Life @ Joe's September 2014

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

at [email protected]

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

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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

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Got a N

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Graduated from

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Finally decided what

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Switched fr

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over to th

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ducation

Practic

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an High School

Graduated froma Trades College

Learned a new skillReady to be Workingin the Field

Intern’d at an

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Took a Year O�

from School

Decided to Go Back to

School in the Second-Half

of the School Year

Attended a Vocatio

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Outside of t

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O�cially

Moved out

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Got Engaged

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Work Full-tim

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GUIDES PAR L'ESPRIT

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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