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Issue Eight Wednesday, October 19, 2016

The Magis

Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara University

Liturgy News
Thursday, October 20th - 5:15pm Communion Service with Lay Preaching and Presiding
Wednesday, November 2nd, 5:15 p.m.– Mass will be celebrated in Spanish on the first Wednesday evening of the month, starting in November. Please email jstliturgy@scu.edu if you are interested in helping.
Tuesday, November 8th - 5:15pm Join us for a celebration of the Indian Karam Festival

Presentation by JST Faculty at Berkeley Art Museum
Kathryn Barush, Assistant Professor of Art History and Religion, and John Endres, Professor of Sacred Scripture (Old Testament) from Graduate Theological Union and Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara University will speak about two engravings from William Blake’s "Illustrations from the Book of Job."
Thursday, October 20 | 4:30pm | Berkeley Art Museum, see www.bampfa.berkeley.edu

Invitation to Diaconate Ordination
With joy and thanksgiving, the Jesuit Community at JST is pleased to announce that
fourteen of our community members - all of whom are JST M.Div. 3 students -
will be ordained to the transitional Diaconate. All are welcome to attend:
Saturday, October 22 | 10am | Christ the Light Cathedral in Oakland /no RSVP required.

Halloween Party!
The Jean Donovan Community is inviting you (The JST Community) to its Annual Halloween Party! Please bring your favorite candy, fall snack, or drinks to share!
Saturday, October 29 | 7-9pm | The Jean Donovan Community (2600 Virginia St. Apartment #9)

Where Do We Go From Here:
Georgetown University and Slavery, Black Catholics and the Jesuit Mission
Speakers include Dean Kevin O’Brien, SJ; Fr. Jay Matthews (Cathedral of Christ the Light - Oakland); Fr. B. Kwame Assenyoh (Catholic Community of Pleasanton); and Deacon Larry Chatmon (St. Paul of the Shipwreck).
Thursday, November 3rd | 5pm-7pm | Fromm Hall - Xavier Auditorium, University of San Francisco

Assessment of Lay Formation at JST
The Offices of Ministerial Formation and Student Life are conducting an assessment of lay formation at JST. Focus groups for lay students are scheduled for:
Monday, November 7 - 5 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. (snacks provided)
Thursday, November 10 - 6:15 p.m. to 8 p.m. (light supper provided)
Wednesday, November 16 - 6:15 to 8 p.m. (light supper provided)
Please RSVP to Mary Reilly, Student Assistant with this project, at mreilly@scu.edu as soon as possible.

Volunteers Needed for Bishop O'Dowd High School Kairos Retreat
The retreat is Wednesday-Friday, October 26-28. A volunteer from JST would be asked to co-lead a small group of 7-8 juniors in discussions about faith and relationships, and work with the rest of the leadership team to respond to needs, questions, and concerns as they arise. Contact Michael Downs for more information.

What Is at Stake for Gender Justice in 2016? Rethinking Gender and the Politics of the Possible
Discussions of gender and gender-related concerns are ubiquitous in the landscape of the 2016 election.
Tuesday, October 25 | 4pm | St. Clare Room, Santa Clara University

Love Beyond Margins - An Evening in Concert & Praise
Featuring original compositions and arrangements by Pastor Ann Jefferson. Donation of $10-$15
Saturday, October 29 | 7pm | 8400 Enterprise Way, Oakland

Aquinas on Beauty
Presented by Fran O’Rourke, Emeritus Professor of Philosophy, University College Dublin.
Tuesday, November 1 | 7:30pm | DSPT Blackfriars Gallery

Religion and Culture Movie Night
We will be watching Disney-Pixar's Inside Out.
Thursday, November 3rd | 7pm | Room 216, JST

24 Hour Peace Vigil at the Ignatian Spiritual Life Center
Join in this 24 Hour Silent Peace Vigil to pray in preparation of the 2016 election. JST students will be presiding and performing originally music at the opening liturgy at 12pm on Saturday, November 5th.
Saturday, November 5th - Sunday, November 6th | 12pm - 12pm | Ignatian Spiritual Life Center, San Francisco

StrengthsFinder Workshop
StrengthsFinder is a tool designed to identify one’s particular skills, talents and strengths. The focus in this workshop will be clarifying strengths for leadership and ministry. Prior completion of an online survey will provide individualized results to be interpreted at the workshop. Strengths Finder 2.0 book and completion of online survey are required for this workshop. Since books will be provided and ordered in advance, please register as soon as possible.
For further information, contact Clare Ronzani at cronzani@scu.edu
Wednesday, November 16th | 2pm - 5:15pm | JST

JOB POSTING: Graduate Research Assistants
Research Assistants required for an Ignatian action research project that includes assisting St. Patrick parish with Ignatian spirituality programming and theological reflection, and research on lay formation at JST. STL and STD students may work on this project as part of their CPT/ministry practicum requirement.
For more details contact Deborah Ross (dross@scu.edu).

Job Opportunity: Student Worker Position: Clerical Support-Academic Office
The Grad Worker position provides clerical support to the Associate Dean, Registrar and Sr. Administration Assistant. Please communicate your interest to the Associate Dean’s office: Mey Saechao msaechao@scu.edu

Liturgy Schedule
Due to reading week there will be no 8:30am mass on Saturday, October 22nd
There will be 5:15pm mass Monday - Friday
Saturday, October 29th there will be mass at 8:30am