3550 East Knox Road Phoenix, Arizona 85044

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1 C C C C 3550 East Knox Road Phoenix, Arizona Parish Office: (480) Catholic Education Office: Fax: (480) Parish Code: VD6QM2

2 Corpus Christi Catholic Church 2 Mission Statement: Corpus Christi Catholic Church strives to be a welcoming community proclaiming the love of God and fostering a life-long personal relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church through Scripture, Sacraments, and service. Parish Office Hours Sunday: 9:00-1:00 Monday-Thursday: 9:00-8:30 (C Mon.-Thurs. from 11:30-1:00 ) Friday: 9:00 11:30 Saturday: Office Closed Catholic Education Office Hours Sunday: Office Closed Monday-Thursday: 9:00 2:00 Friday: Office Closed Saturday: Office Closed Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil: 4:00 PM (traditional) Sunday: 7:00 AM (without music) 8:30 AM (contemporary) 10:30 AM (contemporary) 5:00 PM (contemporary) Daily Mass: 8:15 AM (Monday Saturday) 6:00 PM (Tuesday) 6:30 AM (Friday) Confessions: Tuesday: 5:00-5:45 Thursday: 7:00 Saturday: 2:30-3:30 Devotions Rosary: 30 minutes before daily Masses Litany Devotions: following daily Masses Divine Mercy in Cry Room: following daily Masses Adoration Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel Enter through the gate from the 36 th Street parking lot to the Prayer Garden. Follow the path to the last door. Our Adoration Ministry needs two committed Adorers for each hour. We are VERY short of this goal. If you would like to commit to a weekly Eucharistic Holy Hour, please contact Joe Meller at eatsatjoes@yahoo.com or Open Hours: Sun: Midnight, 1 am, 2 am, 11 am, 5 pm Mon: Midnight, 2 am, 3 am Tues: Midnight, 6 pm Wed: 4 am, 11 pm Thurs: 2 am Fri: 1 am, 4 am, 5 pm Sat: 2pm, 4 pm Clergy and Staff Members Rev. Chad King, Pastor pastor@corpuschristiphx.org Rev. Reynaldo Clutario, Associate Pastor associate@corpuschristiphx.org Rev. Albert Francis Hoorman, Pastor Emeritus Rev. L.A. Sigman, Founding Pastor Deacon Al Gaudio Deacon Chris Kellogg Deacon Dennis Lambert Retired Deacon Phil Simeone Steve Mandarino, Parish Manager Carol Pavlak, Parish Office Manager Kathleen Foley, Administrative Assistant Christi Deg, Administrative Assistant, Bulletin Editor D Ana Gwin, Office Clerk Linda McCormack, C. E. Office Manager Kathy Egle, Director of Evangelization Denise Halloran, Dir. of Elementary Catholic Ed. Anthony Janus, Coordinator of Youth Evangelization John Deg, Director of Married Life Ministries Matthew Henry, Director of Music & Liturgy Barbara Manning Gift Shop Manager Luis Enriquez Maintenance Supervisor Council Presidents Mary Jo Kruse, President of the Pastoral Council pastoralcouncil@corpuschristiphx.org Peter Rady-Pentek, President of the Finance Council Counselor Samuel P. Bryant MA, LAC Community Based Catholic Counseling samuelpbryant@gmail.com Text JOINCC to or visit us online at flocknote.com/corpuschristicc Sign-up for electronic newsletters, Holy Day reminders, parish event reminders, emergency notifications, and specific ministry communications.

3 Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 13, 2017 Parish Contributions August 6, 2017 Weekly Tithing Total:... $26, (Plate: $17, / Online Giving: $8,464.51) Children s Envelopes...$43.84 Building Fund (Pink Envelopes)... $1, Current Building Fund Balance: $65, What s Inside: What Was the Reformation and Why Did it Happen, Part 5: A Church in Need of Desperate Spiritual Reform pages 4-6 Upcoming Events: page 6 Bottled Water Drive: page 6 Rosary Novena: page 6 Blessing Bags: page 6 Diamondbacks Faith & Family Night: page 7 Safe Environment Training: page 7 Pray for the Sick: page 7 Men of St. Joseph: page 7 Coffee Break: page 7 Older Adults Ministry: page 7 C.A.L.L.: page 7 Rest in Peace: page 7 Baptism: page 7 Scott Hahn presentation: Back Cover Feast Days & Mass Intentions Mass Intentions are limited to five requests per year. Monday, August 14, St. Maximillian Kolbe 8:15 am Kiernan Walsh 7:00 pm Eva Wojcik Tuesday, August 15, The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Holy Day of Obligation) 8:15 am Cesar Family 6:00 pm Mary & John Rubocki Wednesday, August 16, St. Stephen of Hungary 8:15 am Kiernan Walsh Thursday, August 17 8:15 am Kiernan Walsh Friday, August 18 6:30 am Kiernan Walsh 8:15 am Donald Keauth Saturday, August 19, St. John Eudes 8:15 am Kiernan Walsh 4:00 pm Marie Campione Sunday, August 20 7:00 am Pete & Rose Oper 8:30 am Frank Garrity 10:30 am Parishioners 5:00 pm Matilda Quinn The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary A Holy Day of Obligation Mass Times Monday, August 14 7:00 pm (Vigil) Tuesday, August 15 8:15 am, 6:00 pm 3 Online Giving is a web-based electronic contribution option available at our parish. This convenient system is safe and secure and allows you to start, stop, and change your contributions at any time. You can sign-up for Online Giving through our parish website at Frequently Asked Questions How do I register? All Catholics living in the Parish area and regularly participating in the liturgy are invited to register in the Parish. Church attendance alone does NOT make you and your family registered members. Registration is required for Baptism, First Communion, First Reconciliation, Confirmation, Marriage and Catholic Education programs. Adults 18and over need to be registered separately from their parents in order to get married, have their own children baptized, or be Godparents or Sponsors. In order to be a Godparent or Sponsor or to receive discounted tuition rates at Catholic Schools, one must be a registered Catholic and active in the parish, which is indicated by use of contribution envelopes or the Online Giving program. Registration forms can be filled out in the Parish Office or via our parish website. How do I have my child Baptized? Before scheduling the date, please call the Office for a welcoming conversation with the priest. A preparation class is also required for parents prior to the child s Baptism and are offered once a month. How do I request a Communion Call or Anointing of the Sick? Please call the parish office at DO NOT WAIT until someone is near death to have the person anointed! Although Anointing of the Sick was once known as Last Rites, waiting until a person is near death could risk that person not being able to receive the Sacrament if he or she should pass away prior to the priest being able to arrive. Anointing of the Sick can only be administered while the person is still alive. How do I get married in the Church? The Diocese of Phoenix requires a NINE MONTH marriage preparation process. John Deg, Director of Married Life Ministries, will meet with you to explain the process, including when you will meet with the Pastor to set a date. Do NOT set the date prior to this meeting as it cannot be guaranteed until then.

4 Corpus Christi Catholic Church What Was the Reformation and Why Did it Happen Part 5: A Church in Desperate Need of Spiritual Reform 4 By Ken Hensley, from The Coming Home Network International In 1510, the young Augustinian monk Martin Luther was sent to Rome on an errand for his order. He had dreamed all his life of visiting the Eternal City where Saints Peter and Paul had preached and been martyred, where Paul was beheaded and Peter crucified upside down in Nero s circus. He was thrilled at the thought of praying and celebrating Mass in the great churches of Rome. Instead, as Luther scholar Heiko Oberman writes: Later he remembered clearly the shock and horror he had felt in Rome upon hearing for the first time in his life flagrant blasphemies uttered in public. He was deeply shocked by the casual mockery of saints and everything he held sacred. He could not laugh when he heard priests joking about the sacrament of the Eucharist. (Luther: Man Between God and the Devil, p. 149) Maybe you ve heard the story of how this experience nearly shattered Luther s faith in the Church. And if you re Catholic, maybe you were tempted to dismiss the story as so much anti- Catholic propaganda. The only problem is that credible Catholics of the time admit that the Church s hierarchy was in moral shambles. If in fact, a common saying of the time was: If there is a Hell, then Rome is built on it! (Ibid, p. 147) Humanist priest Erasmus spoke of his own experiences in Rome: With my own ears I heard the most loathsome blasphemies against Christ and his apostles. Many acquaintances of mine have heard priests of the curia uttering disgusting words so loudly, even during mass, that all around them could hear it. (Ibid, p. 149) Unfortunately this was true. And it wasn t only the priests. In the late Middle Ages, bishops were mainly drawn from the nobility, and (often enough) not because they possessed any spiritual qualifications, but because they could purchase their positions. There are all sorts of examples of wealthy families gaining control of ecclesiastical affairs in a particular area and ruling there for years and years. Often these bishops didn t even reside in the dioceses they ruled. They viewed their realm primarily as a source of income income they could use to pursue their political ambitions or spend on gambling and other entertainments. Certainly, some were shining lights. But many were not. For instance, by the time Albert of Brandenberg was 23 years of age, he already held the sees of Magdeburg and Halberstadt and wanted the archbishopric of Mainz as well. He needed money to pay the installation fees and knew he would also have to pay Pope Leo X for the irregularity of holding three sees simultaneously. Historian Roland Bainton describes the situation: The negotiations of Albert with the pope were conducted through the German banking house of Fugger, which had a monopoly on papal finances in Germany. When the Church needed funds in advance of her revenues, she borrowed at usurious rates from the sixteenth-century Rothschilds or Morgans. Indulgences were issued in order to repay the debts, and the Fuggers supervised the collection. Knowing the role they would ultimately play, Albert turned to them for the initial negotiations. He was informed that the pope demanded twelve thousand ducats for the twelve apostles. Albert offered seven thousand for the seven deadly sins. They compromised on ten thousand, presumably not for the Ten Commandments. (Here I Stand, p. 75)

5 Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 13, 2017 It s true. Leo X was not exactly a saint. The first occupant of what came to be known as the Chair of St. Peter was a man who, when he first perceived who Jesus was, fell to his knees and cried out, Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord (Lk 5:8). Peter was a man who finished his course as a martyr, that kind of man. But what kind of man was Leo X, the man who occupied the Chair of St. Peter at the time of the Protestant revolt? Historian J.N.D. Kelly describes him as a devious and double-tongued politician and inveterate nepotist (The Oxford Dictionary of Popes, p. 257). And that was on a good day. Roland Bainton writes, [Leo X was] as elegant and as indolent as a Persian cat. His chief preeminence lay in his ability to squander the resources of the Holy See on carnivals, war, gambling, and the chase [hunting]. (Here I Stand, p. 74) There s no getting around it. It s clear that the Church s hierarchy at the time of the Reformation was sick from top to bottom so sick that St. Ignatius of Loyola ( ) advised good Catholics against going to Rome, lest they be corrupted. Try to imagine popes John Paul II or Benedict XVI or Francis saying, Whatever you do, unless you want your faith destroyed, don t go to Rome! Fine, tell me I m exaggerating the situation. But then explain the confession of Pope Adrian VI, who immediately followed Leo X as bishop of Rome and served during the early events of the Reformation: We know that for years there have been many abominable offences in spiritual matters and violations of the Commandments committed at this Holy See, yes, that everything has in fact been perverted. The first thing that must be done is to reform the curia, the origin of all the evil. (Luther: Man Between God and the Devil, p. 139) If you need to, read it again. Notice the pope doesn t speak of minor missteps in spiritual matters. Rather he speaks of abominable offences in spiritual matters and violations of the Commandments. He doesn t say that a few things here and there were out of order. He says, everything has in fact been perverted. 5 And then, notice he doesn t locate the source of the evil somewhere over there. (The woman you gave me, she made me do it!) Instead he locates the curia the Vatican leadership as the origin of all the evil. Catholic historian Hilaire Belloc puts the final nail in the coffin: No one can deny that the evils provoking reform in the Church were deep-rooted and widespread. They threatened the very life of Christendom itself. All who thought at all about what was going on around them realized how perilous things were and how great was the need of reform Every kind of man would violently attack such monstrous abuses It was from all this that the turmoil sprang, and as it increased in violence threatened to destroy the Christian Church itself (The Great Heresies, pp ). Conclusion There are more historical and culture forces that could be listed as causes of the Reformation, for instance, the rise of the European middle class, which fueled a growing sense of independence. But you do the math on what we ve discussed so far in the articles: The invention of the printing press, leading to a rapid increase in literacy throughout Christendom. The explosion of new theological ideas. The rise of an educational philosophy that mocked the official doctors of the Church and emphasized a return to the Bible and the Church Fathers to be read with fresh eyes. The growing emphasis on religion as something personal. The rise of individualism and nationalism, resentment of centralized authority in government as well as in the Church. The rise of anti-papal sentiment throughout Catholic Europe. And a Church hierarchy in desperate need of spiritual and moral reform. Given all this even though, as a Catholic, I view the Reformation as one of the saddest cases of throwing the baby out with the bathwater it doesn t surprise me that it happened. Not in the least. It would have taken a miracle not to happen. The atmosphere was right. Luther struck the match with his attacks first on Church abuses,

6 Corpus Christi Catholic Church then on Catholic teaching, then on the authority of the Church and the explosion occurred. The Reformers rejected the idea that Christ had established a unified spiritual authority on earth and decided that only Scripture should be taken as authoritative. In the process the Church was shattered and its visible unity has never been recovered. But how applicable is all of this to our lives in the 21 st century? More much more than you might imagine. ************ Up next: What Was the Reformation, and Why Did it Happen, Part 6: Welcome to the Modern World Upcoming Events & Important Dates Tues. 8/15 The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a Holy Day of Obligation, see page 3 for Mass times Mon. 8/21 Rosary Novena begins Fri. 8/25 AZ Diamondbacks Faith & Family Night, 6:40 pm at Chase Field. Thurs. 8/31 Safe Environment Training, 10 am or 6:30 pm in rooms 7, 8, & 9. Sun. 9/3 & Mon. 9/4 Labor Day, Offices and Facilities Closed Tues. 9/5 & Wed. 9/6 Catholic Education classes begin Wed. 9/6 Men of St. Joseph, 1 st Wednesday of the Month Speaker Series: Mark Hart, 6:30 pm in the Parish Center Sat. 9/16 Men of St. Joseph, That Man Is You series, 6:30 am-8:00 am in the Parish Center Sat. 9/16 Joy of the Gospel presentation by Scott Hahn, 9 am 11:45 am in the Church Bottled Water Drive Help those in need beat the heat! The St. Vincent de Paul Annual Water Drive is in progress. You can leave your donations of bottled water in the church vestibule. If it is more convenient, you may place a monetary donation in the Water Drive box and the funds will be put towards purchasing water. Thank you for your support! May peace be with you! Final day to bring in donations: Sunday, August 27 th! 6 Join Bishop Olmsted and Fr. Chad in Celebrating the 100 th Anniversary of Fatima This year marks the 100 th anniversary of the Blessed Virgin Mary appearing to three little shepherds in the small town of Fatima, Portugal. Our Lady entrusted to them a message for the world: pray for world peace and the conversion of sinners. Our objectives are simple: We will use this time for prayer, penance, and evangelization particularly to encourage family prayer. Our specific intentions will be the following: 1. As we pray and help facilitate the conversion of sinners, that this parish will be a place to come to know the Mercy and Good News of Jesus. 2. The end to abortion and all violence against the most innocent and vulnerable. 3. An increase in vocations to Priesthood and Religious Life. 4. The strengthening of the vocation of Married Life. Join us beginning on Monday, August 21 for a 54- day Rosary Novena. Then on Friday, October 13, we will consecrate the Diocese of Phoenix and the parish of Corpus Christi to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Let us accompany Our Lady of Fatima in the way that she asked the three young children to do, through prayer and penance, praying the Rosary every day for the conversion of hearts and peace in the world. Blessing Bags All parishioners are invited to help care for our local homeless by donating any of the items listed below in the marked box in the vestibule. Our moms ministry, St. Gerard Circle, will use all the items to assemble blessing bags to hand out to people in the area who are homeless. Items needed: wrapped snacks (ie: granola bars/protein bars, nuts, cup of noodles, jerky, etc.) mini water bottles chapstick, toothbrushes, pocket tissue, washcloths socks, hats, sunglasses, bandanas bus passes large and small ziplock bags personal note/prayers to be included in each bag Thank you!

7 Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 13, 2017 All are invited to attend the AZ Diamond Backs Faith & Family Night on Friday, August 25 th at 6:40 pm! Discounted tickets can be purchased at: Corpus Christi choir members, along with church choirs from across the state, will be singing our National Anthem! COMING SOON FOR THE MEN OF THE PARISH Men of St. Joseph Corpus Christi Men s Ministry Ministry s Hopes: To help men in their understanding, participation, and growth in their Catholic faith and in their relationship with Jesus Christ. 1 St Wednesday of The Month Evening Speaker Programs Begins Sept. 6 th Saturday Mornings: That Man Is You Series Begins Sept. 16 th AND MORE! Please stop by the Men of St. Joseph Table after Mass to learn more! Safe Environment Training Foundational Class: Protecting God s Children Thursday, August 31 st 10:00 am 6:30 pm Rooms 7, 8, & 9 Please register online at: This training is required for all NEW volunteers. Online renewal sessions are available for returning volunteers. Please contact John Deg at ext 229 or john.deg@corpuschristiphx.org if you have any questions. Kathleen Blaney Dorothy Hanchett Brenda Keller Tom Robertson David Santos If you or a parishioner you know recently becomes ill, please call the Parish Office to have the name in the bulletin for the month. The list will be reset the first Sunday of the month. 7 Coffee Break Women's Ministry Scripture Study, Prayer, and Fellowship All Catholic women are invited to join us as we explore Jeff Cavins Catholic Bible Study: Acts: The Spread of the Kingdom. We will read scripture, discuss in small groups, watch engaging DVDs, and pray & socialize with women of all ages. Being a part of this group can be a life-changing experience in growing closer to our Lord. Sessions are on Wednesdays, September through May from 9:00 am-11:45 am in rooms 7 & 8 First Session is September 13 th Book Fee: $30.00 (Scholarships are available.) Free childcare is provided! If you have any questions, please contact Anne Young at anne_n_young@yahoo.com.

8 Corpus Christi Catholic Church DO YOU KNOW... 87% of care in America is provided by family caregivers 85% of family caregivers report that they need more information about caregiving Corpus Christi - Older Adults Ministry presents Empowering Family Caregivers August 31 Caregiving Techniques: practical approaches for providing hands-on care Sept 28 Avoid Fraud, Scam & Abuse: recognize financial exploitation & report a fraud, scam or abuse OCT 26 - Planning for Care: Long-term care options: overview of the variety of long-term care options and paying for them F M I R, C V M A FSL Catholic Academy for Life Leadership (CALL) compliments catechetical efforts in the Diocese by providing systematic formation, leadership and service opportunities for teens in Saint John Paul II s Theology of the Body, chaste living, pro-life topics, Catholic teachings on human sexuality and bioethics. The program supports parents in their aim to offer their teens a truthful and faithful Catholic worldview with the hope of happy, healthy and holy relationships and a vibrant faith throughout their college years. Parents, your teens learn how to become victorious and not victimized by the cultural minefields that threatens their future! Student Testimonies: CALL helps young people overcome existing struggles and also helps them prevent future struggles. Theology of the body taught me a new respect for women and showed me a new Truth. I have learned what the Truth is, how to share it and how to defend it. Armed with this, I am confident, compassionate and a courageous Catholic life leader. For more info, contact or Lynn Ray lynngray52@yahoo.com Kim Kunasek oeidsgn@aol.com Rest in Peace Judith McArdle May the Angels lead her into Paradise. May the Choir of Angels welcome her and may she have everlasting life. 8 Sebastian Jude Murphy CONGRATULATIONS!

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