This week

Join us at 7 pm on August 4th for our Monday Night Movie. We’ll be watching the 2021 British film, The Most Reluctant Convert: The Untold Story of C.S. Lewis, a 70 minute film based on Lewis' 1955 memoir Surprised by Joy . Read more about the film here. Join us for the film and BYO movie snacks. Doors open at 6:45pm. See the schedule of the remaining Summer Movie night films below.

Upcoming This Month

Mission Sunday, August 9th/10th

for the needs of the Archdiocese of Trivandrum in Kerala, Inda

On the second weekend in August at all masses, Rev. Paul Sunny will be speaking about the works and the needs of the Latin Catholic Archdiocese of Trivandrum, the capital of the southern Indian state of Kerala. Trivandrum has about 280,000 Catholics, constituting about 11% of the total population. Ninety percent of the people belong to the the many fishing villages in the region and rely for their livelihood on fishing and fishing-related activities. About 10% of the region’s residents are farm workers and recent converts to Catholicism from low caste Hindus.

Unemployment and poverty are rampant in both the fishing and farming communities and the archdiocese depends on outside contributions to support its clergy, seminarians, catechists, as well as its humanitarian projects, which serve orphans, the aged and the destitute. Contributions help provide shelter, food, health care, and education the neediest in the community.

In 2021, Hurricane “Tauktae” left hundreds of families homeless. And while 2021 was especially bad, each year’s monsoons bring more erosion and destroy homes of fisherman who live along the sea.

The archdiocese, which has yet to recover from the crippling effects of financial devastation caused by the pandemic lockdowns, humbly requests contributions from the Newman community this August. Donations of every amount are greatly appreciated.

Estate Planning Presentation: August 9th, 3-4:30 pm

Estate Planning Presentation: August 9th, 3-4:30 pm. Parishioners young and old, learn how to create a plan to pass your wealth, wisdom, and values to your loved ones in the most efficient and meaningful way possible.  

This August 9th afternoon presentation by Jubilee Menzies will cover the fundamentals of estate planning, including:
Revocable Living Trusts  
Wills
Durable Powers of Attorney
Advance Healthcare Directives

Jubilee Menzies, a senior estate planning attorney at Von Rock Law, brings over 15 years of legal experience in trusts and estates, probate, and advocacy for children and families. She holds a J.D. and M.Ed. from Boston College and is a California licensed attorney and credentialed bilingual educator.  

The presentation is completely free and involves no obligation. Entirely educational, the presentation is specifically tailored to our concerns and perspectives as a Catholic parish. Join us for an informative time together on August 9, 3pm to 4:30pm

Christine Dalton+

The funeral Mass for former sacristan and longtime parishioner, Christine Dalton, will be held on Saturday, August 16th. A reception will follow. (See bulletin for time or ask at the front desk)

Liturgy Committee

Sunday, August 17th after the 10am Mass (11-12:30) Join the Liturgy Committee as they review the findings of the late spring liturgy survey and explore ways better to meet the spiritual needs (and preferences) of the parish community through the celebration of the Mass.

Friday, August 22

End your week with some time for meditation and reflection with piano accompaniment in the chapel. Join us on the 4th Fridays of August and September.

Pancake Breakfast, Sunday August 24th

Welcome back students and travelers! Join us after the 10 am Mass. Pancakes won’t be the only thing on the menu……. RSVP to attend the event by clicking on the button below. (at the bottom of form you’ll see the opportunity to sign up to help with the breakfast)
PLEASE RSVP BY Wednesday, August 20th.

Faith in Action, is a global grassroots, faith-based organizing network. Its members come from 1,000 congregations in more than 200 cities and towns through its 46 local and state federations as well as in Haiti, Central America, Africa, and Eastern Europe. Its Bay Area Federation invites Newman parishioners to join a monthly Cease Fire Walk on on Friday, August 29th at 6pm staring at St. Columba Church at the intersection of San Pablo and Alcatraz Ave. For more info contact Alan Roselius 510 501 9688 arose919@att.net

Ongoing Events for everyone

Sunday

  • Berkeley Catholic Worker (7:30am, Sunday) - Come help Berkeley Catholic Worker serve breakfast to the homeless. Just show up or contact JC for more info. Also help serve dinner to the homeless on holidays at 4pm in the Newman Parking Lot.

  • Birthday Blessings - on the 2nd Sunday of the month, we honor all in our congregation who were born that month. At the end of select Masses we invite people born that month to come to the altar for a blessing.

Monday

  • Food Not Bombs (all day) - Help Food Not Bombs prepare a vegetarian meal for the people at homeless encampments in Berkeley. For more info, check the volunteer section of their website. For information about this global non-profit, click here

  • Berkeley Catholic Worker (Holidays and on 5th Sundays ) - Come help Berkeley Catholic Workers serve meals to the needy in our parking lot during holidays, when few other groups are serving meals.

Wednesday

  • Newman Elders (Parishioners and friends who are >60) Meets for lunch and discussion on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 1 pm in the Gallery. Bring your lunch and something to share.

  • Catholicism WOW! Gathers online each week on Wednesday during the academic year from 7-8pm to explore the wonders of Catholicism. Contact Ned & Yvette at niccolls@comcast.net to get the link.

  • Exploring Catholicism and OCIA 7pm -8:30pm, Wednesdays. (On hiatus for the summer.) Check back with us at the start of the fall semester for info about the class.

Thursday

  • Emmaus (7pm, Thur) - This Scripture sharing group discusses the upcoming Sunday readings meets online using ZOOM. Please contact Elizabeth to join the meeting.

  • Centering Prayer/Lectio Divina (10am, Thur) Spend an hour in contemplative silence and listening for God. Centering prayer is a simple contemplative form of prayer where people empty their minds of thoughts and silently rest in the presence of God. Lectio Divina is a prayer form for listening to the word of God in Scripture. Meet in the gallery on the 1st floor at 10am.

Friday or Saturday

  • Hiking the East Bay Trails (various times) Contact Bob via email rmgannon@pacbell.net to get on the email list

  • Piano Reflections, Third Friday of the Month, 4:15-5pm, Chapel.

Saturday

  • Loaves & Fishes First Saturday Dinner (2pm-4:30pm, 1st Saturday of the month) -serve take-out (or eat in) meals to our unhoused neighbors. Contact Joseph to explore how you can help.

    On your own schedule…..

Adopt-A-Student - This ministry connects permanent and student parishioners in relationships of support, mentoring, and/or common interests. Getting together periodically on a schedule that suits them for conversation, meals, or outings participants in this popular ministry often make long-term, cross-generational friendshipsRead the description above. Contact Alfreda for more information or just sign up here to participate: Adopt-a-Student sign up

Eucharist for people who are homebound. If you need the Eucharist brought to you at home, call 510-848-7812 and leave your name and contact information. We’ll get in touch.
If you are able to bring Eucharist to people who are homebound, leave your name and contact info here Thanks!

STUDENTs
REGULAR EVENTS
DURING THE SChool Year

Sunday

  • Berkeley Catholic Worker (Sun, 7:30am) - Help serve food to the homeless. Contact JC Orton at 510-684-1892.

  • Newman Grads: Sunday Social (Sun, 11am) - Graduate students and young adults, meet after Mass in front of the church for casual conversation over coffee or brunch or sports.

  • Sunday Student Dinner (Select Sundays after the 5 pm Mass.) Meet some fellow students for dinner after Mass. Meals are prepared by various ministry groups of the parish and students themselves help with clean up. We invite a free will donation of $5-$7 to help defray the costs of the dinner.

Wednesday

  • OCIA (Wed., 7:00pm) - Come learn more about the Catholic Faith or seek to become a Catholic.

Thursday

  • Newman Grads Men’s and Women’s Groups (7-8:30pm)

Outside Events and News of Interest

Other Resources and EVENTS