University Ministry: Remembrance
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As we enter the month of November, we remember all those who have gone before us to their eternal rest. In the Catholic tradition, the month of November is dedicated to remembering and celebrating the lives of family and friends who are no longer with us.
We hold in our hearts the memory of all who have gone before us, including members of our USF community. We also hold in our hearts those who, in the past year, have lost their lives through war and natural disasters, those who have died while seeking refuge in new homelands, and those who we have lost as a result of violence.
In this season of remembrance and gratitude, we are grateful for the lives that have nourished our own and the love that endures beyond death. If you would like for us to pray for your dearly departed during the month of November, at our student liturgies, please email their names to University Ministry. May the memory of all those who have passed be a blessing and light in our lives.
We are also grateful for new additions to our University Ministry family! Reverend Ronné Wingate Sims DMin has joined our team as our new assistant director for Religious Diversity, Justice, and Outreach. Rev. Sims is an ordained Baptist minister, speaker, and meditation teacher. She is interested in the intersections of mental health and spirituality, especially among communities of color. Sarah Manzano, a proud USF alumna, joins us as office manager. Sarah is an experienced campus minister and liturgist who was previously at Mercy High School San Francisco and St. Paul of the Shipwreck. She is happy to be back at the Hilltop. We also welcome Kique Bazan back as a full-time staff member of University Ministry. Kique had previously split his time between University Ministry and the Center for Global Education. Kique is looking forward to spearheading more Ignatian-centered immersion opportunities for our students.
We stand in gratitude for what has been, for what is, and for what will be. Join us this month at one of our programs or at one of our many collaborations with campus partners.
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| University Ministry Events
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Sunday, Nov. 20 | 10 a.m. | Buddhist Church of San Francisco - 1881 Pine St, San Francisco, CA 94109
Brand new! Please join us for our Interfaith Visiting Series, a series of mini field trips to different places of worship around San Francisco. We will take up to ten USF students, faculty, and staff members to attend worship services, speak with faith leaders, and eat food around the San Francisco area.
All faith and non-faith backgrounds are welcome. Space is limited, RSVP today.
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Monday, Nov. 7 | 12:30–1:15 p.m. PDT | Zoom
Join us for a guided meditation to start the week right. Guided meditation can help reduce stress, increase patience, improve focus, and more! Open to all students, faculty, and staff!
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Sunday Night Student Liturgies
Sundays | 7 p.m. | Saint Ignatius Church
Join our weekly liturgy and engage in prayer and deep reflection with other students! All are welcome. Meet us each Sunday for student liturgy.
Would you like to be a lector, acolyte, Eucharistic minister, altar server, greeter, or choir member for any of these liturgies? If interested, please contact Ana Karen Barragán.
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Every November, Marigold Project produces the Dia de Los Muertos Festival of Altars. Van transportation and group public transportation are available options for getting to the event but attendees are responsible for securing transportation back to campus. Departing groups will meet at UC 1 at 4:30 p.m. and 5:15 p.m.
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Wednesday, Nov. 16 | 6:30–8 p.m. PST | Fromm Hall, Maraschi Room or Zoom
Part bedtime story, poem, and journal, and coupled with highly evocative illustrations, Malkah’s Notebook (2022) is a graphic novel about and love letter to the
Hebrew alphabet. The profound illustrated book tells the story of the relationship between young Malkah and her father, who tries to teach her to read the Torah. But with each piece of learning, Malkah’s questions multiply. Within the very first line of the book of Genesis, she discovers a secret story of creation, which opens a door to life’s greatest mysteries. Her journey takes her through Jewish mystical texts, far-off places,
archaeological digs, ancient gods, and ultimately into the nature of existence itself. The author and creator of this groundbreaking graphic novel, Mira Amiras PhD, will discuss her process in creating this extraordinary graphic novel, as well as her subsequent film, The Day Before Creation.
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Tuesdays and Thursdays | 4:15–6 p.m. PDT | Zoom
University Ministry is supporting farmworker families in Half Moon Bay, California by providing tutoring services through ALAS (Ayudando A Latinos A Soñar) which works towards empowering the Latino coastal community by helping children and their families feel proud of their identity and culture, and amplifying their voices.
Our volunteers meet virtually with students twice a week to help with assignments and homework and provide overall mentorship. We are looking for tutors to assist in elementary-middle school reading, writing, math, and Spanish, or who have experience teaching English as a second language. Please contact Resident Minister Joel Ojeda Ramirez for more information.
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| | Faith Talks
Wednesdays | 7 p.m. | University Ministry – Romero Room (Toler 122)
Every Wednesday, come and join us for a night of fellowship where we talk about our faith and learn more about the Word of God. Everyone is welcome! For more information, contact Resident Minister Damilola Adesanya.
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| | Breaking Bread and the Binary
Thursdays | 11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m. | University Ministry – Romero Room (Toler 122)
Join us every Thursday as we explore the intersectionality between our unique spiritual traditions and our LGBTQIA+ identities.
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Tuesday, Nov. 1 | 4–6 p.m. | University Ministry Romero Room, Toler 122
You are cordially invited to the new murals’ blessing and University Ministry Open House.
Meet and greet our UM staff and resident ministers and celebrate the dedication of our two new Laudato Sí-inspired murals, one created by USF students under the direction of Sergio De La Torre, and the other by artist Stefan Salinas.
Mark your calendars and feel free to drop by! Registration is encouraged but not required.
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Pope Francis discusses the responsibilities within higher education and how we can support the migrant and refugee crisis. “We can grow in our common humanity and build together an ever greater sense of togetherness. Openness to one another creates spaces of fruitful exchange between different visions and traditions, and opens minds to new horizons." Read the speech »
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| | Thank You for Applying
Applications are now closed and interviews are underway! Thank you so much for your participation, we look forward to seeing you on the upcoming immersion trips.
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Friday, Oct. 28 – Sunday, Oct. 30 | Camp MayMac in Felton, CA
Join InterVarsity students from around the Bay Area for a weekend retreat! We will engage in interactive sessions around the role of faith in college, including space for personal reflection. Bring a costume for Friday night's dance party if you'd like! Our time will be full, but will also include space for introverting or homework. For questions or scholarships, contact Jackie Tisthammer.
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Celebrating Black Catholic History Month: “Go In the Wilderness: The Call to Prophetic Witness” With Joseph Brown, S.J.
Friday, Nov. 4 | 5:30–6:30 p.m. PDT | Fromm Hall (Maraschi Room) and Zoom
This event is sponsored by the USF Community Black Catholic History Month Committee and the Joan and Ralph Lane Center for Catholic Social Thought at the Ignatian Tradition. Learn more and register »
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