Several Ways to Worship During the Holy Seasons

On March 5, Ash Wednesday, prayer services with the Liturgy of the Word will be held at 4:40 p.m. and 8 p.m. The services will take place in the Ballroom on DeNaples 4th Floor. All are welcome.

* Those who would like to deepen their prayer life this Lent, are invited to take part in the 2025 Lent Retreat in Daily Life. The retreat runs from March 5 to April 20.  During the retreat participants will receive daily inspiration prayers for the season of Lent, have the option to meet with a spiritual companion/director, and the option to participate in a faith sharing group. Registration is required. contact amy.hoegan@scranton.edu for more information.

* Each Friday during Lent, join Campus Ministry for the Stations of the Cross at 4:40 p.m., in the Chapel of the Sacred Heart.

* On Monday, March 10, Campus Ministry will host a special Taizé Prayer Service with Eucharistic Exposition at 8 p.m. in Madonna della Strada Chapel. The regular liturgical schedule remains available while classes are in session.

* The Jesuit Center continues their longstanding tradition of bringing Lenten reflections to email inboxes every day between Ash Wednesday and Easter Sunday, with the annual Lenten Devotional series. Sign up for Lenten Reflections.

* The Muslim Student Association will hold their inaugural Ramadan Retreat this weekend, March 8-9 at Chapman Lake. 

* The Center for Service and Social Justice (CSSJ) will feature a "40-Day Fill Up for Lent," where all are invited to fill a basket of essential goods with those in need. Please see below, for a suggested list of items to donate each week. Baskets are available from the Center for Service & Social Justice, DeNaples Center, floor two. All donations will be directed to the University's Royal Restore food pantry, which provides food, ready-made meals and toiletries to students, staff and faculty in need. Royal Restore is located within the Arrupe House, 400 Clay Ave, and is open Monday - Friday from 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. during the academic year. Other hours by appointment.  For more information, contact Lorena.Pacheco@scranton.edu

Anyone interested in being added to the CSSJ weekly email list to keep up to date about upcoming events, projects and service opportunities should email ellen.judge@scranton.edu.