November 13: Arch & Vine - Upcoming Events, Deadlines & More!

IN THIS ISSUE

1. Important Announcements
2. Upcoming Events/Deadlines
3. Summer Programs

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 are 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.
• Advent Wreath and Pie Fundraiser
  This year, DSPT is holding an Advent Wreath and Pie Fundraiser. We will be offering fresh, handcrafted balsam fir wreaths and homemade pecan and apple pies (baked by Jamie Roberts!). Wreaths are $35 each and pies are $15 each. A percentage of the proceeds for each goes directly to support DSPT! To order a wreath or pie, e-mail your order to DSPT advancement at advancement@dspt.edu. Include your name, complete address, and telephone number. Checks can either be dropped off for Ciel, or mailed to DSPT Advancement, 2301 Vine Street, Berkeley, CA 94708. Orders will be accepted until Friday, November 14. Wreaths will be shipped directly to your home address, while pies may be picked up at DSPT on December 3 and 4 between 3:00 and 6:00 p.m. Even if you’re not interested in ordering a wreath or pie, help spread the word! If you have family or friends who would be interested in an Advent wreath or pie, tell them about this sale! For more information, contact Ciel at (510) 883-2085.
• Tri-School Bowling: Cancelled!
  Tri-school bowling, previously scheduled for December 3, has been cancelled. It may be rescheduled for the Spring Semester.
• Next Deadline for Spring Applications: Wednesday, November 26

UPCOMING EVENTS/DEADLINES

• Friday, November 14
  
  Early registration ends.
  
  Last day to place an order for a Advent wreath or pie! (See above.)
  
  Vallejo Theology on Tap: On the Prowl: Spiritual Warfare for Young Adults
  Time: 6:00 p.m.
  Location: Zio Fraedo’s Restaurant (23 Harbor Way, Vallejo; www.ziofraedos.com)
  Speaker: Fr. Charles Kelly, pastor of St. Anthony’s Parish in Winters and an exorcist appointed by Bishop Weigand for the Diocese of Sacramento. In the past three years, he has performed three exorcisms and about thirty deliverances.“Your opponent the devil is prowling around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, steadfast in faith…” (1 Pet. 5:8-9)
  
  
• Saturday, November 15
  
  East Bay Catholic Men’s Conference
  Time: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  Location: Christ the Light Cathedral complex (2121 Harrison Street, Oakland)
  Come hear Fr. Michael Sweeney give the keynote address at the second annual East Bay Catholic Men’s Conference! Join other Catholic men for this conference and gain new insights as to how best live out your vocation in the world. Other speakers include Steve Ruda, Los Angeles Fire Department’s “Firefighter of the Year.” The conference includes lunch, Mass, and a tour of the new Cathedral. Go to www.eastbaymen.org or contact Ed Hopfner at ehopfner@oakdiocese.org for more information.
  
  Ceremony investing Fr. Augustine Thompson, O.P. as Master of Sacred Theology
  Time: 10:30 a.m.
  Location: St. Albert’s Priory (5890 Birch Court, Oakland)
  Fr. Augustine Thompson will be officially invested as Master of Sacred Theology (Sacrae Theologiae Magister, or S.T.M.). This degree, the highest awarded by the Dominican Order, has evolved from the final academic degree of the medieval university to a largely honorary degree today. As Church historian, Fr. Augustine has described the history and ceremony of the degree at http://dominican-liturgy.blogspot.com/2008/04/dominican-sacrae-magister-theologiae.html. The ceremony will feature the lecture required of the new master on this occasion. Fr. Augustine has entitled his remarks, “The Soul You Lose May Be Your Own: Historical Reflections on the Theologian and the World.” The ceremony will be preceded at 9:30 a.m. by a Missa cantata in the Dominican rite with Fr. Augustine presiding.
  
  Ernest Becker: A Retrospective
  Time: 6:30 p.m.
  Location: CDSP Common Room
  As he lay dying of cancer in 1974, Ernest Becker, cultural anthropologist and author of The Denial of Death, posited that genuine religion represented the highest level of power and meaning, that giving oneself to God represented the ultimate immortality project. More than 30 years later, a distinguished group of Becker scholars will meet to discuss what they think Becker would have to say today. Panelists include Neil Elgee (President of the Ernest Becker Foundation), Sam Keen (philosopher and author of Hymns to an Unknown God), Daniel Liechty (Professor at Illinois State University), David Loy (Professor at Xavier University, Cincinnati), and Joseph Scimecca (Professor at George Mason University). At 4:00 p.m., the film Flight from Death will be screened. This is an award-winning feature length documentary which provides an excellent introduction to Ernest Becker.
  
  
• Tuesday, November 18
  
  Mass & Lunch at DSPT
  Time: 11:10 a.m.
  
  Mass & Soup Dinner at JSTB
  Time: 5:15 p.m.
  
  Quiddevangelists!
  Time: 5:15 p.m.
  Location: PSR Quad
  GTU Muggles and Wizards alike (including alums and friends) are welcome to join in weekly Quidditch games at PSR (the first seminary to belong to the Intercollegiate Quidditch Association). For more photos and information, see the Facebook Group page of the Graduate Theological Union Quidditch League. You can also see a brief YouTube video of a match at http://www.psr.edu/quidevangelists-psr. BYOB (bring your own broom – some loaners will be available).
  
  Operation: Thank You Phonathon
  Time: 6:00 p.m.
  Location: DSPT
  Our Annual Fund kick-off is around the corner and we need volunteers to help make calls to all DSPT donors to both thank them for their support of last year’s Annual Fund and to encourage them to give again this year. You as students are some of the best ambassadors for DSPT; donors love to hear from current students about everything that the school is doing! You will be provided with all you need to call donors and enlist their support, including a pizza dinner! If you are interested in signing up, please see Ciel or e-mail advancement@dspt.edu.
  
  
• Wednesday, November 19
  
  Tri-School Bishop’s Mass
  Time: 5:00 p.m.
  Location: PSR Chapel
  Join your fellow students and faculty from JSTB and FST for a Mass with Bishop Allen Vigneron. Mass will be followed by a reception.
  
  Anti-Semitism and Islamophobia: Differences and Similarities
  Time: 6:00 p.m.
  Location: GTU Library Dinner Boardroom
  The Center for Jewish Studies and the Center for Islamic Studies at the GTU present two lecture presentations, moderated by Dr. James A. Donahue (President and Professor of Ethics at the GTU). The presentations are “Speaking of Islamophobia: How, Why, When” by Dr. Sunaina Maira (Professor of Asian-American Studies at UC-Davis) and “Judeophobia and Antisemitism: Mythological Motifs” by Dr. David Biale (Professor of History at UC-Davis). For more information, contact Deborah Cohen (510-649-2482, cjs@gtu.edu) or Som Pourfarzaneh (510-649-2563, cis@gtu.edu).

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

SUMMER PROGRAMS

• Learn German this Summer Online
  This program is designed to prepare you for language proficiency exams with an emphasis on reading and translating German. The objective is to have you reading modern scholarly articles in German by the end of the course. No previous language knowledge is required.
  The instructor, who has a background of 6-years of graduate work at a German university and 12-years experience teaching the intensive German course to graduate students, had a high rate of success with his previous online summer course. The majority of students taking the course either passed their German proficiency exam in the fall or had it waived based on their performance in the course.
  The course is given in “real time.” Students can fully participate by listening and speaking, translating and posing questions. The course may be taken from any location; access to the internet and a phone line is required. The time commitment is approximately 30 hours/week. The course fee is $700.
  There is limited space available and applications will be accepted on a “first come, first serve” basis. Applications are currently being accepted, but the final deadline is May 7, 2009.For information and an application write to: Erasmus Academy NY Admissions, 297 Kinderkamack Rd. #150, Oradell, New Jersey 07649. You can also call 210-265-0765 or visit www.languageprodigy.com.

November 6: Arch & Vine - Upcoming Events, Deadlines & More!

IN THIS ISSUE

1. Important Announcements
2. Upcoming Events/Deadlines

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Spring 2009 Online Early Registration
  Spring 2009 online early registration for all returning students will be Monday, November 3 through Friday, November 14. Students may access the most current course information at http://colleague.gtu.edu:8080/cgi-bin/wwiz/wwiz.asp?wwizmstr=WEB.COURSE.SCH. Please make an appointment to meet with your advisor and discuss your course selections. If a course description indicates that your selection is restricted (maximum enrollment, faculty permission required), you must contact the instructor by e-mail to obtain the PIN code that allows you to register for the course. All PIN requests are due to instructors by Friday, November 7. Complete registration instructions are on pages 6-8 and 19-26 of the printed 2009-2010 Course Schedule and online at http://www.gtu.edu/academic-degrees-programs/registrar/procedures/web-advisor-registration-instructions.
• Singers Needed for the Bishop’s Mass
  If you are interested in singing for the Bishop’s Tri-School Mass (on Wednesday, November 19 at 5:15 p.m.), please contact Chris Trinidad (Liturgical Music Coordinator/MTS student at JSTB) at ct@christrinidad.com or (510) 221-7097, indicating your voice type. Rehearsals will be on Tuesday, November 11, 3:00-4:00 p.m. at the JSTB Chapel; Tuesday, November 18, 3:00-4:00 p.m. at the JSTB Chapel; and Wednesday, November 19, 3:30-5:00 p.m. at the PSR Chapel. They will sing a variety of liturgical music styles, including a setting of the Chant Missa Primitiva for the Mass ordinaries. If you cannot make all the rehearsals, let Chris know and he will try to accommodate your schedule. The Wednesday rehearsal is required. Remember: Liturgy is NOT a spectator sport! Get involved!
• Lose Your Bike?
  A blue bike has been locked to our bike rack since before Reading Week. If this is yours, please move it soon so that other people can use the space – at times the rack gets full and other people have no room to lock their bike because this one is being stored here! If the bike is not moved soon, we will have to assume that it has just been “dumped” here and take measures to remove it, which may not be good for your bike or your lock!
• Volunteers Needed: Operation Thank You Phonathon
  Our Annual Fund kick-off is around the corner and we need volunteers to help make calls to all DSPT donors to both thank them for their support of last year’s Annual Fund and to encourage them to give again this year. You as students are some of the best ambassadors for DSPT; donors love to hear from current students about everything that the school is doing! Operation Thank you will be on Tuesday, November 18 at DSPT. You will be provided with all you need to call donors and enlist their support, including a pizza dinner! If you are interested in signing up, please see Ciel or e-mail advancement@dspt.edu. See you on November 18!
• 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 are 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.
• Advent Wreath and Pie Fundraiser
  This year, DSPT is holding an Advent Wreath and Pie Fundraiser. We will be offering fresh, handcrafted balsam fir wreaths and homemade pecan and apple pies (baked by Jamie Roberts!). Wreaths are $35 each and pies are $15 each. A percentage of the proceeds for each goes directly to support DSPT! To order a wreath or pie, e-mail your order to DSPT advancement at advancement@dspt.edu. Include your name, complete address, and telephone number. Checks can either be dropped off for Ciel, or mailed to DSPT Advancement, 2301 Vine Street, Berkeley, CA 94708. Wreaths will be shipped directly to your home address, while pies may be picked up at DSPT on December 3 and 4 between 3:00 and 6:00 p.m. Even if you’re not interested in ordering a wreath or pie, help spread the word! If you have family or friends who would be interested in an Advent wreath or pie, tell them about this sale! For more information, contact Ciel at (510) 883-2085.
• Next Deadline for Spring Applications: Wednesday, November 26

UPCOMING EVENTS/DEADLINES

• Thursday, November 6
  
  Center for Islamic Studies (CIS) First Anniversary Celebration
  Time: 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
  Location: CDSP Easton Hall
  The celebration includes reflections on the future of CIS by Munia Jiwa, CIS’s Director, and Arthur Holder, the GTU Dean, and a short film, Allah Made Me Funny. All are welcome! For more information, please contact cis@gtu.edu or (510) 649-2563.
  
  Healer, Teacher, Trickster, Seeker: The Long, Strange Trip of Andrew Weil, Huston Smith, Timothy Leary & Richard “Ram Dass” Alpert
  Time: 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
  Location: JSTB Chapel
  Don Lattin, the longtime religion writer for the San Francisco Chronicle, will discuss his upcoming book. It’s the story of how three brilliant scholars and one ambitious freshman crossed paths in Cambridge, Massachusetts in the winter of 1960-1961, and how their experiences in a controversial psychedelic drug research project transformed their lives and much of American culture in the 1960s and 1970s. Snacks will be served. For more information, contact Jamie Wright at jwright@ses.gtu.edu.
  
  Community Night (Eucharist and Dinner) at CDSP
  Time: 5:45 p.m.
  Please call CDSP in advance ((510) 204-0700) if you are planning to come with a group.
  
  Philosophy Movie Night: Dark City
  Time: 7:00 p.m.
  Location: DSPT Classroom 1
  
  
• Friday, November 7
  
  Early registration deadline for requests to faculty for admittance in restricted courses.
  
  
• Friday, November 7 – Sunday, November 9
  
  Dominican “Come and See” Vocations Weekend
  Time: 3:00 p.m. on Friday until 1:00 p.m. on Sunday
  Location: St. Albert’s Priory
  Have you ever thought about entering religious life or studying for the priesthood? Come to the Dominican Vocations Weekend at St. Albert’s Priory. For more information or to register, contact Fr. Steven Maekawa, OP at (510) 596-1821 or vocations@opwest.org.
  
  
• Tuesday, November 11
  
  Mass & Lunch at DSPT
  Time: 11:10 a.m.
  
  Mass & Soup Dinner at JSTB
  Time: 5:15 p.m.
  
  Quiddevangelists!
  Time: 5:15 p.m.
  Location: PSR Quad
  GTU Muggles and Wizards alike (including alums and friends) are welcome to join in weekly Quidditch games at PSR (the first seminary to belong to the Intercollegiate Quidditch Association). For more photos and information, see the Facebook Group page of the Graduate Theological Union Quidditch League. You can also see a brief YouTube video of a match at http://www.psr.edu/quidevangelists-psr. BYOB (bring your own broom – some loaners will be available).
  
  Learning to Speak a New Tongue: Imagining a Way That Holds People Together – Distinguished Faculty Lecture with Fumitaka Matsuoka (Professor & Director of PANA Institute at PSR)
  Time: 7:00 p.m.
  Location: PSR Chapel
  Asian Americans have learned to speak a “second tongue” along with the historically constructed American “first tongue” of democratic freedom. Our second tongue may provide a clue to forging a new architecture toward building a peoplehood in an increasingly interrelated and yet fragmented world in which Americans live. Judith Berling (GTU Professor), responding. Reception to follow.Each year the faculty of the Member Schools nominate distinguished faculty from outside their school who they feel embody the scholarly standards, teaching excellence, and commitment to ecumenism that define the GTU. The nominations are considered by the Council of Deans who elects the Distinguished Faculty Lecturer.
  
  Theology on Tap: Passionate Love of God: What Mystics Can Teach the Rest of Us
  Time: 7:00 p.m. for Happy Hour, 7:30 p.m. for talk
  Location: Kerry House (4092 Piedmont Ave., Oakland)
  Speaker: Prof. Darleen Pryds, FST
  This talk explores the passionate love that fueled the mystics in their desire to know God, and then suggests ways to make our own quest for God a little more passionate.
  
  
• Wednesday, November 12
  
  Career Workshop
  Time: 9:00 a.m. to noon
  Location: JSTB Classroom 216
  This is an opportunity to clarify career objectives, plan your job search, and begin writing or updating your resume. It is especially timely for those who will be graduating this Spring 2009, but is open to all students of the three Catholic schools of the GTU. RSVP to pkircher@jstb.edu if you have not done so already.
  
  Aquinas Lecture: Dr. Marga Vega
  Time: 7:30 p.m.
  Location: DSPT Classroom 1
  The Aquinas Lecture is the premier public academic event offered each year by DSPT. Nominated by the DSPT faculty, a distinguished scholar is invited to offer a presentation which applies the teaching and methodology of St. Thomas Aquinas to issues of contemporary significance. We are honored to have one of our new faculty members, Dr. Marga Vega, as this year’s speaker. Dr. Vega recently joined DSPT as a full-time member of the Philosophy Department. She completed her undergraduate and graduate studies in philosophy in Spain. While there, she collaborated with the Music Department of the University of Valladolid in the creation of a research group, Interdisciplinary Seminar for Music and Philosophy, that organized four conferences and started the publication Music and Philosophy. Her topic, The Ontology of Art: An Anthropological Perspective, promises to be as interesting and stimulating as past years’ topics. The lecture will be followed by a reception.
  
  
• Friday, November 14
  
  Early registration ends.
  
  
• Saturday, November 15
  
  East Bay Catholic Men’s Conference
  Time: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  Location: Christ the Light Cathedral complex (2121 Harrison Street, Oakland)
  Come hear Fr. Michael Sweeney give the keynote address at the second annual East Bay Catholic Men’s Conference! Join other Catholic men for this conference and gain new insights as to how best live out your vocation in the world. Other speakers include Steve Ruda, Los Angeles Fire Department’s “Firefighter of the Year.” The conference includes lunch, Mass, and a tour of the new Cathedral. Go to www.eastbaymen.org or contact Ed Hopfner at ehopfner@oakdiocese.org for more information.
  
  Ceremony investing Fr. Augustine Thompson, O.P. as Master of Sacred Theology
  Time: 10:30 a.m.
  Location: St. Albert’s Priory (5890 Birch Court, Oakland)
  Fr. Augustine Thompson will be officially invested as Master of Sacred Theology (Sacrae Theologiae Magister, or S.T.M.). This degree, the highest awarded by the Dominican Order, has evolved from the final academic degree of the medieval university to a largely honorary degree today. As Church historian, Fr. Augustine has described the history and ceremony of the degree at http://dominican-liturgy.blogspot.com/2008/04/dominican-sacrae-magister-theologiae.html. The ceremony will feature the lecture required of the new master on this occasion. Fr. Augustine has entitled his remarks, “The Soul You Lose May Be Your Own: Historical Reflections on the Theologian and the World.” The ceremony will be preceded at 9:30 a.m. by a Missa cantata in the Dominican rite with Fr. Augustine presiding.
  
  Ernest Becker: A Retrospective
  Time: 6:30 p.m.
  Location: CDSP Common Room
  As he lay dying of cancer in 1974, Ernest Becker, cultural anthropologist and author of The Denial of Death, posited that genuine religion represented the highest level of power and meaning, that giving oneself to God represented the ultimate immortality project. More than 30 years later, a distinguished group of Becker scholars will meet to discuss what they think Becker would have to say today. Panelists include Neil Elgee (President of the Ernest Becker Foundation), Sam Keen (philosopher and author of Hymns to an Unknown God), Daniel Liechty (Professor at Illinois State University), David Loy (Professor at Xavier University, Cincinnati), and Joseph Scimecca (Professor at George Mason University). At 4:00 p.m., the film Flight from Death will be screened. This is an award-winning feature length documentary which provides an excellent introduction to Ernest Becker.

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

October 30: Arch & Vine - Upcoming Events, Deadlines & More!

IN THIS ISSUE

1. Important Announcements
2. Upcoming Events/Deadlines
3. Scholarships and Fellowships

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Spring 2009 Online Early Registration
  Spring 2009 online early registration for all returning students will be Monday, November 3 through Friday, November 14. Students may access the most current course information at http://colleague.gtu.edu:8080/cgi-bin/wwiz/wwiz.asp?wwizmstr=WEB.COURSE.SCH. Please make an appointment to meet with your advisor and discuss your course selections. If a course description indicates that your selection is restricted (maximum enrollment, faculty permission required), you must contact the instructor by e-mail to obtain the PIN code that allows you to register for the course. All PIN requests are due to instructors by Friday, November 7. Complete registration instructions are on pages 6-8 and 19-26 of the printed 2009-2010 Course Schedule and online at http://www.gtu.edu/academic-degrees-programs/registrar/procedures/web-advisor-registration-instructions.
• Volunteers Needed: Operation Thank You Phonathon
  Our Annual Fund kick-off is around the corner and we need volunteers to help make calls to all DSPT donors to both thank them for their support of last year’s Annual Fund and to encourage them to give again this year. You as students are some of the best ambassadors for DSPT; donors love to hear from current students about everything that the school is doing! Operation Thank you will be on Tuesday, November 18 at DSPT. You will be provided with all you need to call donors and enlist their support, including a pizza dinner! If you are interested in signing up, please see Ciel or e-mail advancement@dspt.edu. See you on November 18!
• Recycle! Recycle! Recycle!
  You may have noticed that now there is a new mixed paper recycling bin in the Student Study! Please remember to conserve and recycle while studying: use both sides of the paper when printing, use one-sided scrap paper to print, and recycle used paper!
• 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 are 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.

UPCOMING EVENTS/DEADLINES

• Thursday, October 30
  
  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.
  
  Love Lived on Death Row, a Documentary Film by Linda Booker
  Time: 6:30 p.m.
  Where: DSPT Classroom 1
  This film has appeared in film festivals nationwide and tells the story of the Syriani sibling’s journey from hate and anger to forgiveness for their father, sentenced to death in North Carolina for the 1990 murder of their mother. Their story of healing and public campaign for his clemency in 2005 led to national television appearances and a personal plea to the governor. This event is hosted by DSPT alumna Colleen Knutsen and co-sponsored by California Crime Victims for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (CCV) and the Diocese of Oakland. The event will begin with a wine and cheese reception at 6:30 p.m. and the film will begin promptly at 7:00 p.m., followed by a panel discussion of alternatives to the death penalty. Contact Colleen at cknutsen@oakdiocese.org or 510-267-8394 for more information.
  
  
• Tuesday, November 4: Election Day!
  
  Mass & Lunch at DSPT
  Time: 11:10 a.m.
  
  Mass & Soup Dinner at JSTB
  Time: 5:15 p.m.
  
  
• Wednesday, November 5
  
  Tri-School Career Workshop
  Time: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
  Location: DSPT Classroom 3
  A workshop for students and recent alumni of the Catholic Tri-Schools of the GTU. Get help focusing your career objectives, planning your job search, and writing your resume. RSVP to Paul Kircher at 510-549-5029 or pkircher@jstb.edu.
  
  CTNS Public Forum: Christology and Science
  Time: 7:00 p.m.
  Location: Richard S. Dinner Board Room, GTU Library
  The dialogue between theology and science has blossomed in recent decades, but particular beliefs about Jesus Christ have not often been brought to the forefront of this interdisciplinary discussion, even in explicitly Christian contexts. In this lecture, F. LeRon Shults (professor of theology and philosophy at the University of Agder in Kristiansand, Norway) discusses his book Christology and Science (2008), which attempts to break new ground by explicitly bringing the specific themes of Christology into dialogue with contemporary science. He engages recent developments in late modern philosophy of science in order to articulate Christian intuitions about the identity, agency and presence of Jesus Christ in a way that responds to challenges and opportunities that have arisen in light of various scientific discoveries. After an overview of the main argument of the book, his lecture will emphasize the importance of attending to the mediating role of philosophical categories in the ongoing dialogue between theology and science. Robert J. Russell (Founder and Director of the Center for Theology and the Natural Sciences, CTNS) will respond. For more information visit www.ctns.org/news.html or call 510-848-8152.
  
  
• Thursday, November 6
  
  Center for Islamic Studies (CIS) First Anniversary Celebration
  Time: 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
  Location: CDSP Easton Hall
  The celebration includes reflections on the future of CIS by Munia Jiwa, CIS’s Director, and Arthur Holder, the GTU Dean and a short film, Allah Made Me Funny. All are welcome! For more information, please contact cis@gtu.edu or (510) 649-2563.
  
  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.
  
  Philosophy Movie Night: Dark City
  Time: 7:00 p.m.
  Location: DSPT Classroom 1
  
  
• Friday, November 7 – Sunday, November 9
  
  Dominican “Come and See” Vocations Weekend
  Time: 3:00 p.m. on Friday until 1:00 p.m. on Sunday
  Location: St. Albert’s Priory
  Have you ever thought about entering religious life or studying for the priesthood? Come to the Dominican Vocations Weekend at St. Albert’s Priory. For more information or to register, contact Fr. Steven Maekawa, OP at 510-596-1821 or vocations@opwest.org.
  
  
• Saturday, November 15
  
  East Bay Catholic Men’s Conference
  Time: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  Location: Christ the Light Cathedral complex (2121 Harrison Street, Oakland)
  Come hear Fr. Michael Sweeney give the keynote address at the second annual East Bay Catholic Men’s Conference! Join other Catholic men for this conference and gain new insights as to how best live out your vocation in the world. Other speakers include Steve Ruda, Los Angeles Fire Department’s “Firefighter of the Year.” The conference includes lunch, Mass, and a tour of the new Cathedral. Go to www.eastbaymen.org or contact Ed Hopfner at ehopfner@oakdiocese.org for more information.

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

SCHOLARSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS

• The Villers Fellowship for Health Care Justice
  This fellowship was created in 2005 by Philippe Villers, Founder and President of Families USA. In creating the fellowship, Mr. Villers aspired to develop a network of young leaders who share a passion for health care justice. Villers Fellows work in the health policy department of Families USA in Washington, DC and assist their effors to improve access to health coverage for all Americans, especially for low-income and other vulnerable communities. Specifically, Villers Fellows will conduct research on a range of health care policy issues, and write and contribute to publications that are relevant to current health policy debates. The position includes an annual salary of $35,000 and excellent health care benefits.
  The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to health care justice work following their year as a fellow. Additionally, in order to encourage the development of future leaders, Villers Fellows must commit to mentoring at least one person over the course of their careers. The application deadline is January 15, 2009. More information, including the application form, can be found at http://www.familiesusa.org/about/the-villers-fellowship.html. If you have any questions, please contact villersfellowship@familiesusa.org.
  
  
• The Wellstone Fellowship for Social Justice
  This fellowship aims to advance social justice through health care advocacy by focusing particularly on the unique challenges facing communities of color. Through this fellowship, established to honor the memory of the late Senator Paul D. Wellstone, Families USA hopes to expand the pool of talented social justice advocates from underrepresented racial and ethnic minority groups. This position in Washington, DC includes an annual salary of $35,000 and excellent health care benefits.The ideal candidate must demonstrate an interest in health care policy and racial/ethnic health disparities. Families USA is looking for an individual who displays the potential to contribute to social justice work after their year of hands-on experience as a fellow. The application deadline is February 6, 2009. More information, including the application form, can be found at http://www.familiesusa.org/about/wellstone-fellowship.html. If you have any questions, please contact wellstonefellowship@familiesusa.org.

An Addendum to Yesterday's Arch & Vine

Academic Writing Workshop for International Graduate Students

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

4:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Ida & Robert Sproul Rooms, International House

The purpose of this two-hour workshop, intended for non-native speakers of English, is to provide UC Berkeley international graduate students with information on how to write about their academic research and how to improve their writing styles and skills.

Speaker: Sabrina Soracco, Director, Graduate Division Academic Services (http://www.grad.berkeley.edu/acapro/academic_services.shtml)

Open to international graduate students in all disciplines. No preregistration is required.

Wheelchair accessible. For disability-related accommodations, please call (510) 643-9392, ten days in advance of the scheduled workshop.

October 23: Arch & Vine - Upcoming Events, Deadlines & More!

IN THIS ISSUE

1. Important Announcements
2. Upcoming Events/Deadlines

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Changes to WebAdvisor
  Over Reading Week, the WebAdvisor Systems Administrator made some changes to move WebAdvisor to a more secure site. The new link to WebAdvisor is https://colleague.gtu.edu:8443/DSPT/WebAdvisor. The link has been updated on our website, but any links saved on your computer (in Favorites, for example) should also be updated to reflect this change.
• Fall Telephone Directory: Now in Color!
  Attached to the Arch & Vine email is a pdf of the Fall 2008 telephone directory. A limited number of black and white print copies of the directory will also be available next week at the front desk.
• 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 are 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.

UPCOMING EVENTS/DEADLINES

• Thursday, October 23 and Friday October 24
  
  The Politics of Faith Conference
  The GTU and the Religion, Politics and Globalization program at UC-Berkeley are co-sponsoring this conference. It is free and open to the public.
  § Thursday, October 23
  Keynote Address “Religion and US Foreign Policy: Assessing its Surprising Turn”
  Time: 6:30 p.m.
  Location: Lipman Room, Barrows Hall
  Allen Hertzke, Presidential Professor of Political Science, University of Oklahoma
  § Friday, October 24
  "Religion in the Public Square"
  Time: 9:00 a.m.
  Location: Heyns Room, Faculty Club
  Allen Hertzke, Presidential Professor of Political Science, University of Oklahoma
  Barbara McGraw, Director of the Center for Engaged Religious Pluralism, St. Mary’s College of California
  Kenneth Wald, Distinguished Professor of Political Science, University of Florida
  "Religion in the Media"
  Time: 11:00 a.m.
  Location: Heyns Room, Faculty Club
  Roberta Green Ahmanson, Award-winning journalist, Chair of the Media Project of the Oxford Centre for Religion and Public Life
  James A. Donahue, President and Professor of Ethics at the Graduate Theological Union
  Matthai Kuruvila, Religion and Spirituality Reporter, San Francisco Chronicle
  Lunch Break – 12:45 p.m.
  "Religious Influence in Politics"
  Time: 2:00 p.m.
  Location: Heyns Room, Faculty Club
  Marc Dollinger, Richard and Rhoda Goldman Chair in Jewish Studies and Social Responsibility at San Francisco State University
  Amaney Jamal, Assistant Professor, Department of Politics, Princeton University
  J. Matthew Wilson, Associate Professor of Political Science, Southern Methodist University
  
  
• Monday, October 27
  
  Yuck, It’s Monday: Coffee, Bagels, Cream Cheese, and Time Together
  Time: 8:30 – 10:00 a.m.
  Location: GTU Student Lounge
  Everyone knows that feeling when you wake up after a fun weekend and remember, “Oh yuck, it’s Monday!” So, the GTU Doctoral Students will be hosting “Yuck, It’s Monday” on the fourth Monday of each month in the GTU Student Lounge. Bagels, cream cheese, decaf/regular coffee will be available. Fredonia Thompson will be making the coffee – if the carafes of coffee or plates, utensils, etc. run out, let her know. You can also get hot water and tea bags on the second or third floor if you prefer.
  
  
• Tuesday, October 28
  
  Mass & Lunch at DSPT
  Time: 11:10 a.m.
  
  Mass & Soup Dinner at JSTB
  Time: 5:15 p.m.
  
  Poverty Outlaw: Women's Studies in Religion Colloquia Film and Discussion Series
  Time: 6:00 p.m.
  Location: SKSM Fireside Room
  Poverty Outlaw is written by ten women in poverty, some of whom are homeless. It is directed by Pamela Yates and Peter Kinoy. A guest speaker from Poor magazine and Gabriella Lettini will moderate the discussion following the film.
  
  
• Wednesday, October 29
  
  Career Workshop: Moving Into Ministry
  Time: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
  Location: Classroom 3
  A workshop for students and recent alumni of the Catholic Tri-Schools of the GTU. Get help focusing your career objectives, planning your job search, and writing your resume. RSVP to Paul Kircher at 510-549-5029 or pkircher@jstb.edu. There is another workshop on Wednesday, November 5 if you cannot make this one.
  
  Philosophy Department Meeting
  Time: 1:00 p.m.
  
  Theology Department Meeting
  Time: 3:00 p.m.
  
  Sociology of Religion Movie Night: Jonestown
  Time: 6:00 p.m.
  Location: JSTB Room 216
  In November 1978, over 900 members of the People’s Temple committed suicide in Guyana. This Northern California-based organization was a movement for peace and interracial justice that ended in tragedy. Jonestown is a provocative documentary based on the testimonies of surviving members and family. It tracks the early beginnings of charismatic leader Jim Jones to the unfortunate end in Guyana. Join us for a movie, conversation and free pizza and beer! RSVP to Jerome Baggett at jbaggett@jstb.edu.
  
  Emmaus Road Initiative Session: Why are we here? – Creation and Fall
  Time: 7:00 p.m.
  Location: Classroom 1
  The bedrock of scriptural, Judeo-Christian anthropology is that humans are made in the image and likeness of God. While non-biblical religions and secularists regard such a statement as naïve and ludicrous, in this session of the E.R.I. we will discuss how, once this fundamental insight is given the theological specificity it receives in light of the Christian revelation – the Trinitarian nature of God – it becomes the essential touchstone for understanding the origin and meaning of human existence. The Emmaus Road Initiative presentations are made by Gil Bailie, an author, lecturer, and the founder and president of the Cornerstone Forum.
  
  Seminar: Use and Abuse of Science for Feeding and Empowering the Poor
  Time: 7:00 p.m.
  Where: New College Berkeley
  Join John Hodges, Ph.D., author, lecturer and contributor to numerous scientific books for an engaging seminar sponsored by New College Berkeley. Email NewCollege@aol.com for the location if you plan to attend.
  
  
• Thursday, October 30
  
  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.
  
  Love Lived on Death Row, a Documentary Film by Linda Booker
  Time: 6:30 p.m.
  Where: Classroom 1
  This film has appeared in film festivals nationwide and tells the story of the Syriani sibling’s journey from hate and anger to forgiveness for their father, sentenced to death in North Carolina for the 1990 murder of their mother. Their story of healing and public campaign for his clemency in 2005 led to national television appearances and a personal plea to the governor. This event is hosted by DSPT alumna Colleen Knutsen and co-sponsored by California Crime Victims for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (CCV) and the Diocese of Oakland. The event will begin with a wine and cheese reception at 6:30 p.m. and the film will begin promptly at 7:00 p.m., followed by a panel discussion of alternatives to the death penalty. Contact Colleen at cknutsen@oakdiocese.org or 510-267-8394 for more information.
  
  
• Friday, November 7 – Sunday, November 9
  
  Dominican “Come and See” Vocations Weekend
  Have you ever thought about entering religious life or studying for the priesthood? Come to the Dominican Vocations Weekend at St. Albert’s Priory. The Vocations Weekend will be from 3:00 p.m. on Friday until 1:00 p.m. on Sunday. For more information or to register, contact Fr. Steven Maekawa, OP at 510-596-1821 or vocations@opwest.org.

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

October 16: Arch & Vine - Upcoming Events, Deadlines & More!

UPCOMING EVENTS/DEADLINES

• Sunday, October 19
  
  DSPT’s Annual Auction: Sunday in Spain
  Location: DSPT
  Thank you to all those who gave donations for the auction and to all those who volunteered to help with the set up and with the actual event! Support from DSPT students has been tremendous! For volunteers, watch out for an e-mail from Advancement regarding last-minute instructions. For those who cannot make it as volunteers or guests, it’s not too late to spread the word and help us drum up attendance. Remember, this fundraising effort directly benefits you as a student, so please help out in whatever way you can.
  
  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.
  
  
• October 20-24: Reading Week
  
  
• Monday, October 20
  
  Rosemary Radford Ruether lectures on "Ecofeminism, Globalization and World Religions"
  Professor Eileen Harrington hosts Rosemary Radford Ruether in her Ecofeminism course. Guests and community are invited to attend.
  Time: 7:00 p.m.
  Where: PSR Chapel
  
  
• 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.
  
  Deadline for Philosophy Department Thesis Proposals
  There will be an extra Philosophy 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.
  
  
• Thursday, October 23 and Friday October 24
  
  The Politics of Faith Conference
  The GTU and the Religion, Politics and Globalization program at UC-Berkeley are co-sponsoring this conference. It is free and open to the public.
  § Thursday, October 23
  Keynote Address “Religion and US Foreign Policy: Assessing its Surprising Turn”
  Allen Hertzke, Presidential Professor of Political Science, University of Oklahoma Time: 6:30 p.m.
  Location: Lipman Room, Barrows Hall
  § Friday, October 24
  "Religion in the Public Square"
  Allen Hertzke, Presidential Professor of Political Science, University of Oklahoma
  Barbara McGraw, Director of the Center for Engaged Religious Pluralism, St. Mary’s College of California
  Kenneth Wald, Distinguished Professor of Political Science, University of Florida
  Time: 9:00 a.m.
  Location: Heyns Room, Faculty Club
  "Religion in the Media"
  Roberta Green Ahmanson, Award-winning journalist, Chair of the Media Project of the Oxford Centre for Religion and Public Life
  James A. Donahue, President and Professor of Ethics at the Graduate Theological Union
  Matthai Kuruvila, Religion and Spirituality Reporter, San Francisco Chronicle
  Time: 11:00 a.m.
  Location: Heyns Room, Faculty Club
  Lunch Break
  Time: 12:45 p.m.
  "Religious Influence in Politics"
  Marc Dollinger, Richard and Rhoda Goldman Chair in Jewish Studies and Social Responsibility at San Francisco State University
  Amaney Jamal, Assistant Professor, Department of Politics, Princeton University
  J. Matthew Wilson, Associate Professor of Political Science, Southern Methodist University
  Time: 2:00 p.m.
  Location: Heyns Room, Faculty Club

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.

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.