Corpus Christi June 28 Email
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A. Today’s Special Items
1. Tomorrow, June 29th: Feast of Saints Peter and Paul
St. Peter – one of the first Apostles, a Galilean fisherman; given the “keys of the kingdom” by Jesus; first apostle into Jesus’s tomb on Easter morning; led the Twelve Apostles; first pope of the Catholic Church; martyred by crucifixion.
St. Paul – persecuted the Christians until Jesus appeared to him; travelled all over the mid-East as an evangelizer and wrote many letters to communities he founded; since he was a Roman citizen, he was martyred by being beheaded.
2. YOU are Invited!
YOU! Yes, YOU, are more and more welcome to Corpus Christi now that the vaccination rates have climbed so well.- Come, visit with the Lord!
- Come, see some old friends!
- Come, join in the singing and prayers!
- Come, rest in the presence of the Lord!
3. Fr. Patrick’s Presentation on Family of Parishes
At each of our Masses on June 19th-20th, Fr. Patrick presented a great deal of information about the Family of Parishes and how our family is making progress towards the official start date of July 1st…Yes, three days from now! To hear an audio recording of the homily and/or to view the slides he used during the presentation click on the button below which will take you to our parish website.
Fr. Patrick’s FOP Homily 4. Fr. Patrick’s Bulletin Article on FOP Job Descriptions
In yesterday’s bulletin Fr. Patrick gave us three job descriptions of those serving as “directors” in the FOP organizational structure. They include: Director of Mission Support, Director of Discipleship Formation, and Director of Engagement. Next week he will write about the other three director positions: Director of Evangelical Charity, Director of Family Ministries and Director of Worship. To view the bulletin article, click on the button below.
FOP Director Job Descriptions B. Family of Parishes
5. Corpus Christi Parish Website: New Page for FOP!
Corpus Christi has created a new page for the parish website, a page devoted to the FOP efforts, plans, links, etc.!
A sample of what is there already includes:- Fr. Patrick’s homily on FOP
- Websites of the other parishes in our family
- Information on the Gatherings of our Family
- Information from the AOD
CC FOP Website Page
6. Video of the Second Gathering of Parishes of our Family
On Friday, June 18th, our Family of six parishes had its second Gathering of Parishes. It was held at St. Juan Diego parish. The gathering aimed to deepen our new, faith-founded relationships and to help us begin to grow together as disciples. Our CC members, Sr. Frances Gerhard and Elaine O’Neill, were among those making presentations. To view a video of the Gathering click on the button below.Video of 2nd Family Gathering
7. Links to Websites of Other Five Family Members
Our Family of Parishes includes our Corpus Christi and five other parishes:- Presentation-Our Lady of Victory
- St. Scholastica
- St. Mary of Redford
- St. Peter and Paul
- St. Juan Diego
- Attend family gatherings
- Attend a church service at one of those parishes
- View their websites
Our Family’s Parish Websites C. Reminders
8. Summer Camp Sign-up!
In a few weeks, the Northwest Detroit Youth Coalition (NWDYC) will host its annual 4-week summer camp!
This year Camp will run from July 7 - July 30 and registration will once again be FREE OF CHARGE!!!
Instruction will be provided in a hybrid format - with two days/week (Wednesdays and Thursdays) of interactive/on-line content, and a half-day in person session on the Fridays during the month of July. Interactive instruction in Arts and Crafts, Exercise, Tennis, Aikido (Martial Arts), Drumline, Hip Hop Dance, Basketball and more will offered!!!
If you or someone you know has a child ages 5-14 looking for fun summer activities, please register online TODAY.
Our Best,
Program Administration
Northwest Detroit Youth Coalition (NWDYC)
19800 Pembroke Avenue
Detroit, MI 48219
313-473-7694
http://www.nwdyc.org
9. 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 D. Standard Items
10. 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].
11. Links for watching 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 watching the Mass.Click Here to Watch Mass via Video
12. Link to Bulletins:
For lots more news and information please see our bulletin and/or our website.Click Here for CC Bulletins