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September 2023
Barbecue Blitz Bonanza!
Join us at the Mountain for an afternoon and evening of good people, good food and getting to know what the Mountain is all about! We have acres of trails to hike and a pond, If you'd like to take a dip, make sure you bring your swimsuit! As we approach fall in Western New York, the evenings might get chilly so we would recommend a sweater or sweatshirt - and sturdy shoes are always a good idea! As always,…
Find out more »Mountain In Your Home in Fairport, NY
Please join us at the home of Bill and Sandy Wynne in Fairport, NY on Tuesday evening, September 5, 2023 at 6:00 pm We will gather for a dish-to-pass supper celebrated as a family in the Mountain style with Fr. Dan Riley, ofm leading us with a Gospel reading and time for reflection and fellowship following the meal. Please use the form below to sign up. Space will be limited to 22 people. There is no charge for this event…
Find out more »SBU Open Overnight at the Mountain
Would you like a quiet night away from campus? Want an experience of a lifetime? Come to the Mountain for a peaceful overnight to catch up with friends and make new ones! We've all been there - noisy dorm buildings, fire alarms, adjusting to the newness of everything. We have the peace and quiet you need! Sign up below for our open overnight. If you'd like a ride, vans will leave Café LaVerna at 4 pm on Friday and return…
Find out more »SBU Francis Week Overnight at the Mountain
Come join us for a Francis Week Overnight at the Mountain. Join us as we explore our Francis Week theme of Care for Creation in a quiet, relaxing evening of good food, friends and fellowship. If you'd like a ride, vans will leave Café LaVerna at 4 pm on Friday. Since our workday is on Saturday, we ask that you consider staying and helping us for the day. If you cannot, there will be a ride back to campus on…
Find out more »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…
Find out more »Mountain In Your Home in Franklin, MA
Please join us at the home of Meg and Ryan Camire in Franklin, MA on Saturday afternoon, September 30, 2023 at 2:00 pm Meg, an SBU graduate of 2002, and her husband Ryan are opening their home for an afternoon gathering in the Mountain style for Mass followed by a dinner and fellowship. Please use the form below to sign up. Space will be limited to 30 people. There is no charge for this event but a dish-to-pass such as…
Find out more »October 2023
SBU Women’s Overnight at the Mountain
Calling all Bonaventure Ladies! If you’re looking for a break from campus life, an evening with other ladies, a home-cooked meal and good conversation, come to the Mountain! Join us October 13-14 at Mt. Irenaeus for the Women’s Overnight – vans leave Café La Verna at 4:00 pm on Friday, October 13, and will return to campus around 11:00 am on October 14. If you're driving yourself, please don't use GPS, follow the directions you will find HERE on…
Find out more »SBU Men’s Afternoon at the Mountain
SBU men - We come together as brothers to experience a deepening of our spirituality through time on the land, a good meal, reflection and discussion. Come have a Mountain experience and bring a friend! Join us on Sunday, October 22 for an afternoon and evening of good conversation and good food! Spend time away from campus with just your brothers! If you need a ride, we will be leaving campus from Café LaVerna at two different times. Come join…
Find out more »November 2023
2023 Fall Intercollegiate Retreat
Are you a college student? We'd like to invite you to our annual Fall 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 November 17-19. Participants are asked to arrive by 5 p.m. on Friday and stay until after brunch on Sunday, at approximately 2 p.m. Ready to commit to a…
Find out more »Mountain on the Road in Erie on Nov 17
Join alumni & friends in the Erie, PA area for a Mountain on the Road. Our evening will begin at 6:30 pm when we will hear from Fr. Dan Riley, Joe Flanagan and SBU students as they lead us in prayer, reflection, sharing and fellowship. Let's gather as a Bona and Mountain family taking time out from our daily routine. There is no cost for this evening and family, friends and co-workers are welcome! Our evening event will be located…
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