A Mary Thanksgiving
SWAGÊÓƵ the Holiday on Campus
We know that many of our students will heading home or spending time with friends over Thanksgiving break. However, if you are planning to spend a quiet weekend on campus during Thanksgiving Break, the University warmly welcomes you into our Thanksgiving traditions.
Highlights
- Thanksgiving Banquet — A meal to be thankful for hosted by Monsignor Shea.
- Film Fest — Enjoy some holiday movies at the Catholic Studies Men's House, complete with food and prizes.
- Turkey Trot — Those of every skill set can participate in Bismarck's Turkey Trot hosted by the Cystic Fibrosis Association of North Dakota. There is a timed 10K run, 5K run/walk, and a non-competitive family fun walk.
2024 Thanksgiving on Campus
Thursday, November 28
8 am – Annual North Dakota Turkey Trot 10k & 5k race (to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Association)
11:15 am – Thanksgiving Mass, Benet Chapel
12 pm – Thanksgiving Dinner, hosted by Monsignor Shea (social and drinks at noon, banquet dinner at 12:30), Chick's Place
5 pm – Thanksgiving Film Festival (prizes, leftovers, and snacks), Catholic Studies House – 5 min. walk from campus, rides provided if inclement weather
Friday, November 29
11 am — Morning Prayer, Annunciation Monastery
11:30 am – Mass, Annunciation Monastery
Saturday, November 30
11 am — Morning Prayer, Annunciation Monastery
11:30 am – Mass, Annunciation Monastery
Sunday, December 1
8 am — Morning Prayer, Annunciation Monastery
11 am – Mass, Annunciation Monastery
4 pm – Normal Crow’s Nest hours resume
6:30 pm – Confessions, Our Lady of the Annunciation Chapel
8 pm – Mass, Our Lady of the Annunciation Chapel
Want to Know More?
To obtain additional information about these events, feel free to send an email to the Student Life Office.