September 2, 2018 Twenty-Second 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 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.
TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME LABOR DAY MASS at 8:15 a.m. only. No 6:30 a.m. Mass. All offices of the parish (church, school, daycare) will be closed. 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 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. Catechetical Sunday September 16, at the 9:00 a.m. Mass Teachers, Sunday School Teachers, Children s Liturgy Teachers, will receive a special blessing for the start of the new school year. 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 Mobile Deanery Archdsn Council of Catholic Women Fall Quarterly Meeting: This 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. Widowed Persons Support Group For information call parishioner Glen Porter at 666-8977. 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. SUNDAY SCHOOL No Sunday School, Today, Sept. 2 (Labor Day Holiday) Info: Diane Stoyka, dianestoyka@yahoo.com. CORPUS CHRISTI SCHOOL Labor Day Holiday: Monday, Sept. 3. School Pictures in Uniform: Friday, Sept 7. 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 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. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Next Meeting: 4 th Mon., Sept. 24, 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. 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. 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: 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
CORPUS CHRISTI CHURCH, MOBILE, ALABAMA SEPTEMBER 2, 2018 This Wednesday, Sept. 5 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) Menu: Southern Fried Fish, Grilled Chicken Breast, Potato Salad, Baked Beans, Cob Corn, Sautéed Zucchini, Garden Salad, Dinner Roll, Peach Cobbler. Iced Tea, Lemonade, Coffee. Must RSVP no later than TUESDAY EVENING Return an RSVP Card, or call 342-1852 or email Church@CorpusChristiParish.com Resumes September 9 2nd Sunday of each month September through May 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. $15 for Adults! $7 for Children (Age 12 & under) Corpus Christi Booster Club 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 Superstar Soccer Eligibility: K4, K5, 1 st Grade Cost: $30 Registration is now open!! Visit this Link: http://ccsboosterclub.website.siplay.com/ General Info Superstars is a developmental intramural league over six short weeks! Uniform shirts provided! Practices/games on Sunday afternoons! 1 st Grade can play Superstars and/or CYO. Need Coaches Need 1-2 coaches per team. Will be supplied with manual for drills, rules, soccer balls & cones. Contact: Mike DeLeon, Superstar Coordinator at superstars@ccsboosterclub.com Soccer Season Sept. 30 Nov. 4. 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. First Friday Adoration 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the chapel. Visit briefly or sign up for an hour on sign-up sheet in the chapel. Welcome New Parishioners Joseph Raymond, Jr. & Lorraine Pietros-Raymond BAPTIZED IN CHRIST Lydia June Blancher (daughter of Justin Edward Blancher & Meghan Elizabeth Maraia Blancher) Flowers The flowers before the altar this weekend have been placed in memory of John K. and Pauline Shepler parents of John Shepler on the anniversary of their deaths. The Annual Red, White and Blue Masses Celebrated at the Cathedral For God s blessing on those who serve in these professions: The Blue Mass (Tuesday, Sept. 11, at 12:10 p.m.) for police officers, fire fighters, and all first responders and other safety personnel. The Red Mass (Friday, Oct. 5, at 12 noon) for our Judicial System, judges, attorneys, elected officials. Info: Greg McAtee, 661-9399. The White Mass (Time & Date to be announced) for physicians, nurses and all health care professionals. Priests Burse Club Next Sunday FIRST COLLECTION TODAY: Tithing Offerings. SECOND COLLECTION TODAY: Corpus Christi Building Fund. HOME MISSIONS COLLECTION: $1,418.00 AUG. 19 TH BUILDING FUND ONLINE & COLLECTION: $1,327.50 AUG. 19 TH TITHING ONLINE & COLLECTION: $26,247.20 \ Thank You and God Bless You To receive Offering Envelopes please notify the parish office at 342-1852 or at Church@CorpusChristiParish.com. To set up Online Giving please go to the church website, www.corpuschristiparish.com/church, click the green Online Giving icon on the left side of the homepage, and follow the instructions For help, call 1-800-348-2886, ext 1, or the parish office, 342-1852.
Statement by Archbishop Thomas J. Rodi on Misconduct Scandals August 22, 2018
A Prayer for Healing Victims of Abuse God of endless love, ever caring, ever strong, always present, always just: You gave your only Son to save us by his blood on the cross. Gentle Jesus, shepherd of peace, join to your own suffering the pain of all who have been hurt in body, mind, and spirit by those who betrayed the trust placed in them. Hear the cries of our brothers and sisters who have been gravely harmed, and the cries of those who love them. Soothe their restless hearts with hope, steady their shaken spirits with faith. Grant them justice for their cause, enlightened by your truth. Holy Spirit, comforter of hearts, heal your people s wounds and transform them into wholeness. Grant us the courage and wisdom, humility and grace, to act with justice. Breathe wisdom into our prayers and labors. Grant that all harmed by abuse may find peace in justice. We ask this through Christ, our Lord. Amen.