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Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by this some have
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The ministry of hospitality offers the
chance to serve the community and a great
way to meet lots of people.
Upcoming Events:
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2010 NIK Retreat –
Northern Illinois Koinonia (the Greek word
for “community”) is the college student
retreat held each semester. This spring's
retreat will be on February 19-21, 2010
at the Bishop Lane Retreat Center in Rockford.
The cost is $25. Download information
about the retreat
here;
download the retreat application
here.
Contact Campus Minister,
Denise
Sanders at 815-787-7770, ext. 30 for more
information.
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2010 NIU Spring Break
Service Trips - Join other NIU
students for a week of fun, faith and helping
others. The cost is only $75 and covers
transportation, food and a place to live! More
information and applications are available in
the Newman lobby, or you may contact Campus
Minister,
Denise
Sanders at 815-787-7770, ext. 30.
Applications are available in the lobby.
Completed applications and a $40 deposit are
due Monday, January 25, 2010.
Ongoing Activities:
- Coffee and Donuts
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A time of fellowship and free coffee and donuts after the
10:15 a.m. Mass each Sunday during the school year.
- Blessing of the
Animals – Each year on or near
the Feast of St. Francis in October.
- Friday
Night Fish Fry – One Friday a month all year round,
and every Friday during Lent. Sponsored by the Knights of
Columbus. Pick up a schedule in the Newman Lobby or contact
Grand Knight Andrew Nelms at
andrew.nelms@gmail.com.
- Pancake
Breakfasts -
Watch the bulletin for dates of the delicious pancake
breakfasts sponsored by the Knights of Columbus after the 10:15
a.m. Sunday Mass.
- Pizza Nugget Nights -
College students are treated to free pizza nuggets and pop
after the 9:00 p.m. Mass on the first four Sundays of the
semester, and then every other Sunday after that.
- Rosary - Gather in prayer
each Tuesday night at 8:30 in the church.
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Hour Study -
The Newman Center is open all day and all night during NIU
finals week. Free snacks - both the healthy and junk food kind -
help fuel the students through their exams, and a free supper is
served on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.
Volunteers are always needed for our events! Interested in helping out or need more information? Contact Maria Alderson.
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