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Annual Mother-Son Mass & Celebration
St. Aloysius Church
The annual Mother Son Celebration is a longstanding springtime tradition at Gonzaga. It begins with Mass in St. Aloysius Church, followed by a mother-son brunch in the Carmody Center. Each year, a prominent speaker addresses the brunch, and Mother-Son portraits are taken to commemorate the event.
For the first time this year, the keynote address will be named the Sr. Seton Address, in honor of longtime Gonzaga faculty member Sr. Seton Cuneen, SNDed, who passed away in March of 2021. The Inaugural Sr. Seton Address will be given by former Gonzaga parent and board member Mrs. Jeanne Ruesch (click here to read more).
Schedule of Events:
Mass begins in St Aloysius Church at 10:00 am. Masks will be required in St. Al's. After Mass, guests will proceed immediately to the Carmody Center for the brunch and program. The brunch is scheduled to begin at 11:15 am with a blessing by Fr. Lingan. The program will begin shortly thereafter and should conclude by 12:45 pm.
Seniors – Dark Purple, in the center on either side of the podium
Juniors – White; on the far side of the gym
Sophomores – Light Purple; on the near side of the gym
Freshman – Lower Commons
Food:
Brunch will be served family-style, in serving bowls that guests can pass and share.
Mother-son portraits:
Stone Photography will have three photo booths available for your portrait photos, one in the Upper Commons, one in the Sheehy Theater Lobby and one in front of the Chapel. Look for the shortest line! Photos will begin at 9:15 am prior to Mass and continue until 1:30 pm. Please note that photography will be paused during the speaker.
Bookstore:
The Gonzaga Bookstore will be open at 8:30 a.m. and close at 2:00 p.m.
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For the first time this year, the keynote address will be named the Sr. Seton Address, in honor of longtime Gonzaga faculty member Sr. Seton Cuneen, SNDed, who passed away in March of 2021. The Inaugural Sr. Seton Address will be given by former Gonzaga parent and board member Mrs. Jeanne Ruesch (click here to read more).
Know Before You Go: Tips and Reminders
Parking:
Parking will be available on a first come basis in the Gonzaga garage. Once the Gonzaga garage is full, additional parking will be available in the 800 N Capitol Street garage located near the corner of H Street and N Capitol Street (at the far corner of the Gonzaga football field). Entrance to the garage is located on H Street and parking is complimentary. Please carpool if you can!
Parking will be available on a first come basis in the Gonzaga garage. Once the Gonzaga garage is full, additional parking will be available in the 800 N Capitol Street garage located near the corner of H Street and N Capitol Street (at the far corner of the Gonzaga football field). Entrance to the garage is located on H Street and parking is complimentary. Please carpool if you can!
Schedule of Events:
Mass begins in St Aloysius Church at 10:00 am. Masks will be required in St. Al's. After Mass, guests will proceed immediately to the Carmody Center for the brunch and program. The brunch is scheduled to begin at 11:15 am with a blessing by Fr. Lingan. The program will begin shortly thereafter and should conclude by 12:45 pm.
Brunch Seating:
Classes will sit within their open seating color-coded “zones”. Zones within the Carmody Center are as follows (signs and ushers will be available to direct you at the event):
Classes will sit within their open seating color-coded “zones”. Zones within the Carmody Center are as follows (signs and ushers will be available to direct you at the event):
Seniors – Dark Purple, in the center on either side of the podium
Juniors – White; on the far side of the gym
Sophomores – Light Purple; on the near side of the gym
Freshman – Lower Commons
If you’d like to sit with friends, please find them before you enter the Carmody Center to expedite the seating process. Please don’t hold seats! This may make it difficult for others to find open seats. We encourage you to be welcoming toward anyone who approaches your table, and to use the lunch as an opportunity to get to know others who you may not have met before. Thanks for your cooperation! Mothers who are attending with two or more sons; please sit together with your sons in the zone designated for your oldest son.
Food:
Brunch will be served family-style, in serving bowls that guests can pass and share.
Mother-son portraits:
Stone Photography will have three photo booths available for your portrait photos, one in the Upper Commons, one in the Sheehy Theater Lobby and one in front of the Chapel. Look for the shortest line! Photos will begin at 9:15 am prior to Mass and continue until 1:30 pm. Please note that photography will be paused during the speaker.
Bookstore:
The Gonzaga Bookstore will be open at 8:30 a.m. and close at 2:00 p.m.
Attire:
Coat and tie for sons. Sunday church attire for mothers and guardians.
Coat and tie for sons. Sunday church attire for mothers and guardians.
If you have additional questions, please feel free to email MotherSon@GonzagaMothers.org. We look forward to seeing you on Sunday!
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