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) Patrick Hall, Confirmation ....................... (call office) Sr. Ivo Schoch, Outreach Ministry ...... 255-4600 (ext. 208) 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 September 4, 2016 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 10 - 12 months in advance. Completion of required paperwork and taking the FOCCUS premarital inventory is also needed this early. This process is usually administered the fourth Thursday of each month from 7:00-9:00 p.m. The next FOCCUS meeting will be September 22. 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
September 4, 2016SACRAMENTS
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 10 - 12 months in advance. Completion of required paperwork and taking the FOCCUS premarital inventory is also needed this early. This process is usually administered the fourth Thursday of each month from 7:00-9:00 p.m. The next FOCCUS meeting will be September 22. 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 THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SEPTEMBER 4, 2016
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.
Vocation Views: You have one precious life to give. How do you choose to offer it to God? Are you willing to accept the challenges of discipleship? (Luke 14:25-33)
Stewardship Thoughts: Those who practice stewardship see themselves as caretakers of God’s gifts. They are grateful for what they have received and are eager to share their gifts out of love for God and one another.
Prayer - Finding Intimacy with GodA seven-week class on prayer will be held September 12-October 24 on Monday evenings, from 7:00-9:00 p.m. in the Community Room. This series is open to all adults in our parish. You can participate by calling Cindy Anderst at 255-4600 to register. There will be a one-time cost of $10 to cover the cost of materials that you will receive every week.
Back from the mirror. Much has been said over the centuries about “the cost of discipleship,” you might
call it the “membership dues” we owe as Christians. It is not easy being a follower of Jesus Christ. It is not cheap. Jesus calls us to look into the mirror of our soul and to ask the hard questions about our commitment. And we may not always like what we hear back from the mirror of our faith. Often, when we are forced to look at ourselves, to take stock of where we are and who we are, we find ourselves badly in need of improvement. We find that we have been getting off easy, coasting, not paying the price. It’s an ugly reflection we see staring back. Yet our Savior still sees the reflection that will be, if we just rely on Him. Take a hard look in that mirror today. Like what you see? If not, turn and look deeply into your Savior’s eyes. Then work to make His vision come true.
SOUNDS OF SILENCE (SOS). After a suicide...there are people who understand. The Sounds of Silence Support Group meets at Parkway Funeral and Cremation Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway on the first and third Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. (September-May). Facilitators are Brenda Bergan and D. J. Arnold. If you have questions, please call Brenda at 426-1021. The topic on September 6 is “Grief... What is it? What is normal?”
MEN’S SPIRITUALITY BREAKFAST
All men of the parish are invited to come on Wednesday, September 7 at 7:00 a.m. to have breakfast (served at NO charge), grow in spirituality, and listen to Fr. Paul before you begin your busy day!
Due to the fall clergy conference, Monday thru Thursday, September 5-8, there will be a 12:10 p.m. communion service only. No 7:00 a.m. or 12:10 p.m. masses. Friday, September 9, there will be a 7:00 a.m. and 12:10 p.m. mass.
Keep the Promise. Join us for a Celebration on Saturday, September 10, near the new campus for our future St. Mary’s Central High School, 555 Highway 1804 NE. Gates open at 4:30 and activities go on throughout the evening. There is no charge for this event. Limited seating is available. Lawn chairs and blankets are encouraged.
The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, September 5 in observance of Labor Day and
Sun. 9/11 Children’s Liturgy, 10:45 a.m., Community Room Praise and Worship Choir, 5:15 p.m. SNAC, 7:00 p.m., Room 140
PREPARE, CARE, SHARE AND PRAYER WOMEN’S GROUP
The Prepare, Care, Share and Prayer women’s group will be meeting September 2016-June 2017 on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the Community Room. Our first session will be September 8.
There is no cost for this group and no need to register. Please join us as you can. If you have additional questions, please contact Cindy Anderst in the parish office at 255-4600.
FOOD PANTRY NEEDS FOR SEPTEMBER
PASTA SAUCE & CANNED VEGETABLES
LOTUS - Looking Onward to Understanding Serenity: This is a group for men, women and young adults who have experienced a death. There will be a Potluck Picnic, on Tuesday, September 13, 5:00 p.m. at Sibley Park. All are welcome. (bring your own beverage and a dish to share) For more information, call Sister Ivo Schoch in the parish office at 255-4600.
FAITH FORMATION KICKOFFWEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2016
5:30-7:30 P.M.
Our theme this year is BRAVE CAVE!!! Brave Cave will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. There will be a down home grub
(Tatar Tot Hot dish, corn, green beans, watermelon, and dessert) served all evening as well as exploring different
caves. BRAVE CAVE...where kids dare to trust God! Kids need to know God is with them when they are facing
Life’s challenges. And Brave Cave helps do just that in a fun and exciting way. Kids will find plenty of thrills as they (and their favorite grown-ups)
explore fascinating caves and discover they’re not alone - God is always with them! There will be a Cave of Mysteries, Cave of Darkness, Danger Cave, Slimy
Cave, Empty Cave, Wild Weather Cave, and last but not least, a Cub Cave.
September Spanish MassSunday, September 18
1:00 p.m.
The Corpus Christi Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a Youth Soccer Challenge.
Boys and girls ages 9-14 Saturday, September 10, 1:00 p.m.
St. Mary’s High SchoolQuestions - Mark Goeden 701-390-4406
Announcing Christmas Cantata RehearsalsI can’t believe it’s already time to start rehearsing for the Christmas Cantata. Rehearsals begin Wednesday September 21. They will be from 6:30-7:30 p.m. All high school students and adults are welcome to join in this wonderful celebration of music. The Cantata will be performed on Friday, December 2nd and Saturday, December 3rd at 7:00 p.m. I hope to see many new faces this year! Call me, Jennifer Braun at 255-4600 or email me at [email protected].
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.
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.
The Holy Father Speaks...When a Christian does not recognize his or her own failings, it is easy to be scandalized by God’s mercy toward other sinners. In the parable of the Prodigal Son, it is the reaction of the older brother, who is shocked when his father welcomes the younger son back with open arms. Like that older brother, we might be scandalized that he did not upbraid him, but instead treated him for what he was: a son. Being shocked, scandalized and judgmental sets in when a person suffers from “spiritual Alzheimer’s”. The disease is obvious “when we forget how the Lord has treated us, when we begin to judge and divide people up” into “groups of good and bad, saints and sinners.” Mercy is not a theory or something that Christians preach in order to garner applause. Rather, it is “the richest reality and the clearest thinking”. Christianity has to preach and always involves both a recognition of one’s sins and praise of God’s love. We live in a society that is bleeding, and the price of its wounds normally ends up being paid by the most vulnerable. But it is precisely to this society, to this culture, that the Lord sends us. God sends believers forth with one program: “to treat one another with mercy”. To learn to show mercy is to learn from the Master how to become neighbors, unafraid of the outcast and those ‘tainted’ and marked by sin. To learn to hold our hand out to those who have fallen, without being afraid of what people will say. Treating people with mercy always awakens creativity. It is concerned with the face of the person, with his or her life, history and daily existence. It is not married to one model or recipe, but enjoys a healthy freedom of spirit, and can thus seek what is the best for the other person, in a way that they can understand.
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Marriage Moments: If you want to build a tower or plant a garden you need to plan ahead. So too, if you want to build a strong marriage, plan ahead. Plan a date for next weekend. Don’t procrastinate.
Parenting Pointers: Labor Day. Are you an employer? Are your personnel policies family friendly? Are you an employee? Are there any changes you can make in your work schedule that would make your parenting easier? Evaluate your life and work balance. Not employed and happy? Be grateful. ....Susan Vogt at www.Susanvogt.net.
15 THINGS TO DO IN THE MIDST OF SUFFERING JEFF CAVINS
Suffering is a mystery we all face at some time in our lives. Whether it is physical, emotional, or spiritual, it will test our faith. Internationally-known speaker Jeff Cavins shares personal insights he gained through his own physical pain. He shows us how we can join our sufferings with those of Jesus on the cross, bringing renewed meaning to the suffering we experience in our lives.
“Very insightful and encouraging! This CD gave me a new perspective on suffering. I would strongly recommend it to anyone.”
Juanita - Murrieta, CA
This CD and others can be found on the book rack downstairs in the lower gathering space.
AFTERNOON AT THE MOVIES WITH A SAINTJoin us for popcorn and “Life for Life”, a movie about St. Maximillian Kolbe, on Wednesday afternoon, September 21, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. in room 140 (Youth Room) on the lower level. All are welcome! NOTE: The south door to the school building will be open for easy access to this room.The setting for this movie is Auschwitz, the German Concentration camp, in 1941. One among the convicts is Fr. Maximillian Kolbe, a Franciscan priest who volunteered to die in place of one of the inmates. Another key character emerges, Brother Anselm. He is a devout young Franciscan priest who quietly but strongly witnesses to Kolbe’s heroic faith and love, and then rejoices at the Beatification of Kolbe by Pope Paul VI. Later Kolbe will be canonized by his fellow countryman, St. Pope John Paul II, who proclaimed Kolbe as the “patron saint of the difficult 20th century”.
If you have questions, please contact Cindy in the parish office at 701-255-4600.
The Catholic Home Missions Appeal will take place this week. One way that this appeal works to support Home Mission dioceses in the United States is by supporting seminarian formation in poor dioceses. The blessing of seminarians places a financial burden on these dioceses, because educating each seminarian costs $35-$40K per year. Your support is needed for these young men so that they might go back and serve their parishes. Please strengthen the Church at home by making a generous gift to this week’s appeal. There are envelopes for your convenience at the end of each pew.
Sunday, September 4, 2016 twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary timeLift up your emptinessIn her poem “If You Have Nothing,” poet and Carmelite nun Jessica Powers wrote, “The gesture of a gift is adequate.” No matter what you have to give, it is the act of giving that is a gift unto the giver. As the Prayer of Saint Francis says, “It is in giving that we receive.” To recognize the true gift we have to offer we need to empty ourselves, step aside, and see what God is offering through us. “If you have nothing,” Powers concludes, “gather back your sigh / and with your hands held high, your heart held high / lift up your emptiness!”
Today’s readings: Wisdom 9:13-18b; Philemon 9-10, 12-17; Luke 14:25-33 (129). “Anyone of you who does not renounce all his posses-sions cannot be my disciple.”
mOnday, September 5Prayer worksIn most countries, May 1, the Feast of Saint Joseph the Worker, is the day when workers are celebrated. In the United States, however, the first Monday in September is recognized as Labor Day. Ten thou-sand workers marched in the first Labor Day parade in New York City on Sept. 5, 1882. Today, let’s remember all those who work, those who are unemployed and underemployed, and especially those who are not able to work due to disability or illness. Through the intercession of Saint Joseph, may those without work find hope and work, and may those with work find the joy of labor in all they do and strive to offer others the gifts they’ve received from God.
Today’s readings: 1 Corinthians 5:1-8; Luke 6:6-11 (437). “Is it lawful to do good or to do harm on the Sabbath, to save life or to destroy it?”
tueSday, September 6Hands-on holinessWhen someone becomes your hero, you want to have a tangible experience of that person to capture and take home with you. So you go to the concert, attend the lecture, buy the book, see the play ten times. Secretly you hope to have a moment alone with this exceptional person, to get an autograph or selfie, maybe even to touch them—as if their specialness might be transferred to you by association. Jesus never invited this kind of celebrity from his fol-lowers. What he wanted was for us to realize that the Holy Spirit’s power lives in us, too.
Today’s readings: 1 Corinthians 6:1-11; Luke 6:12-19 (438). “Everyone in the crowd sought to touch him because power came forth from him and healed them all.”
wedneSday, September 7Be happyThe word beatitude comes from the Latin word for “happiness.” God knows how much all of us want to be happy. In fact, as the Catechism says, “this desire is of divine origin: God has placed it in the human heart” in order to draw us “to the One who alone can fulfill it.” In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus listed the blessings that lead to happiness. But they’re not what the world considers blessings. The beatitudes are a revolutionary moral call. Not easy, but take heart, and follow the heart’s desire.
Today’s readings: 1 Corinthians 7:25-31; Luke 6:20-26 (439). “Behold, your reward will be great in heaven.”
thurSday, September 8 FeaSt OF the nativity OF the bleSSed virgin marySeeing the light The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary is one of the oldest Marian feasts on the liturgical calendar. Marking the birth of the Blessed Mother, this day is a celebration not only of Mary but of the gift her life is to our salvation. The Marian hymn “Mary, the Dawn” speaks beautifully of this relationship by declaring, “Mary the dawn, Christ the perfect Day.” It is the light that dawned in Mary that is brought to fullness in Jesus. Today, as we celebrate her birth, let us hold high the gift of life, finding the Light in all we meet.
Today’s readings: Micah 5:1-4a or Romans 8:28-30; Matthew 1:1-16, 18-23 (636). “Behold, the virgin shall . . . bear a son, and . . . name him Emmanuel, which means ‘God is with us.’ ”
Friday, September 9 memOrial OF peter Claver, prieStLet my people goPope Pius IX branded slavery the “supreme villainy” at the end of the 19th century. Some 300 years earlier, Spanish Jesuit Peter Claver was ministering to slaves brought to the Americas as part of a flourishing slave trade and plantation economy. This villainy is still very much alive as human trafficking continues today. Catholic Relief Services says you can help by urging Congress to act, sup-porting the work of CRS, and praying for your sisters and broth-ers who are enslaved. Visit their website at CRS.org and search on slavery and human trafficking.
Today’s readings: 1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22b-27; Luke 6:39-42 (441). “Although I am free in regard to all, I have made myself a slave to all so as to win over as many as possible.”
Saturday, September 10There’s always time for reconciliationToday in the year 422, Saint Celestine I began his papacy. He was pope for 10 years and is remembered as the pope who founded the papal diplomatic service. He is also known for saying that “absolu-tion or reconciliation should never be refused to any dying sinner who sincerely asked it; for repentance depends not so much on time as on the heart, which can be changed in a moment when God so wills.” Today, as we continue in this Year of Mercy, let’s pray for all who will die this day, for transformed hearts, repentance, and an acceptance of God’s will.
Today’s readings: 1 Corinthians 10:14-22; Luke 6:43-49 (442). “The good person out of the good treasure of the heart produces good.”
