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March 2026
Fireside Chat – Clare and Company: Early Franciscan Women
Please join us at the Mountain on Sunday, March 1 from 2 pm to 4 pm for a Fireside Chat presented by Sr. Margaret Carney, OSF, STD and Jean-Francois Godet-Calogeras, moderated by Br. Joe Kotula. This chat is an informal gathering to discuss St. Clare and other early Franciscan women. You are very welcome to join us for Mass at 11 am with a dish-to-pass brunch after Mass if you would like. This presentation will take place after brunch. While…
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Mass at the Mountain – Every Sunday at 11 a.m.
We welcome everyone to join us for Mass each Sunday at 11 a.m. held in Holy Peace Chapel. A few things to know: If you are not feeling well, please visit us at a different time. Those who might find walking to be a challenge may be dropped off at the Chapel door, and then the vehicle should be moved to the parking lot. Following Mass on Sundays, we invite you to join us for brunch. Because brunch is served…
Find out more »Volunteer Service Program Meet and Greet with Franciscan Volunteer Ministries
Are you weighing the idea of doing a year (or more) of volunteer service after graduation? Would meeting some other young people currently doing the same help your decision? Meet, eat, reflect and pray with members of the Franciscan Volunteer Ministry (FVM) on Tuesday, March 10. Franciscan Volunteer Ministers "live in community and live a life of simplicity, expressed prayer and ministry." Currently FVMs serve in Philadelphia, PA and Durham, NC. Transportation leaves Café LaVerna at 4 pm and return…
Find out more »Young Adult Mountain Lenten Zoom Series – Class of 2005-2028
Step aside, take a breath return refreshed! Join us for a series of Zoom Gatherings this Lenten season hosted by our Young Alumni Committee. We will discuss our hopes and needs for this time leading up to Easter on April 5. This year, our Mountain Lenten Zoom Gatherings will take place at 8:30 on each of the following dates: Thursday, Mar 12 Wednesday, Mar 25 Wednesday, April 1 We hope you will be able to join us for any (or…
Find out more »SBU Celtic Overnight Away
You've celebrated his feast day, but what do you really know about St. Patrick and Celtic Spirituality? Join us for an Overnight at the Mountain on Friday, March 13 for good food, good conversation and fellowship! If you'd like a ride, transportation will leave Café La Verna on Friday at 4 pm and return at about 11 am on Saturday. If you'd like to drive yourself, please use the directions you will find above under the "Visit Us" tab but…
Find out more »Mountain on the Road in Connecticut, Long Island and Northern NJ
Join Br. Joe, Karen, Joe Flanagan and students from the Mountain/SBU ministry team as we gather together as a greater community for Lenten reflections, prayer, and time to share with light refreshments afterwards. March 20 - 6:30-8 pm - Saint Bridget of Ireland Parish, 278 Strawberry Hill Avenue, Stamford, CT. Our evening will include a brief Lenten reflection, time to share, evening prayer and refreshments. March 21 - 2:30-5 pm - Chaminade High School’s Saragossa Retreat House, 267 Marcellus St.,…
Find out more »Mountain In Your Home in Fairport, NY
You are warmly invited to an evening of Lenten reflection, prayer and community gathering in the Mountain style at the home of Jim and Chris Fien in Fairport, NY on Wednesday evening, March 25, 2026 at 6:00 pm After a dish to pass supper, the evening will be guided by Br. Joe Kotula and Karen Pulaski as we gather together for prayer, sharing and time for reflection during this Holy season of Lent. Please use the form below to sign…
Find out more »2026 Spring Intercollegiate Retreat – Registration now open!
Are you a college student? We'd like to invite you to our annual Spring Intercollegiate Retreat at Mt. Irenaeus! We are very excited to host you and other young adults from area colleges and universities for a weekend of reflection, relaxation, fellowship, faith and fun! Our Intercollegiate Retreat will run the weekend of March 27-29. Participants are asked to arrive by 6 p.m. on Friday and stay until after brunch on Sunday, at approximately 2 p.m. Ready to commit to a…
Find out more »Palm Sunday Mass and Brunch
Join us in Holy Peace Chapel for Mass on Palm Sunday, March 29. Mass starts at 11 am and Palms will be distributed. We will have a dish to pass brunch following Mass. You are welcome to come to any Sunday Mass at 11 am. We have a dish to pass brunch immediately following. If you can, please bring a small dish to pass. We usually have plenty of sweets to share. As always, please use the directions you can find…
Find out more »April 2026
Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday
Join us in Holy Peace Chapel for a Mass of the Lord's Supper on Holy Thursday, April 2 at 7 pm. Please note this year's change in time to 7 pm. Please plan to be in the Chapel by 7:45 pm. As always, please use the directions you can find HERE and do NOT trust GPS as it takes you on seasonal roads.
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