August 26, 2018 Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time Take and eat. Do this in memory of me. You are the Body of Christ. Every one of you is a member of it. When one member of the body suffers, the whole body suffers. This is my commandment: love one another as I have loved you. What you do to my least brothers and sisters, you do to me. 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 PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PASTORAL STAFF Very Reverend James F. Zoghby, V.F. Reverend John S. Boudreaux Deacon Arthur W. Robbins Mrs. Kristy F. Martin, 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 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) for 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 PreK3 through 8. To register, or for information, please call the school office, 342-5474, ext. 1, or send an email to kmartin@corpuschristiparish.com.
We extend a special welcome to all who wish to join The Catholic Church Call, Email or Come Call 342-1852 and leave your name & phone number. Email Church@CorpusChristiParish.com. Come to our class which will begin on the 2 nd TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Wednesday of September, Sept. 12, at 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Adult Education Room of the Corpus Christi Community Center. For Catholics too: These classes provide continuing education for Catholic adults and others interested in learning more about the faith. You don t have to wait for the classes to begin to get any questions answered. Just call to speak with Fr. Zoghby. Called to LOVE Catholic Women s Conference Savor the Faith Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018 here at Corpus Christi Parish 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 8:15 a.m. Mass with Archbishop Thomas J. Rodi $40 Registration Fee includes Lunch, doughnuts & coffee, gift bag and more! For info & to register: mobarchconferences.org 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. Lead by Sr. Deborah Kennedy, R.S.M., 753-4872. 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 SUNDAY SCHOOL Today! First Day of Sunday School August 26,10:05-10:50 a.m. No Sunday School, Sept. 2 (Labor Day Holiday) Info: Diane Stoyka, dianestoyka@yahoo.com. CORPUS CHRISTI CATHOLIC SCHOOL Building the Body of Christ, one student at a time. Open House: Tuesday, Aug. 28, 6 p.m. Labor Day Holiday: Monday, Sept. 3. School Pictures in Uniform: Friday, Sept. 7. Please support the advertisers on the back of the bulletin 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. Guide Book & Directory Advertising Opportunity Corpus Christi s annual Guide Book & Directory is being updated and will be mailed to all parishioners at no cost to the parish. It is subsidized by local businesses that advertise in it. If you would like to find out about advertising in this book, please contact Ms. Pat Hughes, 800-597-3037 or 225-229-6902 or phughes 68@cox.net Women s Bible Study Please join us on Thursday mornings, 9:15-11:00 a.m.., for study and fellowship in the Conference Room, on the 2 nd floor of the community center. This year s studies will be The Fourth Cup: Unveiling the Mystery of the Last Supper and the Cross by Scott Hann, and Jesus the Bridegroom: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told by Brant Pitre. For information and to sign up, please contact Joanne Donaghey, 251-554-6753 or joannekd@aol.com. Nursery is available. Widowed Persons Support Group For information call parishioner Glen Porter at 666-8977. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Next Meeting: 4 th Mon., August 27, 7 p.m., The Parish House. www.kofc.org Click on Join Us. Corpus Christi Council 13125 Info: Chad Pugh, Grand Knight, 232-0648 or chad.pugh34@gmail.com. Society of St. Vincent de Paul Poor Box, Food, Clothing donations and In-Need Drop Box at the SVDP table in the vestibule. Join the Society of St. Vincent de Paul by attending a meeting on the 1 st & 3 rd Mon. of the month, 6:30 p.m.,parish House. To seek help, call 251-366-6443. 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. Backpack Ministry Restock the Pantry Needed: Canned vegetables, canned tuna/meat, Spaghetti O's/ meat, canned ravioli, fruit cups or applesauce, instant grits or oatmeal, peanut butter or jelly (in small plastic containers), soups, ramen noodles, Ritz or saltine crackers, Granola bars, fruit snacks. Please drop off donations at the St. Vincent de Paul table in the vestibule.
CORPUS CHRISTI CHURCH, MOBILE, ALABAMA AUGUST 26, 2018 2 nd Sunday of each month from September through May Resumes September 9 Jazz Brunch in the Banquet Hall With Jazz Musicians Performing Live! 2 nd Sunday of the Month (Every month except June, July, August) Buffet Served from 12 Noon to 1:30 p.m. First Wednesday of each month September through May Wednesday Night Dinner 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Banquet Hall $10 for Adults! $5 for Children (Age 12 & under) Must RSVP no later than TUESDAY EVENING Return an RSVP Card, or call 342-1852 or email Church@CorpusChristiParish.com Corpus Christi Booster Club presents Cougars on the Fairway Golf Tournament Fundraiser Saturday, Nov. 17 Spring Hill College Golf Course 10 a.m. Shotgun Start 4 person Scramble ($100 per person / $400 per team) Lunch Served! Adult Beverages Door Prizes! Prizes for 1 st, 2 nd & 3 rd Longest Drive & Closest to the Pin Get your team together TODAY! To sign up, email Dec Youkey at vp@ccsboosterclub.com 2018-2019 Sacramental Dates for 2 nd Graders Mon Sep 24: First Reconciliation Parent Mtg, 6:30pm Adult Ed Rm. Mon Dec 3: First Reconciliation Service, 7 pm, Church. Mon, Feb 18, 2019: 1 st Eucharist Parent Mtg, 6:30pm Adult Ed Rm. Sun, Feb 24, 2019: 1 st Euch Enrollment Mass,9am & 10am-12pm. Sat, May 4, 2019: First Eucharist Practice, 10 am, Church. Sun, May 5, 2019: First Eucharist Mass, 1 pm. 2018-2019 Sacramental Dates for H.S. Confirmation 2020 Class: Sep 16, Spirit Day w/sponsors, 2-6:30pm, Lesson 8. 2020 Class: TBA Jan 13 or 20 or 27, Luncheon, 12-2pm. 2020 Class: TBA Jan 13 or 20 or 27, Practice 2-3pm 2020 Class: TBA Jan 15 or 22 or 29, Confirmation Mass, 6pm. 2021 Class: Nov 18, Spirit Day, 2-6:30pm 2021 Class: Jan 26, Visitation Monastery Retreat,10am-5pm, Lessons 2/3.4 2022 Class: Aug 27, Parent Mtg., 6:30 pm. 2022 Class: Oct 14, Spirit Day, 2-6:30 pm, Lesson 1. 2022 Class: Feb 17, 2019, Spirit Day, 2-6:30pm, Lessons 5 & 7. Info: DianeStoyka@yahoo.com or 342-5474, ext 7 Child Protection Policy Since 2003, the Archdiocesan Child Protection Policy requires that all staff members and volunteers in parishes who have substantial contact with children (clergy, teachers, staff members, coaches, field-trip drivers, etc.) must receive an initial training and an annual recertification. This year s required Initial Training will be held MONDAY, Sept.10, 6:00 p.m. in the Adult Ed Room of the Community Center Additional trainings are held during the year at St. Dominic s Parish. For more Information visit www.mobilearchdiocese.org/childprotection. Welcome New Parishioners Phillip Moore Chris & Jessi Smith and their children, Connor and Piper BAPTIZED IN CHRIST Maya Rose Ferrell (daughter of Wesley Lynn Ferrell & Christina Nicole Thompson Ferrell) Mobile Deanery Archdsn Council of Catholic Women Fall Quarterly Meeting: Wednesday, Sept. 5, starting at 9:15 a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 1621 Boykin Blvd. 11:15 a.m. Mass, followed by Lunch, $13 per person. Make reservations by Fri., Aug. 31 with Carlee Russell, 533-4771, carlee.russell@icloud.com or with Shirley Alexander, 661-6537 or Shirley.alexander1@gmail.com. FIRST COLLECTION TODAY: Tithing Offerings. SECOND COLLECTION TODAY: Corpus Christi Building Fund. CHURCH IN LATIN AMERICA COLLECTION FINAL: $1,285.80 AUG. 12 TH BUILDING FUND ONLINE & COLLECTION: $1,179.50 AUG. 12 TH TITHING ONLINE & COLLECTION: $26,843.81 Thank You and God Bless You God bless all for tithing, contributions, bequests, remembrances in wills in support of God s work here at Corpus Christi Parish. To make a donation of stock, ask your financial manager, or call Selena Hemphill at Morgan Stanley at 470-1084 or 800-624-7814. Receive a detail list of your contributions by mail, email or fax. Call 342-1852 or email Church@CorpusChristiParish.com To set up Online Giving: Please go to www.corpuschristiparish.com/church; click the green Online Giving icon on the left side of the church s homepage. Follow the instructions to either make a one-time contribution, or set up a recurring withdrawal, from a checking, saving or credit card account to tithing or building fund, school annual fund or other special collection. For assistance, call 800-348-2886, ext 1, or the parish office, 342-1852. 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.
By finding almost no cases after 2002, the Grand Jury s conclusions are consistent with previous studies that show that Catholic Church reforms in the United States drastically reduced the incidence of clergy child abuse. Vatican Spokesman Greg Burke Even though it can be said that most of the cases belong to the past, nonetheless, as time goes on, we have come to know the pain of many of the victims. We have realized that these wounds never disappear and that they require us forcefully to condemn these atrocities. Pope Francis
Vatican says it is treating Pennsylvania grand jury report with great seriousness Two days following the release of a grand jury report in Pennsylvania with revelations of clergy sexual abuse of some 1,000 victims, the Vatican press office said, August 16, that the acts documented in the report are criminal and morally reprehensible. Vatican spokesman Greg Burke said the Holy See is treating the grand jury s report with great seriousness. The Holy Father understands well how much these crimes can shake the faith and spirit of believers and reiterates the call to make every effort to create a safe environment for minors and vulnerable adults in the Church and in all of society... The Holy See also wants to underscore the need to comply with the civil law, including mandatory child abuse reporting requirements. By finding almost no cases after 2002, the Grand Jury s conclusions are consistent with previous studies that show that Catholic Church reforms in the United States drastically reduced the incidence of clergy child abuse. Pope Francis: We have abandoned the little ones Pope Francis has acknowledged that the Catholic Church did not act in a timely manner to protect children from sexually abusive priests over a period of decades, saying in a new letter to members of the Catholic faith around the world that the Church abandoned minors to those who would abuse them. With shame and repentance, we acknowledge as an ecclesial community that we were not where we should have been... realizing the magnitude and the gravity of the damage done to so many lives, the pontiff says in the letter, released August 20 in response to the Pennsylvania grand jury report. We showed no care for the little ones; we abandoned them, the pope states. In the three-page letter, addressed to the People of God, Francis also says the Church has delayed in implementing measures to protect children and to hold those who have abused them to account. Praising zero-tolerance policies and ways of making all those who perpetrate or cover up these crimes accountable, the pontiff states: We have delayed in applying these actions and sanctions that are so necessary, yet I am confident that they will help to guarantee a greater culture of care in the present and future. The pope s letter begins with a quote from St. Paul s first letter to the Corinthians: If one member suffers, all suffer together with it. These words of Saint Paul forcefully echo in my heart as I acknowledge once more the suffering endured by many minors due to sexual abuse, the abuse of power and the abuse of conscience perpetrated by a significant number of clerics and consecrated persons, the pontiff states. Looking back to the past, no effort to beg pardon and to seek to repair the harm done will ever be sufficient. Looking ahead to the future, no effort must be spared to create a culture able to prevent such situations from happening, but also to prevent the possibility of their being covered up and perpetuated. Even though it can be said that most of the cases belong to the past, nonetheless as time goes on we have come to know the pain of many of the victims. We have realized that these wound never disappear and that they require us forcefully to condemn these atrocities.
The Church Is Human Let us love the Church of weakness... We are not ashamed of her because of the many shameful things about her... We must cherish the Church as Christ does. We must fill her with warm love... And behold, precisely through this love, the transformation of the Church from weakness to power, from crippled ugliness to immortal beauty, is taking place, silently and irresistibly until the end of time. Hugo Rahner, The Church Although by the power of the Holy Spirit the Church has remained the faithful spouse of her Lord and has never ceased to be the sign of salvation on earth, still she is very well aware that among her members, both clerical and lay, some have been unfaithful to the Spirit of God during the course of many centuries. In the present age, too, it does not escape the Church how great a distance lies between the message she offers and the human failings to whom the Gospel is entrusted. The Church Today, The Second Vatican Council Before the tribunal of God s mercy we, the shepherds, should make ourselves responsible for all the evils now burdening the flock of Christ. We should take upon ourselves the sins of all, not in generosity but in justice; because the truth is that we are in great part the cause of these evils, and therefore we implore the divine mercy through Jesus Christ. Cardinal Pole, the pope s representative at the Council of Trent, convened in response to the Protestant Reformation in the 1500's We are not baptized into the hierarchy; do not receive the cardinals sacramentally; will not spend an eternity in the beatific vision of the pope. Christ is the point. I, myself, admire the present pope (John Paul II), but even if I criticized him as harshly as some do, even if his successor proved to be as bad as some of those who have gone before, even if I find the Church, as I have to live with it, a pain in the neck, I should still say that nothing a pope (or a priest) could do or say would make me wish to leave the Church, although I might well wish that they would leave. Frank Sheed The fact that the Lord knows how to work and to act even with inadequate instruments comforts me, and above all I entrust myself to your prayers. The one who holds the office of the ministry of Peter must be aware that he is a frail and weak human being just as his own powers are frail and weak and is constantly in need of purification and conversion. The pope isn t an absolute sovereign, whose thoughts and desires are law. On the contrary, the ministry of the pope is the guarantor of the obedience toward Christ and his word. The pope is not a prophet. He is infallible only in very rare circumstances, as we all know. Pope Benedict XVI Christ, holy, innocent, and undefiled, knew nothing of sin, but came only to expiate the sins of the people. The Church, however, clasping sinners to her bosom, at once holy and always in need of purification, follows constantly the path of penance and renewal. All members of the Church, including her ministers, must always acknowledge that they are sinners. In everyone, the weeds of sin will still be mixed with the good wheat of the Gospel until the end of time. The Catechism of the Catholic Church, #827