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January 8-Day Silent Retreat
JCU will offer the 8-Day Silent Retreat January 6-13, 2013 at Jesuit Retreat House. This is an adapted version of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola. It is a wonderful opportunity for prayer and reflection. Anyone considering the retreat MUST attend an information session and participate in a preparation program. Click HERE to view all Info sessions. This week's Info sessions begin tonight:
TONIGHT: Sunday, Oct 21st at 11:00PM
Monday, Oct 22nd 11:30AM - 1:30PM in Schott Dining Hall*
Monday, Oct 22nd at 8:00PM
All sessions in the Campus Ministry Conference Room, unless otherwise noted. Questions - Contact Paula Fitzgerald in Campus Ministry.
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Faith and Food
Interfaith Conversation: 1 more in Oct
Sign up to spend time with people of other faiths in casual conversation.
Monday, October 22nd 7:00 - 8:30 pm in O'Dea
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Alpha Omega Fall Retreat
10/26 to 10/27
Alpha Omega invites YOU to consider attending our Catholic Fall Retreat!

We will be discussing what it means to be a Catholic in college, and we will be celebrating Mass and Adoration, as well as having reflections and small group talks. The retreat is from Friday evening, October 26, to Saturday evening, October 27, at Thorn Acres Lodge, about 45 minutes from campus. The retreat is only $10. Please consider coming and inviting your friends. Forms are in the Campus Ministry Office and St. Francis Chapel. Registration closes on Tuesday, Oct 23.
Contact Julia at jblanchard14@jcu.edu for more information.
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10/28: Election Year Discussion
Next Sunday, October 28th, there will be a discussion after the 6 pm Mass, facilitated by John Scarano, Director of Campus Ministry, concerning the 2012 election and the question, "Is there a Catholic Way to Vote?".
See below for prayer resources concerning the election:
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Remembering our Loved Ones
On Wed. October 31st at our 12:05 pm Mass we will pray for loved ones who are sick. If you would like us to pray for someone by name please submit the name HERE.
On Friday, November 2nd we remember all the faithful departed. Prayer cards will be available at the Mass and there will also be doves in the atrium that you can use to list a name. The doves will be part of a banner that will hang in St. Francis Chapel. |
live, laugh, LOVE!
Love: what is it, how do we accept it,
and how do we show it?
Come and explore the concept of love for self, others, and God! This retreat is open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors; we will meet at 12pm Saturday, November 3rd and return by 12pm Sunday, November 4th. To register, complete the ONLINE FORM and bring a print copy to Campus Ministry along with $10 to assure your place on the retreat.
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A Mindful Nation
Read the book by Congressman Tim Ryan, come to the lunch and talk at 1:15 pm on Wednesday, Nov. 7th. Stay for a demonstration of this simple meditation practice that help you be more centered and less stressed.
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Golden Rule
Choose one of two sessions to learn about the ethical and interfaith aspects of the Golden Rule: Monday, November 19th (7:00 - 8:30 pm) or Tuesday, November 20th (noon). Register for Nov. 20th (for the lunch) HERE.
Program will include Fr. Harry Gensler, S.J. and Paul McKenna from Scarboro Missions in Toronto (a leader in interfatih dialogue).
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Streak the Vote
Get informed about local and national issues!
Monday, October 22nd: Hunger in Cleveland
Monday, October 29th: Immigration Reform
All presentations will be at 5pm in the Dolan Auditorium. Contact Dr. Peggy Finucane or Dr. Rich Clark for additional information.
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MASS & CONFESSION SCHEDULE
Sunday, October 21, 2012
6:00 pm Mass - St. Francis Chapel
Presider: Fr. Bichl, S.J.
10:00 pm - St. Francis Chapel
Presider: Fr. Cozzens
Monday, October 22, 2012
12:05 pm - St. Francis Chapel
Intention: Joan Marie Schneider Gerbok
Presider: Fr. Don Cozzens
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
5:05 pm - Rodman Chapel
Intention: James W. Weging
Presider: Fr. Schubeck, S.J.
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
12:05 pm - Rodman Chapel
Intention: Andrea Colleran
Presider: Fr. Bichl, S.J.
Murphy Mass
9:30 pm - Fr. Jim Collins, S.J.
Thursday, October 25, 2012
5:05 pm - Rodman Chapel
Intention: Marie Noll
Presider: Fr. Bernie McAniff, SJ
Friday, October 26, 2012
12:05 pm - St. Francis Chapel
Intention:Mary Ellen Friend
Presider: Fr. Jim Collins, S.J.
CONFESSION
Monday 2 - 3 PM
Fr. Cozzens - Office AD Bldg
Thursday 4 - 5 PM Fr. Collins or Fr. McAniff in Rodman Hall Chapel
By appointment: Fr. Bichl: 397-3075
GESU CHURCH
(across the street from Rodman Hall) welcomes JCU members for Mass and confession.
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Mass Collection Our collections for October and November will be for the Fatima Family Center.
Our mass collection for Oct.14
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Campus Ministry Staff
John Scarano
Director
Phone: 216-397-4701
CLC (Small Faith Communities)
Phone: 216-397-1995
Paula Fitzgerald
Retreats
Phone: 216-397-4709
Carrie Pollick
Immersion Exp. & Social Justice
Phone: 216-397-1506
Gail Roussey
Liturgy & R.C.I.A.
Phone: 216-397-4766
Part-time Minister
Phone: 216-397-3075
Secretary
Phone: 216-397-4717
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Resident Ministry Staff
MURPHY HALL - Room 218
Jurell Sison
HAMLIN HALL - Room 250
Craig Sidol
DOLAN HALL - Room 201
Gillian Halusker
PACELLI HALL - Room 203
Shannon Edwards
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Weekly Rosary in Rodman Chapel

Join a group of staff, faculty and students that meet each Tuesday at noon in Rodman Chapel to pray the rosary. All are welcome. Questions - contact Ann Buda |
"Prayer Angels"
Prayer Angels is a new student-initiated prayer group on campus that has two goals: 1) to spread the awareness and power of prayer, 2) to break down religious divides. Anonymous prayer requests can be submitted, using this Wufoo form, and each request will be distributed to the "prayer angels," who will personally pray for each intention. Anyone can submit a prayer request. Contact Ashley for more information.
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OTHER FAITH MINISTRIES:
Orthodox Christian Fellowship (OCF)
Contact: Mira Phone: 440-888-6213
Hillel
Contact: Dave Markovich
Visit Hillel's website at: www.clevelandhillel.org/
Muslim Student Society
Contact Muslim Student Society
Still not finding a faith community?
If you are from a faith background for which there is currently no active group on campus, please contact Fr. Jim Collins, SJ, Coordinator of Small Faith Communities in Campus Ministry at JCU and he will work to help you form a group!
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