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Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time | October 14, 2018 | www.comonewman.org
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St. Oscar RomeroBy Emily ShullPage 2
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St. OScar rOmerO: FOr Peace & the POOr
In January 2016 I visited the home of a modern saint and the hero of El Salvador, Oscar Romero. It was an unforgettable experience to walk into his small house, to see the church
where he was killed, and to meet those who remember him. Oscar Romero was born in 1917. He was part of a large
poor family, but he was bright and at 14 decided that he wanted to become a priest. He was sent to Rome to study because of his impressive work as a young seminarian and was ordained at the age of 25. He was leading a relatively quiet life as a priest, but out of concern for poor farmers who might not feel welcome at church, he convinced local radio stations to broadcast his Sunday homilies. He was ordained a bishop in 1970. He was considered conservative and traditional by his
fellow Salvadoran bishops, discouraging groups who were pushing for political change because he feared the unrest it might cause.
In February 1977, Romero was made Archbishop of San Salvador and one month later his good friend Fr. Rutilio Grande was killed with two of his companions at the orders of a wealthy landowner allied with the military forces. Fr. Grande had been ministering to poor communities near his hometown. His message was a simple one; it is not God's will for you to be poor and for your children to be hungry. In the '70s, 1 percent of El Salvador’s population controlled virtually all agriculture and industries. In rural communities, nearly half of children did not live to the age of 5. Work was scarce and paid very little. Romero presided at the funeral of Fr. Grande and met the people he championed. He was forever changed by sharing in their grief and love for a great man. He began to speak for the poor in his homilies, which were still being broadcast over the radio. He became the voice that told the marginalized of El Salvador of God's love and God's desire that their suffering would end.
Unrest was growing in El Salvador. Open violence toward demonstrators, not just rebels, carried out by the Salvadoran military was becoming common as were the "disappeared." Families began to approach Romero looking for loved ones who they feared had been captured or killed. Romero refused to attend any official government event and kept speaking out. By March of 1980 he openly pleaded with the military, government, and even individual soldiers to end the brutal violence. This violence was largely inflicted on the defenseless in an effort to control the people through fear. Oscar Romero was killed while saying Mass at the chapel only steps from his home on March 24, 1980. Romero had appealed directly to President Carter, but the U.S. would continue providing financial support to the military of El Salvador (the rate would increase under the Reagan administration). The U.S. feared that the leftist rebels would become allied with Communist powers in the region. Romero was unable to stop the civil war that would continue between the military and the leftist FMLN rebels for 12 more years. In a country of 5.5 million, 75,000 were killed, 1 million fled, and 1 million more became internally displaced. Of those who died, estimates say at least 30,000 were not part of the FMLN or the military.
"If they kill me, I will be resurrected in the Salvadoran people," Romero said shortly before his death. Every Catholic church in our sistering communities has a picture of Romero, and most families have a picture in their homes. Those who knew him speak of him with respect and reverence. Before Oscar Romero was canonized, he was already a saint in the hearts of Salvadorans and many more throughout Latin America.
I have read many of the homilies from his final years. It seems that he never lost hope for peace and justice. He spoke often of the crucified Christ who suffered with his people and knew their wounds. Today, Salvadorans have greater democratic freedoms, but the country suffers from intense gang violence (also linked to U.S. policies). Many youth do not have the opportunity to attend middle or high school let alone college. On the day of his canonization, let us join Saint Oscar Romero in praying for the future of his people, our brothers and sisters in El Salvador.
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Emily Shull
EMILY SHULLDirector of Religious Ed.
Above: (1) Tomb of St. Romero in the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Holy Savior in San Salvador; (2) Metropolitan Cathedral of the Holy Savior in San Salvador; (3) the Divine Providence Chapel in San Salvador where St. Romero was assassinated.
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thIS Week 10/15/18-10/21/18LIBRARY HOURS THIS WEEKSunday - Tuesday, Thursday: 10 a.m. to NoonWednesday: 6:30-7:30 p.m.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 15
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17
Information for the bulletin is due by noon on the Friday before the weekend it is published. Dates may change with upcoming holidays. Please submit to Theresa Nguyen at [email protected].
For the full catalog listing of the library, visit: www.comonewman.org/dbd-ministries/kemper-library
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1810 a.m.5:30 p.m.6 p.m.7 p.m.
"Fully Human, Fully Faithful" Discussion/DisciplesAl Anon/Merton Widows Helping Widows/AquinasA Walk through the Catechism/Disciples
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20
8 a.m.10 a.m. Noon12:30 p.m.3 p.m.3 p.m.6:30 p.m.6:45 p.m.
Music Rehearsal/ChapelMusic Rehearsal/Chapel Korean Community Time/AquinasAltar Server Training/ChapelMusic Rehearsal/ChapelWomen's Spirituality/1922 W. BroadwayMusic Rehearsal/ChapelLife Night/103 Waugh Street
11 a.m.3:30 p.m.
Newman Alumni Tailgate/CourtyardMusic Rehearsal/Chapel
1 p.m. Korean Legion of Mary/Conference
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21
2 p.m.6 p.m.7 p.m.7 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Photo Directory Sessions/Merton & DayMass Planning Team Meeting/AquinasMusic Rehearsal (5/8 p.m. Masses)/ChapelRCIA/MPRPower Hour/Chapel
Youth Choir Rehearsal/MPRAltar Server Training/AquinasCEP Classes/All ClassroomsEDGE Bible Study/DisciplesMusic Rehearsal (9 a.m.)/SacristyMusic Rehearsal (5 p.m. Saturday)/ChapelMusic Rehearsal (11 a.m.)/ChapelEphesians 3/MPR
6 p.m.6:15 p.m.6:15 p.m.6:15 p.m.6:30 p.m.6:30 p.m.7 p.m.9 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 15Tuesday, Oct. 16Wednesday, Oct. 17Thursday, Oct. 18Friday, Oct. 19Saturday, Oct. 20Sunday, Oct. 21Sunday, Oct. 21Sunday, Oct. 21Sunday, Oct. 21
OffertoryMonth to DateBudget for Month
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$36,581.80$36,581.80
$103,600.00
$67,018.20
October 6/7
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 162 p.m.5 p.m.6:30 p.m.7 p.m.7 p.m.7 p.m.8 p.m.
Photo Directory Sessions/Merton & DayEmmaus/MPRBoy Scouts Troop 121/MPREucharistic Minister Training/DisciplesKnights of Columbus/AquinasNewman Needleworks/RomeroE3 Band Practice/MPR
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FOOD & FELLOWSHIP: PARISH PICNIC ON SUNDAYAll are welcome to the annual Parish Picnic! Come to the Gordon Shelter in Stephens Lake Park on Sunday, October 14. Food will be served from 12:30 to 2 p.m., but you are welcome to join us any time from 12-3 p.m. There will be games for children and a door prize raffle from Room 38 and Cafe Berlin! Bring a lawn chair if you would like — the shelter is smaller than in previous years. Come enjoy good food and good company!
EUCHARISTIC MINISTER TRAINING — TUESDAYMany Eucharistic Ministers (those who distribute the Eucharist) are needed for all weekend Masses. Eucharistic Ministers are asked to serve about once per month. Any confirmed Catholic who would like to become a Eucharistic Minister would need to attend an orientation session. The next session is scheduled for Tuesday, October 16 from 7-9 p.m. in the Disciples Room. Please RSVP on the website. If you need additional information, contact Trent Rash at [email protected].
PHOTOGRAPHY SESSIONS BEGIN THIS WEEK
Photo sessions for our Parish Directory will be on Monday and Tuesday of this week upstairs in the Merton and Day rooms! If you signed up for a time and have forgotten when it is, feel free to call the office. If you still need to sign up for a time, stop by the table in the Gathering Space after Masses this weekend or sign up online at the Parish Sign Ups page. Contact Theresa ([email protected]) with questions.
ALTAR SERVER TRAINING — CORRECTION! Serving at the Lord's table is a great way to foster a solid connection to our faith community and strengthen a young Catholic's faith and love of the Lord! You must be in fourth grade or older to serve at St. Thomas More. There are two mandatory training sessions. The first is during the Wednesday CEP class on October 17 at 6:15 p.m. in the Aquinas Room. The second session is Sunday, October 21 at 12:30 p.m. in the Chapel. If you have any questions, please contact Trent Rash at [email protected]. We hope to see you there!
All registrations/RSVPs are found on the website under Parish Sign Ups: www.comonewman.org/parish/parish-sign-ups
WIDOWS HELPING WIDOWS Join us for our next gathering on Thursday, October 18 in the Aquinas room, 6:30-8 p.m. Linda Antel will lead us in origami fun. Come meet and reconnect with others traveling the same path. For more information, contact Rose Marra at [email protected] or Karen Althage at [email protected].
HOMECOMING PARKING On Friday, October 19, from 5 p.m. to midnight, the Newman parking lot will cost $5 to park on a first come, first serve basis. If you're going to Homecoming Campus Decorations, consider parking at Newman to support Campus Ministry! Parking on Saturday for the parade and Homecoming Game will be closed for season tailgate parking only.
HELP EXPAND NEWMAN'S PARISH FAMILYDo you feel called to serve as an Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist to parishioners who are homebound or in long term care facilities? Your visit would help keep them connected to our parish family. If you would like further information, please contact Sr. Karen ([email protected]) or Susan Devaney ([email protected]).
HOW CAN KEMPER LIBRARY SERVE YOU?Kemper Library is seeking direction in planning for the future. This semester, we are working with Brian Flanagan, a Library and Information graduate student
at MU, to conduct surveys and information gathering activities within the parish. There will be a link to the survey on the website and in the weekly email, or you can fill out a paper copy in the Gathering Space. Please take a few moments to complete the survey! If you have any questions, please contact Susan Devaney at [email protected] or 573.696.1424.
Additionally, Kemper Library is ordering books, DVD's, etc. If you have any requests, please send them to Susan Devaney.
WOMEN'S SPIRITUALITY All women are invited to discuss Pope Francis’ beautiful Apostolic Exhortation, “Gaudete et Exsultate.” Sr. Karen leads this discussion at 1922 W. Broadway on Sundays from 3-4:30 p.m. OR Mondays from 10-11:30 a.m. on the following dates:
• October 21/22 (Chapters 3-4)• November 18/19 (Chapters 4-5)
October 21 | 29th Sunday in Ordinary TimeIsaiah 53:10-11; Psalm 33Hebrews 4:14-16; Mark 10:35-45
thOught FOr the Week
“Do you understand what you are asking?”
“Can you drink the cup that I drink?”
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HURRICANE FLORENCE RELIEF Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri’s national partner, Catholic Charities USA, is collecting donations for Hurricane Florence relief efforts. CCUSA forwards 100 percent of funds raised directly to Catholic Charities agencies that serve the affected communities. To learn more or to donate, visit www.catholiccharitiesusa.org or call 1.800.919.9338.
OCTOBER PERSONAL COLLECTIONNewman Volunteer Corps is collecting items for the Columbia Catholic Workers' houses of hospitality this month. St. Francis House and the Z. Lois Bryant House need socks, blankets, dish detergent, laundry detergent, paper towels, and tissues. Donations may be placed in the large silver bin in the Turner Street entrance. Thank you to all who donated items for Rainbow House's Back to School Wish List in September!
OLLIS: KINDERGARTEN CLASS APPLICATIONS OPENOLLIS began accepting names for the kindergarten list for 2021-2022 on October 9. Classes cap at 72. All applications are time stamped, so getting it in as soon as possible is important. To apply: go to our website and find the application. Complete and submit it with the $40 application fee and proof of your parish
registration (contact your parish office) to the OLLIS office. We are still accepting applications for 2019-2020 and 2020-2021:
Child's Birthdate Kindergarten ClassAugust 1, 2015 - July 31, 2016 2021-2022August 1, 2014 - July 31, 2015 2020-2021August 1, 2013 - July 31, 2014 2019-2020
We anticipate these classes filling quickly, so apply today!
CURSILLO: DIOCESAN WIDE ULTREYAAll Cursillistas are invited to attend the Diocesan Wide Ultreya, Sunday, October 21 at 2 p.m. at St. Pius X in the undercroft in Moberly. Consider carpooling with your small prayer groups and others from your community! Leigh Tenkku-Lepper Women's #73 from Russellville will be our witness. Bring a snack to share. Drinks furnished.
BLAZE OF GLORY 2018 GALA — NOVEMBER 17It's not too early to start making your reservations for the 2018 Blaze of Glory Gala! Don't miss your chance to bid on some great items to benefit Tolton Catholic.
Tickets are $75 each. Sponsorships are also available starting as low as $500. Don't miss the Tolton Catholic social event of the year with fabulous food, cocktails, an exciting auction, and dancing - a great date night or girls night out! Contact Jill McIntosh to RSVP at [email protected] or 573-445-7700.
RAINBOW HOUSE DONATIONSRainbow House is a nonprofit, children's emergency shelter and advocacy center serving abused and neglected children, as well as families in crisis. They are in need of donations like quilts, blankets, and volunteer time to prepare meals and spend time with children. Call Rainbow House at 573.474.6000 if interested.
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LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER FOR FALL RETREATDon't miss out! Join CoMo Life Teen at our annual Fall Retreat from November 2-4 at Camp Trinity in New Haven, Missouri. There's going to be great food, fantastic friends, truths about our faith, and tons of fun! Our theme this year is "In Reverse" and focuses on the Our Father. The retreat costs $100 to attend, but financial assistance is available. Please register on the Parish website. Spots are limited, and registration closes on October 19 (this Friday!), so don't wait!
LIFE NIGHT — BOTHER FATHERCome and get all your questions answered at Life Night on October 21! Fr. Rich will be there for our "Bother Father" Q&A session. As always, we will meet at the Sacred Heart Education building from 6:45-8:30 p.m. and start with a family-style dinner. See you there!
FORGOT ABOUT YOUR M&M TUBE?Did you forget to bring your M&M tube back with your donation for CoMo Life Teen? Don't worry! Just bring it with you the next time you're at Newman and bring it by Renee Molner's office (the Youth Ministry double doors to the right of the main office door). Or, Venmo @comonewman with the description "Life Teen." We appreciate all of the support from our parishioners; we're truly blessed to have some of the most generous parishioners supporting the future of the church!
cathOlIc SteWarDShIP aPPealThis weekend we begin our Catholic Stewardship Appeal at St. Thomas More Newman Center. This annual appeal is the primary source of funding for sustaining ministry and assistance for the 110 Catholic churches in the 38 counties that make up the Diocese of Jefferson City. As Catholics,
we share in the responsibility for forming our priests and deacons, for supporting teachers in our Catholic Schools and PSR, and for serving the sick, the poor, and the forgotten among us. Through the CSA, we do this better because we do it together. Please be generous in your support of this year's CSA.
Want to make your pledge online? Using your smartphone, open the camera app and center this image (right) on the screen. A notification should ask to open a website on your phone. Or, go to diojeffcity.org/giving.
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kIDS’ cOrnerFor Kids: Do you have more toys or clothes than you really use? Could you give some away?
For Parents: Most of us are rich by the world's standards. We can always do more to live simply and care for the poor. What will your family do to help the poor?
ceP & eDgeTHANKS TO EDGERS & FAMILIES On Sunday, October 7, EDGE families donated food items, and students and parents created freezer meals to serve families who have kids in the hospital who live outside Boone County. We made 8 pans of food for the Ronald McDonald House!
NO KIDS MINISTRIES HOMECOMING WEEKENDThere will be no CEP or Children's Liturgy and the Nursery will be closed on October 21. Wednesday CEP will be cancelled on October 31.
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BUSY PERSON'S RETREAT — REGISTRATION OPEN
Registration for the Busy Person's Retreat is now open! Busy Person takes place October 28-November 1. During the retreat, you will meet with a spiritual director for 45 minutes each day and commit to 30 minutes of personal prayer each day, while still going to classes, work, and all of your other life commitments. Space on this retreat is limited, and slots fill up quickly so sign up online now to secure your place. The retreat costs $15, and scholarships are available if needed. Contact Yvonne Chamberlain ([email protected]) with questions.
SEEK 2019: ENCOUNTER SOMETHING MORERegistration for SEEK 2019 is now open. SEEK is a national conference held by FOCUS, this year in Indianapolis, January 3-7. Visit seek2019.com to register. We are using a team fundraising concept this year. If you are interested in learning more contact Jack Crisafi at (404) 394-6133.
GET YOUR NEWMAN GEARThe long awaited pre-sale of the new Newman merchandise is finally here. Order your sweatshirt, long-sleeve tee, or hat online under "Event Sign Ups."
BISHOP MCKNIGHT GATHERING FOR YOUNG ADULTSAll young adults (ages 18-35) are invited to an afternoon of prayer and conversation on the current crisis in our Church spawned by Archbishop McCarrick’s resignation and the Pennsylvania AG report. The gathering will take place on Saturday, November 3 from 2-4 p.m. at the Schwartze Catholic Center (2207 W. Main St., Jefferson City). Our meeting will begin with a brief prayer followed by opening remarks by Bishop McKnight. There will be opportunity for open discussion and questions from participants. The meeting will conclude with prayer and Adoration. Light food and refreshments will be provided. Though not required, participants are highly encouraged to complete a very short RSVP here: goo.gl/JorsHq
All registrations/RSVPs for campus ministry are found on the website under Event Sign Ups: www.comonewman.org/campus-ministry/cmsignup
