Upcoming Events

September 28, 2008 - Sunday XXVI Welcome Back! Faith Focus – this Wednesday, October 1:  Faith Focus is a weekly presentation and discussion on important aspects of our Catholic Faith held on Wednesday nights in the AQ Living Room from 7:00-8:00 PM.  Special Topics will be considered during the Fall Term and the topic this week is:  Give Me Some Wisdom, Stat! What's a Doctor of the Church?  There are 33 saints who are called Doctors of the Church, meaning that they were able to live and explain Christian doctrine in an exemplary way. To know them is to understand our Catholic faith better, to be acquainted with its hidden depths and to share in the joy of God's wisdom. Come hear a little overview of this varied group of men and women.  Dessert provided. Fireside Mass – Thursdays at 9:00 PM – This is a special celebration of the Eucharist for students, concluding with Night Prayer, followed by social time.  Fireside Mass is held in the AQ Living Room.  Relax by the fire and celebrate the Eucharist with your fellow students.  Graduate Student Movie Night – this Friday October 3 at 8:00 PM in the AQ TV Room: Monsieur Vincent - Come see this Academy Award winning film on the life of St. Vincent de Paul. "Inspiring and compelling!" - Fr. Francis.  Popcorn, beer and soda provided. Spouses and friends welcome.  Service day with COVER - this Saturday, October 4:  Join us for a work day with COVER, a Home Repair outfit that coordinates volunteers to do repair work for the less fortunate in the Upper Valley area.  We will be working on a roofing project in Enfield, NH.   No experience is required.  RSVP by Noon on Thursday – blitz AQ - if you can join us for all or part of the day!  AQ provides transportation:  We will meet at AQ at 8:30 AM and return around 5:00 PM.  AQ will provide breakfast, and lunch will be provided at the site.   A great way to learn useful skills and give back to the community!  The event was rescheduled because of the weather. Celebrate the end of the first full week of classes by going apple picking this Friday, October 3rd.  We'll meet at 3:00 PM at AQ and travel to a local orchard where we can take our pick of dozens of varieties of fresh, delicious apples.  For more info or to sign up, blitz AQ by noon on Friday. Thinking about becoming Catholic or do you know someone who wants to become Catholic?  Join us next Sunday, October 5, at 12:30 PM or 6:30 PM to find out about the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) for those who would like to investigate the Catholic Faith, to ask questions, and to meet fellow students waiting to accompany you on the path to full communion with the Church.  For more information blitz Fr. Francis – francisop. Community Dinner - Monday, October 6, at 6:00 PM:  All students are invited to the weekly community dinner at 6:00 PM in the AQ kitchen.  For this dinner a special invitation is extended to all Freshmen.  Come meet your fellow Catholic students in an informal setting.  RSVP required:  blitz AQ by Noon on Monday, October 6.  Month of the Rosary - October: …Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart.” (Luke 3:51).  October 7th is the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary and for that reason the month of October is traditionally the month of the Rosary.  To observe this month, you are invited to join in praying the Rosary on Thursday evenings during October at 8:45 PM in the AQ Chapel before Fireside Mass.  As we enter into prayer with Mary through the Rosary we join with her in pondering the mystery of Christ in our hearts.  Blitz AQ if you would like to lead this prayer. Liturgical and Music Ministries:  Altar Servers, Special Ministers of Communion, Lectors, and Ushers, assist in the celebration of Mass. Training is provided; no previous experience is necessary.  Blitz Fr. Mike – frmichaelop – if you are interested.  Music Ministry leads the music at weekend Masses and other Holy Days. Both vocalists and instrumentalists are encouraged to participate.  All levels of experience are welcome.  Blitz Eileen – eileenaq – if you are interested.  Retreat for Freshmen - Saturday, October 11 - Sunday, October 12 All freshmen are invited to take part in this overnight retreat to meet other students and to reflect on our Catholic faith life at Dartmouth.  The retreat will be held at La Salette Shrine, Enfield, NH (about 20 minutes from Hanover), and will conclude on Sunday with the 11:00 AM Mass at Aquinas House.  The Shrine has beautiful grounds and is near Lake Mascoma.    Blitz AQ if you are interested in attending or would like more information.

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