Nazareth Catholic Community
October 7, 2018 - 27th Sunday of Ordianry Time
"Remember that when you leave this earth, you can take with you nothing that you have received - only what you have given: a full heart, enriched by honest service, love, sacrifice and courage." ~ St. Francis of Assisi
This past Thursday, October 4th, the Church celebrated the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi - my favorite saint! Francis, born in 1182, was the son of a very wealthy textile merchant in the medieval town of Assisi, Italy. In his late teens, Francis was known in Assisi for his excessive lifestyle of expensive clothing and partying. He dreamed of knighthood and longed for power and influence. In pursuit of that dream, he joined in the war between the Italian cities of Assisi and Perugia at the age of 20.
Francis was wounded in battle and taken prisoner; he spent a year imprisoned in a dungeon where he contracted malaria. He was freed after his father paid a ransom and he returned to Assisi. However, Francis had changed; his experiences of war and prison caused him to reevaluate his life and his priorities. Francis felt an inner emptiness and his heart longed for something more.
One day not too long after returning to Assisi, Francis had an awaking experience in prayer when he felt God calling him to do more with his life – God called Francis to “Go and rebuild my church.” Francis turned away his materialistic lifestyle and embraced a life of simplicity and service – where he found great joy!
Francis found the fulfillment his heart desired by living life not as others and culture thought he should, but rather by living simply focusing on what really mattered in life. Francis serves as a wonderful inspiration for all of us. Francis, while only in his early 20’s, started a movement that changed the world. He was able to do this because he lived simply and let God’s voice – found deep within his and all of our hearts – guide him along his life.
Francis heard God’s call and responded wholeheartedly. As we celebrate St. Francis of Assisi this week, ask yourself: How is God calling me? What am I being called to free myself from? Where do I find joy and fulfillment? How are you being invited to respond with your life?
Peace,
~ Jamie
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St. Francis' Canticle of the Sun
Most High, all-powerful, all-good Lord, All praise is Yours,
all glory, all honour and all blessings.
To you alone, Most High, do they belong, and
no mortal lips are worthy to pronounce Your Name.
Praised be You my Lord with all Your creatures,
especially Sir Brother Sun,
Who is the day through whom You give us light.
And he is beautiful and radiant with great splendour,
Of You Most High, he bears the likeness.
Praised be You, my Lord, through Sister Moon and the stars,
In the heavens you have made them bright, precious and fair.
Praised be You, my Lord, through Brothers Wind and Air,
And fair and stormy, all weather's moods,
by which You cherish all that You have made.
Praised be You my Lord through Sister Water,
So useful, humble, precious and pure.
Praised be You my Lord through Brother Fire,
through whom You light the night and
he is beautiful and playful and robust and strong.
Praised be You my Lord through our Sister,
Mother Earth who sustains and governs us,
producing varied fruits with coloured flowers and herbs.
Praise be You my Lord through those who
grant pardon for love of You and bear sickness and trial.
Blessed are those who endure in peace,
By You Most High, they will be crowned.
Praised be You, my Lord through Sister Death,
from whom no-one living can escape.
Woe to those who die in mortal sin!
Blessed are they She finds doing Your Will.
No second death can do them harm.
Praise and bless my Lord and give Him thanks,
And serve Him with great humility.
~ St. Francis of Assisi ~
Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers and Cross Bearers Needed!
THIS THURSDAY! Mass and Meal OFF CAMPUS!
Sister Donna and the Sisters of St. Joseph she lives with have invited us to their home to celebrate Mass and enjoy a home cooked pasta dinner!
Meet at GAC 151 at 5:30PM and we will travel together to St. Boniface parish where Sister Donna lives (only 10 minutes from Nazareth). Or you can find the directions below and meet us there. Mass will be at 6:00PM followed by supper.
We want to make sure we have enough food! Let us know if you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions. Gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian and vegan options available.
Mass and Meal OFF CAMPUS!
Thursday, Oct 11, 2018, 05:30 PM
314 Gregory Street, Rochester, NY, USA
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Lecture and Celebration of the Canonization of Oscar Romero
Sunday, October 14
St. Oscar Romero: A Disciple in Troubled Times
Lecture by Dr. Damian Zynda, PhD
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM, GAC 38
Mass of Celebration for Saint Oscar Romero
7:00 PM Linehan Chapel
On Sunday, October 14, Pope Francis will canonize Óscar Romero making him a Roman Catholic Saint. While Romero was the Archbishop of San Salvador he spoke out against poverty, social injustice, assassinations, and torture. On March 24, 1980, Romero was assassinated while offering Mass. In 2010, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed March 24 as the "International Day for the Right to the Truth Concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims" in recognition of the role of Archbishop Romero in defense of human rights. The Center for Spirituality will show the film Romero on Sunday, October 7 at 3:00 PM in GAC 38.
Dr. Damian Zynda, PhD
Damian Zynda is the Director of Ignatian Identity at McQuaid Jesuit High School in Rochester, NY. She completed a doctorate in Systematic Theology and Christian Spirituality from the University of St. Michael’s College and the University of Toronto in 2004. Damian is on faculty in the Christian Spirituality Program and the Master of Ministry at Creighton University, Omaha, NE, and St. Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology. Damian is a spiritual director and involved in the formation of spiritual directors and the supervision of spiritual directors in the Ignatian tradition.
She has given and directed retreats in the United States, Canada, Spain, Italy and Ireland and has presented numerous workshops and lectures on spiritual direction, the supervision of spiritual directors and the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius locally and at National Conferences. Interested in the intersection of spirituality and psychology, Damian’s first book, Archbishop Oscar Romero – A Disciple Who Revealed the Glory of God, traces the spiritual development and psychological growth of St. Oscar Romero, articulating a Spirituality of Conversion that is both human and divine.
St. Oscar Romero: A Disciple in Troubled Times
Sunday, Oct 14, 2018, 03:00 PM
GAC 38
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The William H. Shannon Chair in Catholic Studies presents:
Ruben L.F. Habito
Buddhist Wisdom and Christian Truth:
Expanding Horizons of Catholic Faith and Understanding
Thursday, October 17
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM, Forum
Can One Be Both Christian and Buddhist?
Friday, October 18
1:30PM - 3:00PM, Linehan Chapel
Ruben L.F. Habito is professor of world religions and spirituality and director of spiritual formation at the Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University. He is also the founding teacher of Maria Kannon Zen Center in Dallas, a lay community of Zen practitioners that now counts his wife, Maria Reis Habito, as one of its teachers. Encouraged by his Jesuit spiritual director, Habito began practicing Zen under Yamada Kōun Rōshi in 1971 and, in 1988, was formally authorized as a Zen teacher and given the Zen title Keiun-ken (Grace Cloud Lineage).
Drawing on his deep knowledge of the spiritual wisdom and practice of Christianity and Buddhism, Habito has explored the intersections and resonances between the two traditions and invites readers to realize that "there are other fingers pointing to the moon." His publications include Zen and the Spiritual Exercises: Paths of Awakening and Transformation (2013), Be Still and Know: Zen and the Bible (2017), and Living Zen, Loving God (2013).
Solidarity and Social Justice Retreat to St. Francis Inn!
Friday, December 14 to Thursday, December 20, 2018
Cost $120.00 (partial scholarships available)
St. Francis Inn is a Catholic Franciscan community located in the Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia where they minister among the poor and homeless by means of a soup kitchen, a thrift shop and a woman's day center. They empower persons to break the cycle of homelessness and poverty, and to address structural injustice, by building relationships, respecting their human dignity, helping them restore hope in their lives, and by living simply among them.
Priority is given to those who have not visited the Inn before. Interviews will take place at the end of October. If you would like an application please RSVP below.
Solidarity and Social Justice Retreat to St. Francis Inn!
Friday, Dec 14, 2018, 09:00 PM
2441 Kensington Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Are You Free on Wednesdays at 12:30? Come to Mass!
Do you like to sing? Do you play an instrument? Our Mass Choir is for you!
Come again or for the first time!
If you play an instrument bring it along!
Questions? E-mail Our Choir Directors:
Taylor Taylor Santabarbara, tsantab1@naz.edu
or Teresa Colosanti, tcolosa8@mail.naz.edu
Nazareth College Catholic Community
Wednesday Mass: 12:30PM
Gluten free hosts available upon request - Please contact Jamie Fazio
For the Sacrament of Reconciliation, please e-mail one of our priests to schedule an appointment.
Jamie R. Fazio, M.Div., Catholic Chaplain, Office: GAC 160
The Nazareth College Catholic Community is part of the Nazareth Center for Spirituality. All are always welcome!
Email: jfazio1@naz.edu
Website: http://www.naz.edu/center-for-spirituality/catholic-community
Location: Linehan Chapel, East Avenue, Rochester, NY, United States
Phone: 585 389 2308
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/35057526410/
Twitter: @NazCatholic
Nazareth College Catholic Community Pastoral Team:
Taylor Santabarbara
Emma Clive
eclive6@naz.edu
Teresa Colosanti
tcolosa8@mail.naz.edu
Danica Aquitania
Sacristan
daquita8@naz.eduSr. Donna DelSanto, SSJ
ddelsanto@ssjrochester.org
Gabriela Groman
ggroman7@naz.edu
Sarah Schuler
Parish Council President
Nancy Garcia
Coordinator of outreach to Our Lady of Guadalupe Migrant Community
Alicja Cygan
Catholic Community Representative on the Interfaith Cohort
Jamie R. Fazio, M.Div.
Fr. Richard Briclker
fr.richard.brickler@dor.org
Cassie Dupre
cdupre0@naz.edu
Fr. Robert Resier, SJ
rreiser@mcquaid.org
Fr. Matthew Temple, O.Carm.
Pope Franics
Office: Vatican
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