E EK W M E Y C R Mercy Week 2 017 Celebrating Catherine McAuley and Our Mercy Heritage Sunday, September 24 Friday, September 29, 2017 sjcme.edu/mercy-week
Sunday, September 24 MERCY DAY Celebrating the 190th Anniversary of the House of Mercy on Baggot Street On this day in 1827, Catherine McAuley, Foundress of the Sisters of Mercy, spent her inheritance to establish the first House Mercy on Baggot Street in Dublin, Ireland offering food, clothing, housing and education to women and girls. The tender mercy of God has given us one another. The Mercy cross was inspired by Catherine McAuley and is used by Sisters of Mercy and Mercy ministries throughout the world. For more information about Catherine McAuley, the Sisters of Mercy, and the Mercy family, visit sistersofmercy.org and mercyworld.org COLLEGE MASS 11:00am, Healy Chapel Gather in a spirit of faith and community to celebrate the life of Catherine McAuley and our Mercy heritage as Mercy Week 2017 begins. In partnership with Mercy Center KICK-OFF RECEPTION Noon, Mercy Courtyard Stop by with your friends for music, snacks and to kick-off Mercy Week 2017. A few surprises are in store that you won t want to miss.
Monday, September 25 Our charity is to be cordial that renews, invigorates and warms. Such should be the effects of our love for each other. NURSING LIGHTING CEREMONY 2:00pm, Alfond Center Gymnasium The Nursing Lighting Ceremony is a tradition at Saint Joseph s College where sophomore nursing students receive a blessing of their hands as they begin caring for patients. Each student lights a candle, symbolic of the lamp carried by Florence Nightingale, a founder of nursing. In partnership with the Department of Nursing MERCY WEEK BONFIRE 9:00pm, Fire Pit at the Fish Bowl Momentum has been building for Mercy Week 2017! Stop by this Bonfire to catch the spirit of Mercy Week and hear about all the events during the Week. A few of this year s t-shirts and Mercy Week memorabilia will be distributed. In partnership with Residence Life MOBILE MERCY TEA 7:30 9:30am, Alfond Hall, 2nd Floor Before her death on November 11, 1841, Catherine McAuley said, Tell the Sisters to get a good cup of tea I think the Community Room would be a good place when I am gone, and to comfort one another, but God will comfort them." The offering of a Mercy Tea remains a tradition across Mercy institutions as an expression of care, compassion, faith and community. Stop by for a cup of tea to-go and some Mercy inspiration at the start of Mercy Week. In Partnership with the President s Office CATHERINE S CUPBOARD 9:00 10:30am, Standish Town Hall, 175 Northeast Road, Rte. 35 Join us for the Monday distribution at Catherine s Cupboard, where we welcome members of our local community who are in need to shop from our food pantry, because we know we can never say it is enough while our friends and neighbors go hungry. In partnership with Catherine s Cupboard
MERCY WEEK PHOTO BOOTH 11:00am 2:00pm, Catherine McAuley Statue, Xavier Hall Stop by to participate in this Mercy-inspired photo booth session and capture some great memories from Mercy Week 2017. In partnership with Student Government and Student Activities MERCY WEEK 2017 KICK-OFF GATHERING Live Streaming 12:15pm, Catherine McAuley Statue, Xavier Hall Come gather at the Catherine McAuley statue to kick-off Mercy Week 2017 as a Saint Joseph s College community. A couple of Mercy Week t-shirts and memorabilia will be distributed. Don t miss it! In partnership with the President s Office and Student Government MOBILE MERCY TEA 4:00 5:00pm, Saint Joseph s Hall The Mercy Tea remains a tradition across Mercy ministries and at Saint Joseph s. Stop by for a cup of tea to-go and some time to relax with friends. In partnership with Information Technology and Residence Life VIP (VALUES IN PRACTICE) COLLOQUIUM Live Streaming 5:00 7:00pm, Alfond Center, Hall of Fame Room This event engages all members of our College community in consideration and discussion of our Core Value of Compassion. Participants will enjoy a free pizza dinner and interactive faculty presentations by Dr. Ryan Dorland, PhD, Dr. Tony Girlando, DBA and Mrs. Kimberly Mantlow, RN, MSN, MBA. RSVP today to Stacie Hutchinson at x6647 or email staciehutchinson@sjcme.edu. In partnership with the Faculty VIP Colloquium Committee Tuesday, September 26 We should be as shining lamps, giving light to all around us. ANNUAL ACADEMIC CONVOCATION 11:15am, Alfond Center Gymnasium The entire Saint Joseph s College community comes together to formally welcome our incoming students and celebrate the beginning of the 2017-2018 academic year. Don t miss this annual celebration. In partnership with Academic Affairs CONVOCATION BARBECUE Noon, Xavier Lawn Enjoy time for a complimentary lunch with friends across the College community. Share the spirit of Mercy Week, including a few surprises. In partnership with Pearson s Café and Academic Affairs ENGAGING THE FIVE MERCY CRITICAL CONCERNS 4:00 5:00pm, Xavier Hall Lounge As a Mercy institution, the Saint Joseph s College community shares a commitment to the five Mercy Critical Concerns identified by the Sisters of Mercy. Come to this informative and engaging session to learn more about the Critical Concerns of Earth, Immigration, Nonviolence, Racism, and Women. In partnership with the Sisters of Mercy Northeast Community Denotes event will be live-streamed at sjcme.edu/mercy-week
SHINING LAMPS WALK TO THE LAKE 7:00pm, Meet in Xavier Hall Lot Catherine McAuley wrote, We should be as shining lamps, giving light to all around us. Enjoy this walk along the lighted path to Sebago Lake with friends and colleagues as we consider how we are shining lamps and light to others. In partnership with Sustainable Enterprises Wednesday, September 27 If we love God, we will undoubtedly love our neighbor also; they are as cause and effect. If the love of God really reigns in your heart, it will quickly show itself in the exterior. POSTGRADUATE SERVICE/VOLUNTEER PROGRAM FAIR 11:00am 1:00pm, Pearson s Café/Lobby This is a great opportunity to learn more about service and volunteer programs available after graduation. All students are welcome. Come meet staff from various postgraduate service and volunteer programs, including the Mercy Volunteer Corps. In partnership with Mercy Center The Sisters of Mercy were founded out of deep concern for persons who are poor and those in need. Today, that commitment is focused in five Mercy Critical Concerns. For more information and to join the advocacy efforts, visit sistersofmercy.org/advocacysignup
MONKS ATHLETICS Men s and Women s Soccer, 3:30pm and 6:00pm Women s Volleyball, 6:00pm Show your Monks pride by supporting our athletic teams and events during Mercy Week! In partnership with Athletics CATHERINE S CUPBOARD 4:00 7:00pm Standish Town Hall, 175 Northeast Road, Rte. 35 Join us for our Wednesday distribution and community meal at Catherine s Cupboard, where we welcome members of our local community who are in need to shop from our food pantry and share a meal, because we know we can never say it is enough while our friends and neighbors go hungry. In partnership with Catherine s Cupboard MOBILE MERCY TEA 8:00 9:00pm, Feeney Hall The Mercy Tea remains a tradition across Mercy ministries and at Saint Joseph s. Stop by for a cup of tea to-go and some time to relax with friends. In partnership with Residence Life MERCY WEEK BINGO 9:00pm, Baggot Street, Heffernan Center This popular Saint Joseph s program is presented this week with a Mercy Week twist. Don t miss it. In partnership with Student Activities Thursday, September 28 Perfection does not consist in performing extraordinary actions, but rather in performing extraordinary well the ordinary actions of every day. MERCY MOMENTUM 11:00am Noon, Xavier Hall Lounge All members of the Saint s Joseph s community are invited to come enjoy a complimentary lunch and participate in a discussion about Catherine McAuley her life, her ministry and her inspiration to us. We will enjoy a meal together and build momentum for Mercy across all parts of our College community. Space is limited. RSVP to Lisa Schiraldi in the Office of Sponsorship and Mission Integration x7712 or lschiraldi@sjcme.edu.
SJC FOOTSTEPS OF CATHERINE McAULEY 2:30pm, Catherine McAuley Statue, Xavier Hall Join Sr. Mary George O Toole and Kathryn Cody as we travel through some of the lesser-known facts of Catherine McAuley s life and history of the Sisters of Mercy. As we walk through campus we will travel back in time to hear the story of Catherine McAuley, and her fascinating journey and life as the foundress of the Sisters of Mercy. In partnership with Mercy Center and SJC Archives EXPLORING THE INTERNATIONAL MERCY FAMILY 4:00 5:00pm, Xavier Hall Lounge Saint Joseph s College is part of the wider, international Mercy family. Come learn about the many expressions of Mercy found throughout the world in a variety of settings and ministries. In partnership with the Sisters of Mercy Northeast Community SJC & MERCY TRIVIA 8:00pm, Baggot Street, Heffernan Center Stop by this week s program and test your knowledge of SJC and Mercy trivia and facts. Special guest appearance by the Sisters of Mercy! In partnership with Student Activities ALUMNI ASSOCIATION EVENTS Alumni Association Chapters will be sponsoring Mercy Week events in New Jersey and locally in the Portland area. For more information, contact the Alumni Office at 207-893-7890. In partnership with Alumni Association Friday, September 29 Anniversary of the birth of Catherine McAuley, September 29, 1778 Celebrating Catherine McAuley and Our Mercy Heritage Try to meet all with peace and ease. You must be cheerful and happy, animating all around you. REFLECTING AND PRAYING WITH CATHERINE McAULEY Live Streaming 9:00 9:30am, Xavier Hall Lounge The Sisters of Mercy at Saint Joseph s have prepared an opportunity for reflection and prayer focusing on the life, words and inspiration of Catherine McAuley. All are welcome to join the Sisters and participate as we remember and celebrate the anniversary of the birth of Catherine McAuley. In partnership with the Sisters of Mercy CATHERINE McAULEY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION Noon 1:00pm, Catherine McAuley Statue, Xavier Hall Celebrate the anniversary of the birth of Catherine McAuley and enjoy a special birthday treat with friends and colleagues from across campus. Denotes event will be live-streamed at sjcme.edu/mercy-week
MERCY TEA 2:00 4:00pm, Xavier Hall Lounge Before her death on November 11, 1841, Catherine McAuley said, Tell the Sisters to get a good cup of tea I think the Community Room would be a good place when I am gone, and to comfort one another, but God will comfort them." The offering of a Mercy Tea remains a tradition across Mercy institutions as an expression of care, compassion, faith and community. Enjoy a cup of tea with friends, colleagues and the Sisters of Mercy from the local Portland area for the culmination of Mercy Week 2017! In partnership with Mercy Associates and the Sisters of Mercy Northeast Community Sponsored by the Office of Sponsorship and Mission Integration Special appreciation is extended to the College-wide Work Group for its dedication and creativity in the planning and preparation of Mercy Week 2017. Thank you to all departments and areas across the College that partnered and participated in the various programs and events throughout Mercy Week 2017. Thank you to the departments that sponsored and presented this year s Mercy Week Display Boards Admissions, Athletics, Counseling Center, Human Resources, Nursing, Peer Mentor Program, and Residence Life. For more information, visit sjcme.edu/mercy-week, or contact the Office of Sponsorship and Mission Integration at 207.893.7705 or msanderl@sjcme.edu.