-
NEWMAN NEWSS T . T H O M A S M O R E N E W M A N C E N T E R
Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time | September 2, 2018 |
www.comonewman.org
#COMONEWMANPHOTO OF THE WEEK
IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE
MASS TIMES —SUNDAY: 9 a.m. | 11 a.m. | 5 p.m. | 8 p.m. SATURDAY:
5 p.m. WEEKDAY: Noon
RECONCILIATION: Tuesday & Saturday: 4 - 4:30 p.m.
ADORATION/HOLY HOUR: Weekday: 8:30-9:30 a.m.Tuesday &
Thursday: 4-5 p.m.
OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday:8 a.m.-Noon & 12:30-4:30
p.m.
CEP & EDGE begin Sign up now!Page 6
See, Judge, and ActBy Fr. Rich, O.P. Page 2
COME, FOLLOW ME
.com/CoMoNewman
Rediscover Beauty in the LiturgyLiturgical Ministry Retreat Page
4
@artistrybylaurieA small bunch of peppers and tomatoes harvested
from the
Interfaith Garden. #interfaithgarden #comonewman #mizzou
#columbiamo #visitmo #communitygarden #letitgrow #getoutside
Daily Mass at 10 a.m. | Office Closed
-
2 | COMONEWMAN.ORG
See, Judge, and act
As we continue to come to terms with a new reality in our
Church, the time has come to move from contemplation to action.
There is available to us a process whereby we can move into that
phase. It is grounded in an encyclical written by Saint John XXIII:
Mater et Magistra. Reaching back to Pius XII’s expression the
'signs of the times,' John challenged the Church of his day to a
renewal in its own life and in its involvement in the world.
In Mater et Magistra, St. John affirms the process of See,
Judge, Act as a way of reading and responding to the signs of the
time:
There are three stages which should normally be followed in the
reduction of social principles into practice. First, one reviews
the concrete situation; secondly, one forms a judgement on it in
the light of these same principles; thirdly, one decides what the
circumstances can and should be done to implement these principles.
These are the three stages that are usually expressed in the three
terms: observe, judge act. Pope John XXIII, Mater et Magistra, 1961
(# 236)
I learned these principles when I was studying theology at
Aquinas Institute. They are a solid ground on which to move in a
direction that addresses and offers proactive, thoughtful, and
compassionate action. Here they are:
1. See• Seeing, hearing, and experiencing the lived reality of
individuals and
communities.• Naming what is happening that causes you concern•
Carefully and intentionally examining the primary data of the
situation.
What are the people in this situation doing, feeling, and
saying? What is happening to them and how do you/they respond?
We have had this given us by the Pennsylvania Report and all the
other data over the years as a result of the ongoing scandal.
2. JudgeThe word 'judge' is used here in a positive sense — to
analyse the situation
and make an informed judgement about it. The analysis consists
of two critical elements: 1) social analysis and 2) theological
reflection. The last years, months, and weeks have given us more
than enough information to make an "informed judgement."
The time has come now to
3. ActPlanning and carrying out actions aimed at transforming
the social
structures that contribute to suffering and injustice.
Victims have been encouraged to report their abusers; those who
have been aware and were negligent in reporting are being held
accountable. Education and awareness are being offered to those who
are in a position of caring for our children and young adults.
Knowledge is power, and that power can serve us well as we move
forward to create environments in which our children feel safe.
This process of "See, Judge, Act" is not once and done. It
requires vigilance,and ongoing engagement of the world around us.
Complacency is the enemy; it allows evil an entrance, and it will
take advantage.
Bishop McKnight, in his letter, wrote that it will be a
different Church. We can make it a Church of compassion and God’s
love. We can make it a Church grounded in faith, nurtured by hope.
Let us begin.
thought for the Week
.COM/COMONEWMAN
FR. RICHServant Leader
Fr. Rich, O.P.September 9 | 23rd Sunday in Ordinary TimeIsaiah
35:4-7; Psalm 146James 2:1-5; Mark 7:31-37
For information from the State of Missouriregarding reporting
Child Abuse and Neglect,please visit
http://dss.mo.gov/cd/can.htm
Diocese of Jefferson City
If you or someone you know has been abused or victimized by
someone representing the Catholic Church, believe in the
possibility for Hope, Help and Healing.
• Victim assistance coordinator: Nancy Hoey at 573-694-3199 •
Missouri Attorney General’s office: https://ago.
mo.gov/other-resources/clergy-abuse-resources• The Missouri
Child Abuse & Neglect Hotline: 1-800-392-3738• The Missouri
Adult Abuse and Neglect Hotline:
1-800-392-0210• Your local civil authorities
Please contact
September prayer IntentIonSPOPE FRANCIS' PRAYER INTENTION
That any far-reaching decisions of economists and politicians
may protect the family as one of the treasures of humanity.
BISHOP MCKNIGHT'S PRAYER INTENTIONFor all those serving as first
responders; may God
protect them as they face danger with courage and provide
healing assistance to those in need.
-
maSS IntentIonS
SEPTEMBER 2, 2018 | 3
Dinh & Hanh NguyenRene DinoElfrieda WaltzThomas Aquinas Tuan
& family Epps FamilyKarl ArtingerWanda WinterHugo
VianelloPramila AgarwalCampus Ministry benefactors
Welcome to Newman! If you frequently attend Mass with us, please
consider registering here so we can better serve you. Registration
forms are in the Gathering Space under the TV, in the parish
office, or online on our website (www.comonewman.org). Thank you
for being part of our faith community!
contact InformatIon
Welcome!
10 a.m.NoonNoonNoonNoon 5 p.m.9 a.m.11 a.m.5 p.m.8 p.m.
parISh fInanceS
602 Turner Avenue | Columbia, MO 65201(573) 449-5424 |
www.comonewman.org
All emails end in: @comonewman.org
Servant LeaderFr. Rich Litzau, O.P. | rlitzopAssociate PastorFr.
Reginald Wolford, O.P. | reginaldwopAssociate Pastor | Diocesan
Vocations DirectorFr. Christopher Aubuchon |
[email protected] AssociateSr. Karen Freund, O.P. |
srkarenDeaconsGene Kazmierczak | deacon.geneFrank Ruggiero |
frank.ruggiero
ReceptionistJanet Kelly | reception
Accounts ManagerAngie Claas | angie
Development DirectorJoAnn Shull | joann.shull
Communications CoordinatorTheresa Nguyen | theresaRCIA
CoordinatorLisa Rose | lisa.rose
Director of Music & LiturgyKelley Burns | kelley.burns
Assistant Directors of Music & LiturgyJoe Kouba |
joe.koubaTrent Rash | trent
Director of Campus MinistryAngelle Hall | angelle.hall
Assistant Director of Campus MinistryYvonne Chamberlain |
yvonne
Resident Campus MinisterAllison Stuesse | allison
Director of Religious EducationEmily Shull | emily.shull
Director of Youth MinistryRenee Molner | renee.molner
Maintenance/CustodianJimmy Carmichael
thIS Week 9/3/18-9/9/18LIBRARY HOURS THIS WEEKSunday - Tuesday,
Thursday: 10 a.m. to NoonWednesday: 6:30-7:30 p.m.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 — OFFICE CLOSED
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
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, SEPTEMBER 610 a.m.5:30 p.m.6 p.m.
Adult Faith Formation/DisciplesAl Anon/Merton VIRTUS
Class/Disciples
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
8 a.m.9 & 11 a.m.9 & 11 a.m.10 a.m. 10 a.m.
NoonNoon12:15 p.m.2:30 p.m.3 p.m.6 p.m.6:30 p.m.6:30 p.m.6:45
p.m.
Music Rehearsal/ChapelChildren's Liturgy/Lima, Merton, Day,
RomeroNursery Open/De PorresMusic Rehearsal/Chapel CEP Classes/All
ClassroomsKorean Community Time/AquinasFr. Tolton Legacy Society
meeting/ConferenceFirst Reconciliation Parent
Meeting/DisciplesConfirmation Small Groups/small group
locationMusic Rehearsal/ChapelEDGE/MPRRCIA Inquiry
Session/DisciplesMusic Rehearsal/ChapelLife Night/103 Waugh
Street
3:30 p.m. Music Rehearsal/Chapel
1 p.m.5 p.m.
Korean Legion of Mary/AquinasFreshmen Overnight Retreat
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
10 a.m.7 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Daily Mass/ChapelMusic Rehearsal (5/8 p.m. Masses)/ChapelPower
Hour/Chapel
Music Rehearsal (5 p.m. Saturday)/ChapelCEP Classes/All
ClassroomsEDGE Bible Study/DisciplesMusic Rehearsal (9
a.m.)/ChapelMusic Rehearsal (11 a.m.)/ChapelEphesians 3/MPR
5:15 p.m.6:15 p.m.6:15 p.m.6:30 p.m.7 p.m.9 p.m.
LOW GLUTEN HOSTS ARE AVAILABLEIf you need low gluten communion
hosts, please call the parish office.
Monday, Sept. 3Tuesday, Sept. 4Wednesday, Sept. 5Thursday, Sept.
6Friday, Sept. 7Saturday, Sept. 8Sunday, Sept. 9Sunday, Sept.
9Sunday, Sept. 9Sunday, Sept. 9
OffertoryMonth to DateBudget for Month
Variance +
$15,909.25$106,580.48$101,600.00
$4,980.48
August 25/26
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 45 p.m.6:30 p.m.7 p.m.8 p.m.
Emmaus/MPRBoy Scouts Troop 121/MPRNewman Needleworks/RomeroE3
Band Practice/MPR
-
4 | COMONEWMAN.ORG .COM/COMONEWMAN
neWman neWS
neWman Volunteer corpS
FULLY HUMAN, FULLY FAITHFULThis fall's adult faith formation
discussion will center around Sr. Sara Fairbanks, O.P.'s "Fully
Human: Understanding Christian Anthropology" lecture course. This
course in Christian Anthropology explores how our encounter with
God in faith shapes both our understanding of what it means to be
human and our place in creation. The hope is that it be not just an
academic exercise, but also an opportunity to deepen our
relationship with God, neighbor, and creation in these challenging
times. Sr. Karen, O.P. will lead "Fully Human, Fully Faithful" on
Thursdays in the Disciples Room from 10-11:30 a.m.
REDISCOVERING BEAUTY — A LITURGICAL RETREATAll liturgical
ministers are warmly invited and encouraged to attend a retreat on
Saturday, September 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the MPR. The focus
of the retreat will be on the beauty of the liturgy and will
include thoughts by Fr. Reginald, breakout sessions for each
ministry, prayer experiences, and a luncheon. This is open to all
Eucharistic ministers, Mass coordinators, lectors, sound board
operators, greeters, and members of the Mass planning team. Please
RSVP on the website. If you have any questions, please email the
Music and Liturgy team at [email protected].
Website TipsMissed one of the Mass announcements? Want to hear
the homily again? Visit the Sunday News section on the website!
Mass announcements are posted on the homepage of the website,
but they can also be found under "Sunday News." The latest bulletin
and homilies from the weekend are also posted there.
Visit www.comonewman.org/parish/sunday-news/
VIRTUS PROTECTING GOD'S CHILDREN CLASSES The Diocese of
Jefferson City will hold two VIRTUS® Protecting God’s Children
classes in Columbia in September:
• Thursday, September 6 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Thomas More Newman
Center in the Disciples Room.
• Sunday, September 16 at 6 p.m. at St. Thomas More Newman
Center in the Disciples Room.
This program is one component of the overall effort to protect
God’s children and vulnerable adults. All employees and volunteers
with ongoing and unsupervised contact with children and youth are
required to attend a Protecting God’s Children session. All
parents, grandparents and other adults in the parish community are
encouraged to attend. Participants should register in advance at
www.virtus.org. Please arrive early so that the class may begin on
time. Due to the nature of the subject, children are discouraged
from attending.
FR. TOLTON LEGACY SOCIETY INVITES YOUCome join the Fr. Tolton
Legacy Societies planning committee as we prepare for the
celebration Mass in spring 2019. We would love to have additional
parishioners and students join us! We are meeting in the Conference
Room (Rm 110C) near the student lounge, 12:15-1:30 p.m. on Sunday,
September 9. We look forward to seeing you! Michele Sisson-White
and Avila Hendricks-Nilon.
LECTOR TRAININGDo you have a love of Scripture and a desire to
serve at the Mass? Become a lector! Lector training will be in two
parts; part one is scheduled for Monday, September 10 from 7-9 p.m.
in the Disciples Room. Please RSVP on the parish website. If you
have any questions, please contact [email protected].
NEWMAN NIGHT AT THE FOOD BANKEvery second Monday of the month,
Newman volunteers at the Food Bank from 6-8 p.m. The next Newman
Night at the Food Bank is Monday, September 10. The Food Bank asks
that volunteers be at least 9 years old and wear close-toed shoes
as a safety caution. All are welcome! Please arrive by 6 p.m. If
you have questions, please call Gloria Young at 573-673-3070. The
Food Bank’s address is 2101 Vandiver Drive.
NEWMAN NIGHT AT LOAVES AND FISHESOn the second Wednesday of each
month, Newman cooks and serves dinner at Loaves and Fishes Soup
Kitchen here in Columbia. The next Newman Night at Loaves and
Fishes is Wednesday, September 12. Volunteers are needed to cook
the food, serve dinner, or bring desserts! Sign up to volunteer on
the parish website under "Parish Sign Ups." Loaves and Fishes is
located at 702 Wilkes Blvd. (at the Wilkes Blvd. United Methodist
Church).
-
SEPTEMBER 2, 2018 | 5
campuS mInIStryaround toWnCOLUMBIA COLLEGE WELCOME EVENTColumbia
College students: Meet your campus representative and members of
our Newman staff at our booth at Hey Day, on Tuesday, September 11
from 11-12:30 p.m. in Southwell Gymnasium. We hope to see you
there!
REGISTER WITH NEWMANAll new and returning students: please
complete your annual student registration. Even if you have
registered with us in the past, we ask that you renew your
registration with us each year, to let us know how we can best
serve you! To register online, visit:
comonewman.breezechms.com/form/UGRStudReg1819
FRESHMAN RETREAT — REGISTER BY THURSDAY
All incoming freshmen are invited to "Ignite," the Freshman
Overnight Retreat, which will be held at the Newman Center
beginning at 5 p.m. on Friday, September 7 with dinner and ending
on Saturday, September 8 by noon. Cost is $15, but don’t let money
get in the way of you attending! Full and partial scholarships are
available; contact Yvonne Chamberlain for details. The registration
deadline is Thursday, September 6; visit the Campus Ministry Events
Sign Up page on the website to register. Contact retreat rectors,
Sophia Bell ([email protected]) or Ethan Rackers
([email protected]), if you have questions.
HELP NEEDED AT THE 8 P.M. MASSSingers, instrumentalists, and
sound board operators are needed for 8 p.m. Mass. Rehearsals for
singers and instrumentalists are Sundays at 6:30 p.m. and Mondays
from 7-8 p.m. Sound board operators help with volume levels and
controlling the powerpoint at Mass. Contact Kelley Burns
([email protected]) if interested or with questions.
EPHESIANS 3 (E3)Join us every Wednesday at 9 p.m. in the MPR!
Ephesians 3 is an hour of prayer, a talk, praise and worship music,
and fellowship. Catch old talks on our Youtube channel —
CoMoNewmanCenter.
NEW ADORATION TIMESAdoration is available Monday-Friday,
8:30-9:30 a.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4-5 p.m. It is important
that we ensure someone is present with Jesus at all times; sign up
for an Adoration shift on the Events Sign Up page on the
website.
NEWS FROM OLLISJoin us on Friday, September 7 for All School
Mass at 8 a.m.Our fall sports season is starting. We have the
following home events this week:
• 9/4: 8th grade girls’ volleyball at 6 p.m.• 9/5: 7th grade
girls’ volleyball at 6 p.m.• 9/5: Cross country meet at Stephens
Park at 4 p.m.• 9/8: Cross country meet at Gans Park (by Tolton) at
10 a.m.
Come out and support OLLIS! We would love to have parishioners
come and enjoy these events.
NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING Natural Family Planning involves no
drugs or devices, there are zero health worries, and it is
immediately reversible when you want to try to conceive a baby. No
doctor visits needed, no prescriptions to fill, no unwanted side
effects. Two class series are beginning soon: September 9 in
Jefferson City and October 6 in Hallsville. Classes are can also be
scheduled individually. Online options are available as well! To
learn more, visit www.midmonfp.org or call Mark & Chelle (Jeff
City) at 573-893-3319 or Jeremy & Maria (Hallsville) at
573-696-0778.
PRESENTATION ON POVERTY IN BOONE COUNTY Have you wondered what
poverty in our community really looks like? St. Vincent dePaul
Society has invited Bryon White from Central Missouri Community
Action to share some of CMCA's 280+ page, 2017 Community Needs
Assessment about poverty in our area. Poverty in Boone County: Data
and Demographics will be presented on Tuesday, September 11 at 7
p.m. in Flanagan Hall at Our Lady of Lourdes Church. Questions?
Contact StVdP President, Joanne Slama, at 417-622-2661.
SACRED HEART ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENTSacred Heart parish is
hosting the 17th Annual Paul Prost Memorial Golf Tournament. The
tournament will be held on Monday, September 24 at Columbia Country
Club golf course. Lunch is at noon; shotgun start at 1 p.m. Past
participants have proclaimed this "one of the most fun tournaments
of the year." Proceeds from the tournament benefit the Sacred Heart
building maintenance fund. Get your team together, and be prepared
to have a good time. Registration fee is $100 which includes lunch,
beverages, golf, and many prizes. Tournament sponsorships are
available. For information, contact Gene Gerke at 573-875-7125 ext
101, or email: [email protected].
VOLUNTEER FOR ST VINCENT DEPAULCan you donate a half day each
week to help the poor in Columbia? The Society of St. Vincent
dePaul is looking for volunteers. Phone volunteers work from their
own home computer one morning per week responding to recorded
messages on the StVdP help line and verifying bills with local
utility companies and landlords. Home Visitors work in pairs making
house calls to clients to help assess their needs and to pray with
them. At times it is challenging work, but if you have a heart for
the poor like us, we Vincentians want to meet you! StVdP meets on
the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at 7 p.m. in the Our
Lady of Lourdes parish office. Our next meeting is September 13.
Questions? Call or text President Joanne Slama at 417-622-2661.
-
6 | COMONEWMAN.ORG .COM/COMONEWMAN
kIdS’ cornerFor Kids: God gives us rules to help us. How do you
think rules help?
For Parents: Rules are important but can be a distraction. Does
the negotiation on bedtime or screen time become more of a focus
than love, faith, and forgiveness? What can your family do to
refocus?
cep & edgeSUNDAY CEP BEGINS SEPTEMBER 9Religious Ed classes
for kids Pre-K through fifth grade are offered on Sunday mornings
OR Wednesday evenings. Wednesday classes are underway! Please Note:
The Wednesday time has been changed to 6:15-7:30 p.m. EDGE for
sixth, seventh, and eighth graders will be on Sunday evenings from
6-7:30 p.m. in the MPR. Cost is $50/child and scholarships are
available. See the website under parish sign-ups or contact
[email protected] for more information.
ATTN: FAMILIES INTERESTED IN FIRST COMMUNIONParents and
guardians of kids who are at least in second grade and would like
to receive the sacraments of First Reconciliation and First
Communion this year are invited to join us for a parent meeting to
kick-off preparations either Sunday, September 9 from 12:15-1:30
p.m. (childcare available) or Wednesday, September 12 from
6:15-7:30 p.m. Contact Emily for more details.
MIDDLE SCHOOL BIBLE STUDY ON WEDNESDAYSIn addition to EDGE on
Sunday evenings, we are offering a Bible study for sixth, seventh,
and eighth graders from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday evenings in the
Disciples Room, focusing on the upcoming Sunday readings. In the
coming weeks we'll also be checking out the YouCat. There is no
registration required for Bible study, and we will have snacks.
Contact Emily for more details.
come, folloW me.com/comolifeteen
como lIfe teenLIFE NIGHTS BEGIN NEXT WEEKLife Nights are
starting on Sunday, September 9! Please join us for our Kick-Off
Party as we talk about our theme, Question Everything, and set up
some small groups. We will be meeting in Sacred Heart's Education
building from 6:45-8:30 p.m. We can't wait to see you there!
CONFIRMATION SMALL GROUPS BEGIN NEXT WEEKConfirmation small
groups also start on Sunday, September 9 at your small group
location from 2:30-4:30 p.m. You will get your textbook at the
first class, and we're looking forward to a great year. Please
contact Renee at [email protected] if you have any
questions about locations. We are praying for you!