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Life in the Spirit, Part 1

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Chapel

John Beaulieu

John Beaulieu has worked in the Christian Outreach Office of Franciscan University since 2003 and is the director of Marketing and Engagement. A graduate of Franciscan University, John has worked in ministry for over 30 years. He spent 2 years serving with NET and 19 years as a parish youth minister. He is a regular speaker at parish and diocesan events, covering topics such as life in the Spirit, media and teen culture, and Catholic evangelization. John and his wife, Lisa, live in Steubenville with their five children.

The Work of the Spirit: Mary—Model for Life in the Spirit

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Fieldhouse: Aerobics Room, 2nd floor

Chris Padgett

Chris Padgett has served in ministry for over 20 years. He is an author, musician, teacher, and motivational speaker. He has also appeared on television and radio and has been a regular speaker and entertainer at Steubenville youth conferences. For the last several years, Chris was an adjunct professor of theology at Franciscan University and currently teaches at Catholic Distance University. Padgett has been married to his high school sweetheart for over 25 years and has 9 children. The Padgett family currently lives in central New York. Visit his website: chrispadgett.com.

 

Shuttle Schedule

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Shuttle transportation is provided to the following locations at the noted times*:
Hampton Inn, Microtel Inn & Suites, Best Western,
and Super 8.

Opening Day
12:30 pm ▫ 1:00 pm ▫ 1:30 pm
2:00 pm ▫ 2:30 pm ▫ 3:00 pm
3:30 pm ▫ 4:00 pm ▫4:30 pm
5:00 pm ▫ 5:30 pm ▫6:00 pm
6:30 pm ▫ 7:00 pm ▫8:00 pm
9:00 pm ▫ 10:00 pm
10:30 pm ▫ 11:00 pm

Mid-Conference
6:30 am ▫ 7:00 am ▫ 7:30 am
8:00 am ▫ 8:30 am ▫ 9:00 am
10:00 am ▫ 11:00 am ▫ Noon
12:30 pm ▫ 1:00 pm ▫ 1:30 pm
2:00 pm ▫ 3:00 pm ▫ 4:00 pm
5:00 pm  ▫ 5:30 pm ▫ 6:00 pm
6:30 pm ▫ 7:00 pm ▫ 8:00 pm
9:00 pm ▫ 10:00 pm ▫10:30 pm
11:00 pm

Closing Day
6:30 am ▫ 7:00 am ▫ 7:30 am
8:00 am ▫ 8:30 am ▫ 9:00 am
10:00 am ▫ 11:00 am ▫ Noon
12:30 pm ▫ 1:00 pm ▫ 1:30 pm
2:00 pm

* Please allow 5-10 minutes of lag time. If you believe you have missed the shuttle, please call 740.317.0814.

Walking Tour

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Tap here for the Walking Tour Map

The cross symbol  below represents the designated spiritual sites of pilgrimage located on Franciscan University’s campus. Related prayers and meditations for these sites can be found in the previous Prayer Reflections section of this program.

“When asked how the transformation of this institution came about during his presidency, [Father Michael Scanlan] responded, ‘All we did was pray, pray, pray…’ May we honor his memory and continue his amazing legacy.” – Father Nathan Malavolti, TOR

Christ the King Chapel includes a secluded Eucharistic Chapel whose stained-glass windows beautifully depict the seven sacraments.

Portiuncula Chapel is available for contemplative prayer, silent reflection, and frequent eucharistic adoration. A replica of the chapel rebuilt by St. Francis, it has been designated a pilgrimage site for a plenary indulgence by the Vatican.

Marian Grotto invites devotees to consider Mary’s unique place in redemption history.

Stations of the Cross are made of cast bronze and replicate those located in Medjugorje, Bosnia-Herzegovina.

Crèche is a rough stone enclosure that houses a nearly life-size manger scene. It is located near the Portiuncula Chapel and Tomb of the Unborn Child.

Tomb of the Unborn Child serves as a perpetual memorial to the innocent victims of abortion.

7. Rosary Circle beautifully displays an image of the rosary, the heart of Marian devotion. It also serves as the main hub for conference shuttle services.

8. St. Francis Residence Hall is the oldest of our residence halls and is named in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, the founder of the Franciscan order. It accommo- dates 137 residents.

9. Antonian Dining Hall

10. Marian Residence Hall, the second residence hall built, accommodates 177 residents. It is named after Our Lady, recognizing her special role in God’s plan of salvation.

11. Trinity Residence Hall is situated near the edge of the campus plateau. Trinity accommodates 147 residents. It is named for the Holy Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

12. Sand Volleyball Courts

13. St. Thomas More Residence Hall is the largest of our residence halls, accommodating 312 residents. St. Thomas More Hall is named for a lay Franciscan martyred during the reign of Henry VIII.

14. SS. Kolbe and Clare Residence Halls accommodate 131 students and two guest apartments. These halls are named for the 20th-century Franciscan martyr, St. Maximilian Mary Kolbe, and St. Clare, foundress of the Second Order of Franciscans.

15. SS. Louis and Elizabeth Residence Halls are home to 180 students. The University’s newest residence halls are named for King Louis of of France and Queen Elizabeth of Hungary, secular Franciscans who grew in holiness through fidelity to their lay vocations.

16. Piazza dei Santi

17. Finnegan Fieldhouse serves as the main event facility for most of our conferences. It houses two full-sized basketball courts, racquetball courts, a spacious fitness center, aerobics room, physical therapy performance room, and athletic offices.

18. J.C. Williams Center is the principal social hub for the entire University family and includes: University Bookstore–located on the ground floor.

Mail Room–located on the ground floor.

Information Desk–located centrally on the upper floor and site of Lost and Found. First Aid–located on the upper floor.

The Pub and Cupertino’s Café –located on the upper floor. Exhibitor Tables–on both floors; location for free resources from various Catholic ministries and exhibitors.

19. John Paul II Library features a statue of St . John Paul II near the entrance.

20. SS. Cosmas and Damian Science Hall is our newest academic building and houses technology-based laboratories. Pugliese Hall, a multi-media auditorium, is located in the lower level.

21. Starvaggi Hall houses the Admissions Office, Human Resources, and Information Technology Services on the top floor. The ground floor accommodates the Enrollment Services Office, Community Relations Office, and other administrative offices of the University.

22. Egan Hall is the main classroom building, which also contains faculty offices and Anathan Theatre.

23. St. Joseph Center houses the permanent offices of Franciscan University Advancement Office, the Marketing and Communications Department, and additional faculty offices and classrooms. It is also the location of Conference Registration and Check In.

24. Assisi Heights is the location of the Christian Outreach Office, the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology, Alumni Center, and Campus Security.

25. Physical Plant Services Building

26. Memorial Field

27. Intramural Fields

28. Softball Field

29. Vaccaro Baseball Field is the site of play for our local American Legion team.

30. Practice Soccer Field

31. Game Soccer Field

32. Holy Spirit Friary is the private residence of the Franciscan friars. We request that you respect the cloistered atmosphere of the friary.

33. The Steel Cross was inspired by a similar cross in Medjugorje, Bosnia-Herzegovina.

34. Sandella’s Flatbread Café provides various sandwiches and specialty drinks on the upper floor.

35. Scotus Hall

36. Vianney Hall

37. St. Bonaventure Hall

38. Franciscan Square is the home of the new University Inn.

39. Padua Hall is situated on the lower campus and is named for St. Anthony of Padua. The hall is home to older under- graduate students.

A. Main Entrance

B. West Entrance

Information

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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Announcements made at all sessions will be limited to those of general interest to all participants and will be made by the conference staff.

ASSISTANCE
Our staff and student workers are eager to help you and are identified with applicable attire. For general conference questions, please ask someone wearing a staff shirt or call 740.283.6801.
For nighttime on-campus needs, contact your housing host. Student hosts are available on the main floor of each residence hall.

CONFESSIONS
We do our best to schedule confessors during each conference, but lines may be long when confession is available. If you are unable to receive the sacrament during a conference, you are encouraged to go to confession at your home parish.

FACULTIES FOR PRIESTS
 The Diocese of Steubenville has granted faculties to hear confessions for all priest participants who hold faculties and are in good standing in their home dioceses. A copy of the letter is on file at the Christ the King Chapel office.

FIRST AID AND SECURITY
The University provides emergency first-aid care on the upper floor of the J. C. Williams Center during conference hours. Please follow the signs or locate a staff member for directions. In case of a life-threatening emergency, call (9)-911 from a campus phone or 911 from a cell phone. Please note that some campus phones require dialing “9” to access an outside line. In case of an emergency that is not life-threatening, call Security at 740.283.6911 (or at Extension 6911 from a campus phone), the University operator (0), or locate a staff member. The general number for security is 740.283.6333.

INTERNET ACCESS
 Access to the University’s wireless network is available to all conference guests. Please follow these steps:
1. Connect to the “FUSGuest” wireless network.
2. Open your web browser. In the address bar, type franciscan.edu, then press <Enter>.
3. Read the Terms of Use, enter your e-mail address, and check the “I agree to the Terms of Use” box. Then, click “Accept.”
If you experience any trouble, call ITS User Support Services at 740.283.HELP (4357).

KEYS
 Please keep your room locked when you are not in it. At the conclusion of the conference, please return your key to the lobby of your residence hall. There is a $50 charge for lost keys.

LOST AND FOUND
The Lost and Found is located at the J. C. Williams Center Information Desk throughout the scheduled conference. Items in the Lost and Found must be claimed within two weeks of the close of the conference. After that time, return of lost items is not guaranteed. If you realize after the conference that you have lost something, please call 740.283.3771.

MEALS 
If you have purchased a meal plan, your name badge will be necessary for admission into Antonian Hall for all meals. If you have not purchased a meal plan, the Pub (J.C. Williams Center) and Cupertino’s Café (J.C. Williams Center).

MEDIA
Please contact Lisa Ferguson or Tom Sofio in the Marketing and Communications Department, 740. 283.6450. No commercial use of conference activities may be made without authorization.

NAME BADGE
 The name badge you received serves as your conference pass, which allows you to attend the sessions. Please wear your name badge each day of the conference.

PARKING
 Our staff will help you find parking upon arrival. We ask that you not park in spaces reserved for service vehicles or residence directors or in marked fire lanes. Use of handicapped parking spaces requires proper license plates and/or hang tags.

PHONES
 Please silence your cell phones during ALL sessions. This includes Liturgy, Main Sessions, and Workshop Sessions. House phones (for internal use only) are located in the J.C. Williams Center at the Information Desk.

PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO 
Video or audio recordings may NOT be made of liturgies, speakers, or music. This material is copyrighted and subject to all copyright laws. Flash photography is not allowed during liturgy in the Diocese of Steubenville. Portions of this conference are being photographed and recorded in video and audio format. By attending this conference, you give Franciscan University your consent to use these images and recordings without restriction in publications, advertisements, videos, websites, web-streaming video, and other uses.

RECORDINGS
As a service to our conference visitors, professionally recorded and duplicated CDs and DVDs are offered for sale in the main lobby of Finnegan Field house before and after sessions and in the J.C. William’s Center between sessions (specific times posted). Take home the inspiration of the conference talks to share with your friends and family! Any commercial use or use by the media is prohibited. Some presentations will be available for free at steubenvilleconferences.com following the conference season.

REGISTRATION
 The Registration Office is ready to serve you: opening day, noon to 8:00 pm, and the following day, 8:00 am to noon, in the St. Joseph Center Seminar Room. To contact registration staff, please call 740.283.6315. The Registration Office is closed on Sundays.

SALE OF BOOKS AND OTHER ITEMS
The sale of any books, pamphlets, CDs, artwork, etc. is permitted only through the Franciscan University Bookstore. Please contact the Bookstore at 740. 283.6271 for more information. To learn more about the items available in the Bookstore, please visit its website at franciscan.edu/bookstore or send questions to bookstore@franciscan.edu.

SMOKING 
The Ohio Smoke-Free Workplace Act prohibits smoking in all buildings/tents on the campus of Franciscan University and in areas adjacent to building entrances. Smoking is also prohibited outdoors within 30 feet of all building entrances and open windows where smoke may enter a building and in any other designated outdoor nonsmoking area. Please respect those around you by complying with these mandates. Ohio State Law also prohibits the purchase, possession, and use of tobacco products by anyone under the age of 18. Please help us by obeying this law.

A WALK TO CALVARY | Stations of the Cross

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At each Station, say:
We adore thee, O Christ, and bless thee because by thy holy cross thou hast redeemed the world.

After briefly meditating upon the Station, say the following prayers:
Our Father . . . Hail Mary . . . Glory Be . . .

To conclude each Station, say:
Jesus Christ Crucified, have mercy on us.

1st Station: Jesus is condemned to death.

2nd Station: Jesus carries his cross.

3rd Station: Jesus falls the first time.

4th Station: Jesus meets his mother.

5th Station: Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus to carry his cross.

6th Station: Veronica wipes the face of Jesus.

7th Station: Jesus falls the second time.

8th Station: Jesus meets the women of Jerusalem.

9th Station: Jesus falls a third time.

10th Station: Jesus’ clothes are taken away.

11th Station: Jesus is nailed to the cross.

12th Station: Jesus dies on the cross.

13th Station: The body of Jesus is taken down from the cross.

14th Station: Jesus is laid in the tomb.

MARY, STAR OF THE NEW EVANGELIZATION | Marian Grotto

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Holy Mary, star of the new evangelization, make us the light of the world.

We receive Christ in the Eucharist; help us build the Kingdom in the world.

Teach us to do whatever he tells us. May our study of his life lead us to love him, and our love for him lead us to imitate him.

If we are what we should be, we will set the world ablaze and affect the culture.

We ask your intercession to make this so, through Christ, our Lord.

Amen.

PRAYER TO JESUS IN THE MANGER | Crèche

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O Divine Redeemer Jesus Christ, prostrate before thy crib, I believe thou art the God of infinite Majesty, even though I do see thee here as a helpless babe. I humbly adore and thank thee for having so humbled thyself for my salvation as to will to be born in a stable. I thank thee for all thou didst wish to suffer for me in Bethlehem, for thy poverty and humility, for thy nakedness, tears, cold, and sufferings.

Would that I could show thee that tenderness which thy Virgin Mother had toward thee, and love thee as she did. Would that I could praise thee with the joy of the angels, that I could kneel before thee with the faith of St. Joseph, the simplicity of the shepherds. Uniting myself with these first adorers at the crib, I offer thee the homage of my heart, and I beg that thou wouldst  be born spiritually in my soul. Make me reflect in some degree the virtues of thy admirable nativity. Fill me with that spirit of renunciation, of poverty, of humility, which prompted thee to assume the weakness of our nature, and to be born amid destitution and suffering. Grant that from this dayforward, I may in all things seek thy greater glory, and may enjoy that peace promised to men of good will.

Amen.