Lenten Speaker Series

Link to join Webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82687792779

This year we are pleased to present a diverse slate of speakers whose insight and experience can help light the way through these times of pandemic and transitions. We hope you’ll be able to join us on these Wednesdays for some inspiration and enrichment!

Each Wednesday we’ll begin with Mass at 5:30, followed by a meatless pot-luck supper at 6pm, and our speaker at 7pm.  Each evening will also be live-streamed on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ChristSunofJustice

March 9

Fr. Ricky Manalo, CSP – “Religion, Media, and Technology:  What Have We Learned from Two Years of Virtual Church?” As an academic liturgist and liturgical composer, Fr. Manalo has been attentive to the ways our pandemic experience has shaped our approach to liturgy and technology.  He’ll share his research, and discern some possible futures.

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March 16

Bro. Mickey McGrath, OSFS – “The Holy Spirit Doesn’t Fly Backward.” Bro. Mickey will explore with us the ways that the Holy Spirit is prompting us to a new horizon for the Church.  He brings an artist’s creative perspective to cultural and ecclesial questions, in a presentation that will challenge, comfort, and inspire us during uncertain times.  Bro. Mickey will be appearing remotely; you are invited to join our community in-person.

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March 23

Ms. Nora Bradbury-Hael – “Return to Me With Your Whole Heart: Navigating Life’s Big Transitions.” Campus Minister and author of “The Freshman Survival Guide” and “The Twentysomething Handbook,” Ms. Bradbury-Hael will explore the complications of life transitions in the midst of cultural upheaval, economic uncertainty, and pandemic disruptions. Her wisdom and humor have been shaped through years of ministry with young adults, and will provide us with insights for our ministries and our personal journeys.

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April 6

Fr. Ron Franco, CSP – “The Making of an American Saint: Isaac Hecker and the Evangelization of America.”  Paulist Fr. Ron Franco, the Postulator for the Cause of Sainthood for Paulist founder Fr. Isaac Hecker, will share both the process of canonization for Catholic saints, and why Fr. Hecker’s vision of the complementarity of American culture and Catholic faith is particularly important for today’s Catholic community.

Important Dates for Lent and Easter

March 2 Ash Wednesday – Masses with distribution of Ashes at 12:10pm, 5pm, and 7pm

March 12 Pysanky (Ukrainian Easter Egg) Making Workshop – 9am – Noon. Join us in solidarity with the people of Ukraine as we explore this traditional folk art. Limited enrollment! Register at crelyea28@gmail.com

March 13-17 Busy Student Retreat – A retreat designed around your personal academic schedule! Commit to 30 minutes of personal prayer, 30 minutes of communal prayer, and 30 minutes with a spiritual director each day. Sign up here: tinyurl.com/RPI-BSR

March 25 Movie Night! Jesus Christ Superstar, 8pm

March 26 Interfaith BBQ Cookout for RPI Students (time TBA)

March 30 Communal Penance Service with individual confessions, 7pm

April 10 Palm Sunday Masses: Saturday 5pm, Sunday 10am and 5pm

April 11 Stations of the Cross: 7pm

April 14 Holy Thursday: Mass of the Lord’s Supper with the washing of feet, 7pm

April 15 Good Friday: Commemoration of the Lord’s Passion, 7pm

April 16 Easter Vigil: Mass at 8pm

April 17 Easter Sunday: Masses at 10am and 5pm