It is a great joy for me to accompany people on their journeys of faith. I oversee the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.) and direct our Confirmation program for SCU students who wish to celebrate the sacraments of initiation in the Roman Catholic Church. I also welcome the opportunity to meet with students for spiritual direction as they reflect on questions of faith and life, regardless of religious affiliation. Other programs in which I am involved include: the Ignatian Retreat, masses in Spanish and the Guadalupe Celebration.
I am a life-long Californian, originally from Oxnard, CA. I studied at Ventura College and at Cal Poly—San Luis Obispo to earn a B.A. in Political Science. In 1997 I graduated from the Graduate Program in Pastoral Ministries at SCU with an M.A. in Catechetics and have been serving ever since as a Campus Minister at SCU. I took a short leave in the spring of 2006 to serve as Acting Director of the Casa de la Solidaridad, SCU's study abroad program in El Salvador. Currently I am enrolled in the Spiritual Directors Institute at Mercy Center in Burlingame, CA.
Besides my work at SCU, I find great joy in sharing time with friends and family—especially my nieces and nephew! Cooking, reading, exercise, and prayer are some of the activities that help me maintain balance. Whenever I have the time (and money!) I also enjoy traveling. And when the destination includes warm weather, a hammock and mangoes . . . life is very good!
Our spirituality series continues with Senior Tessa Brown who will share about the martyrs of El Salvador and their example of holiness.
Restorative Justice Chat
Sunday, October 26, 7:30 p.m.
Campus Ministry large conference room
Fr. Mike Kennedy, former pastor of Dolores Mission and current director of the CaliforniaProvince of the Jesuits' commission on restorative justice, will speak about restorative justice and Prop 6. All are welcome!
Fall Search Retreat
November 7-9, 2008
Redwood Glen, Santa Cruz
Applications due Wednesday, October 22!
Search is a peer-led retreat for undergraduate students. Join us for a weekend of spiritual growth, community and individual reflection. Turn in your application and $50 payment in Campus Ministry.
Come See The World With New Eyes
Puebla, Mexico, Immersion Trip
December 13-22, 2008
Deadline extended! Applications are due Friday, October 24th at noon.
Spend 10 of the most amazing days of your life living with and learning from the people of Puebla. Applications are now available on-line at: http://www.scu.edu/ignatiancenter/ students/immersions/locations/index.cfm
For more information, contact Richie Lumley rlumley@scu.edu 408-554-2747
Ignatian 5-day Retreat
December 14-19, 2008
Jesuit Retreat House, Los Altos
Applications due November 7.
Join us for a retreat based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. Experience silence, confidential meetings with a retreat director, presentations by retreat directors,
Love Your Enemies: =Transforming Us vs Them Thinking Fr. Louie Vitale, OFM
Tuesday, October 14, 7:30 p.m.
California Mission Room A co-founder of Pace e Bene Nonviolence Service, Fr. Louie Vitale is currently the organization’s Nonviolent Action Advocate. A Franciscan priest, Fr. Vitale has devoted his life to peace, working tirelessly for the dignity and well-being of people everywhere. He is the co-founder of the Nevada Desert Experience and has participated in its enduring movement to end nuclear testing. He recently completed twelve years as the pastor of St. Boniface Catholic Church in a low-income neighborhood in San Francisco, California.
The Challenge
Wednesdays, 9:00 p.m.
St. Francis Chapel
Looking for something to deepen your faith? If yes, then take "The Challenge!" The theme for the fall is the "Communion of Saints" and this week's presenter is Campus Minister Fr. Chris Cartwright, SJ, who will share some reflections on St. Christopher. For more information, contact Michael Garcia (mgarcia1@scu.edu) or check out the website http://www.scu.edu/cm/programs/The-Challenge.cfm
Fall Immersions to Puebla, Mexico and New Orleans
Applications are due October 15th.
Immersions take place after finals fall quarter. Applications are available in Campus Ministry, Benson information desk, and in the Kolvenbach office in Sobrato #105.
Fall Search Retreat
November 7-9, 2008
Redwood Glen, Santa Cruz
Applications due October 22.
Search is a peer-led retreat for undergraduate students. Join us for a weekend of spiritual growth, community and individual reflection. Turn in your application and $50 payment in Campus Ministry.
Ignatian 5-day Retreat
December 14-19, 2008
Jesuit Retreat House, Los Altos
Applications due November 7.
Join us for a retreat based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. Experience silence, confidential meetings with a retreat director, presentations by retreat directors,
"Design Your Own Direction" Tuesday Oct. 7, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Benson Parlors
Thinking about what to do after college? Interested in volunteering a year of your life? Come to a panel discussion of SCU alums and staff members who will share their experiences of Jesuit Volunteer Corps, Peace Corps and other agencies.
For more information, contact Fr. Jack Treacy at x4372.
The Challenge Wednesdays, 9:00 p.m. St. Francis Chapel
Looking for something to deepen your faith? If yes, then take "The Challenge!" The theme for the fall is the "Communion of Saints" and this week's presenter is Erik Hesla, Sacramental Formation Intern, who will share some reflections on St. Peter. For more information, contact Michael Garcia or check out the website.
Catholic Inquiry
Do you have questions about the Catholic Church? Are you wondering what it would mean to become Catholic? Contact Erik Hesla or Lulu Santana to discuss your questions and possible interest in joining the Catholic Church.
Love Your Enemies: Transforming Us vs. Them Thinking Tuesday, Oct. 14, 7:30 p.m. California Mission Room
Fr. Louie Vitale, OFM will speak to us about the power of nonviolence and how we can use it to transform the way we approach others. Fr. Louie has a long history of nonviolent civic engagement in which he has continuously challenged a culture of violence.
Fall Immersions to Puebla, Mexicoand New Orleans Applications are due October 15th.
Immersions take place after finals fall quarter. Applications are available in Campus Ministry, Benson information desk, and in the Kolvenbach office in Sobrato #105.
Fall Search Retreat November 7-9, 2008 Redwood Glen, Santa Cruz Applications due October 22.
Search is a peer-led retreat for undergraduate students. Join us for a weekend of spiritual growth, community and individual reflection. Turn in your application and $50 payment in Campus Ministry.
Ignatian 5-day Retreat December 14-19, 2008 Jesuit Retreat House, Los Altos Applications dueNovember 7.
Join us for a retreat based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. Experience silence, confidential meetings with a retreat director, presentations by retreat directors,daily liturgies, and group prayer. $150/students; $200/staff, faculty
