Paid Internship in Community Organizing

The Direct Action & Research Training (DART) Center is currently accepting resumes from alums and spring graduating students interested in social and economic justice issues for their paid, four-month community organizing training program known as the DART Organizers Institute.

The DART Center has built non-partisan community organizations throughout the country that have won important improvements on a broad set of issues affecting low-moderate income people including:

· Education reform in low-performing public schools · Job Training · Drugs and Violence · Affordable Housing · Criminal Recidivism · Neighborhood Revitalization, etc.

The DART Organizers Institute starts July 18, 2010 and combines a 7-day classroom with 15-week field training. Organizer Trainees will learn such things as:

· Entering a community

· Identifying and training local leaders · Strategic planning and issue cutting · Relationship and community building · Direct Action on community issues · Fundraising

This is a paid training program designed to promote successful graduates into permanent salaried positions making up to $35,000/year in starting salaries, plus benefits. Graduates from the DART Organizers Institute have gone onto accept Executive Director and Associate Community Organizing positions throughout the country. We continue to train the best of those working to build the power of low-moderate income neighborhoods to win victories on important issues in their community.

To apply, please send an updated resume to: Ben MacConnell, the Recruitment Director at: ben@thedartcenter.org before December 15, 2009. You can also call him with questions: (785) 841-2680. To find out more about the DART center, check out our website: www.thedartcenter.org. For a brief introduction to DART and the Organizers Institute, check out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shv8jeHyn0E

Student Ministry Opportunity

One of our Dominican brothers met a mother this past weekend who was interested in procuring weekly catechesis lessons for her three children, ages 6, 9 and 10. For further details, contact the mother, Kristin Myles kristin.myles@mot.com, or 510.528.4361.

BUSY STUDENT RETREAT OCT. 23-25 at the DSPT

How does one find the time for prayer, work, study and relationships
when our world is such a busy place--when we are so busy?

The answer: INTEGRATION.

As we begin this semester’s reading week Fr. Michael Sweeney, OP and
Fr. Anselm Ramelow, OP will share their thoughts on this important
topic, so essential to the Dominican charism and so vital for all of
us who want to be happy and healthy human beings.

Additionally, there will be time for you to share your own reflections
on the melding of faith and life.

The cost of this event: FREE!
(We just ask that you procure your own lunch on Saturday)

We have intentionally kept the schedule at a minimum so that you can
rest and reflect a bit, but don’t have to take too much time out of
your typical routine.
[All sessions are optional, although we ask you to RSVP for meals so
we know how much food to prepare.]

The schedule follows:
Friday, 23rd of October
6:15pm--Dinner (please RSVP)
7:00pm--Opening Session with Fr. Michael Sweeney, OP
8:00pm--Night prayer (followed by the recitation of the Rosary)

Saturday, 24th of October
9:00am--Mass
10:15am--Bagels with lox and cream cheese
10:45am--Session #1 with Fr. Anselm Ramelow, OP
12:00pm--Lunch (please procure your own lunch)
1:30pm--Rosary
2:00pm--Session #2 with Fr. Anselm Ramelow, OP
3:00pm--Eucharistic Adoration
4:00pm--Attendees are welcome to stay or disperse for further reflection

Sunday, 25th of October at St. Albert’s Priory [give Chapel address
on Chabot Rd.]
8:30am--Morning Prayer
9:30am--Mass
[10:30am—Brunch (please RSVP)]

RSVPs to Hannah Mecaskey: hmecaskey@op.dspt.edu

God bless,
ASDSPT Council

JOB OPPORTUNITY: LITURGY COORDINATOR - Call To Action National Conference

LITURGY COORDINATOR - Call To Action National Conference

The Liturgy Coordinator position reports to CTA's Conference Manager and is responsible for coordinating and providing quality liturgical experiences that celebrate and strengthen the CTA community as we gather for our annual conference.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include the planning, training, recruiting and scheduling of ministers and liturgical artists (including environmental designer, musicians, liturgical dancers), coordinating and execution of the Friday opening Liturgy, Sunday closing Eucharist, and a brief opening prayer at the Saturday plenary session. Also responsible for preparing, caring for, and ordering all liturgical articles and supplies, including bread and wine. The Liturgy Coordinator will also be responsible for working with the Conference Manager to ensure the overall flow of all plenary sessions. This includes providing times for mic checks for anyone speaking from the stage and providing outlines and scripts to the sound/light technicians & camera technicians. This will also include communicating all equipment needs to the technical crew and Conference Manager.

This is a contract position, requiring attendance at the CTA National Conference Wednesday-Sunday of the week of conference each year. Other time requirements throughout the year (especially March - November) include planning and preparation, recruiting (with the assistance of the Conference Manager) a Liturgy Committee to represent the many constituencies of Call To Action as well as liturgical artists who will be involved in the liturgies, working within the budget set for liturgy, coordinating and facilitating regular conference calls and communication with the Liturgy Committee, providing text and music to be included in the conference program book, and regular communication with the Conference Manager. The Liturgy Coordinator will also work with the Conference Manager to recruit a homilist and prayer leaders to participate in the liturgy and will communicate with them their roles, time allotment, and provide time for rehearsal.

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

* Familiarity with Call To Action mission and recent attendance of at least one Call To Action conference.
* Three-plus years experience in liturgy coordinating.
* Bachelor's Degree, preferably in theology, liturgy or religious studies.
* Organized; able to work collaboratively with staff and committee members; computer literate (Microsoft Office and Powerpoint), regular access to e-mail.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested candidates should electronically submit their resume and cover letter detailing relative experience and skills relating to this position. The application and any questions about the information described above should be submitted electronically to Tom Honore at thonore@sbcglobal.net with the subject heading "CTA Liturgy Coordinator Search." Applications should be submitted by October 14, 2009.

CTA is an Equal Opportunity employer. CTA makes decisions affecting employees without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual or effectual orientation, gender identity or orientation, martial status, national origin, age, handicap or disability, veteran's status and other factors not related to job performance.

Invited to Student BBQ!!!

You’re invited to attend…

WHERE: St. Albert’s Priory, 6172 Chabot
(right off College Ave. in Oakland, 2.5 miles from school)
When: 26 September (Saturday), 6pm
The Brothers welcome you to participate in evening prayer (vespers) at 5.30pm before the BBQ!
Please RSVP to Hannah Mecaskey, hmecaskey@op.dspt.edu if you are planning to come!

Change of Date!!! for Fundraiser Party for People with Intellectual Disabilities

on 26 September 2009 DSPT student Brian Sennello will be hosting a barbecue at the St. Jerome house (310 San Carlos Ave, El Cerrito) to raise support for Best Buddies International, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit companionship program dedicated to helping people with intellectual disabilities form friendships and find jobs. The party will go from 2:00-8:00 and will include catered Mediterranean food, hookah, rare liqueurs, live music, games, and a silent auction. Suggested donation at the door is $20. Contact Brian Sennello at bhsennello@yahoo.com for more information.

Newly Approved By-Laws by Unanimous All-Student Vote

Thank you to all DSPT students for unanimously approving these new bylaws for ASDSPT! Just waiting approval of the faculty now! And thank you to the previous 5 years of council members for all their hard work!

Sincerely,
Hannah Mecaskey, ASDSPT President

THE BY-LAWS OF THE ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF
THE DOMINICAN SCHOOL OF PHILOSOPHY AND THEOLOGY

SECTION I
TITLE, MEMBERSHIP AND GOALS

Article 1: The title of the Association is "The Associated Students of the Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology" (hereafter referred to as the "Association").

Article 2: Membership in the Association follows from registration as a student with the Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology (hereafter referred to as the "DSPT"). There are three categories of registration: 1) Full-time students, 2) Part-time students, and 3) Special-status students.

Article 3: The goals of the Association follow from two concerns: student life and academics. The concern of the Association therefore encompasses matters related directly or indirectly to these goals.

SECTON II
ENUMERATION OF POWERS

Article 1: The Executive Committee is the elected body that represents the whole of the Association. It is, therefore, the competent body tasked with the approval of all initiatives solicited from the Association membership or the Student Council with respect to the explicit powers granted to the Association or the Student Council in these by-laws.
Article 2: The Student Council is a collegial body established for the purpose of considering all initiatives for submission to the Executive Committee for approval.
Article 3: The Student Council, with the staff representative to the Association, shall determine spending priorities in light of the goals of the Association and of the DSPT.
Article 4: The Association possesses the power of referendum for the initiation and approval of measures.
Article 5: The initiation of a measure by referendum requires a simple majority of the Association. The approval of an initiative or legislation proposed by a referendum requires a two-thirds majority of votes by Association members at a meeting convened for this purpose (see Section VI Article 4).
Article 6: All legislative initiatives approved by either the Association or the Executive Committee must also be approved by the competent authority established by the laws governing the DSPT with respect to Section VI Article 3.
Article 7: All non-legislative initiatives approved by either the Association or the Executive Committee must gain the permission of the President of the DSPT or the Competent Authority to which the President of the DSPT may refer them with respect to the specific powers granted Officers of the Executive Committee in these by-laws.


SECTION III
ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICES

Article 1: The elected officers who comprise the Executive Committee of the Association are: the President, the Vice-President, the Secretary, the Treasurer, and two Students Representatives to the Faculty (cf. Section IV).

Article 2: The Executive Committee and up to three appointed Representatives-at-Large (cf. Section IV, Article 2, ii) together constitute the Student Council.

Article 3: Each elected officer shall solicit ideas and concerns from the Association in order to present initiatives to the Executive Committee and/or Student Council.

Article 4: The Staff Representative to the Association is a de facto member of all Association bodies with voice but no vote.

Article 5: Each appointed member of the Student Council shall solicit ideas and concerns from their respective constituencies in order to present initiatives to the Executive Committee and/or the Association.

Article 6: The Executive Committee is responsible for communicating student events and initiatives to the Association.

Article 7: In order to finance the services of the Association, a student Activities Fee shall be assessed from each member of the Association. This fee is to be collected by the Business Office of the DSPT along with the tuition fees.

Article 8: The amount of the Student Activities Fee is determined in the regular budget sessions of the DSPT. The Association may recommend changes in the amount of the Fee to the DSPT.

Article 9: A checking account is established and is to be maintained in the name of the Associated Students of the DSPT.

Article 10: The officers of the Association who are authorized to disburse funds are the President and the Treasurer.

SECTION IV
DUTIES OF THE ELECTED OFFICERS

Article 1: All members of the Association (cf. Section I, Article 2) who are willing to serve the Association are eligible for election.

Article 2: The President of the Association:
a) Represents the interests of the Association to the President of the DSPT, to the staff representative to the Association, and to the Board of Trustees, with voice but no vote at Board meetings.
b) Convenes and chairs meetings of the Executive Committee, the Student Council and the Association as specified in Section VI.
c) Coordinates student activities as decided by the Executive Committee at its first meeting before the beginning of the Fall semester and those that develop during the academic year.
d) Elicits initiatives from the Association through the Executive Committee and the Student Council.
e) Has the power of appointment, with the consent of the majority of the Executive Committee, regarding:
i) membership in the Student Council and
ii) membership in the composition of ad hoc committees.
f) Appoints, with the consent of the majority of the Executive Committee, a Liturgy Representative-at-Large and up to two other Representatives-at-Large.
g) May authorize, with the consent of the Treasurer, the disbursement of any sum up to $100.00.
h) May authorize, by vote of the Executive Committee, the disbursement of any sum greater than $100.00.
i) Shall establish regular channels for the exchange of views and information with other member schools and affiliated centers of the GTU and the GTU student organizations in order to better inform the students of the DSPT of academic and social activities ongoing in the GTU community. The President shall likewise inform these member schools of the GTU of the activities and interests sponsored by the DSPT.

Article 3: The Vice President of the Association:
a) Represents the interests of the Association to the President of the DSPT and the staff representative to the Association.
b) Assists the President in the execution of the duties of the office.
c) With the consent of the President or the majority of the Executive Committee, executes any or all of the duties of the President (cf. Section IV, Article 2).
d) Acts as liaison for all student-run activities (e.g., Owl of Minerva, Dumb Ox).
e) In consultation with the Executive Committee shall set the dates of elections and determine the procedures to carry out the provisions of Section VII, Article 1.

Article 4: The Secretary of the Association:
a) Represents the interests of the Association to the President of the DSPT and the Staff Representative to the Association.
b) Records and publishes the minutes of each meeting, and gives a copy of these minutes to the Executive Committee and the Staff Representative to the Association.
c) Chairs a meeting in the absence of both the President and Vice President.

Article 5: The Treasurer of the Association:
a) Represents the interests of the Association to the President of the DSPT and the Staff Representative to the Association.
b) Maintains public records of income and expenditures
c) Disburses funds from the Association’s checking account with authorization from the President and/or the Executive Committee as outlined in Section IV, Article 2.
d) Submits a proposed budget to the Chief Financial Officer of the DSPT by March 31 and to the new Executive Committee upon election.

Article 6: The Student Representatives to the Faculty
a) Represent the interests of the Association to the President of the DSPT and the staff representative to the Association.
b) Represent the Association to the Faculty, with voice but no vote at all Faculty meetings at the DSPT.
c) Represent the Association to the Executive Committee of the Faculty in any instance of disciplinary action taken against any student (cf. Statutes of the DSPT, Section VI, Articles 9 and 12).
d) Shall be two in number, one of whom shall be a Dominican of the Western Province and one of whom shall be a lay member of the Association.

SECTION V
TERMS OF OFFICE

Article 1: All officers shall serve for one academic year, beginning with the end of Spring Semester
exam week.

SECTION VI
MEETINGS

Article 1: The Executive Committee shall meet at least once each semester and once before the beginning of each semester. They must approve the Association’s budget at their meeting before the beginning of the Fall semester, and review existing by-laws for possible amendment.

Article 2: The Student Council shall meet at least three times each semester.

Article 3: The Association shall meet at the beginning of each academic year.

Article 4: Further meetings of the Association may be convened by the President or by a majority of the Executive Committee.

SECTION VII
PROCEDURES

Article 1: Election of Officers:
a) Elections shall be held within the three week period before the first day of final exams of the Spring semester.
b) Nominees shall indicate in writing their acceptance of their nominations.
c) Election shall be conducted for a period of not less than two days and not more than five days. Ballots shall be distributed to all students. A ballot box shall be placed in a prominent place in the DSPT building.
d) The person receiving the largest number of votes in each race shall be declared the winner. In the event of a tie, a run-off election shall be held.
e) If an elected officer cannot complete his/her term, a replacement will be elected by the remaining Executive Committee members.

Article 2: Amendments to the Bylaws may be effected by the Association, when convened (cf. Section VI, Article 3), by a two-thirds majority voice of those present.

Article 3: Amendments to these by-laws must also be approved by the Senior Staff of the DSPT.

Student: Fundraiser Party for People with Intellectual Disabilities

One of our students is hosting a fundraiser party for people with Intellectual Disabilities; please help us support him!

Labor Day Monday 7 September, DSPT student Brian Sennello will be hosting a barbecue at the St. Jerome house (310 San Carlos Ave, El Cerrito) to raise support for Best Buddies International, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit companionship program dedicated to helping people with intellectual disabilities form friendships and find jobs. The party will go from 2:00-8:00 and will include catered Mediterranean food, hookah, rare liqueurs, live music, games, and a silent auction. Suggested donation at the door is $20.

Contact Brian Sennello at bhsennello@yahoo.com for more information.

Welcome from ASDSPT President

Welcome to the start of a new school year fellow students!

As we each work through selecting classes, buying books, negotiating work schedules, I hope that we will keep in mind our goals so that the intensity of our study won’t burn us out within the first few weeks. Heavy reading schedules can take a toll on the mind, I know. So maybe you came to DSPT with a particular purpose… either for a MA to go off and teach or pursue further education, or to enrich your own personal understanding of faith or philosophy, maybe to continue your discernment of Religious life and progress towards ordination into the priesthood; maybe you don’t know why you’re here, just felt it was close and convenient to home… or came with one goal and have been reoriented towards another major altogether. Its all a journey, and the professors are walking through their own wanderings of life with us as we go.

As abstract as this often sounds to those I address, I do believe that our goal is excellence here at DSPT. Not just academics, though those exercises should be stretching and improving our capacities to learn, but relationally too. My goal as ASDSPT president this year is to help dream up, inspire and facilitate a deeper sort of community here. Half of our student body is only here for between 2 and 3 years. So its often a transitional community. I don’t know about you, but when I am aware that a good thing is going to come to an end, I often hold my heart back so as not to lose it when I leave. But yet, Jesus knew His time was short on earth and He came to love, and gave up all to do so. So I have a challenge to propose for all of us this semester: love a little more.

I’m not asking you to give up your life, to sacrifice your commitments, or to make drastic renegotiations in your schedule this semester because you are at DSPT as a student, faculty member, or staff: I would just love to see us try and live a little more like Jesus with all the academic integrity and excellent application of brainpower we can muster. Remember that love is a disposition, not a definitive action (see 1 Corinthians 13): it is the way we approach situations, not just what we do in those situations.

May the light of Christ ignite your hearts as you muster towards the start of a new semester!

In the Hands of Jesus,

Hannah Mecaskey, ASDSPT President

Remember: “To love at all is to be vulnerable. Love anything, and your heart will certainly be wrung and possibly broken. If you want to make sure of keeping it intact, you must give your heart to no one, not even to an animal. Wrap it carefully round with hobbies and little luxuries; avoid all entanglements; lock it up safe in the casket or coffin of your selfishness. But in that casket- safe, dark, motionless, airless--it will change. It will not be broken; it will become unbreakable, impenetrable, irredeemable.” C.S. Lewis

Navigating Through the MA Thesis

Fr. Chris Renz is leading a workshop open to all MA students which provides an overview of key elements of the program needed to complete the MA thesis in a timely manner. By the end of the workshop, students will understand how to integrate their decision-making with the various program components, such as academic requirements, student services, and faculty and research resources. Held on Tuesday, September 1 in DSPT Classroom 1, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. If you have questions, please call the DSPT front desk 510-849-2030.

Finding Their Voice - Women in Biblical Literature

August 19, 2009, 7:00 – 8:45 pm
St. Augustine Church, Oakland

Rabbi Shelley Waldenberg, Rabbi Emeritus of Temple Isaiah in Lafayette, presents a lecture based on the voice of women in the Old Testament texts. Using the stories of Tamar, Shiphra, Pua, Ruth, Hannah, and others Rabbi Waldenberg presents a fresh alternative to the typical Old Testament perspective. A renowned educator and lecturer, Rabbi Waldenberg is a Senior Lecturer at Holy Names University in Oakland, where he has taught Hebrew Scriptures since 1995 and has specialized in developing greater understanding between Jewish and Catholic communities. For more information, contact Walt Sears at 925-963-9341.

Pastoral Ministry "Field Work" opportunity at St. Joseph's in Alameda

For students who are looking for hands-on (unpaid) field work in a local Catholic parish; St. Joseph's parish could use help with Children’s Faith Formation and/or RCIA.

Our children’s classes (PreK through 8th grade) are Sunday mornings September thru May. Our goal is to have two co-catechists for each grade; currently we are looking for a second co-catechist for grades 1, 2 and 6, and two co-catechists for 5th grade and Junior High. We would also consider an “aide,” serving as an assistant-catechist-in-training. Information regarding our program is available on our parish website www.st-joseph-community.org under “Children’s Programs.”

The Youth Ministry program is undergoing revision which will include a one-Sunday-night-a-month joint session with Jr High and high school students together; adults to help plan and/or facilitate those sessions are needed.

Our year-round RCIA currently has a small Catechumenate with dismissal catechesis on Sunday mornings and extended catechesis on Tuesday nights. People interested in working with this group are also welcome.

If a student is interested in looking into any of these opportunities please ask them to contact Anne Marie Fourré, Director, Faith Formation
(510)995-9409 afourre@st-joseph-community.org
Alameda is close by and St. Joseph’s is a great parish!

Project Peace Filmfest

Out of the Ashes

Out of the Ashes is a film festival featuring films by Bay Area female filmmakers. The four films share the theme of women overcoming various obstacles and adversities.
Featured Films:
Step Into You by Dorian Davis
Moms Living Clean by Sheila Ganz (Work In Progress)
Exposing Homelessness by Kerri Gawryn
*La Corona by Amanda Micheli & Isabel Vega
*Academy Award® Nominated Documentary Short

Gaia Arts Center 2120 Allston WayBerkeley, CA
Friday, July 31, 2009Doors open at 7 pm
Films and panel discussion 7:30-10:30pm

Tickets$10 (includes one drink and snacks)
All proceeds benefit Oakland Elizabeth House and Project Peace East Bay
Project Peace East Bay is privileged to partner with Oakland Elizabeth House in cultivating better communities.
Oakland Elizabeth House is a transitional residence for women and women with children who have experienced homelessness, violence, addiction or poverty. Our mission is to support women and children of all backgrounds in their transition to independence. We are committed to creating, nurturing and maintaining a co-operative living environment of hospitality and respect.

For more info. and to purchase tickets please visit: http://www.projectpeaceeastbay.org/action/filmfest/

Young Adult Meeting

August 9, 2009, 5:00 pm
St. Joseph Parish Center, Alameda

Local young adults in their 20’s and early 30’s, single or married, are invited to the launch of a new group in Alameda. Come enjoy light refreshments, meet new people, and share your ideas on building a faith-based group with common interest in social activities, service to the community, and spiritual enrichment. An optional attendance at Mass will follow the meeting at 7:00 pm.

For more information, contact Patrick Moglia at patrickmoglia@comcast.net or 925-818-4393.

Part-Time Positions at Junipero Serra High School

Part-Time Coordinator of Liturgy and Prayer

Junipero Serra High School, an all-boys Roman Catholic Archdiocesan school in San Mateo, CA is looking for a committed lay Catholic to serve as part-time Coordinator of Liturgy and Prayer. We are a vibrant school of 1,000 students and over 100 faculty and staff. Our mission is to collaborate with our students’ families to develop young men of faith, wisdom, and service who understand the importance of courageous leadership and strong community expressed through brotherhood. The Coordinator of Liturgy and Prayer is a member of the Campus Ministry team and is responsible for empowering students in liturgical planning, training students in various liturgical ministries, coordinating regular prayer for the school community, and teaching a semester-long course on Christian liturgy and worship.

If interested or for more information, please contact:
Mrs. Marybeth Ortiz
Assistant Principal Student Services
451 West 20th Avenue
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 345-8207
mailto:345-8207mortiz@serrahs.com

Applications and resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• One year liturgy planning experience.
• Demonstrated adherence to and active participation in the Roman Catholic faith.
• Such alternative or additional qualifications as may be deemed appropriate.

REPORTS TO

Director of Campus Ministry

JOB GOALS

Works as a member of the Campus Ministry team:

• To continue to plan Eucharistic liturgies and prayer services which speak to the adolescent male experience.
• To oversee and facilitate all aspects of liturgical planning.
• To fulfill the mission of Campus Ministry and Junípero Serra High School.

Works to include participation from all parts of the Serra Community.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works with students to plan and execute school-wide, divisional and other liturgies as needed.
• Trains students in the parts of the liturgy and the roles within the liturgy.
• Empowers students to lead the school community in prayer, including the selection of music, readings, reflections and prayer leaders.
• Arranges for music at the liturgies based on student planning (including payment to the musicians).
• Coordinates the daily prayer on announcements using the resources of the entire Serra Community.
• Assists the Director of Campus Ministry with the Faculty/Staff liturgies.
• Teaches a semester-long liturgy class to support school liturgies and prayer services.
• Performs such related tasks as may from time-to-time be assigned.

EVALUATION

Bi-annual. Performance measured against above goals and responsibilities.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Twelve months.
• Part-time.
• Salary determined according to Archdiocesan policy.

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Part-Time Priest Chaplain

Junipero Serra High School, an all-boys Roman Catholic Archdiocesan school in San Mateo, CA is looking for an ordained Roman Catholic priest to serve as part-time chaplain. We are a vibrant school of 1,000 students and over 100 faculty and staff. Our mission is to collaborate with our students’ families to develop young men of faith, wisdom, and service who understand the importance of courageous leadership and strong community expressed through brotherhood. The Priest Chaplain is a member of the Campus Ministry team and is responsible for helping organize liturgies, attending to the spiritual and sacramental needs of the community, and presiding at all Masses and reconciliation services.

If interested or for more information, please contact:
Mrs. Marybeth Ortiz
Assistant Principal Student Services
451 West 20th Avenue
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 345-8207
mortiz@serrahs.com

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ordination to the Priesthood in the Roman Catholic Church.
• Priest in good standing.
• Such alternative or additional qualifications as may be deemed appropriate.

REPORTS TO

Director of Campus Ministry

JOB GOALS

Works as a member of the Campus Ministry team:

• To maintain and explore the further development of the school’s Catholic identity across all program areas.
• To provide a priestly presence within the school community.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works to fulfill the mission and vision of Campus Ministry and Junipero Serra High School.
• Acts as a liaison between the Serra community and the local pastors and clergy.
• Attends to the spiritual and sacramental needs of the Serra community.
• Works with the Coordinator of Liturgy and Prayer to plan and organize the implementation of liturgies (including Reconciliation services) available to the Serra community.
• Presides at Masses and reconciliation services.
• Offers pastoral counseling and spiritual direction as needed to students, faculty, staff and families.
• Works in collaboration with the Director of Campus Ministry to respond to the spiritual needs of the adult community at Serra.

EVALUATION

Bi-annual. Performance measured against above goals and responsibilities.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Twelve months.
• Part-time.
• Salary determined by the Archdiocese of San Francisco.

June 2: Job Openings, Diocese of Oakland

Week of June 2, 2009

St. Monica Catholic Church, Moraga - Youth Music Director
St. Monica Catholic Church is looking for a Director for their youth liturgical band. The director will supervise and lead middle school and high school vocalist and instrumentalists. The youth band plays at the Sunday 5:30 pm Mass (September-May), and rehearses before and after the service. Ideal candidate would play the piano or guitar, work with multicultural and various styles of music from traditional chant to contemporary and have experience working with youth. Attendance at special events such as confirmation, youth events, and church holidays is necessary. In compliance with the Diocesan Personal Manual, the successful candidate will regard this position as a ministry of the parish.

Position Rating: M-1

Position begins August 15, 2009

Contact:
Fr. Wayne Campbell, Pastor or Susan Gindy, Pastoral Associate
1001 Camino Pablo
Moraga, CA 94556
925-376-6900
Email: frwaynecampbell@comcast.net
Email: children@stmonicamoraga.com

To view all open positions in the Diocese of Oakland, please visit our website, www.oakdiocese.org/jobs.htm

Job Opportunity, Beginning This Summer

Sharon Girard (Adjunct Professor at DSPT) is looking for a student who is good with computers, typing, and writing to help her with taxes, building, non-profit association, and working on grants. The position pays $12/hour. Contact Sharon at 510-843-0213 if you are interested.

College of Fellows

Dear Students and Staff,

As you are likely aware, the College of Fellows will be convening tomorrow, Thursday, May 21, at 2pm at DSPT. Kevin Starr, Librarian Emeritus of the State of California, historian and Professor at USC, Ned Dolejsi, Executive Director of the California Catholic Conference, Velma Richmond, Shakespeare scholar and emeritus professor, and André Delbecq, Professor of Management at Santa Clara University and former Dean of the American Academy of Management, will each give an autobiographical account of the way in which what they are calling a “Catholic imagination” and view of the world has informed and continues to inform their experience, highlighting the differences that exist between a Catholic and non-Catholic view of the world. After each of the presentations there will be a period for comment and discussion. The desire is that next year more of the Fellows will offer reflections of their own, ultimately culminating in the publication of a book that compiles these pieces in a compelling way. A reception will follow.

Cardinal Stafford, Major Penitentiary of the Catholic Church, John T. Noonan Jr., Judge of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, Barbara Elliott, Founder of the Center for Urban Renewal in Houston, Texas, Rick Gallagher, Leader of Cancer Control Research at the British Columbia Cancer Agency, and Michael Naughton, professor and Director of the John A. Ryan Institute for Catholic Social Thought at the University of St. Thomas in Minneapolis, will also be in attendance.

I would be very grateful for your presence at this event tomorrow. In addition, I hope to see you on Friday at our Baccalaureate Mass (10 Am at St. Mary Magdalen Parish in Berkeley) and at our Commencement Exercises (3 Pm at DSPT).

Sincerely

Rev. Michael Sweeney, O.P.
President
Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology,
2301 Vine Street,
Berkeley, CA 94708(510) 883-2083

Free Movie Pre-Screening of The Stoning of Soraya M

The Maximus Group is facilitating invitations to the pre-release screenings of a new film which comes out on June 30th. Based on a true story, The Stoning of Soraya M stars Jim Caviezel (The Passion of The Christ) and Academy Award nominee Shohreh Aghdashloo (House of Sand and Fog, The Nativity Story and The Exorcism of Emily Rose). The producers include Steve McEveety (The Passion and Braveheart), and John Shepherd (The American Carol and The Ultimate Gift). The musical score was composed by John Debney, the same composer for The Passion of The Christ.

The Stoning of Soraya M is set in 1986 Iran and centers on journalist, Sahebjam (Caviezel), whose car breaks down in a remote village. Here he enters into a conversation with Zahra (Aghdashloo), who relays to him the story of her niece, Soraya (Marnò) and the tragic ending of her arranged marriage to an abusive tyrant. The film is a powerful tale of a village’s persecution of an innocent woman and becomes both a daring act of witness and a compelling parable about mob rule. It is both a classic fable of good and evil and an inspiring tribute to those who are fighting against injustice around the world. The Stoning of Soraya M was a rousing runner-up to the Academy Award winning Slumdog Millionaire as the audience favorite at the Toronto Film Festival.

Please be advised that this is an adult film with serious content matter which includes a graphic depiction of stoning. It is rated R and you should not bring children.

We hope you can join us for either the San Francisco screening which is tomorrow night, Thursday May 21 at 7:00 p.m. at Landmark Embarcadero Center Cinemas (One Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, CA, 94111; 415-267-4893) or plan on attending the Los Angeles screening next week on Wednesday, May 27 at 7:00 p.m. at the Landmark Westside Pavilion (10850 West Pico Boulevard Los Angeles CA 90064; 310-470-0492).

You can register here www.CatholicScreenings.com for either of the screenings.