FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME. this week... Ministry to the Students, Faculty, and Staff of the University of Wyoming since 1957

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1 ST. PAUL S NEWMAN CENTER UNIVERSITY CATHOLIC COMMUNITY FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Ministry to the Students, Faculty, and Staff of the University of Wyoming since EAST GRAND AVENUE LARAMIE WY, (307) this week... February 3-February 11 He told them, Let us go on to the nearby villages that I may preach there also. For this purpose have I come. So he went into their synagogues, preaching and driving out demons throughout the whole of Galilee. - Mk 1:38-39 SAT 03 SUN 04 MON 05 TUE 06 WED 07 THU 08 FRI 09 SAT 10 SUN 11 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Hospitality Weekend 4:00 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation 5:00 p.m. Mass: Edin Vaske 8:30 a.m. Mass: St. Paul's Newman Center 9:30 a.m. Diving Deep 11:00 a.m. Mass: Elly Kozlowski 5:00 p.m. Mass: Christopher Foianini & Monica Morin 4:30 p.m. Student Super Bowl Party 12:00 p.m. Meditation 4:00 p.m. Family Faith Formation 5:00 p.m. Mass: Robert Romweber 6:00 p.m. Rite of Christian Initiation for Adult 1:30 p.m. Staff Meeting/Parish Office Closed 5:00 p.m. Mass: Intention of Thao Vu 5:30 p.m. Music Rehearsal 6:00 p.m. Family Faith Formation 4:00 p.m Sacrament of Reconciliation 5:00 p.m. Mass: Intention of Sarah Blackburn on her birthday 6:00 p.m. Middle School Youth Ministry 7:00 p.m. Student Prayer Group 7:30 p.m. High School Youth Ministry 8:00 p.m. Cowboy Catholic Praise & Adoration 12:25 p.m. Mass on Campus 5:00 p.m. Mass: Richard Chacon 7:00 p.m. Discernment Dinner 5:00 p.m. Liturgy of the Word w/holy Communion Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Christ in the City Mission Trip 4:00 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation 5:00 p.m. Mass: Edin Vaske 6:00 p.m. Mary & Martha Movie Night 8:30 a.m. Mass: St. Paul's Newman Center 9:30 a.m. Diving Deep 11:00 a.m. Mass: 12:30 p.m. Town Hall #1 Master Plan Presentation 5:00 p.m. Mass: 6:00 p.m. Sunday Supper 7:00 p.m. Marriage Preparation Session #1

2 Campus Ministry Welcome back, students! Sunday, February 4 SUPER BOWL PARTY 4:30-8:30pm Jericho House (1800 E Garfield) In lieu of the usual Sunday Supper, we will gather at Jericho to watch the Super Bowl (or perhaps just the commercials!). Please bring your favorite footballwatching snack to share with the group if you can. Also, please feel to come-and-go if you are attending 5pm Liturgy, or other parties. Weekly Events: Wednesdays: Nursing Home Visit, 3-4:00 p.m., Meet in BNH Prayer Group at 7:00 p.m. Cowboy Catholic at 8:00 p.m. at Jericho House Thursdays: Mass on Campus at 12:25 in the UW Union Rm 202 Brotherhood and Women's Group Dinners at 7:00 p.m. Sundays: 5:00 p.m. Liturgy of the Eucharist 4:30 p.m. Super Bowl Party-February 4 Service Opportunity: It's time to make a difference in our local community. Join us for Laramie's "Night to Shine" on February 9, a prom event for individuals with developmental disabilities put on by various churches of Laramie. Click here to sign-up for a volunteer slot: com/go/cwwrbth, or check out the Night to Shine Facebook page for more information: Laramie /. Liturgical Ministry Formation We have a very important formation for all ministers. We will offer this training twice: Thursday, February 22 at 7:00 p.m., and Sunday, February 25 at 12:30 p.m. This training is geared for both those who have already been trained and have been ministering to our community for many years and the newbies to ministry. Please make a special effort to join us to learn, share, and build community with your fellow liturgical ministers. I hope that it will re-ignite your love and passion for your ministry and a new commitment to excellence for all of us! New To Our Parish? Would you like to become a member of St. Paul s Newman Center? Whether you are new to Laramie or new to our community, we welcome and invite you to stop by the office weekdays between the hours of 9:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. for membership information or contact us at newman@newmancenter.org Thank You Sunday, January 28 Gift Offerings $4,412 including our tithe ($442) for our brothers and sisters in need Includes electronic donations Give me back the joy of your salvation and a willing spirit sustain in me. Psalm Movie Night On Saturday, February 10, the Mary and Martha Women s group will gather at 6:00 p.m in Bishop Newell Hall. The group will be watching the movie The Reluctant Saint: St. Joseph of Cupertino. This movie is a heartwarming and amazing true story of a humble Franciscan friar who rose to sainthood. All women are invited to bring snacks to enjoy during the movie. Women's Group meets the 1st Wednesday of very month. Take advantage of this time to pray together and build community with women in our parish. The next group meeting will be on Wednesday, February 7 at 11:00 a.m. in the Fireplace Room. Last Year's Palms are being collected beginning next weekend. There will be a basket in the entryway to collect blessed palms from previous years. Palms will either be burned and used at Ash Wednesday or properly discarded.

3 eucharist times & sacramental preparation information Saturday 5:00 p.m. Sunday 8:30, 11:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday 5:00 p.m. Thursday-Misa En Español 5:00 p.m. Thursday-Mass on Campus 12:25-UW Union Rm 202 reconciliation Wednesday & Saturday 4:00 p.m. (or by appointment) "Cor ad Cor loquitur. Building Faith Building Space The next step to our planning and formation will be a Town Hall Meeting on Sunday, February 11 at 12:30 p.m. The architectural fi rm will present a Master Plan on how to best use our space. Your imput is welcome and necessary for this next phase of planning. Refreshments will be available. RCIA Are you interested in exploring the possibility of becoming Catholic? Rite of Christian Initiation Classes meet on Monday evenings. Call Anthony Allen for more information. infant baptism Anyone interested in having their baby baptized needs to attend baptism preparation sessions that explore the meaning of the Sacrament of Baptism, explain the Rite of Baptism, and support parents and godparents in the Christian role of sharing faith with their children. Anthony with any questions or to register. marriage preparation begins february 11. The next spring preparation is scheduled beginning February 11 at 7:00 p.m. Couples must complete the following: two general sessions, 3-5 meetings between the couple and a mentor couple to review the FOCCUS inventory, one individual meeting with Fr. Rob,an online Natural Family Planning course. Please Sandra or call her at to begin this process. Liturgy and Lunch on Campus UW students, faculty/staff, retired faculty/ staff and spouses are invited to join us on Thursday, February 22, in the UW union. Liturgy begins at12:15 p.m. and lunch will follow. Please call the offi ce to RSVP by 2/19 or newman@newmancenter.org. There is also a sign-up in Bishop Newell Hall. Readings for the Week of February 4, 2018 Sunday: Jb 7:1-4, 6-7/Ps 147:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 [cf. 3a]/1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-23/Mk 1:29-39 Monday: 1 Kgs 8:1-7, 9-13/Ps 132:6-7, 8-10 [8a]/Mk 6:53-56 Tuesday: 1 Kgs 8:22-23, 27-30/Ps 84:3, 4, 5 and 10, 11 [2]/Mk 7:1-13 Wednesday: 1 Kgs 10:1-10/Ps 37:5-6, 30-31, [30a]/Mk 7:14-23 Thursday: 1 Kgs 11:4-13/Ps 106:3-4, 35-36, 37 and 40 [4a]/Mk 7:24-30 Friday: 1 Kgs 11:29-32; 12:19/Ps 81:10-11ab, 12-13, [11a and 9a]/Mk 7:31-37 Saturday: 1 Kgs 12:26-32; 13:33-34/Ps 106:6-7ab, 19-20, [4a]/Mk 8:1-10 Next Sunday: Lv 13:1-2, 44-46/Ps 32:1-2, 5, 11 [7]/1 Cor 10:31 11:1/Mk 1:40-45 Observances for the Week of February 4, 2018 Sunday: 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time; World Day for Consecrated Life Monday: St. Agatha, Virgin & Martyr Tuesday: St. Paul Miki and Companions, Martyrs Thursday: St. Jerome Emiliani; St. Josephine Bakhita, Virgin Saturday: St. Scholastica, Virgin Next Sunday: 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time; World Day of the Sick; World Marriage Day Liturgical Publications Inc Help to Plan Lenten Ladles Simple Meals On Fridays during Lent, a simple meal is offered following Liturgy of the Word and prior to Stations of the Cross. Consider offering your time to arrange for one or two people to bring soup and/ or bread and help with setup and cleanup. Contact Myra in the parish office to help with this ministry or signup in Bishop Newell Hall. "Heart Speaks to Heart

4 Our Mission As a Catholic community of Christian disciples filled with gratitude and the Holy Spirit, St. Paul s Newman Center celebrates and lives the Sacraments. We bring the Gospel to the students, faculty, and staff of the University of Wyoming through vibrant liturgies, hospitality, authentic stewardship, education, formation, empowerment, and support. Diocesan Events The Diocese of Cheyenne has an opening for the Chancellor position. The Chancellor assists the Diocesan Bishop in the administration of the Diocese. The Chancellor serves as the principal ecclesiastical notary of the Diocese and as a notary public. Submit an application, letter of Interest and a current resume by mail, , online, or in person by February 28, 2018 to: Tammy Skala, Human Resource Director, Diocese of Cheyenne, 2121 Capitol Ave, Cheyenne, WY 82001, Office: tskala@dioceseofcheyenne.org - Find all information online, including complete job description and application: You are invited! Please consider attending the Interfaith Prayer Service, at St. Mary s Cathedral, February 13, 2018, 7:00 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. There will be a breakfast/ reception to follow in Hartmann Hall. Prayers of praise and thanksgiving will be offered for our state legislators and all government offi cials during the budget session as they work for the common good of the people of Wyoming. Marriage Encounter Weekend: Less Huddle, More Cuddle! After the big game how about doing something BIG for your marriage! Attend a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend and rediscover the excitement and fun of sharing life together. These weekends are a powerful time for you to focus on one another, reconnect and grow closer. The next weekend will be in Riverton Mar 2-4, For more information and to apply visit www. wwme.org or call Paul and Tracy Staff (307) newman@newmancenter.org Pastor: Fr. Rob Spaulding ext. #105 rob@newmancenter.org Director of Campus Ministry: Lillie Romeiser ext. #104 lillie@newmancenter.org Director of Pastoral Music & Liturgy: Tom Quinlivan ext. #101 tom@newmancenter.org Director of Pastoral Ministry: Anthony Allen ext. #103 anthony@newmancenter.org Parish Business Manager: Sandy Gaddis ext. #100 sandy@newmancenter.org Communica ons Coordinator: Myra Belser ext. #106 myra@newmancenter.org Administra ve Assistant: Sandra Loza ext. #102 sandra@newmancenter.org Music Ministry Intern: Blair Mothersbaugh The shelves at Interfaith Good Samaritan are empty. Help is needed in replenishing pantry supplies. Non-perishable food items are welcome including canned fruits and vegetables, and canned meats. Dried pasta, beans, and rice are also in demand but do not purchase in bulk as IGS does not have certifi cation to break those down into smaller packaging. Financial donations are equally as welcome. Take donations directly to IGS at the Laramie Civic Center, Room 127 or leave them in the Newman Center Kitchen. Many thanks for your overwhelming generosity. Liturgical Ministry Schedule Feb :00 PM 8:30 AM 11:00 AM 5:00 PM Lector C. Curry/J. Van Heule M. Lewis/K. Burkhart J. James/K. Farley J. Tracy/A. Nirider Altar Server A. Sanchez G. Showacre J. Baron J. Adair EMoHC A. Berry B. Alvarez J. Russo E. Burridge C. Davis R. Sax D. Mar nez L. Kirk C. Jaeger J. Roznowski C. Weber E. Thielk D. Jaeger J. Murray S. Loza S. McConnell Needed J. Przygocki A. Eicke J. Adair Hospitality C. Vaske family Lewis family N. Basolo/Needed Blackburn family Eucharis c Bread : M. Fitzpatrick

5 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 4, 2018 You Are Not Alone By Mary Katharine Deeley Illness, depression, and misfortune can make us feel alone and afraid. We wonder whether anyone can understand what we re going through or help us. The first five chapters of Mark s Gospel give us several healing stories in which Jesus, by touch or word, restores individuals to wholeness. He casts out demons. He cures the sick, like Simon s mother-in-law. The stories confirm what our faith tells us that God s healing power is for all people and that good news lifts us and gives us joy. Sunday Readings Job 7:1 4, 6 7 My days are swifter than a weaver s shuttle; they come to an end without hope. 1 Corinthians 9:16 19, I have become all things to all, to save at least some. Mark 1:29 39 [Jesus said,] Let us go on to the nearby villages that I may preach there also. For this purpose have I come. But for those touched by the loneliness of infirmity of mind, body, or spirit, the stories alone might not be enough. Instead, the fervent prayer of the psalmist might be our grace: The Lord [heals] the brokenhearted (Psalm 147:2 3). Or, our peace might rest in the simple knowledge of two oftenoverlooked lines from the Gospels: They brought him many who were possessed by demons (Matthew 8:16), and, The whole town was gathered at the door (Mark 1:33). Simply put, everyone came, and no one was alone. No matter what our condition, we are not alone. Christ is there in our pain and suffering to give us the grace to endure. We re not always cured by human standards, but Christ helps us find wholeness no matter what we suffer and in him we find our peace and our joy. Isaiah told us that the name given to the Messiah was Emmanuel, which means God with us. In Christ, we see the evidence that God s promise has come true. + The Lord [heals] the brokenhearted. Psalm 147:2 3 A Word From Pope Francis Jesus sends his disciples out to all nations...we too were part of all those people of two thousand years ago. Jesus did not provide a short list of who is, or is not, worthy of receiving his message and his presence. Instead, he always embraced life as he saw it. Canonization of Fr. Junípero Serra, September 23, 2015 When you look around, what needs for the gospel of love do you see? Which of these needs can you fill as Jesus apostle? 2018 Liguori Publications l Liguori.org

6 Transforming Our Pain Into Sacred Wounds By Richard Rohr, OFM All religion is about transforming pain and what to do with that pain the absurd, tragic, unjust experiences that make up our lives. The hurts, disappointments, and betrayals; the burdens of sinfulness and brokenness pile up throughout life. We must find a way to make our pain into sacred wounds. We must find a way to give meaning to our hurts and find God in that suffering. Our faith is a gift that helps us deal with life s tragedies. Throughout history, literature has idealized people at the top: presidents and leaders who hold power and control the system. But biblical revelation turns history upside down with empathy for victims. It idealizes the bottom. It says that true power is not focused at the top. Then Jesus comes to epitomize that message by becoming poor, naked, and expelled the one who teaches us that the way down is really the way up. Our lesson is that we need to stop looking for meaning at the top and, instead, go to the edges and the bottom where we find those excluded and expelled. By his life and teaching, Jesus reminds us that we have to be rejected. We have to experience being on the outside before we have something to say. This is the gift of biblical revelation. It s why we re the only religion that worships the victim, the one considered the problem by religious authorities. God of Surprises When Christians call Jesus the Lord of history this bleeding, naked, crucified man we are turning history around! We may not realize how scandalous and silly this seems to others. But when you think about it, the crucified Jesus is an unlikely candidate for God. But this is the very Jesus who, through his teaching and life, reminds us to be careful where we look for God. Expect to find God in unexpected places, he tells us. And so it is in all of history: It has been the excluded ones and people at the bottom who have the privileged viewpoint. Why? Because it is from that position that we meet God, that we understand the illusion and lies of a system built on power, prestige, possessions. But until all that is taken from us, we don t know that. Until then we are simply playing the game, enjoying the fruits of the system. Recall how Jesus sends his disciples to preach from a position of vulnerability. Go out, take nothing for your journey, he tells them. Why? Because he knows they re going to fail and look like fools. They have to or they won t have a message to deliver. By his life and teaching, Jesus reminds us that we have to be rejected. Hard Truths It s an initiation of sorts: Jesus sends his disciples into situations where people are going to laugh at them and consider them nobodies. Only when you are a nobody will you understand what it means to be somebody. That is when you will find your life on new ground. We call it the reign of God. The Bible begins with a fall for a reason. The story of Adam and Eve is a microcosm of what will happen in every life. You and I will fall. Somewhere we will experience our own absurdity, our utter brokenness. This reality isn t something to hold off; it s a necessary, tragic, and beautiful part of the journey. The answer to our pain is the Jesus who was rejected, betrayed, and abandoned; then hanged on a cross, bleeding and naked. The answer to our pain is the risen Christ, who reminds us that through pain we have new life. + Lord, you hear the cry of the poor. Hear my cry for inner peace and happiness. From Peaceful Meditations for Every Day in Ordinary Time, Rev. Warren J. Savage and Mary Ann McSweeny WEEKDAY READINGS February 5-10 Mon. St. Agatha: 1 Kgs 8:1 7, 9 13 / Mk 6:53 56 Tue. St. Paul Miki and Companions: 1 Kgs 8:22 23, / Mk 7:1 13 Wed. Weekday: 1 Kgs 10:1 10 / Mk 7:14 23 Thu. Fri. Weekday: 1 Kgs 11:4 13 / Mk 7:24 30 Weekday: 1 Kgs 11:29 32; 12:19 / Mk 7:31 37 Sat. St. Scholastica: 1 Kgs 12:26 32; 13:33 34 / Mk 8:1 10 February 4, Liguori Publications, One Liguori Drive, Liguori, MO Scripture quotations in this publication are from New American Bible, revised edition, 2010, 1991, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Washington, DC. Pope Francis quotation is used with permission and copyright 2018 Libreria Editrice Vaticana. All rights reserved Liguori.org.