Bulletin: February 11 - 19, 2023


University Catholic Center at Emory University February 11 - 19, 2023


Events This Week
Emory Atlanta     Emory Oxford     Agnes Scott     All Campuses

 
OXFORD COMMUNITY DINNER
Saturdays at 6:00 PM - Oxford Dining Hall
After the 5 PM Saturday Vigil Mass each week, join your fellow Catholic students for dinner and opportunities to grow in friendship.
  
  
EMORY COMMUNITY COFFEE HOUR
Sundays at 10:00 AM - Cannon Chapel Brooks Commons
Join us on Sunday mornings after the 9:00 AM Mass for coffee, breakfast goodies, and conversation with friends.
 
 
FAITH FORMATION - RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA)
Preparation to receive the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and/or First Eucharist at Easter
Sundays at 10:30 AM -
 
Cannon Chapel Room 105D (Sign up or request more info)

Discover the history, beauty, spirituality, and accomplishments of the Catholic Church - join Fr. John on Sundays if you are interested in learning about Catholicism, becoming Catholic, or desire to receive the Sacraments of Christian Initiation.  All are welcome!
 
 
FAITH FORMATION - THE BIBLE TIMELINE: THE STORY OF SALVATION
Sundays at 11:30 AM - Cannon Chapel Room 105D
The Bible Timeline: The Story of Salvation is a fascinating study that takes you on a journey through the entire Bible. Go deep into each period of salvation history and discover the unique story woven throughout all of Scripture. Using a unique color-coded system, you will learn the major people, places, and events of the Bible and see how they all come together to reveal the remarkable story of our faith. As you explore salvation history from its beginning in Genesis through the coming of Christ and the establishment of the Catholic Church, you will see how God's loving plan for humanity has unfolded, resulting in a greater love for God and a deeper appreciation for your faith. All are welcome!
 

LITURGICAL MINISTRY TRAINING
If you worship with our community and want to become more involved, you should consider becoming a liturgical minister! We are always actively seeking volunteers interested in helping out during Sunday Mass as an altar server, lector, or sacristan!  Individuals who complete the training will be commissioned to serve at Mass for four years.
Sunday, February 12 at 4:00 PM - Lectors
Sunday, February 12 at 5:00 PM - Altar Servers
Sunday, February 19 at 4:00 PM - Sacristans


OXFORD PINTS WITH A FRIAR
Tuesdays at 6:00 PM - Emory Oxford College Humanities Hall Room 109
Do you have questions about the Church? Are you puzzled by Church teachings? Do you want to think aloud – and with others – in a comfortable informal setting that encourages participation and exchange? Join us for open-minded, in-depth conversations about living your Catholic faith as a college student! All are welcome! 
  

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION HOLY HOUR
Tuesdays at 7:00 PM - University Catholic Center
We invite you to join us in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament as we continue participating in the National Eucharistic Renewal.
 

TURKEY AND SYRIA EARTHQUAKE: COMMUNITY GATHERING FOR SUPPORT AND RESPONSE
Wednesday, February 15 at 12:00 PM - Cannon Chapel Sanctuary
The Emory community will come together on Wednesday, Feb. 15, to unite in grief and support in the wake of the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria.  The gathering will be an opportunity to share remarks, prayers, and resources for support and action. It is sponsored by the Office of Spiritual and Religious Life with Campus Life, Counseling and Psychological Services, the Faculty Staff Assistance Program, the Graduate Muslim Student Council, ISSS, the Department of Middle Eastern and South Asian Studies, and the Muslim Students Association. Refreshments will follow.
 

RENEW AT GA TECH CATHOLIC CENTER
Thursday, February 16 at 7:30 PM - The Catholic Center at GA Tech
Join the Catholic Student Union at Renew, a night of adoration, music, and praise at the Catholic Center at Georgia Tech. We’ll get dinner together at the ESC at 6 PM and carpool to Renew at 7 PM. If you would like to carpool, contact Marissa Spies.


SOUL FOOD GOSPEL FEST
Sunday, February 19 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM - Emory Student Center, Multipurpose Room 4
Join Emory's Voices of Inner Strength Gospel Choir and wonderful guest gospel choirs from the Greater Atlanta area for a celebration with music, liturgical dance, spoken word, trivia, and games. Soul food refreshments will be provided. Join us as we celebrate Jesus and Black History Month. For more information, please contact religiouslife@emory.edu. To RSVP, click here.


GAME NIGHT WITH THE CATHOLIC STUDENT UNION
Sunday, February 19 from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM - University Catholic Center
Looking for something fun to do or need a mental break? Join us at the Catholic Center for pizza and board games!
 
 


Sacraments, Prayer, and Spirituality


HOW CAN WE PRAY FOR YOU?
Bear one another's burdens, and so you will fulfill the law of Christ. - Galatians 6:2
We want to support you and lift up your joys, sorrows, and needs, in prayer to God - let us know what you'd like us to pray for.


POPE FRANCIS' MONTHLY PRAYER INTENTION
February 2023 - For parishes
We pray that parishes, placing communion at the center, may increasingly become communities of faith, fraternity, and welcome towards those most in need.
 

SPRING SEMESTER MASS AND RECONCILIATION SCHEDULE
We look forward to worshipping and celebrating with you throughout the week!
Saturdays @ 4:30 PM to 4:50 PM - Reconciliation at the Oxford College Day Chapel
Saturdays @ 5:00 PM - Vigil Mass at the Oxford College Day Chapel
Sundays @ 8:30 AM to 8:50 AM 
- Reconciliation at Cannon Chapel Sanctuary
Sundays @ 9:00 AM - Mass at Cannon Chapel Sanctuary
Sundays @ 5:30 AM to 5:50 PM - Reconciliation at Cannon Chapel Sanctuary
Sundays @ 6:00 PM - Mass at 
Cannon Chapel Sanctuary
Wednesday at 12:00 PM - Mass at the University Catholic Center Hallignan Chapel
Reconciliation can also be scheduled at other times by contacting the chaplain. Weekday Mass times and locations will be announced soon.

 


Upcoming Events
Emory Atlanta     Emory Oxford     Agnes Scott     All Campuses
 
 
ASH WEDNESDAY MASS AND RECONCILIATION SCHEDULE
As the first day of Lent, Ash Wednesday calls us to remember our earthly mortality and thus repent and believe in the gospel.
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
7:30 AM - Mass at Cannon Chapel Sanctuary
11:30 AM - Reconciliation at the University Catholic Center
12:00 PM - Mass at the University Catholic Center
7:00 PM
 - Reconciliation at 
Cannon Chapel Sanctuary

7:30 PM
 
- Mass at 
Cannon Chapel Sanctuary
Additional times for Oxford College and Agnes Scott College will be shared as soon as they are available. 
 

WEEKDAY LENTEN MORNING PRAYER
Every weekday In Lent, beginning Wednesday, February 22 from 9:30 AM to 9:45 AM - Cannon Chapel Sanctuary
Throughout the season of Lent, we invite you to join the University Catholic Center and our Christian brothers and sisters on campus in prayer at 9:30 AM in the Cannon Chapel Sanctuary as a way to more fully prepare your heart to celebrate Easter with conviction. Morning prayer will be offered by a rotating ensemble of campus ministries - we encourage you to engage in this unique ecumenical opportunity!


CATHOLIC STUDENT UNION BIBLE STUDY
Thursday, February 23 at 7:30 PM - Cannon Chapel Room 314
Join us as we dive into the upcoming Sunday Gospel reading and focus on growing in faith and following Christ. We meet at the Cannon Chapel Room 314 every other Thursday at 7:30 PM during the school year.


STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Friday, February 24 at 5:30 PM - University Catholic Center
Join us in prayer and reflection on the Passion of Christ with our outdoor Stations of the Cross. The Stations of the Cross is a 14-step devotion that commemorates Jesus Christ's last day on Earth. All are invited!
 

MEATLESS LENTEN DINNER

Friday, February 24 at 6:30 PM - University Catholic Center 
All students are invited to join us for a Lenten dinner at the University Catholic Center, hosted by the Catholic Student Union! Join friends new and old for refreshments, fellowship, and prayer.
 

THE WAY FOR WOMEN: A HEALING RETREAT FOR FEMALE SURVIVORS OF ABUSE
March 24 - 26, 2023 - Contact Sue Stubbs at 404-920-7554 or sstubbs@archatl.com for more information and to register
The Way for Women is a three-day retreat for adult female survivors of abuse offered by the Archdiocese of Atlanta’s Victim Assistance Program March 24-26 at Sautee Mountain Retreat in Clarksville, GA. The registration deadline is March 16.


ECHO YOUNG ADULT RETREAT
March 31 - April 2, 2023, at LifeTeen Camp Covecrest - More information and registration
ECHO is a truly unique Catholic retreat experience, rooted in St. John Paul II’s Theology of the Body. Combining dynamic talks, prayer and sacraments, daily Mass and Adoration, small group discussions, artistic expression, and authentic community, ECHO takes participants on a journey to answer the deepest questions of the human heart. Questions such as: Who am I? What is my vocation? How can I truly find happiness? What is God’s plan for my life? Last year more than 150 young adults attended! Please spread the word and register today!
 

WORLD YOUTH DAY 2023
July 28 - August 9, 2023 - More info and registration for the World Youth Day trip
World Youth Day (WYD) is the gathering of young people from all over the world with the Pope. It is also a pilgrimage, a celebration of youth, an expression of the universal Church, and an intense moment of evangelization for the youth world. The Archdiocese of Atlanta will lead a pilgrimage from July 28 - August 9 for young adults 18 years of age and older. For other questions or to discuss the trip, please contact Allen Austin at aaustin@archatl.com.




Announcements
 
 
THE NATIONAL EUCHARISTIC REVIVAL
The Bishops of the United States have started a three-year plan to revive and foster Eucharistic devotion in the hearts of the faithful. This movement hopes to heal, convert, form, and unify Catholics by encountering Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. Visit the National Eucharistic Revival website for more information.


PREGNANT? NEED HELP? ABLE TO PROVIDE SUPPORT?
If you or someone you know is pregnant, the University Catholic Center is always a place to find care, support, and resources. You can contact our staff and they will be able to receive your story and journey with you. There are also a number of organizations you can support that directly assist these women. Please research and prayerfully consider giving of your time, talent, or treasure. Find more information and resources here. Thank you for helping us make this known to all students on or off campus.




Support the University Catholic Center


CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS
Statements of parish financial support for 2022 will be emailed to all households by the end of January. If you have any questions or would like a paper copy, please contact Victoria Schwartz at (404) 636-7237 or victoria@emorycatholic.org.


VOLUNTEER WITH US
You can support the mission of the University Catholic Center with your time and talents - from lawn care, gardening, and office work, to liturgical ministry, children's catechesis, becoming an RCIA sponsor, and more! Contact our office for details.


DONATE DIRECTLY ONLINE
We believe that learning to support the mission of the Church is an integral part of being formed as a disciple. Please consider making or inviting your family to make a sacrificial gift in support of our ministry - the Masses, programs and events, salaries for staff, and more rely heavily on your support! We humbly ask that you consider making a contribution.


CHECK OUT OUR WISHLIST
Check out our wishlist and consider helping us get some much-needed items for the University Catholic Center. We will be adding items to the wishlist on a regular basis.


CONTRIBUTE WITH EACH PURCHASE
Do you regularly shop at Kroger? We're excited to share that you can sign up to have a percentage of your purchase price donated to the University Catholic Center for every order you place! Simply click on the link below, sign in to your account, and select the University Catholic Center at Emory University as your organization of choice. Then, whenever you make a purchase at Kroger using your Kroger Rewards card, a contribution will be made on your behalf!