Footsteps:
A Journey into Catholic Social Teaching
Tuesdays, 7:00 PM in the Upper Room*
What is "Footsteps?"
"Footsteps" is a survey of Catholic Social Teaching that educates and empowers parishioners to develop a passion for justice in their lives through seminars, guest-speakers, and hands-on learning. Interested parties may participate all year long or attend only those months that interest them. Meetings which include guest speakers or films are open to anyone, even if they are not group members.
*The Upper Room (above the church sacristy) is entered through the back of the church off the parking lot. Look for the signs! Getting to the Upper Room requires climbing stairs. If the stairs would prevent you from attending, please inform the facilitator, who will investigate alternative arrangements.
For more information about Footsteps, contact the program coordinator - Ms. Cinnamon Sarver - at csarver@stjoeparish.com or 574-232-2374.
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Schedule of Upcoming Meetings: |
March Theme: Social Teaching & the Eucharist
Tues. March 3, 7pm. Fr. Dan Groody, CSC: the Eucharist and Immigration
Come and view Fr. Groody's latest documentary, One Border, One Body, which tells the story of how the Mass unites people across political lines, especially as it is celebrated yearly at the U.S.-Mexico border with a sixteen-foot fence dividing the congregation (oneborderonebody.nd.edu).
Fr. Groody will then lead a discussion on the connections between migration and the Eucharist. If possible, see his article (in PDF form), "Fruit of the Vine, Work of Human Hands: Immigration and the Eucharist," to familiarize yourself with the topic prior to his presentation.
Tues. Mar. 17, 7pm. “The Mass and Catholic Social Teaching.”
The Mass commissions us to do justice in the world. Come join a discussion on how the Mass, particularly the concluding rite, calls us to deeper communion with the world.
SPECIAL EVENT on MONDAY, Mar. 23, 7pm. Hesburgh Center 103, Notre Dame “… I shall arise in the Salvadoran People”: An Interview Project on Archbishop Romero's Continuing Presence.
Footsteps facilitator Cinnamon Sarver will present on Salvadoran Archbishop Oscar Romero’s theology of the Body of Christ in history as seen in his writings, in his homilies, and through her interview project with those who knew him and his work. This event is part of Notre Dame’s annual Romero Conference. Reception with Salvadoran pupusas to follow. See http://www.nd.edu/~kellogg/events/calendar/mar09/romero2009.shtml for a full conference schedule.
Tues. Mar. 31, 7pm. “Romero, the Eucharist, and Social Justice.”
Footsteps facilitator Cinnamon Sarver will share slides of her El Salvador trips and talk about how the Eucharist calls us to acts of justice and especially how it moved Archbishop Oscar Romero.
Topics for coming months:
April: Care of the Earth
May: Wrap-up & Social
Footsteps:
A Journey into Catholic Social Teaching
Tuesdays, 7:00 PM in the Upper Room*
What is "Footsteps?"
"Footsteps" is a survey of Catholic Social Teaching that educates and empowers parishioners to develop a passion for justice in their lives through seminars, guest-speakers, and hands-on learning. Interested parties may participate all year long or attend only those months that interest them. Meetings which include guest speakers or films are open to anyone, even if they are not group members.
*The Upper Room (above the church sacristy) is entered through the back of the church off the parking lot. Look for the signs! Getting to the Upper Room requires climbing stairs. If the stairs would prevent you from attending, please inform the facilitator, who will investigate alternative arrangements.
For more information about Footsteps, contact the program coordinator - Ms. Cinnamon Sarver - at csarver@stjoeparish.com or 574-232-2374.
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Schedule of Upcoming Meetings: |
March Theme: Social Teaching & the Eucharist
Tues. March 3, 7pm. Fr. Dan Groody, CSC: the Eucharist and Immigration
Come and view Fr. Groody's latest documentary, One Border, One Body, which tells the story of how the Mass unites people across political lines, especially as it is celebrated yearly at the U.S.-Mexico border with a sixteen-foot fence dividing the congregation (oneborderonebody.nd.edu).
Fr. Groody will then lead a discussion on the connections between migration and the Eucharist. If possible, see his article (in PDF form), "Fruit of the Vine, Work of Human Hands: Immigration and the Eucharist," to familiarize yourself with the topic prior to his presentation.
Tues. Mar. 17, 7pm. “The Mass and Catholic Social Teaching.”
The Mass commissions us to do justice in the world. Come join a discussion on how the Mass, particularly the concluding rite, calls us to deeper communion with the world.
SPECIAL EVENT on MONDAY, Mar. 23, 7pm. Hesburgh Center 103, Notre Dame “… I shall arise in the Salvadoran People”: An Interview Project on Archbishop Romero's Continuing Presence.
Footsteps facilitator Cinnamon Sarver will present on Salvadoran Archbishop Oscar Romero’s theology of the Body of Christ in history as seen in his writings, in his homilies, and through her interview project with those who knew him and his work. This event is part of Notre Dame’s annual Romero Conference. Reception with Salvadoran pupusas to follow. See http://www.nd.edu/~kellogg/events/calendar/mar09/romero2009.shtml for a full conference schedule.
Tues. Mar. 31, 7pm. “Romero, the Eucharist, and Social Justice.”
Footsteps facilitator Cinnamon Sarver will share slides of her El Salvador trips and talk about how the Eucharist calls us to acts of justice and especially how it moved Archbishop Oscar Romero.
Topics for coming months:
April: Care of the Earth
May: Wrap-up & Social