Creighton University - Bluejay Yearbook (Omaha, NE)

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Left: Students recline on Kiewit lawn while listening to the symphony. Right: Albert Divittorio offers to share his dinner. • .

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Omaha Symphony on the Mall On Sept. 15, the S.B.G. sponsored Music on the Mall. It was a back to school event which attempted to combine culture with aspects of a social event. The Omaha Symphony performed, providing a variety of music for everyone ' s entertainment. Saga also got into the act, serving a picnic din- ner which attracted over 500 students. We tried to think of an event which everyone could enjoy, S.B.G. President Joe Kelly said. We in- vited students, faculty, ad- ministrators and the general public to come to the event. It was a unique experience for all who attended, a chance to enjoy good music, food and the beautiful atmosphere on the mall. It was a great way to welcome everyone back and throw in a little culture at the same time, Kelly said. Top left: What are friends for? Cathy Quicker, ot crutches, gets a helping hand from Kathy Kemp while Maura Maher looks on. Bottom left: Saga serves dinner as the symphony plays on. Right: The symphony is introduced to Creighton on the Lloyd and Kathryn Skinner Mall. 22

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Mass of the Holy Spirit At the beginning of the school year anxiety ran high as students and teachers reahzed all the work that lay ahead. The Mass of the Holy Spirit, a traditional Mass at Creighton to launch the school year, was held Wednesday, Sept. 17. The Mass has become an annual event at Creighton. The purpose, ac- cording to the Rev. Thomas Schloemer, S.J., is to call down the Spirit ' s blessing for the school year. According to Schloemer, the Mass originated from Pentecost Sunday when the Holy Spirit came upon the apostles in the form of tongues of fire. It gave people the courage and desire to start preaching. This relates to the Holy Spirit ' s function of giving wisdom and insight. The Mass is for praying for light, guidance and spiritual strength. I think it is particularly helpful at the beginning of the school year, the Rev. Bernard Portz, S.J., choir director, said. The Rev. Michael Morrison, S.J., president of Creighton, was the presiding celebrant. The Rev. Ted Bohr, S.J., pastor of St. John ' s Church, served as homilist for the Mass. Student and faculty participation in the Mass was high. Incense bearers danced through the church using movements that symbolized lifting gifts to the Lord to be blessed. Oliver Plunkett, 1984-85 Student Board of Governors President, led the processional. Administrators served as fire bearers and carried colorful banners. Approximately 35 celebrants, members of Creighton ' s Jesuit community, appeared in the procession. The Mass stressed the important role the Holy Spirit plays in our lives. In the Spirit we are pulled together. We are one, homilist Bohr said. No one can say Jesus is Lord but in the Holy Spirit. The body is one and has many members. All are one body. Top left: The Rev. John Laurance, S.J. and the rest of the Jesuit community prepare for the procession into St. John ' s. Right: Sister Muriel Carr.sron and Todd Graff, university chaplains, and Oliver Plunkett lead the procession with a cross. Bottom left: The Rev. Michael Morrison, S.J., president of the university, waits for the celebration to begin. Bottom right: Students begin to file into St. John ' s for the annual Mass. 24