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Vol. 3, Iss. 2 June 2007University Catholic Center

SummerMass Schedule

Sunday Mass

10:30AM & 8PM

Daily MassMon - Fri: 12:05PM

Ministry TeamDirector

Fr. Dave Farnum, CSPxt. 14, [email protected]

Associate Directors

Fr. Ed Koharchik, CSP

xt. 12, [email protected]

Michelle Goodwint. 18, [email protected]

Pastoral Staff

Fr. Bob Scott, [email protected]

Deacon John De La Garza, Jr.ext. 16, [email protected]

Director of Development

Amber Fogartyxt. 13, [email protected]

Business Administrator

Deacon Tom Johnson

ext. 11, [email protected]

Receptionist

Beth Borent. 10, [email protected]

Campus Ministry Intern

Brandon Kraftext. 17, [email protected]

Phone: 512.476.7351

UCC Celebrates 100 Years and the Paulist Fathers Commemorate 150 Years. 2008

BIG year for the University Catholic Center and the Catholic community at The Universi

Texas at Austinwe celebrate our 100th year of ministry! In 1908, the Paulist Fathers winvited by the Bishop of Galveston to minister to the Catholic students at UT and estab

a center of missionary activity for the Southwest. In a letter to the Superior of the Pa

Fathers dated May 10, 1908, Bishop N.A. Gallagher wrote: No class of Catholics need

deserves all the zeal and enlightened interest which the Clergy can bestow more than th

who in their youth are far from home, for the most part, and who will be our future leade

professional life 100 years later, the Paulist Fathers continue to share their zeal with

Catholic community at UT. The UCC will celebrate another milestone in 2008the 1

Anniversary of the founding of the Paulist Fathers. The Paulist Fathers were founded by Fa

Isaac Thomas Hecker as the rst religious congregation of Roman Catholic men establishe

the United States. To recognize these signicant milestones in our history, we are kickin

a year-long celebration on Friday, January 25, 2008, the Feast of the Conversion of St. Pau

Apostle. Throughout 2008, we will host a number of other events throughout the state of T

and at the University Catholic Center in Austin. We will wrap up our celebratory year w

100th Anniversary Gala on Saturday, November 1, 2008. Help us spread the word abou

festivitiesthese will be wonderful opportunities to reunite with friends from your years a

and introduce others to a vital ministry for Catholic college students.

10,000 by 100We Need Your HELP! We dont want any of our alumni to miss the UC

anniversary festivities. Therefore, weve launched the 10,000 by 100 Campaign. Our goal

increase the size of our database to 10,000 names before our 100th Anniversary in 2008.

need you! Help us reconnect with UT Catholic alumni and friends. Spread the word abou

10,000 by 100 Campaign. Send an email today with contact information for Longhorn Cathalumni, parents, and friends to [email protected], and they will be added to the U

database. Also, if youre interested in being part of a committee to plan the 100th Anniver

festivities, contact Fr. Dave Farnum, 512.476.7351 x14.

UCC, Paulist FathersCelebrate Milestones

in 2008

100th Anniversary Kickoff Celebration

Friday, January 25, 2008

100th Anniversary Gala

Saturday, November 1, 2008

Paulist FathersCelebrating 150 Years ~ 1858-2008


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A M E S S A G Efrom the Director...

University communities around the world were stunned by the violence which took

place at Virginia Tech on April 16. Longhorns were no longer strangers to murder on

campus after a sniper climbed the tower on August 1, 1966. In a world of good and evil,

I am convinced more than ever about the importance of Catholic campus ministry at

secular universities. I share with you an article written by Jesuit Father William J. Byron

published recently on BustedHalo.com, the Paulist Young Adult Ministry website.Fr. Dave Farnum, CSP

Preparation vs. PreventionReections on Virginia Tech and the importance of campus ministry

by William J. Byron, SJ

Ever since the Columbine high school massacre in 1999 and the Washington,

DC Beltway sniper attacks of 2002, lockdown is a word thats been lifted

out of the penitentiary lexicon and dropped into student handbooks across

the nation. When shots are heard, go immediately into a protective lockdown

mode and await further instructions from authorities. But how do you lock

down a sprawling campus? How do you make hundreds of campus buildings,

replete with entrances and exits, safe from armed attackers or hidden bombs?

Is there any defense against malice and, if there is, how can you tell if and

when its coming?

WONDERING WHY?It is malice, by the way, that was operative in the Beltway snipings,

Columbine killings, and Virginia Tech massacre. There is evil in the world.

Malice can nd its way into the minds and hearts of persons young or

old. Once there, malicious intent can release destructive force. Two high

school students killed 12 of their peers and a teacher and wounded 24 at

Columbine, before taking their own lives. One gunman killed 32 and then

himself at Virginia Tech. The suicide at Virginia Tech ended the search for a

perpetrator but shed no light on the motive. We are left to wonder why, as

we ponder prevention possibilities on campuses everywhere. On what would

have been an otherwise normal morning at Virginia Tech on April 16, 2007,

a campus community of some 26,000 was neither ready nor able to prevent

the largest massacre in the history of American education. But was the

campus community unprepared? To ask the same question in another way,

was any preparation possible? The campus community was not necessarily

unprepared. Yes, preparation is indeed possible. In the Christian view of life-

after-death, preparation for life-through-death is a denite possibility. Indeed

it is a necessity for the successful completion of a Christian life.

BE PREPARED

Preventionas opposed to preparationneither is nor was possible at

Virginia Tech. Why? Because there is no defense against malice in our world.

But preparation is always possible. There is a preparation for anything in

a person whose human will is aligned with the will of God. Preparation forany eventuality is the story of a human life lived in accord with the will

of the Creator of that life. Thats why campus ministry is as important as

the counseling center on a college campus. Certainly, psychological trauma

requires immediate attention, but so does the stress on faith and the strain

on spirituality. The answer to the question Why does God allow evil to

exist? is, at its core, a religious one. The job of dealing with that issue

falls more directly on the shoulders of campus ministers, not the counseling

centers. Moreover, the power of faith and religion to ready the human spirit

to withstand any assault, physical or psychological, cannot be overestimated.

Thats why the Church has to provide this ministry in campus settings that

are not Catholic.

BROKEN PLACES

Liturgicallyespecially sacramentallythe believer must be helped to heal

in the broken places. Near-campus parishes and on-campus ministry centers

provide the space and facilitate the reection that students need if they

are to permit sacramental grace and the interpretative framework provided

by the Christian Gospel to work the wonders they are capable of working.

The physical attractiveness and proximity of Catholic ministry facilities to

the students is important. The young must be drawn to them during their

formative years so that they can reect on the meaning of life, their purpose

in life, and the laws of God within which the good life is to be lived.

Without ministry, we will be permitting our young to sleepwalk, at theirperil, through a world of good and evil. Preparation is always possible even

where prevention fails.

In addition to being the author of numerous books, William J. Byron, S.J., was presidentof The Catholic University of America 1982-1992. He then went on to hold anappointment as the Distinguished Professor of the Practice of Ethics at GeorgetownUniversity (1992-2000). Prior assignments include service as president of theUniversity of Scranton (1975-82), dean of arts and sciences at Loyola University ofNew Orleans (1973-75). He is currently the president of St. Josephs PreparatorySchool in Philadelphia.


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Estate Gift Provides for Future UCC Endowment

On January 17, 2006, the University Catholic Center community lost a treasuredfriendBeverly Guirard went home to God at the age of 90. The UCC was Beverlys

second home after her retirement as a UT professor. She was considered thematriarch of our communitya grandmother gure to so many students. Her gifts

of time and talent during her years of service touched us deeply. In particular, Beverly

served as sacristan at daily Mass. Many a student were gently tapped on the shoulderby Beverly and asked to read the scripture or serve as Eucharistic Minister. Beverly

coordinated the UCC Social Concerns committee work in direct service to thepoorthis was her passion. She was very involved with the work of the Capital Area

Food Bank and Church World Service CROP Walk. Beverly was also a longtime friendof many Paulist Fathers and was an active member of the Paulist Associates.

Beverly was not only generous with her time and talent; her gift of treasure willprovide for Catholic campus ministry at the UCC for years to come. Beverly left her

estate valued at over $400,000 to the University Catholic Center with provisions forestablishing an endowment to provide for the future of campus ministry at UT.

Beverlys legacy of service and generosity will live on for generations of future CatholicLonghorns. Please prayerfully consider including the University Catholic Center in

your will and estate planning. No matter your age, it is an easy way to know that youllbe making a future gift to the UCC.

If youre interested in charitable giving opportunities, check with your tax professional or contact UCC

Development Director, Amber Fogarty, at 512-476-7351 x13 or amber@utcatholic .org.

Stewardship Corner...offering gifts of time, talent & treasure

Beverly was born in St. Martinville, Louisiana, on

December 10, 1915, the oldest of four girls. Afte

graduating from high school in St. Martinville, Beverl

received her B.S. in Chemistry in 1936 from th

University of Southwestern Louisiana (now University

of Louisiana), her M.S. in Organic Chemistry in 1938

from Louisiana State University, and her Ph.D. in

Bioorganic Chemistry from The University of Texas a

Austin in 1945. Her lifelong work was as a research

biochemist, focusing on the synthesis, metabolism, an

function of the B6 vitamin group. Her professiona

career began in 1945 at UT in the laboratory o

Esmond Snell. In 1956, she moved to the Universitof California at Berkeley, and then returned to UT

in 1976, where she continued her research until he

retirement in 1990. At UT, Beverly held appointment

in three different departments: Chemistry

Biochemistry, and Bacteriology, which later became

the Department of Microbiology. She was a membe

of the American Association for the Advancement o

Science, the American Chemical Society, the America

Society of Biological Chemists, The American Society

for Microbiology, and Sigma Xi.

BEVERLY GUIRARD1915-2006

During April and May, the UCC hostedreceptions throughout the State of TexasDallas, Houston, San Antonio, Waco andAustinto welcome incoming students andtheir families to the Catholic communityat The University of Texas at Austin by

introducing them to current studentsLonghorn Catholic alumni, and parentsAs our 100th anniversary approacheswere anxious to reconnect with LonghornCatholics to share the good news of faithalive at the UCC! If youre interested in hostinga future reception in your hometown, contact

Amber Fogarty, Director of Developme512.476.7351 x13 or [email protected].

Do you know a Catholic student coming toUT in August? Help us welcome them tothe UCC; send us their contact information

(name, address, phone number and emailand theyll receive a personal letter from FrDave about UCC and what it has to offer.Email information to: [email protected]

UCC Welcomes Longhorns Across Texas

Today was my rst Holy Thursday! To be completely honest with you, I had

no idea what to expect. I knew that it was going to be a part of the Triduum,

but I had no clue the type of spiritual experience I was about to be a part of!

When it came time to do the washing of the feet, I was literally blown away by

its semblance. Jesus, the Son of God, washed His disciples feet! This gave me

goose bumps, and I began to tremble. The Lord is going to wash MY feet? I

wanted to shout out as Peter did, Lord, I am not worthy. Even though I had

the option of participating or not, I decided to. The situation was so real to me!

I felt as if I was in the upper room with Jesus, and He was explaining to me

how important it was for Him to wash my feet. Now, Ill admit, I was a little

anxious because I really didnt know what to do or how to do it. But it was the

most amazing thing, because when it was my turn, it was as if Jesus himself

were conducting the act. There was so much love involved with my feet getting

washed and me washing the other persons feet, that there was no awkwardness

at allwhat a miracle! This was my experience on Holy Thursday at the UCC,

and it was absolutely life changing.

Zack Rodriguez is a Government and Marketing major at UT who recently completed

the UCCs RCIA Program.

A Refectin on Hl Turday


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We may have graduated and left Austin seven years ago, but the UCC is

always close to our hearts. My husband, Tim, and I graduated from UT in

May 2000. Tim graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration, and

I graduated with a Bachelor of Social Work.

During our years at UT, the UCC was a major foundation for our spiritual

growth. It was our home away from home, and we felt welcome therefrom the moment we arrived. The Holy Spirit was always present there

through the people we met. We both attended the Longhorn Awakening

retreat (Tim on #21 and I on #23). We staffed numerous retreats after

that, including leading and speaking at some of those retreats. We were

involved in several other UCC groups as wellCarbos for Christ, Finance

Committee, Hospitality Committee, etc.but what really kept us coming

back to the UCC was the powerful faith life it brought us. Tim and I

actually met our freshman year at a Spaghetti Dinner and Dance hosted by

the UCC. We continued to date throughout college, and in March 2000,

Tim proposed. Since the UCC had been such a big part of our relationship,

we asked Father Dave to marry us.

The UCC was there for us in good and bad times. We went there to praywhen we needed Gods guidance and also when we wanted to thank God

for his many blessings. We made many friends there, but most of all, the

UCC brought us closer to God. Since leaving Austin, we have moved to

the Dallas area. Tim currently works for Southwest Airlines as a computer

developer. I am enjoying the hardest and most fun job in the world,

Mommy. We have a 2-year-old son, Matthew, who loves Texas already.

He loves singing the Texas Fight song and carrying his 3 stuffed Bevos to

bed with him at night.

Alumni Spotlight

Tim & Jackie WoodClass of 2000

Farewell

from theClass of

2007

Collegiate lifecomes with manyblessingslongnights staring attiny computerscreens, frequent

study breaks, the opportunity to sleep onunfamiliar couches, and the exciting searchfor parking spaces on campus. Luckily forus, the graduating class of 2007, we founda caring, nurturing, and comfy couch-ladenhome away from home at the UniversityCatholic Center.

Ill never forget coming to freshmanorientation and nding out that the UCC was

so close to campus. Im not going to have toget up an hour early for church anymore,I thought gleefully. But the UCC has givenus more than beautiful spirit-lled Masses

that are accommodating of our delicatesleep scheduleit has given us a sense of

community and mission that we will carrywith us into this new chapter of our lives.

Many of us have become leaders throughour experiences as staff of the LonghornAwakening retreat. Others have enjoyed thecompany of our beautiful brothers and sistersin Christ through the Lambda Omega Alphafraternity and the Mu Epsilon Theta sororityand our praise and worship groups. Manyof us have learned humility and gratitudethrough countless hours of volunteering toput on retreats for students, teach othersabout the faith, and serve those who areless fortunate than ourselves. And, we allhave an inventory of fun times shared at theUCCwhether they were spent minglingwith staff, eating our staple Hoa Hoa food,or enjoying homebaked goodies!

There are a lot of things we wont soonforget about the UCC. The beautiful PalmSunday procession Mass, the wonderful music,the numerous opportunities for EucharisticAdoration, and of course Father DavesCatholic knickknacks and Father Eds matrixperformance at the 2006 Date Auction. Ifeel that the most wonderful gift the UCChas given is that of creating an environmentthat fosters Christian community. As we go

forth into jobs, further studies, volunteeringor whatever lies ahead, we go with a

strong sense of membership in the Bodyof Christ. As we continue our involvemenand volunteering with the Church, we wilfurther share this light of Christ that hasbeen rekindled during our time here at theUCC. We thank the staff for providing uswith a place of peace and calm and caringAnd we encourage our brothers and sisterswho remain, to continue rekindling thelight of friendship, kindness, compassionand service to others. As for us graduatingseniors, well, we have a few more things toaccomplish, because what starts here at theUCC is changing the world.

Maria is a 2007 Plan II Honors graduate of ThUniversity of Texas at Austin. She served as the presidenof Catholic Longhorns for Life, a pro-life organization athe University Catholic Center. She also served as a lectoEucharistic minister, volunteer at the Austin State Schooand staff member for the Longhorn Awakening retreatAfter completing a position as a legislative intern for theTexas Conference of Catholic Bishops during the springsemester, Maria was asked to join the organization fulltime upon graduation. We are very proud to announcethat Maria will be receiving the Lumen Gentium awardrecognizing her as an outstanding lay Catholic, from thDiocese of Austin in June!


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UCC ARTEAGA MISSIONARY JENNIFER SVETLIK

El corazn se queda en Mxico para siempre. At rst I

thought they were poor. The more time I spend with thepeople of Arteaga, however, my own poverty, not material

but relational and spiritual, becomes evident. In these less-

dened goods, the people of rural Mexico are abundantly

wealthy and lavish their wealth upon others.

Things are simpler there. People delight in good food with

the people they love. I feel more real, more alive when I am

among these people. Although they cling tight to their God

and to one another, they dont cling to possessions.Mi casa

es su casa is no quaint maxim, but a way of life whenever

they show hospitality to otherseven a group of 30 ener-

getic UCC students whom they have never met.

The Mexico that I have become intimately acquainted with

through the Spring Break mission trips over the past few

years is not that of Cancun and cheap tequila but of moun-

tains that display a unique array of pinks and greens and

tumbling clouds. Dust, el color de sangre, blows from the

dirt road to the glistening dark hair of children peering from

their cinderblock homes. The erce wind adds years to their

faces. There is laughter in their music and melodies in their

speech. They have smiles in their eyes and joy in their steps

even in the haggard steps of old abuelita.

Injustices are evident. Through the van windows on the way

to our mission work, we see spacious vacation homes and

swimming pools mere miles from the ranchos we visit, some

without water and electricity. Our new friends live like this

and although it is unfair, they accept it. Their rough and

calloused hands are a testament to their hard work. They

persevere in hope, regardless of circumstance. The physica

labor we give to the church and schools and the time that we

spend with the children, sharing our faith, is little to offer

but they accept it graciously and then share with us so much

more than we could ever hope to give them.

For many months the smell of warm tortillas or the sight of

Latino children playing in Zilker Park will ood my mind

with memories of our Spring Break mission trip. I pray tha

the lessons taught to me by the people of Arteaga, the most

beautiful people in the world, will never escape me. M

corazn se queda en Mxico para siempre.

Jenn Svetlik is a Plan II Honors and Latin American Studies major at UT and she

coordinates the UCC Social Justice Team.

I pray that the lessons taught to me by the

people of Arteagathe most beautiful people

in the worldwill never escape me.


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