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Newman Center Fall Schedule
Building Hours: Sun. – Thurs. 8 am to 10:30 pm, Fri. 8 am to 5 pm, Sat. 8 am to 6 pm
Mass Times: Mon.— Fri. 12:15 pm , Sat. 9 am, 4:30 pm, Sun. 8 am, 10:30 am, 7 pm & 9:30 pm
Confessions: Sat. 3:30-4pm or by appointment
Eucharistic Adoration: Wednesdays from 1 –2 pm, Wednesday 8—9 pm

INFORMATION REGARDING THE
NEWMAN CAFE: The Newman Cafe was scheduled to open this week but
unfortunately it will be postponed due to a lack of employees. 5 cafes on campus are not opening up until more people get hired in Dining Services. If you know of anyone in need of a job, please have them apply to UMass Dining Services as soon as possible.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter To support
married couples during this time of social
distancing, Worldwide Marriage Encounter is
sponsoring virtual marriage experiences. Some are on weekends and are seven sessions on weekdays from 7:00pm to 9:30pm. Couples will explore their individual personality styles, improve listening and communication skills, understand God’s plan for their marriage, and learn how to keep their
relationship a priority. Registration is limited and a $100 application fee is required. For more
information or to apply, call Frank & Margie
Pearson at 860-337-2447 or visit them at
https://wwmectw.org/.

Newman Center Directory

Director Rev. Gary Dailey 549-0300, ext. 101 (g.dailey@diospringfield.org)
Associate Director Rev. Robert Miskell, 549-0300, ext. 103 (rlt.miskell@gmail.com)
Deacon on Staff Deacon Thomas Lynch (d.lynch@diospringfield.org)
Admin Assistant/Director of Religious Education Maureen Sullivan 549-0300, ext. 104 (newmansecretary@diospringfield.org)
Director of Development Virginia Webb 549-0300, ext. 105 (v.webb@diospringfield.org)
Director of Music Emily Stone 617-827-2147 (ecstone92@gmail.com) newmanmusicsite.wordpress.com
Building Manager John Friberg 549-0300, ext. 106 (j.friberg@diospringfield.org)
Business Manager Lary Grossman 549-0300, ext. 106 (nbo@diospringfield.org)
Esselen Peer Ministers Email: (peers.newman@gmail.com) Nicholas DiBello and Maria Platero
NCSA Officers Email: umass.nsa@gmail.com President - Veronika Jaster Vice President– Yoonjae Song Treasurer– Marko Ladan Secretary– Jackie Chung Community Service Coordinator– Minjae Song
Event Coordinator– Adaris Dominicci
FOCUS Missionaries Heather Addington, heather.addington@focus.org Julia Gannon, julia.gannon@focus.org Danny Gibbons, daniel.gibbons@focus.org
Matthew Ronconi, matthew.ronconi@focus.org

Communitas
September 19, 2021
Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
472 North Pleasant Street, Amherst, MA 01002
Tel. 413-549-0300/Fax 413-548-9182 www.newmanumass.org | www.facebook.com/newmanumass Twitter/Instagram: @newmanumass

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING CATHOLIC? We will begin our Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) program in very early October and will run through the academic year until the Easter Vigil 2022. Baptism and Full Initiation into the Church will take place at that Vigil. Deacon Tom and Fr. Rob will be conducting the classes throughout the year. Please email Deacon Tom at
deacontom@diospringfield.org and he will keep you informed as to when the classes will begin.

Reverence…This is the proper demeanor that should always be exercised in regard to the sacred, whether we are in a church itself, or even about the bustle of our ordinary lives in either spiritual or secular spaces. Reverence is exercised in a serenity, humility, and holy fear. It is the sense of being
lesser, in the presence of something transcendent, greater, more holy than ourselves. It takes different shapes in the rightly-lived life of Catholics. We genuflect before God’s Presence in the Eucharist, upon entering a church. We avoid vulgarity, to honor God in ourselves and in others. We
respect sacred music as prayer to God, rather than as
entertainment to be clapped. Our actions commonly reveal our inner beliefs and dispositions of soul. Let us lift
ourselves up to God, always. Let us ask God to help us all to cultivate an ever greater sense of reverence in our lives, that we might be welcomed into His Presence with joy, rather than left in the darkness with the unworthy.

MASK POLICY FOR NEWMAN: We need to ask that
everyone follow the mandate set by the Town of Amherst in wearing masks inside all public buildings and this also means the chapel. A couple of people have called the Board of Health reporting that people are not wearing masks in the building and they have given us a
warning. The next time we are reported, they will fine us. PLEASE FOLLOW THE POLICY until it is rescinded once the new variant has subsided and we can go maskless once again. We are very sorry for this inconvenience.

Campus Prayer Walk: Put it on your calendar—on October 3rd we will Gather for the 5th Annual Campus Prayer Walk. We will gather at 11:45 in the chapel, then those walking campus will cross the street to pray together at the building site of the new
Newman Center before going in different
directions to cover campus in prayer.

Mass Intentions Saturday, September 18 Weekday
9:00am +Medard Le
4:30pm Intentions of Aiden and family
Sunday, September 19 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00am +Medard Le 10:30am Deceased members of the Miskell and Lathlaen families
7:00pm All Souls
9:30pm All Souls
Monday, September 20 Sts. Andrew Kim Tae-gon and Paul Chong and companions
12:15pm +Matthew An Pham
Tuesday, September 21 St. Matthew
12:15pm +Maria Xuan
Wednesday, September 22
Weekday
12:15pm Special Intention
Thursday, September 23
St. Pius of Pietrelcina
12:15pm All Priests
Friday, September 24 Weekday
12:15pm
Saturday, September 25 Weekday
9:00am
4:30pm
Sunday, September 26 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
8am +Thomas and Dorothy Mishell
10:30am
7:00pm +Brennan Dethloff
9:30pm

Weekly Offering Weekend Offertory: $1,828

St. John Henry Newman...our first
presentation for the Year of
Construction: Bishop Robert Baron's
Pivotal Players is a unique journey into the beauty of Catholicism through
presentations on the most influential
Catholic men and women in history. First up...St. John Henry Newman at 7 pm on
Thursday, September 23rd in the Burke Lounge. Join us for this beautiful
presentation and discussion on Newman's patron saint. Please wear your mask and socially distance.

Newman has been using an on line giving
vehicle for a few years now and we presently have several Community members and donors making their monthly contributions
conveniently and securely through We Share. Using this on line giving allows for you to share your financial giving simply and easy, safely and securely, and not having to worry about writing checks for your donations or offertory collections. We Share allows for you to set up your account according to your wishes...when you wish the money to be debited from your account, how much and all while receiving your tax statements at the end of each calendar year. Interested or have questions, contact Ginny in the Development Office at Ext. 105.

PARKING AT NEWMAN: Because this
property now belongs to the University and we are renting until we move into our new building next summer we are subject to the rules of the University with regard to parking. This Newman lot #52 is a mobile pay lot ($1.50 per hour) with a 2 hour maximum. You will have to download on your phones the mobile app PARK MOBILE. Follow the instructions on this app - location #3369. The hours for pay will be between 7am - 7pm. There will be a grace period from 12noon to 1pm for those who attend daily Mass (no tickets will be issued during that one hour). If you have any further
questions regarding parking please call Fr. Gary and he may be able to answer your questions. If for any reason you do receive a ticket on your car, please see
Fr. Gary. We will resolve these issues as people get used to using the new pay mobile app. Sorry for any
inconveniences.

MEN'S NIGHTS: We will have our Men's Nights on Tuesdays at 7pm in the Burke Lounge. Please join us and engage with our other men in
growing in the faith and becoming better men.

IN NEED OF LECTORS AND EXTRAORDINARY
MINISTER OF THE EUCHARIST: If you are interested in serving in one or both of those ministries, please let us know. You can speak to Fr. Gary or Fr. Rob and we will set up an evening for training. Your service is greatly appreciated.

Come and join us every Wednesday evening at 8pm for our Holy Hour. A great opportunity to relax with Our Lord and pray in word and song and have the
opportunity for confessions.

Classes: Registration for CCD is now open! We will be back in person beginning September 26th. K-8 will meet 9:15-10:15am and 9-11 will meet 5:00-6:45pm here in our building. We will be listening to the newest updates on the Delta variant and heeding the guidance from the CDC and for how to proceed. Should anything change we will update you
accordingly. Registration can be found online at newmanumass.org/info-registration. Please speak with us if you cannot afford to pay the registration fees.
Teachers Needed: If you are interested in teaching religious education please email Maureen at
newmansecretary@diospringfield.org

“Year of Construction” Update
Thank you for your generous support– we have raised $1,591,000 to date!
The walls are going up, the medals guiding the hands and hearts of the construction workers are in the ground...all is going well over on Thatcher Rd.
Newman has raised $1,591,000 in pledges and one time donations to the Capital Campaign. Thanks for your generosity and prayers. Also, thank you for
considering a donation to the campaign. We would be happy to send along another campaign pledge form and packet for your review. Just give us an email, v.webb@diospringfield.org or a call at
413-549-0300, Ext. 105.
Stained Glass Restoration in Hampden, MA are now the temporary keepers of our Newman stained glass windows. They also will be refurbishing, re-leading and cleaning them and getting them ready for installation into our new Center's Chapel.
Don't forget to take a look at the construction site 24/7 through the camera that is perched on the top of
Newman. It's simple! Go to our website at www.newmanumass.org, click on the box on the main page indicating the camera, click on the “server 2” in the upper left corner of the black page and enjoy!
Check out our designs for our new Center in the
hallway right outside of the main entrance of the
Chapel!

Leave your footprint on Newman... Consider becoming a member of the Fr. J. Joseph Quigley Society by remembering the Newman Catholic Center in your estate planning. For more information, please contact the Development Office at v.webb@diospringfield.org or Ext. 105.

Our peer ministers are so excited to meet and walk with you on your journey of faith! You’ll be able to find Nick, Katie, and Kendall during their office hours or by appointment:
Monday– 5:30-6:30pm (Kendall) Tuesday– 2:40-3:40pm & 6:00-7:00pm (Katie) Wednesday– 10:00-11:00am (Nick), Holy Hour at 8pm Thursday– 12:45-1:45pm (Kendall) Friday– by appointment Questions? e-mail peers.newman@gmail.com

“Holiness is a gift of God. Open yourself to the gift. When God calls, be ready to respond: “Here I am, send me!” (Isaiah 6:1-2, 3-8) If you think God is calling you, please email vocations@diospringfield.org. Website: www.myvocation.com

Calling All Music Lovers!
Do you like to sing or play an instrument? Do you enjoy singing along to the music selections during Mass? Why not try singing with the choir! We are always looking for more singers and musicians to join in our music making. No experience necessary. Email the music director ecstone92@gmail.com or check out Newman’s website to find out more!

Missing something?
Check out our Lost and Found at the entrance of the Chapel. Within the next few days our Lost and Found will be clean again.

Once again we will have 24 Hours of Mercy, anticipating the Great Feast of The Divine Mercy the week after Easter. We will begin confessions immediately after the 12:15 Mass on Friday, April 26 and conclude at noon on Saturday, April 27.
Jesus said: "I desire that the Feast of Mercy be a refuge and shelter or all souls, and especially for poor sinners. On that day the very depths of My tender mercy are open. I pour out a whole ocean of graces upon those souls who approach the fount of My Mercy....On that day all the divine floodgates through which grace flow are open end. (Diary 49, 699)
Jesus again said: "Tell souls that they are to look for solace; that is, in the Tribunal of Mercy (confession). There the greatest miracles take place...It suffices to come with faith to the feet of My representative (priest) and to reveal to him one's misery, and the miracle of Divine Mercy will be fully demonstrated. The miracle of Divine Mercy restores that soul in full. (Diary, 1448)
No excuse to find time for confession in a 24 hour period. Make this your year to make a good confession and receive the rich blessings on this Divine Mercy weekend.

Employment Opportunity for Fall 2019
Thinking about employment for the Fall semester please consider Newman...we have several slots available for phonathon student callers. This is a paid position with flexible hours, lots of laughs and opportunities to connect with the Newman donor base. Interested? Please see or contact Ginny in our Development Office at 413-549-0300 or v.webb@diospringfield.org.

For accurate and updated information, please visit the website: www.newmanumass.org

NEWMAN COMMUNITY CAMPUS PRAYER WALK : Please join the Newman Community at 12:00 noon on Sunday, October 15th as they pray for God’s presence, guidance, strength and blessing for all those on campus and the ministry of the Newman Catholic Center during the 3rd annual Campus Prayer Walk. Those who are comfortable walking will divide into groups and walk sections of the campus. Others will pray in the chapel before the Blessed Sacrament. Come early for 10:30 mass and coffee hour or come just for the prayer walk at noon. Refreshments and fellowship will follow the walk.

SUPPORT MEETINGS - Classroom 1
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA): Mon - Fri 10:00 am and Sun 1 - 2:30pm/Open Meetings: Cheryl S 413-406-6841
Young People’s Group (AA) : Thu 7:30 - 8:30pm at Mercy House
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous, (FA): Sun 4 - 5:30pm/Info: Teresa 253-0250 or Elizabeth 818-207-0749
Overeaters Anonymous, (OA): Tue & Thu 12:30-1:30pm (moved to Bartley room)