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1 ST. PAUL S NEWMAN CENTER Feast of Christ the King "He said,"jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom." He replied, "Amen, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise." Lk 23: Ministry to the Students, Faculty, and Staff of the University of Wyoming since 1957 UNIVERSITY CATHOLIC COMMUNITY Liturgy of the Eucharist Saturday 5:00 p.m. Sunday 8:30, 11:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. Weekdays 5:00 p.m. Mass on Campus Thursdays at 12:25 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation Wednesday 4:00 p.m. Saturday 4:00 p.m. Liturgy of the Hours Morning Prayer & Breakfast: Mondays, Wednesday & Fridays at Emmaus House 7:15 a.m. Night Prayer: Monday - Thursday in Bishop Newell Hall Week at a Glance Saturday, November 19 Solemnity of Christ the King Campaign for Human Development 5:00 p.m. Mass: Edin Vaske Sunday, November 20 8:30 a.m. Mass: Special Inten on 9:30 a.m. Diving Deep 11:00 a.m. Mass: St. Paul's Newman Center Community 2:15p.m. College Student Bible Study 5:00 p.m. Mass: Kermit Brown 5:15 p.m. Serving Begins for Thanksgiving Sunday Supper 7:00 p.m. High School Youth Ministry 7:00 p.m. College Women's Faith Sharing Monday, November 21 Noon Medita on 5:00 p.m. Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion 6:00 p.m. Family Faith Forma on (will not meet on Tuesday this week) 7:30 p.m. Psalmist Training Tuesday, November 22 5:00 p.m. Mass: Bob Horst 6:00 p.m. Parent Bap sm Class Wednesday, November 23 4:00 p.m. Sacrament of Reconcilia on 5:00 p.m. Mass: Angelina Bessegai Thursday, November 24 Thanksgiving Day 10:00 a.m. Mass: Richard Surline Friday, November 25 Parish Offices Closed 5:00 p.m. Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion Saturday, November 26 4:00 p.m. Sacrament of Reconcilia on First Sunday of Advent 5:00 p.m. Mass: Kenneth Nicori, Jr. Sunday, November 27 8:30 a.m. Mass: Kay Tencik 9:30 a.m. Diving Deep 11:00 a.m. Mass: Chris Foianini 5:00 p.m. Mass: St. Paul's Newman Center Community 6:00 p.m. Parent Bap sm Class 7:00 p.m. College Women's Faith Sharing Not Mee ng During Thanksgiving Week: Family Faith Forma on on Tuesday Catholics on Campus Middle and High School Youth Ministry Mass on Campus Due to the Holiday, the building will be open limited hours Thursday through Sunday EAST GRAND AVENUE, LARAMIE WY (307) FAX (307)

2 Parish News Parish offices are closed Thursday and Friday, November for the Thanksgiving holiday. Thanksgiving Day Liturgy November 24 Liturgy will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Our Faith Community gathers on this day to offer our prayers of thanks for God s goodness. It is our tradi on to bring non-perishable food items or monetary gi s to place at the altar that will be taken to Interfaith Good Samaritan. Those who are traveling over the holiday may bring food items any me prior to this liturgy and leave them in the parish kitchen. Resident SEARCH Retreat Start making plans to a end the Resident SEARCH Retreat, January 27-29, This week, you will have an opportunity to hear more about this retreat, ask ques ons, and receive informa on to apply to be a Searcher or Team Member. Thank you for thinking and praying about par cipa ng in this wonderful experience! Advent Reflec on Booklet Take me this Advent to pause for prayer and experience the comfort of God from whom all joy comes. Pick up your Advent booklet in the entryway of the worship space. Copies are also available in Spanish. Thank You Last Sunday s Gi Offering $6,987 minus 10% the ($699) for our brothers and sisters in need Do not neglect good deeds and generosity. Hebrews 13:16 Sacraments Interested in having your child bap zed? The next prepara on sessions to explore the meaning of the Sacrament and explain the Rite of Bap sm are November 22 and 27 at 6:00 p.m. in the Fireplace Room (a endance at both is required). Anthony Allen to register or with ques ons: anthony@newmancenter.org The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe Monday, December 12, 2016 St. Paul s Newman Center 1800 E. Grand Avenue Liturgy of the Eucharist 6:00 p.m. followed by a Potluck Meal in Bishop Newell Hall Celebrate Posadas Posadas are an important part of La no Christmas tradi on. Celebra ons to re-enact Mary and Joseph's trek to Bethlehem take place nine nights leading up to Christmas. Posadas will be held here beginning at 6:30 p.m. on December 14 and ending on December 22. (On Sunday, December 18, it will begin at 2:00 p.m., NOTE TIME CHANGE) Families are asked to host an evening by providing light refreshments. A signup sheet is in Bishop Newell Hall. Electronic Giving: Easy op ons More and more parishioners are using the convenience and ease of electronic dona ons. Two regularly used op ons are: By clicking the DONATE, bu on at the bo om of each web page of our website, newmancenter.org, you can quickly and easily make a credit card dona on through PayPal. Contact Sandy in the parish office sandy@newmancenter.org, to set up secure and easy automa c withdrawal from your bank account.

3 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. Upcoming Events: Christmas Dinner for the Clients of Peak Wellness Wednesday, December 7 Feast of the Immaculate Concep on Holy Day of Obliga on Thursday, December 8 Liturgy at 5:00 p.m. Our Lady of Guadalupe Monday, December 12 Liturgy at 6:00 p.m. Posadas December :30 p.m. (Sunday, December 18 at 2:00 p.m.) Southwest Liturgical Conference El Paso, TX January Resident Search Friday - Sunday, January Religious Ed Congress in Los Angeles, CA Friday - Sunday, February Bulle ns for Family Members who are Homebound If your loved one would like to receive a mailed copy of the bulle n, please contact Myra in the parish office at or myra@newmancenter.org. Adult Faith Formation The final session for Encountering the Triune God is in December. Even if you could not come to the first sessions, plan to come to the final session exploring the Trinity on either Monday, December 5 or Tuesday, December 6, in the Worship Space. Session 3: Please join us for this Reconciled to the Father Monday and Tuesday, December 5 and 6 at 6:00 p.m. Fr. Rob Spaulding-Presenter me to grow in faith. For anyone considering a Monas c Life...Concep on Abbey in Northwest Missouri invites you to a Monas c Experience Weekend. There is no cost or obliga on. Dates are December or March Informa on is on the hallway bulle n board or you may contact Fr. Paul Sheller, O.S.B., Voca ons Director at monks@concep on.edu or Chris an Discipleship: An A tude of Gra tude and Abundance Our first week s response to our annual Pledge of Gra tude is so inspiring! The number of pledge cards brought to the altar last Sunday is 42% more than last year. God bless you for your generosity and posi ve witness! Resident pledges: 136 $277,986 Student 38 $ 2,832 Children 5 $ 160 Other 6 $ 3,045 Total 184 $284,023 Give and it shall be given to you for the measure you measure with will be measured back to you. Luke 6:38 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 informa on or go to our website at

4 Cor ad Cor loquitur. Staff (307) Pastor: Fr. Rob Spaulding ext. #105 Director of Campus Ministry: Lillie Romeiser ext. #104 Director of Pastoral Music & Liturgy: Tom Quinlivan ext. #101 Director of Pastoral Ministry: Anthony Allen ext. #103 Parish Business Manager: Sandy Gaddis ext. #100 Communica ons Coordinator: Myra Belser ext. #106 Administra ve Assistant: Lynsey Spaeth ext. #102 Campus Ministry Interns: Sandra Loza, Joe Harlow, Rosemary Hopson Music Ministry Intern: Blair Mothersbaugh Peak Wellness Christmas Dinner Our parish is hos ng the annual Christmas party and dinner for clients of Peak Wellness on Wednesday, December 7, The gi tree will be set up in Bishop Newell Hall next weekendend for those who would like to provide a gi for one of our guests. Please be sure to carefully read the direc ons to make it possible to track who is purchasing gi s. Wrapped gi s need to be returned by Sunday, December 4. Laramie Community Thanksgiving Dinner This community meal is being served from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on Thanksgiving day and is open to anyone. There is no charge but dona ons are welcome. You can help with this community event by dona ng pies. Either drop off your dessert at the Newman Center by 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday or take it to the Eppson Center a er 3:00 p.m. Campus Ministry Safe travels to all who are traveling during the Thanksgiving holiday. We wish you me for rest and renewal with family and friends. Readings for the Week of November 20, 2016 Sunday: 2 Sm 5:1-3/Ps 122:1-5/Col 1:12-20/Lk 23:35-43 Monday: Rv 14:1-3, 4b-5/Ps 24:1-6/Lk 21:1-4 Tuesday: Rv 14:14-19/Ps 96:10-13/Lk 21:5-11 Wednesday: Rv 15:1-4/Ps 98:1-3, 7-9/Lk 21:12-19 Thursday: Rv 18:1-2, 21-23; 19:1-3, 9a/Ps 100:1-5/ Lk 21:20-28 Friday: Rv 20:1-4, 11 21:2/Ps 84:3-6, 8/Lk 21:29-33 Saturday: Rv 22:1-7/Ps 95:1-7/Lk 21:34-36 Next Sunday: Is 2:1-5/Ps 122:1-9/Rom 13:11-14/Mt 24:37-44 Liturgical Publications Inc Liturgical Ministry Schedule Nov :00 PM 8:30 AM 11:00 AM 5:00 PM Lector R. Ballard/J. Ballard R. Sax/D. Mercil A. Hayden/S. Brin L. Spaeth/T. Julian Altar Server A. Ballard A. Mercil B. Atencio B. Espinola Eucharist K. Gabriel K. Mercil S. Kidwiler G. Kirk E. McGann C. Pridmore B. Pier L. Kirk M. Downey J. Niemoller T. Cramer C. Brock K. Downey A. Moran H. Jarvis J. Russo M. Hardjito P. Moran NEEDED S. Beck Hospitality S. Root-Elledge/NEEDED Kennedy family Allen family NEEDED Eucharis c Bread C. Shipp Heart Speaks to Heart.

5 Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, November 20, 2016 Last Words By Janel Esker The following retelling of the crucifixion from the viewpoint of a criminal crucified with Jesus is based on Luke 23. Someone once said we should say things like I m sorry and thank you and I love you before we die things that will ensure all is well. I m not sure which category my words to Jesus fell into; heck, I m not sure why I spoke up at all. I guess the criminal who was mocking Jesus irritated me. How could he challenge an innocent man? I d overheard Jesus trial he d done nothing wrong. But Jesus didn t get Sunday Readings 2 Samuel 5:1 3 And the Lord said to you: You shall shepherd my people Israel. Colossians 1:12 20 In [his beloved Son] we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. Luke 23:35 43 Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom. angry; he merely looked sad. I didn t know much about Jesus. I d heard about his healing, his miracles, his life-changing words. If I d known him before the cross, maybe my life would have turned out differently. There was so much noise so much jeering and mocking. I don t know where I got the courage to speak, and I wasn t sure what to say. I just wanted one quiet moment with this holy man. Was he the Son of God? Was he a king? I didn t know for sure, but I wanted to believe so I whispered quietly, Remember me when you come into your kingdom. His response blew me away Today you will be with me in Paradise. Paradise? Me? Lowly, evil, crucified me? Then I caught his eye and I saw love. And peace like I d never known before. Yes, he was a king a crucified king. Yes, I would be with him in paradise. And yes, as I took my last breaths, all was indeed well. Paradise? Me? Lowly me? Evil me? Liguori Publications l Liguori.org A Word From Pope Francis Hear Jesus words as though they were addressed to you...be ever more docile to the Lord s word; it is he, it is his word, it is following him that brings to fruition your commitment to witnessing. When your efforts to reawaken faith in your friends seem to be in vain...remember that with Jesus everything changes. The word of the Lord...makes the missionary work of his disciples effective. Following Jesus is demanding, it means not being satisfied with small goals of little account but aiming on high with courage! Meeting with young people at Largo Carlo Felice, Cagliari, Italy, September 22, 2013 If you were on the cross next to Jesus, what would your last words to him be? This week, think about the last words you ve said to friends, coworkers, or family members. If they were truly your last, would all be well?

6 Understanding Sin Today By Richard M. Gula, SS There was a time when Catholics thought that living morally was mostly a matter of obeying the law. Sin was like a crime, a transgression of the law. The law was what made an action sinful. Where there was no clearcut law, there was no questions of sin. Catholic theology has since come to realize that the legal model for understanding the moral life and sin is deficient. Laws cannot possibly cover all the decisions that we have to make. The legal model of the moral life too easily makes moral living a matter of repeating the same old behaviors even though we have changed. The root sense of sin means to be disconnected from God through the failure to love. In sin, we simply don t bother about anyone outside ourselves. Because loving God and loving our neighbor are all tied together, sin will always be expressed in and through our relationships. In order to rise above the power of evil, we need to open ourselves to the presence of redeeming love. This love comes to us through others witnessing to justice, truth, and peace. While the presence of original sin may make responsible moral living a demanding task, the presence of redeeming love makes it possible. One thing that hasn t changed in how we talk about sin is our concept of God s love and mercy. We do not believe that God wants us to be weighed down with a distorted sense of guilt and responsibility. Rather, we believe that we are called to participate more fully in the creative power of God calling us to reconciliation, to reconnect with our best selves, with others, with the world, and with God. Source: Catholic Update, January 1997 Admonishing Sinners By Andrew L. Minto, PhD The parking lot was void of lines to delineate parking spaces, and my car was the only one in the lot. Yet under the wiper blade on the driver s side was a note. Inelegant curses informed me that my parking skills were inferior and that future infractions would not be tolerated. If only admonishing the sinners that all of us are could be addressed so simply...so anonymously. But of course, in reality, this spiritual work of mercy appeals to none of these characteristics. Rather it is the flip side of the obligation to forgive all offenses. While the concept seems easy enough to grasp, the logistics and conditions that come into play require discernment and mature virtues. This work of mercy is an expression of divine justice. In the case of any resolution of conflict, the clear promulgation of the law or expectation placed upon the parties involved must be forthcoming. Moreover, the communal context that binds both offender and admonisher in a well-defined relationship also must be spelled out. The admonishment must contain a clear declaration of what the offense is and why it is wrong. Finally, the correction must be unencumbered by self-righteous indignation. The messenger and message should not get in the way of the penitent s response to the divine call. As with any human activity, there are bound to be differences of opinion, offenses against charity, and violations of moral law. If the inevitable strains on human relationships are treated with charity, justice, and prudence, then the unity of the community is ensured. Admonishing the sinner often has less to do with the people involved than it does the divine presence that unites and works through them. It is not so much about our satisfaction and demand for justice as it is about what God demands and what satisfies his rights that bind us all. Source: Liguorian, December 2015 Lord, I am grateful for your gentle presence. Remember me even when I forget you. From Grateful Meditations for Every Day in Ordinary Time, Rev. Warren J. Savage, Mary Ann McSweeny WEEKDAY READINGS November Mon. Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary: Revelation 14:1 3, 4b 5 / Luke 21:1 4 Tue. St. Cecilia: Revelation 14:14 19 / Luke 21:5 11 Wed. Weekday: Revelation 15:1 4 / Luke 21:12 19 Thu. Thanksgiving: Sirach 50:22 24 / 1 Corinthians 1:3 9 / Luke 17:11 19 Fri. Weekday: Revelation 20:1 4, 11 21:2 / Luke 21:29 33 Sat. Weekday: Revelation 22:1 7 / Luke 21:34 36 November 20, Liguori Publications, One Liguori Drive, Liguori, MO Liguori.org. Designer: John Krus. 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 2016 Libreria Editrice Vaticana. For licensing information, call All rights reserved. Distribution rights granted only to license holders. BHW001