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University Ministry

Residence Hall Ministry


Mission Statement for Residence Hall Ministry

University Ministry, through the efforts of the Residence Hall Ministry team, provides outreach to our students in University-housing. These efforts are in the form of programming, evening Liturgy, bible studies, seasonal prayer services, and more.

Residence Hall Ministry is a collaborative effort between University Ministry and the staff of Residence Life Department. We share a common concern for the needs of our students in University housing. Frequent meetings with the staff of each individual hall, gives a better perspective of the student needs and how best to shape our outreach and programs for them.

Ministry Calendar


Event/Program Descriptions

Advent Fest

Our first Advent Fest was held at the Casa Maria Marianist Community on Tuesday, November 30, 2010. It is an opportunity for students to come together for prayer, fellowship and dinner. The activities during the event are all symbolic to the meaning of the season of Advent. Students leave the program with their very own Advent calendar as they journey toward the season of Christmas.

Pre-Ash Bash

As a positive spin on your traditional Mardi Gras party, Residence Hall Ministry offers Pre-Ash Bash. It is a safe and fun alternative Mardi Gras party. Our first Pre-Ash Bash was held on the front lawn of the Casa Maria Marianist Community on Tuesday, March 8, 2011 with approximately 200 students, faculty, staff and Marianists in attendance! The evening begins with a festive prayer service, followed by a mini-carnival and a New Orleans inspired menu.

Bible Study

University Chaplin Father Kip Stander, S.M. has begun leading gathering a group of students for evening bible studies in the Founder's Hall Prayer Room. These gatherings are an opportunity for students to deepen their understanding of the written Word of God in light of their faith and present situation.

Ice Cream Socials

Occasionally, the Residence Hall Ministry team hosts ice cream socials in various residence halls to promote a sense of community in these buildings and to share with them programs and events being hosted by University Ministry. We hope you can join us for our next social!

Hall Mass

The Masses will be held in the Flores Hall Lounge at 7:30 p.m. Are you or your student organization nterested in sponsoring a hall mass? Click here to complete the hall mass form.

Photo Albums

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Have any photos of Residence Hall Ministry you would like to share? Please submit your photos to hallministry@stmarytx.edu and they will be posted online. All submissions will become the property of University Ministry.

2011 Advent Fest

On Tuesday, November 29, our Residence Hall Ministry team hosted its Second Annual Advent Fest. A little over 60 students, faculty, staff, and Marianists joined for the celebration which began with an Evening Prayer, led by The Bridge, followed by games, social and dinner.

2011 Fall Block Party

To help celebrate the harvest season, the RA's of Dougherty, Founders, and Lourdes co-sponsored the festive gathering of more than 80 students. Build-your-own sandwich and pumpkin pie where the items on the menu that evening and yard games and live music kept everyone entertained through the evening.

2011 Marian Picnic

Residence Hall Ministry and the staff of Marian Hall co-sponsored a barbecue picnic for the residents of Marian Hall. The purpose of the event was to bring people together and build community through food, music and fun games. The September 28 gathering featured barbecue brisket, an assortment of dressings, potato salad, chips and cookies. 47 students and staff were able to join in the fun.

Hall Mass (Mary's Birthday)

On September 8, the feast of the Nativity of Mary, approximately 30 students, faculty, staff and Marianists joined in the festive celebration of Mary's Birthday. Following the Mass, a birthday party was co-sponsored by both Residence Hall Ministry and the staff of the Outback which included chips, dips, ice cream, and birthday cake. Everyone donned a birthday hat and joyously celebrated Mary's birthday.

2011 Room Blessing

This year, Residence Hall Ministry distributed more than 300 holy water bottles to residents all across the campus community. A collaborative program effort with residence hall staff, provides residents with a prayerful way to bless their rooms and hall which will be come their home for the next year.

Video Collections

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Have any videos of Residence Hall Ministry that you would like to share? Submit them your videos to hallministry@stmarytx.edu and they will be posted online. All submissions will be the property of University Ministry.

Pre-Ash Bash

Approximately 300 students, faculty, staff and Marianists gathered on March 8 for the first annual Pre-Ash Bash sponsored by Residence Hall Ministry, Student Government Association, Residence Hall Association, Wellness Committee, and Omega Delta Phi fraternity. The event featured a festive prayer service provided by the Bridge, a mini-carnival with games and prizes, a New Orleans inspired menu including a bar with mock-cocktail drinks. The University Police Department had golf carts on hand with simulation goggles to promote alcohol safety.

Advent Fest

University Ministry, through the efforts of its Residence Hall Ministry, held an all-hall event at the Casa Maria Marianist Community to celebrate the Advent season. A little over 50 student, faculty, staff and Marianists were in attendance. We started with prayer, followed by some activities in the front lawn of Casa Maria and fellowship and dinner afterward.

Staff

If you have any questions regarding our Residence Hall Ministry, please direct them to our Minister for Spiritual Development by contacting hallministry@stmarytx.edu or 210-436-3213




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Proverbs 12:1
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