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April 2018
Spring Community Service and Reflection Day
Join us Saturday, April 7, for our annual service weekend as we prepare Mt. Irenaeus' buildings and grounds for spring. We'll gather at 9 a.m. for prayer and to assemble work groups. Lunch will be provided in the House of Peace at noon and work will conclude at 4 p.m. If you choose to spend the night, we'll prepare supper together, have an evening prayer and an outdoor fire (weather permitting). On Sunday we will conclude with Mass at 11 a.m., followed by brunch. Call Fr. Lou at 585-973-2470 to let us know…
Find out more »April 2019
Mt. Irenaeus Spring Community Service and Reflection Day
Mt. Irenaeus Spring Community Service and Reflection Day - come help the friars to clean up after winter!
Find out more »May 2021
Mt. Irenaeus Spring Cleanup Day
Please come help the friars on Saturday, May 1 for a little Spring Cleaning! Please know that we are really very grateful for your time and will be respectful of your safety. All of the resident community have been vaccinated but it is not a requirement for helping with this workday. We will continue to take the recommended precautions to keep you and others safe during this time. If you have any questions, feel free to call the Mountain at…
Find out more »October 2021
Work Day and Music on the Mountain
On the Feast of St. Francis Weekend, please join us at the Mountain for a work day to care for the land, buildings and other needs of our community. "Lord, what would you have me do?" Francis once asked. For us, we need your hands and help on Saturday, Oct. 2, from about 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. During this time, we'll work, pray, share a meal and fellowship. There is plenty of work for all ages and abilities including…
Find out more »April 2022
Spring Work Day 2022
SBU students, we will be leaving campus at 9:30 from Café LaVerna, please have breakfast before we leave. Rides back to campus will be after cleanup at approximately 4 pm. We apologize but we are not accepting additional overnight guests at this time, our spaces are filled! If you are driving yourself, please plan to arrive at the Mountain before 10 am and use the directions you can find on our website HERE. We will be starting our day when…
Find out more »October 2022
Fall Work Day 2022
SBU students, consider coming on Friday night for our open overnight! If that's not possible, we will be leaving campus at 9:30 from Café LaVerna, please have breakfast before we leave. If you are driving yourself, please plan to arrive at the Mountain about 10 am and use the directions you can find on our website HERE. We are hoping for the best weather possible, but try to dress in layers and wear sturdy shoes that might get muddy. It's…
Find out more »April 2023
Spring Work Day 2023
SBU students, we will be leaving campus at 9:30 from Café LaVerna, please have breakfast before we leave. Rides back to campus will be after cleanup at approximately 4 pm. We apologize but we are not accepting additional overnight guests at this time, our spaces are filled! If you are driving yourself, please plan to arrive at the Mountain before 10 am and use the directions you can find on our website HERE. We will be starting our day when…
Find out more »July 2023
Special SBU Orientation Retreat at Mt. Irenaeus
SBU Students who have already expressed an interested in hearing about the various ways to get involved at SBU, please register below. Those who are not already on our list, but you are interested, please contact Br. Kevin Kriso at [email protected] or 716-375-2096 to inquire about available space. On Sunday, July 16th, we’ll meet at St. Bonaventure in the McGinley-Carney Center for Franciscan Ministry at 9:00 am. It’s located in the heart of campus, and the closest parking is on…
Find out more »September 2023
Fall Work Day 2023
Students and Friends of the Mountain - please join us on September 30 for our annual Fall Workday! We would appreciate your help as there is always much to do! SBU Students - consider coming on Friday night for our Franciscan Themed Overnight! If that's not possible, we will be leaving campus at 9:30 from Café LaVerna, please have breakfast before we leave. If you are driving yourself, please plan to arrive at the Mountain before 10 am and use…
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