"The vision of a Church capable of radical inclusion, shared belonging, and deep hospitality according to the teachings of Jesus is at the heart of the synodal process: “Instead of behaving like gatekeepers trying to exclude others from the table, we need to do more to make sure that people know that everyone can find a place and a home here." We are called to go to every place, especially outside the more familiar territories, “leaving the comfortable position of those who give hospitality to allow ourselves to be welcomed into the existence of those who are our companions on the journey of humanity."
--"Enlarge The Space of The Tent:" Working Document for the Continental Stage, Synod 2021-2024, paragraph 31.
The Jesuit School of Theology welcomes you as we begin our Academic Year 2023-24. We hope that you found time this summer for renewal, for a reconnection with your communities and to prepare for the adventure that lies ahead here in Berkeley.
Over the past two weeks, the Student and Community Life Office has had the deep pleasure to host and celebrate our incoming cohort of scholars and ministers. These new members of our community come from 19 countries and from all over the USA. They are excited to participate with us as "our companions on the journey of humanity."
Today we send to you our first Magis newsletter of the new year. It contains information focused on our JST community, our upcoming programs, resources and initiatives. Beginning September 11th, our weekly Magis will include details about opportunities to engage communities "beyond our hill," at the GTU, at SCU and in the local community.
This is a living collaborative resource for and with our JST community. We hope it provides for you a space of engagement and participation.
Sincerely,
Jenny Girard Malley, MA
Assistant Dean, Student & Community Life
Featured Event
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Mass of the Holy Spirit & JST Community BBQ
Friday, September 8, 2023 | Mass at 5:15 PM | BBQ following
Join us to celebrate the opening of the academic year and welcome new members of our school community. This will be live-streamed and recorded for those who cannot attend in person. There will be a BBQ dinner served after the Mass at JST.
Access the Live Stream Here
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What's Happening at JST
First-Day Welcome Treats
Tuesday, September 5 | Mid-day | First Floor Manresa, Compania, Terrace
Swing by the first floor for a snack or a glass of lemonade during your first day of classes.
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GTU Ice Cream Social
Wednesday, September 6 | 4:00 - 6:00 PM | CDSP Courtyard
Come enjoy an ice cream treat and meet students from around the GTU! Hosted by the Student Life staff of the GTU Member Schools.
Church Divinity School of the Pacific is located at 2450 Le Conte Ave. The courtyard can be entered from the parking lot or from the gates under the CDSP sign.
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Strategic Planning Listening Session
Friday, September 8 | 12:30-1:30 PM | Loyola
JST is in the midst of a strategic planning process and we warmly invite your participation.
As part of the process, JST is collecting feedback from key stakeholders including faculty, staff, students, board members, and alumni.
You are invited to attend a listening session with students on Friday, September 8th from 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM in the Loyola Room. Students can also submit written feedback using this form.
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Santa Clara University Convocation 2023
Tuesday, September 12 | 3:30 PM | Live-Stream in Manresa Lounge
The JST Community is invited to join President Julie Sullivan for the Convocation Address at Santa Clara University via Live Stream.
The live stream can also be accessed here.
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First JST Community Night of Academic Year
Thursday, September 14. | 5:15PM |. Lay-Led Liturgy, Meal, Program
It is our first community night of the academic year! We invite you to join us!
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JST Community Nights
The Student and Community Life Office invites you to mark your calendars for upcoming JST Community Nights! JST Community nights are a vital way our broad and diverse community comes together through mass, meals and meaning making.
Many nights will be collaborations across our JST community and beyond. We hope you will plan to join us!
Community nights will always unfold in the following way:
5:15 PM Liturgy | 6:15 Community Meal. | 6:45 Program
Upcoming Community Nights--Save The Dates!
Tuesday, September 19 - Latino Hispano Evening
Tuesday, September 26 - Spiritual Direction Evening
Wednesday, October 4 - Laudato Si Evening
Tuesday, October 10
Tuesday, October 17
Wednesday, November 1
Tuesday, November 21
Tuesday, November 28
Spiritual Formation & Liturgy
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Laudato Si Retreat | @Urban Adamah, Berkeley - September 22-24, 2023
In anticipation of the Laudato Si symposium, community members are invited to apply to attend a Berekely based Laudato Si retreat. Fifteen spaces are reserved for JST community members. Please share your interest and a little about how you see the retreat supporting you or building on your past experience of ecological concern. You can share your interest at this link without committing to attending the retreat: https://forms.gle/HX7sjesPJiyLzbZTA
Faith and Film Series | Do you find cinema an invitation into your spiritual life?
Email Stephen (sszolosi@scu.edu) if you’d like to work with a small group generating opportunities for reflective, communal film screenings. An organizational meeting to discuss films and a spiritually enriching approach to our viewing and conversation is in the works. |
Lay Student Retreat | Mark your calendar: January 26-28, 2023
Mark your calendars for the Lay Student Retreat! The weekend retreat will be held at The Jesuit Retreat Center in Los Altos at the end of the intercession. More information to follow soon.
Liturgical Ministries:
Please complete this form to share your interest and availability with all those organizing the liturgies. Broad participation supports our liturgical life in many ways, so your generosity and availability are encouraged! Thank you!
Liturgies | Gesù Chapel
Liturgy Presider Schedule
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Tuesday, 9/5 |
Wednesday, 9/6 |
Thursday, 9/7 |
Friday, 9/8 |
8:00AM |
Goeke |
Agbo |
Ghattamaneni |
No Liturgy |
5:15PM |
Connell |
McHugh |
Tran
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Orobator |
Morning masses at 8:00 AM will begin again with a simple weekday liturgy on Tuesday, September 5. That Tuesday evening, we will celebrate a typical weekday liturgy.
On Friday, we will gather at 5:15 for the Mass of the Holy Spirit. That will be the only mass of the day. The live stream can be found here.
Choir rehearsal for the Mass of the Holy Spirit will be at 4 PM on Thursday (9/7) and Friday (9/8).
Anyone available to assist with the preparation of the chapel for the Mass of the Holy Spirit is invited to come to the chapel at 10:30 AM Friday or to reach out to Stephen to organize.
Communion under both Species - Reception of the Precious Blood:
At the end of last year, we recovered the practice of making communion available under both species. Those who wish to receive the Precious Blood should do so from the cup. In this regard, we follow the guidelines published by the Diocese of Oakland, which note that communicants may not self-intinct.
Important Updates from Student Life
Culture of Care
At SCU and JST there is no formal requirement to test for Covid upon your arrival this fall. However, our JST community has embraced a Culture of Care by which each of us take responsibility for our own health and also the care of others.
There will be free Covid antigen tests available upon our arrival. We invite you to take a test, administer it at home, and communicate with us should you test positive. There will also be masks available for moments when we are in crowded spaces inside. We invite everyone to be mindful and ready to care for one another so we can remain a healthy community space. SCU also offers information about vaccination here
Student Health Insurance Program (SHIP)
We want to remind students that SCU requires everyone to have health insurance and that this is the time to accept the insurance or waive. International Students on F-1 and J-1 visas are required to take SCU's SHIP. Others, if covered by an appropriate insurance plan, can waive. Please go to the SCU insurance website here for general information. To learn about particular coverage options please go here.
On August 17, Students received an email from Tammy Oh, SCU Insurance Coordinator, which included information about how to opt into text message reminders.
Likewise, students are eligible to sign up for Tuition Protection Insurance. An investment in education today is substantial; usually the second largest investment to purchasing a home. In order to help protect your investment, Santa Clara University has partnered with A.W.G. Dewar, Inc., to provide protection from loss of funds paid toward tuition should a student need to completely withdraw from school for medical reasons. This is an extremely low-cost plan that could literally save you thousands of dollars! Go here to get more information. You must enroll in this insurance by the First Day of Classes, September 5.
JST Special Events
Walking with Hispanic Youth in the Age of Mixed-status Families, a JST Instituto Hispano Webinar
Monday, September 11 | 7:00PM-8:30PM
Laudato Si Symposium
Wednesday, October 4
Diaconate Ordination
Saturday, October 21 | 10:00AM | Cathedral of Christ the Light, Oakland, CA
Annual Thea Bowman Lecture
Tuesday, November 14
Writing Program Email Subscription
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Student Employment Opportunities
We're Hiring - Student Employee Positions Available
Please see this page for information on openings for student employment.
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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To submit items for publication in this newsletter, please send to jstmagis@scu.edu by 12:00 PM Noon on Thursday of the week before you want it published.
Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara University Assistant Dean of Student and Community Life 1735 Le Roy Avenue Berkeley, CA 94709 Phone: 510-549-5018 jstmagis@scu.edu |
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