Alcala Yearbook 1992-1993

Campus Ministry

Dimensions of Faith

In a school so greatly influ– enced by the Christain faith, the department of Campus Minis– try has shown itself equal to the task of supporting students in the spiritual and emotional as– pects of their lives. Blessed with the services of Mary Rita Hassel, Mary Ellen Pitard, Fr. Barry Vinyard and Annette Welsh, Campus Ministry has opened its arms to students , providing an open ear and a smile whenever needed. "It is a great opportunity to get together with other students to learn about our shared faith," said junior Matthew Bozulich. Theprimary focusofCampus Ministry activities has always been the students themselves. Programs such as the annual

class retreats, Bible study sessions, grief support groups and pasto– ral counseling contribute to stu– dents' spiritual enrichment. Daily masses at Founders Chapel pro– vide the students with regular opportunities for prayer and wor– ship. Students can also get di– rectly involved by volunteering to become liturgical ministers for these masses. Not restricting itself to the confines of the University of San Diego, Campus Ministry orga– nizes various volunteer service projects to help the less fortunate. Students can help at the Catholic Worker Soup Kitchen, build homes for the poverty-stricken families in Tijuana, or participate in the hospital-visitation pro– gram.

Fr. Barry Vinyard

Sr. Carlotta Dilorenzo

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Mary Ellen Pitard

Talking about a heart-tugger! Brianne Blum gives her new friend a lift during a house-building break

Wait- what page did he say? These two freshmen search frantically for yet another John Denver tune.

Hey Meghan, move! Meghan Semmer and com– pany let others load up the retreat bus while they pause for a photo.