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1 ST. PAUL S NEWMAN CENTER Ministry to the Students, Faculty, and Staff of the University of Wyoming since Feast of Christ the King UNIVERSITY CATHOLIC COMMUNITY "Then the king will say to those on his right, Come, you who are blessed by my Father. Inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me, naked and you clothed me, ill and you cared for me, in prison and you visited me. -Mt 25:34-36 Saturday, November 25 4:00 p.m. Sacrament of Reconcilia on Feast of Christ the King 5:00 p.m. Mass: Sunday, November 26 8:30 a.m. Mass: Kay Tencick 11:00 a.m. Mass: St. Paul's Newman Center Community 5:00 p.m. Mass: Monday, November 27 7:15 a.m. Morning Prayer Noon Medita on 4:00 p.m. Family Faith Forma on 5:00 p.m. Mass: For the deceased family of the Adidharma Family 6:00 p.m. Rite of Chris an Ini a on for Adults 7:00 p.m. Student Bible Study Tuesday, November 28 1:30 p.m. Staff Mee ng/parish Offices Closed 5:00 p.m. Mass: For the inten on of Les Harlow 5:30 p.m. Music Rehearsal 6:00 p.m. Family Faith Forma on Wednesday, November 29 7:15 a.m. Morning Prayer Week at a Glance 4:00 p.m. Sacrament of Reconcilia on 5:00 p.m. Mass: 6:00 p.m. Middle School Youth Ministry 7:30 p.m. High School Youth Ministry Thursday, November 30 10:00 p.m. Mass: Friday, December 1 Noon - 8:00 p.m. Drop off items for the Bazaar 5:00 p.m. Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion Saturday, December 2 8:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Christmas Bazaar 4:00 p.m. Sacrament of Reconcilia on First Sunday of Advent 5:00 p.m. Mass: Barb Kisicki Sunday, December 3 8:30 a.m. Mass: 9:30 a.m. Diving Deep 11:00 a.m. Mass: Elly Kozlowski 12:30 p.m. Facili es Forma on with Ken Griesemer #5 5:00 p.m. Mass: St. Paul's Newman Center Community 6:00 p.m. Sunday Supper 1800 EAST GRAND AVENUE, LARAMIE WY (307)

2 Cor ad Cor loquitur. Dates to Remember Upcoming Parish Events Newman Center Christmas Bazaar-Saturday, December 2 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Facility Forma on with Ken Griesemer-Sunday, December 3 at 12:30 p.m. and Monday, December 4 at 6:30 p.m. Feast of the Immaculate Concep on-holy Day of Opportunity, Friday, December 8 at 5:15 p.m. Advent Reconcilia on at St. Laurence-Sunday, December 10 at 7:00 p.m. Our Lady of Guadalupe-Tuesday, December 12 at 6:00 p.m. Las Posadas-Wednesday, December 13 Tuesday, December 21. ( mes vary each day and will be posted.) Finals Study Break Meals for Students-Wednesday - Friday, December Christmas Liturgies-Sunday, December 24, 4:00 & 7:00 p.m. Monday, December 25, Midnight & 10:00 a.m. AmazonSmile Remember, always start at smile.amazon.com and Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to St. Paul's Newman Center. St. Paul's Newman Center Financial Stewardship Sharing God's Abundance Once again, this Sunday we are invited to bring our annual Pledge of Gra tude to the Eucharis c Table, giving from a grateful heart and a spirit of abundance in support of all the ministry of this remarkable faith community. Last Sunday 193 of us - students, residents and even children - pledged $316,897!! What a wonderful beginning of our annual renewal of Financial Stewardship. Give and it shall be given to you For the measure you measure with will be measured back to you. -Luke 6:38 Sharing God's Abundance A special note of gra ude for all who made this year s Potluck Thanksgiving Sunday Supper a wonderful community gathering, especially Ted Cramer, Mike Morin and Lillie Romeiser who coordinated this feast. Over 300 par cipants contributed food for the meal, and many with food dona ons for the Soup Kitchen. Be sure to check in the parish kitchen to claim any personal dishware Heart Speaks to Heart.

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. Thank You Last Sunday s Gi Offering: $6,782 including our the ($678) for our brothers and sisters in need (includes electronic dona ons) Indeed, God, you cannot be outdone in generosity. Help us to give with trust and confidence in your loving care. -Judy Schueneman 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: Click the DONATE NOW" bu on on the home page of our website, newmancenter.org. You can quickly and easily make a credit card dona on through SimpleGive. Contact Sandy in the parish office sandy@newmancenter.org, to set up secure and easy automa c withdrawal from your checking account. Facility Forma on Sessions #5 & 6 Ken Griesemer will be back to lead us in reflec on about Shrines and Sacred Art on Sunday, December 3 at 12:30 p.m. On Monday, December 4 at 6:30 p.m., we will be asked, "What have we learned?" to lead us in the next step of planning for the future. These sessions are an opportunity to learn and stay apprised with the current progress in planning at St. Paul s. Childcare and refreshments will be provided at both sessions. 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 ONLY 7 DAYS UNTIL THE CHRISTMAS BAZAAR There is s ll me to cra, bake, or donate an item to the bazaar. Dona ons of Baked Goods, Cra items; Nearly New items (no clothes, or electronics)and/or Christmas items will be accepted on December 1 from noon un l 8 p.m. Volunteers are needed to work the booths and to help with raffle sales. Sign-ups are on our bulle n board. 90% of profits are going toward a much needed dishwasher for the St. Paul s kitchen, and 10% to a charity! The Bazaar begins at 8:00 a.m and ends at 1:00 p.m. December 2, 2017 Bazaar Raffles Tickets There are some pre y incredible handmade items being offered for this year's raffle. A er the 5:00 p.m. Saturday, and 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. Sunday Liturgies, Martha and Mary are selling raffle ckets on quilts, afghans, and 21 specialty baskets. Be sure to stop to see these great prizes. Drawings will be held at the Christmas Bazaar at 12:45 p.m. on December 2 in Bishop Newell Hall. Holiday Community Caroling As part of the Laramie Main Street Holiday celebra ons there will be a community sing-along at 7:00 p.m. Friday, December 1 at St. Ma hew s Episcopal Church. This sing-along will follow the tree ligh ng and Christmas Parade (6:00 p.m.). Please join with other members of the community in this opportunity to light the world through song. Musical selec ons will include tradi onal carols and the Hallelujah Chorus. Cookies and hot chocolate will be served! More informa on will follow for those who want to be a part of the singing.

4 Upcoming Diocesan Events Marriage Encounter Weekend: Before the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season is in full swing why not take a moment to apply for an upcoming Marriage Encounter Weekend? Experiencing this powerful weekend with your spouse is one of the greatest gi s you can give to one another. One weekend can change everything! Upcoming dates are: Billings, MT January 26-28, 2018 and Riverton March 2-4, For more informa on and to apply visit or call Paul and Tracy Saturday Sunday Weekdays Liturgy of the Eucharist 5:00 p.m. 8:30, 11:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Mass on Campus Thursdays at 12:25 p.m. UW Union Room 202 Sacrament of Reconciliation Wednesday & Saturdays 4:00 p.m. Liturgy of the Hours Morning Prayer & Breakfast: Mondays, Wednesday & Fridays at Emmaus House 7:15 a.m. Observances for the Week of November 26, 2017 Sunday: Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Thursday: St. Andrew, Apostle Next Sunday: 1st Sunday of Advent 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 Minstry Intern: Blair Mothersbaugh Readings for the Week of November 26, 2017 Sunday: Ez 34:11-12, 15-17/Ps 23:1-3, 5-6/1 Cor 15:20-26, 28/Mt 25:31-46 Monday: Dn 1:1-6, 8-20/Dn 3:52-56/Lk 21:1-4 Tuesday: Dn 2:31-45/Dn 3:57-61/Lk 21:5-11 Wednesday: Dn 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28/Dn 3:62-67/Lk 21:12-19 Thursday: Rom 10:9-18/Ps 19:8-11/Mt 4:18-22 Friday: Dn 7:2-14/Dn 3:75-81/Lk 21:29-33 Saturday: Dn 7:15-27/Dn 3:82-87/Lk 21:34-36 Next Sunday: Is 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7/Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19/1 Cor 1:3-9/Mk 13:33-37 Liturgical Publications Inc Liturgical Ministry Schedule Dec :00 PM 8:30 AM 11:00 AM 5:00 PM Lector D. Aneiros /C. Aneiros B. Alvarez/B. Alvarez C. Miller/E. Wiley A. Nirider/S. McConnell Altar Server S. Kaiser Needed F. Olson R. Blackburn EmoHC M.Hardjito J. Roznowski R. Guenzel J. Spurny S. Beck J. Murray D. Jaeger J. Tibbe A. Berry B. Belser C. Jaeger S. Blackburn L. Kaiser Needed S. Villasenor C. Brock S. Kaiser Needed A. Eicke E. Tracy Hospitality French Family Showacre Family Robillard-Smith Family Z. Parsons/M.Seas Eucharis c Bread: A. Heard

5 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe November 26, 2017 Honoring Our King By Mary Katharine Deeley In 2013, many people were eager to hear about the birth of the newest heir to the British throne, Prince George. What makes people so interested? Does the whole idea of royalty capture our imagination and give us a fairy tale moment a chance to live in a simpler time (at least to our childhood selves)? Today we celebrate the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. This story is emphatically not a fairy tale, and not like any king we ve experienced or read about here on earth. Sunday Readings Ezekiel 34:11 12, I myself will search for my sheep and examine them as a shepherd examines his flock. 1 Corinthians 15:20 26, 28 But now Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. Matthew 25:31 46 [Jesus said,]...whatever you did for one of the least brothers of mine, you did for me. This King comes as one who was obedient to his Father, even to death on a cross. This King comes, raised from the dead, to destroy death and put all things under his reign. This King also comes as a shepherd to gather his scattered sheep, bind their wounds, and give them pasture. And this King gathers the nations before him to judge not by how powerful they were, but how they cared for the least among them. On the last Sunday of the Church year, before we turn our faces again toward Incarnation and birth, we remind ourselves that we are still on a journey with the King of Kings and that he will come again. It s part of the eucharistic prayer in the Acclamation of Faith at every liturgy: We proclaim your death, O Lord, and profess your resurrection until you come again (emphasis added). Let us strive to be even more eager, more joyful, and more prepared for this King to come than we were for Prince George. Let us begin now to live into the new life he has given us. He judges the nations by how they cared for the least among them. A Word From Pope Francis Mother Church teaches us to give food and drink to those who are hungry and thirsty, to clothe those who are naked... through the example of so many dads and mamas, who teach their children that what we have extra is for those who lack the basic necessities. It is important to know this. The rule of hospitality has always been sacred in the simplest Christian families: there is always a plate and a bed for the one in need. General audience, September 10, 2014 Am I ready for that final exam? What should I do today in order to be ready for the loving return of Jesus? 2017 Liguori Publications l Liguori.org

6 You don t hear much about kings these days. They seldom make the news. Perhaps this is the reason you may find it difficult to get excited when Jesus tells us, The kingdom of God is at hand (Mark 1:15). Yet that kingdom must have meant something exciting to Jesus. He was continually speaking about it. So it s fair to ask: Just what made Jesus so enthusiastic about the kingdom of God? Perhaps I should begin by asking readers, What do you think Jesus meant by the kingdom? I put the question to a friend who is ninety-three years old. I think Jesus meant that the kingdom is the way God wants the world to be, she said. The world is partially there (there are lots of good people), but it is not yet fully there. An excellent answer to a difficult question. The kingdom of God is the way God wants the world to be. Jesus himself never offers one simple answer to that question. He gives lots The King and His Kingdom By Fr. William H. Shannon of hints, but we shouldn t be surprised that he never defines it. Jesus was not a philosopher proclaiming abstract truths. He was a storyteller. He describes the kingdom in stories taken from real-life situations his hearers would understand. Perhaps you ve noticed his parables tell us not what the kingdom is, but what it is like. It s like the sower who puts seed in the ground and waits for it to grow. It s like a pearl merchant who gives up all his pearls to have one special gem. It s like a lowly mustard seed that grows into a big tree, a fishnet that catches good and bad fish, a banquet for which some show up and others do not. Making the Kingdom Come Each story gives us insights into what the kingdom meant to Jesus. It is a multifaceted reality that can never be fully captured in words or any single story. Perhaps the clearest way I can sum up what I think Jesus meant is to repeat the words of my wise friend: The kingdom is what God wants the world to be. But God is not content just to let this happen. God challenges us to bring it about. Do you know what God s greatest challenge to us was? It was Jesus. A Christian writer called Jesus the oneman-kingdom of God. What this writer meant was that Jesus was the first person totally human as he was also divine who fully accepted the kingdom of God. God says to us: Look to Jesus and in him you will see what the kingdom is. Listen to Jesus. He will tell you what it means to enter the kingdom. The Church, the Kingdom Jesus preaching invites all to accept the kingdom and God s rule. He gathers followers, then sends them out to proclaim the kingdom. After his resurrection he gave this task of proclaiming the kingdom to the Church. So could we say that the Church is the kingdom? Not exactly. The Church is the instrument of the kingdom, calling people to accept God s loving reign over them. The Church is also the sign of the kingdom. People should be able to look to the Church and see in it to some degree God s loving family. When we celebrate the Eucharist we are reminded of the difference between the Church and the kingdom when we ask for Jesus peace: Look not on our sins, but on the faith of your Church, and grant us the peace and unity of your kingdom, where you live forever and ever. Only in the kingdom, where the fullness of God s reign is achieved, do we find true peace and unity. Lord, I am grateful that you are my gentle shepherd. Show me how to care for your people with the same love and compassion you show me. From Grateful Meditations for Every Day in Ordinary Time, Rev. Warren J. Savage and Mary Ann McSweeny WEEKDAY READINGS November 27 December 2 Mon. Weekday: Dn 1:1 6, 8 20 / Lk 21:1 4 Tue. Weekday: Dn 2:31 45 / Lk 21:5 11 Wed. Weekday: Dn 5:1 6, 13 14, 16 17, / Lk 21:12 19 Thu. St. Andrew: Rom 10:9 18 / Mt 4:18 22 Fri. Weekday: Dn 7:2 14 / Lk 21:29 33 Sat. Weekday: Dn 7:15 27 / Lk 21:34 36 November 26, 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 2017 Libreria Editrice Vaticana. All rights reserved Liguori.org.