Parish News

Parish Staff Announcement

Julie Weiss and her husband Raymond will soon be moving from Eau Claire to relocate for Ray's employment. We will miss the Weiss family, they have participated in Newman in many ways: on the parish staff, catechists, liturgical ministers, janitors, and Newman Catholic student leaders. While Julie and Ray will be missed, we are happy for them as they begin this new chapter and our prayers and good wishes go with them.

Julie is a joyful presence in the office and accomplishes her work with cheerfulness and dedication. She will only be working Mondays and Tuesdays in the coming weeks and officially concludes her employment at Newman the week of March 10th.

The administrative assistant position is now posted on our parish website homepage and applications are being accepted. Interviews will be conducted in mid-February. Any inquiries about the job should be directed to me.

Peace

Fr. Dan

Bishop Gerard Battersby Visit!

I invited Bishop Battersby to visit our parish and he will celebrate the 5 pm Mass on Saturday, March 1st. We will have the annual Pack-a-Pantry dinner after the Mass and the collection for local food pantries. So please plan on joining us for the 5 pm Mass on March 1 to pray with and meet our Bishop!

Great Books Club-

This spring Savannah will be leading a book club on two works by C.S. Lewis, The Great Divorce (February 16) and The Screwtape Letters (March 30). All stationary members and college students are welcome to attend! Please feel free to come to one or both. Each session will take place on Sunday from 9:45-11:15 am in the ERC library. Please RSVP to Savannah if you're interested in participating: siegler@newmanec.com

Volunteer Opportunity:

We are currently looking for volunteers to join one of our Community Table Teams! The Community Table is a local organization that prepares and serves meals for those in need in our community. Newman sponsors 5 teams who each volunteer three times in a calendar year. It's a great way to serve God and neighbor while also getting to know other Newman Parish members. Teams serve one either Tuesdays or Fridays. If you're interested in learning more or in joining a team please contact Savannah: siegler@newmanec.com

Jubilee 2025 - Pilgrims of Hope
This special Jubilee Year 2025 has been proclaimed by Pope Francis. A Jubilee Year has its roots in the Old Testament, with a focus on the opportunity to re-establish a more solid relationship with God and with one another. The theme for the year is “Hope does not disappoint.” These inspired words in the Bible were written by St. Paul, who endured many sufferings and trials. However, Paul knew that Jesus was always faithful and trustworthy, and never left his side. For us too, we will never be disappointed if we place our hope in Christ. He is always at our side, offering us His grace to strengthen us as pilgrims on our journey to heaven. The jubilee officially began in Rome with the opening of the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica and will conclude locally on Holy Family Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025. There will be further information forthcoming regarding exciting plans around the Diocese for Jubilee 2025.

Grief Circle Spring 2025- 6 week series

March 25 and April 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2025

Tuesdays: 6:00PM – 8:00PM

Ecumenical Religious Center

110 Garfield Ave, Eau Claire WI 54701

This group provides a safe place for those experiencing grief and the loss of a loved one. It is a time of learning about grief and the opportunity to share your thoughts, feelings and concerns with others who understand.

The facilitators are Laurie Hittman and Sue Ripp who have experienced the death of parents, a sibling, child, and friends. The support of others on the same journey can provide a great deal of comfort and healing.

For more information or to register, please contact:

Laurie Hittman 715-379-4110 or jlhittman1@jlhittman.com

Sue Ripp 715-829-3822 or suerippht@charter.net

REGISTRATION DUE BY March 11, 2025

Hospital/Homebound/Nursing Home Visit and/or Anointing of the Sick

If you desire the sacrament of anointing and/or a homebound/hospital/nursing home visit, please contact Fr. Dan Oudenhoven(fr.dan@newmanec.com or 715-834-3399) and he will work out an arrangement with you to make it possible.