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1 ST. PAUL S NEWMAN CENTER UNIVERSITY CATHOLIC COMMUNITY Ministry to the Students, Faculty, and Staff of the University of Wyoming since EAST GRAND AVENUE LARAMIE WY, (307) Fourth Sunday of Easter this week... April 21 - April 29 SAT 21 Upper Classman Retreat through 4/22 4:00 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation Fourth Sunday of Easter 5:00 p.m. Mass: St. Paul's Newman Center SUN 22 8:30 a.m. Mass: Mark Kluz 9:30 a.m. Diving Deep 11:00 a.m. Mass: Kay Tencick 5:00 p.m. Mass: St. Paul's Newman Center 6:00 p.m. Sunday Supper MON 23 12:00 p.m. Meditation 4:00 p.m. Family Faith Formation 5:00 p.m. Mass: Elly Kozlowski 6:00 p.m. Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults I have other sheep that do not belong to this fold. These also I must lead, and they will hear my voice, and there will be one flock, one shepherd. This is why the Father loves me, because I lay down my life in order to take it up again. - Jn 10:16-17 TUE 24 1:30 p.m. Staff Meeting/Parish Officed Closed 5:00 p.m. Mass: Terri Sax 6:00 p.m. Family Faith Formation 7:30 p.m. ReSEARCH 8:00 p.m. Cowboy Catholic WED 25 4:00 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation 5:00 p.m. Mass 6:00 p.m. Middle School Youth Ministry 7:30 p.m. High School Youth Ministry THU 26 12:25 p.m. Mass on Campus 5:00 p.m. Mass: Angelina Besegai Caputo 5:30 p.m. Environment Committee FRI 27 5:00 p.m. Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion At our last Town Hall meeting, with over 120 in attendance, an overview of the previous meeting was presented along with some exciting initial design ideas. Many good questions were addressed. The next step is for Fr. Rob to have a formal conversation with Bishop Steven Biegler and to begin to talk about fund raising. You are invited to review materials on our website: SAT 28 9:00 a.m. Blanket Ministry Brunch 4:00 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation Fifth Sunday of Easter 5:00 p.m. Mass: Edin Vaske SUN 29 8:30 a.m. Mass: St. Paul's Newman Center 9:30 a.m. Diving Deep 11:00 a.m. Mass 5:00 p.m. Mass 6:00 p.m. Sunday Supper

2 Sacraments Children Celebrating First Eucharist Our parish Community offers congratulations to the children who will receive the Sacrament of Eucharist for the first time this Easter Season: Owen Meyer Maggie Sanford Alexander Burhart Isabella Benson Zowa Peterson Nolan Chamberlin Evolet Ascencio Sarah Riley Maddox Dorrell Cesar Aldaz Kimlee Pearson Myah Johnson Caylee Alburn Sloane Claude Cole Zimmerman Margaret Smith Mason Aragon May you always welcome the loving presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. Thank You Last Sunday, April 15 Gift Offerings $4711 including our tithe ($471) for our brothers and sisters in need Do not neglect good deed and generosity. Hebrews 13:16 Campus Ministry Finals Week The final day of UW classes is Friday, May 4. Finals begin on May 7. Once again, we ask you to support the students by bringing study snacks to the Newman Center beginning that Monday. Along with Sunday Supper, following the final 5:00 p.m. Sunday Liturgy of the semester, students will be offered meals during finals week: Monday, 5:30 p.m. Lillie's choice Tuesday, 9:40 p.m. Brinner prepared by the Staff following the 9:00 p.m. End of Semester Liturgy Wednesday 5:30 p.m. Pizza provided by the Brotherhood Thursday 5:30 p.m. To be decided Feel free to use the Jericho House as a comfy place for study. Retreats and Service OKC Habitat for Humanity Mission Trip Have you ever used a hammer? Now is your chance! Come test your skills on the Oklahoma City Habitat Mission Trip, May College students are invited to build a home for a family in need. The cost is still being determined but will include housing and food. Fun events are also worked into the schedule. Contact Lillie if you are interested. Gregorian Chant Workshop at Walburga Abbey Wednesday - Sunday morning, May Cost of $300 per person includes meals, private room, and program. More info: visit www. walburga.org, aswretreats@gmail.com, or call Readings for the Week of April 22, 2018 Sunday: Acts 4:8-12/Ps 118:1, 8-9, 21-23, 26, 28, 29 [22]/1 Jn 3:1-2/Jn 10:11-18 Monday: Acts 11:1-18/Ps 42:2-3; 43:3, 4 [cf. 3a]/Jn 10:1-10 Tuesday: Acts 11:19-26/Ps 87:1b-3, 4-5, 6-7 [117:1a]/Jn 10:22-30 Wednesday:1 Pt 5:5b-14/Ps 89:2-3, 6-7, [2]/Mk 16:15-20 Thursday: Acts 13:13-25/Ps 89:2-3, 21-22, 25 and 27 [2]/Jn 13:16-20 Friday: Acts 13:26-33/Ps 2:6-7, 8-9, 10-11ab [7bc]/Jn Saturday: Martha & Mary ladies group will meet May 5 in Bishop Newell Hall from 9:00-11:00 a.m. Lillie Romeiser will be our guest speaker. We are asking members to donate items or gift cards for a Mother's Day surprise basket for Mrs. Romero, whose family's home was destroyed in the recent fire. 14:1-6 Acts 13:44-52/Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4 [3cd]/Jn 14:7-14 Next Sunday:Acts 9:26-31/Ps 22:26-27, 28, 30, [26a]/1 Jn 3:18-24/Jn 15:1-8 Observances for the Week of April 22, 2018 Sunday: 4th Sunday of Easter; World Day of Prayer for Vocations; Earth Day Monday: St. George, Martyr; St. Adalbert, Bishop & Martyr Tuesday: St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen, Priest & Martyr Wednesday:St. Mark, Evangelist; Administrative Professionals Day Friday: Arbor Day Saturday: St. Peter Chanel, Priest & Martyr; St. Louis Grignion de Montfort, Priest Next Sunday:5th Sunday of Easter Liturgical Publications Inc

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-Mass on Campus 12:25-UW Union Rm 202 Thursday-Misa En Español 5:00 p.m. reconciliation Wednesday & Saturday 4:00 p.m. (or by appointment) 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 for further information new to our parish? would you like to become a member? 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 "Cor ad Cor loquitur. Interfaith Good Samaritan Walk, Wheel, or Run. Show support for those in need by participating in this event on Sunday, April 29 at 2:00 p.m. Meet at the Civic Center SE door. Following the walk/race, stay to enjoy music, food, fellowship and fun. Pledge forms are available in Bishop Newell Hall. Registration begins at 1:00 p.m. Living & Giving in Christ As Christian stewards, we receive God s gifts gratefully, cultivate them responsibly, share them lovingly in justice with others, and return them with increase to the Lord. This Sunday is commitment Sunday for the 2018 Diocesan Appeal and St. Paul s Newman Center s goal is $81,580 We ask every member of the parish fill out a card and invite all parishioners to be one in prayer with us, even if you are not able to give this year. Each pledge card has a place for prayer intentions and our diocesan staff pray these intentions every day at noon prayer, as well as being included in the monthly Mass with Bishop Steven. For your convenience, we invite you to make your pledge online, Every gift is needed. Please be generous and help us to reach our goal. "Heart Speaks to Heart" Dates to Remember UW Finals Week May 7-11 UW Graduation May 12 Oklahoma Habitat Mission Trip May Employment Opportunity St. Margaret s Catholic School in Riverton, WY has openings for Elementary Principal and Elementary Teachers for the school year. Please contact St. Margaret s School office for information on how to apply at (307) baptismo infantil Cualquier persona interesada en tener a su bebé bautizado necesita asistir a las sesiones de preparación del bautismo. Las próximas sesiones serán lunes abril 30 y martes mayo 1 a las 6:00 p.m. Estas sesiones exploran el significado del Sacramento del Bautismo, explican el Rito del Bautismo y apoyan a los padres y padrinos en el papel cristiano de compartir la fe con sus hijos. sacrament of anointing This sacrament focuses on life, health and well-being and will be celebrated on Saturday, May 12, following the evening Liturgy of the Eucharist.

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 Beginning Experience (BE) offers healing and renewal to divorced, widowed, and separated men and women. This weekend offers support and direction to help resolve grief or anger that can follow the end of a marriage by divorce, separation, or death. It can be a time for a real awakening, a re-evaluation, and a new beginning. The next BE weekend is in Casper beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Friday April, 27and runs through Sunday at 4:00 p.m., April, 29. A donation of $ includes room, meals, and materials. Scholarships are available. Register by April, 25. For more information, contact Curtis at or westcurtis2014@gmail.com, Diane at , or Pauletta at Worldwide Marriage Encounter in Spanish A Weekend of Discovery A Lifetime of Love May 12-13, 2018 Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church Jackson, WY. Contact Silvino and Grace Nunez Encuentro Matrimonial Mundial en Español Un fin desemana de descubrimientos. Una vida llena de amor. La Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de las Montañas Jackson, WY. El de Mayo Llama a Silvino y Grace Nuñez 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 Communications Coordinator: Myra Belser ext. #106 myra@newmancenter.org Administrative Assistant: Sandra Loza ext. #102 sandra@newmancenter.org Music Ministry Intern: Blair Mothersbaugh Liturgical Ministry Schedule April :00 PM 8:30 AM 11:00 AM 5:00 PM Lector M. Galvan /C. Bennett Needed/B. Belser M. Lebeck/I. Johnson S. Maze/M. Fitzpatrick Altar Server Needed Needed C. Krueger J. Devine EMoHC A. Berry R. Richter L. Saulino-Klein B. Bentz D. Gaddis R. Sax J. Atencio K. O'Gara S. Gaddis T. Leathers B. Atencio C. Yost C. Davis J. Murray D. Martinez L. Julian T. Scherden J. Przygocki S. Kidwiler L. Kirk Hospitality Needed/B. Hettgar Van Oss Family S. Nordquist/Needed Breghenti Family Eucharistic Bread: B. Vialpando

5 Fourth Sunday of Easter April 22, 2018 Our Good Shepherd By Mary Katharine Deeley My mother lived for a time on a ranch in Texas. The ranch had cattle and sheep. My mother told me that sheep are pretty dumb and need a lot of care. She had great respect for the ranch hands who patiently got them out to pasture and then rounded them up when it was time to come in. Left to their own devices, she said, sheep would be easy prey for coyotes, foxes, and bobcats that roam the hill country. Sheep were important for many families living in first-century Palestine as well. They provided food, clothing, milk, and a source of income. A good shepherd was worth his weight in gold, because he spent his days with the sheep, leading them to pasture, protecting them from harm, and finding them when they got lost. Shepherds may not have had a high social status, but it would have been hard to live without them. Jesus, the Good Shepherd, does all these things for his flock, and then goes even further: I came so that they might have life and have it more abundantly. I am the good shepherd. A good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. The ranch hands my mother talked about would have grieved over a dead sheep but wouldn t have died trying to save it. They made sure the sheep were watered and fed, but they didn t make the sheep s lives more abundant. But we have abundant life because Jesus laid down his life for us. He is our Good Shepherd. Can we ask anything more? Is the Lord with you today? + A Word From Pope Francis The grave environmental crisis facing our world demands an ever greater sensitivity to the relationship between human beings and nature. We have a responsibility to pass on the beauty of nature in its integrity to future generations, and an obligation to exercise a just stewardship of the gifts we have received. Visit to Kenya, November 25, 2015 Sunday Readings Acts 4:8 12 [Peter said,] He is the stone rejected by you which has become the cornerstone. 1 Jn 3:1 2 Beloved, we are God s children now; Jn 10:11 18 [Jesus said,] I am the good shepherd. A good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. Jesus, how well do I imitate your love by sacrificing for others? Do I seek salvation, peace, and healing from Jesus? 2018 Liguori Publications l Liguori.org

6 Treasuring Sabbath Time By Kathy Coffey Third Commandment: Remember the sabbath day keep it holy (Exodus 20:8). We ve all gotten a Great Idea in the shower, on the bus, at the gym, or staring into space. We might suddenly remember where we left the keys, decide what s for dinner, or solve a problem that s been annoying us. The mind relishes empty spaces, becoming more creative in decluttered stretches. If that is true in daily life, the Third Commandment shows how rest is even more important for our spiritual lives. The root meaning of the word sabbath is to separate. It marks the end of one week and the start of another, or the close of work and the beginning of play. As soon as a good directive like this is given, people exaggerate it. Some folks really ran amok with this one, even to the extreme of forbidding doing good on the Sabbath. Religious authorities spun into a frenzy when Jesus healed on the Sabbath. Clear-sighted as always, he reminded us: The sabbath was made for man, not man for the sabbath (Mark 2:27). In other words, if it helps you live a more fulfilled life, do it. If you re going through contortions to keep a law and losing compassion in the process, forget it. How delightful when the commandments, carved solemnly on stone and written in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, usually a grave document, both tell us to relax, lighten up. Ready, Set, Go For many of us, Sunday has become the junk drawer of the week: We cram in all the errands and duties that can t get done because of work pressures every other day. Retailers are happy to accommodate, and Sunday becomes Shopping Day. What s wrong with this? It s not the greatest moral evil, but we could do better. In this pattern, we lose sight of what we were made to be: God s delight. We forget that we have abundant blessings and should take time to savor them, awash in gratitude. The original meaning of the Sabbath was the day set aside for Israel to honor its covenant with God. Today, one way to observe it is with Sunday Mass. Sabbath time also reminds us that God is eager to have our attention and quick to pour out graces. When we clear our calendars and minds, we remember who we are, just as if we are making a retreat. And if we don t? If we keep cranking out work and churning out errands, we look like responsible, tax-paying citizens. But by giving up quiet Sabbath time, we dehumanize ourselves and lose sight of what s most important. We were all made for loving God and each other. Other accomplishments are fine, but don t measure up to that. Clearing Space for God Some people may protest: But I m working three jobs to feed my family! Where am I supposed to fit in Sabbath? For those who are this tightly scheduled, maybe it becomes an hour before the kids wake up or after they go to bed. Maybe it s time in the evening without television or computer. There are as many ways to keep holy the Sabbath as there are people. In such times we remember we are God s beloved, and no matter what life throws at us, nothing else is as fundamentally important. Modeling a sense of Sabbath is especially important for parents. What do we want our children to remember? Mornings when the family snuggled in pajamas, built blanket caves, held tickling contests, and cooked something delicious? Or the fact that Mom and Dad dourly trooped off to work like robots? + Risen Lord, you are the Good Shepherd who watches over us and protects us from all harm. Give me the courage to be a loving shepherd and advocate for the poor and vulnerable. From Hopeful Meditations for Every Day of Easter Through Pentecost, Rev. Warren J. Savage and Mary Ann McSweeny WEEKDAY READINGS April 23 28, 2018 Monday, Easter Weekday: Acts 11:1 18 / Jn 10:1 10 Tuesday, Easter Weekday: Acts 11:19 26 / Jn 10:22 30 Wednesday, St. Mark, Evangelist: 1 Pt 5:5b 14 / Mk 16:15 20 Thursday, Easter Weekday: Acts 13:13 25 / Jn 13:16 20 Friday, Easter Weekday: Acts 13:26 33 / Jn 14:1 6 Saturday, Easter Weekday: Acts 13:44 52 / Jn 14:7 14 April 22, 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.