A force for peace in our community and in the world since 1957, this organization has a fairly comprehensive listing of local peace and justice activities.
A grove of huarango trees sits amid the sand dunes at the edge of Ica, Peru. The trees help balance the arid valley, capturing moisture coming from the west. Continue reading - Nov. 8, 2009 3:01 AM
A case involving the admissions policy of a Jewish high school in London has potential repercussions for thousands of other parochial schools across Britain.
Poverty is rampant in Basra, Iraq, despite its oil fields. Few area residents can find jobs at the nearby refinery. Continue reading - Nov. 8, 2009 2:38 AM
Enjoy a slice of pizza tomorrow night, Monday, November 9th at Stuft Pizza to support students attending the Ignatian Family Teach-In in Georgia this Thanksgiving. This is a great time to ask participants questions about the Teach-In.
Looking for something a little different? Campus Ministry is offering a Bible studythat 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!
Need a moment of peace? Join Campus Ministry for worship in the style of Taize - a candlelit service of music, Scripture and silence.
Interfaith Prayer Service for Thanksgiving
Thursday, November 19th, 2009
4:00 p.m.
Multifaith Sanctuary
(St. Joseph's Hall; former "Transamerica room")
Contact: Alison Gansert, AGansert@scu.edu, or Aimee Moiso, AMoiso@scu.edu
Join SCU Interfaith Council and members of the SCU community Thursday, November 19 in the Multifaith Sanctuary to give thanks to the abundant gifts in our lives!
SCU Interfaith Council Dinner Discussions
Thursdays Fall Quarter
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
(Campus Ministry large conference room)
Contact: Alison Gansert, AGansert@scu.edu
All are welcome to join SCU Interfaith Council as we continue exploring this quarter's topic: "This I Believe." This week, Morgan Wilhelm will lead discussion and answer questions on Buddhism.
Want to know more about the Jesuits and or Ignatian Spirituality? Join Fr. Chris Cartwright, S.J. for a conversation about these and other topics.
Altar of Remembrance and Book of Names
November 1-30th, 2009
(Mission Church)
Contact: Greg Schultz
Throughout the month of November, the Church's month of Remembrance, you are invited to bring mementos of loved ones who have died, which can be placed on the Altar of Remembrance. You may also wish to write the names of your loved ones in our Book of Names.
Mass Collection
Last week we collected $629.05 for the Patrick and Catherine Padilla-McMonigle Endowment for Salvadoran Students. Thank you!
This week's collection will be taken for Dolores Mission Parish in East LA.
Next week's collection will support Centro del Arte para la Paz. For more info, please go to Sr. Peggy O'Neill's talk on Thursday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the Benson Parlors.
