1919 North 2nd Street, Bismarck, ND 58501-1735 email: [email protected]website: www.corpuschristibismarck.com facebook: www.facebook.com/CorpusBismarck Parish Office ............................... 255-4600 Parish Center .............................. 255-3104 Parish Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255-4616 WEEKLY LITURGY SCHEDULE Saturday (Vigil of Sunday) .................. 4:00 p.m. Sunday .............. 8:30 & 10:45 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Spanish Mass (3rd Sunday) 1:00 pm Monday ..................................12:10 p.m. Tuesday ........................... 12:10 & 5:30 p.m. Wednesday-Friday ............ 7:00 a.m. & 12:10 p.m. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Tuesdays (12:45-3:15 p.m.); Thursdays (7:00 p.m.) Rev. Paul D. Becker, Pastor ............ 255-4600 (ext. 203) Rev. Raphael Obotama, Parochial Vicar 255-4600 (ext. 211) Rev. Terry Wipf, Parochial Vicar . . . . . . . . . 255-4600 (ext. 218) Tracy Kraft, Parish Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . 255-4600 (ext. 212) PASTORAL MINISTERS Cindy Anderst, Pastoral Care ........... 255-4600 (ext. 205) Jennifer Braun, Music Ministry . . . . . . . . . 255-4600 (ext. 209) Mariah Conner, Faith Formation ....... 255-4600 (ext. 219) Mary Janusz, Pastoral Care ............ 255-4600 (ext. 220) Sr. Ivo Schoch, Outreach Ministry ...... 255-4600 (ext. 208) Rachel Krueger, Youth Coordinator .... 255-4600 (ext. 210) DEACONS: Michael Fix, Lonnie Grabowska, Rex McDowall PARISH SUPPORT STAFF Loretta Arntz, Bookkeeper ........... 255-4600 (ext. 201) Jane Bosch, Kitchen Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255-4600 Viola Bullert, Janitress .......................... 255-4600 Niel Heinze, Maintenance Technician ........... 255-4600 Bridget Johnson, Administrative Secretary . . . . . . 255-4600 Colleen Reinhardt, Receptionist ................ 255-4600 MISSION STATEMENT As disciples of Jesus, we live our faith through Word, Sacrament, and Service. CHURCH OF CORPUS CHRISTI PARISH BULLETIN DEADLINE: Articles must be received by noon on Wednesdays (typed format). PRAYER TREE: 255-4600 August 27, 2017 SACRAMENTS Reconciliation - Saturdays at 3:00 p.m., Weekdays: 15 minutes prior to Mass or please call the pastor at 255-4600 for an appointment. If you are homebound and unable to come to the Church and need a priest to come to your home for confession, please call 255-4600 to set this up. Baptism - The Baptism Preparation Program and Baptism Schedule are by arrangement. Please call the parish office at 255-4600 to register prior to your delivery date and the program director will return your call. Parents must be registered at Corpus Christi or have permission from their parish. Marriage - Couples planning to be married should call the parish office at 255-4600 at least 9 months in advance. Completion of required paperwork and taking the FOCCUS premarital inventory is also needed this early. September FOCCUS will be on September 28 th . Natural Family Planning Classes are offered by the Bismarck Diocese. The methods offered are Billings Ovulation Method, Creighton Model Fertility Care System, Marquette Model and Sympto-Thermal Methods. If you have questions about NFP please contact the Diocese of Bismarck at 222- 3035 or www.bismarckdiocese.com/nfp. Persons wishing to learn more about the Catholic faith may call Tracy Kraft at 255-4600.
MISSION STATEMENTAs disciples of Jesus, we live our faith through Word, Sacrament, and Service.
CHURCH OF CORPUS CHRISTI
PARISH BULLETIN DEADLINE: Articles must be received by noon on Wednesdays (typed format).
PRAYER TREE: 255-4600
August 27, 2017SACRAMENTS
Reconciliation - Saturdays at 3:00 p.m., Weekdays: 15 minutes prior to Mass or please call the pastor at 255-4600 for an appointment. If you are homebound and unable to come to the Church and need a priest to come to your home for confession, please call 255-4600 to set this up.
Baptism - The Baptism Preparation Program and Baptism Schedule are by arrangement. Please call the parish office at 255-4600 to register prior to your delivery date and the program director will return your call. Parents must be registered at Corpus Christi or have permission from their parish.
Marriage - Couples planning to be married should call the parish office at 255-4600 at least 9 months in advance. Completion of required paperwork and taking the FOCCUS premarital inventory is also needed this early. September FOCCUS will be on September 28th.
Natural Family Planning Classes are offered by the Bismarck Diocese. The methods offered are Billings Ovulation Method, Creighton Model Fertility Care System, Marquette Model and Sympto-Thermal Methods. If you have questions about NFP please contact the Diocese of Bismarck at 222-3035 or www.bismarckdiocese.com/nfp. Persons wishing to learn more about the Catholic faith may call Tracy Kraft at 255-4600.
TWENTY FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME AUGUST 27, 2017
We appreciate your generosity which is part of being faithful stewards of Corpus Christi.
Weekly Mass Intentions
Monday, Aug. 28- VGerry Froehlich (12:10 p .m .)Tuesday, Aug. 29- VAngeline Miller (12:10 p .m .)
Wednesday, Aug. 30- Michael Joseph Gorman (12:10 p .m .)Thursday, Aug. 31- VPatrick Anderson (12:10 p .m .)
Friday, Sept. 1- VJoe & Julia Becker (7:00 a .m .)V Ray Miller (12:10 p .m .)
Saturday, Sept. 2- People of Corpus Christi (4:00 p .m .)Sunday, Sept. 3- VRaymond Goetz (8:30 a .m .)
VAl Feist (6:30 p .m .)
FOOD PANTRY NEEDS FOR SEPTEMBER:
CEREAL AND SYRUP
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION. Tuesdays 12:45-3:15 p.m. (private, quiet time, incense free) with the chaplet of Divine Mercy at 3:00 p.m. All are welcome to spend time in Jesus’ awesome Eucharistic presence. Eucharistic Adoration (Benediction, rosary and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy) is also available Thursdays with Father Terry from 7:00-8:00 p.m.
There will ONLY be 12:10 p.m. daily mass August 28th-31st.
There will be NO 7:00 a.m. or 5:30 p.m. masses on those days.
What Do You Say? The number of churches bearing the name of Jesus would hardly fit onto the most sophisticated
web site. The buildings dedicated to His name number in the thousands and the demonstrations claiming to represent Him make for a very long list in any city’s Yellow Pages. But what answer would people from these many churches give to the question Jesus asks, “Who do you say that I am?” Throughout Christian history Jesus has been depicted and used in many ways that have little or nothing to do with what and who He presented Himself to be. Today He asks the question of us. Who do we say that He is? And what evidence do we give that our heart’s true answer is what we say it is?
Help Wanted: Part-Time Cook. The Diocese of Bismarck has an opening for an expeienced part-time cook. This position would be responsible for planning, preparation, serving and clean-up of the evening meal 2 days a week and ocassional special events. Please send cover letter, resume and three references to Denise Jordan, Po Box 1575, Bismarck, ND 58502.
Stewardship Opportunities:
We are in need of a camera operator who would be willing to run the camera during a weekend mass. Training would be provided. Please call the office and talk to Tracy Kraft at 701-255-4600.
St. Mary’s Cemetery Memorial Day Fund Drive
On behalf of the St. Mary’s Cemetery committee, we express a heartfelt THANK YOU for your generosity. We are well on the road to be able to complete our new expansion project.
Catholic Home Missions AppealStrengthening the Church at Home
Next week, we will take up the Catholic Home Missions Appeal. Right now, over 40 percent of dioceses in the US are considered home missions because they are unable to fund essential pastoral work needed in their communities. Your support of this appeal helps ease the struggle of these dioceses. Please prayerfully consider how you can support this appeal. More information can be found at www.usccb.orb/home-missions. There are envelopes at the ends of the pews for you to use at your convenience.
We are in need of weekend altar servers. Students who have completed the third grade through high school. Assist at mass. Training provided. Rotating Schedule. Flexible.
CHURCH OF CORPUS CHRISTI BISMARCK, NDWhat’s Going on Here This Week
Sun. 9/3 Children’s Liturgy, 10:45 a.m., Community Room
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You can listen to the homilies under the “Homily Podcast” tab.
Online Registration for Faith Formationis open for all families!
LIGHT OF CHRIST CATHOLIC SCHOOLSIt’s time to get ready to go back to school!! Registration is still open for Pre-K, Kindergarten and grades 1-5 at our elementary schools; grades 6-8 at the Academy; and grades 9-12 at St. Mary’s Central High School. Tour now and join our community of families. Financial assistance may be available. Apply online now at lightofchristschools.org or call 354-7067 for more details.
Vocation Views: Who do you say that Jesus is? Can you proclaim with Peter, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God?” Pray for the grace to act on your belief. (Matthew 16:13-20) Stewardship Thoughts: All of us are called to be good stewards of our time, but to different causes or activities according to God’s specific call. What is God’s call to me?
Marriage Moments: How wise, knowledgeable and beyond human understanding are the ways of God. (Romans 11:33-36) When in the throes of love, one’s spouse may seem to also have these qualitites. What intellecutal trait is your beloved strongest in? What about yourself?Parenting Pointers: Sometimes parents of young adults (15-30+) struggle with what appears to be a lack of faith in their offspring. Consider, “Sometimes you must lose faith to find it.” Your child may have to let go of “inherited faith” and eventually reflect on what is missing in their life. (Susan Vogt....www.SusanVogt.net)
MUSIC MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES
PIANISTS NEEDED
Do you play piano? Corpus Christi is looking for pianists to play for mass. Mentoring from other pianists will be available. Play as little or as often as you want.
If you are interested, please email Jennifer at [email protected] or call her at 701-255-4600.
Bismarck Catholic Daughters will meet on Tuesday, September 5, at 7:00 p.m. at Cathedral. For more information call Delores at 221-2818.
Retired Nurses Luncheon: There will be a retired nurses luncheon on Wednesday, September 13 at 11:30 p.m. at the Bismarck Elks Club. All retired nurses are welcome. For more information, please call Leota at 223-8688 or Karen at 527-3731.
Address/Phone ChangesIf you have moved and changed your mailing address or phone number, please contact the office so we can update our records.
Friends of the Poor Walk-Run: The 3rd annual St. Vincent de Paul 5K walk-run will be held on Sunday, October 1 at Sertoma Park. Register online at www.svdpbismarck.org or at the event.
RCIA(Rite of Christian Initiation
for Adults)
Are you interested in learning more about the Catholic faith and possibly joining the church? RCIA might be for you! RCIA classes will begin Monday, September 11, 2017 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. For more information or to register, call Tracy Kraft at 701-255-4600.
Welcome! Thank you for choosing to worship with us today and we hope you will return often. If you do not belong to a parish, please consider choosing Corpus Christi as your church home. You may call the parish office at 255-4600 to register.
Can you help? The blank spaces mean we need more help in that ministry.Please come to the ushers room and sign in on the schedule to help. Thank You.
The Holy Father Speaks...We discover in the final pages of the Bible that the ultimate destination of our Christian pilgrimage will be the heavenly Jerusalem. And on this pilgrimage we encounter the God of surprises who treats us with infinite tenderness, like a father welcoming his children home after a long and difficult journey.
Even if many experience life as a prolonged period of suffering - think of the fearful faces of those haunted by violence and war - still there is a Father who weeps with infinite compassion for His children, and who waits to console them with a very different future.We believe that neither death nor hatred has the last word, for we Christians see, with great hope, a larger horizon: the Kingdom of God, where all evil is banished forever.
It is Jesus himself who is the light of this new future, and who even now accompanies us on our way. Creation did not stop on the sixth day of Genesis, because God is continually looking after us, always ready to pronounce His blessing: “Behold, I make all things new!” (Rev. 21:5)
TO FOLLOW JESUS MEANS TO SHARE HIS MERCIFUL LOVE FOR EVERY HUMAN BEING.
(POPE FRANCIS)
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THIRST 2017 MEN’S CONFERENCESEPTEMBER 23, 2017
Gentlemen, don’t forget to register for the THIRST 2017 Men’s Conference on Saturday, September 23. This FREE event will be hosted at the new Lumen Vitae University Center at the University of Mary. Get ready to hear impactful presentations by:Monsignor Thomas Richter: Rector of the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit. Tim Staples - Tim was raised a Southern Baptist and later became a Youth Minister in an Assemblies of God community. He converted to the Catholic Faith in 1988, spent six years in formation for the priesthood, and is now Director of Apologetics and Evangelization for Catholic Answers.
Register and see the event schedule online now at www.bismarckdiocese.com/thirst2017. For more information, please contact Keven Wanner at 701-204-7187.
“Breath of God: Living a Life Led by the Holy Spirit”Monday Evenings, September 11 - October 30 (7:00-8:30 p.m.)
Drawing on more than thirty years of ministry experience, Fr. Dave Pivonka walks us through a new way of relating to the Holy Spirit by sharing personal encounters. What he learned along the way will lead readers to have their own unique encounter and discover the joy of living a life being moved by the Spirit. As part of this eight-week study, we will explore the teachings of the Catholic Church on the Holy Spirit in both the Bible and the Catechism of the Catholic Church, as well as through the FORMED videos. During this study, participants will discover the joy of living a life within God’s love and moved by the Spirit. Join us Monday evenings this fall to grow in your faith. Register by September 6 by calling Cindy Anderst at 701-255-4600.
Remember in PrayerThe parish has a list of people that wish to be prayed for during our weekend liturgies. Their names are posted on the wall in the upper gathering space of the church and also read by the deacons at the weekend masses. The names will remain on the prayer list for 30 days unless you call before that time to have them removed. If you want your name to remain on the list after 30 days have passed, please contact the parish office to have your name or the name of your loved one added again. Thank you.
Afternoon at the Movies with A Saint St. Francis of Assisi
“Catholicism: The Pivotal Players” September 7, 2017, 1:00-2:30 p.m.
In this episode, Bishop Barron and his team travel to Italy to visit the locations that played a significant role in the formation and vocation of St. Francis of Assisi, which in turn formed the life of the Church.
Sunday, Aug 27, 2017TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIMERock-solid faithPeter got a lot of things wrong in his dealings with Christ, but onthe day when Jesus asked him, “Who do you say I am?” Petergot it right and proved himself an astute and faithful disciple.Jesus’ response to Peter’s confession: “You are the Rock andupon this rock I will build my church.” Jesus chose Peter—despite his many instances of flawed thinking—to care for hisfaith community because Peter’s spiritual core was rock solid.The lesson here for all Christians is that it is our commitment tofollow Jesus, not our perfect understanding, that creates a sturdyfoundation of faith.
TODAY'S READINGS: Isaiah 22:19-23; Romans 11:33-36; Matthew16:13-20 (121) “You are Peter, and on this rock I will build mychurch.”
Monday, Aug 28, 2017MEMORIAL OF AUGUSTINE, BISHOP, DOCTOR OF THE CHURCHUnsinkable Saint AugustineWhile some famous people may have amazing rags-to-richesstories to tell, the drama that launched Saint Augustine (354-430)to greatness went from reprobate to repentant. A brilliant youngman who indulged in earthly pleasures to excess (dismaying hismom, Saint Monica), he became “born again” and embraced theopposite extreme, condemning everything appealing to the senses.Thankfully, this champion of church teaching finally chose amore forgiving path, admitting, “Our hearts are restless till theyrest in Thee!”
TODAY'S READINGS: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5, 8b-10; Matthew 23:13-22(425) "One who swears by heaven swears by the throne of God andby him who is seated on it."
Tuesday, Aug 29, 2017MEMORIAL OF THE PASSION OF JOHN THE BAPTISTTakes criticism wellIt’s human to feel pain and anger, especially at times whenyou’ve made a mistake and have been soundly called on thecarpet for it. King Herod’s wife Herodias wanted to get even withJohn the Baptist after he spoke out about something she wasinvolved in that was morally wrong. Herodias got revenge, but nota better life. Although hers is an example of extreme vengeance,the moral of her story is one worth remembering. When youmake mistakes that others rightfully point out, you can punish themessenger or take the message to heart, but only by doing thelatter can you make things right.
TODAY'S READINGS: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 (426); Mark 6:17-29 (634)“Herodias harbored a grudge against [John the Baptist] andwanted to kill him but was unable to do so.”
Wednesday, Aug 30, 2017Do what you sayThe word hypocrite comes from the Greek for “one who acts ona stage” and means “a person who puts on a false appearance ofvirtue or religion.” Hypocrisy was one of Jesus’ frequent targets,and the criticism of hypocrisy has played a major role in Christianmoral life ever since. Those who say one thing and do another,who want people to think they are something different than whatthey really are, or who hold others to standards they themselvesdon’t keep fall under this ignominious title. The simple antidote to
hypocrisy comes from integrity: consistency between yourthoughts and actions and between those actions and what youexpect of others.
TODAY'S READINGS: 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13; Matthew 23:27-32 (427)“On the outside you appear righteous, but inside you are filled withhypocrisy and evildoing.”
Thursday, Aug 31, 2017Ready or not, here I comeOn this day in 1886, America recorded its first major earthquake,in Charleston, South Carolina. Forty-one people were killed. Wenever know when tragedy may strike. Our faith keeps us movingforward. We can’t freeze up terrified of what might come. Livingas good a life as we can is the best preparation for whateverhappens. So put today in God’s hands and live well and fully.That is the way to make it through anything.
TODAY'S READINGS: 1 Thessalonians 3:7-13; Matthew 24:42-51 (428)“Keep awake therefore, for you do not know on what day your Lordis coming.”
Friday, Sep 01, 2017Keeping vigilYears ago a cartoon appeared in which a monk is standing on agolf course flying a kite. In the distance, two astonished golfersare staring up at the kite, on which is written the word “repent.”This cartoon was a gentler version of the stereotypical wild-eyed,long-haired prophet roaming the streets holding a sign calling onall to mend their ways because Jesus is about to come back.While these figures may seem a little ridiculous, they have a point.We don’t know when the Lord will return, so it’s best to be readyat all times. But we do not wait for him out of fear. If we live inChrist’s presence now, we will have nothing to be afraid of whenwe meet him again.
TODAY'S READINGS: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8; Matthew 25:1-13 (429).“Keep awake, therefore, for you know neither the day nor thehour.”
Saturday, Sep 02, 2017MEMORIAL OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARYA prayer for one and allSaturdays are not only the traditional day to honor the BlessedVirgin Mary but also the day of the week to pray the JoyfulMysteries of the Rosary, the preeminent “Marian” prayer. Inprayerfully meditating on the events of the Annunciation ofGabriel to Mary, the Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth, the Birth ofJesus, the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple, and the Finding ofJesus in the Temple, we “weave our intentions, thoughts,imagination, emotions, and desire for union with Christ,” saysAlice Camille in her award-winning article for VISION VocationNetwork, “Full of grace: Reclaiming the Rosary.” The Rosary is aprayer that speaks to everyone as the church but also to eachperson as an individual. What is it saying to you today?
TODAY'S READINGS: 1 Thessalonians 4:9-11; Matthew 25:14-30 (430).“Well done, my good and faithful servant.”
Discovering hope and joy in the Catholic faith. September 2017
The Apostles’ Creed is the summary of the beliefs of the early Church. The Nicene Creed is the expanded form of the Apostles’ Creed, stemming from two Church councils (Nicaea, 325 AD; Constantinople, 381 AD) intended to combat Arianism, which
proposed that Jesus was not God but a kind of super-saint.
Therefore, the Nicene Creed emphasizes Jesus’ divinity
and his divine Sonship (Catechism of the Catholic Church, no.465). The Nicene Creed is common
to both the Western and Eastern Churches.
Through the gift of free will, humans can choose to do good or choose evil. Most choose good, but when we learn of suffering caused by evil in the world, we can feel discouraged and powerless. Yet, through God, we have the power to transform the world. Don’t depend on you. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight” (Proverbs 3:5). Fixing this fallen world is beyond our abilities alone. God has the power, however, to bring true peace and healing to the world. Lay all your concerns at God’s feet and then have con�dence that he is at work.
Choose the good. Evil can be contagious. Sometimes the best way to live a life of good is to avoid bad
in�uences or people that can pull us away from God. “... Pursue
righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who
call on the Lord” (2 Timothy 2:22). The
bonus? Your good life may inspire others. Sharpen your Sacramental sense. Sacraments are opportunities to share in God’s divine life. These supernatural encounters with God
strengthen our will, enlighten our minds, and inspire us to a closer relationship with God. Don’t miss an opportunity to meet Christ at Sunday Mass or the Sacrament of Reconciliation. His grace will keep you strong.
St. Wenceslaus Raised by his devoutly Christian
grandmother, Ludmilla, King Wenceslaus worked closely with the Church to end the persecution of Christians in Bohemia. “The Good King” encouraged German missionaries, built churches, and cared for the sick and poor. Political con�ict culminated in his assassination. One morning, led by his brother, Boleslaus, a group of nobles killed Wenceslaus on the doorsteps of a church. He was immediately recognized as a martyr and is one of the patron saints of Bohemia.
Pass on the gift In the encyclical, Caritas in Veritate, Pope Benedict XVI said, “Love is God's greatest gift to humanity, it is his promise and our hope.” As God’s children, we convey his love to others through acts of charity.
“Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, [then] I will enter his house and dine with him, and he with me” (Revelation
3:20).
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While God is everywhere, he is present in the Eucharist in a special way. When,
in the context of the Mass, the priest speaks
the words of consecration over
the bread and wine on the
altar, they are mysteriously transformed into the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Christ. Although the characteristics of the bread and wine remain, they are substantially different (Catechism of the Catholic Church, #1376). In that moment, Jesus is as present as he was to his Apostles in the Upper Room. The Eucharist does for our souls what food does for our bodies. You wouldn’t go for weeks without eating and still expect to be strong and healthy. From the Eucharist, we receive all the graces we need for the rest of the week. Jesus says, “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28). Our need for strength and rest are satis�ed by Christ. The Church commands us to receive weekly what is, in fact, essential for our spiritual well-being.
Sept. 4 – St. Rose of Viterbo (1252). Born to poor parents in Viterbo, Italy, Rose used her gift of preaching to teach the women and girls in her neighborhood about the faith. As a young woman, she spoke out in support of the pope against the Ghibellines, who supported the emperor, Frederick II. She wanted to join the Carmelites, but was refused. She died at the age of seventeen and was buried at that same convent. Sept. 14 – Exaltation of the Holy Cross (300s). St. Helena (mother of
Emperor Constantine), made a pilgrimage to Jerusalem, retracing places in Jesus’ life. She discovered three crosses, one of which was thought to be the Cross on which Jesus died. On the site, Constantine built the Basilica of the Holy Sepulcher. Sept. 21 – St. Matthew the Evangelist (1st Century). Also known as Levi, he was a notorious tax collector. St. Matthew left everything when Jesus called him to spread the Gospel. He wrote the Gospel According to Matthew.
Just as visiting the doctor for regular checkups is key to maintaining our physical health, consistent maintenance is important for good spiritual health. Try these suggestions to craft a schedule to stay in top spiritual condition: Daily: Everything we need to know to strengthen our consciences and make good decisions is in the Bible. It is in Scripture that we discover God’s guiding voice. Take time daily to pray, read Scripture, and ask the Holy Spirit to reveal its message for you. Weekly: Attend Mass each Sunday and Holy Day.
Do whatever is necessary so you can receive Communion. This is key.
Monthly: When we hold ourselves accountable, our actions become more pleasing
to God. Seek forgiveness each month in the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession). Annually: In our noisy world, it can be hard to hear God’s voice. Find a Catholic retreat center near you and get away with God. Or, spend a whole day in a favorite park or vacation spot praying and listening. Center your day around God.
Matthew 20:1-16a, Better late than never
In this Gospel reading, Jesus compared God’s kingdom to a vineyard in the charge of a generous landlord. In the parable, the landlord hired groups of workers at different times of the day: at the start of the workday, at midmorning, noon, midafternoon, and �nally, at �ve o’clock in the evening. Yet he paid all the same wage. The vineyard is God’s kingdom and God is the landlord. Some Bible scholars propose that the earlier groups of workers represented the Jewish people, who had followed God’s laws for thousands of years, while the
Gentiles were the latecomers. The workers also stood for those whom
God calls at different stages of life: from infancy,
adolescence, adulthood, and old age. All the laborers received
the same reward. It must have shocked Jesus’ listeners to hear that the landlord paid those who worked one hour
as if they’d worked for eight. Still, all were rewarded. Clearly, God’s ways are not our ways. What is important is not how many hours we’ve served God, but that we served him when he called us.
Maintain your spiritual health
If God is everywhere, why do we have to attend Mass?
Music Ministry opportunities
All high school students and adults are welcome to participate. Rehearsals
begin Wednesday, September 20th. Rehearsals will be held each week
from 6:30-7:30pm. Performances are December 1st and 2nd at 7:00pm.
This group sings for the 8:30am mass September thru May. I welcome any
adults to this group. This group sings 3 and 4 part harmonies in a variety
of styles. Rehearse Sundays at 7:45am. Occasional Wednesday rehearsals.
This group sings for the 10:45am mass. This group sings primarily
contemporary music in 3 and 4 part harmonies. Guitars and other
instrumentalists welcome. All teens and adults are welcome to join this
group. Rehearse Sundays at 9:50am.
This group sings for the 6:30pm mass and sings contemporary praise and
worship songs in 2 and 3 part harmonies. Guitars and other
instrumentalists welcome. All teens and adults are welcome to join this
group. Rehearse Sundays at 5:30pm.
The Children’s Choir sings for the 10:45am mass one Sunday each month
during the school year and is open to any child in grades 3-8.
NEW THIS YEAR: ALSO INCLUDING GRADES 7-8. We rehearse
on Wednesdays from 4:30-5:30pm.
The Handbell Choir rings for occasional weekends and holidays/holy days.
This group is open to all high school students and adults. The ability to
read music is recommended. Rehearsals will be held on Thursday
evenings. The first rehearsal is Thursday, September 7th from 6:30-
8:00pm. Please call Colleen at 255-4600 with questions.
There are many opportunities to share your musical gifts at Corpus Christi.
We are always looking for singers, instrumentalists, and pianists.
Here at Corpus Christi, “All Are Welcome.”
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Exciting music events for 2017-2018
Music Ministry Kick-off event, Wednesday September 6th from 5:30-7:15pm. Dinner
and sing-a-long. Open to all those interested in participating in music. RSVP to
Jennifer by August 31st.
Children’s Choir now includes grades 3-8 in an effort to keep our middle school kids
participating in music ministry. I know after school activities may conflict, but if your
child is interested, please contact me so we can try and work around this!
We will be utilizing new musical psalm settings during mass written by Jennifer and
Colleen.
Christmas Cantata- December 1st and 2nd at 7:00pm. Free concert o Children’s Choir and Adult Choir with orchestra. Come hear beautiful Christmas
music. Save the date!!
We will once again use my mass setting of “A Christmas Carol Mass” during the
Christmas season.
Over this next year, we will continue to learn new songs that will enhance our worship
experience.
My goal as it has always been, is to encourage all of you, whether you love to sing with your
voice or your heart, to experience the beauty of music in the liturgy and how it ties into the
readings. I am truly blessed to lead you all in song and prayer and I thank all of you for your
prayerful participation.
If you would like to participate in any of these groups or have questions about a group, please
