October 10: Arch & Vine - Upcoming Events, Deadlines & More!

PRAYER REQUEST

John Berkman’s son Jack is going in for surgery tomorrow (Friday, October 10). Please pray for a successful surgery and a safe recovery!

UPCOMING EVENTS/DEADLINES

• Friday, October 10
  
  Open Mic Night
  Time: 6:00 p.m.
  Location: FST
  Bring your own poems, short stories, etc. to read or bring those of someone whose work you really love – or just come and enjoy what others read. A soup supper will follow but if you’d like to contribute something in the way of food or drink, that would be terrific as well. For more information, contact Jenna Nielsen at jnielsen@fst.edu.
  
  
• Saturday, October 11
  
  Rule Britannia! A Concert of the Women’s Antique Vocal Ensemble (WAVE)
  Time: 8:00 p.m.
  Location: St. Albert Priory Chapel (6172 Chabot Road, Oakland)
  WAVE will present a concert of English music composed during the reigns of Henry V, Henri VI, Henry VIII, Elizabeth I, James I, and William and Mary. From the Old Hall Manuscript of the late medieval era to the 1694 birthday ode for Queen Mary, sacred and secular compositions will be performed. Cost: $15 General, $10 Students/Seniors. For more information, contact wavewomen@netzero.net or 510-233-1479.
  
  
• Tuesday, October 14
  
  Mass and Lunch at DSPT
  Time: 11:10 a.m.
  
  Mass and Soup Dinner at JSTB
  Time: 5:15 p.m.
  
  
• Wednesday, October 15
  
  Presidential Debate III
  Time: 5:30 p.m.
  Location: Hillside Club (2286 Cedar @ Arch)
  $5 suggested donation. Dinner is also available for $10.
  
  
• Thursday, October 16
  
  Community Night (Eucharist and Dinner) at CDSP
  Time: 5:45 p.m.
  Please call CDSP in advance (204-0700) if you are planning to come with a group.
  
  
• Sunday, October 19
  
  DSPT’s Annual Auction: Sunday in Spain
  Location: DSPT
  Volunteers are needed to help with the annual auction! Volunteering gives you a chance to be involved with DSPT’s fundraising projects and attend for FREE! Please contact Ciel at mmahoney@dspt.edu if you are interested.
  
  The Election and the Jewish Vote (a.k.a. Obama and the Jewish Question)
  Time: 5:00 p.m.
  Location: PSR Chapel
  A moderated panel discussion about issues related to the upcoming Presidential Election with Gabriel Schoenfeld (senior editor of Commentary magazine; Guest Scholar at Witherspoon Institute, Princeton, NJ; author of The Return of Anti-Semitism), Rabbi Michael Lerner (editor of Tikkun magazine; author of The Left Hand of God: Taking Our Country Back from the Religious Right), and Michael Berenbaum (American scholar, professor, writer, and filmmaker; Project Director of the US Holocaust Museum in Washington, DC). The panel will be moderated by Maria Echaveste (former senior advisor to President Bill Clinton and White House Deputy Chief-of-Staff in the second Clinton term; senior fellow at the Center for American Progress, and lecturer at UC-Berkeley School of Law). This event is co-sponsored by the Richard S. Dinner Center for Jewish Studies at the GTU and The Religion, Politics, and Globalization Program at UC-Berkeley.
  
  
• Wednesday, October 22
  
  Deadline for Theology Department Thesis Proposals
  There will be an extra Theology Department meeting this month, which means there will also be an extra opportunity for students to submit their thesis proposals! The deadline will be 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 22 which is in the middle of Reading Week so prepare accordingly if you want your proposal to be under consideration at this meeting.

See the DSPT Academic/Events Calendar here: http://www.dspt.edu/docs/news/calendar_list.asp

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Student Job Opening
  DSPT is looking for a student to coordinate the lunches on Tuesdays. The student would be responsible for planning and preparing the lunches, including set-up and clean-up. This position would be approximately 5 hours/week, with the possibility for additional hours for assisting with other DSPT events. This is a great opportunity, a fun way to earn some extra money, plus – you get free food! A detailed job description and application is available from Elissa at the front desk. Applications are due as soon as possible! If you have any questions, please email them to Elissa at emccormack@dspt.edu.
• DSPT E-mail
  Check your DSPT e-mail at http://mail.op.dspt.edu If you have set up forwarding from your op.dspt.edu account and are receiving 2 copies of the forwarded e-mail please contact Elissa at emccormack@dspt.edu. She will remedy the situation. Please note: we will be using your DSPT e-mail address to communicate all school information so if you have not yet activated your DSPT email, do so as soon as possible! Once activated, you can set it to forward to another email address if you wish. If you need to know how to activate your DSPT e-mail account, contact Elissa at emccormack@dspt.edu.
• Wireless in the GTU Library!
  WiFi is now available in the GTU Library! Use your op.dspt.edu e-mail address to create a GTU WiFi account. Just bring your laptop to the Library and select the GTUWireless network. When you open your web browser, you’ll be taken to a sign-up page. Just follow the directions on the page to sign up!
• Student Directory Pictures
  If you have not had your picture taken or would like a different picture in the directory, please contact Elissa at emccormack@dspt.edu before Wednesday, October 15.

MISCELLANEOUS

• Support Fr. Dominic DeLay, OP’s Election Thriller: Inside Darkness
  (Fr. Dominic DeLay, O.P. is a member of the Western Province, and a graduate of DSPT. He has an MFA degree in film.) Watch the trailer on YouTube to increase its popularity: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFpGdAHTzE. Order the DVD which includes an alternate ending, engaging interviews, and more! You can get it for a 30% discount at www.insidedarkness.com. Sign up for the Inside Darkness website’s free “members area” to watch the complete 35-minute movie in FREE, WEEKLY ONLINE EPISODES (www.insidedarkness.com/member1.html). The first episode is already available. The other four 7-minute episodes will be released on the four Mondays before the election, beginning October 13.

October 2: Arch & Vine - Upcoming Events, Deadlines & More!

UPCOMING EVENTS/DEADLINES

• TONIGHT
  
  A Celebration of Eid al-Fitr and Rosh Hashanah: The Lunar Calendar
  Time: 6:00 p.m.
  Location: CDSP Easton Hall
  
  Philosophy Movie Night: Memento
  Time: 7:00 p.m.
  Location: Classroom 1
  
  
• Friday, October 3
  
  Transitus of St. Francis
  Time: 7:00 p.m.
  Location: FST Chapel
  
  
• Saturday, October 4
  
  Western Dominicans Explore the Iraqi Refugee Crisis
  Time: 9:00 a.m.
  Location: St. Mary Magdalen Parish (2005 Berryman Street), Parish Hall
  Presenters include two Dominican Sisters of St. Catherine of Siena of Mosul, Iraq, Diana and Rihab, Sr. Arlene Flaherty, O.P. who just returned from a Catholic Relief Services fact-finding mission in Syria and Lebanon, and Fr. John Morris, O.P., a professor of theology at St. Mary’s College in Moraga. The presenters will address the Iraqi Refugee Crisis from different perspectives. The day will also include reflection, small group discussion, and timely action. There will be an hour for lunch and Fr. Morris will celebrate the Eucharist at 4:00 p.m. Advanced registration, using the form attached to last week’s Arch & Vine, is strongly encouraged, or you can come to the event between 8:00-8:45 a.m. to register. We hope to see you there!
  
  
• Tuesday, October 7
  
  Mass and Lunch at DSPT
  Time: 11:10 a.m.
  
  
• Wednesday, October 8
  
  Writing the Academic Statement of Purpose: A Workshop for People Applying to Doctoral Programs
  Time: 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
  Location: Richard S. Dinner Boardroom in the GTU Library
  Join GTU Dean Arthur Holder and faculty panelists in a discussion of the Academic Statement of Purpose, the essence of the application for admission to a doctoral program. The panel will provide key suggestions for crafting this important “little” document. For more information or to reserve a place, contact the GTU Admissions Office at gtuadm@gtu.edu or 510-649-2460.
  
  
• Saturday, October 11
  
  Rule Britannia! A Concert of the Women’s Antique Vocal Ensemble (WAVE)
  Time: 8:00 p.m.
  Location: St. Albert Priory Chapel (6172 Chabot Road, Oakland)
  WAVE will present a concert of English music composed during the reigns of Henry V, Henri VI, Henry VIII, Elizabeth I, James I, and William and Mary. From the Old Hall Manuscript of the late medieval era to the 1694 birthday ode for Queen Mary, sacred and secular compositions will be performed. Cost: $15 General, $10 Students/Seniors. For more information, contact wavewomen@netzero.net or 510-233-1479.
  
  
• Wednesday, October 22
  
  Deadline for Theology Department Thesis Proposals
  There will be an extra Theology Department meeting this month, which means there will also be an extra opportunity for students to submit their thesis proposals! The deadline will be 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 22 which is in the middle of Reading Week so prepare accordingly if you want your proposal to be under consideration at this meeting.

See the DSPT Academic/Events Calendar here: http://www.dspt.edu/docs/news/calendar_list.asp

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Classroom One Policies: A Reminder
  Please note that food is not to be brought into classroom one. Beverages are allowed, as long as they are in a closed container. Please respect these rules and keep our school looking beautiful!
• Volunteers Needed: Sunday, October 19 – Sunday in Spain
  Volunteers are needed to help with the annual auction! Volunteering gives you a chance to be involved with DSPT’s fundraising projects and attend for FREE! Please contact Ciel at mmahoney@dspt.edu if you are interested.
• Student Job Opening
  DSPT is looking for a student to coordinate the lunches on Tuesdays. The student would be responsible for planning and preparing the lunches, including set-up and clean-up. This position would be approximately 5 hours/week, with the possibility for additional hours for assisting with other DSPT events. This is a great opportunity, a fun way to earn some extra money, plus – you get free food! A detailed job description and application is available from Elissa at the front desk. Applications are due as soon as possible! If you have any questions, please email them to Elissa at emccormack@dspt.edu.
• DSPT E-mail
  Check your DSPT e-mail at http://mail.op.dspt.edu If you have set up forwarding from your op.dspt.edu account and are receiving 2 copies of the forwarded e-mail please contact Elissa at emccormack@dspt.edu. She will remedy the situation. Please note: we will be using your DSPT e-mail address to communicate all school information so if you have not yet activated your DSPT email, do so as soon as possible! Once activated, you can set it to forward to another email address if you wish. If you need to know how to activate your DSPT e-mail account, contact Elissa at emccormack@dspt.edu.
• Wireless in the GTU Library!
  WiFi is now available in the GTU Library! Use your op.dspt.edu e-mail address to create a GTU WiFi account. Just bring your laptop to the Library and select the GTUWireless network. When you open your web browser, you’ll be taken to a sign-up page. Just follow the directions on the page to sign up!
• Student Directory Pictures
  If you have not had your picture taken or would like a different picture in the directory, please contact Elissa at emccormack@dspt.edu.

St. Albert Priory BBQ - College Ave closed Sunday!

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff,

As an addendum to yesterday’s Arch & Vine I would like to warn you that College Avenue will be closed on this Sunday when we’re all trying to get from Berkeley to the Priory!

Pete has nicely come up with the following alternate directions:

Best way to get to 6172 Chabot Rd, Oakland, CA (Google map)

http://tinyurl.com/43ul3c (Google map from DSPT to SAP)

FROM NORTH
At intersection on Ashby and Claremont
- turn up Tunnel Road
- after light bear to right onto The Uplands
- at 5-way stop go down Roanoke
- at the bottom on the hill take Chabot towards College
- enter driveway at North end of Priory property (6172 Chabot Rd, Oakland, CA)
- Park on volleyball court.

PARKING
- Enter from Priory property from Chabot Rd.
- The driveway is at the North end of the Priory wrought iron fence.
- Park on the volleyball/tennis court.

See you at the BBQ on Sunday!

September 25: Arch & Vine - Upcoming Events, Deadlines & More!

UPCOMING EVENTS/DEADLINES

• Friday, September 26
  
  Last day to drop units and receive a tuition refund.
  To drop units you must complete a “Change of Enrollment” form (including all signatures) no later than Friday, September 26. Forms are available from Teresa Olson or Elissa McCormack.
  
  
• Sunday, September 28
  
  BBQ at St. Albert’s Priory
  Time: Evening prayer begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by the BBQ
  Location: 5890 Birch Court, Oakland
  “Come for Jesus, stay for the sausages!”
  
  
• Tuesday, September 30
  
  Mass and Lunch at DSPT
  Time: 11:10 a.m.
  
  Saving Paradise: A Panel Discussion (Women’s Studies in Religion Colloquia Series)
  Time: 5:30 p.m.
  Location: PSR Bade Museum
  
  
• Wednesday, October 1
  
  Deadline to file completed and approved copies of thesis or satisfactory completion of oral examination for fall graduation.
  
  
• Thursday, October 2
  
  A Celebration of Eid al-Fitr and Rosh Hashanah: The Lunar Calendar
  Time: 6:00 p.m.
  Location: CDSP Easton Hall
  
  Philosophy Movie Night: Memento
  Time: 7:00 p.m.
  Location: Classroom 1
  
  
• Friday, October 3
  
  Transitus of St. Francis
  Time: 7:00 p.m.
  Location: FST Chapel
  
  
• Saturday, October 4
  
  Western Dominicans Explore the Iraqi Refugee Crisis
  Time: 9:00 a.m.
  Location: St. Mary Magdalen Parish (2005 Berryman Street), Parish Hall
  Presenters include two Dominican Sisters of St. Catherine of Siena of Mosul, Iraq, Diana and Rihab, Sr. Arlene Flaherty, O.P. who just returned from a Catholic Relief Services fact-finding mission in Syria and Lebanon, and Fr. John Morris, O.P., a professor of theology at St. Mary’s College in Moraga. The presenters will address the Iraqi Refugee Crisis from different perspectives. The day will also include reflection, small group discussion, and timely action. There will be an hour for lunch and Fr. Morris will celebrate the Eucharist at 4:00 p.m. Advanced registration, using the form attached to the Arch & Vine e-mail, is strongly encouraged, or you can come to the event between 8:00-8:45 a.m. to register. We hope to see you there!

See the DSPT Academic/Events Calendar here: http://www.dspt.edu/docs/news/calendar_list.asp

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Student Job Opening
  DSPT is looking for a student to coordinate the lunches on Tuesdays. The student would be responsible for planning and preparing the lunches, including set-up and clean-up. This position would be approximately 5 hours/week, with the possibility for additional hours for assisting with other DSPT events. This is a great opportunity and a fun way to earn some extra money. A detailed job description and application is available from Elissa at the front desk. The application deadline is Friday, October 3. If you have any questions, please email them to Elissa at emccormack@dspt.edu.
• Wireless in the GTU Library!
  WiFi is now available in the GTU Library! Use you op.dspt.edu e-mail address to create a GTU WiFi account. Just bring your laptop to the Library and select the GTUWireless network. When you open your web browser, you’ll be taken to a sign-up page. Just follow the directions on the page to sign up!
• DSPT E-mail
  Check your DSPT e-mail at http://mail.op.dspt.edu If you have set up forwarding from your op.dspt.edu account and are receiving 2 copies of the forwarded e-mail please contact Elissa at emccormack@dspt.edu. She will remedy the situation. Please note: we will be using your DSPT e-mail address to communicate all school information so if you have not yet activated your DSPT email, do so as soon as possible! Once activated, you can set it to forward to another email address if you wish. If you need to know how to activate your DSPT e-mail account, contact Elissa at emccormack@dspt.edu.
• Student Directory Pictures
  If you have not had your picture taken or would like a different picture in the directory, please contact Elissa at emccormack@dspt.edu.
• Volunteers Needed: Sunday, October 19 – Sunday in Spain
  Volunteers are needed to help with the annual auction! Volunteering gives you a chance to be involved with DSPT’s fundraising projects and attend for FREE! Please contact Ciel at mmahoney@dspt.edu if you are interested.

MISCELLANEOUS

• Theological Journal – Custom Search
  Check out a Theological Journal Custom Search Engine. IT can also be accessed From the DSPT website Student Resources Page. (Thanks to Hannah Mecaskey for pointing out this great resource!)To create your own custom search engine go to the Google Custom Search Engine site.

September 16: Job Openings, Diocese of Oakland

Week of September 16, 2008

Raiser’s Edge Database Administrator - Saint Mary’s College High School, Berkeley

Reporting to the Director of Advancement, the Database Manager provides data support for the advancement staff by overseeing the fundraising database and donor records as well as creating and running sophisticated queries and reports with responsibility for all data entry, including new gifts, pledges and constituent information.

Salary information: Salary commensurate with experience, competitive benefit package.

Contact: dbresumes@stmchs.org

Director of Communications – Diocese of Oakland, Oakland

The Director of Communications supports the Bishop in his role as teacher and shepherd as a member of the Bishop’s Administrative Council (BAC) and advises the Bishop on policy decisions. S/he directs and supervises all official communication initiatives of the diocese, including strategic communications, media relations, media-based ministries, and electronic communications; functions as the official media spokesperson and communications consultant for the bishop; and provides strategic communications direction to diocesan offices and media training for departments and parishes.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• BA in journalism, communications, public relations or related field. Catholic theological education preferred.
• At least seven years of professional experience in journalism, broadcasting, public relations or related field.
• Demonstrated experience managing crisis communications.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, including writing and copyediting.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills in working with staff and all internal and external contacts. Understanding and appreciation of the multicultural diversity of the Oakland Diocese.
• Experience managing budgets and developing work plans.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Practicing Catholic with demonstrated knowledge of the Catholic Church.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Strategic Communications: Work collaboratively to identify, develop and implement effective internal and external communications strategies toward accomplishing diocesan goals and objectives.
• Bishop’s Media Consultant and Spokesperson: Advise and support the bishop in matters of strategic communications and media relations
• Media-based Ministries: Associate Publisher of The Catholic Voice and serve as the Bishop’s Delegate of El Heraldo Católico
• Electronic Communications: Develop the strategic direction for diocesan Internet presence and manage its implementation in collaboration with the diocesan webmaster.

EEOC CLASSIFICATION: E-10 with full Diocesan Benefits.

Please submit your Resume and Letter of Intent by September 30, 2008 to: Penny Pendola, Ed.D; Director of Human Resources, Diocese of Oakland 2121 Harrison Street, Oakland, Ca 94612 or e-mail to: ppendola@oakdiocese.org

August 5: Job Openings, Diocese of Oakland

Week of August 5, 2008

Cathedral Shop Sales Associate - The Cathedral Shop on the Cathedral Plaza

The primary function of this position is sales and customer service. The position also requires duties such as cash handling, merchandising, and other clerical duties.

Salary Range: N4 Classification, with full Diocesan benefits available

Position begins: August 18, 2008

Contact: Dr. Penny Pendola, ppendola@oakdiocese.org

Executive Director of Development - Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley

Position Description: The Jesuit School of Theology, a leading Roman Catholic international graduate school and research center, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated leader to manage all aspects of an integrated advancement program, including fundraising, communications, marketing, community and alumni relations. The Executive Director of Development is the chief advancement officer of the institution and reports directly to the President. He/she is also a member of the President's Executive Team and participates in the general management of the School.

The Executive Director is responsible for leading a small development staff in the cultivation and solicitation of major gifts, the annual fund, foundation grants, planned giving, prospect management, stewardship, and alumni relations, as well as overseeing all fundraising events and communications with external constituencies.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have senior level administrative experience and a successful record of fundraising, preferably in a higher educational setting; superior communication and public relation skills; excellent organizational and analytical skills; ability to develop and implement strategic development plans; the energy and drive to lead the achievement of ambitious fundraising efforts; demonstrated ability to communicate and interact effectively with faculty, administration, and students in a collegial environment. A college degree and several years of direct fund raising experience are required. Experience in Jesuit education would be a plus.

The School: The mission of the Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley is to prepare Jesuit and lay leaders in ministries of faith and justice. With programs at the Masters and Doctoral level, it is a leading center for theological research. Sponsored by the Jesuits, it is a member of the ecumenical and interfaith Graduate Theological Union. Cf. http://www.jstb.edu/

Please send a letter of application, resume and references to:
Ms. Corry Dodson email: cdodson@jstb.edu
Administrative Assistant to the President
Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley
1735 LeRoy Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94709
phone: 510-549-5042
fax: 510-848-1566

July 29: Job Openings, Diocese of Oakland

Week of July 29, 2008

Director of Development, Catholic Schools Consortium, Department of Catholic Schools, Oakland

The Catholic Schools Consortium provides leadership, organization, means, and methodologies to facilitate educational equity and excellence for all students in four urban school communities regardless of social-economic status, race, or creed.

The Catholic Schools Consortium is seeking an enthusiastic, self-starting, detail-oriented person for the position of Development Director. This position requires a team player who is highly organized and possesses excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. The candidate must have a minimum of 5 years of successful grant writing experience and be able to work in a diverse and fast-paced environment.

We are seeking someone who thrives on successful fundraising strategic planning, grant writing, managing and administering specific development activities, marketing public relations, and has familiarity with relevant fundraising software.

The duties and responsibilities of the Development Director include, but are not limited to assisting schools in marketing efforts to increase and maintain enrollment, presenting timely progress reports to constituents and the Executive Director, and creating and implementing specific development activities such as private and public sector grants, corporate and business sponsorships, individual (major donor) and estate donations, pledge systems and annual appeals, fundraising special events, and supporting alumni relations.

Position is available immediately. Classified E-7 under Diocesan Personnel Guidelines.

Please send a resume and letter of interest to Sandra Jewett, Executive Director, at
sjewett@oakdiocese.org. No phone calls, please.

Director of Development & Communications - St. Vincent de Paul of Alameda County, Oakland

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Alameda County seeks a Director of Development and Communications to focus on fundraising to assist in supporting SVdP programs. A key tool in that process will be telling our story better, conveying this opportunity to a core constituency and to newcomers. This position is responsible for fund-raising goals established by the Board of Trustees and its related committees, and soliciting funds to meet those goals through appropriate sources approved by the Board of Trustees. This position reports to the organization’s Executive Director. SVdP-Alameda is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year and has a solid core donor base, is blessed with more than 700 county-wide volunteers, and is continually developing innovative outreach programs to better serve the community.

Salary Information: This is a full-time position with benefits. Salary range depends on experience.

Position begins: Available immediately.

Please send cover letter and resume to mailto:jobs@svdp-alameda.org. For information, please contact Sean Boyle, HR Associate, at 510-636-4258.

Executive Director of Development - Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley

Position Description: The Jesuit School of Theology, a leading Roman Catholic international graduate school and research center, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated leader to manage all aspects of an integrated advancement program, including fundraising, communications, marketing, community and alumni relations. The Executive Director of Development is the chief advancement officer of the institution and reports directly to the President. He/she is also a member of the President's Executive Team and participates in the general management of the School.

The Executive Director is responsible for leading a small development staff in the cultivation and solicitation of major gifts, the annual fund, foundation grants, planned giving, prospect management, stewardship, and alumni relations, as well as overseeing all fundraising events and communications with external constituencies.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have senior level administrative experience and a successful record of fundraising, preferably in a higher educational setting; superior communication and public relation skills; excellent organizational and analytical skills; ability to develop and implement strategic development plans; the energy and drive to lead the achievement of ambitious fundraising efforts; demonstrated ability to communicate and interact effectively with faculty, administration, and students in a collegial environment. A college degree and several years of direct fund raising experience are required. Experience in Jesuit education would be a plus.

The School: The mission of the Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley is to prepare Jesuit and lay leaders in ministries of faith and justice. With programs at the Masters and Doctoral level, it is a leading center for theological research. Sponsored by the Jesuits, it is a member of the ecumenical and interfaith Graduate Theological Union. Cf. http://www.jstb.edu/

Please send a letter of application, resume and references to:
Ms. Corry Dodsonemail: cdodson@jstb.edu
Administrative Assistant to the PresidentJesuit School of Theology at Berkeley
1735 LeRoy Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94709
phone: 510-549-5042fax: 510-848-1566

July 22: Job Opportunity, Diocese of Oakland

July 22, 2008

Choir Admin/Librarian Needed for Dedication Liturgies

Cathedral of Christ the Light is seeking an enthusiastic, well organized, individual with strong administrative or project management skills. Music ministry or music librarian experience is a plus. Candidates should have good computer skills and a supportive team spirit. The Admin/Librarian will support our dedication choir director in all music ministry and choral related activities leading up to and throughout the entire three liturgy dedication series. Pay will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Enthusiastic candidates should contact Cathedral Dedication Choir Director, Mark J. Sullivan at 510-755-6783 or mjsmusic@comcast.net.

July 22: Job Openings, Diocese of Oakland

Week of July 22, 2008

Director of Development, Catholic Schools Consortium, Department of Catholic Schools, Oakland

The Catholic Schools Consortium provides leadership, organization, means, and methodologies to facilitate educational equity and excellence for all students in four urban school communities regardless of social-economic status, race, or creed.

The Catholic Schools Consortium is seeking an enthusiastic, self-starting, detail-oriented person for the position of Development Director. This position requires a team player who is highly organized and possesses excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. The candidate must have a minimum of 5 years of successful grant writing experience and be able to work in a diverse and fast-paced environment.

We are seeking someone who thrives on successful fundraising strategic planning, grant writing, managing and administering specific development activities, marketing public relations, and has familiarity with relevant fundraising software.

The duties and responsibilities of the Development Director include, but are not limited to assisting schools in marketing efforts to increase and maintain enrollment, presenting timely progress reports to constituents and the Executive Director, and creating and implementing specific development activities such as private and public sector grants, corporate and business sponsorships, individual (major donor) and estate donations, pledge systems and annual appeals, fundraising special events, and supporting alumni relations.

Position is available immediately. Classified E-7 under Diocesan Personnel Guidelines.

Please send a resume and letter of interest to Sandra Jewett, Executive Director, at
sjewett@oakdiocese.org. No phone calls, please.

Director of Development & Communications - St. Vincent de Paul of Alameda County, Oakland

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Alameda County seeks a Director of Development and Communications to focus on fundraising to assist in supporting SVdP programs. A key tool in that process will be telling our story better, conveying this opportunity to a core constituency and to newcomers. This position is responsible for fund-raising goals established by the Board of Trustees and its related committees, and soliciting funds to meet those goals through appropriate sources approved by the Board of Trustees. This position reports to the organization’s Executive Director. SVdP-Alameda is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year and has a solid core donor base, is blessed with more than 700 county-wide volunteers, and is continually developing innovative outreach programs to better serve the community.

Salary Information: This is a full-time position with benefits. Salary range depends on experience.

Position begins: Available immediately.

Please send cover letter and resume to mailto:jobs@svdp-alameda.org. For information, please contact Sean Boyle, HR Associate, at 510-636-4258.

July 15: Job Openings, Diocese of Oakland

Week of July 15, 2008

Director of Music Ministries - St. Raymond Parish in Dublin

Director of Music Ministries coordinates all choirs, English, Spanish, Adult, Youth and Children, trains cantors, works collaboratively with liturgical committee and pastoral staff planning liturgical celebrations, and will be the primary contact for music at weddings and funerals. Candidate will work with the children’s choir director and assist same at parish school liturgies. The qualified applicant should have a thorough knowledge of Catholic music and liturgy. Accompaniment skills are a plus, as is some Spanish.

Salary commensurate with experience and diocesan guidelines. This is a full time, exempt position.

Position begins late August.

The search committee will interview qualified, interested candidates beginning in August. Please direct all inquiries and C.V. by July 31st to Diana Bitz, Pastoral Associate, 11555 Shannon Ave. Dublin, CA 94568 diana@st-raymond-dublin.org; (925)365-0015 or fax: (925)828-8610

Office and Facilities Manager - St. Augustine, Oakland

St. Augustine Catholic Church in Oakland is seeking an enthusiastic, detail-oriented person for the position of Office and Facilities Manager. The position requires both organizational and people skills. Someone who loves the challenge of constant interchange with people will fit well since the Office/Facilities Manager is the first face and voice of the parish for homeless, people in need, visitors, and members. Tactical strengths, a “get-things-done” attitude and the ability to multi task are required. She/he will relish serving staff and parish needs and will show an ability to prioritize and execute. If you thrive on variety, love to learn, if you often find a better method to accomplish tasks and you keep it all organized, you will enjoy this challenge. You will balance predictable daily/weekly tasks (email, database, bulletin production, online calendar), periodic projects (bulk mail, event advertisement), and unexpected events (plumbing disasters). You will manage professional vendors for janitorial services and repairs. Loving to serve people, being a practicing Catholic, having knowledge of facilities, and experience with database and online calendar are essential to the position. Fluency in Spanish is highly desirable.

St. Augustine is a small, growing, diverse Catholic parish in Rockridge (Oakland). Great liturgy, preaching and music, hospitality, evangelization, and helping members live their purpose/call through developing their talents are clear aspects of our mission.

Position available immediately. 35 hour per week. Classified S-5 under Diocesan Personnel Guidelines.

Please send resume and a brief description of your reasons for applying, to Karen Miller (Pastoral Associate) at kmm8006@gmail.com or fax to 510-653-4256

Clinic Nurse Coordinator - Christ The Light Cathedral, Oakland

Needed in July, a Nurse Coordinator for the Order of Malta Oakland Clinic on Harrison & 21st Streets. Clinic opens in October. Job is part-time to full-time. Current R.N. California License Required. Spanish capability helpful. Needed now to develop policies, procedures, nursing protocols, interview volunteer staff, establish staffing schedules, organize supplies, set up medical records and systems, and other duties as may arise to open clinic. When clinic opens, will coordinate staffing, provide clinical nursing, supervise medical staff, monitor supplies, maintain required statistics and logs, etc. Reports to Medical Director and Clinic Administrator. Please call 510-587-3001 to set up interview. Resume may be faxed to 510-587-3003.

Volunteer Database Manager – Cathedral Docent and Ministerial Services, Oakland

The Cathedral of Christ the Light is looking for an experienced database manager to oversee the operation of its Volgistics volunteer database. The database will house the confidential information, assignments, and schedules of more than 300 volunteers. The manager will assist with data entry, maintain user-defined fields, audit data integrity, and produce regular reports and mailing lists. The manager will provide informal training to other volunteers.

Introductory training and Volgistics technical support and documentation will be available to the Volunteer Database Manager. The manager must, however, demonstrate mastery of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook along with relational database experience. Excellent communication skills, resourcefulness, patience and friendliness are a must, along with commitment to a code of conduct and strict confidentiality.

Part-Time (4-6 hours per week)

Interested parties please contact Leo Keegan at lkeegan@ctlcathedral.org.

July 1: Job Openings, Diocese of Oakland

Week of July 1, 2008

Religious Education Coordinator - St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Concord

St. Francis of Assisi Parish, in Concord, is an active, ethnically diverse Catholic community of more than 3000 households and a K-8 parochial school, RCIA, and other adult formation programs.

The primary responsibilities of the Religious Education Coordinator in the area of children's faith formation for grades 1 through 6 include recruiting and training for catechists; curriculum selection and formation; registration and planning the calendar; designing forms; answering questions; creating policies and procedures; inputting registration information into the computer; opening and closing the classrooms weekly; and overseeing the Little Saints program and registration.

Regarding First Reconciliation/First Communion for the parish and school, duties of the Religious Education Coordinator include recruiting and training for Sacrament Preparation catechists; planning and preparation for classes, retreats and ritual celebrations; and curriculum selection and formation.

Regarding the Children's Catechumenate (RCIA adapted for children), ages 7 and up, duties of the Religious Education Coordinator include training and formation for catechists and curriculum selection.

The Religious Education Coordinator is also the Safe Environment Coordinator and Trainer for the parish. This position reports to the pastor and serves as a member of the parish staff.

Qualifications: Candidate must be a practicing, fully initiated Roman Catholic with a Bachelor’s degree in religious studies or related field, have previous parish experience in the field, and possess managerial skills and the ability to collaborate with parish and school staff and volunteers. Being bilingual in English/Spanish is desirable.

Salary and Benefits: This is a part-time (25 to 30 hours per week) exempt position (some evening and weekends required), with an M-3 salary classification according to diocesan wage scale and benefits.

Position begins: Mid-summer of 2008 with starting-date to be negotiated.

Applicants should send resume and references to Rev. Hugo Hernandez, 860 Oak Grove Road, Concord, CA 94518, email Hugo@sfaconcord.org, or FAX 925- 682-5491.

June 24: Job Openings, Diocese of Oakland

Week of June 24, 2008

Coordinator, Marriage and Family Life - Department for Evangelization and Catechesis
The Marriage and Family Life coordinator facilitates services to assist the domestic Church by offering educational programs, events, services and resources in English and Spanish designed to promote an authentic Catholic vision of marriage, human sexuality, and family life. These include marriage preparation and enrichment programs, natural family planning services, and an annual Wedding Anniversary Mass. Fluency in written and spoken Spanish is preferred. View a complete position description and list of candidate requirements and preferences at www.oakdiocese.org/pastoral/

Salary information: Professional/Exempt (E-5), Full Time

Applications will be taken until position is filled.

Send resume and letter of interest to:
Keith Borchers Director, Department for Evangelization and Catechesis Diocese of Oakland 2900 Lakeshore Ave. Oakland, CA 94610 510-893-4711 Fax: 510-272-0738 kborchers@oakdiocese.org

Clinic Nurse Coordinator - Christ the Light Cathedral
Beginning in July, we will need a Nurse Coordinator for the Order of Malta Oakland Clinic on Harrison and 21st Streets which opens in October. The job is part-time to full-time. Candidate must be a current R.N. and have a California license. Spanish capability is helpful. The Nurse Coordinator is needed now to develop policies, procedures, and nursing protocols and to interview volunteer staff, establish staffing schedules, organize supplies, set up medical records and systems, and other duties as may arise to open the Clinic. When the clinic opens, the Nurse Coordinator will coordinate staffing, provide clinical nursing, supervise medical staff, monitor supplies, maintain required statistics and logs, and perform other duties as required. The Nurse Coordinator reports to the Medical Director and Clinic Administrator. Please call 510-587-3001 to set up an interview. You may fax your resume to 510-587-3003.

June 17: Job Openings, Diocese of Oakland

Week of June 17, 2008

Coordinator, Marriage and Family Life - Department for Evangelization and Catechesis
The Marriage and Family Life coordinator facilitates services to assist the domestic Church by offering educational programs, events, services and resources in English and Spanish designed to promote an authentic Catholic vision of marriage, human sexuality, and family life. These include marriage preparation and enrichment programs, natural family planning services, and an annual Wedding Anniversary Mass. Fluency in written and spoken Spanish is preferred. View a complete position description and list of candidate requirements and preferences at www.oakdiocese.org/pastoral/

Salary information: Professional/Exempt (E-5), Full Time

Applications will be taken until position is filled.

Send resume and letter of interest to:
Keith Borchers Director, Department for Evangelization and Catechesis Diocese of Oakland 2900 Lakeshore Ave. Oakland, CA 94610 510-893-4711 Fax: 510-272-0738 kborchers@oakdiocese.org

Clinic Nurse Coordinator - Christ the Light Cathedral
Beginning in July, we will need a Nurse Coordinator for the Order of Malta Oakland Clinic on Harrison and 21st Streets which opens in October. The job is part-time to full-time. Candidate must be a current R.N. and have a California license. Spanish capability is helpful. The Nurse Coordinator is needed now to develop policies, procedures, and nursing protocols and to interview volunteer staff, establish staffing schedules, organize supplies, set up medical records and systems, and other duties as may arise to open the Clinic. When the clinic opens, the Nurse Coordinator will coordinate staffing, provide clinical nursing, supervise medical staff, monitor supplies, maintain required statistics and logs, and perform other duties as required. The Nurse Coordinator reports to the Medical Director and Clinic Administrator. Please call 510-587-3001 to set up an interview. You may fax your resume to 510-587-3003

Middle School Coordinator - St. Raymond’s Catholic Church, Dublin
We are looking for a part-time middle school coordinator. The position is currently set for 15 hours a week. Some of the responsibilities would be implementing the already established faith formation program as well as bringing new ideas and energy to the ministry. This individual will collaborate with the parish youth minister in an effort to establish a comprehensive approach to youth ministry.

Salary is based upon experience and diocesan guidelines.

Position begins on the first of August 2008.

Please contact Keri Stempfle, Coordinator of Youth Ministry at 925-365-0033 or Keri@st-raymond-dublin.org.

June 10: Job Openings, Diocese of Oakland

Week of June 10, 2008

Middle School Coordinator - St. Raymond’s Catholic Church, Dublin
We are looking for a part-time middle school coordinator. The position is currently set for 15 hours a week. Some of the responsibilities would be implementing the already established faith formation program as well as bringing new ideas and energy to the ministry. This individual will collaborate with the parish youth minister in an effort to establish a comprehensive approach to youth ministry.

Salary is based upon experience and diocesan guidelines.

Position begins on the first of August 2008.

Please contact Keri Stempfle, Coordinator of Youth Ministry at 925-365-0033 or Keri@st-raymond-dublin.org.

June 3: Job Openings, Diocese of Oakland

Week of June 3, 2008

Musician - St. Philip Neri Church, Alameda
A musician (piano, organ or guitar) is needed for the 5:00 pm Saturday liturgy. Candidate should have good knowledge of Catholic liturgy and have accompanying experience. Candidate may work with parish music director in selection of music.

Salary Information: M-1, exempt

Position Begins: August 1, 2008

Please email resume to parish office at spirit_ruah@yahoo.com or mail to: 3108 Van Buren St. Alameda, CA 94501

Part Time Food Service Worker - San Damiano Retreat Center, Danville
San Damiano is a Franciscan retreat and conference center located on 50 wooded acres in Danville that serves 3 hot buffet meals daily for up to 160 guests and staff. Food Service Workers oversee the food preparation and service, as well as cleanup and maintenance of health and safety standards. We are looking for someone who is available to work both day and/or evening shifts, from 7 am - 2 pm, or 4:30-8:30 pm - especially on the weekends when we are busiest. As no buses run near San Damiano, you must have your own transportation. Please call or send resume to the contact listed below.

Salary Range: Start at $10/hr

Start Date: ASAP! Until filled

Contact: Email or fax cover letter and resume to Laurie Landis, lauriel@sandamiano.org, 925-837-9141 ext 308

Website: http://www.sandamiano.org/

Part Time Front Desk Coordinator - San Damiano Retreat Center, Danville
San Damiano is looking for a very special person to fill this important position. We are a Franciscan Retreat Center, and our goal is to provide warm and welcoming hospitality to all those who visit or stay with us. We are located on 50 wooded acres in Danville, dotted with deer, turkey, beautiful gardens and walking trails. The Front Desk Coordinator is a key position, with responsibility for answering phones, greeting guests, assisting in our Gift Shop, and coordinating volunteer projects. The work days are Monday-Thursday, 8:30 am -4:30 pm. Please send cover letter and resume to the contact listed below. We would like to fill the position as soon as possible.

Salary Range: $10-$12/hr DOE

Start Date: ASAP, until filled

Contact: Email or fax cover letter and resume to Laurie Landis, lauriel@sandamiano.org, 925-837-0522

Website: http://www.sandamiano.org/

END OF THE YEAR PARTY! FRIDAY!

Hi everyone!

I'm just writing to remind you that this year's end of the year party is THIS FRIDAY (May 11) starting at 5:30pm! The theme is "Margaritaville" and it should be a blast!

So take some time on Friday evening to relax, take a break from your finals, and CELEBRATE the end of another great year!

Sincerely,
Elissa McCormack
ASDSPT President

ASDSPT Elections!

Dear Students,

Well, we have a fine slate of candidates who have accepted their nominations to next year's Student Council. There is a poster with the nominee's pictures in the DSPT Galleria. In your mailboxes downstairs in the Reception Area, you will find ballots on which to vote your selections.

Please vote only once and deposit your completed ballot in the box beneath the nominee poster in the Galleria. Voting continues until 5pm Thursday, May 10th. The new 2007-2008 Student Council will be announced at the End-of-Year Party on Friday, May 11th at 5:30pm.

Sincerely,
Dawn Sample
ASDSPT Secretary

SWJ event next week - from Alex Carpenter

Come and celebrate the progress Seminarians for Worker Justice and GTU member schools have made over the past couple of years in elevating the wages of our workers.

Come and hear more about efforts to adopt a living wage policy that will cover all workers at all GTU schools.

When: May 3rd, 2007, 1:10 p.m.—2:00 p.m.
Where: 1798 Scenic Avenue—on the Quad (yard area) of the Pacific School of Religion
What: A Liturgy of Celebration and a Call to Continue Working for Worker Justice

ASDSPT Elections!

Dear Students,

Yes, it's that time of year again... time to begin to think about who you want to represent you next year on the Student Council!

Have you been thinking that you would be interested in getting involved in the Council? Or do you know another student who you think will make a great student representative? Then please nominate yourself or someone else for an Associated Students Council position!

* The nomination process will continue from Monday, April 23, 2006 until Monday, April 30, 2006 at NOON.

* Nominations must be accepted by Monday, April 30th at 5pm.

* Elections will be held from Friday, May 4 until Thursday, May 10 at 5pm.

Students who have been nominated are asked to complete and sign the nomination form (attached to the email sent on Monday or found at Eleanor's desk) indicating their official acceptance of their nomination. The nomination forms also contain a description of the responsibilities of the individual offices. Nomination forms accepting your nomination should be placed in the mailbox of Dawn Sample or emailed to the council at asdspt@dspt.edu by 5pm on April 30th.

If you have any questions about the Council positions, feel free to ask any of the current members of the Council or email your questions to asdspt@dspt.edu.

Sincerely,
Elissa McCormack
ASDSPT President

Academic Group Workshop

The DSPT-Sponsored GTU Academic Group Presents

Presenting at Conferences:
A Brief Introduction

- Curious about how to go about writing a good conference proposal and presentation?
- Want to build up your CV before you apply to PhD programs?
- Interested in finding out where to present your work?

Then come join us for a short workshop on conference presentations!

Wednesday, March 21, 2007

7:30pm – General introduction to presenting at conferences by Regina Schwerd (veteran conference presenter)
8:00pm – Break to socialize and meet other students
8:15pm – Opportunity to hear practice conference presentations of other GTU students

(Feel free to come for only the introduction or only the practice papers—whatever your schedule allows!)

Location: DSPT Classroom 3
2301 Vine Street (on the corner of Arch & Vine)