1. (9/6) Theology on Tap
21 and up, This is for you! Learn more about the Catholic Social Teaching of "Solidarity" and being in solidarity with our immigrant brothers and sisters during Theology on Tap for September. The talk by Christian Gallo, director of Lafayette Urban Ministry's immigration clinic, will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 6 at 7:00 p.m. in the upstairs meeting room at Harry's Chocolate Shop.
2. Puerto Rico Mission Trip Callout
Any parishioner interested in a winter break mission trip are welcome to attend the callout for our Puerto Rico mission on Tuesday, September 13 at 7:00pm in Room 3 downstairs at St. Tom's. This meeting is mandatory for anyone who wishes to participate in the trip, which has limited spaces. The trip will be from 12/27 or 28 to 1/4 or 5, depending upon plane fares. Contact dee@boilercatholics.org with any questions.
3. (9/7, 9/14) 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 or ice cream after Mass!
4. (9/8) Boiler Catholic Women Callout
All ladies attending Purdue are 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! The First meeting will be on Sept. 8!
5. (9/8) Boiler Catholic Men Callout
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
6. (9/8) Hands and Feet cooking for LUM
Hands and Feet of Christ will be preparing food for the Lafayette Urban Ministry homeless shelter on Sept. 8 at 6:30pm in the Kitchen. No cooking experience needed! Please come lend a hand!
7. (9/9, 9/16) Exalt -- Adoration/Praise and Worship
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. (9/16, 9/17) New Student Overnighter!!
Are you a new student who is looking to meet other Catholics on campus? Well you're in luck! Register for the New Student overnighter to meet fellow new students and get to know St. Tom's and Boiler Catholics! Register at this link https://boilercatholics.org/nso-registration If you are not new, but would still like to help out during the weekend, you still can! contact Ethan, Emily, or Abigail with more questions!
9. (9/11, 9/18) 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.
10. 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!
11. 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.
12. 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 :))
13. Looking for a job??
Are you a compassionate care-giver? Do you have a car? We have a resident parishioner, Linas, in Lafayette who is a quadriplegic and is looking for 9 hours/week respite care.
The
caregiver would give water or snack or meds to Linas, check his blood pressure and tilt/ recline him in his wheelchair with the push of a button. The position is Tuesday and Thursday 3:30-6:30pm and Saturday 3:00-6:00pm; pay is $12/hour. Training will be provided; no experience necessary. Please contact
dee@boilercatholics.org if you are interested.
Millie's Thrift Store is now in the basement of St. Tom's and they're hiring! If you're interested in working as a cashier please
contact sam@boilercatholics.org
14. Central Catholic FIRST FTC team looking for new mentors.
The CC Sparks robotics team at Lafayette Central Catholic Jr/Sr High School needs mentors for the 22/23 season. Experience on a robotics team is helpful but not required. Mentors guide according to their talents such as design, building, programming, business, social media, and strategy. The team can be flexible with meeting times to fit mentor schedules and mentors do not need to be present at every meeting. You must provide your own transportation to Central Catholic, 2410 S 9th St, Lafayette. Check out the FIRSTinspires.org website for general information about the FTC program. To join the team or for more info contact Carrie Vinarcik at cvinarcik@lcss.org.