1. Ordinary Time is Not … Do you possibly remember this distinction? a. Cardinal numbers are numbers like 1, 2, 3, 4, … etc. b. Ordinal numbers are numbers like 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, … etc. That is the source of naming this season “Ordinary Time”. The Sundays are simply called something like the “18th Sunday in Ordinary Time”. Yes, “Ordinary Time” does not mean “Boring Time”!!! The Lord will be most generous in the Scripture messages to us during Ordinary Time! [Yes, you just can’t take the engineer out of this old deacon, Dcn Paul]
2. Invitation from Gesu Parish
Gesu Nonviolence Series Continues The nonviolence series that was interrupted last spring by the pandemic will continue virtually this month via Zoom. The Gesu Peace and Justice team will continue the series with four virtual programs on Wednesdays during January and February:
January 20th: “Black and Catholic in Detroit: Marred Past, Resilient Future” with John Thorne, former Gesu School parent, executive director of the Detroit Catholic Pastoral Alliance, and former Director of the Black Catholic Office.
January 27th: “Relating Across the Divide: Getting to the Heart of the Matter” with Kim Redigan, UDJHS theology teacher and peace activist.
February 3rd: “Gospel Nonviolence in the Life and Legacy of Daniel Berrigan, S.J.” with Rev. Bill Wylie Kellermann, Methodist minister, author and peace activist.
February 10th: “Gandhi’s Contribution to the Development of Tactics of Nonviolent Activism” with Professor Gail Presbey, UDM professor and director of the CLASA center.
All sessions will take place at 7:00 pm and will allow for questions from participants. Please e-mail Susan McQueen-Ray at [email protected] if you would like to register for a Zoom meeting. Please call Marge Sears at (248) 225-0564 if you have questions about the series.
3. 4:00 Mass Livestreamed This Week Due to some scheduling issues the Corpus Christi, Saturday 4:00pm Mass will be livestreamed instead of the usual Sunday 11:00am Mass. The video may be viewed at any later time on Saturday, Sunday or during the week.
B. Reminders
4. Three days from today: MLK event, Sunday, Jan. 17th, with St. Francis of Assisi /Ann Arbor
Note: The line will be opened at 1:00 p.m., so please join any time between 1:00 and 1:30. We will start the presentation promptly at 1:30.
5. AOD MLK Mass – Monday, Jan 18th, 11:00am – livestreamed To register for in-person attendance please click on the button below. Information on viewing the Mass livestreamed will come in future emails.
Zoom Together! Lenten Season Planning Last fall thirteen parishioners on Zoom reflected on the Advent Scriptures and offered Corpus Christi a phrase to ponder during Advent - Ignited by Hope: Christ Born Anew in Us. Time to engage in a similar process for Lent, and you’re invited to participate with other parishioners. The session will be virtual, via Zoom, on Saturday, January 23rd from 9 - 11 am. We will reflect on the message in God's Word found in the scriptures of the Lenten Season. All Scripture lovers welcome! Schedule: ** Opening prayer ** Meaning of Lent ** Reading and reflecting on the Gospels of the season, ** Discerning together (led by Fr. Patrick) a focus for Lent 2021 at Corpus Christi.
For Zoom you will need a computer, tablet, or phone with audio (microphone). Video (camera) capabilities are helpful, but not necessary. Respond to this email to request a link to the Zoom gathering or call the parish at 313-537-5770 and leave your name and email address.
7. Generations of Faith – Children and Teens – The Joy Story The Joy Story: Jesus Is Coming Session 3
GOF for children—Session 3
Check out GOF for children---you will find the life of Jesus on video and do not miss the handouts that have patterns for the symbols of Jesus.Also, choose a person from the video who you think was a good follower of Jesus.There are many but you may have a favorite.
Find out where Mary is in the Bible. Mary is the perfect example of a follower of Jesus. And by the way, do you know the four reasons that Jesus became man? Be sure to watch the videos and reference the handouts.
8. AOD Unleash the Gospel Podcast “Open Door Policy” Episodes with Fr. Patrick Fr. Patrick is now hosting the Podcast “Open Door Policy” Episodes for the AOD. His co-host is Emily Mentock. They are taking over for the prior team of Fr. Steve Pullis and Danielle Center. To listen to the transition episode simply click on the button below.
9. Renewal of the Mind: Fr. Patrick’s 90-sec. daily video and a NEW 30-minute weekly audio broadcast Fr. Patrick’s daily video draws guidance for the day from the Mass Scriptures of the day. The message is there … 90 seconds …POW! The NEW item is the 30-minute weekly audio broadcast. It can be reached at any time of day or night, any day of the week. .
10. Fr. Patrick’s Holy Homework This week, take 10 minutes each day to sit and talk with Jesus about something you may be wrestling with. It would be good to journal. Practice inviting Jesus in and talking with him about the difficulties of life. Look for the wisdom and knowledge He wants to give you.
C. Standard Items
11. Liturgy schedule - weekdays Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 8:30am Mass Saturdays: 1:00 – 3:00pm – Confessions in Reconciliation Rm in church
12. Links for viewing or registering for this weekend’s Masses Our Masses are: Saturday, 4pm; Sunday 11am. The 11am Mass is the Mass most often livestreamed. Click on the button below for viewing the Mass. [Note: this Saturday, January 16th, it will be the 4:00pm that will be livestreamed; it may be viewed also on Sunday]
If you have not registered (by noon on Saturday) to attend Mass in person and you still wish to attend a Mass at church this weekend please: - park in the parking lot a little ahead of Mass time, - go to the parking lot side entrance, - and ask the staff at that doorway if there is still available room. If there is room in church they will do a check-in process for you.