April 30 & May 1, 2016 Sixth Sunday of Easter www.corpuschristiparishiowa.org Corpus Christi Parish Office & Rectory: 3304 4th Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51501 Phone: 712-323-2916 Fax: 712-323-4716 Email: [email protected]Our Lady of Carter Lake Church Queen of Apostles Church Holy Family Church 3501 North 9th Street 3304 4th Avenue 2217 Avenue B Carter Lake, IA 51510 Council Bluffs, IA 51501 Council Bluffs, IA 51501 O Mary! we crown thee with blossoms today, Queen of the Angels, Queen of the May! May Crowning takes place at all three of our Churches today, Sunday, May 1st. This tradition is a beautiful way to begin May, the month of Mary. 9:30 Holy Family 9:30 Our Lady of Carter Lake 11:00 Queen of Apostles
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April 30 & May 1, 2016 Sixth Sunday of Easter
www.corpuschristiparishiowa.org
Corpus Christi Parish Office & Rectory: 3304 4th Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51501 Phone: 712-323-2916 Fax: 712-323-4716 Email: [email protected]
Our Lady of Carter Lake Church Queen of Apostles Church Holy Family Church 3501 North 9th Street 3304 4th Avenue 2217 Avenue B
Carter Lake, IA 51510 Council Bluffs, IA 51501 Council Bluffs, IA 51501
O Mary! we crown thee
with blossoms today,
Queen of the Angels,
Queen of the May!
May Crowning takes place at all three of our Churches today, Sunday, May 1st. This tradition is a beautiful way to begin May,
the month of Mary.
9:30 Holy Family 9:30 Our Lady of Carter Lake
11:00 Queen of Apostles
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Parish News
A library and media center is being set up for Corpus Christi. If you have good Catholic books and CD's you would like to donate, please drop them off in the designated boxes at each worship site. If
you would like to help with the setup and/or have questions, please email [email protected].
First Communion: We will celebrate First Communion in our parish Saturday, May 7th, at an 11:00 bilingual Mass. We continue to pray for our young parishioners as they make their final preparations for this sacrament. Mark your Calendars: On May 29th, the Corpus Christi Procession will take place to commemorate the Feast of the Body & Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi Sunday), a feast day honoring the true presence of Christ in the Blessed Sacrament. The procession will begin after the 11:00am Mass at Queen of the Apostles worship site. Along the route, the faithful will stop to pray at a series of homes decorated for the occasion. A lunch will be provided after the completion of the procession at Holy Family social hall. THE ORDINATION BUS IS LEAVING! The Serra Club has chartered a bus for the Ordination to the Priesthood of one of our seminarians, Deacon Dan Gehler, on Friday, June 3rd at St. Ambrose in Des Moines. The bus will leave The Mall of the Bluffs parking lot at 2:30pm. Cost is $25 dollars per person with dinner on your own at the Machine Shed. For reservations, call Lois at 712-322-8212 before May 20th. Get your tickets now for the parish baseball outing Sat., June 4, Werner Park, to see the Storm Chasers play. $9 per person. Fireworks & fun for all! Call Sharon Orton, 712-309-2049, for details on how to get your tickets. We thank the Estate of Barbara Kubat for remembering her Church in her will with a bequest. This is a wonderful way for all of us to help our parish. Is Corpus Christi listed in your will?
Devotion to Mary in May
Devotion to Mary in May found its roots in the middle ages. It is believed that the origin of the Marian devotion started in Italy. In 1784 at the church of Carmillians in Ferrara, Italy, the public devotion to Mary was conducted throughout the month. It was also connected with the spring time
especially to pray for good weather and plentiful harvest. As we say, April showers bring May flowers, the devotion to Mary is considered a time of spiritual fruitfulness and joy. The devotion to Mary then began to spread to France, Germany, and Belgium and throughout the world. One of the prominent practices of May devotions to Mary is to pray the rosary daily before dinner as a family together. It is true that many vocations to the priesthood and religious life have been generated out of this simple practice of praying the rosary and growing on the strong foundation of family prayer. Unfortunately, the family prayer has been disappearing in the modern society due to media and different work schedules. It’s important to bring back this beautiful devotion to Mary, especially to continue our spiritual journey with the help of Mary to Jesus as our exemplar in Holiness. May Crowning is another way of offering our special love and devotion to Mary publically. It will take place in each of our worship sites this week. Last week, I was in Ottawa, to join the celebration of my classmate, Fr. Lukose, 25th Ordination Anniversary. He belongs to the religious congregation of Claretian Missionaries. The Claretians have a special devotion to Mary. There are names as the Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. In fact, I grew up with the Claretians who are deeply rooted in the devotion to Mary.
May Mary help us to lead our lives in joy, peace and love, Fr. Tom
Page 3 Coffee & Rolls: Join us after 9:30 Mass at Holy Family today, Sun., May 1st, for coffee & rolls. All welcome! Seasons of Hope: Bereavement Support: If you are in need of support & consolation working through the loss of a loved one, please join us on Friday, May 6th at this Christ-centered faith sharing group. We meet at the Holy Family Rectory, 6:30 p.m. More info: Donna 712-328-1863. PRAY for Vocations. The Serra Club of Council Bluffs invites the community to join us for Mass on Saturday May 7th, in the chapel at Holy Family. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament at 8 is followed by Mass 8:30. Coffee and rolls are available after Mass. No Teen Mass this Month: There will be no Teen Mass on Sunday. May 8, so families can celebrate the Mother’s Day holiday that day. Catholic Daughters of the Americas: The next meeting of Catholic Daughters, Court St. Anthony, #330, will be held on Monday, May 9, 2016. There will be Mass at 5:15 at St. Peter's Church with dinner and meeting to follow in the social hall. Our theme for May is hats. Members are reminded to wear a hat. We welcome all Catholic women of Council Bluffs to join us. Holy Family Rosary Society meeting is Wed., May 11, 6:30PM, in Holy Family Parish Hall. All welcome! Healing Mass: As we celebrate this Year of Mercy, all are invited to a Healing Mass Sat., May 14, 4:00PM. There will be no confessions at Holy Family and no 5:30 Mass that evening at Holy Family. Baby Shower: To celebrate Mother’s Day, Corpus Christi will be collecting baby items for Gabriel’s Corner and Birthright. Collection bags will be handed out after Masses May 14/15with lists of suggested items included inside the bags. Please return all bags the weekends of May 21/22 or May 28/29. Help celebrate life with your gift! You are invited to the diocese’s annual Pregnancy and Infant Loss Memorial Mass on Wednesday May 25th , 7pm, hosted by Corpus Christi Parish, at the Queen of Apostles Site. Bishop Pates will preside at the Mass, which is offered for all families and individuals who have suffered from the loss of a child. A reception will follow the Mass, where resources offering healing and education will be provided. Whether you have lost a child or would just like to gather and support members of your community please join us on May 25th! For more information contact the Office of Marriage and Family Life at 515-237-5056.
Corpus Christi Parish Directory
Pastor/Administrator Fr. Thomas Thakadipuram 712-323-2916, option 5, [email protected] Parochial Vicar & Hispanic Ministry Fr. Fabián Moncada, 712-323-2916, option 6 [email protected] Hospital/Care Center Chaplain, Fr. Tan Tran 515-402-8303, [email protected] Deacons Dcn. Darwin Kruse Dcn. Bob McClellan Dcn. Monty Montagne Dcn. Jean Plourde Dcn. Larry Knotek (Retired)
Parish Office: Monday-Friday, 9:00 am—3:00 pm 3304 4th Avenue Council Bluffs, IA 51501 Phone: 712-323-2916 Fax: 712-323-4716
Corpus Christi/St. Pat’s Faith Formation Director, LuAnn Baumker 712-323-1484 Pre-K thru 8th Coordinator, Julie Achenbaugh 712-323-1163, [email protected] High School Coordinator, Jill Faust (402) 699-3919, [email protected]
Parish Activity Center Rental Coordinator Denise Wieler, 402-981-5928
Sacraments Baptism: Call the office to sign up for Baptism class, held monthly, or to schedule a Baptism. Marriage: Call the office to begin marriage preparation at least six months before wedding. Anointing of the Sick: Call the office to schedule an appointment; hospitals will not call the church. Prayer Line Joann Sherman: 712-323-9855, Holy Family Kathy Waltrip: 402-490-5968, Carter Lake Winnie Sage, 712-328-0868: Queen of Apostles MaryAnn Evans: [email protected], Queens
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Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday 4:00pm Queen of Apostles 5:30pm Holy Family Sunday 8:00am Queen of Apostles 9:30am Our Lady of Carter Lake 9:30am Holy Family 11:00am Queen of Apostle 2:00pm Queen of Apostles 2nd Sundays 6:00pm O. L. of Carter Lake (Spanish)
Weekday Mass Schedule: Masses at 8AM Monday Queen of Apostles Tuesday Holy Family Wednesday Queen of Apostles Thursday Holy Family Friday Queen of Apostles 2nd Tuesday Queen of Apostles, 6:30pm
Adoration Schedule Monday 8:00am-8:00pm Queen of Apostles Tuesday 8:00am-8:00pm Holy Family Thursday 4:00pm-8:00pm Our Lady Carter Lake
Reconciliation Saturday 3:00-3:30 pm Queen of Apostles 4:30-5:00 pm Holy Family Sunday 1:00-1:30 pm Queen of Apostles
Or call the office for a scheduled appointment.
Mass Intentions: May 2 thru May 8 All Weekday Masses at 8:00AM (unless noted)
Monday Queen of Apostles Ollie Schieffer Tuesday Holy Family Dick Carlin Wednesday Queen of Apostles Lori Phelps Witt Thursday Holy Family Donald Schieffer Friday Queen of Apostles Larry Lear
Saturday 4 PM Queen of Apostles Evelyn Talbott Saturday 5:30 PM Holy Family Sheryl Kuzmiak
Sunday 8AM Queen of Apostles Rita Thramer Sunday 9:30AM Holy Family Mary Swift Brown Sunday 9:30AM O. L. of Carter Lake Dee Darveaux Sunday 11AM Queen of Ap. All Mothers Sunday 2PM Spanish Queen of Apostles Jose Saldana Manuela Aguilar
May Wine & Hosts
Donated to Queen of Apostles in memory of
John & Helen Svoboda by Margaret Kilibarda
Donated to Holy Family in
Thanksgiving to Blessed Mother By Rosemary Gorman
ServeFest: Join with other churches on May 14th for an event that brings Christians in Council Bluffs together to serve our city. The goal of ServeFest is to empower and involve as many believers as possible with one common purpose – to serve the city of Council Bluffs while sharing the love of Christ.
Participating volunteers will join together to serve our community through providing hands on, manual labor for a variety of projects at numerous locations throughout Council Bluffs. This will be an expression that will make a huge impact on our community, showing them that we as believers are united in our love for people and our desire to make Christ known.
ServeFest will take place on Saturday, May 14th, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm and coincides with the beginning of “Celebrate CB” week. What better way to celebrate our city than to share the love of Jesus in service?
To join Corpus Christi parishioners in two ServeFest projects you may sign up on the parish website, www.corpuschristiparishiowa.org and click on the Sign Up Genius button to include the names, ages, and free Tee shirt sizes of you and any family members who want to volunteer. (Deadline to sign up for the free tee shirt is April 26th. They will be handed out at the event.) You may also sign up by contacting Connie Feyerherm at [email protected] or calling 712-323-7936.
Corpus Christi volunteers have the choice to join residents of Amelia House to help plant flowers in 6 raised planter boxes OR to plant a vegetable garden for Phoenix House. (Please bring gloves, hand tools, rakes, or shovels, if you have them.)
The events will both begin at 9 am at First Christian Church with Tee shirt hand out, prayer, and send-
off. Volunteers will then go to either site for planting. Afterwards, everyone will meet again at Children’s Square for hamburgers and hot dogs. Activities conclude at noon.
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Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday 4:00pm Queen of Apostles 5:30pm Holy Family Sunday 8:00am Queen of Apostles 9:30am Our Lady of Carter Lake 9:30am Holy Family 11:00am Queen of Apostle 2:00pm Queen of Apostles 2nd Sundays 6:00pm O. L. of Carter Lake (Spanish)
Weekday Mass Schedule: Masses at 8AM Monday Queen of Apostles Tuesday Holy Family Wednesday Queen of Apostles Thursday Holy Family Friday Queen of Apostles 2nd Tuesday Queen of Apostles, 6:30pm
Adoration Schedule Monday 8:00am-8:00pm Queen of Apostles Tuesday 8:00am-8:00pm Holy Family Thursday 4:00pm-8:00pm Our Lady Carter Lake
Reconciliation Saturday 3:00-3:30 pm Queen of Apostles 4:30-5:00 pm Holy Family Sunday 1:00-1:30 pm Queen of Apostles
Or call the office for a scheduled appointment.
Mass Intentions: May 2 thru May 8 All Weekday Masses at 8:00AM (unless noted)
Monday Queen of Apostles Ollie Schieffer Tuesday Holy Family Dick Carlin Wednesday Queen of Apostles Lori Phelps Witt Thursday Holy Family Donald Schieffer Friday Queen of Apostles Larry Lear
Saturday 4 PM Queen of Apostles Evelyn Talbott Saturday 5:30 PM Holy Family Sheryl Kuzmiak
Sunday 8AM Queen of Apostles Rita Thramer Sunday 9:30AM Holy Family Mary Swift Brown Sunday 9:30AM O. L. of Carter Lake Dee Darveaux Sunday 11AM Queen of Ap. All Mothers Sunday 2PM Spanish Queen of Apostles Jose Saldana Manuela Aguilar
May Wine & Hosts
Donated to Queen of Apostles in memory of
John & Helen Svoboda by Margaret Kilibarda
Donated to Holy Family in
Thanksgiving to Blessed Mother By Rosemary Gorman
ServeFest: Join with other churches on May 14th for an event that brings Christians in Council Bluffs together to serve our city. The goal of ServeFest is to empower and involve as many believers as possible with one common purpose – to serve the city of Council Bluffs while sharing the love of Christ.
Participating volunteers will join together to serve our community through providing hands on, manual labor for a variety of projects at numerous locations throughout Council Bluffs. This will be an expression that will make a huge impact on our community, showing them that we as believers are united in our love for people and our desire to make Christ known.
ServeFest will take place on Saturday, May 14th, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm and coincides with the beginning of “Celebrate CB” week. What better way to celebrate our city than to share the love of Jesus in service?
To join Corpus Christi parishioners in two ServeFest projects you may sign up on the parish website, www.corpuschristiparishiowa.org and click on the Sign Up Genius button to include the names, ages, and free Tee shirt sizes of you and any family members who want to volunteer. (Deadline to sign up for the free tee shirt is April 26th. They will be handed out at the event.) You may also sign up by contacting Connie Feyerherm at [email protected] or calling 712-323-7936.
Corpus Christi volunteers have the choice to join residents of Amelia House to help plant flowers in 6 raised planter boxes OR to plant a vegetable garden for Phoenix House. (Please bring gloves, hand tools, rakes, or shovels, if you have them.)
The events will both begin at 9 am at First Christian Church with Tee shirt hand out, prayer, and send-
off. Volunteers will then go to either site for planting. Afterwards, everyone will meet again at Children’s Square for hamburgers and hot dogs. Activities conclude at noon.
