Apple Pie Baking 2009

In the Fall, Newman held its annual apple pie and crisp sale. We made 90 pies and 74 crsips to help fund our service projects and mission trip throughout the year. This was our largest baking ever!

To support our annual fall fundraiser, we go and pick tons of apples. This year we picked around 14 bushels of apples!

Fall Retreat 2009

Held at Good Tidings Fellowship in Cornwallville, NY 14 of us headed out to the Catskill Mountains to focus on "Finding God In The Everyday!" The weekend was full of different types of prayer, music, service and spiritual fellowship.

For our first meeting of the semester, we came together for some snacks, ice breakers, and introductions.

Alpha Omega BBQ 2009

A great way to spend our first day off from school; all the Christian organizations got together under Alpha Omega for food and impromptu games.

The year opened with a picnic with members of the Christ Sun of Justice Community for a night of good times and great people. Volleyball games, water ballon fights, and raffles mixed with great food provided a fantastic year opening event!

Senior Sendoff Dinner 2009

At our last dinner of spring semester, we honor our graduating seniors with good food, good friends, and good memories. May God guide and protect Lisa, Kristen, and Rick in all that they do.

During the study days before finals, a group of us went to Thatcher Park to relax and unwind. We enjoyed the fantastic weather and the gorgeous scenery of the park and the Indian Ladder Trail.

Service Project 2009

In May 2009 we organized hygienic supplies to help support the homeless seeking refuge at Joseph’s House in downtown Troy. We made bags of supplies for 10 females and 10 males before mass one Sunday. Newman received many thanks when the supplies were dropped off!

Newman Catholic Fellowship participated in RPI’s Relay for Life on April 17-18, 2009. We had about twelve people participate, and we raised over $2500 for the American Cancer Society as of May 2009. The team stayed overnight at the ’86 field with the other participants and walked the track to Celebrate, Remember, and Fight Back.

Mardi Gras 2009

Newman helped set up and then celebrated with the parish in "the last party" before Lent began.

Newman gathered for three days at Epworth Retreat Center, away from school and other distractions to focus on “Listening to God”.

Gift Wrapping 2008

Newman sponsored a needy family for Chirstmas by buying and wrapping presents.

The girls got together at the end of the semester for pizza, food, fun, friends, and of course, the Emperor's New Groove!

Games Night Fall 2008

For our last meeting of the semester, we relaxed and just had a grand old time before the upcomming week of finals.

Around the Feast of Albertus Magnus, the patron saint of scientists and natural science, Newman honors professors and staff of RPI and the Newman Foundation. At the 2008 dinner, Dr. Michael Jensen was the honoree.

Meeting about Thanksgiving 2008

On the week before Thanksgiving, we gathered to collect food for Christ Sun of Justice's food drive and share in a unique activity what we are thankful for.

In the Fall, Newman held its annual apple pie and crisp sale. We made over 50 pies and 40 crsips to help fund our service projects throughout the year.

Catholic Games Meeting 2008

At one of the first meetings of the semester, Newman had a Catholic Games Night. It was run by Rick and Nick.

The Fall 2008 Retreat was held at the Priory Retreat House in Chestertown, N.Y. The theme was "Walking Together with Christ" and was run by Rick and Marianne.

Senior Dinner 2008

Newman said good-bye to its Senior members, Mary Jo, Stacie, and Brandon, at the last dinner of the spring 2008 semester.

For the last spring service project, members of Newman went to the Mohawk Hudson River Valley Animal Shelter in Menands, NY to help out with weeding the grounds and animal memorial. One of our alumni members was even able to come and enjoy the service project with us!

Relay for Life 2008

The Newman Catholic Fellowship had a blast at the 2008 Relay for Life event! With support from family, friends and the wonderful Christ Son of Justice parish, Newman raised over $2500 for the American Cancer Society. Members of the Newman team stayed on the 86' Field all night in support of the event!

In the Spring of 2008, the Newman Fellowship baked loaves of wheat, bananna, and Irish Soda breads. All the money raised from selling the breads was used to fund the various service projects done throughout the year.

Praise Night 2008

Alpha Omega's Praise Night was a night of praise and worship with all the other Christian groups on campus.

For the Spring 2008 Retreat, members spent time in faith, fellowship, and and reflection at the Delta Lake Bible COnference Center in snowy Rome, NY.

Mardi Gras 2008

On the day before Ash Wednesday, the C+CC hosts a Mardi Gras party. Newman helped to set up and decorate the lounge before celebrating with the parish.

In February the Newman Catholic Fellowship retreated to the Priory Retreat Center in the Adirondacks. Together, we shared and grew in Christ.

We have made it an annual committment to donate to Troy's own Joseph's House homeless shelter. This year we donated over $600 worth of supplies, including pillows, sheets, and toothbrushes to help keep its residents warm.

The Newman Catholic Fellowship has taken on the resposibilty of organizing the annual Faculty and Staff Recognition Dinner, honoring nominees for their commmitment to students. Dr. Kevin Craig was the keynote speaker, delivering a homily titled "Reason, Faith, and The God Who Won't Let Go."

In a collaborative effort, Union College's Catholic student group invited RPI's Newman Catholic Fellowship to join them in their Sunday evening tradition of dinner and Mass.

This year's fall retreat brought us to Ogden Lodge in the Adirondacks. The purpose was to help us relax, enjoy fellowship, and deepen our faith. Our weekend's activities, talks, and discussions were based on verses 1-8 from Ecclesiastes 3.

The year opened with a BBQ joinly offered by the religious organizations of Alpha Omega. The event drew many people for food and impromptu games.

For RPI's first Relay for Life, Newman assembled a team and surpassed our fundraising goal. Our Chaplain, Marie, was honored in the opening lap for cancer survivors.

Parishioners of Christ Sun of Justice joined together for Holy Week to celebrate Mass and the Agape Meal.

The Newman Catholic Fellowship offered a Friday evening Fish Fry during Lent, and assembled charity Easter Baskets for distribution through Joseph's House.

The Newman Catholic Fellowship again baked breads this year for fundraising. Our diverse selection of breads included Banana Nut, Irish Soda, Polish Easter, and even Chocolate Zucchini.

During Spring Break, members of Newman travelled to Camden, NJ to take part in the Urban Experience through the Romero Center. We learned about the issues facing the community there and took part in projects to build up the community.

This February, the Christian groups of RPI, collectively organized as Alpha Omega, gathered together in a night of worship in the Rensselaer Union. This event featured speakers, music, and theatrical performances.

Our spring retreat took us down the beautiful Hudson River Valley to the Epworth Retreat Center, where we grew together in The Light of the Lord.

At the annual Officer's Retreat in January 2006, we reflected on the past year, planned for new events and activities, and selected each of our leadership positions.

In September of 2005, the Newman Catholic Fellowship experienced the peaceful Adirondacks. The retreat was spriritually enlightening and filled with beautiful scenery.

As part of our charitable activities, some of our members and one parent participated in the Race for the Cure, an annual running race event in Albany.

In February the Newman Catholic Fellowship retreated up to the Priory in the Adirondacks. Together we shared and grew in Christ.

The Newman Catholic Fellowship has created a labyrinth for use as a meditation during Lent. This ancient meditation technique focuses your thoughts as you wander through a guided path.

As a fundraiser, the Newman Catholic Fellowship made and sold breads. This year's bread sale was very successful.

In September of 2003, the Newman Catholic Fellowship took a trip up into the Adirondack Mountains for a retreat at Pyramid Lake.