Newman strengthens its community atmosphere through social activities and educational opportunties. Community service and social justice action, important components of living the Catholic faith, are strongly encouraged.

Community Service
Understanding the working for justice is concomitant with the Gospel message of Jesus the Christ, Newman members often volunteer at charity fund-raising evens and at Boston area social justice organizations.  We support and encourage students to access the resources found at the Center for Work and Service (CWS). In particular we support students taking advantage of the Wellesley funded internship programs in a variety of not-for-profit organizations. We continue to look for new places to serve.   

Social Activities

• February
  • Teaching Mass (February 3, 2008) Training session by Fr. Gene LaPlante, Sister Nancy Corcoran CSJ, Sister Marie LaBollita SC, and Dee Garahan of Sacristans, Lectors, and Eucharistic Ministers to be followed by Mass and Dinner.
  • Ecumenical Ash Wednesday (February 6, 2008) Distribution of Ashes in an Interfaith Christian Service commemorating the beginning of the penitential season of Lent are held throughout the campus.

• March
  • Good Friday (March 21, 2008) An Ecumenical Service commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus will be held in the Interim Chapel in Schneider Hall at noon.
    
    
• May
  • Senior Mass and Dinner May 25, 2008 (Date to be confirmed) A Newman celebration honoring the graduating seniors in the class of 2008 with sustenance for body and soul.
  • Baccalaureate Celebration May 29, 2008 Our return to the newly renovated Houghton Memorial Chapel honoring the Class of 2008 in a multi-faith ritual of joy!
    
    
• September
  • First Year Luncheon (September 2008) Each Fall Newman welcomes first-years into the community through introductions and brain storming for activities. Good food is always a draw.
  • Flower Sunday (September 21,2008) Flower Sunday claims the honor of being the oldest and longest-surviving tradition at Wellesley College. It is a day of sisterhood! A celebration of the new school year! Held annually in early September, it features a multicultural and multifaith pageantry of song, music and dance. Selling flowers for “big” sisters to give to their “little sisters”at this event is Newman’s largest fundraiser!
    
    
• October
  • Wellesley October Weekend (October 17-19, 2008) Catholic students join in prayer and song with other members of Wellesley’s community in a multi-faith ritual of joy.
    
    
• November
  • All Saint’s Day (November 1, 2008) An afternoon Mass is celebrated in commemoration of our ancestors, saints and sinners alike followed by a delicious dessert.
  • Christmas Vespers (November 30, 2008) The Birth of Jesus is remembered through scripture, poetry, music and song in a candle light service during the first Sunday of Advent.
    
    
• December
  • La Virgen de Guadalupe Celebración (December 12, 2008) Newman Catholic Ministry in collaboration with Mexcla, the Spanish Department, the Advisor to students of Latina descent, Slater International and the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe with music, dancing and food. Liturgy in Spanish will be celebrated on (December 7, 2008) the prior Sunday at 4pm with a procession of flowers set before an image of la Virgen.
    
• January
  • KAIROS Retreat (January 22-25, 2009) We hope to sponsor a student-led retreat which leads participants to a deeper awareness of their relationship with the Divine and with each other.