Corpus Christi April 26 Email
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Alleluia, Arise!
Connect with Jesus!
His Resurrection is Ours!A. Today’s Special Items
1. Fr. Patrick’s Holy Homework
Memorize and declare Luke 4:18-19, the mission statement of Jesus, which is ours as well!
“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me
because he has anointed me to bring glad tidings to the poor.
He has sent me to proclaim liberty to captives
and recovery of sight to the blind,
to let the oppressed go free,
and to proclaim the favorable year of the Lord.”
Memorize it, declare it, and ask the Lord for the grace to live it like never before!
2. Detroit Catholic Pastoral Alliance 2021 Spirit Award.
Please join me in congratulating Mr. Gregory Spight for being the Corpus Christi recipient of this year’s Spirit Award! The Detroit Catholic Pastoral Alliance annually hosts a gathering at Sacred Heart Parish in Detroit to honor some of our brothers and sisters in Christ for their Holy Spirit-filled service in the city of Detroit. Unfortunately, due to the current Covid-19 pandemic, attendance at this year’s event is limited to invitation only, but you are invited to
Here is the bio of Mr. Spight that will be used in the program for the ceremony: “Mr. Spight is a longtime member of Corpus Christi Parish who currently serves as the maintenance supervisor at the parish. He is a devoted husband (married almost 46 years to his beloved wife Darice), father of three lovely daughters, and grandfather of precious grandchildren. He is also a proud veteran of the U.S. Army and is currently the 1st Zone Commander for the American Legion, covering all of Wayne County and over 60,000 veterans. Mr. Spight joined the staff at Corpus Christi after retiring from a long career with AT&T. Whether it is repairing a young man’s lawn mower from the neighborhood or overseeing roof repairs, Greg is always taking care of the House of God and God’s people with tireless and honorable devotion. Throughout the course of the Covid-19 pandemic, he has helped to spearhead creating a safe space for worship along with other staff. Greg only agreed to accept this award if he could accept it on their behalf as well, stating: “one team, one goal.” That epitomizes Gregory Spight -- he does everything for the glory of God in the power of the Holy Spirit. He is truly deserving of this year’s Spirit Award…which he gladly accepts on behalf of his team.” Fr. Patrick
3. Family of Parishes -- Our 1st Family Gatherings! -- In-person too!
As of July 1st our Corpus Christi Parish will join with the following five parishes to form our new Family:- Presentation-Our Lady of Victory
- St. Scholastica
- St. Mary of Redford
- St. Juan Diego
- St. Peter and Paul
The first gathering, on May 21st, will also be in-person at our Corpus Christi parish. More information will be forthcoming about how to register for that in-person portion of the gathering.
The topics for the three gatherings are:- Encountering Jesus through New Relationships
- Growing Together in Faith as a Family
- Witnessing with Support and Encouragement
4. Families of Parishes – Learn About Your Role in the Family
Living the Mission as a Lay Disciple: A Personal Journey of Encounter, Grow, Witness is a two hour free online course to help you learn more about Families of Parishes and the ways you can play an important role in our missionary transformation. This self-paced on demand course will inspire you, answer your questions, and equip you. The course is presented in five modules:
Introduction — Kate Baumer Spore, Missionary for the Department of Missionary Strategic Planning
The Detroit Model of Evangelization: Why It Matters to You — Patty Chase, Regional Coordinator for the Office of Catechesis
An Encounter that Changes Everything — Sarah Kaczmarek, Director of Pastoral Ministry at Encounter Ministries
Using Scripture to Grow in Faith After Encountering Jesus — Fr. Brian Meldrum, Sacred Heart Major Seminary Faculty Member
Let Others See Jesus in You – Giving Witness — Fr. Patrick Gonyeau, Administrator at Corpus Christi Parish
Each module is specifically designed to provide an overview of the Families of Parishes model and help equip the laity to joyfully live out the mission of unleashing the Gospel in the communities of the Archdiocese of Detroit.
To register for this FREE course, simply click on button below:FREE online course
5. GOF Teens and Children -- Videos Available
GOF Session 6 for KIDS and TEENS -- This Is My Church -- now available!
Check out the videos for Kids and Teens:- What is the church?
- Who are the church leaders?
- How do I answer questions about the church?
- How does the church make a difference in my life?
- How can I take an active part of the church?
GOF Videos & Handouts
6. GOF Adults -- Why is the Church Essential?
Renew Reflect Respond
Generations of Faith 2020/21
Why Do I Need the Church?
Why do I need the Church? Check out this video from FORMED for some answers!
How do fellow parishioners bring the church to their world of kindergarten students, teens, people suffering from illnesses, and people who are dying? Check out the panel discussion at the end of the video!
Why is the Church essential? Two reasons are mentioned during the panel discussion! Don’t miss it!
Respond: what is a quality or characteristic of our Church, Corpus Christi Parish, that stands out to you? Email your word to [email protected]. Your words will become part of a “word cloud”.
Click the Button below to go to the parish website- To print the handout: Click on Session 6 Handouts/Adults
- To see the video: click on Generation of Faith Videos then on ADULTS 2020-2021 SESSION SIX
Related Additional Resources:Generations of Faith 7. You are Invited, You are Welcome, You’ll be Safe!
Please join us in person at Mass. We’re so happy to welcome you back! We’re being diligent about keeping you safe by following our Covid-19 protocols which include:
Things the church is doing:- Running our six (6) medical-grade air purifying units in the church before and during mass thus removing bacteria and viruses, including the Covid virus, from the air.
- Providing hand sanitizer throughout the church for your use, as needed
- Taking your temperature as you come into the church. (Please do NOT come to mass if you are feeling ill or running a temperature.)
- Bringing Holy Communion to your pew (Fr. Patrick, a Deacon or an EME comes to you).
Things we ask you to do:- Wearing a mask at all times over your nose and under your chin (everyone two and older).
- Maintaining a 6-foot physical distance between you/members of your household, and others not in your household, both in the pews and in other seating areas, before and after mass.
***** Oh! How about you inviting a member of your family or a friend to join us here as well?!?!
8. Check to See if God is Asking YOU to …
Have you felt … have you heard … the Lord possibly hinting to you that it is time to try to be just a little more bold? Here are three suggestions on how you could do some of that with fellow Corpus Christi members.- You could join those who are Visiting Our Neighbors (VON) … this year it will be the neighborhood west of Lahser.
- You could join those who stand outside one of the neighborhood grocery stores and offer prayers to those coming to the store and those leaving the store. (Store Front Evangelization … SFE)
- You could join others praying for those two ministries by staying in church in prayer.
9. Renewal of the Mind: Fr. Patrick’s 60-second daily videos and 30-minute weekly radio broadcast
Fr. Patrick’s daily video draws guidance for the day from the Mass Scriptures of the day. The message is there … 60 seconds …POW!
The newer item is the 30-minute weekly audio broadcast. It can be reached at any time of day or night, any day of the week.Daily or Weekly C. Standard Items
10. Liturgy schedule - weekdays
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 8:30am Mass
Saturdays: 1:00 – 3:45pm – Confessions in Reconciliation Rm in church.
They can also be made by appointment [313.537.5770].
11. Links for viewing this weekend’s Masses
Our Masses are: Saturday, 4pm; Sunday 9am & 11am. The 11am Mass is the Mass most often livestreamed.
Click on the button below for viewing the Mass.Click Here to View Mass via Video
12. Link to Bulletins:Click Here for CC Bulletins