It's official...

The happy couple...

... they're married! With Fr. Ralph witnessing and the Steds family present, Gabriella "Gabby" Belsito '22 of St. Mary's and Alex Morrison '22 of Steds were married at St. John the Evangelist Church in Indianapolis, Indiana. It was a rainy day, but just before things got underway, the rain stop, the sun came out, and it was a perfect day for a wedding! Suffice it to say, it was a day filled with much emotion, tears of joy, and smiles. On Gabby joining the Steds family, Kyle Rubin, Stedsman, Steds Apparel designer, and groomsman, shared, "Finally! Absolutely elated to welcome Gabby to the Steds family. Two of the most genuine people I know, and it was an honor to be included in their special day!"

       Best wishes and congratulations to Gabby and Alex! 

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... exchanged their vows...

... and then celebrated with friends and family...

... and of course, the Steds Family!

Your Sunday picture...

Picture perfect

... from Notre Dame. Here is a view from the World Peace Prayer Plaza on St. Mary's Lake. With the setting sun and a Van Gogh sky, it is the perfect ending to a beautiful day at Notre Dame. Enjoy, and enjoy your Sunday wherever you may be!

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Saturday Squirrel.

Dictyoptera mantodea

With our squirrels taking a break, we focus our attention on another campus neighbor. Recently, passing by the Presbytery, this neighbor, a praying mantis, was spotted on the wall. Easily spotted against a white wall, this ambush predator would be most difficult to spot in the wild. On being spotted, this mantis non-verbaled, "Scram! You're drawing too much attention."

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It seems like...

Go Steds: Miller, Theis, Sansone, and Lynch...

... a month ago, but it's only been a week! Steds Moms and Dads of the Class of 2023 gathered Michigan State weekend, with and without their sons, to renew and strengthen bonds of friendship as well as cheer on the Irish. And what a time they all had! From conversations to roof top dinners to good old fashion socializing at and away from their Airbnb, Beth Miller, Maria Theis, Tina Sansone, and Linda Lynch convened it all. And when it was all over, not only were their smiles all about but also the unspoken thought of "I need a weekend from the weekend." Before the game and with Mother Nature cooperating, Tina and Rod Sansone hosted a tailgate on Library Quad to help fuel all that cheering for the Irish. On the weekend and the tailgate, Tina Sansone shared, "Our Steds family and friends had an absolutely amazing time at our annual tailgate.  It was wonderful bringing everyone together - especially our sons.  With enduring friendships, perfect weather, Fr Ralph’s blessings, and a fantastic Notre Dame victory over Michigan State, it was a day to remember.  Truly, not many moments in life can beat a combination like that!"

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... Steds Moms with their other halves...

... who started with this...

... and later, it turned into this! Thanks Steds Moms and Dads!

Just an ordinary...

Smiles all around at Ed's: Petrides and Sommer

... night at Steds. Yes, it was just an ordinary night at Steds, studying, playing pool, and of course patronizing Ed's. Taking his study break at Ed's, Michael Petrides, Steds sophomore and resident New Jerseyan, placed his order with both an Ed's culinary representative and member of the ND Cheer Team. That's right, Robby Sommer, Steds sophomore and resident Illinoisan, is a member of both distinguished teams. Whether he's throwing paninis on the grill or throwing his cheer partner in the air at the game, Sommer does it all with a smile. On Sommer's dual serving, an unnamed Stedsman said, "He's truly a renaissance man." 

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What are they...

Kelly with his dad and cousins in tow...

... doing? A little late, yes, but a question we must ask nevertheless ask. Yes, what are our Stedsmen doing now that they no longer have classes to attend, papers to procrastinate writing, nor any thing else for that matter, especially if they have graduated?! Indeed, what are they doing this summer?! Well, some are busy at work, and that's certainly NOT what President Tommy Kelly '26 is doing... working. Tommy, joined by his dad and cousins, made their annual pilgrimage to Ireland to ascend Croagh Patrick in County Mayo.  An annual climb for Tommy and his family, the climb is a place of pilgrimage as St. Patrick spent forty days at the top fasting and in prayer. Atop Croagh Patrick is a church, and on Reek Sunday, the last Sunday in July, thousands ascend the holy mountain. On reaching the top of Croagh Patrick, Kelly shared, "At the top of Croagh Patrick, two American priests celebrated Mass in the chapel. One of them happened to be a Notre Dame grad and former Zahm resident!"

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... and they made it to the chapel...

... and enjoyed the view... Erin go Bragh!

Part two...

Raus (L) and Lis (R) chumming around on base...

... for the Rauses. Recently, when ND played Rice, Peter and Emily Raus were on the sidelines, but now, they're on their way to Japan. Yes, that's right... Japan! But it's not for a more vacay. No, these Californians are on their way to the land of the rising sun so that Peter may report for his stationing as a Navy helicopter pilot. And despite a typhoon wreaking havoc in Japan, Emily and Peter are still leaving TODAY for a multi-year deployment and a big Asian adventure. On Emily and Peter moving to Japan, Fr. Ralph said, "Good luck and... Sayonara!" 

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... while Haag remembers happier times!