2024
Student
Halloween party
All undergrads are invited to a costume party (bring a costume to change into if you're coming to the Eucharistic talk beforehand!) with Halloween games, activities, a costume competition, and more
Trick or treat
Students come in on Halloween, a Tuesday afternoon, and go trick or treating around the church in all of the different staff offices. Staff getting in costume for the day would be a nice touch. I have no idea what student participation will be like, but this would be more of an inconsistent stream of students coming in across […]
Parents weekend mass and reception
We will have our regular mass at 5:10 pm following by a reception in Donnelly Hall.
Religious Vocations Fair
Come and meet religious sisters, brothers, and priests at our annual Vocations Fair. We will be joined by three women's congregations, three men's congregations, and the Diocese of Lansing. Free pizza will be served!
Living our Faith in a secular culture
Guest speaker Dr. Kristin Collier will speak to undergraduate students and Grad/YP about the challenge of living out their faith at UM. There will be opportunity to table discussion and questions.
Eucharistic Revival Speaker: Dr John Bergsma
In observance of the National Eucharistic Revival, Catholic biblical scholar and theologian Dr. John Bergsma from Franciscan University will speak on the topic: Is the Eucharist Just "a Meal to Remember Jesus"?Dr. Bergsma served as a Protestant pastor for four years before entering the Catholic Church in 2001 while pursuing a Ph.D. in Theology from the University […]
Fall Formal
St Mary Student Parish is hosting a Fall Formal Dance for all undergraduates! Join us for Fall fun and refreshments in Donnelly Hall.
Catholic Studies Night
All Undergraduates are invited to join and be inspired by other enthusiastic seekers who are on the RCIA journey. These open RCIA Wednesday night, sessions are an opportunity for Catholic undergrads to dive deeper into their faith and Catholic teaching.
FILIPINO CULTURE NIGHT
Newman HallJoin us for a Filipino Culture Night! All are welcome to come for Parol making and to gain insight into the rich Filipino faith-based Catholic traditions in preparing for the Christmas Season through activities that will help children, adults and others discover the spiritual meaning of Christmas.
Advent Prayer Service
ChurchAll are invited to an evening of prayer as we enter this Advent season, and reflect on God's many gifts to us, especially the gift of his Son through the Mystery of the Incarnation. We will also pray an Ignatian Examen to discover how God is at work in our lives, and in the world.For questions, contact rzyber@smspnewman.org
Our Lady of Guadalupe
Join us on December 12 @ 7 Pm (bilingual mass) followed by a potluck dinner (bring a dish to share) . Here is the link to watch the mass online: