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ePISTLE

A Weekly e-Newsletter for the WTU Community

February 28, 2010

Reflections on our Daily Readings
This week we continue our series of reflections on our daily readings submitted by Sr. Rea McDonnell, SSND (http://www.ssnd.org/External/pg_pray_reflections21.htm).

From Tuesday, March 2nd's reflection:
Where in the news of today do you see justice at work? Where are there structures of justice in our first world society? Give thanks. Who needs rescuing, surely in Haiti, but in your own circle? Who needs your helping hand, listening ear today? Who is the orphan in your midst, the lonely, the neglected, the one cast out even by our church leaders? Will you who are the church reach out? Who is the widow, grief stricken, and from the Hebrew, voiceless? How will you respond to her or to him?

Homily Helper!
March 7, 2010 Third Sunday of Lent

Luke 13:1-9
Jesus uses the experiences of the worst possible human tragedies in order to reveal the possibility of even a greater spiritual tragedy. We are all in a state not only of physical death, but of spiritual death as well. Unless we turn to God to be saved from our condition of spiritual death, Jesus warns us, all of us will remain in it and perish. Click here.

In this Issue...

• Rev. Donald Senior receives Sophia Award
• Meet the Board of Trustees
• Mass of Remembrance for Fr. Jerry Hall, SJ
• Ambassador Melady to speak at WTU
• Alumni Class Notes
• This Week at WTU
• Notes from the Registrar
• Important Announcement from the Academic Dean
• Archdiocese of Washington Young Adult Ministry
• Job Opportunities
• Alum Susan Mitchell Leads Stations of the Cross
• WTU Tour of Turkey and Greece
• Be Published

The Rev. Donald Senior CP Sophia Lecture available on Website

On Sunday Night, February 14th, the Faculty of The Washington 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. Click here to link to our website and read his speech. Video of the actual presentation will be posted soon.

Meet the Board of Trustees: Julia Upton, RSM, Ph.D.

Julia A. Upton, RSM, Ph.D., is Provost of St. John's University. A professor of theology and religious studies, Dr. Upton was Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning from 1994-2000. Dr. Upton brings expertise in academic planning and wireless internet capabilities to WTU's Board of Trustees. She is a member of the Liturgical Commission of the Diocese of Brooklyn and has served on the International Commission on English in the Liturgy. Recently, she gave an inspiring lecture at the Union on her latest book, "Worship in Spirit and Truth: The Life and Legacy of H.A. Reinhold". This book is a 'must read' for anyone interested in maintaining the link between liturgy and social justice. To read more about Dr. Upton, please,click here.

To read more about Dr. Upton's lecture on liturgy, please click here.

Mass of Remembrance for Father Jerry Hall, SJ

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 click here to view and print out a flier to this event.
WTU continues to accept donations to the Jerome Hall Scholarship fund. If you wish to make an online donation to this fund, please use the online donation form.

Save the Date! Ambassador Melady to Speak at WTU

The Honorable Thomas P. Melady, Former U.S. Ambassador to Burundi, Uganda and the Holy See and President Emeritus of Sacred Heart University will present a lecture entitled, "Engaging Catholics in the Public Square" on March 21st at 4pm in the WTU library. A reception will follow the talk. Please invite your friends and join us!

Alumni Class Notes

If 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.

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This Week at WTU

Spring Break!

Don't forget that there are NO Classes March 1st-March 6th. Library hours are as follows:
Sat. 2/27: Library 11am-4pm
Sunday: Closed
Monday-Friday: Library - 8:00am-4:30pm
Sat 3/06-Sun 3/07 Library Closed

Enjoy your break and maybe even get out of the snow!.

Notes from the Registrar

Financial Aid Office notes that the earlier announcement regarding the Knights of Columbus scholarships must be corrected, as follows: Anyone who is studying for the priesthood (diocese or religious institute) may apply for one of the scholarships. Preference is given to an applicant who is or whose father is a member of the Knights of Columbus. Application forms can be obtained from Deacon Merella, Director of Financial Aid.

An Important Announcement from the Academic Dean

RE: Change in Course Credits
Over the last several years students have raised concerns about the two credit courses offered at the Washington Theological Union. We have heard these concerns and we have responded to them. Please click here to read about the changes in two credit classes.

Archdiocese of Washington Young Adult Ministry

The Archdiocese of Washington has numerous activities for young adults. To find out what is happening in our area, please click here.

Job Opportunities:

Select the Job title to read the full describtion

Director of Faith Formation, St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Triangle, VA

Coordinator of Sacramental Preparation - Elementary Level

See the our past updates...

Alum Susan Mitchell (MAPS '00) Leads Stations of the Cross

On Thursday, February 25th, at 12noon, Susan Mitchell (MAPS '00) led the Washington Theological Union in prayer as she presents selections from the Stations of the Cross. By reading from her book, "Through the Valley: The Way of the Cross for the End of Life". Susan demonstrated how valuable the Stations of the Cross can be for caregivers and patients struggling with end of life issues. To purchase a signed copy of Susan's book, please email Joan Knetemann (jknetemann@wtu.edu)

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).

For more information send an e-mail to professor Theresa Koernke at koernke@wtu.edu.

Be Published!

If you have an insight into next Sunday's Gospel: Publish it!
If you sponsor an event: Publicize it!
If you know a great story: Submit it!

Please send your submission by Tuesday evening to: jknetemann@wtu.edu

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