BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//141.193.213.21//NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.26.9// CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-FROM-URL:https://www.villa.edu X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York X-LIC-LOCATION:America/New_York BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20231105T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 RDATE:20241103T020000 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20240310T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 RDATE:20250309T020000 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-43032@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry\,Mission CONTACT:Dr. Donald Monnin\; 716-961-1840\; monnind@villa.edu\; https://www. villa.edu/about-us/mission/ DESCRIPTION:Today is the day the Church officially honors Blessed Mary Ange la Truszkowska\, the foundress of the Felician Sisters who sponsor our col lege. They continue to minister to people in many countries around the wor ld through schools\, hospitals\, nursing homes\, day care centers\, social service centers\, parishes and more. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211010 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211011 GEO:+42.912586;-78.797311 LOCATION:Villa Maria College @ 240 Pine Ridge Rd\, Buffalo\, NY 14225\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Felician-Franciscan Heritage Days — Feast of Blessed Mary Angela Tr uszkowska URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/felician-franciscan-heritage-days-feast-of- blessed-mary-angela-truszkowska/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n
\\nToday is the day the Church officially honors Blessed Mary Angela Truszkowska\, the fou ndress of the Felician Sisters who sponsor our college. They continue to m inister to people in many countries around the world through schools\, hos pitals\, nursing homes\, day care centers\, social service centers\, paris hes and more.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-48424@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry\,Mission CONTACT:Dr. Donald Monnin\; 716-961-1840\; monnind@villa.edu\; https://www. villa.edu/campus-life/student-services/campus-ministry/ DESCRIPTION:This is National Bible Week where the importance and influence of the Bible on the lives of all citizens is recognized. Villa will partic ipate with our annual Student Bible Trivia Quiz contest. The “quiz” will b e sent out via email. All students who “pass” the quiz will be entered int o a drawing to receive a $25 Amazon gift card. All students are welcome to participate! DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221114 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221119 GEO:+42.912586;-78.797311 LOCATION:Villa Maria College @ 240 Pine Ridge Rd\, Buffalo\, NY 14225\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:National Bible Week URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/national-bible-week-3/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThis is Natio nal Bible Week where the importance and influence of the Bible on the live s of all citizens is recognized. Villa will participate with our annual St udent Bible Trivia Quiz contest. The “quiz” will be sent out via email. Al l students who “pass” the quiz will be entered into a drawing to receive a $25 Amazon gift card. All students are welcome to participate!
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-52031@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry\,Mission CONTACT:Donald Monnin\; 716-961-1840\; monnind@villa.edu DESCRIPTION:It was today in 1855 that Blessed Mary Angela Truszkowska found er the Felician Sisters in Poland. They are a community that followers the way of life set forth by St. Francis and Clare of Assisi. They are named after a Franciscan Friar\, St. Felix of Cantalice. A group of students and staff will be visiting the Felician Convent next door to the college for lunch to visit with the Sisters. If you are interested in joining us pleas e contact monnind@villa.edu. DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231121 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231122 GEO:+42.912602;-78.797349 LOCATION:Villa Maria College and the Felician Convent @ 240 Pine Ridge Rd\, Buffalo\, NY 14225\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Felician Sisters Founder’s Day URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/felician-sisters-founders-day/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nIt was today in 1855 that Blessed Mary Angela Truszkowska founder the Felician Sisters in Poland. They are a community that followers the way of life set forth b y St. Francis and Clare of Assisi. They are named after a Franciscan Friar \, St. Felix of Cantalice. A group of students and staff will be visiting the Felician Convent next door to the college for lunch to visit with the Sisters. If you are interested in joining us please contact monnind@villa.edu.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-30686@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry CONTACT:www.villa.edu\; 716-961-1840\; monnind@villa.edu DESCRIPTION:Please join us at 11:15 am via zoom to celebrate the resurrecti on of Jesus Christ! It is the tradition at Villa Maria College that we cel ebrate the foundational event in the lives of all Christians during Easter Week after our return from Easter Break. All are welcome. Watch your emai l for zoom invite. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210408T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210408T114500 LOCATION:Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Resurrection Prayer Service URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/resurrection-prayer-service/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nPlease join us at 11:15 am via zoom to celebrate the resu rrection of Jesus Christ! It is the tradition at Villa Maria College that we celebrate the foundational event in the lives of all Christians during Easter Week after our return from Easter Break. All are welcome. Watch you r email for zoom invite.
\nPlease join us for a brief morning prayer service t o celebrate Earth Day! We will gather outside by the Meditation Garden in front of the Main Building at 9:00 am. If it rains we will gather in the l obby of the Main Building at the same time. Hope you can join us! p>\n
It is a tradi tion at Catholic colleges and universities to start off the new academic y ear with a Mass of the Holy Spirit. Villa Maria will continue that traditi on with a Mass on Wednesday\, September 8 at 11:15 am in the college chape l. Fr. Jud Weiksnar\, OFM will be our presider. A light reception will fol low. Please plan on joining us. All are welcome!
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-42690@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry\,Mission CONTACT:Dr. Monnin\; 716-961-1840\; monied@villa.edu DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an Interfaith Peace Prayer Service to commem orate the 20th anniversary of 9/11 on Friday\, September 10 at 11:15 am. T he event will take place outside in front of the college\, weather permitt ing. All are welcome to attend! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210910T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210910T113000 GEO:+42.912586;-78.797311 LOCATION:Villa Maria College\, Outside in front of the Main Building @ 240 Pine Ridge Rd\, Buffalo\, NY 14225\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Interfaith Peace Prayer Service in Commemoration of the 20th Annive rsary of 9/11 URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/interfaith-peace-prayer-service-in-commemor ation-of-the-20th-anniversary-of-9-11/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nPlease join u s for an Interfaith Peace Prayer Service to commemorate the 20th anniversa ry of 9/11 on Friday\, September 10 at 11:15 am. The event will take place outside in front of the college\, weather permitting. All are welcome to attend!
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-43211@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry CONTACT:Dr. Don Monnin\; 716-961-1840\; monnind@villa.edu\; https://www.vil la.edu/about-us/mission/ DESCRIPTION:Student-led Bible Study at Villa Maria College. Wednesdays from 11:15am to 12:15pm in Campus Ministry Office. Meeting dates include Septe mber 15\, 29\, October 13\, 20\, November 3\, 17\, December 1. Come to one or all sessions\, whatever fits your schedule. Feel free to bring a lunch \, snacks will be provided. All are welcome! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210910T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210910T121500 GEO:+42.912586;-78.797311 LOCATION:Villa Maria College\, Campus Ministry Office @ 240 Pine Ridge Rd\, Buffalo\, NY 14225\, USA RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20210915T111500 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20210929T111500 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20211013T111500 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20211020T111500 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20211103T111500 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20211117T111500 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20211201T111500 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Student-Led Bible Study URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/student-led-bible-study/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nStudent-led B ible Study at Villa Maria College. Wednesdays from 11:15am to 12:15pm in C ampus Ministry Office. Meeting dates include September 15\, 29\, October 1 3\, 20\, November 3\, 17\, December 1. Come to one or all sessions\, whate ver fits your schedule. Feel free to bring a lunch\, snacks will be provid ed. All are welcome!
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-43005@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry\,Mission CONTACT:Donald Monnin\; 716-961-1840\; monnind@villa.edu DESCRIPTION:To begin the celebration of our Felician Franciscan Heritage Da ys the college community will engage in a Day of Service. Students and sta ff will visit area not-for-profits and provide a day of service to live ou t our Franciscan heritage of reaching out to those in need. Meet in the Di ning Hall at 8am and then we will branch out to different placements. Join us for pizza in the dining hall afterwards. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211002T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211002T130000 GEO:+42.912772;-78.797375 LOCATION:Villa Maria College\, Meet In the Dining Hall @ 240 Pine Ridge Rd\ , Buffalo\, NY 14225\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Day of Service URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/day-of-service/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nTo begin the celebration of our Felician Franciscan Heritage Days the college community will engage in a Day of Service. Students and staff will visit area not-f or-profits and provide a day of service to live out our Franciscan heritag e of reaching out to those in need. Meet in the Dining Hall at 8am and the n we will branch out to different placements. Join us for pizza in the din ing hall afterwards.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-43013@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry\,Mission CONTACT:Donald Monnin\; 716-961-1840\; monnind@villa.edu DESCRIPTION:Please join us to celebrate the Feast day of St. Francis of Ass isi with a liturgy in the College Chapel. Saint Francis inspired the Felic ian Sisters who founded our college. The Mass will begin at 11:30 am. All are welcome to attend. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211004T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211004T120000 GEO:+42.912586;-78.797311 LOCATION:Villa Maria College\, Chapel @ 240 Pine Ridge Rd\, Buffalo\, NY 14 225\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Feast of Saint Francis Liturgy URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/feast-of-saint-francis-liturgy/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nPlease join u s to celebrate the Feast day of St. Francis of Assisi with a liturgy in th e College Chapel. Saint Francis inspired the Felician Sisters who founded our college. The Mass will begin at 11:30 am. All are welcome to attend. p>\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-43015@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry\,Mission CONTACT:Donald Monnin\; 716-961-1840\; monnind@villa.edu DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate Villa Maria College’s 60th Anniversary with free cake and ice cream and games to win prizes! Join the celebration and lear n more about the founding of the college. All are welcome to the party! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211005T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211005T123000 GEO:+42.912586;-78.797311 LOCATION:Villa Maria College\, Dining Hall @ 240 Pine Ridge Rd\, Buffalo\, NY 14225\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:“Telling our Stories – Bridging the Past with the Present” – Villa Maria College Celebrates it’s 60th Anniversary – Free Cake and Ice Cream URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/telling-our-stories-bridging-the-past-with- the-present-villa-maria-college-celebrates-its-60th-anniversary-free-cake- and-ice-cream/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n
\\nCome celebrat e Villa Maria College’s 60th Anniversary with free cake and ice cream and games to win prizes! Join the celebration and learn more about the foundin g of the college. All are welcome to the party!
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-43016@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry\,Mission CONTACT:Donald Monnin\; 716-961-1840\; monnind@villa.edu DESCRIPTION:All human beings should be treated with respect and dignity. Un fortunately that does not always happen. Human trafficking (modern day sla very) is happening all over our world\, even in Buffalo and Western New Yo rk. Learn more about this phenomenon and what you can do to combat this cr isis. “Path of Western New York” works to educate and enable citizens. All are welcome to this informative lecture and question and answer session b egining at 11:15 am in the College Auditorium. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211006T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211006T120000 GEO:+42.912586;-78.797311 LOCATION:Villa Maria College\, Auditorium @ 240 Pine Ridge Rd\, Buffalo\, N Y 14225\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:“Respect for Human Dignity” lecture presentation on Human Trafficki ng by Path of Western New York URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/respect-for-human-dignity-lecture-presentat ion-on-human-trafficking-by-path-of-western-new-york/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nAll human bei ngs should be treated with respect and dignity. Unfortunately that does no t always happen. Human trafficking (modern day slavery) is happening all o ver our world\, even in Buffalo and Western New York. Learn more about thi s phenomenon and what you can do to combat this crisis. “Path of Western N ew York” works to educate and enable citizens. All are welcome to this inf ormative lecture and question and answer session begining at 11:15 am in t he College Auditorium.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-43017@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry\,Food Pantry\,Mission CONTACT:Donald Monnin\; 716-961-1840\; monnind@villa.edu DESCRIPTION:As part of this year’s Felician-Franciscan Heritage Days\, Camp us Ministry is hosting a Health and Wellness Fair for our students and loc al community. Dozens of vendors will be present with invaluable informatio n and free giveaways. Additional prizes and services will be available to attendees. Please come and visit all the community agencies that will be p resent. Learn how you can take care of yourself physically and mentally th is semester. All are welcome! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211007T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211007T140000 GEO:+42.912586;-78.797311 LOCATION:Villa Maria College\, Dining Hall & Entry Way and Area Near the Ar t Gallery @ 240 Pine Ridge Rd\, Buffalo\, NY 14225\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Villa Maria Health and Wellness Fair URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/villa-maria-health-and-wellness-fair/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nAs part of th is year’s Felician-Franciscan Heritage Days\, Campus Ministry is hosting a Health and Wellness Fair for our students and local community. Dozens of vendors will be present with invaluable information and free giveaways. Ad ditional prizes and services will be available to attendees. Please come a nd visit all the community agencies that will be present. Learn how you ca n take care of yourself physically and mentally this semester. All are wel come!
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-43031@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry\,Mission CONTACT:Dr. Donald Monnin\; 716-961-1840\; monnind@villa.edu\; https://www. villa.edu/about-us/mission/ DESCRIPTION:Join the college community for a prayer service to honor Blesse d Mary Angela Truszkowska\, the the foundress of the Felician Sisters who sponsor our college. The service will take place in the College Chapel at 11:15 am. All are welcome! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211008T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211008T121500 GEO:+42.912586;-78.797311 LOCATION:Villa Maria College\, Chapel @ 240 Pine Ridge Rd\, Buffalo\, NY 14 225\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Felician-Franciscan Heritage Days — Blessed Mary Angela Prayer Ser vice URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/felician-franciscan-heritage-days-prayer-se rvice-in-college-chapel/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nJoin the coll ege community for a prayer service to honor Blessed Mary Angela Truszkowsk a\, the the foundress of the Felician Sisters who sponsor our college. The service will take place in the College Chapel at 11:15 am. All are welcom e!
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-43186@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry\,Care Center\,Career Services\,St udent Life\,Student Success Center CONTACT:DJ Schier\; 716-961-1878\; dschier@villa.edu DESCRIPTION:Recharge and relax during midterm week with Villa Recharge! Sto p down to participate in some stress reducing activities and unwind! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211021T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211021T130000 GEO:+42.912586;-78.797311 LOCATION:Villa Maria College\, Dining Hall @ 240 Pine Ridge Rd\, Buffalo\, NY 14225\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Villa Recharge! URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/villa-recharge-7/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nRecharge and relax during midterm week with Villa Recharge! Stop down to participate in some stress reducing activities and unwind!
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-43594@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry\,Mission CONTACT:Donald Monnin\; 716-961-1840\; monnind@villa.edu DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our monthly Mass. We will be celebrating the Solemnity of All Saints at 11:30 am in the College Chapel on Monday Novem ber 1st. All are welcome! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211101T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211101T120000 GEO:+42.912586;-78.797311 LOCATION:Villa Maria College\, Chapel @ 240 Pine Ridge Rd\, Buffalo\, NY 14 225\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Solemnity of All Saints Mass URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/solemnity-of-all-saints-mass/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nPlease join u s for our monthly Mass. We will be celebrating the Solemnity of All Saints at 11:30 am in the College Chapel on Monday November 1st. All are welcome !
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-43709@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry CONTACT:Dr. Donald Monnin\; 716-961-1840\; monnind@villa.edu\; www.villa.ed u DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Prayer Se rvice on Thursday\, November 18 from 11:15am to 11:45 am. Hear readings an d music from different faith traditions celebrating the theme of giving th anks. All are welcome. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211118T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211118T114500 GEO:+42.912586;-78.797311 LOCATION:Villa Maria College @ 240 Pine Ridge Rd\, Buffalo\, NY 14225\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Interfaith Thanksgiving Prayer Service URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/interfaith-thanksgiving-prayer-service/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nPlease join u s for our annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Prayer Service on Thursday\, Nove mber 18 from 11:15am to 11:45 am. Hear readings and music from different f aith traditions celebrating the theme of giving thanks. All are welcome. < /p>\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-43904@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry CONTACT:Dr. Don Monnin\; 716-961-1840\; monnind@villa.edu\; https://www.vil la.edu/campus-life/student-services/campus-ministry/ DESCRIPTION:Please join us for Mass to commemorate the Solemnity of the Imm aculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Wednesday\, December 8 at 11:15 AM in the College chapel. All are welcome! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211208T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211208T114500 GEO:+42.912586;-78.797311 LOCATION:Villa Maria College\, Chapel @ 240 Pine Ridge Rd\, Buffalo\, NY 14 225\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Mass for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/mass-for-the-solemnity-of-the-immaculate-co nception-of-the-blessed-virgin-mary/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n
\\nPlease join u s for Mass to commemorate the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of th e Blessed Virgin Mary on Wednesday\, December 8 at 11:15 AM in the College chapel. All are welcome!
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-44479@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry\,Mission CONTACT:Donald Monnin\; 716-961-1840\; monnind@villa.edu DESCRIPTION:January 31 to February 4 is National Catholic Schools Week. Vil la Maria College will begin that celebration with a Mass on Monday\, Janua ry 31 at 11:15am in the College Chapel. The Mass intention will be for Cei l Pawlowski\, former Director of Student Life at the college. Please join us. All are Welcome! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220131T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220131T114500 GEO:+42.912586;-78.797311 LOCATION:Villa Maria College\, Chapel @ 240 Pine Ridge Rd\, Buffalo\, NY 14 225\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Catholic Schools Week Liturgy URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/catholic-schools-week-liturgy-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nJanuary 31 to February 4 is National Catholic Schools Week. Villa Maria College will be gin that celebration with a Mass on Monday\, January 31 at 11:15am in the College Chapel. The Mass intention will be for Ceil Pawlowski\, former Dir ector of Student Life at the college. Please join us. All are Welcome!
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-44642@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry CONTACT:Dr. Don Monnin\; 716-961-1840\; monnind@villa.edu\; https://www.vil la.edu/campus-life/student-services/campus-ministry/ DESCRIPTION:Student-led Bible Study at Villa Maria College returns for the spring semester on Mondays from 11:15am to 12:15pm\nIn the Campus Ministry Office on February 7\, March 7\, April 4\, and April 25. Come to one or a ll sessions\, whatever fits your schedule. Feel free to bring a lunch\, sn acks will be provided. All are welcome! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220202T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220202T121500 GEO:+42.912586;-78.797311 LOCATION:Villa Maria College\, Campus Ministry Office @ 240 Pine Ridge Rd\, Buffalo\, NY 14225\, USA RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20220207T111500 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20220307T111500 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20220404T111500 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20220425T111500 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Student-Led Bible Study URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/student-led-bible-study-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nStudent-led B
ible Study at Villa Maria College returns for the spring semester on Monda
ys from 11:15am to 12:15pm
\nIn the Campus Ministry Office on Februar
y 7\, March 7\, April 4\, and April 25. Come to one or all sessions\, what
ever fits your schedule. Feel free to bring a lunch\, snacks will be provi
ded. All are welcome!
The Church se ason of Lent begins with Ash Wednesday\, which the college will commemorat e with a Mass on Wednesday\, March 2 at 11:15 am in the college chapel. Pl ease join us. All are welcome. If you are unable to attend but would like to receive ashes please see Dr. Monnin in the Campus Ministry or VP for Mi ssion offices.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-44710@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry CONTACT:Dr. Don Monnin\; 716.961.1840\; monnind@villa.edu\; Memorial Prayer Service for Dr. Rochelle Marx-Asher DESCRIPTION:Please join us as we commemorate and celebrate the life of OTA instructor Dr. Rochelle Marx-Asher. The memorial prayer services will take place on Thursday\, March 3 at 11:15 am in the college auditorium. Dr. Ma rx-Asher passed away on February 4\, 2022 after a brief illness. All are w elcome to attend. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220303T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220303T114500 GEO:+42.912586;-78.797311 LOCATION:Villa Maria College\, Auditorium @ 240 Pine Ridge Rd\, Buffalo\, N Y 14225\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Memorial Prayer Service for Dr. Rochelle Marx-Asher URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/memorial-prayer-service-for-dr-rochelle-mar x-asher/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nPlease join u s as we commemorate and celebrate the life of OTA instructor Dr. Rochelle Marx-Asher. The memorial prayer services will take place on Thursday\, Mar ch 3 at 11:15 am in the college auditorium. Dr. Marx-Asher passed away on February 4\, 2022 after a brief illness. All are welcome to attend.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-44716@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry\,Mission CONTACT:Donald Monnin\; 716-961-1840\; monnind@villa.edu DESCRIPTION:Please join the college community during the Mondays of Lenten to spend a few moments in reflection at a brief prayer service that will b egin every Monday of Lent at 9:00am on Zoom. Watch your emails for the wee kly Zoom invite. All are welcome to join us. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220307T084500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220307T090000 LOCATION:Zoom RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20220314T084500 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20220321T084500 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20220328T084500 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20220404T084500 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20220411T084500 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Lenten Monday Morning Prayer Service URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/lenten-monday-morning-prayer-service/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nPlease join t he college community during the Mondays of Lenten to spend a few moments i n reflection at a brief prayer service that will begin every Monday of Len t at 9:00am on Zoom. Watch your emails for the weekly Zoom invite. All are welcome to join us.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-44717@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry\,Mission CONTACT:Donald Monnin\; 716-961-1840\; monnind@villa.edu DESCRIPTION:During the Season of Lent we take time to reflect on our shortc omings and ask God to strengthen us through the Sacrament of Reconciliatio n. Please join for liturgy today with the opportunity to receive the sacra ment right after the Mass. All are welcome. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220331T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220331T114500 GEO:+42.912586;-78.797311 LOCATION:Villa Maria College\, College Chapel @ 240 Pine Ridge Rd\, Buffalo \, NY 14225\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Mass During Lent URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/reconciliation-prayer-service/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nDuring the Se ason of Lent we take time to reflect on our shortcomings and ask God to st rengthen us through the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Please join for litur gy today with the opportunity to receive the sacrament right after the Mas s. All are welcome.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-45443@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry CONTACT:Dr. Don Monnin\; 716-961-1840\; monnind@villa.edu\; https://www.vil la.edu/campus-life/student-services/campus-ministry/ DESCRIPTION:Today is Earth Day! A day to celebrate God’s beautiful creation and remind ourselves of our responsibility to honor and care for it. Plea se join us for a Prayer Service outside in front of the college to commemo rate this day. All are welcome!\nRain location: Main lobby of the Main Bui lding DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220422T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220422T114500 GEO:+42.912586;-78.797311 LOCATION:Villa Maria College\, Front Lawn @ 240 Pine Ridge Rd\, Buffalo\, N Y 14225\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Earth Day Prayer Service URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/earth-day-prayer-service/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nToday is Eart h Day! A day to celebrate God’s beautiful creation and remind ourselves of our responsibility to honor and care for it. Please join us for a Prayer Service outside in front of the college to commemorate this day. All are w elcome!
\nRain location: Main lobby of the Main Building
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-44718@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry\,Mission CONTACT:Dr. Donald Monnin\; 716-961-1840\; monnind@villa.edu DESCRIPTION:As we continue to celebrate the Easter Season and the joy of th e Risen Christ please join us for a liturgy on Tuesday\, April 26 at 11:15 am in the college chapel. The Mass intention will be for Barbara Little\, a long-time faculty member of the college who passed away earlier this ye ar. All are welcome. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220426T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220426T120000 GEO:+42.912586;-78.797311 LOCATION:Villa Maria College\, College Chapel @ 240 Pine Ridge Rd\, Buffalo \, NY 14225\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Mass to Celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/resurrection-prayer-service-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nAs we continu e to celebrate the Easter Season and the joy of the Risen Christ please jo in us for a liturgy on Tuesday\, April 26 at 11:15 am in the college chape l. The Mass intention will be for Barbara Little\, a long-time faculty mem ber of the college who passed away earlier this year. All are welcome.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-45600@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry CONTACT:Dr. Don Monnin\; 716-961-1840\; monnind@villa.edu\; https://www.vil la.edu/about-us/mission/ DESCRIPTION:As the semester ends its time to prepare for final exams and fi nal projects. Take a brief break from your studies and join us for our ann ual “Blessing of Brains.” This brief service will help prepare you for the final push to end the semester on a high note\, plus free pizza will be a vailable afterwards! Please join us on Monday\, May 9 at 3 PM in the Libra ry. All are welcome! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220509T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220509T151500 GEO:+42.912586;-78.797311 LOCATION:Villa Maria College\, Library Lobby @ 240 Pine Ridge Rd\, Buffalo\ , NY 14225\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Blessing of Brains URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/blessing-of-brains-3/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nAs the semest er ends its time to prepare for final exams and final projects. Take a bri ef break from your studies and join us for our annual “Blessing of Brains. ” This brief service will help prepare you for the final push to end the s emester on a high note\, plus free pizza will be available afterwards! Ple ase join us on Monday\, May 9 at 3 PM in the Library. All are welcome!
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-46180@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry CONTACT:Dr. Donald Monnin\; 716-961-1840\; monnind@villa.edu\; www.villa.ed u DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a Memorial Prayer Service for Peace\, Healin g and Action on Thursday\, May 19 at 1:00pm in the Lobby of the Library or weather permitting in front of the college. We come together as a communi ty to prayer\, heal and recognize the role we need to play to make our wor ld a safer place. All are welcome. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220519T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220519T133000 GEO:+42.912586;-78.797311 LOCATION:Villa Maria College\, Front of College OR Library Lobby @ 240 Pine Ridge Rd\, Buffalo\, NY 14225\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Memorial Prayer Service for Peace\, Healing and Action URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/memorial-prayer-service-for-peace-healing-a nd-action/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nPlease join u s for a Memorial Prayer Service for Peace\, Healing and Action on Thursday \, May 19 at 1:00pm in the Lobby of the Library or weather permitting in f ront of the college. We come together as a community to prayer\, heal and recognize the role we need to play to make our world a safer place. All ar e welcome.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-47489@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry\,Mission CONTACT:Donald Monnin\; 716-961-1840\; monnind@villa.edu DESCRIPTION:It is a tradition among Catholic colleges and universities to h old a Mass of the Holy Spirit to begin each new academic year. Villa Maria College will celebrate this liturgy on Thursday\, September 8 at 11:15 am in the college chapel. Please consider joining us for this event. All are welcome. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220908T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220908T120000 GEO:+42.912586;-78.797311 LOCATION:Villa Maria College\, Chapel @ 240 Pine Ridge Rd\, Buffalo\, NY 14 225\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Mass of the Holy Spirit URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/mass-of-the-holy-spirit/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nIt is a tradi tion among Catholic colleges and universities to hold a Mass of the Holy S pirit to begin each new academic year. Villa Maria College will celebrate this liturgy on Thursday\, September 8 at 11:15 am in the college chapel. Please consider joining us for this event. All are welcome.
\n HTML> END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-47490@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry\,Mission CONTACT:Donald Monnin\; 716-861-1840\; monnind@villa.edu DESCRIPTION:An Interfaith Prayer Service for Peace will be held on Friday\, September 9 to commemorate the attacks on 9/11/01. Readings promoting pea ce will be shared from a number of different religious traditions. The eve nt begins at 11:15 am outside in front of the staircase of the Main Buildi ng or in the lobby of the Main Building due to inclement weather. Please j oin us. All are welcome. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220909T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220909T121500 GEO:+42.912586;-78.797311 LOCATION:Villa Maria College\, In front of the Main Building staircase (rai n location - Main Building Lobby) @ 240 Pine Ridge Rd\, Buffalo\, NY 14225 \, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Interfaith Prayer Service for Peace to Commemorate the 9/11 Attacks URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/interfaith-prayer-service-for-peace-to-comm emorate-the-9-11-attacks/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nAn Interfaith Prayer Service for Peace will be held on Friday\, September 9 to commemor ate the attacks on 9/11/01. Readings promoting peace will be shared from a number of different religious traditions. The event begins at 11:15 am ou tside in front of the staircase of the Main Building or in the lobby of th e Main Building due to inclement weather. Please join us. All are welcome.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-47816@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry\,Mission CONTACT:Donald Monnin\; 716-961-1840\; monnind@villa.edu DESCRIPTION:The college will be sponsoring its annual Day of Service on Fri day\, September 30. The event is the kick-off to the celebration of our Fe lician Franciscan Heritage Days that runs through October 7. An estimated 150 members of the college community will participate\, mostly coming from those connected to the Freshmen Seminar course CORE 101. They will be ser ving over a dozen local not-for-profits where they will be putting our cor e value focus for the 2022-2023 of “compassion” into practice. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220930T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220930T130000 GEO:+42.912586;-78.797311 LOCATION:Villa Maria College\, Main Building @ 240 Pine Ridge Rd\, Buffalo\ , NY 14225\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Day of Service URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/day-of-service-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThe college w ill be sponsoring its annual Day of Service on Friday\, September 30. The event is the kick-off to the celebration of our Felician Franciscan Herita ge Days that runs through October 7. An estimated 150 members of the colle ge community will participate\, mostly coming from those connected to the Freshmen Seminar course CORE 101. They will be serving over a dozen local not-for-profits where they will be putting our core value focus for the 20 22-2023 of “compassion” into practice.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-47817@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry\,Mission CONTACT:Donald Monnin\; 716-961-1840\; monnind@villa.edu DESCRIPTION:Monday’s celebration of our Felician Franciscan Heritage Days i ncludes free cake and ice cream down in the Dining Commons. Stop by and ce lebrate all that makes Villa Maria College a great place to be. Event runs from 11am to 1pm or until supplies run out. Please join us. All are welco me! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221003T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221003T130000 GEO:+42.912586;-78.797311 LOCATION:Villa Maria College\, The Commons @ 240 Pine Ridge Rd\, Buffalo\, NY 14225\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Felician Franciscan Heritage Days – Cake and Ice Cream Social URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/felician-franciscan-heritage-days-cake-and- ice-cream-social/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nMonday’s cele bration of our Felician Franciscan Heritage Days includes free cake and ic e cream down in the Dining Commons. Stop by and celebrate all that makes V illa Maria College a great place to be. Event runs from 11am to 1pm or unt il supplies run out. Please join us. All are welcome!
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-47818@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry\,Mission CONTACT:Donald Monnin\; 716-961-1840\; monnind@villa.edu DESCRIPTION:Tuesday’s celebration of our Felician Franciscan Heritage Days includes a Mass to commemorate the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi. Franc is is the saint who gave up a life wealth and privilege to serve the poor and inspired the Felician Sisters to found our college in 1961. The Mass b egins at 11:15am in the college chapel located on the top floor of the Mai n Building. Please join us. All are welcome! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221004T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221004T114500 GEO:+42.912586;-78.797311 LOCATION:Villa Maria College\, Chapel @ 240 Pine Ridge Rd\, Buffalo\, NY 14 225\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Felician Franciscan Heritage Days – Feast of Saint Francis Liturgy URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/felician-franciscan-heritage-days-feast-of- saint-francis-liturgy/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nTuesday’s cel ebration of our Felician Franciscan Heritage Days includes a Mass to comme morate the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi. Francis is the saint who gave up a life wealth and privilege to serve the poor and inspired the Felicia n Sisters to found our college in 1961. The Mass begins at 11:15am in the college chapel located on the top floor of the Main Building. Please join us. All are welcome!
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-47819@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry\,Mission CONTACT:Donald Monnin\; 716-961-1840\; monnind@villa.edu DESCRIPTION:Wednesday’s celebration of our Felician Franciscan Heritage Day s includes a talk by the Rev. Corey Gibson the young pastor of Calvary Bap tist Church in Buffalo. He will speak on our core value of “Compassion.” T he event begins at 11:15am in the college auditorium. Please join us. All are welcome! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221005T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221005T120000 GEO:+42.912586;-78.797311 LOCATION:Villa Maria College\, Auditorium @ 240 Pine Ridge Rd\, Buffalo\, N Y 14225\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Felician Franciscan Heritage Days – Guest Speaker Rev. Corey Gibson URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/felician-franciscan-heritage-days-guest-spe aker-rev-corey-gibson/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nWednesday’s c elebration of our Felician Franciscan Heritage Days includes a talk by the Rev. Corey Gibson the young pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Buffalo. He will speak on our core value of “Compassion.” The event begins at 11:15 am in the college auditorium. Please join us. All are welcome!
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-47820@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry\,Mission CONTACT:Donald Monnin\; 716-961-1840\; monnind@villa.edu DESCRIPTION:Friday’s celebration of our Felician Franciscan Heritage Days i ncludes a prayer service to honor the Feast of Blessed Mary Angela\, the f oundress of the Felician Sisters\, who in-turn founded our college. Her ac tual feast day is October 10 when we will be off. The event will take plac e in our college chapel located on the top floor of the Main Building. Ple ase join us. All are welcome! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221007T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221007T120000 GEO:+42.912586;-78.797311 LOCATION:Villa Maria College\, Chapel @ 240 Pine Ridge Rd\, Buffalo\, NY 14 225\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Felician Franciscan Heritage Days – Prayer Service to honor the Fea st of Blessed Mary Angela URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/felician-franciscan-heritage-days-prayer-se rvice-to-honor-the-feast-of-blessed-mary-angela/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nFriday’s cele bration of our Felician Franciscan Heritage Days includes a prayer service to honor the Feast of Blessed Mary Angela\, the foundress of the Felician Sisters\, who in-turn founded our college. Her actual feast day is Octobe r 10 when we will be off. The event will take place in our college chapel located on the top floor of the Main Building. Please join us. All are wel come!
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-47211@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry\,Care Center\,Career Services\,Fo od Pantry\,Student Life\,Student Success Center CONTACT:DJ Schier\; 716-961-1878\; dschier@villa.edu DESCRIPTION:Recharge and relax during midterm week with Villa Recharge! Sto p down to participate in some stress reducing activities and unwind! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T130000 GEO:+42.912586;-78.797311 LOCATION:Villa Maria College\, The Commons @ 240 Pine Ridge Rd\, Buffalo\, NY 14225\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Villa Recharge! URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/villa-recharge-9/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nRecharge and relax during midterm week with Villa Recharge! Stop down to participate in some stress reducing activities and unwind!
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-48354@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry\,Mission CONTACT:Dr. Donald Monnin\; 716-961-1840\; monnind@villa.edu\; https://www. villa.edu/campus-life/student-services/campus-ministry/ DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the All Saint’s Day liturgy on Tuesday\, Nov ember 1 at 11:15 am in the college chapel. Join your fellow members of the college community for this special Mass. All are welcome! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221101T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221101T120000 GEO:+42.912586;-78.797311 LOCATION:Villa Maria College\, The Chapel @ 240 Pine Ridge Rd\, Buffalo\, N Y 14225\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:All Saint’s Day Liturgy URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/all-saints-day-liturgy/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nPlease join u s for the All Saint’s Day liturgy on Tuesday\, November 1 at 11:15 am in t he college chapel. Join your fellow members of the college community for t his special Mass. All are welcome!
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-48361@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry\,Mission CONTACT:Dr. Donald Monnin\; 716-961-1840\; monnind@villa.edu\; https://www. villa.edu/campus-life/student-services/campus-ministry/ DESCRIPTION:Despite the hardships and challenges of our own lives and of th e world around us\, the need for gratitude still exists. The religions of the world agree that it is essential to take time to acknowledge and give thanks for the gifts that we have received. Please join us for a prayer se rvice that will include readings and reflections from the world’s religion s that express thanksgiving in all its forms. The event will take place on Thursday\, November 17 at 11:15 am at the Recital Hall in the Music Build ing. All are welcome. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T114500 GEO:+42.912586;-78.797311 LOCATION:Villa Maria College\, Recital Hall @ 240 Pine Ridge Rd\, Buffalo\, NY 14225\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Interfaith Thanksgiving Prayer Service URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/interfaith-thanksgiving-prayer-service-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nDespite the h ardships and challenges of our own lives and of the world around us\, the need for gratitude still exists. The religions of the world agree that it is essential to take time to acknowledge and give thanks for the gifts tha t we have received. Please join us for a prayer service that will include readings and reflections from the world’s religions that express thanksgiv ing in all its forms. The event will take place on Thursday\, November 17 at 11:15 am at the Recital Hall in the Music Building. All are welcome. p>\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-48726@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry CONTACT:Dr. Donald Monnin\; 716-961-1840\; monnind@villa.edu\; https://www. villa.edu/campus-life/student-services/campus-ministry/ DESCRIPTION:Join us during the Advent Season as we prepare for the birth of Jesus Christ. Each Monday during Advent we will hold a brief prayer servi ce on Teams from 8:45 am to 8:55 am. All are welcome to participate. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221128T084500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221128T085500 GEO:+42.912586;-78.797311 LOCATION:Zoom @ 240 Pine Ridge Rd\, Buffalo\, NY 14225\, USA RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20221205T084500 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20221212T084500 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20221219T084500 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Advent Monday Morning Prayer Service URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/advent-monday-morning-prayer-service/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n
\\nJoin us durin g the Advent Season as we prepare for the birth of Jesus Christ. Each Mond ay during Advent we will hold a brief prayer service on Teams from 8:45 am to 8:55 am. All are welcome to participate.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-48541@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry\,Mission CONTACT:Dr. Monnin\; 716-961-1840\; monnind@villa.edu DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, December 8 the Church celebrates the Feast of the Im maculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The college will hold a Ma ss that day at 11:15 am in the college chapel. Please join us. All are Wel come. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T114500 GEO:+42.912586;-78.797311 LOCATION:Villa Maria College\, Chapel @ 240 Pine Ridge Rd\, Buffalo\, NY 14 225\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Mass for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virg in Mary URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/mass-for-the-feast-of-the-immaculate-concep tion-of-the-blessed-virgin-mary/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThursday\, De cember 8 the Church celebrates the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of t he Blessed Virgin Mary. The college will hold a Mass that day at 11:15 am in the college chapel. Please join us. All are Welcome.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-48827@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry\,Mission CONTACT:Donald Monnin\; 716-961-1840\; monnind@villa.edu DESCRIPTION:As the semester ends its time to prepare for final exams and fi nal projects. Take a brief break from your studies and join us for our ann ual “Blessing of Brains.” This brief service will help prepare you for the final push to end the semester on a high note\, plus free pizza will be a vailable afterwards! Please join us\, all are welcome! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221212T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221212T151500 GEO:+42.912586;-78.797311 LOCATION:Villa Maria College\, Library Lobby @ 240 Pine Ridge Rd\, Buffalo\ , NY 14225\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Blessing of Brains URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/blessing-of-brains-4/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nAs the semest er ends its time to prepare for final exams and final projects. Take a bri ef break from your studies and join us for our annual “Blessing of Brains. ” This brief service will help prepare you for the final push to end the s emester on a high note\, plus free pizza will be available afterwards! Ple ase join us\, all are welcome!
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-49256@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry\,Mission CONTACT:Dr. Donald Monnin\; 716-961-1840\; monnind@villa.edu DESCRIPTION:The Bible is the best selling most wide-spread book ever assemb led in the world. Christians commit theirs lives to upholding its principl es and teachings. Come learn more about this amazing book during our sprin g time Bible Study series. Come to one or all sessions\, whatever fits you r schedule. No prior Bible knowledge is necessary. Feel free to bring a lu nch\; snacks will be provided. Open to all students\, faculty and staff. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230131T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230131T121500 GEO:+42.912602;-78.797348 LOCATION:Villa Maria College\, Campus Ministry Office @ 240 Pine Ridge Rd\, Buffalo\, NY 14225\, USA RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20230214T111500 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20230307T111500 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20230404T111500 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20230418T111500 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Bible Study URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/bible-study-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThe Bible is the best selling most wide-spread book ever assembled in the world. Christ ians commit theirs lives to upholding its principles and teachings. Come l earn more about this amazing book during our spring time Bible Study serie s. Come to one or all sessions\, whatever fits your schedule. No prior Bib le knowledge is necessary. Feel free to bring a lunch\; snacks will be pro vided. Open to all students\, faculty and staff.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-49316@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry\,Mission CONTACT:Donald Monnin\; 716-961-1840\; monnind@villa.edu DESCRIPTION:National Catholic School’s Week will be celebrated this year fr om January 30 – February 3. Please join us for a special liturgy on Thursd ay\, February 2 at 11:15am in the college chapel. The Mass intention will be for Sr. Mary Raymond Kasprzak\, CSSF\, a long-time administrator at the college who is fondly remembered by all those who had the privilege to wo rk with her. All are welcome to attend. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230202T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230202T120000 GEO:+42.912602;-78.797349 LOCATION:Villa Maria College\, Chapel @ 240 Pine Ridge Rd\, Buffalo\, NY 14 225\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Catholic School’s Week Mass URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/catholic-schools-week-mass/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nNational Cath olic School’s Week will be celebrated this year from January 30 – February 3. Please join us for a special liturgy on Thursday\, February 2 at 11:15 am in the college chapel. The Mass intention will be for Sr. Mary Raymond Kasprzak\, CSSF\, a long-time administrator at the college who is fondly r emembered by all those who had the privilege to work with her. All are wel come to attend.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-49343@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry\,Mission CONTACT:Donald Monnin\; 716-961-1840\; monnind@villa.edu DESCRIPTION:Ash Wednesday begins the Christian season of Lent as we prepare to commemorate the death and resurrection of Jesus. Join us for liturgy o n Wednesday\, February 22 at 11:15 am in the college chapel. Ashes will al so be available throughout the day in the Campus Ministry Office. All are welcome. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230222T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230222T120000 GEO:+42.912602;-78.797349 LOCATION:Villa Maria College\, Chapel @ 240 Pine Ridge Rd\, Buffalo\, NY 14 225\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Ash Wednesday Liturgy URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/ash-wednesday-liturgy-3/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nAsh Wednesday begins the Christian season of Lent as we prepare to commemorate the deat h and resurrection of Jesus. Join us for liturgy on Wednesday\, February 2 2 at 11:15 am in the college chapel. Ashes will also be available througho ut the day in the Campus Ministry Office. All are welcome.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-49551@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry\,Mission\,Occupational Therapy As sistant\,Physical Therapist Assistant CONTACT:Kim Kotz\; 716-961-1837\; kkotz@villa.edu DESCRIPTION:Every day\, 6\,200 children die of hunger related causes. Volun teer to pack meals at the Feed My Starving Children MobilePack. Give us 2 hours of your time – and you can save the lives of children worldwide. (An d we guarantee you will have fun!)\nPacking Session Times:\nFriday\, Febru ary 24th 6:00-8:00 pm\nSaturday\, February 25th 9:00-11:00 am \nSaturday\, February 25th 12:00-2:00 pm\n IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO SIGN U P\nSign up sheets are posted outside Campus Ministry or you can email Kim Kotz at kkotz@villa.edu\nFEEL FREE TO BRING FAMILY MEMBERS OR FRIENDS TO H ELP\nCan’t volunteer\, but still want to help? Consider making a donation to the Villa team page at\nhttps://give.fmsc.org/team/477941\nIf you donat e $88 – enough to feed a child for an entire year – you will get a hand cr afted heart made by artisans in Africa. (While supplies last!) DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230224T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230224T200000 GEO:+42.912602;-78.797349 LOCATION:Villa Maria College\, Athletic Center\, Feed My Starving Childen M obilePack @ 240 Pine Ridge Rd\, Buffalo\, NY 14225\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Feed My Starving Children Event URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/feed-my-starving-children-event/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nEvery day\, 6\,200 children die of hunger related causes. Vo lunteer to pack meals at the Feed My Starving Children MobilePack. Give us 2 hours of your time – and you can save the lives of children worldwide. (And we guarantee you will have fun!)
\n< strong>Packing Session Times:
\nFriday\, February 24th 6:00-8:00 pm
\nSaturday\, February 25th 9:00-11:00 am
\nSaturday\, February 25th 12 :00-2:00 pm
\nIT’S NOT TOO LATE TO SIGN UP
\nSign up sheets are posted outside Campus Ministry or you can email Kim Kotz at kkotz@villa.edu
\nFEEL FREE TO BRING FAMILY MEMBERS OR FRIENDS TO HELP
\nCan’t volunteer\, but still want to help? Consider making a donation to the Villa team page at
\nhttps://give.fmsc.o rg/team/477941
\nIf you donate $88 – enough to feed a child for an entire year – you will get a hand crafted he art made by artisans in Africa. (While supplies last!)
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-49552@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry\,Mission\,Occupational Therapy As sistant\,Physical Therapist Assistant CONTACT:Kim Kotz\; 716-961-1837\; kkotz@villa.edu DESCRIPTION:Every day\, 6\,200 children die of hunger related causes. Volun teer to pack meals at the Feed My Starving Children MobilePack. Give us 2 hours of your time – and you can save the lives of children worldwide. (An d we guarantee you will have fun!)\nPacking Session Times:\nFriday\, Febru ary 24th 6:00-8:00 pm\nSaturday\, February 25th 9:00-11:00 am \nSaturday\, February 25th 12:00-2:00 pm\n IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO SIGN U P\nSign up sheets are posted outside Campus Ministry or you can email Kim Kotz at kkotz@villa.edu\nFEEL FREE TO BRING FAMILY MEMBERS OR FRIENDS TO H ELP\nCan’t volunteer\, but still want to help? Consider making a donation to the Villa team page at\nhttps://give.fmsc.org/team/477941\nIf you donat e $88 – enough to feed a child for an entire year – you will get a hand cr afted heart made by artisans in Africa. (While supplies last!) DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T140000 GEO:+42.912602;-78.797349 LOCATION:Villa Maria College\, Athletic Center\, Feed My Starving Childen M obilePack @ 240 Pine Ridge Rd\, Buffalo\, NY 14225\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Feed My Starving Children Event URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/feed-my-starving-children-event-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nEvery day\, 6\,200 children die of hunger related causes. Vo lunteer to pack meals at the Feed My Starving Children MobilePack. Give us 2 hours of your time – and you can save the lives of children worldwide. (And we guarantee you will have fun!)
\n< strong>Packing Session Times:
\nFriday\, February 24th 6:00-8:00 pm
\nSaturday\, February 25th 9:00-11:00 am
\nSaturday\, February 25th 12 :00-2:00 pm
\nIT’S NOT TOO LATE TO SIGN UP
\nSign up sheets are posted outside Campus Ministry or you can email Kim Kotz at kkotz@villa.edu
\nFEEL FREE TO BRING FAMILY MEMBERS OR FRIENDS TO HELP
\nCan’t volunteer\, but still want to help? Consider making a donation to the Villa team page at
\nhttps://give.fmsc.o rg/team/477941
\nIf you donate $88 – enough to feed a child for an entire year – you will get a hand crafted he art made by artisans in Africa. (While supplies last!)
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-49556@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry\,Mission CONTACT:Donald Monnin\; 716-961-1840\; monnind@villa.edu DESCRIPTION:Please join the college community every Monday of Lent to spend a few moments in reflection at a brief prayer service that will begin at 8:45am on Zoom. Watch your emails for Zoom invite. All are welcome to join us. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230227T084500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230227T090000 LOCATION:Zoom RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20230306T084500 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20230313T084500 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20230320T084500 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20230327T084500 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20230403T084500 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Lenten Monday Morning Prayer Service URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/lenten-monday-morning-prayer-service-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nPlease join t he college community every Monday of Lent to spend a few moments in reflec tion at a brief prayer service that will begin at 8:45am on Zoom. Watch yo ur emails for Zoom invite. All are welcome to join us.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-48878@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry\,Care Center\,Career Services\,Fo od Pantry\,Student Life\,Student Success Center CONTACT:DJ Schier\; 716-961-1878\; dschier@villa.edu DESCRIPTION:Recharge and relax during midterm week with Villa Recharge! Sto p down to participate in some stress reducing activities\, get a massage\, and learn more about what our service providers can do to help you during stressful times! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230307T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230307T130000 GEO:+42.912586;-78.797311 LOCATION:Villa Maria College\, The Commons @ 240 Pine Ridge Rd\, Buffalo\, NY 14225\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Villa Recharge! URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/villa-recharge-10/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nRecharge and relax during midterm week with Villa Recharge! Stop down to participate in some stress reducing activities\, get a massage\, and learn more about wh at our service providers can do to help you during stressful times!
\n< /BODY> END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-49769@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry\,Mission CONTACT:Don Monnin\; 716-961-1840\; monnind@villa.edu DESCRIPTION:Our Lenten Mass is an opportunity to come together during this season of preparation for the Passion of Jesus. Attendees will have the op portunity to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation after Mass if they wi sh. Please let Dr. Monnin know (monnind@villa.edu) if you would like to re ceive the sacrament. Please join us! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230329T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230329T114500 GEO:+42.912602;-78.797349 LOCATION:Villa Maria College\, Chapel @ 240 Pine Ridge Rd\, Buffalo\, NY 14 225\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Lenten Season Liturgy URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/lenten-season-liturgy/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nOur Lenten Ma ss is an opportunity to come together during this season of preparation fo r the Passion of Jesus. Attendees will have the opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation after Mass if they wish. Please let Dr. Monni n know (monnind@villa.edu) if you would like to rece ive the sacrament. Please join us!
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-50061@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry\,Mission CONTACT:Dr. Donald Monnin\; 716-961-1840\; monnind@villa.edu DESCRIPTION:As we continue to celebrate the Easter Season and the joy of th e Risen Christ\, please join us for a liturgy on Thursday\, April 20 at 11 :15 am in the college chapel. All are welcome. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T114500 GEO:+42.912602;-78.797349 LOCATION:Villa Maria College\, Chapel @ 240 Pine Ridge Rd\, Buffalo\, NY 14 225\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Easter Season Liturgy URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/easter-season-liturgy/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nAs we continu e to celebrate the Easter Season and the joy of the Risen Christ\, please join us for a liturgy on Thursday\, April 20 at 11:15 am in the college ch apel. All are welcome.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-50062@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry\,Mission CONTACT:Dr. Donald Monnin\; 716-961-1840\; monnind@villa.edu DESCRIPTION:Earth Day celebrates the beauty and life-giving abundance of ou r natural world and our need to honor and protect God’s creation. Join us at an Interfaith Prayer Service\, to commemorate this occasion with the co llege community on the eve of Earth Day\, Friday\, April 21 at 11:15 am ou tside by the front steps of the Main Building (rain location will be in th e lobby of the Main Building). Please come. All are welcome. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230421T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230421T114500 GEO:+42.912602;-78.797349 LOCATION:Villa Maria College\, Outside on Main Building Front Steps (Rain L ocation - Main Building Lobby) @ 240 Pine Ridge Rd\, Buffalo\, NY 14225\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Earth Day Interfaith Prayer Service URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/earth-day-interfaith-prayer-service/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nEarth Day cel ebrates the beauty and life-giving abundance of our natural world and our need to honor and protect God’s creation. Join us at an Interfaith Prayer Service\, to commemorate this occasion with the college community on the e ve of Earth Day\, Friday\, April 21 at 11:15 am outside by the front steps of the Main Building (rain location will be in the lobby of the Main Buil ding). Please come. All are welcome.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-51222@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry CONTACT:Dr. Don Monnin\; 716-961-1840\; monnind@villa.edu\; https://www.vil la.edu/about-us/mission/ DESCRIPTION:Friday is the Feast Day of Saint Clare of Assisi\, the first Fr anciscan women! The college will hold a brief prayer service and ice cream social on the eve of that Feast\, on Thursday\, August 10 at 12:30 pm in the air-conditioned Campus Ministry Office! Please join us if you can. All are welcome! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230810T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230810T130000 GEO:+42.912602;-78.797349 LOCATION:Villa Maria College\, Campus Ministry Event @ 240 Pine Ridge Rd\, Buffalo\, NY 14225\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Feast of Saint Clare Prayer Service & Ice Cream Social URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/feast-of-saint-clare-prayer-service-ice-cre am-social/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nFriday is the Feast Day of Saint Clare of Assisi\, the first Franciscan women! The coll ege will hold a brief prayer service and ice cream social on the eve of th at Feast\, on Thursday\, August 10 at 12:30 pm in the air-conditioned Camp us Ministry Office! Please join us if you can. All are welcome!
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-25458@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus Christ\; the victory of C hrist over sin and death. The resurrection of Christ is an experience of t otal and complete transformation\, which means we too in and through Chris t can overcome any weakness or negative habits that imprison us from exper iencing the transformation that we desire. Sponsored by the Office of Miss ion and Campus Ministry. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230817T005600 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230817T015600 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Resurrestion Service URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/resurrestion-service-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nCelebrating t he Resurrection of Jesus Christ\; the victory of Christ over sin and death . The resurrection of Christ is an experience of total and complete transf ormation\, which means we too in and through Christ can overcome any weakn ess or negative habits that imprison us from experiencing the transformati on that we desire. Sponsored by the Office of Mission and Campus Ministry.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-51702@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry CONTACT:Br. Jason Damon\; 716-961-1840\; jdamon@villa.edu\; https://www.vil la.edu/campus-life/student-services/campus-ministry/ DESCRIPTION:All members of the Villa Community are invited to join Campus M inistry for a weekly Bible study. Each week\, we’ll talk about various pas sages from the Bible. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230829T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230829T121500 GEO:+42.912602;-78.797349 LOCATION:Villa Maria College\, Campus Ministry @ 240 Pine Ridge Rd\, Buffal o\, NY 14225\, USA RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20230829T111500 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T111500 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T111500 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20231017T111500 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T111500 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20231031T111500 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20231107T111500 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T111500 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20231121T111500 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20231128T111500 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20231205T111500 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T111500 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Bible Study URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/bible-study-4/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nAll members o f the Villa Community are invited to join Campus Ministry for a weekly Bib le study. Each week\, we’ll talk about various passages from the Bible.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-51224@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry\,Mission CONTACT:Dr. Don Monnin\; 716-961-1840\; monnind@villa.edu\; https://www.vil la.edu/about-us/mission/ DESCRIPTION:As part of Villa’s commitment to “transform” our community we v isit St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy the first Friday of each month. St Luke’s is a community center in East Buffalo and we assist them in packaging lun ch and dinner for the people of their neighborhood. We leave campus in our college van at 8:45 am and leave St Luke’s at 12:30 pm to return to campu s. If you are interested in joining us please sign up outside the VP for M ission Office located off the lobby of the Main Building across from the M & T Conference room or contact monnind@villa.edu or call 716-961-1840.\nI f you need transportation\, meet in the front parking lot. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230901T084500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230901T123000 GEO:+42.902653;-78.824562 LOCATION:St. Luke's Mission of Mercy @ 325 Walden Ave\, Buffalo\, NY 14211\ , USA RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20231103T084500 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20231201T084500 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy Service Day URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/st-lukes-mission-of-mercy-service-day/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nAs part of Vi lla’s commitment to “transform” our community we visit St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy the first Friday of each month. St Luke’s is a community center i n East Buffalo and we assist them in packaging lunch and dinner for the pe ople of their neighborhood. We leave campus in our college van at 8:45 am and leave St Luke’s at 12:30 pm to return to campus. If you are interested in joining us please sign up outside the VP for Mission Office located of f the lobby of the Main Building across from the M & T Conference room or contact monnind@villa.edu or call 716-961-1840.
\nIf you need transp ortation\, meet in the front parking lot.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-51225@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry\,Mission CONTACT:Dr. Don Monnin\; 716-961-1840\; monnind@villa.edu\; https://www.vil la.edu/about-us/mission/ DESCRIPTION:An Interfaith Prayer Service for Peace will be held on Monday\, September 11. Readings promoting peace will be shared from a number of di fferent religious traditions. The event begins at 11:15 am outside in fron t of the staircase of the Main Building or in the lobby of the Main Buildi ng due to inclement weather. Please join us. All are welcome. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230911T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230911T113000 GEO:+42.912602;-78.797349 LOCATION:Villa Maria College @ 240 Pine Ridge Rd\, Buffalo\, NY 14225\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Interfaith Peace Prayer Service to Commemorate September 11 URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/interfaith-peace-prayer-service-to-commemor ate-september-11/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nAn Interfaith Prayer Service for Peace will be held on Monday\, September 11. Readings promoting peace will be shared from a number of different religious tradit ions. The event begins at 11:15 am outside in front of the staircase of th e Main Building or in the lobby of the Main Building due to inclement weat her. Please join us. All are welcome.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-51226@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry\,Mission CONTACT:Dr. Don Monnin\; 716-961-1840\; monnind@villa.edu\; https://www.vil la.edu/about-us/mission/ DESCRIPTION:It is a tradition among Catholic colleges and universities to h old a Mass of the Holy Spirit to begin each new academic year. Villa Maria College will celebrate this liturgy on Thursday\, September 14 at 11:15 a m in the college chapel. Please consider joining us for this event. All ar e welcome. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230914T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230914T114500 GEO:+42.912602;-78.797349 LOCATION:Villa Maria College\, Chapel @ 240 Pine Ridge Rd\, Buffalo\, NY 14 225\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Opening School Liturgy – Mass of the Holy Spirit URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/opening-school-liturgy-mass-of-the-holy-spi rit/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nIt is a tradi tion among Catholic colleges and universities to hold a Mass of the Holy S pirit to begin each new academic year. Villa Maria College will celebrate this liturgy on Thursday\, September 14 at 11:15 am in the college chapel. Please consider joining us for this event. All are welcome.
\n< /HTML> END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-51703@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry CONTACT:Br. Jason Damon\; 716-961-1840\; jdamon@villa.edu\; https://www.vil la.edu/campus-life/student-services/campus-ministry/ DESCRIPTION:Join Campus Ministry every Wednesday for Faith in Focus Discuss ions. This is a space to talk about various topics from a faith perspectiv e. People can always propose topics for future conversations\, and all are welcome regardless of faith background\, or if people have no faith backg round at all. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230921T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230921T121500 GEO:+42.912602;-78.797349 LOCATION:Villa Maria College\, Campus Ministry @ 240 Pine Ridge Rd\, Buffal o\, NY 14225\, USA RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20230927T111500 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T111500 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T111500 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T111500 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T111500 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T111500 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T111500 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Faith in Focus Discussions URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/faith-in-focus-discussions/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nJoin Campus M inistry every Wednesday for Faith in Focus Discussions. This is a space to talk about various topics from a faith perspective. People can always pro pose topics for future conversations\, and all are welcome regardless of f aith background\, or if people have no faith background at all.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-51704@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry CONTACT:Br. Jason Damon\; 716-961-1840\; jdamon@villa.edu\; https://www.vil la.edu/campus-life/student-services/campus-ministry/ DESCRIPTION:Each Thursday\, Campus Ministry will host a gather to pray abou t the various needs in people’s lives and in the community. All members of the Villa Community are welcome to attend. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T121500 GEO:+42.912602;-78.797349 LOCATION:Villa Maria College\, Campus Ministry @ 240 Pine Ridge Rd\, Buffal o\, NY 14225\, USA RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T111500 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20231012T111500 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T111500 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T111500 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20231102T111500 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T111500 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T111500 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20231130T111500 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T111500 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20231214T111500 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Prayer Group URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/prayer-group/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nEach Thursday \, Campus Ministry will host a gather to pray about the various needs in p eople’s lives and in the community. All members of the Villa Community are welcome to attend.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-51700@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry CONTACT:Br. Jason Damon\; 716-961-1840\; jdamon@villa.edu\; https://www.vil la.edu/campus-life/student-services/campus-ministry/ DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a group conversation looking at the story of St. Francis and the Leper and how a simple encounter helped to transform a cloth merchant’s son into a saint that changed the world. We’ll be looki ng at how St. Francis’ encounter with one of medieval society’s most feare d social outcasts shifted his worldview – and the course of his life – and what it means to us 800 years later. Pizza will be provided\, and all are welcome to attend\, faculty\, staff and student alike! For more informati on or any questions\, contact Br. Jason at jdamon@villa.edu. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231002T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231002T121500 GEO:+42.912602;-78.797349 LOCATION:Villa Maria College\, Campus Ministry @ 240 Pine Ridge Rd\, Buffal o\, NY 14225\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Heritage Week: Reverencing the Other: St. Francis\, the Leper and T ransformation URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/heritage-week-reverencing-the-other-st-fran cis-the-leper-and-transformation/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nPlease join u s for a group conversation looking at the story of St. Francis and the Lep er and how a simple encounter helped to transform a cloth merchant’s son i nto a saint that changed the world. We’ll be looking at how St. Francis’ e ncounter with one of medieval society’s most feared social outcasts shifte d his worldview – and the course of his life – and what it means to us 800 years later. Pizza will be provided\, and all are welcome to attend\, fac ulty\, staff and student alike! For more information or any questions\, co ntact Br. Jason at jdamon@villa.edu.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-51699@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry CONTACT:Br. Jason Damon\; 716-961-1840\; jdamon@villa.edu\; https://www.vil la.edu/campus-life/student-services/campus-ministry/ DESCRIPTION:Lady Jacoba de Settesoli was a Roman noblewoman who became very close friends with St. Francis. He would often visit her when he traveled to Rome\, and when St. Francis’ health was declining\, he requested her p resence at his deathbed. Lady Jacoba was already on her way even before th e messenger reached her\, and she carried in tow some of St. Francis’ favo rite treats: little almond cookies. Upon arriving in Assisi\, St. Francis insisted that “Brother” Jacoba be immediately taken to him so that they co uld say their goodbyes to one another. Thus\, these cookies are quite poss ibly the last thing that St. Francis ate and remain a symbol of the deep l ove and friendship between the two. As we remember the life and the death of St. Francis\, we hope that these cookies can inspire you to think about and do a good deed for someone you love\, especially if you haven’t recen tly expressed how thankful you are to have them in your life!\nPlease stop by the campus ministry office at any point from 10am to 3pm to grab yours elf a Lady Jacoba almond cookie and remember the friendship between the St . Francis and Lady Jacoba that lasted quite literally until death. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231003T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231003T150000 GEO:+42.912602;-78.797349 LOCATION:Villa Maria College\, Campus Ministry @ 240 Pine Ridge Rd\, Buffal o\, NY 14225\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Heritage Week: Lady Jacoba Cookies URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/heritage-week-lady-jacoba-cookies/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nLady Jacoba d e Settesoli was a Roman noblewoman who became very close friends with St. Francis. He would often visit her when he traveled to Rome\, and when St. Francis’ health was declining\, he requested her presence at his deathbed. Lady Jacoba was already on her way even before the messenger reached her\ , and she carried in tow some of St. Francis’ favorite treats: little almo nd cookies. Upon arriving in Assisi\, St. Francis insisted that “Brother” Jacoba be immediately taken to him so that they could say their goodbyes t o one another. Thus\, these cookies are quite possibly the last thing that St. Francis ate and remain a symbol of the deep love and friendship betwe en the two. As we remember the life and the death of St. Francis\, we hope that these cookies can inspire you to think about and do a good deed for someone you love\, especially if you haven’t recently expressed how thankf ul you are to have them in your life!
\nPlease stop by the campus mi nistry office at any point from 10am to 3pm to grab yourself a Lady Jacoba almond cookie and remember the friendship between the St. Francis and Lad y Jacoba that lasted quite literally until death.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-51210@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry CONTACT:DJ Schier\; 716-961-1878\; dschier@villa.edu DESCRIPTION:As an inner-city student\, Duncan had to overcome wave after wa ve of setbacks to make it to graduation. With each cross current of challe nge\, Duncan learned new lessons that ultimately helped him thrive.\nIn th is powerful\, inspiring\, and perception-shifting talk\, Duncan shares his experience with failure and the critical lessons he learned along the way . Students today are dealing with challenges we couldn’t have imagined\, a nd practical resilience skills are needed now more than ever. Your audienc e will walk away with a shift in how they view setbacks\, renewed purpose\ , and a newfound love for their journey.\nLEARNING OUTCOMES:\n• Perseveran ce – a complete paradigm shift in how participants see failure in their li ves\, that setbacks are part of the journey.\n• Passion – understanding th e importance of getting involved on campus.\n• Purpose – understanding the urgent need to discover one’s purpose in life.\n• Overcoming fear of fail ure – understanding that even though you are afraid or uncertain\, you mus t be bold enough to take the first step.\n• Affirmation – participants wil l learn a powerful positive self-affirmation and mantra.\n• Empowerment – participants will learn how to take power and control in their own lives\n *COR 101 students are required to attend. All students are welcome.* DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231003T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231003T121500 GEO:+42.912602;-78.797349 LOCATION:Villa Maria College\, Auditorium @ 240 Pine Ridge Rd\, Buffalo\, N Y 14225\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Heritage Week: Speaker – Duncan Kirkwood URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/heritage-week-speaker-duncan-kirkwood/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nAs an inner-c ity student\, Duncan had to overcome wave after wave of setbacks to make i t to graduation. With each cross current of challenge\, Duncan learned new lessons that ultimately helped him thrive.
\nIn this powerful\, ins piring\, and perception-shifting talk\, Duncan shares his experience with failure and the critical lessons he learned along the way. Students today are dealing with challenges we couldn’t have imagined\, and practical resi lience skills are needed now more than ever. Your audience will walk away with a shift in how they view setbacks\, renewed purpose\, and a newfound love for their journey.
\nLEARNING OUTCOMES:
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, that setbacks are part of the journey.
\n• Passion – understanding
the importance of getting involved on campus.
\n• Purpose – understan
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g fear of failure – understanding that even though you are afraid or uncer
tain\, you must be bold enough to take the first step.
\n• Affirmatio
n – participants will learn a powerful positive self-affirmation and mantr
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\n• Empowerment – participants will learn how to take power and co
ntrol in their own lives
*COR 101 students are required to attend. All students are welcome.*
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-51697@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry CONTACT:Br. Jason Damon\; 716-961-1840\; jdamon@villa.edu\; https://www.vil la.edu/campus-life/student-services/campus-ministry/ DESCRIPTION:As we celebrate Heritage Days\, please drop by the Campus Minis try Office for some informal trivia to be held on the Feast Day of St. Fra ncis\, Wednesday\, October 4th. Stop by to be quizzed on different questio ns relating to the heritage of the college\, with levels of difficulty ran ging from easy to very challenging. Hours stretch from 10am-3pm\, with a b reak for the Feast Day Mass in the upstairs chapel. Prizes include candy\, medals\, gift cards and more! All are welcome to participate\, faculty\, staff and students alike! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231004T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231004T150000 GEO:+42.912602;-78.797349 LOCATION:Villa Maria College\, Campus Ministry @ 240 Pine Ridge Rd\, Buffal o\, NY 14225\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Heritage Week: Informal Franciscan Trivia URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/informal-franciscan-trivia/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nAs we celebra te Heritage Days\, please drop by the Campus Ministry Office for some info rmal trivia to be held on the Feast Day of St. Francis\, Wednesday\, Octob er 4th. Stop by to be quizzed on different questions relating to the herit age of the college\, with levels of difficulty ranging from easy to very c hallenging. Hours stretch from 10am-3pm\, with a break for the Feast Day M ass in the upstairs chapel. Prizes include candy\, medals\, gift cards and more! All are welcome to participate\, faculty\, staff and students alike !
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-51480@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry CONTACT:Dr. Don Monnin\; 716-961-1840\; monnind@villa.edu\; https://www.vil la.edu/campus-life/student-services/campus-ministry/ DESCRIPTION:Today is the feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi\, the patron saint of our college. The Felician Sisters who began the college follow hi s way of life\, as do thousands and thousands of people around the world. Join us for Mass today in the college chapel at 11:15 am as we celebrate t his amazing man. All our welcome. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231004T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231004T120000 GEO:+42.912602;-78.797349 LOCATION:Villa Maria College\, Chapel @ 240 Pine Ridge Rd\, Buffalo\, NY 14 225\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Heritage Week – Mass for the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/heritage-week-mass-for-the-feast-of-saint-f rancis-of-assisi/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nToday is the feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi\, the patron saint of our college. Th e Felician Sisters who began the college follow his way of life\, as do th ousands and thousands of people around the world. Join us for Mass today i n the college chapel at 11:15 am as we celebrate this amazing man. All our welcome.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-51479@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry CONTACT:Dr. Don Monnin\; 716-961-1840\; monnind@villa.edu\; https://www.vil la.edu/campus-life/student-services/campus-ministry/ DESCRIPTION:We continue our commemoration of our heritage and mission today with a community celebration in the Dining Commons from 11:15-12_15 pm. J oin us for free cake\, ice cream\, games an giveaways! All are welcome! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T120000 GEO:+42.912602;-78.797349 LOCATION:Villa Maria College\, Commons @ 240 Pine Ridge Rd\, Buffalo\, NY 1 4225\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Heritage Week: Community Celebration URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/heritage-week-community-celebration/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nWe continue o ur commemoration of our heritage and mission today with a community celebr ation in the Dining Commons from 11:15-12_15 pm. Join us for free cake\, i ce cream\, games an giveaways! All are welcome!
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-51478@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry CONTACT:Dr. Don Monnin\; 716-961-1840\; monnind@villa.edu\; https://www.vil la.edu/campus-life/student-services/campus-ministry/ DESCRIPTION:We continue Heritage Week celebrations with our annual Day of S ervice. Students from our CORE 101 classes\, along with college staff will be going out into the community to serve our neighbors in the spirit of S aint Francis of Assisi and Blessed Mary Angela\, the foundress of the Feli cian Sisters. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231006T084500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231006T130000 GEO:+42.912602;-78.797349 LOCATION:WNY Community @ 240 Pine Ridge Rd\, Buffalo\, NY 14225\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Heritage Week: Day of Service URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/heritage-week-day-of-service/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nWe continue H eritage Week celebrations with our annual Day of Service. Students from ou r CORE 101 classes\, along with college staff will be going out into the c ommunity to serve our neighbors in the spirit of Saint Francis of Assisi a nd Blessed Mary Angela\, the foundress of the Felician Sisters.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-51696@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry CONTACT:Br. Jason Damon\; 716-961-1840\; jdamon@villa.edu\; https://www.vil la.edu/campus-life/student-services/campus-ministry/ DESCRIPTION:Join the Franciscan Friar community of Ss. Columba-Brigid Paris h for an outdoor Mass and Blessing of Animals on Saturday\, October 7th! M ass will begin at 10am under the tent with a Blessing of Animals following the liturgy. Please bring your animal companion and a lawn chair as we ce lebrate our founder! The address is: 75 Hickory Street\, Buffalo\, NY 1420 4. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231007T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231007T110000 GEO:+42.881795;-78.858718 LOCATION:Ss. Columba-Brigid Parish @ 75 Hickory St\, Buffalo\, NY 14204\, U SA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Blessing of Animals and Outdoor Celebration of St. Francis URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/blessing-of-animals-and-outdoor-celebration -of-st-francis/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nJoin the Fran ciscan Friar community of Ss. Columba-Brigid Parish for an outdoor Mass an d Blessing of Animals on Saturday\, October 7th! Mass will begin at 10am u nder the tent with a Blessing of Animals following the liturgy. Please bri ng your animal companion and a lawn chair as we celebrate our founder! The address is: 75 Hickory Street\, Buffalo\, NY 14204.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-51698@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry CONTACT:Br. Jason Damon\; 716-961-1840\; jdamon@villa.edu\; https://www.vil la.edu/campus-life/student-services/campus-ministry/ DESCRIPTION:Please join the campus ministry office and the Felician Sisters in celebrating the life of Blessed Mary Angela Truszkowska\, the founder of the Felicians. We’ll have a prayer service in honor of Blessed Mary Ang ela followed by a discussion with some of our Felician sisters\, who will speak about her spirituality\, charism\, and example. Come and see how the life and memory of Blessed Mary Angela continues to be lived out by our w onderful Felician sisters! Lunch will be provided. For more information an d any questions\, please contact Br. Jason at jdamon@villa.edu. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231011T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231011T121500 GEO:+42.912602;-78.797349 LOCATION:Villa Maria College\, Campus Ministry @ 240 Pine Ridge Rd\, Buffal o\, NY 14225\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Heritage Week: Blessed Mary Angela Prayer Service and Felician Sist er Round Table URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/heritage-week-blessed-mary-angela-prayer-se rvice-and-felician-sister-round-table/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nPlease join t he campus ministry office and the Felician Sisters in celebrating the life of Blessed Mary Angela Truszkowska\, the founder of the Felicians. We’ll have a prayer service in honor of Blessed Mary Angela followed by a discus sion with some of our Felician sisters\, who will speak about her spiritua lity\, charism\, and example. Come and see how the life and memory of Bles sed Mary Angela continues to be lived out by our wonderful Felician sister s! Lunch will be provided. For more information and any questions\, please contact Br. Jason at jdamon@villa.edu.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-51476@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry CONTACT:Dr. Don Monnin\; 716-961-1840\; monnind@villa.edu\; https://www.vil la.edu/campus-life/student-services/campus-ministry/ DESCRIPTION:The scourge of Human Trafficking continues around the world and in our own neighborhoods. It is important that we are aware of this menac e and realize what we can do to contribute to it’s elimination. Speaker Th eresa Flores will join the college community to share her own experience o f survival from human trafficking and her efforts to educate those who mig ht be vulnerable. Please come to hear her powerful story on Thursday\, Oct ober 12 at 11:15 am in the college auditorium. All are welcome. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231012T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231012T120000 GEO:+42.912602;-78.797349 LOCATION:Villa Maria College\, Auditorium @ 240 Pine Ridge Rd\, Buffalo\, N Y 14225\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Speaker on Human Trafficking URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/speaker-on-human-trafficking/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThe scourge o f Human Trafficking continues around the world and in our own neighborhood s. It is important that we are aware of this menace and realize what we ca n do to contribute to it’s elimination. Speaker Theresa Flores will join t he college community to share her own experience of survival from human tr afficking and her efforts to educate those who might be vulnerable. Please come to hear her powerful story on Thursday\, October 12 at 11:15 am in t he college auditorium. All are welcome.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-51800@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry CONTACT:Dr. Don Monnin\; 716961-1840\; monnind@villa.edu\; https://www.vill a.edu/campus-life/student-services/campus-ministry/ DESCRIPTION:Thomas Jasinski\, Jr. of the organization ONE8FIFTY is coming t o speak to our college community. ONE8FIFTY is a not-for-profit organizati on that intends to increase the number of registered organ donors in New Y ork State through community awareness and creating a call to action. New Y ork State has one of the lowest percentages of registered organ donors in the country. Come hear why and learn what you can do immediately to help a nd to potential improve or even save a life! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231023T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231023T121500 GEO:+42.912602;-78.797349 LOCATION:Villa Maria College\, Room 103 @ 240 Pine Ridge Rd\, Buffalo\, NY 14225\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Importance of Organ Donation Talk URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/importance-of-organ-donation-talk/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThomas Jasins ki\, Jr. of the organization ONE8FIFTY is coming to speak to our college c ommunity. ONE8FIFTY is a not-for-profit organization that intends to incre ase the number of registered organ donors in New York State through commun ity awareness and creating a call to action. New York State has one of the lowest percentages of registered organ donors in the country. Come hear w hy and learn what you can do immediately to help and to potential improve or even save a life!
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-51891@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry CONTACT:Dr. Don Monnin\; 716-961-1840\; monnind@villa.edu\; https://www.vil la.edu/campus-life/student-services/campus-ministry/ DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our All Saint Day Liturgy on Wednesday\, Nov ember 1 at 11:15 am in the college chapel. Celebrate all the saints and ho ly people of the Church who set an example for us all. All are welcome! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T114500 GEO:+42.912602;-78.797349 LOCATION:Villa Maria College\, Chapel @ 240 Pine Ridge Rd\, Buffalo\, NY 14 225\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:All Saints Liturgy URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/all-saints-liturgy/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nPlease join u s for our All Saint Day Liturgy on Wednesday\, November 1 at 11:15 am in t he college chapel. Celebrate all the saints and holy people of the Church who set an example for us all. All are welcome!
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-51999@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry CONTACT:Dr. Don Monnin\; 716-961-1840\; monnind@villa.edu\; https://www.vil la.edu/campus-life/student-services/campus-ministry/ DESCRIPTION:November 13-17 is National Bible Week at Villa Maria College. W e will begin on Monday\, November 13 in the Dining Commons from 11am-1pm w ith Bible Trivia games to win prizes. All week long we will hold our annua l Student Bible Quiz Contest. Check your daily emails this week and take t he Bible Quiz. All correct entries will be eligible to win a $25 Amazon gi ft card. We will also be awarding beautiful Study Bibles to some contest w inners!!!! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231113T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231113T130000 GEO:+42.912602;-78.797349 LOCATION:Villa Maria College\, Commons @ 240 Pine Ridge Rd\, Buffalo\, NY 1 4225\, USA RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T110000 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T110000 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T110000 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20231117T110000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:National Bible Week URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/national-bible-week-4/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nNovember 13-1 7 is National Bible Week at Villa Maria College. We will begin on Monday\, November 13 in the Dining Commons from 11am-1pm with Bible Trivia games t o win prizes. All week long we will hold our annual Student Bible Quiz Con test. Check your daily emails this week and take the Bible Quiz. All corre ct entries will be eligible to win a $25 Amazon gift card. We will also be awarding beautiful Study Bibles to some contest winners!!!!
\n< /HTML> END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-52023@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry CONTACT:Donald Monnin\; 716-961-1840\; monnind@villa.edu DESCRIPTION:Despite the hardships and challenges of our own lives and of th e world around us\, the need for gratitude still exists. The religions of the world agree that it is essential to take time to acknowledge and give thanks for the gifts that we have received. Please join us for a prayer se rvice that will include readings and reflections from the world’s religion s that express thanksgiving in all its forms. The event will take place on Thursday\, November 16 at 11:15 am at the Recital Hall in the Music Build ing. All are welcome. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T114500 GEO:+42.912602;-78.797349 LOCATION:Villa Maria College\, Recital Hall @ 240 Pine Ridge Rd\, Buffalo\, NY 14225\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Interfaith Prayer Service URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/thanksgiving-interfaith-prayer-service-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nDespite the h ardships and challenges of our own lives and of the world around us\, the need for gratitude still exists. The religions of the world agree that it is essential to take time to acknowledge and give thanks for the gifts tha t we have received. Please join us for a prayer service that will include readings and reflections from the world’s religions that express thanksgiv ing in all its forms. The event will take place on Thursday\, November 16 at 11:15 am at the Recital Hall in the Music Building. All are welcome.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-52030@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry CONTACT:Dr. Don Monnin\; 716-961-1840\; monnind@villa.edu\; https://www.vil la.edu/campus-life/student-services/campus-ministry/ DESCRIPTION:It was 800 years ago this year that St. Francis of Assisi assem bled a living Nativity scene in the small Italian village of Greccio. He p opularized this tradition that continues around the world today! We will c ommemorate this event with a brief prayer service and the blessing of our Christmas Nativity display. Join us on Monday\, November 27 in the lobby o f the Main Building at 11:15am. All are welcome to join us. Treats will be served afterwards! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231127T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231127T113000 GEO:+42.912602;-78.797349 LOCATION:Villa Maria College\, Main Building Lobby @ 240 Pine Ridge Rd\, Bu ffalo\, NY 14225\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Blessing of Nativity Display URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/blessing-of-nativity-display/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nIt was 800 ye ars ago this year that St. Francis of Assisi assembled a living Nativity s cene in the small Italian village of Greccio. He popularized this traditio n that continues around the world today! We will commemorate this event wi th a brief prayer service and the blessing of our Christmas Nativity displ ay. Join us on Monday\, November 27 in the lobby of the Main Building at 1 1:15am. All are welcome to join us. Treats will be served afterwards!
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-52028@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry CONTACT:Dr. Don Monnin\; 716-961-1840\; monnind@villa.edu\; https://www.vil la.edu/campus-life/student-services/campus-ministry/ DESCRIPTION:Pray with us this Advent Season during the first three Mondays of Advent for a brief morning prayer service over zoom. This will be a spe cial event\, as we will be joined by our two other Felician sponsored high er education ministries\, Madonna University in Livonia\, MI and Felician University in Lodi\, NJ. We will come together each morning from 8:45 am t o 8:55 am on December 4\, 11 and 18. Please watch your emails for the zoom invite and let’s have a strong Villa presence with our sister institution s! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231204T084500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231204T085500 LOCATION:Zoom RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20231204T084500 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20231211T084500 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20231218T084500 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Advent Monday Morning Prayer Services URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/advent-monday-morning-prayer-services/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nPray with us this Advent Season during the first three Mondays of Advent for a brief mo rning prayer service over zoom. This will be a special event\, as we will be joined by our two other Felician sponsored higher education ministries\ , Madonna University in Livonia\, MI and Felician University in Lodi\, NJ. We will come together each morning from 8:45 am to 8:55 am on December 4\ , 11 and 18. Please watch your emails for the zoom invite and let’s have a strong Villa presence with our sister institutions!
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-52029@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry CONTACT:Dr. Don Monnin\; 716-961-1840\; monnind@villa.edu\; https://www.vil la.edu/campus-life/student-services/campus-ministry/ DESCRIPTION:The Season of Advent has begun. It is a time to spiritually pre pare ourselves for the real reason for this holiday season\, the celebrati on of the birth of our Savior\, Jesus Christ! Join us in the lobby of the Main Building on Monday\, December 4 at 11:15am as we bless our Advent wre ath. Treats will be served afterwards. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231204T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231204T113000 GEO:+42.912602;-78.797349 LOCATION:Villa Maria College\, Main Building Lobby @ 240 Pine Ridge Rd\, Bu ffalo\, NY 14225\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Blessing of Advent Wreath URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/blessing-of-advent-wreath/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThe Season of Advent has begun. It is a time to spiritually prepare ourselves for the r eal reason for this holiday season\, the celebration of the birth of our S avior\, Jesus Christ! Join us in the lobby of the Main Building on Monday\ , December 4 at 11:15am as we bless our Advent wreath. Treats will be serv ed afterwards.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-52787@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry CONTACT:Dr. Don Monnin\; 716-961-1840\; monnind@villa.edu\; https://www.vil la.edu/campus-life/student-services/campus-ministry/ DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate the Solemnity of the Immaculate Concept ion of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Friday\, December 8 at 12:15 am in colle ge chapel. The Immaculate Conception is the belief that the Virgin Mary wa s free of original sin from the moment of her conception. Please note the time is different than our usual time during campus hour. All are welcome. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231208T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231208T124500 GEO:+42.912602;-78.797349 LOCATION:Villa Maria College\, Chapel @ 240 Pine Ridge Rd\, Buffalo\, NY 14 225\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Mass for the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/mass-for-the-solemnity-of-the-blessed-virgi n-mary/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nJoin us as we celebrate the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgi n Mary on Friday\, December 8 at 12:15 am in college chapel. The Immaculat e Conception is the belief that the Virgin Mary was free of original sin f rom the moment of her conception. Please note the time is different than o ur usual time during campus hour. All are welcome.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-53735@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry CONTACT:Dr. Don Monnin\; 716-961-1840\; monnind@villa.edu\; https://www.vil la.edu/campus-life/student-services/campus-ministry/ DESCRIPTION:As the semester ends its time to prepare for final exams and fi nal projects. Take a brief break from your studies and join us for our ann ual “Blessing of Brains.” This brief service will help prepare you for the final push to end the semester on a high note\, plus free pizza will be a vailable afterwards! Please join us\, all are welcome! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231211T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231211T113000 GEO:+42.912602;-78.797349 LOCATION:Villa Maria College\, Campus Ministry @ 240 Pine Ridge Rd\, Buffal o\, NY 14225\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Blessing of Brains URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/blessing-of-brains-5/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nAs the semest er ends its time to prepare for final exams and final projects. Take a bri ef break from your studies and join us for our annual “Blessing of Brains. ” This brief service will help prepare you for the final push to end the s emester on a high note\, plus free pizza will be available afterwards! Ple ase join us\, all are welcome!
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-54625@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry\,Mission CONTACT:Dr. Monnin\; 716-961-1840\; monnind@villa.edu DESCRIPTION:The International Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is a respo nse to Christ’s prayer “that they all may be one” (John 17:21). It is an e ight-day period of prayer in which all Christians are invited to participa te. The week is celebrated each year from January 18-25\, concluding on th e Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul. Each year\, a different theme is ch osen. The theme for 2024 is “You shall love the Lord your God… and your ne ighbor as yourself.” (Luke 10:27). Villa Maria will commemorate this event with a brief prayer service on Thursday\, January 18 at 11:15 am in the l obby of the Main Building. All are welcome! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240118T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240118T113000 GEO:+42.912602;-78.797349 LOCATION:Villa Maria College\, Main Building Lobby @ 240 Pine Ridge Rd\, Bu ffalo\, NY 14225\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Prayer Service URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/week-of-prayer-for-christian-unity-prayer-s ervice/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThe Internati onal Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is a response to Christ’s prayer “ that they all may be one” (John 17:21). It is an eight-day period of praye r in which all Christians are invited to participate. The week is celebrat ed each year from January 18-25\, concluding on the Feast of the Conversio n of St. Paul. Each year\, a different theme is chosen. The theme for 2024 is “You shall love the Lord your God… and your neighbor as yourself.” (Lu ke 10:27). Villa Maria will commemorate this event with a brief prayer ser vice on Thursday\, January 18 at 11:15 am in the lobby of the Main Buildin g. All are welcome!
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-54626@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry\,Mission CONTACT:Dr. Monnin\; 716-961-1840\; monnind@villa.edu DESCRIPTION:The Bible is the bestselling\, most wide-read book ever assembl ed in the world. Christians commit their lives to upholding its principles and teachings. Come learn more about this amazing book during our spring Bible Study series. Come to one or all sessions\, whatever fits your sched ule. No prior Bible knowledge is necessary. Feel free to bring a lunch\, s nacks will be provided. Open to all students\, faculty and staff. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240123T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240123T121500 GEO:+42.912602;-78.797349 LOCATION:Villa Maria College\, Campus Ministry Office @ 240 Pine Ridge Rd\, Buffalo\, NY 14225\, USA RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20240130T111500 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20240206T111500 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20240213T111500 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20240220T111500 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20240227T111500 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20240305T111500 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T111500 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T111500 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20240402T111500 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20240409T111500 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T111500 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T111500 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20240430T111500 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Bible Study URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/bible-study-5/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThe Bible is the bestselling\, most wide-read book ever assembled in the world. Christi ans commit their lives to upholding its principles and teachings. Come lea rn more about this amazing book during our spring Bible Study series. Come to one or all sessions\, whatever fits your schedule. No prior Bible know ledge is necessary. Feel free to bring a lunch\, snacks will be provided. Open to all students\, faculty and staff.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-54691@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry\,Mission CONTACT:Dr. Monnin\; 716-961-1840\; monnind@villa.edu DESCRIPTION:Come join us on Wednesday\, January 24\, 2024 at 11:15am in the Dining Commons for a dialogue about faith for young people today. Come wi th your questions and concerns as we share in a safe and open setting. All are welcome\; lunch will be provided! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240124T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240124T121500 GEO:+42.912602;-78.797349 LOCATION:Villa Maria College\, President's Dining Room @ 240 Pine Ridge Rd\ , Buffalo\, NY 14225\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Faith Matters URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/faith-matters/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nCome join us on Wednesday\, January 24\, 2024 at 11:15am in the Dining Commons for a di alogue about faith for young people today. Come with your questions and co ncerns as we share in a safe and open setting. All are welcome\; lunch wil l be provided!
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-54798@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry\,Mission CONTACT:Don Monnin\; 716-961-1840\; monnind@villa.edu DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate National Catholic Schools Week with a M ass on Wednesday\, January 31 at 11:15am in the college chapel. Villa is o ne of over 200 Catholic colleges and universities in the country as well a s one of 20+ institutions with a Franciscan heritage\, three of which were founded by the Felician Sisters. Please come! All are welcome! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240131T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240131T114500 GEO:+42.912602;-78.797349 LOCATION:Villa Maria College\, Chapel @ 240 Pine Ridge Rd\, Buffalo\, NY 14 225\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Catholic Schools Week Liturgy URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/catholic-schools-week-liturgy-3/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nJoin us as we celebrate National Catholic Schools Week with a Mass on Wednesday\, Janua ry 31 at 11:15am in the college chapel. Villa is one of over 200 Catholic colleges and universities in the country as well as one of 20+ institution s with a Franciscan heritage\, three of which were founded by the Felician Sisters. Please come! All are welcome!
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-55103@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry CONTACT:Dr. Don Monnin\; 716-961-1840\; monnind@villa.edu\; https://www.vil la.edu/about-us/mission/ DESCRIPTION:Please join us as we return to our monthly service at St. Luke’ s Mission of Mercy. At St. Luke’s we will help assemble over 1\,000 meals for the local needy. We leave the first Friday of every month at 8:45am in the college van and work at St. Luke’s until 12:30 pm and return to campu s. All are welcome to join was for this important and much needed ministry ! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240202T084500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240202T123000 GEO:+42.902653;-78.824562 LOCATION:St. Luke's Mission of Mercy @ 325 Walden Ave\, Buffalo\, NY 14211\ , USA RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20240202T084500 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20240301T084500 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20240405T084500 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T084500 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Serving at St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/serving-at-st-lukes-mission-of-mercy/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nPlease join u s as we return to our monthly service at St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy. At S t. Luke’s we will help assemble over 1\,000 meals for the local needy. We leave the first Friday of every month at 8:45am in the college van and wor k at St. Luke’s until 12:30 pm and return to campus. All are welcome to jo in was for this important and much needed ministry!
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-55276@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry CONTACT:Dr. Don Monnin\; 716-961-1840\; monnind@villa.edu\; https://www.vil la.edu/campus-life/student-services/campus-ministry/ DESCRIPTION:Ash Wednesday begins the Christian season of Lent as we prepare to commemorate the death and resurrection of Jesus. Join us for Liturgy o n Wednesday\, February 14 at 11:15 am in the college chapel. Ashes will al so be available throughout the day in the Campus Ministry Office. All are welcome. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240214T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240214T120000 GEO:+42.912602;-78.797349 LOCATION:Villa Maria College\, Chapel @ 240 Pine Ridge Rd\, Buffalo\, NY 14 225\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Ash Wednesday Liturgy URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/ash-wednesday-liturgy-4/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nAsh Wednesday begins the Christian season of Lent as we prepare to commemorate the deat h and resurrection of Jesus. Join us for Liturgy on Wednesday\, February 1 4 at 11:15 am in the college chapel. Ashes will also be available througho ut the day in the Campus Ministry Office. All are welcome.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-55112@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry\,Mission CONTACT:Donald Monnin\; 716-961-1840\; monnind@villa.edu DESCRIPTION:The immigration crisis in our country continues to rage on. Mos t of us feel helpless to do anything. Join us on Saturday\, February 17 i n the M&T Conference Room to learn more about this issue and actually do s omething to help. We will be joined on Zoom by actual immigrants who will tell their story\, followed by lunch and then a packing event to assemble supplies to be sent to the front line of this issue. Please join us!!! Stu dents\, faculty\, staff and your families are all welcome! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240217T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240217T130000 GEO:+42.912602;-78.797349 LOCATION:Villa Maria College\, M&T Conference Room @ 240 Pine Ridge Rd\, Bu ffalo\, NY 14225\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Immigration Action Event URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/immigration-action-event/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThe immigrati on crisis in our country continues to rage on. Most of us feel helpless to do anything. Join us on Saturday\, February 17 in the M&T Conference Roo m to learn more about this issue and actually do something to help. We wil l be joined on Zoom by actual immigrants who will tell their story\, follo wed by lunch and then a packing event to assemble supplies to be sent to t he front line of this issue. Please join us!!! Students\, faculty\, staff and your families are all welcome!
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-55406@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry CONTACT:Dr. Don Monnin\; 716-961-1840\; monnind@villa.edu\; https://www.vil la.edu/campus-life/student-services/campus-ministry/ DESCRIPTION:Pray with us this Lenten Season during the six Mondays of Lent for a brief morning prayer service over zoom. This will be a special event \, as we will be joined by our two other Felician sponsored higher educati on ministries\, Madonna University in Livonia\, MI and Felician University in Lodi\, NJ. We will come together each morning from 8:45 am to 8:55 am on February 19\, 26\, March 4\, 11\, 18\, and 25 . Watch your emails for z oom invites. let’s have a strong Villa presence with our sister institutio ns! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240219T084500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240219T085500 GEO:+42.912602;-78.797349 LOCATION:Zoom @ 240 Pine Ridge Rd\, Buffalo\, NY 14225\, USA RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20240226T084500 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20240304T084500 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20240311T084500 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20240318T084500 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20240325T084500 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Lenten Monday Morning Prayer Service URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/lenten-monday-morning-prayer-service-3/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nPray with us this Lenten Season during the six Mondays of Lent for a brief morning pray er service over zoom. This will be a special event\, as we will be joined by our two other Felician sponsored higher education ministries\, Madonna University in Livonia\, MI and Felician University in Lodi\, NJ. We will c ome together each morning from 8:45 am to 8:55 am on February 19\, 26\, Ma rch 4\, 11\, 18\, and 25 . Watch your emails for zoom invites. let’s have a strong Villa presence with our sister institutions!
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-55430@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry\,Mission CONTACT:Donald Monnin\; 716-961-1840\; monnind@villa.edu DESCRIPTION:Join us in the college chapel for Stations of the Cross on Wedn esday\, February 21st from 11:15-11:45am. The Stations of the Cross are a Christian devotional practice that takes us through the final moments of J esus’ life. We will be praying them together\, all are welcome regardless of whether you’ve done them before. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T114500 GEO:+42.912602;-78.797349 LOCATION:Villa Maria College\, Chapel @ 240 Pine Ridge Rd\, Buffalo\, NY 14 225\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Special Lenten Devotions – Stations of the Cross URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/special-lenten-devotions-stations-of-the-cr oss/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nJoin us in th e college chapel for Stations of the Cross on Wednesday\, February 21st fr om 11:15-11:45am. The Stations of the Cross are a Christian devotional pra ctice that takes us through the final moments of Jesus’ life. We will be p raying them together\, all are welcome regardless of whether you’ve done t hem before.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-55431@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry\,Mission CONTACT:Donald Monnin\; 716-961-1840\; monnind@villa.edu DESCRIPTION:Join us in the college chapel for Eucharistic Adoration on Wedn esday\, February 28th. Eucharistic Adoration is a meditative devotional pr actice where the Blessed Sacrament (the consecrated host from Mass) is exp osed for veneration and prayer. Come spend a few moments in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament\, or spend the whole hour. Feel free to journal\, re ad or simply spend some time in quiet. Adoration will be between 11:15am a nd 12:15pm\, stop by at any point during campus hour. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T121500 GEO:+42.912602;-78.797349 LOCATION:Villa Maria College\, Chapel @ 240 Pine Ridge Rd\, Buffalo\, NY 14 225\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Special Lenten Devotions – Eucharistic Adoration URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/special-lenten-devotions-eucharistic-adorat ion/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nJoin us in th e college chapel for Eucharistic Adoration on Wednesday\, February 28th. E ucharistic Adoration is a meditative devotional practice where the Blessed Sacrament (the consecrated host from Mass) is exposed for veneration and prayer. Come spend a few moments in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament\, or spend the whole hour. Feel free to journal\, read or simply spend some time in quiet. Adoration will be between 11:15am and 12:15pm\, stop by at any point during campus hour.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-55433@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry\,Mission CONTACT:Donald Monnin\; 716-961-1840\; monnind@villa.edu DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, March 6th from 11:15 to 11:30 to pray th e Liturgy of the Hours. The Liturgy of the Hours is an ancient practice\, comprised of a combination of psalms\, prayers\, and scripture readings. I t is a way that monastic and religious communities mark the day\, with pra yers at different hours. We will be praying midday prayer. No prior experi ence is needed\, we’ll have everything typed and printed out. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T113000 GEO:+42.912602;-78.797349 LOCATION:Villa Maria College\, Chapel @ 240 Pine Ridge Rd\, Buffalo\, NY 14 225\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Special Lenten Devotions – Liturgy of the Hours URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/special-lenten-devotions-liturgy-of-the-hou rs/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nJoin us on We dnesday\, March 6th from 11:15 to 11:30 to pray the Liturgy of the Hours. The Liturgy of the Hours is an ancient practice\, comprised of a combinati on of psalms\, prayers\, and scripture readings. It is a way that monastic and religious communities mark the day\, with prayers at different hours. We will be praying midday prayer. No prior experience is needed\, we’ll h ave everything typed and printed out.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-55434@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry\,Mission CONTACT:Donald Monnin\; 716-961-1840\; monnind@villa.edu DESCRIPTION:Join us in the campus chapel on Wednesday\, March 20 for a spec ial Lenten Mass from 11:15-11:45am. After Mass the sacrament of Reconcilia tion (confession) will be available for anyone who wishes. Please contact monnind@villa.edu if you think that you would like to receive this sacrame nt so we set aside enough time with our priest. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T114500 GEO:+42.912602;-78.797349 LOCATION:Villa Maria College\, Chapel @ 240 Pine Ridge Rd\, Buffalo\, NY 14 225\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Lenten Mass URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/lenten-mass/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nJoin us in th e campus chapel on Wednesday\, March 20 for a special Lenten Mass from 11: 15-11:45am. After Mass the sacrament of Reconciliation (confession) will b e available for anyone who wishes. Please contact monnind@villa.edu if you think t hat you would like to receive this sacrament so we set aside enough time w ith our priest.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-55765@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry\,Mission CONTACT:Donald Monnin\; 716-961-1840\; monnind@villa.edu DESCRIPTION:While Christians commemorate the season of Lent\, the Muslim co mmunity is commemorating the season of Ramadan. How do they differ? Do the y share any similarities? Join a discussion about these two seasons and se e how fasting\, prayer\, and serving the poor flow from both traditions. C ome to the Campus Ministry Office on Monday\, March 25 at 11:15am to liste n\, learn\, and discuss these topics. All are welcome! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240325T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240325T121500 GEO:+42.912602;-78.797349 LOCATION:Villa Maria College\, Campus Ministry Office @ 240 Pine Ridge Rd\, Buffalo\, NY 14225\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Lent and Ramadan – Holy Seasons and Why They Matter URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/lent-and-ramadan-holy-seasons-and-why-they- matter/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nWhile Christi ans commemorate the season of Lent\, the Muslim community is commemorating the season of Ramadan. How do they differ? Do they share any similarities ? Join a discussion about these two seasons and see how fasting\, prayer\, and serving the poor flow from both traditions. Come to the Campus Minist ry Office on Monday\, March 25 at 11:15am to listen\, learn\, and discuss these topics. All are welcome!
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-55865@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry CONTACT:Dr. Don Monnin\; 716-961-1840\; monnind@villa.edu\; https://www.vil la.edu/about-us/mission/ DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a brief memorial service for Villa alum and adjunct instructor of Animation\, Scott Mawhiney\, who passed away on Marc h 2. All are welcome to join us as we honor and remember a dedicated membe r of our Villa family. The service begins at 11:15 am outside in front of the Main Building or in the lobby of the Main Building if it is raining. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240325T125100 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240325T135100 GEO:+42.912602;-78.797349 LOCATION:Villa Maria College\, Outside the Main Building @ 240 Pine Ridge R d\, Buffalo\, NY 14225\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Memorial Service for Scott Mawhiney URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/memorial-service-for-scott-mawhiney/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nPlease join u s for a brief memorial service for Villa alum and adjunct instructor of An imation\, Scott Mawhiney\, who passed away on March 2. All are welcome to join us as we honor and remember a dedicated member of our Villa family. T he service begins at 11:15 am outside in front of the Main Building or in the lobby of the Main Building if it is raining.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-55435@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry\,Mission CONTACT:Donald Monnin\; 716-961-1840\; monnind@villa.edu DESCRIPTION:Join us in the campus chapel on March 27th from 11:15 to 11:45 as we pray the rosary. Praying the rosary is one of the most popular Catho lic devotions. It is a reflection on key events in the life of Jesus\, see n through the eyes of Mary\, His Mother. It consists of reflection on five events\, with the physical act of using the beads and the repetitive reci tation of the “Hail Mary” serving as meditative focus points. All are welc ome! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T114500 GEO:+42.912602;-78.797349 LOCATION:Villa Maria College\, Chapel @ 240 Pine Ridge Rd\, Buffalo\, NY 14 225\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Special Lenten Devotions – The Rosary URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/special-lenten-devotions-the-rosary/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nJoin us in th e campus chapel on March 27th from 11:15 to 11:45 as we pray the rosary. P raying the rosary is one of the most popular Catholic devotions. It is a r eflection on key events in the life of Jesus\, seen through the eyes of Ma ry\, His Mother. It consists of reflection on five events\, with the physi cal act of using the beads and the repetitive recitation of the “Hail Mary ” serving as meditative focus points. All are welcome!
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-55893@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry\,Mission\,Student Life CONTACT:Don Monnin\; 716-961-1840\; monnind@villa.edu DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a brief memorial service for Villa alum and adjunct instructor of Animation\, Scott Mawhiney\, who passed away on Marc h 2. All are welcome to join us as we honor and remember a dedicated membe r of our Villa family. The service begins at 11:15 am outside in front of the Main Building or in the lobby of the Main Building if it is raining. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T114500 GEO:+42.912602;-78.797349 LOCATION:Villa Maria College\, Outside in front of Main Building @ 240 Pine Ridge Rd\, Buffalo\, NY 14225\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Memorial Service for Scott Mawhiney URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/memorial-service-for-scott-mawhiney-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nPlease join u s for a brief memorial service for Villa alum and adjunct instructor of An imation\, Scott Mawhiney\, who passed away on March 2. All are welcome to join us as we honor and remember a dedicated member of our Villa family. T he service begins at 11:15 am outside in front of the Main Building or in the lobby of the Main Building if it is raining.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-55894@www.villa.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T131953Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Campus Ministry\,Mission CONTACT:Donald Monnin\; 716-961-1840\; monnind@villa.edu DESCRIPTION:As we continue to celebrate the Easter Season and the joy of th e Risen Christ\, please join us for a liturgy on Wednesday\, April 17 at 1 1:15 am in the college chapel. All are welcome. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T120000 GEO:+42.912602;-78.797349 LOCATION:Villa Maria College\, Chapel @ 240 Pine Ridge Rd\, Buffalo\, NY 14 225\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Easter Season Liturgy URL:https://www.villa.edu/event/easter-season-liturgy-3/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nAs we continu e to celebrate the Easter Season and the joy of the Risen Christ\, please join us for a liturgy on Wednesday\, April 17 at 11:15 am in the college c hapel. All are welcome.
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