All Saints Catholic Newman Center
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Saints Alive, We're 75!The All Saints Catholic Newman Center, the oldest, largest, and most active ministry group on campus, celebrates its 75th Anniversary this year! In 1932, when ASU’s student population numbered a mere 827, the “Newman Club” was founded as the first religious club on campus by 25 students who gathered for prayer, study meetings and social activities in the basement of the Old Church. Today, 75 years later, the Newman Center continues to flourish along with the staggering growth of the ASU main campus, now at over 52,000. The Newman Center provides thousands of students each year with a faith home in which they can develop their gifts and grow into moral and ethical Catholic leaders. Save these dates!Friends, community, students and alums, join us as we celebrate this commemorative year!Sunday, April 22nd:Annual PicnicOur Community Picnic kicks off our 75th Anniversary on at the Fiesta Ramadas in Kiwanis Park from 12 – 3 p.m. Come see old friends and make new ones. Welcome back Fr. Tom DeMan and Sr. Rebecca Shinas!In celebration of Fr. Tom DeMan's 70th birthday and his first book, as well as Sr. Rebecca Shinas' jubilee as a Dominican sister, they are both returning to the Newman Center for a reunion.
Monday, April 23:Sr. Rebecca will give us a blast from the past with a concert in the Old Church at 7:00pm
Tuesday, April 24th:Fr. Tom and Sr. Rebecca will both inspire us with their unique gifts at a gathering at The Farm at South Mountain, from 5-8pm. Join us for music, reflections and a book signing of his memoirs, "Into the Deep.” In keeping with our traditions, we invite everyone to bring an appetizer to share. To sign up for this event, please email Diane (Flo) Saunders at flo678@gmail.com.
Wednesday, April 25th:Fr. Tom will say Mass at 6:30pm in the Old Church, followed by a Newman traditional potluck. For information or to sign up, please email Sherry McCarville at mjmcc7@yahoo.com.
We look forward to seeing you!
Over the past 75 years, hundreds of thousands of ASU students have been touched by the campus ministry of the All Saints Catholic Newman Center. While some keep in contact, unfortunately the community has lost track of many. In this 75th Anniversary year, Newman Center staff would like to hear from alumni. Those who attended the Newman Center while at ASU are encouraged to either call Jeanette Gemoll at 480-967-7823 or email alumni@newman-asu.org.
Page updated: Wednesday, July 18, 2007
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