2017
Week of Prayer & Action
On September 27th, Pope Francis announced the opening of the “Share the Journey” campaign, an initiative “meant to urge Catholics to understand and get to know refugees and migrants who have fled poverty, hunger, violence, persecution and the effects of climate change in their homeland.”
The campaign is calling for a week of prayer and action for migrants and refugees Oct. 7-13. St. Mary Student Parish will be hosting the following events to participate in this week and the campaign:
- Tues, Oct. 10th, 5:45-7:00pm – Bi-lingual Rosary & Prayer Service
- Tues, Oct. 10th, 7:00-9:00pm – Latin American Movie Night hosted by Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice (ICPJ) rsvp here if you’d like dinner
- Thurs, Oct. 12th, 12:30-3:30pm – Phone Bank to Call Representatives in support of Dreamers check out our facebook event here
- Thurs, Oct. 19th, 1:00-5:00pm – Letter writing campaign in support of Dreamers on the University of Michigan Diag
As part of these events, St. Mary is also doing a letter-writing campaign to congress in support of the Dream Act and Hope Act for our immigrant brothers and sisters. Pre-written letters can be picked up from the office to be personalized and signed and then returned to the office as well. Letters will be collected and dropped off together when our students visit Washington, DC for the Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice in early November.
2017
Statement from the Catholic Campus Community
We are deeply saddened and disappointed by the racist actions and events that have taken place on campus at the University of Michigan in the last month, specifically those that have affected Black and Latinx students. We condemn these actions and remind those who have perpetrated them that racism in all forms, interpersonal and institutional, is a sin.
We stand in solidarity with those who are peacefully protesting these incidents. As Catholics, we believe that victims of these injustices are valued and important.
Latinx students, especially Dreamers, you belong here.
Black students, your lives matter.
We recognize our own failures in making our university community an inclusive, welcoming place for you and other students of color. Following the teachings of Jesus, we stand with those who have been marginalized and we recognize your human dignity.
We continue to encourage members of our Catholic community to advocate for justice, to welcome the stranger, and to reach out to those on the margins, as Christ did and compels us to do.
Our parish is open until midnight Sunday – Thursday for students to gather, study, and socialize in a safe, welcoming space. There are also many resources available on campus. Please consult the list below if you are seeking support and know you are not alone:
The Program for Intergroup Relations (IGR)
igr.umich.edu
IGR.info@umich.edu
William Monroe Trotter Multicultural Center
trotter.umich.edu
trottermc@umich.edu
The Spectrum Center
spectrumcenter.umich.edu
spectrumcenter@umich.edu
Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives (OAMI)
oami.umich.edu
oami-uofm@umich.edu
Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs (MESA)
mesa.umich.edu
mesa.uofm@umich.edu
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
734-764-8312 – 24hr line
734-763-0454
tdsevig@umich.edu
2017
Bulletin for Sunday October 1, 2017
Undergrads, lots going on this week! Wednesday is our ASB info night, and we’re going to the apple orchard next Sunday, coming back here to make & eat caramel apples. Also, save the date for our undergrad retreat: Oct 20-22. We are also hosting a Rosary Devotion for the entire month of October – see page 4 for details.
2017
Bulletin for Sunday September 24, 2017
Today is the deadline to sign up for Small Church Communities and the Busy Person Retreat! We will have a speaker at all masses to encourage undergrads to sign up Alternative Spring Break – check out page 2 to hear from our ASB student co-coordinators. Lastly, there is a new series beginning Oct. 1 for undergraduate, grad student, and young professional woman. Being Female is a 7-week series led by Irish Proctor of Arbor Woman.
2017
Sign up for the Busy Person Retreat
The Busy Person Retreat is open to undergrads, grad students, and young professionals.
Make time for God in the midst of your regular hectic schedule. Bring the joys and concerns of your daily life into conversation with Jesus and a spiritual companion. Invite the Holy Spirit into your decision making and all aspects of your life.
Retreatants commit to 15 minutes of individual daily prayer and 30-45 minutes of conversation each week with a spiritual companion.
2017
Join a Small Church Community!
Are you wanting to deepen your faith? Are you stuck in your prayer life? Do you want to journey with others towards Christ? Consider joining a Small Church Community (SCC).
SCCs offer the opportunity to gather with a community centered around authentic conversations, real relationships, and restoring faith. Groups meet once a week for 90 minutes to reflect and discuss the readings for the upcoming Sunday. One of our largest parish programs, there is a group for everyone and every need!
For more information and resources on Small Church Communities, please visit the SCC Webpage.
2017
Bulletin for Sundays June 4 & 11, 2017
Read a letter from the Bishop on page 2 regarding the upcoming diocesan capital campaign. Our summer film series kicks off Monday, June 5th with Touch of Evil in Newman Hall at 7:00 PM. Lastly, check out pages 10-11 for summer happenings around the diocese!
2017
Campus Connection – Spring 2017
Click to read the Spring 2017 issue of the Campus Connection! Check out page 3 for an update on Alumnus Brian Peck, teaching in urban Detroit, as well as updates on Alternative Spring Break, faith-sharing, and a look back at our January warming shelter.
2017
Bulletin for Sundays May 21 & 28, 2017
See page two to read campus minister Jenny Line’s reflection on Easter and Pentecost. St. Mary is hosting a Center Prayer Day Retreat at our parish on Saturday, June 3. There are also many retreats offered this summer at St. Paul of the Cross Passionist Retreat & Conference Center. See pages 8 & 10 for more information!
2017
Rally for José Luis
SMSP parishioner, José Luis Sanchez Ronquillo, was scheduled to be deported but was granted a stay of removal through the 6th Circuit Federal Court.
This week that stay was overturned and Immigration and Customs Enforcement wants him deported by Wednesday.
Please join us for a rally before and during his trial to show immigration officials that José Luis is an important member of our community and we don’t want him to be separated from his wife, children, and family.
Tuesday, May 16th at 11:00am
Theodore Levin US Courthouse
231 W. Lafayette Blvd, Detroit