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Vol. 2, Iss. 2 September 2006University Catholic Center
Mass ScheduleSunday Mass
9AM 11:30AM, 5PM & 8PM
Daily Mass
Mon, Wed, Fri: 12:05PMTues, Thurs: 12:30PM
Ministry TeamDirector
Fr. Dave Farnum, CSPxt. 14, [email protected]
Associate Directors
Fr. Ed Koharchik, CSP
xt. 12, [email protected]
Michelle Goodwint. 18, [email protected]
Pastoral Staff
Fr. Bob Scott, [email protected]
Deacon John De La Garza, [email protected]
Director of Development
Amber Fogartyxt. 20, [email protected]
Business Administrator
Tom Johnson
ext. 11, [email protected]
Receptionist
Beth Borent. 10, [email protected]
Administrative Assistant
Brandon [email protected]
Phone: 512.476.7351
In late June, 43 students from around the United Sta
met in Bapchule, Arizona, a small town within t
Gila River Indian Community for Camp Bapchu
This camp, a week-long 7-hour a day Vacati
Bible School (VBS) for grades Pre-K - sixth and
week-long 24-hour a day retreat for junior high a
high school students, exists because of a uniq
partnership between the University Catholic Cen
and the University of Notre Dame. The youth
Native Americans from the Akimel Oodham tri
known as the Pimasface constant hardships a
the increasing threat of gang violence and recruitment, abusive family situations, a growi
Satanic movement and more. But, for one week each summer, they are able to celebrate th
Catholic faith with college men and women from UT, Notre Dame, Texas A&M, Gonzag
Creighton, Arizona State, and others.
Drew Lee, who recently converted to Catholicism through the UCCs RCIA program, attend
Camp Bapchule for the rst time this summer. Drew felt the contribution he was making
the lives of the youth. After hearing how hard everything is for them, I didnt know ho
well Id be able to connect, he said, but with a little love and attention from us, they rea
came alive.
The youth on the Native American reservation are not the only ones who benet. The stude
who attended left Arizona with an experience they would never forget. Dan Tapetillo, a sen
at the University of Notre Dame, who rst attended Camp Bapchule in 2005, served again t
summer as the Director of Fun. He was in charge of the physical education component
the VBS and the evening staff softball games. Dan says he now feels a great connection to
kids, adding I didnt know what I was getting myself into the rst year I went. It sounded co
enough to go, but after
interacting with the
kids, I couldnt stay
away. Im committed
to keep trying to let
these young people
know that theyre
loved, not only by
God, but by us.
The concept for
Camp Bapchule rst
started as a mission
CAMP BAPCHULEA Heavenly Partnership Between UT & Notre Dame
Camp Bapchule2006 Sfaff
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A M E S S A G Efrom the Director...
This was the theme of the recent University Catholic Center
staff retreat. Our entire staff gathered at Cedarbrakethe
Diocese of Austin retreat and renewal centerto introduce
new staff to veterans, form a common vision for the next school
year, and plan, plan, plan. The very presence of nine staff members
speaks volumes for the abundance of gifts in service to the
Catholic students, faculty, and staff at The University of Texas.
The abundance principle is simple. If you go about the Lords
work with passion and persistence, then God will provide theresources required for that holy work. In pursuing Jesus mission,
there is no room for stinginess and scarcity. Look what Jesus did
with a few jars of water at the wedding feast at Cana, or with a
few loaves and shes in the midst of 5,000 hungry people.
The UCC campus ministry program offers a real and relevant
faith experience to a young adult population immersed in a highly
secular academic environment. How can one approach this with
scarcity thinking? Gods love for us is too big for that.
As students of the UT class of 2010 arrive on campus, they will
be welcomed to their new spiritual home-away-from-home: a
place where they will learn the fundamentals of their faith; a place
where they will make lifelong friends; a place where they will be
welcomed with the grace and peace of Christ; a place where they
will truly experience Christs love in abundancethe University
Catholic Center.
From scarcityto abundancetrip for a parish in the Archdiocese
of Galveston-Houston. The parish
decided to end their involvement with
the youth of that area, so Vanessa
Gonzalez, now an alumna of NotreDame, and Brandon Kraft, a studen
at UT, decided to create a similar
experience for college students to the
same community in 2005. Fr. Daves
response was amazing, Brandon said
I walked into his ofce and pitched
the idea of the UCC taking a leading
role in continuing this incredible
outreach opportunity. With no
hesitation, he said we should run with
it. The VBS program would not have
continued if not for the UCC and its
unique partnership with Notre Dame
Fr. Dave even traveled to Arizona in
2005 and 2006 to join us. Fr. Ed also
went with us in 2006 and already has
his calendar clear for 2007.
Many UCC students feel blessed
to be involved with this exciting
program. Brandon concluded, From
our experience with the youth to their
parents crying tears of joy over wha
weve been able to do, I know the
difference were making in the lives of
these youth. It has changed my life. Im
overjoyed that my fellow Longhorns
are able to have the same experience
and will for years to come.
If you are interested in supporting future Camp
Bapchules, or any other mission opportunities the
UCC offers, contact Amber Fogarty, 512.476.735
x20 or [email protected].
Fr. Dave Farnum, CSP Camp Bapchule, cont.
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Greetings from the UniversityCatholic Center! It is with great joythat I update you on the UCCs fund
development and alumni relationsefforts. I was hired in mid-Aprilto build relationships with UCC
alumni, parents, faculty, and staff, aswell as others who are passionateabout the Catholic Center and itsmission. My primary responsibility is
to generate support of time, talent,and treasure so that the UCCsministry will thrive and grow in theyears to come. Ultimately, the UCC
staff and I hope to build a culture ofphilanthropyan understanding ofstewardship as a way of life.
Frederick Buechner once said thatvocation is the place where ourdeep gladness meets the needs of
the world. I embrace this ideaand feel blessed to be called tosuch an awesome vocation. TheUniversity Catholic Center has
been, and continues to be, a light
Stewardship Corner...offering gifts of time, talent & treasure
on The University of Texas campus.While the UT tower emanates withburnt orange Longhorn pride, the
University Catholic Center shineswith the light of Christ.
The goal of our developmentefforts is to allow the UCC tocontinue and expand this ministrywith a special focus on providing
opportunities for Catholic UTstudents to strengthen their faith,develop their gifts, and grow intopassionate, faithful Catholic leaders.
The UCC complements andintegrates the outstanding secularuniversity education with a deeper
appreciation of Catholicism.
As you can see, its an exciting timeat the University Catholic Center. I
look forward to seeing what Godhas in store for this ministry. Surely,the best is yet to come!
Amber Fogarty
UCC Director of Development
Welcome WeekWelcome, welcome, welcome! The fall semester
ofcially got underway on August 28th, and theUniversity Catholic Center is buzzing with activity.
Our annual Welcome Week festivities and our
Welcome Retreat were very successful, and we would
like to thank all who made these events possible,
especially our student leaders and benefactors. We are
so thankful for all the gifts God has bestowed on the
UCC!
Longhorn AwakeningLonghorn Awakening #41 will take place October 13-
15, 2006! Please keep the retreatants and staff in your
prayers. Are you a Longhorn Awakening alumni?
Send Fr. Dave an email at [email protected] to
share your LA memories. Well publish some of these
in future editions of theLonghorn Catholic!
longhorns on campus
$100,000Amount of the grant the UCC receivedfrom the Scanlan Foundation as seedmoney for its development program.
$400,000
Amount of a planned gift that nowallows the UCC to establish itsfirst-ever endowment.
84Number of Living Faith Society Members(an EFT giving program that allows UCC
benefactors to support the ministry) for atotal of more than $6,500 each month.
151%Percentage of goal achieved in theDiocesan capital campaign (Our Faith~ Our Legacy). $144,000 will return to
UCC during the next 5 years.
$750,000Amount of the overall Our Faith ~ Our
Legacy campaign goal that will return tothe UCC in the form of matching funds,
beginning in 2011.
At the UCC, we are thankful for all of the generou
gifts of time, talent, and treasure we receive. Her
are a few highlights of our recent successes:
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Student Leader RetreatTwenty-two UCC student leaders gathered for a three-day retreat entitled
Windows on Leadership, August 21-23, at Cedarbrake Renewal Center. At
the UCC, we believe it is our responsibility to prepare Catholic leaders for bright
futures in the Church and in the community. Thus, we are providing opportunities
for our student leaders to discern their vocation, while preparing them for the
challenges they will inevitably face as they strive to live morally, ethically, and
faithfully. The retreat was designed to provide students with a Window on
Leadership through which to see themselves and others. We, who are called by
Baptism to serve others, offer our gifts for the common good. This retreat was
a time to develop skills, to grow closer in friendship, and to view the gifts ofleadership through the windowpane of faith. The retreat offered sessions to help
students sharpen their skills in communication, conict resolution, and recruiting
and retention of members. Students were invited to see themselves as servant
leaders who are asked not just to focus on the needs of their particular group, but
to broaden their vision to consider the needs of the larger community. This is the
essence of being a leader who serves and a servant who leads. The leadership
retreat sets the tone for the academic year and is the rst step among many that
help the UCC students become todays leaders for tomorrows Church.
Attention UT AlumniIn 2008, the University CatholicCenter will celebrate 100 yearsof Paulist ministry at UT. We dontwant any of our alumni to miss
this awesome event! To make surewere able to have a fantastic 100thAnniversary Celebration, werelaunching the 10,000 by 100Campaign. Our goal is to doublethe size of our database, bringingus to 10,000 names before our
100th Anniversary. But, we needyour help! Help us reconnect withUT Catholic Alumni and Friendstoday. Spread the word about the
10,000 by 100 Campaign. Send anemail TODAY with your completecontact information to amber@
utcatholic.org to be added to thedatabase.
UT /A&M Form PartnershipUnthinkable! But, your eyes wontbe deceiving you this November 24when the Catholic Centers from
the rival schools will join as onein the celebration of the Eucharist.
Join us two hours before game
time* for a Mass at the UniversityCatholic Center, followed by areception for Longhorns andAggies! Burnt orange and maroon
will unite for pre-game festivities
and fellowship. This is a Mass youdont want to miss!
*Game time is currently scheduledfor 11AM, so the Mass will take place
at 9AM. If the game time changes,the Mass will be held two hours priorto kickoff.
Lambda Omega Alpha &Mu Epsilon ThetaOne of colleges stereotypical
realitiesfraternities and sororities
is a reality at the UCC. Three
young women in 1987 and ve
young men in 1990 decided to
found, respectively, a sorority and
a fraternity based on Catholic devotion to God, fellowship amongst members,
and outreach to the community. Both organizations are now thriving, and have
even grown to have chapters at Texas State University in San Marcos. Since
the spring of 2003, the Lambdas have had a dinner every semester with Bishop
Gregory Aymond of Austin, and the Mu Eps have previously hosted a PassoverDinner for the UCC community, as well
as various other social and spiritual
events. The men and women in these
organizations are constantly involved
in other activities at the UCC and are
a stable presence in the Catholic life of
UT.
UCC Exesministryspotlight
For more information, email:Bryan Sakowski, [email protected]
Dona Suing, [email protected]
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NEW FACES THE UCC STAFF
FULL-TIME STAFF
Michelle Goodwin /Associate DirectorMichelle Goodwin returns to the UCC! From 1998-2003, Michelle was associate
director of campus ministry at the UCC. Michelle has been serving in campus
ministry for 17 years, with the last three as campus minister at the University of
Oklahoma (OU). She is from a military family which has enabled her to travel
extensively; her family now resides in Oklahoma. She received her B.A. in
Education from OU and her M.Ed. in Religious Education from Boston College.
She is thrilled to come home to the UCC.
Amber Fogarty /Director of Development
In April, we welcomed Amber Fogarty to the UCC staff as Director of
Development. She has a B.A. in Communication, an MBA from St. Edwards
University, and is currently pursuing a M.A. in Philanthropy and Developmentfrom St. Marys University of Minnesota. When shes not visiting with UCC
alumni, parents, and friends (or writing papers for graduate school), shes
spending time with her husband, Martin, enjoying newlywed life.
Deacon Tom Johnson /Business Administrator
Tom Johnson joined the staff in March as the Business Administrator. With more
than 20 years of professional experience in management and nance combined
with his pastoral skills as an ordained Deacon, he is a wonderful asset to the
UCC. Tom and his wife, Susan, have 2 children and are active parishioners at St.
Thomas More, Austin.
STUDENT WORKERS
Brandon Kraft
Administrative Assistant
Brandon is currently a Sociology
major entering his (hopefully) nal
year at UT. Hes been very active
at the UCC the past few years
Longhorn Awakenings, Lambda
Omega Alpha President, Bapchule
Arizona Director (2 years). Brandon
loves checking up on any and all new
technology, and eats trail mix with
abandon.
Amelia Perry
Development Assistant
Amelia is a History major who plans
to graduate next spring. She has
been active in Mu Epsilon Theta
Longhorn Awakening, and the
Bapchule, Arizona mission trip (and
currently holds the record for being
the only person to sustain injuries
there). Amelia also makes the cute
and informative stick gure signs for
the atrium.
Rob Johnson
Facilities Assistant
Rob plans to graduate in the spring
of 2008 with a degree in Electrica
Engineering. A native Austinite
he has been active at the UCC in
various organizations including
Longhorn Awakening, STRONG
and Compass. Rob loves camping
backpacking, and computers
basically, he wouldnt turn down a
hand-held GPS if you wanted to give
him one.
Back row (L-R): Amelia Perry, Fr. Dave Farnum, C.S.P., Fr
Ed Koharchik, C.S.P., Deacon John de la Garza, Deacon
Tom Johnson; Middle row (L-R): Amber Fogarty, Michelle
Goodwin, Beth Boren. Front: Brandon Kraft
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When I came to UT, my family lived overseas. The UCC welcomed me and became my family during
my college years. To this day, Im thankful for its loving, supportive community and the role this
ministry continues to play in the lives of UT students.Rachel (Reiland) Stin
Class of 1Rachel graduated from UT in 1996 with a BA in Art History and a Business minor.
She was a member of Mu Epsilon Theta and was very involved with Longhorn
Awakenings, as its Coordinator her last semester. She now lives in Houston with
her husband and son and is an attorney with Locke Liddell and Sapp.