Cardinal Spellman High School Chaplain

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If not, please listen to and be edified by the two-hour special tribute program to this wonderful priest and teacher that aired Tuesday September 20th on Fr Peter Pilsner’s show “Catholic Take”. Father Joseph Koterski, S.J., presented many shows on Radio Maria like The Catechism of the Catholic Church, The Writings of Pope Benedict XVI, and Catholic Classics discussing the writings of the great philosophers, for over a decade.* You’ll hear guests from the Missionaries of Charity, the Sisters of Life, the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, the Magis Institute, Dunwoody seminary, Fordham University, the National Register and Holy Trinity parish, NYC give their testimony to this ever generous, brilliant and humble servant of God! Requiscat in pace, Fr.Joe! ~

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Teaching six sections of Catholic Theology with two preparations. The ideal candidate for this position would be a Catholic in good standing with at least some undergraduate credits in Catholic Theology. BA or MA is preferred. He or she would be faithful to the teachings of the Magisterium of the Catholic Church and capable of serving a diverse population of students from the Bronx and New York Metropolitan Area. Salary will depend on degrees earned and teaching experience. In interested, send resume to Michael Borges at [email protected]

Contact Fr. Peter Pilsner at 718-881-8000 ext 243 or [email protected]

Under the supervision of the President and in coordination with the Director of Spiritual Activities, the Director of Campus Ministry helps create an environment that encourages and guides all members of the Spellman community to contribute to the Catholic identity of the school and the formation of a faith community that responds to the diverse spiritual needs of the students, teachers, staff, and parents. The ideal candidate for this position would be an individual who is prayerful and a Catholic in good standing. He or she would be faithful to the teachings of the Magisterium of the Catholic Church and skilled in youth ministry.

Duties and Responsibilities

Works with the President and Director of Spiritual Activities to establish high-level goals and strategic plans for the campus ministry department.

Liturgy/Worship
Assists Chaplain in the planning of school-wide Masses.
Assists in recruiting and training lectors and servers.
Creates worship aids for school-wide Masses.
Assists in planning days for school wide reception of the sacrament of reconciliation and weekly Eucharistic adoration.
Assists with the sacramental preparation of students seeking baptism, confirmation, and first communion.

Retreats and trips
Plans and executes day retreats for all grade levels
Plans Emmaus retreats (two-night overnight retreats for juniors and seniors)
Creates and facilitates faith and service trips for students during summer or school breaks
Facilitates trips to Archdiocesan events such as New York Catholic Youth Day
Student Life
Helps all clubs/activities to integrate the Catholic mission and spirituality of the school.
Makes referrals to guidance for students who need counselling or social services.
Provides mentoring for students who will serve in leadership roles in retreats and other activities sponsored by

Campus ministry.
Works with the Chaplain in fostering awareness of vocations to the priesthood and religious life.
Offers students personal spiritual support, coaching, and guidance.

Christian service
Coordinates and supervises the year-long Christian Service program, which requires students at all grade levels to complete service hours in the wider community.
Identifies and recognizes the students who have attained a Circle “S” Christian Service Award (for service hours above and beyond what is required).
Ensures that Christian service activities are in accord with Catholic teaching.
Helps locate and validate agencies at which students can perform service.
Publicizes school-wide service projects as they become available.

Professional development
Organizes professional development opportunities for school faculty.
Organizes a yearly retreat opportunity for faculty.

Pro-Life Activities
Assists the Moderator of the Pro-Life Club in planning and organizing the annual March for Life student pilgrimage to Washington DC.
Provide opportunities for the whole school community to participate in pro-life activities.

Qualifications:
Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Theology, Philosophy, or Religious Studies. Master’s degree preferred
Familiarity with Google Suite (Gmail, docs, sheets, etc)
Understanding of the high school education culture and being able to interact professionally with students, faculty, and parents.
Ability to maintain professionalism in challenging situations.

Sad news today - a friend and Spellman alumnus lost his father to coronavirus. John Alfred Cortez, father of John Cortez, class of 2005, died yesterday evening at Montefiore Hospital on 223rd street. No date for a funeral has been set. Please keep the family your prayers - John, his mother, his sister, and his paternal grandmother.

I am trying to update my email distribution list for Emmaus, especially for the class of 2018 and 2019. I only have their Spellman email addresses, which have been deactivated. Also, the last link I posted for this purpose did not work outside of the Spellman organization, but now I have one that does.

So... if you are not getting emails from me about Emmaus and you would like to, please go to this link and give me the best email address for reaching you. Thanks!

Send updated email address for Emmaus information

Secely, your Spellman family and your Emmaus family (especially Emmaus 112) will remember you and keep you close to their hearts. How deeply sad it is to lose someone like you, who brought such happiness to others, with a lifetime of good yet to do. We entrust you to the care of our Heavenly Father, as we strive to accept his mysterious ways, which always work for the good. May the angels lead you to paradise. Our prayers go with you.

Great news - Spellman is organizing a pilgrimage to the Holy Land! I can't wait to go back, this time with friends from Spellman!

https://www.petersway.com/9654.html

Cardinal Spellman High School Chaplain

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Funeral Arrangements for Father Francis Principe

It is traditional for the funeral of a priest to include two masses, one mass the evening before the funeral, and then the funeral mass the next morning.

Monday, June 12
Wake & Viewing, Cardinal Spellman High School
in the Mary Anne Payne Robertson Auditorium
from 5:30pm until 7:00 p.m.

Followed by the Mass of the Holy Eucharist, 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium.
(Enter through the gymnasium doors from the parking lot, or the Bronze Doors on Baychester Avenue)

Tuesday, June 13
11:00 a.m. Funeral Mass, at Holy Family Catholic Church (2158 Watson Ave, Bronx NY
at the intersection of Castle Hill Ave & Watson Ave )

Senior Boys, February 8-10, 2017