Jesuit Heritage Week

Jesuit Heritage Week 2008
January 27th – February 2nd

 Join us in celebrating Georgetown’s Catholic and Jesuit character in a week of events centering on themes of spirituality, social justice, intellectual tradition, and social engagement between Jesuits and students

 Sunday, January 27
Opening Mass
V. Rev. John Langan, S.J., principal celebrant, Rev. Ryan Maher, S.J., homilist
8:00pm • Dahlgren Chapel of the Sacred Heart

“Visit Village S.J.!” Opening Reception
Join us for an open house at the Jesuit residence, all are welcome
9:15pm • Wolfington Hall

Monday, January 28

Jesuit Education…So What?
Conversations with Priest-Professors
A discussion on Jesuit identity in education with English professor Rev. Alvaro Ribeiro, S.J. & bioethicist Rev. Kevin Fitzgerald, S.J. moderated by historian Rev. John O’Malley, S.J.
4:00pm • Wolfington Hall • Refreshments Served

Spirituality Series
Join us for this four part series exploring the various expressions of Jesuit spirituality
Part I
A talk on the Spiritual Exercises with Rev. John O’Malley,S.J.
9:30pm • Copley Crypt Chapel 

Tuesday, January 29
Daily Mass with the Jesuits
All are welcome
5:45pm • Wolfington Hall

“Global Georgetown”: A Contradiction in Terms?
A discussion with Rev. Ryan Maher, S.J. & Dr. Dan Porterfield on our global university in a Jesuit heritage
7:00pm • Sellinger Lounge

Film Screening: “Pedro Arrupe: His Life and Legacy”
A Georgetown-made documentary celebrating the life and works  of late Superior of the Society of Jesus, Rev. Pedro Arrupe, S.J.
7:30pm • Wolfington Hall • Refreshments Served

Spirituality Series: Part II
The Examen of Conscience with Sr. Helen Scarry, R.J.M.
9:30pm • Copley Crypt Chapel

 Wednesday, January 30
Women and Men for Others:
Responding to the Mission of Georgetown
Join President DeGioia for a luncheon with table conversations about how the Georgetown mission means commitment to service & justice
To RSVP (not required) email Lauren Funk lef32@georgetown.edu
Noon • Copley Formal Lounge

Spike a Jesuit! Volleyball Match
Students will take on the undefeated Jesuits in a friendly game of volleyball
8:00pm • McDonough Gymnasium

Spirituality Series: Part III
Guided Meditation with Rev. Tom King, S.J.
9:30pm • Copley Crypt Chapel

Thursday, January 31
Jesuit Iconography Tour
Learn about the Jesuit iconography around Georgetown’s campus with Professor John Glavin, COL ’64
3:00pm • White-Gravenor Patio

Women Walking with Saint Ignatius
A panel discussion including Dean Maura Gregory of the SFS & Charlene Brown-Mackenzie of Georgetown’s Meyers Institute for College Preparation on how women live out the Jesuit mission at Georgetown
4:00pm • Georgetown Women’s Center, 327 Leavey Center

Daily Mass with the Jesuits
All are welcome
5:45pm • Wolfington Hall

Spirituality Series: Part IV
Guided Meditation with Rev. James Duffy, S.J.
9:30pm • Copley Crypt Chapel

Friday, February 1
24-Hour Eucharistic Adoration
Spend time in prayer during Eucharistic Adoration, co-sponsored by the Georgetown Knights of Columbus
To sign up for an hour of prayer (not required), email cho3@georgetown.edu
12:45pm • Copley Crypt Chapel

Theology on Tap!
Your questions answered by Jesuits…with plenty of cheer
All ages welcome; 21 to drink
8:00pm • The Tombs

Saturday, February 2
Georgetown vs. Seton Hall Basketball Game
Join the Jesuits in cheering on the Hoyas against Seton Hall
Noon • Verizon Center

Jesuit Cabaret
An evening of entertainment with performances by the National Theater Workshop of the Handicapped cabaret and the Georgetown Chimes and Phantoms a cappella groups
7:15pm • Wolfington Hall