| University Catholic Center at Emory University | February 18 - 26, 2023 |
Events This Week
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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.
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.
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!
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
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!
SOUL FOOD GOSPEL FEST
OXFORD PINTS WITH A FRIAR
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.
LITURGICAL MINISTRY TRAINING: SACRISTANS
GAME NIGHT WITH THE CATHOLIC STUDENT UNION
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.
LITURGICAL MINISTRY TRAINING: SACRISTANS
Sunday, February 19 at 4:00 PM - Cannon Chapel at Emory University
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. If you were unable to attend the lector or altar server training last week, reach out to our liturgical coordinator, Vickie Voll, at vickie@emorycatholic.org.
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!
Looking for something fun to do or need a mental break? Join us at the Catholic Center for pizza and board games!
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!
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
WEEKDAY LENTEN MORNING PRAYER
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Tuesdays at 7:00 PM - University Catholic Center
We can show our adoration to God in many ways, but in Eucharistic Adoration, we spend time adoring the true presence of Christ in the Eucharist. We invite you to join us in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament every week!
We can show our adoration to God in many ways, but in Eucharistic Adoration, we spend time adoring the true presence of Christ in the Eucharist. We invite you to join us in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament every week!
ASH WEDNESDAY MASS AND RECONCILIATION SCHEDULE
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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
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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
12:00 PM - Mass at St. Augustine's Roman Catholic Church
12:00 PM - Ecumenical Service at the Oxford College Day Chapel
12:15 PM - Mass at St. Thomas More Catholic Church
5:30 PM - Ecumenical Service at the Oxford College Day Chapel
7:00 PM - Mass at St. Thomas More Catholic Church
7:00 PM - Mass at St. Augustine's Roman Catholic Church
7:00 PM - Reconciliation at Cannon Chapel Sanctuary
7:30 PM - Mass at Cannon Chapel Sanctuary
12:00 PM - Mass at the University Catholic Center
12:00 PM - Mass at St. Augustine's Roman Catholic Church
12:00 PM - Ecumenical Service at the Oxford College Day Chapel
12:15 PM - Mass at St. Thomas More Catholic Church
5:30 PM - Ecumenical Service at the Oxford College Day Chapel
7:00 PM - Mass at St. Thomas More Catholic Church
7:00 PM - Mass at St. Augustine's Roman Catholic Church
7:00 PM - Reconciliation at Cannon Chapel Sanctuary
7:30 PM - Mass at Cannon Chapel Sanctuary
WEEKDAY LENTEN MORNING PRAYER
Every weekday In Lent, beginning Thursday, February 23 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!
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.
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
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.
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.
ARCHDIOCESAN DISCERNMENT MASS
Saturday, January 25 at 10:00 AM - Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church
Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you, before you were born, I dedicated you…– Jeremiah 1:5
Do you feel God may be calling you to serve as a priest in the Archdiocese of Atlanta? You are not alone. Come meet other men considering the same possibility at our monthly Discernment Mass, Saturday, January 28. Please go to CalledbyChrist.com/events for more information. This event is reserved for men who are high school seniors and older. If you have any questions, please contact Fr. Rey Pineda at rpineda@archatl.com or 404-920-7460.
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.
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.
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 @ 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 @ 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
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
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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
ECHO YOUNG ADULT RETREAT
March 31 - April 2, 2023, at LifeTeen Camp Covecrest - More information and registration
MYTHBUSTING CAPITAL PUNISHMENT WEBINAR
Thursday, March 2 at 2:00 PM - Register for the webinar here
Restorative Justice Ministry invites you to join us as we break down the myths and misunderstandings of capital punishment. We will address questions of safety, “humane” executions, and the illusion of justice for victims and their families. Our speakers will be Patrick Mulvaney, director of capital litigation for Southern Center for Human Rights, and Sharon Wright Weeks, whose sister and niece were murdered in 1984.
RENEW AT GA TECH CATHOLIC CENTER
Thursday, March 2 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.
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.
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
DONATE TO ASSIST EARTHQUAKE RELIEF EFFORTS IN TURKEY AND SYRIA
Following 7.8 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes in southern Turkey and northwestern Syria, the death toll has surpassed 19,000 and continues to climb, with thousands injured and more still trapped beneath the rubble. Catholic Relief Services is supporting local partners already responding in areas where extensive damage has been reported. CRS will continue to assist partners in long-term recovery as they provide a range of support to meet evolving needs, likely to include safe shelter, access to food, hygiene supplies, and winter items.
HOW TO HELP
By phone: 1-800-HELP-CRS (1-800-435-7277)
By check: Earthquake Response, P.O. Box 5200, Harlan, IA 51593-0700
For more information on the work of Catholic Relief Services, please contact Kat Doyle at kdoyle@archatl.com or 404-920-7897.
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
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!