Community Support
Sister Simone Campbell Presents “Power in the Church”
Fairfield University’s Center for Catholic Studies Presents—Power in the Church by Sister Simone Campbell, Executive Director of NETWORK. Wednesday, November 6, 2019; 7:30 p.m.; Dolan School of Business Event Hall, Room L01. The event is free and open to the public
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Catholic Studies
A Deeper Meaning: Sacred Jazz, Civil Rights, and the Catholic Church. Presented by Ann Celenza of Georgetown University. Wednesday, October 30, 2019, 7:30 p.m. in the Dolan School of Business Event Hall, Room L01. This event is free and open to the public.
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Catholic Studies
A Deeper Meaning: Sacred Jazz, Civil Rights, and the Catholic Church. Presented by Ann Celenza of Georgetown University. Wednesday, October 30, 2019, 7:30 p.m. in the Dolan School of Business Event Hall, Room L01. This event is free and open to the public.
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Shoe Collection
Bridgeport Project Connect will hold its annual event at UB on August 1. This year sister Eileen is asking your help by donating gently used comfortable walking shoes for men, women, and children. Your donations can be left on the rectory porch. Deadline is July 21. Please help if you can. So many people are…
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Catholic Studies
“The Last Catholic Boyhood” Lecture by Dominic Preziosi, Editor of Commonweal magazine. Wednesday, April 10, 2019, 7:30 p.m. in the Fairfield University Dolan School of Business Dining Room. Free of charge.
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Fairfield University Catholic Studies Catholicism and the Arts Lecture
Art, Sacrament, and Poetry. Anthony Domestico, Purchase College, SUNY; Monday, March 4, 2019, 4:30 p.m. in the Dolan School of Business dining room. Free and open to the public.
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Volunteers Needed for Emergency Preparedness
The Fairfield Community Emergency Response Team is looking for volunteers to learn how to prepare for disasters and to help our community during times of crisis. Training is offered on Saturdays (Feb. 24, March 3,10,17, 24) from 8am until 2 pm. Register online at www.FairfieldCT.org or call the Fire Department at 203-254-4720
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Enrichment Opportunities
We are so fortunate to have two universities in our town. Both are offering various opportunities to the community in the coming weeks. See if any pique your interest and avail yourself of outstanding scholarship and wisdom right in your own backyard! Fairfield University – The 2018 Bellarmine Lecture, “Flannery O’Connor: Acts of Redemption,” will be…
Read MoreCoat and Shoes Collection
Sr. Eileen has asked our help with her ministry to “people on the street” in Bridgeport. With colder weather just around the corner, there is a need for gently used coats and/or gently used shoes for people in need. We will be collecting both during the month of September. Just leave your donations on the…
Read MoreFairfield Social Services
Fairfield Social Services needs your help to provide supplies and clothing gift cards to more than 100 children. Last year, Fairfield Social Services provided new backpacks, shoes, and other essentials to 102 children from 54 low income families from the community’s generous donations. Please drop-off gift cards in any amount from stores like Staples, Target,…
Read MoreOperation Hope Tag Sale
Operation Hope Tag Sale will be held this Saturday (9a-4p) and Sunday (12n-4p) at the First Congregational Church on Beach Road. Admission is $1 and all proceeds support our community’s mission to end hunger and homelessness for those most in need in our area. Please plan to visit, shop, and support a great cause!
Read MoreSummer Series for Women
Summer Series for Women—a series for women who are exploring “what’s next” spiritually in their lives. Meeting in Fairfield University’s beautiful Center for Ignatian Spirituality, a small group of women will meet over three summer evenings (June 19, July 10, and July 31— from 6pm to 8pm) for discussion, prayer, reflection, and dinner. These evenings…
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