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Mission: A faith community called to worship, to minister, to educate, and to promote justice and peace.

Newman Catholic Student Center/Christ the Teacher University Parish
at Northern Illinois University
512 Normal Road , DeKalb, IL 60115
(815) 787-7770

Online Newman Calendar
This Week's Bulletin
Upcoming Events

Schedule for Mass Sacristans/Lectors/EMs/Ushers/Interpreters/Altar Servers June 19 - Sept 26


+Mass Times+
 
WEEKEND MASSES
Saturday - 4:30 pm
Sunday - 8:00 am, 10:15 am
**, 12:00 noon* & 9:00 pm*
WEEKDAY MASSES
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, & Fri - 12:05 pm
Sat - 8:00 am
Wednesday - 9:00 pm
*

*Only during NIU's fall and spring semesters
**Interpreted for the Deaf


+Eucharistic Adoration+
 

The first Wednesday of the month following the 9:00 p.m. Student mass, and 24-hour
               Adoration during Finals Week each semester.


+Staff+

Pastor - Msgr. Glenn Nelson - msgrnelson@newmanniu.org
Pastoral Associate - Fr. Alex del Toro - frdeltoro@newmanniu.org
Pastoral Associate - Fr. Matthew Camaioni - frcamaioni@newmanniu.org

Deacon - Jim Dombek - jjd10634@aol.com
Director of Religious Education - Cheryl Lehman - clehman@newmanniu.org
Campus Minister/High School Ministry - Denise Sanders - dsanders@newmanniu.org
Junior High Ministry - Kelsey Borg - NewmanJHYM@gmail.com
Director of Music - Leslie Venere - music@newmanniu.org
Adult Education/Justice & Social Action/Liturgy - Maria Alderson - mariaalderson@comcast.net
Student Ministry Team - Jake Nice and Kristin Birtell - NewmanSMT@gmail.com
Newman Office - nculver@newmanniu.org or bwelsh@newmanniu.org
Parish Secretary - Nancy Culver - nculver@newmanniu.org
Business Manager - Birdie Welsh - bwelsh@newmanniu.org


+Upcoming Events+
(See the online Newman Calendar for all mass and church event details.)

 

NIU STUDENTS - WELCOME BACK WEEK SCHEDULE:

Saturday, August 21, 2010

    4:30 p.m. Mass followed by a free Ice Cream Social

    6-9 p.m. Comedy/Game Night
Sunday August 22, 2010
    8 & 10:15 a.m. Mass followed by a free Pancake Breakfast

    Noon & 9 p.m. Mass followed by a free Ice Cream Social
Monday August 23, 2010:  6:00-8:00 p.m. BBQ with outdoor games
Tuesday August 24, 2010
    6:00-8:00 p.m. Coffee house/Board Game Night
    8:30 p.m. Rosary in Chapel
Wednesday August 25, 2010
    9:00 p.m. Mass
    9:30 p.m. Pizza and Bags
Thursday August 26, 2010:  7:30 p.m. Movie Night
Friday August 27, 2010:  7:30 p.m. Bowling @ the Huskie Den

 


ONGOING ACTIVITIES - SUMMER SCHEDULE:

 

Newman Collegiate Ensemble Choir rehearsals: every Tuesday from 9:00 - 10:00 p.m.
          
 Contact Leslie Venere or Lauren Boismier at music@newmanniu.org .
Sunday Morning Choir rehearsals: every Wednesday, from 7:00 - 8:20 p.m.  Contact
            Leslie Venere or Lauren Boismier at music@newmanniu.org .
A Cappella Choir rehearsals: every Wednesday, from 8:30 - 9:00 p.m.  Contact Leslie
            Venere or Lauren Boismier at music@newmanniu.org .
Newman Center Bereavement Group: 3rd Friday of every month from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Newman's Moms Group: 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month; call Carolyne Schoen at

            815-501-5480 for more information.

Other upcoming social events - click here.


+Office Hours -Mon-Fri, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
+Bookstore/Gift Shop Hours - Mon-Fri 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, Saturday one half hour before and after 4:30 Mass, Sunday one half hour before and after 10:15 Mass.
+Nursery School - a free of charge content program featuring songs, stories, music and crafts for children who can't yet sit through mass. Downstairs in the Cardinal Room during the 10:15 am Mass. Contact Cheryl Lehman for details.
+Parish Membership - Christ the Teacher University Parish is canonically established as a personal parish serving the students, faculty, and staff of Northern Illinois University and their families.  To register as a member of Christ the Teacher University Parish,e-mail or call the Parish Office at 787-7770.  Please notify us of address/telephone number changes or if you will be leaving the parish.
+Baptism - Please e-mail or call (787-7770) the Newman Center for information on baptismal preparation classes and baptism dates.
+Marriages - Contact Msgr. Glenn Nelson at least six months in advance of the wedding date.
+Sacrament of Reconciliation+

Year Round:

Sat 3:30 - 4:15 pm and Wed 11:30 a.m., or by appointment with any priest (Msgr. Glenn Nelson, Fr. Godwin Asuquo or Fr. del Toro).

 

During spring and fall semesters:

Sat 3:30 - 4:15 pm, Wed 11:30 – 12 noon, Wed 8:30 to 9:00 p.m., and Sun 8:30 – 9 p.m. or by appointment with any priest (Msgr. Glenn Nelson Fr. Godwin Asuquo or Fr. del Toro).


+Anointing of the Sick & Sick Calls - If you would like to receive the Sacrament of the sick, contact Msgr. Glenn Nelson.  If you are unable to attend Mass and would like to receive Holy Communion e-mail or call the Newman Office (787-7770)
+Becoming Catholic (RCIA) - The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults is the process by which adults are welcomed into full communion with the Catholic Church. It is for those who would like to be Baptized or receive Communion in the Church. Opportunities are available for students and parishioners to sponsor those being initiated. For more information, click here or contact Maria Alderson.
+Adult Confirmation - Closely related to the RCIA program is the Adult Confirmation Program, which prepares adult Catholics who were not confirmed in high school to receive the sacrament of Confirmation. For more information, click here or contact Maria Alderson .
+Religious Education/Sacramental Preparation - The religious education program at Newman is for students in kindergarten through high school. Classes meet on Sundays during the school year. Catechists and other program volunteers are always welcome. Click here for more information, or contact Cheryl Lehman.
+Donating to Newman - Contact our Business Manager - Birdie Welsh at bwelsh@newmanniu.org, or mail your donation to
Newman Foundation, 512 Normal, DeKalb IL 60115.

+Sacred Heart Litany - The Litany of the Sacred Heart is recited after the 12:05 Mass on the first Friday of each month.
+Site Credits - This site was designed by JBiRD iNK, Ltd and is currently maintained by Diane DeMers and staff members of the Newman Catholic Student Center. Photographs taken by Jason Kotecki, Jim Womack of J. Womack Photography, and the Newman staff.

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