Hi, Friends! Are you old enough to remember when people confirmed the validity of a statement by comparing it to the certainty and unwavering truth that the pope is, in fact, Catholic? Por ejemplo: "Do you think John Bon Jovi is as good of a singer as he is an actor?
IS THE POPE CATHOLIC?!
Why yes, indeed, he most certainly is!!!"
The only way to establish a fact with more powerful confirmation than by utilizing this papal comparison is to inquire as to whether or not a bear takes advantage of indoor plumbing! So, there you have it! The Catholic Church, instituted by Jesus Christ, permeates our world and serves as a standard by which truth can be established!
Well, as you can tell, I'm a pretty deep theologian and catholic scholar. I'll stop there so I don't blow your mind before we even get this year's party started. I'm writing to 1) fill you in on the plan for this year, 2) share the September calendar, and 3) give you a list of questions that can all be answered with the statement "is the pope Catholic?"
1) This year's program will consist of weekly Sunday meetings from 4:30pm-6:30pm at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church (OLGC). The address is 1321 S. Van Buren and we will meet across from the front of the church. This semester, we are also going to meet on campus twice a month at noon. In addition to this, I am open to a sharing/discipleship group, a mission trip, and monthly social outings if we have enough members that show interest in these activities. There will be a weekend retreat in November at the Diocese of Little Rock. I would love to do some service projects as well. :)
2) The September calendar is as follows:
9/7/14
4:30pm-6:30pm-OLGC
9/9/14
noon-1:00pm-UALR Donaghey Student Center (DSC) Room D
9/14/14
4:30pm-6:30pm-OLGC
9/21/14
4:30pm-6:30pm-OLGC
9/23/14
noon-1:00pm-UALR DSC Room D
9/28/14
4:30pm-6:30pm-OLGC
3) Questions that can all be answered by asking "Is the Pope Catholic?!" In other words...YES!
-Is this going to be a great year at Catholic Campus Ministry?
-Will I enjoy the meetings and have the opportunity to grow in my faith?
-Will there be free food at every meeting?
-Are you sure that there will be free food at every meeting?
-Can I get a ride from campus to the meetings at OLGC on Sunday evenings?
-Can I bring friends to the meetings?
-Can I bring friends to the meetings-even if they aren't Catholic?
-Can I get a ride to 11:00am Mass at OLGC on Sunday mornings?
-Can I give input on what topics and discussions we will have this year at our meetings?
-If I don't think this blog is funny, can I tell Susej to never write anything like this again?
Well, there you go! It's going to be a wonderful, grace-filled year and I am SO happy to be back after three and a half years away. I look forward to getting to know you all better and sharing our struggles as well as our victories. Please let me know if you need anything. Feel free to contact me at 501-772-2512 if you have needs, questions, or concerns.
Love and Prayers,
Susej
