Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God January 1, 2017 Readings: Nm 6:22-27, Gal 4:4-7, Lk 2:16-21

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1 Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God January 1, 2017 Readings: Nm 6:22-27, Gal 4:4-7, Lk 2:16-21 THE DEACON S SPEAKIN Dear Friends, Since Christmas was on Sunday this year, its octave day, the Solemnity of The Blessed Virgin Mary, the Holy Mother of God, also falls on a Sunday. Therefore, there is no Sunday between Christmas and the solemnity, the day on which we usually celebrate the feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. This feast is transferred to December 30, a weekday, when most people don t celebrate Mass. Not to worry, in a real way this Sunday s celebration is also a festival honoring the Holy Family. Mary is the Mother of this family. She is the Mother of God. She is the Mother of the Church. She is the Mother of each of us. Her motherhood is not limited to the Holy Family, but extends to all who need her guidance and care, her courage and strength, her wisdom and intercession. Just as Mary pondered in her heart the mysteries unfolding before her, so must we reflect on these mysteries. Christ s saving acts can be understood only through a lifetime of living. Like Mary, we must be open to all of God s overtures to us. We must respond with our yes we must take each event no matter how difficult or how wonderful as revealing God s plan for us. Mary is our Mother and model. She shows us how to open ourselves to God s Presence, power, and possibilities. As we begin the new year I can t help but look back on 2016 and count the many blessings that you have showered on, not only this faith community, but also the greater community. You have responded with countless loving Yeses to the many needs of God s people. On behalf of the staff, I thank you for being Jesus presence among us and pray that you have a blessed New Year! Happy New Year- Buon Anno! Feliz Ano Nuevo! Maligayang Bagong Taon! Chuc mung nam moi! Peace and love, Deacon John Mission Statement Gifted by God, called by Christ, empowered by the Holy Spirit, St. Paul Catholic Newman Center is a parish committed to serving the academic community and all those who choose to be part of our parish family.

2 Family Life Ministry Joy of Love Moms Group meets every Sunday after 9:00am Mass either in the east play yard or in St. John XXIII. For more information Jakki at Men s Scripture Study Group meets Tuesday mornings 7:30am to 8:15am following 7:00am Mass in the Community Room. Prayer & Life Workshop meets Wednesday evenings 6:00pm to 8:00pm in CNH 105. The Prayer and Life Workshops explore different ways to pray and how prayer can transform our thinking, praying and living. Meditation Opportunities: Christian Meditation meets Thursday mornings from 11:15am to 12:15pm in CNH 104. Facilitator: Benita Lankford Evening Meditation meets Wednesday evenings from 7:00pm to 8:00pm in the Library. Facilitator: Veena Kapoor, MSW Healing & Healthy Relationships: A Day Retreat Relationships are at the heart of our lived experiences. Learn to heal and strengthen your relationships with spiritual insights and guided meditation on Saturday, January 7 from 10:00am to 4:00pm in Cardinal Newman Hall. Register by at BKWSOfresno@gmail.com. Registration is free. Facilitator: Veena Kapoor, MSW Drawing Out Your Dreams: Befriending Your Dreams & Nightmares Do you have scary dreams? Do you wonder why strange combinations of characters and activities blur together when dreaming? Come to the workshop, "Drawing Out Your Dreams," on January 28 from 9:00am to noon in Cardinal Newman Hall as psychologist Dennis Lewis teaches you how to understand your dreams and deflate the fear from nightmares. You'll use simple artwork to create your own personal dream journal and enrich your waking life in the process. To register John Prandini at prandinij@csufnewman.com. Workshop fee is $10 to cover materials. College students: $5. Community Activities Tai Chi for Arthritis Tuesday and Thursday mornings: Beginner s class from 9:00am to 10:00am; Regular class from 10:15am to 11:15am. CNH 103. Instructor: Art Lopez and certified instructors. Thursday Evening Tai Chi Tai Chi Quan 24 Short Form from 5:30pm to 6:30pm. Fee: $10 a month. Instructor: Bill Titus. For more information contact John Prandini: ext. 107 or prandinij@csufnewman.com. Ushers Still Needed There is an urgent need for ushers (both men and women) to serve at all Masses. Please consider being part of this important ministry team. Contact Steve Toon at or Deacon John at We need your help! Living Jesus: Learning the Heart of the Gospel Join John Prandini in this spiritual book study to encounter and come to know Jesus in a personal and powerful way as a living presence in your life. Classes will be held on Monday evenings from 6:30pm to 8:00pm in Cardinal Newman Hall, room 103 beginning January 23 through April 24. To register, John at: prandinij@csufnewman.com. Registration fee: $20 which includes the book and study materials. College students: $10. Mardi Gras - Save the Date Laissez Les Bon Temps Roulez! Celebrate Mardi Gras 2017 with your friends at St. Paul Catholic Newman Center on Saturday, February 11 from 6:00pm to 11:00pm. The festivities will include dinner, a silent auction, and dancing. A wonderful dinner will be provided by Pardini s. Tickets will go on sale in January for $60 each. Contact for further information. Let the Good Times Roll!!!!! Fresno Catholic Singles Fresno Catholic Singles will have a potluck Thursday, January 5, 6:30pm in the cafeteria at The Newman Center. For details call Rose Marie at

3 Weekly Calendar Sunday, January 1 Nm 6:22-27; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21 New Year s Day 7:30am Mass for Patrick Haney Chapel 9:00am Mass for Richard Kunz Chapel 11:00am Mass for Arturo M. Balli Chapel Monday, January 2 1 Jn 2:22-28; Jn 1:19-28 Office Closed Tuesday, January 3 1 Jn 2:29-3:6; Jn 1: :00am Mass for Pat Tyburski Chapel 7:30am Men s Morning Scripture Group Community Room 9:00am Beginning Tai Chi for Arthritis CNH :15am Tai Chi for Arthritis CNH :00pm Confessions Outer Sacristy Wednesday, January 4 1 Jn 3:7-10; Jn 2: :00am Mass Intentions of Mary Musser Chapel 10:00am VanderDussen Funeral Chapel 5:15pm Scriptural Rosary Community Room 6:30pm RCIA Catechumenate Cafeteria 7:00pm Interfaith Meditation Library Thursday, January 5 1 Jn 3:11-21; Jn 2: :00am Mass Chapel 9:00am Bible Study - Book of Acts Cafeteria 9:00am Beginning Tai Chi for Arthritis CNH :15am Tai Chi for Arthritis CNH :15am Christian Meditation CNH 104 5:30pm Tai Chi Quan Short Form CNH :30pm Fresno Catholic Singles Cafeteria Friday, January 6 1 Jn 5:5-13; Mk 1:7-11 2nd Year HS Confirmation Retreat 7:00am Mass for Herminio Carbonell Chapel 7:30am Eucharistic Adoration Blessed Sacrament Chapel 6:00pm Food Recovery Network Cafeteria Prayers. Deceased This Week: Benjamin Zin (brother of Bazil Zin) Intentions: Kimmel-Scambray Families, Patrick Haney, Richard Kunz, Arturo M. Balli Have been requested for the intentions of: Steve Lankford, Gerry Thompson, Bill Robinson, Chet Selmon, Janet Wigim, Alice Terhaar, Aileen Spann, Dick Donovan, Sotero Ureta, Rosa Arias, Glenna Smith, Cathy Martin, Destany Molinar, Maurice Nelson, Deacon Gary Stevens, John Godburn, Nate Offenheiser, Shirley Lea, Sue Noonkester, Ollie Mae & Tom Godburn, Ernie Lee, Kenny Smith, Kyle Springer, Gary Payne, Louie Rusca, Aicardo Castillo, George Zin, Joseph Rogers, Sam VanderDussen, Martha May, Marilyn Mikow, Richard Jameson, Sara Strope, Debbie Strope, Tom Cleary, Jimmy Monreal, Matthew Serpa, Vic Roznovsky, Margo Smith, Betsy Lucido, Myrcille DeBenedetto. Contributions for December Christmas Contributions Income Budgeted Weekly Contributions Received by Mail Electronic Donations Online Donations Total Weekly Contributions Actual Year to Date Budget Year to Date $19, $18, $2, $ $ $3, $332, $335, Saturday, January 7 1 Jn 5:14-21; Jn 2:1-11 2nd Year HS Confirmation Retreat 9:00am Marriage Enrichment Class 5:00pm Mass for Anna Pippa Chapel 6:00pm HS Confirmation Parent Prayer Service Chapel Sunday, January 8 Is 60:1-6; Eph 3:2-3A, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12 2nd Year HS Confirmation Retreat 7:30am Mass for Randall Mendoza Chapel 9:00am Mass for Alice Mignanelli Chapel 11:00am Mass for Joseph Pranzo Chapel 7:00pm Mass Chapel 8:00pm Emmaus Annex Parish Information Weekend Masses: Saturdays: 5:00pm; Sundays: 7:30am, 9:00am, 11:00am & 7:00pm Weekday Masses: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday at 7:00am, Wednesdays at 7:00am & 6:00pm First Friday at 7:00am Communion Service: Fridays at 7:00am Reconciliation: Tuesdays 4:00pm to 5:00pm Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 9:00am to 5:00pm, Friday 9:00am to 1:00pm Parish Life Coordinator: Deacon John Supino ; deak@csufnewman.com Parish Priest: Fr. David Norris ext.109; frdave@csufnewman.com Office Manager: Jenna Stallard ext.102; jenna@csufnewman.com

4 Looking for a Sound Engineer We need volunteers. There is a need at the Newman Center to create a new ministry to partner with the Liturgical and Music Ministries to manage the sound requirements at each liturgical service. Duties include managing the sound levels of all liturgical entities (readers, musicians, deacon, and priest) to make for a more successful liturgical experience for the community. The goal is to minimize sound system feedback and successfully balance the sound at each liturgy. Training will be provided. Some computer / technical experience is preferred. Contact Deacon John or John Kyler at to sign up for this new and exciting ministry. Giving Tree A big thank you to you, Newman Center Community, for the generous support we received this year. You have helped a few hundred families with gift cards so they could enjoy a Christmas meal or two. God Bless you all and Merry Christmas.so they could enjoy a Christmas meal or two. God Bless you all. Food Recovery Network Wish List: Canned meat Cream soups Fruit See our basket in the foyer for more details. Thank you for your support. Memorial Garden Please stop by the Memorial Garden to look at our latest addition of memorial plaques on our benches. It is not too late to order a brick! Brick orders can be made at the front desk or online: Electronic Funds Transfer Sign up to make your donation to the Newman Center via electronic funds transfer. Have your Sunday contribution, second collection, and / or your special gift donation automatically made weekly or monthly. One can also schedule recurring online donations. For more information call Carol at No 6pm Mass For the next two Wednesdays January 4 and 11, we will not have our evening Mass at 6:00pm. This parish Mass will resume on Wednesday, January 18, National Migration Week 2017 National Migration Week 2017 will take place January This year s theme is Creating a Culture of Encounter. The celebration provides an opportunity to raise awareness about the contributions of migrants, including refugees, and victims of human trafficking in our communities. With over 65 million people forcibly displaced from their homes globally, the world is increasingly affected by migration. National Migration Week offers a time to educate Catholic communities about migration and to come together to encounter immigrants and refugees in parishes, dioceses, and communities. National Migration Week is an excellent opportunity to highlight Biblical tradition and our mission to welcome the newcomer, said Bishop Joe Vasquez of Austin, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) Committee on Migration. While the observance is only a week long, it is a vital time to show welcome, compassion, and solidarity with our migrant and refugee brothers and sisters. Merciful and Loving Father, We beseech you, open our hearts So that we may provide hospitality and refuge to migrants who are lonely, afraid, and far from their homes. Give us the courage to welcome every stranger As Christ in our midst, To invite them into our communities, As a demonstration of Christ s love for us. We pray that when we encounter the other, We see in her the face of your Son, When we meet a stranger, That we take his hand in welcome. Help us to live in solidarity with one another, To seek justice for those who are persecuted And comfort for those who are suffering. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, One God, for ever and ever. Amen.

5 Hello Friends, It s that time of year again! The Newman Center is preparing for our Mardi Gras 2017 celebration! This year Mardi Gras will be held on February 11 th in the beautiful Cardinal Newman Hall. Last year s Mardi Gras was a great success because of generous people like you. The committee is working hard to make this year s Mardi Gras another success. At this time we are asking if you will consider sponsoring Mardi Gras Sponsorship Levels Platinum $200+ Gold $100+ Silver $25+ All sponsorships will have program and evening acknowledgement. For more information please contact the office at Please make checks payable to St. Paul Catholic Newman Center and include Mardi Gras Sponsor in the memo line. Remember donations can also be made on the website at csufnewman.com. If you have extra medium or large size baskets at home, you could bring them to the office so we can use them for the auction. We are also in need of silent auction items. Please contact Loretta Muller ( ) or Betsy Lucido ( ) for silent auction items. Tickets will be on sale for $60 after the Masses starting January 21st. Start gathering your friends (tables of eight). Thank you!

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