NEWMAN NEWS
December 13, 2018
ADVENT
Advent, God is With Us Already...and Not Yet
During Advent, we encourage everyone to reflect daily on how our faith is already handed to us, but not yet perfectly lived. Each week we will provide daily reflections by Fr. Daniel P. Horan, OFM as a starting point for your journey.
Rejoicing in God
The Christmas story begins under the shadow of some unexpected and seemingly unpleasant circumstances. Fear, anger, and a loss for words would be understandable responses from a young woman in a situation similar to that of Mary of Nazareth. But Mary does something unexpected: she “rejoices in God!” Mary—full of grace—says yes to God. Read more
MASS READINGS
Vincent van Gogh, 1888, Shoes. Courtesy of the Sunday Website at Saint Louis University.
"One mightier than I is coming. I am not worthy to loosen the thongs of his sandals."

LK 3:16
FEATURED
Advent Reconciliation
During Advent, there will be Reconciliation before 12:30pm Mass from 11:45am - 12:15pm. This is in addition to our regular Reconciliation on Sundays before 6:30pm Mass from 5:45pm - 6:15pm or by appointment with Fr. Boom or Fr. Manh.
Christmas Mass Schedule
Winter Break Schedule
Daily Mass
12:10pm Mass at Newman Center, no Mass starting December 25, resumes January 8
5:30pm Mass at CES, no Mass starting December 18, resumes January 8

Bible Study at CES
Friday 12:00pm, resumes January 11
Sunday 5:00pm, no Bible Study starting December 16, resumes January 6

First Friday Reconciliation at CES
3:00pm - 4:00pm, resumes February 1

Office Closed
December 24, 2018 - January 6, 2019
Spring Break Immersion Trip
Students, do you have plans for spring break? The Newman Center will be having an Immersion Trip to Tijuana on Monday, March 25, 2019 - Wednesday, March 27, 2019. If you are interested in signing up, email Gaby Arambulo, and please make sure you have a passport. More details to follow.
THIS WEEKEND
Interfaith Shelter Sign-Ups
COMING JANUARY 2019

The dates for our Interfaith Shelter co-hosted by Good Samaritan, Newman Center Catholic Community at UCSD and Congregation Beth Israel are Saturday, January 26, 2019 to Saturday, February 9, 2019.

Overnight hosts, evening meal providers, brown bag lunch supplies providers, grocery shoppers, set-up & clean up crews and financial support contributions are all needed to make our guests’ stay successful. Set-up will be on Friday, January 25. 

Active volunteer sign-ups will begin after both masses starting Sunday, December 16, but you can do so via email NOW!

Please contact  Kellie Evans-O’Connor (858) 483-5376 to find out more & to sign up!
Help Stock the Food Pantry
This month's item for the food pantry at the Community Christian Service Agency (CCSA) is Cereal and Oatmeal. You can place items in the CCSA basket at the entrance of the church on Sundays.
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Migrant Family Assistance
Catholic Charities is raising funds to assist legally admitted needy migrant families in reaching their intended destination, usually to other family members in the US. Donations can be made at  Sharejourneysd.org/families. Catholic Charities is also collecting clothing, such as long pants, shirts, sweatshirts, jackets and new socks and underwear for men, women and children, mostly in medium and small sizes. Other needed items include backpacks and adult shoelaces. Collection sites are:

  1. Our Lady of Guadalupe, Chula Vista, 345 Anita St. 91911, (Monday – Friday 9 am – 4 pm.)
  2. Good Samaritan Episcopal Church, 4321 Eastgate Mall (UTC area) 92121. (Monday – Friday 9 am – 3 pm.)
CATHOLIC STUDENT ORGS
Kyrie
General Body Meeting (GBM)
Thursdays at 8:00pm, location to be announced

Rosary Times
Tuesday at 1:00pm and Wednesday at 12:30pm, 3rd Floor Geisel at Dr. Seuss Statue

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MASS, RECONCILIATION, OFFICE HOURS
Sunday Mass
12:30pm  Newman Center
6:30pm  Newman Center
10:00am Monthly On-Campus Mass (1/13)
Weekday Mass
Tuesday - Friday: 12:10pm at Newman Center
Tuesday - Thursday: 5:30pm at CES, resumes January 8
Adoration
Wednesday: 8:00pm at CES (odd weeks of Quarter), resumes January 9
Reconciliation
Sunday:
11:45pm - 12:15pm at Newman Center
5:45pm – 6:15pm at Newman Center
First Friday of the Month: 3:00pm – 4:00pm at CES, resumes February 1
By Appointment: Fr. Boom or Fr. Manh
Newman Center Office Hours
Monday - Friday: 9:30am - 3:30pm
For Pastoral Emergencies please email cathcom@ucsd.edu.
Priests' Office Hours
By appointment, Fr. Boom or Fr. Manh
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ABOUT US
Our Mission
The Catholic Community at UC San Diego experiences Christ's presence in Word, Eucharist and one another. We seek to build the reign of God by sharing our faith in Jesus Christ as well as by extending welcome, embracing diversity, and responding to others with compassion.
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Associate Director
Business Manager
Pastoral Associate
Director of Music Ministry
Evening Choir Director
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