October 12, 2008
Vol 2, Issue 6

JCU Campus Ministry (PICTURED: St. Ignatius of Loyola)

FALL BREAK/PARENTS' WEEKEND Mass Schedule Changes

FALL BREAK MASS SCHEDULE
NO 6 PM Mass on Sunday, October 19th.
There will only be a 10 PM Mass on Sunday, 10/19.

  PARENTS' WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE
Sunday, October 26th
10 AM
DeCarlo Varsity Gym
Celebrant: Fr. Robert Niehoff, S.J.
 We will have the regularly scheduled 6 PM and 10 PM Masses that evening (10/26).

MANRESA RETREAT SIGN-UP - SAVE THE DATE!
Manresa RetreatManresa 14 Retreat will be held November 14-16th at Jesuit Retreat House.  Registration will take place this WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15TH at 2:00PM in Campus Ministry Hallway.  You need to bring a completed registration form and a $30 non-refundable deposit.  Spots fill up quickly so mark your calendar now and don't miss out!  If you are not available Wed., Oct 15t at 2PM, someone else may turn in your form and money for you.  For a registration form click HERE
 
Manresa Retreat is open to ALL students; no prior retreat experience necessary.  Manresa is a great opportunity to get away from the demands and schedules of college life and spend time in discussion and prayer as you reflect on your life, your priorities and your relationships with self, others and God.  This retreat offers students of all faith backgrounds a chance to learn and experience more about the Ignatian tradition.  For more information about Manresa Retreat click HERE or contact Paula Fitzgerald at pfitzgerald@jcu.edu or x4709.
Be part of the Ignatian Family Teach-In and Annual Vigil to call for the close of the former U.S. Army School of the Americas
JCU participants at the 2007 vigilJCU's JUSTICE group still has a limited number of spots available to be part of the JCU delegation to Georgia for the Ignatian Family Teach-In and Annual Vigil to call for the close of the former U.S. Army School of the Americas.  To learn more about the Teach-In and Vigil, click here.  To download a sign-up form, click here.   THIS MONDAY, OCTOBER 13th at 4 PM is the deadline to sign-up.  QUESTIONS? - Contact Annie Schaeffing at aschaeffing09@jcu.edu or Elizabeth Zunica at ezunica10@jcu.edu.
BROWN BAG ELECTION LUNCH SERIES
Brown Bag Lunch Series on Election '08
"The Issues in Light of Catholic Social Teaching" 
Thursdays - 12:20-1:20, O'Dea Dining Room
Please join us! 
 07-08 Resident Ministers
THIS WEEK'S ISSUE
 
Thursday, October 16th
IMMIGRATION
Jill Gerschutz
Jesuit Conference
Washington, DC
 
 
STILL TO COME:
Oct 23 - The Economy - Fr. Tom Schubeck, S.J., JCU Religious Studies
Oct 30 - Solidarity - Jean Sammon, NETWORK, (National Catholic Social Justice lobby, Washington, DC)
 
Click here to learn more.
What is the Post-Graduate Volunteer Fair?
Abbey Joyce '08Mark your calendars for the Annual Post-Grad Volunteer Fair: Wednesday, Oct. 29th 5:30 - 7:30 PM in the LSC Conference Room.  30+ Volunteer organizations will be providing information about opportunities for service during the SUMMER as well as AFTER GRADUATION.  To learn more about what post-grad volunteering is and to read alumni reflections, click HERE.  To see a list of the organizations that will be at the fair, click HERE.  Questions? Contact Carrie Pollick in Campus Ministry at cpollick@jcu.edu.
Interested in service, social justice, and learning about the world?

Duran, Ecuador

 IMMERSE YOURSELF!
Come learn more about immersion experiences and how to apply for a Spring Break or May experience.
 
THIS SUNDAY (10/12)
at a Reception after the 10 PM Mass
Student Center Atrium
Meet Spring Break & May Trip Student Leaders 
 
 
Click here to learn more!
PRAISE AND WORSHIP - IT'S BACK!
  07-08 Resident MinistersYou've been asking for it, folks. . . Here we go. .
 
Please join us for Praise and Worship in St. Francis Chapel on Thursdays, October 23rd, November 6th, and November 20th at 9:00pm. 
 
If you're interested in helping plan, sing, or play an instrument, contact Campus Ministry today!
Bible Studies - Check these out!
 Bible Study!We currently have two weekly Bible Studies: 
 
Wednesday's from 2-3pm in the Campus Ministry Conference Room. We study and discuss the upcoming Sunday Readings.  - Contact John Scarano  jscarano@jcu.edu
 
 Thursdays from 4:50 - 5:50pm in the Campus Radical LoveMinistry Conference Room.  Megan Wilson (mwilson10@jcu.edu), a graduate assistant in Religious Studies, will facilitate a discussion of the gospel of Matthew, and Jesus' call to a radical, uncompromising, countercultural love.
Interested in more traditional Catholic Practices?

San Damiano 

 All students interested in more traditional Catholic practices -
 
- let your voice be heard!
Bring your ideas and your enthusiasm! 

Join other students in the Campus Ministry Conference Room on Monday, Oct. 13th  from 8:30 -9:30pm. 

  
 Contact Craig at cmartin11@jcu.edu
or Melanie at mfishleigh11@jcu.edu
8-Day Silent Retreat: January 4-11, 2009
Do you want to deepen your prayer life and your relationship with God?  Do you want to spend quality time in reflection and prayer focusing on relationships with self, others and Jesus Christ?  Consider JCU's 8-Day Silent Retreat which will be offered during winter break - Sunday, January 4 - Sunday, January 11th.  JCU has been a pioneer in offering this retreat and over the years hundreds of students just like YOU have made this retreat.  If you are interested you MUST attend an information session (sessions begin the week of October 27th).  For more information and a schedule of the sessions click HERE or contact Paula Fitzgerald at pfitzgerald@jcu.edu.
Do you like COFFEE?  TEA?  CHOCOLATE?
fair tradeSupport JCU Immersion participants by purchasing Fair Trade Certified coffee, tea, and, chocolate.  There are 50+ products to choose from.  Click HERE for an order form or to learn more about Fair Trade at JCU.
CARROLL COUNTS - Get engaged in Election 2008!

CARROLL Counts!

 Click here to learn more about JCU events leading up to the 2008 election!
 
For resources on U.S. Catholic Conference of Bishops "Faithful Citizenship" Campaign, click here
Evening Prayer - Tuesdays and Thursdays
Evening PrayerThere are two opportunities available to participate in Evening Prayer.  Tuesdays, at 6:30 pm, at St. Francis Chapel the Byzantine Church is hosting Evening prayer (compline) in the tradition of the Eastern Rite of the Catholic Church.  On Thursdays at 7:00 pm Gesu church is offering Evening Prayer in the Marian Chapel. All are welcome.
CHECK THIS OUT...
FALL BREAK Mass Schedule changes
Manrea Retreat SIGN-UP
Be a voice for human rights in Latin America
Brown Bag "Election" Lunch Series
What is the Post-Graduate Volunteer Fair?
Interested in service? Social justice? Learning about the world?
PRAISE & WORSHIP
Two opportunities for BIBLE STUDY!
Interested in Traditional Catholic Practices?
8-Day Silent Retreat
Do you like COFFEE? TEA? CHOCOLATE?
CARROLL COUNTS - JCU Events Leading up to the Election
Evening Prayer @ Gesu
OCTOBER MASS COLLECTION: Fatima Family Center
Information for Non-Catholic Students
Important Links
OCTOBER MASS COLLECTION
St. Francis Chapel's October Mass collections will benefit the CLEVELAND CATHOLIC WORKER.
 
The Cleveland Catholic Worker is a community rooted in the teachings of the founder of the Catolic Worker movement, Dorothy Day.  The Cleveland community offers fellowship assistance to the poorest of the poor of our community at their Lorain Road storefront center.   
 
Last week's collection was $155.82. In September, we collected a total of $906.84 for JCU's Giving Tree Project to benefit the Fatima Family Center.
MASS SCHEDULE
St. Francis Chapel @ JCU
Sunday Mass - 6 PM & 10 PM
 
Daily Mass
Mon/Wed/Fri - 12:05 PM
 
Rodman Hall Chapel @ JCU
Tues/Thur - 5:05 PM
 
Murphy Hall Chapel @ JCU
Wednesday - 9:30 PM
 
Gesu Parish
(across from Rodman Hall)
Sunday Mass
4:30 PM (Sat. Vigil)
7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, & 12:00 PM
 
Daily Mass
Monday - Friday
6:45 AM & 8:30 AM
 
Monday - Wednesday
12:00 PM
 
INDIVIDUAL CONFESSION
 
Fr. Bichl, S.J.
by appointment
Call 216-397-3075
 
Fr. Jack Dister, S.J.
by appointment
Call 216-397-4567
 
Fr. Cozzens
Monday
3 PM - 4 PM
Office located on AD Garden Level
 
Fr. Prehn, S.J.
Thursday
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Rodman Hall Chapel
 
Gesu Parish
Saturday at 3 PM
This Week's Presiders
Sunday, October 12
St. Francis Chapel
6:00 PM - Fr. Snow, S.J.
10:00 PM - Fr. Prehn
Reception after 10:00 pm Mass
 
Monday, October 13
St. Francis Chapel
12:05 PM - Fr. Bichl, S.J.
 
Tuesday, October 14
Rodman Chapel
5:05 PM - Fr. Schubeck, S.J.
 
Wednesday, October 15
St. Francis Chapel
12:05 PM - Fr. Cozzens
 
Murphy Hall Chapel
9:30 PM - Fr. Ryan, S.J.
 
Thursday, October 16
Rodman Chapel
5:05 PM - Fr. Preh, S.J. 
 
Friday, October 17
St. Francis Chapel
12:05 PM - Fr. Wicks, S.J.
Campus Ministry Staff
Fr. William Bichl, S.J.
Part-Time Campus Minister
E-mail: bichl@jcu.edu
Phone: 216-397-3075
 
Paula Fitzgerald
Associate Director / Coordinator of Retreats
Phone: 216-397-4709
 
Chris Kerr
Coordinator of Immersion & Social Justice Programs
Phone: 216-397-4777
 
Carrie Pollick
Coordinator of Small Faith Communities
Phone: 216-397-1506
 
Gail Roussey
Coordinator of Liturgy
Phone: 216-397-4766
 
John Scarano
Director
Phone: 216-397-4701
 
Barbara Vorel
Secretary
Phone: 216-397-4717
Connect with JCU's
Campus Ministry
Join Campus Ministry's
Facebook Group - Click
here!
 
View Campus Ministry's Media Archive here to see video, photos, and listen to audio of CM events!
Resident Ministers

HAMLIN / CAMPION HALLS

Erin Grzegorzewski
DOLAN HALL
Joe Filous

jfilous10@jcu.edu

 

SUTOWSKI HALL 

Joe Gehring

jgehring07@jcu.edu

 

PACELLI HALL

Lauren Fraser

lfraser@jcu.edu

 

MURPHY HALL

T om Kerrigan

tkerrigan11@jcu.edu

Information for Non-Catholics
CRU (Campus Crusade for Christ)
Contact: Phil Luthman
Phone: 330-573-3926
Office: Bohannon, Room 3
Check out CRU's Facebook page by clicking here.
 

InterVarsity Christian Fellowship

(for Christian students of all denominations)
Contact: Matt Jones
or Ty Waardenburg thewaardenburgs@gmail.com
Phone #:
216-397-4176
Office: Bohannon, Room 218
 Visit InterVarsity's Website at:
IVCF's website!
Meeting - Thursdays at 8pm in the O'Malley Center
 

Orthodox Christian Fellowship (OCF) 

Meeting this Thursday, October 9th at 5:30pm in the
Ad Building Room 235

Contact: Frank Congin 
Phone #: 397-4357
 
Hillel Jewish Campus Ministry
Contact: Ricky Marcus,
Phone #: 216-231-0040
Visit Hillel's website at:

Hillel website!