By Fr. Dan Merz There are a lot of firsts for me here at Newman. First transition during a pandemic (hopefully my last!). First time having an associate pastor to live and work with (I could have done a lot worse!). And – besides my first assignment to Newman – now my first Season of […]
Your Legacy at Newman
By JoAnn Shull Many people think that leaving a legacy through your estate is something that only high-wealth individuals can do. This is not the case! After taking care of your family, of course, you have the option to leave something in your will for charities of your choice. From simple bequests (“give X amount […]
Newman Winter Blood Drive
Newman is planning to have its Summer Blood Drive up in our MPR on January 24 from 8 am to 1pm. , and the American Red Cross says that it will be very safe. Masks will be worn, social distancing will take place at all times except the actual blood draw, and all surfaces will be […]
Called and Gifted for Mission
By Sr. Karen Freund This wonderful feast of the Baptism of the Lord officially closes the Christmas season. Mark’s version, used in today’s gospel, says, “On coming up out of the water he saw the heavens being torn open and the Spirit, like a dove, descending upon him. And a voice came from the heavens, […]
Our Holy Family
By Fr. Dan Merz The feast of the Holy Family is an important feast! Because we all belong to a family. Even if your parents are deceased and you have no other living members, you belong to the Church family here at Newman. And maybe you haven’t thought of it, but you belong to the […]
We Crave God
In Blaise Pascal’s work, Pensees, he says: “What else does this craving, and this helplessness, proclaim but that there was once in man a true happiness, of which all that now remains is the empty print and trace? This he tries in vain to fill with everything around him, seeking in things that are not […]