"Authentic synodality is an inclusive experience of what it means to be a diverse community where even those voices of dissent and disaffection should be heard.
As conceived by Pope Francis, a synod is not a gathering of like-minded people who agree with one another; it is a common space of listening, dialog, and discernment. The most important protagonist in this space is the Holy Spirit, just as the most important disposition is a prayerful and respectful attentiveness to what the Spirit is saying to the church as a community of discernment"
- Dean Agbonkhianmeghe E. Orobator, S.J., Ph.D.
Featured Event
JST Community Night JST Trivia Night | Jeopardy! Style
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Tuesday, Oct. 17 | 6:00 PM following the evening liturgy
It's time to test your knowledge Jeopardy! style for JST Trivia Night! Categories will include Biblical Studies, Systematics, Ethics, Church History, and Interreligious Studies. We hope to see you there!
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What's Happening at JST
Tuesday
Contemplative Walk
Oct. 17 | 11:30 - 12:30 PM
Join us for a brisk, 30-minute stroll on Tuesday morning! Meet Laryn and others at 11:30 AM at the chapel bell.
Community Conversations
Oct. 17 | 12:00-1:00 p.m. via Zoom (register here)
Santa Clara University is offering several Community Conversations to offer space to process and dialogue about the conflict in the Middle East.
Wednesday
Midweek Pause
1:00 - 1:20 PM | In-person Laudato Si Terrace | Zoom Online ID: 989 4558 8764. Password: 088250
A quiet space hosted by Jenny Girard-Malley to center breath, realign presence, and reconnect to our spirit amid our academic lives.
Writing Workshop | Critical Summary and Critical Analysis | Kathleen Diaz
Oct. 18 | 3:30-4:30 PM | Zoom To register, click here Join the Zoom class: https://scu.zoom.us/j/96323137754?pwd=cmNpMlVhMmFVKzRYVUNjU0cvS2JwUT09
Thursday
Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill
On October 19th, 2023, Santa Clara University will join other institutions around California and the world to participate in the Great ShakeOut earthquake drill. This important annual drill is the largest of its kind with over 35 million participants each year.
At approximately 10:19am, an SCU Bronco Alert will be sent at via email, SMS text message, voice, campus phones, campus Emergency Blue Phones, and the Rave Guardian App. The alert will signify the start of the drill and ask that campus community members who chose to participate, practice Drop, Cover, and Hold On. The drill should last approximately one minute.
Diaconate Ordination Choir
Oct. 19 | 4:00 PM | Gesu Chapel
Join the Diaconate Ordination Choir: All are welcome to join the choir for the upcoming Diaconate Ordination. Please come to the Gesu Chapel on Thursday, October 19th at 4pm for an hour-long rehearsal. Any questions? Please contact Jonathan Pennacchia, SJ (jpennacchia@scu.edu)
Saturday
Reading Week: October 23-27
Tuesday
Pancakes with a Purpose
Tuesday, October 24 | 8:30 AM | JST
Join our JST Community for a delicious breakfast with engaging conversation during Reading Week. Over pancakes, we will engage in an informal discussion about how we are continuing to respond to and live into our own unfolding theology, asking, “How are our academic pursuits guiding us and challenging us?”
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Help Wanted: Join the JST Talent Show Planning Committee!
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Last year, a phenomenal team of students helped make the Spring Talent Show a massive success. The Office of Student Life is looking for another brilliant team of students to help plan this year's festivities!
Please indicate your interest via this Talent Show Planning Team Interest Form or the sign-up sheet on Mack's door (JST 107).
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JST Fall 2023 Directory Now Available!
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The JST Fall 2023 Directory is now available on the Life at JST page of the JST website. To protect the privacy of our community, this directory is only accessible to those able to log in using SCU email addresses. Please reach out to Mack Griffith (mgriffith@scu.edu) to correct any errors in your information. |
What do you want to see happen at JST?
We invite you to fill out our JST Community Life Survey to let our team know what would interest you.
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Included in This Week's Magis
Kudos Corner
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Congratulations to Patrick Saint-Jean, SJ on the publication of his most recent article, "Are you ready for a synod of possibility?" published in National Catholic Reporter. Patrick is also the author of four books and his most recent work, The Spirituality of Transformation, Joy, and Justice: The Ignatian Way for Everyone, is to be published later this month.
Read the full article: https://www.ncronline.org/opinion/guest-voices/are-you-ready-synod-possibility
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We want to celebrate our community's achievements! Please let us know if you have something to celebrate such as an award, a recognition, the completion of a major project, etc. |
Spiritual Formation & Liturgy
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Contemplative Walk: Tuesday, 11:30 - 12:30
This Tuesday we will walk to Camaldolese Monastery and then to La Loma park. Meet Laryn and others at 11:30 AM at the chapel bell. This weekly hour-long walk is an opportunity to reconnect with and pray for the world around us.
Faith and Film Series
Make a note to join others for contemplative screenings of these films on the following dates: Wednesday, November 8 (6 PM): U-Carmen eKhayelitsha with Mark Ngwenya facilitating; Wednesday, December 6 (6 PM): Tree of Life with Parker Smart facilitating. |
Midweek Pause: Wednesday - 1:00 - 1:20 PM; September 20-December 6, 2023
In-person (chapel or Laudato Si Terrace & Online) A quiet space hosted by Jenny Girard-Malley to center breath, realign presence, and reconnect to our spirit amid our academic lives. https://scu.zoom.us/j/98945588764?pwd=QnBndThQL3VEVVdsWkNXMlVjSFN1QT09 Meeting ID: 989 4558 8764 | Password: 088250
Liturgy Presider Schedule
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Tuesday, 10/17 |
Wednesday, 10/18 |
Thursday, 10/19 |
Friday, 10/20 |
8:00AM |
Ghattemani |
Goeke |
Grosnick |
Hsu |
5:15PM |
Hsu w/ Kircher Preaching |
Musoni |
Janowiak
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Connell |
Tuesday Night - All available to support the choir are asked to come to the chapel at 4:30 PM to allow for rehearsal. Paul Kircher will serve as the preacher on Tuesday evening.
Ministerial Formation
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GTU Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Event
The GTU will be hosting a virtual Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) event on Wednesday, October 18, from 3:00-5:00 p.m. This will include CPE Center Presentations and office hours. Those interested in learning more about CPE in the Bay Area are welcome to attend. For more details about CPE please see: https://www.acpe.edu/. Please contact Mack Griffith at mgriffith@scu.edu for the Zoom meeting invite. |
JST Workshop: Giftedness and Growth: Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)
November 8, 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. Room 216
The Myers-Briggs Type indicator (MBTI) is a self-report instrument designed to help us understand our personality type, strengths, and preferences. Based on the work of psychologist Carl Jung, it also provides a positive approach for understanding and valuing individual differences. This workshop will provide a review and interpretation of the MBTI, focusing on our giftedness and areas of potential growth. Time allowing, other aspects of the MBTI will be explored. Bring your experience, insights and questions!
Participants are asked to complete the MBTI questionnaire before the workshop so that individual scores can be provided. (If you have already taken the MBTI and can provide your scores, there is no need to take it again unless you choose to.)
Facilitator: Clare Ronzani
Please register with Mack Griffith (mgriffith@scu.edu) by Friday, October 20, 2023. Participants will receive the questionnaire once they register.
Clare Ronzani taught courses in spirituality for many years at JST. She also served as JST’s career advisor and has offered retreats and workshops for the JST community.
Instituto Hispano
Questions? Contact jstinstitutohispano@scu.edu |
Getting to know the “General Directory for Catechesis” 2020
October 28 | 9:00-3:00 PM | JST & Zoom | Register Here
Dive deeper into the following topics: the relationship between catechesis and evangelization Identity and formation of the catechist Divine pedagogy of who should be the catechists of today. |
React or Act? Practical guide for conflict resolution (November)
November 18 | 9:00-3:00 PM | Zoom | Register Here
This workshop offers the opportunity to know and become aware of the learned ways of thinking, feeling, and acting that shape our personality; identify the origin of conflicts in our personal, group, and social interactions; and explore various ways to process them creatively.
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Save the Date
JST Community Night Programming
Mass: 5:15 PM | Supper: 6:15 PM | Program: 6:45 PM
- Tuesday, October 24 - Reading Week | Pancakes with a Purpose
- Wednesday, November 1 - All Saints' Day Celebration
- Tuesday, November 7 - GTU Distinguished Faculty Lecture
- Tuesday, November 14 - JST Community Night
- Tuesday, November 21 - Lunchtime Gratitude: Sharing Our Family Meal with One Another
- Tuesday, November 28 - JST Liturgical Planning Conversation
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Ofrenda Preparation for Dia de Los Muertos
Tuesday, Oct. 31 | 12:00-2:00PM | JST Manresa
Join us in preparing a JST community ofrenda (altar) for Dia de Los Muertos. This is an opportunity to come together to prepare the ofrenda to remember and celebrate our departed loved ones.
Refreshments will be provided.
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Book Presentation with Sr. Vassa | Praying in Time
Thursday, Nov. 2 | 1:00 - 2:00PM | JST Loyola
Dr. Sr. Vassa is a Russian Orthodox liturgiologist and author of many scholarly articles, a monograph on Byzantine liturgy, and inspirational commentaries on Scripture and Liturgy called "Reflections with Morning Coffee." She will be joining us to talk about her new book, Praying in Time. Books will be available for purchase at the event.
Light refreshments will be available before the talk from 12:30-1:00PM
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Upcoming Enrichment Opportunities
Mental Health Novena | United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
"We offer this Novena in solidarity with those suffering from mental health challenges as well as of health care professionals, family, and friends who are caring for people in need. The World Foundation of Mental Health identified the 2023 theme as "Mental health is a universal human right." We hope that this modest Novena will move all people to discern how God is calling them to offer greater assistance to those with mental health needs." - UCCB
New Horizons Journal | Call for Papers
Papers Due: October 30, 2023 at 12:00 PM (Pacific)
New Horizons Journal is peer-reviewed by students of the Jesuit School of Theology (JST) at Santa Clara University. New Horizons seeks to uplift the voices of emerging graduate student writers of various disciplines within the field of theology. Because the Journal shares in JST's commitment to academic excellence, the Journal will accept only the highest quality material for publication, material which echoes JST’s dedication to the pursuit of culturally contextualized theology.
The latest issue "This is My Body" has been published (editor MyLan Metzger). We invite our community to access this edition here.
There is a Call for Papers for the next edition (editor Jesus Munoz), the title of which will be "The Synodal Way of the Laity." What is the future of the laity in the Church? What is the synodal way of the laity? New Horizons invites submissions on the theme of lay ministry and ecclesial unity. Details are posted on the JST campus and also located at this website.
Submissions should be uploaded by 12 PM on October 30, 2023, to newhorizonsjst@scu.edu. Accepted submissions will be published in February 2024. Please email Jesús Muñoz (jemunoz@scu.edu) with any questions or inquiries.
Boston College Graduate Student Conference | Call for Papers
Proposals Due: December 31, 2023 | BC Graduate Student Conference Call for Papers
The BC Department of Philosophy will be hosting its 24th annual Graduate Student Conference from 22–23 March 2024, and I am tasked with organizing this year's conference. While sponsored by the philosophy department, graduate students from any discipline are welcome and encouraged to submit proposals. This year's conference theme is The Imagination: Powers and Possibilities.
Below please find the CFP with details on the theme and instructions for submissions, as well as the initial conference poster. If you would kindly circulate these to the graduate students in our philosophates and theology centers, I would appreciate it; they may find it of interest. Proposals are due by 31 December 2023, with notifications on decisions by 25 January 2024.
2024 FASPE Seminary Fellowship
Application Due: Jan. 2, 2024 | Application Link Here
Fellowships at Auschwitz for the Study of Professional Ethics (FASPE) provides a unique historical lens to study contemporary ethics in the professions. FASPE offers fellowships to students pursuing professional degrees in business, journalism, law, medicine, seminary, and design & technology, as well as to early-career professionals in these fields. Fellows in each of FASPE’s six programs spend two intensive weeks in Germany and Poland, visiting Auschwitz and key historical sites in Berlin and Krakow, and participating in rigorous seminars led by experts in their respective fields. Fellows begin their studies by examining the roles their professional counterparts played in Germany and elsewhere from 1933-1945, and then draw on historical, cultural, philosophical, literary and discipline-specific sources to explore the ethical issues facing their fields today.
There will be an informational session with FASPE Alum Mike Tedone, SJ MDiv '25 on Tuesday, November 7 (12:45-1:45) at JST.
SCU Events
Rev. Francis L. Markey Women in Ministry, Sister Nancy Schreck, D.Min.
Tuesday, Oct. 24 | 5:30 - 8:30 PM | Mission Church (SCU) & Live-streamed
Join Sister Nancy Schreck to explore the challenge of making a difference in our neighborhood, church, civic community, and the world in a time unlike any other! And it all begins with a commitment to do the inner work which is as large and necessary as the outer work. To do so takes energy, courage, and big dreams. As Lisa Haish says “Leadership is not about the role, it’s always about the goal.”
More Details and Live-stream Information
Bannan Memorial Lecture I: The Synodal Way and the Transformation of Catholicism
Thursday, Oct. 26 | 4:00 - 5:15 PM | Nobili Dining Room (SCU)
Join the Ignatian Center’s Bannan Forum for the 2023 Bannan Memorial Lecture, featuring Fr. Allan Deck, S.J.
Father Deck will unpack the main features of this unique Pope’s vision for an extroverted, synodal church on the move, engaging and accompanying the world with the Good News of Jesus Christ with creative fidelity in stressful times of epochal change.
More Details and Registration Information
GTU Events
Embodying Rituals Together: Making Joy Credible in Our World
Friday, Oct. 20 | 10:30-11:45 AM | Doug Adams Gallery, 2400 Ridge Rd.
Save the date for an exciting workshop in the spirit of Doug Adams organized by Dr. John Falcone, Ford Visiting professor of Practical Theology at San Francisco Theological Seminary, University of Redlands, and the students in his Theology, Ministry, and the Theater of the Oppressed class.
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Community Events
“Bringing The Food System Home” Facilitated by Dr. Mary McGann, RSCJ
Oct. 24 | 7-8:30 PM | St. Mary Magdalene Parish Hall & Zoom | RSVP Here
Join us on Tuesday, October 24th for a talk facilitated by Dr. Mary McGann, Professor of Liturgical Studies at the Jesuit School of Theology in Berkeley. Dr. McGann will lead us through an examination of the food system and our participation in it. From the importance of edible schoolyards to the spirituality of eating, Dr. McGann will provide parents, educators, and community members tangible ways to institute greater awareness in our daily practices of engaging with the food system.
Questions? Please connect with our PA Board at madpaboard@gmail.com and Speaker Series Chair, Dr. Kate Barush at kbarush@scu.edu
Taize Retreat | Verbum Dei Missionary Fraternity
Nov. 3-5 | Verbum Dei Missionary Fraternity Home | $60-$120
Spend time encountering other young adults in a weekend retreat in San Francisco, full of song, silence, sharing, and contemplative prayer. Lef by Br. Emile from the Taize community in France with the international Verbum Dei sisters and support from St. Agnes parish Young Adult Community. Accommodation and meals are provided.
For questions & registration, email taizesf2023@gmail.com
Resources
Earthquake Safety & Preparedness
Here in the Bay Area, an earthquake can strike at any time. By strengthening our preparedness, we will become a more resilient campus community.
Additional resources on earthquake preparedness:
For Undocumented or DACAmented Graduate Students
Erin Kimura-Walsh, the Chair of the Undocumented Student Working Group and Director of the LEAD Scholars Program, is inviting undocumented or DACAmented graduate students to self-identify if they are interested in learning more about available resources and connecting with the undocumented/DACAmented community on campus. If you are DACAmented or undocumented and would like to connect, please complete this brief form. If you filled out this form last year, please fill it out again so that we have updated information for everyone who is enrolled this year.
Students who are in the US with a visa status that allows or requires study (F-1, H-4, etc) are not considered undocumented/DACAmented. If this is your situation, please do not use this form. Instead please contact the International Students and Scholars Office at iss@scu.edu with questions or concerns.
COVID-19 Vaccines & Other Immunizations
Please the SCU Prepared Site for all COVID Related Information
Free COVID-19 Vaccine Locations Near JST:
Mental Health Resources through SCU | CAPS 24/7
JST-SCU students have access to
- 24/7/365 Mental Health Support Line - 408-554-5220 (press 1 to reach the 24/7 support line)
- Free telehealth or off campus face-to-face counseling sessions
- Access to multiple mental health educational resources
See the Cowell Health Center for more details
Campus Safety Services
Campus Safety Services encourages students, faculty, and staff to be an active participant in your personal and community safety. The following safety reminders will help keep campus safety a priority:
- Always lock your vehicle and residence upon exiting and at night; if you live off-campus, consider investing in a doorbell camera device
- Never store valuables in your vehicle
- Use fortified locks when securing your bicycle or skateboard
- Be aware of your surroundings and report suspicious activity to Campus Safety and/or the Berkeley Police Department
- CSS: (408) 554-4441
- BPD: 911 or from a cell phone call 510-981-5911
- Prioritize and respect your own mental health; encourage others to do the same
Hours of Operation
Campus Safety Service is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We have two shifts to serve you, 6a-6p and 6p-6a respectively. Our dispatch center is located in the Main Parking Structure (Building 714). Please contact us anytime at (408) 554-4441. You can also go to https://www.scu.edu/campus-safety/
JST Calendar Highlights
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JST Weekday Liturgy
5:15 p.m., Gesu Chapel
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Contemplative Walk
2:30 p.m.
Join others to reconnect to the world around us. Check the Magis for specifics each week. In general, those walking meet at the bell and depart at 2:30.
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JST Weekday Liturgy
5:15 p.m., Gesu Chapel
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