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Spiritual Programs

 

"To Walk humbly with your God . . ."  ~ Micah 6 ~

 

  • Masses:
    Monday - Friday - Daily 12:00 p.m. Sunday evenings - 7:00 p.m.
    Sacred Heart Chapel

 

  • Reconciliation Services, Advent, Lent and by appointment with the Chaplain

 

Our Spiritual Programs invite the Neumann University community to reflect deeply and strengthen its faith and relationships with God, self, and others through participation in our various programs.

 

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"The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; The Lord turn His face toward you and give you peace."

~ Numbers 6:24-26 ~

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Blessing of the Animals

  
Blessing of the Animals

At Neumann University, the custom of blessing animals is conducted each year to commemorate St. Francis of Assisi’s love for creation and all of God’s creatures. St. Francis, whose feast day is celebrated on October 4, had a special relationship with animals. Early biographers recount his preaching to the birds and his taming of the ferocious wolf of Gubbio. In recent years, Francis has been adopted world wide as the patron saint of the environment. The blessing of animals may use the following words:


“Blessed are you, Lord God, maker of all living creatures. You called forth fish in the sea, birds in the air and animals on the land. You inspired St. Francis to call all of them his brothers and sisters. We ask you to bless this pet. By the power of your love, enable it to live according to your plan. May we always praise you for all your beauty in creation. Blessed are you, Lord our God, in all your creatures!  Amen.”

 

Date: September 30, 2012
 

Evening of Reflection

The evenings of reflection are nights to gather in community for prayer, discussion and reflection depending on the topic of the evening. These are held several times throughout the academic year.

 

Site Information:
Neumann University
One Neumann Drive
Aston, PA 19014

 

Greccio - Festival of Lights

Greccio

To celebrate the spirit of the Christmas season, Neumann presents a Live Nativity in December. The highlight of the observance will be the re-enactment of the Franciscan tradition of the crib, first celebrated in Greccio, Italy in 1223, organized by St. Francis of Assisi. Neumann students will perform the Live Nativity and the scripture narration.

 

Date: December 2, 2012

 

Site Information:
Neumann University
One Neumann Drive
Aston, PA 19014

 

Knights of the Round Table

    Gentlemen on campus gather twice a month for various discussions surrounding the role of men in our society and topics of spirituality.

     

Liturgical Ministry

"Liturgy celebrates humanity at full stretch before God."

~ Don Saliers ~


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Music Ministry

Music ministers enhance the liturgy through powerful instumental and voice accompaniment. All ministers of music work collaboratively with the Director of Music and Liturgy. Music practice is held at 6 PM on Sunday evenings in the Chapel Choir loft right before Eucharistic Liturgy at 7 PM. Leaders of song practice one hour during the week with the Director of Music.

 

Melissa Hickey
BMB Room 131
610-558-5525

hickeym@neumann.edu

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RCIA

This program offered through our campus ministry department prepares young adults who wish to discern becoming a member of the Catholic Church. Students prepare for this journey by meeting one-on-one with mentors from our University community, and also gather during the semester for faith sharing and reflection.

 

Melissa Hickey
BMB Room 131
610-558-5525

hickeym@neumann.edu

 

Women of Wisdom

    Ladies on campus gather bi-monthly to discuss how the CORE values of Neumann are working in their personal lives and also incorporate the spirituality and example of Saint Clare of Assisi.

     

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