LATROBE, PA—Between Monday, Jan. 15, and Sunday, Jan. 21, the Saint Vincent community will celebrate Life in Christ Week with discussions, presentations, musical performances, Masses and other special activities across campus. The week will begin with a panel discussion in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and culminate in a Prayer for Christian Unity that joins local church communities of all denominations.
“Life in Christ Week celebrates the sanctity of every human life, reaching from the legacy and vision of Martin Luther King, Jr. to the dignity of mothers, families and their children—and to all Christians praying together for unity,” said Fr. Paul Taylor, O.S.B., president of Saint Vincent College. “From worship opportunities to our invited speakers and to the March for Life, each event provides an opportunity for our community to learn, to find fellowship and to pray for the sanctity of life.”
A detailed schedule of events is below. All events on campus are free and open to both the Saint Vincent community and the general public.
Monday, Jan. 16, 6:00 p.m.: From the Pulpit with Purpose
Luparello Lecture Hall, Dupré Science Pavilion
Panel discussion featuring Rev. Dr. Mary Buckley, Rev. Debra Mason, Pastor Nathaniel Carter, and Rev. Glenn Grayson in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. A pre-event social reception will be held at 5:00 p.m. in the Dupré Science Pavilion atrium.
Sponsored by the Saint Vincent College Student Affairs office
Tuesday, Jan. 16, 7:00 p.m.: Praise and Worship featuring ‘Damascus Worship’
Mary, Mother of Wisdom Student Chapel
Nationally-renowned Praise and Worship band Damascus Worship comes to Saint Vincent to lead the community in song and praise as we celebrate the Lord. Come offer prayer and thanksgiving for all God does as we celebrate this week of Christian Unity.
Sponsored by Saint Vincent College Campus Ministry
Wednesday, Jan. 17, 11:00 a.m.: Stick with Love Fair
Lounge, Robert S. Carey Student Center
Join the Saint Vincent community to make Jarod’s Boxes for children at local hospitals or baby blankets for babies of young mothers in the Lifeway Center in Latrobe. Participants can also donate hats and gloves for local missions and share a message of love or a prayer that will light our walkway in Melvin Platz. Stop by for giveaways and join Martin Luther King, Jr. in his call to “Stick with Love.”
Sponsored by Saint Vincent College Campus Ministry
Wednesday, Jan. 17, 5:00 p.m.: Mass Including Vespers
Saint Vincent Archabbey Basilica
Wednesday, Jan. 17, 7:00 p.m.: Guest Speakers Jay and Tiffany Gilbert
Saint Vincent Archabbey Basilica
Hear from Pastors Jay and Tiffany Gilbert, founders of Voices for the Unborn, from Another Level Ministry.
Sponsored by the Saint Vincent College Student Affairs office
Thursday, Jan. 18, 6:30 p.m.: Women in the Bible lecture
Fred Rogers Center, Room 2A
Theological lecture by Dr. Patricia Sharbaugh, followed by a Q&A session.
Sponsored by the Saint Vincent College Women’s Leadership Team
Friday, Jan. 19: March for Life
Saint Vincent College Campus Ministry is organizing a bus trip to Washington, D.C. for students, faculty and staff to participate in the annual March for Life. At 12:05 p.m., Campus Ministry will also hold a Mass for Life in the Mary, Mother of Wisdom Student Chapel to pray for unborn children.
Sunday, Jan. 21, 2:30 p.m.: Prayer for Christian Unity
Saint Vincent Archabbey Basilica Crypt
Join local Christian and non-denominational churches in the surrounding area to pray for unity among all people and religions. All are welcome.