1. (1/17) Lifeguides Callout
Are you interested in teaching religious ed? Lifeguides may be the ministry for you! All are welcomed to the callout at 7pm in Newman Hall. There will be free dinner!!
2. (1/18) Wednesday Night Rosary
Bring a friend and join fellow students to pray the rosary this Wednesday at 9pm. We hope you can make it! Also, we will serve hot chocolate or ice cream afterward!
3. (1/25) Wednesday Night Mass
Bring a friend and join fellow students for Mass at 9pm Wednesday (1/25). 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. (1/19 & 1/26) Boiler Catholic Women
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!
5. (1/19 & 1/26) 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.
6. (1/26) Dr. Oliver Mental Health
A presentation for students about mental health will be held at 8 PM in Neumann Hall on Thursday, 1/26. Covering the topics of healthy and unhealthy thinking and boundaries, this event is focused for students as Boiler Catholic Men and Women will be attending. Parishioners are welcome to come as well.
7. (1/20) Hands and Feet cooking for LUM
We will be preparing a meal for the LUM emergency shelter on January 20th, at 6:30pm in the kitchen. All are welcome to stop in and help! We are also seeking volunteers to help serve the meal at the shelter from 8:30-10:30 pm. Please contact Cait Pessolano at cpessol@purdue.edu if you are interested.
8. (1/20 & 1/27) 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!!!
9. (1/21) Boiler Catholics Socials Space Station Murder Mystery
BC Socials will be putting on a murder mystery event at 12:30pm throughout the basement to kick off the new semester. Sign-ups have been sent out via groupme and flocknote.
10. (1/22 & 1/29) 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 great time!
11. St. Dymphna Mental Health Resource Area Open!
Come visit the St. Dymphna Mental Health Resource Area right outside the Boiler Catholics Office. College is a stressful time for many people. At the mental health resource area we have puzzles and mindfulness activities for anyone to use! If you are struggling, do not hesitate to reach out to one of us officers or your friends. We are all here for you! You matter, never forget that. :)
12. Boiler Catholics Sports looking for leaders!!
13. New Purdue Grads: Diocese of Lafayette Job Openings
The Diocese of Lafayette is seeking candidates for entry-level positions within the new Greater Lafayette Central Administration Office (GLCAO) as bookkeepers and a position serving as the communications coordinator for the St. Mary’s and St. Ann’s pastorate. GLCAO bookkeeper positions require an accounting degree. For more information, contact David Shelby, director of the GLCAO, at (765) 366-2525.
The communications coordinator position requires a college degree in editing or written communication. Qualified candidates will be detailed oriented, enjoy working with parishioners, school families, and children, possess strong organizational and communications skills, be proficient in Microsoft Office, and understand and will abide by the teachings of the Catholic Church. Interested applicants should send their resume, a Diocese of Lafayette Employment Application, and a cover letter to Keith Browning,
kbrowning@parish.dol-in.org.
14. Interested in teaching in the Pacific Islands after graduation?
Xavier High School is a co-ed Jesuit Catholic school founded in 1952 to support a sense of Micronesian unity and identity. We serve over 120 students from across the Micronesia region. Students receive financial aid to attend. Instruction is in English, which is a second language for many of our students. They are seeking teacher volunteers for Spring 2023 and future school years! Check the file down below for more information.
15. 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!
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. 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 :))