STAFF OUTREACH
Promoting Augustinian foundational values.
Through Mission and Ministry, Villanova has embarked on a more structured approach when reaching out to staff both to underscore the importance of the staff in achieving the mission of Villanova and to promote amongst staff members a greater awareness of the foundational Catholic Augustinian values that we promote.
Through the foundational values of Veritas, Unitas and Caritas (Truth, Unity and Charity or Love), we promote pathways to achieving these values and strive to make staff members more aware of these pathways.
PROGRAMS
Monthly Staff Luncheons
Through a link in Campus Currents, staff members are invited each month to join together in a luncheon. We alternate between discussions centered around sharing faith one month and focusing on one of the pathways to achieving our foundational values the next. See below for a schedule of upcoming luncheons and sign up with the RVSP link.
Staff Outreach Talks
Fr John Lydon OSA regularly schedules visits to all the areas of staff to give short talks about one of the pathways that help us strengthen our foundational values. Presently these outreach programs include:
- Maintenance Department
- Grounds Crew
- Custodial Crew
- UNIT
- Financial Services
- Mullen Center
- Connelly Center
- Dining Services
Staff Prayer Tree
Each month staff members are invited to submit their prayer petitions through a link in Campus Currents. A short 15-minute prayer service is then scheduled in Corr Chapel to pray for the intentions that were submitted. At special times of the year (Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, etc.) the prayers are directed towards a particular area of intentions. During other months they are open to any intention.
UPCOMING STAFF DIALOGUE LUNCHEONS
FALL 2024 SCHEDULE
Monday September 9
Theme: A Dialogue about St Thomas of Villanova and the call to service
Tuesday October 8
Theme: Sharing our Faith Journey. How does faith guide and sustain me in my work at Villanova?
Thursday November 7
Theme: A Dialogue about Sorrow and Hope. How does our Christian practice of praying in sorrow and in hope for our deceased family members, help guide us in our post-election America?
Friday December 6
Theme: Sharing our Faith Journey. What does the upcoming celebration of the birth of Christ mean to me?
Wednesday January 15
Theme: A Dialogue about Non-violence. The Legacy of Dr Martin Luther King and what it means today as we near Inauguration Day.
Monday February 10
Theme: Sharing our Faith Journey. Anticipating Valentines Day. Sending messages of love and kindness.
Tuesday March 11
Theme: A Dialogue about March Madness. Can we find in it values and anti-values?
Wednesday April 9
Theme: Sharing our Faith Journey: anticipating Easter Joy. What does it mean to me?
Wednesday May 21
Theme: A Dialogue about “finishing the race” (2 Timothy 4:7-8) in light of the ending academic year.
All are scheduled for 12-1 p.m. and all are scheduled for West Lounge.