Category Archives: This Week at Newman

Hello everyone! We begin Lent this week, so I hope this liturgical season will be a time of spiritual renewal for all of you. As a part of that, I want to encourage everyone between the ages of 18 and 29 to sign up for our Spring Retreat. This is the last week you can sign up! Be sure to stop by the Newman Center front desk, because this retreat is one you won’t want to miss!

Events This Week:

Ash Wednesday
February 22
For Ash Wednesday, ashes will be distributed at all Masses and prayer services. The schedule for the day is: 7:30 AM – Morning Prayer, 12:15 PM – Mass at the Newman Center, 12:15 PM – Mass on the UofA Mall, 5:15 PM – Evening Prayer, 7:00 PM – Mass at the Newman Center, 8:00 PM – Mass on the UofA Mall. Emmaus will also take place on the mall that evening at 7 PM.

The Images of Jesus in the Gospel
Thursday, February 23 at 7 PM
The next three weeks, Fr. Bart will discuss 2 different images of Jesus each week that emerge in the Gospel, such as Jesus the healer or Jesus as the New Moses. He will only focus on the Gospels themselves, so he won’t look at other scriptural texts or later theological development. Each discussion will stand on it’s own, so you will be able to attend any or all of them.

Social Justice Speaker Series
Thursday, February 23 at 8 PM
Join us for our monthly Social Justice Speaker Series, which includes a speaker and refreshments. All are welcome to join as we discuss different aspects of Catholic Social Teaching. This month, Dr. Anna O’Leary, who is a U of A professor in Women’s Studies specializing in migration and immigration, will be speaking on the topic of immigration.

BYBOL Hike
Saturday, February 25 at 8:30 AM
Join other students as we embark on another hike! BYBOL stands for “Bring Your Bag Of Lunch,” so be sure to bring a sack lunch. We will meet at the Newman at 8:30 AM. Also, be sure to bring a lot of water, sunscreen, and good shoes.

Weekly Events:

Serve at Casa Maria Catholic Worker House
Mondays and Thursdays at 8:15 AM
Casa Maria is a Catholic Worker House that serves the poor and homeless in South Tucson. Only a few miles away, this community of workers provides members of the Newman Center with the opportunity to serve and grow in understanding of the mission of the Catholic Workers. If interested, meet us at the Newman Center at 8:15 AM on Mondays and Thursdays. If you have any questions, contact Matt Campbell at mlcampbe@email.arizona.edu.

Thinking with the Popes: “Introduction to Christianity”
Mondays at 7 PM
Join other Graduate students as they study “Introduction to Christianity” by Cardinal Ratzinger, now Pope Benedict XVI in a group led by Fr. Jacek Buda, O.P. Come if you are interested in learning more about the Catholic faith!

Women’s Faith Sharing Night
Tuesdays at 7 PM
Join Sr. Elizabeth and other women for a scripture-based time of support, discussion, and reflection of topics focused on women’s issues in the Wildcat Lounge. This semester, they will be reading Catholic Spirituality and Prayer in the Secular City by Fr. Bob Burns, O.P., a priest in residence at the Newman Center and a professor in Religious Studies at the U of A. All female student and permanent community members are welcome to come and grow together in our understanding of our Christian faith and our part in it.

Coffee with St. Mark
Wednesdays at 8 AM
Join Fr. Bart in a weekly Bible study focused on the Gospel of St. Mark! It is open to everyone, both permanent community and students. Coffee will be provided.

Emmaus
Wednesdays at 7 PM
Emmaus will be on the U of A Mall Stage this week! Emmaus is our “mid-week retreat that lasts all semester,” and it’s named after the town in Luke 24 that two disciples were traveling towards when they encountered a stranger. As they were walking with him, he revealed scripture to them, and in the breaking of the bread, they recognized him as the risen Jesus. Emmaus begins with praise and worship, and then we have either a student or guest speaker. We usually have time for reflection and then more worship that transitions us into the Candlelight Mass at 8 PM. The Candlelight Mass is unique since it features a discussion homily, where everyone has a chance to share on the Gospel. Come and worship with us!

Thinking with the Popes: “Redeemer of Man”
Thursdays at 4 PM
Join other Undergraduate students as they study “Redeemer of Man (Redemptor Hominis)” by Pope John Paul II in a group led by Fr. Jacek Buda, O.P. Come if you are interested in learning more about the Catholic faith!

Upcoming Events:

Apply for the Newman Center Sustaining Board Scholarship
Until March 1
Students, the Newman Center Sustaining Board provides two scholarships of $2500 every semester, so be sure to apply. For more details, go to uacatholic.org/scholarship.

Sign Up for the Spring Retreat!
Friday, March 2 – Sunday, March 4
This year’s Spring Retreat is titled “Male and Female Created He Them” and it will take place at Southern Pines Camp. The retreat will focus on how we view our sexuality as Catholics, and how through it God calls us to a greater holiness. The cost of the retreat is $75, and you can sign up anytime before February 27 (next Monday)!

Alternative Spring Break
Friday, March 10 – Tuesday, March 13
We are offering two different programs for Alternative Spring Break this year. The first is with Casa Maria, where you will spend four days in South Tucson getting to know the Casa Maria community and learning about social issues the poor in Tucson face every day. Food and lodging will be provided! The second is with the organization Borderlinks. This trip will include education on food justice and sustainable agriculture as well as education and direct action in response to the issues immigrants face on the border. We will be fundraising for this trip and lodging and food will be provided as well. If you have any questions, please contact Caroline Kelly, crkelly@email.arizona.edu or Sr. Angelica, SrAngelica@UACatholic.org.

Bilingual Women’s Retreat
Friday, March 10 – Tuesday, March 13
Are you a woman between the ages of 18 and 40? The Diocese of Tucson Women Religious Vocation Team is offering a bilingual women’s retreat to help you discern if you have a vocation to the religious life. The retreat will take place on Saturday, March 10, from 9:00 AM–3:00 PM at the Bishop Moreno Pastoral Center, 111 South Church Avenue (park at the Cathedral). The cost is $10.00 at the door, and a pizza lunch is included. R.S.V.P. to Sr. Rina Cappellazzo, OP, at 520-838-2524 or SrRC@diocesetucson.org. Please respond by February 20.

Spring Formal
Friday, April 13
Mark your calendars for the best social event of the year, the Spring Formal. It will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall. More info is TBA, so stay tuned!

For more updates, be sure to “Like” us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. If you have any questions, feel free to stop by the Newman Center or email me at davidmares@uacatholic.org.

“For those who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God. For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you received a spirit of adoption, through which we cry, “Abba, Father!” – Romans 8:14-15

Your brother in Christ,

David Mares
Campus Ministry Intern

Hello, I hope this last week was a time of God working in your life!  Also, I offer my congratulations to all of the New York Giants fans on their Super Bowl win and condolences to the Patriots fans.  I hope all of you have a great week, and don’t forget to continue to pray for our entire community.

Events This Week:

“You Have a Right to What?”
Thursday, February 9 at 7 PM
This week is the final part of Fr. Bart’s three part adult formation series on the discussion of two very important contemporary social (moral) issues: “marriage equality” and “reproductive rights.” He is approaching both subjects from the standpoint of rights that are claimed in our culture today. In the first of the three sessions (Jan 26), Fr. Bart looked at the historical, philosophical and theological question: “Where do rights come from?” Last week’s session dealt with “Marriage Equality,” and this week’s will deal with “Reproductive Rights.” If you intend on attending this week’s session, the first session was the foundation for the other two discussions, so you first need to watch the session online. If you reply to this email I can send you the link. The discussions last from 7 PM to 8:30 PM.

Valentine’s Bash
Friday, February 10 at 7 PM
We invite all students this Friday for a movie, a heart-shaped dessert walk, and the chance to make Valentines cards. This event is BYOD – Bring Your Own Dessert (not needed, but if you want to bring one (Any good cooks? Any favorite desserts from the store?) it would help). Bring a friend as well!

Weekly Events:

Serve at Casa Maria Catholic Worker House
Mondays and Thursdays at 8:15 AM
Casa Maria is a Catholic Worker House that serves the poor and homeless in South Tucson. Only a few miles away, this community of workers provides members of the Newman Center with the opportunity to serve and grow in understanding of the mission of the Catholic Workers. If interested, meet us at the Newman Center at 8:15 AM on Mondays and Thursdays. If you have any questions, contact Matt Campbell at mlcampbe@email.arizona.edu.

Thinking with the Popes: “Introduction to Christianity”
Mondays at 7 PM
Join other Graduate students as they study “Introduction to Christianity” by Cardinal Ratzinger, now Pope Benedict XVI in a group led by Fr. Jacek Buda, O.P. Come if you are interested in learning more about the Catholic faith!

Women’s Faith Sharing Night
Tuesdays at 7 PM
Join Sr. Elizabeth and other women for a scripture-based time of support, discussion, and reflection of topics focused on women’s issues in the Wildcat Lounge. This semester, they will be reading Catholic Spirituality and Prayer in the Secular City by Fr. Bob Burns, O.P., a priest in residence at the Newman Center and a professor in Religious Studies at the U of A. All female student and permanent community members are welcome to come and grow together in our understanding of our Christian faith and our part in it.

Coffee with St. Mark
Wednesdays at 8 AM
Join Fr. Bart in a weekly Bible study focused on the Gospel of St. Mark! It is open to everyone, both permanent community and students. Coffee will be provided.

Emmaus
Wednesdays at 7 PM
Emmaus is our “mid-week retreat that lasts all semester,” and it’s named after the town in Luke 24 that two disciples were traveling towards when they encountered a stranger. As they were walking with him, he revealed scripture to them, and in the breaking of the bread, they recognized him as the risen Jesus. Emmaus begins with praise and worship, and then we have either a student or guest speaker. This week, David Mares will be speaking on the topic of Scripture in the Christian Life as we continue our journey of conversion. We usually have time for reflection and then more worship that transitions us into the Candlelight Mass at 8 PM. The Candlelight Mass is unique since it features a discussion homily, where everyone has a chance to share on the Gospel. Come and worship with us!

Thinking with the Popes: “Redeemer of Man”
Thursdays at 4 PM
Join other Undergraduate students as they study “Redeemer of Man (Redemptor Hominis)” by Pope John Paul II in a group led by Fr. Jacek Buda, O.P. Come if you are interested in learning more about the Catholic faith!

Upcoming Events:

Apply for the Newman Center Sustaining Board Scholarship
Until March 1
Students, the Newman Center Sustaining Board provides two scholarships of $2500 every semester, so be sure to apply. For more details, go to uacatholic.org/scholarship.

Spring Retreat
Friday, March 2 – Sunday, March 4
This year’s Spring Retreat is titled “Male and Female Created He Them” and it will take place at Southern Pines Camp. The retreat will focus on how we view our sexuality as Catholics, and how through it God calls us to a greater holiness. We will begin sign-ups for the retreat soon!

Alternative Spring Break
Friday, March 10 – Tuesday, March 13
We are offering two different programs for Alternative Spring Break this year. The first is with Casa Maria, where you will spend four days in South Tucson getting to know the Casa Maria community and learning about social issues the poor in Tucson face every day. Food and lodging will be provided! The second is with the organization Borderlinks. This trip will include education on food justice and sustainable agriculture as well as education and direct action in response to the issues immigrants face on the border. We will be fundraising for this trip and lodging and food will be provided as well. If you have any questions, please contact Caroline Kelly, crkelly@email.arizona.edu or Sr. Angelica, SrAngelica@UACatholic.org.

Spring Formal
Friday, April 13
Mark your calendars for the best social event of the year, the Spring Formal. More info is TBA, so stay tuned!

For more updates, be sure to “Like” us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. If you have any questions, feel free to stop by the Newman Center or email me at davidmares@uacatholic.org.

“And for this reason we too give thanks to God unceasingly, that, in receiving the word of God from hearing us, you received not a human word but, as it truly is, the word of God, which is now at work in you who believe.” – 1 Thessalonians 2:13

Your brother in Christ,
David Mares
Campus Ministry Intern

Hello everyone, I hope you all had a great weekend, despite a disappointing loss for the men’s basketball team against Washington.  Close games are always exciting though, and I’ll always be proud of the basketball tradition here at the U of A.  As always, I encourage you to check out Emmaus on Wednesday nights, our retreat that lasts all semester!

Events This Week:

“You Have a Right to What?”
Thursday, February 2 at 7 PM
Last week, Fr. Bart will begun his three part adult formation series on the discussion of two very important contemporary social (moral) issues: “marriage equality” and “reproductive rights.” He is approaching both subjects from the standpoint of rights that are claimed in our culture today. In the first of the three sessions (Jan 26), Fr. Bart looked at the historical, philosophical and theological question: “Where do rights come from?” This session was the foundation for the other two discussions, so if you intend on attending any of the rest of the discussions, you need to first watch the session online. This week’s session will deal with: “Marriage Equality” (Feb 2) and next week’s will deal with “Reproductive Rights” (Feb 9). The discussions last from 7 PM to 8:30 PM.

Holy Hour
Sunday, February 3 at 5:45 PM
We invite everyone to a time of adoration before the Blessed Sacrament this Friday immediately following the 5:15 PM Mass. The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed as soon as the Mass concludes, so if you plan on coming we recommend attending Daily Mass that day as well. While the Blessed Sacrament is exposed, there will be praise and worship, scripture meditation, and quiet prayer time. It will be a great way to conclude your week, and begin the month, with this tradition of adoration of our Lord Jesus, as well as an opportunity to spend time with Jesus. It is in spending time with Him that we can grow in relationship with Him.

Super Bowl Party
Sunday, February 5 at 4 PM
Come to the Newman Center and watch the New England Patriots take on the New York Giants in this year’s Super Bowl! Even if you don’t like football, come for the commercials! Kickoff is at 4:30 PM, and we’ll be showing the game on the big screen in Green Hall (downstairs). We’ll have pizza, drinks, and all kinds of food, so we hope to see you on Sunday!

Weekly Events:

Serve at Casa Maria Catholic Worker House
Mondays and Thursdays at 8:15 AM
Casa Maria is a Catholic Worker House that serves the poor and homeless in South Tucson. Only a few miles away, this community of workers provides members of the Newman Center with the opportunity to serve and grow in understanding of the mission of the Catholic Workers. If interested, meet us at the Newman Center at 8:15 AM on Mondays and Thursdays. If you have any questions, contact Matt Campbell at mlcampbe@email.arizona.edu.

Thinking with the Popes: “Introduction to Christianity”
Mondays at 7 PM
Join other Graduate students as they study “Introduction to Christianity” by Cardinal Ratzinger, now Pope Benedict XVI in a group led by Fr. Jacek Buda, O.P. Come if you are interested in learning more about the Catholic faith!

Women’s Faith Sharing Night
Mondays at 7 PM
Join Sr. Elizabeth and other women for a scripture-based time of support, discussion, and reflection of topics focused on women’s issues in the Wildcat Lounge. This semester, they will be reading Catholic Spirituality and Prayer in the Secular City by Fr. Bob Burns, O.P., a priest in residence at the Newman Center and a professor in Religious Studies at the U of A. It will be held on Monday evening for two weeks, January 23rd and 30th, then on Tuesday evenings beginning February 7 through April 17. All female student and permanent community members are welcome to come and grow together in our understanding of our Christian faith and our part in it.

Coffee with St. Mark
Wednesdays at 8 AM
Join Fr. Bart in a weekly Bible study focused on the Gospel of St. Mark! It is open to everyone, both permanent community and students. Coffee will be provided.

Emmaus
Wednesdays at 7 PM
Emmaus is our “mid-week retreat that lasts all semester,” and it’s named after the town in Luke 24 that two disciples were traveling towards when they encountered a stranger. As they were walking with him, he revealed scripture to them, and in the breaking of the bread, they recognized him as the risen Jesus. Emmaus begins with praise and worship, and then we have either a student or guest speaker. This week, the Katelyn McElhany will be focusing on the topic of Discipleship as we continue our journey of conversion. We usually have time for reflection and then more worship that transitions us into the Candlelight Mass at 8 PM. The Candlelight Mass is unique since it features a discussion homily, where everyone has a chance to share on the Gospel. Come and worship with us!

Thinking with the Popes: “Redeemer of Man”
Thursdays at 4 PM
Join other Undergraduate students as they study “Redeemer of Man (Redemptor Hominis)” by Pope John Paul II in a group led by Fr. Jacek Buda, O.P. Come if you are interested in learning more about the Catholic faith!

Upcoming Events:

Buy Sees Candy and Support the Social Justice Team!
Until February 5
The Social Justice Ministry will begin a pre-sell Valentine’s candy sale next week to help raise funds for the Alternative Spring Break activities and the Justice Walking program. The pre-sell will be from January 17th thru Feb 5th. Candy will be delivered by Feb. 11th. Order forms can be picked up at the front desk.

Apply for the Newman Center Sustaining Board Scholarship
Until March 1
Students, the Newman Center Sustaining Board provides two scholarships of $2500 every semester, so be sure to apply. For more details, go to uacatholic.org/scholarship.

Spring Retreat
Friday, March 2 – Sunday, March 4
This year’s Spring Retreat is titled “Male and Female Created He Them” and it will take place at Southern Pines Camp. The retreat will be about how we view our sexuality as Catholics. More information is TBA, so mark your calendars now!

Alternative Spring Break
Friday, March 10 – Tuesday, March 13
We are offering two different programs for Alternative Spring Break this year. The first is with Casa Maria, where you will spend four days in South Tucson getting to know the Casa Maria community and learning about social issues the poor in Tucson face every day. Food and lodging will be provided! The second is with the organization Borderlinks. This trip will include education on food justice and sustainable agriculture as well as education and direct action in response to the issues immigrants face on the border. We will be fundraising for this trip and lodging and food will be provided as well. If you have any questions, please contact Caroline Kelly, crkelly@email.arizona.edu or Sr. Angelica, SrAngelica@UACatholic.org.

Spring Formal
Friday, April 13
Mark your calendars for the best social event of the year, the Spring Formal. More info is TBA, so stay tuned!

For more updates, be sure to “Like” us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. If you have any questions, feel free to stop by the Newman Center or email me at davidmares@uacatholic.org.

“For the love of Christ impels us, once we have come to the conviction that one died for all; therefore, all have died. He indeed died for all so that those who live might no longer live for themselves but for him who for their sake died and was raised.” – 2 Corinthians 5:14-15

Your brother in Christ,
David Mares
Campus Ministry Intern

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Hello everyone, I hope all of you are enjoying the beginning of the new year and the first week of classes. I hope you are all enjoying the three-day weekend as well. At the Newman Center, we have a lot to offer this semester, some of which are starting this week, such as Fr. Bart’s Bible Study, Coffee with St. Mark, and Fr. Jacek’s undergrad book study, “Redeemer of Man.” Be sure to also check out a new feature on our website, “Ask a Priest,” where you can ask a question about the Catholic faith and one of our priests will make a video with the answer (uacatholic.org/askapriest). Also, this weekend, I encourage to focus your prayers this week for the end to abortion, since the Supreme Court decision, Roe vs. Wade, that legalized abortion took place 39 years ago as of this Sunday, January 22. I also invite all of you to attend the Tucson March for Life this Saturday to pray for and promote a greater respect for human life!

Events This Week:

Newman Center Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monday, January 16
The Newman Center will be closed all day in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. There will be a Daily Mass at 5:15 PM.

Flash Mob – We Need Your Help
Tuesday, January 17 at 12:20 PM
We need as many people as possible to do a flash mob on the U of A Mall between the cactus garden and Old Main. At exactly 12:20 PM, after one person begins on the central walkway through that portion of the Mall (that’s an extension of the walkway between the bookstore and U-Mart), everyone will “Tebow,” which is named after Denver Broncos quarterback, Tim Tebow. Everyone will get down on one knee, bow your head, and pray for our campus! In addition, wear a Newman Center shirt if you can. Also, be sure to stay out of the main walkways so that we’re not a hazard to bikes and longboards. After a few minutes of prayer, everyone will continue walking wherever they were going. There is a facebook event, so more information is provided there at facebook.com/uacatholic. It will be a great opportunity to promote the Newman Center and pray for our campus!

Winter Welcome Back
Friday, January 20 at 7 PM
All students are welcome to join us in Green Hall for a night of large group games, hot chocolate, pizookie, and fellowship. Come, meet other students, and relax after your first full week of classes!

March for Life
Saturday, January 21 at 8 AM
The Tucson March for Life has been an annual testimony to life since 1993, and this will be Tucson’s 18th memorial of the anniversary of the Roe v. Wade US Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion. It begins with a Mass at St. Augustine Cathedral at 9 AM, a march from the Cathedral to Holy Hope Cemetery, and a memorial service at Holy Hope Cemetery. If you plan on going with the Newman Center, email David at davidmares@uacatholic.org so we can organize transportation. Join us as we promote and pray for a greater respect for life!

Weekly Events:

Serve at Casa Maria Catholic Worker House
Mondays and Thursdays at 8:15 AM
Casa Maria is a Catholic Worker House that serves the poor and homeless in South Tucson. Only a few miles away, this community of workers provides members of the Newman Center with the opportunity to serve and grow in understanding of the mission of the Catholic Workers. If interested, meet us at the Newman Center at 8:15 AM on Mondays and Thursdays. If you have any questions, contact Matt Campbell at mlcampbe@email.arizona.edu.

Thinking with the Popes: “Introduction to Christianity”
Mondays at 7 PM
Join other Graduate students as they study “Introduction to Christianity” by Cardinal Ratzinger, now Pope Benedict XVI in a group led by Fr. Jacek Buda, O.P. Come if you are interested in learning more about the Catholic faith!

Women’s Faith Sharing Night
Tuesdays at 7 PM
Join Sr. Elizabeth and other women for a scripture-based time of support, discussion, and reflection of topics focused on women’s issues in the Wildcat Lounge. All female student and permanent community members are welcome to come and grow together in our understanding of our Christian faith and our part in it.

Coffee with St. Mark
Wednesdays at 8 AM
Join Fr. Bart in a weekly Bible study focused on the Gospel of St. Mark!

Emmaus
Wednesdays at 7 PM
Emmaus is our “mid-week retreat that lasts all semester,” and it’s named after the town in Luke 24 that two disciples were traveling towards when they encountered a stranger. As they were walking with him, he revealed scripture to them, and in the breaking of the bread, they recognized him as the risen Jesus. Emmaus begins with praise and worship, and then we have either a student or guest speaker. We usually have time for reflection and then more worship that transitions us into the Candlelight Mass at 8 PM. The Candlelight Mass is unique since it features a discussion homily, where everyone has a chance to share on the Gospel. Come and worship with us!

Thinking with the Popes: “Redeemer of Man”
Thursdays at 4 PM
Join other Undergraduate students as they study “Redeemer of Man (Redemptor Hominis)” by Pope John Paul II in a group led by Fr. Jacek Buda, O.P. Come if you are interested in learning more about the Catholic faith!

Upcoming Events:

BYBOL Hike
Saturday, January 28 at 9 AM
Join other students as we hike at Seven Falls! BYBOL stands for Bring Your Bag Of Lunch, so be sure to bring a sack lunch. We will meet at the Newman at 9 AM. Also, be sure to bring water, sunscreen, and good shoes.

Sign up for Campus Renew
Campus Renew provides ongoing faith formation for college students through a program of weekly faith sharing groups focused on the Sunday Mass Readings. It’s a great way to be supported in your faith as you grow with your small faith-sharing group. If interested, you can sign up now at the Newman Center front desk, and online at uacatholic.org/campusrenew! The deadline to sign up is on January 25 online, and January 26 at the front desk. Groups will begin meeting soon. If you have any questions, contact Sr. Elizabeth at campusrenew@uacatholic.org.

Interviews for Confirmation
May college students have not yet received the Sacrament of Confirmation. If you have not been Confirmed, preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation will take place at 7 PM on Mondays, beginning February 6. The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated at the end of the Spring semester at the 5 PM Mass. The requirements for the preparation process are that you are Baptized, received your First Communion, an active and practicing Catholic, and able to attend all 8 sessions. Sign up now at the Newman Center front desk to schedule an interview with Sr. Elizabeth. If you have any questions, you can contact Sr. Elizabeth at srelizabeth@uacatholic.org .

 Sign Up for Intramurals
Until January 18th
You can now sign up to play on one of the Newman Center’s intramural sports teams! The sports that are available this season are Co-Rec Basketball (Mondays at 7 PM), Co-Rec Softball (Tuesdays at 7 PM), and Ultimate Frisbee (Time is TBA). If you are interested in any of these sports, you can sign up at the Newman Center front desk for $10 per sport. If you have any questions, you can email Cass Osborne at cosborne@email.arizona.edu.

Apply for the Newman Center Sustaining Board Scholarship
Until March 1
Students, the Newman Center Sustaining Board provides two scholarships of $2500 every semester, so be sure to apply. For more details, go to uacatholic.org/scholarship.

Spring Retreat
Friday, March 2 – Sunday, March 4
This year’s Spring Retreat is titled “Male and Female Created He Them” and it will take place at Southern Pines Camp. The retreat will be about how we view our sexuality as Catholics. More information is TBA, so mark your calendars now!

Spring Formal
Friday, April 13
Mark your calendars for the best social event of the year, the Spring Formal. More info is TBA, so stay tuned!

For more updates, be sure to “Like” us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. If you have any questions, feel free to stop by the Newman Center or email me at davidmares@uacatholic.org.

“But I feel that the greatest destroyer of peace today is abortion, because it is a war against the child – a direct killing of the innocent child – murder by the mother herself. And if we accept that a mother can kill even her own child, how can we tell other people not to kill one another? …Any country that accepts abortion is not teaching the people to love, but to use any violence to get what they want. That is why the greatest destroyer of love and peace is abortion.”

– Blessed Teresa of Calcutta (Mother Teresa)

Your brother in Christ,
David Mares
Campus Ministry Intern

Hello everyone, Happy Finals Week!  I’m praying for all of you as we move through this week.  If you’re a student, as you’re studying for finals feel free to use the Newman Center Green Hall to study, because we have an improved WiFi and will occasionally have food down there too.  Just remember not to stress too much, and good luck!

Events This Week:

The Giving Tree

Until December 13

In support of the many needy families in our Tucson community we assembled a Christmas Giving Tree (located in the church) containing ornaments with gift ideas organized by age and gender. We invite you to take an ornament, purchase a gift, bring it in a gift bag (including the ornament), and place it under the tree. All gifts will be given to the Primavera Organization, which provides homes, counseling, and other services for needy families and individuals of Tucson. The gifts will be presented to these families at the annual Primavera Christmas celebration. Gifts are due back by December 13.

Sign up for RE Congress

Until December 14

All students are encouraged to sign up for the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress (RE Congress), the largest annual gathering of Catholics in the nation, which will be on March 23-25.  It takes place at the Anaheim Convention Center, and it is a great opportunity to learn more about the faith!  Students who are involved in campus ministry teams or liturgical ministries are especially encouraged to attend in order to become more effective ministers.  Sign ups will begin on Wednesday, November 30, and they will continue for the next few weeks.  All sign ups will require a down payment of $50, and the rest of the cost (registration, travel, and hotel) will need either to be paid in the spring or fulfilled through fundraising.

Candlelight Mass

Wednesday, December 14 at 8 PM

Since last week was the last Emmaus of the semester, this week will have the Candlelight Mass at 8 PM.  The Candlelight Mass is unique since it features a discussion homily, where everyone has a chance to share on the Gospel.  Come and take a study break for Mass.

 Warm Clothes and Blankets Drive

Sunday, December 18

Warm clothes and blankets are needed for those who are out in the streets and in the desert. Stand Up for Kids and Los Samaritanos are in need of hoodies, jackets, thermal shirts, stretchy gloves, hats, warm socks, sweats and blankets, sleeping bags and tarps. If you have any of these items that you’d like to donate, please bring them to the Newman Center on Sunday, December 18.

 Different Mass Schedule

Sunday, December 18

Since this Sunday begins Winter Break, we will have a different Mass Schedule.  The Mass on Saturday will be at 5:15 PM, and the Masses on Sunday will be at 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, and 5 PM.

Weekly Events:

Serve at Casa Maria Catholic Worker House

Mondays and Thursdays at 8:15 AM

Casa Maria is a Catholic Worker House that serves the poor and homeless in South Tucson.  Only a few miles away, this community of workers provides members of the Newman Center with the opportunity to serve and grow in understanding of the mission of the Catholic Workers. If interested, meet us at the Newman Center at 8:15 AM on Mondays and Thursdays.  If you have any questions, contact Matt Campbell at mlcampbe@email.arizona.edu.

Women’s Faith Sharing Night

Mondays at 7 PM

Join Sr. Elizabeth and other women for a scripture-based time of support, discussion, and reflection of topics focused on women’s issues in the Wildcat Lounge.  All female student and permanent community members are welcome to come and grow together in our understanding of our Christian faith and our part in it.

Upcoming Events:

 Sign up for Campus Renew

Campus Renew provides ongoing faith formation for college students through a program of weekly faith sharing groups focused on the Sunday Mass Readings.  It’s a great way to be supported in your faith as you grow with your small faith-sharing group.  If interested, you can sign up now at the Newman Center front desk, and beginning on December 2 online at uacatholic.org/campusrenew!  Groups will begin meeting at the beginning of the Spring semester.  If you have any questions, contact Sr. Elizabeth at campusrenew@uacatholic.org.

Interviews for Confirmation

May college students have not yet received the Sacrament of Confirmation.  If you have not been Confirmed, preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation will take place at 7 PM on Mondays, beginning February 6.  The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated at the end of the Spring semester at the 5 PM Mass.  The requirements for the preparation process are that you are Baptized, received your First Communion, an active and practicing Catholic, and able to attend all 8 sessions.  Sign up now at the Newman Center front desk to schedule an interview with Sr. Elizabeth.  If you have any questions, you can contact Sr. Elizabeth at srelizabeth@uacatholic.org .

For more updates, be sure to “Like” us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.  If you have any questions, feel free to stop by the Newman Center or email me at davidmares@uacatholic.org.

“Rejoice in the Lord always.  I shall say it again: rejoice!  Your kindness should be known to all.  The Lord is near.  Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God.  Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.”  - Philippians 4:4-7

Your brother in Christ,

David Mares

Campus Ministry Intern

Hello everyone, I hope all of you have had a great week. For the students, this week is a culminating moment of the semester when we finish classes and begin finals, but we must remember to keep our focus on God, and that will keep away anxiety and fear. I encourage you all to remain in prayer for yourself, your studies, and our community through personal prayer time, as well as the Sacraments. Every day, we celebrate the source and summit of our faith, the Eucharist, and this week we have our Advent Reconciliation Service. I’ll be praying for all of you as we move into finals.

Events This Week:

St. Albert the Great Forum on Theology and Science
Monday, December 5 at 7:30 PM
This Monday evening, December 5, at 7:30 PM downstairs in Green Hall, Fr. Christopher Corbally, S. J., Vice-Director of the Vatican Observatory Research Group here at the U. of Arizona, will speak at the St. Albert the Great Forum on Theology and Science. His talk is entitled, “Heroic Galileo and the Message of the Stars.” Was Galileo a hero battling clerical obscurantism? What is a true relationship between faith and science? Come and explore this old yet ever new universe of ideas! Please access Green Hall by using the stairs just inside the middle outside door on the north side (alley side) of the Newman Center.

Advent Reconciliation Service
Tuesday, December 6 at 7 PM
As we prepare for the coming of our Lord in Christmas, one of the ways that we prepare is through the Sacrament of Reconciliation. On the evening of December 6, we will gather as a community to experience God’s mercy through this Sacrament. Every one is invited to attend!

Last Emmaus of the Semester
Wednesday, December 7 at 7 PM
Emmaus is our “mid-week retreat that lasts all semester,” and it’s named after the town in Luke 24 that two disciples were traveling towards when they encountered a stranger. As they were walking with him, he revealed scripture to them, and in the breaking of the bread, they recognized him as the risen Jesus. Emmaus begins with praise and worship, and then we have either a student or guest speaker. This week, photography undergrad Meredith Amadee will be speaking. We usually have time for reflection and then more worship that transitions us into the Candlelight Mass at 8 PM. The Candlelight Mass is unique since it features a discussion homily, where everyone has a chance to share on the Gospel. Come and worship with us!

Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception – Holy Day of Obligation
Thursday, December 8
Since this Thursday, December 8 is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, it is a Holy Day of Obligation where you treat it like a Sunday and go to Mass. There will be Masses throughout the day at 8 AM, 12:15 PM, and 5:15 PM. In addition, the 5:15 PM Mass on Wednesday and 8 PM Candlelight Mass within Emmaus will be Vigil Masses for the Immaculate Conception.

Baccalaureate Mass
Thursday, December 8
If you’re receiving a Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, or Doctorate we would like to honor you at the 5 PM Baccalaureate Mass on Sunday, December 11. Please leave your name and information with the office by calling 520-327-4665.

Pasta Supper
Sunday, December 11 at 6 PM
This Sunday, we have a free pasta supper! Come and enjoy great food and time with your Newman family!

Weekly Events:

Serve at Casa Maria Catholic Worker House
Mondays and Thursdays at 8:15 AM
Casa Maria is a Catholic Worker House that serves the poor and homeless in South Tucson. Only a few miles away, this community of workers provides members of the Newman Center with the opportunity to serve and grow in understanding of the mission of the Catholic Workers. If interested, meet us at the Newman Center at 8:15 AM on Mondays and Thursdays. If you have any questions, contact Matt Campbell at mlcampbe@email.arizona.edu.

Women’s Faith Sharing Night
Mondays at 7 PM
Join Sr. Elizabeth and other women for a scripture-based time of support, discussion, and reflection of topics focused on women’s issues in the Wildcat Lounge. All female student and permanent community members are welcome to come and grow together in our understanding of our Christian faith and our part in it.

Upcoming Events:

Spring Semester Parking Permits
Until December 9
Applications for spring parking permits are now being accepted through Friday, December 9. The cost of a Spring parking permit is $100. Those receiving permits will be notified by December 16. Even if you’ve had a permit in the past, you will still need to purchase a new one, and there will be no special status granted to people who’ve had a permit in the past. A Newman parking permit grants the right to park in a Newman lot from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday-Friday. A permit does not guarantee the availability of a space.

The Giving Tree
Until December 13
In support of the many needy families in our Tucson community we assembled a Christmas Giving Tree (located in the church) containing ornaments with gift ideas organized by age and gender. We invite you to take an ornament, purchase a gift, bring it in a gift bag (including the ornament), and place it under the tree. All gifts will be given to the Primavera Organization, which provides homes, counseling, and other services for needy families and individuals of Tucson. The gifts will be presented to these families at the annual Primavera Christmas celebration. Gifts are due back by December 13.

Sign up for RE Congress
Until December 14
All students are encouraged to sign up for the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress (RE Congress), the largest annual gathering of Catholics in the nation, which will be on March 23-25. It takes place at the Anaheim Convention Center, and it is a great opportunity to learn more about the faith! Students who are involved in campus ministry teams or liturgical ministries are especially encouraged to attend in order to become more effective ministers. Sign ups will begin on Wednesday, November 30, and they will continue for the next few weeks. All sign ups will require a down payment of $50, and the rest of the cost (registration, travel, and hotel) will need either to be paid in the spring or fulfilled through fundraising.

Sign up for Campus Renew
Campus Renew provides ongoing faith formation for college students through a program of weekly faith sharing groups focused on the Sunday Mass Readings. It’s a great way to be supported in your faith as you grow with your small faith-sharing group. If interested, you can sign up now at the Newman Center front desk, and beginning on December 2 online at uacatholic.org/campusrenew! Groups will begin meeting at the beginning of the Spring semester. If you have any questions, contact Sr. Elizabeth at campusrenew@uacatholic.org.

Interviews for Confirmation
May college students have not yet received the Sacrament of Confirmation. If you have not been Confirmed, preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation will take place at 7 PM on Mondays, beginning February 6. The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated at the end of the Spring semester at the 5 PM Mass. The requirements for the preparation process are that you are Baptized, received your First Communion, an active and practicing Catholic, and able to attend all 8 sessions. Sign up now at the Newman Center front desk to schedule an interview with Sr. Elizabeth. If you have any questions, you can contact Sr. Elizabeth at srelizabeth@uacatholic.org .

For more updates, be sure to “Like” us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. If you have any questions, feel free to stop by the Newman Center or email me at davidmares@uacatholic.org.

“Do not fear: I am with you; do not be anxious: I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my victorious right hand.” – Isaiah 41:10

Your brother in Christ,
David Mares
Campus Ministry Intern