Loyola Catholic Medical Association-Student Section-Mary Health of the Sick

09/06/2019

Hi friends! This Sunday we will be joining Catholic medical, nursing, pharmacy etc. students from across Chicago for mass and a picnic at 11 am at UIC! Those of you who went last year might remember how fun it was! I hope you can make it! RSVP below!

Event Address: St. John Paul II Newman Center - UIC 700 S Morgan St, Chicago IL 60607 Come meet other faith-filled healthcare students and professionals from across Chicago at the annual Healthcare Picnic! Sunday Mass at 11 am followed by a picnic! RSVP by Friday 9/6

07/29/2019

Howdy folks! Things are getting started this week! On Wednesday July 31, Feast of our own St. Ignatius of Loyola, we have two options for mass - 8 am in the gathering room with the M1's or at 11 am on the nursing lawn. We will also continue the tradition of Mass and a meal on Sunday August 4th before classes start for the M1's and 2's.

We want to know how the CMA can best support you this year. Please fill out this survey and stay tuned for more details about Sunday shenanigans!

Let us know how we can best support you this coming year!

07/14/2018

These look pretty cool—and they’re free!

Friends, we desperately need to shatter the myth that religion and science are in conflict. To help with that, my team and I have created these new Catholic scientist posters to hang in your home, parish, or classroom. The best part? They're free! You just cover shipping and handling:

https://special.wordonfire.org/faith-and-science-posters

Our goal is to see these posters hanging in every science classroom, every religion class, every parish education space, and every home. Young people need to see these regular reminders that you can be smart, scientific, and faithful, all without compromise.

The posters feature luminaries such as Fr. Georges Lemaître (formulator of the Big Bang theory), Fr. Gregor Mendel (father of modern genetics), and Sr. Mary Kenneth Keller (pioneer of computer science.)

Claim your free posters, and please help spread the word to teachers, catechists, parents, and young people!

06/23/2018

We are currently at the Catholic Medical Association Medical Student and Resident Bootcamp! This retreat/conference has been amazing, as we have met so many medical students, residents, and attending physicians, who share our Catholic values. Each day is founded on prayer, as we explore topics on spiritual formation in the medical field, philosophy, natural family planning, abortion, physician-assisted su***de, legal issues and conscience protection, and more. Catholic doctors are sharing with us how to get through tough times, and it seems they have been thrilled by our enthusiasm. God continues to bless us with life-changing experiences, beautiful relationships, and most importantly growth in faith and our love for our Lord. This week flew by, and we cannot believe we go home tomorrow. You are all in our prayers.

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03/14/2018

Congratulations to the Catholic Medical Association-Student Section Executive Board for the 2018-2019 school year!

President: Stephanie Vereb
Vice President: Peter Barnas
Community Liaison: Karolina Krawczyk
Secretary: Mike Perrin
Treasurer: Alex Hanna

We are grateful to God for their willingness to serve on the board, and we are excited to see all they will accomplish this coming year!

Also, just a reminder, there will be Mass tomorrow from 8-8:30am and Adoration from noon-1pm in the Gathering Room. We hope to see you.

Thank you all for a blessed year.

With love and prayers,
Monica, Maggie, Adam, Alyssa

02/23/2018

This Monday, February 26 from 12-1pm, CMA physicians Dr. Donna Dobrowolsky & Dr. Mary Keen are excited to do Soup and Stories: Pilgrim Journeys with us! We’ll begin with prayer, short stories and photos from each of them, and then time for conversation in small groups about our own experiences and faith journeys, all while eating delicious soup! M1s are welcome to come as you finish your exam, even if you are a little late! This is part of Ministry's Lenten Offerings: with you on the way. Bring anyone and everyone! Peace and prayers to you all!

02/14/2018

Tomorrow: Catholic mass @ 7:45, Ecumenical Word Service with Ashes @ 11:30, Adoration @ noon.

More info: Tomorrow is Ash Wednesday, which means the beginning of Lent! There will be a Catholic Mass with distribution of Ashes, from 7:45am-8:30am in the Atrium, as well as an Ecumenical Word Service with distribution of Ashes, from 11:30am-noon in the Atrium. Immediately following the prayer service, we will begin the Holy Hour of Adoration from 12-1pm in the Gathering Room, and Fr./Dr. Dave will be available for Reconciliation. For tomorrow, we will be in silent prayer for the entire hour, and next week, we will being more structured prayer time including music and Lenten reflections. Please reach out to Steph Vereb at [email protected] to assist with that. Next week, we will also be starting sign-ups to commit to a 15-minute time to be with the Lord, although all are welcome to come and go.

We hope to see you at any or all of the happenings tomorrow, and pray that you all have a blessed Lenten season.

02/05/2018

It's already February, which means it's time for another new update courtesy of your friendly neighborhood CMA! There's a LOT going on this month, so if there's any e-mail you read from us this year, this one should definitely be it! Here's what we have coming up:

REMINDER!
M1 students! We are approaching the transition point for the organization board. Please see the e-mail earlier this week for details. Board applications are due on February 27, and we will transition the board during March.

Rosary
This month, rosary will be Monday February 5. We'll meet at 8am like always, shooting for the Gathering Room with a backup of DePorres!

Mass and Fellowship Dinner
Our mass and dinner this month with be on Sunday, February 18. We will be going to St. Vincent Ferrer in River Forest (1530 Jackson Ave). Mass is at 5:30 with dinner to follow. Please let us know if you plan to join us so we can make a reservation for enough people!

Mardi Gras Theology on Tap
Celebrate a special Mardi Gras Theology on Tap on Monday, February 12th at Wishbone – West Loop with doors opening at 6:30pm! Author and renowned speaker Sister Miriam James Heidland, SOLT (Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity) will be leading a discussion about the transforming power of authentic love as attendees enjoy free Cajun appetizers and Mardi Gras themed drinks. Admission is free and space is very limited, so be sure to register now!

Lent Begins This Month!
That's right, on Valentine's Day we will also be beginning the season of Lent (and don't even get us started on Easter falling on April Fool's Day this year). There's a big list of things in the works for the season:

* There will be Holy Hour of Adoration most weeks during Lent on Wednesdays from 12-1pm, and Fr./Dr. Dave will be available for Reconciliation in his private office space during the same time. Actual dates (2/14, 2/21, 3/14, 3/21)

* Examen Reflections, focusing on Forgiveness and Healing, will be led by Deacon Chris Murphy, Director Staff Mission Formation/Faculty Staff Chaplain will happen in the Gathering Room from 12-1pm on 2/28 and 3/28.

* On the topic of liturgies, we will offer 8am Mass in the Gathering Room every other Wednesday on the following dates: 2/28, 3/14, 3/28.

* Monday, 2/26 (awaiting final confirmation) @ 12pm – Pilgrimage Reflections & Faith Sharing with CMA doctors, + soup lunch, coordinated by Ministry

* Thursday, 3/15 at 11:30am – Stations of the Cross + soup lunch, coordinated by Ministry

* TBD: Reflection on Physiology of the Crucifixion journal article hosted by CMDA, open to all students.

* CURA groups will continue to meet weekly. Please see Lauren in Ministry for more information if you would like to know more about these groups and get the official schedule.

As always, let us know if you have any questions. We hope you have a blessed start to the Lenten season, and a very happy and holy weekend!

With love,
The Catholic Medical Association - Student Section Board
(Monica, Maggie, Alyssa, Adam)

01/15/2018

March for Life Chicago ❤️

01/04/2018

The March for Life Chicago rally is happening on Sunday, January 14. A few of the CMA members are planning to participate in the march, and would like to invite you to join! The march will begin downtown from Federal Plaza at 2pm. We will have a group meet at the Green Line Oak Park station at 1pm to travel downtown, or you are welcome to make your own way downtown to meet up at the plaza.
For anyone who is interested, Cardinal Blase will be celebrating a Mass for Life at Holy Name Cathedral downtown at 11:00AM the same day. We are not planning to attend the mass as a group, but we wanted to make you aware of the opportunity. There are also other masses being planned in the Chicago area. For more details for the events of the weekend, here's their website: http://www.marchforlife-chicago.org/
We hope you can join us!

Join thousands at the March for Life Chicago 2018! Over 57-million babies have been victims of abortion since 1973. Take a stand for life in every stage!

12/25/2017

Our Lord is the reason for the season. Happy Birthday, Jesus! And Merry Christmas, everyone! May you feel warmth in time with loved ones, peace amidst the chaotic world, and joy for all the blessings that have happened and all to come. May God’s light continue to shine upon you and God’s love continue to fill your hearts this holiday season and always. Thinking of you and praying for you! ❤️

11/23/2017

Happy Thanksgiving everyone,

We would like to invite you to a unique presentation at Stritch. On Tuesday, November 28, at noon, in Room 150, we will be hosting Ms. Lisa M. Jurski, MSPT, COMT, Certified Fertility Care Practitioner. Lisa will be presenting on Fertility Awareness Based Methods (FABM), otherwise known as Natural Family Planning (NFP) and the importance of educating one’s patients about this option for gynecological health.

There are many myths surrounding NFP. For example, assumptions that NFP is "just a Catholic thing,” or that it’s “ineffective,” or it’s just a crude way of “avoiding pregnancy” are common phrases that are tagged to NFP. As a result, many hospitals and healthcare organizations do not promote NFP as an option for women who are trying to manage their reproductive health. In fact, studies have shown that medical students and professionals lack knowledge regarding Fertility Awareness Based Methods. However, thanks to technology like the Health App on the iPhone, adhering to FABM is becoming even easier and more effective.

Often overlooked are NFP’s abounding health benefits that can be realized by women and their potential families. NFP is an organic approach to reproductive health that helps women connect with their bodies’ monthly menstrual cycles and also creates an opportunity to communicate this information with their spouses. Further, when combined with NaProTechnology, a scientific breakthrough in reproductive health, NFP can be used as a solution for infertility, menstrual cramps, ovarian cysts, postpartum depression, hormonal abnormalities, to name a few.

We encourage you all to come out and hear Lisa shed some light on this topic. This will probably be one of the few opportunities in our medical training where we will get insight on the medical benefits of Natural Family Planning and Fertility Awareness Based Methods.

Please feel free to reach out with questions. It is so important that we facilitate conversations that challenge our mainstay beliefs and help us grow as better, more educated physicians.

We hope to see you on Tuesday at noon. Light lunch will be provided.

Sincerely,
Loyola Stritch Catholic Medical Association - Student Section Board