Greetings, friends! Cor ad Cor is under new management for now - namely, that of St. Robert Young Adult Ministry under the direction of Fr. Andrew Infanger.
Our aim with this newsletter over the course of the next year is two-fold:
To keep you informed about all the latest happenings at St. Robert (and beyond) and,
To narrow the focus to the (admittedly quite broad) topic of the Eucharist, concurrent with the Church’s efforts around the National Eucharistic Revival.
And there’s no better way to supercharge your own personal Eucharistic revival than with a weekly adoration commitment! Adoration is offered every Tuesday from 8am-10pm at the Panther Catholic Newman Center, but we need at least one adorer committed to each hour to make it happen. You can sign up here - please consider signing up for the same slot for multiple weeks so we can form a reliable schedule.
As for the newsletter - here’s what you can expect from us: at least one post a month with an update on events and - more importantly - writings on the Eucharist. Perhaps it’ll be something original, perhaps excerpts from people far wiser than us… but in any case, we hope you’ll find it interesting and edifying.
So, stay tuned… and in the meantime, take some time to learn more about the National Eucharistic Revival and be sure to check out the upcoming events below.
And if you’ve always wanted to write for a Eucharist-focused newsletter run by Fr. Andrew, please reach out and let us know! We’re serious - we want your submissions: poetry, reflections, commentaries that have impacted you, prayers, you name it. Email strobertYAM@gmail.com with any comments, questions, suggestions, or writing you think is fitting for this space.
Looking ahead…a non-exhaustive list:
Thursday, September 8 - Pretzel Run 5K (sign up)
Join members of YAM at Estabrook Park for a 5K to support St. Robert School. The run starts at 6pm with snacks and socializing to follow. Sign up on the Pretzel Run website and email strobertYAM@gmail.com to let us know you’re joining so we can coordinate a meeting spot.
Friday, September 9 - Holy+Happy Hour (RSVP)
Join YAM for our final Holy+Happy Hour of the summer! Adoration begins at 7pm in the church (confession will also be available) and we’ll head to the Mary garden after for drinks, snacks, and socializing. Join us for adoration, drinks, or both - RSVPs are appreciated!
Saturday, September 10 - Fides Patrum: Patristic Principles of Prayer and Anecdotes of Asceticism
Don’t let that mouthful of a title scare you - Fides Patrum (formerly known as “Patristics Ponderings”) is back for a second season! Lead by St. Robert parishioner and seminarian Josh Miller, the first session will be Saturday, September 10 from 10:30am-12pm at the Panther Catholic Newman Center, following the 9am Mass in conjunction with Via Coffeehouse. Come for Jesus, stay for coffee, and linger for knowledge! The first gathering will be a general introduction to the theme of “Prayer and Asceticism in the Fathers” with a selection of short readings to be distributed and discussed during the seminar. For more information and the rest of the fall schedule, including an exciting new endeavor in partnership with Saint Francis de Sales Seminar, see here. RSVPs aren’t necessary, but we recommend getting on the Fides Patrum email list if you’re interested (contact Josh Miller at joshrmiller11@gmail.com).
Thursday, September 15 - Praise and Worship Night
After a fantastic first event in August, there will be another night of praise and worship under the direction of the lovely Mari Sanchez! Full details are TBD - follow our FB or IG socials (@strobertyam) for more info as its available.
Friday, October 28 through Sunday, October 30 - CYE Silent Retreat (apply)
Members of St. Robert YAM will be attending Catholic Youth Expeditions’ silent retreat over the last weekend of October - we’d love to have you join! Check out the sample itinerary below. This retreat is open to all young adults 30 and under and spots are limited, so apply via the CYE website ASAP. Let us know at strobertYAM@gmail.com if you plan to go and would like to try to carpool with us. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity for spiritual growth (and tasty food and relaxation) with the beautiful Missionaries of the Word.
Every Tuesday - Adoration (sign up)
All are encouraged to make a weekly commitment to adoration at the Newman Center - hours are available from 8am-10pm every Tuesday, provided we have a full schedule. Sign up today to spend some time with the Lord!
Every Wednesday evening - Cor Jesu
Young adults from across the area come to St. Robert for adoration and confession at 7pm, Mass at 8pm, and a social after. Young men are also invited to join for a 6pm dinner beforehand at the JPII House.
Every Saturday morning - Mass and Via Coffee
All are welcome at Panther Catholic Newman Center (3001 N. Downer Ave) for 9am Mass followed by socializing upstairs at the Via Coffeehouse on Saturday mornings.