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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) this week... Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Oct 27- Nov 04 SAT 27 SUN 28 MON 29 Jesus said to him in reply, What do you want me to do for you? The blind man replied to him, Master, I want to see. Jesus told him, Go your way; your faith has saved you. Immediately he received his sight and followed him on the way. - Mk 10:51-52 Reflect & Respond to Scripture TUE 30 Happy Halloween WED 31 First Reading Around 600 B.C., the prophet Jeremiah foreshowed the Lord s deliverance of Israel s exile in Babylon. What do you think Jeremiah is teaching us about God s mercy and providence? THUR 01 Second Reading Hebrews speaks of Jesus as the eternal high priest who intercedes to God on our behalf. What would be your intercessory prayer to Jesus today? Gospel Reading FRI 02 Jesus attributes his healing of the blind man, Bartimaeus, to the depth of the man s faith. Who are the people in your life with strong faith? WORDS TO INSPIRE THE FAITHFUL Joy is the serious business of heaven. C.S. Lewis Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Mass: St. Paul's Newman Center 8:30 a.m. Mass: Urban Rost 9:30 a.m. Diving Deep 11:00 p.m. Mass: St. Paul's Newman Center 12:30 p.m. Showing and Discussion of Coco 12:30 p.m. Hospitality Ministry Training 1:30 p.m. Lector Training Mass: Jamie Rupp 6:00 p.m. Sunday Supper 6:30 p.m. Eucharistic Ministry Training 12:00 p.m Meditation 4:00 p.m. Family Faith Formation Mass: Barbara Schilz Kinder Hispanic Ministry Meeting 6:00 p.m. College Women's Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults 1:30 p.m. Staff Meeting/Parish Offices Closed Mass 5:45 p.m. Music Rehearsal 6:00 p.m. Family Faith Formation 4:00 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation Mass 6:00 p.m. Middle School Youth Ministry 7:30 p.m. High School Youth Ministry 8:00 p.m. Cowboy Catholic Halloween Party Solemnity of All Saints Holy Day of Opportunity SAT 03 12:25 p.m. 5:15 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Mass on Campus Mass Family Reconciliation Session #2 Brotherhood Group Día de Los Muertos 6:00 p.m. Mass/Potluck following Liturgy 4:00 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time Mass SUN 04 8:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Mass Mass: St. Paul's Newman Center Mass Sunday Supper Marriage Preparation Session II

2 eucharist times & sacramental preparation info Saturday Sunday 8:30, 11:00 a.m., & Monday - Friday Thursday Mass on Campus UW Union Rm 202 at 12:25 Thursday-Misa En Español reconciliation Wednesdays & Saturdays 4:00 p.m. (or by appointment) RCIA Are you interested in exploring the possibility of becoming Catholic? RCIA meets Mondays at 6:00 p.m. Call Anthony Allen for more information. infant baptism Anyone interested in having their baby baptized needs to attend preparation sessions that explore the meaning of the Sacrament, explain the Rite, and support parents and godparents in the Christian role of sharing faith with their children. Anthony for information. Padres interesados en tener a sus hijos bautizados deben de asistir a clases de preparación de bautismo. Las clases de bautismo se dan en dos sesiones y exploran el sacramento de bautismo, el rito del bautismo, y ayuda a los padres y padrinos en su papel cristiano para compartir su fe con sus hijos. Estas clases están disponibles en español. Para más información y para inscribirse, mande correo electrónico a Sandra Loza a sandra@newmancenter.org o marque a la oficina al 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. & for membership information or contact us at newman@newmancenter.org Hispanic Ministry Para introducir Día de los Muertos, la película Coco se mostrará el domingo 28 de octubre a la 1:00 p.m. Jorge Navarro estará presente para explicar y responder preguntas sobre las tradiciones hispanas de este día que se celebran el 2 de noviembre. To introduce Día de los Muertos or Day of the Dead, the movie Coco will be shown on Sunday, October 28 at 1:00 p.m. Jorge Navarro will introduce the movie and explain and answer questions about the Hispanic traditions of this day that is celebrated on November 2. Bible Study in Spanish You know? God loves you and wants you to read the Letter of Love that He wrote for you. Come to know this letter and fill your life with the joy, knowing that God is always aware of your life. We begin this introductory course of reading the Bible on November 7 at 7:30 p.m. in the Library at St. Paul's Newman Center. The course will be provided in Spanish. Sabes? Dios te ama y quiere que leas la Carta de Amor que redacto para ti. Ven a conocer de esta carta y a llenar tu vida del gozo de saber que Dios siempre está pendiente de tu vida. Iniciamos este el curso introductorio de la lectura de la Biblia el 7 de noviembre a las 7:30 p.m. en el Library Room de St. Paul's Newman Center. El curso se dará en español. Dia de los Muertos-Day of the Dead Friday, November 2, 2018 Liturgy at 6:00 p.m. Bring photos of deceased family (5x7 or Smaller) a Potluck meal will follow bring a dish to share viernes, 2 de Noviembre, 2018 Misa a las 6 de la tarde Traiga fotos de sus familiares difuntos (5x7 o menos) Habra un conviviopor favor traiga un plato para compartir No Daily Liturgy Today Thank You Last Sunday, Oct 21, Gift Offerings $5,295 including our tithe ($530) for our brothers and sisters in need Take care to guard against all greed, for though one may be rich, one s life does not consist of possessions. Luke 12:15 Pledge of Gratitude Annual Financial Stewardship Appeal December 2018-November 2019 God created the heavens and stretched them out; he fashioned the earth and all that lives there; he gave life and breath to all its people. Isaiah 42:5 We give thanks to God for all the gifts we have received: our lives, our loved ones, all that we are and all that we have. Most of all, we are grateful for the gift of God s Son, Jesus, who was the perfect steward of God s gifts, showing us that complete trust in God is necessary and that giving of self is a most important part of following the Lord. During the next several weeks, we will be praying about and discerning our financial commitment in support of the ministry of St. Paul s Newman Center. What do you have that has not been given to you by God? 1 Corinthians 4:7 IGS 2018 Thankgiving Meal Baskets Interfaith Good Samaritan needs help with Thankgiving meal baskets. Food is being collected at First Baptist Church, 1517 E Canby St., Monday - Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. until Nov.16. Any food donations are welcome. Volunteers are needed for the next four Saturdays. Help is needed on Nov. 17 to assemble food boxes, distribute boxes, and deliver boxes to those unable to come for food pick-up. Please contact Adrienne Polis at adepolis@yahoo.com or to volunteer. Suggested food items: Canned beans, canned mushroom soup, french fried onions, cranberry sauce, canned sweet potatoes, raw or dried potatoes, canned fruit. Frozen turkeys are also needed.

3 The Solemnity of All Saints is Thursday, November 1 This is a Holy Day of Opportunity meaning that you are called to come celebrate together as community to receive the Eucharist on this special feast day. Liturgy is at 5:15 p.m. Book of the Dead As we prepare to remember and honor the dead in the month of November, we invite you to stop by the table in Bishop Newell Hall to create a page or make additions with names of family and friends who have died. There are new pages with the book if needed. The Book of the Dead will be displayed in the Worship Space in November. Congratulations to Dan Aneiros who was the winner of the Wyoming themed quilt. Donations for tickets totaled $1,521 to support Campus Ministry. Many thanks for your generous support. Campus Ministry The student SEARCH Retreat, November 9-11, is right around the corner! This is the last week to sign-up for this amazing experience to grow in faith and community. You will not regret attending. Contact Lillie: lillie@newmancenter.org for more information or with questions. Diocesan Events Marriage Encounter Weekend: Our Lord tells us, Love one another as I have loved you. Say yes to love and yes to a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend! Rediscover the beautiful gift of your marriage and the power of unconditional love. Every married couple can benefit from this powerful weekend experience. Upcoming weekends: Ucross, WY Nov. 2-4, 2018 and Billings, MT Jan , For more information and to apply visit or call Paul and Tracy All high school students in the Diocese of Cheyenne are invited to the annual Ride for the Brand Retreat Weekend happening November 17-18, 2018 in Thermopolis, Wyoming. The cost for attending is only $50 per person, but the deadline to register is Sunday, November 4. For more information and to get registered, visit: Observances for the Week of October 28, 2018 Sunday: 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time; Priesthood Sunday Wednesday: Halloween Thursday: All Saints (holy day of opportunity) Friday: All Souls Saturday: St. Martin de Porres, Religious Next Sunday: 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time; National Vocation Awareness Week; Daylight Saving Time ends LPi Sunday, November 4th Winter Break Panama Immersion & World Youth Day Trip-January 19-27, 2019 The Newman Center is headed to Panama. A part of the adventure will be working with Sustainable Harvest International (SHI) to perserve the environment and allivate poverty by partnering with families through sustainable farming. Pilgrims will also participate in World Youth Day, an international gathering of thousands of young Catholics. The student cost is $1,500-1,750. Contact Lillie Rodgers to see if there are spots remaining for this incredible trip: lillie@newmancenter.org "Cor ad Cor loquitur. "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. upcoming events Solemnity of All Saints Holy Day of Opportunity November 1 Liturgy at 5:15 p.m. Diá de los Muertos November 2 Liturgy at 6:00 p.m. followed by a Potluck Meal Daylight Saving Time Ends November 4 Parish Thanksgiving Sunday Supper November 18 Christmas Bazaar December 1 Staff (307) newman@newmancenter.org Pastor: Fr. Rob Spaulding ext. #105 rob@newmancenter.org Director of Campus Ministry: Lillie Rodgers 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 Live the Liturgy - Inspiration of the Week As Pope Francis has reminded us, it is in living the Beatitudes that we find the path to holiness. The Beatitudes are not a list of do s and don ts. Rather, they are a road map to finding our way to others and to the kingdom of God. It is when we enter into the human condition with all of its pain and sorrow that we discover again the creative presence of God guiding us to greater wholeness. Being poor in spirit being meek and humble mourning our sorrow and losses and walking with others through theirs hungering and thirsting for righteousness being merciful maintaining a clean heart pursuing peace daily taking up the challenge of the Gospel. All bring us into the mystery of humanity and indeed into the mystery of God. The pathway to our relationships and the blueprint detailing our responsibilities are revealed. Are we ready to roll up our sleeves and get dirty? Vivir la Liturgia - Inspiración de la Semana Como nos recuerda el Papa Francisco, es en vivir las beatitudes que encontramos el camino a la santidad. Las beatitudes no son una lista de mandamientos. Son, más que nada, un mapa hacia el Reino de Dios. Es cuando entramos a la condición humana con todo su dolor que podemos descubrir la presencia creadora de Dios que nos guía hacia una plenitud completa. Ser pobre en espíritu, ser dócil y humilde, lamentar la muerte y ayudar los demás en su dolor, buscar la justicia, ser misericordioso, mantener un corazón limpio, buscar la paz y tomar el reto del Evangelio nos lleva hacia el misterio de la humanidad y el misterio de Dios. El camino hacia nuestras relaciones y el plano de nuestras responsabilidades se revelan. Está listo para tomar este reto? Liturgical Ministry Schedule Nov :30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Lector C. Bennett/M Galvan K. Farley/K. Burkhart E. Spann/M. Showacre K. Olson/J. Russo Altar Server A. Sanchez C. Alvarez C. Krueger J. Adair EMoHC E. McGann M. Belser S. Brin S. Ogle A. Berry D. Mercil T. Cramer J. Tibbetts K. Downey J. Niemoller Needed J. Harlow M. Downey T. Leathers M. Guenzel W. Heili M. Hardjito A. Meyer S. Kidwiler J. Adair Hospitality B. Hettgar/S. Root-Elledge Schmidt family Allen Family Adair Family Eucharistic Bread: B. Huston

5 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 28, 2018 God Restores Us to Wholeness By Mary Katharine Deeley When my mother was alive and Thanksgiving rolled around, my siblings and I would pack up our respective families and travel home for the traditional holiday dinner. There was something so right and satisfying about seeing one another, sharing what had happened since we saw each other last and eating the good food that was part of the feast. Of course as we got older, we helped out with the cooking, serving, and cleaning up, and with entertaining Sunday Readings Jeremiah 31:7 9 Proclaim your praise and say: The Lord has saved his people, the remnant of Israel. Hebrews 5:1 6...It was not Christ who glorified himself in becoming high priest, but rather the one who said to him: You are my son. Mark 10:46 52 [Bartimaeus] threw aside his cloak, sprang up, and came to Jesus. Master, I want to see. the frequent guests who showed up. On that day we were all family. The year my mother died, my brother, sisters, and I weren t sure what to do. Her house had been sold, and we were scattered to different parts of the country. Thanksgiving was a very different feast that year, as it often is when matriarchs and patriarchs pass. We talked about what we missed and wanted, and now we celebrate Thanksgiving at my house with all who can make it. The tradition has become ours, and we look forward to it every year. Imagine being unable to celebrate any of your traditions for forty years. That s what the Jews faced during their long exile. They were unable to gather as a family and worship God in their own way. Jeremiah s vision of their joyful return holds out the hope that God will once again gather them up and bring them home. There, God will restore them to wholeness just as Jesus restored Bartimaeus, who courageously called out to him and asked for what he most desired. + When my mother died, my brother, sisters, and I weren t sure what to do. A Word from Pope Francis Jesus life, especially during the three years of his public ministry, was a continual encounter with people. Among them, the sick had a special place. How many pages of the Gospel tell of these encounters! The paralytic, the blind man, the leper, We cannot fail to visit and assist those who are sick. General audience, November 9, 2016 Like Bartimaeus, is there a need you want Jesus to fill? What is it? Might you be the answer to how Jesus wants to fill someone s need? Don t be one of the crowd holding him back Liguori Publications l Liguori.org

6 Hungering for Justice By Donald Senior, CP [Jesus said,] Blessed are they who hunger...for righteousness, for they will be satisfied (Matthew 5:6). Jesus beatitudes hit their marks like well-thrown darts. In Luke s version, the focus is on raw physical hunger: Blessed are you who are now hungry, for you will be satisfied (6:21). Matthew s formulation doesn t soften the blunt force of Jesus words but rather profoundly extends their meaning. Jesus blessing now reaches all those who long for God s righteousness, whether they re physically hungry themselves or heartstricken on behalf of those who are. A key word here is righteousness, derived from the Greek word dikaiosune, which translates as righteousness or justice. In English these terms have several connotations. To be righteous, for example, can be negative, referring to those who are too sure of their virtue and quick to let others know about it. Justice can be thought of as a legal term, as when we say someone is brought to justice punished for unlawful deeds. But the Bible s justice and righteousness have very different connotations. God is the best exemplar of what biblical justice means because God is trustworthy and faithful. God always does what s right. Therefore, the biblical peoples would pray that God would be just and righteous toward Israel, meaning that God would compassionately stand by his people. In turn, justice or righteousness in the human realm should mirror God s justice, being faithful to one s obligations and doing what s right. So the people Jesus blesses in this beatitude are those hungering for God to establish true righteousness or justice. In such a world there will be no child who goes a day without bread and no families will spend the winter in a tent. In a just or righteous world, those of us with resources will feel a sense of obligation toward the needy. Gospel Echoes As in every one of the beatitudes, Jesus words echo throughout the Gospel. He warns his disciples that in order for them to enter the kingdom of heaven, their righteousness must exceed that of the scribes and Pharisees (Matthew 5:20). Above everything else, they are to seek first the kingdom [of God] and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). In the end, God will judge us on the basis of our commitment to justice. Jesus vision of a just world expresses a fundamental longing of the whole Bible. The searing prayer of Psalm 107:5 9 may have stirred in Jesus heart as he preached this beatitude to his disciples: They were hungry and thirsty; their life was ebbing away. In their distress they cried to the Lord, who rescued them in their peril Let them thank the Lord for his kindness, such wondrous deeds for the children of Adam. For he satisfied the thirsty, filled the hungry with good things. Where Justice Rules Jesus wasn t an impractical dreamer looking in vain for an ideal world, but a tireless worker for justice. He would give his life healing the sick, feeding the multitudes, and confronting those whose sense of justice had withered. Jesus believed deeply that God s will for humanity is a place where justice rules. Your kingdom come was the heartbeat of Jesus ministry and the voice of his great prayer. Every great saint steeped in the teaching of Jesus and animated by his Spirit has lived out this same vision of human life. Those who hunger and thirst for justice will be satisfied. Jesus beatitude doesn t say how and when such satisfaction will come only that it will. Any Christian who struggles to be just and treat others in the right manner follows in the footsteps of Jesus himself. + Lord, I am grateful you came to heal the brokenhearted. Help me to trust in you when I am in trouble. From Grateful Meditations for Every Day in Ordinary Time, Rev. Warren J. Savage and Mary Ann McSweeny WEEKDAY READINGS October 29- November 3 Monday, Weekday: Eph 4:32 5:8 / Lk 13:10 17 Tuesday, Weekday: Eph 5:21 33 or 5:2a, / Lk 13:18 21 Wednesday, Weekday: Eph 6:1 9 / Lk 13:22 30 Thursday, Solemnity of All Saints: Rv 7:2 4, 9 14 / 1 Jn 3:1 3 / Mt 5:1 12a Friday, Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls): Wis 3:1 9 / Rom 5:5 11 or Rom 6:3 9 / Jn 6:37 40 Saturday, Weekday: Phil 1:18b 26 / Lk 14:1, 7 11 October 28, 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.