Campus Ministry Newsletter
April 2017
RCIA Rite of Initiation - April 23
Back row, left to right: Emily Koegl '20, Nora Jean '17, Christopher Cataldo '18, Valerie Casola '17, Michael Di Bianca '18, Amy Guido '18, Jake Humphries.
Front row: Fr. John Murray, S.J., University Chaplain & Dr. John Kiess, Guest Speaker for Catholic Social Teaching
Join us Sunday, April 23 at 6 p.m. in Alumni Memorial Chapel in welcoming
our RCIA candidates as they receive the sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation to mark their official entrance into the Catholic community, as well as the beginning of their adult lives as people of faith.
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Leadership Opportunities for 2017-2018
Koinonia Leaders
Koinonia is a network of small faith-based discussion groups,led by two student leaders, that gather weekly around campus to share food, prayer, and lively discussion about topics that are relevant to their lives as college students.
Visit http://www.loyola.edu/department/campus-ministry/programs/koinonia for more information and to apply.
Applications are due by Monday, April 3
F.I.R.S.T Leaders
F.I.R.S.T. provides First-Year students the experience of beginning the college journey through the lenses of prayer, reflection and Jesuit identity.
Visit http://www.loyola.edu/department/campus-ministry/programs/first for more information.
Applications are due by April 5 at 5 p.m.
To access the application, click here: https://goo.gl/forms/DPQLqBlqZ2gAaup82
Ignite Retreat Leaders
Ignite Retreat, formerly the Messina Retreat, to learn how the Ignatian story, at the heart of Loyola’s mission, can connect meaningfully to your life and unique spiritual journey.
Visit http://www.loyola.edu/department/campus-ministry/retreats/ignite for more information.
Applications are due by April 5 at 5 p.m.
To access the application, click here: https://goo.gl/forms/DPQLqBlqZ2gAaup82
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Lenten Opportunities for Prayer & Conversation
Taizé Prayer
Join us in Alumni Chapel on Monday, April 3 at 9 p.m. for Taizé Prayer.
A Taizé worship service involves singing, meditation, a period of silence, and liturgical readings.
CRS Hunger Banquet
Open yourself to an experience of hunger, disparity, and privilege at the global table.
Join us April 4 at 6 p.m. in the 4th Floor Programming Room
Visit http://www.loyola.edu/department/campus-ministry/justice/crs to register!
Better Together Day
On April 6, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m, text @betterto to 206-866-6284 to enter a faith-based trivia game. You will be sent questions to answer and will be awarded for correct answers.
Visit the table on the quad for more information on April 6!
Sunday, April 9
11 a.m. Mass - Alumni Chapel
6 p.m. Mass - Alumni Chapel
8 p.m. Mass - Fava Chapel
10 p.m Mass - Hopkins Lounge
Sunday, April 16
Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. only in Alumni Chapel on Easter Sunday
The Lorax
Celebrate Earth Day with a family friendly outdoor movie.
April 21, 7:30 PM (rain date April 22)
Academic Quad (free)
Chosen Generation Gospel Choir Concert
Join the Chosen Generation Gospel Choir on April 22 at 5 p.m. in Alumni Chapel for their Spring Concert.
General Admission is $5
Soup with Substance
Equality = Equity
April 25 | 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | College Center Room 114
Offers students the opportunity to engage faith and justice through dialogue and discussion.
Register for this discussion:
http://www.loyola.edu/department/campus-ministry/justice/soup-with-substance
SpiritualiTEA
Students from all spiritual backgrounds and identities are invited to explore different spiritual practices and reflect together over a cup of tea. Each night is guided by a person or group who utilizes the practice as a regular part of their spiritual life.
April 19 , 8 p.m. - Fava Chapel
Tucker Brown will be leading a Zen Meditation
Evensong
Evensong, or evening prayer, provides the community and opportunity to come together in song at prayer. Held every Thursday at 5 p.m. in Alumni Memorial Chapel. A student leader will provide a reflection each week and free pizza always follows in Cohn Hall 133 for fellowship and conversation.
See you there!
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Remembering Tim Galla '16
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, April 29 at 12 Noon in Loyola Alumni Memorial Chapel in memory of Tim Galla '16.
Fr. Brian Linnane, S.J. will be the principal celebrant and homilist. All members of our community are welcome to join Tim’s family and classmates at this campus celebration of his life.
Immediately following Mass all are invited to continue in fellowship at a reception to be held in Hug Lounge.
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Please keep the leaders and retreatants of Kairos VII in your prayers as they make their way up the mountain April 7-9.