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UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS CATHOLIC CAMPUS MINISTRY ST. THOMAS AQUINAS UNIVERSITY PARISH NEWSLETTER Spring 2016 St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish 603 N. Leverett Ave. Fayetteville, AR 72701 Tel: (479)444-0223 Fax: (479)443-2633 www.catholichogs.com [email protected] Administrator: Fr. Andrew Hart ([email protected]) Deacon: Norm DeBriyn ([email protected]) Deacon: Bud Baldwin (Bud [email protected]) Campus Minister: Adam Koehler ([email protected]) Campus Minister: Anna Paige Frein ([email protected]) Administrative Assistant: Nora Bryant ([email protected] Faculty Advisor: Dc. Paul Cronan ([email protected]) Faculty Advisor: Dr. Theresa Cronan ([email protected]) Dear Friends and Benefactors of St. Thomas Aquinas & Catholic Campus Ministry, Greetings from the campus of the University of Arkansas! We are now well into the spring semester, and though the spring weather has not yet arrived – some of us are still holding out hope for a late winter snow- fall! – there is much activity both around the university and here at St. Thomas Aquinas. As you know, the Catholic Church is now celebrating a special Jubilee Year of Mercy, called for by Pope Francis. This time of special grace is aimed at experiencing anew the profound mercy of God and to do what we can to share that mercy with others. We have taken this to heart at St. Thomas Aquinas, and nearly all of the recent events of our Catholic Campus Ministry reflect this mission in some way. From celebrating our patron on the Feast of St. Thomas Aquinas, to learning about the Word of God in our on-campus Bible studies, from our Lenten lec- ture focused on God’s mercy, to preparing our catechumens and candidates to enter into the fullness of the faith at Easter, from working with the Council of Religious Organizations and The Pack Shack to feed the hungry, to a time of reflection and renewal at our Awakening Retreat at St. Scholastica Monastery – every- thing in some way revolves around encountering again the infinite mercy of God. Though it is important to give thanks for the many things that God allows us to do, it is almost important to remember that we do not do them alone. The support of our faithful friends, generous benefactors, proud alumni – in short, all of you – makes the work of our ministry possible. My heart is moved with deep grati- tude for the spiritual and financial support that you share with us. Thank you! In this sacred season of Lent, please continue to remember us in your prayers and, if possible, support us with your giving of alms. May this season of Lent be for all of us “a privileged moment to celebrate and experi- ence God’s mercy” in new and profound ways (Pope Francis, Misericordiae Vultus). May God bless you! Your friend in Christ, Fr. Andrew Hart
