During your time here at St. John's, we
hope that whatever tradition you come from, you can grow in your
spirituality and faith and learn about our Catholic and Vincentian
heritage. We offer a variety of programs throughout the year
to support you in your journey. Click the links below to
learn more!
Bereavement
Program
Queens and Staten Island
Campus Ministry is sensitive to the pain
and suffering you may experience should there be a death in your
family. Once each semester we have a Mass and a luncheon for those
who are grieving. Bereavement counseling is also available.
In Queens, call (718) 990-2125.
In Staten Island, call (718) 390-4475.
Converse
(Catholic Bible Study)
Queens
Have you wanted to study scripture on your
own but need some guidance and direction on how to do it? Join us
in sharing your faith, prayer, and reflections on the Catholic
Bible. Contact Andrea Pinnavaia at
pinnavaa@stjohns.educall (718)
990-3346 for information.
L.I.G.H.T.
(Ladies in God's Hands Together)
Queens
L.I.G.H.T. is a community of women who gather together to grow in
fellowship with one another through learning about faith and
deepening their own spirituality, all while having a good time!
L.I.G.H.T. helps participants connect their daily lives to their
faith beliefs by exploring topics that we encounter on a day-to-day
basis from a Catholic-Christian perspective. Participants from all
backgrounds are welcome! Join us for conversation, reflection, and
community! New members are always welcome!
L.I.G.H.T. gathers every other Mondays at
8:30pm in the Church Conference Room. Fall 2012
dates:
- September 17th
- October 1st, 15th,
29th
- November 12th and
26th
- December 3rd
Hope to see you there!
Join
L.I.G.H.T. on Facebookto learn about all
upcoming events!
Please contactAngela Seegelfor more information, (718) 990-2680.
Liturgical
Ministry
Queens and Staten Island
Campus Ministry welcomes Altar Servers, Lectors,
and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion to serve at
Campus Masses. There is a training program and Commissioning Mass
each fall. There is also on-going formation through an Evening of
Recollection to keep up-dated on newest developments in Church
Ministry.
In Queens, call (718) 990-5057.
In Staten Island, call (718) 390-4305.
Music
Ministry
Queens and Staten Island
Singers and musicians are an integral part
of Campus Ministry. Become a part of our music ministry program by
sharing your time and talent at our Sunday Night Community Mass,
weekday Mass, and other special University
celebrations.
In Queens,Joe Gagliano (718)
990-2688.
In Staten Island,James Behan (718)
390-4305
Rite of
Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.)
Catholic Sacraments Preparation
Queens and Staten
Island
The R.C.I.A. process is available for those students who are
thinking of becoming Catholic and for Catholics who wish to receive
First Communion or Confirmation. R.C.I.A. begins on Thursday,
September 20, 2012 and meets weekly during the Thursday Common Hour
in the Church both Semesters. Participants MUST start the
program together in the early fall semester.
In Queens, call
Contact Dennis Gallagher atgallagd1@stjohns.edu, call (718) 990-2125 or stop into the St. Thomas
More Church office.
In Staten Island,
call (718) 390-4305 or email James Behan atbehanj@stjohns.edu.
Insights
Staten Island
If you have ever been involved in service, this program is for you.
Come talk, reflect, and pray about your volunteer projects. Meet
terrific people and share your experiences!
ContactMelissa
Gibilaroor (718) 390-4475.
Interfaith
Queens
Campus Ministry seeks to foster the faith
development of all of our students and offers opportunities to
participate in interfaith services. These services seek to
promote fellowship, understanding, and respect for all
faiths. We invite all religious groups and students, commuter
or resident, to join us for interfaith worship through song,
scripture, drama and reflection. Services are followed by a
dessert social to encourage continued dialogue and community
between our different faith groups. All are
welcome.
Contact Dennis
Gallagher atgallagd1@stjohns.edu, call (718) 990-2125 or stop into the St. Thomas
More Church office.