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Events
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Ash Wednesday Masses
Wednesday, March 5th, our Ash Wednesday Mass times will be 12:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. at the Newman Center and 7:15 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. on campus in the Mississippi Room.
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.
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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.
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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.
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Spring Wine Social
By attending our second-annual Spring Wine Social, you directly support our vision at the University of Minnesota to provide a transformative environment where U of M students and young adults become lifelong disciples of Christ in His church. Tickets are $100 each. We hope you can join us and experience the impact of our mission, and share in our joy of building up the church.
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Interested in learning about Catholicism?
Are you curious to know more about Catholicism? Learn more here.
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Eucharistic Encounter Night
Join us on Sunday, January 26th 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.
![Sunday Mass Times and Building Hours](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e915e2172b5e506a7d3264/1733177787951-MVL8EWRIIV602KBRWOSJ/unsplash-image-jY_fTS7ZE98.jpg)
Sunday Mass Times and Building Hours
See below for adjusted building hours over holiday break.
![Building Closed: MLK Day](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e915e2172b5e506a7d3264/1734733550549-KMU6MK1G1LUVQC6KGA3Y/unsplash-image-y0_je0DHS78.jpg)
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.
![Christmas and New Year’s Mass Times](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e915e2172b5e506a7d3264/1733178847855-3Q6UE6RR16LIX1T0EFN1/unsplash-image-KY6NHtBWJB8.jpg)
![Non-Semester Sunday Mass Times](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e915e2172b5e506a7d3264/1733178511297-0ZJ4MQNI4UEN8WIVT82T/53850497896_7391219047_o.jpg)
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.
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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.
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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.
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Adult Bible Study
Each Sunday, everyone who is a grad student, young adult, and parishioner is invited to a bible study from 9:15 - 10:15 a.m. in the upper level of the Newman Center led by Dr. Robert Brenneman.
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Christmas Bazaar
Cash raffle, “Grannie’s Attic”, crafts, bakery, games, basket raffles, homemade food, fun, and community! Hosted by the St. Lawrence Newman Center Women’s Group.
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30-Day Prayer Challenge
Begin to build a habit of prayer by praying for 30 days in a row, for at least 20 minutes, uninterrupted, silent (no music), and with sacred scripture
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Friday, November 29th: Building Will Be Closed
In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, the building and offices will be closed on Friday, November 29th. There will be no Mass or confessions.
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Thanksgiving Day Mass Time and Building Hours
On Thanksgiving Day, the building will only be open for Mass at 9 a.m.; however, the office will remain closed all day.
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Give to the Max!
A generous gift of $75,000 has been extended to us by a small group of individuals. They are now encouraging others to join in and match their donation on Give to the Max Day, which falls on Thursday, November 21st. Your contributions exceeding the typical weekly amount will be doubled, up to a total of $75,000.
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The Seek His Kingdom Study
Join women of the parish as we explore the Gospel of Matthew in our Blessed is she study.
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Church Clean-Up Day
We will have a light brunch and fellowship immediately following the 9 a.m. Mass, and will begin cleaning around 10:15 a.m.
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How to Vote with your Conscience
With election season approaching, we wanted to offer resources to help you form your conscience as a catholic.
https://missionsupport.archspm.org/news/political-activity-guidelines-for-parishes/
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All Saints’ Day Mass Times
November 1st is a Holy Day of Obligation! The following Mass times are available here at St. Lawrence Newman Center:
October 31st at 7:00 p.m. (Vigil)
November 1st at 12:15 p.m.
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Eucharistic Procession
Fr. Jake will be leading a time of prayer through Campus as we follow Jesus in the Eucharist.
This event is open to all students, young adults, parishioners, and friends of the Newman Center.
![Eucharistic Encounter Night](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e915e2172b5e506a7d3264/aed11248-b95b-48c8-a183-d0fdab6d84ca/52899219152_0239fa0d3a_o+%282%29.jpg)
Eucharistic Encounter Night
Join us for the first monthly Eucharistic Encounter Night of the semester, 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.
This event is open to all students, young adults, parishioners, and friends of the Newman Center.
![Adult Bible Study- Pilot Meeting](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e915e2172b5e506a7d3264/1727367154084-VSVPDGDWLXQHKH1Y3RI6/priscilla-du-preez-WWD93Icc30Y-unsplash.jpg)
Adult Bible Study- Pilot Meeting
This Sunday, September 29th, you’re invited to a “come and see” meeting after the 8 a.m. Mass in the upper level of the Newman Center to gauge interest in an Adult Bible Study led by Dr. Robert Brenneman. Following the study, a path/study will be chosen if there is sufficient interest.
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Job Opening: Music Director
This role plays a vital part in creating this transformative environment through music, especially at our Sunday and Holy Day masses, where we seek to have joyful, orthodox, and spirit-filled liturgies...
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Survey Sunday
Survey Sunday will take place Sunday, September 8th after each Mass. We strongly advise everyone to complete the form in order to update their information, even if they are already registered. Anyone who fills out the survey will automatically be entered in a raffle for an Amazon or Target gift card.
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Semester Building Hours Begin
Beginning Tuesday, September 3rd, our fall semester building hours will be Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., and only open for Mass and Confession on Saturday and each Mass on Sunday.
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Closed Labor Day - Mass still available
Monday, September 2nd, the building will be closed in light of Labor Day. However, We will have Mass and Confession at 9 a.m.
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In-Semester Mass Times Begin
Beginning Sunday, September 1st, we will return to our in-semester Sunday Mass times of 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 7 p.m.
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Temporary Hours - Aug. 16
Due to an off-site staff retreat, St. Lawrence Newman Center will be temporarily open for Mass and Confession. Learn more here.
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Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary
The Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary Masses will be Thursday, August 15th at 12:15 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. This is a Holy Day of Obligation.
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Independence Day
We will be CLOSED on Thursday, July 4th, in honor of Independence Day. However, Mass will be held at 9 a.m.