Welcome to University Ministry

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
Employee Recognition Breakfast—7:30-9:30 a.m.
Note: This is not a University Ministry-sponsored event.
Apple Day—9 a.m.-3 p.m. on the USF Quad
Free apples on the Quad in honor of the Sisters of St. Francis, who built our Motherhouse on an apple orchard and later founded the university.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1
Student Lip Sync & Karaoke—6:30-8 p.m. in Marian Abbey

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2
Blessed Blankets Service Project—1-3 p.m. in the Pavilion on the Quad
Latin American Crafts—1:30-3:30 p.m. in the Pavilion on the Quad
“Holy Smoke” Bonfire & Hotdog Roast—6:30-8 p.m. at the Fire Pit on the Quad

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3
Employee Recognition Ceremony—2 p.m.
Note: This is not a University Ministry-sponsored event.
Transitus Service—5:30 p.m. in the St. Joseph Chapel (Motherhouse)
The public is invited to this Franciscan ritual that honors the passing of Francis into eternal life and reminds us to renew our commitment to Christ.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4
Mass—12:15 p.m. in the St. Joseph Chapel (Motherhouse)
The public is invited to our lunchtime Mass, commemorating the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi.

Pet Blessing—1 p.m. at the Pavilion on the Quad
The public is invited to this event that, in the past, has welcomed dogs, cats, guinea pigs, hamsters, rabbits, and even iguanas to campus!

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6
Bilingual Mass—6 p.m. in St. Joseph Chapel (Motherhouse)
The public is invited to join us for Mass in English and Spanish.

WEEKLY MASS & PRAYER SCHEDULE
Note: Masses on feast days and holy days of obligation will be announced. This schedule will change during school breaks, holidays, and over the summer. Reconciliation is offered by appointment with our chaplain.

Sundays
Mass at 6 p.m. in the St. Joseph Chapel (Motherhouse)

Mondays, Tuesdays & Fridays
Mass at 12:15 p.m. in the St. Joseph Chapel (Motherhouse)

Wednesdays
Interfaith Prayer Service at 12:15 p.m. in the Interfaith Prayer Space (Tower Hall 305)

Thursdays
Mass at 12:15 p.m. in the St. Francis of Mary Immaculate Chapel at the St. Clare Campus

PRAYER SPACES

St. Joseph Chapel (Main Campus)
Located on the third floor of the Motherhouse, the St. Joseph Chapel was dedicated in 1893 and originally served as the spiritual home of the Sisters of St. Francis of Mary Immaculate, the university’s sponsoring congregation. Today, the chapel is used for university liturgies, prayer, and peaceful reflection. The chapel is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week when school is in session.

Interfaith Reflection Space (Main Campus)
This space, directly across the hall from St. Joseph Chapel, is a place for quiet reflection and prayer for people of all faiths.

Tower Hall Chapel (Main Campus)
This small chapel is located on the third floor of Tower Hall.

Sisters of St. Francis of Mary Immaculate Chapel (St. Clare Campus)
This cozy chapel is located on the second floor of Guardian Angel Hall.

University Ministry is comprised of professional full-time staff and a group of student leaders called Peer Ministers. Peer Ministers’ responsibilities can include organizing programming in residence halls, leading small faith communities, helping to lead retreats, serving as lectors, musicians and Eucharistic Ministers at Mass, planning service projects and much more.

For information on how to become a Peer Minister, contact University Ministry.

University Ministry offers two retreats each year. Each semester, students have the opportunity to participate in an overnight retreat offered by University Ministry. Students of all faiths and of no faith at all are welcome to participate in our retreats. Please contact University Ministry.

During breaks and over the summer, University Ministry offers students the opportunity to serve, learn, and grow through mission experiences. If you would like more information about participating in any of these opportunities, please contact University Ministry.

Winter Break (Philippines)

The University of St. Francis students have the opportunity to join other universities to travel to Bacolod, Philippines. The primary goal of the mission is to build a house with the Gawad Kalinga organization. Gawad Kalinga Community Development Foundation, Inc. (GK) is a Philippine-based movement that aims to end poverty for 5 million families. Students who attend also dialogue with local university students and spend time with families in the village.

INTERESTED? Contact University Ministry

Spring Break (Utah)

In collaboration with the Rec Club, students have the opportunity to travel to Utah for a service trip assisting physically challenged students and veterans enjoy skiing and snowboarding.

INTERESTED? Contact University Ministry

Alumni and select other friends of St. Francis are eligible to use the St. Joseph Chapel for the celebration of their wedding ceremony. The wedding couple must include at least one alumnus/a and it must be a Catholic wedding ceremony approved by the Diocese of Joliet. If you are interested in getting married in the St. Joseph Chapel, please contact University Ministry.