As Advent begins, Newman staff are beginning to plan for…Lent! Ash Wednesday is February 22, 2023. In recent years Newman has offered a “grab bag” of take-home Lenten resources: the Lenten devotional “black books”, Catholic Relief Services' Rice Bowls, and a brochure summarizing useful information for Lent at Newman. We plan on continuing this. Newman has also offered weekly evening gatherings in Church for prayer and reflection; these have been sparsely attended, with about twenty-five participants. We want to hear how the Newman Community can help you make this Lent a time of spiritual deepening in preparation for the celebration of Easter. CLICK HERE and let us know by completing a short survey.
The US Church's annual collection "works on the margins" to help communities address their most pressing social concerns. In the Diocese of Raleigh, Orange County Justice United, One Wake and Raleigh Area Land Trust have all received national CCHD funding. CLICK HERE to contribute through Newman's online giving, or use the envelopes found in the church narthex. Thank you!
To help our parish community plan for the future, Friar Tim invites you to attend an open meeting on Thursday, November 17 at 7:30 PM in the Activity Center. This meeting is important regarding how and who we seek to hire to lead and administer this program next year, as well as what type(s) of program might best suit us at Newman. CLICK HERE for a summary of the survey's findings.
Our Latinx community members are in a mental health crisis -- it's time to come together as a community to respond. A bilingual team of Justice United leaders will host a Mental Health Public Assembly on Thursday, November 17, from 7:00-8:30 pm at Binkley Baptist Church. . .click here for details:
This week Friar Tim will be attending the Diocese of Raleigh priest retreat in Wrightsville Beach. On Saturday the Newman Parish Pastoral Council will be on a one-day retreat. Please remember them in prayer.
Please check the Newman YouTube channel for the first of a three-part series by Friar Tim on how to start (or re-start) your prayer life. On September 11th, following the 4:00 PM Mass, Catholic Conversations resumes in the library. Friar Tim will lead the conversations this semester on Markers of our Catholic Faith, beginning with a discussion on the ministry of the Pope.