Sunday at St. John's

Are Charity and Aid Hurting or Helping Africa?

A documentary and panel discussion

Excerpt from the documentary "What are We Doing Here: Why Western Aid Hasn't Helped Africa."
Panel: Dr. Tatah Mentan, political scientist and author of a number of essays and books on Africa , including Democratizing or Reconfiguring Autocracy? Myths and Realities in Africa Today, Michigan State University Press (2009) and Held Together by Pins: Liberal Democracy Under Siege in Africa, Africa World Press (2007).
Mr. Peter Kimeu, Regional Technical Advisor for Partnership, Solidarity & Justice, Catholic Relief Services -East Africa. Mr. Kimeu has worked with CRS Kenya/East Africa for 30 years.

7:00 - 8:00 pm, Monday, September 21Pellegrine Auditorium, St. John's University
Free and Open to the Public
For more information contact Dr. Ron Pagnucco

Fair Trade Cafe': "Not just a cup, a just cup"

Looking for a good book or a reason to explore the new library in St. Cloud? Be sure to stop in and support the Fair Trade Cafe'.

For more info on Fair Trade Products see:

http://www.crsfairtrade.org/

Football Season

The Johnny football schedule is up (and included on this post). Grab a sweatshirt and plan to meet some other ToTer's at Saint John's for one of the upcoming home games:
http://www.gojohnnies.com/schedule.aspx?path=football

Going through Minneapolis on your way home some weekend? You're invited to the Basilica of St. Mary's Sunday night live for young adults

The Basilica of Saint Mary is pleased to announce a great line-up of topics for the 2009-2010 year of Sunday Night Live.Sunday Night Live, a social and discussion group for young adults in their 20s and 30s, is held once a month after 6:30 PM Mass. Come hear dynamic speakers and share in engaging conversation about contemporary issues related to faith and life. Sunday Night Live takes place once a month at Joe's Garage, located at 1610 Harmon Place, on the north side of Loring Park.We hope you will join us for many of the presentations below!

September 13, 2009 The Top Ten Misconceptions About the Catholic Church

October 11, 2009 Financial Stewardship: What Is It and Why Does It Concern Me?

November 8, 2009 The Saints and Sacred Art: Beauty Engenders Beauty

December 13, 2009 Mission: How Do I Love My Global "Neighbor" Whom I've Never Met?January 10, 2010 Interfaith Panel Discussion: Bring Questions Surrounding Judaism and Christianity

February 14, 2010 God is Love, Love Is From God: Spend Part of Valentine's Day with Us

March 14, 2010 Reconciliation and Confession: It's Been ??? Since My Last Confession...
April 11, 2010 Ecological Stewardship: Why Do Catholics Have to Care about the Environment?May 16, 2010 Women of Faith: Learn About Some of the "She-roes" from Scripture!

June 6, 2010 Living Simply, Meditation and Centering Prayer: Where Do I Start?

Questions about Sunday Night Live? Contact Kelli Kester, Coordinator of Learing for Youth and Young Adults.Many other social, service and educations events are available for young adults. Log onto MyBasilica and subscribe to the monthly e-newsletter.