NEW TO THE NEWMAN CENTER
If you are new to The University of Iowa and the Newman Center, please fill out one of our registration cards. If you are returning and your address or phone have changed or you want to become involved in a new activity, please fill out a card. They are available at the baptistry.
EUCHARISTIC MINISTER TRAINING
We use 35 Eucharistic Ministers each weekend at the Newman Center, we would like to invite you to help in this very important liturgical ministry, which is a special way of honoring the Lord who gives us so much. If you would like to be trained, please contact Fr. Rick (rick@newman-ic.org) to help as a Eucharistic Minister. It’s easy to schedule an appointment; include a few free times and we’ll find a convenient time to meet. Our Ministry at the Newman Center relies heavily on your help and willingness to volunteer.
LECTOR TRAINING
Each weekend we use 10 Lectors to cover all 5 Masses (40 Lectors per month). We are always looking for students to help with this Ministry. Training is easy to setup: contact Troy Shehan ( troy@newman-ic.org ) and include a few times during the week that you are free to meet. Troy will setup a session based on your free time and you will be ready to go. We are currently looking to add 20+ Lectors to our roster, so if you have been thinking about it, go ahead and make an appointment.
INQUIRY INTO THE CATHOLIC FAITH
Those wanting to learn more about the faith, those thinking about converting, those couples entering an inter-faith marriage. This three series overview will be 10-11 AM on Sundays:
January 29th- What We Do as Roman Catholics
February 5th- What We Wrote-Scripture &
Tradition
February 12th- What We Do- Mass; Sacraments & Prayers
JOURNEY IN FAITH GROUP
This semester the group will meet each week to watch and discuss The Catholic Faith Series by Fr. Robert Barron. This is like a travelogue- he visits places of church history and reflects upon their significance. This group meets on Thursday evenings at 7:00 PM in the lounge.
PRAYER AND STUDY SPACE
The Newman Center is like a parish in that we always have weekend services. But it is also a student center you can use it all week. In particular, there are study spaces; quiet places for prayer and reflection (the main chapel and the Blessed Sacrament Chapel). The staff is here to be of service to you. You can make appointments to talk or just stop by to chat.
DAILY SERVICES
There is a Eucharistic Liturgy in the chapel Monday through Friday at 5:15 PM. Other weekday services are listed on the calendar in the bulletin. |
BIBLE STUDY
Thursdays at 7:00 PM- There will be a student Bible Study each Thursday evening at 7:00 PM led by Kevin Biestek, the Bible Study Ministry Fellow. If there is a week you can’t make it on that Thursday, e-mail Kevin and he will make another arrangement with you. Contact him at kevin-biestek@uiowa.edu
BLOOD DRIVE IN 2 WEEKS
On Friday, February 17th the Newman Center is hosting the Red Cross for our Blood Drive. You can make an appointment anytime between 10am and 4pm. Walk-ins are always welcome, but appointments get priority at that time. Don’t wait until 3PM to decide and come in, many do and sometimes there aren’t beds available. We also need volunteers to man the tables for check-in and recovery (4 people each hour). Contact Ashley at ashley-tauke@uiowa.edu to volunteer and/or register to donate.
MUSIC MINISTRY AT THE NEWMAN CENTER
Do you play an instrument (any type!) or like to sing? We have opportunities for those interested in music. If you wish to become involved in our music ministry program here at the Newman Center, contact Joe Mattingly. Call him direct at 338-8812 or e-mail at nspinfo@newmansingers.com
RCIA - RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS
This is a process of entering the Catholic community through prayer, introspection, information and inspiration. We welcome those already baptized as Christians in another denomination as Candidates. We accept those not baptized as Catechumens to be baptized at the Easter Vigil. Please join in prayerful support and welcome them into our Roman Catholic faith. Each week-after the Homily at the Sunday 6:00 PM Mass- the RCIA group is dismissed to continue Breaking Open The Word- they will do this until they are welcomed into full communion with us at the Easter Vigil Mass. For more information on RCIA contact Fr. Rick at the Newman Center, 337-3106, rick@newman-ic.org or Joe Welter at jbtwelter@yahoo.com or 319-331-6663.
MEET OUR RCIA GROUP
Kelsey McKeag is spending her senior year of high school taking pre-nursing courses at Iowa. She will graduate from New Hampton High School this spring. Kelsey’s parents and younger sisters live in Charles City. Kelsey’s sponsor, Tom Mahoney, is also studying pre-nursing at Iowa. Kelsey has enjoyed learning about the universality of the Church and is reassured by the fact that where ever she goes the Mass will be the same. As a catechumen, Kelsey is excited to receive Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist at the Easter Vigil. She is looking forward to full participation in the Mass after Easter.
NEWMAN SINGERS SPRING GALA
This year’s theme: “Beach Party”!
Mark your calendar now!
The Newman Singers Spring Gala is on Saturday, April 14, 5-9 pm
at the Clarion Highlander Inn.
If you wish to donate an item or reserve tickets, contact Joe at 338-8812, nspinfo@newmansingers.com
AUTOMATIC CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE OFFERTORY
If anyone wants to implement the option of electronic fund transfer for your contributions to the Offertory, please contact Ronda in our office, 337-3106 or ronda@newman-ic.org
REGISTRATION CARD
If you are new to the Newman Center, please fill out one of our registration cards. They are available at the baptistry. You can also visit our website- www.newman-ic.org to fill out a form and submit or download then fill out and return to us.
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