Did you know that this fall, 2017, is the first year that there has been a Muslim Chaplain on Cornell's campus? Or that it also marks the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation? Be a steward of understanding and dialogue! Come to welcome Yasin Ahmed, Cornell's first Muslim Chaplain, this Friday, and break bread with the Lutherans next Wednesday.
Also this weekend- come tailgate with the Catholics as Cornell takes on Brown, or come out to our second Mass on North Campus this semester!
- Welcoming Reception for Yasin Ahmed 10/20
- Cornell Catholic Homecoming Weekend Tailgate 10/21
- Mass On North Campus 10/22
- Catholic - Lutheran Dialogue Dinner and Vespers 10/25
- Retreat Opportunity Nov. 10-11
- Nazareth Farm Information Session
- Find Your Community
We invite you to a celebration welcoming Yasin Ahmed, the new Muslim Chaplain on Campus, as well as the establishment of the Muslim Educational and Cultural Association (MECA) office in Anabel Taylor Hall. Friday, Oct. 20th, from 3:30-5:30. There will be refreshments. Kindly RSVP csc4@cornell.edu.
Homecoming Weekend Tailgate: Join Cornell Catholic from 12:30-3pm out at Kite Hill Parking Lot for free food and good cheer! Feel free to bring a "Like" and "follow" our Facebook page for our exact location on Saturday:
https://www.facebook.com/cornellcatholic/Attention First Year Students! We'll be back at North Campus for
Mass in the RPCC Auditorium, followed by fellowship and tasty Italian food downstairs. Feel free to bring a friend. All are welcome! Sunday, 10/22 at 5:30pm.
LIFE DISCERNMENT RETREAT – November 10 - 11 Explore God’s call, and reflect upon your life choices during this overnight retreat at Mount Savior Monastery in Elmira, N.Y. There will be an opportunity for private and communal prayer, group discussions, input on the vocation of single, married, and religious life, input on discernment, methods for decision making, and celebration of Eucharist. Cost: $25 Sign up by Nov. 7 Register online:
https://cornellcatholic.org/life-discernment-retreat
Nazareth Farm is a Catholic community in rural West Virginia that transforms lives through the retreats and home repair they provide for low income families. You will have the opportunity to develop your prayer life, live a simple lifestyle in an intentional community, and deepen your understanding of service. If you are interested, email Pat (pjg223), priority will be given to those who have not been to Naz Farm before. Info and sign-up sessions after Mass & Dinner Wednesday Oct. 18 and after all Masses next Sunday Oct. 22. Deadline to sign-up is Nov. 1st.
Spaces to find Community- We encourage first year students to join our Monday evening Christian Life Community group: Mondays, 6pm, RPCC 222 Email Anna (amo82)- talk about your faith, work on discernment, and pray!
- Join our Saturday Bible Study, at 3pm in the Redlin Room (G22 ATH). Email Victoria (vcb9)
- Grad Students meet at 6:30pm in ATH to discuss relevant topics, and/or book group (Currently reading Screwtape Letters by CS Lewis). Email Natalie (nmd59), Christine (cma243) or Dan (
- Grad Student Bible Study Mondays at 7:15pm in Anabel Taylor G17. Email Anna (amo82)