Liturgy at Aquinas Institute

Liturgy at Aquinas Institute of Theology is an experience of community. These gatherings of the Aquinas community serve to unite students, staff, and faculty through prayer and shape us more intimately into the Body of Christ. Some liturgies recognize significant aspects of our community life, such as the Baccalaureate Mass, healing services for members of the community, and commissioning for those who are departing Aquinas Institute to continue their life journeys.

The Aquinas community welcomes guests to its liturgical celebrations, which are held in the Aquinas Institute Chapel and are scheduled as follows when classes are in session:

Aquinas Institute Liturgical Schedule
Day	Service	Time
Monday	Eucharist	11:30 a.m.
Tuesday	Prayer at Midday	11:30 a.m.
Tuesday	Contemplative Prayer	6:00 to 6:20 p.m.
Wednesday	Prayer at Midday	11:30 a.m.
Thursday	Community Eucharist	11:30 a.m.
Friday	Eucharist	11:30 a.m.

Prayer at Midday and Evening Prayer generally are celebrated as a modified format of the Liturgy of the Hours or a Service of the Word. Occasionally another prayer experience is designed. Typical components are liturgical songs, psalms, and a scripture reading with preaching, prayer intentions and the sign of peace. Preaching at these services is typically done by a vowed religious or lay person-among the faculty or students-in order to give them a rarely afforded opportunity to utilize their gifts. Students who have taken foundational courses in liturgy and homiletics can hone their preaching and liturgical leadership skills in our community worship.

Monday, Thursday and Friday the Aquinas community celebrates the Eucharist. The ordained faculty of Aquinas Institute rotate on this schedule so that all have an opportunity to preside with the community.

Daily Eucharist and Reconciliation is celebrated at St. Francis Xavier (College) Church on the campus of Saint Louis University and at the Catholic Student Center at Washington University during the school year. The Archdiocese of St. Louis also maintains a list of parishes and their liturgical schedules.

Liturgy at St. Dominic Priory
Friends of Aquinas Institute are also invited to join the friars of St. Dominic Priory for the Liturgy of the Hours and Eucharistic celebrations. The St. Dominic Priory Chapel is located in the basement of Jesuit Hall at the corner of Lindell and Grand (3601 Lindell). When Aquinas Institute is in session the schedule is as follows:

St. Dominic Priory Liturgical Schedule
Day(s)	Services	Times
Monday - Thursday	Morning Prayer & Eucharist Evening Prayer	7:00 a.m. 6:45 p.m.
Friday	Morning Prayer & Eucharist Evening Prayer	7:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
Saturday	Morning Prayer & Eucharist Evening Prayer	8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
Sunday	Morning Prayer Evening Prayer	8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.

On Holy Days of obligation, holidays, and days when Aquinas Institute is not in session the schedule of prayer is subject to change; contact Fr. Michael Monshau, O.P., Prior, at 314.633.4599 for details.