Corpus Christi April 29 Email
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Alleluia, Arise!
Connect with Jesus!
His Resurrection is Ours!A. Today’s Special Items
1. Death of a Mother, a Grandmother, a Great-grandmother
Please keep Miriam Hudson and her family in prayer as their beloved mother Loraine passed from this world to the Lord peacefully on Tuesday, April 27th, in the evening. Funeral arrangements will be forthcoming, thank you for your prayerful support of Miriam and her family!
2. Save the Date
The Social Justice Committee of Corpus Christi Parish and the Peace and Justice Committee of St. Francis Assisi, Ann Arbor invite you to join us on SATURDAY, MAY 22 from 1—3:30 PM for a Virtual Tour, presented by the Detroit Experience Factory, of important locations and stories in the history of racism in Detroit.
From racist federal and local policies like segregation and redlining to police brutality and the destruction of Black and immigrant neighborhoods, systemic racism has been part of Detroit’s story since its founding. The virtual tour will provide attendees with an overview of some of the most devastating policies and events of Detroit’s last hundred years and show how the past impacts our City today.
The one-hour pre-recorded tour discussion points will include:- Ossian Sweet House
- Birwood Wall
- The 1943 Riots
- Black Bottom and Paradise Valley
- Redlining and Restrictive Covenants
- Sanctioned Police Brutality
- 1967 Rebellion
- 50 Years Later
WATCH THIS SPACE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND HOW TO REGISTER FOR THIS IMPORTANT EVENT.
3. How to Meet
Isn’t it getting beautiful outside?!?! Leaves are forming on trees and other plants! Weather is getting warmer! Those things might well bring a smile to our face and a “Thank you Lord!” coming from our hearts. Some people have even gotten thoughts like: “Wow! Looks the Lord is trying to get my attention! OK, Lord! I am all ears. What’s your message for me today?” People have reported so many different ways that the Lord has gotten their attention, has given them a message. Here’s a sample list of ways people have reported the Lord getting their attention:- In the Sacred: Scripture, Prayer, Mass, Receiving Holy Communion, a Day of Prayer/a Retreat, Meditation, the Rosary, Eucharistic Adoration, a Homily, Music – hearing it or singing it!
- In Life Events: the Birth of a Child, Death of a Loved One, Marriage, A Hug in Church, Illness, Tragedy, Witness Story of Another, When Angry of the Lord; When Thankful to the Lord; When Begging the Lord for help.
- In the Unconscious: Dreams, Ideas from the Holy Spirit (inspiration), Ah Ha! Moments, It Came in a Flash!
- In Nature: Sunrise/Sunset, a Flower, the Sky, the Stars at Night, Autumn Colors, a Mountain Top, a Walk in the Woods, Lounging at a Sea Shore/Lake Shore, Watching an Animal, Bird or Fish.
4. How to Share
Oh, would you care to share that news with others? Here are a few ideas for that.
1. Tell a family member or a friend about it.
2. Write a short note that we can place on our “I Witness” pages on the parish website.
3. Join our ministry of VON (Visiting Our Neighbors) where we go in twos or threes to introduce ourselves to residents. This year we’ll be doing that just west of Lahser.
4. Join our ministry with lots less walking! For the Storefront Ministry we simply meet and greet people coming in and out of stores and offer them prayers … for whatever they need.
5. Meet and greet strangers all on your own … in line in a store, waiting for a bus, sitting in a waiting room. Words? “Blessings on your day!” “May God bless and keep you!” … and maybe even more!
Questions? Feel free to contact me or others on our Evangelization Team. Dcn Paul: 248.891.9387; [email protected].
B. Reminders
5. 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
To help us transition to a Family of Parishes on July 1st, the Archdiocese is facilitating gatherings of parish members with their new families. These gatherings will be virtual and everyone is invited. There are three dates for our family’s gatherings: Fridays, May 21 st, June 18 th, and July 16 th. The gatherings will be from 7 to 9pm.
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
6. 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
7. 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
8. 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
9. 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?!?!
10. 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
11. 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].
12. 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
13. Link to Bulletins:
Click Here for CC Bulletins