November 15, 2015 Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time CORPUS CHRISTI CATHOLIC CHURCH 6300 McKenna Drive, Mobile, Alabama 36608 Email: Church@CorpusChristiParish.com! Website: www.corpuschristiparish.com TELEPHONE NUMBERS Parish Office: 342-1852 Fax 342-6313 School Office: 342-5474, ext. 1 Fax 380-0325 Rel. Ed. Office: 342-5474, ext. 7 Fax 380-0325 Full-Day Care: 342-2424 Fax 343-3119 Youth Ministry: 342-1852 Fax 342-6313 PASTORAL STAFF Very Rev. James F. Zoghby, V.F., Pastor Rev. John S. Boudreaux, Associate Pastor Deacon Arthur W. Robbins, Deacon Sr. Donna Cooper, R.S.M., Visitation Chaplain Mrs. Joan T. McMullen, School Principal Mrs. Diane M. Stoyka, Parish Catechetical Leader Mrs. Judi B. Ankiewicz, R.C.I.A. Coordinator Mr. Peter J. Stoyka, Youth Ministry Director Mr. C. Clinton Doolittle, Music Director Mr. David F. Walker, Gym Manager TO REGISTER AS A MEMBER OF THE PARISH Please fill out a Census Form. Census Forms are available in the church vestibule and parish office. COMMUNITY CENTER RENTALS & SERVICES For rental information and kitchen services, please call the parish office at 342-1852 or 342-1420. SUNDAY MASSES Vigil: 5:30 p.m. Saturday Morning: 7:00, 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. WEEKDAY MASSES 6:30 a.m.: Monday through Friday 8:15 a.m.: Monday through Saturday SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturday: 5:00 p.m. and by request, particularly after the 6:30 & 8:15 a.m. weekday Masses. BAPTISM, MARRIAGE, ANOINTING OF SICK Please call the parish office (342-1852) or information and scheduling baptism, marriage, anointing of sick. ADULT RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (R.C.I.A.) Please see published schedule for specific dates and times, or call the parish office (342-1852). SUNDAY SCHOOL (C.C.D.) Grades K 12, Sundays during school year, 10:05-10:55 a.m. in school bldgs. SCHOOL, SACS-accredited for Grades 3K through 8. Child Care for 6-week-old infants to 2-year olds, Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Please call the school office, 342-5474, ext. 1 for information.
THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Above all, let your love for one another be constant; for, love cancels a multitude of sins. Put your gifts at the service of one another. 1 Peter 4:8, 10 Stewardship By our tithing we proclaim our faith that our blessings are from God, and, with confidence and joy, we give a portion of those blessings to support God s work in our parish community. This expression of faith, gratitude and love should be prayerful and planned so that it can truly be the first fruits and the proportion that expresses our acknowledgment of God gifts. We rely on the help of the Holy Spirit. This Sunday 3 rd Sunday 5:30 p.m. Mass During the school year (Sept. to May), we have an extra Sunday Mass on the 3 rd Sunday of each month. Our High School students serve as lectors, ushers, gift bearers, musicians. Wednesdays, 7:00-8:00 p.m. ADULT RELIGIOUS EDUCATION & R.C.I.A. Presented by Fr. James F. Zoghby For Catholic and other Adults Adult Ed. Room in the Community Center THE CHURCH: A series of classes with multiple topics including A historical overview of the Church. How the Church has developed. The Eastern & Western rites of the Church. Orthodoxy & Protestantism. Religious orders, communities, institutes. Holy Orders. Married priests. Church organizational structure: the Local Church/Diocese & the Church Universal. The Vatican Curia & the Petrine Ministry. The Ecumenical Councils. The mystery of the Church. Textbook and handouts for continued study. Info: 342-1852 or Church@CorpusChristiParish.com. Be Prepared Apologetics Series Presented by Patrick J. Arensberg Director or the Archdiocesan Office of Religious Education Wed., Dec. 9, 7-8 p.m. Topic: Archbishop, are dinosaurs real? Corpus Christi Community Ctr., Conference Room (2 nd Floor) This series is open to any interested adult in the archdiocese. Info: http://mobilefaithformation.org/be-prepared-dates. Send Bulletin announcements by Monday at 12 noon to Bulletin@CorpusChristiParish.com CORPUS CHRISTI SCHOOL Op e n Ho use Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Parents are invited to come learn about our programs for 6-week-old infants to 8 th Grade students ~ ~ from day care through junior high Tours of our school are available by request. Contact the school office for more information: 342-5474, ext. 1 or jmcmullen@corpuschristiparish.com Men of St. Joseph Tuesdays, 7 to 8 a.m. in the Family Room Also Wednesdays, 7-8 p.m. in the Parish House All men are welcome to meet for prayer, reading the Gospel, and discussion. Info: Damian Bell, 639-2522 or 367-4486 or Damian@rockbwm.com. Wed Evening Info: Walter Bracewell, 599-1650 or walter.bracewell@gmail.com Women of Mary Wednesdays, 7 to 8 p.m. Room 3 (2 nd Floor, Community Center) All women are welcome to meet for prayer, reading the Gospel, and discussion. Info: Sr. Deborah Kennedy, R.S.M., 753-4872. Sunday Morning Bible Study 9:00 to 9:30 a.m. shared breakfast; discussion follows from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.. Please join us. Info: Ken Crowley, 423-6921. Tuesday Women s Bible Study 9:45 to 11:15 a.m. in Room 3 (2 nd Floor of the Community Center) studying Acts, using the Collegeville Bible Commentary and works of early church fathers. Info: Judi Ankiewicz, 553-7882. Tuesday Night Bible Study Tuesdays at 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Parish House (except on 2 nd Tuesday of the month, meet in the school library) The Catholicism series. Info: Dave Burchette, 367-6660. Thursday Women s Bible Study Thursdays from 9:15 to 10:45 a.m. in the Conference Room (2 nd Floor of the Community Center) Studying Courageous Generosity by Stacey Mitch and The Gospel of John, an Ignatius Catholic Bible Study. Info: Joanne Donaghey 554-6753 joannekd@aol.com. Society of St. Vincent de Paul Discover true joy by serving the poor in our community. Poor Box, Food, Clothing donations put in the designated places in the vestibule are distributed by our St. Vincent de Paul Society. In-Need Drop Box at the SVDP table in the vestibule. Info will be held in strict confidence and an SVDP member will contact you. Join the Society of St. Vincent de Paul by attending a meeting. Meetings: 1 st & 3 rd Wed., 6:30 p.m., Com. Ctr. Conf. Rm. (2 nd Flr.) To obtain assistance, call 432-5173 and leave name & phone no. Widowed Persons Support Group For information call parishioner Glen Porter at 666-8977.
CORPUS CHRISTI CHURCH, MOBILE, ALABAMA NOVEMBER 15, 2015 The Women s Club s Spa Basket Raffle Drawing is this Sunday, after the 11 a.m. Mass. Tickets: $1 each. Info: Brittany Comiskey, 508-0526. Thanksgiving Baskets for the Needy Through Nov. 23. All are invited to bring non-perishable Thanksgiving Dinner food items to the church vestibule and/or to make a monetary donation. If you know someone in need, please notify the parish office at 342-1852 or at Church@CorpusChristiParish.com. The baskets will be distributed on Tuesday, Nov. 24, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS K of C Mtg: 2 nd Tues., Dec. 9, 7 p.m., at the Parish House. Contact: Grand Knight, Cosmo Comiskey, 508-0547. Corpus Christi Choir Rehearsals: Wednesdays, 7:00 to 8:15 p.m. in Room 4 (2 nd floor of community center). If you can commit to rehearse & sing now through Christmas, call Clint Doolittle (377-8675) and come to the rehearsals! Partners in Education Recognition Students & teacher recognized at the Nov. 10th School Mass for outstanding performance in the prior month, and the businesses that recognized them: Annsley Tolbert, 2 nd Grade Mobile Memorial Gardens Lily Graves, 3 rd Grade Rehm Animal Clinic Nina Poiroux, 6 th Grade Firehouse Subs Shakeyla Dixon, Teacher Providence Hospital To join the Partners in Education group, call School Principal Joan McMullen, 342-5474, ext. 1, or Richard March, 401-0466. High School Confirmation Schedules Questions or Concerns? Contact Diane Stoyka (Parish Catechetical Leader) at DianeStoyka@yahoo.com or call 342-5474, ext. 7. Class of 2017: Certificates/photos at parish office, Mon-Thurs, 8-5. Class of 2018: Sat., Jan. 30, 2016: Confirmation Retreat, Visitation Monastery, 10:00-4:30, Lessons 2,3 & 4. Sun., Aug. 2016: Spirit Day 11:00-3:00, Lesson 8. Class of 2019: Sunday Feb. 21, 2016: Spirit Day, Lessons 5 & 7. Jr. High Youth Group Sunday, Nov. 15: Jr. High youth group meets from 4-5:20 upstairs in the community center. All youth and their families are then invited to attend our Youth Mass from 5:30-6:30. Saturday, Nov. 21: Service Opportunity! TBA at meeting. Parents: If you have not received an email from me (Peter Stoyka), please sign up on the email list in the atrium. Questions? Contact Peter Stoyka at peter.j.stoyka@email.shc.edu. High School Youth Ministry Sun., Nov 15: 5:30 p.m. Youth Mass; 6:30-8 p.m. Dinner & Gathering Saturday, Nov. 21: 10am-12pm on the soccer field. KNOCKERBALL! Come get in a giant inflatable ball and verse your friends in a game of knockersoccer. Cost is $10, and money & permission forms must be turned in at youth meeting. Questions? Contact Peter at corpuschristihsyouth@yahoo.com Christ the King Celebration Sunday, November 22 10:30 a.m. Procession from Bienville Square 11 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral All are invited to the annual archdiocesan Christ the King Celebration, starting at 10:30 a.m. in Bienville Square, downtown Mobile. Following the opening prayer, all may join in the Christ the King Procession, during which members will recite the Holy Rosary while processing west on Dauphin Street to the Cathedral-Basilica of the Immaculate Conception. Mass will begin at 11 a.m. Archbishop Rodi will confer the annual Christ the King Medal to a member from each parish in recognition of their exemplary service. We are very grateful to have Joe Kenny as Corpus Christi s recipient of the Christ the King Medal. As a long-time parishioner of Corpus Christi, Joe Kenny, through his outstanding faithfulness and generosity, has touched every aspect of the life and work of our parish community, including the wider community of our archdiocese in his service on the Mobile Advisory Board of Directors for Catholic Social Services and his leadership in the campaign establishing the new, recently-dedicated center for Catholic Social Services in Mobile as well as his leadership in obtaining support for the many services of Catholic Social Services. Joe and his wife, Shannon, are the parents of their daughter Sara and their son Tellier; and Joe (Joseph G. Kenny) is the son of Deacon Gordon Kenny and the late Marie Tellier Kenny. Corpus Christi Child Development Center We want a few energetic, enthusiastic people to be parttime caregivers/teachers and substitutes. If you love young children, and are interested in working with our center, please contact Joan McMullen at 342-5474, ext. 1, or come by either the school office or the preschool office. Wednesday Night Dinner 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Banquet Hall $9.00 for Adults! $4.00 for Children (Age 12 & under) Nov. 18:. Herb-Roasted Turkey, Glazed Baked Ham, Cornbread Dressing, Squash Casserole, Orange-Glazed Sweet Potatoes, Country Green Beans, Cranberry Salsa, Pumpkin Pie. Iced Tea, Lemonade, Coffee. Kids Meal: Chicken Tenders & Fries Nov. 25: No Wednesday Night Dinner [Thanksgiving Week] Must RSVP no later than TUESDAY EVENING Return an RSVP Card, or call 342-1852 or email WedNightDinner@CorpusChristiParish.com Pack 29 Cub Scouts Nov. 22: Pack Meeting, 12:30-2:30 p.m., Community Center. Bike Rodeo. Popcorn Delivery. To Join Cub Scouts or for info: Contact Walter Bracewell 599-1650 or John Carter 422-8116 or visit ccspack29.scoutlander.com Do you have a vocation to the priesthood or religious life? Pray and ask for God s guidance.
CORPUS CHRISTI CHURCH, MOBILE, ALABAMA NOVEMBER 15, 2015 A BIG THANKS for the BBQ in the Backyard To the PTO Officers Erin Slaby, Megan Sparks, Melissa Overstreet, Gretchen Heller The Knights of Columbus The BBQ Committee AA Alanon OA CODA AA: Sun., 7 p.m., and Wed., 7 p.m., Cougar Den. Alanon: Sun., 7 p.m., and Wed., 7 p.m., Arts & Sciences Bldg. OA: Sat., 9 a.m., Arts & Sciences Bldg. CODA: Tues., 6:45 p.m., Arts & Sciences Bldg. BAPTIZED IN CHRIST Lucian Joshua Pledger (son of Gary Dwayne Pledger, Jr. & Jacqueline Rene Smith Pledger) REST IN PEACE Sharon Baldo Welborn (sister of Diane O Hara) Please support advertisers on back cover. Their ads enable us to have our bulletins printed by Diocesan Publications at no cost to the parish. Ads are purchased from Diocesan Publications. For information about placing an ad, contact them at 1-800-292-9111 or www.diocesan.com. Reports of Contributions You can obtain a report of your contributions anytime by contacting the parish office at 342-1852 or Church@CorpusChristiParish.com. ALSO: Detailed reports are always available: To check your contributions, a detailed listing can be sent to you by mail or email, showing each individual amount contributed, with the date, check number, or "EFT" if contributed online, or "CASH" if contributed by cash, or "STOCK" if contributed in stock. What a beautiful thing it is when we become aware that we are sinners. We find the mercy of God. God always forgives. Don t forget this. God always forgives. God s plan is to unite all humanity into one family where everyone recognizes he or she is a child of God, and loved by him. The Church is born from God s desire to call all people into communion with him, to share in his divine life. Catholics should pray that their parishes and the entire Church will increasingly be a family that lives and shares God s love and mercy. Receive Emails from the Parish Please send your email to church@corpuschristiparish.com. SPECIAL APPEAL NEXT WEEKEND: School Annual Fund. Appeal. FIRST COLLECTION TODAY: Tithing Offerings. SECOND COLLECTION TODAY: Corpus Christi Building Fund. NOV. 8 TH BUILDING FUND ONLINE & COLLECTION: $1,428.75 NOV. 8 TH TITHING ONLINE & COLLECTION: $25,609.17 Thank You and God Bless You God bless all who tithe and contribute to support God's work here at Corpus Christi, and those who make a special bequest in their will for Corpus Christi Church. For info, or to transfer shares of stock to Corpus Christi Church, contact your stockbroker, or call Steve Setterstrom at Citigroup Global Mkts. at 470-1060. Offering Envelopes If you wish to use Offering Envelopes, just notify the parish office (342-1852). An initial set will be sent to you right away, and then, every two months, you will receive a two-month s supply of envelopes. Online Giving With Online Giving make a one-time contribution or set up a recurring automatic withdrawal from a checking or saving or credit card account: Use a computer, tablet or smartphone to go to www.corpuschristiparish.com; click Church ; then click the green Online Giving icon on the side left of the church s homepage. Follow the instructions to contribute to the tithing or building fund or special collections. For assistance, call 1-800-348-2886, ext 4, or the parish office, 342-1852. Do not Fear what may happen tomorrow. The same loving Father who cares for you today will care for you tomorrow and everyday. Either he will shield you from suffering, or will give you unfailing strength to bear it. Be at peace, then, and put aside all anxious thoughts and imaginings. St. Francis de Sales
FAITH EXPRESSED THROUGH LOVE Galatians 5:6 May the Holy Spirit guide you in this and in all things. Give as God Has Given To You Generously According To Your Means Once you have analyzed your income and expenses and prepared a budget, place this issue in prayer before God. All are invited to give a portion of what they have been given. In the Bible, the portion offered to God is called a tithe. The tithe literally means a tenth actually, the first tenth. Today, the tithe, the portion given, usually represents 5% to the parish church and 5% to other worthy causes, such as Catholic Charities, special collections, etc. Each person should pray for the guidance of the Holy Spirit in determining what portion to give. The First Fruits for God By planning ahead, one can make the portion offered truly the first portion the First Fruits for God rather than the Leftovers. The chart at right is a guide for offering a percentage. Annual Income A Guide for Offering a Tithe 1% Monthly Tithe 3% Monthly Tithe 5% Monthly Tithe $30,000 $25 $75 $125 $40,000 $34 $100 $167 $50,000 $42 $125 $209 $60,000 $50 $150 $250 $75,000 $63 $188 $313 $100,000 $84 $250 $417 $200,000 $167 $500 $834 $500,000 $417 $1,250 $2,084 $700,000 $584 $1,750 $2,917 Give as the L o r d h a s given to you, generously, according to your means. Faith expressed through love. Lord, accept the sacrifice from our hands for the praise and glory of your Name, for our good and for all your Church.
When these things begin to take place, stand erect and hold your heads high, because your liberation is at hand. Luke 21:28 The passages presented in this Sunday s readings from the book of Daniel and the Gospel of Mark are instances of apocalyptic writing, like we see in the book of Revelation, with symbolic, sometimes harsh, language. Apocalyptic writing was a standard and popular literary form during times of great persecution of the faith community first of Judaism, and then of Christianity. The purpose of apocalyptic writing was to give hope and encouragement to the faith community during times of great persecution and fear, assuring them that God will ultimately triumph over evil. In our day, as we seek to help build a society that respects human life, cares for the weak, stands in solidarity with the oppressed and the poor, we are called to remain firm in our faith in spite of opposition or persecution. What can make us stand up straight and raise our heads on the final day? Love. What casts out all fear? Love, says St. John in the 1 st Letter of John (4:18). Jesus doesn t want us to be fearful people. He said, Do not live in fear, little flock. It pleases your Father to give you the kingdom! It is no part of your heavenly Father s plan that a single one of his little ones shall ever come to grief. Jesus does not describe the end of the world, and when he uses apocalyptic images, he is not acting the prophet. On the contrary, he wants to give his disciples of every epoch the key to the right road to walk today and tomorrow to enter into eternal life. Pope Benedict XVI While we wait for the manifestation of Jesus in glory, we must also seek to be mindful that Jesus comes to us now, and is always present with us. He is present to us in his Word and in our sharing in the breaking of the Bread. He is present to us in every act of love that we receive from others, and in every act of love that we extend to others. God, who is Love, is present to us in every act of mercy, kindness, generosity, compassion and forgiveness. None of us loves perfectly, but the Word of God says, God s mercy endures forever. And, as Pope Francis reminded us, God s justice is his mercy. Thus, we joyfully await the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Be compassionate, as your heavenly Father is compassionate. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Luke 6:36-37 God s justice is HIS MERCY. His mercy endures forever.