Events
Easter Memorial Flowers
Purchase Easter memorial flowers in honor or in memory of loved ones. The suggested donation is $15. Names of those honored will appear in the bulletin the Friday after Easter. Complete the form below or in the Gathering Space and turn it in to the parish office.
Fully Alive
Fully Alive: A Bible Study for Women in Sorority
Women in all stages of the faith journey are invited!
Holy Week
(No 12:15 p.m. Mass these days)
April 17:
Holy Thursday Mass at 7 p.m.
April 18:
Stations of the Cross Northrop Plaza on campus at 12:15 p.m.
Good Friday Service at 7 p.m.
April 19:
Easter Vigil: 8 p.m.
April 20:
Easter Sunday: 9 a.m. (only)
Stations of the Cross
Stations of the Cross will take place every Friday in Lent at 11:40 a.m.
in the church. Stations will NOT occur on Friday, March 14th due to spring break. On Good Friday, April 18th, stations will be held at Northrop Plaza on campus.
Eucharistic Encounter Night
Join us on Sunday, March 30th for Eucharistic Encounter Night, after the 7 p.m. Mass.
We’ll have an opportunity to pray in front of the Blessed Sacrament, have praise and worship, and be prayed over.
Mass with Archbishop Hebda
Archbishop is coming to say Mass at St Lawrence as part of a fundraising event for SPO. We want as many students to join as possible for this mass portion of the evening. This will replace the UNITE that evening.
Grayscale Gala
Come dressed in the 9's to help celebrate the end of the school year and reflect on all of the goodness of the community God has given us! We will be rejoicing with food and dancing.
Sign up by April 25th
Grad Mass
Followed by a luncheon for seniors and their families. The 2025 Class Gift will be presented.
UNITE
Senior sharing, last UNITE of the semester.
This is our bi-weekly gathering for undergrads! We will meet in the Social Hall of the St. Lawrence Newman Center at 7:30 p.m.
Spring Art Fair
Saturday, May 10, 5:00-8:00 PM
Sunday, May 11, 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
Silent auction of art and art-related items, art of many mediums for sale from local artists of all ages, refreshments, and live music.
Holy Week Penance Service
A number of priests will be available to hear confessions.
Meet in the church at 7:30 pm.
UNITE
This is our bi-weekly gathering for undergrads! We will meet in the Social Hall of the St. Lawrence Newman Center at 7:30 p.m.
Eucharistic Encounter Night
Join us on Sunday, March 30th for Eucharistic Encounter Night, after the 7 p.m. Mass.
We’ll have an opportunity to pray in front of the Blessed Sacrament, have praise and worship, and be prayed over.
Free Lunch Friday
Free lunch…nuff said!! (and join us for the Friday Student Mass at 12:15pm)
Mass at 12:00 p.m. on March 22nd, NO Confession
On Saturday, March 22nd, Mass will be moved to 12:00 p.m. due to the Parish Retreat. There will be NO Confession following Mass.
Parish Retreat: “Father’s Delight”
Join us for our Spring Retreat, where we will explore the Father's Delight in us. We will discuss prayer and our relationship with the Father.
Men's Spring Break Mission Trip
Looking for a service opportunity that gives you the chance to grow in community with other brothers in Christ. Come to Remnant Ranch this spring break.
Ash Wednesday Masses
On Wednesday, March 5th, our Ash Wednesday Masses will be at 12:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. at the Newman Center and at 7:15 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. on Campus at Coffman Union, Mississippi Room (3rd-321).
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Gopher Catholic Homilies
Gopher Catholic Homilies is now accessible on all podcast platforms! Tune in to daily and Sunday Masses in one convenient place at gophercatholic.org/media. Start listening now.
Fan into Flame Spring Retreat
The Fan into Flame Spring Retreat is an opportunity for a life-changing encounter with the Holy Spirit! During the retreat, we will hear talks, build fellowship with one another, and pray for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit and encounter with the Lord.
Visit the Elderly at Little Sisters of the Poor
Join Br. Brandt and other students in visiting the elderly at Little Sisters of the Poor!
Meet in the gathering space of St. Lawrence Newman Center at 2:30 p.m. sharp!
UNITE: The Holy Spirit and the Miraculous
Join our community as Brother Adam Neri presents on scriptural and personal experiences of life with the Holy Spirit. It is clear in scripture that the miraculous power of the Holy Spirit exists, but what does this look like in the modern world?
Unite is our bi-weekly meeting for undergraduates.
Spam Jam: Annual Boot Hockey Tournament
Join us in our annual boot hockey tournament at Van Cleve Park!
Women's Group- Open Night II
A student will share how Women’s Group has impacted and encouraged her faith journey! We will also have mock small groups to help you understand what that would be like for the rest of the semester!
UNITE: Into the Longing: a discussion on the LGBTQ+ community and the Catholic faith
Anna Carter, co-founder of the Eden Invitation ministry, will be speaking.
Unite is our bi-weekly meeting for undergraduates.
Sunday Mass Times and Building Hours
See below for adjusted building hours over holiday break.
Women's Group- Open Night I
The Handmaids of the Heart of Jesus will present on the Kerygma!
UNITE: A Woman’s View on Bodily Autonomy and Abortion
Join us in learning more about how to discuss being Pro-life, with Emily Geiger!
Unite is our bi-weekly meeting for undergraduates.
Building Closed: MLK Day
The building will be closed and there will be NO Mass on Monday, January 20th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Non-Semester Sunday Mass Times
The Non-Semester Sunday Mass Times begin Sunday, December 22 - January 19 at 9 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Reduced Building Hours
Dear Friends of St. Lawrence Newman Center,
Due to the winter storm, St. Lawrence Newman Center will operate on reduced hours today, December 19, 2024. The building will be open from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for Mass and Confession.
We encourage everyone to drive safely and take precautions during the storm. Stay safe and God bless!
In Christ,
The Staff of St. Lawrence Newman Center
Christmas Memorial Flowers
We would like to give the community of St. Lawrence Catholic Church and Newman Center the opportunity to purchase Christmas flowers in honor or in memory of loved ones. The suggested donation is $15.
Advent Penance Service
This week we are having an Advent Penance Service led by Fr. Jake. Multiple priests will be available for confession.
Solemnity of The Immaculate Conception
The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception has been transferred to Monday, December 9th. It will NOT be a holy day of obligation this year, so we will only have Mass at 12:15 p.m. this day.