception. 

Please note: RSVPs through 1850 are requested for all Masses.

• Sunday Schedule until Easter will be 10am, Noon, 5pm, 7pm, and 9pm. There will not be a Saturday night Mass this semester. 
• Weekday Masses at 12:30pm only
• Reconciliation (no reservation required): Tuesday 11:00-Noon, Wednesday 4:30-5:30pm, Thursday 7:00-8:00pm and Friday 11:00-Noon

Sunday 10AM Mass and special events will be live streamed on the Campus Ministry YouTube Channel.

Around Campus and Beyond...

As We Forgive Those Who Trespass Against Us: Lent, Forgiveness, and Restorative Justice, Thursday, March 4 7:30-9:00 pm EST
Come explore these topics with our amazing panelists:

• Sister Donna Liette, CPPS works with mothers who have lost children to violence or incarceration and is a part of the Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation team in Chicago.
• Leonard Rubio is Executive Director of Insight Prison Project. While incarcerated, he created an interfaith roundtable to promote restorative justice between prisoners and volunteers with different faith backgrounds.
• Bill Fischer serves as Vice President for Student Development at the University of Dayton where he focuses on student conduct, conflict resolution systems, and crisis/risk management.

Register Here  This event is hosted by the Death Penalty Abolition and Restorative Justice Issue Team of the Marianist Social Justice Collaborative.