Upcoming Programs and Events


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Eucharistic Minister Training: Sunday, February 23rd at 5:45pm (after the 5 pm Mass). Please stay after Mass for about 1/2 hour and learn how to serve as a Eucharistic Minister. We especially encourage students to attend. This is a high impact, low commitment volunteer position. Is God calling you to serve in this way? Join us.

Movie Night! February 23rd at 7:15 pm, after the Student Dinner, in the upstairs lounge. All are welcome. Watch the movie trailer .

A Place at the Table: African-Americans on the Path to Sainthood

Saturday, February 8th 10am-11:30. : Scripture Study - Jesus Christ in the Four Gospels with Jesuit School Of Theology Licentiate student Sr. Duyen Nguyen. The class runs through the semester. All are welcome but please sign up so we know how many to expect. NOTE: original flyers indicated Feb 1 as start date. The START DATE is now FEBRUARY 8

Saturday, February 8th, 9:30am - noon: Pax Christi and Newman Nonviolent Peacemakers Committee present Michael Nagler and Francisco Herrera. Registration opens at 8:30 am.

Saturday, February 8th, 2:00 pm - 5ish: Memorial Service and reception for parishioner, Kara Speltz

Ongoing programs

Ongoing Events for everyone

Sunday

  • Berkeley Catholic Worker (7:30am, Sunday) - Come help Berkeley Catholic Worker serve breakfast to the homeless. Just show up or contact JC for more info. Also help serve dinner to the homeless on holidays at 4pm in the Newman Parking Lot.

  • Birthday Blessings - on the 2nd Sunday of the month, we honor all in our congregation who were born that month. At the end of Mass we invite people born that month to come to the altar for a blessing.

Monday

  • Food Not Bombs (all day) - Help Food Not Bombs prepare a vegetarian meal for the people at homeless encampments in Berkeley. For more info, check the volunteer section of their website. For information about this global non-profit, click here

  • Berkley Catholic Worker (Holidays and on 5th Sundays ) - Come help Berkeley Catholic Workers serve meals to the needy in our parking lot during holidays, when few other groups are serving meals.

Wednesday

  • Newman Elders (Parishioners and friends who are >60) Meets for lunch and discussion on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 1 pm in the Gallery. Bring your lunch and something to share.

  • Catholicism WOW! Gathers online each week on Wednesdays from 7-8pm to explore the wonders of Catholicism. Contact Ned & Yvette at niccolls@comcast.net to get the link.

  • Exploring Catholicism and OCIA 7pm -8:30pm, Wednesdays, resumes January 22, 2025. Join Fr. Xavier and parishioners to learn about our faith, ways of approaching scripture, and various types of prayer.

Thursday

  • Emmaus (7pm, Thur) - This Scripture sharing group discusses the upcoming Sunday readings meets online using ZOOM. Please contact Elizabeth to join the meeting.

  • Centering Prayer/Lectio Divina (10am, Thur) Spend an hour in contemplative silence and listening for God. Centering prayer is a simple contemplative form of prayer where people empty their minds of thoughts and silently rest in the presence of God. Lectio Divina is a prayer form for listening to the word of God in Scripture. Meet in the Patio Room on the 2nd floor at 10am.

Friday or Saturday

  • Hiking the East Bay Trails (various times) Contact Bob via email rmgannon@pacbell.net to get on the email list

Saturday

  • Women in Conversation (9:00am, Usually on the 2nd Saturday every other month. The next meeting is, March 8th, 2025 ) - Join women of the parish as we explore various theological themes. Contact Susan Grant or Jean Molesky-Poz for more information.

  • Loaves & Fishes First Saturday Dinner (2pm-4:30pm, 1st Saturday of the month) -serve take-out (or eat in) meals to our unhoused neighbors. Contact Joseph to explore how you can help. Next dinner: February 1, 2025

On your own schedule…..

Adopt-A-Student - This ministry connects permanent and student parishioners in relationships of support, mentoring, and/or common interests. Getting together periodically on a schedule that suits them for conversation, meals, or outings participants in this popular ministry often make long-term, cross-generational friendshipsRead the description above. Contact Alfreda for more information or just sign up here to participate: Adopt-a-Student sign up

SIMPLY STUDENTs & YOUNG ADULT - REGULAR EVENTS
DURING THE SEMESTER

Sunday

  • Berkeley Catholic Worker (Sun, 7:30am) - Help serve food to the homeless. Contact JC Orton at 510-684-1892.

  • Newman Grads: Sunday Social (Sun, 11am) - Graduate students and young adults, meet after Mass in front of the church for casual conversation over coffee or brunch or sports.

Wednesday

  • OCIA (Wed., 7:00pm) - Come learn more about the Catholic Faith or seek to become a Catholic.
    Next Class, Wed. January 22nd 2025

Thursday

  • Newman Grads Men’s and Women’s Groups (7-8:30pm)

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