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ST. PAUL’S NEWMAN CENTER UNIVERSITY CATHOLIC COMMUNITY 11 . 10 . 2019 Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Ministry to the Students, Faculty, and Staff of the University of Wyoming since 1957 this week . . . November 09- - November 17 1800 EAST GRAND AVENUE LARAMIE WY, 82070•4316 (307)745•5461 www.newmancenter.org Why Do We Do That? -Catholic Life Explained SAT 09 4:00 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Mass: Virginia Yankovich Sacrament of Anointing SUN 10 8:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 11:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:15 p.m. Mass: Franklin Taylor Family Faith Formation/Shared Learning Mass: Jerry McCue Mass: St. Paul's Newman Center Sunday Supper High School Youth Ministry Veterans Day MON 11 10:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Martha & Mary Stitchers Staff Meeting/Offices are Closed Meditation Mass Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults TUE 12 5:00 p.m. 5:45 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Mass Advent Music Rehearsal Movie: Lindy Lou: Juror 2 WED 13 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:45 p.m. 6:15 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Martha & Mary Stitchers Staff Check-in Sacrament of Reconciliation Mass Worship Committee Martha & Mary Faith Sharing Cowboy Catholic THUR 14 12: 25 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:45 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Mass on Campus Misa en Español: Frida Pineda & Manos Rios Environment Committee Discernment Dinner FRI 15 9:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Martha & Mary Faith Sharing Martha & Mary Stitchers Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion Faculty/Staff Evening Prayer & Reception SAT 16 10:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Martha & Mary, "Teach Me How to Pray" Barberis Memorial Sacrament of Reconciliation Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Mass: Patrick & Regina Taylor Young Adults Thanksgiving Dinner SUN 17 8:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:15 p.m. Mass: St. Pauls Newman Center Mass: Teresa Marthasari Tjeng Mass Sunday Supper High School Youth Ministry Question: What do Catholics believe about the resurrection of the dead? Answer: Every Sunday, we proclaim in the Creed that we believe “in the resurrection of the body.” Does that mean Christ’s resurrection or our own? Both! Jesus’ resurrection is part of the work of salvation, but it’s also a sign of what’s to come. While death separates our bodies and our souls, this was not the intention of God when He first created us. It’s an effect of original sin. At the end of time, our bodies and our souls will be reunited. Scientifically, we may have questions about this, since bodies decompose over the course of centuries. Or what about the saints, whose relics are spread around the earth? How the resurrection will happen is a mystery. But we know that our resurrected body will be our body. If we are in heaven, our body will be in a glorified state. Some theologians speculate what this glorification will be like based on Jesus’ resurrected body. Will we be able to walk through walls? Will we eat, since Jesus broke bread with his disciples? We don’t really know the answers to these questions. We do know, however, that we will be free from the effects of the fall (such as sickness and pain) and physical defects that occurred in life. Christ redeems us as whole persons, body and soul!
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ST. PAUL’S NEWMAN CENTERUNIVERSITY CATHOLIC COMMUNITY
11 . 10 . 2019Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Ministry to the Students, Faculty, and Staff of the University of Wyoming since 1957
this week . . .November 09- - November 17
1800 EAST GRAND AVENUE LARAMIE WY, 82070•4316
(307)745•5461 www.newmancenter.org
Why Do We Do That? -Catholic Life Explained
SAT 09 4:00 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation
Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time5:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Mass: Virginia YankovichSacrament of Anointing
SUN 10 8:30 a.m.9:30 a.m.
11:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.6:15 p.m.
Mass: Franklin TaylorFamily Faith Formation/Shared LearningMass: Jerry McCueMass: St. Paul's Newman CenterSunday SupperHigh School Youth MinistryVeterans Day
MON 11 10:00 a.m.10:30 a.m.12:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Martha & Mary StitchersStaff Meeting/Offices are ClosedMeditationMassRite of Christian Initiation for Adults
TUE 12 5:00 p.m.5:45 p.m.6:00 p.m.
MassAdvent Music Rehearsal Movie: Lindy Lou: Juror 2
WED 13 10:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.5:45 p.m.
6:15 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Martha & Mary StitchersStaff Check-inSacrament of ReconciliationMass Worship CommitteeMartha & Mary Faith SharingCowboy Catholic
THUR 14 12: 25 p.m.5:00 p.m.
5:45 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Mass on CampusMisa en Español: Frida Pineda & Manos RiosEnvironment CommitteeDiscernment Dinner
FRI 15 9:30 a.m.12:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Martha & Mary Faith SharingMartha & Mary StitchersLiturgy of the Word with Holy CommunionFaculty/Staff Evening Prayer & Reception
SAT 16 10:00 a.m.10:30 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Martha & Mary, "Teach Me How to Pray"Barberis Memorial Sacrament of Reconciliation
Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time5:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Mass: Patrick & Regina TaylorYoung Adults Thanksgiving Dinner
SUN 17 8:30 a.m.11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.6:15 p.m.
Mass: St. Pauls Newman CenterMass: Teresa Marthasari TjengMassSunday SupperHigh School Youth Ministry
Question:What do Catholics believe about the resurrection of the dead?Answer:Every Sunday, we proclaim in the Creed that we believe “in the resurrection of the body.” Does that mean Christ’s resurrection or our own? Both! Jesus’ resurrection is part of the work of salvation, but it’s also a sign of what’s to come. While death separates our bodies and our souls, this was not the intention of God when He first created us. It’s an effect of original sin. At the end of time, our bodies and our souls will be reunited.
Scientifically, we may have questions about this, since bodies decompose over the course of centuries. Or what about the saints, whose relics are spread around the earth? How the resurrection will happen is a mystery. But we know that our resurrected body will be our body. If we are in heaven, our body will be in a glorified state. Some theologians speculate what this glorification will be like based on Jesus’ resurrected body. Will we be able to walk through walls? Will we eat, since Jesus broke bread with his disciples? We don’t really know the answers to these questions. We do know, however, that we will be free from the effects of the fall (such as sickness and pain) and physical defects that occurred in life. Christ redeems us as whole persons, body and soul!
sacrament of anointingThis sacrament that brings spiritual and physical strength will be celebrated following the evening liturgy on the second Saturday of every other month.
eucharist times & sacramental preparation infoSaturday 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 UW Union Rm 202 at 12:25 p.m.Thursday-Misa En Español 5:00 p.m. 2:00p.m.firstSundayofthe month
reconciliationWednesdays & Saturdays 4:00 p.m.(or by appointment)
RCIAAre you interested in exploring the possibility of becoming Catholic? RCIA meets Mondays at 6:00 p.m. For information, contact Fr. Rob: [email protected]
infant baptismAnyone 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. Email Fr. Rob for 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 bytheofficeweekdaysbetweenthe hours of 9:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. for membership information or contact us at [email protected]
Thanksgiving
Current and Retired CatholicFaculty, Staff and Spouses
are Cordially Invited toEvening Prayer and Reception
We welcome you to extendthis invitation to a colleague.
Business Attire Suggested RSVP Myra at 745-5461 [email protected]
sign-up in Bishop Newell Hall by November 11, 2019
WORDS TO INSPIRE THE FAITHFUL
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. 1 Chron 16:34
Serving those who Serve/Appeal for the Archdiocese for the
Military Services November 10-11
Your donation provides pastoral services for members of the armed forces and their families. The Archdiocese for the Military Collection is held once every three years. Donation envelopes are on the gift table or you can note Military Collection on the memo line of your check. The Newman Center will also make a donation from the charity tithe.
Young Adult Ministry ThanksgivingCalling all Young Adults! (23-39yr)! Join us for YAMs-giving, November 16 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at the Emmaus House. Bring a dish to share and a board game to play. We'll attend the 5:00 p.m. liturgy together prior to dinner. If you have any questions email Hope Quade at [email protected].
Holiday Meal donations IGS 2019 Interfaith Good Samaritan needs donations for Thankgiving and Christmas meal baskets. You can help by purchasing food for these holiday dinners. Suggested items needed are:Frozen Turkeys Potatoes, YamsCanned Green Beans Cream of Mushroom Soup Cranberry Sauce Boxed Stuffing Gravy Mix Rolls
Food is being collected at Interfaith Good Samaritan (712 E. Canby Street) during regular business hours (Weekdays from 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.) or you can drop them off at the Newman Center. Monetary donations are also welcome. Many hands will be needed on distribution day (11/23 from 12 - 4:00 p.m). Contact Sandy Rupp if you could help: rupp@newmancenter. org
Newman Center Thanksgiving Sunday SupperThe entire community is invited a glorious holiday feast on Sunday, November 24 following the 5:00 p.m. Liturgy. The entire community also has many ways to contribute to the meal in preparations, set and clean up, serving, and food donations. Watch for sign-ups.
Thankgiving Day LiturgyThursday, November 28 at 10:00 a.m.
Our Faith Community gathers on this day to offer our prayers of thanks for God’s goodness. During the preparation ofgifts, it is a tradition to bring non-perishable food items or monetary gifts to place at the altar for Interfaith Good Samaritan. Those traveling over the holiday may bring food items anytime prior to this liturgy and leave them in the parish kitchen.
Friday, November 15, 2019
6:00 pmSt Paul’s Newman Center
"Cor ad Cor loquitur.” "Heart Speaks to Heart"
Hispanic Ministry
Last Sunday, November 3, Gift Offerings$11,129 including our tithe ($1,113) for our sisters and
brothers in need
“Every one of you who does not renounce all your possessions cannot be my disciple.” - Luke 14:33
Thank You
Martha and Mary News“Lord, Teach Me How to Pray” Do you wish you made prayer a greater priority? Or ever wonder how you could add some spark to your prayer life? Join your Martha and Mary friends, Saturday, November 16 at the Emmaus House at 10:00 a.m. for a presentation on prayer from our own Father Rob Spaulding! After the presentation and small group discussion, we’ll complete our annual member survey. Please attend and submit your suggestions for 2020 programming.
The call to be financially generous which Jesus issued almost 2,000 years ago remains valid
today. We have a simple mandate from Christ: share the gifts God has given to us.
Over the years, our faith Community has responded very generously to the financial needs of our parish and to special appeals. Despite efforts to stretch every dollar, the fact remains that our Sunday collections are not keeping pace with our operating costs. We are no longer a small parish Community. It is very expensive to maintain our ministry here at St. Paul’s Newman Center. Christian Stewardship is a response to God’s call to follow Him and be accountable to Him for our use (stewardship) of the many gifts He has given to us.During the next few weeks, we will be asked to reflect on Stewardship, and the importance of our own personal involvement and financial commitment.Please pray about your pledge of financial support as we prepare for Stewardship Sunday. Always remember one of the Basic Rules of Christian Stewardship. Give of yourself and your resources, because all you have and all that you are, come from the Lord.
“In honor of the Lord, your God, and the measure of your own freewill offering
shall be in proportion to the blessing the Lord, your God, has bestowed on you.”
Deuteronomy 16-17
Free Screening of Lindy Lou, Addressing the Death Penalty, Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 6:00 p.m., St. Paul's Newman Center For 20 years, Lindy lived with an unbearable feeling of guilt. Committed to fulfilling her civic duty, Lindy sat on a jury with 11 other jurors that handed down the death penalty to a Mississippi man convicted in a double homicide. But an overwhelming feeling of regret compels Lindy to track down her fellow jurors and tackle an oft-politicized issue with humor and sincere curiosity.This showing is being made possible by Students for Life, Wyoming ACLU and the Wyoming Campaign to End the Death Penalty in 2020.
Cantemos Jubilosos-Make a Joyful NoiseNos invitamos a cantar y eschchar himnos en Espanol y Ingles. (We invite you to an evening of song in Spanish and English) Martes (Tuesday), noviembre (November) 19, 2019 at St. Laurence O'Toole.
Memorial for Daniel BarberisWe ask you to come together as a community of faith to support Nicole and Marko Barberis and family as they mourns the death of their son, Daniel. Please join us for his memorial liturgy on Saturday, November 16 at 10:30 a.m.
Observances for the week of Nov 10, 2019Sunday: 32nd Sunday in Ordinary TimeMonday: St. Martin of Tours, Bishop; Veterans DayTuesday: St. Josaphat, Bishop & MartyrWednesday: St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, VirginFriday: St. Albert the Great, Bishop & Doctor of the ChurchSaturday: St. Margaret of Scotland; St. Gertrude, VirginNext Sunday: 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Our MissionAs 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.
Liturgical Ministry Schedule
Pastor: Fr. Rob Spauldingext. #105 [email protected] of Campus Ministry: Lillie Rodgersext. #104 [email protected] of Pastoral Music & Liturgy: Tom Quinlivanext. #101 [email protected] Business Manager: Sandy Gaddisext. #100 [email protected] Coordinator: Myra Belserext. #106 [email protected] Assistant: Sandra Lozaext. #102 [email protected] Accountant: Aja [email protected] of Service & Outreach: Sandy Rupp307-267-8418 [email protected] of Charity Assistance: Chris AneirosFacilities Maintenance: Mike Morinext. #110 [email protected]
Staff (307)[email protected]
November 15 at 6:00 p.m.Faculty & Staff Evening of Prayer and Reflection
November 24 Time 6:00 p.m.Community Thanksgiving Sunday Supper
November 28 at 10:00 a.m. Thanksgiving Day Liturgy
December 1 First Sunday of Advent
December 7 at 8:00 a.m.Martha & Mary Christmas Bazaar
upcoming events Live the Liturgy - Inspiration of the WeekOur God is a God of the living. In God, there is no death. While life certainly presents hardships and has its measure of suffering, God does not promise anyone, not even his own Son, a way around it. What He does promise is His abiding, all-sustaining presence as a source of courage and hope so that we can more gracefully and purposefully endure it. Our faith in the Gospel message of Jesus Christ reminds us to carry the hope of resurrection with us in all things. We must never lose sight of the fact that we are works in progress and that what we see and experience here is only the beginning of greater marvels to come. This is why people like St. Paul and others of great faith consider their sufferings as nothing compared to the glory yet to be revealed.©LPi
Vivir la Liturgia - Inspiración de la SemanaNuestro Dios es un Dios de vivos. En Dios, no hay muerte. Si bien la vida ciertamente presenta dificulta-des y tiene su grado de sufrimiento, Dios no le promete a nadie, ni siquiera a su propio Hijo, una forma de evitarlo. Lo que Él promete es Su presencia permanente y sustentadora como fuente de valentía y esperan-za para que podamos soportarlo con más gracia y propósito. Nuestra fe en el mensaje del Evangelio de Jesucristo nos recuerda que debemos llevar la esper-anza de la resurrección con nosotros en todas las cosas. Nunca debemos perder de vista el hecho de que somos un trabajo en progreso y que lo que vemos y exper-imentamos aquí es solo el comienzo de las grandes maravillas que están por venir. Esta es la razón por la cual San Pablo y otras personas de gran fe consideran que sus sufrimientos no son nada en comparación con la gloria aún por ser revelada.©LPi
Nov. 16-17 5:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.Lector M.Stordahl/S.PettigrewK.Burkhart/K.Farley J.Wilbert/Needed E.Kellar/NeededAltarServer J.Vaske N.Burkhart C.Krueger R.BlackburnEMoHC G.Claude J.Przygocki B.Pier S.Beck C.Kellogg R.Richter S.Loza S.Blackburn J.Ballard M.Hardjito A.Eicke H.Adams W.Woodward T.Leathers A.Hayden T.Dahl C.Aneiros B.Alvarez C.Miller C.YostHospitality VaskeFamily N.Arulsamy/M.Burkhart AtencioFamily BlackburnFamilyEucharisticBread:K.Burkhart
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Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time (C)November 10, 2019
Imagining Life after DeathBy Mary Katharine Deeley
In his first letter to the Corinthians, St. Paul talks about life after death with
the simple phrase, “we shall be changed” (15:51–52). In the Nicene Creed, we “look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come.” This is the hope of our faith: even in death, our communion with God cannot be severed. But what will life after death be like?
That’s the question that the Sadducees had trouble answering. It’s important to know that the concept of resurrection was a fairly recent development in
Jesus’ time. The idea was disputed. The Sadducees did not believe in resurrection; the Pharisees did. The Sadducees were trying to trip Jesus up with their question about multiple marriages. They clung to the notion that life after death would be exactly like life on earth. Thus, the practical issues would present insurmountable problems. Jesus was not fooled. He tells them that when God raises us up, we will come fully into our identities as children of God.
God has revealed much about life after death since then. We know we will stand before God when we die and face his judgment and mercy. We know we will be able to turn our backs on God (hell) or turn toward him (heaven). We know that for many, purification (purgatory) will be part of that process. Afterward, our loving union with God will remain eternally. Perhaps that truth will inspire greater faith, hope, and witness here and now. +
We know we will stand before God when we die and face his judgment
and mercy.
A Word from Pope FrancisThe Eucharist demands that we be members of the one body of the Church. Those who approach the Body and Blood of Christ may not wound that same Body by creating scandalous distinctions and divisions among its members. This is what it means to “discern” the body of the Lord.
— On Love in the Family (Amoris Laetitia), March 19, 2016
Sunday Readings2 Maccabees 7:1–2, 9-14“You accursed fiend, you are depriving us of this present life, but the King of the universe will raise us up to live again forever....”
2 Thessalonians 2:16—3:5But the Lord is faithful; he will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one.
Luke 20:27–38 or Luke 20:27, 34–38[Jesus said,] “They can no longer die, for they are like angels; and they are the children of God.”
• How do I envision my day of judgment and eternity thereafter?
• How does that vision influence my attitudes and behavior here on earth today?
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Our God Speaks to UsBy Fr. Thomas Richstatter, OFM
We Catholics believe in a God
who speaks. Our God is not a silent, distant God but a God who wants us to know who he is and who we are and what life is all about. We believe in a God who freely chooses to reveal his mysterious plan to create us, love us, and take us to himself. We believe in the God who spoke to Abraham, who spoke to the patriarchs and prophets, and who spoke his definitive word in Jesus Christ.
And just what did God say? God didn’t waste a lot of time talking about incidentals: “The earth is round.” Or, “Today is Wednesday.” God got right to the point and said, “I love you!” And we hear God’s most emphatic “I love you” in the birth, life, preaching, healing, passion, death, and resurrection of his Son, Jesus Christ.
This kind of revelation demands more than a yes of agreement to a proposed fact: “Yes, the earth is round.” “Yes, today is Wednesday.” The word of love that God speaks in the Bible demands more of us than “yes, that’s true.”
It calls for a total yes—a yes of commitment—the kind of yes that couples exchange in their wedding vows. “Margaret, do you take Joseph to be your husband?” “Yes, I do.” Saying “yes, I do” to the proposal of love that God offers
us in Jesus Christ is what being Catholic is all about.
That is why the Bible is essential to Catholicism. How can we say yes to Jesus, how can we be a disciple of Jesus unless we know Jesus? And to know Jesus we must know the Scriptures, for as St. Jerome said, “Ignorance of the Scriptures is ignorance of Christ.” The
Scriptures are not a list of propositions to be believed. They are an encounter with a person to be loved.
From Generation to GenerationGod has not appeared to me as he did to Elijah. I was not there by the Sea of Galilee with Peter and Andrew, James and John, when Jesus walked by and said, “Follow me.” I wasn’t knocked to the ground in a blaze of light like St. Paul. I received the faith quietly, gradually. My parents (and teachers, neighbors, and friends) handed on the tradition they had received from their parents, spouses, teachers, and friends. And that generation handed on what they had received from the generation before them, all the way back to the apostles.
Those who knew Jesus and witnessed his death and resurrection were commissioned to preach and make disciples. Some disciples handed on the message orally and some, inspired by the Holy Spirit, wrote down their faith
WEEKDAY READINGSNovember 11–16
Monday, St. Martin of Tours: Wis 1:1–7 / Lk 17:1–6
Tuesday, St. Josaphat: Wis 2:23—3:9 / Lk 17:7–10
Wednesday, St. Frances Xavier Cabrini: Wis 6:1–11 / Lk 17:11–19
Thursday, Weekday: Wis 7:22b—8:1 / Lk 17:20–25
Friday, Weekday: Wis 13:1–9 / Lk 17:26–37
Saturday, Weekday: Wis 18:14–16; 19:6–9 / Lk 18:1–8
Lord, I am grateful for the promise of eternal life. Help me to live as a child of the resurrection.—From Grateful Meditations for Every Day
in Ordinary Time, Rev. Warren J. Savage and Mary Ann McSweeny
experience. Catholics treasure God’s self revelation in both its written and oral forms. Catholics cherish Scripture and Tradition. Both reveal the same divine mystery. When the Scriptures are proclaimed at Mass, we believe Christ is present. It is Christ who speaks to us.
Ongoing ConversationI keep a file of my Sunday homilies in the hope that, three years from now when the same readings are used, I will be able to use the same homily over again. But it never works out that way. Each time the passages are proclaimed, God says something new. When I hear Jesus tell Peter and Andrew, “Come after me,” the words imply something different—something more—for me now than they did when I was fifteen, or when I was twenty-five, or even when I was fifty.
God speaks to the Scriptures and in the Tradition handed down to us from the apostles. And if we respond to God’s word with lives filled with God’s Spirit and lived in imitation of Jesus, the definitive Word of the Father, we can be confident that the message will continue to be passed on—generation after generation—until all the ends of the earth hear God’s great “I love you.” +
