Come Home to Community and Student Groups

Tuesday, February 21
Mardi Gras
Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
Location: D'Angelo Center, Room 416
The Catholic Student Community (CSC) invites you to Mardi Gras.
Come find out about Lent 2012 and celebrate Fat Tuesday. Join us for an evening or food and fun as we bring New Orleans to New York and prepare for Lent!
Contact: Jim Walters for more information and to RVSP at: (718) 990-6327; waltersj@stjohns.edu 

February 22 – April 1
Students for Life – 40 Days for Life
Spend this lent dedicating your fasting and prayer for pro-life issues. There will be various opportunities for unique prayer experiences; including a prayer vigil outside of an abortion clinic on March 17 and March 24.
Contact: Andrew Scott at: (718) 990-8075; scottr1@stjohns.edu

Thursday, February 23
Habitat for Humanity General Body Meeting
Time:  1:50 – 3:15 p.m. 
Location: St. John Hall , Room 208
Join Habitat for Humanity.  Meet the Eboard, learn about upcoming builds, fundraising initiatives and discuss current advocacy initiatives
Contact: Kate Giancatarino at: (718) 990-6115; giancatc@stjohns.edu

Thursday February 23
Students for Global Justice
Time: 2 – 3 p.m.
Location: Marillac Terrace, Room 427
Join Students for Global Justice at our second Student Group meeting for the semester where we will be discussing current events related to global justice issues, and the events we are hosting during Peace Week this year from March 26 – 31.

Thursday, February 23
Vital 4
Time: 6:30 – 9 p.m.
Location: St. Thomas More Church Conference Room
Seniors in VITAL, gather with your community for dinner, fellowship and discussion regarding Vincentian Leadership and reflection
Contact: Kate Giancatarino at: (18) 990-6115; giancatc@stjohns.edu

Monday, March 5
L.I.G.H.T. (Ladies In God’s Hands Together)
Time: 8:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Location: St. Thomas More Conference Room
Here is an opportunity to bond with other women through prayer, reflection and service.
Contact: Angela Seegel: 718-990-2680; seegela@stjohns.edu

Thursday, March 8
Catholic Student Committee General Body Meeting
Time: 2 – 3 p.m.
Location: St Thomas More Church
The Catholic Student community is an opportunity for prayer, community, friendship and conversation with others who love their Catholic faith and share similar values and beliefs.  Consider how the church’s wisdom can guide your life.
Contact: Tori Santangelo at: (718) 990-1363; santangv@stjohns.edu

Thursday, March 8
Students for Global Justice
Time:
2 – 3 p.m.
Location: TBA
Join Students for Global Justice at our third Student Group meeting for the semester where we will be focusing on our Faith, and how it guides us to seek and work for justice.
Contact: Ketienne Telemaque at (718) 990-6426

Thursday, March 8
VITAL 1
Time:
6 – 9 p.m.
Location: Donovan Community Room
Attention freshmen: Join us for our final VITAL 1 meeting of the semester as we grow as leaders of faith. At this meeting we will have a special focus on our Lenten journey as we discuss this year’s theme of Come Home.
Contact: Jim Walters at: (718) 990-6327; waltersj@stjohns.edu

Sunday, March 11
SVDP General Body Meeting
Time:
6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: St. Thomas More Church Conference Room
After Mass, Join SVDP. Meet the Eboard, learn about upcoming service experiences and discuss current advocacy initiatives
Contact: Kate Giancatarino at: (718) 990-6115; giancatc@stjohns.edu

Monday March 12
Students for Life Meeting
Time: 2 – 3 p.m.
Location: St. John Hall, Room 209 
Join Students for Life for their second general body meeting of the semester. We will discuss upcoming events for the semester. Pizza will be served!
Contact: Andrew Scott at: (718) 990-8075;  scottr1@stjohns.edu

Thursday, March 15
VITAL 2
Time: 6 – 9 p.m.
Location: D’Angelo Center, Room 416C
Attention sophomores: Join us for our final VITAL 2 meeting of the semester as we grow as leaders of faith. At this meeting we will have a special focus on our Lenten journey as we discuss this year’s theme of Come Home.

Thursday, March 15
Habitat for Humanity General Body Meeting
Time: 1:50 – 3:15 p.m. 
Location: St. John’s Hall 208
Join Habitat for Humanity.  Meet the Eboard, learn about upcoming builds, fundraising initiatives and discuss current advocacy initiatives
Contact: Kate Giancatarino at: (718) 990-6115; giancatc@stjohns.edu

Thursday, March 15
VITAL 3
Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
Location: D’Angelo 416
Juniors in VITAL, gather with your community for dinner, fellowship and discussion regarding Vincentian Leadership and reflection
Contact: Angela Seegel at: (718) 990-2680; seegela@stjohns.edu

Sunday, March 18
TEAM RV: HANGOUT
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: St. Thomas More Church Conference Room
Join Team RV in celebration of “March Service Madness,” as we participate Group Service Reflection and enjoy St. Patrick’s Day treats!

Monday, March 19
Students for Global Justice
Time: 2 –3 p.m.
Location: TBA
Join Students for Global Justice at our 4 Student Group meeting for the semester where we will be viewing a documentary on Water in preparation for our March 22, 2012. World Water Day Celebration

Monday, March 19
L.I.G.H.T. – “Come Home … the LIGHT will be on”
Time: 8:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Location: St. Thomas More Church Conference Room
Join us for a night of prayer and reflection with the women of L.I.G.H.T. (Ladies in God’s Hands Together). It’s a wonderful opportunity to spend time with one another during this Lenten season.
Contact: Angela Seegel: (718) 990-2680; seegela@stjohns.edu    

Thursday, March 22
VITAL 4
Time: 6:30 – 9 p.m.
Location: St. Thomas More Church Conference Room
Seniors in VITAL, gather with your community for dinner, fellowship and discussion regarding Vincentian Leadership and reflection
Contact: Kate Giancatarino at: (718) 990-6115; giancatc@stjohns.edu

Sunday March 25- 27
Students for Life
JGrave Yard for the Innocent Crosses will be set up on the University’s Great Lawn as a visible reminder to the Life issues that affect the most vulnerable among us. There will be a concluding mass at 5:00pm on March 27th. For more information,
Contact: Andrew Scott at: (718) 990-8075; scottr1@stjohns.edu

Sunday March 25
Students for Life Meeting
Time: 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Location: STM Church Conference Room
Join Students for life for their third general body meeting. We will discuss the upcoming events for the semester and there will be a guest speaker. Pizza will be served!
Contact: Andrew Scott at: (718) 990-8075; scottr1@stjohns.edu

Sunday, April 1
St. Vincent de Paul Society Induction
Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Bent Hall, Room 277/B
All active members of SVDP will gather for an induction ceremony if its newest members.
Contact: Kate Giancatarino at: (718) 990-6115; giancatc@stjohns.edu