[TCCM] TCC Bulletin 06 October 2019

Mon Oct 7 18:25:11 EDT 2019

Hey friends!

Here is the bulletin for week starting on Sunday, October 06, 2019. Bulletin is attached.

Bulletin link: http://web.mit.edu/tcc/archives/public/bulletin/2019/bulletin.2019-20-06.pdf

This week's main contents are:

  *   Tech Catholic Talk
  *   RCIA
  *   Melchizedek group for Priestly Vocations
  *   Fiat Group for Women's Discernment
  *   Women's marriage discussion group
  *   Integrity at MIT
  *   Grad Student / young professional Bible studies
  *   Small group Bible Studies for undergrads and grad students

Weekly ongoing and other events:

  *   St Monica Society
  *   Spaghetti Supper
  *   Prison Ministry in Boston
  *   Join the Choir!
  *   Drop in grief support group

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The Epstein Affair, President Reif, and Catholic Doctrine about Cooperation in Evil

The recent scandal involving MIT professors and departments taking money from Jeffrey Epstein has led some people to call for the resignation of President Reif because, as one person put it, “interactions with [Epstein] were … inexcusably immoral.” This Monday, October 7, at 8:15 in the W11 MDR, Fr. Moloney will lead a discussion about this claim. Is every interaction with someone like Epstein immoral? Is it possible to live and flourish in a fallen world while never interacting with sinners? We’ll introduce the Catholic doctrine about cooperating with evil, and use the Epstein scandal as a case study for thinking about how we should and should not relate with sinners. Pizza will be served.

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) and Course in the Fundamentals of the Catholic Faith:

Fr. Moloney will be offering a class in the fundamentals of the Catholic faith on Sundays @ 11:15 AM in W11/SDR. The class will cover everything from the Trinity to Church history to the Sacraments, prayer, and the moral life. It is meant to be both a high-level introduction to the faith appropriate for interested non-Catholics, and a serious review of the faith for those who are Catholics. It is required for those in becoming Catholic, being Baptized, receiving First Communion, or being Confirmed (who should also reach out to Fr. Moloney to set up a time to talk individually (dmoloney at mit.edu).

Melchizedek Group for Priestly Vocations: Fr. Moloney will lead a discussion group about the nature of the priestly vocation and how to discern if God is calling you to the “order of Melchizedek” (Heb. 5:6, 7:17) using the book To Save a Thousand Souls. We meet on Mondays 5-6PM. To attend doesn’t mean that you are thinking about entering the seminary, or even that you’re not dating. It can simply mean that you’re interested in supporting others think about the priesthood.  Contact mteodros at mit.edu<mailto:mteodros at mit.edu> if interested. Books are available from Father's office in W11.

Fiat Group for Women’s Discernment:: Fr. Moloney will lead a reading and discussion group about the nature of the vocation to celibacy in religious life, and how to discern if God is calling us to be “like the angels in heaven" (Matthew 22:30). Meeting times Wednesdays at 6-7 PM. To attend doesn’t mean that you are thinking about entering the convent, or even that you’re not dating. It can simply mean that you’re interested in supporting others who are thinking about religious life. If interested, Contact gwynethj at mit.edu<mailto:gwynethj at mit.edu> if interested. Copies of the book Discerning Religious Life are available in the office in W11-012

Women's Marriage Discussion Group. This new group will be meeting every other week to discuss marriage as a vocation. It is open to all women (i.e. you do not need to be married). The first meeting is Tuesday Oct. 8 at 5:45pm at Westgate (W85). Please email tcc.marriage.vocation at gmail.com for additional details on how to enter Westgate or to be added to the group's listerv. Dinner will be served and kids are welcome. Our first topic will be "Choosing Marriage." Future topics include how to know you are marrying the right person, the sacrament of marriage, and NFP.

Integrity at MIT: Do you have trouble staying chaste? Are you tired of failing to live up to your virtues? Join a peer support group of Catholic men struggling for chastity. Contact integrity at mit.edu<mailto:integrity at mit.edu> for more information and times of weekly meetings.

Are you a Graduate Student or Young Professional interested in deepening your Catholic faith and understanding of Scripture? The grad men's and women's groups will be holding weekly Bible studies during the semester. Contact Brandon Roach (roachb at mit.edu<mailto:roachb at mit.edu>) or Aileen Devlin (amdevlin at mit.edu<mailto:amdevlin at mit.edu>) for more info.

Small Group Bible Studies: Graduate and undergraduate students are invited to join one of the many groups that meet to open the Scriptures and discuss the faith. Contact.. catherine.alex at focus.org or phillip.wullschleger at focus.org<mailto:phillip.wullschleger at focus.org>

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Announcing the St. Monica Society to pray for family members who are not close to the faith.

Contact tcc-pc at mit.edu<mailto:tcc-pc at mit.edu> for details.

Spaghetti Suppers: Join the TCC every Friday night from 7-9 PM in W11 Comm. Rm for a free spaghetti supper!

Prison Ministry in Boston: MIT Student OPS (Operation Prisoner to Soldier) is an MIT outreach program partnered with TEJI (The Educational Justice Institute).  OPS meets with inmates at the Nashua Street Jail weekly to read uplifting stories and to guide inmates in making thoughtful connections with American Soldiers.  (Volunteers do not need to commit to going to Nashua Street Jail every week).  Interested or questionsz; Jacqueline Pedlow (jpedlow at mit.edu<mailto:jpedlow at mit.edu>).

Drop-in Grief Support Group: Tuesdays from 5–6pm in W20-303. Open to students of all religious, spiritual, moral, and ethical viewpoints. See http://calendar.mit.edu/event/life_after_loss_drop-in_support_group

In Christ, through Mary, Queen of the Apostles,
Kevin Limanta
tcc-webmaster at mit.edu

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