E-Bulletin from Campus Ministry at John Carroll University

December 2, 2007

Vol 1, Issue 15

ADVENT 2007 - "Praying for Peace"

World Peace Advent 2007

The First Sunday of Advent is December 2, 2007, the Feast of Remembrance for the Four Churchwomen who were martyred in El Salvador. December 2 marks the 27th anniversary of the martyrdom of four U.S. churchwomen, killed in El Salvador by graduates of the then-known School of the Americas ( SOA). Lay missioner Jean Donovan, and Catholic Sisters Maura Clarke, Ita Ford and Dorothy Kazel were murdered in the countryside of El Salvador in December 1980, sought out because of their prophetic stance and commitment to The Churchwomen of El Salvador - Killed on December 2, 1980

The Churchwomen of El Salvador - Killed on December 2, 1980

accompanying the poor in El Salvador, and challenging the economic and political systems that continued to oppress and victimize the people of El Salvador.

We begin this Feast of the Church with a desire for an end to violence. Campus Ministry would like to pass on the suggestion of Pax Christi that we find a time every day (perhaps at noon) to pray for peace and to reflect on how we can add our voice and actions to create a more peaceful world. Prayer cards will be available in St. Francis Chapel. To learn more about the Pax Christi Advent program click here.

"The Giving Tree"

Help make the season brighter for children of the Fatima Family Center.

1. Locate a Giving Tree: Atrium (outside Chapel) & Admin. Building (outside of Einstein Bros.). 2. Select an ornament & purchase the gift noted on the back. (Snowmen, Bells & Trees are smaller gifts; Stars are intended for groups or departments.). 3. Return unwrapped gifts to St. Francis Chapel or to the Campus Ministry Office by December 13^th.

Monetary donations will also be gladly accepted in the Campus Ministry Office. Questions?? Contact: Moira O'Malley m omalley09@jcu.edu or Carrie Pollick cpollick@jcu.edu. Thank you in advance for your interest and participation!

PENANCE & PIZZA

Pizza PENANCE & PIZZA

Advent Penance Service with Individual Confession Available

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5th

5:05 PM

St. Francis Chapel

Pizza will follow in the atrium

MASS in Murphy Hall each Wednesday night!

Mass in Murphy Hall

9:30 pm every Wednesday night!

Last Murphy mass for the semester will be this Wed., December 5th

ALL ARE INVITED!

Pre-mass music begins at 9:00 PM - come listen, relax & pray!

CHRISTMAS CARROLL EVE MASS

Saturday, December 8th

11:00 PM

Gesu Church

Mass will be followed by the Midnight Feast in Schott Dining Hall at midnight.

The festivities for the night also include a concert in Kulas at 7:30 pm, a Christmas reading on the Quad of "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas" by Dr. Seuss, caroling with Rhapsody Blue and the Tree Lighting by Fr. Niehoff before Mass.

"Calm your mind and soul" during Finals Week!

Study Breaks with your resident minister during finals week!

Study Break with your Resident Minister

"Calm your mind and soul! Look for the details on a finals week study break with your Resident Minister. Snacks and drinks will be served."

SIGN-UP FOR THE MARCH FOR LIFE!

It's that time of year again!

Time to sign up for the March for Life in January!

Applications are now available: after all masses, with your resident minister, or in the Atrium after Thanksgiving.

The group will travel to Washington, DC on Monday, January 21st, participate in the March on Tuesday, January 22nd, and drive back in time for classes on Wednesday, January 23rd!

Questions? Contact Margaret Phillips at mphillips09@jcu.edu

PHOTOS AND VIDEO FROM RECENT EVENTS...

Click here to view the Campus Ministry PHOTO and VIDEO Archive. You will find photos from: Streak Week Service Project, Celebrate the Spirit, Footprints for Fatima, Parent's Weekend, Manresa Retreat, the Anniversary of the Jesuit Martyrs, protest at the School of the Americas, and much more!

Opportunities to Pray the Rosary

English Rosary

4:00 PM Wednesday

Rodman Chapel

5:30 PM Tuesdays and Thursdays

St. Francis Chapel

(except last Thursday of the month)

Spanish Rosary

Last Thursday of Each Month following the 5:05 PM Mass

Next Date: January 25th at 5:30 PM

St. Francis Chapel

BUY FAIR TRADE!

Fair Trade is an alternate way of shopping. When you buy a Fair Trade product, it ensures that the worker who was involved with the production of that product has received fair wages and works in a humane environment.

Check out video from the Fair Trade Coffee Tasting earlier this semester! - CLICK HERE!

Buy Fair Trade Products on Campus:

Did you know that you can buy fair trade coffee, tea, chocolate, and cocoa here on campus and support fellow JCU students?

Needs FT Products for Christmas:

The last day to order Fair Trade Products before Christmas is MONDAY, DECEMBER 17th. They will be available for pick-up by Wednesday, December 19th.

If you are interested in purchasing fair trade products
here at JCU click here. For for more information contact Campus Ministry's fair trade interns Scott (szimmerman10@jcu.edu) or Natalie (nterry10@jcu.edu).

Voices Ministries for Young Adults

Voice Ministries

A call to young adults . . .

Voice Ministries is run by and for young adults. Come be "fed" spiritually by celebrating mass with other young adults, socialize, network, and bring the inspiration back to your parish/community. Join us the first Sunday of each month at the St. Paul Shrine. For more information or to get involved, you can find us at

Groups.myspace.com/voiceministries or join the Voice Ministries group on Facebook.

Next Mass:

January 6, 2008

7:03 pm Scripture Study

8:03 pm Mass

9:03 pm Social

St. Paul Shrine

4120 Euclid Ave.

Cleveland, OH 44103

Voice.ministries@gmail.com

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ADVENT 2007 - "Praying for Peace"