Saint John’s Abbey
College of Saint Benedict / Saint John’s University
Saint John’s Preparatory School
Saint Benedict’s Monastery Sesquicentennial
Benedictines in Central Minnesota — 150 Years
November 9, 2007, 4:00 pm in Great Hall
Master of Ceremonies
Timothy Backous, OSB, Head of Saint John’s Preparatory School
Welcome
Dietrich Reinhart, OSB, President of Saint John’s University
Saint John’s Men’s Chorus
Exultate Justi Ludovico da Viadana
Peace Be Yours, O God of Glory
Acknowledgement of Special Guests and Remarks
Tim Marx ‘79, Minnesota Housing Commissioner
Annette Atkins, Professor of History and Minnesota Historian
“The Past Before Us”
Sesquicentennial Moments — Retrospective Slide Show
April 5, 2006 through November 9, 2007
Toast and Blessing
Tom Andert, OSB, Prior of Saint John’s Abbey
Alma Mater
(Guests will join in)
Saint John’s Men’s Chorus and Audience
You are invited to celebrate the Eucharist with the Saint John’s Community in the Abbey Church at 5:00 p.m.