PARISH LETTER
October 3, 2023
October 3, 2023
Novena to Blessed Carlo Acutis
Tuesday | October 3
Carlo Acutis was born May 3, 1991, in London, where his parents were working. Just a few months later, his parents, Andrea Acutis and Antonia Salzano, moved to Milan. As a teenager, Carlo was diagnosed with leukemia. He offered his sufferings for Pope Benedict XVI and for the Church, saying “"I offer all the suffering I will have to suffer for the Lord, for the Pope, and the Church.” He died on Oct. 12, 2006, and was buried in Assisi, at his request, because of his love for St. Francis of Assisi. His cause for canonization began in 2013. He was designated “Venerable” in 2018 and was designated “Blessed” October 10, 2020.
Novena to Carlo Acutis
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Dear Father,
Who has given us the ardent testimony of the young Servant of God, Carlo Acutis, who made the Eucharist the core of his life and strength of his daily commitments so that everybody may love You above all else, let him soon be counted among the Blessed and Saints in Your Church.
Confirm my Faith nurture my Hope, strengthen my Charity in the image of young Carlo, who, growing in these virtues, now lives with You.
(Mention your request here…)
I trust in you, Father, and your Beloved Son Jesus, in the Virgin Mary, our Dearest Mother, and in the intervention of Your Servant, Carlo Acutis.
“To always be close to Jesus, that’s my life plan”.
“The Sacrament of the Eucharist: My Highway to Heaven.”
Blessed Carlo Acutis, pray for us!
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
Tuesday | October 3
Carlo Acutis was born May 3, 1991, in London, where his parents were working. Just a few months later, his parents, Andrea Acutis and Antonia Salzano, moved to Milan. As a teenager, Carlo was diagnosed with leukemia. He offered his sufferings for Pope Benedict XVI and for the Church, saying “"I offer all the suffering I will have to suffer for the Lord, for the Pope, and the Church.” He died on Oct. 12, 2006, and was buried in Assisi, at his request, because of his love for St. Francis of Assisi. His cause for canonization began in 2013. He was designated “Venerable” in 2018 and was designated “Blessed” October 10, 2020.
Novena to Carlo Acutis
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Dear Father,
Who has given us the ardent testimony of the young Servant of God, Carlo Acutis, who made the Eucharist the core of his life and strength of his daily commitments so that everybody may love You above all else, let him soon be counted among the Blessed and Saints in Your Church.
Confirm my Faith nurture my Hope, strengthen my Charity in the image of young Carlo, who, growing in these virtues, now lives with You.
(Mention your request here…)
I trust in you, Father, and your Beloved Son Jesus, in the Virgin Mary, our Dearest Mother, and in the intervention of Your Servant, Carlo Acutis.
“To always be close to Jesus, that’s my life plan”.
“The Sacrament of the Eucharist: My Highway to Heaven.”
Blessed Carlo Acutis, pray for us!
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
Mass of Remembrance
Saturday | October 7
Father Joseph will celebrate a special Mass of Remembrance on Saturday, October 7 at 8:30 a.m. We welcome the attendance of all family and friends who are grieving the tragedy of a miscarriage, stillborn, early induction, abortion, or death of a child. The loss could be recent or could have occurred a long time ago. A rosary will follow immediately after the Mass. Following the rosary, there will be light refreshments served in the Parish Hall. This Mass will be live streamed for those who cannot attend in person.
Saturday | October 7
Father Joseph will celebrate a special Mass of Remembrance on Saturday, October 7 at 8:30 a.m. We welcome the attendance of all family and friends who are grieving the tragedy of a miscarriage, stillborn, early induction, abortion, or death of a child. The loss could be recent or could have occurred a long time ago. A rosary will follow immediately after the Mass. Following the rosary, there will be light refreshments served in the Parish Hall. This Mass will be live streamed for those who cannot attend in person.
Eucharistic Miracles Exhibit
October 8 - October 22
Corpus Christi is excited to announce that it will be featuring, “The Eucharistic Miracles” Exhibit at the church from October 8-October 22! The exhibit features accounts of several Eucharistic Miracles that have been recorded throughout the Churches history. It is based on the work of Blessed Carlo Acutis. The exhibit will be available for viewing during weekdays and after weekend Masses. This is a self-guided tour and will be available in both English and Spanish. For more information, please see the homepage on the Parish website. You can also watch the following video to get a better understanding of what to expect when viewing the exhibit:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2guMP8cs6U&fbclid=IwAR1xSoqc_6bSwvzu6zoxolI91nkjZuMWrkvixlvyDdtfrhz632CNJBn4NYI
October 8 - October 22
Corpus Christi is excited to announce that it will be featuring, “The Eucharistic Miracles” Exhibit at the church from October 8-October 22! The exhibit features accounts of several Eucharistic Miracles that have been recorded throughout the Churches history. It is based on the work of Blessed Carlo Acutis. The exhibit will be available for viewing during weekdays and after weekend Masses. This is a self-guided tour and will be available in both English and Spanish. For more information, please see the homepage on the Parish website. You can also watch the following video to get a better understanding of what to expect when viewing the exhibit:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2guMP8cs6U&fbclid=IwAR1xSoqc_6bSwvzu6zoxolI91nkjZuMWrkvixlvyDdtfrhz632CNJBn4NYI
Parish Office Closed For Columbus Day
Monday | October 9
The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, October 9, in observance of Columbus Day. The office will reopen on Tuesday, October 10 at 9:00 a.m.
Monday | October 9
The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, October 9, in observance of Columbus Day. The office will reopen on Tuesday, October 10 at 9:00 a.m.
Pancake Breakfast
Sunday | October 15
Why drive down the street just to wait in line for breakfast, when you can enjoy a delicious breakfast here in the Parish Hall at Corpus Christi? Make plans to join us on Sunday, October 15th for a delicious pancake and sausage breakfast served by the Knights of Columbus! The breakfast will take place from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. and donations will be accepted at the door. We hope to see you there!
Sunday | October 15
Why drive down the street just to wait in line for breakfast, when you can enjoy a delicious breakfast here in the Parish Hall at Corpus Christi? Make plans to join us on Sunday, October 15th for a delicious pancake and sausage breakfast served by the Knights of Columbus! The breakfast will take place from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. and donations will be accepted at the door. We hope to see you there!
World Mission Sunday
Sunday | October 22
World Mission Sunday joins all Catholics of the world into one community of faith. At Mass that Sunday, we recommit ourselves to our common vocation, through Baptism to be missionaries, through prayer, participation in the Eucharist, and by giving generously to the collection for the Society for the Propagation of the Faith. Pope Francis’ message for World Mission Sunday this year reflects on the theme: “You shall be my witnesses” (Acts 1:8). He reminds us that, “every Christian is called to be a missionary and witness to Christ. And the Church, the community of Christ’s disciples, has no other mission than that of bringing the Gospel to the entire world by bearing witness to Christ. To evangelize is the very identity of the Church.”
On World Mission Sunday, we join our Holy Father in supporting his missions. As we pray and respond here at home, we share in those celebrations taking place in every parish and school throughout the world. Together, through our prayers and financial support, we bring the Lord’s mercy and concrete help to the most vulnerable communities in the Pope’s missions. In a world where so much divides us, World Mission Sunday rejoices in our unity as missionaries by our Baptism, as it offers each one of us an opportunity to support the life-giving presence of the Church among the poor and marginalized in more than 1,150 mission dioceses.
For more information and ways you can support World Mission Sunday:
The Pontifical Mission Societies (propfaith.net)
Sunday | October 22
World Mission Sunday joins all Catholics of the world into one community of faith. At Mass that Sunday, we recommit ourselves to our common vocation, through Baptism to be missionaries, through prayer, participation in the Eucharist, and by giving generously to the collection for the Society for the Propagation of the Faith. Pope Francis’ message for World Mission Sunday this year reflects on the theme: “You shall be my witnesses” (Acts 1:8). He reminds us that, “every Christian is called to be a missionary and witness to Christ. And the Church, the community of Christ’s disciples, has no other mission than that of bringing the Gospel to the entire world by bearing witness to Christ. To evangelize is the very identity of the Church.”
On World Mission Sunday, we join our Holy Father in supporting his missions. As we pray and respond here at home, we share in those celebrations taking place in every parish and school throughout the world. Together, through our prayers and financial support, we bring the Lord’s mercy and concrete help to the most vulnerable communities in the Pope’s missions. In a world where so much divides us, World Mission Sunday rejoices in our unity as missionaries by our Baptism, as it offers each one of us an opportunity to support the life-giving presence of the Church among the poor and marginalized in more than 1,150 mission dioceses.
For more information and ways you can support World Mission Sunday:
The Pontifical Mission Societies (propfaith.net)
Meeting Of The Minds
Wednesday | October 25
The "Meeting of the Minds" is a monthly meeting designed to assist the Parish’s apostolic work, whether in the field of evangelization and sanctification or in the fields of charity, social relations, and the rest. This meeting is for leaders of our various ministries as well as any parishioners who wish to attend! The purpose of this meeting is to discuss and weigh in on matters related to the Parish. Our next meeting will be Wednesday, October 25 at 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall.
Wednesday | October 25
The "Meeting of the Minds" is a monthly meeting designed to assist the Parish’s apostolic work, whether in the field of evangelization and sanctification or in the fields of charity, social relations, and the rest. This meeting is for leaders of our various ministries as well as any parishioners who wish to attend! The purpose of this meeting is to discuss and weigh in on matters related to the Parish. Our next meeting will be Wednesday, October 25 at 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall.
Holy Hour Thursday
Thursday | October 26
We hope you’ll join us Thursday, October 26 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. for a special Eucharistic Adoration hour where we’ll be praying for an increase in vocations. This is a great way to spend extra time with our Lord while praying for an important cause!
Thursday | October 26
We hope you’ll join us Thursday, October 26 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. for a special Eucharistic Adoration hour where we’ll be praying for an increase in vocations. This is a great way to spend extra time with our Lord while praying for an important cause!
Catholic Citizenship Essay Contest
Due Date November 3
The Corpus Christ Knights of Columbus are sponsoring the Catholic Citizenship Essay Contest again this year. The contest is open to all Catholic students of Corpus Christi Parish in grades 8 – 12. Students will be competing against others in their grade level only. This year students will submit in 500 – 750 typed words their thoughts on the topic: “How can the Church evangelize in the digital age?” Cash prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place essays in each grade level. Entry forms with more information can be found in the vestibule of the Church under the Essay Contest Poster. All entries are due by November 3, 2023.
Due Date November 3
The Corpus Christ Knights of Columbus are sponsoring the Catholic Citizenship Essay Contest again this year. The contest is open to all Catholic students of Corpus Christi Parish in grades 8 – 12. Students will be competing against others in their grade level only. This year students will submit in 500 – 750 typed words their thoughts on the topic: “How can the Church evangelize in the digital age?” Cash prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place essays in each grade level. Entry forms with more information can be found in the vestibule of the Church under the Essay Contest Poster. All entries are due by November 3, 2023.
Corpus Christi Looking For Tribunal Case Assistants
Corpus Christi is looking for parishioners who would be suitable candidates for the role of Case Assistant. This role involves working with divorced individuals and requires a sincere interest in the ministry. The ideal candidate should be a mature and balanced adult with relevant life experience. It is essential that he or she is in good standing with the Catholic Church, not in an irregular marriage and does not currently have an active case in the Tribunal. They must also have strong interpersonal skills and be able to respond sensitively to the emotional issues that may arise in meetings. Training is provided to equip individuals with the necessary skills to assist parishioners in presenting their marriage cases to the Tribunal. If you are interested in fulfilling this role, please contact Guillermo Ramis at the Parish Office.
Corpus Christi is looking for parishioners who would be suitable candidates for the role of Case Assistant. This role involves working with divorced individuals and requires a sincere interest in the ministry. The ideal candidate should be a mature and balanced adult with relevant life experience. It is essential that he or she is in good standing with the Catholic Church, not in an irregular marriage and does not currently have an active case in the Tribunal. They must also have strong interpersonal skills and be able to respond sensitively to the emotional issues that may arise in meetings. Training is provided to equip individuals with the necessary skills to assist parishioners in presenting their marriage cases to the Tribunal. If you are interested in fulfilling this role, please contact Guillermo Ramis at the Parish Office.