This Week
Monday
Mass: 12:05pm
Tuesday
Mass: 12:05pm
Wednesday
Mass: 12:05pm
Praise, Worship and Fellowship 7:30pm
Thursday
Mass: 12:05pm
Friday
Communion Service w/Lunch: 12:05pm
Sunday
Mass: 11:00am
RCIA/Confirmation: 5:15pm
Mass: 7:00pm
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RCIA/ Confirmation Class
Held every Sunday at 5:30pm. For more information, see Fr. Albert.
Today, February 11th—Valentine Card Making
Today, February 11th—Valentine Card Making
Knights of Columbus Activities
Sunday, a representative of the Knights of Columbus will speak at the end of the Masses to invite men to join the Knights. On Monday, Feb 12 there will be an information meeting for all those men who are interested in becoming a member of the Knights. On Tuesday, Feb 13 there will be a First Degree initiation ceremony. Both meetings are held at the Newman Center at 7:00 p.m.
Theology on Tap—Monday, February 12th
Fr. Tony Vercellone, the Vocation Director for the Diocese of Las Vegas will speak on Monday, Feb. 12th at 7pm at the Stakeout 4800 S. Maryland Pkwy. on “Discerning your Vocation to the Priesthood, marriage, religious life, and the single life.”
New Minister Training—February 12, 13, &14
If you’re a new minister who has not yet received training, please stop by the Center on any of the following days:
Mon., Feb. 12— 3-6pm
Tue., Feb. 13th— 4-6pm
Wed., Feb. 14th— 2:30-4:30pm
Signup sheets are available in the lobby.
Every Wednesday -Tongues of Fire-Praise, Worship, and Fellowship
Come and praise the Lord with song and prayer at the Newman Center on Wednesday February 14th at 7:30 p.m. Sponsored by The Catholic Newman Center and the Protestant Campus Ministry.
Grant’s Small Group Scripture Study—Sex, Drugs, and Rock ‘n’ Roll
Come see what the Catholic Church has to say about topics such as sex, drugs, and rock ‘n’ roll. This group will meet on Thursdays (for 12 weeks) at 4:00pm at the Newman Center. For more information contact Grant Davis at (775) 720-2752 or gfrontman@gmail.com.
Need a quiet place to study?
The Newman Center has a quiet classroom for studying. You can bring your laptop and hook up to the internet. Feel free to stop by.
Small Group Scripture Study—Alanna & Molly
Molly will lead a small scripture study group meeting for five Mondays, 8-9pm starting Feb. 19th. Her curriculum focus is “Catholic Current Events.” Alanna will also be leading a 5-week session, on Tuesdays, 4-5pm starting Feb 20th. Her curriculum will be regarding “Campus Life.”
Fat Tuesday Celebration—February 20th
There will be a Fat Tuesday Celebration here at the Newman Center at 7pm on February 20th. There will be games and food. Come hungry!
Ash Wednesday—February 21st
The Mass schedule is:
12:05pm Mass at the Student Union
5:15pm Mass at the Student Union
7:30pm Mass at the Newman Center
Ash Wednesday is a day of fasting and abstinence.
Tabling On Campus
The university allows us to have a table in the student union every week so that we can promote the Catholic presence on campus. We would like to have students to help us in this project. This week we have a table on Monday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Can you give an hour or two each month? Please call Alanna Gallo our Peer Minister for Outreach at 736-0887 ext 101.
Lenten Busy Person Retreat – Monday, April 2 to Thursday, April 5.
Many members of the community cannot take time to go for a week or a weekend retreat but they have a desire to take time for their growth in their spiritual life. In order to accomplish this, I have designed a BUSY PERSON RETREAT during the beginning of Holy Week as a preparation for the celebration of the Triduum. You do not have to go to any place – just do it at home or during the lunch break at your leisure. What happens during the Busy Person Retreat? 1) Meet with Fr. Albert before the beginning of the retreat. 2) Spend half hour each day reflecting on the scripture readings of the day. These readings are published in the Sunday Bulletin. 3) If possible meet with Fr. Albert for 10 to 15 minutes each day to discuss your reflections. 4) Attend the 12:05 p.m. Mass at the Center or in another parish. 5) To conclude the retreat, please attend the 7:30 p.m. Mass on Holy Thursday. If you are interested, please sign up for the retreat. Sign up sheet is available in the lobby.
Marriage Encounter:
A couple from Marriage Encounter will make a brief presentation at both Masses on Sunday, February 18. Welcome.
Table of Plenty Lenten Food Drive
Will start on Ash Wednesday until Easter Sunday. All canned food will be given to the St. Therese Center, the ministry to HIV/AIDS patients
Spring Parking Permits
If you paid for Spring 2007 parking, please come pick up your new permit. You can pick it up during office hours. Please note that the blue permits from Fall are now out of date.
Wishlist
Kitchen Remodeling—$4000
Stained Glass Window—$3000
150 Padded Folding Chairs—$3000
2 Chair Caddies—$858
One Student Intern—$4200
Catholic Reference Materials—$1200
Development Director
Items Purchased Through Donations:
8 Round Tables, Table Caddy, Drum Set, 2 Chalices & Patons, a San Damiano Processional Crucifix, a table caddy, throw away carpet, 50 bibles, 2 benches for outside.
Spring Semester Events Calendar
Be sure to pick up an events calendar for the Spring Semester. They’re available in the lobby.
Southern Nevada Renewal Community
Will celebrate their 25th anniversary on Friday, Feb. 16th at 6pm at Our Lady of Las Vegas Catholic Church. Bishop Pepe will celebrate the Mass at 7pm
eScrip
It is nice to see eScrip donations listed on the Newman Center bank statement. We are receiving these donations because of you. You can help us with no cost to you! Sign up for e-Scrip! All you need to do is register your grocery club cards and debit/credit cards with e-Scrip, shop at the local participating merchants and the merchants contribute a percentage of your purchases back to the Catholic Community! It’s that easy! You can register online at http://www.escrip.com. The Catholic Newman Center group ID is 500003569. Thank you for your support. If you have any questions, feel free to call David Zeamer, Development Director at 702-736-0887 or email him at zeamer@catholic.org.
Teaching Moment
It seems as if everywhere you look—film, television, novels, magazines, advertisements—you see human bodies, naked or scantily clad, engaged in sexual behavior or striking provocative poses. What can we do about all this pornography?
First of all, let’s attempt to define the term. Pornography refers to “the use of visual or print media to present nudity or sexual activity in a degrading or depersonalizing way.” Not all nudity or sexual expression in media is pornographic. For example, obviously the nudes on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel are considered Michelangelo’s masterpieces, not pornography. So, too, a sexual scene in a film or a piece of fiction can be tastefully handled, fit within the context of the story, and enhance the viewer’s or reader’s appreciation of life, love, sensuality, and sexuality. On the other hand, entertainment that is aimed primarily at titillating the prurient interests of the viewer is all too common in our society today. It is doubtful whether playmates-of-the-month or other nudie pinups are being viewed as whole persons. Such portrayals of women as “cheese-cake” or men as “hunks” tend to dull our sensitivities to the real persons who are being airbrushed, glamorized, and depersonalized. Such depictions also serve to trivialize sexuality and sex itself.
Sexual harassment , sexual misconduct, and sexual abuse are on the rise in our society. While pornography is not the only cause of such psychologically destructive and immoral actions, it does seem to be a contributing factor. This is an issue that calls for a community-wide response. Writers, artists, actors, producers, directors, distributors, venders, critics, and the wider public need to accept responsibility for what we produce and what we consume in the media market. Sexuality is not and ought not to be a forbidden subject in the arts and media. By working together, we can create communities in which the arts can flourish, free speech can be upheld, and pornography will find no place.
Scout Mass with Bishop Pepe—Saturday, February 24
You are invited to join in the annual Scout Mass with Bishop Pepe on Saturday, January 24th at 10am at St. Peter the Apostle in Henderson. For more information, contact the Catholic Committee on Scouting with the Diocese of Las Vegas at 735-3500, Marie Simons at 365-9243, or St. Peter the Apostle, 204 S. Boulder Hwy.
Empty Bowl Benefit Luncheon & Auction—Saturday, March 17
Bread & soup will be served in handmade bowls. Each attendee may select one handmade bowl to keep as their own. There will be a live auction of original ceramic art and art from Fiber Guild 12-1:30pm. There will also be a silent auction. All proceeds will benefit the Las Vegas Catholic Worker. Admission is $12 for adults and $10 for children. For more information, contact Julia at 647-0728 or Donna at 799-0950.
Stewardship Report
During the month of January, we received: 11am Mass—$928; 7pm Mass—$799.25; The Annual Newman Appeal—$825; Parking—$1014; Building fund—$795. Last Sunday: 11am Mass—$228; 7pm Mass—$220.50; Donation—$75 Supporting your faith community is a way to put your Christian values and your faith into action. Your personal contribution makes a difference. It is one way to give thanks to God for all the blessings you receive. Thanks for your financial support. Fr. Albert
World Youth Day Information Meeting
World Youth Day 2008 will be held July 12-21 in Sydney, Australia. There will be an informational meeting on Wednesday, March 14th at Bishop Gorman High School beginning at 7pm.
Myspace and Facebook accounts
Keep up to date with Newman Center events through myspace or facebook! Our myspace url is http://www.myspace.com/unlvnewman. To find our Facebook account, log in and search for St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Newman Community.
Lenten University 2007
The Diocese of Las Vegas is sponsoring a series of adult formation workshops throughout Lent. They will be held in Anderson Hall from 7-9pm, March 6th, 13th, and 20th. For more information, contact the Department of Faith and Ministry at 735-6044.
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