In June & July
06/05
DOR First Friday Dinner
Cheeseboard
7 PM
Summer is upon us! That means it's time to hang out together and be outside . We'll be doing dinner together the first Friday of June (and potentially throughout summer!). This time, we’ll be meeting up at Cheeseboard in North Berkeley.
Come hang out to end your week, reflect on the last few months, and celebrate the start of summer!
06/09
YAPS Catechism Group reading
Every other Tuesday starting June 9th
Ages 22-40
Extensive Knowledge of the Catechism not needed. At our fist meeting we’ll look at chapter 1.
Any questions reach out to Ruvianne Mercado
Newman Lounge, Kitchen & Multiversity
All day
06/10
Presentation & Discussion on Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical Magnifica humanitas with Fr. Xavier Lavagetto.
Newman Lounge
7 PM
Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, Magnifica humanitas, on safeguarding the human person in the time of artificial intelligence.
06/11
DORS Men’s and Women’s Group
Upstairs Lounge.
6:30 PM
We'll be combining men's and women's groups during the summer, starting Thursday, June 11th, until the Welcome BBQ in the early fall.
The topic for discussion will be the new encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas. This week, women’s group will discuss the introduction, so we can catch up to men’s group, and then we will all gather to discuss starting next week.
06/26
Music Ministry Newman
Reflective Music, Tea and Fellowship
Chapel and lobby
3:30
Join our new musician, John Pavik, for a program of reflective music, followed by tea and fellowship. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet John, connect with fellow parishioners, and explore ways to collaborate together in music ministry in the months ahead.
For more information contact John Pavik
07/16-07/20
DISM Dominican Institute of Student Ministry
Newman Lounge, Kitchen & Multiversity
All day
In May
05/01
Senior Banquet
Multiversity
7 PM
Join us for a special Seniors Farewell Dinner as we celebrate and honor our graduating seniors. Come share a meal, reflect on their journey, and send them off with gratitude and well wishes.
05/02
Embodied Integration the Feminine Genius of Honoring a Life Chapter
Facilitated by Gina Lopez, Certified Womb Circle Facilitator & Cal Alumna
Gallery
1 to 3 PM
For all women, students and non-students.
A women’s circle to encounter God with your whole being, mind, body and spirit. Wether you’re closing out a school year, a chapter of work, a relationship, a living situation, or simply an inner season, you are welcome to pause here.
For more information visit: mysticalroseretreats.com
05/03
First Communion
Newman Chapel
10 AM
We joyfully celebrate the First Holy Communion of our parishioners as they receive the Eucharist for the first time. This beautiful milestone marks a deeper union with Christ and a special moment in their faith journey. Please join us in praying for them and their families on this blessed occasion.
For more information contact: Eva Nico (415) 218-6850 or Michael Dalton
05/04
Conversations with the Pastor
Multiversity Room
7 to 9 PM
Join us for a Conversation with the Pastor, an open forum where you’re invited to ask questions, share thoughts, and engage in meaningful dialogue. This is a space to hear updates, connect as a community, and be part of the conversation.
05/09
Women in Conversation
Becoming Peacemakers: Bearing Witness, Choosing Peace. Building Bridges Through Dialogue & Action
Ellen Baker and Jenny Girard Malley will give reflections on their time in the West Bank this past winter.
Lounge
9 AM to noon
Women only event
How do presence, resilience, and dialogue help envision peace?
In January 2026, eight women visited Israel to learn how personal and communal peace is being fostered among Muslim, Christian, and Jewish residents in their homeland. Come hear stories of this work toward peace and justice, and bear witness to hope in action.
05/10
FOCUS missionaries
End of Year Party
Multiversity, Lounge & Patio
6 to 9 PM
This is for all of the undergrad students to put time away from their studies and say their goodbyes to the missionaries that aren't returning next year and spend more time with them.
For more information contact: gabriela.dogue@focus.org
05/15
Baccalaureate Mass
Newman Hall Chapel.
8 PM
Join us for our Baccalaureate Mass as we celebrate and give thanks for our graduating students. Together as a community, we honor their achievements, pray for their future, and send them forth with blessings as they begin the next chapter of their journey.
05/16
Chinese Painting Workshop
Join us for a complimentary Chinese Painting Workshop. All materials are available to loan. Pre-registration is required, contact front desk or see information below.
10 AM to 12 PM
For more information contact:
Sue Tang stfamous-newman@yahoo.comor
call (510) 7087321
05/18
One Year Anniversary
YAPS
7 PM
Newman Lounge
Open lecture — everyone is welcome.
Join us as we explore social issues and young adults. We will also discuss the challenges that Generation Y (1981–1996), commonly known as Millennials, and Generation Z (1997–2012) face in the age of technology and social media.
05/23
Parish Cleanup Day
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Laudato Si’ Week, inspired by Pope Francis’ call to care for our common home, invites us to move from “Hope to Action.” Join us for a Parish Cleanup Day!
Tools and snacks will be provided just bring your energy and willingness to help.
Drop by for an hour or stay for the day!
Building & Grounds Committee
05/24
YAPS + DOR’s Fundraising Pentecost Pancake Breakfast
Newman Multiversity & Kitchen
After 10 AM Mass
Come celebrate Newman-Holy Spirit’s Feast Day with us! Join our community for a delicious breakfast featuring sausage and eggs, fluffy pancakes, summertime favorites, avocado toast, and the company of faithful friends.
A suggested donation of $15 will help support Newman’s general operating budget.
05/25
Newman Faculty Meeting
Newman Lounge
6:30 to 8:00 PM
James Sheenan, Professor Emeritus, Stanford University. will offer a short lecture, “Language in Scripture: Some Reflections on Pentecost,” which will be followed by wine, dessert, and conversation.
05/30
Anointed Young Adult Conference
Holy Spirit Church in Fremont
37588 Fremont Blvd, Fremont, CA 94536
9 to 4:30 PM
The Oakland Diocese is organizing a day-long conference to renew and empower young adults in the East Bay through prayer, adoration, and talks. Lunch will be included. Please register here and check out their website for more information.
Registration before May 18th will cost $25 for individuals or $20 for groups of 10+. Scholarships are available upon request.
Contact Joe at JNufable@oakdiocese.org with questions!
05/31
Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical Magnifica humanitas to be published May 25
Newman Lobby
Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, Magnifica humanitas, on safeguarding the human person in the time of artificial intelligence, will be released on May 25. Printed copies of the encyclical will be available for parishioners who would like to read it in preparation for participating in the discussion on June 10th.
Ongoing Events
Sunday
First communion meetings
Sunday
In the Gallery
Next session starts in the Fall
Contact Michael Dalton for more information:
(510) 504-2015
mdalton@donahue.com.
Birthday Blessings
2nd Sunday of the month Chapel
We honor all 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.
Teen Confirmation Classes
Sunday
In the lounge
11:15 am to 12:15 pm
For more information contact Camilla San Juan:
(650) 773-5989
sugarcookiecamilla@gmail.com
Disciples on the Road
Disciples on the Road (formerly Newman Grads) invites graduate students, recent grads, young adults, to join one, some, or all of their many activities:
Sunday / After the 10am Mass
Sunday social, bring ideas for brunch spots!
Wednesdays / 6:30pm in-person OR via Zoom
You are invited to sit in at our leadership meetings on Wednesdays. Reach out to Noella (781-774-0238) for more information if interested!
Thursdays/ 6:30pm
Women’s and Men's Group at Newman Hall. Contact Abby (970-658-7194) or Nigel (341-213-9751) to learn more!
There are lots of ways to keep up with Disciples on the Road’s happenings! Subscribe to the newsletter here.
Join our Slack here!
Reach out to grads@calnewman.org with any questions!
Second Sunday Coffee & Sweets
8:00 to 9:30 AM
Lobby or Plaza, depending on weather
For more information Contact: Ellen Baker (510) 381-2232
Sunday 10 am Hospitality
“In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus tells us, “I was a stranger and you welcomed me… Whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine you did for me” (Matthew 25:35, 40).
This is a bold statement! Jesus tells us that whenever we welcome one another with Christ-like love, we are welcoming Him. By serving others, we serve Him. It reminds us how important it is to help people feel that they belong and that they are loved. Hospitality is at the heart of everything we do as Christians, and it begins right here at home—in our own parish family. Thank you!We offer Coffee and Treats after the Sunday 10 AM Mass as an opportunity for us to gather and build community. Volunteers help serve coffee and cookies one Sunday a month for about 30 minutes, and we currently have openings.Come meet fellow community members and have some fun. And one important question: what’s your favorite cookie? 🍪
Our Sunday 10 am Coffee and Donuts Ministry needs you!
How can I volunteer:
Contact Lorina Tornai: ldaves@sbcglobal.net
UCB Blood Pressure Project
The UCB Blood Pressure Project continues each Sunday after the 10:00 AM Mass. Stop by after Mass to receive a free blood pressure check and connect with the student team. Lily Le Nguyen, one of the coordinators, will be present.
Look for the table set up at the base of the stairs—we hope to see you there!
Monday to Friday
Adoration
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
Chapel 11:00 am to 12 pm
Thursday
Chapel 7 to 8 pm
At the same time as that evening confession
Just before the 8pm Mass
Tuesday
Choir Rehearsal
Choir rehearsal resumes this Tuesday at 7PM in the chapel under the direction of our new musician, John Pavik.
The choir will prepare music for the Sunday 10 AM Mass. Students and parishioners interested in learning more about music ministry at Newman are invited to contact John at
313-400-5494
jspavik@berkeley.edu.
Catechism Group
Catechism Group reading YAPS
Every other Tuesday starting June 9th
Ages 22-40
Extensive Knowledge of the Catechism not needed. At our fist meeting we’ll look at chapter 1.
Any questions reach out to Ruvianne Mercado
Wednesday
Newman Elders
Second Wednesday of the month, Gallery
Everyone >60
1 pm
Our Newman Elders group is for members in their 60s and older. We gather monthly on the second Wednesday for a potluck lunch, prayer, presentations, and conversation on topics relevant to the group. Activities also include outings, such as concerts, exhibitions, and local program presentations. Elders welcomes any Newman member who meets the age requirement and shares a commitment to faith and community.
Catholicism WOW!
Wednesday during the academic year via Zoom 7 pm. We stop at 8 pm.
Catholicism WOW! …because our Catholic faith is so amazing.
What is catholicism WOW!? Given that many are unaware or distracted by misinformation or lack of information about Catholicism, we need to be explorers and companions. Come join other explorers as we seek to discover how our faith continues to survive and thrive 2,000+ years and counting, despite of human frailty and mistakes. But then, Jesus promised that the gates of Hell would not prevail over his church.
What kind of things do we discuss? In the past, we have watched and discussed Bishop Robert Barron’s video series on Catholicism, the Saints, and the Mass. We’ve also read and discussed the lives of the saints, our Pope’s writings, and have explored topics in the news, as well as protecting the environment, racial justice, participants’ experiences in and of Catholicism, and myriad other topics.
Want to attend? Please tell us to add you to the guest list. Signing up to get the link does not oblige you to attend the meeting, it just tells us you might attend some of the remote meetings. You can eat dinner during the meeting. You can arrive late. You can leave early. We are all supporting each other as we explore our amazing Catholic faith.
Please join us. We look forward to seeing you!
Contact: Yvette yvetteniccolls@gmail.com
or Ned niccolls@comcast.net
Newman Live!
Student Ministry
Wednesdays in the Multiversity Room
7pm
Join us for fellowship and dinner with a new topic every week!
This week is St. Patrick’s Day celebration, featuring a scavenger hunt and a community discussion! We’ll explore Irish culture and connection.
YAPS Bible Study
Bible Study
7:00 – 8:00pm
Every 2 weeks on Wednesday, until Jun 24, 2026
For more information contact:
newmanyaps@calnewman.org
FOCUS Women's Bible Study
With Gabriela
5:00 – 6:30pm
Hecker Room
Thursday
Scripture sharing group
Thursday via Zoom
Emmaus Group
7pm
We reflect on the upcoming Sunday’s readings—Old Testament, Psalm, Epistle, and Gospel—and share how Scripture speaks to our lives and faith journeys. This is not simply a Bible study or prayer group, but faith sharing in community, rooted in Scripture. Leadership rotates and bringing your own perspective is part of the experience. Attendance is drop-in, so come when you can. Many participants find it deepens their appreciation of the Liturgy of the Word and the Church’s seasons throughout the year.
Please contact Elizabeth to join the meeting.
Centering Prayer/Lectio Divina
Thursday in Patio Room
10 am
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.
FOCUS Discipleship
With Sophia
Patio Room
7 to 8 pm
For more information please contact Sophia Parmigiani
+1 (415) 652 9782
Friday
Gentle Nature Walk
Saturday Arpil 11th
12 to 12:30
Various East Bay Parks
For more information contact
Bob Gannon rmgannon@pacbell.net
1( 510) 304 1480
Open Door AA Meeting
Multiversity Room
7:15 to 8:45 pm
For more information contact Clay B. +1 (510) 325 7462. bcanheal@gmail.com
or
Melinda Howard-Herrarte. +1(510) 409 4614 quetalquetzal@gmail.com
Saturday
Women in Conversation
2nd Saturday every other month during the academic year: September, November, January, March & May,
in the Lounge
9:30 am
Women in Conversation meets bimonthly Saturday mornings to consider theology, scripture, spirituality, and Church issues from women’s perspectives, to deepen prayer and discernment practices, and to support one another as women in the Church.
For more information contact:
newmanwomen@gmail.com
Friends of L’Arche
Every 3rd Saturday
April 18 / May 18 / June 20 / July 18
Multiversity Room 5 to 8 pm
"Make known the gifts of people with intellectual disabilities"
Our Mission: Make known the gifts, insights, and leadership potential of people with intellectual disabilities, revealed through mutually transforming relationships. Foster an environment that responds to changing needs of our members while remaining faithful to the core values of our founding story. Work towards a more human society through engagement with our communities’ diverse cultures.
For more information:
Contact Marie and Curt Campbell: cuma1977@att.net
(510) 799 5791
Instagram: larchefriends_bayarea
larcheusa.org
friendsoflarchesfba.org
Loaves & Fishes
1st Saturday of the month Multiversity
2pm to 4:30pm
Serve take-out or eat in meals to our unhoused neighbors. Contact Joseph to explore how you can help.
Information on Loaves & Fishes