University of Mary Mission For Life

Our first SOAR of the year was a huge success!!! We had so much fun meeting so many incoming students and parents! We cannot wait to meet more of you in just a few weeks!

Coming up in Mission for Life…
- Oh Baby! Diaper, Wipe and Baby Item Drive with Liffrig Sophomore ELA! April 2-12
- The Dream Center Monthly Service- April 6
- Ministry on the Margins Service Opportunities
- Day of Service 2024- October 2!

Check the link in our bio for more ways to get involved!!!

Life & Dignity Week 2024- May we always strive to encounter each life and award it the value and dignity it deserves!
Thank you to everyone who made this week possible! Swipe through to see a recap of each day closed with a prayer for the life and dignity of each and every person!

What an incredible year! Thank you to everyone who made 2023 the best year yet for Mission for Life at the ! We will see you next year!!!
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Congratulations to all of our graduates being celebrated today! Go out into your respective fields and serve with the education you received FOR LIFE. Make your alma mater proud!

Despite all its challenges, we had a great year, and we hope you had a great one too! Have a wonderful summer, Marauders! We look forward to serving with you again in the fall!

Meet Melissa! She is a senior theology major at the University of Mary. During her time at UMary, she has spent her time volunteering in a variety of different ways including teaching as a catechist at Ascension Catholic Church. A friend told her about the opportunity and although it was something outside of her comfort zone, she felt God was calling her to serve in this way. Melissa says that during her time serving as a catechist she grew a lot in virtue and began asking herself questions such as, “How can I be doing better, how can I be more loving, etc.” Her time serving at Ascension has taught her to keep her heart open to possibilities, even if they are outside of her comfort zone. Melissa has also been a generous, regular blood donor!

The Arc Thrift Store is owned and operated by The Arc of Bismarck whose mission is, “To provide education, advocacy and support to children and adults with disabilities to foster empowerment and full inclusion in the community.” With the income provided by the thrift store, the Arc can continue advocating for people with disabilities as well as providing community-based programs for individuals with disabilities and their families. You can volunteer at The Arc Thrift Store and assist with pricing merchandise, sorting donations, and more! An added bonus, by volunteering at The Arc Thrift Store, you can receive a 15% discount within the store. Learn more here: https://thearcofbismarck.org/get-involved/volunteer/

This week, meet St. Philip Neri! Dedicated to re-evangelize the city of Rome, Philip’s charismatic personality drew others into a joyful encounter with the Divine. As a layman, Philip founded the Confraternity of the Most Holy Trinity, which met for spiritual formation and service to the poor. After a long journey to ordination to the priesthood, Philip Neri continued to evangelize and befriend the people of Rome--rich, clergy, and poor alike--until his death.

Last blood drive of the school year is this Friday! Sign up by using the link below! Will you save a life this week?



https://bloodhero.com/index.cfm?group=op&expand=932200&zc=58504

"We proclaim the resurrection of Christ when his light illuminates the dark moments of our existence, and we are able share it with others." -Pope Francis
Happy Easter! Bring the joyous light of Easter to someone in your life today!

Great Plains Food Bank is a hunger-relief organization in North Dakota, founded in 1983, whose mission is to end hunger in North Dakota and western Minnesota through community partnerships. They work with several community partners and volunteers to fulfill their mission, and through the help of the community they have served over 110 communities across North Dakota and distributed over 14 million pounds of food to multiple food banks and feeding programs within those communities. Great Plains Food Bank is always in need of volunteers willing to serve by helping to label, sort, and pack donated food, assemble boxes for programs, and assist with Senior Food Pack and Mobile Food Pantry Distributions. If you feel called to help Great Plains in their mission, be sure to review their volunteer guidelines and fill out the “new volunteer application."

https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/ap?ap=1207466025
https://www.greatplainsfoodbank.org/get-involved/volunteer/