The Newman
News is our weekly email newsletter. It includes campus events, volunteer opportunities,
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your information (Name and email address) to cnc@cncumsl.org
Hello!
In case you didn't notice, this email isn't from the CNC account. Shocker, right. For those of you who don't know me, my name is Kelly Sedlacek and I am the Outreach Officer for the 2008-2009 school year, so you should expect to hear from me with upcoming activities for each week! Hopefully everyone is ready for the semester to be coming to a close because it is rapidly approaching. Need a break this week? Stop by and see our new, amazing Newman Garden out by the hammock and give a big thanks to Tracy, Holly, Laura, and Mike for their green thumbs!
Love the Newman Center? Need a Job?
After much discernment about the structure of the Newman Center next year, Fr. Bill, Tracy, and I have decided to open up a part-time position here at the Newman Center for a student worker called the "House Manager". Sooooo, if you love hanging out at the Newman Center and you generally take care of the place anyway, why not get paid for it!?!? The compensation is $1000 per semester; if you have questions about the responsibilities and expectations, or want an application, please contact Liz at
liz@cncumsl.org. Applications will be available by the end of the day! The due date for this application is Monday, May 5th. Thanks guys!
Want to Work with Computers this Summer?
Sigma-Aldrich is looking for part-time summer workers to build desktops. Applicants must be 18 years of age, a high-school graduate and have a basic understanding of PC's and networking. Interested? Contact Jeff Clemens at 314-286-8030.
Events to Come:
Stress Relief Massages
Tuesday, May 6 7:00-9:00pm
Relax at the Newman Center on Tuesday, May 6. We are offering 10 minute neck and shoulder massages to get you through finals week! Sign up online or in the dining room!
Volunteer Opportunity: Little Sisters of the Poor
Wednesday, May 7 5:30-9:30pm
Why not take some time to relax from studying and help serve meals to the residents at the Little Sisters of the Poor Nursing Home. We will also be participating in a Lectio Divina Holy Hour from 7:30-8:30pm with plenty of time afterward to socialize with the residents!
Stress Relief Day (AKA Movie Day)
Thursday, May 8 10:00-8:00ish
All day, All Newman, All movies!
Want an input on what movies we watch? Bring your favorites to share and get your movie on!
Final Fling
Friday, May 9 2:00-7:00
Who isn't excited about the end of the semester?!? Celebrate the end of the semester with the CNC's annual Final Fling BBQ and Potluck! Sign-up for your favorite side and the CNC will provide the main course! Sign-up in the dining room!
This week:
Tues: Mass and Soup
5:30pm, CNC Living Room
All are welcome, we are a friendly group. Perfect for some quality, relaxing time with God. Also, we have a simple meal of soup and bread available after Mass.
Tues: Rosary Prayer Group
7:30pm, CNC Living Room
Come pray and meditate on the mysteries of the rosary. No experience necessary, for more information contact Liz or Tracy at
cnc@cncumsl.org or visit
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki /Rosary.
Tues: Awakenings Meeting
8:00pm, CNC Living Room
Calling all Awakening Team members! Our first planning meeting of the season is this Tuesday at 8pm in the CNC living room! Let Liz or Tracy know if you are unable to be there!
Wed: Noon at the Nosh
12:00pm, The Nosh
Last chance this semester for free dessert with Fr. Bill, Liz and Tracy!
Ever wanted to dine with the CNC staff? Our Wednesday's Noon at the Nosh is your perfect opportunity! Fr. Bill, Liz, and Tracy will be in the Nosh Cafeteria on the first floor of the MSC waiting to dine with YOU (maybe they will even have some free dessert for you)!
Thurs: Game Night
6:00pm, CNC
Need to get rid of some stress?! Board games are the answer! Join the CNC community as we play some cards, Catch Phrase, Cranium, and other great games from the basement! Bring your own games too!
Friday: Mass and Soup
12:05 in the CNC Living Room, Join us for a relaxing liturgy with delicious soup and bread afterwards!
Friday: Service Project Friday
8:00-3:00pm, Meet at CNC
Join us as we will be working with Gateway Greening, a nonprofit organization dedicated to community development through community gardening and their Great Perennial Divide!!! The GPD is an annual spring event that shares plant contributions donated by city and county residents to be used by other community gardens and gardeners. We will be dividing and organizing the plants for distribution! Breakfast and lunch will be provided! Please dress for working outdoors in the garden. Meet at the Newman Center at 8am. We will be finished by 3pm. We ask that you register in advance.
Friday: Twilight Retreat
"A Taste of Tranquility"
6:00-9:00pm, CNC Living Room
Have you wondered about eastern practices such as Buddhist meditation, and whether there was a related opportunity in the Christian tradition? Centering Prayer is a contemplative practice rooted in ancient texts. Peggy Austermann, a premier leader and speaker in the young adult aspect of Contemplative Outreach, will lead us through an introduction that explores the richness of this Christian heritage, offering practical ways to enjoy silent prayer, deeper peace, and compassion amidst the busyness of everyday living. Please, sign up in the dining room or online!
Sunday: Catholic Mass
8:30pm at the Provincial House Chapel
The Catholic Newman Center invites all students, faculty, and staff to celebrate mass in the Provincial House Chapel at 8:30 p.m. Fellowship and snacks follow immediately. For more information, please contact the center at cnc@cncumsl.org or 314-385-3455
Have a great week!
Kelly
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blessings,
fr. bill, tracy, and liz
Catholicism does not call us to abandon the world but to help shape it. This does not mean leaving worldly tasks and responsibilities but transforming them...Social justice and the common good are built up or down day by day in the countless decisions and choices we make."
~ US Bishops, Everyday Christianity
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