Corpus Christi November 24 email
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A. Family of Parishes (FOP)
1. FOP – Family Sharing of Priests – Last Sunday Example
One of the features of the FOP is to share our priests among the six parishes in our Family. Last Sunday Corpus Christi shared Fr. Patrick with our neighboring parish, St. Scholastica (Southfield Freeway at Outer Drive). In turn they shared Fr. Jim Lowe, CC, with us at our two Sunday Masses. Fr. Jim enjoyed his time with us and learned how we do things, like, for example, how we involve those in the RCIA program into our celebrations.
2. FOP – Daily Mass Schedules for each Parish
We have a list of mass schedules for each day of the week at each parish in our FOP, One in the Spirit Family. The list is on our parish website and can be reached by clicking on the button below.FOP Mass Schedules B. Today’s Special Corpus Christi Items
3. Thanksgiving Day Mass
As the United States prepares to celebrate Thanksgiving tomorrow, we invite you to begin your day in thanksgiving to God for His many blessings. Thanksgiving Mass tomorrow, Thursday, November 25th at 9 am.
4. Four Sundays of Advent & Advent Theme
1st Sunday: Nov. 28th – To you, I lift up my soul
2nd Sunday: Dec. 5th -- Behold, the Lord will come to save
3rd Sunday: Dec. 12th -- Rejoice in the Lord always (Latin: “Gaudete”)
4th Sunday: Dec. 19th – Let the earth be opened and bring forth a Savior
Corpus Christi Parish Advent Theme for 2021:
Prepare! Rejoice! Be Hopeful!
5. Special Notice from the Candy Man!
Delicious Koeze Nuts returning! Sales began on November 13th, and continue through Sunday, December 5th. Reminder: the money we raise will benefit our church. For your convenience, Koeze catalogs and order forms are available at the back of church. You may place your order & your check or cash with Ken Troupe after 4 pm & 9 am Mass & with Art Glinz or Carolyn Wilson after 11 am Mass. Please make checks payable to Corpus Christi Catholic Church.
As a promotion, we have a limited supply of Koeze products at a discounted price and will sell them until the supply runs out. We will be selling 14 oz. cans of Koeze Cashew, Koeze Mixed Nuts with Macadamia & Koeze Classic Mixed Nuts for $20.00 each. We also have jars of creamy & jars of crunchy peanut butter for $5.00 a jar. The supply has been replenished but is limited! So hurry!
6. Corpus Christi Virtual Christmas PartyDue to Michigan’s high Covid case numbers, this year’s Parish Christmas Party will once again be virtual. The party will be held via Zoom on Saturday, December 11 from 7:00-8:30 pm. We will sing some Christmas songs and play some games (for gift card prizes!) and have a special visit from a very special guest. Watch this space next week for an update with the Zoom link. 7. Temporary Food Pantry Request – THANK YOU!
Instead of bringing canned goods to the wishing well, please consider purchasing a gift card in any denomination from local grocery stores, such as Meijer and Kroger, and placing them in the offertory basket during the collection.
Also, as we are entering the season of giving, please consider making a financial donation to support the great works that we do in Christian Service here at Corpus Christi by writing a check to Corpus Christi Parish and adding “Christian Service” on the memo line.
God Bless You!
Curtis Simpson
8. This Week’s Fr. Patrick Holy Homework
As we prepare to enter into the season of Advent, daily invite Jesus to highlight what He wants to help you change in your life so that you are walking more fully in the love of His presence, His kingdom. As He brings things up, take time to sit and pray and listen for the voice of Jesus in your heart as to how He wants to help you make the changes.
9. This Week’s Evangelization Suggestions
Thanksgiving Day dinner suggestion: While the family and friends are eating Thanksgiving dinner ask everyone to think of what makes them thankful this year. Then ask each of them to pray: “Lord, I thank you for … (name their reason for thankfulness).”
C. Reminders & Updates!
10. Renewal of the Mind: Fr. Patrick’s 60-second daily videos and 30-minute weekly Radio Broadcasts
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
11. Generations of Faith: Encounter Jesus
The Generations of Faith Team wishes you all a blessed Thanksgving holiday. As you count your blessings, we count as blessings all the parishioners who help make Generations of Faith possible.
Catechists: Valerie Berry, John LaCroix, Renee Walker, Rhonda Walker, Destiny Webb, and Marilyn Webb
Support staff: Cathy Long, John Stockwell, Jeff Smale, and Dionne Gardner
Technical Support: Joe Long,
Advertising and bulletin contact: Carolyn Wilson
Core Team: Vickie Figueroa, Fr. Patrick, and Paul Mueller
Design Team: Kate Davis, Sr. Therese, Pat Mueller, Elaine O’Neill, and Marilyn Webb
Table discussion panelists: Olivian DeSouza, Holly Patterson, Michael Sands, Vivian Spence and Carlton & Rhonda Walker.
And the gracious volunteers who pitch in to help move furniture, cleanup, etc.
Session Two of Generations of Faith
The leper and the paralytic man are healed by Jesus in an excerpt from The Chosen which is still available online for you to watch and ponder. It is followed by a table discussion, filmed at Corpus Christi, with panelists Kate Davis, Elaine O’Neill, Holly Patterson, Michael Sands, and Vivian Spence.
Click on the button below to find the links to the video, to a handout to print for information and reflection, and to the closing hymn Every Day God.
Children and teens
Find at home activities and videos just for you by clicking on the button below to find the links for your age group.Jesus Heals Twice 12. Parish Office Hours!
Our Corpus Christi parish office reopened on Nov. 8th! The office is open on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9:00am until 1:00pm. Closed Wednesdays. Appointments for other times can be made by calling into the parish office at: 313.537.5770.
[Note: for Thanksgiving Day and Friday of this week the office will be closed]D. Standard Items
13. Liturgy schedule – weekdays
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday [Thanksgiving Day, Mass at 9:00am], 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].
14. Links for watching this weekend’s Masses
Our Masses are: Saturday, 4pm; Sunday 9am & 11am. The 11am Mass is the Mass most often livestreamed and recorded on our website.
Click on the button below for watching the Mass.Click Here to Watch Mass via Video
15. Link to Bulletins:
For lots more news and information please see our bulletin and/or our website.Click Here for CC Bulletins