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A HUGE Thank you to all the students who helped with getting the Christmas tree, decorating, and preparation for this week’s events – having so many people involved in so many wonderful Advent events and everyone who has been able to help has been amazing! Thank you from the Catholic Student Center staff! |
Join us for a combined Vianney and Fiat dinner on Monday December 5th at 7 PM with special guests Ann and John Gradowski! Please RSVP on Facebook.
Vicki Thorn - What They Didn't Teach You in Sex Ed Vicki Thorn, founder of the Project Rachel ministry for post-abortive healing active in dioceses across the country is coming to speak at the Hoff Theater on December 6th at 7:30 PM.
Her presentation “What They Didn’t Tell You in Sex Ed” will discuss the biology of contraception and Theology of the Body. The talk is free – please invite friends.
Click here to sign up and help promote Vicki Thorn's upcoming talk! |
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Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception – Holy Day of Obligation
December 8th is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception and a holy day of obligation for Catholics.
There will be a Vigil Mass on Wednesday at 5:30 PM followed by free Wednesday night dinner. There will also be 12 PM Mass on Thursday at Memorial Chapel and an additional 5:30 PM Mass at the Catholic Student Center Chapel.
| Gents, you know the deal. This Thursday at 6:30 AM will be the last Man-fast of the semester, hence the epic title. It will also be the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, so we will be doing adoration slightly different in honor of our Blessed Mother. Please join us one last time before we go home for the winter. Since this will be the last one we do this semester, it would be nice to have a breakfast of epic proportions, so any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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The CSC will be having a Living Nativity scene on McKeldin Mall this Thursday December 8th from 1-4 PM.
To sign up to be in the Nativity Scene visit the Volunteer Space sign up here. Bring friends, there will be hot chocolate! |
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10th Annual Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
This Friday, December 9th at 8 PM, UMD Choirs present the tenth annual Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols in the University's venerable Memorial Chapel. This service is modeled after the world-famous Christmas Eve tradition of King's College in Cambridge, England, which is broadcast annually on National Public Radio. This year's event will use the original format of the first festival service in 1918. The service will feature the UMD Men's & Women's Choruses, The Maryland State Boychoir, readers from the University campus, and audience participation.
More information and tickets available online.
Witness to Life: Mass celebrated by Cardinal Wuerl and Rosary Procession
December marks the one year anniversary of the arrival of late term abortionist LeRoy Carhart to Germantown MD. Please join the Archdiocese of Washington Life Issues Office for Mass and a Procession on Saturday December 10th at 5PM to pray for an end to abortion, the 700+ lives lost and the conversion of Carhart.
| Come join us this Saturday at 8 PM for our formal dance to finish off the Fall semester with dancing, food, friends, fun, and great memories before finals start up. Come ready to dance the night away and hopefully we'll get some real snow to go with it.
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The Catholic Student Center will become a study hall starting on Wednesday, December 14th! The Great Room will be converted to a silent study space with snacks and stay tuned for Lisa’s daily de-stressing study-break activities!
During Finals Week (Wednesday December 14th through Wednesday December 21st) daily Mass will be at 12:30 PM (not 12 PM)
but need people to RSVP (friends and family); Mass time changes during exam week, study hall info, the study breaks info, Christmas Mass schedule - the fact the CSC is closed over winter break - March for Life info etc.
Attention December graduates! You and your parents are invited to our Baccalaureate Mass on Wednesday December 21st at 4 PM in the Catholic Student Center chapel. A reception will follow, please RSVP to Ann Gradowski at a...@catholicterps.org
The Mass will be finished in time to allow graduates and their families plenty of time to travel to Comcast Center for the Main Commencement Ceremony at 7 PM.
Mass of the Nativity of the Lord will be celebrated
5 PM Saturday December 24th @ CSC Chapel
10 AM Sunday December 25th @ CSC Chapel
Winter Break Hours & Mass Schedule
The Catholic Student Center will be closed for Winter Break (December 22nd, 2011 to January 23rd, 2012)
Winter Break Mass Schedule
5 PM Saturday @ CSC Chapel
10 AM Sunday @ CSC Chapel
There will be no Noon Masses at Memorial Chapel after Sunday December 18th until Sunday January 29th.
There will be no 7 PM Masses at the CSC Chapel after Sunday December 18th until Sunday January 29th.
| Winter Break Service Trip – Habitat for Humanity
The CSC winter break service trip will be to Sea Island Georgia Habitat for Humanity, from January 8 - 14, 2012. Cost is $250 per person.
Registration is full, but a wait list is being formed in the event of cancellations.
Sign up online at CatholicTerps.org
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The Catholic Student Center is volunteering at the Youth Rally and Mass for Life the morning of the March for Life on Monday, January 23rd, 2012. The Youth Rally and Mass for Life is run by the Archdiocese of Washington. If you are interested in volunteering to help at the Mass or in attending the March for Life, please contact Gabby LePore at pro...@catholicterps.org
Can't wait til Christmas break??
Looking for a good re-boot??
RETREAT!
Christmas break will be here before you know it and we have an opportunity for you to really get away.
Join fellow college students on December 27th, 28th, and 28th for a retreat geared just for you at Mattaponi Retreat center in Upper Marlboro. “My Own Eyes Have Seen” is a college-age Metanoia retreat designed to help you connect with other students who are striving to
better understand their Catholic faith. The event includes dynamic talks; time for prayer and reflection; Mass; Eucharistic adoration; great food; bonfires; and fun! The cost is only $35.00 and includes overnight housing and meals!
You can’t beat that! Please contact St. Martin of Tours by no later than December 17 to reserve your space and bring a friend! Spread the word!
St.MartinsCo...@gmail.com