1. (4/19) Seek 23 Callout!
SEEK is a conference where thousands of college-aged Catholics come together for prayer and to learn more about their faith. If you are interested in attending SEEK 23 with Boiler Catholics, come to the callout meeting on April 19 at 6pm in the Siena Rooms! The meeting is mandatory if you would like to attend!! If you can't make it, but are still interested please email officers@boilercatholics.org!
2. (4/20, 4/27) Students Mass- Wednesday Night Mass
Bring a friend and join fellow students for Mass at 9pm every Wednesday. We hope you can make it! Chant choir will be singing for every fourth Wednesday of the month. Also, we will serve hot chocolate after Mass!
3. (4/20) Spring Training
Are you ready to 1. Own Your Faith, 2. Step Out in Discipleship, and 3. Reach More Hearts this Semester? Join us for Spring Training on Wednesdays, Jan. 26 to April 20, from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in Newman Hall. Spring Training consists of 11 Meetings, 6 One-on-One's, and Daily Prayer. Go to all 11 meeting and you get a baseball tshirt!!!
4. (4/27) MLT Senior Send-Off
All are invited to the MLT Senior Send-off at 7pm in Newman Hall. MLT Seniors will be recognized for their efforts at in Boiler Catholics! We will have food and free brand new Boiler Catholics t-shirts for anyone in attendance.
5. (4/21) Kegeroke
Kegeroke will be a fun karaoke event with a twist! There will be a keg (of non-alcoholic beverages) provided! The finest root beer will be served fresh from a keg, while you sing your heart out to karaoke songs. Come on down to Newman Hall at 8:30pm on April 21 for a night of fun and fellowship before dead week.
6. (4/22, 4/29) Exalt -- Eucharistic Adoration
Everyone! Every Friday this semester at 8PM in the Church, we have an hour of adoration with praise and worship, quiet reflection, and spiritual talks. With snacks after!!!
7. (4/22, 4/29) Friday Mixer!!!
Come join fellow Boiler Catholics in various activates on
Friday nights after Exalt!
Check the St. Tom's Socials group me for more information on this weeks activity.
Here's the link to join the group me if you haven't already!
8. (4/22) Boilermakers for Life Spring Banquet
Boilermakers for Life will be hosting their Spring Banquet to showcase and celebrate their accomplishments and thank their donors. The event will be held on April 22 in Newman Hall from 6-8pm.
9. (4/23) Grand Prix
Our Boiler Catholics Racing team will be participating in Purdue's 65th Annual Grand Prix on April 23! Go out and support our team!
10. (4/23) Hands and Feet cooking for LUM
Hands and Feet of Christ will be preparing meals in the Kitchen starting at 6:30pm. We will be packaging breakfast bags and making some delicious food for the Lafayette Urban Ministry.
11. (4/23) Spring Formal
All are welcome to this years Boiler Catholic formal will be themed Sadie Hawkins. That means the ladies ask the guys! Don't feel pressure to ask anyone though! Come with a date or alone! Taking place in
Newman Hall and starting at
8:30pm.
Tickets are being sold online and at the parish office for $5.Purchase tickets here:
https://forms.boilercatholics.org/spring-formal/
12. (4/30) Transitions Retreat for graduating students
ATTENTION MAY & DECEMBER GRADUATES!
All are welcome at our Transitions Retreat for graduating students, which will be held here at St. Tom's, in the Siena Rooms on Saturday, April 30, 9am-4pm. We ask you to come prepared with a donation of $5 toward a light breakfast and catered lunch. The team will include Fr. Brent Bowen, OP, Caleb Moster, Marisa Salvino and Dee. Come and enjoy conversation and fellowship with other soon-to-be-graduates about how to make a great transition from St. Tom's to your new venues in higher education and/or the workplace. RSVP to dee@boilercatholics.org and include dietary restrictions. See you here!
13. (4/24, 5/1) Sunday Night Dinner
We have Sunday Night Dinner every Sunday for only $3 at 5:30PM in Newman Hall. Bring a friend! Eat, socialize, and have a grand ol' time.
14. (5/1) Blessing of the Brains
In preparation for finals week, a special "Blessing of the Brains' will be offered to Boiler Catholic students during all weekend Masses, April 30th and May 1st!
15. (5/1) Coach Brohm Talk
Purdue's Head Football coach, Jeffery Brohm, will be giving a “reflection” after communion at the 7pm mass on May 1st, reflecting on faith, staying positive, and working hard/studying hard.
16. Parking at St. Tom's
Students are not to park in the St. Tom’s designated spots during business hours (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.). A warning notification is issued twice, and three-peat offenders are towed at the owner’s expense.
17. Granola Bar Crusade
Help feed the hungry by donating granola bars! Single serve oatmeal and cereal to the Granola Bar Crusade. Use extra meal swipes at On-the-Go to acquire, or buy some at any grocery store. There will be a collection box in the Gathering Space at St. Tom's from February 12 to May 1.
18. The Mornese Experience
June 10-13, 2022
Sacred Heart Center | Newton, NJ 07860
The Mornese Experience is for young women (18-30) who want to rest their heart more deeply within the Heart of God. Come, explore the feminine dimension of the spirituality of St. Francis de Sales lived by St. Mary Mazzarello. Learn her simple, effective way of living holiness: on fire, authentically and courageously! Perfect for our times.
Reserve your room quickly as space is limited.
19. Liturgy and Marketing Interns wanted!!
Interested in become a Liturgy or Marketing Intern for fall 2022? Follow the links below to learn more and apply!
20. Looking for a place to study??
St. Toms was voted the #1 place to study by the Purdue Exponent. We have plenty of private classrooms if you want somewhere quite to study. You can also study in Newman hall and socialize with others!
21. Pray with the Friars
Join the Friars for evening prayer on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays starting at 5:05pm in the Chapel! Everyone Welcome!
22. Eucharistic Adoration (woot woot!)
Eucharistic Adoration Schedule:
Mondays: 12PM to 5:30PM
Tuesdays: 12PM to 5:30PM
Wednesdays: 5PM to 8PM
Thursdays: 12PM to 5:30PM
Fridays: none because we have Exalt at 8PM! (Look above)
You can come for Eucharistic Adoration any time during the hours listed above!
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25. The Doors off of State Street
For everyone's safety, the doors off of State Street will be locked at midnight from now on. If you would like to come to the church after that time, enter through the doors off of Marsteller Street or off of the parking lot! Thank you :))