[TCCM] Bulletin

[Michael Teodros]

Hey friends!

Here is the bulletin!<http://web.mit.edu/tcc/archives/public/bulletin/2018/bulletin.2018-12-2.pdf>

These are the contents of the bulletin:


·        Mass may be cancelled due to weather (pay attention to TCCM)

·        Feast of the Immaculate Conception masses Friday the 7th at 5:15 PM (Vigil) and Saturday the 8th at 12:05 PM

·        Immaculate Conception party Friday the 7th at 6:15

·        SEEK conference in January

·        RCIA classes on Sundays

·        Women's Discernment Group for Religious Life on Wednesdays

·        Melchizedek Group for Priestly Vocations on Mondays

·        Guided discussions on "what do I live for?" on Tuesdays

·        Info about Grad Student Dinners, Bible Studies, Spaghetti Supper, Choir, BBMSK, Taize prayer, men's chastity group

·        Sisters of St. Joseph Advent Evening on Monday (3rd of December)

More details below:

Winter Weather Closings: Whenever MIT closes, or whenever the roads are unsafe for Fr. Moloney to make it into campus, it is likely that Mass or other activities will be cancelled. To receive notice that Mass is cancelled, it is important that everyone subscribe to TCCM at mit.edu<mailto:TCCM at mit.edu>, our main mailing list. To add yourself to the list go to: http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/tccm.

Feast of the Immaculate Conception: Masses are held Friday, Dec. 7 at 5:15pm (Vigil) and Saturday, Dec. 8 at 12:05pm in the MIT Chapel.

Immaculate Conception Party: Celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Conception and the end of the semester with free food, fellow Catholics, and cookie decorating! All are welcome! Dec. 7, 6:15pm (after the 5:15pm Vigil Mass) in the Student Center - West Lounge (2nd floor).

SEEK is a 5 day Focus conference that will be happening from January 3-7 in Indianapolis this year. The theme of the conference is "What are you seeking?", and the conference is designed to facilitate a first encounter between a student and the Lord. A link to the site is www.SEEK2019.com<http://www.SEEK2019.com>.

Melchizedek Group for Priestly Vocations / Women's Discernment Group for Religious Life:
Fr. Moloney will lead a reading and discussion group about the nature of the priestly vocation  / celibacy in
religious life, and how to discern if God is calling us.
-              Men:  Mondays 5-6PM. If interested, contact Kyle James (kbcj2711 at mit.edu<mailto:kbcj2711 at mit.edu>). Books "To Save a Thousand Souls"  are available in the office in W11.
-              Women: Wednesday at 5 PM. If interested, contact Mariah Mullen (mmullen at mit.edu<mailto:mmullen at mit.edu>). Copies of
                       the book Discerning Religious Life are available in the office in W11-012

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 from 2:45-3:45 PM in the Small Dining Room of W11. 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<mailto:dmoloney at mit.edu>). Classes will start October 14 and run for the rest of the year.

"What do I live for?": Let's take time in our busy routine to discuss what really matters in our life. We'll be guided by
a few proposed readings that can help us to reflect on our daily experience and on our values/needs. Italian food will be provided! Tuesdays from 7pm to 8pm @ the Student Center, Private Dining Room #3
For more information contact Elisa: elisap at mit.edu<mailto:elisap at mit.edu>

Interested in joining a Bible Study?
- Undergraduate: Contact lisa.driscoll at focus.org<mailto:lisa.driscoll at focus.org> for women and gregory.giangiordano at focus.org<mailto:gregory.giangiordano at focus.org> for men to get connected to the right study for you!
- Graduate: Contact Brandon Roach at roachb at mit.edu<mailto:roachb at mit.edu> for men and Charlotte Ong at cxyong at mit.edu<mailto:cxyong at mit.edu> for women!
Spaghetti Suppers: Join the TCC every Friday night from 7-9 PM in the W11 Community Room for a free spaghetti supper! This is a time for food, fellowship, and fun. Want to join the Choir? For details, visit bit.ly/mit-tcc-choir or email Piotr Suwara (suwara at mit.edu<mailto:suwara at mit.edu>).

BBMSK (Back Bay Mobile Soup Kitchen): We serve homeless communities in Back Bay and Cambridge giving out socks, sandwiches, and a friendly presence to folks we come across on the street. For info, visit bbmsk.org or email James Rowe (jcrowe at mit.edu<mailto:jcrowe at mit.edu>).

Song & Stillness: Taizé @ MIT at 8 pm Sunday evenings in the MIT Chapel. Taizé prayer is a contemplative evening prayer service, including re

Integrity at MIT: Do you have trouble staying chaste? Are you tired of confessing sexual sins again and again? Join a peer support group of Catholic men struggling for chastity. Contact integrity at mit.edu for more information and times of weekly meetings.

The Sisters of St. Joseph: You are INVITED TO JOIN WITH THE SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH at their Motherhouse chapel on Monday, Dec 3, from 6:30 - 8:00 P.M. for an "Advent Evening: Setting the Tone for this Holy Season." They are located at 637 Cambridge St. in Brighton. This evening promises to be an opportunity, to pause, pray, ponder and prepare ourselves for welcoming the Light. Presenters: Maryann Enright, CSJ and Rosemary Mulvihill, CSJ To register call 781-227-4730 or spiritual.ministries at csjBoston.org<mailto:spiritual.ministries at csjBoston.org>.

Happy Feast of St. Andrew!
-Mike


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