February 10, 2008

Vol 1, Issue 21

Candle Sunday, February 17th, 11:00am - 5:00pm

A day of reflection at Jesuit Retreat House with options for brief presentations on spirituality, one-on-one conversations with spiritual guides or just a chance to reflect and pray in an atmosphere of silence.

Click here for more details and the on-line registration form. Undergradute, graduate, and FSA's welcome!

Contact Paula Fitzgerald at pfitzgerald@jcu.edu for more information.

THIS SUNDAY - RCIA/CONFIRMATION

Duran, Ecuador This Sunday two of our students will be participating in the Rite of Election at our 6:00 pm Mass as part of the RCIA process. At this Rite, which is always held at the beginning of Lent, they will "elect" to continue their journey toward receiving the sacraments during the Easter season. Please pray for Carolann Kunka who will be preparing for baptism, confirmation and Eucharist, and for Anna Genova, who will be preparing for confirmation and eucharist.

Two of our students, Ashley Boone, and Megan Goldfarb are pictured here as they were confirmed by Bishop Richard Lennon, Bishop of the Diocese of Cleveland at a mass here in St. Francis Chapel on January 20^th. To see photos from the 1/20/08 Confirmation Mass click here.

MANRESA RETREAT SIGN-UPS THIS WEEK!

Registration for Manresa 13 will be held this Wednesday, February 13^th at 2PM in the Campus Ministry Conference Room (across from Campus Ministry offices). This retreat tends to fill up very quickly so plan ahead if you definitely want to attend. You need a $30 deposit (cash or check payable to JCU) and a completed registration form - available from office of Paula Fitzgerald in Campus Ministry or by clicking here.

Manresa 13 will be held April 11 - 13^th at Villa Maria Retreat Center in PA. This Ignatian retreat is open to ALL students and is a great opportunity to reflect on your life, your priorities and your spirituality. The weekend includes large and small group presentation, individual and communal prayer and time for reflection and recreation. Cost is $60; financial aid is available and no one will be turned away for insufficient funds.

IGNATIAN "EXAMEN" PRAYER

IHS Join us for 20 minutes at 12:20pm on Thursdays in St. Francis Chapel during Lent for a guided experience of praying the Ignatian Examen of Consciousness. This prayer is designed to foster an awareness of God, neighbor and self. St. Ignatius consistently spoke of the value of this spiritual exercise for all believers. Each Thursday will focus on a theme (step) of the Examen and our focus for Thursday, February 14^th will be PETITION. All are welcome; you do not need to attend every session. To learn more about Campus Ministry's Lenten offerings click here.

NEXT SUNDAY - COMMISSIONING FOR IMMERSION EXPERIENCE PARTICIPANTS

Sunday, February 17th at the 10 PM mass, the JCU community will commission the immersion experience participants from the January, Spring Break, and Summer Participants. Fr. Niehoff will be the celebrant for mass. All are invited to come and offer support and prayers for each group of students. The destinations for the 07-08 trips include: Baltimore, Cleveland, Chicago, Kentucky, West Virginia, Louisiana, Florida, Honduras, Ecuador, Jamaica, Nicaragua, and Mexico. To learn more about the immersion experience programs at JCU, click here.

"A Taste of Judaism"

Join us as we host Rabbi Matthew Eisenberg, for "A Taste of Judaism" - three Thursday sessions in February (14th and 21st) from 12:05-1:00 in the Campus Ministry Conference Room (formerly known as the President's Dining Room). Click HERE for more information.

This Valentine's Day fall in love with Fair Trade Certified!

Give that special someone Fair Trade Roses and Chocolate for Valentine's Day!

When can you buy fair trade roses?

IN THE ATIRUM ON...

Tuesday 2/12

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Wednesday 2/13

11:00 am - 1:00 pm & 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Thursday 2/14

11:00 am - 1:00 pm & 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm

How much do they cost?

$2 for a rose $10 for � dozen $20 for a dozen

All profit from the sale of roses and chocolate go toward supporting immersion experience groups to Ecuador and Jamaica.

What makes these roses fair trade?

Buying Fair Trade Certified flowers ensures that growers meet strict environmental and social standards. A Fair Trade Flower meets that Fair Trade standards of any other Fair Trade product (such as coffee, tea, chocolate, and sugar). This means growers and farmers are given a living wage and fair labor conditions. In addition Fair Trade certification ensures direct trade, democratic and transparent business practices, community development, and environmental sustainability.

A portion of each purchase of Fair Trade Flowers goes directly to a community development fund call a joint body, which decides how to use the funds to better the surrounding community. Funds can go towards housing, scholarships, and health clinics.

The roses that we will be selling here at JCU were purchases directly from a Cooperative in Kenya.

Questions?

Contact Natalie Terry (nterry10@jcu.edu) or Scott Zimmerman (szimmerman10@jcu.edu)

Learn more about Fair Trade at JCU by clicking here.

Interested in the enviornment and spirituality? Come be part of something special over spring break!

Tree of Light Campus Ministry is looking for one or two individuals to fill open spots in our environmental issue focused experience to Mt. Vernon, Kentucky over spring break. The experience will allow students to learn about human impact on the environment and what can be done to help our Earth while having a positive impact through direct service. The trip will also help students develop a relationship between being concerned for the environment and spirituality, through daily prayer and reflection.

Participants would be required to attend the remaining preparation meetings where the group learns about the issues and gets to know each other. In addition, we ask that students attempt to live simply during their experience (including staying in a shared living spacing and refraining from the use of alcohol for the week). The cost of the experience is $250 and would need to be paid by the end of March. The experience will depart on the 1^st Sunday of Spring Break and return the following Saturday.

Any graduate or undergraduate student interested, should contact Chris Kerr at ckerr@jcu.edu.

Nominate graduating seniors for the Beaudry Award!

The Beaudry Award is the ONLY student award given at Commencement

Students, Faculty, Administrators, & Staff:
Nominate seniors based on their excellence in all of the following areas

Leadership Activities
Commitment to Christian Values
Academic Achievement
Service to the University and/or Civic Community

NOMINATE NOW

Click here for an application!

NOMINATIONS DUE MARCH 5th

PRAISE AND WORSHIP

Join us for "Praise and Worship" every Tuesday at 9:30 PM in Rodman Chapel!

Bible Study - always a good thing!

Join us for Bible Study on Wednesdays at 2pm in the Campus Ministry Conference Room (formerly known as the President's Dining Room). We will begin this Wednesday - January 16th. Bring a friend!

Do you know about JCU's recycling program?

Did you know that as of September 2007, the University has entered into an agreement with Landmark Disposal for the removal of the University's solid waste and recyclables. Landmark uses a "state-of-the-art" processing center in Medina County where the trash and recyclables are seperated. Currently the facility is able to recycle 30-40% of the materials being delivered.

What items should be placed in Recycle Containers and Green Dumpsters?

Mixed Office Paper
Newspaper
Magazines
Catalogs
Phone Books
Cardboard
Junk Mail
All Plastic Cans/Containers
Aluminum Cans/Containers and Scrap
Metal Cans/Containers and Scrap
Untreated, non-painted, non-stained Dimensional Lumber
Untreated Pallets
(Glass Accepted)

What items should be placed in General Trash Containers and Beige Dumpsters?

Wet Food Items
Furniture
Landscaping Debris
General Dirt & Debris
Glass
Plywood
Dried Paint & Construction Debris

What items to be placed in Food Compactors?

Wet Food Items
Limited, Contaminated Food/Kitchen Prep Paper & Packaging

Click here to visit JCU's recycling website - have questions or interested in learning how you can enhance the yield of recycled materials? E-mail cministry@jcu.edu.

FAITHFUL CITIZENSHIP - Preparing for the March Primary

Why Does the Church Teach About Issues Affecting Public Policy?

The Church's obligation to participate in shaping the moral character of society is a requirement of our faith, a part of the mission given to us by Jesus Christ. Faith helps us see more clearly the truth about human life and dignity that we also understand through human reason. As people of both faith and reason, Catholics are called to bring truth to political life and to practice Christ's commandment to "love one another" (Jn 13:34). According to Pope Benedict XVI, "charity must animate the entire lives of the lay faithful and therefore also their political activity, lived as 'social charity'" (Encyclical Deus Caritas Est, no. 29).

The United States Constitution protects the right of individual believers and religious bodies to participate and speak out without government interference, favoritism, or discrimination. Civil law should recognize and protect the Church's right and responsibility to participate in society without abandoning our central moral convictions. Our nation's tradition of pluralism is enhanced, not threatened, when religious groups and people of faith bring their convictions into public life. The Catholic community brings to the political dialogue a consistent moral framework and broad experience serving those in need.

Learn more about Faithful Citizenship by clicking here.

Have time to pray?

Along with our regular liturgical schedule - there are several other opportunities for folks to gather for prayer:

Every Tuesday and Thursday, we have a group that prays the Rosary after the mass in Rodman chapel. The rosary usually starts around 5:35pm.

Duran, Ecuador On weeknights (Monday through Friday) we have Night Prayer in the St. Francis Chapel at 9pm. Newcomers are always welcome and encouraged to join in!