Nazareth Catholic Community
October 16, 2016 ~ 29th Week of Ordinary Time
Chaplain's Chatter: Thoughts, Reflections and Musings from the Catholic Chaplain
The Nazareth Peace and Justice Program has just arranged for Martha Hennessy, the granddaughter of Dorothy Day and herself a well known peace and justice activist, to speak TOMORROW, Monday Oct 17 at 7pm in GAC 38. Dorothy Day was the founder of the Catholic Worker Movement and one of the four Americans Pope Francis cited as examples (along with Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King, and Thomas Merton) of what Americans should be when he spoke to the US Congress last year.
Since her death in 1980, Dorothy Day continues to inspire us to work to serve others and work for justice. We can each be inspired by her spirituality which was marked by these characteristics:
Love of Scripture: Throughout her life, Dorothy received comfort and inspiration from the Bible, especially the Psalms, the Pauline writings, and the Gospels. They were part of her daily meditation, and scripture verses and images spontaneously wove themselves into her writings. The example and teachings of Christ were at the heart of her spirituality.
Solidarity with the Poor: In the Catholic Worker community, Dorothy shared her daily energies with and on behalf of poor people. Her writings, direct practice of the works of mercy, and her own voluntary poverty bound her to poor, homeless, sick, and desperate people.
Personalism: Dorothy loved doing works of mercy because they allowed her to take direct and immediate action for her brothers and sisters in Christ and against the ills of society that robbed them of their life, freedom, and dignity. Her engagement with other people flowed from her wholeness as a person; her heart and mind were cultivated through her reading, reflection, conversations, writing, and worship. She wanted the fullness of life for herself and every person.
Prophetic Witness: By her public words and work, Dorothy sought to imitate Christ's witness against injustice, even when such witness seemed folly. Like Christ, she was critical of the powers and structures of injustice and endured ridicule and opposition for her witness.
Peacemaking: A steadfast pacifist, Dorothy opposed all wars and the use of force and violence to solve human problems. She practiced and promoted human dignity with the spiritual weapons of prayer, fasting, almsgiving, civil disobedience, and works of service.
A Sacramental Sense: Dorothy looked to sacramental celebrations, especially the Eucharist, for daily spiritual sustenance, and she saw the world, its people and all of nature, to be full of God's grandeur and love as well.
Gratitude: In good times and in bad, Dorothy had a keen sense of appreciation and learned to trust in the providence of God. Dorothy regularly expressed gratitude not only to God but to those around her and to The Catholic Worker's readers.
Please join us tomorrow for Martha Hennessy as she speaks about Nonviolence for an Age of Terrorism.
Peace,
~ Jamie
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TONIGHT: "Teaching Mass"
This Teaching Mass is a wonderful way for Catholics and non-Catholics to become more familiar with the liturgy that is at the center of the Catholic faith. This Mass may fulfill a RES101 requirement. Students and staff will be available after Mass to answer any questions. Please check with your professor for approval.
Eucharistic Adoration and Compline - THIS TUESDAY NIGHT
Mark your calendars for the following Tuesdays from 8:00PM to 9:00PM: October 18 and November 29.
Eucharistic Adoration is simply spending quiet time in the presence of Jesus.
Compline is an evening prayer that settles the mind and heart and serves as a peaceful connection between one day or week and the next.
You do not have to be Catholic to participate and there are no special requirements.
Any questions, please call Sr. Donna- 585-733-4422 or email her at ddelsanto@ssjrochester.org.
All are welcome!
Many thanks to the Sisters of St. Joseph who will be leading the prayer!William H. Shannon Chair in Catholic Studies Presents: Robert Ellsberg
From Dorothy Day to Pope Francis
November 3, 2016, 7:00PM
Forum, Otto Shults Community Center
Saints and Prophets: Models for Today
November 4, 2016, 1:30PM
Linehan Chapel, Golisano Academic Center
"Spiritual 'guides' do not show us how to be like them, but how
to be more ourselves, how to find our own hidden gifts, how to
respond to the sacred voice that issues from our own hearts
and from the challenge of our time and place.”
~ Robert Ellsberg
Ellsberg’s life’s work and vocation as a writer and editor began at the Catholic Worker house in New York City. In 1975, at the age of 19, he went to work there and, after just a few months, Dorothy Day asked him to serve as managing editor of the Catholic Worker paper. In the following years, Ellsberg dedicated himself to editing her work and promoting her mission. He has edited Dorothy Day: Selected Writings; The Duty of Delight: The Diaries of Dorothy Day; and All the Way to Heaven: Selected Letters of Dorothy Day. In addition, he has edited anthologies of Thich Nhat Hanh, Gandhi, Flannery O’Connor, Harvey Cox, and Charles de Foucauld.
Muslim-Catholic Alliance
Participants will learn from the story of the peaceful encounter between St. Francis of Assisi and Sultan Malek al-Kamil to increase understanding between Christians and Muslims and to demonstrate how Christians and Muslims can work together for social justice. It will be seen how both the Bible and Quran both call for actions that promote the common good and love of neighbor.
If you are interested in being involved in the Muslim-Catholic Alliance, please email Jamie Fazio at jfazio1@naz.edu.
Do you like to sing? Do you play an instrument? Our Church Choir is for you!
Come again or for the first time!
If you play an instrument bring it along!
Questions?
E-mail Jessica Tripi, choir director, at jtripi3@mail.naz.edu
Are You Free on Wednesdays at 12:30? Come to Mass!
NAZ CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP (NCF)
If you're looking for Bible Study, fellowship, music, food, and more, NCF is the place to be!
NCF meets on Tuesdays at 6:30 pm in GAC 151. Visit our Facebook page for more info!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/626735367468217/
For more info about NCF contact Ceara Curry (ccurry6@mail.naz.edu) or Rachael Engert (rengert4@mail.naz.edu).
"NCF is a community that welcomes and supports one another by modeling Christ in service to others."
Nazareth College Catholic Community
Wednesday Mass: 12:30PM
Gluten free hosts available upon request.
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
Jeanie McCarthy
jmccart429@naz.edu
Jessica Tripi
jtripi3@naz.edu
Andrea Peters
apeters1@mail.naz.edu
Sr. Donna DelSanto, SSJ
ddelsanto@ssjrochester.org
Kayla Page
kpage0@mail.naz.edu
Fr. Robert Resier, SJ
rreiser@mcquaid.org
Fr. Matthew Temple, O.Carm.
Fr. Ed Salmon, SJ
esalmon@mcquaid.org
Jamie R. Fazio, M.Div.
Fr. Richard Briclker
Pope Franics
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