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Ministry Events Catalog
11:00 Sunday Mass Music Ministry
Description: Music Ministry for the 11:00 AM University Mass each Sunday in St. Vincent's.
Meeting:
Rehearsal TBD and half hour before mass begins.
Contact Person: Jessica DePrizio
4:00 PM Sunday Mass Music Ministry
Description: Join the music ministry team for the 4:00pm university mass each Sunday in the Shrine. You can participate as a choral singer, cantor, solo instrument, or organist.
Meeting:
Rehearsal 1 hour before mass begins.
Contact Person: Jessica DePrizio
9:00PM Sunday Mass Music Ministry
Description: Join the Music Ministry team for the 9PM University Mass each Sunday in St. Vincent's. Singers pianists, guitarists, bass players, solo instruments, and cantors are invited to participate each week.
Meeting:
Weekly rehearsal and 8pm. on Sundays
Contact Person: Jessica DePrizio
Altar Server
Description: Assist at Masses, both Sunday Masses at St. Vincent's or the Shrine and special liturgies in the Shrine. You will receive training which will cover the necessary knowledge for basic serving at both these types of liturgies. Experienced servers welcome!
Meeting:
See Schedule for assigned times
Contact Person: Jessica DePrizio
Altar Server (Master of Ceremony)
Description: Serve as a Master of Ceremony for univeristy liturgies.
Meeting:
TBA
Contact Person: Jessica DePrizio
Belize Mission Trip
Description: Belize Mission Trip
Meeting:
Campus Ministry
Contact Person: Emmjolee Mendoza
Best Buddies (UCSPE)
Description: In this program students are given a chance to serve as mentors and friends with people who are developmentally disabled.
Meeting:
This activity meets on an adhoc basis
Contact Person: Emmjolee Mendoza
Brookland Festival
Description: Come and be a good neighbor! Participate in the Brookland Festival by helping to set up, working at the kid's corner, by being a parade marshall, or just coming to enjoy the fun. Please email me with the shift you would like to help out with. mendozae@cua.edu
____ Setup: Assist with moving tables & chairs, hanging signs, distributing balloons and with other décor, placing tablecloths. May include assisting setup of tents and assisting sponsors or vendors with exhibit table organization. Shift:8:00-10am
____ Parade Marshals: assist in spacing groups in the parade. (Meet at 12th and Franklin Street.) Shift: 10am-12pm
____ Kids’ Korner: Help facilitate kid’s activities such as face painting, hand painting, paint wall, sack races, and other kid’s games. Shifts:11:30-5pm. Kids’ Corner is in the grassy lot on Newton Street next to CVS.
____ Tear Down: Assist with taking down tables & chairs, signs, balloons and other décor. May include assisting taking down tents, assisting sponsors or vendors with exhibit table breakdown, and general clean up. Shift:4:30-6pm.
Meeting:
TBA
Contact Person: Emmjolee Mendoza
Chastity Outreach Day Retreat
Description: Thank you for signing up for Chastity Outreach's Day Retreat!
The retreat it Saturday, February 2nd, 2008. It will run from 8:30-2:00pm at the Little Sisters of the Poor. Come and get to know the team better and hear talks by other members of Chastity Outreach.
The day will focus on building community but also looking at how we can personalize the mission of Chastity Outreach. Any questions, feel free to email Karen at 34mahowald@cua.edu
Meeting:
TBA
Contact Person: Erin Craine, Karen Mahowald
Cooking Class
Description: Thank you for registering for our cooking adventure!!
Let our Executive chef show you how to cook Italian Cuisine!! Please meet in the lobby area of the Loft Convenience store at 5:30pm on September 18th.
Meeting:
Pryzbyla Center Kitchen
Contact Person: Stacey Ponton or Marie Kennedy
CUA Adoration Society
Description: The CUA Adoration Society is a student initiated and run organization which strives to:
1. Organize and Promote Eucharistic Adoration during the Penitential Seasons of the Church
2. Encourage Daily Mass Attendence
Meeting:
To Be Announced
Contact Person: Jessica DePrizio
DC Reads
Description: The DC Reads Program at The Catholic University of America Collaborates with a total of seven local pulic and private elementary schools and non-profit organizations for the purpose of organizing and participating in tutorial programs focused on improving the reading and math skills of elementary school aged children in the Washington DC Metro Area. If you would like the opportunity to earn money while serving our community please stop by the Campus Ministry office today. During our recruitment
Meeting:
Mon-Sat; Flexible Hours
Contact Person: Emmjolee Mendoza
Esto Vir
Description: Esto Vir is amen's fellowship group dedicated to helping its members good and holy lives.
Meeting:
Sunday Night at 10:30 Campus Ministry
Contact Person: Steve Marriconti
Eucharistic Adoration
Description: An hour of quiet prayer before the Eucharist.
Meeting:
Advent and Lenten Adoration
Contact Person:
Eucharistic Minister
Description: Serve as an extraordinary minister for Holy Communion for University Liturgies, both the regular Sunday Masses and special liturgies. Training required.
Meeting:
Arrive 20min. early, check in with Sacristan
Contact Person: Jessica Deprizio
Freshman Retreat
Description: Welcome to Freshman Retreat 2008! Our theme this year is "BREAKAWAY!" The team has been working hard to plan an awesome weekend full of fun, fellowship, and faith.
The retreat fee is $40. For those in need, scholarships are available; contact Jeff Ossinger at 202-319-5575. Don't miss out on this great CUA tradition.
You can stop by the Campus Ministry Office between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM to pay your fee and fill out your emergency contact card. All fees are due by Sept. 2nd at 5:00 PM.
PLEASE REMEMBER THAT WE ARE UNABLE TO REFUND YOUR RETREAT FEE AFTER AUGUST 28th AT 5:00 pm
It's going to be great... see you there !!!
Meeting:
September 5-7, 2008
Contact Person: Retreat Team
Freshman Service Day
Description: Meet at 9:00am at Caldwell Chapel to start the day with Mass. You will have the opportunity to spend time with the elderly, help clean the neighborhood, help feed the hungry and much more. Learn how you can get involved in the community. End the day with a pizza party at 5:00 pm in front of the Campus Ministry Office. Please wear comfortable clothes and closed toed shoes that you don't mind getting dirty. If you have any questions or need special assistance please email mendozae@cua.edu.
Meeting:
TBA
Contact Person: Emmjolee Mendoza Waters
Going Deeper Retreat
Description: This retreat is a great opportunity to really delve into your faith. This traditional retreat will give you a great time away in prayer and reflection. Open to all, but intended for those who have made a retreat before, it has ample quite and personal time. The talks and presentations are given by priest and the professional staff.
Meeting:
March 20-22, 2009
Contact Person: Jeff Ossinger
Graduate Retreat
Description: Graduate and Law Retreat-- cost $25, including lodging and meals. Please contact Flor Salvador (97salvador@cua.edu) or Colleen Weir (09weir@cua.edu) to sign up. The retreat will be held at Camp Maria on Friday, Sept. 19 - Saturday, Sept. 20. The bus leaves around 5:00pm on Friday and returns around 9:00pm on Saturday. The theme of the retreat is "The Mystery of the Cross as Wisdom for the Mind," and the retreat will consist of talks, quiet prayer, small-group discussions, Mass, adoration, confession and evening prayer. The retreat will be led by Fr. John and Fr. Thomas White, OP. Open to all Graduate and Law students, this retreat has been organized entirely by CUA Graduate and Law students.
Meeting:
September 19-20, 2008
Contact Person: Flor Salvador, Colleen Weir
Gratia Plena
Description: CUA's women's fellowship, which seeks to support and build up the women on campus through discussion groups, prayer, service and socialization. Gratia Plena means "full of grace", in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary, our model. Groups meet weekly and other events are planned each semester - look for signs around campus or contact the office for more info!
Meeting:
Sundays, 7-8:30 pm, beginning 9/10/06
Contact Person: Erin Craine
Habitat Day Trip #4
Description: Habitat Day Trip
Please meet at the Campus Ministry Office at 7:00am SHARP.
Please bring your own lunch & water bottle.
Wear close-toed shoes and clothes you don't mind getting dirty.
Expect to be back on campus by 5pm.
If you have any questions- please email 29laporta@cua.edu
Meeting:
TBA
Contact Person: Martine LaPorta
Habitat for Humanity (UCSPE)
Description: Regularly helps area Habitat groups provide suitable housing for those in need. This group also plans a Fall Retreat in West Virginia and Spring Break Collegiate Challenge service trips around the country. This is a CUA approved Student Group please see the UCSPE website for more information.
Meeting:
See UCSPE Web Site or Events.cua.edu
Contact Person: Emmjolee Mendoza
Habitat for Humanity Retreat
Description: Participants spend a weekend at Rocky Mount, North Carolina volunteering with Habitat for Humanity. This retreat offers the opportunity to grow deeper in your faith through service, prayerful reflection and Mass.
Please meet at Campus Ministry at 6pm on Friday, expect to return around 5pm on Sunday.
The cost for the retreat is $40. Please drop your money off in the campus ministry office ASAP. You must also fill out an insurance waiver form.
Another e-mail will follow with a list of things to bring. Any questions do not hesitated to email Martine at 29LaPorta@cua.edu
Meeting:
Campus Ministry Office
Contact Person: Emmjolee Mendoza Waters
Help the Homeless Walkathon
Description: Join Team CUA in walking to end homelessness on the National Mall!
CUA is walking for the Northwest Center Maternity Home which houses homeless mothers and pregnant women in need. Your participation and registration fee of $15 (if you're under 25) will directly assist them in their services. Thousands of other participants will raise money for hundreds of organizations that directly serve the homeless.
If we are able to get 70 students to show on Saturday morning, Northwest will be qualify for $10,000 from the Walk (the group needs 500 total and 430 are currently registered).
Be the Change! Don't miss this National Event!
We will meet at 7:30 am on November 17th outside the Metro.
Meeting:
Saturday, November 17, 7:30 am
Contact Person: Erin Craine
High School Outreach Program
Description: Witness to local high schoolers and parish youth groups about the message of chastity. The group meets for formation throughout the semester; become trained as a speaker, or lead single-sex discussions after the talks, or pray and learn and support the team in other ways.
Meeting:
several times each semester
Contact Person: Anna Kaczmarek or Jonathan Meyer
Homeless Food Runs
Description: Volunteers meet at the Loft and then pick up hot left-overs from the dining halls to deliver to the hungry in downtown DC. Bring a back-pack and metro money.
Meeting:
Leave from The Loft, Pryz
Contact Person: Emmjolee Mendoza, Joe Moser
Hospitality Ministry
Description: Assist with greeting, programs, collections, and the communion procession at Campus Ministry and University Masses in St. Vincent's Chapel or at the Shrine.
Meeting:
Sunday Masses, Special Masses
Contact Person: Jessica DePrizio
House Staff Member (CUA Student Minister)
Description: The House Staff is chosen by the Office of Campus Ministry every year. Their purpose is to serve as student ministers, by having a regular presence in our Residence Halls; running Campus Ministry programs and serving as student ministers. If you want to contact the House their extention is 5578 or you can click on their email address and send them all an email.
Meeting:
The House
Contact Person: House Staff
Jamaica Mission
Description: Jamaica Mission is a Spring Break alternative trip to work with the poor of Jamaica, tutoring children and visiting the abandoned elderly.
Meeting:
TBA
Contact Person: Fr. Brad Heckathorne
Junior Retreat
Description: Thanks for signing up for Junior Retreat!
The Retreat is Nov 14-16 at the Melwood Retreat center in Southern Maryland. The cost of the retreat is $40 (scholarships available) Make your payment as soon as you can in the Campus Ministry office.
Another e-mail will be sent to you before the retreat with all details.
Thanks!
-The Junior Retreat Team
Meeting:
Campus Ministry
Contact Person: Jeff Ossinger
Kayak trip
Description: Join the fitness center staff for a Kayak trip on the Potomac. To complete your registration please come to the fitness center to pay and sign your release form. ASAP
We will meet at the metro at 9am on Saturday, Sept.6.
Meeting:
CUA metro
Contact Person: Marie Kennedy
Knights of Columbus (UCSPE)
Description: A Catholic men's fraternal organization dedicated to the principles of charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism.
Meeting:
See http://knights.cua.edu
Contact Person:
Lector
Description: Lectors proclaim the Word of God at liturgies. Lectors are needed for 11:00am, 4:00pm, and 9:00pm Sunday liturgies. Lectors also needed for daily Masses and special Liturgies. Training required.
Meeting:
Sunday 20 minutes before Mass
Contact Person: Jessica DePrizio
Lenten/Triduum Committee
Description: Help prepare environment and Liturgy for Lent and Triduum.
Meeting:
TBA
Contact Person: Jessica Deprizio
Little Sisters Mardi Gras
Description: Mardi Gras Dance at Little Sisters of the Poor. Come and dance the night away with the residents of LSP. Come dress to impress: ties & dresses (please no strapless or spaghetti strap tops) & dancing shoes. Meet at the Campus Ministry office at 6:45pm for shuttle. If you need special accommodations, please contact mendozae@cua.edu.
Meeting:
Campus Ministry
Contact Person: Emmjolee Mendoza
Little Sisters of the Poor
Description: This group provides companionship to our senior citizens and assists the Little Sisters of the Poor in their work. Volunteers can go over any week night from 6-7pm to help out with serving dinner or visiting with the residents.
Meeting:
Groups help the Sisters everyday Mon through Fri.
Contact Person: Emjolee Mendoza
Liturgy Planning Committee
Description: Planning of liturgies and environment for Advent, Lent, and Easter particularly.
Meeting:
Mondays at 7pm
Contact Person: Jessica Deprizio
Long Term Service Fair
Description: Trying to figure out what you will do after graduation? CUA invites a number of community service agencies with long-term volunteer opportunities to campus each year. Contact Emmjolee for more information.
Meeting:
10 /19/2005
Contact Person: Emmjolee Mendoza
Luray Caverns & Hiking
Description: Thank you for registering for the tour of Luray Caverns & hike in Shanendoah National Park. Please bring $15 to the fitness center to secure your spot.
Meeting:
Pryz
Contact Person: Marie Kennedy
Martin Luther King Day of Service #2
Description: Your service day will begin at 9:00am and will end by 2:30pm. Please note that this is the second service opportunity.
MLK Day: A day ON not a day OFF! All faculty, staff, students, and alumni are invited to a day of service. We will be working with Jewish Community Center to help renovate DC public schools (painting classrooms, landscaping, making over playgrounds, etc.). Please wear long pants, closed-toed shoes, and clothes you don't mind getting dirty.
Please meet at the Campus Ministry Office at 9:00am for the shuttle to the service site. You will return to campus by 2:30pm.
Meeting:
TBA
Contact Person: Emmjolee Mendoza Waters
Martin Luther King Service Day
Description: MLK Day: A day ON not a day OFF! All faculty, staff, students, and alumni are invited to a day of service. We will be working with Greater DC Cares to help renovate DC public schools (painting classrooms, landscaping, making over playgrounds, etc.). Please wear long pants, closed-toed shoes, and clothes you don't mind getting dirty.
Please meet at the Campus Ministry Office at 8:00am for the shuttle to the service site. You will return to campus by 2:30pm.
Lunch & t-shirt will be provided.
Meeting:
TBA
Contact Person: Emmjolee Mendoza
Men's Discernment Group
Description: Are you a CUA Student. Join other men in considering or discerning a religious vocation. Prayer amd Fellowship guaranteed.
Meeting:
TBA
Contact Person: Fr. Bob
Ministry Day
Description: Grow your faith, grow your friends, grow your ministry! Join us for a day of reflection and enrichment for all liturgical ministers. Day begins at noon with lunch in Caldwell Auditorium and goes until 2:30pm. Immediately following, there will be a lectors workshop in St. Vincent's until 3:45pm. Music Ministry will have an additional session beginning at 6:30pm in St. Vincent's.
Meeting:
TBA
Contact Person: Jessica DePrizio
Ministry Newsletter
Description: Get the word and help us stay connected with our Alumni.. Join the Ministry Newsletter Team..
Meeting:
Ad Hoc
Contact Person:
Mission Honduras
Description: A summer mission trip to Honduras. Selected students participate in a semester long class in preparation for an intense 2 weeks of living and working with the people of Honduras.
Meeting:
TBA
Contact Person: JP Winchester
Music Ministry (Accompanist)
Description: Serve as an accompanist on piano for University liturgies.
Meeting:
TBA
Contact Person: Jessica DePrizio
Music Ministry (Cantor)
Description: Serve as a cantor for university liturgies.
Meeting:
Campus Ministry
Contact Person: Jessica DePrizio
Music Ministry (Instrumentalist)
Description: Serve as an instrumentalist for university liturgies.
Meeting:
TBA
Contact Person: Jessica DePrizio
Music Ministry (Vocal)
Description: Serve as a member of a choir for university liturgies.
Meeting:
TBA
Contact Person: Jessica DePrizio
Music Ministry Retreat
Description: Each year we choose a parish or special location to retreat to, growing stronger in faith and relationships, while sharing the gift of music with others.
Meeting:
Music Ministry Retreat
Contact Person: Jessica DePrizio
Northwest Center Pregnacy Center
Description: Training is available on campus once a semester for those interested in getting trained to volunteer at this pro-life crisis pregnancy center. Contact Erin for details and dates.
Meeting:
TBA
Contact Person: Erin Craine
Paddle Boats
Description: Thank you for registering for The Cardinal Adventures paddle boats trip. We will meet at the CUA metro stop at 2:30pm on Sunday Sept. 14.
Meeting:
CUA Metro
Contact Person: Marie Kennedy
Pax Christi (UCSPE)
Description: Pax Chisti is an international organization dedicated to promotin the social teaching of the Catholic Church. All are welcome !!!
Meeting:
See UCSPE Website for more information
Contact Person:
Praise and Worship Holy Hour
Description: Help lead sung prayer during our weekly Holy Hour before the Blessed Sacrament with praise and worship music.
Meeting:
Wednesdays from 9-10pm in Caldwell Chapel
Contact Person: Jessica DePrizio
Prayer Groups
Description: CUA RENEW! It's a small group of people coming together to share a time of prayer, the Word of God, service, and friendship.
Meeting:
All over campus
Contact Person: JP Winchester
Pro-Life March
Description: Thank you for signing up for this year's March for Life!
To Participate: 1) Sign up at ministry.cua.edu 2) Inform your Professor you will be at the March & make up ALL missed work 3) Sign-in at 10:30 am in Caldwell Auditorium, Tuesday Jan. 22nd - NOTE - You MUST march with CUA to be excused from class, sign in with CUA downtown as well 4) Purchase metro card in advance to avoid crowds
Meeting:
January 22nd, Caldwell Auditorium at 10:30 am
Contact Person: Campus Ministry Staff
RCIA
Description: Rite of Initiation for those who are inquiring about becoming Catholic or those Catholics who desire to be prepared for the reception of the Eucharist/Confirmation.
Meeting:
TBA
Contact Person: Fr. Andrew Santamauro
RENEW Group Monday 9:00pm (Upperclassmen II)
Description: Thanks for signing up for RENEW. Your RENEW leader will be getting in touch with you shortly on details about your groups exact meeting place.
Thanks!
Meeting:
TBA
Contact Person: TBA
Resident Minister
Description: Resident ministers are students who live in the residence halls with a focus on serving the spiritual needs of the upperclassmen. Prayer groups, faith sharing groups, ministry of presence, forums on faith and life, and arranging for mass to be said locally in the building are just some of the means by which they aim to facilitate spiritual development in the dorms. Resident ministers, like the House members, are selected by the Campus Ministry staff each year through an application process.
Meeting:
TBA
Contact Person: Resident Minister
Rock Climbing
Description: Thank you for registering for rock climbing. To complete your registration please come to the fitness center with $15 and sign the release form.
Meeting:
CUA metro
Contact Person: Marie Kennedy
Sacristan
Description: Sacristans assist with setting up for 12:15 daily mass in Caldwell Chapel.
Meeting:
15 minutes for Daily mass
Contact Person: Jessica DePrizio
Senior Retreat
Description: Thanks for signing up for the Senior Retreat, "Falling into Grace"
The Retreat is Feb 8-10 2008. Cost is $40. Pay in Campus Ministry. (Scholarships available)
Another E-mail will be sent to you closer to the retreat with more specific details.
Thanks!
The Retreat Team.
Meeting:
Campus Ministry
Contact Person: JP Winchester
SFL Sidewalk Ministry (UCSPE)
Description: CUA's peaceful witness of prayer & outreach at local abortion clinics. Each weekend we pray the rosary for the women, men, children and doctors affected by the abortions taking place inside and trained counselors speak to women about alternatives to abortion. The presence is meant to convey hope, love & healing for those involved in abortion.
Meeting:
Saturday Mornings, CUA Metro
Contact Person: Maeve O'Doherty
So Others Might Eat
Description: Please wear long pants and closed-toe shoes, we will be serving breakfast to families in need in the DC area.
Meeting:
In front of Campus Ministry
Contact Person: Emmjolee Mendoza
Social Justice Committee
Description: Committee dedicated to education and awareness related to social justice issues affecting the local and global community. Meetings are Wednesday night in Campus Ministry Office at 6:00pm.
Anyone is welcome to attend!
Meeting:
Wednesday Night, 6pm CM Office
Contact Person: Erin Craine
Sophomore Class Service Day
Description: Thank you for registering for the Class of 2009 Service Day and Barbeque! We are delighted you will be joining us. Please bring a backpack, water, work shoes, and clothing suitable for outdoor work. Please arrive outside the Campus Ministry office in Caldwell Hall at 10:00AM Saturday, 7 October. Final departure time is 10:30AM. Lunch will be provided. Arrival back on campus is 4:00PM. The barbeque afterwards will be hosted and cooked from 5:00-7:00PM in Conte (CV) Circle by your class officers.
Meeting:
Campus Ministry Office
Contact Person: Preston Talanda-Fisher
Sophomore Retreat
Description: Thanks for signing up for ONE STEP CLOSER, the Sophomore Retreat.
The Retreat is Oct 17-19 at Melwood retreat center in Southern Maryland. The Cost is $40 payable in Campus Ministry. (scholarships are available)
Another e-mail will be sent to you closer to the date of the retreat with more details.
Thanks,
The Retreat Team
Meeting:
Campus Ministry
Contact Person: Jeff Ossinger
St. Ann's Infant and Maternity Home
Description: Volunteers care for children from infancy to twelve years old who have been removed from their homes as a result of abuse and neglect.
Meeting:
Mon 4-6; Tues 3-5; Fri 3-5
Contact Person: Emmjolee Mendoza
Students for Life (UCSPE)
Description: The undergraduate group dedicated to promoting the "Culture of Life" at the Catholic University of America and beyond. Look for fliers for information on our upcoming opening meeting or contact Jocelyn for more information. Visit our website: http://prolife.cua.edu
Meeting:
Ad Hoc
Contact Person: Jocelyn Rohrbach
Women's Discernment Group
Description: Searching for a deeper understanding of your faith and religious life? Join fellow CUA women in discussion, prayer, and fellowship on the discernment journey. Contact Erin for more information.
Meeting:
TBA
Contact Person: Erin Craine
Yoga for Christians (TBD)
Description: Question and Answer Session led by Fr. Tom Ryan. Sign up if interested in this topic and the possibility of having a session on campus. This is not a Yoga class.
Meeting:
TBA
Contact Person:
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