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Reflections on our Daily Readings
This week we continue our series of reflections on our daily readings from the School Sisters of Notre Dame website.
Sunday, April 18th
What is Jesus doing these 40 days, and what are his friends doing? They go fishing. They have experienced Jesus alive and transformed and yet their daily work is where they find comfort. So Jesus comes to them. “It is the Lord!” cries the disciple who is supposed to take Mary into his home. Jesus who washed their feet not so long ago now offers another menial service: he makes breakfast for them. To read more, please Click here.
Homily Helper
Next Sunday is the fourth Sunday of Easter!
John 10:27-30
In order to appreciate fully the import of this beautiful gospel passage, we need to pay close attention to the context. Earlier in chapter ten, Jesus had called himself the good shepherd and then defined a good shepherd as one who loves his sheep and is prepared to die for them. Sheep herding, contrary to some popular conceptions, is a hard and lonely life, but the true shepherd loves his work and gladly accepts many sacrifices in order to keep his flock safe and sound.
To read the rest of Demetrius Dumm O.S.B.'s reflection on this reading, please, click here
In this Issue...
WTU Graduation May 7th
Graduation is the highlight of the academic year and a time where the WTU community shines. Graduation Festivities begin with 11am Mass at WTU. The 2:30pm Graduation Ceremony is at Trinity Washington University's Chapel. This year Rev. James Coriden, JCD, JD is giving the graduation address. WTU will also honor Rev. John J. Burkhard, OFM Conv as a Professor Emeritus!
Graduates: You should have received a packet of invitations in the mail. Please return your RSVP's for lunch asap. You can find more information about graduation by clicking here.
Make a Joyful Noise! Please consider singing in the choir!
We're looking for FORTY singers to balance with a brass quintet. Rehearsal CDs will be available, and the rehearsal schedule is remarkably flexible. Please click here to answer your most frequently asked questions and for a rehearsal schedule. You can also e-mail Rich Andre at music@wtu.edu.
Meet the Board of Trustees:
The Rev. Mario Esposito, OCarm
Father Mario Esposito, O.Carm. is the Prior Provincial of the North American Province of St. Elias of the Order of Carmelites. He has also ministered as Regional Superior and Formation Director for the Carmelite Friars in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Born in Brooklyn, New York, Father Mario graduated from St. Therese of Lisieux Elementary School and Nazareth High School. In 1973 he earned a Bachelor of Music degree from Catholic University of America. Fr. Mario is an alumnus of the Washington Theological Union finishing classes in 1976, and earning the M.Div. in May 1979. He pronounced simple vows in the Order of Carmelites on September 16, 1972 and was ordained to the priesthood on January 22, 1977.
Visions: A Pastoral Approach
On April 10th Marc Foley, OCD presented an in-service, “Visions: A Pastoral Approach,” to graduates and students of WTU’s Spiritual Direction Studies Program. We were happy to be joined by others from outside the WTU community who also accompany others on their spiritual journey.
Marc spoke of the teaching of St. John of the Cross regarding visions and revelations, and how spiritual directors may address these issues in a direction session. Marc also spoke of the Church’s teaching on private revelations with consideration on its implications for spiritual directors and pastoral ministers. The presentation was both inspiring and instructive to those present.
Lay Formation Graduation
On April 14th, the Washington Theological Union celebrated the graduation of four students from the Lay Formation program. Marianne Faulstich, Tracy Doyle,Laura Keanon, Colene Nelson-Harrison, and Dennis received a towel symbolizing the servant leadership and ministry modeled by Jesus Christ. In her words of reflection, Dr. Kathy Brown, Dean of Students and Director of the Formation for Lay Ministry program mentioned all the gifts that our graduates bring to the world through teaching, social justice and parish work. During the evening, WTU honored Gay Clasby, Associate Director of Formation for Lay Ministry, who has been instrumental in the program's success and who is retiring at the end of this year.
Catholic Exhibits at the Smithsonian!
"Women & Spirit: Catholic Sisters in America", an exhibit at the Smithsonian's S. Dillon Ripley Center features the lives and activities of women religious in the United States. The exhibit closes April 25th.
The Sacred Made Real: Spanish Painting and Sculpture, 1600–1700, is on view at the National Gallery of Art through May 31, 2010. Go to www.nga.gov/sacred for information about the exhibit.
Renew and Refresh Your Spirit! The Paulist Fathers invite you to join them at their gorgeous summer home on Lake George, NY for one of their retreats in June or July. Topics range from contemplative prayer, to conflict transformation, to spirituality at the movies. For more information, check out http://www.stmaryslakegeorge.com.
WTU in the News!
Click on the Faculty names to read more.
Fr. Leopold Glueckert, OCarm
Dr. Larry LeNoir
Fr. Jim Wallace CSsR
WTU Student News! WTU student Michael Castrilli, OSFS will present at the 2010 National Catholic Education Association (NCEA) Convention in Minneapolis during the week of April 6-8. To read more, please click here.
WTU Student Dan Horan, OFM '10 has published many different articles, to find out which ones, please click here.
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.
See the most recent updates...
Diane Burroughs,MAPS '00, SC'98
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This Week at WTU
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Third Sunday of Easter
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Midday Mass
Chapel | 12 Noon
Graduation Choir Rehearsal
3-5pm
7:00pm - Center of Concern presents Peter J. Henriot, S.J.
Director of the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection in Lusaka, Zambia
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Midday Prayer
Chapel | 12 Noon
Faculty Senate Meetin g
11am
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Midday Mass
Chapel | 12 Noon
7:00pm: Working for Peace in the Holy Land
Interfaith prayer service at St. Camillus Parish
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Midday Prayer
Chapel | 12 Noon
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Up Coming Events:
Please click on Lecture for more details
April 24th: Dr. Kathy Brown and David Orr will speak on the tradition of St. Francis DeSales at the Bon Secours Spiritual Center
Wednesday, April 28th, 11:45am: Alumni Leadership Meeting in President's Dining Room
Friday, May 7th: WTU's Forty-first Graduation Mass in the Chapel at 11am, Graduation ceremony at Trinity Washington University Chapel, 2:30pm
Friday - Sunday, May 28-30: Franciscan Symposium at WTU: "Greed, Lust, and Power: Franciscan Strategies for building a More Just World."
July 12-16th: 2010 Spirituality & Health Care Summer Institute at George Washington Hospital
July 16-18: Creation as the Body of God, Albuquerque, NM. Featuring Sr. Ilia Delio and Richard Rohr.
Friday - Sunday, October 22-24: Newman Scotus Symposium at WTU.
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.
Notes from the Registrar
SEMESTER CLASS SCHEDULE FOR SPRING 2011. For the convenience of all, especially part-time students, the Academic Dean has promoted the posting of the Spring schedule concurrent with the Fall schedule to help students plan ahead their courses and calendars. Therefore, the Spring 2011 schedule is now posted on the WTU website.
For more information from the Registrar please click here.
Feeding the Flames of Ministry 2010 Annual Appeal
 We continue to need your help as WTU works to provide tomorrow's priests, pastoral ministers, and church leaders with the excellent theological and spiritual formation the Union provides. WTU Student Jessica Dennis and Assistant Director of Development, Chris Costello have put together a beautiful brochure inviting you to help us ignite the flame of ministry. Click here to view an online version of this brochure.
Job Opportunities:
To view the most up-to-date job opportunities please click here.
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. Rental Opportunity in Takoma Park
A beautiful single-family home in Takoma Park is available for rent. For more information, please call Rosanna at 301-257-7732 or Samuel at 301-254-2949.
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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