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What's Happening in Fall 2020?
We're getting back to the basics. You may have noticed that a lot of our usual offerings are no longer on our website. What happened? We've pruned––a lot. No, it's not just because of Coronavirus or budget cuts, though those things are real. It's because we were forced to stop, pray, and decide: It's time to cut back.
It seemed like every semester ended and everyone was burnt out from activities. It was fun... most of the time. But how much of it was essential? We realized a lot of it was actually distracting us from the mission. Like a slow computer running too many apps... we couldn't be as effective helping college students know Jesus Christ so they could grow together into the saints they're called to be.
What will it look like?
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New to Tulane in the Fall?
Click below for information about our Fall 2020 Semester and what things will look like at Tulane Catholic.
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We Need Your Support Now More than Ever!
Thank you for your support of Tulane Catholic's campus ministry! We know now is a difficult time financially for everyone. We're doing our best to keep the faith alive on the digital campus for Tulane students around the world, offering continued formation through classes, bible studies, social time, and more, all online!
Support our everyday mission: providing sacraments, formation, classes, lectures, retreats, socials, dinners, service projects, and more
Questions? Contact Courtney Chisholm, cchisholm@tulane.eduYou can also give on Venmo to @tulanecatholic
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Contact Fr. Thomas
It doesn’t matter what the outcome is, nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus (Romans 8). God is especially present to us now. It’s during times like these that saints are in the making. And that, after all, is our mission… to help each other grow together into the saints we are called to be. As I’ve said recently, this present crisis is no obstacle to our sanctity––it is the path. No matter what is going on around me, I can still be faithful, and love God and my neighbor. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me via email (tschaefg@tulane.edu).
You can also schedule an appointment with me here: www.calendly.com/frthomas
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Online Resources
SPIRITUAL:
Prayer Requests & Mass Intentions (Click to send in)
SOCIAL:
Facebook Group (Click to join)
Parents' Facebook Group (Click to join)
Much of the updates and other information you'll want to know will be added to the Facebook Group (link above) and on our Facebook Page (@tulanecatholic).
OTHER:
E-Bulletin Archive (See all previous e-mails sent by Tulane Catholic)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Fall 2020
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The building will not be open to the public during Phase II of the Orleans Parish Re-Opening Plan.
Only the chapel will be available for prayer during these hours:Sunday: 9am - 12pm & 5pm - 11pm
Monday-Thursday: 9am - 5pm & 8pm - 11pm
Friday: 9am - 5pm
Saturday: CLOSED
The rest of the building will be reserved to staff only. Enter the chapel (2nd floor) via the outdoor stair on the side of the building. This door will remain open during the above scheduled times.
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Beginning Wednesday, August 12th, for the 12pm Daily Mass, registration will no longer be required to attend Mass at Tulane Catholic. A volunteer monitor will be assigned for each Mass to ensure that attendance does not surpass the 50% capacity limit for the chapel. Attendees above this number will be asked to sit downstairs and watch on the projector screen or return for a later Mass.
To attend any Mass, simply enter through the Audubon Street door (not the front porch), go directly to the chapel, and wear a mask and observe social distancing at all times inside.
The Mass schedule for Fall 2020 is the same as previous years. On Sunday, August 16, there will be an additional 9:00pm Mass. There will not be a 9:00pm Mass on other Sundays.
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Yes! But only the chapel will be available for prayer. The rest of the building will be locked and inaccessible.
The Chapel will open during these hours:Sunday: 9am - 12pm & 5pm - 11pm
Monday-Thursday: 9am - 5pm & 8pm - 11pm
Friday: 9am - 5pm
Saturday: CLOSED
Enter the chapel via the outdoor stair on the side of the building (2nd floor). This door will remain open during the above scheduled times.
You must wear a mask at all times in the chapel and maintain social distancing. Please respect the chapel and do not use the space for meetings, socializing, or studying.
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Confessions are available before Masses, in the confessional in the 2nd floor chapel (be sure to wear a mask):
Sunday: 9:00-9:45am, 5:00-5:45pm
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 11:30-11:50am
Tuesday, Thursday: 12:00-12:20pmIf you are uncomfortable using the confessional at this time, please contact Fr. Thomas (tschaefg@tulane.edu) to arrange an appointment.
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Our plan right now is to still offer Supper after Mass in “to-go” containers, to eat outside on our lawn (weather permitting) and front porch, or take home. Our cooks will take extra precautions to prevent the spread of virus.
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Because the Center will be closed, we'll be setting up tables and chairs on our porch and lawn for students to study during normal weekday operating hours.
Wear your mask, find a spot, and start hanging out! If you remain at the same table and with those in your household, you may remove your mask. But always remember to put it back on to visit with another group.
If it starts raining and you are unable to maintain social distancing on the porch and stay dry, unfortunately, you will have to find another indoor space to go to.
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Unfortunately, no. We are not able to accommodate this kind of request at this time. The only meetings allowed inside during Phase II will be pre-scheduled small group/bible study discussions.
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No. During Phase II all non-staff key fobs are deactivated. You may keep your fob or return it to Mrs. Lisa Alden (lalden@tulane.edu) during office hours to be refunded your $20.00 deposit.
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The following events/programming are cancelled either for the Fall, or the entire academic year:
–Root Beer Kegger
–Parent & Student Welcome Porch Party
–Homecoming Tailgating
–The Fall 2020 Encounter Retreat
–Freshman Retreat
–Advent Day of Reflection
–Thomistic Institute at Tulane
–Catholic Relief Services Student Ambassadors Chapter
–Lord, Teach Me to Pray
–Catholic Feminism/Catholic Man (Spring 2021)
–Annual Crawfish Boil (Spring 2021)
–Silent Retreat (Spring 2021)
–Annual Keynote 2021 (January 2021)
–Lenten Retreat/Day of Reflection (March 2021)
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There are a variety of reasons why we chose to cancel the above events and programming. However, at the heart of the decision was a desire to simplify our ministry, return to the basics, and have intentional conversations with students about 3 very important things: prayer, discipleship, and mission. So, we've already started rolling out a plan to make those conversations happen.
Many of the programs and events that were cancelled were good. Some were really great. Some may return next semester, or next year. Others will not. Not all of those decisions are made yet. But we knew that we couldn't go on with "business as usual". That really meant busy-ness as usual.
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Most importantly, prayer and the sacraments are not cancelled. We are determined to open the chapel for students to have access to a quiet place for prayer and reflection. Our Mass and Confessions schedule is the same.
We have plans to keep Sunday Night Supper going (with some changes, of course).
And what we're most excited about: we'll be using the downstairs of the center exclusively to host small group conversations and bible studies.
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