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For more than a dozen students, FOCUS missionaries, and Father Luke Meyer, our Pastor, Spring Break 2019 was spent in service on mission trips around the world. Our students could be spotted in Albania, El Salvador, and the Czech Republic. Pictured here is Isabelle Henley, sanitizing the floor of an Albanian storage facility used by a religious community working directly with disabled children and adults near the capital city of Tirana.  Read our Pastor's reflection on the mission and view more pictures of our work in Albania at Fr. Luke's Blog.  Ash Wednesday marked the beginning of the Lenten Season on March 6th. Approximately 600 students and members of the UND community joined us for Mass and distribution of ashes where students were encouraged to fully enter into the season in preparation for spiritual battle. Students gathered downstairs for tea, coffee, and a simple meal to discuss how to engage in the practices of Lent.  Forty days later, we are ready to walk with the Lord Jesus in these sacred days of Holy Week.  Ash Wednesday Photos UND Alumni, Austin Artz (History, '18), has been facilitating a regular weekly course entitled  "Birth, Life, and Blood: A Chronological History of the Catholic Church" that takes participants through the major movements of Catholic Christianity from beginnings at Pentecost through the present day.  Before and After: A year-end gift from generous supporters provided funding for the transformation of an unused office space into a Bible Study room to accommodate our growing number of Bible studies. Through this donation, we were able to paint the walls an inviting color, purchase new furniture, and replace light fixtures. This room, named after St. Teresa of Calcutta, is already a favorite among students looking for a warm environment to study or meet with a small group.  A large picture of a youthful Mother Teresa, a large crucifix with "I Thirst", as well as a collage of current and past students who have been on mission in places related to her life and service are coming soon! Newman Center Bike Race - April 27th   The Bike Race is just over a week away!  This exciting event brings together hundreds of students and alumni as riders, volunteers and sponsors.  Check on the progress of the race and view the student riders by clicking here to learn more.   Students to Receive Sacraments at Easter Vigil   As Easter approaches, please pray for the three members of our community entering the Church this spring during the Easter Vigil. One catechumen will be baptized, with two candidates receiving the Sacraments of Confirmation and Holy Communion. The Easter Vigil will take place at 9 pm on April 20th, with Easter Sunday Mass at 10am on April 21st.    Job Opening at the Newman Center Be a part of a great team, serving in the midst of the new evangelization on campus. Full Time Associate Director of Annual Fund and Marketing Holy Week Resources from the Liturgical and Prayer Life of the Newman Center Experience Palm Sunday at the Newman Center with the congregation singing "O Sacred Head Surrounded" and "Nothing can Trouble" (St. Teresa of Avila) with images from our celebration on Sunday.  (2:14) Homily on Confession Practicals from Palm Sunday View and download the Newman Center "Guide to Confession" and "Examination of Conscience" Check out the undCatholic presence online through social media! Facebook Twitter Instagram Website Email YouTube SoundCloud Visit the E-News Archives for past issues from 2018-2019 Copyright © 2019 undCatholic, All rights reserved. St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center 410 Cambridge St. Grand Forks, ND, 58203 Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. *|IF:REWARDS|* *|HTML:REWARDS|* *|END:IF|*