Campus Ministry

Contact:
Sr. Barbara Beesley, IHM
Service Learning/Campus Minister
Student Center, Rm. 227
313.927.1403

Campus Ministry
Student Center Building
Marygrove College
8245 W. McNichols
Detroit, MI 48221

Hours:
9:00 am - 5:00 pm M,W, F
11:00 am - 7:00 pm T, TH

Overview
Campus Ministry seeks to be an extension of Christ's love offered indiscriminately to the entire student body, faculty and staff of Marygrove College. We are committed to collaborate with the administration and academic staff in order to provide an education based on the best of Catholic traditions and values. This commitment is rooted in IHM (Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary) core beliefs, which ask that:

• We continue the liberating mission of Jesus, especially with those who are poor, abandoned or oppressed
• We develop Christian community which witness to a profound respect for each human being and an acceptance of all persons
• We challenge students to make decisions in light of Gospel values and global realities
• We encourage students to act on behalf of justice
• We eradicate the causes of oppression and injustice through a feminist perspective that empowers all
• We help develop an ecological consciousness that fosters an interdependence of all nature, nurturing relationships that will enhance the well being of the earth and all persons
• We foster excellence in education
• We provide a holistic education of persons, fostering self-motivation, flexibility, and openness to change

The events, activities and services campus ministry is involved in seek to help all function and grow as a community rooted in faith and committed to service.

Social Justice
Marygrove College responds to global community needs. The desire of the campus community to respond to local, national or global crisis is often coordinated through the Campus Ministry/Service Learning Office which:

• Host "Difficult Dialogues" - to foster engagement in conversations around issues of controversy throughout the year
• Reflections on Peace Dialogue in September
• Sponsors the International Day of Peace Vigil in September
• Coordinates "Make A Difference Day" in October
• Attend the Cranbrook Peace Foundation Annual Lecture in October
• Sponsors America's Table in November
• Coordinates donations for Thanksgiving baskets and shares them with less fortunate families in the city
• Coordinates the Prison Fellowship Angel Tree Program in December
• Martin Luther King Celebration Week in January
• Senior Service Day in May
• Maintain the Garden Against Hunger Spring/Summer

Schedule of Event

Nourishing the Spiritual Life

Celebration of the Eucharist
Students, faculty and staff are welcome to join us for the Catholic Eucharistic ceremony commonly referred to as ‘Mass.’ In that ceremony scriptures are read, a homily is delivered and communion is shared.

Ash Wednesday
February 6, 2008
Noon in the chapel of the Student Center

Baccalaureate Mass
May 10, 2008
7 PM in the Sacred Heart Chapel of the LA Building

Prayer Services
Prayer Services are offered throughout the year to celebrate, remember and challenge the college community to be people of prayer, justice and action.

• International Day of Peace Prayer Vigil in September
• Catch the Fire faith sharing Thursday throughout the year
• Holy Thursday Service in March
• Memorial services are celebrated for deceased students, faculty and staff

Retreats
There is an annual women's retreat during spring break. It offers opportunities to:

• Relax and rest awhile
• Pray and enjoy solitude
• Gather with others in a circle of faith and sharing

• "What was most helpful to me in the retreat was the openness in which I was received."
• "I liked having free time to reflect and walk in nature."
• "I appreciated the sharing of the group and the spiritual bonding."

There are two Busy Person's retreats scheduled for this coming academic year. The Busy Person's retreat is an opportunity to stop, pray and reflect for 30 minutes or an hour each day for a week. It offers a type of 'mini' retreat for those unable to take a full day or week retreat.

This year we are also planning a weekend retreat with the Student Supports Services Department. This retreat deals with issues of faith, dignity and goal setting.