Activities
Activities
MASS and SERVICES
Mass on Campus is held on Sunday evenings at 8:00 pm in the Spiritual Center Sanctuary but, only when school is in session in the fall and sping months. For a more complete listing of the Mass Schedule, Reconciliation, and other Special Services offered, please refer to the Worship section of our Website.
Spiritual Center Sanctuary (Left) and Spiritual Center Conference Room (Bottom)
NEWMAN DINNER MEETINGS
Spiritual Center Sanctuary
All students interested in the Newman Association are invited come to the Spiritual Center Sanctuary Area for Dinner on Wednesday nights at 6:30 pm. Here you can relax and enjoy dinner with fellow Ship students. Sometimes there are special guests who join us plus, you'll get to find about current activities in CCM and Newman that may not be listed on the Web Page. Contact Newman President, Shannon Hare at: sh1091@ship.edu for more information.
R.C.I.A.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
held at Our Lady of the Visitation
R.C.I.A. is a journey into the Catholic faith. It is more than just classes. It is an experience of education, discernment, prayer and liturgy for those who are interested in becoming Catholic or for those who haven't received Sacraments beyond Baptism (1st Communion or Confirmaiton). The R.C.I.A. is open to any college student interested in our Catholic faith. If you know anyone who has expressed such a desire, please invite them to join the R.C.I.A group.
For more information about RCIA, please call Fr. Dave Hillier at (717) 532-2912 or e-mail him at dahillier@ship.edu
A Schedule and Syllabus will be available at the first meeting.
PRAYER GROUPS (Rosary & Prayer Chain)
ROSARY
The Rosary Group Meets in the Meditation Chapel in the Spiritual Center on Wednesdays at 1:00pm.. For more information about Rosary,contact Allen Fry at af1669@ship.edu or call the CCM Office at 477-1244.
PRAYER CHAIN
You can be involved with the The Prayer Chain either as a volunteer to pray for the requests as they come into the CCM Office or, as someone with a request for prayer. As requests are sent or phoned into the CCM office they are sent out to the prayer chain via e-mail. We pray for any joyful, luminous, sorrowful, or glorious events that are requested.
YOUR PRAYER REQUESTS MAY BE SENT TO: rmdenn@ship.edu or phone (717) 477-1244
BIBLE STUDY
Bible Study is held at Our Lady of the Visitation Parish Social Hall from 7:00-8:30 pm twice a month. For dates and further iinformaiton, contact Fr. Dave Hillier at (717) 532-2912 or dahillier@ship.edu
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Eucharistic Adoration is held at Our Lady of the Visitation Parish the First Friday of each month from 7:30-8:30 am. Perpetual Adoration is also held at Corpus Christi Parish, 320 Philadelphia Avenue in Chambersburg. PA.
You are invited to stop by the Chapel at Corpus Christi for a visit at any time. If you're interested in devoting an hour to Adoration once a month or weekly, contact Brian Thoms at: Thoms@innernet.net or phone: (717) 264-4240.
HOME DINING
Once a month on a Sunday afternoon, students gather at the home of Richard and Roxanne Dennis to assist in making a homecooked meal for 6 residents from the South Mountain Restoration Center. Fr. Joseph Carolin and a Center Activities staff person transport the residents to their home to enjoy food and fellowship togher with the students and Campus Ministers. For more information contact Nicole Carrita at nc5251@ship.edu
HOME DINING DATES FOR FALL 2009
Sunday, September 27th
Sunday, October 25th
Sunday, November 22nd
Sunday, December 6th
PARTNERS IN MINISTRY
Paid Ministry Program
Partners In Ministry is an 8 -week (3 hours/week) PAID ministry experience for college students who will visit selected debilitated, aged persons and develop a one-to-one relationship with them. Students visit residents one night a week either on a Monday or a Tuesday night from 6:00 - 9:00 pm. The program is offered at the beginning of each semester and is held at the South Mountain Restoration Center which is a PA Department of Public Welfare operated facility serving approximately 135 elderly citizens of the Commwealth. There's an opportunity for carpooling and there are a limited number of spaces available.
If you're interested in serving as a Partner In Ministry contact Roxanne Dennis at 477-1244 or rmdenn@ship.edu or, Fr. Joseph Carolin at (717) 749-3121 x3341.
INTERFAITH HOUSING
During the fall and sping semesters, Fr. Dave Hillier coordinates monthly Interfaith Housing trips, locally (Founded on the same principle as Habitat for Humanity). The trips are currently on hold due to the economic status. For more information contact Fr. Dave Hillier at (717) 532-2912 or dahillier@ship.edu
SILENCE OF MARY HOME
The Silence of Mary Home is a very special home located in the Allison Hill section of Harrisburg.This lay-based mission, run by Susan and Veronon Rudy, provides sanctuary, food, and a family structure with stability and moral and Christian values to homeless and at-risk teens.
Once or twice each semester Catholic Campus Ministry offers students the opportunity to visit the home and to provide assistance through food and clothing drives for the needs at the Silence of Mary. Coats, towels, sheets, blankets, laundry and dish detergents, dryer sheets, bunk beds and canned food are always in need.
You may contact Roxanne Dennis to find out when the next trip is being scheduled or, to make a donation. You may also donate, volunteer, or send monetary donations directly to the Silence of Mary Office in Lemoyne. The office, which was donated by a contributor, is located at 20 Erford Road, Suite 302, Lemoyne, PA 17043.
The Silence of Mary Home is a 501(c) (3) non-profit, interdenominational organization. They operate with an all volunteer staff and are fully funded through donations. Ms. Sue also says "We pray a lot!"
MARCH FOR LIFE
January is the month we recognize the anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion. For over 35 years, Christians have worked to restore the basic right to life, which the late Pope John Paul II said was the foundation for all other rights in society. Each year Catholic Campus Ministry joins forces with many others in the "March for Life" in Washington DC each January. For more information about this yearly trip call the CCM Office at (717) 477-1244 or e-mail: rmdenn@ship.edu
CHILDREN'S PARTIES
Every October Newman Association students sponsor and coordinate a Halloween Party for the children at Our Lady of the Visitation Parish. This party is held at the Shippensburg University Spiritual Center where children enjoy dinner with their parents, a costume judging contest, crafting (including their own pumpkin to take home), a scary story time by Fr. Dave and a goodie bag for each one to take home with them. Many students from the Newman Association provide an enjoyable time for all.
If you're a Shippensburg University student who would like to get involved with the Children's parties, let us know by calling the CCM Office at (717) 477-1244 or by e-mailing rmdenn@ship.edu
CHRISTMAS OUTREACH PROGRAMS
THE ANGEL TREE
During the Christmas season, Bob and Sue Kiley, Our Lady of the Visitation Parishioners, coordinate the Angel Tree project for the Parish and the Newman Association. This year the Newman Association was able, once again, to assist a local family in need. Shippensburg University student, Sara Heller, along with the assistance of other students, collected funds, purchased gifts, wrapped them and delivered them to the family, before going home to celebrate wth her own families.
SUPPORT OUR TROOPS
This year Shippensburg University CDT Martin Campbell will coodinate the Catholic Campus Ministry & Newman Association's effort to "Support Our Troops" for Christmas. CDT Campbell, along with the support of other student volunteers, were able to collect many Christmas Cards, notes and pictues not only for our Shippensburg University Service Men & Women serving abroad, but also for recovering soldiers.
While setting at the "Support the Troops" table in the Ceddia Union Building, in November, several volunteers gave of their time so that the lives of area service men and women would be a bit brighter over Christmas. Shippensburg University students, faculty and staff, who wished to participate, are able to sign a Christmas card or write an encouraging letter to our Shippensburg University soldiers serving abroad over Christmas and they were also able to write an encouraging note to recovering soldiers as well. Children from Shippensburg Head Start and, students at the Shippensburg Middle School also participanted in this worthy cause by providing many notes and pictures too. For more information about how to support our troops, contact Martin at mc5671@ship.edu.
RETREATS
CROSSROADS RETREAT
Love of neighbor is a path that leads to an encounter with God and closing our eyes to our neighbor also blinds us to God. (Pope Benedict XVI, Deus Caritas Est, 16).
This is a day to break away, meet new people your own age, deepen your faith, and have fun. More information is as follows:
Who: College Students and Young Adults, 19-25 years of age
When: TBA
Where: Camp Victory, Millville, PA
Registration Fee: $50 per participant for the entire weekend!
(Financial assistance is available-Speak with your campus minister)
Registration Deadline: TBA
To register or for questions? Contact the Catholic Campus Ministry Office at 477-1244 or e-mail rmdenn@ship.edu
or Contact the Office for Youth and Young Adult Ministry, Diocese of Harrisburg at RWiliams@hbgdiocese.org
RACHEL VINEYARD RETREATS
If you or a friend are hurting from an abortion, please call the confidential, toll-free national hot line 877-HOPE-4-ME.
For more information and retreat dates, call the above number or visit their website at: www.rachelsvineyard.org.
OTHER RETREATS
Other opportunities for retreats are listed via email throughout the school year.
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