P r e a c h i n g t h e G o s p e l a t t h e U n i v e r s i t y o f A r i z o n a s i n c e 1 9 2 6

1615 East 2nd Street, Tucson, AZ 85719 Phone: 520.327.4665; Fax: 520.327.6559

Email: Newman@UACatholic.org; Web: www.UACatholic.org

March 1, 2015 Second Sunday of Lent

WORSHIP SCHEDULE

SATURDAY VIGIL MASS 5:15 PM

SUNDAY MASSES 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:15 AM

5:00 PM & 7:00 PM

MONDAY—FRIDAY Morning Prayer: 7:30 AM Evening Prayer: 5:00 PM

Daily Mass : 5:15 PM

RECONCILIATION Saturday 4:00-5:00 PM Sunday 4:00-4:45 PM

(or by appointment with a priest)

NEWMAN CENTER STAFF This Community is served by the Friars of

the Western Dominican Province and the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose

Fr. James Thompson, OP, Pastor (FrJames@UACatholic.org)

Fr. Jacek Buda, OP, Associate Pastor (jbuda@uoregon.edu)

Fr. Donald Bramble, OP, Associate Pastor (djbramble@icloud.com)

Sr. Elizabeth O’Donnell, OP, Past. Assoc. (SrElizabeth@UACatholic.org)

Sr. Angelica Velez, OP, Past. Assoc . (SrAngelica@UACatholic.org)

Br. Cody Jorgensen, OP, Campus Min. Intern (cojorgensen@gmail.com)

Jane Furet, Religious Ed Coordinator (boscoeman@earthlink.net)

Susan Balistreri, Operations Manager (Susan@UACatholic.org) Matt Ellis, Bookkeeper

(bookkeeper@UACatholic.org) Walter Tearne & Johnny Granillo, Maintenance

Receptionists (FrontDesk@UACatholic.org)

In Residence: Fr. Robert Burns, OP

THIS WEEK AT NEWMAN

Monday, March 2 4:30 PM - Rosary - Chapel 7:00 PM - Confirmation Class - Classroom 7:30 PM - Grad Group - Library 9:00 PM - Adoration - Chapel Tuesday, March 3 4:30 PM - Rosary - Chapel 7:00 PM - RCIA Inquiry - Library 7:00 PM - Sacred Music - Green Hall Wednesday, March 4 4:30 PM - Rosary - Chapel 7:00 PM - Lumen Fidei - Library Thursday, March 5 4:30 PM - Rosary - Chapel 7:00 PM - Lector Scripture Study - Classroom Friday, March 6 12:00 PM - Stations of the Cross - Chapel 3:00 PM - Philosophy Reading Group - Library 4:30 PM - Rosary - Chapel 6:00 PM - Holy Grounds - Green Hall Sunday, March 8 9:00 AM - Religious Ed - Green Hall 11:00 AM - RCIA Lunch - Patio 1:00 PM - RCIA - Classroom 2:00 PM - OPL Candidates - Library 3:00 PM - OPL Chapter Meeting - Classroom

Candidates (L to R) Isaac Duarte, Aungelique Rodriguez, Bishop Kicanas, Tyler Gonzalez, and Brian Harmon

READINGS FOR THE WEEK March 1: Gn 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18; Rom 8:31b-34; Mk 9:2-10 March 2: Dn 9:4b-10; Lk 6:36-38 March 3: Is 1:10, 16-20; Mt 23:1-12 March 4: Jer 18:18-20; Mt 20:17-28 March 5: Jer 17:5-10; Lk 16:19-31 March 6: Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a; Mt 21:33-43, 45-46 March 7: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Lk 15:1-3, 11-32

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK March 1: Pro Populo (7:00) March 4: Priscilla Rivera ( birthday)

LITURGY CORNER 20 with Fr. James

Distraction at Mass, Part 3: Distractions of Spontaneity

In one way of looking at it, “liturgy planning” sounds like an oxymoron. Since the structure of the Mass is always the same, and the readings and prayers of the seasons are prescribed, what's to plan? But, of course, for the Sunday Masses homilies must be planned, music selected, intercessions composed, and logistics for any special rites need to be thought out and sometimes even rehearsed. So considerable time, thought, and effort may go into any given weekend liturgy. But isn't even this all too rigid, not leaving any room for the Spirit to move? Isn't there any room for spontaneity in Catholic Sunday worship? The General Instruction of the Roman Missal makes it sound like the answer is no:

[T]he priest must remember that he is the servant of the sacred Liturgy and that he himself is not permitted, on his own initiative, to add, to remove, or to change anything in the celebration of Mass. [GIRM #24]

However, this statement occurs in the context of accommodations and adaptations that are allowed in the Missal. Not only is there structural wiggle room in the Mass, but a degree of spontaneity can naturally happen in the delivery of the homily, or what words or phrases are emphasized, and the like. On the other hand, spontaneity is the antithesis of formal, ritual worship. For a minister to “express himself” by innovating on the spot can be a major distraction to the effect of engaging in such a communal act of formal worship as the Mass. Even in that first formational generation of Christians when the formal structure of the Mass was more fluid, St. Paul in his instructions to the charismatic Corinthians sought to control spontaneous outbursts in the Sunday assembly for the sake of order. “Indeed, the spirits of prophets are under the prophets' control, since he is not the God of disorder but of peace.” (1 Cor. 14:32-33). So clearly, spontaneity as such does not have a high priority in the Mass itself.

CO-WORKERS IN THE VINEYARD

The premier Catholic spiritual, educational, and inspirational conference in Arizona will take place at the Tucson Convention Center March 5-7. For information, visit www.diocesetucson.org.

THANK YOU RCIA LUNCH HOSTS Thank you to Curt and Linda Mracek for providing a delicious lunch for RCIA on Sun., Feb. 22. Your generosity is appreciated!

SUSTAINING BOARD STUDENT DINNER The Sustaining Board will serve a wonderful meal in Green Hall today, March 1 at 6:00 PM. All students are invited! The meal is free of charge.

SUSTAINING BOARD SCHOLARSHIP The Newman Sustaining Board Scholarship application is now available for completion by anyone who wants to apply for one of two $5,000 scholarships for next year. It can only be completed online at UACatholic.org. The deadline is March 13.

BIBLE STUDY Do you want to learn more about the Bible? Why not begin at the beginning? The San Martin de Porres Chapter of the Dominican Laity is offering a study on the Book of Genesis. We will meet in the Newman Center classroom at 2:00 PM on Saturdays, beginning March 7. At the first session, Sr. Angelica will present an introduction of Genesis. All are welcome. Please bring your Bible.

FR. ALBERT FELICE-PACE, O.P. RETIREMENT At the end of June, Fr. Albert Felice-Pace, O.P. will be retiring after 55 years of service. Fr. Albert served as Director of St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Center from 1993-2003. He celebrated Masses and was a presence on campus on September 11, 2001 when the students organized a vigil at the Newman Center. During his tenure he helped raise funds to remodel parts of the chapel and installed an elevator at the center so everyone, including disabled members of the community, could participate in the life of the Church. Most importantly, he touched the lives of so many people in his 10-years of service to St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Center. This wonderful community brought him so much joy in seeing the interactions and mentoring between students, faculty, and older members of the Newman Center. Father still speaks fondly of his time at U of A and feels blessed to have served such a wonderful community. At his current and final post at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, the St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Newman Center will be throwing a retirement party for him on April 18. If you would like to send Fr. Albert any well wishes, the address is 4765 Brussels St., Las Vegas, NV 89119. If you would like to send him your comments online or request an invitation to attend his retirement party in Las Vegas, please send an email to info@unlvnewman.com with your address and an invitation will be sent.

SPRING PROJECT - POVERLLO HOUSE Poverllo House is a place for homeless men to receive a meal, shower, and rest for the day. Volunteers needed to help with gardening and painting. On March 16, 17 or 18 from 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If you are interested, please contact Sr. Angelica at SrAngelica@UACatholic.org.

ENDOW ENDOW is a Catholic organization that helps women discover their God-given dignity through the richness and authenticity of Catholic teaching. Michele Grantham is offering 5 sessions beginning March 5-April 9 at 3:30 PM in the classroom. Questions? Please contact Sr. Angelica at SrAngelica@UACatholic.

PASTOR'S TRAVELS Fr. James will be attending the annual Western Dominican Province Superiors' Meetings from Mon., March 2 through Thur. March 5, as well as the quarterly Provincial Council meeting from Wed., March 11 through Sat., March 14. During these times, in case of emergency, please contact Fr. Jacek.

Tuesday — March 10 — 7:00 PM

At O’Malley’s Pub — 247 N. 4th Ave.

With Sr. Angelica Velez, O.P.

El Camino de Compostela: Buen Camino

The ancient pilgrim path also known as “The Way of St. James”

Sr. Angelica will talk about her trip on the El Camino in Spain this past fall. The presentation will include a discussion of the pilgrim’s journey of faith which includes adventure and mystery, wonder and spiritual quest.

Questions? Email Elizabeth: edelcurto@email.arizona.edu

MONTHLY FINANCE REPORT January 25, 2015 to February 22, 2015

OFFERTORY

Sunday Offertory 1/25/2015 4,124

Sunday Offertory 2/1/2015 8,108

Sunday Offertory 2/8/2015 4,624

Sunday Offertory 2/15/2015 3,455

Sunday Offertory 2/22/2015 5,309

Ash Wednesday 383

8-week Average Offertory * 2/22/2015 5,202

Actual YTD Offertory 179,222

Budgeted YTD Offertory 202,357

YTD Offertory (Deficit) (23,135)

* The 8-week average offertory includes approximately 50 donors who give once a month, received on various dates throughout the month.

ACTUAL V. BUDGET TOTALS

YTD Total Income 321,949

YTD Budgeted Income 329,341

YTD Income v. Budget (Deficit) (7,392)

YTD Expenses 287,584

YTD Budgeted Expenses 303,945

YTD Net Budgeted Expenses ** (16,361)

** YTD Expenses are below budget for several reasons: payments to the Diocese have been delayed for four months, and some scheduled events have been cancelled or reduced in scope.

N.B. A report on both the 85 for 85 Capital Campaign and the Diocesan Capital Campaign Rebates is still process.

RCIA Candidates for Full Communion in the Church 2015

Isaac Duarte is currently a senior at the U of A. From Annapolis, MD, Isaac was baptized Christian but decided to become Catholic "after hearing Catholics talk about God...I finally get what people mean when they say they love God." Isaac studies philosophy, and is seeking spiritual enrichment and enjoys reading great Catholic philosophers, especially Thomas Aquinas. Ben Whitely, Sponsor Tyler Gonzales moved to Tucson two years ago from New Jersey. He will graduate from Pima Community College in May of this year and will continue his studies in Psychology at the University of Arizona. Tyler is a lover of knowledge and of the truth. He has always had a sense of God's presence and was introduced more formally to Jesus by his Grandfather. He was baptized Lutheran. He continues his journey towards a deeper relationship with God in many different ways and believes that the Catholic Church holds the key to his salvation. He anxiously awaits the night when he will profess his belief and love and meet Jesus for the first time in the Holy Eucharist. Kim Sisson, Sponsor Brian Harmon: Born in Cleveland, Ohio Brian was raised by his parents; his mother, a Methodist, and his father, a Catholic. For family stability, his father converted to his wife’s religion. Brian was baptized in the Methodist church. Through most of his youth, Brian attended services with his parents although discussion of his faith at home was nominal. Through his college years at Miami University in Ohio, Brian continued a distant relationship with God. He found the need for Jesus in his life lacking, mostly because he was young, naive and challenged with his schooling and his social life. After graduation, Brian left the Midwest venturing into the high country of Los Alamos, NM where he worked for the Los Alamos National Labs and an Archeology Company of Santa Fe. It was there that Brian met Jackie La New in 2010. Sharing their passions of hiking the Rocky Mountains and exploring old ruins and points of interest in Northern New Mexico their relationship grew, their love blossomed and deepened, and they became engaged. In 2013, Brian and Jackie moved to Tucson so that Brian could continue his studies at the UofA. Nourishing their relationship, they both want the love of Jesus to be a part of their lives. Attending Mass with Jackie, Brian has grown in his understanding of Catholicism through the studies and guidance of our Newman Center. With Jackie’s love, support and commitment, Brian has a much better relationship with God and together they will follow their faith in Jesus Christ. Jackie and Brian will be married this coming June 20 th. Carlos Marquez, Sponsor Aungelique Rodriguez came to the U of A to study Journalism and Mexican -American Studies, earning dual B.A. degrees last year. She is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Mexican American Studies, with a focus on research towards border and immigration. Aungelique loves her home town of South Phoenix, and is also active in the Tucson community, volunteering with high school youth. She is a great fan of old school hip hop and R&B. Aungelique has a deep appreciation for the ways that faith and family life nurture each other, and she values her close bond with her family. She looks forward to receiving her First Communion and Confirmation at the Easter Vigil. Rebecca McQuade, Sponsor

(L to R) Dori Swalec (Team), Ben Whitely (sponsor), Isaac Duarte, Tyler Gonzalez, Kim Sisson (Sponsor), Brian Harmon, Jackie La New, Aungelique Rodriguez, Rebecca McQuade (Sponsor), Sr. Elizabeth