De La Salle Week events announced
Saint Mary’s University has celebrated Founder’s Day for many years to commemorate its founding in 1912. It has been a time of celebration and recognition of individuals within the Lasallian community.
With so much to celebrate about our Lasallian history and mission, the annual day of celebration has been expanded to become De La Salle Week. The year 2009 marks not only 97 years since our founding, but 75 years since the De La Salle Christian Brothers came to Saint Mary’s University.
Students, staff and faculty members are invited to a week of participation in these opportunities for learning, reflection, discussion and connection with others.
De La Salle Week events are sponsored by the Offices of Mission and Student Development.
SUNDAY, FEB. 22
9 p.m. — Opening liturgy, Saint Thomas More Chapel.
Food and money will be collected throughout the week for local Catholic Worker houses.
MONDAY, FEB. 23 - DE LA SALLE DAY
8 a.m. — SMU community gathering, first floor, Saint Mary’s Hall.
12:10 p.m. — Liturgy, Saint Thomas More Chapel.
4 p.m. — “Lasallian Hour” with Ben Murray ‘96, co-founder and president of San Miguel Middle School-Minneapolis, Common Room.
8 to 9:30 p.m. — “About Lasallian Volunteers” with Martin Richard, Lasallian Volunteer recruiter, Toner Student Center Cardinal Club. Learn more about the Lasallian Volunteer movement and hear from Brendan Corcoran ‘07, current Lasallian Volunteer at San Miguel Middle School, Tulsa, Okla. Refreshments will be provided.
TUESDAY, FEB. 24 - FOUNDER’S DAY
8 a.m. — SMU Community Gathering, first floor, Saint Mary’s Hall.
11 a.m. — Liturgy, Saint Thomas More Chapel.
1:15 p.m. — Convocation, Page Theatre, including:
• Recognition of the 75th anniversary of Christian Brothers at Saint Mary's;
• Recognition of the Christian Brothers Long Island-New England District for service to and leadership for Saint Mary’s;
• Presentation of the Distinguished Lasallian Educator Award;
• Presentation of the Brother H. Charles Severin Award for Excellence in Teaching; and
• Presentation of the Outstanding Senior Awards.
2:30 p.m. — Convocation reception, Hall of Fame Room.
6 to 8 p.m. — Mardi Gras Bazaar, Toner Student Center.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 25 - ASH WEDNESDAY
A day of prayer, fasting and alms giving
12:10 and 4:30 p.m. — Liturgy and distribution of ashes, Saint Thomas More Chapel.
11:30 am to 1 p.m. — Commemorative Lunch, Common Room (A Commemoration of De La Salle’s heroic vow “to live on bread alone;” includes an optional lunch of bread and water and freewill donation for Christ the Teacher Institute for Education, Nairobi campus).
2 and 5 p.m., Service Trip Opportunities, sponsored by Volunteer Services.
7:30 p.m. — “Lasallian Hour” with Dr. Steve Pattee, associate professor of interdisciplinary studies, Common Room.
THURSDAY, FEB. 26 - CELEBRATION OF LASALLIAN ARTS AND SGPP
8 a.m. — SMU Community Gathering, first floor, Saint Mary’s Hall.
12:10 p.m. — Liturgy, Saint Thomas More Chapel.
4 p.m. — “Lasallian Hour” with Dr. Patrick O’Shea, associate professor of music, Common Room.
4:30 p.m. — Build an igloo with Brother Finbar McMullen, Plaza (weather permitting).
7 to 8:30 p.m. — Fun and Games, Founder’s Style, Hall of Fame Room. Enjoy French cuisine and games from the time of De La Salle in 17th century France; sponsored by Health Advocates.
7:30 p.m. — “The Long Christmas Ride Home,” Valéncia Academy Theatre.
7:30 p.m. — Chamber Singers Homecoming Concert, Chapel of Saint Mary of the Angels.
FRIDAY, FEB. 27 - GLOBAL LASALLIAN FAMILY
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Fair Trade Sale, first floor, Saint Mary’s Hall.
12:10 p.m. — Liturgy, Saint Thomas More Chapel.
4 p.m. — “Lasallian Hour” with Brother Christopher Soosai, SMU graduate student from India, Common Room.
7 p.m. — Movie time with Brother Jerome Rademacher, Christian Brothers’ Residence, including Brother Jerome’s famous popcorn! (Limited to 20 people; sign up in Student Activities.)
SATURDAY, FEB. 28 - SERVICE DAY
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Habitat for Humanity Service Trip (sign up in the Office of Campus Ministry).
Noon to 5 p.m. — “Just Bouncing Around” Ping-Pong Tournament, Toner Student Center Game Room.
6 p.m. — “Africa Night,” Common Room; Dinner (first 100 people); 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. music and dance, hosted by Intercultural Awareness Association (ICAA).
SUNDAY, MARCH 1
10:30 a.m. and 9 p.m. — Liturgy for the first Sunday of Lent, Saint Thomas More Chapel. Refreshments follow each Mass, compliments of Campus Ministry.
