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Sursum Corda (Service Organization)
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Sursum Corda is a co-educational social service organization at Loyola Marymount University
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and weekly Dockweiler beach
cleanups.
Since 2005, Sursum Corda's Social Justice Squadron has organized an annual Day Famine, designed to raise awareness of international hunger among LMU students.Sursum continues to be a big voice for all LMU students and to be the voice of LMU.
Famous Alumni of Sursum include Brendan Busse.
See those in need;
Those who hunger for your
Friendship;
Those who crave your light.
Lord lift up our ears that we may
Hear those who call for help;
Who speak your name.
Lord, lift up our arms that we may
Carry the downcast.
Build the broken,
Touch the lonely.
Lord, lift up our hearts that we may
See your face
Hear your call
Do your will.
Loyola Marymount University
Loyola Marymount University is a comprehensive co-educational private Roman Catholic university in the Jesuit and Marymount traditions located in Los Angeles, California, United States...
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Service
While "Sursum," as it is often simply called by members, does service around LMU's campus. The organization's primary mission is service in the greater Los Angeles community at institutions such as Guadalupe Housing Project, Good Shepherd Shelter, Underwings, SAGE childcare in Nickerson GardensNickerson Gardens, Los Angeles, California
Nickerson Gardens is a 1054-unit public housing apartment complex at 1590 East 114th Street in Watts, Los Angeles, California.Nickerson Gardens consists of 156 buildings with townhouse style units ranging in size from one bedroom to five bedrooms. It was completed in the year 1955, and the...
and weekly Dockweiler beach
Dockweiler State Beach
Dockweiler State Beach is a Los Angeles beach protected under the state park system. Part of the park is located directly under the flight path of the immediately adjacent Los Angeles International Airport. Additionally, it is one of the few beaches in Los Angeles County where bonfires are permitted...
cleanups.
Since 2005, Sursum Corda's Social Justice Squadron has organized an annual Day Famine, designed to raise awareness of international hunger among LMU students.Sursum continues to be a big voice for all LMU students and to be the voice of LMU.
Famous Alumni of Sursum include Brendan Busse.
Prayer
Lord, lift up our eyes that we maySee those in need;
Those who hunger for your
Friendship;
Those who crave your light.
Lord lift up our ears that we may
Hear those who call for help;
Who speak your name.
Lord, lift up our arms that we may
Carry the downcast.
Build the broken,
Touch the lonely.
Lord, lift up our hearts that we may
See your face
Hear your call
Do your will.