Campus Ministry Newsletter
February 2020
Nominate a Magis Mentor!
Nominate a student, faculty, staff or administrator by Feb. 25!
Magis Mentors is an initiative to express gratitude for the members of our community who strive to live into the Magis.
Magis, a Latin word meaning “more” or “greater” is related to the Jesuit Motto, AMDG (Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam), “for the greater glory of God.” Fr. Bryan Massingale describes Magis as the inner longing--a sacred, holy restlessness for that which is always out of our reach, but which beckons and allures us, and entices us to reach beyond where we are now. Magis is an inner dynamism of spirit that leaves us dissatisfied with the way things are, and calls us forward into the deep. A fundamental Jesuit value, striving for Magis encourages each person to try to do the more, the better, the greater – for God and our neighbor, not for ourselves.
The first Magis Mentors will be recognized at the Campus Min Café during Mission Week on Thursday, March. 19.
Contact: CM Grad Asst. Erica Marshall
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EVENTS THIS MONTH
Campus Ministry Internship Positions Available for 2020-2021!
Apps & References Due Tues. Feb. 25th at 3pm!
Interested in work rooted in Faith and Justice? Campus Ministry Intern Positions are now available for the 2020-2021 school year! Come to an info session to learn how you can build your career skills on campus and help serve the community as a Campus Ministry Intern!
Info Sessions:
- Tues. Feb. 11th at 6pm
- Weds. Feb. 19th at 6pm
Contact: CM Grad Assistant, Erica Marshall or CM Asst. Dir., Megan Linz Dickinson
IgnatianQ Conference Mar. 20-22 in Denver!
Join the Loyola delegation to the 7th annual IgnatianQ conference. This year’s theme is “At the Crossroads: Staying the Course for a Love that is Whole”. This student-led conference is designed specifically for queer students at Jesuit colleges and universities across the nation to build community and focus on the idea that “queerness exists in congruence with religious identities and spaces, not in spite of those spaces.” If you are interested in applying, you can find more information on the Loyola Ignatian Q website.
Contact: CM Assistant Dir., Emily Kane.
Reflect with Us Outside Boulder
Weds. Feb. 19th from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm
Campus Ministry is joining with CCSJ to reflect on the quote by Pastor Martin Niemöller. Come reflect with us on our Thought Wall and enjoy some donuts!
Ash Wednesday Services
Weds. Feb. 26th
Each year in the Christian traditions, Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a 40-day season of repentance, fasting, reflection, and ultimately celebration at Easter. Campus Ministry offers four Ash Wednesday Services throughout the day for community members to come together in observation of this holiday.
Services:
10:00 am - Prayer Service with Distribution of Ashes @ Loyola Timonium Campus (Rm. 66)
12:10 pm - Catholic Mass @ Alumni Memorial Chapel
4:30 pm - Ecumenical Service @ Alumni Memorial Chapel
8:30 pm - Catholic Mass @ Alumni Memorial Chapel
Roots of Refuge Presents: Soul Food
Sunday, Feb. 16th at 3pm
Roots of Refuge Ecumenical Christian Community gathers for a Sunday Worship Service and Gospel Choir performance. Lay leadership positions are available.
Contact: Rev. Scott Adams at sadams3@loyola.edu
Faith Zone
Monday, Feb. 17th at 7pm
A space for those seeking to go deeper in their spiritual journey or to learn more about various faith traditions to come together in community to learn and grow.
Location: Campus Ministry Common Space (Cohn 100 - Under the Chapel)
Contact: CM Intern, Sofia Lentine at slentine@loyola.edu
Your Personal Finances Through a Faith Lens
Join us for our first Mindful Meal of the semester for a shared meal and conversation examining finances through a faith lens. Professor JP Krahel will lead the conversation with the goal of motivating students to foster a relationship with their finances and understand the benefits of financial literacy through the perspective of faith.
RSVP Required: CM Intern, Seemab Kazmi
Register for Interfaith Retreat!
The Interfaith Retreat will offer you an opportunity to deepen your understanding of both the religious experiences of others and your own religious identities. It will offer safe and empowering spaces of equality where all can freely express their truths and their needs, with with the goal of celebrating religious diversity, while building bridges across traditions.
Contact: CM Asst. Dir., Rev. Scott Adams
Black History Month
During this national celebration, we recognize the achievements of African Americans, uplift the central role and contributions of Black Americans in U.S. History and acknowledge the struggles for equity and inclusion.
Loyola’s Black Student Association Presents: Black History Month—Celebrating the Beauty of Our Culture:
- UMOJA: A Celebration of Black Culture—Feb. 7 from 7-9pm in McGuire Hall. Come out in your formal attire to enjoy delicious food, amazing performances, and an incredible event.
- Good Hair: A heart to heart discussion of black hair.--Feb. 12th at 7:30pm in CIE
- Love & Basketball: A Valentine's Day Movie Showing of a Classic--Feb. 14 in CIE at 7:30pm
- Keynote Speaker on Feb. 21 in CIE from 6-7:30pm
- 90's Watch Party on Feb. 26 in CIE at 7:30pm
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We also invite you to explore the work and stories of these Black religious leaders from Baltimore:
Mother Mary Lange, a Oblate Sister of Providence, whose life here in Baltimore is exemplifies a faith that does justice.
Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray, was the first ordained African American woman in the Episcopal Church. She is recognized for her human rights and social justice.
Rev. Dr. Heber Brown, III, is the Senior Pastor of Pleasant Hope Baptist Church (our neighbor), founder of the Orita’s Cross Freedom School, launched the Black Church Food Security Network and is known as a community organizer, social entrepreneur and a man for and with others.
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ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES!
Become a Liturgical Minister!
1. Ministers of Hospitality
2. Lectors
3. Eucharistic Ministers
These volunteer positions require no previous experience, and training will be provided!
Contact: CM Interns, litmin@loyola, or stop by Campus Ministry under the Chapel!
Chosen Generation Gospel Choir
Every Tuesday at 7pm in Alumni Memorial Chapel
Contact: Chosen Generation’s President, Cayla Wike
Koinonia Small Groups
Small groups meet weekly on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday evenings. Rolling Sign-Ups open now!
Interested in joining a small group this semester? Sign up for a student-led faith based discussion group through Koinonia!
Contact: CM Grad Assistant, Lea Tanseco, koinonia@loyola.edu
Women's Spirituality Group
Weekly Meetings Weds. from 5-6pm in Campus Ministry Common Space (Cohn Hall)
Interested in discussing the intersection of faith and gender? Come join us each week and meet other women on campus!
Contact: CM Intern, Seemab Kazmi, sqkazmi@loyola.edu
Campus Min Cafe every Thursday!
Every Thurs. from 9-11am in Campus Ministry Common Space (Cohn Hall).
Come grab your morning coffee in Campus Min! Stop in to grab a cup to-go or sit down and join us for community!
Get your punch card to win prizes for frequent visitors!
Contact: CM Asst. Dir. Emily Kane
Weekly Examen every Thursday!
Thurs. from 5-5:30pm in Alumni Memorial Chapel
Students gather in community to pause and reflect on their day and their week with a guided student-led Ignatian Examen. Join us every Thursday or just one!
Contact: CM Intern, Flor Paniagua-Peart
Interfaith Student Coalition
Contact: CM Intern, Sofia Lentine.
CRS Ambassadors
Contact: CM Asst. Dir., Emily Kane
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Catholic Masses & Worship
Music Ministry
Loyola's Chapel Choir leads sung prayer for the 6:00pm Sunday Eucharist and special campus celebrations. Rehearsals are held every Thursday night. No auditions are needed.
Contact: chapelchoir@loyola.edu
Liturgical Ministry
Get involved at Sunday Mass as a:
- Eucharist Minister
- Hospitality Minister
- Lector
Contact: CM Sacristans, litmin@loyola.edu
Catholic Mass
Daily Mass:
- Alumni Memorial Chapel: 12:15 pm
- Reconciliation at 11:45am
Sunday Mass:
- Alumni Memorial Chapel: 11am
- Alumni Memorial Chapel: 6pm
- Fava Chapel: 8pm
- Hopkins Court Lounge: 10pm