Corpus Christi September 21, 2022 email
-
Sept. 25th – the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Luke 16:19-31
The rich man and LazarusFr. Patrick’s Holy Homework
This week I’d like to invite you to be
shrewd with your time and do two things:
1 -- ask for the grace to not waste time
2 – try to sit and talk with Jesus for at least 15 minutes a day.
Bonus: check in with Him frequently.A Note from Fr. Patrick Healing Week One: Spirit & Life
This weekend Corpus Christi begins a seven week journey the Catholic Church is making statewide. In response to a tremendously dangerous proposal that will be on the ballot for the November 8th general election, the Catholic Church is engaging in seven weekends of prayerful reflections regarding the dire ramifications the passing of Proposal 3 would have on human lives in Michigan. The sacred reflections we are beginning this weekend aren’t separate from the Word of God, they are incarnations of the Word of God, crystalizing Catholic social teaching on the sacredness of life.
In chapter 6 of John’s Gospel, Jesus said, “the words I have spoken to you are spirit and life.” From the calming of the storming sea to the healing of the paralytic, to the opening of the ears of the deaf and the eyes of the blind, it was clear: Jesus words have power. The most sacred food we will ever eat is still given to us by the power of His words, when at the altar we hear “take this all of you and eat of it, for this is my body, which will be given up for you.” By the grace of God at work in the Sacrament of Holy Orders, the sacred power Jesus gives priests to cooperate with Him in turning bread and wine into His body and blood is released. The power of Jesus words in scripture, liturgy, faith, and morals continues to be transformative.
Jesus taught that, “if you remain in my word, you will truly be my disciples and you will know the truth and the truth will set you free.” (Jn 8:31-32) Everywhere the love of Jesus flows, there is healing. In these weeks to come, the topics spoken of will be permeated with Catholic Social Teaching about the dignity of the person and the good of society. At the heart of social justice is helping the society we live in to be a more just society for all who live in it. For these reasons, I believe this series is a participation in the healing ministry of Jesus who came to save, heal, deliver, set free and make whole. (Mt 1:21)
The Catholic Church’s plan to focus on these sacred teachings as they relate to Proposal 3 in the weeks to come is about letting the power of the truth of God touch hearts and minds so we can help our state to be a more just and healthier place for all to live. This series isn’t about condemning people, it’s about the saving healing love of Jesus for all people. An important step on this journey at this time as disciples of Jesus who are citizens in Michigan is to prayerfully read up on Proposal 3. I would recommend grabbing the helpful materials from the Michigan Catholic Conference available at the back of Church, especially the two-page document, “An Analysis of Proposal 3’s Extreme Constitutional Amendment.”
Many excellent materials on Proposal 3 can also be found at this link:A copy of the full text of the Proposal 3 Amendment to the Michigan Constitution can be found here:
Upcoming September 2022 Corpus Christi Events
Saturday, Sept. 24th
Beginning session for 1st Reconciliation/1st Communion Preparation. 10:00am in Room 4 of the school building. (see below for more information).
Upcoming October 2022 Events
Sunday, October 2nd
Confirmation class begins on Sunday, October 2, 12:30 p.m. in the Activities Center Room C. All registered students are asked to come in-person as we begin our sessions this year.
Tuesday, October 4th
3-D, “The Chosen – Part 2”. See below for more information!
Sunday, October 9th
“Generations of Faith” begins again! See below for more information!News about Discipleship Formation
First Reconciliation/First Communion Registration
Registration for First Reconciliation and First Communion is open. Children seven years old or older and in second grade or older may register. Sessions meet on Saturday mornings 10:00-11:30 a.m. in the school building, in Room 4. The first session will begin on September 24, 2022. Please register in the back of church or get a registration form on the parish website. Click on the button below to go to the website.Registration
Gospel Weeklies
The Gospel Weeklies are faith-filled magazines for students from preschool through the teens. These give reflections and insights on the weekly Sunday Gospels, along with activities for the students. The Weeklies for the fall session are available in the back of church with the students’ names on them. There are some extras for those who have not yet registered. Please pick one up and keep in-touch with the Gospels. A free will donation is welcome.
Generations of Faith
Prophets:
People Called to Speak and Act
Generations of Faith 2022/23
A Family of Prophets: Miriam, Moses, and AaronAre Miriam, Moses and Aaron really prophets?
What is a prophet?
What does prophecy tend to be about?
What role does a prophet play in the life of God’s people?
What are the six major themes of the prophets?
Discover the answers to these questions and much more at the Generations of Faith Session on Sunday, October 9, 12:30 – 3pm.
Schedule: 12:30 – 1:45 pm Video presentations, discussion, and reflection in age groups with water, juice, & coffee provided.- Adults: Rainbow Room
- Teens with Marilyn Webb in the Activities Center
- Elementary students: Room 3
- Primary students in the Atrium, Room 4
- Same caterer as pre-covid
- Children eat free
- Adults – freewill donation (cost to the parish is $6 per person)
BE SURE to register for lunch if you intend to stay!!
Registration: use the button below to register or sign up in the back of church after Masses this weekend.Generations of Faith Registration
3-D -- "The Chosen -- Part 2"
Dissertation, Discussion, Dessert is back!
All adults are invited to an exciting evening of viewing The Chosen Part 2, followed by discussion and dessert. The Chosen is a video program that presents Jesus in a way that engages people to relate to Him in a meaningful, personal way.
Elaine O’Neill will lead the discussion in the Rainbow Room, 6:45 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. on all the Tuesdays of October: Oct. 4. 11, 18, and 25. Please register by calling Elaine, 313-533-2010 and leave a message, sign up in the back of church or click on the button below to register.Register for The Chosen Eucharistic Adoration
It’s happening here at Corpus Christi!
The Eucharist is being exposed on the altar in church on the following schedule:
Tuesdays: 6:00pm – 8:30pm
[Note: that’s a usual time for our neighborhood Evangelization efforts so prayer support is appreciated!]
Thursdays: 9:15am – 12:15pm
[Note: Holy Hour for Priestly Vocations from 9:15am – 10:15am]
Saturdays: 1:00pm – 3:15pm
[Note: Confessions 1:00 pm – 3:45pm]
One of the greatest treasures of the Catholic faith is the Eucharist. Ever since the Last Supper, the Catholic Church has believed that the Eucharist is truly the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus Christ. You are invited to come and spend time in adoration with Jesus at Corpus Christi as we begin to offer these new time slots for adoration. Ideally, we will have two people in the church before Jesus whenever adoration happens. On our parish website you will see two slots for each time. Please know that if the slot is filled there will still be plenty of room in church for you!
You can go directly to the adoration sign-up by clicking on the following button:Adoration Sign-Up Please Pray for …
Our prayer list continues to grow for the deceased, the ill and the homebound. Please visit our parish bulletin for the current list on page 3. … and then raise a prayer for those on the list and your own special intentions. Simply click on the Bulletin button at the end of this email.
AND, please add to your list: “The prayer requests of those we
have met during our Store Front Evangelization efforts
and the Visiting Our Neighbors efforts”!Liturgy schedule – weekdays
Mass: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 8:30am
Liturgy schedule – weekends
Confessions: Saturday 1:00 – 3:45pm
Masses: Saturday 4:00pm; Sunday 9:00am and 11:00am
Link for watching this weekend’s Masses
Click on the button below to watch the livestreamed Masses.Click Here to Watch Mass via Video Link to Bulletins
For lots more news and information please see our bulletin.Click Here for CC Bulletins