Corpus Christi Sept. 19 email
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1. Catechetical Sunday! 
This weekend parishes across the United States celebrate Catechetical Sunday. Catechists who form children, youth, and adults in the Catholic Faith will be recognized and blessed in their ministry.
Corpus Christi is especially grateful for our catechists who teach about and witness to the Good News of Jesus Christ. Our gratitude extends to our parents, grandparents, godparents, and other adults who by word and example hand on the faith to the next generations.
May God bless all who pass on to others what they have received from the Lord!
2. Outdoor Movie Night – TONIGHT!
You can arrive from 7:15 pm onward and the movie will begin promptly at 8 pm. The movie has a run time of 2 hours and 15 minutes. [NOTE: We have paid to use the screen from 8pm to 10:30 pm, and will be charged a fee if we exceed that time.]
Click on the button below to register for this event.Click here to register for the movie
3. National Day of Prayer and Fasting, Thursday, Sept. 24th
Fr. John Riccardo and the apostolate ACTS XXIX are calling for a National Day of Prayer and Fasting on September 24, 2020. “This is not about politics or any particular social movement or even the November election,” Fr. Riccardo cautions. “This is about asking for God’s mercy on our nation and for the healing of our hearts — all of our hearts, starting with mine.” His hope is that the entire country, Christians, Jews, Muslims, and all people of good will, would set September 24 aside as a true holy day, forego food until dinner, and pray for the conversion of hearts.
Corpus Christi will start the all-day event with 8:30am Mass and end it (breaking the fast) with 6pm Mass. Throughout the day, there will be morning prayer, midday prayer/Angelus, rosary, chaplet of divine mercy, and praise & worship (led by none other than Fr. Patrick). The church will remain open all day for drop-in prayer. Music will be playing and portions of the day will be livestreamed.
Fasting? Fasting is an ancient Biblical tradition of not eating food or eating much less food than usual. Why? A usual reason for fasting is to show the Lord that we are sorry for our sins and trying to sin less, sin no more. Also, fasting gets our own attention that we are working for and praying for some good intention, for others in need, for some special cause.
Click on button below for a background talk about the National Day of Fasting and Prayer by Fr. John Riccardo.
Talk by Fr. Riccardo 
4. Generations of Faith 2020 – 2021
Generations of Faith begins virtually NEXT WEEKEND. The first topic will be: The Bible. The following diagram is an overview of this year’s program.
5. Links for viewing this weekend’s Masses
Our Masses are: Saturday, 4pm; Sunday 11am. The 11am Mass will be livestreamed. Click on the button below for viewing the Mass. [Videos of Masses from prior weekends are also available at this site.]Click Here to View Mass via Video 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. Based on the slightly relaxed directions from AOD there is now more space available in the church to attend Mass in person.
6. Liturgical Schedule for upcoming week:
Monday, Sept. 21st: Masses at 8:30am and 12.15pm
Tuesday, Sept. 22nd: Masses at 8:30am and 6pm
Wednesday, Sept. 23rd: No Mass
Thursday, Sept. 24th – See “National Day of Prayer and Fasting” above
Friday, Sept. 25th: Masses at 8:30am and 12:15pm
Saturday, Sept. 26th: Confessions from 1pm to 3pm; Mass at 4pm
7. Links to Bulletins:Click Here for CC Bulletins
8. HUDA Clinic
HUDA Clinic provides FREE medical and dental care.
Please share their information and location with those in need.
Location:
13240 Woodrow Wilson St.
Detroit, MI 48238
Phone: 313-865-8446
Website: https://www.hudaclinic.org/
Consider contributing to their fundraising efforts to support the continuation of these free services. Click on button below for information on their Sunday, Sept. 20th fund raising event.Words on button: HUDA Fundraiser
9. Help from DTE on utility bills
DTE is helping people who are having problems with bills (lights, gas, water, property tax, burial). DTE was awarded a $28 million grant to help folks and people are not applying. The deadline is September 30.
They need people who need help to call 1-800-477-4747 (DTE) and ask about STATE EMERGENCY RELIEF PROGRAMS. All monies not used will be sent back to the government. If you have problems with DTE call Michigan Welfare Rights 313-964-0618.
10. Therapy and Mental Support Resources
Reach Us Detroit is a 24/7 service that provides therapy and mental support resources. By calling 313.488.HOPE, individuals can connect with trained staff to receive therapy. Mental health awareness is critical during our current pandemic crisis, as people are more likely to experience depression and isolation. Reach Us Detroit is designed to meet the needs of underserved and underrepresented groups in the city.
Eligible individuals must be at least 14 years old and there is additional support for children and families. Each individual is allowed between 3 and 12 sessions, as well as video and chatting services as determined based on severity of need.