NEWMAN NEWS
November 8, 2018
|
|
Unknown Artist. The Widow’s Mite. Basilica di Sant’Apollinare Nuovo. Ravenna, Italy. 6th century. Courtesy of the Sunday Website at Saint Louis University.
|
|
“She, from her poverty, has contributed all she had, her whole livelihood.”
MK 12:44
|
|
Remembering Our Loved Ones
|
During the month of November we will honor our loved ones who have passed before us by writing their names on Remembrance Cards and praying for them at all Masses. Please fill out a card at the entrance of the Church and place it in the basket by the cards. This basket will be present at all Masses in November.
|
|
|
|
|
Advent Giving Tree Party Volunteers Needed
|
Our annual Advent Giving Tree Party will be
Sunday, November 18, after the 12:30pm Mass in Roetter Hall. Help our brothers and sisters in need in two ways: Assemble care packages for So Others May Eat and the Health Frontiers' clinic in Tijuana. Pick-up a tag or more with a Christmas gift to give to
SANDAPP. To bring a dish or to volunteer to help setup or clean-up please
sign-up here.
|
|
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.
|
|
|
|
|
After both Masses, pick-up a sticky note outside naming an item needed to make care packages. Then bring your item to Sunday Mass and place it in the boxes in the vestibule. Please return your items by the beginning of 12:30pm Mass on Sunday, November 18.
|
|
Our Care Ministry will hold its monthly healing circle on
Sunday, November 11, after 12:30pm Mass, in the chapel. Everyone is welcome, especially those who would like to join together in praying for healing in any aspect of their lives or those of their loved ones.
|
|
|
|
|
Support Catholic Charities and Give Today
|
Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego is raising funds to help migrant families being released by immigration authorities in our region. These families, many with small children, have traveled long distances to flee extreme conditions that threaten their lives. They have received permission to remain in the U.S. legally while awaiting the outcome of their application for asylum. Catholic Charities is raising funds to help them to travel to unite with family members in the U.S. Donations may be made through this site:
Sharejourneysd.org/families.
|
|
Help Stock the Food Pantry
|
|
|
Good Sam invites all to the Showers of Blessings Organizational Meeting on
Monday, November 12, at 7:00pm in Roetter Hall. On one Saturday a month, Showers of Blessings will provide showers, clothes, and light snacks to those who are homeless. Come to the meeting to learn about this great service opportunity and how you can get involved.
|
|
|
|
Veteran's Day Office Closed
|
The office will be closed
Monday, November 12, in observance of Veteran's Day.
|
|
A Faith That Does Justice - Karma Lekshe Tsomo
|
A Faith That Does Justice invites you to transform your faith into action!
Join us on
Tuesday, November 13, at 6:30pm at
Our Lady of Guadalupe to welcome Karma Lekshe Tsomo, an American Buddhist Nun and Associate Professor of Theology and Religious Studies at the University of San Diego. She will share her journey to become a Buddhist nun, a few basic principles about Buddhism, and how these principles compel her to work for social justice. All are welcome!
|
|
|
|
|
XLT is short for exalt. It combines contemporary worship music with Eucharistic Adoration for an evening filled with prayer, music, reflection and fellowship. Come join us on
Wednesday, November 14, at
8:00pm at the
CES for a night to sing in praise and prayer before the Blessed Sacrament!
|
|
"May We Make the World?: Religious and Ethical Questions - Gene Drives, Malaria and the Duties of History" by Professor Laurie Zoloth, Ph.D., Senior Advisor of the Provost, Programs in Social Ethics, University of Chicago.
|
|
|
|
|
Thursday Night Dinner (TND)
|
Want good food at an extremely affordable price? Join us,
Thursday, November 15, at
CES. All students are welcome! Doors open at 6:00pm and food is served at 6:30pm. Don't miss out on a $1 ALL YOU CAN EAT meal! Bring your friends!
|
|
Young Adults and Graduate Students
|
Young adults (ages 21-35), generally already graduated and graduate students, are invited to
a weekly faith sharing and social gathering on
Thursday, November 15, at 7:30pm
at Roetter Hall.
|
|
|
|
|
Serve Breakfast At Fr. Joe's Village
|
Jesus calls us to feed the hungry. If you would like an opportunity to carry out this mission by serving breakfast at Fr. Joe's Village on
Saturday, November 17, from 6:00am to 9:00am, please
sign up or contact
Rosy Vacchi. Your service is very much appreciated!
|
|
Gospel Brunch & Performance
|
In celebration and thanks of our shared communities the Choirs of Good Sam and Newman invite all to their Gospel Brunch & Performance in Roetter Hall on
Sunday, November 18, after Good Sam's 9:30am service, about an hour.
|
|
|
|
|
Give thanks to God at
7:00pm Mass on Wednesday, November 21, at
Newman.
|
|
Thanksgiving Office Closed
|
In observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday the office will be closed November 22 and 23.
|
|
|
|
COMING JANUARY 2019
The upcoming 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 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 25th. It’s not too soon to start planning ahead!
|
|
Save The Date Good Sam’s St. Patrick’s Day Auction
|
Good Sam’s St. Patrick’s Day Auction is
Saturday, March 16, 2019 at 6:00pm in Roetter Hall. Celebrate at Good Sam’s bi-annual fundraiser supporting the Church and outreach programs.
|
|
|
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
|
|
MASS, RECONCILIATION, OFFICE HOURS
|
|
Tuesday - Thursday: 5:30pm at
CES
|
|
Wednesday: 8:00pm at
CES (odd weeks of Quarter)
|
|
First Friday of the Month: 3:00pm – 4:00pm at
CES
|
|
Newman Center Office Hours
|
Monday - Friday: 9:30am - 3:30pm
|
|
SIGN-UP FOR RECURRING DONATIONS
|
|
Make regular giving to your Newman Community easy by signing up for
WeShare, our online giving platform. Setting up a recurring donation helps the staff more accurately budget and decreases administrative costs. Most importantly, you and your donation is a blessing to the Newman Center and our mission. Thank you for your support.
|
|
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.
|
|
|
|
Director of Music Ministry
|
|
Want to submit something for Newman News or Facebook regarding a Newman Center event or member? Email
communications@catholicucsd.org
by 9:00am Tuesday. If called for, please make sure someone is at a table after all the Masses to answer questions, take sign-ups, etc.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
