Generation Christ - Ann Arbor at 530 Elizabeth Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 US
| 02-05-2010 |
~ The Weekly Update ~
Feast of St. Agatha (OF & EF)
Greetings GenChrist,
As explained last Sunday, there is no Generation Christ this Sunday night. We will next meet on Sunday evening, February 14th, the feast of Sts. Cyril & Methodius (OF).
Please see below for events in the weeks ahead.
In Christ,
Paul Schultz
News in Brief
Today: Friday Adoration - beginning after 7:00 a.m. Mass
February 7: No Generation Christ
February 8: Theology on Tap: Designs of the Heart
February 9: Acton Ann Arbor: The Call of the Entrepreneur - canceled: snow.
February 10: Parish Life Night: Missionaries and the Fraternity / Brotherhood of Priests - canceled: snow.
February 11: SCH Mass & Dinner
February 12: GenChrist Young Professionals Happy Hour
February 18: Vatican Astronomer visits Ann Arbor
February 19: Fish Fry for Life - Sacred Heart Major Seminary
February 20: A Journey Through Church History - Holy Redeemer Church, Burton
GenChrist notes: SCH / FMH Housing for next year; Catholic Urban Project ("1CUP"); Retreats; Pope Benedict's February Prayer Intentions; Scythian; Blessed Palms; Alternative Spring Break; Palestrina Mass at our Cathedral.
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News
Theology on Tap
Designs of the Heart: Respecting the differences between men and women and how they experience love
Cafe Habana (lower level), 211 East Washington Street, Ann Arbor.
Monday, February 8, at 7:30 pm.
All young adults (singles as well as married couples) are invited to attend this Theology on Tap given by Father Gerald Gawronski.
Father will focus on the natural design of men and women; the emotional, spiritual, and physiological differences designed into us by God, and how our learning about them can deepen our understanding of ourselves and how we relate to one another.
Following the talk, there will be a time for questions.
In addition to a cash bar, there will be free appetizers sponsored by Old St. Patrick Catholic Church.
Facebook RSVP
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Are You Interested In Entrepreneurship, the Virtuous Society, ... and Deep-Dish Pizza?
Acton Ann Arbor invites you to Cottage Inn (512 E. William Street), February 9th, at 6 pm, for a buffet dinner of this restaurant's famous pizza, Greek salad, and beverages ($15; cash bar available). The program will include introductions and a showing of Acton Media's brilliant film, "The Call of the Entrepreneur."
Dr. Samuel Gregg, Director of Research at the Acton Institute and author of the prize-winning 2007 book, The Commercial Society, will be in attendance.
RSVP to
Brenda Bentley
(734) 945-9804
bbentley at citywalks dot us
The Acton Institute for the study of religion and liberty is based in Grand Rapids and seek to promote a free and virtuous society characterized by individual liberty and sustained by religious principles.
The Institute is a somewhat right-of-center educational organization founded in 1990 by Fr. Robert Sirico, a priest who might be said to have followed Fr. Richard John Neuhaus along the arc from progressivism to more traditional thought, if perhaps at a greater amplitude.
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Parish Life Night
Theme: Missionaries and the Fraternity / Brotherhood of Priests
PARISH LIFE NIGHT
Wednesday, February 10th
Join us for a delicious Italian Dinner and a fun-filled evening. In celebration of the year of the priest, we are honored to have Fr. Dan Parrish, C.S.C. as our guest speaker.
This month's "God's Heroes" are Sts. Cyril and Methodius.
Dinner will be served from 5:15-6:30 p.m. Childcare and gym time will be available during Father's talk, from 6:15-7:00 p.m.
See you Wednesday, February 10th!
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SCH Mass & Dinner
St. Catherine House will be continuing their monthly open-dinners, this Thursday, the 11th. These dinner are open to all the women of Generation Christ.
The evening will kick-off with Mass celebrated by Fr. Bill in the SCH chapel at 6:00 p.m. followed by dinner. Afterwards, Beth and Kevin Spizarny will give a talk on discerning Marriage.
If able, please rsvp to Amy (anicholas at fgrhsaa dot org), so that the House and Sr. Mary Ann can get a headcount for food; otherwise, feel free to just show up.
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Young Professional Happy Hour
February 12th
6pm-8pm
Bar Louie
Come wind down from your hard week and celebrate the weekend's arrival. Bond over 40+ hour work weeks, true understanding and appreciation of 'the office' and not having to wake up early to see your boss the next day.
Questions please contact Katie Muer: kt8402 at gmail dot com
Facebook RSVP
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Vatican Astronomer in Ann Arbor
On Thursday, February 18th, Fr. Guy Consolmagno, S.J., a Research Astronomer and Planetary Scientist at the Vatican Observatory (which is principally located at the Pope's summer residence at Castel Gandolfo, Italy) will be in town to give two lectures.
Meteorites, Asteroids and the Structure of the Social Nebula
4:00 p.m.
807 Dennison Building, University of Michigan
500 Church St., Ann Arbor
Co-Sponsored by the Department of Astronomy at the University of Michigan
God’s Mechanics: Religious Life of Techies
7:30 p.m.
St. Mary Student Parish
331 Thompson St., Ann Arbor
You may be able to get a good sense of his second talk from this YouTube video.
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* Fish Fry for Life *
Please Join the Seminarians at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in support of the Unborn!
Date: Friday, February 19, 2010
Doors Open: 5:15 PM
Mass: 6:00 PM
Celebrant: The Most Rev. Allen H. Vigneron, Archbishop of Detroit
Dinner: 7:00 PM
Emcee: Dr. Janet Smith, Sacred Heart faculty member and pro-life advocate
Cost: $15
R.S.V.P. by: Monday, February 15: fishfryforlife@gmail.com or 517-402-4280
Send $15 check (place in memo line ‘Fish Fry for Life’) to:
Sacred Heart Major Seminary
Attn: Fish Fry for Life
2701 Chicago Blvd.
Detroit, MI 48206
Dinner proceeds will be forwarded to Guadalupe Partners, Detroit.
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A Journey Through Church History
Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Burton, an upcoming EPIC seminar, an all-day event that takes participants on a journey through 2,000 years of Church history.
Our speaker is Mr. Steve Weidenkopf of Ascension Press, a lecturer in Church history at the Notre Dame Graduate School of Christendom College in Front Royal, Virginia.
Registration begins at 7:30am and the presentation starts promptly at 8:15am. Lunch will be provided and the day will conclude at 4:30pm, giving participants the chance to attend the 5:00pm Saturday evening Mass.
Early registration is taking place until February 12th for a cost of $20. After that, the cost is $25.00. This fee covers the workbook materials each participant will receive as well as a hot lunch.
Childcare is provided free of charge. You can register by e-mailing Holy Redeemer - hradultfaithform@yahoo.com - or calling 810-743-3050.
Mr. Weidenkopf will present a free lecture at 7:00pm, February 19 at Holy Redeemer. His talk that evening is on "September 11th: The Most Famous Day in History."
A group from GenChrist will be going. Please Facebook RSVP if you would like a ride.
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GenChrist Notes
SCH / FMH Housing - 2010-2011
Are you wondering what God's plan is for your life?
Are you considering the possibility of religious life?
Are you desiring continued growth in holiness in your own life?
Some benefits of life at St. Catherine House include:
*SHARING A HOME WITH OUR LORD IN THE BLESSED SACRAMENT!
*Close proximity to campus, St. Thomas and Zingerman's!
*Opportunity to experience life in community through House dinners, small groups
*Monthly Mass and dinners with speakers who will encourage growth in holiness
*Retreats in September and January
*Adoration in the St. Catherine House Chapel
*Annual "Nun Run" every Fall
*Monthly spiritual direction
We are currently accepting applications and scheduling interviews for the SCH summer household (May/June/July) as well as the 2010/11 Academic year.
Both single/double room options are available. Rents for summer household are a fraction of academic year rents ... this is a wonderful option if you are considering staying in Ann Arbor to work through the summer.
For more information or to receive an application and/or schedule an interview, contact Sr. Mary Ann Foggin, SGL at: mfoggin at dioceseoflansing dot org or call 517-342-2506.
Catholic Urban Project
1CUP (Catholic Urban Project) is a new summer service program for young adults, hosted and coordinated by St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Ypsilanti. It is an opportunity for you to give eight weeks of your life to serve God’s children right here in the Ann Arbor / Ypsi area. Check out 1CUP for more information, or contact Rachel Thelen at Rachel at 1cup dot org or 734.483.3360.
Retreats
REFRESH - Diocese of Lansing Singles Retreat
[Not a matchmaking event.]
Are you interested in making new Catholic friends? Renewing your relationship with God? Finding peace and healing from past hurts? Are you 21 to 35 years of age and single? If so, you may want to consider attending a REFRESH weekend encounter.
The next weekend will be held in Howell, MI, March 12-14th, 2010.
Please contact
Katherine: 313-204-7155
Nick: 734-752-5480
email: refreshlansing@gmail.com
VERITAS - Lansing Veritas 10
March 26th-28th
St. Mary's Church, Jackson, Michigan
Veritas is an opportunity for Catholics ages 18-28 to get away from the burdens of every day life to take a weekend to reflect upon their relationship with the Lord. The weekend consists of a series of talks, prayer time, and music geared toward allowing each person an opportunity to grow in holiness, while also allowing time for fellowship with other young adults from the Diocese of Lansing. Additional information, and the registration form can be found on our website.
SPIRITUAL EXERCISES -
The Spiritual Exercises are a weekend silent retreat with spiritual talks and time for personal meditation in silence. The spiritual conferences are preached by the priests of Miles Christi, according to the method and the principles of St. Ignatius of Loyola. Apart from the conferences and time for prayer, each day there will also be Holy Mass, Holy Rosary, and opportunity for confessions.
The retreats will start on Friday at 4:00 pm and conclude on Sunday at 4:30 p.m.
More info
Men: February 19-21
Women: March 19-21
Pope Benedict's Prayer Intentions
Each month, Pope Benedict XVI announces his special prayer intentions--particular things that he wishes all Catholics to pray for that month. (When, for instance, we pray the rosary and say the prayers at the end for the intentions of the Holy Father, these are the intentions for which we're praying.) Pope Benedict offers two intentions every month, one general, and one for a particular Catholic missionary activity.
His general prayer intention for February 2010 is "For all scholars and intellectuals, that by means of sincere search for the truth they may arrive at an understanding of the one true God."
Pope Benedict's mission intention is "That the Church, aware of its own missionary identity, may strive to follow Christ faithfully and to proclaim His Gospel to all peoples."
Scythian
Scythian will play The Ark on Monday, March 8th at 8:00 p.m. Ticket might be available for purchase at GenChrist on February 14th and 21st. Please email back if you would be interested in purchasing your ticket at GenChrist.
Tickets are also available online.
Blessed Palms
Please bring your old blessed palms for this year's Ash Wednesday service to the labeled basket which is located near the Baptismal font.
Alternative Spring Break
Are you looking to give a little more of yourself this spring break, and want to spend it serving the poorest of the poor? Generation Christ is organizing a Spring Break trip to Chicago, IL, to spend a week with Mother Teresa's order: the Missionaries of Charity. We will primarily be working in a soup kitchen with the sisters and in a home for pregnant women and their children during the day. In the evenings we'll have some free time together and will get to do social activities and, of course, community prayer!
We plan to leave Ann Arbor on the morning of Saturday, February 27th, and will probably return on Saturday, March 6th. You don't need any special talent to come...just a heart full of love that is ready to serve others. We're also asking anyone who is coming to be flexible and dedicated...we guarantee that everything won't go exactly as planned and don't be surprised if we end up sleeping on the floor in our sleeping bags! Please email Marissa Mantey at marissa dot mantey at gmail dot com if you're interested in coming by no later than Friday, February 12th. If you're interested in coming now but don't want to commit right away, feel free to email her to at least give her a heads up that you're interested. We'll probably be doing an easy fundraiser after the February 20-21 Masses, so don't expect to pay more than $50 to sign up.
Pope Marcellus Mass with Gregorian Chants - St.Mary Cathedral
(This event occurs at the same time as Generation Christ. It is included here in case you would like to recommend it to friends in East Lansing or other distant parts who were unlikely to make it to GenChrist anyway.)
Celebrate the first Sunday of Lent on Sunday, February 21, 2010 with MSU College of Music's University Chorale as they perform a unique concert of the complete Pope Marcellus Mass by Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina and Gregorian Chant Propers.
Conducted by David Rayl, Director of MSU Choral Programs, the group will perform at St. Mary Cathedral, located at 219 Seymour Avenue in Lansing at 7:00 p.m.. This is a rare opportunity to hear the Pope Marcellus Mass, an a cappella Mass, to be sung in its entirety. Composer Palestrina is considered by many as the greatest composer of the High Renaissance period.
Along with the Pope Marcellus Mass, the audience will be able to hear the Gregorian chants that are "proper" for the first Sunday of Lent. All of the music will be sung in Latin.
"The Mass will be sung in the order in which it would have been performed in the Sistine Chapel in the 1550's," said Rayl. "It is such a classic and iconic work in the choral repertoire."
Author Melvin Berger describes this piece of music as follows: "Nothing intrudes, nothing upsets, everything is in balance and in proportion, creating a wonderful sense of other worldly beauty and heavenly repose."
Tickets, priced at $10, $8 for senior citizens (60 and older) and free for students and those under 18, will be available at the door. For more information about the concer, call the College of Music at (517) 353-5340.
Ann Arbor Ash Wednesday 2010
