SMU Catholic News

Congratulations Coach Rhonda Rompola

The SMU Catholic Community is proud of you Coach Rompola!

From the Daily Campus:

SMU women's head basketball coach Rhonda Rompola established herself as the new leader for most career wins in SMU basketball after defeating the Southern Miss Golden Eagles on January 13th. Sunday's 85-72 victory, broadcast on national television, secured Rompola's 300th career win. In doing so, she surpassed former men's basketball head coach E.O. "Doc" Hayes.

When asked about what the record meant to her personally, Rompola explained, "What is special about 300 wins is they all came here at SMU."

Rompola, an SMU grad, is now in the middle of her 17th season as head coach for the Mustangs. Currently posting a 12-4 overall record, and 2-1 record in Conference USA play, Rompola feels a special bond to the athletes. Since arriving on the Hilltop in 1991 to become the head coach, Rompola has led SMU to a 288-188 mark. During this time she has taken the Mustangs to their first postseason tournament appearance in school history.

You can support Coach Rompola and the Mustangs at their next home game, Thursday night at 7:00 p.m at Moody Coliseum.

Thank you

A big thank you to our "Leader Feeders" this weekend. This past Friday night Denise Dunlap and Mayra Thompson provided a feast to kickoff the Servant Leader Retreat at the Neuhoff Catholic Center.

Saturday morning Kurt VandeMotter, Martha Click, and Pam Buckley whipped up a Breakfast of Champions bright and early to send us on our way.

Also Thank You to Monsignor Milam Joseph and Father Rudy Garcia for celebrating Mass and the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Volunteer to Help with Sunday Supper

Thank you to all of the volunteers who helped prepare, serve, clean up and otherwise make Sunday Supper a great time of fellowship at the Catholic Center after Mass each Sunday night last semester.  We are grateful for your hard work and dedication to the Catholic students at SMU. An average of 60 students and community members enjoy the food and friendship that is shared each Sunday night. There is always room for one more at the table - All are Welcome!

SIGN UP NOW to help with this semester's SUNDAY SUPPER.
Beginning Sunday, January 27th, volunteers are needed to help with all aspects of Sunday Supper.

You can help in a variety of ways:

· prepare a home-cooked meal for 60 to bring to the Center

· use the kitchen at the Center for your own special recipe

· sign up with other families & organize a pot-luck

· lend your time to prepare and serve a pre-cooked meal

· line up a donation from a local restaurant

· cover the cost of a catered meal from your favorite pizza joint or restaurant

· underwrite the cost of typical Sunday Supper ($150)

 

The schedule fills up fast, so sign up today after mass or
contact Ellen Johnston at 214 358 7299 or etj518@aol.com..

Financial Snapshot

The ministry was $19,000 short for the first 6 months of our fiscal year.  Our goal for the next six months is $175,000.  Thank you to all of you who have made a pledge or gift.  Your support helps to spread the good news about the gospel.

AROUND CAMPUS: MLK Day of Service

Monday, January 21                                       
10:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Check-in at Bob Hope Theater Lobby – Meadows School of the Arts

This program will educate participants about Dr. King’s philosophy by highlighting the good work and social impact of non-profits in the Dallas area. Sponsored by Leadership & Community Involvement, the Meadows School of the Arts, Student Activities & Multicultural Student Affairs and the Office of the Chaplain.
MORE INFO: Stella Mulberry, mulberry@smu.edu or call 214-768-4403 

AROUND CAMPUS: Volunteers needed

The Office of Services for Students with Disabilities seeks volunteers to assist students served by that office. Possible tasks include reading books aloud while being recorded, scanning books, helping with research, typing, or other tasks that may arise. If interested, please contact the Coordinator, Rebecca Marin, at rmarin@smu.edu or call 214-768-1470.

The FIVE is back!

The FIVE Student Mass returns this Sunday to Perkins Chapel.

Msgr. Michael Duca will be presiding and we will install our brand new SMU Catholic Servant Leader Team!

We hope to see everyone there!

AROUND CAMPUS: Alternative Spring Break

DEADLINE: Friday, February 15 by 5:00 PM

Want to have a different experience next time you go on Spring Break? How about doing something special that will have a lasting impact? This is your opportunity! Sign up to be a part of Alternative Spring Break. Visit the website link above for all the details. Sponsored by SPARC – Students Promoting Awareness, Responsibility & Citizenship. Applications are due Friday, February 15 by 5:00 PM and can be found online at http://people.smu.edu/sparc/asb
COST: $150 per person
For more info contact: Courtney Sartor, csartor@smu.edu or 469-879-2678

Support Pony Hoops!

Women’s Basketball
Friday at 7 p.m. vs. Texas A&M

Men’s Basketball
Saturday at 7:30 p.m. vs. Southern

$1.00 Hot Dogs all night!

The Knuckleheads, creators of the famous Pony Up song, will perform at the Saturday game!

SMU Catholic remembers Jim Caswell

James E. Caswell, former vice president for student affairs at Southern Methodist University, spent nearly five decades at SMU as a student, teacher and administrator. Dr. Caswell retired in May 2007. He died Oct. 22 at age 66.  Dr. Caswell was "a pastor at heart, one who made all of SMU his ministry," reflected SMU President R. Gerald Turner at the memorial service celebrating Dr. Caswell's life Thursday. It is estimated that, starting from the time he first worked as a graduate residence hall director, he touched the lives of nearly 40,000 SMU students. The Catholic Community flourishes at SMU thanks in large part to Dr. Caswell's profound understanding of the value of religious life here and his tireless advocacy on its behalf. We are grateful that he always welcomed our presence on campus and affirmed our role in the life of the community. As a token of gratitude, SMU Catholic Campus Ministry will make a donation in his honor to the Jim Caswell Endowment for Leadership Development and Training. For more info, see the SMU website.