"Will not God then secure the rights

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1 ST. PAUL S NEWMAN CENTER Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time "Will not God then secure the rights of his chosen ones who call out to him day and night? Will he be slow to answer them? I tell you, he will see to it that justice is done for them speedily. But when the Son of Man comes, will he fi nd faith on earth? Lk 18: 7-8 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. and 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 9:00 p.m. Week at a Glance Saturday, October 15 Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time Propaga on of Faith Sunday 5:00 p.m. Mass: Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Penny Sunday, October 16 8:30 a.m. Mass: Robert and Marlene Alvarez, Sr. 9:30 a.m. Diving Deep 11:00 a.m. Mass: St. Paul's Newman Center 5:00 p.m. Mass: Kermit Brown Blessing of Engaged Couples 6:00 p.m. Sunday Supper 7:00 p.m. High School Youth Ministry Monday, October 17 Noon Medita on 5:00 p.m. Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion 6:00 p.m. Family Faith Forma on 6:00 p.m. Adult Faith Formation-Encountering the Triune of God Tuesday, October 18 1:30-3:00 p.m. Staff Mee ng, Parish offices closed 5:00 p.m. Mass: For the inten on of John Lee 5:30 p.m. Music Rehearsal 6:00 p.m. Family Faith Forma on 6:00 p.m. Adult Faith Formation-Encountering the Triune of God Wednesday, October 19 4:00 p.m. Sacrament of Reconcilia on 5:00 p.m. Mass: Margaret Randall 6:30 p.m. Middle School Youth Ministry 8:00 p.m. Catholics on Campus Mee ng Thursday, October 20 12:25 p.m. Mass on Campus 5:00 p.m. Mass: Bob Zancanella 6:30 p.m. Pastoral Council Mee ng 7:00 p.m. Brotherhood Dinner 7:00 p.m. Rite of Chris an Ini a on for Adults Friday, October 21 5:00 p.m. Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion Saturday, October 22 4:00 p.m. Sacrament of Reconcilia on Thir eth Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 p.m. Mass: Robert C. and Barbara Mann Westbrook Bap sm 6:00 p.m. Welcome New Parishioner Ice Cream Social Sunday, October 23 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 5:00 p.m. Mass: Special Inten on 7:00 p.m. High School Youth Ministry 7:30 p.m. College Women's Faith Sharing 1800 EAST GRAND AVENUE, LARAMIE WY (307) FAX (307)

2 Parish News New Parishioner Ice Cream Social Come and join us for ice cream treats a er the 5:00 p.m. Liturgy on Saturday, October 22. Members of Welcoming Commi ee and Staff will be present to answer any ques ons you may have about our faith community. If you are new to St. Paul's in the last 6 months RSVP to lynsey@newmancenter.org or call the office at The following is from the Laramie Boomerang, Le ers to the Editor, from a UW Newman Center Alumna. Denver's got nothing on the Newman Center Last weekend I drove to Laramie from Golden, Colorado to attend the 'Where There is Forgiveness, There is Life' Conference at the Newman Center. It was free all sponsored by the Human Dignity Endowment for Social Justice. I was stunned by the quality and caliber of speaker I experienced. Immaculée Ilibagiza (genocide survivor and auther of Left to Tell) and Fr. Greg Boye (auther of Tattoos on the Heart and founder of Homeboy Industries) led the line-up. As a 2002 UW graduate, I moved to Laramie on the one year anniversary of Matthew Shepard's death, and remember the flickering candles in Prexy's Pasture for the night of peace vigil. A three-hour drive and 17 years later, I deeply appreciate the chance to return to a place that shaped me, and now sends me home thoughtful, inspired, and spiritually re-charged. Thank you. Denver may set a world-class stage, but it's got nothing on the Newman Center in your backyard. Julie (Sapp) Stone Golden, Colorado On November 2, an evening of prayer and a meal will take place at St. Paul s Newman Center. Liturgy will be prayed at 6:00 p.m. followed by a fiesta potluck dinner. Tradi onally, Día de los Muertos focuses on gatherings of family and friends to pray for and remember members who have died. Bring a dish to share and a small photo of those you want to remember in prayer. Book of the Dead As we prepare to remember and honor the dead in the month of November, please stop by the Newman Center and make addi ons or changes to your family pages. The book and new pages can be found in the library. The Book of the Dead will be displayed in the Worship Space during the month of November. 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: Lynsey Spaeth ext. #102 lynsey@newmancenter.org Campus Ministry Interns: Sandra Loza, Joe Harlow, Rosemary Hopson Music Ministry Intern: Blair Mothersbaugh

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: Solemnity of All Saints-Holy Day of Obliga on Tuesday, November 1 Liturgy at 5:00 p.m. Día de los Muertos Liturgy and Potluck Wednesday, November 2 Liturgy at 6:00 p.m. Southwest Liturgical Conference El Paso, TX January Resident Search Friday - Sunday, January Religious Ed Congress in Los Angeles, CA Friday - Sunday, February Short Stacks for a Tall Cause Fundraiser for Interfaith Good Samaritan sponsored by the Laramie Ministerial Associa on is Saturday, October 22, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Applebee's. Come enjoy a pancake breakfast to support IGS. 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. World Mission Sunday October Your ongoing support is vital to the missionaries serving in 1,150 dioceses throughout Asia, Africa, parts of La n America and Europe, and on the Islands of the Pacific. Your generosity makes it possible for local priests, religious, and catechists to reach out to communi es, families and children in desperate need, bringing the light of Christ to the darkest of circumstances. A dona on will be made from our 10% charity the and you may also make a direct dona on by no ng on your check: World Mission Appeal. Thank You Thank You Last Sunday s Gi Offering $5,741 minus 10% the ($574) for our brothers and sisters in need Beloved: Remain faithful to what you have learned and believed, so you may be competent, equipped for every good work. Timothy 3:14 Adult Faith Formation: Encountering the Triune God You are invited to steward your me in this forma on opportunity. Encountering the Triune of God will explore the Trinity. Three sessions will be offered on Mondays and repeated the following Tuesdays in the Worship Space. Session 1: Session 2: Session 3: Jesus From Incarna on to Resurrec on Monday and Tuesday, October 17 and 18 at 6:00 p.m. Fr. Rob Spaulding-Presenter Be Sealed with the Gi s of the Spirit Monday and Tuesday, November 7 and 8 at 6:00 p.m. Lillie Romeiser-Presenter Reconciled to the Father Monday and Tuesday, December 5 and 6 at 6:00 p.m. Fr. Rob Spaulding-Presenter Plan to join us for any or all of these presenta ons.

4 Cor ad Cor loquitur. Chris an Discipleship: An A tude of Gra tude and Abundance As mature disciples, we are called to receive God s gi s gratefully, cul vate them responsibly, and return them lovingly to the Lord by sharing them with others. Receiving gratefully and cul va ng responsibly form the founda on of an a tude of abundance. We know that God has created all that is, and has promised that there will be more than enough. Sadly, instead of believing the truth of God s abundance, we o en live with an a tude of scarcity which is the enemy of discipleship. We need to be reminded that through our shared gi s, there is abundance! Discipleship, fully lived, encompasses all of life and can transform our lives and the lives of others through our gra tude and generosity. In the fall of each year we make me to discern our commitment to return lovingly to the Lord our financial gi s. From a spirit of gra tude and abundance, please begin praying about the gi s in your life and the pledge you will make to share your financial resources. Campus Ministry Be present to welcome back the SEARCHERS at Sunday Supper. Serving begins a er the 5:00 p.m. Liturgy this Sunday, October 16. Ted and Mike are making Brinner (Breakfast for Dinner) featuring Hearty Broccoli/Pepper or Sausage/Bacon Quiche, Sour Cream Overnight Coffee Cake and Sparkling Orange Juice. Come and join our community in building rela onships while being treated to a great meal. Student Halloween Party October 31, 2016 Emmaus House 7:30 p.m. Come in Costume Plan on some tricks, lots of treats, and great fun. Readings for the Week of October 16, 2016 Sunday: Ex 17:8-13/Ps 121:1-8/2 Tm 3:14 4:2/Lk 18:1-8 Monday: Eph 2:1-10/Ps 100:1-5/Lk 12:13-21 Tuesday: 2 Tm 4:10-17b/Ps 145:10-13, 17-18/Lk 10:1-9 Wednesday: Eph 3:2-12/Is 12:2-6/Lk 12:39-48 Thursday: Eph 3:14-21/Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 11-12, 18-19/ Lk 12:49-53 Friday: Eph 4:1-6/Ps 24:1-6/Lk 12:54-59 Saturday: Eph 4:7-16/Ps 122:1-5/Lk 13:1-9 Next Sunday: Sir 35:12-14, 16-18/Ps 34:2-3, 17-19, 23/2 Tm 4:6-8, 16-18/Lk 18:9-14 Liturgical Publications Inc Liturgical Ministry Schedule Oct :00 PM 8:30 AM 11:00 AM 5:00 PM Lector J. Peak/R. Peak D. Van Oss/J. Van Oss E. Bremer/A. Eicke L. Spaeth/NEEDED Altar Server Jim Devine NEEDED C. Krueger R. Blackburn Eucharist D. Gaddis T. Leathers J. Adair S. Beck S. Gaddis J. Murray A. Hayden S. Ogle L. Kaiser P. Parish H. Jarvis J. Palm S. Kaiser T. Schlegel S. Kidwiler S. Palm J. Tibbe s H. Schlegel D. Mar nez M. Rich-Mooney Hospitality K. Morin B. Niemoller J. Atencio K. Espinola NEEDED J. Niemoller B. Atencio H. McKee Eucharis c Bread: G. Showacre Heart Speaks to Heart.

5 Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 16, 2016 Seeing Our Faith Through By Janel Esker A Word From Pope Francis My mother claims her children inherited something from our father she calls Eskerstick-to-itiveness. I thought she d made the whole word up, but stick-to-itiveness is actually in the dictionary. It means the ability to stick to something, see it through to completion. My father is much better than my mother at staying focused on a project through all its challenges, and my mother says it s part of my DNA. Today s readings speak directly to Sunday Readings Exodus 17:8 13 "As long as Moses kept his hands raised up, Israel had the better of the fight. 2 Timothy 3:14 4:2 Proclaim the word; be persistent whether it is convenient or inconvenient; convince, reprimand, encourage through all patience and teaching. Luke 18:1 8 Will not God...secure the rights of his chosen ones who call out to him day and night? the concept of stick-to-itiveness. Moses must keep his hands raised to help the Israelites in battle; his friends Aaron and Hur stick by him in supporting his tired arms. Saint Paul encourages Timothy to be persistent in teaching and proclaiming the gospel whether it s convenient or inconvenient. And the persistent widow in the Gospel who strikes fear in the heart of the unjust judge is upheld by Jesus as a model of faith and unceasing prayer. Stick-toitiveness appears not only to be a helpful quality in project completion but also in discipleship. In the face of personal challenges, a consumerist culture, and simple human weakness, it can be tempting to give up on praying, give up on sharing the good news, give up on supporting others in their struggles. Today s readings should give us that boost we need to persist: Jesus clearly states that God will answer and provide for his beloved ones in his good time not in our time, but God s. Confident in this promise and in the stick-to-itiveness in our discipleship DNA, we also can persist in faith, prayer, and the sharing of God s good news. "Be persistent in proclaiming the gospel no matter how inconvenient it may be." I believe, Lord, said the man who asked Jesus to heal his son: I believe, Lord, help my meager faith. We must therefore ask the Lord for the grace to pray with faith, so as to be sure that everything we ask of him will be given us, with the certainty that faith gives us. This is our victory: our faith. Morning Meditation in the Chapel of the Domus Sanctae Marthae, January 14, 2016 How persistent are you when it comes to your faith? Other things in your life? In what areas of your life would you like God to help you see things through? Liguori Publications l Liguori.org

6 A Model of Persistence By Anne Wilson Mother Teresa. The mere mention of her name evokes thoughts of praise, admiration, and most likely unattainable sanctity. Could any of us ever dream to reach her level of holiness? Honored internationally for her work with the poor, she has much to teach the rest of us who are struggling just to pay attention to this week s homily. When we look back at her life and the inspirational lessons she left behind for all people, we discover one thing underlies them all: a firm persistence in faith. Few people knew about the heavy burden Mother Teresa experienced during her life, a darkness of the soul a deep, empty spiritual separation from God that surfaced as soon as she began her famous work on the streets. She would quietly bear it for nearly fifty years. While Mother carried her spiritual burden internally, she persisted in faith, and her work flourished externally. Only a few months after her first visit to the streets, several of her former students joined her in mission work. In October 1950, her new Missionaries of Charity congregation was formally established. By the 1960s, her order, with its simple mission to care for the unwanted, had grown enough to be able to send sisters out from Calcutta to other parts of India. The Missionaries of Charity expanded exponentially during the 1980s and 90s; yet personally, Mother Teresa saw no growth in her spiritual life. In fact, she experienced nothing at all. She persisted in prayer, love, and faith, relying on what she knew to be true from before. I want to speak [in prayer] yet nothing comes I find no words to express the depths of the darkness. In spite of it all I am his little one I love him she wrote in her journal. Her faith was so foundational that even a spiritual separation from God wouldn t cause her to forsake her belief in the work to which she d been called. Her dedication to serve those no one else wanted continued, as did her dedication to spreading her message of hope for the hopeless. Her homes throughout the world also provided for those suffering from AIDS, women in abusive relationships, and prostitutes. As she entered her 80s, health problems plagued Mother Teresa, and her interior spiritual life remained its same empty hole. Yet she labored on. Until the end of her life on September 5 of 1997, Mother Teresa had exemplified to the entire world what dedication to prayer, love, and persistence in faith could accomplish. Source: Catholic Update, July 2016 The Persistent Widow By Gary Zimak One thing I like about the parable of the persistent widow is that Luke tells us exactly what it means. This removes the guesswork. According to Luke, this parable is about the need to pray always and not to lose heart (Luke 18:1). Pretty clear, isn t it? God desires our goodness out of love for us, so if we pray for something harmful or sinful (even though we may not consider it so), we might be initially distressed at the will of the Father. But when we sincerely need something, we are encouraged to keep praying for the Lord s answer, which could be in the form of an affirming yes, a definite no, a gentle reminder to keep praying and wait, or simply a deep peace in the moment. In this parable, the dishonest judge finally grants the widow s request, not because he cares about doing the right thing, but because of her persistence. As with most of Jesus parables, we have to understand the point that Jesus is trying to make and be careful not to get hung up on the details. The Lord isn t trying to compare our relationship with God to that of the woman and the evil judge but is instead trying to make the point that we should be persistent in prayer. Source: A Worrier s Guide to the Bible, 2012 Liguori Publications Lord, I am grateful that you listen to me. Make my whole life a prayer of thanksgiving in honor of your goodness and love. From Grateful Meditations for Every Day in Ordinary Time, Rev. Warren J. Savage and Mary Ann McSweeny WEEKDAY READINGS October Mon. St. Ignatius of Antioch: Ephesians 2:1 10 / Luke 12:13 21 Tue. St. Luke: 2 Timothy 4:10 17b / Luke 10:1 9 Wed. Sts. John de Brébeuf and Isaac Jogues: Ephesians 3:2 12 / Luke 12:39 48 Thu. Fri. Sat. Weekday: Ephesians 3:14 21 / Luke 12:49 53 Weekday: Ephesians 4:1 6 / Luke 12:54 59 Weekday: Ephesians 4:7 16 / Luke 13:1 9 October 16, 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