Campus Ministry Welcome Lunch
On Thursday, September 16th, students welcomed the new academic
year with the Campus Ministry Welcome Lunch. The lunch, which took
place in the Mahoney Courtyard, brought together returning students
and freshman alike to learn about the programs and opportunities
offered by Campus Ministry.
Thursday, September 16
University Wide Service Day
The University Wide Service Day, held on September 25th, brought
the St. John’s community together to celebrate the Feast of St.
Vincent de Paul. The Service Day was organized by the Vincentian
Service Council. Staten Island reached its goal of 100 faculty,
administrators, staff and students volunteering at five locations:
Lily Pond Nursing Home, Clove Lakes Park, Good Counsel Home,
Project Hospitality and Carmel-Richmond Nursing Home.
Saturday, September
25
Opening School Mass
The Opening School Mass, held on September 30th, brought together
faculty, administrators, staff and students to celebrate the
beginning of the school year. The mass was celebrated by Fr.
Michael Carroll, who welcomed those joining the St. John’s family.
Student leaders were also recognized at the Mass for their service
and leadership.
Thursday, September 30
Opening School Mass
The Opening School Mass brought together faculty, administrators,
staff and students to celebrate the beginning of the school year.
The mass was celebrated by Fr. Michael Carroll, who welcomed those
joining the St. John’s family. Student leaders were also
recognized at the Mass for their service and leadership.
Tuesday, September 27
Midnight-Run
The first midnight-run of the year brought together students to
make sandwiches and sort through clothing. They went into
Manhattan to distribute food and clothing and share in conversation
with the homeless.
Tuesday, September 27
Habitat for Humanity and the Today
Show
Four members of Habitat for Humanity joined the Today Show at
Rockefeller Center to build homes for the victims of Hurricane
Katrina. They worked throughout the night in order to build
homes for people who lost everything.
Thursday, September 29
American-Spirit Softball Game
The St. Vincent de Paul Society and the St. John’s community came
together for a charity softball game at East Shore Little
League. The group raised money for the Justin LiGreci
Foundation's Camp Hope, which will send a child with AIDS to summer
camp.
Sunday,
October 2
Candy Sale
The St. Vincent de Paul Society sold pink lolly-pops to raise money
for the Making Strides Breast Cancer Walk. They also raised
awareness about Breast Cancer by distributing informational
pamphlets.
Thursday, October 13
As we participate
in programs and events during the 2006-2007 academic year, we will
share them with you. Please be patient in the
meanwhile.