CHRIST THE KING NOVEMBER 20, 2016

SAINT

JOSEPH

CATHOLIC

CHURCH

FAMILY MINISTRIES:

Marriage Preparation ~ Fr. Michael Williams Baptism ~ Nancy Joseph St. Joseph School ~ Chris Wells Religious Education ~ Michelle Parker Confirmation ~ Michelle Parker Youth Group ~ Nancy Poff Adult Faith Formation ~ Nancy Joseph Evangelization ~ Nancy Joseph Please call the parish office for more information on our Family Ministries

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILATION:

Saturday: 4:00 PM & Tuesday: 6:30 PM

WORSHIP:

Music ~ Jeff Richards

MASS SCHEDULE:

Saturday: 5:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, and 12:00 NOON Holy Days: 8:30 AM and 7:00 PM

PARISH LIFE:

Parish Council ~ Dick Weller Finance Council ~ Scott Dzurka Parish Secretary ~ Anna Biewer Business Manager ~ Susan Mahoney Maintenance ~ Tom Karek

PASTORAL CARE:

Fr. Michael Williams Deacon Marv Robertson Deacon Jerry Fust

ALL ARE WELCOME!

St. Joseph is a place of refreshment, peace and love, a place of ministry and renewal. We welcome you to be part of our faith community where the Word of God is proclaimed, friendship is offered and the Sacraments are celebrated.

St. Joseph Catholic Church stjosephchurchstjohns@gmail.com 109 Linden Street www.stjoecatholic.com Saint Johns, Michigan 48879-1837

Parish Office Phone: (989) 224-8994 Fax: (989) 224-3475 St. Joseph School: (989) 224-2421 Religious Education Office: (989) 224-8537 Medical Emergencies requiring an Anointing of the Sick: (989) 227-1244

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH ST. JOHNS, MICHIGAN

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MONDAY: November 21 (The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary)

Readings: Rv:14:1-3,4b-5 | Lk 21:1-4 No Mass

TUESDAY: November 22 (St. Cecilia )

Readings: Rv 14:14-19 | Lk 21:5-11 6:30 PM Reconciliation 7:00 PM Mass †Crystal Ley —Marge Koenigsknecht

WEDNESDAY: November 23 (St. Clement I, St. Columban and Blessed Miguel Agustin Pro)

Readings: Rv 15:1-4 | Lk 21:12-19

8:30 PM Mass- Students & Staff of St. Joseph School 12:05 PM Mass † Terry Fleming —Family THURSDAY: November 24 —Thanksgiving ( St. Andrew Dung-Lac and Companions. )

Readings: Rv 18:1-2,21-23; 19:1-3 | Lk 21:20-28 NO MASS | OFFICE CLOSED

FRIDAY: November 25 (St. Catherine of Alexandria)

Readings: Rv 20:1-4,11—21:2| Lk 21:29-33 NO MASS | NO ADORATION | OFFICE CLOSED

SATURDAY: November 26 Readings: Rv 22:1-7 | Lk 21:34-36 4:00 PM Reconciliation 5:00 PM Mass– † Arlene Myers– Family First Sunday of Advent: November 27 Readings: Is 2:1-5 | Rom 13:11-14 | Mt 24:37-44 . 8:00 AM Mass For the People of the Parish 10:00 AM Mass † In memory of Denis, Ron & Dave Rademacher—Family 12:00 PM Mass † Terry Fleming – Family

The SANCTUARY LAMP will burn from November 19th-November 25th in memory

of Joseph A Schafer Joseph A Schafer Joseph A Schafer Joseph A Schafer

COUNTING COLLECTION: November 21—Group 3

SANCTUARY CLEANERS: November 26— Julie Vecasey and Yvonne Dzurka

LOW LEADERS: November 27- Team 4

VOLUNTEERS FOR NEXT WEEKVOLUNTEERS FOR NEXT WEEKVOLUNTEERS FOR NEXT WEEKVOLUNTEERS FOR NEXT WEEK

THIS WEEK’S LITURGIESTHIS WEEK’S LITURGIESTHIS WEEK’S LITURGIESTHIS WEEK’S LITURGIES OUR WEEKLY GIVINGOUR WEEKLY GIVINGOUR WEEKLY GIVINGOUR WEEKLY GIVING

LITURGICAL MINISTERSLITURGICAL MINISTERSLITURGICAL MINISTERSLITURGICAL MINISTERS

Other Important Phone Numbers: Prayer Tree: Susie Schroeder, 989-224-7880 To Bring Up The Gifts: Parish Office, 989-224-8994

NEXT WEEKEND (November 26/27)

ALTAR SERVERS: 5 PM: Molly Wagner, Camila Hufnagel 8 AM: Ross Feldpausch & Trent Irrer

10 AM: Zack Theis, Rachel Theis & Audrey George 12 PM: William St. George and Charles St. George

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS:

5 PM: Chris DeLiso, Mark Fedewa, Fawn McCarty, Ed Thelen, Charlotte Voisin, Hannah Wells.

8 AM: Cindy Coulter, Lana Hufnagel, Elvira Martinez-Jones, Glenn Pung, Kathy Randolph.

10 AM: Sharon Conley, Kathy George, Nancy Hufnagel, Tom Hufnagel, Sandy Niznak, Karen Wood, Quinn

Keilen 12 PM: Stu Fitzpatrick, Sharon Fitzpatrick, Jean

Ruestman, Teresita Woodbury, David Link, VOLUNTEER NEEDED.

LECTORS: 5 PM: James Sipiorski 8 AM: Colleen Smith

10 AM: Steve Mahoney 12 PM: Ed/Cecilia Canfield USHERS:

5 PM: Kevin Burns and 5B 8 AM: Brent Moeggenborg and 8D 10 AM: Jim Ostrowski and 10D

12 PM: Richard Starck and 12B

SPONSOR OF THE WEEKSPONSOR OF THE WEEKSPONSOR OF THE WEEKSPONSOR OF THE WEEK

Offering for the Week Ending with Sunday November 12/13 Adults (277) envelopes/gifts) $15,345.00 (including automated debits and online giving) Loose cash $490.00 TOTAL $15,835.00

Budgeted Weekly $16,800.00 Our weekly average since July 1, 2016 is $17,186.14 if we continue to keep this average, we will meet our annual tithing goal.

Other Envelopes Received

Education Trust Fund $427.00 Building Fund $458.00 Debt Reduction $163.00 Tuition Scholarship Fund $150.00

Debt Balance as of 10/28/2016 $175,507.00 Donations received for debt reduction $597.00

*The debt is comprised of money loaned to the parish by the Diocese to purchase the Townsend Road property

November 12/13 Children’s Collection: $18.90

Total November donation to date: $29.35

The Children’s Collection for November will be donated to:

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CHRIST THE KING NOVEMBER 20 2016

To add or remove a name from the bulletin prayer list, please call: 989-224-8994 or email stjosephchurchstjohns@gmail.com

*Please note: only immediate family members may add names to the bulletin prayer lists.

For the confidential Prayer Tree, please call Susie Schroeder at 989-224-7880

BULLETIN DEADLINE: Mondays at 12:00 Noon for the following weekend. Send to stjosephchurchstjohns@gmail.com

Please pray for our parishioners Rich Bakita Joan Bozung

Don Donna Eisler Dorris Frace

Jennifer Hufnagel James Judy

Marian Kiel Jason Wieber

William Susan Bertram

Jim Price Bill McCann Pam Martinez Steve Nunham Janice Parker

Sandy Sharon

Alyssa Simon Stan Wassa Carol Fink Susan Abel

Carol

Please pray for parishioners in the Armed Services, especially:

PRAYER PRAYER PRAYER PRAYER INTENTIONSINTENTIONSINTENTIONSINTENTIONS

Please note: There will be no

weekday Masses on: November

24th and November 25th

THIS WEEK’S EVENTSTHIS WEEK’S EVENTSTHIS WEEK’S EVENTSTHIS WEEK’S EVENTS

Air Force

Matthew Dainton Eric Martin

Jessica Mitchell David Seperic

Marines Ken Goldman Jake Hoskins

Alex Rojas Army

Bryce Bongard Alex Detloff

Jacob Longoria Adam Novak Noel Smith II

Please pray for vocations, especially: Dominic DeLiso

Seminarian Eric Elstro Diaconate

Our prayers and sympathies to the family and friends of

Susan Bertram Susan Bertram Susan Bertram Susan Bertram and Jerry MotzJerry MotzJerry MotzJerry Motz

SCHOOL LUNCH MENUSCHOOL LUNCH MENUSCHOOL LUNCH MENUSCHOOL LUNCH MENU: : : : Week of November 21st Monday: Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes w/gravy, corn, applesauce & milk. Tuesday: Early release, students dismissed at 12:00. Corn dogs, coleslaw, pears, bread & milk.

Wednesday: Early release, students dismissed at 12:00. Shrimp poppers, pasta salad, carrots, warm apples w/cinn. & milk. Thursday & Friday: No school- Thanksgiving break.

USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

(The price for milk cannot be deducted from the lunch price)

Lunch price $2.85 Milk $0.50 Lunch price $2.85 Milk $0.50 Lunch price $2.85 Milk $0.50 Lunch price $2.85 Milk $0.50

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC SCHOOLST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC SCHOOLST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC SCHOOLST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC SCHOOL

Addison Louise Poff, daughter of

Joseph and Kristie Poff.

Sawyer Michael Ballinger, son of Robert Ballinger and Katie Hirschman

Owen Jon Randolph, son of Jason and Emilie Randolph

Tuesday November 22: 9:30 AM –Bible Study (Library) 5:40 PM Rosary Group (Church) 6:45 PM Devotions (Church)

7:00 PM MASS Wednesday November 23

8:30 AM Mass 12:05 PM Mass 5:15 PM Bible Study (Library) No Religious Formation No Youth Group Thursday November 24

No Mass HAPPY THANKSGIVING Friday November 25

No Mass No Adoration.

Have a blessed Thanksgiving! As a reminder there will be no Mass on Thursday November 24 and no Mass or Adoration on Friday November 25. The parish office will also be closed on both days.

2017 St. Joseph Feast and Raffle: Saturday, March 18, 2017

St. Joseph School will be hosting its third Annual Feast & Raffle on March 18,

2017. This year’s theme is Monopoly. We invite you to take a “Chance” at

winning some money and great prizes during this fun filled night!

Ticket Sale Information: Tickets will be on sale after all Masses the weekend of December 3rd and 4th or by contacting the school office beginning December 5th. Tickets will be sold for $50 each and include a dinner and entrance into the large raffle drawing. Make sure you get your tickets early because there are limited tickets available and the event has sold out each year! Finally, if you desire to at-tend as a group (up to 8 per table) please come prepared to complete a group re-quest form which requires the names of all people included in your group. Thanks for your support in making this year’s event a success! If you have any questions re-garding ticket sales, please contact Kristen Theis at (517) 819-6410, Todd Cook at (989)

292-1692, or email us at StJoeFeast@gmail.com.

Donations & Volunteers Requested: The 2017 St. Joseph Feast and Raffle committee is requesting donations and volunteers for our upcoming event. Donations are needed for the live or silent auctions items including gift cards or certificates, sporting event or theatre tickets, vacation or trip packages, handmade crafts, monetary donations, etc. Volunteers are needed to assist with set-up, clean-up, and check-in and to make appetizers or desserts for the event. We appreciate everyone’s support and ideas to make this year’s event a success! If you are interested in making a donation or volunteering, please contact Todd Cook at (989) 292-1692, Karla Gurski at (989) 640-8920, Ashley Harr at (989) 640-

1481, or email us at StJoeFeast@gmail.com.

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH ST. JOHNS, MICHIGAN

Parish Office Hours: Mon, Wed-Thurs: 9:00AM - Noon; 1:00PM - 5:00PM Tues: 9:00AM - Noon; 1:00PM - 6:30PM FRI: 9:00AM-NOON; 1:00PM-3:00PM

WE ARE ALL EVANGELIZERS The in i t ia t ive of evangel izat ion by Bishop Boyea s tar ted about four years ago, because the Cathol ic Mass at tendance in the Lans ing Diocese was dropping at a not iceable rate . The f i r s t s tep in the Bishop’s p lan was to s t rengthen the fa i th of those in the pews , wi th th i s co lumn and the ALPHA course two of the most v is ib le s igns of that at S t . Joe ’s . Our next s tep i s to reach out to those who have le f t S t . Joe ’s (and the church in genera l ) as ev idenced by the recent “Ca l led by Name” Diocesan Assembly , and the evangel izat ion pamphlets in our pews . These can guide us through the one-on-one evangel izat ion process to he lp our f r iends and re lat ives back to the church. Now a new e lement has been added to the equat ion. Surveys have shown that many Cathol ics in th i s country have been drawn to Protes tant churches because they are jus t more welcoming than Cathol ic churches are . We have been made aware of a unique opportuni ty at S t . Joe ’s of the number of immigrants in the community who need a Church. Our f i r s t s tep i s ask ing severa l S t . Joe ’s groups ( i .e . Average Joes , Fr iendship C i rc le , ALPHA leaders ) to put together food baskets to share wi th thi s community . The next s tep i s to evangel ize these people, and we could use some Spanish-speaking par i sh ioners to he lp in th i s process . So th i s i s a p lea to those b i - l ingual par i sh ioners to contact the church of f ice to see how they can he lp . I t i s our informat ion that th is community of immigrants i s most ly Cathol ic , so i t i s not so much convers ion of fa i th evangel izat ion that we need, but suf f ic ient communicators to extend the S t . Joe welcoming mat to them. Th is i s a unique opportuni ty to not only he lp meet the phys ica l needs of th i s community but the sp i r i tua l needs as wel l . Th is i s a chance to show that St . Joseph par i sh i s an inc lus ive par i sh , not an exc lus ive one. Th is i s a way of showing St . Johns at - large that we are not a country c lub , but “a p lace of re f reshment , peace and love” as s tated on the f ront page of our bul le t in each week. I f we are to l i ve up to our par i sh s tatement that “A l l are welcome,” we must somet imes s tep out of our comforts zones to make th is a p lace “where the word of God i s procla imed and f r iendship i s of fered . ” I f you speak Spanish , or know someone in the par i sh who does , now i s the t ime to step out of your comfort zones and, in an act of evangel izat ion, he lp those look ing for a sp i r i tua l home to f ind one here . ————By the Evangel izat ion TeamBy the Evangel izat ion TeamBy the Evangel izat ion TeamBy the Evangel izat ion Team

Now is the time to become aware of the general acceptance of assisted

suicide and euthanasia in our world. By the time laws are passed (MI has a bill in committee); it will be too late to change the idea that somehow this assault on life is a good thing. “In June, the American Medical Association (AMA) announced it would consider changing the organization's long-standing opposition to assisted suicide and euthanasia to a position of "neutrality." The AMA's Council on Ethical and Judicial Affairs (CEJA) will study the proposed change and provide a recommendation at its June 2017 meeting. From November 12-15, 2016, delegates and alternates of the AMA will have the opportunity to offer their perspectives on the topic at the organization's interim meeting. The discussion and eventual decision are significant, as opposition to assisted suicide by national and state medical associations has been critical to preserving laws against the practice”. The Catholic Church and people of faith have continually stood against these laws because assisted suicide and euthanasia devalue the human person, undermine the medical profession, and leave the terminally ill, elderly, disabled, and indeed, all individuals, vulnerable. To learn more visit www.micatholic.org/can/

The Knights of Columbus are

selling Boysville of Michigan Giving/Raffle Calendars.

For $25, you support a charity, gain 378 chances to win a monetary prize, receive a

calendar, and support Holy Cross Children’s Services charity; a perfect gift for a person who has

everything. Please visit: http://holycrossservices.org/about/holy-

cross-childrens-services/ for service details. Calendars will be available the 1st Sunday of

December during coffee and donuts. Any questions call Brent Moeggenborg at

224-1038

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CHRIST THE KING NOVEMBER 20 2016

St. Joseph Church is in charge of donating rolls and sweet bread for the St. Johns Community Thanksgiving Dinner. We are looking for:

⇒ Donations of 200 rolls & 40 loaves of sweet bread; to be dropped off at St. Joseph Church Tuesday/Wednesday before Thanksgiving

⇒ Commitments of time and labor to help: (1) set up the dining room, Wednesday afternoon, November 23 and (2) serve or cleanup for one of the two dinner sittings, Thanksgiving Day, November 24

To donate bread or rolls please sign-up on the sheets at the doors of the Church. To volunteer please contact Nancy Joseph at

(989) 224-8994, or adultfaith.stjoseph@gmail.com

The St. Joseph Parish Women’s The St. Joseph Parish Women’s The St. Joseph Parish Women’s The St. Joseph Parish Women’s Advent Evening, Advent Evening, Advent Evening, Advent Evening, “We Await “We Await “We Await “We Await With Hope,” With Hope,” With Hope,” With Hope,” isisisis Friday, Friday, Friday, Friday, December 9December 9December 9December 9. As the keepers of the family, Advent can be a very stressful time for women. This event will be a time of spiritual enrichment and an opportunity to catch your breath. All the ladies of the parish and their friends are invited for a low-stress time of prayer and fellowship. Social hour from 6:30pm to 7pm. Speaker and dessert from 7pm-8:30pm. Tickets are available at the parish office. The suggested donation is $5.00. Seats are limited and no tickets will be available at the event. Each Hostess receives a free ticket.

THE GIVING TREE THE GIVING TREE THE GIVING TREE THE GIVING TREE Starting on November 26, 2016, ornaments will be in baskets located at the northwest corner of the church. Each ornament has an item that you can provide for someone in need. Your responsibility is to bring the wrapped gift, marked with the name & number found on the ornament, and place the gift under the tree. Please remember that the gift you provide is often the only gift that the person receives. In past years over 200 individuals

from Hazel Findlay, Safe Center, Eureka House, St. Johns Place, and Forgotten Man Ministries have benefited from the generosity of St. Joseph parishioners. Please return monetary gifts to the parish office. All gifts must be returned by

Sunday, December 18th. If you can help with sorting or with distribution, please call Marilyn Vitek (224-6337)

Looking Ahead:

Thursday December 8 is the

Feast of the Immaculate

Conception, a Holy Day of

Obligation. We will offer 8:30 am

Mass with the school and 7:00 pm

evening Mass. Lectors,

Eucharistic Ministers, and Altar

Servers are needed for the 7:00

pm Mass. Please call or email the

parish office or sign up in the

sacristy.

CHRISTMAS MASSES

SCHEDULE: Saturday, December 24:

4:00 , 7:00 , 10:00 01

Sunday, December 25:

8:00am and 10am

Solemnity of Mary Saturday, December 31: 5:00 pm

Sunday, January 1: 8:00 am,

10am and 12pm

Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers,

and Altar Servers can sign up for

Christmas or Solemnity of Mary

Masses at this time. Please call or

email the parish office or sign up

on the sheets in the sacristy.

Advent begins NEXT Advent begins NEXT Advent begins NEXT Advent begins NEXT

WEEK! WEEK! WEEK! WEEK! We still need people to sign

up to light our advent wreath before

each Mass during the Advent

season. Sign up on the clipboard on

the table in the back of church.

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ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH ST. JOHNS, MICHIGAN

Remember ing the Parish A�er providing for families and loved ones, you may wish to include

St. Joseph Parish in your will. All gi�s are welcome, and we ask that you

prayerfully consider whether a por�on of your estate should be used to

con�nue the ministries of the parish. This can be accomplished with the

words: I bequeath to St. Joseph Parish of St. Johns, Michigan, [insert

amount being given or percentage of residue] to be used to support the

ministry of the parish. A bequest can be a specific dollar amount, a

specific piece of property, a percentage of an estate, or all or part of the

residue of an estate. It is always recommended that you consult a lawyer

for dra�ing or amending a will.

Prayer for Travelers Lord, be our guide and our protector on the journey we are about to take. Watch over us. Protect us from

accidents. Keep us free from harm to body and soul. Lord, support us with Your grace when we are tired. Help us be patient in any trouble which may come our way. Keep us always

mindful of Your presence and love. Amen.

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If St Joseph School is closed for inclement

weather, the parish office will be closed

and all school and parish events will be

canceled.

Any Masses scheduled for the day will occur,

but please consider the risks of driving in

unsafe weather conditions before traveling.

St. Joseph School closes with the St. Johns

Public School System. For the most up to

date information please call the office to

check the answering message or visit our

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Please join us the weekend of Please join us the weekend of Please join us the weekend of Please join us the weekend of December 4th. as we say the as we say the as we say the as we say the Divine Mercy prayers and Divine Mercy prayers and Divine Mercy prayers and Divine Mercy prayers and

chaplet at 9:10 am, before 10:00 am Mass. chaplet at 9:10 am, before 10:00 am Mass. chaplet at 9:10 am, before 10:00 am Mass. chaplet at 9:10 am, before 10:00 am Mass. Also join us every Wednesday after 12:05 Also join us every Wednesday after 12:05 Also join us every Wednesday after 12:05 Also join us every Wednesday after 12:05

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"…with the burning desire that the message of God’s merciful love

proclaimed by St. Faustina may be made known to all the peoples of the earth and

fill their hearts with hope. May this message radiate from this place to our beloved homeland and throughout the world… In the mercy of God the world will find peace and mankind will find happiness." Pope Saint John Paul II —

August 17, 2002

Please join us on our TRIP TO FATIMA in October 2017 for the 100th Anniversary

Celebration of Mary’s last apparition. We need 25 people for this trip to go.

Please contact Tanya Thelen at 517-204-5706 or tanya@classictravelusa.com

for further information

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A STEWARDSHIP

MOMENT Today we listen to the humble

confession of Saint Dismas, the good

thief; a confession that brought him

mercy, forgiveness and great favor by

the Lord. What can his humility teach those who seek to be good stewards?

That we must give up our self-

importance, our self-centeredness, and learn to give ourselves over to God?

That God has entrusted us with

everything we have as gift to be used in God’s service? That we treat others

not with arrogance, sarcasm or put

down, but with reverence and respect as gifts from God? Is it by recognizing

that God is the center of the universe,

not us, and that only Christ the King can bring us genuine peace and

salvation? From International Catholic Stewardship Council

CHRIST THE KING NOVEMBER 20 2016

UPCOMING AREA RETREATS AND EVENTSUPCOMING AREA RETREATS AND EVENTSUPCOMING AREA RETREATS AND EVENTSUPCOMING AREA RETREATS AND EVENTS

Retreats at St Francis Retreat Center in DeWitt: All are invited to a one-day Advent Retreat at St. Francis Retreat Center, Saturday, Dec. 10 - "Advent Joy: God is Visiting His People" from 9:30am-3:30pm. In-cludes Mass and lunch. Presenter: To-ny Sperendi. Cost is $30. Registration and details at: www.stfrancis.ws or call Retreat Center at 517-669-8321. Rachel’s Vineyard Retreats: A Journey for Healing After Abortion. Feb 17-19, 2017 & Aug 11-13, 2017 (Lansing) For more information call 517-993-0281 or 888-456-HOPE. For more events throughout the Dio-cese of Lansing please visit: www.dioceseoflansing.org/events

The Lansing Catholic Music Department will present a Lesson and Carols service on November 30th at 7:00 p.m. In this service, nine Scripture les-sons which recount the Fall, the promise of a Messiah, the Incarna-tion and the Great Commission to preach the Good News, are read and followed by a song. On December 7 at 7:00 p.m. the Strings and Concert Band invite the Meridian Community Band to join us in our Christmas Concert. We hope you will come and enjoy the talents of the Lansing Catholic music students!

Visit Aquinas College Aquinas College in Grand Rapids is hosting two AQDays for all high school juniors and seniors interested in visiting their beauti-ful 117-acre campus. You’re in-vited to come and discover what life at AQ is all about. Get the inside scoop on academics, ath-letics, scholarships, service learn-ing, study abroad, and more. Friday, December 2nd: General AQDay (open to all academic majors)Saturday, December 10th: Athletic AQDay (open to student-athletes) Please visit aquinas.edu/undergraduate for more details or to register.