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Liturgy at SCU

Liturgy is at the heart of this faith community. We bring our lives together in prayer each Sunday and at major University celebrations, receiving strength from the presence of Jesus Christ in the Word, Sacrament, and in the people assembled. We are strengthened and emboldened to bring the presence of Christ to the people and places that make up our lives.

Liturgical Ministry is coordinated by various campus ministers and student leaders. Student ministers are assigned on a rotating basis to assist at the weekly liturgies, as well as at special celebrations. Students are invited to serve as Liturgical Ministers of the Word, the Eucharist, Music, and Hospitality. Music Ministry provides wonderful opportunities for vocalists, instrumentalists, accompanists, cantors, dancers and planners.



Related links

Diocese of San Jose Liturgy Notes

An excellent resource for just about anything pertaining to Catholic liturgical celebrations

List of resources for lectors

Available in Campus Ministry:

 

Workbook for Lectors and Gospel Readers, Year A (until beginning of Advent)

            New Revised Standard Version

 

At Home with the Word

 

The Jesus Meditations by Michael Kennedy, SJ

Reflections on Gospel readings in the Ignatian tradition; this is one book in a series of many books of a similar nature

 

Various Advent and Lent resources from many authors—check with any Campus Minister if you’re interested in looking at our own collections

 

Available in the MissionChurch:

 

Pronunciation Guide for commonly mispronounced Biblical words

This book is kept in the Sacristy on the counter facing the Mission Gardens.  The Workbook for Lectors is usually pretty good at providing adequate pronunciation guides.

 

Available in the library:

The New Jerome Biblical commentary / edited by Raymond E. Brown, Joseph A. Fitzmyer, Roland E. Murph 

The New Jerome Biblical commentary / edited by Raymond E. Brown, Joseph A. Fitzmyer, Roland E. Murphy ; with a foreword by Carlo Maria Cardinal Martini; Orradre Reference; BS491.2 .N485 1990

 

The Anchor Bible Commentary

This is a series of books providing in depth exegeses of all books of the Bible, including apocrypha; Orradre Reference; BS192.2.A1 1964 .G3

 

Online resources:

 

The Saint Louis University Liturgy Website

           

 

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Campus Ministry Announcements

  • iconAnnouncements (Week of Nov 29- Dec 5)

    Search Breakthrough
    Monday, November 30, 2009
    7:00 p.m.                                                                                                                            Benson Parlors   
    All past Searchers are welcome to participate in the Search Reunion, called Breakthrough, tomorrow night in the Benson parlors. Take this chance to reunite with your small group, watch the Eye to Eye Search slideshow and much more!

    New Bible study
    Tuesdays
    5:30 p.m.
    (Campus Ministry)
    Contact: Aimee Moiso, AMoiso@scu.edu
    Looking for something a little different? Campus Ministry is offering a Bible study that is intentionally diverse, informal, co-ed, multi-ethnic, global-minded, and open to diverse perspectives. The group will be led by Rev. Aimee Moiso and Dr. Regina Davis-Sowers. All are welcome!


    Happy Hour
    Friday, December 4, 3:00 p.m.
    Campus Ministry
    For more information: Aimee Moiso, amoiso@scu.edu
    Our next Happy Hour will be the Friday before finals, Dec. 4, at 3:00 p.m. Come enjoy a cup of cocoa, casual conversation about faith, and friendly faces in the midst of stress! All are welcome. 


    Guadalupe Celebration
    Sunday, December 6, 2009
    2:00-4:00 p.m.
    (Mission Church)
    The 13th annual Guadalupe Celebration will offer a dramatic portrayal of the apparitions of Our Lady of Guadalupe to San Juan Diego in what is today Mexico City.  The play is presented in Spanish with English narration.  A reception will follow in the Williman Room.


    Holiday Food & Fund Drive
    Now until Finals Week
    Cash registers, Cellar Market, Benson Patio
    Contact: Steph Wilson (sawilson@scu.edu)
    Be sure to donate some extra dining points to Second Harvest Food Bank. You can also support the Bay Area's hungry by donating canned goods at Cellar Market or at the Sidewalk Sale from 12/1 to 12/3. The library is also accepting donations of food to offset your fines.


    DISCOVER Retreat
    January 22-24, 2010
    Hidden Villa, Los Altos
    Contact: Kristin Leonard, KLeonard@scu.edu
    The DISCOVER Retreat is an opportunity for sharing stories and practices of discernment.  Led by students and resident ministers, this retreat focuses on the questions of "What brings me joy?"  "What are my gifts?" and "Who does the world need me to be?"  Registration forms are now available in Campus Ministry!


    Mass Collection
    This week's collection will be taken for Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara county.

    Next week's collection will support Teatro Catalina, a theatre project in Nicaragua founded by an alum of SCU. 


    At the last liturgies we collected $702.93 for Centro Arte para la Paz.  Thank you!

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