Founder’s Week 2011
September 20 – 30
Be Vincentian: Embrace Charity; Promote
Peace
“Charity demands that we sow peace where it
does not exist.”
– St. Vincent de Paul
Living the spirit of St. Vincent demands that we are filled with
charity, — a love of God and love of our neighbor. Charity must
express itself in practical love which has real effect. One effect
of charity is that we become promoters of peace, striving to build
a world of love and justice. Vincent de Paul, the Apostle of
Charity is our inspiration to be a person of peace with God as the
center of our lives enabling us to serve our neighbor and bring
God’s peace to our families, communities and to the world.
Tuesday, September 20
Prelude Event
7 p.m.
“Promoting Peace – Education, Service, Mentorship and
Leadership”
Speaker: Stacey Bess, Teacher, Author, Inspiration for the Hallmark
Movie “Beyond the Classroom”
Marillac Auditorium
Contact: Student Affairs
x1420;
School of Education; University Freshman Center
engagement@stjohns.edu
Saturday, September 24
8:45 a.m. – 3 p.m.
10th Annual University Service Day
Carnesecca Arena/ All Campuses and Metro Locations
Contact: Lucy Pesce
(718) 990-3004
pescel@stjohns.edu
“That’s Vincentian!” (Week long)
Student engagement highlighting the Core Values
Contact: Dan Kraning,
ext: 2408
kraningd@stjohns.edu
Diana Lopez-Mateo,
ext: 2104
lopezd1@stjohns.edu
Sunday, September 25
5:30 p.m.
Mass and Blessing of the Ozanam Scholars
St. Thomas More Church
Contact: Campus Ministry
scalesep@stjohns.edu
Monday, September 26
1:30 – 3 p.m.
Vincentians in Action: Alumni Panel and Networking
Opportunity
St. Vincent’s Hall, Ozanam Lounge
Contact: Dan Kraning
(718) 990-2408
kraningd@stjohns.edu
4 p.m.
Vincentian Chair of Social Justice Lecture “Charity as the Heart of
Catholic Social Teaching”
Most Reverend David M. O’Connell, C.M., J.C.D.,
Bishop of Trenton, NJ
St. Thomas More Church
Contact: Office of University Events
(718) 990-6365
6 p.m.
Catholic Student Community Dinner (Reservations Required)
Location: Century Hall, Second Floor Lounge
Contact: James Walters
(718) 990-6327
waltersj@stjohns.edu
8 p.m.
Vincentian Convocation
St. Thomas More Church
Contact: Office of University Events
(718) 990-6365
Tuesday, September 27
Feast of St. Vincent de Paul
12:15 p.m.
Founder’s Week University Mass
Presider: Rev. James J. Maher, C.M.,
Executive Vice President of Mission
St. Thomas More Church
Contact: Campus Ministry
(718) 990-6255
scalesep@stjohns.edu
5 – 7 p.m.
“Embracing Charity: Bl. Frederic Ozanam”
Lecture and Dinner for Ozanam Scholars (By invitation)
Presenter: Rev. Robert Maloney, C.M.,
Vincentian Chair of Social Justice
St. Thomas More Church
Contact: Office of Mission
(718) 990-3004
pescel@stjohns.edu
Wednesday, September 28
11:45 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Administrators and Staff Luncheon
“The Story of Sr. Marie: Seeking a House of Peace”
Speakers: Erin
Von Uffel and Lorraine Fusaro,
Sr. Marie de Mandat-Grancey, D.C. Foundation
Bent Hall, Room 277 A/B (registration required)
Contact: Vincentian Center
(718) 990-1612
vccs@stjohns.edu
5 p.m.
“Percussion for Peace”
Join with University Musicians in a “Drum Circle” led by Master
Percussionist Michael Wimberley to promote unity, harmony and peace
within the St. John’s Community.
Marillac Terrace
Contact: Dr. Heidi Upton
(718) 990-1331
uptonh@stjohns.edu
Thursday, September 29
1:50-3:15 p.m.
Faculty Research Luncheon (By Invitation)
Speaker: Rev. Robert Maloney, C.M.,
Vincentian Chair of Social Justice
Bent Hall, Room 277 A/B
Contact: Vincentian Center for Church and Society
(718) 990-1612
vccs@stjohns.edu
7:30 p.m.
“Finding God at a Catholic and Vincentian University”
Speaker: Bill McGarvey, author of “The Freshman Survival
Guide”
Faculty Club
Contact: Omar Nesheiwat
onesheiwat@gmail.com
Friday, September 30
12:15 p.m.
Liturgy and Blessing of Vincentian Mission Certificate’s 5th
Cohort
Presider: Rev. James J. Maher, C.M.,
Executive Vice President for Mission
St. Thomas More Church
Contact: Office of Mission
(718) 990-3004
pescel@stjohns.edu
1 – 2:30 p.m.
“Spirituality of St. Vincent de Paul”
Vincentian Mission Certificate’s Alumni Lunch (By invitation)
Speaker: Rev. Robert Maloney, C.M.,
Vincentian Chair of Social Justice
Bent Hall, Room 277A/B
Contact: Office of Mission
(718) 990-3004
pescel@stjohns.edu