Student Affairs E-newsletter: April 4, 2023

Author: Kate Morgan

Support, Resources, and Programming

The Division of Student Affairs aspires to serve as a trusted resource, helping to connect students with information regarding health, development, faith, residential life, extracurricular interests, and future endeavors. For questions or concerns, please email osa@nd.edu.

McDonald Center for Student Well-Being (McWell)

LATE NIGHT MINI-GRANTS
With a little less than half the semester left, all residence halls, clubs, and organizations are eligible for McWell sponsored Mini-Grants. These unique late-night alternatives receive a budget of up to $150 to plan social, recreational, or entertainment-based programs. To learn more and apply, click here.

Campus Ministry

STUDENT RECONCILIATION NIGHT
Tonight, 7 - 9 p.m., Basilica of the Sacred Heart
Join Campus Ministry to receive the sacrament of reconciliation during Holy Week. Multiple priests will be stationed throughout the church to hear confessions as contemplative music is sung from the loft by Campus Ministry choirs and instrumentalists. English and Spanish speaking priests will be available.

BLESSED PASSOVER
The Jewish celebration of Pesach, or Passover, begins at sunset on Wednesday, April 5. Commemorating the Exodus from Egypt and freedom from slavery, the observance of Passover lasts eight days and is marked by special readings, prayers, and meals to recall the story of God’s deliverance. Blessings to all who celebrate this holy time.

LATINO STUDENT MINISTRY: HOLY WEEK ADORATION
Wednesday, April 5, 8 - 9 p.m., Coleman-Morse chapel
Join Campus Ministry's Latino Student Ministry in reflecting upon the upcoming liturgies during Holy Week through Eucharistic Adoration. All are welcome! Even if you are not familiar with adoration, we will guide you along the way. Snacks and fellowship will follow. If you have any questions, please contact Sylvia Garcia at sgarci26@nd.edu or Alondra Camarillo at amezacam@nd.edu.

TRIDUUM SCHEDULE
We look forward to celebrating Holy Week in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart. Join us in prayer as we prepare our hearts for Jesus' passion, death, and resurrection. 

Holy Thursday, April 6

  • 9 a.m. Morning Prayer
  • 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Confession
  • 12 - 4 p.m. Basilica Closed
  • 5 p.m. Mass of the Lord’s Supper 
  • 6:30 - 11 p.m. Adoration
  • 7 - 8 p.m. Confession
  • 11 p.m. Tenebrae Service

Good Friday, April 7

  • 9 a.m. Morning Prayer
  • 9:45 a.m. - 2:15 p.m. Confession
  • 12 - 3 p.m. Silent Prayer
  • 3 p.m. Celebration of the Lord’s Passion
  • 7 - 8 p.m. Confession
  • 7:15 p.m. Stations of the Cross

Holy Saturday, April 8

  • 9 a.m. Morning Prayer
  • 12 - 1 p.m. Confession
  • 1 - 3 p.m. Basilica Closed
  • 3 - 5 p.m. Confession
  • 5 - 7:30 p.m. Basilica Closed
  • 9 p.m. The Easter Vigil in the Holy Night

THE PASSION - GOOD FRIDAY PERFORMANCE
Good Friday, April 7, 8:30 p.m., South Quad
The Notre Dame Folk Choir is excited to present The Passion - a newly composed musical ritualization of Christ’s Passion. Emerging from a collaborative process between students in the Folk Choir and professional artists, the piece combines Scripture drawn from all four Gospels with original poetry, which is all set to newly composed music. Seating is limited so bring a blanket! 

EASTER SUNDAY STUDENT MASS
Sunday, April 9, 9 p.m., Basilica of the Sacred Heart
All students are invited to celebrate Easter Sunday Mass together in the Basilica. Fr. Pete McCormick, C.S.C., will preside. 

Student Activities Office (SAO)

EASTER BREAK BUILDING HOURS
Duncan Student Center and LaFortune Student Center will be open with the following modified hours during Easter Break. 

Duncan Student Center

  • Thursday, April 6: 5:45 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
  • Friday, April 7: CLOSED
  • Saturday, April 8: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  • Sunday, April 9: CLOSED
  • Monday, April 10: 5:45 a.m. - 2 a.m.

LaFortune Student Center

  • Thursday, April 6: 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.
  • Friday, April 7: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
  • Saturday, April 8: CLOSED
  • Sunday, April 9: CLOSED
  • Monday, April 10: 7 a.m. - 2 a.m. 
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