Campus Ministry News

Advent 2021
“ Blessed is she who believes that the Lord would fulfill His promises to her.” – Luke 1:45


Campus Ministry News Archive

List of 23 items.

  • May 14, 2021

    May 14, 2021

    Salvatorian Service Opportunities Summer 2021
    Summer is a great time to find a place and people who will help you grow in your love of others and God. The following organizations are looking for students who want to serve this summer and beyond. You can commit to serve one time or set up a schedule of regular hours, unless otherwise noted below. Email the contact person at the site for more information and to set up a schedule that works for you. You may want to continue to serve during the school year. Log your hours on x2VOL under the “Summer Service” goal and provide verification electronically or using a paper form. All summer hours apply to the Salvatorian Sisters Service Award.

    Salvatorian Service Opportunities Summer 2021
  • April 30, 2021

    As the school year is coming to a close Campus Ministry is still busy with activities and opportunities. Take a look at the May calendar to see what is coming up.

  • November 23, 2020


    DSHA’s Spread the Warmth Drive
    for Capuchins Community Services

    *Drop new or gently used items at the Giving Trees in the Quad 
    Monday November 30 - Friday, December 11

    • Scarves
    • Gloves 
    • Mittens
    • Coats
    • Hats
    • Boots
    • Blankets
    • Sweatshirts
    • Socks

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    Holiday in the Homeroom! 
    Christmas in the Quad, ~covid edition~
    • Homerooms! Choose a theme and decorate your room to participate in the school wide competition! 
      • Bring in pre-packaged treats, decorations, and your Christmas spirit! 

    • Prizes and Empress Crown Points will be awarded! 

    • Virtual Students: You are also eligible to win! Decorate your desk space and post a picture on the Campus Ministry Updates page of the ALL DSHA--Faculty, Staff & Student teams channel! 
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    Advent Wreath Promises: 
    This year, our Advent theme is “Pray. Understand. Ponder.” As a Campus Ministry program, we are encouraging girls to reflect on the scripture verse Luke 2:19.  The shepherds come to the Holy Family and tell about the miraculous message the angels gave them, that this child is the chosen one, the Messiah, the Son of God.  The Gospel says, "Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart." This Advent, how can we better listen to what God is telling us, and how can we act in a way to best serve Him? On one of the leaves, we encourage you to consider what you will ponder this Advent, and to make a promise to focus on personal reflection. These leaves will help us build an Advent Wreath of the DSHA community’s promises to themselves and God. 

    When answering “What will you ponder this Advent?” here are some things to consider: 
    • Have you been treating your peers and siblings with the
      goodness and kindness of Jesus Christ? 
    • Have you been paying attention to the many social issues that our country is facing? 
    • Have you attempted to do good for others, even when it is not convenient? 
    • Have you been listening to the stories of your classmates? 
  • February 24, 2020

    Lent Dates:
    Tomorrow we will have our Lent Preview Assembly.
    The international organization we will support through prayer, fasting and almsgiving this Lent is the Collateral Repair Project. Jessie Miller '14 will be here to talk about her work in Jordan and the impact this organization has made for her personally and on a broader global level.
     
    Here is a short video describing some of the work they do: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAzigO-Tj5I&feature=emb_logo
     
    Our funds will specifically go to education programs for women to educate them on human trafficking and support women that have been trafficked to gain support.
     
    Ash Wednesday Mass is February 26. All are Welcome to come to our All-School mass at 10:30 a.m. in the Theater. 
     
    Vocare Commissioning is February 28. All senior parents are welcome to join this special prayer service. It starts at 10:35 a.m. in the theater. Please pray for the senior class when they are serving at their Vocare sites March 2-13. 
     
  • February 10, 2020

    Black History Celebration Mass on Feburary 14. As part of Black History Month, campus ministry and sisters of culture have collaborated for our All-School mass this Friday at 10:35 a.m. in the theater. Questions? Please contact Mrs. Catherine Lennon (lennonc@dsha.info) 

    Sophomore Class Retreats
     are taking place March 3-4 and March 4-5. All Sophomores have received their retreat assignments. We are looking forward to praying with the Sophomores as they navigate the retreat theme "Faith Through the Turbulence." Retreats are held at the Soref Retreat Center in Fredonia, WI. Questions about anything related to Sophomore Retreat, please contact Ms. Kathleen Cullen (cullenk@dsha.info) 

    Student Auction Donations: Support the 2020 Lent Project by donating to the student auction. Campus Ministry will take any items you find during spring cleaning (body products, giftable items, gift cards, candles and more!) Questions? please contact Ms. Kathleen Cullen (cullenk@dsha.info) 

    All Salvatorian Service due Monday May 4! Student Service Hours are due Monday, May 4.  Tons of service opportunities are available on x2VOL. It is never too late to find a regular service site.  Have students contact Mrs. Stephanie Monson for more information (monsons@dsha.info) 

    Ash Wednesday Mass is February 26. All are Welcome to come to our All-School mass at 10:30 a.m. in the Theater. Questions? Contact Catherine Lennon (lennonc@dsha.info)

    Rosary and Reconciliation take place in the Mother of Our Savior Chapel during early dasher time-- students can come every week or just once. Questions? Contact Catherine Lennon (lennonc@dsha.info) 
  • January 16, 2020

     Vocare Preparation – Seniors only
    Seniors will start preparing for their Vocare experience this week. Please check your email for more information. Contact Stephanie Monson with questions (monsons@dsha.info; 414-721-7973).

    New Semester, New Service
    Is your daughter looking for a regular service site? The long term service team wants to help. Students can find a list of organizations looking for regular dasher volunteers in their theology classrooms or they can stop by campus ministry any time to be matched with a site. Contact Stephanie Monson with questions (monsons@dsha.info; 414-721-7973).

    Adoration (January 15)
    All Day adoration is in the Chapel. Please join us for any amount of time to pray during your school day.

    Collections (January 15)
    Please send a nonperishable food item with your daughter for stocking the food pantry at Mother of Good Counsel parish.

    Faith Friday (January 17 and January 24)
    Please join us for optional Mass in the Chapel during dasher time.
  • December 23, 2019

     Luke 2:11 Christmas Blessing.
     
    Parent Association Mass (January 9)
    All parents are welcome to come to a brief Mass before school at 7:20 a.m. in the Mother of Our Savior Chapel. Mass is every first Thursday of the month that classes are in session.
     
    Faith Friday (January 10)
    Mass will be celebrated for the ski team today

    Senior Parents – Vocare
    Information on Vocare will be emailed to you during the first week of the semester. Below are the “Dates to Remember” for Vocare:
    • Wednesday, January 8:  Vocare orientation
    • Friday, January 10:  Service preference form due
    • Tuesday, January 22: Vocare site placements announced; mandatory meeting in chapel
    • Monday, February 3: TB testing in Campus Ministry, part 1
    • Tuesday, February 4: Safeguarding condensed training; mandatory meeting in theatre
    • Wednesday February 5: Required paperwork due to Campus Ministry; TB testing, part 2
    • Thursday, February 27: Vocare Logistics session; mandatory meeting in chapel
    • Friday, February 28:  Vocare send-off prayer service
    • March 2 through March 13:  Vocare two-week service experience
    • Sunday, March 8:  Vocare service reflection session
    • Monday, March 16:  Vocare welcome back prayer service and assembly  
     
     
  • December 9, 2019


     
    Monday, Dec. 9: Marian Monday
    • Pray the rosary and make Mary and woman themed canvases to send to the Franciscan Peacemakers hospitality room
    • DSHA Chapel during early lunch
    • No reconciliation this week -
    Tuesday, Dec. 10: Human Trafficking Survivor Speaker
    • SDS Fireside lounge during both lunches (10:57-11:55)
    • In collaboration with the SDS Sisters and the Lotus Legal Clinic
    Thursday, Dec. 12: Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass
    • Our Lady of Guadalupe is the Patroness of the Americas; on December 12th, her feast day, we celebrate the Blessed Mother with a Mass that honors her appearances to Juan Diego and the miracle that convinced the Bishop to build her a basilica on the hill of Tepeyac, just outside of Mexico City. 
    • Prepared by Campus Ministry and Furia Latina Club, this Mass includes many traditions in her honor that originate from Latin America, including a procession of flowers to lay before her image, Aztec Dancers, and Mass in English and Spanish.  This year, we welcome Fr. John Tiede, S.J. from Marquette University as our guest presider. 
    • This All School Mass will begin at 10:15 a.m. in the theatre, and parents are welcome to attend.
    • Friday, Dec. 13Optional Reconciliation
      • in the SDS Chapel during both lunches (11:17-12:15)
  • November 25, 2019

    Optional Adoration (December 4)
    Please join us in the Chapel for all day Adoration 7:45-3:00
     
    Marian Monday (December 9)
    Our weekly Rosary and Reconciliation will be enhanced for the season of Advent!  After praying the Rosary together during early Dasher time, students may help to create a unique Marian art display by painting a mini canvas or two to honor the Blessed Mother. 
     
    Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass (December 12)
    At this lively Mass, we will be celebrating the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe with a special Liturgy.  Music and Mass will be bilingual in English and Spanish, and traditional Aztec dancers will help us present the gifts, in the Hispanic tradition to honor Our Lady.  We will be welcoming Fr. John Tiede, S.J. from Marquette University for this celebratory day.  Mass will begin at 10:15 a.m. in the Hansen Theatre.
     
    Advent Reconciliation (December 13)
    During both Dasher times, we will have several priests from around the Milwaukee area available for the Sacrament of Reconciliation.  Students may choose to come to the Sisters’ building for confessions, a great way to help prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ.
     
    Service Reflections – Dec. 9
    Student must have done at least one meaningful service experience by Monday, Dec. 9. Theology classes will be in the chapel doing service reflections that day.
     
    Advent at DSHA
    “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given…and he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” - Isaiah 9:6
    Through prayer and almsgiving, Campus Ministry will be focusing on the Peace of Christ as we journey through Advent this December.  On Tuesday, December 3, we will have an Advent assembly to tell the student body more about the Advent offerings.  We are partnering with Franciscan Peacemakers, a Milwaukee ministry that offers women a safe way to escape human trafficking, trauma, and the work on the streets. Shelly Roder will talk about the ministry and teach the students more about human trafficking in Milwaukee.  The following day, there will be a sale during lunch of products from Gifts for the Journey, a business within Franciscan Peacemakers, that re-trains women to be social entrepreneurs.
     
    December 1: 1st Sunday of Advent
    December 2: Dash-a-thon Incentive Day
    December 3: Advent Assembly
    December 4: Franciscan Peacemakers Sale/ Optional Adoration
    December 5: Collection Day/ Parent Mass/ Christmas in the Quad
    December 6: Feast of St. Nick and Faith Friday Mass
    December 8: Feast of Immaculate Conception 
    December 9: Service Reflections
    December 10: Survivor Speaker during lunches
    December 11: Our Lady of Guadalupe Practice/ CM Co-Curricular
    December 12: Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass
    December 13: Advent Reconciliation
     
    DSHA Season of Giving Information
    Veteran’s Day Collection  - Nov. 11
    -          give $1 at the doors for veterans and wear jeans for the day
    -          run by Hometown Heroes
    Coat Drive for Fr. Gene’s Help Center - Nov. 11 – 26
    -          donate a used or new coat for Fr. Gene’s Help Center.  Fr. Gene’s is an emergency clothing shop that gives dignity to those it serves.  All coat sizes and types are welcome
    -          Coat racks are located outside the English classes.  The English class that donates the most coats will win snacks 
    -          run by Cycle 2 Hunger and Homelessness Wellness Group
    Hats, mittens, scarfs drive - Nov. 21
    -          CMC LEADERS ONLY during CMC co-curricular time
    -          TSC are welcome to donate
    Advent Project for Franciscan Peacemakers (collections)
    -          Franciscan Peacemakers is a Milwaukee ministry that offers women a safe way to escape human trafficking, trauma, and the work on the streets.  DSHA is supporting Gifts for the Journey, a business within Franciscan Peacemakers, that re-trains women to be social entrepreneurs.
    -          Dec. 4 Franciscan Peacemakers Sale during both lunches
    • Buy lotions, soaps, and jeweler make by women from Gifts for the Journey.  St. Nick’s is just a couple of days away!
    -          Dec. 5 Collections Day for Women’s Clothing (leggings, sweaters, etc.)
    • Come out of uniform if you bring a canned good, $1, or used women’s clothing for Franciscan Peacemakers. 
    • One of the ways FP serves women is offering clothing and a warm place to get off the street.  Their biggest need is for clothing size 00-6.
     
     
    DSHA Prayer Book, 3rd Edition
    Campus Ministry is busy collecting prayer for our newest edition of our DSHA Community Prayer Book, to be published for the next academic year!  If you would like to submit a prayer to the new prayer book, just fill out this simple GoogleForm:
     
     
    Email Mrs. Catherine Lennon in Campus Ministry with any questions: lennonc@dsha.info
  • November 11, 2019

    Senior Retreat #2 is November 11-12

    Senior Retreat #3 is November 14-15
    P
    lease keep the girls in your prayers

    Mother -Daughter Liturgy (November 17)
    Join us at the Pfister for a Mass and morning of fun with your daughters.

    Eucharistic Adoration (November 13)
    Adoration will be offered from 1st-8th hours during the day. Students may select to attend during their wellness hour as a part of our Applied Wellness offerings this semester.

    Faith Friday (November 15)
    Join us at 11:17 a.m. in the Mother of Our Savior Chapel to pray for our Ice Hockey and gymnastics teams. Optional Mass takes place during early dasher time, and all students are welcome to attend for the liturgy.

    Collections Day (November 15)
    Please send a non-perishable food item to stock the shelves at Mother of Good Counsel food pantry.

    Thanksgiving Mass (November 22)
    Fr. Tim Kitzke, pastor of the four Eastside Parishes and Vicar General of Milwaukee, will be our presider for this month’s all school Mass. Come and help us give thanks to God with this Mass as a school community.
    Mass will begin at 10:35 a.m. in the Hansen Theatre.

    Service Reflections – Dec. 9
    Student must have done at least one meaningful service experience by Monday, Dec. 9. Theology classes will be in the chapel doing service reflections that day.

    Advent at DSHA

    “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given…and he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” - Isaiah 9:6

    Through prayer and almsgiving, Campus Ministry will be focusing on the Peace of Christ as we journey through Advent this December. On Tuesday, December 3, we will have an Advent assembly to tell the student body more about the Advent offerings. We are partnering with Fransican Peacemakers, a Milwaukee ministry that offers women a safe way to escape human trafficking, trauma, and the work on the streets. Shelly Roder will talk about the ministry and teach the students more about human trafficking in Milwaukee. The following day, there will be a sale during lunch of products from Gifts for the Journey, a business within Franciscan Peacemakers, that re-trains women to be social entrepreneurs.

    December 1: 1st Sunday of Advent
    December 2: Dash-a-thon Incentive Day
    December 3: Advent Assembly
    December 4: Franciscan Peacemakers Sale/ Optional Adoration
    December 5: Collection Day/ Parent Mass/ Christmas in the Quad
    December 6: Feast of St. Nick and Faith Friday Mass
    December 8: Feast of Immaculate Conception
    December 9: Service Reflections
    December 10: Survivor Speaker during lunches
    December 11: Our Lady of Guadalupe Practice/ CM Co-Curricular
    December 12: Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass
    December 13: Advent Reconciliation

    DSHA Season of Giving Information

    Veteran’s Day Collection - Nov. 11
    - give $1 at the doors for veterans and wear jeans for the day
    - run by Hometown Heroes

    Coat Drive for Fr. Gene’s Help Center - Nov. 11 – 26
    - donate a used or new coat for Fr. Gene’s Help Center. Fr. Gene’s is an emergency clothing shop that gives dignity to those it serves. All coat sizes and types are welcome
    - Coat racks are located outside the English classes. The English class that donates the most coats will win snacks
    - run by Cycle 2 Hunger and Homelessness Wellness Group
    Hats, mittens, scarfs drive - Nov. 21
    - CMC LEADERS ONLY during CMC co-curricular time
    - TSC are welcome to donate

    Advent Project for Franciscan Peacemakers (collections)
    - Franciscan Peacemakers is a Milwaukee ministry that offers women a safe way to escape human trafficking, trauma, and the work on the streets. DSHA is supporting Gifts for the Journey, a business within Franciscan Peacemakers, that re-trains women to be social entrepreneurs.

    - Dec. 4 Franciscan Peacemakers Sale during both lunches
    o Buy lotions, soaps, and jeweler make by women from Gifts for the Journey. St. Nick’s is just a couple of days away!

    - Dec. 5 Collections Day for Women’s Clothing (leggings, sweaters, etc.)
    o Come out of uniform if you bring a canned good, $1, or used women’s clothing for Franciscan Peacemakers.
    o One of the ways FP serves women is offering clothing and a warm place to get off the street. Their biggest need is for clothing size 00-6.
  • October 28, 2019

    Upcoming CM events
    Rosary & Reconciliation – Mon. Oct. 28 and Mon. Nov. 4, DSHA Chapel, 10:57 a.m.

    All Saints Day Mass with the Archbishop – Fri. Nov. 1, Theatre, 10:35 a.m. (parents welcome)

    Senior Retreat #1 – Monday, Nov. 4-5, Cedar Valley Retreat Center
    Monthly Parent Mass – Thursday, Nov. 7, DSHA Chapel

    Freshmen Service Day – Friday, Nov. 8, DSHA Chapel and MKE Service Sites, 7:50 – 2:00 p.m.

    Mother Daughter Liturgy – Sunday, Nov. 17, Pfister
     
    Freshmen Service Day – Friday Nov. 8
    Freshmen will attend Freshmen Service Day on Friday, Nov. 8.  They will receive information on what organization they will be serving at in early November.  Students should arrive at DSHA by 7:50 and meet their chaperones in their assigned classroom.  Please send a bag lunch for your daughter. She will not have access to a microwave that day.  Students should wear the Freshmen Service Day t-shirt, designed by Lillian Janisch ’23, and jeans. 
     
    Special Collection Day – Hats, Mittens, and Coats
    The weather is starting to turn cold and DSHA will be collecting donations to give to local service agencies. Send hats, mittens, gloves, or used coats (all sizes needed) with your daughter on Monday, November 25.  This is a collection day so they can turn them in at the door instead of or in addition to their can good item for Mother of Good Counsel Pantry.  Questions, Stephanie Monson (monsons@dsha.info, 414-721-7173).
     
    Mother/Daughter Ronald McDonald Service
    Volunteer with your daughter at the Ronald McDonald House Holiday Luncheon and Boutique  on Saturday, November 3 from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. This volunteer event requires you to start at the Italian Community Center, pack up items and then take them to the Ronald McDonald House where you will unload them. You ought to be finished by around 5:00 pm. If you would like to help, please have your daughter sign up on 2VOL and e-mail Mrs. Monson (monsons@dsha.info) the parent’s first and last name. When you arrive at Country Springs Hotel, please ask for Mrs. Deb Deuter in the Grand Salon.
  • October 14, 2019

    DSHA Prayer Book, 3rd Edition
    Campus Ministry is busy collecting prayer for our newest edition of our DSHA Community Prayer Book, to be published for the next academic year!  If you would like to submit a prayer to the new prayer book, just fill out this simple GoogleForm:
     
     
    Email Mrs. Catherine Lennon in Campus Ministry with any questions: lennonc@dsha.info
     
     
    Collection Days ( October 15 and 25)
    Please send non-perishable food items to fill the food pantry at Mother of Good Counsel which serves many parishes in the area. Thanks
     
    Optional Reconciliation and Rosary (October 14)
    During Dasher time the girls can come to Our Mother of the Savior Chapel and receive reconciliation and/or pray the Rosary.
  • September 30, 2019

    Optional Adoration (October 2)
    Please join us for Adoration in the Chapel. All are welcome for any amount of time!
     
    Parent Association Mass (October 3)
    Please join us in the Chapel for Mass at 7:20.
     
    Faith Friday (October 11)
    This week our Mass is for our Volleyball team!  Mass will begin at 11:17 in the Mother of Our Savior chapel.

    Freshman Retreat Preview (October 3) 
    Freshman Retreat Preview is October 3rd during late dasher time in the Theater. All Freshmen will meet with their groups a this time. Any questions about Freshmen Retreat should be directed to Mrs. Stephanie Monson (lead chaperone) MonsonS@dsha.info

    Senior Retreat
    Senior Retreat Assignments are posted in theology classes. Please check with your daughter to see which retreat she is attending this November.
  • September 16, 2019

    Optional Reconciliation ( September 16 and 23)
    Students may come into Chapel to receive Reconciliation during first dasher time.

    Faith Friday ( September 20)
     Optional Reconciliation ( September 16 and 23)
    St
    Come to optional Faith Friday Mass we will be saying special prayers for the tennis team, swim and dive team, and Furia Latina club.

    Homecoming Mass (September 27)
    Fr. Patric will be our celebrant for our all-school homecoming Mass.


    Save the Dates!
    Save the date for your daughters freshmen retreat and freshmen service day.  Campus ministry staff and student leaders have been working all summer to make these events meaningful experiences for your daughters to grow in faith and community.  More information will arrive in October.  Both events are at DSHA.
     
    Freshmen Retreat
    Sunday, Oct. 20 11 a.m.– Monday, Oct. 21 3p.m.
    Parents are invited to attend the closing prayer service at 2:15 p.m. in the Theater
     
    Freshmen Service Day
    Friday, November 8
    Parents are invited to chaperone.  See request below.
     
    Remember, these events are graduation requirements and no alternative activities offered.  Please contact Stephanie Monson with questions (monsons@dsha.info; 414-721-7973).
     
    Parent Volunteers Needed
    Campus Ministry is in need of the following volunteers in the coming months.  Please contact Stephanie Monson if you are able to help:
     
    Leah Darrow
    On October 4 we are hosting a national speaker, Leah Darrow,  at DSHA during lunch and dasher times. She will also be speaking at the St. John Bosco Day through the archdiocese that weekend.  More information can be found here: https://leahdarrowcom/home/
                Friday, October 4
    11:00 am – 12:15 pm
    DSHA Commons
     
    Freshmen Service Day Chaperone
    Freshmen parents are needed to chaperone and drive small groups to and from service sites throughout Milwaukee.  The day begins and ends at DSHA with prayer and reflection. Please provide your t-shirt size, # of students who can fit in your car, and your cell phone number when volunteering.
    Friday, Nov. 8
    7:30 – 2:00 p.m.
    DSHA Chapel
     
    Liturgical Minister Sign up
    If your daughter is interested in being a lector or server at Mass, there will be a meeting during early dasher time on Thursday in the chapel. Please contact Catherine Lennon with questions (lennonc@dsha.info; 414-721-7972).
     
    Summer Service
    Students are asked to add summer service to x2VOL by Sept. 30th. Here are some important reminders:
    • All summer hours go toward the Salvatorian Sisters Service Award senior year
    • SS hours do not apply to the grade level requirement
    • Students should choose the “summer service” goal on their x2VOL entry
    • SS still needs to meet service requirements
    o Service that does not meet the service requirements can be added using the goal “Apply to all non-exclusive goals”
    • Mission trips/VBS “count” for 20 hours
  • September 9, 2019

    Optional Reconciliation ( September 16 and 23)
    Students may come into Chapel to receive Reconciliation during first dasher time.

    Faith Friday ( September 20)
    Come to optional Faith Friday Mass we will be saying special prayers for the tennis team, swim and dive team, and Furia Latina club.

    Homecoming Mass (September 27)
    Fr. Patric will be our celebrant for our all-school homecoming Mass.


    Save the Dates!
    Save the date for your daughters freshmen retreat and freshmen service day.  Campus ministry staff and student leaders have been working all summer to make these events meaningful experiences for your daughters to grow in faith and community.  More information will arrive in October.  Both events are at DSHA.
     
    Freshmen Retreat
    Sunday, Oct. 20 11 a.m.– Monday, Oct. 21 3p.m.
    Parents are invited to attend the closing prayer service at 2:15 p.m. in the Theater
     
    Freshmen Service Day
    Friday, November 8
    Parents are invited to chaperone.  See request below.
     
    Remember, these events are graduation requirements and no alternative activities offered.  Please contact Stephanie Monson with questions (monsons@dsha.info; 414-721-7973).
     
    Parent Volunteers Needed
    Campus Ministry is in need of the following volunteers in the coming months.  Please contact Stephanie Monson if you are able to help:
     
    Leah Darrow
    On October 4 we are hosting a national speaker, Leah Darrow,  at DSHA during lunch and dasher times. She will also be speaking at the St. John Bosco Day through the archdiocese that weekend.  More information can be found here: https://leahdarrowcom/home/
                Friday, October 4
    11:00 am – 12:15 pm
    DSHA Commons
     
    Freshmen Service Day Chaperone
    Freshmen parents are needed to chaperone and drive small groups to and from service sites throughout Milwaukee.  The day begins and ends at DSHA with prayer and reflection. Please provide your t-shirt size, # of students who can fit in your car, and your cell phone number when volunteering.
    Friday, Nov. 8
    7:30 – 2:00 p.m.
    DSHA Chapel
     
    Liturgical Minister Sign up
    If your daughter is interested in being a lector or server at Mass, there will be a meeting during early dasher time on Thursday in the chapel. Please contact Catherine Lennon with questions (lennonc@dsha.info; 414-721-7972).
     
    Summer Service
    Students are asked to add summer service to x2VOL by Sept. 30th. Here are some important reminders:
    • All summer hours go toward the Salvatorian Sisters Service Award senior year
    • SS hours do not apply to the grade level requirement
    • Students should choose the “summer service” goal on their x2VOL entry
    • SS still needs to meet service requirements
    o Service that does not meet the service requirements can be added using the goal “Apply to all non-exclusive goals”
    • Mission trips/VBS “count” for 20 hours
  • September 3, 2019

    Heavenly Father, unseen Companion of our life,
    give us faith and eager expectancy
    as we begin this fresh stage of our journey.
    Take from us all fear of the unknown
    and teach us to wrest treasures from the darkness.
    As the days come and go,
    may we find that each one is laden
    with many opportunities and enriching experiences;
    And when this year is ended
    May our best hopes be more than ever fulfilled.
    Amen.


    Optional Adoration (September 4)
    Come pray in the Mother of Our Savior Chapel with the Blessed Sacrament

    Collections (September 5)
    Please send a non-perishable food item with your daughter and she will get to be out of uniform. We send all the food items to Mother of Good Counsel for their food pantry.

    Parent Mass (September 6)
    Join us for a parent Mass in the Mother of Our Savior Chapel at 7:20.

    Fr. Francis Jordan Week (September 9-13)
    All week long, students can write special intentions to Mary, just like Fr. Jordan would! Prayers can be written and placed in the basket in our chapel’s Mary corner.

    Monday, students can come wearing blue with their skirts in honor of Mary. We will have our first ever R&R (Rosary and Reconciliation) during early Dasher time in the chapel.

    Tuesday, students can wear tie dye with their skirts. During both lunches, we will be hosting a hunger lunch; students will be able to try the food that CRS provides and that we will be packaging at our food pack this week.

    Wednesday is the ever-popular students dress like a teacher, teachers dress like a dasher. During both dasher times, students are invited to join in Trivia as teams! First Dasher time is Catholic trivia, and second Dasher time is TSC trivia!

    Thursday is Dashathon kick off; students may wear DSHA spirit wear.

    Friday is our Foundation Day Mass with Fr. Jeff Wocken, SDS provincial. Students will wear their best uniforms.

    Saturday is… our CRS FOOD PACK! Sign up to get service hours in already on X2VOL!

    Recurring Programs
    R&R, Reconciliation and Rosary
    Every Monday during early dasher time, students are invited to start their week with some R&R, or Rosary and Reconciliation. Our chaplains, Fr. Dennis or Fr. Patric, will be available to hear confessions while everyone is welcome to also join in praying the rosary.

    Parent Masses (first Thursday of every month)
    At 7:20 a.m., all parents are invited to stay for a short Mass before out day begins at 7:50 a.m. Our chaplains will be our presiders. This is a great way to pray in our beautiful Mother of Our Savior chapel, and your daughters are of course encouraged to come as well!

    Adoration (first Wednesday of every month)
    As a part of our Campus Ministry programming and our Applied Wellness endeavors, we will be offering mornings of Eucharistic Adoration. If you are interested in committing to an hour as a guardian, please email Catherine Lennon, Campus Minister for Prayer and Worship, at lennonc@dsha.info

    Freshmen Parents - Save the Dates!
    Save the date for your daughters freshmen retreat and freshmen service day. Campus ministry staff and student leaders have been working all summer to make these events meaningful experiences for your daughters to grow in faith and community. More information will arrive in October. Both events are at DSHA.

    Freshmen Retreat
    Sunday, Oct. 20 – Monday, Oct. 21

    Freshmen Service Day
    Friday, November 8
    Remember, these events are graduation requirements and no alternative activities offered. Please contact Stephanie Monson with questions (monsons@dsha.info; 414-721-7973).

    Freshmen Service Orientation – Monday, Sept 9
    The class of 2023 will have service orientations on Monday, Sept. 9 in their social studies classes and during their dasher time. At that time, they will receive access to DSHA’s service website, x2VOL, and be able to start recording their service hours. Freshmen are encouraged backlog any service that they have done since the first day of school if needed.

    Summer Service
    Students are asked to add summer service to x2VOL by Sept. 30th. Here are some important reminders:
    • All summer hours go toward the Salvatorian Sisters Service Award senior year
    • SS hours do not apply to the grade level requirement
    • Students should choose the “summer service” goal on their x2VOL entry
    • SS still needs to meet service requirements
    o Service that does not meet the service requirements can be added using the goal “Apply to all non-exclusive goals”
    • Mission trips/VBS “count” for 20 hours

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  • April 15, 2019


     
    Matthew 26:36-46; Hebrews 5:7-9

    Lord God,
    The message of the cross is difficult to take.
    How can death give way to life? How can weakness be strength?
    Yet your word says that Jesus, being God,
    Took on human flesh
    And suffered the worst kind of death.
    How can this be?
    This message is indeed difficult to take.
    But your foolishness is wiser than our wisdom.
    Your weakness is greater than our strength.
    Help us to know that none of us can boast before you.
    It is only in Christ Jesus that we can boast.
    In his name, we ask you to help our unbelief.
    That we may love you, and walk in the way Jesus taught us.
    In his name,
    Amen

    Campus Ministry Leadership Roles
    Campus Ministry Leadership Positions have been determined for the 2019-2020 school year. As a reminder, with our new applied wellness program and the change in our team format, there will be many ways for students to get involved throughout the entire school year. If your daughter did not get a coordinator position this spring, there will still be many other ways she can lead and grow in her faith. If your daughter received a position, please save the date for our Campus Ministry Leaders’ Retreat on Sunday August 25 from 11 a.m.- 7p.m. at DSHA.

    Service is due Monday, May 4
    All service is due to x2VOL by Monday, May 4. Students are responsible for adding their service hours, getting verification from the site, and having their entries approved BY that date. There are plenty of service opportunities still available on x2VOL. Here are a couple to suggest your daughter look into if she still needs hours:
    • Starms Early Education Center – Spring Break
    • Mother of Good Counsel Camp – Spring Break
    • San Camillus - Bingo: Saturdays & Sunday
    • Habitat for Humanity Restore – Wednesday and Saturdays
    • Riverwest Food Pantry – Tuesday’s afterschool
    • Riverwest Urban Gardens - Saturdays
    • United Community Center 49th Anniversary Dinner – Friday, May 3
    • Children’s Hospital Respite Care @ Concordia – Saturday, May 4
    • School Sisters of Notre Dame Appreciation Dinner – Saturday, May 4
    • DSHA Volunteer Appreciation Dinner – Monday, May 6 (*DSHA Service, this will still count toward the yearly requirement event though it is on the deadline)
    • Gables of Germantown – night and weekend opps
    • ALS Office – flexible times
    • Soles for Jesus – flexible times

    Collections (April 15)
    Please send in non-perishable food donations for Mother of Good Counsel food pantry and an out of uniform day for your daughter.

    Adoration for applied Wellness (April 16)
    To promote spiritual wellness, Campus Ministry is offering a morning of Adoration. Exposition will begin at 7:45 a.m. and will continue for hours 1-4. Students are able to come for Adoration as a part of the Applied Wellness pilot. Adoration will continue through both dasher times and will end around 11:45.

    Worship Wednesday (April 17)
    Before we go on break, we will have our weekly Liturgy during early dasher time in the chapel as a way to enter more fully into Holy Week.
  • April 1, 2019

    Sandwich Making ( April 2)
    Tuesday we will be making PB & J sandwiches to be donated to Repairers of the Breach. We are always in need of jelly for this service project.

    Student Auction (April 3)
    This Wednesday we are our having our annual student auction. This year’s auction proceeds are for building a maternity ward in Ghana. This is a great opportunity for your daughter to contribute to our Lenten project. We have acquired many amazing baskets and donations for the girls to bid on. Thanks in advance for your generosity.

    Click here to check out the auction catalog!

    Collections (April 5)
    Friday is a collection day for filling the Mother of Good Counsel pantry. Please continue to send non-perishable food items with your daughters

    Parent Association Mass (April 5)
    Starting at 7:20 a.m. in the Mother of Our Savior Chapel, Fr. Dennis will celebrate daily Mass. All parents (and daughters!) are welcome to join in this liturgy. We aim to end by the start of the school day.

    Faith Friday (April 5)
    Due to the Student Auction on Wednesday, April 3rd, we will be celebrating our weekly liturgy on Friday of the week during early dasher time. We will be praying with our Lacrosse and Rugby teams especially, but all are welcome to join!

    Baccalaureate Mass Planning (April 11)
    Attention Senior parents! If your daughter is interested in either planning or serving as a minister during Baccalaureate mass, she must attend the planning meeting in the chapel during early dasher time.

    Lent Project Mass (April 12)
    On Friday April 12 we will be welcoming Fr. Peter Patrick Kimani from Holy Family and St. Robert’s Parishes as our presider. We will be praying for our Lent Project, for our efforts to build a maternity ward in Ghana. We will have updates on our bottle battle fundraising total, as well as our total raised by our student auction!

    Service is due Monday, May 6
    Students are responsible for posting and getting approval for the service they complete through the service website, x2VOL. Lots of service opportunities are currently on the x2VOL ‘Opportunities’ page. If you have any questions or would like to meet to learn more about sites that might be best for you, email or call Stephanie Monson anytime. monsons@dsha.info
  • March 18, 2019

    Parent Volunteers needed for Service Events
    Friday, March 22, 11:00 – 1:00 p.m. – Open Doors Café, Cathedral of St. John
    812 N Jackson St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
    Due to the snow day schedule change, we are in need of 4 more parent to volunteer at the Open Doors Café at the Cathedral of St. John on Friday, March 22.  This ministry serves meals to hundreds of homeless and underemployed people every day.  Our DSHA volunteers will serve meals, pour drinks, and talk with guests as they eat.  If you can help, please email Stephanie Monson (monsons@dsha.info).
     
    Service is due Monday, May 6
    Students are responsible for posting and getting approval for the service they complete through the service website, x2VOL.  Lots of service opportunities are currently on the x2VOL ‘Opportunities’ page.  If you have any questions or would like to meet to learn more about sites that might be best for you, email or call Stephanie Monson anytime. 
     
    Campus Ministry Applications ( due March 29) 
    Campus Ministry runs programs for the entire school and we could not do this without awesome student leadership. We are starting to plan our faith formation opportunities for next school year and we are looking for passionate leaders.  We have sent applications out to rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors please encourage your daughters to prayerfully consider if they would like to be involved in a Campus Ministry Leadership Role next year.  All coordinator applications are due March 29 at 3p.m. In addition to this, we will also be offering many more ‘sign-up’ or ‘show-up’ ministry roles for next year so your daughter can get involved throughout the year. Questions? Email Ms. Cullen: Cullenk@dsha.info
     
    Adoration (March 18)
    This Monday we will offer our monthly optional Eucharistic Adoration in the chapel during both dasher times.  This is a great way for your daughter to spend some time and enter more fully into our Lenten season.
     
    Worship Wednesday (March 20)
    Our weekly liturgy will be for our track team and our softball teams.  Fr. Dennis will be our presider as we pray for these special intentions. As always, all are welcome to join us for liturgy.  Mass begins at 11:01 in the Mother of Our Savior chapel.
     
    Collections ( March 25)
    Please send non-perishable food items with your girls to receive an out of uniform pass and fill the food pantry at Mother of Good Counsel.
     
    Worship Wednesday (March 27)
    Our DSHA soccer teams will be our special intention for this optional weekly Mass.  As always, all are welcome to join us for liturgy.  Mass begins at 11:01 in the Mother of Our Savior chapel.
     
    Parent Association Mass (April 5)
    Staring at 7:20 a.m. in the Mother of Our Savior Chapel, Fr. Dennis will celebrate daily Mass. All parents (and daughters!) are welcome to join in this liturgy. We aim to end by the start of the school day.
     

    Student Auction (April 3)

    This year Campus Ministry is raising funds for the construction of a maternity ward in Ghana through Catholic Relief Services. Through the funds we raise at our student auction we will fund the construction of a maternity ward as well as provide additional resources to contribute to maternal and newborn healthcare in a region that often lacks these services. Any items, services, or financial contributions you or your business can donate are greatly appreciated. We would be happy to pick up items at your convenience, or receive them here at DSHA. Donations are needed by Friday, March 28. If you have any questions please contact Barb Seidl at Seidlb@dsha.k12.wi.us
  • March 4, 2019

    Stations of the Cross
    All through the season of Lent, stations of the cross will be put up around the school. This will be a great reminder throughout the day to stop and pray and to reflect on Jesus’ sacrifice, an powerful prayer especially during Lent.

    Collections ( March 5)
    Please donate non-perishable goods for Mother of Good Counsel food pantry.

    Sandwich Making ( March 5)
    We will be making PB&J sandwiches for Repairers of the Breach today. We are always in need of donations of jelly. Thanks

    Ash Wednesday Mass (March 6)
    We will begin our Lenten observance with Mass on Ash Wednesday where we will offer distribution of ashes. Fr. Dennis will be our presider, all are welcome to attend.

    All School Lent Reconciliation (March 13)
    This year, we are welcoming 19 priests from all around the Archdiocese of Milwaukee for our day of Reconciliation. Students will begin the day with an all school examination of conscience assembly in the theatre. Then, throughout the day all students will come to the Sisters building during their Theology classes when they may receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

    Walking Stations of the Cross (March 15)
    On this Friday, students may join in the devotion of the Stations of the Cross during their early dasher time. Stations will begin in the chapel, and we will process to the stations around the school. This is a great way to journey with Christ and with Mary, his Mother during the Passion.

    Parent Volunteers needed for Service Events
    Friday, March 22, 11:00 – 1:00 p.m. – Open Doors Café, Cathedral of St. John
    812 N Jackson St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
    Due to the snow day schedule change, we are in need of 8-10 parent to volunteer at the Open Doors Café at the Cathedral of St. John on Friday, March 22. This ministry serves meals to hundreds of homeless and underemployed people every day. Our DSHA volunteers will serve meals, pour drinks, and talk with guests as they eat. If you can help, please email Stephanie Monson (monsons@dsha.info).
    Saturday, March 30, 9-12 p.m. – Feeding America
    Saturday, April 13, 9-12 p.m. – Feeding America
    1700 W Fond Du Lac Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53205
    Feeding America is leading hunger relief organization in Wisconsin. Chaperone a group of 18 students and sort food with them for local food pantries. If you can help, please email Stephanie Monson (monsons@dsha.info).

    Service is due Monday, May 6
    Students are responsible for posting and getting approval for the service they complete through the service website, x2VOL. Lots of service opportunities are currently on the x2VOL ‘Opportunities’ page. If you have any questions or would like to meet to learn more about sites that might be best for you, email or call Stephanie Monson anytime.

    Mrs. Stephanie Monson
    Director of Salvatorian Service
    Phone: 414.721.7973

    Student Auction (April 3) *NEW DATE
    This year Campus Ministry is raising funds for the construction of a maternity ward in Ghana through Catholic Relief Services. Through the funds we raise at our student auction we will fund the construction of a maternity ward as well as provide additional resources to contribute to maternal and newborn healthcare in a region that often lacks these services. Any items, services, or financial contributions you or your business can donate are greatly appreciated. We would be happy to pick up items at your convenience, or receive them here at DSHA. Donations are needed by Friday, March 8. If you have any questions please contact Barb Seidl at Seidlb@dsha.k12.wi.us
  • February 18, 2019

     

    Worship Wednesday (February 20)
    Our optional Mass will be held in the chapel during early dasher time; Fr. Dennis will be our celebrant.

    Worship Wednesday (February 27)
    This week, our Mass will be said for our Best Buddies club and for the Sophomore class. As always, Mass is during early dasher time in the chapel and will begin around 10:55 a.m. All are welcome to join.

    Collections (February 25)
    Please donate non-perishable canned goods to the food pantry we support at Mother of Good Counsel parish. Thanks

    Service Hours
    All service hours need to be submitted and approved through x2VOL. Opportunities set up through DSHA are still available on x2VOL but students are encouraged to set up service on their own. Service requirement guidelines can be found on the DSHA Campus Ministry. Contact Stephanie Monson with any question (monsons@dsha.info; 414-721-7973.)

    Student Auction (April 4)
    This year Campus Ministry is raising funds for the construction of a maternity ward in Ghana through Catholic Relief Services. Through the funds we raise at our student auction we will fund the construction of a maternity ward as well as provide additional resources to contribute to maternal and newborn healthcare in a region that often lacks these services. Any items, services, or financial contributions you or your business can donate are greatly appreciated. We would be happy to pick up items at your convenience, or receive them here at DSHA. Donations are needed by Friday, March 8. If you have any questions please contact Barb Seidl at Seidlb@dsha.k12.wi.us
  • February 4, 2019

    Collection Days (February 5 and 15)
    Please continue to keep sending nonperishable food for Mother of Good Counsel food pantry. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

    Time for Change Tuesday ( February 5)
    During both Dasher times today we will be making many sandwiches to send to Repairers of the Breach and the Rescue Mission. Please feel free to donate any jelly you may have for our PB&J sandwiches. Thank you!

    Worship Wednesday (February 6)
    We welcome Fr. Reed Mungovan, SDS from Mother of Good Counsel parish as our guest celebrant for our weekly optional liturgy. Mass begins at 10:57 in the Mother of Our Savior Chapel.

    Adoration (February 12)
    This month we will have our optional Eucharistic Adoration during both dasher times in the chapel.

    Black History Celebration Mass (February 14)
    This month, our all school Mass will be our first annual Black History Celebration Mass on Thursday, February 14 at 10:35 a.m. in the theatre. We are welcoming a guest to join us, Pastor Andrew Calhoun, our own Coach Brian Calhoun’s father. Fr. Dennis Thiessen will be our presider. This Mass will celebrate the Eucharist with a student led gospel choir and praise dancing. All are welcome to join what will be a fun, engaging and prayerful liturgy together.

    Student Auction (April 4)
    This year Campus Ministry is raising funds for the construction of a maternity ward in Ghana through Catholic Relief Services. Through the funds we raise at our student auction we will fund the construction of a maternity ward as well as provide additional resources to contribute to maternal and newborn healthcare in a region that often lacks these services. Any items, services, or financial contributions you or your business can donate are greatly appreciated. We would be happy to pick up items at your convenience, or receive them here at DSHA. Donations are needed by Friday, March 8. If you have any questions please contact Barb Seidl at Seidlb@dsha.k12.wi.us

    Optional Junior Retreat (April 7-8)
    Campus Ministry is offering an optional retreat for our Juniors at the Soref Retreat center in Fredonia from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm on April 7-8. This retreat provides small and large group discussion, prayer, and reflection for our juniors.
  • February 5, 2019

    Parent Service Letters
    Parents of freshmen, sophomores, and juniors received a letter from Campus Ministry updating them on their daughters service hours.  All service is tracked by your daughter through our online service website, x2VOL.  Students can stop by Campus Ministry any time to ask questions or get help with their account if needed.  Now is a great time to encourage your daughter to do service in preparation of the service deadline on May 8, 2018.  Questions?  Contact Linda Bardele (bardelel@dsha.info; 414-721-7973).
     
    Vocare Follow Up
    A big thank you to parents for your support during Vocare. Your daughter’s experience gave her the opportunity to stretch herself and find the presence of God in the people she served.  Your encouragement and support makes all the difference.  
     
    Collections ( February 5)
    Please send nonperishable food items with your girls to stock Mother of Good Counsel food pantry.  Any donation is appreciated
     
    Time for Change Tuesday (February 6)
    We always can use jelly for our peanut butter and jelly sandwich making day.  We send our sandwiches
    to Repairers of the Breach

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