Students can enrich their spiritual and academic life by taking
part in the varied activities St. John’s has planned for
Founder’s Week 2012. Through prayer, films
and discussions, you can join Campus Ministry and the entire
University community in celebrating our Vincentian Heritage and
spirit.
Sunday Night Student Mass
Sunday, 5:30 p.m., September 23
St. Thomas More Church
Begin Founder’s Week with prayer and the Eucharist. Gathering
together as a community, we will reflect on the many ways we can be
“Faith-Filled Citizens” this week and always.
Vespers for Founder’s Week
Monday, 7:30 p.m., September 24
St. Thomas More Church
Taken from the Latin, the Church’s sunset prayer service also is
referred to as “Evening Prayer” or “Evensong.” In honor of
Founder’s Week, Campus Ministry will hold a special service
focusing on the plight of the poor and marginalized in our world —
and the call for us to devote our lives to their well-being in the
tradition of St. Vincent de Paul.
The Way
Tuesday, 5 – 8 p.m., September 25
D’Angelo Center Room 416
Campus Ministry and St. John’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
will screen and discuss The Way. Starring Emilio Estevez
and Martin Sheen, this critically acclaimed film follows a grieving
father on the 1,000-year-old Catholic pilgrimage route to the
Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, in Galicia, Spain. Carmen
Khloe, Associate Professor of Languages and Literatures, will lead
the discussion. Dinner and refreshments will be served.
Please RSVP by Tuesday, September 21: call Campus
Ministry at (718) 990-6255.
Founder’s Week Feast Day Mass
Thursday, 12:15 p.m., September 27
St. Thomas More Church
As we gather for this special Mass, we consider the challenge to
enter this “political season” as persons of faith. Following the
example of St. Vincent de Paul, we seek the common good for
all—especially those living in poverty or under oppression. Join us
as we pray for the wisdom to strengthen our efforts to be
Vincentian, faith-filled citizens.
Join us for our full schedule of Founder’s Week activities. For
more information, contact the Office of Campus Ministry at
(718) 990-6255.