During your time here at St. John's, we hope that whatever
tradition you come from, you can grow in your spirituality and
faith and learn about our Catholic and Vincentian heritage.
We offer a variety of programs throughout the year to support you
in your journey. Click the links below to learn more!
Bereavement Program (Queens & Staten
Island)
Cafe de
Paul (Queens)
Catholic Bible Group (Queens)
L.I.F.T.
Faith Communities ~ Living in Faith Together
(Queens)
L.I.G.H.T. ~ Ladies in God's Hands Together
(Queens)
Insights (Staten Island)
Interfaith Events (Queens)
Liturgical Ministry (Queens &
Staten Island)
Music Ministry (Queens & Staten
Island)
Prayer Requests (Queens & Staten
Island)
Retreats (Queens & Staten
Island)
R.C.I.A. ~ Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
(Queens & Staten Island)
Vincent &
Louise House (Queens)
Bereavement Program
Queens and Staten Island
Campus Ministry is sensitive to the pain and suffering you may
experience should there be a death in your family. Once each
semester we have a Mass and a luncheon for those who are grieving.
Bereavement counseling is also available.
In Queens, call (718) 990-6466.
In Staten Island, call (718) 390-4475.
Catholic
Bible Reflection Group
Queens
Share your faith, prayer and reflections on the Catholic Bible with
a group that meets each Thursday from 4-5 p.m. in St. Thomas
More Church.
Contact: Sr. Patty Ann
O'Brien, DC (718) 990-6466.
L.I.G.H.T. (Ladies in God's Hands
Together)
Queens
L.I.G.H.T. is a community of women who gather together to grow
in fellowship with one another through learning about faith and
deepening their own spirituality, all while having a good time!
L.I.G.H.T. helps participants connect their daily lives to their
faith beliefs by exploring topics that we encounter on a day-to-day
basis from a Catholic-Christian perspective. Participants from all
backgrounds are welcome! Join us for conversation, reflection, and
community! New members are always welcome!
L.I.G.H.T. gathers every other Mondays at
8:30pm in the Church Conference Room. Spring 2012
dates:
- January 30th
- February 6th & 20th
- March 5th & 19th
- April 16th
Hope to see you there!
Join
L.I.G.H.T. on Facebook to learn about all upcoming events!
Please contact
Angela Seegel for more information, (718)
990-2680.
Insights
Staten Island
If you have ever been involved in service, this program is for
you. Come talk, reflect, and pray about your volunteer projects.
Meet terrific people and share your experiences.
Contact Melissa
Gibilaro;(718) 390-4475.
Interfaith
Queens
Campus Ministry seeks to foster the faith development of all
of our students and offers opportunities to participate in
interfaith services. These services seek to promote fellowship,
understanding, and respect for all faiths. We invite all religious
groups and students, commuter or resident, to join us for
interfaith worship through song, scripture, drama, and reflection.
Services are followed by a dessert social to encourage continued
dialogue and community between our different faith groups. All are
welcome.
Contact
Trish Scalese, (718) 990-2516 for more information.
Learn
more about the first ever St. John's Interfaith
Week! March 28-April 1, 2011
Liturgical
Ministry
Queens and Staten Island
Campus Ministry welcomes Altar Servers, Lectors,
and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion to serve at
Campus Masses. There is a training program and Commissioning Mass
each fall. There is also on-going formation through an Evening of
Recollection to keep up-dated on newest developments in Church
Ministry.
In Queens, call (718) 990-6466.
In Staten Island, call (718) 390-4305.
Music Ministry
Queens and Staten Island
Singers and musicians are an integral part of Campus Ministry.
Become a part of our music ministry program by sharing your time
and talent at our Sunday Night Community Mass, weekday
Mass, and other special University celebrations.
In Queens, Bill Montvilo
(718) 990-2354.
In Staten Island, James
Behan (718) 390-4305
Prayer Requests
Queens and Staten Island
Send your special prayer intention or a campus
ministry/spirituality question or concern to our email address
and we will process your request. We also have an Intentions Book
in which you are invited to write any intentions you have, and
these are prayed for every day at Mass.
In Queens, email Campus
Ministry
In Staten Island, email Staten Island Campus
Ministry
Rite
of Christian Initiation For Adults (R.C.I.A.)
Catholic Sacraments Prep
Queens and Staten
Island
The R.C.I.A. process is available for those students who are
thinking of becoming Catholic and for Catholics who wish to receive
First Communion or Confirmation. RCIA begins in the beginning
of the Fall Semester and meets weekly on Tuesdays during the
Common Hour in the Church both semesters. Participants MUST start
the program together in the early fall semester.
In Queens, call (718) 990-2125 or e-mail Trish
Scalese.
In Staten Island, call (718) 390-4305.