St. Mary's University 40 Days of Lent and Service
40 Days of Lent and Service is sponsored by the Office of Mission and Office of Rector, in collaboration with University Ministry, Community Engagement, and the Marianist Leadership Program. During this Lenten season, join us for these Lenten activities and worship that allow us to RESET, RETURN, RENEW.
Daily Mass ^
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
12:15 p.m.
Tuesday, Thursday
12:30 p.m.
Reinbolt Hall, Assumption Chapel
University Ministry invites the St. Mary’s University community to a weekday mass in Reinbolt Hall, Assumption Chapel. There will be Lenten reflections and giveaways, such as the book Beautiful Eucharist by Dynamic Catholic.
Reconciliation +
Thursdays, Feb. 15, Feb. 22, Feb. 29, March 7, March 21
4 p.m.
Reinbolt Hall, Assumption Chapel
University Ministry invites the St. Mary’s University community to weekly Liturgy and worship daily in Reinbolt Hall, Assumption Chapel.
Stations of the Cross ^
Fridays, Feb. 16, Feb. 23, March 1, March 8, March 15, March 22
Come pray with us while commemorating Jesus’ passion and death on the cross through sacred art, prayers, music, and reflections at Holy Rosary Catholic Church on the Fridays listed below.
Friday, Feb. 16: Lead by the St. Mary’s University Catholic Student Association (CSA)
Friday, Feb. 23: Lead by Holy Rosary parish ministries
Friday, March 1: Lead by Holy Rosary parish ministries
Friday, March 8: Lead by Holy Rosary parish ministries
Friday, March 15: Lead by Holy Rosary parish ministries
Friday, March 22: Lead by the St. Mary’s University Marianist Leadership Program (MLP)
Friday, February 16
Services Site: St. Mary's Well Fest *
Participate in volunteer opportunities at St. Mary's Well Fest with Student Health and Wellness Programs. Find a shift that best fits your schedule between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.
CLICK HERE to register.
Saturday, February 17
Services Site: St. Stephen Care Center *
We will be participating in Give Back Saturday at St. Stephen's Care Center. Participants will meet at Treadaway Courtyard at 8 a.m. to check-in and carpool to the service site.
CLICK HERE to register.
Sunday, Feb. 18
San Antonio Missions El Camino Pilgrimage ^
12:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Meeting Location: University Ministry
Embark on a spiritual journey this Lenten season with a pilgrimage to the historic San Antonio Missions.
Tuesday, Feb. 20
Eucharistic Encounter: Vivo y Presente +
7 to 8 p.m. | Opening at Holy Rosary Catholic Church
8 to 9 p.m. | Eucharistic Adoration in Alkek Plaza (Weather Permitting)
9 to 10 p.m. | Prayer by Candlelight and Benediction in Assumption Chapel
Join us for a unique Eucharistic Encounter. Pray, sing, praise and draw inspiration from Scripture and student testimonies. A priest will be available to hear confessions.
Adoration +
Tuesdays, Feb. 20, Feb. 27, March 5, March 19, March 26
7 p.m.
Reinbolt Hall, Assumption Chapel
University Ministry invites the St. Mary's University community to weekly Liturgy and worship daily in Reinbolt Hall, Assumption Chapel.
Wednesday, Feb. 21
Witness on Wednesdays (WOW) *
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
University Ministry invites the St. Mary's University campus community to stop by the University Center, Atrium each Wednesday throughout the semester to learn more about University Ministry, faith, personal development, outreach programs and upcoming events.
Give Up and Get a T-shirt
Students, faculty and staff will post what they have “given up” for Lent and will get a free 40 Days of Lent and Service t-shirt.
Saturday, Feb. 24
Services Sites: St. Mary's Community Garden and Sleep in Heavenly Peace*
Participate in volunteer opportunities at either the St. Mary's Community Garden or Sleep in Heavenly Peace. Meet at the Treadaway Hall, Courtyard at 8 a.m. to depart for the St. Mary's Community Garden, and at 10:15 a.m. to depart for Sleep in Heavenly Peace.
CLICK HERE to register for the St. Mary's Community Garden.
CLICK HERE to registerf for Sleep in Heavenly Peace.
February 28
Witness on Wednesdays (WOW) *
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
University Ministry invites the St. Mary's University campus community to stop by the University Center, Atrium each Wednesday throughout the semester to learn more about University Ministry, faith, personal development, outreach programs and upcoming events.
40 Days of Lent and Service Edition: Lenten Traditions
Students who post their own family Lenten traditions will receive a Prayer Packet.
March 6
Witness on Wednesdays (WOW) *
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
University Ministry invites the St. Mary's University campus community to stop by the University Center, Atrium each Wednesday throughout the semester to learn more about University Ministry, faith, personal development, outreach programs and upcoming events.
40 Days of Lent and Service Edition: Prayer Card Giveaway and Prayer Pal Intentions Sign-Up
March 20
Witness on Wednesdays (WOW) *
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
University Ministry invites the St. Mary's University campus community to stop by the University Center, Atrium each Wednesday throughout the semester to learn more about University Ministry, faith, personal development, outreach programs and upcoming events.
40 Days of Lent and Service Edition: Prayer Card Giveaway and Prayer Pal Intentions Sign-Up
Saturday, March 23
Services Sites: Haven for Hope and Haven for Hope Community Kitchen*
Participate in volunteer opportunities at either Haven for Hope or the Haven for Hope Community Kitchen. Meet at the Treadaway Hall, Courtyard at 9 a.m. to depart from campus.
CLICK HERE to register for Haven for Hope.
CLICK HERE to register for Haven for Hope Community Kitchen.
Holy Week *
Holy Rosary Catholic Church invites the St. Mary's community to Holy Week Services. See Mass times offered below.
Palm Sunday
Sunday, March 24
9 a.m. (Spanish)
Noon (English)
Holy Thursday
Thursday, March 28
7 p.m.
Friday of the Passion of the Lord
Friday, March 29
3 p.m.
Easter Vigil
Saturday, March 30
8:15 p.m.
Easter Sunday
Sunday, March 31
9 a.m. (Spanish)
Noon (English)
* Reset + Return ^ Renew
For more information, Contact University Ministry at 210-436-3213 or [email protected].