ST. PAUL’S NEWMAN CENTERUNIVERSITY CATHOLIC COMMUNITY

04 . 08 . 2018Second Sunday of Easter

Ministry to the Students, Faculty, and Staff of the University of Wyoming since 1957

this week . . .April 7 - April 15

1800 EAST GRAND AVENUE LARAMIE WY, 82070•4316(307)745•5461 www.newmancenter.org

Jesus came, although the doors were locked, and stood in their midst and said, “Peace be with you.” Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here and see my hands, and bring your hand and put it into my side, and do not be unbelieving, but believe.”

- Jn 20:26b-27

Building Faith Building SpacePlease plan on joining us for the next step to our planning and formation. Our second Town Hall Meeting is this Sunday, April 8 at 12:30 p.m. The architectural firm will present revisions to the initial Master Plan on how to best use our space. Your input is welcome and necessary for this phase of planning. Most importantly, please pray for guidance of the Holy Spirit as we continue this process.

SAT 07 4:00 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation Second Sunday of Easter 5:00 p.m. Mass: Lee Bertrand 6:00 p.m. Seder Meal

SUN 08 8:30 a.m. Mass: 9:30 a.m. Diving Deep 11:00 a.m. Mass: St. Paul's Newman Center 12:00 p.m. Jericho Open House 12:30 p.m. Town Hall Meeting #2 5:00 p.m. Mass: 6:00 p.m. Sunday Supper

MON 09 12:00 p.m. Meditation 4:00 p.m. Family Faith Formation 5:00 p.m. Mass: For the Intention of Jeanie Van Huele 6:00 p.m. Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults

TUE 10 1:30 p.m. Staff Meeting/Parish Officed Closed 5:00 p.m. Mass: 6:00 p.m. Family Faith Formation

WED 11 4:00 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation 5:00 p.m. Mass: 6:00 p.m. Middle School Youth Ministry 7:30 p.m. High School Youth Ministry 8:00 p.m. Praise and Adoration

THU 12 12:25 p.m. Mass on Campus 5:00 p.m. Mass: 5:45 p.m. Music Rehearsal 6:00 p.m. Discernment Dinner

FRI 13 5:00 p.m. Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion SAT 14 Christ in the City Denver Mission Trip 9:00 a.m. Women's Rosary 4:00 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation Third Sunday of Easter 5:00 p.m. Mass: Antoinia Caputo

SUN 15 8:30 a.m. Mass: Thomas Robert Belser 9:30 a.m. Diving Deep 11:00 a.m. Mass: 12:30 p.m. Adult Confirmation #3 5:00 p.m. Mass: St. Paul's Newman Center 6:00 p.m. Sunday Supper 7:00 p.m. Marriage Preparation General Session II

Last Sunday, April 01Gift Offerings

Last Sunday, April 1st, Gift Offerings$16,769 including our tithe ($1,677)

for our Lenten Project

We have raised $19,547 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 next

Sunday, April 15th.

“The discipline of gratitude is the explicit effort to acknowledge that all I am and have is given to me as a gift of love, a git to be celebrated with joy.”

Henri Nouwen

Sacraments Thank You

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.

Christ in the City Day Mission Trip to DenverLunch in the ParkSaturday, April 148:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.(departure & approximate arrival back)

You are invited to encounter and serve individuals experiencing poverty and homelessness in Denver. If interested, contact Lillie Romeiser: lillie@newmancenter.org.

Upperclass Student RetreatSaturday-Sunday, April 21-22, CheyenneAll 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.

Retreats and Service

OKC Habitat for Humanity Mission TripHave you ever used a hammer? Now is your chance! Come test your skills on the Oklahoma City Habitat Mission Trip, May 13-19. 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.

Sunday: Acts 4:32-35/Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24 [1]/1 Jn 5:1-6/Jn 20:19-31Monday: Is 7:10-14; 8:10/Ps 40:7-8, 8-9, 10, 11 [8a, 9a]/ Heb 10:4-10/Lk 1:26-38Tuesday: Acts 4:32-37/Ps 93:1ab, 1cd-2, 5 [1a]/Jn 3:7b-15Wednesday: Acts 5:17-26/Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [7a]/Jn 3:16-21Thursday: Acts 5:27-33/Ps 34:2 and 9, 17-18, 19-20 [7a]/Jn 3:31-36Friday: Acts 5:34-42/Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14 [cf. 4abc]/Jn 6:1- 15Saturday: Acts 6:1-7/Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19 [22]/Jn 6:16-21Next Sunday: Acts 3:13-15, 17-19/Ps 4:2, 4, 7-8, 9 [7a]/1 Jn 2:1-5a/Lk 24:35-48Observances for the Week of April 8, 2018Sunday: 2nd Sunday of Easter or Divine Mercy SundayMonday: The Annunciation of the LordWednesday: St. Stanislaus, Bishop & MartyrFriday: St. Martin I, Pope & MartyrNext Sunday: 3rd Sunday of Easter

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Readings for the Week of April 8, 2018

eucharist times & sacramental preparationinformation

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.

reconciliationWednesday & Saturday 4:00 p.m. (or by appointment)

RCIAAre 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 baptismAnyone 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. Email Anthony for further information

"Cor ad Cor loquitur.”

"Heart Speaks to Heart"

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

Stewards of the Earth The Wyoming Conservation Corps (WCC) is collecting glass to recycle. Reduce the amount of glass making its way to the landfill by recycling on these days:April 20-Earth Day UW Campus 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.April 21 & 22 Walmart parking lot 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.The WCC asks that glass be clean and sorted into clear and colored glass.

Dates to Remember

Facilities Town Hall Meeting #2April 8

Jericho Open HouseApril 8

Christ in the City Mission Trip to DenverApril 14

Upper Classman RetreatApril 21-22

UW Finals WeekMay 7-11

UW GraduationMay 12

Oklahoma Habitat Mission TripMay 13-19

Jericho Open HouseCome see the newly remodeled and furnished Campus Ministry space that is now open for students. The Jericho House is now being used for meals, Cowboy Catholic, retreats, and a cozy place to study and meet friends. The open house will be on April 8 prior to the Town Hall meeting, beginning at 12:00 p.m.

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. that begins at the Civic Center SE door. Then enjoy music, food, fellowship and fun. Pledge forms are available in Bishop Newell Hall. Registration begins at 1:00 p.m. Call 742-4240 for information.

Praise and AdorationYou are invited to join Cowboy Catholics in prayer and praise on Wednesday, April 11 at 8:00 p.m. in the Worship Space.

Student Discernment DinnerGod has a purpose for each one of us in this life. On Thursday, April 12, Bishop Steven Biegler will be here to discuss and answer questions on how to discern your vocation. Dinner begins at 6:00 p.m. in Bishop Newell Hall.

Campus Ministry

Pastor: Fr. Rob Spaulding ext. #105 rob@newmancenter.org Director of Campus Ministry: Lillie Romeiser ext. #104 lillie@newmancenter.orgDirector of Pastoral Music & Liturgy: Tom Quinlivanext. #101 tom@newmancenter.orgDirector of Pastoral Ministry: Anthony Allenext. #103 anthony@newmancenter.orgParish Business Manager: Sandy Gaddisext. #100 sandy@newmancenter.org Communications Coordinator: Myra Belserext. #106 myra@newmancenter.orgAdministrative Assistant: Sandra Lozaext. #102 sandra@newmancenter.orgMusic Ministry Intern: Blair Mothersbaugh

Staff (307)745-5461newman@newmancenter.org

Liturgical Ministry Schedule

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 $150.00 includes room, meals, and materials. Scholarships are available. Register by April, 25. For more information, contact Curtis at 307.240.1232 or email: westcurtis2014@gmail.com, Diane at 307.262.4142, or Pauletta at 307.267.6375

You Can Help Your Marriage Do you feel alone? Thinking about separation or divorce? Are you frustrated, bored or angry with each other? Do you argue or have you just stopped talking to each other? Does talking about it only make it worse? Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-vi with a long “i” - a French word meaning “rediscovery”) helps couples through difficult times in their marriages. This program has helped 10’s of 1000’s of couples experiencing difficulties in their marriages. This program can help yours too. For confidential information or to register for the April 13-15, program in Denver, please call 720-257-9106 or email us at Retrouvaille.CO@gmail.com. Please visit our web site at www.HelpOurMarriage.com for more information.

April 14-15 5:00 PM 8:30 AM 11:00 AM 5:00 PMLector E. Hebbert/J. James M. Showacre/M. Belser E. Wiley/J. Rivas K. Olson/J. Harlow Altar Server T. Callaghan G. Showacre C. Alvarez J. Adair EMoHC K. Gabriel D. Mercil M. Guenzel J. Adair C. Bath T. Strube S. Villasenor J. Tracy C. Aneiros P. Parish J. Russo E. Morales Da. Vaske B. Alvarez C. Brock C. Yost M. Vaske B. Alvarez H. Jarvis E. Tracy Hospitality C. Vaske Family Niemoller Family Allen Family W. Heili/M. Rich Mooney

Eucharistic Bread: C. Yarrington

Worldwide Marriage Encounter in SpanishA Weekend of Discovery – A Lifetime of LoveMay 12-13, 2018Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic ChurchJackson, WY. Contact Silvino and Grace Nunez 509-331-4365Encuentro Matrimonial Mundial en EspañolUn fin desemana de descubrimientos. Una vida llena de amor.La Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de las MontañasJackson, WY. El 12-13 de MayoLlama a Silvino y Grace Nuñez 509-331-4365

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.

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Second Sunday of Easter (Sunday of Divine Mercy) | April 8, 2018

Life RebornBy Mary Katharine Deeley

In the first few days after our first child was born, I wasn’t conscious of time. I’d sit still and look at this miracle of life, knowing that I loved her with all my heart and

that our lives would never be the same. I’d get to the end of the day and wonder where the time had gone. And when she was married last year, I remembered those days like they were yesterday.

Something like that is happening now, but the first week of Easter is more than a recollection of the empty tomb. Each day’s Gospel reading refers to appearances of the risen Christ to his disciples. In this way we mark the “new creation” brought about by Christ’s resurrection.

For many of us, the week was another round of work or school. Our busyness might have kept us from giving much thought to the feast we just celebrated. But in our spiritual lives, time has stood still for a little while so we might ponder this miracle of life. It’s a reminder that we’re born new in this moment, an invitation to savor the experience and allow ourselves to be changed by it.

In today’s reading, St. Paul gives us a glimpse of what life reborn looked like for the new Christian community. There was unity of heart and mind and generosity toward those who were in need. After the resurrection, their lives would never be the same.

The Church takes its time with Easter so that, no matter how old we get, we’ll remember it like it was yesterday and live accordingly. +

Sunday ReadingsActs 4:32–35The community of believers was of one heart and mind.

1 Jn 5:1–6And the victory that conquers the world is our faith.

A Word From Pope FrancisMercy warms the heart and makes it sensitive to the needs of brothers and sisters with sharing and participation. Thus, mercy requires everyone to be instruments of justice, reconciliation, and peace. Let us never forget that mercy is the keystone in the life of faith, and the concrete form by which we make Jesus’ resurrection visible.

—Divine Mercy Sunday, April 23, 2017

• Do I find security in the love of another in a healthy way? Is it the fruit of giving and not possessing?

• Is my strongest foundation in the love and mercy of Jesus?

Jn 20:19–31[Jesus said,] “Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed.”

© 2018 Liguori Publications, One Liguori Drive, Liguori, MO 63057. 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. 1-800-325-9521. Liguori.org.

WEEKDAY READINGSApril 9–14, 2018

April 8, 2018

There is a scene in Shakespeare’s Hamlet that addresses forgiveness.

The king, Claudius, has murdered his brother, married his brother’s widow, and stolen the crown. In his soliloquy, Claudius reveals what is transpiring in his tortured soul. The king knows that his fault is past but prayer does not serve him well since the effects of his crime—the stealing of the crown, the sinful fulfillment of his ambition, and his adulterous relationship with the queen—all remain. He senses that his murder cannot be forgiven as long as the effects of the murder remain.

Our faith tells us that God’s mercy is always available through the salvation gained for us in Christ. We need but turn to God with sincere intent and resolve, confess our sins, and receive divine mercy. No one is excluded from this grace. God’s will is that all be saved.

What is blasphemous, what blocks God’s extravagant mercy pouring into our souls is not any particular sin that is unforgivable. Rather, the blasphemy happens when we refuse to forgo the effects of our sins (power, pride, possessions) and are unwilling to reform our lives with a sincere

purpose of amendment. It is not that sin is unforgivable, that God withholds divine mercy. Rather, it is an obstinate disposition that hardens the heart, preventing the rain of divine mercy from penetrating the soul.

Mercy Accepted, RejectedIn the Garden, Peter spoke words of betrayal, denying that he knew Jesus. Subsequently, Peter acknowledged his sin, wept bitterly, and was forgiven. With humility and courage, Peter faced his failure. We know the rest of the story.

For just thirty pieces of silver Judas also betrayed his master. Unable or unwilling to accept Jesus’ merciful gaze, this disciple took his own life.

Mercy was afforded to both; it was accepted by only one. In some way Judas got stuck in himself and could not believe that he still retained infinite human worth. His sin shattered his sense of dignity and led to self-disdain.

Saint Augustine, in speaking of sin, describes it as curvatus in se, that is, turned in on oneself. Sin does exactly that. It refuses to breathe the fresh air of God’s mercy. It suffocates us, cutting us off from God and others. There is a disconnect, a partial or total severing of the branch from the vine of God’s life.

Jesus came precisely to reconcile us to God, to one another, and to ourselves.

Appropriating God’s MessageIn another Shakespearean play, Romeo and Juliet, Romeo sees his beloved at some distance and says to himself: “O it is my love. O that she knew she were.” Juliet doesn’t know it! God says to us, his beloved daughters and sons: “O you are my love. Would that you knew you were!”

Could the “unforgivable” sin against the Holy Spirit be our refusal, upon hearing the message of God’s love in Jesus, to appropriate this message and let it shape our lives? Joseph Campbell once suggested that the unpardonable sin was “the sin of inadvertence, of not being alert, not quite awake.” The spiritual life is about staying awake to the infinite love and mercy of God given us in Jesus.

Though Shakespeare as a dramatist is not a “religious” writer, his plays provide clues for understanding the great mysteries of sin and forgiveness. For these clues, we should be grateful. +

God’s Extravagant MercyBy Bishop Robert F. Morneau

Everyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but the one who blasphemes against

the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven” (Luke 12:10).

Risen Lord, you fulfilled your promise by rising from the dead.

Help me to practice what I preach..

From Hopeful Meditations for Every Day of Easter Through Pentecost,

Rev. Warren J. Savage and Mary Ann McSweeny

Monday, Annunciation of the Lord: Is 7:10–14; 8:10 / Heb 10:4–10 / Lk 1:26–38

Tuesday, Easter Weekday: Acts 4:32–37 / Jn 3:7b–15

Wednesday—St. Stanislaus, Bishop and Martyr: Acts 5:17–26 / Jn 3:16–21

Thursday, Easter Weekday: Acts 5:27–33 / Jn 3:31–36

Friday, Easter Weekday: Acts 5:34–42 / Jn 6:1–15

Saturday, Easter Weekday: Acts 6:1–7 / Jn 6:16–21