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Rev. Jeffrey Cooper C.S.C.

Lenten Reflections with Holy Cross Series, March 22 & 29, April 5

University president Rev. Mark L. Poorman, C.S.C., will present “Welcoming the Stranger: Hospitality and Christian Discipleship” as a guest of the Lenten Reflections with Holy Cross speaker series at Holy Redeemer Church (25 Rosa Parks Way). He will speak at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 22, and the lecture is free and open to all.

On Wednesday, March 29, Rev. Jeff Cooper, C.S.C., will present “Encountering the Demon at Gerasa: A Lenten Spirituality for Recovery of Self” at 7 p.m., at Holy Redeemer Church.

Brendan Ryan, C.S.C., a Holy Cross seminarian, will present “The Cross and Lenten Hope” on Wednesday, April 5, at Holy Redeemer Church.

For more information contact Rev. John Dougherty, C.S.C., Holy Redeemer Parish, at frdoughertycsc@gmail.com.

Spiritual Companionship at UP

massRev. Jeffrey Coooper, C.S.C., theology, and Beth Barsotti, campus ministry, will present “Introduction to Spiritual Companionship” on Thursday, September 11, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Bauccio Commons Teske Room. Please feel free to bring your lunch.

Faculty and staff members are invited to learn more about spiritual companship, and to consider being a part of this ministry at the University of Portland. Walking with one another on the spiritual journey of life is something we do in our roles as faculty, staff, parents, and friends. Perhaps you are already walking with someone in this way, or it is something you would like to do. Even if you are unsure of your availability to students, you are invited to join simply for your own growth.

For more information contact Barsotti at 7463 or barsotti@up.edu.