Student Life

Campus Ministry

In the Dominican Tradition, St. Catharine College is committed to the pursuit of truth. The college believes in the spiritual, academic, cultural, and social elements of the college community. The Campus Minister attempts to instill Christian values, and to develop a sense of responsibility for themselves, their community, and a just society.

Campus Minister: Mary Sue Barnett Lourdes #8 x1090

Jump in "with bold and blazing heart." St. Catharine of Siena

CAMPUS MINISTRY TEAM: WE WILL MEET EVERY OTHER WEEK

STUDENTS' LUNCH RETREAT 12PM: WEEKLY GUIDED DISCUSSION ABOUT YOUR LIFE; FAITH; HEART; MIND; BODY; PRAYERS; QUESTIONS; LOSSES; HOPES; TRIUMPHS----STUDENT CENTER 1ST FLOOR MEETING ROOM/RESIDENCE HALL(BRING YOUR LUNCH)

MONDAY EVENING PRAYER FOR ALL 4PM: WEEKLY COMMUNAL PRAYER----PSALMS; MUSIC; PREACHING----EXPERIENCE OF THE SCARED; SPEAK THE PRAYER OF ONE'S HEART; KNOW YOUR NEIGHBOR ON CAMPUS; HEAR THE NEEDS OF THE WORLD(good weather/clock tower; questionable weather/Hamilton)

TUESDAY InterWeavers: Dialogues in Autonomy and Interdependence 3PM: WEEKLY DIALOGUE GROUP DEVOTED TO EXPLORING HOW TO LIVE DAILY LIVES OF DEEP COMPASSION TOWARD THE MOST VULNERBALE AMONG US.(HS building)

INDIVIDUAL CONVERSATIONS WITH MARY SUE~~by appointment X1090: DISCUSS THE WRESTLING AND SEEKING OF ONE'S OWN HEART; BE LISTENED TO IN A SAFE SETTING; EXPERIENCE ACCOMPANIMENT IN A DECISION-MAKING PROCESS; SHARE AN IDEA OR VISION

SERVICE PROJECT OPPORTUNITIES~~Be moved with Compassion! Be called to Justice! Family Scholar House, Lou. KY(breaking the cycle of poverty by housing single parents(with their children) as they complete a 4-year college degree) St. John Center For Homeless Men, Lou. KY(compassionate response to mental illness and homelessness) Heifer International(ending world hunger and saving the earth) Caring Place, Lebanon, KY(crisis intervention for domestic, dating and sexual violence) Galilean Children's Home, Liberty, KY(a home for neglected or disabled children or for children whose mothers are in prison) Sansbury Care Center, on campus(befriend an elderly resident) St. Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen, Lou. KY(serve food to those in need of meals) Isaiah House, Willisburg, KY(assisting men suffering with drug/alcohol addictions) The Fuller Center, Springfield, KY(eliminating poverty housing worldwide)

Louisville Metro Animal Shelter

CAMPUS ISSUES AND SPECIAL EVENTS~~

Racism Awareness and Healing(event details TBA)
International Day of Peace: Stop Torture, Marcie Allman & Sr. Ginny Schaeffer, OSU Sept. 21, 2009 12pm Pettus Auditorium
Slavery(Human Trafficking) Awareness and Advocacy: Marissa Castellanos, Catholic Charities Sept. 23, 2009 1pm Pettus Auditorium
Take Back the Night Speakers and Candlelight Vigil (Oct. 13, 2009 (see Campus Ministry Events page for upcoming details)
Fundraising Efforts Toward Sponsoring Schools in Haiti For Restavec Children
Heifer International Drama Event and Fundraising Kickoff
Book Study: Speaking With Authority Catharine of Siena and the Voices of Women Today
World Water Day March 22, 2009: Transboundary Waters-----------------------------------------World Water Day March 22, 2010: Communicating Water Quality Challenges and Opportunities

SIENA SUN Words and Images from Campus Ministry

St. Catharine Campus Ministry News Pages

Feb. 2010 issue, Siena Sun

Jan. 2010 issue, Siena Sun

Dec. 2009 issue, Siena Sun

Dec. 2009 issue, Siena Sun

Nov. 2009 issue, Siena Sun

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Nov. 2009 issue of, Siena Sun

Oct. 2009 issue, Siena Sun

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Oct. 2009 issue, click here

Sept. 2009 issue, click here

Sept. 2009 issue, click here.

August 2009 issue, click here.

Global and National Projects Campus Ministry Participates in:

Sponsor projects for Earth Day, Alumni Day & other campus activities
What would you like to see happen?

Mary Sue Barnett
Campus Minister
mbarnett@sccky.edu
Office: Lourdes - Room L8
Phone: 859-336-5082
Ext. 1090

Banned Books Week
In support of the American Library Association, St. Catharine College is celebrating our freedom to read with a “Read-Out” during Banned Books Week. Students, faculty and staff will be reading from their favorite “banned or challenged” books on Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 29th 30th, Oct 1st and Oct. 2nd. Readings will take place underneath the campus clock tower between the hours of 10:30 am and 1:00 pm at 15-minute intervals. Campus and surrounding community members are welcome to join in the celebration of freedom. Activities for Banned Books Week are sponsored by the Campus Culture Committee, the Philosophy Club, and the rtl³ Department.

March Sadness
March Sadness again struck the SC campus Wednesday afternoon. Highlighted by Dr. Don "Master of Disaster" Giles, in his final game in a SC uniform, and Dr. Harry "Three-Point" Toder, the Gold Team held on for a narrow victory.