I hope the first week of classes has gone well for all of you. Transition is always difficult, no matter if it's transitioning into freshman or senior year. Everyone is nervous beginning a new year, even the professors! I hope you have been able to find some peace in the midst of it all, mainly by being in conversation with Christ. He is with you.
I ask all of you to spread the word (and spread the Word!) regarding the following programs and events at the Newman Center. Thank you for being our greatest marketers!!
1) Opening Masses - this Sunday (9/6), 7:30 pm and 10 pm at St Stephen's (2436 Penn. Ave). Ice cream social in the Parish Hall after the 7:30 Mass. Please invite your friends and roommates to go to Mass with you - you never know what good that can do for someone!
2) Blog site - please tell your friends to check out our blog site here, and invite them to leave comments or questions. Above all, it is a Q & A - I'm looking for some questions! You can give them the link - http://gwcatholicforum.blogspot.com
3) Opening BBQ - Tomorrow, Sept 5, 12-4 pm. FREE Chiptole, Outback, and Coldstone!! Also, free t-shirts, cups, and raffle for gift cards (Visa, etc.). We'll have sign-ups for Freshman retreat, RCIA, Knights of Columbus, and the Catholic Daughters.
4) Bible Study - Mondays, 7-8 pm. If you or your friends have trouble understanding the Sunday readings (who doesn't?), this can really help. We'll discuss each week's readings and try to apply them to college students. Begins Sept. 14; come any Monday you are able.
5) Freshman retreat - Sept 25-27. This is an excellent opportunity for freshmen to get away from the stress of the first weeks of college, make new friends, and try to enter more deeply into conversation with Christ. The cost is only $35 for the first 25 people who sign up and $75 after that. Space is limited so encourage people to sign up soon!
6) Scavenger Hunt - Sept 11, 7 pm. Fun night searching for items around our area, including the memorials (?). Enjoy this adventure!
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