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ST. MARK'S NEWS & EVENTS
March 7, 2011
St. Mark's University Parish, along with other local Catholic parishes and other Christian congregations, is banding together this Lent to pray in silent vigil for an end to abortion at the leading U.S. abortion provider, Planned Parenthood. Come join with people from all over the nation as we spend time this Lent praying for life. St. Mark's students and other parishioners are especially welcome and needed on Saturdays during Lent from 8am to 5pm. Please see video for inspiration!
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March 3, 2011
St. Mark's is getting ready for SEARCH XVIII!
The dates for Spring Search XVIII are Friday, May 6th to Sunday May 8th. Once again, we will hold our Search experience at nearby San Marcos Baptist Camp up in the mountains behind Santa Barbara. While the Search team realizes that May 8th is Mother's Day, what mother wouldn't be extra proud of a son or daughter who decides to honor God first on a once-in-a-lifetime retreat experience? This Spring, the Search co-leaders are UCSB undergrads Lisa Berry and Eugene Del Rosario. For more information or to get involved as a team member, please click here. (To be a team member of Search, you must have first attended a Search experience).
February 27, 2011
Archbishop José H. Gómez
On April 6,
2010, Archbishop José H. Gómez was appointed Coadjutor Archbishop of the
Archdiocese of Los Angeles, California, by Pope Benedict XVI. Gómez will
succeed Cardinal Roger Mahony upon his retirement on February 27, 2011. He will
be the first Hispanic to serve as Archbishop of Los Angeles, as well as the
highest-ranking Hispanic bishop in the United States.
The Most Rev. Jose H. Gomez, was
born on December 26, 1951, in Monterrey, Mexico. He earned an accounting degree
in 1975 as well as a B.A. in Philosophy. In 1978, the year he was ordained a priest,
Archbishop Gomez completed his B.A. in Theology at the University of Navarre,
Rome Campus. He then received his Doctorate in Theology in Pamplona, Spain in
1980.
Until his
appointment as Coadjutor Archbishop of Los Angeles on April 6, 2010, Archbishop
Gomez has been serving as Archbishop of San Antonio since February 15, 2005. He
had previously served as Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Denver, since
his ordination on March 26, 2001.
His Episcopal motto is taken from
a scriptural passage of the Letter to the Hebrews: “Let us go forth with
confidence to the Throne of Grace” (Heb. 4:16).
St. Mark’s
University Parish Welcomes Archbishop Gomez!
January 18, 2011
Review of "In the World But Not of the World"
On January 13th,
St. Mark’s Graduate Students, in collaboration with Veritas Forum and the
Amator Institute, were proud to host “In the World But Not of the World,” a panel
discussion attended by three top Christian university leaders. The 90-minute talk focused on issues
confronting Christians today, with a focus on Christian university students. The panelists were Dr. Glenn E. Lucas,
Executive Vice Chancellor of the University of California at Santa Barbara, Dr.
Hamid Shirvani, President of California State University Stanislaus, and Dr.
Michael F. McLean, President of Thomas Aquinas College in Ventura County,
California. The talk was well attended
by about 80 students, faculty, and community members.
The three
panelists began the evening by giving short prepared statements on their take
of the title issue, “what it means to be a Christian college student in the
world today.” President Shirvani began
by giving a nuanced and interesting statement on the need for Christians in the
university to take the secular, multi-faith nature of the institution not as an
obstacle, but as an opportunity to find ways to evangelize their faith in a
manner sensitive to the environment. In
response to a perceived loss of Christian influence in the university, he saw
the potential to reassert Christian ideals if Christians would be proud of that
identity. President McLean went further
with this idea, issuing a strong call for Christians to be mindful of the
larger mission of faith, focused not only on personal spiritual growth but the
promotion of a more spiritually conscious society. Citing the words of Pope John Paul II and his
own experience as leader of a private, openly Catholic college, President
McLean advocated for an educational system that is mindful of morality and embraces
the notion of an education molding whole people, rather than merely
intellects. Executive Vice Chancellor
Lucas took a slightly different tack, personably relating his life experience
as someone whose faith has grown over time along with his work in academia. He cast the Christian mission as one of
patience and understanding, careful to hew to the standards required by the
secular institution while equally careful to let compassion and understanding
serve as the fruits of his faith. Evangelization, in his view, was far more
guided by right actions than right speech, which jaded university students are
all too willing to question.
After the
statements, audience questions were lively.
Though President Shirvani was forced to leave due to unavoidable engagements
partway through, President McLean and Vice Chancellor Lucas kept up a spirited
discussion. Many in the audience were
very interested in religion’s relationship to science, and how students and
faculty should reconcile claims between the two that might seem mutually
exclusive. Others, especially students,
were struggling with notions of doubt and insecurity over their faith, and were
curious about whether these doubts could have some benefits, and in the meantime,
how to work through them in the correct way.
The two remaining panelists stayed afterward to enjoy coffee and cake
with much of the audience.
--David Levi-Cantú
December 15, 2010
“In the World, But Not of the World:
What It Means to be a Christian College Student Today”
St. Mark's University Parish, serving the students of UCSB / Isla Vista is pleased to announce
the following panel discussion evening with three noted Christian
collegiate leaders:
- Hamid Shirvani, President, California State University Stanislaus
- Michael F. McLean, President, Thomas Aquinas College
- Gene Lucas, Executive Vice Chancellor, University of California at Santa Barbara
Thursday, January 13th, 2011
7:00pm
St. Mark's University Main Church
All students and community members are cordially invited.
A chance for disillusioned and disheartened Christian college students and professors
to find out how to better integrate faith and higher learning.
A perfect opportunity for eager high school students and parents
thinking about where to go and what questions to ask
when considering college application and enrollment.
No Charge. Free will offering.
For more information, please contact David Levi-Cantu
November 3, 2010
ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL HALLOWEEN PARKING LOT PROGRAM
Working together in teams, the St. Mark's PPT and Search Retreat student leaders once again proved that out-of-town students are willing to pay top dollar to rent a parking spot for the world famous multi-day Isla Vista Halloween block party. Students successfully rented out all open spaces on Saturday night, Oct 30th with minimal impact to to the parish grounds and raised about $4,000. All of the proceeds from this fund-raising will be used to offset the costs of the upcoming SEARCH XVII coming up on the weekend of November 19-21. For information, and to register for SEARCH XVII, please contact Courtney Fritz or Steve D'Cou.
Oct 5, 2010
ROMAN RUSH Wii BOXING WINNER ANNOUNCED
After a fierce competition during which Fr. Love was
handily taken out in the second round by KO, UCSB Sophomore Brent Holloway emerged as last man standing of the Roman Rush Wii Boxing and Ice
Cream Social. Combining rapid and unrelenting right hand jabs with agile ducks and head bobs, Brent looked like a pro out there, which led some to consider if he is managing to finish all of his homework amidst his daily sweat-filled Wii workouts. That's one more thing to put one your resume, Brent! PPT Chairman Eugene Del Rosario is shown below presenting Brent with a
$20 gift certificate to Blenders in the Grass for his heroic, but physically exhausting victory.
Sept 20, 2010
PARKING PERMITS FOR THE ST. MARK'S PARKING LOT
St. Mark's has a limited number of parking spaces available for UCSB students and faculty as well as local non-university affiliated people living in Isla Vista. Please
click here for more information about our permit policy. Parking is available 24 hours a day, but vehicles must be removed from lot on Saturdays and Sundays from 8:00am until 9:00pm so that parishioners may park here for weekend Masses, weddings, baptisms, etc. The fee schedule is listed below. For rules, regulations and payment options, please click here.
Student Parking
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$350.00 for an
annual permit (September through June)
- $125.00 for each
quarter (Fall, Winter and Spring)
- $150.00 for a
summer permit (July through September)
Faculty and Local Residents
- Faculty and local resident permits may be
purchased for the fiscal year beginning July 1 at $400.00 for the entire
year.
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Sept 3, 2010
RCIA CLASSES FOR 2010-2011
Sr. Eva Duarte and Deacon Chris
Sandner have been hard at work formulating the 2010-2011 Sacraments of
Initiation Calendar. We know that, for
one reason or another, a number of students and other folks did not complete
the Sacraments of Initiation in grade school or in high school (Baptism,
Confirmation, and Holy Eucharist). In general, for those interested in
completing these sacraments, you will need to faithfully attend a once-a-week
class either in Spanish or in English, and also attend Sunday Mass. You will receive your sacraments on the
Easter Vigil (if you are being baptized).
If you are baptized, you will celebrate your confirmation with Bishop
Thomas Curry in the Spring of 2011. If
you have been waiting for the right moment to finally realize your dream of
becoming a fully initiated Roman Catholic person, now is your best chance! If you have been baptized already, please try
to obtain an official and recent baptism certificate (with a signature and
seal).
- In English, classes will begin on Monday Sept 27th
at 6:00pm
- In Spanish, classes begin on Tuesday, Sept 28th
at 6:00pm
Please take a moment right now, and contact Deacon Chris
Sandner (sandner@verizon.net) or Sr.
Eva Duarte (evamaria122@yahoo.com)
to sign up and get started.
August 10, 2010
BIBLE STUDY
This year, students are joing together for Wednesday night Bible Study at 8:00pm. Due to the construction going on in the upper student lounge, we meet in the back music room. Please contact Eugene Del Rosario for more information.
August 8, 2010
STUDENT LOUNGE REMODEL UNDERWAY
Say Goodbye to the old upper student lounge! This summer, Fr. John and student volunteers are spending a few weeks re-designing and renewing the St. Mark's student lounge. As far as we can tell, this lounge has never be remodeled, and had become the dumping ground for most of the used and unwanted furniture in Isla Vista. One student described the lounge as having a serious case of "couch B.O."... In any event, we are planning to put in new high quality carpet and other flooring in the library section, new furniture to include sofas, tables and work stations, a better internet signal, a big screen TV, new paint, new double-paned windows and some new light fixtures. We are hoping to complete the project by the beginning of the Fall Quarter. Below are some photos of demo night.
July 17, 2010
JOAN RAKOWKSI AWARDED BENEMERENTI MEDAL
Our very own Joan Rakowski has been chosen by the Holy Father,
Benedict XVI to receive the Benemerenti Medal. This medal is
pontifical, and roughly translates as “job well done!” Joan has been a tireless and creative presence
at St. Mark’s for many years, having joined St. Mark's parish soon after it's founding in 1965. Along with her husband, Arnie, Joan has always given to the Church in more ways than expected, but perhaps most importantly
through her weekly service as a liturgical environment coordinator. If you have ever wondered who makes the
color, flower and other beautiful liturgical changes from week-to-week and
year-to year, now you know!
ST. MARK'S UNIVERSITY PARISH FIRST ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
St. Mark's University Parish is now preparing for its first annual golf tournament this coming October 15th, 2010 at the beautfiul Glen Annie Golf Club just next to UCSB. This tournament is open to all players. We welcome any St. Mark's Alumni and/or UCSB parents to join us and get to know St. Mark's University Parish!. For more information, and to register and/or sponsor this event, please click here.
May 20, 2010
SEARCH XVI
St. Mark's University Parish UCSB students organized and directed another successful Spring 2010 Search Retreat weekend on May 14-16 at the San Marcos Baptist Camp in the beautiful Santa Ynez mountains high above Lake Cachuma. The co-directors for Search XVI were UCSB Junior Mae Pagdanganon and UCSB senior Megan Lucero. Both Megan and Mae had attended numerous Search retreats and took the helm for yet another spiritually uplifting Search encounter. Search is open to any college or grad student at least 18 year old. Westmont, SBCC , Brooks students are also welcome to register!. If you would like more information about the Search XVII this coming Fall, please click here.
March 3, 2010
HISTORIC MASS AT WESTMONT COLLEGE
On March 3rd, 2010 Fr. John Love and a team comprised of St. Mark's University and St Raphael's leadership celebrated Mass for about 20 Catholic Westmont students. As far as we know, this is the first time in Westmont's history that Mass has been celebrated on the Westmont Campus. We were grateful to Westmont President Gayle Beebe and his staff and some faculty members who allowed us space and time to meet and share fellowship and common experience together on campus. Way to Go Westmont! We also thank John Vaselina and Laura Schuberg for helping to arrange the evening. We at St. Mark's hope that this is the first of many future events for Roman Catholic students at Westmont, who have historically had to travel down to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Montecito to attend Mass or other Catholic events. Please contact Laura Schuberg for information about future events for Catholic Westmont College students.
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March 6-7th, 2010
CONFIRMATION RETREAT
Deacon Chris Sandner led the St. Mark's RCIA/Confirmation retreat at St. Mary's Retreat (Epsicopal) next to Santa Barbara Mission on the rainy and cool weekend of March 6-7th, 2010. About thirty UCSB students attended this retreat as a final weekend of preparation and spiritual preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation. The weekend included talks by Deacon Chris, Fr. John Love, and Fr. Chris Soh, SJ. Louie Reyes also attended and helped with registration and planning. Thanks again to Deacon Chris for the planning and execution of a wonderful and prayerful retreat.
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ST.MARK'S UNIVERSITY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
6550 Picasso Road
Isla Vista, CA 93117
(805) 968-1078
(805) 968-3965 (fax)
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