Seattle University's annual Mass of the Holy Spirit will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, October 3^rd, at Immaculate Conception Church (820 18th Ave.–18th and E. Marion). 

Students, faculty and staff of all faith backgrounds are encouraged to attend. 

A longstanding tradition at Catholic universities around the world, the Mass of the Holy Spirit is an opportunity to ask the Spirit of God to bless us as we start a new year of learning and discovery. St. Ignatius and the founders of the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits) celebrated the Mass at their first school in Messina, Sicily in 1548. Since that time the Mass has been celebrated in countless countries, hundreds of languages spanning multiple centuries.  Classes are cancelled between 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to make it possible for all to participate. Some additional details: 

• Robing and Procession: Faculty and staff are invited to robe and join in the academic procession. The basement of the church will be open for robing at 10 a.m. Please be ready to form the faculty and staff procession at 10:15 a.m. (Note: It is recommended that you not leave any items, especially valuables or money, in the robing hall during Mass.)
• Transportation: For those who would like a van ride, beginning at 9:30 a.m., shuttles will depart from the Bellarmine Turnaround (12th and Columbia Street) and proceed to Immaculate Conception Church. (Van rides are also available back to campus following Mass.) If you require an accessible ride, please contact Public Safety at 206-296-5990.
• After Mass Celebration: Immediately after Mass, students, faculty and staff will process together down the hill along Marion St. and back to campus for light refreshments on the plaza in front of the Sinegal Center for Science and Innovation. 

Participate in the Mass 

• Volunteer as a Liturgical Minister 

There are many ways to help animate our celebration—by proclaiming the Word, assisting with Communion, greeting and welcoming, serving at the altar, or presenting the gifts. Every role adds beauty and hospitality to this prayerful tradition. Sign up here: Liturgical Ministry Interest Form 

• Join the Music Ministry 

Students, staff, and faculty are invited to sing or play in the crowd-sourced choir for this year’s Mass, conducted by Dr. Tiffany Walker. Registered participants will receive music, rehearsal details, and call times. Sign up here: Music Ministry Form 

Questions? Contact Angelo Neri Alfonso, Program Manager for Liturgy, at aalfonso@seattleu.edu.