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ePISTLE |
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A Weekly e-Newsletter for the WTU Community |
February 21, 2010 |
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Reflections on our Daily Readings In this Issue...
The Rev. Donald Senior CP Sophia Lecture available on WebsiteOn Sunday Night, February 14th, the Faculty of The Washington Meet the Board of Trustees: Fr. Frank Donio S.A.C.
Dr. Julia Upton RSM Book SigningMember of the WTU Board of Trustees and Provost of St. John's Alum Susan Mitchell (MAPS '00) Leads Stations of the Cross
Mass of Remembrance for Father Jerry Hall, SJ
Save the Date! Ambassador Melady to Speak at WTUThe Honorable Thomas P. Melady, Former U.S. Ambassador to Burundi, Uganda and the Holy See and President Emeritus of Sacred Heart University will present an evening lecture at WTU on Sunday, March 21st. Read the Epistle each week for more important details! Alumni Class NotesIf you have experienced a professional achievement such as a new job, published writing, or receipt of an award, or you have personal news such as an ordination, wedding, birth, or jubilee to celebrate, please share the good news by submitting a Class Note to alumni@wtu.edu. See the most recent updates... Links
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This Week at WTU
Notes from the RegistrarAnnually, the Knights of Columbus provide financial scholarships to students studying for presbyteral ordination. The award amounts to $2500 toward the cost of tuition. If you or a member of your family are a member of the K of C organization, you are eligible. If you are interested, contact Deacon Merella in the Financial Aid Office for an application form. Job Opportunities:Select the Job title to read the full describtion Spring Break!Don't forget that there are NO Classes March 1st-March 6th. Library hours are as follows: Enjoy your break and maybe even get out of the snow!. Students and Alums in the News!Marc DelMonico: is the first recipient of the Washington Theological Consortium's Certificate in Ecumenism. This certificate will be presented during a prayer service and lecture on Tuesday, February 16th, 4:30 pm at Catholic University's Caldwell Hall Chapel. All are invited to attend!. May 2010 WTU Tour to Turkey and Greece
Once again professors Theresa Koernke, IHM, and Joseph Wimmer, OSA, are organizing a study tour in the footsteps of John and Paul, May 14-27, 2010, but this time with a greater emphasis on the growth of the early church. Tour members will follow Paul through the ancient Greek and Roman ruins of Athens, Corinth, Thessalonica, Philippi and Ephesus, and read his letters on location. They will experience the spirit of St. John in the city of Smyrna and while walking through the magnificent ruins of Pergamum and Ephesus (Rev 2:1-17). Be Published!If you have an insight into next Sunday's Gospel: Publish it! |
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Theological Union presented the Rev. Donald Senior, CP the 2010 Sophia Award for excellence in theological scholarship contributing to the ministry of the Church. Fr. Senior, is a renowned Biblical scholar and president of the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. His talk, "Don't Pull up the Weeds (Matthew 13:29): Biblical Wisdom on Seeking Communion in the Midst of Division" recognized the challenges of ministry throughout history and within the life of the Church today. 
The Washington Theological Union Board of Trustees had a successful meeting at the Union this past weekend. This group of talented men and women is led by Board Chairman, Fr. Frank Donio S.A.C. Fr. Donio has served on the board since 2002. He is Vicar Provincial and Director of Formation for the Immaculate Conception Province of the Society of the Catholic Apostolate (Pallottines) and is also Rector of Pallottine Seminary at Green Hill in West Hyattsville, MD. Currently a DMin candidate at Catholic University, Fr. Donio brings extensive knowledge of formation, development and finance to WTU. To read more about Fr. Donio, 
University, Dr. Julia Upton, RSM, gave an inspiring lecture on her new book, "Worship in Spirit and Truth: The Life and Legacy of H.A. Reinhold" last Thursday, February 18th. Fr. Reinhold's life was dedicated to ensuring that our liturgy inspired social justice. To read more about this lecture, please 
On Thursday, February 25th, at 12noon, Susan Mitchell (MAPS '00) will lead us in prayer as she presents selections from the Stations of the Cross from her book, "Through the Valley: The Way of the Cross for the End of Life". After prayer, join us in the cafeteria for lunch, and to purchase a signed copy of Susan's book.
On Thursday, March 11, 2010 at 6pm the WTU community will celebrate Fr. Jerry Hall's life with a Mass in his memory. All who would like to celebrate Fr. Hall's life are welcome! Mass will be followed by a reception. Please 
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