life @ joe's september 2014
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Life @
Joe’sThe
pilgrimage of a new academic
year begins.
Academics
New Courses at St. Joseph’s College
CHRTC 103 Introduction to the Roads of Happiness
CHRTC 220 Sport & Religion
CHRTC 221 Interactions Between Aboriginal
Spiritual Traditions and ChristianityCHRTC 309
Theology, Politics & InjusticeCHRTC 309
Phychology of FaithCHRTC 339
International Service LearningCHRTC 342
Tolkien:The Theology of Middle EarthCHRTC 347
World War II and ChristiansPHIL 359 (B2)
Philosophy of HuntingPHIL 359 (B3)
Philosophy and the Oil Sands
2014-2015 Course Guide is available athttp://issuu.com/sjcdev/docs/sjc_student handbook_2014-15c/0
Adios Dr. Nathan Kowalsky! Interviewer: Nathan,
where did you go? Dr. Kowalsky: I am doing a sabbatical in Belgium! Interviewer: Why did you choose Belgium?Dr. Kowalsky: I chose Belgium specifically because a number of professors from my doctorate are still here, and I really want to work with them before they retire. Plus, the university here has a huge library of English books, which makes it easier to do my work than if I were in France or Germany, for example.Interviewer: Which university will you be working at?Dr. Kowalsky: The Catholic University of Louvain which was founded in 1425 and is the oldest Catholic University in the world. My academic unit will be the Institute of Philosophy, which is its own faculty, founded by the Neo-Thomist Cardinal Mercier in 1889. Interviewer: What kind of research are you doing? Dr. Kowalsky: My main goal is to write a book based on my doctoral thesis which I wrote almost ten years ago. The topic is the problem of evil in nature, which is an old problem that philosophers of religion continue to struggle with: why does God allow the natural world to cause so much human and animal suffering? Interviewer: Will you be teaching in Belgium?Dr. Kowalsky: To my surprise, yes! One of the conditions of my position as “visiting professor” requires that I give a Master’s-level seminar. The topic we’ll be covering is the Anthropocene (the proposed new geological epoch named after the massive impacts humanity is having on Earth) and the environmental apocalypse.
Check out Dr. Lamoureux’s talk on Science & Religion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QaeGfV-N2kM
“And men go abroad to admire the heights of mountains, the mighty waves of the sea, the broad tides of rivers, the compass of the ocean, and the circuits of
the stars, yet pass over the mystery of themselves without a thought.” - St. Augustine
Welcome Dr. Kover! Dr. Kover will be teaching the following courses this upoming academic year:
PHIL 269 Moral Issues in a Christian ContextPHIL 399 Religious ExistentialismPHIL 359 B3 Philosophy and the Oil SandsPHIL 359 B2 Philosophy of Hunting
Nathan (left) with colleague
Residence
Applications for SJC Men’s & Women’s Residence will be available in November!
For more information email [email protected] Application
http://www.stjosephs.ualberta.ca/Residence.aspx
“We have all known the long loneliness and we have learned that the only solution is love and that love comes with community.”
- Dorothy Day
St. Joseph’s CollegeMen’s Residence
has been renovated!Stay tuned for pictures.
•284 Beds•4 Bedroom Units•2 Bedroom Units•1 Bedroom Units
•All units have a full kitchen•Private Quiet Study Areas
•Chapel •24 Hour Security
•Large Common Area•Opens September 2015
New Women’s Residence
August 2015
September 2014
March 2014
Photo Timeline of Construction
Campus Ministry
Brittney WhiteDirector of Campus Ministry (780) 492- 7681 Ext. [email protected]
Fr. Maurice Restivo, csbChaplain(780) 492- 7681 Ext. [email protected]. Glenn McDonald, csbChaplain(780) 492-7681 Ext. [email protected]
What we Provide:∙Pastoral Counseling∙Spiritual Direction
∙Peer Support Network ∙Peer Support Centre
∙Worship Services ∙Reflection and Discussion Groups
∙Interfaith Activities∙Volunteer Placement
∙Spiritual and Emotional Comfort∙A Friendly and Nurturing Space
Mass TimesSaturday4:30 pmSunday
9:30 & 11:00 am7:00 pm
Monday, Wednesday & Friday12:10 pm
Tuesday & Thursday12:30 pm
Interviewer: What did you like most about your trip to Guatemala? Kaley: My favorite part was being able to physically live out the lessons of Catholic Social Teaching. Interviewer: What did you learn from your trip?Kaley: The biggest thing I learned was to be critically aware of my role as a social actor in society, both locally and internationally.Interviewer: How do you describe your experience in Guatemala?Kaley: It was life changing, an influential memory I am sure I will continue to reflect upon for years to come.Interviewer: Who would you recommend this trip to?Kaley: Anyone who is looking to reflect upon or critically discuss faith, Christian Theology, or the ongoing role of Catholicism in society. Any student would benefit from this course; it is a unique learning opportunity and travel experience.
Impact of International Field Education
Congratulations Stephen & Erin!Stephen Beland & Erin Morgan were united in Holy Matrimony at St. Joseph’s College Chapel on July 12, 2014 with Fr. Jefferson Thompson, csb, presiding.
“I know of no other means to reach perfection than by love. To love: how perfectly our hearts are made for this! Sometimes I look for another word to use, but, in this land of exile, no other word so well expresses the vibrations of our soul. Hence we must keep to that one word: love.” - St. Therese of Lisieux
International Field Education
Opportunities!
HIV OrphanageSumpango, GuatemalaFebruary & May, 2015
INSA Basilian School for Underprivileged Children
Cali, ColumbiaMay 2015
Hong Kong, ChinaMay, 2016
Pastoral Resources
Student Groups
Knights of ColumbusOur mission is to promote the moral,
intellectual and spiritual development of the future leaders of civil society, the Order and the Church through witness to the Gospel and dedication to the principles of charity,
unity, fraternity and patriotism.
Meetings are on the second Wednesday of every month from 7:30 to 9:00 pm in
St. Joseph’s College Faculty Lounge
contact us at: [email protected] more information
https://sites.google.com/site/stjoeskofc/home
Society of St. Vincent de PaulWe sort and deliver clothing, furniture and
other houshold necessities to people in need.
Meetings are every Tuesday at 6:00 pm in St. Joseph’s College Common Area
Contact Michael or Stephen at [email protected]
Development and PeaceFor more information email Tim Hartnagel
Other Groups on Campus
“After this the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them two by two ahead of him to every town and place where he was about to go.”
- Luke 10:1
Catholic Students’ AssociationCSA Small Groups
∙St. Vincent de Paul∙Sports & Spirituality
∙Women’s Faith Sharing∙Theology of the Body
∙Baking∙Music
∙Inner City Art Workshops∙Knights of Columbus
∙Fr. Robert Barron’s Catholicism Series∙Poetry & Creative Writing
∙Interfaith Dialogue∙Meditation & Lectio Divina
To learn more about the CSA go to https://sites.google.com/site/uofacsa/Homeor to join a CSA Small Group email [email protected]
CSA Coffee House
St. Joseph’s College Saturday October 18
6:00 pm
First J
ob
Got a N
ew Car
Quarter-L
ife Cris
is
Graduated from
an University
Finally decided what
to Minor in
Switched fr
om th
e Faculty of A
rts
over to th
e Faculty of E
ducation
Practic
um at
an High School
Graduated froma Trades College
Learned a new skillReady to be Workingin the Field
Intern’d at an
International Company
Took a Year O�
from School
Decided to Go Back to
School in the Second-Half
of the School Year
Attended a Vocatio
nal Retre
at
Outside of t
he City
O�cially
Moved out
Teach in
Thailand fo
r a Year
Got Engaged
TAKE A YEAR OFF
TAKE A YEAR OFF
With
draw fr
om
College Pro
gram
Work Full-tim
e
at an O�ce
GUIDES PAR L'ESPRIT
‘
October 16-19 2014 St. Joseph College,
University of Alberta
Sessions led by:
Canadian Catholic Students' AssociationNational Conference
General Fee: $100.00
Local Commuter: $25.00 (W/O Meals)
To register, contact Brittney White at [email protected]
LedBy TheSpirit
Dr. Denis LamoureuxPhD, Associate Professor
Dr. Mona Lee Feehan,BEd, MEd, MTh, DMin
Fr. Maurice RestivoCSB, STD
CSA National Conference
October 16-19St . Joseph ’s College
Blast from the Past
Let us know about the significant events happening in your life! We’d like to share your good news
with others.
Contact Danica at: [email protected] 780-492-7681 ext. 245
Stay in Touch!
"We have been happy together in the light we have shared.” - St. Augustine
St. Joseph’s College Residents 1957 - 1958
Dear Donors,
“A good deed is never lost; he who sows courtesy reaps friendship, and he who plants kindness gathers love.” - Basil the Great
I want to thank you for the ongoing support of your prayers, volunteer hours, and financial contributions. This ensures our continued and vibrant Catholic presence at the University of Alberta.
Over the last year, your financial contributions were just over $615,000. Close to half this amount was directed to Campus Ministry and related operations. This is extremely important because we provide a Christ centred, essential service that by its very nature, does not generate income but requires substantial financial resources. Demands on our Campus Ministry team will only increase as we look forward to welcoming an additional 284 St. Joe’s residents in September of 2015.
Close to the other half of the $615,000 went toward the unrestricted and various restricted endowments including the Building Renovation Fund, the William Hsu Memorial Scholarship and the new St. Joseph’s College women’s residence due to open next September. We have made substantial renovations to the men’s residence over the last few years. In the last 2 years alone we spent close to $200,000 upgrading the second floor including expanded and residence laundry facilities. We will perform the same upgrades to the third floor over the next two years.
Thank you again for your continued support!
Sincerely in Christ
Fr. Terry Kersch, csb, President
We ask for your continued support for our 2014 Fall Campaign
Mail Cheque or Cash to:
St. Joseph’s CollegeUniversity of Alberta11325 89 Ave NWEdmonton, AB T6G 2J5
*Payable to St. Joseph’s College
Call or email us:
Danica Wolitski780-492-7681 ext. [email protected]
Please indicate the cause you wish to support:•Academics•Campus Ministry•Renovations•Greatest Need
Ways to Donate:
Come Out & Join Us!
Annual Golf TournamentSeptember 15, 2014
Presented by
Blackhawk Golf Club
For more information about St. Joseph’s College Annual Golf Tournament
contact Danica at: [email protected] or 780-492-7681 ext. 245
Come Out & Join Us!
For more information St. Joseph’s College Back at it BBQ
contact Brittney at: [email protected] or 780-492-7681 ext. 231
BACK @ IT
BBQ
CSA & SJC RESIDENCEWELCOME DINNER
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 17, 20145pm-8pm, st. Joseph college Staff, faculty, family and students are all invited free of charge to come and hang out, grab a burger and some ice cream as well participate in a social event organized by the CSA following dinner. This is a great way to meet the many people in different facets of our wonderfully diverse college community!
To RSVP, please email Brittney White at [email protected],before Monday, September 15th and indicate how many guests you will be bringing. See you there!
Wednesday, September 17, 20145pm - 8pm @ St. Joseph’s College
Free for Staff, Faculty, Student’s & Family!
RSVP Brittney White at [email protected] before Monday September 15th
Come Out & Join Us!
Online Registration at: www.events.runningroom.com
For more information about St. Joseph’s College First Annual Spirit Run
contact Danica at: [email protected] or 780-492-7681 ext. 245
Kinsmen Park
Saturday September 27, 2014Kinsmen Park
ZUMBA Warm-Up(15 minutes prior to each race)
10 km Walk/Run(9:00 Walk & 9:30 Run)
5 km Walk/Run(10:00 Walk & 10:30 Run)
*FREE LUNCH & SJC WATERBOTTLE
Every food item donated will be rewarded with an extra ticket into the raffle draw!
Register online at www.events.runningroom.com
Students $20Adults $25Family $50 (Up to 4 members)Children Under 5 FREE!!
Free Lunch &SJC Waterbottle!
Come Out & Join Us!
For more information about Catholic Student’s Association National Conference or to attend
contact Brittney at: [email protected] or 780-492-7681 ext, 231
First J
ob
Got a N
ew Car
Quarter-L
ife Cris
is
Graduated from
an University
Finally decided what
to Minor in
Switched fr
om th
e Faculty of A
rts
over to th
e Faculty of E
ducation
Practic
um at
an High School
Graduated froma Trades College
Learned a new skillReady to be Workingin the Field
Intern’d at an
International Company
Took a Year O�
from School
Decided to Go Back to
School in the Second-Half
of the School Year
Attended a Vocatio
nal Retre
at
Outside of t
he City
O�cially
Moved out
Teach in
Thailand fo
r a Year
Got Engaged
TAKE A YEAR OFF
TAKE A YEAR OFF
With
draw fr
om
College Pro
gram
Work Full-tim
e
at an O�ce
GUIDES PAR L'ESPRIT
‘
October 16-19 2014 St. Joseph College,
University of Alberta
Sessions led by:
Canadian Catholic Students' AssociationNational Conference
General Fee: $100.00
Local Commuter: $25.00 (W/O Meals)
To register, contact Brittney White at [email protected]
LedBy TheSpirit
Dr. Denis LamoureuxPhD, Associate Professor
Dr. Mona Lee Feehan,BEd, MEd, MTh, DMin
Fr. Maurice RestivoCSB, STD
Come Out & Join Us!
For more information about The Legacy of John Paul II Conferencecontact Paul Flaman at: [email protected] or 780-492-7681 ext. 228
The Legacy of John Paul II: Scholar, Pope and Saint
A Public Conference with the Fellowship of Catholic ScholarsOctober 24 & 25, 2014
St. Joseph’s College - Newman Centre
Full Event Schedule available on our webiste www.catholicscholarscanada.com
Registration $40.00(Students & Clergy $30.00)
Please make cheques payable to: The Fellowship of Catholic Scholars Mail to Pat Redmond: 270 Fincham Ave, Markham, Ontario, L3P 4E6
(Let Pat know if you have any special dietary needs)
Please register by October 14, 2014
Registration Available at the Door: $25.00 (Does not include Lunch & Dinner)(Students & Clergy $15.00)
For more information contact Paul Flaman at: [email protected]
October 245:30 pm - 9:00 pm Reception to Follow
*Snack will be provided
October 257:30 am - 9:00 pm
Mass & Lunch with Bishop Greg Bittman*Lunch, Dinner & Snacks will be Provided
• Fr. John McNerney, Ph.D.• Christine Foisy- Erickson, B.Ed. • Robert McKeon, Ph.D.• J. Kent Donlevy, J.D., Ph.D.• Paul Flaman, S.T.D.• Teresa Bobrow, Phil.M
• Germain Mckenzie-Gonzalez, ABD• Paul Quist, S.T.L.• Carol Quist, M.Th• Joseph Buijs, Ph.D.• John Liptay, Ph.D.• Jordan Olver, Ph.D.
Featuring:
Come Out & Join Us!
For more information about St. Joseph’s College Annual Ignite Gala
contact Danica at: [email protected] or 780-492-7681 ext. 245
I G N I T EGALA 2014
Ignite the Spirit. Ignite the Mind.Novembe r 1 , 2 0 1 4 | Cha t e a u L a c ombe Ho t e l B a l l r o om
ST. JOSEPH’S COLLEGE
Save the Date:
Come Out & Join Us!
For more information about St. Joseph’s College Annual Hymns & Readings
contact Danica at: [email protected] or 780-492-7681 ext. 245
presents...
The Greenwood
Singersin an Evening of
Hymns and Readings for Advent and Christmas
St. Joseph’s BasilicaSunday, December 7, 2014
7:30 pm
Reception to Follow in the O’Leary Hall
Tickets: $10 per person
Available at the door or may be purchased in advance.
Come Out & Join Us!
For more information about Winter Art Walk
contact Brittney at: [email protected] or 780-492-7681 ext. 231
St. Joseph’s College & Catholic Social Services
Present:
WinterArt
Walk∙Silent Auction∙hors d’oeuvres
∙Deserts∙Local Entertainment
Admission: $20Students: $5
Tickets available at the Door
Saturday January 24, 20157:00 pm
St. Joseph’s College
Come Out & Join Us!
To Attend or Perform at the Catholic Student’s Association Monthly Coffee House
Email [email protected]
Catholic Students’ AssociationCoffee House
St. Joseph’s College - Newman CentreSaturday October 18
6:00 pm
Admission By Donation