The Big Church on Campus
Point Catholic and Holy Spirit Parish serve the students of UW-Stevens Point and Mid-State Technical College. We are a parish of the Roman Catholic Diocese of La Crosse, dedicated specifically to the mission of campus ministry. Coming to college means new experiences and opportunities. Becoming part of Point Catholic could be one of them. We're pretty much like your parish at home, except that UWSP students are our primary focus.

We celebrate Mass each Lord's Day at
5 PM Saturday, 8 AM Sunday, 10 AM Sunday and 6 PM Sunday
at St. Stans Church, located between the DUC and the new science building.

Unlike some groups which claim to be "non-denominational" or "inter-denominational," we claim our religious heritage as a basis for what we do. As a student, you will always know who you are dealing with when you join us.  If it is a Point Catholic liturgy or event, it will be Roman Catholic.

We look forward to welcoming you

Where You'll Find Us
Mass on Saturday and Sunday is celebrated at St. Stans Church, the Big Church on Campus. Most programming and events during the week, such as Student Suppers and Bible study, are held at the Newman Center, next to Pray Sims Hall. Both facilities are right in the midst of the UWSP campus.


Student Suppers
On Wednesdays throughout each semester from 5:00-6:00 PM, parishioners from Holy Spirit Parish serve a free home cooked dinner at the Newman Center followed by a brief program for students. Student Suppers will be on the following Wednesdays during the 2017-18 academic year: Sept 13, 27, Oct 11, Nov 15. Jan. 31, Feb 13 ( Tuesday for Mardi Gras) Mar 14, Apr 11, 25.
Sign up at Mass, stop into the Newman Center or email wendy@holyspiritstevenspoint.org


Retreats
There are two primary retreats for students each year:
* Nov. 3-4 we offer a preached retreat at the Newman Center beginning with dinner on Friday and concluding with lunch on Saturday. Watch for details and sign-up information coming soon.
* Feb. 18-22 we offer the Busy Student Retreat, which happens on-campus during the course of a normal week.
* Watch and listen for other possible retreat opportunities, as well as evenings of spiritual growth and renewal.

Christian Service
*Students prepare and serve dinner each Tuesday during the school year at our local Salvation Army Hope Center. To learn more, attend an orientation session at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12. Contact Wendy Mitch, our campus ministry director, for more information: wendy@holyspiritstevenspoint.org.
 *Spring Break  (March  24-31) offers students a chance to participate in the Christian Appalachian Project (CAP). Students travel to Kentucky to do minor construction, remodeling, roofing and repair on the homes of the poorest people in the United States living in the Appalachian region of Kentucky.
 * We may also invite students to visit our twinning parish in Haiti. Final plans have not been made yet. In the past, Point Catholic students have participated in service and awareness experiences in Haiti, Jamaica, Peru and Guatemala.


Women's Bible Study Mondays 7:30-8:30 PM
Men's Bible Study Thursday 7:30-8:30 Pm
We gather to study the scriptures in order to Rediscover Jesus and deepen our relationship with God. We do it in community so to discover more about ourselves and those with whom we share our faith. No need to sign up. Just show up at the Newman Center when school is in session. Men's bible study begins Sept. 7. Women's Bible study begins Sept. 11.

Prayer & Adoration
Reconciliation and Eucharistic Adoration are offered weekly. In addition, the Rosary is prayed weekly on Fridays at noon  at the Newman Center and Stations of the Cross are prayed during Lent. Watch for details of these and other prayer opportunities.

Learning About Faith
Bible study and other opportunities to grow in faith are offered throughout the year. If you haven't been confirmed, we would be glad to help you prepare for and celebrate the sacrament. We also welcome Christian students from other denominations who might be interested in becoming Catholic.


And Much, Much More
There's a lot more to learn about and experience. We look forward to meeting you.