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)

Academic Group & Pastry Thursday

Dear fellow students,

I am writing this brief email to let you know about two items of interest.

First, we have officially started the new online Academic Group!

The DSPT is host to a GTU-wide group for M.A. students who are interested in pursuing a PhD. The group was created to open up a discussion space for students who had questions about what to do to increase their chances of getting into a good PhD program. It is primarily based online, but also hosts social events and informational events, like the PhD Admissions Panel, during the year.
http://groups.google.com/group/gtu-academic-group

If you are at all interested, or just curious what it's all about, please join! I believe that this can be a good resource for students, especially once some of us actually begin the application process. If you've already joined and listed your preference to not receive email, check out the new items that have been posted!

Second, please take a moment to see if you would be able to bring something for a pastry Thursday this semester. Remember, you are only spending $35--which will be reimbursed by the Council! If you've been enjoying the pastries that have been brought in by other students, maybe you would consider signing up for a week to bring some yourself!

Thank you!

Sincerely,
Elissa McCormack
ASDSPT President

PhD Admissions Panel Hosted by DSPT

On Tuesday, February 6, the newly-formed DSPT Academic Group hosted a GTU-wide PhD Admissions Panel. The panel consisted of Joseph Duggan, Associate Dean of the Graduate Division for Degrees, Admissions, and Appointments at UC-Berkeley, Kathleen Kook, Assistant Dean for Admissions at the GTU, and John Campbell, Professor of Philosophy at UC-Berkeley. The panel opened with an introduction by Elissa McCormack, ASDSPT President, followed by short talks by each of the panel participants and ending with time for questions.

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GTU Beatitudes Society

Greetings DSPT folks,

The GTU Beatitudes Society is hosting a stellar guest.

Thursday, Feb 8, 6:30, Mudd 103 _______________________________________________________

Sara Miles is a left-wing journalist, cook and activist, a blue-state lesbian raised as an atheist, who lived an enthusiastically secular life--until she wandered into a San Francisco church, ate a piece of bread, took a sip of wine, and found herself radically transformed by her first communion.

Her new book Take This Bread--A Radical Conversion is the story of her journey to faith, and of her decision to take Jesus' call to feed others literally, by organizing food pantries run by poor people. Phyllis Tickle calls this book "the finest confession of faith I've read in years....an astute assessment of the present intertwining of politics and Christianity in American culture." And our Anne Howard says: "this is the BEST description of Christianity, and the most HONEST description of church life, that I've ever read."

Her work has appeared in The New York Times Magazine, The New Yorker, Out, The Progressive, La Jornada and Salon, among others. She has written extensively on military affairs, politics and culture. She is the founder of St. Gregory's Food Pantry in SF. _______________________________________________________

And if that's not enough to convince you to blow off everything else, check out her short sermon on the radical Gospel about gay marriage and little children.

http://www.saintgregorys.org/Liturgy/Sermons/AudioFile/061008-1030-miles.mp3

She is also blogging for the Beatitudes Society and is keen to get to know us at the GTU.

Everyone is welcome. Feel free to bring any friends and lovers, there will be enough pizza and wine and conversation for all. If you need transport, let me know.

If you want to know more about the Beatitudes Society and its paid fellowship program for GTU students, that's a good reason to come as well.

Pax,
Alexander

Adoration for the Spring Semester

Dear Students,

With our school and new chapel, the DSPT is again able to have Adoration of the most holy Eucharist during the day, now for Spring term. We would like to offer this to as many students, for as many hours as possible during the week. We are currently looking at any hours between 8am – 5pm

The only requirement would be a regular weekly time commitment by individual students, with a minimum commitment of 30 minutes.

If you would be interested in committing to a specific time, please reply to asdspt@dspt.edu. Include days/times you would be available (or, if you prefer, days/times you would be unavailable). This is NOT a commitment at this point, until we and you agree to a specific time (or times) and date (or dates).

If you would be interested in learning more about this devotion, please reply to asdspt@dspt.edu, either with specific questions or with a general statement of your interest.

The Adoration schedule will be organized by Ed Hopfner. THANK YOU for your interest and participation. We hope to begin Adoration at our new chapel in the next week or so.

Sincerely,
Elissa McCormack
ASDSPT President

DSPT Academic Group's PhD Admissions Panel

Considering a PhD?
Curious about what options exist for you?
Questions about the admissions process?
Interested in getting an insiders view on how to present yourself in your application?

Come to the DSPT Academic Group-sponsored
PhD Admissions Panel
on Tuesday, February 6
at 7pm
in DSPT Classroom 1

Panel participants are:
· Joseph Duggan, Associate Dean of the Graduate Division for Degrees, Admissions, and Appointments at the University of California, Berkeley
· Kathleen Kook, Assistant Dean for Admissions at the Graduate Theological UnionJohn Campbell, Professor of Philosophy at the University of California, Berkeley
· John Campbell, Professor of Philosophy at the University of California, Berkeley

Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology
2301 Vine Street Berkeley, California 94709

For questions or more information please contact
Elissa McCormack, elissamccormack@gmail.com or asdspt@dspt.edu

New DSPT Merchandise!

Dear Students:

Just in time for Christmas giving, we've gotten in the brand new zip-up VERITAS hoodies! The merchandise is now being displayed downstairs across from Eleanor's desk, so take some time to check out the new zip-up sweatshirts when you have a chance!

The new zip-up sweatshirts can be purchased for $35 from Eleanor (please make checks out to ASDSPT).

Zip-up hoodies not your style? Don't worry! We still have gray and black DSPT sweatshirts for $25 as well as the "Can You Handle the TRUTH?" T-shirts in gray and black for $12 and the old VERITAS T-shirts for $6. (The new style of VERITAS T-shirts will be available at the beginning of next semester.)

Sincerely,
Elissa McCormack
ASDSPT President