We invite you to discover the many ways to Come Home.
Through serving those in need, through prayer and sacraments, and
through conversation and community, our Lenten programs offer
numerous opportunities to encounter the sacred within ourselves,
within all people, and throughout creation.
FEBRUARY | MARCH | APRIL
Tuesday,
February 21
Mardi Gras
Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
Location: D'Angelo Center, Room 416
The Catholic Student Community (CSC) invites you to Mardi
Gras.
Come find out about Lent 2012 and celebrate Fat Tuesday. Join us
for an evening of food and fun as we bring New Orleans to New York
and prepare for Lent!
Contact: Jim Walters for more information and to
RVSP at:
(718) 990-6327; waltersj@stjohns.edu
February 22,
2012
Ash Wednesday
Time: 8 a.m., 12:15 p.m., and 7:30 p.m.
Mass and Distribution of Ashes
Prayer Service and Distribution of Ashes
10 a.m. and 4:35
p.m.
Location: St. Thomas More Church
Contact: Trish Scalese:
(718) 990-2125; scalesep@stjohns.edu
February 22 - April
1
Students for Life – 40 Days for
Life
Spend this lent dedicating your fasting and prayer for pro-life
issues. There will be various opportunities for unique prayer
experiences; including a prayer vigil outside of an abortion clinic
on March 17 and March 24.
Contact: Andrew Scott at:
(718) 990-8075; scottr1@stjohns.edu
Thursday, February
23
Catholic Bible Study
Time: 12:15 – 1:15
Location: St. Thomas More Conference Room
All are invited to Catholic Bible Study. Join us as we find out how
scripture helps us come home to God this Lenten Season.
Contact: Sr. Patty Ann O’Brien, DC for more
information at:
(718) 990-6646; obrienp@atjohns.edu
Habitat for Humanity General Body
Meeting
Time: 1:50 – 3:15 p.m.
Location: St. John’s Hall, Room 208
Join Habitat for Humanity. Meet the Eboard, learn about upcoming
builds, fundraising initiatives and discuss current advocacy
initiatives
Contact: Kate Giancatarino
(718) 990-6115; giancatc@stjohns.edu
Students for Global Justice
Time: 2 – 3 p.m.
Location: Marillac, Room 427
Join Students for Global Justice at our second Student Group
meeting for the semester where we will be discussing current events
related to global justice issues, and the events we are hosting
during Peace Week this year from March 26 –31.
Taize´ Prayer Service
Time: 4:35 p.m. and 7:30.p.m.
Location: St. Thomas More Church in the Blessed Sacrament
Chapel
Experience this prayer of reflective chants and meditative
silence.
Begin the season of Lent with this time of quiet in the presence of
the Blessed Sacrament.
Contact: Trish Scalese at:
(718) 990-2125; scalesep@stjohns.edu
Vital 4
Time: 6:30 – 9 p.m.
Location: St. Thomas More Church Conference
Room
Seniors in VITAL, gather with your community for dinner, fellowship
and discussion regarding Vincentian Leadership and reflection
Contact: Kate Giancatarino at:
(718) 990-6115; giancatc@stjohns.edu
Friday, February
24
Douglaston Holy Hour
Time: Leave Campus at 7 p.m.
Location: Meet in front of St Thomas More Church
Join your fellow Catholics from the Diocese of Brooklyn and Queens
for an hour with Christ as we mediate and pray through silence and
song. We will travel to the Seminary in Douglaston to pray
together. Community time to follow.
Contact: Andrew Scott to RSVP and for more
information at:
(718) 990-8075; scottr1@stjohns.edu
Saturday, February 25 – Saturday,
March 3
New Salem and Guatemala
Plunges
Students will take their passion for service on the road. Eight
students will go to New Salem, PA, and 15 students will go to San
Lucas Toliman, Guatemala to serve, pray, reflect and grow in their
faith and awareness of others.
For more information on the Campus Ministry Plunge Program, go to
www.stjohns.edu/plunge or contact Kate
Giancatarino at:
(718) 990-6115; giancatc@stjohns.edu
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Thursday,
March 1
Catholic Bible Study
Time: 12:15 –1:15
Location: St. Thomas More Conference Room
All are invited to Catholic Bible Study. Join us as we find out how
scripture helps us come home to God this Lenten Season.
Contact: Sr. Patty Ann O’Brien, DC for more
information at obrienp@atjohns.edu or (718)
990-6646
Monday, March 5
Students for Life Meeting
Time: 2 –3 p.m.
Location: TBD
Join Students for Life for their second general body meeting of the
semester. We will discuss upcoming events for the semester. Pizza
will be served!
Contact: Andrew Scott at:
(718) 990-8075; scottr1@stjohns.edu
Monday Night Rosary
Time: 8 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: St Thomas More Church
Join us to meditate on the life of Christ and our own life this
Lenten season as we pray with the Rosary. Rosary beads and prayer
sheets are provided.
Contact: Jim Walters for more information
at:
(718) 990-6327: waltersj@stjohns.edu
L.I.G.H.T. (Ladies In God’s Hands Together)
Time: 8:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Location: St. Thomas More Conference Room
Here is an opportunity to bond with other women through prayer,
reflection and service.
Contact: Angela Seegel at:
(718) 990-2680; seegela@stjohns.edu
Tuesday, March
6
Catholic Bible Study
Time: 8 – 9 p.m.
Location: Hollis Prayer Room
All are invited to Catholic Bible Study in the Residence Halls.
Join us as we study scripture and connect the Living Word to our
daily lives and Lenten Journey.
Contact: Andrea Pinnavaia for more information and
to RVSP at:
(718) 990-3346; pinnavaa@stjohns.edu
Wednesday, March
7
Heroes of our Faith Lecture Series
- St. Josephine Bakhita
Time: 8:30 – 9:15 p.m.
Location: St Thomas More Church
Join us to reflect on the life and lessons of our Catholic Saints
as we grow in our faith this Lenten season.
Contact: Jim Walters for more information
at:
(718) 990-6327; waltersj@stjohns.edu
Wednesday Night Meditation
Time: 10 –10:30 p.m.
Location: Hollis Prayer Room
Join us for this Lenten Guided Meditation as we take 30 minutes to
reflect on our life with Christ.
Contact: Jim Walters for more information
at:
(718) 990-6327; waltersj@stjohns.edu
If you do not live in Hollis, please RSVP in advance to have access
granted to prayer room.
Thursday, March
8
Catholic Bible Study
Time: 12:15 –1:15 p.m.
Location: St. Thomas More Conference Room
All are invited to Catholic Bible Study. Join us as we find out how
scripture helps us come home to God this Lenten Season.
Contact: Sr. Patty Ann O’Brien, DC for more
information at:
(718) 990-6646; obrienp@atjohns.edu
Thursday, March
8
Catholic Student Committee General Body
Meeting
Time: 2 –3 p.m.
Location: St Thomas More Church
The Catholic Student community is an opportunity for prayer,
community, friendship and conversation with others who love their
Catholic faith and share similar values and beliefs. Consider how
the church’s wisdom can guide your life.
Contact: Tori Santangelo:
(718) 990-1363; santangv@stjohns.edu
Students for Global Justice
Time: 2 – 3 p.m.
Location: TBA
Join Students for Global Justice at our third Student Group meeting
for the semester where we will be focusing on our Faith, and how it
guides us to seek and work for justice.
Contact:Ketienne Telemaqueat (718) 990-6426
(718) 990-1363; telemaqk@stjohns.edu
Stations of the Cross
Time: 4:35 p.m.
Location: St Thomas More Church
Join the Catholic Student Community as we mediate on the final
hours of the life of Christ and his sacrifice of death on the
cross.
Contact: Andrew Scott for more information
at:
(718) 990-8075; scottr1@stjohns.edu
VITAL 1
Time: 6 – 9 p.m.
Location: Donovan Community Room
Attention freshmen: Join us for our final VITAL 1 meeting of the
semester as we grow as leaders of faith. At this meeting we will
have a special focus on our Lenten journey as we discuss this
year’s them of Come Home.
Contact: Jim Walters for more information
at:
(718) 990-6327; waltersj@stjohns.edu
Friday, March 9
Huntington Holy Hour
Time: Leave Campus at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Meet in front of St. Thomas More
Church
Join your fellow Catholics from the Diocese of Rockville Center for
an hour with Christ as we mediate and pray through silence and
song. We will travel to the Seminary in Huntington to pray
together. Community time to follow.
Contact: Andrew Scott to RSVP and for more
information at:
(718) 990-8075; scottr1@stjohns.edu
Saturday, March
10:
TEAM RV: SATURDAY SERVICE
Time: TBD
Location: TBA
To sign up for service, please e-mail SJUTeamRV@gmail.com or send a
Face Book or Orgsync message!
Sunday, March
11
RCIA Rite of Election
Time: 5:30 p.m. Mass
Location: St. Thomas More Church
Come and pray with our students as they continue on their RCIA
journey and becoming full members of the Catholic faith.
Contact: Trish Scalese at:
(718) 990-2125; scalesep@stjohns.edu
SVDP General Body Meeting
Time: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: St. Thomas More Church Conference Room
After Mass, Join SVDP. Meet the Eboard, learn about upcoming
service experiences and discuss current advocacy initiatives
Contact: Kate Giancatarino:
(718) 990-6115; giancatc@stjohns.edu
Monday, March
12
Monday Night Rosary
Time: 8 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: St Thomas More Church
Join us to meditate on the life of Christ and our own life this
Lenten season as we pray with the Rosary. Rosary beads and prayer
sheets are provided.
Contact: Jim Walters for more information
at:
(718) 990-6327; waltersj@stjohns.edu
Wednesday, March
14
St. John’s Holy Hour
Time: 9:30 –10:30 p.m.
Location: St Thomas More Church
Join us for an hour with Christ as we mediate and pray
through
silence and song.
Contact: Andrew Scott for more information
at:
(718) 990-8075; scottr1@stjohns.edu
Thursday, March
15
Catholic Bible Study
Time: 12:15 –1:15 p.m.
Location: St. Thomas More Conference Room
All are invited to Catholic Bible Study. Join us as we find out how
scripture helps us come home to God this Lenten Season.
Contact: Sr. Patty Ann O’Brien, DC for more
information at
(718) 990-6646 or obrienp@atjohns.edu
St. Baldrick’s Day and Locks of
Love
Time: 1:30 p.m. to the last SHAVED
Location: D’Angelo Living Room
Every March, St. John’s joins the St. Baldrick’s Foundation and
Locks of Love to help raise money and awareness about childhood
cancer. Participants shave their head or donate locks of
hair.
Contact: Angela Seegel:
(718) 990-2680; seegela@stjohns.edu
Habitat for Humanity General Body
Meeting
Time: 1:50 – 3:15 p.m.
Location: St. John’s Hall, Room 208
Join Habitat for Humanity. Meet the Eboard, learn about
upcoming builds, fundraising initiatives and discuss current
advocacy initiatives
Contact: Kate Giancatarino at:
(718) 990-6115; giancatc@stjohns.edu
Stations of the Cross
Time: 4:35 p.m.
Location: St Thomas More Church
Join the Catholic Student Community as we mediate on the final
hours of the life of Christ and his sacrifice of death on the
cross.
Contact: Andrew Scott for more information
at:
(718) 990-8075; scottr1@stjohns.edu
VITAL 2
Time: 6 – 9 p.m.
Location: D’Angelo Center, Room 416C
Attention sophomores: Join us for our final VITAL 2 meeting of the
semester as we grow as leaders of faith. At this meeting we will
have a special focus on our Lenten journey as we discuss this
year’s theme — Come Home.
VITAL 3
Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
Location: D’Angelo 416
Juniors in VITAL, gather with your community for dinner, fellowship
and discussion regarding Vincentian Leadership and
reflection
Contact: Angela Seegel:
(718) 990-2680; seegela@stjohns.edu
Saturday, March
17
TEAM RV: SATURDAY SERVICE
Time: TBA
Location: TBA
To sign up for service please e-mail SJUTeamRV@gmail.com or send a
Face Book or Orgsync message!
Sunday, March
18
TEAM RV: HANGOUT
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: St. Thomas More Church Conference
Room
Join Team RV in celebration of “March Service Madness,” as we
participate Group Service Reflection and enjoy St. Patrick’s Day
treats!
Monday, March
19
Cards of Care and Gratitude
Time: 9 –11 a.m.
Location: Marillac Terrace A
Calling all Commuter and Resident Students — spend some time this
St. Joseph’s day showing your care for our Campus Workers.
Breakfast will be provided as we decorate cards that will be
distributed after Mass at 12:15 p.m.
Students for Global
Justice
Time: 2 – 3 p.m.
Location: TBA
Join Students for Global Justice at our 4th, Student Group meeting
for the semester where we will be viewing a documentary on Water in
preparation for our March 22, 2012. World Water Day
Celebration.
Contact: Ketienne Telemaque for more information
at:
(718) 990-6426; waltersj@stjohns.edu
Monday Night Rosary
Time: 8 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: St Thomas More Church
Join us to meditate on the life of Christ and our own life this
Lenten season as we pray with the Rosary. Rosary beads and prayer
sheets are provided.
Contact: Jim Walters for more information
at:
(718) 990-6327; waltersj@stjohns.edu
L.I.G.H.T. – “Come Home … the LIGHT will
be on”
Time: 8:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Location: St. Thomas More Church Conference
Room
Join us for a night of prayer and reflection with the women of
L.I.G.H.T. (Ladies in God’s Hands Together). It’s a wonderful
opportunity to spend time with one another during this Lenten
season.
Contact: Angela Seegel:
(718) 990-2680; seegela@stjohns.edu
Tuesday, March 20
Catholic Bible Study
Time: 8 – 9 p.m.
Location: Hollis Prayer Room
All are invited to Catholic Bible Study in the Residence Halls.
Join us as we find out how scripture helps us come home to God this
Lenten Season.
Contact: Andrea Pinnavaia for more information and
to RVSP at:
(718) 990-3346; pinnavaa@stjohns.edu
Wednesday, March 21
Wednesday Night Meditation
Time: 10 – 10:30 p.m.
Location: Hollis Prayer Room
Join us for this Lenten Guided Meditation as we take 30 minutes to
reflect on our life with Christ.
Contact: Jim Walters for more information
at:
(718) 990-6327; waltersj@stjohns.edu
If you do not live in Hollis, please RSVP in advance to have access
granted to prayer room.
Thursday, March
22
Catholic Bible Study
Time: 12:15 – 1:15 p.m.
Location: St. Thomas More Conference Room
All are invited to Catholic Bible Study. Join us as we find out how
scripture helps us come home to God this Lenten Season.
Contact: Sr. Patty Ann O’Brien, DC for more
information at:
(718) 990-6646; obrienp@atjohns.edu
Saint SquadMeeting (Saint Training)
Time: 2 – 3 p.m.
Location: Donovan Prayer Room
Join the Saint Squad for an hour of prayer as we grow as a
community to be “saints” on campus. We will also discuss leadership
opportunities for upcoming programs!
Contact: Jim Walters at: (718) 990-6327; waltersj@stjohns.edu
Stations of the Cross
Time: 4:35 p.m.
Location: St Thomas More Church
Join the Catholic Student Community as we mediate on the final
hours of the life of Christ and his sacrifice of death on the
cross.
Contact: Andrew Scott for more information
at:
(718) 990-8075; scottr1@stjohns.edu
Vital 4
Time: 6:30 – 9 p.m.
Location: St. Thomas More Church Conference Room
Seniors in VITAL, gather with your community for dinner, fellowship
and discussion regarding Vincentian Leadership and reflection
Contact: Kate Giancatarino at:
(718) 990-6115; giancatc@stjohns.edu
Friday, March
23
Douglaston Holy Hour
Time: Leave Campus at 7 p.m.
Location: Meet in front of St Thomas More
Church
Join your fellow Catholics from the Diocese of Brooklyn and Queens
for an hour with Christ as we mediate and pray through silence and
song. We will travel to the Seminary in Douglaston to pray
together. Community time to follow.
Contact: Andrew Scott to RSVP and for more
information at:
(718) 990-8075; scottr1@stjohns.edu
Friday, March 23 – Sunday, March
25
Spring Retreat
Time: Depart Campus 5 p.m. on Friday and return
Sunday by 3 p.m.
Location: Mt. Manresa Retreat Center in Staten
Island
Come away for the weekend and enjoy quiet, prayer, community, mass
and reconciliation in a beautiful setting.
Contact: Ketienne Telemaque for more information
at:
(718) 990-6426; telemaqk@stjohns.edu
Saturday, March
24
TEAM RV: SATURDAY SERVICE
Time: TBA
Location: TBA
To sign up for service please e-mail SJUTeamRV@gmail.com or send a
Face Book or Orgsync message!
Sunday March 25 - Tuesday, March
27
Students for Life
Grave Yard for the Innocent Crosses will be set up on the
University’s Great Lawn as a visible reminder to the Life issues
that affect the most vulnerable among us. There will be a
concluding mass at 5 p.m. on March 27.
Contact: Andrew Scott at:
(718) 990-8075; scottr1@stjohns.edu
Sunday March 25
Students for Life Meeting
Time: 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Location: STM Church Conference Room
Join Students for life for their third general body meeting. We
will discuss the upcoming events for the semester and there will be
a guest speaker.
Pizza will be served!
Contact: Andrew Scott at:
(718) 990-8075; scottr1@stjohns.edu
Monday, March 26 – Wednesday, March
28
Tuesday and Wednesday: 9 a.m. – 7
p.m.
Peace Week: The Tunnel of
Oppression
Times: Monday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: D'Angelo Center Org Lounge
Campus Ministry and The Office of Residence Life invites you to
experience and event to disseminate knowledge about Oppression, to
recognize those who suffer, and reflect on the moral and spiritual
questions raised throughout.
Contact: Ketienne Telemaque for more information
at:
(718) 990-6426; telemaqk@stjohns.edu
Monday, March
26
Heroes of our Faith Lecture Series St
Francis and His Pathway to Peace
Time: 8:30 – 9:15 p.m.
Location: St Thomas More Church
Join us to reflect on the life and lessons of our Catholic Saints
as we grow in our faith this Lenten season.
Contact: Jim Walters for more information
at:
(718) 990-6327; waltersj@stjohns.edu
Monday Night Rosary
Time: 8 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: St Thomas More Church
Join us to meditate on the life of Christ and our own life this
Lenten season as we pray with the Rosary. Rosary beads and prayer
sheets are provided.
Contact: Jim Walters for more information
at:
(718) 990-6327; waltersj@stjohns.edu
Tuesday, March
27
Free Hug Campaign
Time: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Main location: D’Angelo Center and in front of
Library
Want a Hug? Students for Global Justice will be giving out FREE
HUGS all over campus, look for the signs because All you need is
LOVE!
Contact: Ketienne Telemaque at:
(718) 990-6426; telemaqk@stjohns.edu
Wednesday, March
28
CRUCIFIED: A Journey for Justice Stations
of the Cross
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: St Thomas More Church
Join the Students for Global Justice as we pray the Stations of the
Cross with a focus on the final hours of the life of Christ and
present day injustices.
Contact: Ketienne Telemaque for more information
at:
(718) 990-6426; telemaqk@stjohns.edu
Wednesday Night
Meditation
Time: 10 – 10:30 p.m.
Location: Hollis Prayer Room
Join us for this Lenten Guided Meditation as we take 30 minutes to
reflect on our life with Christ.
Contact: Jim Walters for more information
at:
(718) 990-6327; waltersj@stjohns.edu
If you do not live in Hollis, please RSVP in advance to have access
granted to prayer room.
Thursday, March
29
Shout! The Spoken Word Peace
Concert
Time: 7 – 10 p.m.
Location: D’Angelo Center Organization
Lounge
Join the Students for Global Justice and your peers who will sing,
dance, speak and moreover SHOUT in a celebration of peace and
recognition of the work being done around the world!
Contact: Ketienne Telemaque to participate or
attend at:
(718) 990-6426; telemaqk@stjohns.edu
Saturday, March
31
TEAM RV: SATURDAY SERVICE
Time: TBA
Location: TBA
To sign up for service please e-mail SJUTeamRV@gmail.com or send a
Face Book or Orgsync message!
Habitat Build
Time: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Meet in Marillac Terrace.
The Build is in Brooklyn. Join Habitat for Humanity during their
Act, Speak and Build Week. Roll up your sleeves and help a family
in need construct their new
home.
Contact: Kate Giancatarino at
(718) 990-6115; giancatc@stjohns.edu
“Dodge A Ball, Not Peace” Dodge Ball
Tournament
Time: Noon – 4 p.m.
Location: Taffner Field House
Join Campus Ministry and the Ozanam Scholars as they host this
annual event that directly impacts the lives of Haitians. We invite
you to create a team and join us in a dodge ball tournament. Bring
you A game and if you win, you can send the money to your charity
of choice: Zafen, or Haiti Marycare.
Contact: Ketienne Telemaque for more information
at:
(718) 990-6426; telemaqk@stjohns.edu
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Sunday, April 1
St. Vincent de Paul Society
Induction
Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Bent Hall, Room 277/B
All active members of SVDP will gather for an induction ceremony if
its newest members.
Contact: Kate Giancatarino at:
(718) 990-6115; giancatc@stjohns.edu
Sunday, April 1
Holy Week — PalmSunday
Time: 11 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Mass
After Mass Confession
Location: St. Thomas More Church
Contact: Trish Scalese at:
(718) 990-2125; scalesep@stjohns.edu
Monday, April 2
Community Mayor Service
Initiative
Time: 9 a.m, – 1 p.m.
Location: Carnesecca arena, Taffner field house,
and Belson stadium
In collaboration with the Community Mayor Organization, members of
the Athletic family will host an event for under privileged and
handicapped children in the local area. All will come together
through sporting events such as soccer and basketball.
Contact: Fr. Tri Duong at:
(718) 990-5058; duongt@stjohns.edu
Confessions
Time: 1 – 5 p.m.
Location: St. Thomas More Church
Contact: Trish Scalese at:
(718) 990-2125; scalesep@stjohns.edu
Creative Ministries: Living Stations of
the Cross
Time: 8 p.m.
Location: St. Thomas More Church
The Stations of the Cross are a much-treasured ritual of our faith.
Presented in an artistic and dramatic way, come and pray as we
remember the final moments of Jesus’ life. Confessions to follow
the presentation.
Contact: Trish Scalese at:
(718) 990-2125; scalesep@stjohns.edu
Tuesday, March 20
Catholic Bible Study
Time: 8 – 9 p.m.
Location: Hollis Prayer Room
All are invited to Catholic Bible Study in the Residence Halls.
Join us as we find out how scripture helps us come home to God this
Lenten Season.
Contact: Andrea Pinnavaia for more information and
to RVSP at:
(718) 990-3346; PINNAVAA@stjohns.edu
Thursday,
April 5
Holy Thursday – Mass of the Lord
Supper
Time: 7:30
p.m.
Location: St. Thomas More
Church
Contact: Trish Scalese at:
(718) 990-2125; scalesep@stjohns.edu
Friday, April
6
Good Friday – Celebration of the Passion
of our Lord
Time: 3
p.m.
Location: St. Thomas More
Church
Contact: Trish Scalese at:
(718) 990-2125; scalesep@stjohns.edu
Saturday, April
7
Holy Saturday Easter Vigil
Mass
Time: 9
p.m.
Location: St. Thomas More
Church
Contact: Trish Scalese at:
(718) 990-2125; scalesep@stjohns.edu
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