De La Salle Week schedule
Saint Mary’s has celebrated Founders’ 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.
Students, staff and faculty members are invited to a week of participation in these opportunities for learning, reflection, discussion and connection with others.
SUNDAY, MARCH 30
10:30 a.m. and 9 p.m. — Opening liturgy, Saint Thomas More Chapel, followed by refreshments
3 p.m. — SMU Concert Band, Page Theatre
MONDAY, MARCH 31
“Faith in the Presence of God”
7:30 a.m. — Donuts on the first floor of Saint Mary’s Hall
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Lasallian Luncheon for faculty and staff, President’s Room: “Experiencing the Reign of God: The Ecology of the Lasallian Spirituality and Doing Justice” with Brother Ernest Miller, FSC. RSVP to richmond@smumn.edu or Ext. 1643.
12:10 p.m. — Liturgy in Saint Thomas More Chapel
5:30 p.m. — Dine with the Divine for students at Saint Mary’s Press: “Experiencing the Reign of God: The Ecology of the Lasallian Spirituality and Doing Justice” with Brother Ernest Miller, FSC. RSVP in Campus Ministry
TUESDAY, APRIL 1
“Quality Education”
7:30 a.m. — Donuts on the first floor of Saint Mary’s Hall
10:45 a.m. — Founders’ Day Liturgy, Saint Thomas More Chapel with the Most Rev. John Quinn, Bishop of the Diocese of Winona
1:15 p.m. — Convocation in Page Theatre. To watch a live stream, go to http://client.stretchinternet.com/client/smuadmin.portal.
3 p.m. — Convocation reception, Hall of Fame Room
5 to 6 p.m. — Hunger Banquet, President’s Room. At this interactive event, the place where you sit and the meal that you eat are determined by the luck of the draw, just as in real life some of us are born into relative prosperity and others into poverty.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2
“Inclusive Community”
7:30 a.m. — Donuts on the first floor of Saint Mary’s Hall
12:10 p.m. — Liturgy in Saint Thomas More Chapel
4:45 p.m. — Interfaith prayer experience for students, faculty and staff, Toner Student Center lounge. Sponsored by the International Center and the Office of Campus Ministry, this event will include sacred texts, reflections and prayers from a variety of faith traditions.
7:30 p.m. — Sustainability Forum Series, “SMU Solar Initiative,” Watters Hall. The students behind the solar panel initiative will explain the details behind this renewable energy project.
THURSDAY, APRIL 3
“Respect for All Persons”
11:45 a.m. — Lasallian Luncheon for faculty and staff, Toner Student Center, Room 9 with presentation at noon. Students will reflect on their experiences from the SOUL mission trip to India and the Holy Land pilgrimage. Hear how the Lasallian mission is lived across the globe. Lunch is provided. RSVPs are required to Campus Ministry.
8 to 9 p.m. — India and Holy Land trip presentations for students, Toner Student Center lounge. Students will reflect on their experiences of the SOUL mission trip to India and the Holy Land pilgrimage. Free T-shirts to the first 50 students. Grab a snack and support international mission-inspired programs at SMU.
9 p.m. — Open mic night, Toner Student Center Lounge
FRIDAY, APRIL 4
“Concern for the Poor and Social Justice”
7:30 to 10 a.m. — Fair Trade Friday, first floor Saint Mary’s Hall, hosted by the Peace and Justice Club; donations to benefit Christ the Teacher Institute for Education in Nairobi.
12:10 p.m. — Liturgy in Saint Thomas More Chapel
7:30 p.m. — SMU jazz ensemble, Page Theatre
Lenten retreat Friday and Saturday evenings — Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary. This OCM-sponsored retreat for all students is a great opportunity to deepen your relationship with God. The retreat will draw on some of the themes and techniques of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. Contact Eric Styles in the Office of Campus Ministry for more information. Register online at www.surveymonkey.com/s/LentenRetreat2014.
SATURDAY, APRIL 5
“Concern for God’s Creation”
1 to 4 p.m. — Volunteer outdoors. Contribute to the removal of invasive species on campus and allow native flora to flourish. Join Patrick Sweet and others in removing the oriental bittersweet from the bluffs. Contact pksweet11@smumn.edu to sign up.
3 p.m. — Music Department recital, Figliulo Recital Hall.
7:30 p.m. — Earth Rally, Room B of the Toner Student Center. Plant vegetables and microgreens to get your garden started. Organic snacks and refreshments will be served.
Lenten retreat Friday and Saturday evenings — Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary. This OCM-sponsored retreat for all students is a great opportunity to deepen your relationship with God. The retreat will draw on some of the themes and techniques of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. Contact Eric Styles in the Office of Campus Ministry for more information. Register online at www.surveymonkey.com/s/LentenRetreat2014.
