Special Olympics 

On Saturday, June 11, Campus Ministry members helped assist those in our community with special needs by volunteering their time either running an event or being an athlete escort for the Special Olympics at Yale University.  Volunteers included Kayleigh Spataj '13, Charlie Zuccarini '13, David Fries '14, Margarita Vorobieva '12, Raven Carofano '12, Austin Camacho '14, and Brendan Wardlow '14.

Campus Ministry sponsored a "midnight run" for the homeless of New Haven on Thursday, June 9.  Students helped collect and distribute clothing and make and distribute a hot dinner and a bagged lunch as well as provide some good old fashioned compassion and conversation. Participants included Patrick Phelan '12, Michael Foster '12, Megan Gless '14, Abbey Baricko '11, Jack Baricko '14, Tori Kuhn '13, and Deondra White '11. Special thanks to Mrs. White for helping to drive and 2010 alumni Eleni Stefanatos, Stacie Sopko, and Erica Macero for their assistance.

On Sunday, June 5, Campus Ministry members gathered for mass and then went to the Lucia Family Farm in Durham to help assist Mrs. Miller's family with planting and landscaping. Students were treated to a barbecue after, thanks to the hospitality of the Lucia family. Participants included Molly Verderamme '12, Megan Cassidy '12, Geissy Bitencourt '12, Mark Kate Vincenzi '12, and Mr. Peter Philipp.  Special thanks to alumni volunteers Eleni Stefanatos '10, Jordan Mones '10, Denis Whelan '10, Brian Mezzapelle '10, Lindsey Russo '10, Lauren Cosgrove '10, Aislinn Bock '09, and Jennifer Raphaelson '09.

Notre Dame's Bob Shea Memorial Golf Tournament is only 1
week away. We are still accepting golfers to play in this year's tournament at the Redding Country Club. There are many ways in which you can help to make this year's event a success.   Perhaps you would like to help by donating a service, item, or gift certificate to our raffle. Or maybe you or the company you work for would like to sponsor our event. All donations are tax deductible and your sponsorship or donation will be prominently featured in our event program. If you think you would like to sponsor our event, donate a raffle item, or if you are interested in playing in the tournament, please contact Theresa Marzik in the Advancement Office at marzik@notredame.org or (203) 372-6521 or click on the following links: Sponsorship form, Donation form, Brochure. 

 

John Whelan (parent of Denis Whelan '10 and Emmet Whelan '14) from The John Whelan Band will be appearing in a play called Boyd's Shop.  The Tara Theatre Company presents Boyd's Shop which is about the conflict that occurs when a new grocer comes to a small Irish town and falls in love with the daughter of his main rival.  Showtimes are June 23 at 8 p.m., June 24 and 25 at 7 p.m. at the Stratford Theatre, 2422 Main St., Stratford.
Tickets for the Thursday performance are $12, and tickets for the Friday and Saturday shows are $15.  For tickets contact Linda Hardiman, 203-878-2865, or Maureen Richitelli, 203-874-6273.  

Bus applications have been mailed home. Anyone who is taking the bus next year, must fill out and return the application by June 28th. 

Carrie Lautenschlager '13 will be participating in a walk to raise funds for research and a cure for FSGS, a rare kidney disease, on Sunday, June 26 at 10:00 a.m. at Sherwood Island in Westport. Click here to donate.  Also, if interested in volunteering at the walk, contact Cyncie Gage at cynciej@hotmail.com.