Activities

 MASS and SERVICES

Mass on Campus
Cora I. Grove Spiritual Center Sanctuary
8:00 P.M. Sundays
Fall/Spring only when school is in session. 

Mass Off Campus
Our Lady of the Visitation Parish

See Worship section of Website for ALL Mass Schedules, Reconciliation times, and other Services. 
                                                                                                                                                                                             

NEWMAN DINNER MEETINGS 

Wednesdays 
5:00PM
Cora I. Grove Spiritual Center Sanctuary Room 209
Fall/Spring only when school is in session

Relax and enjoy dinner with fellow SHIPmates. Learn about current Catholic Campus Ministry & Newman Association activities and events.  
Special guests will join us periodically. For more information contact a Newman Leadership Team member-See "About Us" section of Website.
or Contact the Catholic Campus Ministry Office 717-477-1244/rmdenn@ship.edu            

R.C.I.A.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
held at Our Lady of the Visitation

R.C.I.A is more than just classes, it's a journey into the Catholic faith, an experience of education, discernment, prayer and liturgy for all who are interested in becoming Catholic or, for Catholics who haven't yet received Sacraments beyond Baptism.  A schedule & syllabus will be available at the first meeting.  For more information, contact Fr. Dave Hillier (717) 532-2912/dahillier@ship.edu.  

PRAYER GROUPS (Rosary & Prayer Chain)

Rosary
Rosary will become part of the Adoration experience every first Thursday of the month beginning in February
3:30PM 
Cora I. Grove Spiritual Center Meditation Chapel
Contact Campus Minister Roxanne Dennis 717-477-1244/rmdenn@ship.edu 

Prayer Chain
Volunteer to pray for prayer requests received through Catholic Campus Ministry.
Catholic Campus Minister, Roxanne Dennis, will forward requests to you via e-mail.

TO JOIN THE GROUP OR SEND PRAYER REQUESTS E-MAIL: rmdenn@ship.edu 

BIBLE STUDY

Held monthly at Our Lady of the Visitation Parish Social Hall.
For dates and further informaiton, contact Fr. Dave Hillier at (717) 532-2912 or dahillier@ship.edu.

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

Monthly
First Thursday of each month (beginning in February 2012)
3:30-4:30P.M.
Cora I. Grove Spiritual Center Meditation Chapel
Questions? Contact the Catholic Campus Ministry Office 717-477-1244 or rmdenn@ship.edu 

First Friday of each month 
7:30-8:30 am.
Our Lady of the Visitation Parish, 305 N. Prince St., Shppensburg PA  17257
Questions? Contact the Parish Office 717-532-2912 or dahillier@ship.edu 

Perpetual Adoration 
Corpus Christi Parish, 320 Philadelphia Avenue in Chambersburg. PA.
If you would like more information about the chapel, the location or devoting time to Adoration on a regualr basis, contact Richard So 717-404-9491/RichardSo@embarqmail.com or Brian & Jeannne Thoms at: BJThoms@embarqmail.com 

HOME DINING

Monthly on a Sunday afternoon, students gather at the home of Richard and Roxanne Dennis to assist with preparations for a homecooked meal.  Six residents from the South Mountain Restoration Center, Fr. Joseph Carolin and a Center Activities staff person transport the guests to the Dennis home to enjoy dinner, and fellowship with the students and Campus Ministers. For the dates and for more information contact  Katie Massa at km2139@ship.edu. 
 

PARTNERS IN MINISTRY
Paid Ministry Program

An 8 -week (3 hours/week) PAID ministry experience for college students who will visit selected debilitated, aged persons and develop a one-to-one relationship with them. Students visit residents one night a week either on a Monday or a Tuesday night from 6:00 - 9:00 pm. The program is offered at the beginning of each semester and is held at the South Mountain Restoration Center (A PA Department of Public Welfare operated facility serving approximately 135 elderly citizens of the Commwealth). There's an opportunity for carpooling and, there are a limited number of spaces available.

If you're interested in serving as a Partner In Ministry contact Roxanne Dennis at 477-1244 or rmdenn@ship.edu or, Fr. Joseph Carolin at (717) 749-3121 x3341.

SILENCE OF MARY HOME

The Silence of Mary Home is a very special home located in the Allison Hill section of Harrisburg.This lay-based mission, run by Susan and Veronon Rudy, provides sanctuary, food, and a family structure with stability and moral and Christian values to homeless and at-risk teens.

Once each semester, Catholic Campus Ministry & the Newman Association offer students the opportunity to visit the home and to provide assistance via food and clothing drives for the needs of the homeless. Coats, Nearly new clothing, towels, sheets, blankets, laundry and dish detergents, dryer sheets, toiletries and canned food are always in need.

You may contact Roxanne Dennis for dates and times of the next trip or, to make a donation. You may also volunteer your time or send monetary donations directly to the Silence of Mary Office, located at 20 Erford Road, Suite 302, Lemoyne, PA 17043.

The Silence of Mary Home is a 501(c) (3) non-profit, interdenominational organization. They operate with an all volunteer staff and are fully funded through donations. Ms. Sue also says "We pray a lot!"

MARCH FOR LIFE

January is the month we recognize the anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion. For over many years, Christians have worked to restore the basic right to life, which the late Pope John Paul II said was the foundation for all other rights in society. Each year Catholic Campus Ministry joins forces with many others in the "March for Life" in Washington DC each January. For more information about this yearly trip Contact the CCM Office (717) 477-1244/rmdenn@ship.edu. 

CHILDREN'S PARTIES

In October, Newman Association & other Shippensburg University students sponsor  a Halloween Party for the children at Our Lady of the Visitation Parish and, Shippensburg's Head Start Program. It's held at the Shippensburg University Spiritual Center where children enjoy dinner with their parents, costume judging, crafts, games, and more! If you're a Shippensburg University student who would like to assist with the Halloween Party, contact the CCM Office (717) 477-1244/rmdenn@ship.edu.

RETREATS

RETREAT

Love of neighbor is a path that leads to an encounter with God and closing our eyes to our neighbor also blinds us to God. (Pope Benedict XVI, Deus Caritas Est, 16).
A retreat is a day to break away, meet new people your own age, deepen your faith, and have fun. More information is as follows:

Who's Invited: University Students
When: Each Fall and Spring Semester
Where: The "Silence of Mary Overnight Retreat" is held at the SU Cora I. Grove Spiritual Center and is followed by a day of service to help the homeless in Harrisburg,  
The "Jesus & You in the Pew" Retreat is held at Our Lady of the Visitation Parish.

To obtain more information concerning dates, times and locations for upcoming retreats go to the "Calendar" or "Highlights" section of this website or contact the Catholic Campus Ministry Office 717-477-1244/rmdenn@ship.edu


 

RACHEL VINEYARD RETREATS

If you or a friend are hurting from an abortion, please call the confidential, toll-free national hot line 877-HOPE-4-ME.
For more information and retreat dates, call the above number or visit their website at: www.rachelsvineyard.org.

OTHER RETREATS

Other opportunities for retreats are listed via email to our Shippensburg University Students, throughout the school year.