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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) Third Sunday of Easter this week... April 14 - April 22 SAT 14 4:00 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation Third Sunday of Easter 5:00 p.m. Mass: Antoinio Caputo SUN 15 8:30 a.m. Mass: Thomas Robert Belser 9:30 a.m. Diving Deep 11:00 a.m. Mass: Fred Baumgart 5:00 p.m. Mass: St. Paul's Newman Center 6:00 p.m. Sunday Supper MON 16 12:00 p.m. Meditation 4:00 p.m. Family Faith Formation 5:00 p.m. Mass: 6:00 p.m. Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults Then he opened their minds to understand the Scriptures. And he said to them, Thus it is written that the Christ would suffer and rise from the dead on the third day. - Lk 24:45-46 Theology on Tap Come gather for fellowship and faith on Wednesday, April 18 at 7:00 p.m. at Altitude Chophouse and Brewery, 320 S. 2nd St. Catholics students and young adults gather to take a look at their Catholic faith and how it pertains to their role in today s Church. A topic is chosen and presented. This evening's presenter is Fr. Bill Hill. A question-andanswer session follows. Newman Center will spring for appetizers TUE 17 1:30 p.m. Staff Meeting/Parish Officed Closed 5:00 p.m. Mass: 6:00 p.m. Family Faith Formation 7:00 p.m. Young Adults Social at Altitudes WED 18 4:00 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation 5:00 p.m. Mass: 6:00 p.m. Middle School Youth Ministry 6:00 p.m. Knights of Columbus 7:00 p.m. Theology on Tap at Altitude 7:30 p.m. High School Youth Ministry THU 19 12:25 p.m. Mass on Campus 5:00 p.m. Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion 5:45 p.m. Music Rehearsal FRI 20 5:00 p.m. Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion SAT 21 Upperclassmen Retreat in Cheyenne 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

2 Sacraments Youth Confirmation Congratulation to our youth who were received through the gift of the Holy Spirit through the Sacrament of Confirmation last week. Janika Baron Omar Gardea Tiahna Vasquez Zuleika Gardea Julissa Gardea Angelina Vasquez Antonio Cortez Michael Jaskolski Avery HIlton Curtis Lewis Janey Adair America Isidro Mahlon Morris Jose Aldaz May the Holy Spirit help them to grow in faith, hope, and love, so they may know peace, truth, and goodness. 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 May you always welcome the loving presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. Thank You Last Sunday, April 8 Gift Offerings $12,937 including our tithe ($1,294) for our brothers and sisters in need We have raised $19,862 for the Romero family who lost their home and belongings in the fire at Wade s Mobile Home Park. Please Note: We will be accepting donations for this cause through this Sunday, April 15th. You shall love the Lord your God You shall love your neighbor as yourself. Matthew 22:37 Retreats and Service Upperclass Student Retreat Saturday-Sunday, April 21-22, Cheyenne All UW Juniors, Seniors and Graduate students are invited to a two day retreat to reflect on and discuss vocation discernment, relationships, and parish life beyond graduation. For information, contact Lillie: lillie@newmancenter.org. 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. Readings for the Week of April 15, 2018 Sunday: Acts 3:13-15, 17-19/Ps 4:2, 4, 7-8, 9 [7a]/1 Jn 2:1-5a/Lk 24:35-48 Monday: Acts 6:8-15/Ps 119:23-24, 26-27, [1ab]/Jn 6:22-29 Tuesday: Acts 7:51 8:1a/Ps 31:3cd-4, 6 and 7b and 8a, 17 and 21ab [6a]/Jn 6:30-35 Wednesday: Acts 8:1b-8/Ps 66:1-3a, 4-5, 6-7a [1]/Jn 6:35-40 Thursday: Acts 8:26-40/Ps 66:8-9, 16-17, 20 [1]/Jn 6:44-51 Friday: Acts 9:1-20/Ps 117:1bc, 2 [Mk 16:15]/Jn 6:52-59 Saturday: Acts 9:31-42/Ps 116:12-13, 14-15, [12]/Jn 6:60-69 Next 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 Observances for the Week of April 15, 2018 Sunday: 3rd Sunday of Easter Tuesday: Income Tax Day Saturday: St. Anselm, Bishop & Doctor of the Church Next Sunday: 4th Sunday of Easter; World Day of Prayer for Vocations; Earth Day Liturgical Publications Inc

3 "Cor ad Cor loquitur. 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 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. "Heart Speaks to Heart" Dates to Remember Upper Classman Retreat April UW Finals Week May 7-11 UW Graduation May 12 Oklahoma Habitat Mission Trip May 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. As stewards, we are first and foremost disciples and as disciples, followers of Jesus, we realize that God has given us everything we have. More importantly, God has given us everything we need and knowing that, we move from an attitude of scarcity to one of abundance. Our gifts come from the abundance of God s grace. This Sunday, we kick-off the 2018 Diocesan Appeal and St. Paul s Newman Center s goal is $81,580 Living & Giving in Christ calls ALL parishioners to support the local Church through their gifts of time, talent, financial resources and prayer. Young Adult Social An evening of community building is planned for graduate students and young adults. On Tuesday, April 17, come enjoy a glass of wine while mingling with members of your faith community. Meet at Altitude Chophouse and Brewery at 7:30 p.m. 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.

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 Thanks to all who were present for last week's Town Hall Meeting. A overview of the last meeting was presented along with some exciting initial design ideas. You are invited to review materials on our website: Liturgical Ministry Schedule April :00 PM 8:30 AM 11:00 AM 5:00 PM Lector R. Ballard/J. Ballard K. Kennedy/M. Chamberlin A. Hayden/E. Bremer A. Nirider/E. WInnop Altar Server M. Sanchez K. Greenwald J. Baron R. Blackburn EMoHC S. Beck J. Roznowski B. Pier J. Palm K. Downey J. Neimoller C. Novotny S. Palm M. Downey Needed C. Miller E. Thielk D. Aneiros B. Alvarez C. Weber J. Harlow C. Aneiros Needed S. Brin B. Kroger Hospitality Robillard-Smith Family Pridmore Family Jarvis Family Blackburn Family Eucharistic Bread: G. Cotterman

5 Third Sunday of Easter April 15, 2018 Putting Our Fears to Rest By Mary Katharine Deeley During a particularly difficult period at one place I worked, I would come home at night and rehash conversations and events, wondering whether the outcome would have been different if I d said or done something else. I wonder whether the apostles asked themselves the same kinds of questions after the crucifixion. Should we have done something differently? Could we have prevented this somehow? Perhaps they locked the door because they were afraid they d be put to death too. When we re in a bad situation, sometimes all we want to do is hide. It s a child s response: If I don t look at it, maybe it will go away. But the locked door was no barrier, and Jesus came and stood in their midst. Rather than ridicule their fear, he gently put it to rest: Peace be with you. The more Jesus talked, the more they heard, and they came to know that the peace of the Lord is not like the world s peace. It s not a temporary measure that will only give way to more turmoil. Jesus calmly and lovingly put their fears to rest. It wasn t that the world was suddenly going to be welcoming; rather, they would be confident in the new life that was in them and in the grace Christ alone can give. Jesus does this for us as well. He walks through the locked doors of our hearts and blesses us with peace. The more we listen to Jesus words, the more we can understand and witness to his truth. Is the Lord with you today? + A Word From Pope Francis Jesus tells us that the path to encountering him is to find his wounds. We find Jesus wounds in carrying out works of mercy, giving to the body of your wounded brother, because he is hungry because he is incarcerated, because he is in the hospital. These are the wounds of Jesus today. Homily, feast of St. Thomas the Apostle, July 3, 2013 Sunday Readings Acts 3:13 15, The author of life you put to death, but God raised him from the dead; 1 Jn 2:1 5a He is expiation for our sins, and for those of the whole world. Lk 24:35 48 [Jesus said,] Thus it is written that the Christ would suffer and rise from the dead. Is there an area of my heart and life where I need Jesus healing? Am I confident in God s power to raise me up out of my weakness? 2018 Liguori Publications l Liguori.org

6 Transformed by Easter By Richard Rohr, O.F.M. Christian history reaches its crescendo in the resurrection. The risen Jesus is the final revelation of the heart of God a God who teaches love rather than hate, forgiveness rather than blame, nonviolence rather than violence. Recall Jesus encounters with his disciples after his resurrection. He came to his followers with whom he had spent three years, the people closest to him who had nevertheless rejected, betrayed, and abandoned him. Following his resurrection Jesus had the opportunity to chastise them. And yet, in all four Gospel accounts we see that the risen Jesus neither berates nor blames his disciples. Indeed, Peter, who had betrayed him three times, is given three chances to say I love you to his master. There is nothing to fear in the risen Christ. We have in him the perfect icon of a God who is safe. We have a God who does not blame, punish, threaten, or dominate. We have a God who breathes forgiveness. The entire biblical tradition has been moving to this moment where God is identified with universal forgiveness. Jesus resurrection tells us that there is no victory through domination. There is no such thing as triumph by force. By his life, death, and resurrection Jesus stops the cycle of violence, challenging the notion of dominating power. He invites us to relational or spiritual power, where we are not just changed but transformed. Redemptive Forgiveness Many of us identify more easily with the judging God we may have encountered in childhood: the one who knows our every sin and metes out punishments, the one we must attempt to placate and please. Often, we are more comfortable living with a fearsome God than one whose love is boundless. But by his life, death, and resurrection Jesus challenges us to new heights of redemptive forgiveness. Most of us cannot go for long without thinking a judgmental or accusatory thought about others. So often, there is someone we re judging, accusing, blaming. To live in the good, to live in the love, to live without a need to judge that s major surgery! None of us reaches that point early in life, but when we re there we know we re transformed. We re free. We are at one with the risen Jesus. Once we have a personal experience in our own life of the risen Christ upholding, loving, and freeing us, then we have nothing to fear. That s how secure Christ makes us, because we have a center point. We have received the gift of the Spirit. Divine Lure During a retreat, my fellow retreatants and I were asked to list the adjectives each of us would use to describe Jesus. My list included words such as compassionate, self-confident, humble, forgiving. When our leader brought us back together as a group she suggested that the qualities we had identified represented not so much what Jesus was like, but what each of us wanted in ourselves. Jesus is the divine lure who invites us forward in our humanity, enticing us into these virtues by his own full living of them. The qualities I had on my list are indeed qualities Jesus possessed. But the reason we want to embrace them is because Jesus has set the standard, the ideal for humanity. In Jesus we see the divine being who is also the perfect human being. Jesus comes in human form to show us the face of God, who is eternally compassionate and joyous, standing with us in our sufferings and joys. As Christians, our vocation is to unite with Christ crucified and risen. + Risen Lord, your resurrection revealed to the world the hope and promise of new life. Help me to be a faithful, hopeful, loving presence to all people. From Hopeful Meditations for Every Day of Easter Through Pentecost, Rev. Warren J. Savage and Mary Ann McSweeny WEEKDAY READINGS April 16 21, 2018 Monday, Easter Weekday: Acts 6:8 15 / Jn 6:22 29 Tuesday, Easter Weekday: Acts 7:51 8:1a / Jn 6:30 35 Wednesday, Easter Weekday: Acts 8:1b 8 / Jn 6:35 40 Thursday, Easter Weekday: Acts 8:26 40 / Jn 6:44 51 Friday, Easter Weekday: Acts 9:1 20 / Jn 6:52 59 Saturday, Easter Weekday: Acts 9:31 42 / Jn 6:60 69 April 15, 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.