Campus Ministry Newsletter
February 2017
Apply to be a Campus Ministry Intern! Applications are due by Wednesday, February 15 for 2017-2018 positions. To learn more and apply visit:
http://www.loyola.edu/department/campus-ministry/programs/internships
You're also invited to attend any informational sessions on the following dates:
Thurs. Feb. 2 at 6 p.m.
Mon. Feb. 6 at 6 p.m.
Tues. Feb 7 at 6 p.m.
- Upcoming Retreat Opportunities -
Ignite Retreat
Join us in exploring how Ignatian spirituality can connect meaningfully to your life and your unique spiritual journey! This retreat will be held Feb. 10-12.
Learn more and register here:
http://www.loyola.edu/department/campus-ministry/retreats/ignite.
KVII Retreat
The Search for Christian Maturity - a three day retreat in which you will hear talks from peers, have time for reflective prayer, and build lasting connections. (Apr. 7-9).
Registration is Feb. 1 at 8 p.m.
Learn more and register here: http://www.loyola.edu/department/campus-ministry/retreats/kairos
A.M.D.G. Retreat
In the spirit of the Exercises, the retreat will invite students into quiet time of prayer and reflection, journaling time and faith-sharing time. The retreat will be held Feb. 17-19.
Learn more here:
http://www.loyola.edu/department/campus-ministry/retreats/admg
The Spiritual Exercises
Learn more here: http://www.loyola.edu/department/campus-ministry/retreats/spiritual-exercises
Men's Retreat
Men's Retreat is a time for you to take several days away from campus. You will have the opportunity to look at your life by reflecting on your relationships with other men, women, and God, while attaining a better sense of you are and where you are going. This retreat will be held Mar. 31 - Apr. 2.
Learn more and register here:
http://www.loyola.edu/department/campus-ministry/retreats/men
- Opportunities for Conversation -
Understanding the Executive Orders on Immigrants & Refugees
Bunting and Peace Lecture with Arun Ghandi
Feb. 2 | 7 p.m. | 4th Floor Programming Room
Evensong
Evensong provides the community and opportunity to come together in song at prayer. Held every Thursday at 5 p.m. in Alumni Memorial Chapel. Free pizza always follows in Cohn Hall 133 for fellowship and conversation.
Giuliana Stillo '18 will share a reflection this Thursday, February 2.
Life & Dignity of the Human Person
All people are sacred & made in the image & likeness of God.
All sessions will be held in Campus Ministry from 12:00-1:00 PM. Lunch will be provided. For more information contact Seán Bray
Soup with Substance
Dakota Access Pipeline: The Route to Justice at Standing Rock
Feb. 28 | 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Humanities 221
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
St. Alphonsus House - Register now for Spring semester
The St. Alphonsus Dinner Program is a ministry of hospitality, which provides a home-cooked meal, guided conversation, and quality time spent with fellow students. The dinner typically accomodates 8-10 students and is held on Monday evenings at 6 p.m.
For more information or to register a group for Spring semester visit:
http://www.loyola.edu/department/campus-ministry/programs/alphonsus
Join a Koinonia Group!
Koinonia groups are student led faith-based discussion groups that meet weekly for prayer and discussion. Students are welcome to join a group at any point during the semester. Visit http://www.loyola.edu/department/campusministry/programs/koinonia for more information.
Email koinonia@loyola.edu to join or group or ask any questions.
Spring 2017 Koinonia Times
Tuesdays
7-8:30 p.m. Leaders: Lindsay
Wednesdays
7:30-9 p.m. Leaders: Catherine and Amelia
8:30-10 p.m. Leaders: Giulia and Michelle
Thursdays
7-9:30 p.m. Leaders: Matt and John
- Other Events Coming Spring Semester -
Jesuit Heritage Week is March 19 - March 25
Look for more information next month!
RCIA Rite of Initiation
Sunday, April 23 - 6 p.m. Mass in Alumni Memorial Chapel
Our RCIA candidates will 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.
- Belief Heros -
Who is your hero? What do they believe in? What values inform their actions?
This semester, join us in meeting people across campus whose beliefs and values give us insight into their lived experience. Through filmed interviews, we celebrate our diversity of beliefs and invite the campus into knowing our community more deeply. Stay tuned to learn about the unique ways our Belief Heros animate Loyola's mission, vision and values.
THINK | PRAY | ACT
- Think -
Dreams, Hope, and Racism
"I have a dream that my four children will live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character." -Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Far from Invisible
How one American Muslim woman came to embrace her identity and the conversations it created
- PRAY -
God the Discomforter
- Act -
“I was a stranger and you did not welcome me.”
12 Ways to Be an Effective Ally at Standing Rock
- Updates in Our Community -
Adam Alexander Linz Dickinson
On January 20, Megan, her husband Jim, and their daughter Amelia welcomed a fourth member to their family - Adam.
Congratulations Megan and Jim!
New Program Assistant - Hong-yu Li
We would like to welcome Hong-yu Li as Campus Ministry's new Program Assistant! Stop by and welcome Hong-yu to the office!
Join us on Tuesday, February 7th from 9-10 AM in Campus Ministry to welcome Hong-yu. Coffee, tea and pastries will be provided