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March 2024
Mountain on the Road Mass and Reception in Denver on March 2
Join alumni & friends in Denver, CO for a Mountain on the Road Mass and Reception! Come join us for a refreshing and reflective break! This is an opportunity to pause from our hectic world and enjoy time together in informal conversation, prayer and reflection, celebrating our Franciscan heritage and concluding with Mass at 4 pm. Adult family members and friends are welcome to join us. We will be gathering on Saturday, March 2 at 2:30 pm in the St.…
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 at the Mountain on Friday, March 15 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 8 am on Saturday. If you'd like to drive yourself, please use the directions you will find above under the "Visit Us" tab but do NOT use…
Find out more »Transformation from Fear of Each Other to Becoming a Beloved Community
Transformation from Fear of Each Other to Becoming a Beloved Community In the words of St. Bonaventure, "Justice makes beautiful that which has been deformed." Please join us for Mt. Irenaeus' ongoing conversation on justice issues on Saturday, March 16 from 10 am - 4 pm Mt. Irenaeus, Franciscan Mountain Community, West Clarksville, NY All Are Welcome - All Belong Attendees Must Register Below As part of the conversation, Bill Wynne, a 1968 St. Bonaventure University alumnus from Rochester and…
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 19. 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 »SBU Men’s Overnight at the Mountain
SBU men - do you need a break? Just some time away with other men? Join us on Saturday, March 23 for a night of good conversation and good food! If you need a ride, we will be leaving campus from Café LaVerna at 1 p.m. If you are driving yourself, directions can be found under the Visit Us tab above - or click HERE. All you will need to bring are your personal items and clothing. Sturdy shoes are…
Find out more »Palm Sunday Mass and Brunch
Join us in Holy Peace Chapel for Mass on Palm Sunday, March 24. Mass starts at 11 am. You are welcome at any Sunday Mass at 11 am. We have a dish to pass brunch immediately. If you can, please bring a small dish to pass. We usually have plenty of sweets to share.
Find out more »Young(er) Alumni Mountain Zoom Gathering
Step aside, take a breath and return refreshed! Our Younger Alumni group would like to welcome you to participate in a Zoom where we will gather this Wednesday, March 27, to discuss our hopes and needs and sacrifices for the Lenten season leading up to Easter (March 31). We would love to catch up with our fellow Bonnies and welcome new friends as we enter this season of spiritual preparation! Let us be leaders in our world and bring forth…
Find out more »Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday – March 28
Join us in Holy Peace Chapel for a Mass of the Lord's Supper on Holy Thursday, March 28. Mass starts at 8 p.m. Students, rides will leave from Café La Verna at 5 p.m. so you can join us for supper and will return to campus about 10:30 p.m. OR we would be very happy to have you spend the night! If you are driving yourself, please use the directions you can find above under the Visit Us tab and…
Find out more »Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion on Good Friday-March 29
Join us in Holy Peace Chapel for the Liturgy of the Lord's Passion on Good Friday, March 29. Mass starts at 3 pm. Students, rides will leave from Café La Verna at 2 p.m. and will have you back on campus after supper, leaving approximately at 7 p.m. You also have the option of staying overnight! If you are driving yourself, please use the directions you can find above under the Visit Us tab and do not use GPS.
Find out more »Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday – March 30
Join us in Holy Peace Chapel for Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday, March 30. The Vigil starts at 8 p.m. (Mary says it's one of the most beautiful times to attend Mass and you should come.) Students, rides will leave from Café La Verna at 7 p.m. and will return to campus at approximately 10 p.m. - unless you would like to spend the night and wake up at the Mountain on Easter Sunday! If you are driving yourself, please…
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