Founder’s Week 2012
September 23 – 29
Be Vincentian: Faith-filled
Citizens
“Pray always that God will unite
hearts.” – St. Vincent de Paul
As Americans we are challenged to enter into this “political
season” as persons of faith. As followers of St. Vincent de Paul,
we seek the common good for all and especially for persons who live
in poverty or under oppression. For St. Vincent, a man of great
faith and “father of the poor”, faith provided a truth: that every
person is endowed with human dignity and every person and
institution has the responsibility to create the conditions in
society that allow human dignity to flourish. St. Vincent's efforts
offer a practical approach to living the truth about human dignity.
May we be inspired and strengthened by Founder’s Week 2012 theme
“Be Vincentian: Faith-filled Citizens” and exercise civic
responsibilities and practice the virtues of faith and
solidarity.
Sunday, September 23–29
Week-long Library Exhibit
“The Immigrant Church in New York”
St. Augustine Hall, 4th Floor
Contact: Cynthia Chambers
(718) 990 1355
chamberc@stjohns.edu
5:30 p.m.
Student Mass
Presider: Rev. John Kettleberger, C.M., University Chaplain
St. Thomas More Church
Contact: Campus Ministry
(718) 990-6255
Monday, September 24
7:30 p.m.
Vespers Service
St. Thomas More Church
Contact: Campus Ministry
(718) 990-6255
Gaglianj@stjohns.edu
Tuesday, September 25
12:15 – 1:45 p.m.
Faculty Research Luncheon (By Invitation)
“Vincentian Spirituality and the University”
Speaker: Rev. John Prager, C.M.
D’Angelo Center, Room 416 ABC
Contact: Vincentian Center for Church and Society
(718) 990-1612
vccs@stjohns.edu
5–8 p.m.
“The Way” Film and Discussion
Location: D’Angelo Center 416 A and B
Contact: Campus Ministry
(718) 990-1363
waltersj@stjohns.edu
Wednesday, September 26
1 p.m.
Administrators and Staff Luncheon
Speaker: Rev. John Prager, C.M.
D’Angelo Center, 416 ABC (registration required)
Contact: Vincentian Center
(718) 990-1612
vccs@stjohns.edu
5 –7 p.m.
Lecture and Dinner for Ozanam and Catholic Scholars (By
invitation)
Presenter: Rev. John Prager, C.M.
Location: D'Angelo Center 416
Contact: VISA
(718) 990-8320
townsenc@stjohns.edu
or Campus Ministry
waltersj@stjohns.edu
Thursday, September 27
Feast of St. Vincent de Paul
12:15 p.m.
University Mass, Feast of St. Vincent de Paul
Blessing of Vincentian Mission Certificate Program’s 6th
Cohort
Presider: Rev. James J. Maher, C.M.,
Executive Vice President of Mission and Student Services
St. Thomas More Church
Contact: Campus Ministry
(718) 990 6255
santangv@stjohns.edu
8 p.m.
Vincentian Convocation
St. Thomas More Church
Contact: Office of University Events
(718) 990-6365
Friday, September 28
1 – 2:30 p.m.
“Vincentian Spirituality”
Vincentian Mission Certificate (VMC) Lunch and Learn (By
invitation)
Speaker: Rev. John Prager, C.M.
Bent 277A/B
Contact: Office of Mission
(718) 990-3004
Saturday, September 29
8:30 a.m.
University Service Day
Opening Ceremonies Queens
Taffner Field House
Contact: Office of Mission
(718) 990-3004
pescel@stjohns.edu