Corpus Christi July 26, 2023 Email
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This Week at Corpus Christi 
Sunday, July 23rd
16th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Gospel: Matthew 13:24-43
“The kingdom of heaven may be likened to a man
who sowed good seed in his field.”
Fr. Patrick’s Holy Homework
This week, carry the GROW acronym with you on a piece of paper,
read it a few times a day to remind yourself …
and ask the Lord for mighty graces of kingdom growth in your life!
G – Give God your attention and affection in your thought life
R – Read His Word with devotion
O – Own up to the sacred ability you have to be in relationship with God
W – Witness to the life of heaven in you by what comes through youSome Items for This Week!
1. Vacation Bible School needs volunteers to help with the one-week program, from August 14th to 18th. We are seeking teens and adults for volunteer help. Please call 248.743.7685 and leave a message about your offer to volunteer. 2. Coffee and Donuts are back! They will be after both the 9:00am and 11:00 Masses this coming weekend. We are short on volunteers. Please give some serious thought about YOU volunteering for that program!
This Coming Weekend at Corpus Christi 
Sunday, July 30th
17th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Gospel: Matthew 13:44-52
“The kingdom of heaven
is like a treasure buried in a field .”
Free Friday Night Movies!
*** Movies are on the parish parking lot lawn ***
*** east of the Convent ***
Book Signing: Bishop Gumbleton – July 27th
Art Workshops – Children ages 6 – 17!!
What better place of artistic inspiration than nature? In partnership with Mint Artist Guild, Huron Clinton Metroparks are hosting art workshops for kids at Rouge Park in Detroit. For six weeks this summer registered youth can explore different forms of art. From experimental drawing to painting to 3D art, kids will have lots of fun learning and creating something new each week!
All program supplies will be provided.
Register for a single class or as many as you want.
July 13 - Art Factory for Kids Workshop: Rouge Park – Bubble Painting
July 20 - Art Factory for Kids Workshop: Rouge Park – Floral Paper Mosaics
July 27 - Art Factory for Kids Workshop: Rouge Park – Fish in Dish
August 3 - Art Factory for Kids Workshop: Rouge Park – Tie Dye Butterfly
August 10 - Art Factory for Kids Workshop: Rouge Park – Rainbow Clouds
August 17 - Art Factory for Kids Workshop: Rouge Park – Watercolor Painting
Ages: Children 6 -17. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Time: :30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Cost: $3 per child
Location: Rouge Park, Shelter #3
[Shelter #3 is near the intersection of Spinoza Drive and Orangelawn Street. Suggested routing: take Evergreen south to Plymouth Road. Go west on Plymouth Road to Burt Road. Go south on Burt Road to Orangelawn Street. Then go west to Spinoza.]
Pre-registration is required four days before program
Thank you,
MYRA E. GRACEY
Detroit Police Department
Office of Workplace & Community Resiliency
City-wide Radio Patrol Coordinator
Email: [email protected]
Mobile: 313.316.46164
The AOD Catholic Services Appeal, CSA
The AOD CSA supports so many ministries! Have you already turned in your envelope? Have you looked into giving directly to the AOD? Our parish website has information on how to contribute directly to the AOD and you can click on the button below to find that information.
Looking Further Ahead!
Vacation Bible SchoolImportant reminder about VBS: Registrations are important!
Please call 248.743.7685.
This enables us to plan for supplies, snacks, and lunches.
Parish Picnic!!!
Enjoy grilled hot dogs and drinks provided by the church, side dishes and desserts provided by you. Kids can jump to their heart’s content in the bounce house, get their faces painted, and enjoy a fun session at the Little Free Library featuring Sno Cones by Sno Biz, free to Library participants (others may purchase). Adults can play bingo and cards. All can dance off all that great food with a fun Healthy Hustle session. Free will donations are gratefully accepted to help defray the cost of the picnic.
Excellent!, you say, What can I do to help? Plenty of volunteer opportunities: help set up on Saturday, August 12 at 11 am or help on Sunday, August 13 with outside set up at 9 am or food prep at 10 am or help serve at 12:15 pm or help clean up at 3 pm. Sign up to volunteer and to let us know how many are coming at the back of the church, by calling the Parish Office at 313-537-5770, or by emailing Mary Davis at [email protected]
NOTE: The picnic will happen rain or shine.
WHITE ELEPHANT SMALL GIFT ITEMS NEEDED
The Hospitality Committee is looking for small gift items -- a scarf, bracelet, book, scented candle, etc., to use as Bingo prizes at this year’s Corpus Christi Family Picnic. Please drop off your donation at the Parish House by Monday, August 7. Thank you!
Looking Even Further Ahead!
RESERVATIONS AVAILABLE NOW!
The third annual Detroit River Cruise Fundraiser for our Haiti Outreach Mission will depart from the Stroh’s River Place dock on Saturday, September 9 at 6:30 pm. Your $75 reservation will include a 2 ½ hour cruise on the beautiful Diamond Belle, a full course dinner and one complimentary beverage ticket. A cash bar will be available. Free parking is adjacent to the dock.
To reserve your spot for this fun-with-a-purpose event Scan the QR code below OR click on this button:Haiti Dinner Cruise Join us in supporting the important work of the Haiti Outreach Mission! 
October Women’s Day of Reflection 
WATCH THIS SPACE FOR MORE DETAILS!The Wisdom of a Saint
“The secret of happiness is to
live moment to moment
and to thank God for all that He,
in His goodness,
sends to us day after day.”St. Gianna Molla
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”!
Eucharistic Adoration 
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 Check the Weekly Bulletin for Possible Changes ***
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