Newman Community at Virginia Tech - Catholic Campus Ministry

Volunteer with YToss, sponsored by the YMCA at VT

alexobenauer — Mon, 07 May 2012 16:08:44 +0000

Volunteer with YToss, sponsored by the YMCA at VT

1.) Volunteer May 4th-10th and August 21-23rd! Help to collect gently-used items around campus during student move-out to reduce usable materials from entering waste streams. These items are later resold during student move-in, and all profits fund the Y’s many community programs. In 2011, more than 300 volunteers supported the collection and sale of 20,000 lbs of household items. Your impact will be substantial. Sign up here: http://tiny.cc/volunteer4ytoss2012

2.) Donate your gently used furniture, electronics, clothes, etc. during student move-out around campus. We want what you’ve got!

Are you staying in Blacksburg over the summer?

alexobenauer — Mon, 07 May 2012 16:08:25 +0000

Are you staying in Blacksburg over the summer?

Will you be staying around Blacksburg for the summer and want to stay connected with the Newman Community? Below, is a link to a survey that will help us gauge how many people will be sticking around Blacksburg for the summer. You can stay connected by getting involved during our 10am summer liturgy on Sundays or through informal community activities. More information will be provided within the next couple of weeks once we have a clear idea of how many people are interested in staying involved.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dHNqcDUxSzBZWG94YVc4NVBMYXM4eEE6MQ

Alternative Winter Break 2013

alexobenauer — Mon, 07 May 2012 16:08:01 +0000

Alternative Winter Break 2013

Are you interested in a week of service next winter? We are beginning the formation process for our Alternative Winter Break trips to Peru and Haiti. This week, we are holding interviews for anyone interested in one or both of these trips. If you aren’t able to make it for an interview this week, we will hold Skype interviews during the early part of the summer.

To sign-up for interviews: https://docs.google.com/a/vtcatholic.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AvFt6lz5NT2RdGZYMkFDSzdwbWZMQ1AyOUpJVUdWTVE#gid=0

If you would like to learn more, have any questions, or would like to arrange a Skype interview, contact Josh (jmilas@vtcatholic.com).

2 Daily Masses this week

alexobenauer — Mon, 07 May 2012 16:07:08 +0000

Daily Mass this Week

There will only be Daily Mass two days this week:

-Monday at 5pm

-Tuesday at 9am

Newman Weekend is this Weekend!

alexobenauer — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 02:17:25 +0000

You’re Invited to Newman Weekend!

Newman Weekend is a chance to gather and embrace Newman’s three pillars of Faith, Service, and Community. It will take place this Friday-Sunday, and you’re welcome to attend any or all of the events.

FAITH: Join us for dinner and an evening reflecting on our Faith journey this year. We will begin with dinner on Friday at 5:30pm and conclude by 9pm with a bonfire.

SERVICE: Saturday will be spent doing various service activities. We will be working with Rebuilding Together Roanoke on Saturday from 7:45am-5pm to do some roofing and other needed maintenance on a home in Roanoke. We will also have service opportunities at the Newman House, both inside and outside from 9am-5pm, and you can come for any portion of that time.

COMMUNITY: To conclude the weekend, we will have a cook-out on Sunday starting at 1:30pm as we celebrate and better understand the value of our community. You can count on some great food, an intense volleyball game and some rounds of cornhole.

Again, all are welcome to join us for any or all portions of the weekend. Please fill out this survey and mark down what you would like to do so we can plan accordingly:
https://docs.google.com/a/vtcatholic.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dFhYTmpiSlVyRnk5UGJld1E2Q3N4UGc6MQ

We look forward to seeing you there!

If you have any questions, contact Josh (jmilas@vtcatholic.com).

April 16 Memorial Amphitheater Dedication Ceremony Gallery

alexobenauer — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:04:56 +0000

Final Arrangements for J.J. Stinson

alexobenauer — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:30:04 +0000

All are welcome to join J.J.’s family for his final arrangements this Friday and Saturday in Alexandria, Virginia:

Visitation: Friday 4/20/2012, 5:00pm-9:00pm

Jefferson Funeral Chapel

5755 Castlewellan Drive, Alexandria, VA US 22315
703-971-7400

Service: Saturday 4/21/2012, 11:00am

St. Louis Catholic Church

2907 Popkins Lane, Alexandria, VA US 22306
703-765-442

Please consult Jefferson Funeral Chapel with questions or for more information: http://obit.jeffersonfuneralchapel.com/obitlist.html?task=Current&listing=All

Rides and Accommodations

If you plan on attending, and are driving, or need a ride, please visit this ride board to help organize this. If you cannot arrange a ride via this board, please contact Nicole Catalfamo (nicole15@vt.edu) for assistance.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AvFt6lz5NT2RdGREcWFMcUpLVjJQa3RSTkR4LWRMbVE

If you are having difficulty finding a place to stay Friday night, please contact Josh Milas (jmilas@vtcatholic.com) for assistance.

Letters for the J.J’s Family

As a community, we will be collecting letters to send to J.J.’s family. Anything you write would mean so much to his parents and sister, so that they can know what a gift their son/brother was and how he affected us. Please consider sharing any story or condolence. We’ll be delivering these letters to his family this weekend. We will collect written letters at the Newman House through the end of the week. Contact David Bernier (bernier4@vt.edu) with any questions.

April 16 Memorial Amphitheater Dedication Ceremony

alexobenauer — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:34:13 +0000

April 16th Memorial Amphitheater
Dedication Ceremony

To remember and honor the events and experiences of April 16th, 2007, students from Newman have designed & constructed an Amphitheater and Memorial in the back yard of the Newman House to mark the 5th anniversary.

Out of the darkness of violence and evil, we as a University and Catholic Community chose to come together and build a community filled with hope and light. This Amphitheater will be a tangible symbol of this community and this spirit.

This place will serve to remember the victims as well as become a permanent gathering place for our community.

Please join us as we dedicate this space:

Monday, April 16th, 2012 at 5:30 pm

for Dedication, and Reception

We will proceed to the candle-light vigil on the Drillfield following these events.

April 16th Memorial Amphitheater Dedication Ceremony

alexobenauer — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 15:31:04 +0000

April 16th Memorial Amphitheater
Dedication Ceremony

This place will serve to remember the victims as well as become a permanent gathering place for our community.

Please join us as we dedicate this space:

Monday, April 16th, 2012 at 5:30 pm

for Dedication, and Reception

We will proceed to the candle-light vigil on the Drillfield following these events.

Events to be held in memory of J.J.

alexobenauer — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 20:45:38 +0000

Events to be held in memory of J.J.

Tuesday, April 17, 6PM in the War Memorial Chapel
Join the Newman Community as we gather for a Memorial Service for J.J. in the place where he worshiped every Sunday.

Sunday, April 15, 7:30 PM, Rosary for J.J. at the Pylons
The Knights of Columbus will be dedicating this weeks Sunday rosary for
JJ and the intentions of those who knew and loved him. Rosary starts at 7:30pm on Sunday at the Pylons.

Friday, April 13, 5:30PM in the Hillcrest Dining Room
The entire University community has been invited to gather together to remember, reflect, and share about J.J. Professional staff from Housing & Residence Life and Cook Counseling Center will be on site as a resource.

Thursday, April 12, 8PM at the Pylons
Join the Bishop Ireton High School Alumni as they gather to remember and pray for J.J., his family, and all affected.