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going to 10:00 pm mass?
Are you interested in walking to 10:00 pm Mass each Sunday with other Catholic students? Newman will help coordinate people walking to Mass together, especially those of you who prefer not to walk across campus alone in the dark.
Email Jeff Klein and let him know which dorm you are coming from and we'll meet you there at about 9:50 pm.
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mega movie night!
Friday, November 20, 6:00-10:00 pm
Penn Newman Center
Penn Newman will be hosting a Mega Movie Night! This year's theme will be Pixar movies! Come enjoy pizza and watch these great films to relax at the end of the week with your friends. All Penn undergrads are welcome! Please contact Joe Weinhoffer at josephcw@seas.upenn.edu with any questions.
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Newman Council meetings
Sundays, 8:45 pm
Penn Newman Center
The Newman Council is the Penn Newman Center's undergraduate leadership body. Council meetings are open to all Penn undergrads.
If you have any questions, please contact Council President Maria Hutchinson at mac@nursing.upenn.edu. |
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service opportunity: don guanella
Saturday, November 21, 11:00 am
Penn Newman Center/Franklin Field
Don Guanella is a school for mentally challenged boys and young men. We will host the boys for lunch at Penn Newman and then go together to watch the Penn football game vs. Cornell. It’s a great time! Contact Karly Wirth (karlyw@nursing.upenn.edu) by November 10th if you are interested in volunteering to accompany them to the game. Also, a set-up/clean-up crew of several people will be needed for lunch. |
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lunch with the newman chaplain
Mondays and Thursdays at Noon
Meet at the Button on campus
Join us for lunch with our Chaplain Director, Fr. Phil Florio, SJ. We will meet at the Button at noon and then head to a local eatery for stimulating and fun conversation!
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thanksgiving potluck dinner
Sunday, November 22, 6:00 pm
Penn Newman Center
Penn Newman welcomes you to our very own Thanksgiving dinner, potluck style! We will provide the turkey; you bring the side dishes. Come meet new friends, spend time with old ones and enjoy some wonderful food! Please RSVP to Katie Siegmann at siegmann@sas.upenn.edu by November 8 and she will contact you with a list of side dishes to sign up for. |
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service opportunity: tutoring
Mondays, 3:00-5:15 pm
Annunciation BVM Church
South Philly
Grad students and undergrads are invited to this tutoring program for children from 1st through 4th grades on Mondays at Annunciation BVM Parish. The children are primarily Mexican immigrants who are just learning English, and consequently placed below grade level in local schools. The church needs more adults to work one-on-one or in small groups with the kids.
If you are interested, contact Jeff Klein. |
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thanksgiving break dates for penn newman
The Penn Newman Center will close on Wednesday, November 25 at 12:30 pm and reopen on November 30 at 8:30 am.
Mass Schedule:
- 9:00 am Thursday, November 26 in St. Bede's Chapel
- 9:00 am Friday, November 27 in St. Bede's Chapel
- 9:00 am Saturday, November 28 in St. Bede's Chapel
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c3: catholic community chats
Tuesdays, 8:00 pm
Penn Newman Center
Catholic Community Chats is the small faith-sharing group of the Penn Newman Center. New students are always welcome. You do not need to have attended previous weekly events, or attend on a weekly basis. Activities usually include student discussions and/or speakers. This is a great opportunity to help us make faith our first priority even in our busy lives as college students! Contact Julianne Gamino for more information. |
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newman coffeehouse!
Tuesday, December 8, 6:15 pm
Penn Newman Center
We will be hosting our fall semester Coffeehouse immediately following St. Agatha-James' 5:15 PM Mass for the Immaculate Conception. Enjoy Christmas cookies, cocoa, music and stand-up entertainment from your peers during the last week of classes! Please contact Joe Weinhoffer at josephcw@seas.upenn.edu with any questions, or if you are interested in giving a 10 minute performance of any kind!
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Holy hour
Wednesdays, 8:00 pm
Penn Newman Center
Join us for our weekly holy hour. The Holy Hour will include the Liturgy of the Hours, Adoration, and Benediction. Fr. Phil will also hear confessions weekly at 7:00 pm on Wednesdays. Please feel free to join us for whatever time you are able. |
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speaker: fr. James martin, SJ
Thursday, December 10, 6:30 pm
Location TBA
Penn Newman welcomes nationally renowned Church commentator and author Fr. James Martin, SJ, who will speak on "Success Beyond Profits: Happiness in the Spiritual Life." Sponsored by Penn Newman and co-sponsored by the Penn Catholic Student Association and the Wharton Catholic Club. The University of Pennsylvania community is invited to join us for this evening funded by the Frank J. Hager '79 Fund for Catholic Thought. Click here for more information.
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dollar dinner
Thursdays, 6:00 pm
Penn Newman Center
All the pasta, salad and rolls you can eat for just $1! All Penn students welcome and no reservation necessary!
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christmas break dates for penn newman
The Penn Newman Center will close on Wednesday, December 23 at 12:30 pm and reopen on January 5 at 8:30 am.
From December 24 through January 3 all Masses will be celebrated in St. Agatha/St. James Church. |
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scripture reflection
Biweekly on Thursdays, 7:00 pm
Penn Newman Center
Every other Thursday, we'll be meeting after Dollar Dinner--feel free to join us at 6:00 pm for a meal beforehand!
All are welcome to this prayerful opportunity for reflection and discussion around the Sunday scriptures. Come learn more about the Word of God. Click here for a full schedule.
Contact Fr. Phil Florio, SJ, for more information. |
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catholic student leadership conference
December 31, 2009-January 3, 2010
Malvern Retreat Center (Malvern, PA)
The National Catholic Student Coalition gathers students every year to explore our faith as Catholic college students, celebrate Eucharist and meet new people. Participants will hear keynote presentations, and engage in service projects, workshops, small group faith discussions and many other activities.
Under this year's theme, "Be the Voice," NCSC comes to the City of Brotherly Love! Several hundred college students from across the country will celebrate together and learn more about our faith and how we can be the voice of Catholic students in our communities, our nation, and our world. Click here for more information on NCSC.
If you are interested, contact Jeff Klein. |
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community service: west philly recess initiative
Weekly on Weekdays
Lea School and Wilson School
Time Commitment: 2 hours per week (M-F) on site around lunchtime. Responsibilities: Promote a more pleasant lunchroom and environment conducive to interactive play and fitness. Volunteers accomplish these goals through games, activities, and collaborative efforts for leadership development of Lea and Wilson students. Click here for more info. |
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locks of love hair drive
From Now to April 2010
DO SOMETHING HAIR-OIC !!!!!!
Locks of Love is an organization that uses donated hair to create wigs for children who have suffered from an illness that results in hair loss. In April (date TBD) Penn Newman will be holding an event where we will have hair stylists from the area providing haircuts for anyone who is interested in donating 6 or more inches of hair to this wonderful cause! For more information contact Stephanie Scott, Mary Kate McKnight or Elizabeth Kopec. |
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spiritual mentoring/ direction
Spiritual mentoring is an opportunity to meet one-on-one with a professional minister to speak about your life, and your spiritual mentor is there to listen, to offer insight, and to help you discern where and how God is at work in your life.
More info here...
prayer resources
Click here for several links to great websites that offer a variety of resources for our prayer lives!
Ever consider becoming catholic?
More info here … |
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el salvador service immersion trip
May 22-29, 2010
Cost is approximately $1500. Open to all Penn graduate and undergraduate students. Limited space available! For more information contact Fr. Phil Florio, SJ (215-898-7575). |
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