An Arizona Non-Profit Corporation founded in 1999 300 N. Tanque Verde Loop Road, Tucson, AZ 85748 The Mission of Corpus Christi We, at Corpus Christi, seek to experience God in Scripture, the Sacraments, our prayer, studies, one another and all of God s creation. We aspire to embody God s presence by sharing our gifts and welcoming all. November 18, 2018 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Thanksgiving Masses: Wed., 11/21-6pm and Thurs., 11/22-8am Casa Maria Sandwich prep - Nov. 18, between 7:45 & 9:45 Masses Let s Talk Travel - Nov. 18, 3pm Olivewood from Bethlehem Nov. 17/18 Masses Parish Intercessory Prayers - Mon., Nov. 19, 9am Centering Prayer - Wed., Nov. 28, 1pm (no gathering 11/21) RE K-5 Grade - Classes Wed., 4:30pm - No class 11/21 Youth Group - Jr. HS (6-8 Gr.) Sun., 11am-12:15pm Sr. HS (9-12 Gr.) Sun., 12:15-1:30pm HS Sacrament classes (incl. Confirmation) started For more information on events see details inside, call the Parish Office, or visit our website. (Meetings/Events are subject to change) Yoga - Mon. and Wed., 9:00am (no class 11/21) Qigong - Thurs., 9:00am (no class 11/22) November Events Knights of Columbus - Nov. 20, 7pm Alpha Course - No mtg. Nov. 21 Parish Office closed - Nov. 22, 23 Pastoral Council - Nov. 27, 5pm Christmas Cards to Eloy - Nov. 29, 12:00pm Fr. Christopher Orndorff, Pastor Fr. Richard Kingsley, Pastor Emeritus Deacon Mark Cesnik PHONE: (520) 751-4235 FAX: (520) 751-1304 Parish Office Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8:30am-4:30pm Come Grow Web Page: www.cccctucson.org With Come With SATURDAY: SUNDAY: Us SCHEDULE OF MASSES HOLY DAY VIGIL: HOLY DAY: MONDAY through FRIDAY: ROSARY FRIDAY: Grow Us 4:30PM 7:45AM 9:45AM 6:00PM 8:00AM 8:00AM 7:30AM SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION BY APPOINTMENT AND 3:45PM SATURDAYS SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK FIRST FRIDAY AT 8AM MASS
From the Desk of Fr. Chris We are winding down the liturgical year. Next week is Christ the King. In two weeks, Advent begins. The themes and images of the end of the old and beginning of the new years are the same the culmination when God is all in all. So, for the next few weeks we ll have a lot of wild and crazy apocalyptic imagery, as we have from Daniel and Mark. It s always good to remember not to get so lost in the images that we can t see the forest for the trees it is Good News. Alan Culpepper gives us a lens through which to read these types of passages, The gospel offers not a way of predicting the end of the world but the spiritual resources to cope with adversity and hardship. In times of distress, "do not be terrified." The message is that every person is living in a time of stress, as each person in every preceding generation, so stick with Jesus. He will get you through all the way to the end. And, by the way, that end is going to be great! Fr. Chris We welcome all who are visiting our Corpus Christi Faith Community for the first time or are frequent visitors. We are honored by your presence. If we can be of service to you, please do not hesitate to call on us. If you would like to become a member of our Parish, please complete one of the Registration forms located in the Parish Office, at the Community Center Bulletin Board, or on our website at www.cccctucson.org Prayer Chain If you would like to be a part of the Prayer Chain, or have a prayer request, all that s required is to have a computer with internet access, an email address, a compassionate heart, and willingness to pray for others (no phone trees). For more information contact Lyn Diehl at 751-4235 or prayerchain@cccctucson.org Corpus Christi Has Gluten-Free Hosts For those who wish to receive Gluten-Free hosts at Communion, we have them available at all Masses. To receive them, please come down the center aisle at the end of Communion and indicate to the Eucharistic Minister that you need the Gluten-Free host. Homebound Eucharist If you have a family member or know of a parishioner on the eastside of Tucson in need of having Eucharist brought to them regularly, please contact the Parish Office at 751-4235. BREAKING OPEN THE SCRIPTURE WITH FR. CHRIS Gatherings are on Friday mornings at 9:00am in Conference Room A/B. This is a free-flowing discussion of the Biblical texts led by Fr. Chris. Come in and check it out! All are welcome. * Please note: No gathering on Nov. 23. Masses for Thanksgiving are: Wed., Nov. 21 6:00pm Thurs., Nov. 22 8:00am Lord, you made a world full of goodness, Filled with beauty, love and nourishment. Now as we talk and eat and pray, We praise you Lord for Thanksgiving day. ATTENTION PARISH VOLUNTEERS If you are a volunteer in any of Corpus Christi s ministries you need to complete the Diocesan Safe Environment Annual Training program. Please SAVE THE DATE for this year s training in the Community Center Hall. Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018 6:30-7:30pm Corpus Christi s diocesan approved Safe Environment Plan stipulates that only volunteers who have completed this annual training are allowed to participate in ministry. This year s program promises to be dynamic, relevant to the abuse allegations around our nation, and is an opportunity to meet the new Safe Environment Officer, Danielle Eckhoff. ** Speed up day of registration by emailing your RSVP (Include your name, contact phone number, and ministry involvement) to deckhoff@diocesetucson.org ** Our second collection today is for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. Please visit www.usccb.org/cchd to view funding criteria and see a detailed list of our most recent grants and annual report. Thank you for your generosity. When I was in prison, you visited me. Matt 25:36 Please join us to write Christmas cards to the men and women in the Eloy Detention Center on Thursday, Nov. 29, at 12:00pm. If you have any questions on this ministry, please contact Alma 612-6085. Mass Intentions are Available If you would like to schedule a weekday Mass for your loved one(s), or have a special intention, please contact the Parish Office. Donations for 11/11/18 Not available at time of printing Thank you for your generosity! Please remember to let the Parish Office know when you are on campus during business hours. Thank you.
CORPUS CHRISTI STAFF (520)751-4235 Fax (520) 751-1304 www.cccctucson.org Office Manager, Kara Montaño; kmontano@cccctucson.org Finance Manager, John Salapski; jsalapski@cccctucson.org Safe Environment Rep., Danielle Eckhoff, deckhoff@cccctucson.org; safeenvironment@cccctucson.org Director of Music, Jana Gee; jmgee19@gmail.com Coordinator of Children s Ministry, Suzanne Hensel; shensel@cccctucson.org Coordinator of Youth Ministry, Stacey Beste; sbeste@cccctucson.org Parish Office Receptionist, Kathy Cullinan; kcullinan@cccctucson.org bulletin@cccctucson.org Maintenance Supervisor, Ron Garvin; rgarvin@cccctucson.org Maintenance, Alma Schlor; aschlor@cccctucson.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Deacon Mark Cesnik; deaconmark@cccctucson.org When visiting our website cccctucson.org, please use the main link to access current information. Corpus Christi Ministries & Groups READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Rv 1:1-4; 2:1-5; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 18:35-43 Tuesday: Rv 3:1-6, 14-22; Ps 15:2-5; Lk 19:1-10 Wednesday: Rv 4:1-11; Ps 150:1b-6; Lk 19:11-28 Thursday: Rv 5:1-10; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Lk 19:41-44 Thanksgiving Day - Suggested: Sir 50:22-24; 1 Cor 1:3-9; Lk 17:11-19 Friday: Rv 10:8-11; Ps 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131; Lk 19:45-48 Saturday: Rv 11:4-12; Ps 144:1b, 2, 9-10; Lk 20:27-40 Sunday: Dn 7:13-14; Ps 93:1-2, 5; Rv 1:5-8; Jn 18:33b-37 SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time Wednesday: The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Thursday: St. Cecilia; Thanksgiving Day Friday: St. Clement I; St. Columban; Blessed Miguel Agustín Pro Saturday: St. Andrew Dũng-Lạc and Companions Sunday, 11/18 All Corpus Christi Parishioners Tuesday, 11/20 Shannon Pierson (L) Wednesday, 11/21 James Ghostly (D) Thursday, 11/22 Kathy Woloszyk (D) Friday, 11/23 Suzanne Hensel (L); Jesus & Dolores Trias (D) Saturday, 11/24 All Corpus Christi Parishioners Alcoholics Anonymous Thurs., 6:30pm Hot Line 624-4183 Activities Group Ceil Woodruff 490-8947 Adopt-A-Roadway Stacey Beste 751-4235 Altar Linens Cathy Cristo 401-9140 Altar Servers Ann Babick 308-8397 Becoming Catholic Dc Mark & Anna Cesnik 751-4235 Bereavement Hospitality Roger Heiman 721-4974 Boy Scouts Jennifer Cimino 331-0990 Bridge Barb McElroy 885-4996 Cancer Support Susan Middleton 751-4235 Centering Prayer Bonnie Edwards (443)603-2325 Church Decorations Linda Calandrella 749-9171 Cub Scouts Don Smith 971-9542 Eucharistic Ministers Dave Baker 290-9064 Eucharistic Minister Trainer Sheila Hill 886-9840 Faith Sharing Parish Office 751-4235 Greeters Pat Laufer 749-3510 Health Amy Eberle-White 488-9542 Hiking Club Dave Kohmann 449-7750 Homebound Eucharist Theresa Romanelli 373-5442 Infant Baptism Prep Dc Mark Cesnik 751-4235 Knights of Columbus Tony Contreras 940-3655 Labyrinth Helen Russell 390-8932 Landscape Helpers Parish Office 751-4235 Lectors Francis Kearney 207-9807 Let s Talk Travel Dick Englert 751-4235 Liturgical Life Marge Schaefer 370-3784 Native Peoples Angie Gill 465-5891 Out to Lunch Bunch Jean Michaud 296-4181 Outreach Anna Cesnik 751-4235 Parish Council John Olberding 751-4235 Parish Librarian Kay Dahms 751-4235 Prayer Chain Lyn Diehl 751-4235 Quilt Ministry Diane Arnold 990-7490 Scrip (Gift Cards) Bill Wierschem 369-9662 Scrip (Gift Cards) by Mail Roxanne Gautreau 290-6188 Shawl Ministry Carol Poirier 576-2756 Texas Hold em John Gulli 245-2149 Time & Talent Linda Calandrella 749-9171 Ushers Henry Zipf 444-5672 Welcoming Ministry Georgene Fromm 647-0036 Widowed Women Theresa Harth 751-4235 Women s Retreat Ministry Janet Reff 721-7780 For information regarding advertising on the back of our Parish bulletin, please call Claudia Borders at 298-1265.
Volunteers Needed Help a Corpus Christi tradition continue! Every Tuesday, two or three different members of Corpus Christi come together to prepare soup at Casa Maria Soup Kitchen. Two to three hundred cups of soup are served each day of the week by volunteers. Corpus Christi has been making soup every Tuesday for over 4 years! We hope to continue but NEED A FEW VOLUNTEERS -No Skills required. No recipes followed. We use whatever donations they have on hand. Two to three volunteers work together starting at 6:45am and are usually done by 10am. A few of us even carpool. Monthly rotation: We have a handful of people who rotate making soup so you would not be scheduled every week. For more information or if you are interested, please call: Conrad Wall at 404-2640. Join the Let s Talk Travel group this Sunday, Nov. 18, 3-5pm in the Community Center for a Journey around Southern Africa, presented by Brian and Karen McKenna. We ll travel Namibia, South Africa, and the Okavango Delta. Whether a wannabe, armchair, virtual, or experienced traveler, you will enjoy this journey. Bring your favorite snack and beverage to share. IN APPRECIATION The Women s Retreat Ministry wishes to thank all those who donated items for sale at our table during the Fall Arts & Crafts Boutique. Your generosity was truly appreciated! Proceeds will help fund our spring women s retreat to be held March 23, 2019. Thank you! The Women s Retreat Committee Intercessory Prayer Gathering is held Monday mornings at 9am in the Church Hospitality Room. Rosary, Praise & Thanksgiving, Scripture reading/short teaching, Petitions, and Individual prayer ministry. All are welcome! Please join us in prayer for our parish family, greater Tucson community, our military families, our country! Matthew 18:19-20 Our Facebook page has been revitalized! Please like us on Facebook at Corpus Christi Parish and be part of increasing our faith community presence! To submit an announcement to be read at weekend Mass, send it via email to kmontano@cccctucson.org or drop it by the Parish Office Sign Up to Light the Advent Wreath Candles As a special way to participate in the Advent masses, families, couples, or friends are invited to sign up at the table to the north of the main doors in the back of church to light the candles on the Advent wreath one week in December. If you sign up, please make yourselves known to the ushers before mass on the week you will participate. Milestones Do you have a milestone date coming up (birthday, anniversary, etc.)? Would you like your friends and fellow parishioners at Corpus Christi to celebrate the event with you? Please either call the parish office (520-751-4235) or email the bulletin at bulletin@cccctucson.org and let us know about your upcoming milestone event at least 10 days before you would like it announced. To submit an article for the bulletin, send it via email to bulletin@cccctucson.org or drop it by the Parish Office. Submissions must be received by 12 pm Monday.
Youth Group November Schedule Nov 18 Sunday 11-1 (JrHS dismiss after lunch) Nov 23 Friday Mt. Lemmon Retreat 10-3 Nov 25 Sunday 11-1 (JrHS dismiss after lunch) Nov 28 PACC Dine Out - Lunch, Dinner, Raffle Thank you Miki Pimienta for sharing Sakako's story with Youth Group again and teaching us the message in the 1000 Cranes of Hope, Peace & Healing. HS Roadway Cleanup - Fall 2018! Thank you to all the many groups of teens that hit the road to help the community & practice Stewardship. "The earth and everything in it, the world and its inhabitants, belong to the Lord. Psalm 24:1 Ongoing: Tuesday nights, 5:30pm - Horses with Wings/Angels in Autism, 3800 S. Harrison Rd. Sundays 9:45am Mass, Children s Liturgy of the Word. For info and to rsvp for these and other Youth Group happenings and opportunities, please contact Stacey Beste, Youth Minister, at sbeste@cccctucson.org. Like us on Facebook at Corpus Christi YouthMinistry. ATTENTION LADIES Save the Date! Mark your calendars now for the spring Corpus Christi Women s Retreat to be held on Saturday, March 23, 2019. This year our featured speaker will be Father Nathan Castle. Please watch for more details and registration dates which will be held in February. You don t want to miss it! Contact persons: Janet Reff 906-1554 or Renie English 240-8236 Community News The You Are Loved Dinner for the residents of The Manor will be held Sunday, Dec. 9, from 11am-2pm. If you would like to help, we would gladly welcome you. A meal for 60 is being planned. This year, we are collecting toiletries, Depends, socks and gift cards. There is a bin in the Community Center for your donations. Thank you very much. Dick and Carol Poirier, 520-576-2756 St. Joseph s Youth Camp - June 2019-23 mi. SE of Flagstaff at Mormon Lake. Register between now and Dec. 16 to win free week, 6 days & nights, cabin lodging, food, t shirt, DVD of the week, and activities. Ages 16-17 register for Counselor Candidate training, CPR, Safe Environment training. Go to www.sjycaz.com and click register now! CELEBRATION DINNER YOU ARE INVITED! The staff of St. Francis Men s Shelter invites you to a Polish Dinner signaling the opening of the Winter Warming Shelter Thursday, Nov. 29 at 6:00pm. Come enjoy a Polish dinner, raffle and program. Reservations @ inthearmsofstfrancis or make a check to St. Francis Shelter, 601 E Ft Lowell, 85705 for $30/person. St Francis and the Men from the Shelter thank you!