Today is Indigenous Peoples' Day. Let us pray for indigenous peoples throughout the world, and especially those of the Americas. Heavenly Father, help us to seek the peace, justice and reconciliation you desire among all your children!
OCTOBER RETREAT OPPORTUNITIES
"Discerning God's Will in Times of Challenge and Opportunity," led by Fr. Gerry McKeon SJ. October 29-31 at Mount Saviour Monastery. Transportation will be arranged.
Drawing on the spirituality of Ignatius of Loyola, this retreat will provide the opportunity to reflect upon the choices we make in every-day life, vocational discernment, and discerning God's will in the work of racial justice. This a two-night retreat, from Friday evening to Sunday morning, at Mount Saviour (Benedictine) Monastery outside Elmira, and there will also be the oppotunity to join the monks in prayer. To learn more, and to register, please go to:
https://cornellcatholic.org/discernment-retreat Space is limited, so sign up today!
"Finding God in Nature," a virtual retreat led by the Sisters of St. Joseph for women between the ages of 18 and 35. October 23, 9:30 AM-noon on Zoom. To register, contact Sr. Donna Del Santo, SSJ (ddelsanto@ssjrochester.org). The sisters will be offering virtual retreats for women in November and December as well.
SMALL GROUP UPDATES
To celebrate Fall Break, the
Grad Group will be holding a potluck in lieu of their regular Tuesday meeting. They will meet on
Tuesday at 6 PM at Darren and Zach's house. Sign up on
this Google Sheet to RSVP. You can e-mail Zach (zbh5) for the address and more info.
Women's Group will meet on Saturday October 16th at 11:30am at CTB in Collegetown in addition to the weekly Zoom meeting this Thursday at 8 PM ((
Zoom). All are welcome to attend no matter if you have been to a meeting before.
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
Friday, October 15: Big Sib-Little Sib matching at the 5:15 PM Mass at Anabel Taylor. Rosary and pizza to follow!
Sunday, October 17: Undergrad Student Leadership hosts a brown-bag picnic (we'll supply dessert!) at the arboretum following the 10:30 AM Mass
Wednesday, October 20: "Am I in the Right Room" (AKA "Priest or Prozac"), a panel discussion with guest Rev. Dr. Steven Moore (Director of the Syracuse Spiritual Renewal Center), Rev. Taylor Daynes, and Fr. Danon mental health and spiritual health. 6 PM at Anabel Taylor Hall.