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Pray: Prayer and Worship

Prayer and worship are central elements of any faith.  For Catholics, the celebration of the Eucharist is the source and summit of the community’s life and mission.

In addition to providing opportunities for Catholic Mass and other communal prayer, Saint Louis University’s Department of Campus Ministry connects students of different faith traditions to vibrant congregations across the St. Louis area.

Ash Wednesday services

Students, faculty and staff are all invited to attend any of the available Ash Wednesday Lenten services that are offered around the University.

Liturgical Ministries

At Saint Louis University, we invite everyone to fully participate in the Liturgies of the Word and Eucharist.  Campus Ministry trains student servers, lectors, extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion and hospitality ministers who support the Campus Ministry 4:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. student Masses during the academic year.

Campus Ministry also coordinates the Mass of the Holy Spirit, All Soul’s Memorial Mass, Ash Wednesday and Baccalaureate Mass.

Training programs are offered during the fall semester.  We do require a reorientation for those who have been trained at their home parishes and dioceses.  Fill out this interest form to be contacted about liturgical minister training for SLU Student and University Masses.

Sunday Mass Choir

Volunteer student cantors, singers, and instrumentalists are invited to participate at Sunday Masses and other liturgical services which support a mix of mainstream, traditional, and contemporary liturgical music.

When school is in session during the academic year, a small ensemble leads the music for the 4:30 pm. Sunday Mass, and a large choir and orchestra lead the assembly for SLU's Sunday Evening Student Mass.  The choir rehearses each Tuesday from 6 to 7 p.m. in College Church.  The orchestra rehearses at 7:30 p.m. on Sundays.  Contact Choir Director Sally Iocca at sally.iocca@slu.edu for more information.

Upper Room

Lift your spirit alongside other faithful Billikens during praise services in the Jesuit Center chapel every Tuesday following the 8:00 p.m. Mass.  Contemporary music, heart-changing preaching, and Eucharistic Adoration make for an exhilarating prayer experience.  Come worship and pray as the body of Christ.

Contact Director Sue Chawszczewski at susanne.chawszczewski@slu.edu for more information.

Liturgy Schedule

St. Francis Xavier College Church serves as a worship space for both the University and parish community. The parish is shepherded by Katie Jansen, Parish Administrator, and Fr. Tim McMahon, S.J., Canonical Pastor.

Sunday Masses – St. Francis Xavier College Church

College Church celebrates Masses at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. on Sundays. During the academic year, the Department of Campus Ministry runs the 4:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Masses. 

See the College Church Mass Schedule 

Daily Masses and Liturgical Opportunities

Mondays

  • 7:15 a.m. – College Church
  • Noon - College Church
  • 12:15 p.m. - Scott Hall Chapel (School of Law)
  • 6 p.m. – Boileau Hall Chapel

Tuesdays

  • 7:15 a.m. – College Church
  • Noon - College Church
  • 8 p.m. - Jesuit Center Chapel, followed by Upper Room Contemporary Praise and Worship and Adoration

Wednesdays

  • 7:15 a.m. – College Church
  • Noon - College Church
  • 8 p.m. - Boileau Hall Chapel

Thursdays

  • 7:15 a.m. – College Church
  • Noon - College Church
  • 8 p.m. - Jesuit Center Chapel

Fridays

  • 7:15 a.m. – College Church
  • Noon - College Church
  • 3 p.m. - Boileau Hall Chapel

Saturdays

  • 9:15 a.m. - Boileau Hall Chapel (Mass in Spanish on the first Saturday of each month)

Sacrament of Reconciliation – St. Francis Xavier College Church

  • Monday-Friday: 10:45 a.m. – Noon