St. Thomas More Society of Wisconsin

The St. Thomas More Lawyers Society of Wisconsin will have its next "First Friday" gathering this Friday, October 2, 2009. Mass will begin at 7:30 A.M. in the Chapel of the Holy Family located on the 2nd floor of the Marquette Memorial Union (15th and Wells). Mass will be followed by a meeting and discussion from 8:00-9:00 A.M. over a continental breakfast (suggested donation $4.00).

Our speaker during the breakfast this month will be Peter Heyne, a law student at Marquette University and outgoing President of the Society’s student chapter at Marquette.  This past week, a delegation from a Jesuit law school in Chile is visiting Marquette University.  The law school is named after a recently canonized saint, Fr. Alberto Hurtado, S.J., who was a lawyer and social activist.  Peter will discuss with us this lawyer-saint.

Parking is available on Wells Street or in one of the nearby campus lots.

The Society's signature event, the annual Red Mass, is coming up on October 15, 2009.  We now have confirmed the details for the event, and hope you can join us.  The Red Mass seeks to bring members of the bar, government officials, the judiciary, and all those who work for justice in our world together to reflect, and seek inspiration from God to guide them in the coming year's efforts. The Red Mass has traditionally been scheduled to coincide with the start of a new legislative or judicial session. People of all faiths and professions are welcome.

In addition to a traditional Roman Catholic Mass, the activities will include an excellent dinner reception at the University Club and keynote address by Fr. Wild of Marquette University.  This year, the Society has also opted to confer its "Faithful Servant Award" upon Tom Mountin, Esq., and will highlight his tireless efforts to live his faith and serve others in all aspects of his life.

Download the Invitation and RSVP Form here. 

Date: Thursday, October 15, 2009.  Procession of Judges commences at 5:30pm, Mass and Program / Reception to follow.

Mass Location: Old St. Mary's Church, 836 N. Broadway, Milwaukee, WI
Celebrant: Rev. Timothy L. Kitzke

Keynote Speaker: Rev. Robert A. Wild, S.J., President, Marquette University

Recipient of the Faithful Servant Award: Thomas E. Mountin, Esq.

Program / Reception Location: University Club, 924 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, WI

Cost: $50 per person (students $30). Table sponsors may purchase a table of 8 for $500.

 Please RSVP by October 8, 2009 to:

St. Thomas More Lawyers Society
Justin Longley, Treasurer
c/o 3600 South Lake Drive
St. Francis, WI 53235 

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The St. Thomas More Lawyers Society of Wisconsin will have its next "First Friday" gathering this Friday, September 4, 2009. Mass will begin at 7:30 A.M. in the Chapel of the Holy Family located on the 2nd floor of the Marquette Memorial Union (15th and Wells). Mass will be followed by a meeting and discussion from 8:00-9:00 A.M. over a continental breakfast (suggested donation $4.00).

Parking is available on Wells Street or in one of the nearby campus lots.

Our speaker during the breakfast this month will be Professor Irene Calboli of Marquette University's Law School. Professor Calboli's topic will be "The Many Sides of the Immigration Debate." Prof. Calboli's biography is available via the law school's website.