1. (5/2) Pancake Study Break
Looking for a nice place to take a break before finals? Come on down to Newman Hall at 7pm for pancakes, made fresh by your Boiler Catholics officers!
2. (4/27, 5/4) 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. (4/27) 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.
4. (4/26) Eucharistic Procession
Everyone is invited to the Eucharistic Procession around campus following the 11:30AM daily Mass on Wednesday 4/27. The procession will include a short speech by Fr. Brent on Christ's presence in every book of the Bible. The entire procession should take no longer than 30 to 45 minutes.
5. (4/28) Boiler Catholic Women
All you ladies attending Purdue: you're invited to Room 4 at St. Tom's at 8PM every Thursday to foster strong relationships with other Catholic women and with God, to strive toward authentic femininity together, and to grow in faith!
6. (4/29) Boiler Catholic Men
All men attending Purdue, you're invited! Every Thursday at 8PM downstairs in the Siena Rooms, Men in any stage of faith come together for some healthy competition, community service, devoting time to the Bible, and much more
7. (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!!!
8. (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!
9. (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!
10. (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.
11. (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!
12. (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.
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. 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!
17. 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!
18. Pray with the Friars
Join the Friars for evening prayer on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays starting at 5:05pm in the Chapel! Everyone Welcome!
19. 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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22. 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 :))