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Happy Feast Day of Saint Cecilia, patron saint of musicians, to all members of our student Music Ministry. Thank you for leading us in sung prayer!

Organ Update!

Workers are on site this week from 7am-6pm and have accomplished a lot. The new pipes are installed and are now awaiting tonal finishing to be completed later in the week. Explanations are found in the photo captions.

You can hear these wonderful new sounds at the 11am Mass on Sunday. Look for a video to be posted soon, as well.
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Some exciting additions to the “voice of Dahlgren Chapel” as we work this week on upgrading the organ that was first installed in 2014. Stay tuned for more updates. Georgetown University

Members of our Chapel Choir had the opportunity to meet via zoom the American composer, Jessica French at their rehearsal this evening. On Sunday, the choir will sing French’s stunning setting of the Eucharistic text, “Tantum Ergo” at the 6pm Mass.

Last Sunday Catholic Ministry held the first Social Sunday of the year. Participants enjoyed sliders, popcorn, and ice cream while playing Jenga, Connect4, and Dominos. Members of Catholic Women at Georgetown, Knights of Columbus, Liturgical Ministries, and Music Ministry also attended sharing information about their group with Georgetown Students. Weren't able to attend? Don't miss our next Social Sunday in October!

Join us this Sunday, 4/24, at 8pm in Dahlgren Chapel for the annual Mass of Belonging with a reception to follow.

La Storta Senior Retreat
April 9-10 | Calcagnini Contemplative Center
La Storta Retreat Leaders: Emma Bradley, Harrison Cooley, Stephanie Collins, Connor Brennan, Ana Ruiz and Matt Crandall.

Seniors! Sign up for the La Storta Senior Retreat here before it fills up!
Deadline to register: Friday, April 1.

Relax in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, hike, pray and reflect together on your four years at Georgetown. The Chaplains on the retreat will be Fr. Greg Schenden, SJ, Dr. Jim Wickman, and Chaplain Michelle Siemietkowski. We will depart from Georgetown by chartered bus on Saturday, April 9th at 1pm, and return to Georgetown on Sunday, April 10th by 5pm.
Cost: $40 per person, includes transportation, lodging at the beautiful Calcagnini Contemplative Center, and meals.
Financial assistance is readily available, please email Chaplain Michelle at [email protected] to request financial assistance.

Seniors! Sign up for the La Storta Senior Retreat before it fills up!

Deadline to register: Friday, April 1.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/la-storta-catholic-retreat-april-9-10-2022-tickets-190518194047

Relax in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, hike, pray and reflect together on your four years at Georgetown. The Chaplains on the retreat will be Fr. Greg Schenden, SJ, Dr. Jim Wickman, and Chaplain Michelle Siemietkowski.

We will depart from Georgetown by chartered bus on Saturday, April 9th at 1pm, and return to Georgetown on Sunday, April 10th by 5pm.

Cost: $40 per person, includes transportation, lodging at the beautiful Calcagnini Contemplative Center, and meals.

Financial assistance is readily available, please email Chaplain Michelle at [email protected] to request financial assistance.

Social Sunday
March 27 | After Sunday services, 7-11:30pm | Dahlgren Quad

Join us to (belatedly) celebrate St. Patrick's day with a potato soup bar and snacks!

Last week Catholic Ministry received a delivery of a new Processional Crucifix and four new candle stands. They were custom made for Georgetown by Bramante Studios of Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, thanks to the generosity of our donors.

New Processional Crucifix
———————————————Because of its large size, this new processional crucifix will be used for all University Masses, such as those on Healy Lawn, in McDonough, or Gaston Hall. It was built with a larger corpus (body of Christ) so that it is more visible in larger venues, and stands as a stronger symbol. 

The cross itself is made of a combination of cherry wood and oak and includes two bases for increased usability and care. The corpus is hand-carved out of Lindenwood and finished to resemble bronze. 

New Candle stands
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These four new candle stands were made for Copley Crypt Chapel of the North American Martyrs in Copley Hall. This is one of the final pieces of the recent renovation of this chapel and they will be used at both the ambo (lectern) and the altar table. 

The candle stands are made of cherry wood and oak with brass finishes for the candles themselves.

(Photos courtesy of Jim Wickman, Director of Catholic Life)