PARISH NEWS
November 11, 2022
Dear Lord, on this November 11th, we ask for an additional outpouring of grace and strength on all who have served in our armed forces. Only those who have served can understand the cost of time, sweat and heart required to protect that which we cherish. May their sacrifices always be remembered and their hearts be filled with peace and love. Amen.
Honoring Our Veterans
November 12 | 6:30 PM
The Knights of Columbus is honoring our veterans and their families at a dinner in the Parish Hall on November 12 at 6:30 p.m. Veterans and family members, please join us for this honorable occasion.
Classes Resume
November 13 | 9:15 - 10:45 AM
All religious education classes resume on Sunday, November 13: kindergarten through 8th grade level, as well as First Communion, Confirmation and RCIA programs.
2nd Annual Kermés
Gross Income of $25,305.05
Father Gustavo, Father Joseph and the Hispanic Ministry would like to sincerely thank you for your precious time, effort, and monetary donations given during the Hispanic Food Fair to support the diocesan ministry Radio Revive. This past Sunday, our total fundraising efforts amounted to $25,305.05. This is something we can all be proud of as we continue to fund the Ministry and its efforts to re-evangelize the community in faith.
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Prayer Intentions
We ask that you pause a moment to offer a prayer for those in our community who are ill, suffering or in need, in particular for:
Lauren Harmon DuBose, Father Mike Koncik, Francisco Ramis, Stephen Thorne, Alan Arsenault, Ellie Wargo, Ines Rivero, Antionette Davis, Patricia Edmonds, Brian Johnson, Ruth Donahue, Chester Zondlewski, Robert Kirchner, Logan Savoie, Donna Lybrand, Donald Clifton, Roberta Malejko, Fred Barton, June Bearden, Kathy Olson, Jennifer Frank, Kathy Grave, Ruth Chapman, Fran Dougherty, Dan Dougherty, David Sutton, Carol Werner, Brooks Boy, Ivone Carter, Mary Carter, Stephen Becker, Sharon Torbett, Marlon Duran, Laura Ramis, Sue Jumper Smith, Jim O’Neil, Father Mike Koncik, Peter Buttress, Ellen Emmer, Dolores Fosky, Martha Grosse, Nettie Taylor, Margarita Palacios, Tom Robinson, Dick Clinton, Kevin Noonan, Becky Kirchner, Jim O'neill, Luke Fossell, Pat and Horace Davis, Cheryl Carter, Jaxson Rivera, Jacob Rivera, Cathy Embry.
Grief Share
Wednesdays | 9:00 - 11:00 AM
We commenced the Bereavement Ministry for parishioners and community members who have experienced the death of a loved one and need assistance in the healing process. This outreach is facilitated by a trained minister who offers a compassionate, consoling and encouraging presence. The Ministry employs the series Grief Share, a 13-week internationally acclaimed Christian-based program designed to assist individuals who are dealing with the loss of a loved one. The weekly sessions are held every Wednesday from 9:00 until 11:00 a.m. in the youth room of the modular building located in the lower-level parking area of the church campus. For further information, please click the button below.
Christian Book Group
November 15 | 11:00 AM
Come and join our Book Club, open to all interested readers. The Book Club will meet in the Parish Hall building on Tuesday, November 15, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Confirmation Class of 2023
November 13 | 9:15 - 10:45 AM
9th Grade students will start their second-year Confirmation program on November 13 in the Old Church building. If you have any questions, please click the button below.
Calling CRHP Attendees
November 16 at 6:30 PM | November 30 at 6:30 PM
CRHP invites all previous participants to start preparing for next year's retreat.
Men's Preparation Team
Modular Building
November 16 at 6:30 PM
Women's Preparation Team
Old Church Building
November 30 at 6:30 PM
If you have any questions, please click on the button below.
Lectors
Workbooks | 2023 Year A
The 2023 Year A Workbook for Lectors is now available. If you are a Reader of the Word, please stop by the Parish Office to pick up the workbook. Office hours are Monday and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Keep Christ in Christmas
November 19-20, 26-27 | After All Masses
It is not too early to start thinking about your Christmas cards! The Knights of Columbus will sell their boxed Christmas card selection after all Masses during the weekends of November 19-20 and November 26-27, providing you an opportunity to share rich, faithful messages of joy with your friends and family during Christmas Time. The "Keep Christ in Christmas" card program will support Knights of Columbus charities and the operations of the local council 11325.
Adult Hispanics Growing in Holiness
November 21, 28 | 7:00 - 8:30 PM
The faith formation program "Escuela de la Fe" commits to help the adult Hispanic to grow in holiness through a systematic catechetical, organic and integral platform. This program studies the Sacred Scriptures and Sacred Tradition of the Catholic Church, expressed in the Catechism of the Catholic Church and in all of her other documents. "Escuela de la Fe" intends to help understand, contemplate, and celebrate the mystery of Christ according to the needs of each vocation or stage in life of the participants. Please note that this program offers courses only in Spanish. It is not yet available in English.
Legion of Mary
Tuesdays | 9:30 AM
The Legion of Mary is a worldwide organization of the lay apostolate, open to men and women, who wish to contribute a few hours a week of their time and prayers. The members participate in the life of the Parish through bringing Holy Communion to the sick - home or hospital. Join us in the Parish Hall every Tuesday at 9:30 AM as we pray together and perform charitable works of Mercy. Auxiliary membership and guests are always welcome! For more information, please click the button below.
Confidential, Ongoing Conversations
Joan Patrick, Certified Spiritual Director
A time-honored practice of the Christian faithful is to walk with another, to seek God and grow in ability to hear his voice. If you desire to grow your relationship with Him, prayerfully consider spiritual direction. Joan Patrick, trained and certified, offers confidential, ongoing meetings at the Parish. There is no charge for this service. For more information, please click the button below.
Pope Francis
Month of November 2022
The Holy Father asks for our prayers for a specific intention each month. We are invited to answer the Holy Father's request and to join with millions worldwide in praying for this intention each month.
FOR CHILDREN WHO SUFFER
We pray for children who are suffering, especially those who are homeless, orphans, and victims of war; may they be guaranteed access to education and the opportunity to experience family affection.
Bake Sale Fundraiser
November 19-20 | After All Masses
The Corpus Christi Catholic Women’s Group is hosting a bake sale fundraiser after all Masses during the weekend of November 19-20. Pies, cake, cookies and brownies galore, so join us for all the sweets you adore whilst supporting CCCW's mission.
Eucharistic Centered
November 13, 20, 27 | 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Life Teen is a Eucharist centered youth group open to all high school teens. Youths have an opportunity to clearly hear the word of God and reflect upon it with other teens, grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ, and develop a deepening Catholic Christian faith. We are one family living in community confronted, challenged, and comforted by the word of God, reaching out to all teens and their families. We welcome with joy all those who come to us and invite them into the life of our Life Teen community. We bear witness to those who do not know Christ, by living our faith and spreading the good news. We reach out in a special way to those who hunger and thirst for human dignity: the poor, suffering and oppressed people in our community and in our world. Life Teen meets in the modular building on Sundays from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. For more information, please click on the button below.
Giving Tree
November 26 - December 18
For many years, our parishioners have provided for the wider community through the Corpus Christi Catholic Women Giving Tree project. Through this long-standing Christmas tradition, parishioners are invited to participate by taking with them one of the tags covering the Giving Tree in the vestibule area, fulfilling the specific request listed on the tag, and then bringing the gift back to the Parish.
A representative of the Corpus Christi Catholic Women group will be available at the entrance door of the church building to accept the gifts before all weekend Masses starting Saturday, November 26, through Sunday, December 18. Thank you for your continued generous support of the CCCW Giving Tree project!
Regnum Christi
Saturday | December 3
Sponsored by Regnum Christi, the First Saturday Team will meet in the Parish Hall on December 3 at 9:15 a.m. after participating together in the celebration of the Mass at 8:30 a.m. If you are interested in joining the First Saturday Team, please click the button below.
Providing Assistance to Those in Crisis
Assistance Ministry
During the month of October, thanks to your generosity, we were able to provide 2,159 pounds of non-perishable supplies to 62 families and 169 individuals, in addition to assisting families with their utility bills and rental expenses. We are truly grateful for all your help!
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
Thursday | December 8
December 8th marks the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Feast is a Holy Day of obligation. Holy Mass will be celebrated at Corpus Christi at 6:30 p.m.
First Reconciliation
December 10 | 9:00 AM
The students of the First Communion program will celebrate their First Reconciliation on Saturday, December 10. Parents and students will report to the Parish Hall building at 9:00 a.m. After a brief introductory session, the parents will join Father Joseph in the Old Church building for a talk while the children remain in the Parish Hall for a lesson and activity. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will commence in the church at approximately 10:15 a.m. Please keep in mind that at least one parent needs to be present with the child throughout the reception of First Confession inside the church building. If you have any questions, please tab on the button below.
Grateful for Your Support
Online Giving
Please take time to become an online giver. It is safe, secure and easy. You can setup a weekly or monthly recurring payment, or make a one-time contribution. Your continued support of Corpus Christi is urgently needed and gratefully received during these difficult times. To become an online giver, please click on the OSV Online Giving logo below.
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
December 10 | 6:30 PM
Corpus Christi will have a Spanish liturgical celebration in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Saturday, December 10, at 6:30 p.m. The Holy Mass will include a liturgical dance (traditional). Afterwards, parade over to the Parish Hall for a reception with a light meal, music, and folk dancing.
The Blood Connection
November 27 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
The Blood Connection invites you to sign up for the Blood Drive taking place at Corpus Christi on Sunday, November 27, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. All donors are invited for a delicious pancake breakfast in the Parish Hall. To sign-up, please click on the button below.
Ordo Initiationis Christianae Adultorum
Every Sunday | 9:15 AM - 10:45 AM
The RCIA journey is comprised of four phases - with each phase focused on coming to know the Lord more deeply. The person seeking to join the Church is introduced to beliefs, life, liturgy and ministry in the Catholic community. If iyou are baptized but have not received the Sacraments of Holy Eucharist and Confirmation, or if you or someone you know is interested in becoming Catholic, the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is the place to be. The weekly journey takes place every Sunday from 9:15 until 10:45 a.m. in the youth room of the modular building located in the lower-level parking area of the church campus. For further information, please click the button below.
Collections
October 30 - November 6
It is only through your generosity that we can achieve our mission to celebrate the sacraments, grow disciples, and bring Christ to people.
November 6
$22,926.28
October 30
$18,140.33
Reflections at St Joseph
November 13, 20 | 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Broadcast of Liturgical Celebrations
For those who cannot attend Holy Mass because of health concerns, you may worship from home by clicking on "The Holy Mass" button on the homepage of the Corpus Christi website. Utilizing two upgraded cameras for audio and video quality improvement, the Parish will continue to broadcast live the weekend Masses as well as all weekday Masses.
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