Corpus Christi September 1 Email
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A. Family of Parishes (FOP)
1. FOP on the Corpus Christi Parish Website
Corpus Christi has created a 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 article on FOP Job Descriptions
- Fr. Patrick’s homily on FOP
- Websites of the other parishes in our family
- Information from the AOD
- Videos of the 3 Gatherings
- Fr. Patrick’s document on YOUR Questions and Answers about the Family of Parishes. [The black and white rectangle right there to your right when you go to the website link below.]
CC FOP Website Page
2. Current FOP Efforts
The priests of our Family, led by Fr. Jaime Hinojos, are currently interviewing for the Mission Support Director position for our Family. The position is effectively the chief financial officer/director of operations for the entire family. Internal candidates are being identified and interviewed.
Your prayers for our parish and for our Family of Parishes are greatly appreciated!B. Today’s Special Items
3. Labor Day Mass at 9:00am – Monday, Sept. 6th
For the Labor Day Holiday our Mass has been moved from the usual 8:30am to 9:00am
4. This Week’s Fr. Patrick’s Holy Homework
Each day this week try to pray (and maybe even memorize) the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:3-12 – see below)
The reason this particular scripture was chosen for our Holy Homework is because of the themes of covenant fidelity and purity of heart that are woven into the readings this weekend.
The Beatitudes show us a portrait of the countenance of Jesus, a countenance we are blessed to share in covenant fidelity to the Father, Son & Holy Spirit.
THE BEATITUDES
“Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are they who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the land.
Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be satisfied.
Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
Blessed are the clean of heart,
for they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called children of God.
Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of
righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are you when they insult you and persecute you
and utter every kind of evil against you [falsely] because of me. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven. Thus they persecuted the prophets who were before you.”
5. Detroit River Dinner Cruise for the Haiti Outreach Mission: Saturday, September 18th at 6pm
Tickets are still available for the annual Haiti Outreach Mission fundraiser! We have booked a dinner cruise on the beautiful Detroit River on the lovely Diamond Queen. The cruise will depart from the dock at Stroh’s River Place promptly at 6:30 PM. The dining area is well ventilated with open windows letting in the refreshing river breezes. Diamond Jack staff will be adhering to whatever CDC guidelines are in place at that time. Tickets, which include a 2 ½ hour river cruise, a full buffet dinner, beverages and dessert, are $75. There will be a cash bar for adult beverages.
There are only 90 tickets available and must be paid in full by September 8th. We hope that you will plan on attending this important event. To reserve your tickets, please call Carolyn Wilson at 313-244-0677. If you can’t attend, donations to the Haiti Outreach Mission are always gratefully accepted. The need is always there, now with effects of Covid 19, the recent assassination of Haiti’s President, the devastating earthquake and summer storms, more than ever!6. AOD Article on Haiti
Haiti has recently been plagued with the assassination of its president, an earthquake, roaming gangs and skyrocketing prices. An AOD Detroit Catholic article describes these issues and shows how US church groups have been helping the Haitian communities for many prior years and how they are adjusting to the current problems. The Corpus Christi involvement is highlighted.
Link to AOD Article 7. Registering Youth for Faith Formation & Sacrament Preparation
Calling all youth! Calling all adults! We are planning Faith Formation programs for 2021 – 2022. We would like to know about the Faith Formation needs of the youth in your family. Please click on the button below to register for faith formation and sacrament preparation. Please register by Sept. 5th so that we can order enough materials for each student. Thanks already!
Faith Formation Youth Registration A quick look-ahead! This year’s classes include: - Catechesis of the Good Shepherd 1, 2 and 3
- 1st Communion
- Confirmation
- Journey with Jesus
- Gospel Weeklies (Magazines)
- Generations of Faith
8. AOD Black Catholics Advisory Board
“The Office of Black Catholic Ministry is looking to form a volunteer Advisory Board to serve a vital role in guiding the Office in the development of pastoral care and outreach to the Black Community in the Archdiocese of Detroit. The Board will not simply play an advisory role but will be actively involved in the development of projects and will advocate for the various needs within the community.”
For the full article from the AOD, please click on the button below. Applications for Board membership are due by Oct. 1stBlack Catholics Advisory Board
9. New St. Paul Head Start Agency; Pfizer Covid Shots; This Friday
The New St. Paul Head Start Agency, who operates the preschool program in our Corpus Christi school building, has contacted us with some splendid news. Here’s their news:
On Friday, September 3rd, 9:00am-2:00pm, we will be having our agency Health & Wellness fair in the back parking lot of the Corpus Christi Head Start center, located at 19900 Evergreen Rd. Detroit MI 48219. During this outdoor event the CDC foundation will be onsite conducting FREE covid Pfizer vaccines. We would like you to share this link with your staff and church members who may be interested in getting the vaccines to please attend this event. You can register by clicking on link below to complete the registration form. Please come eat some amazing food, enjoy some fun activities, live cooking demonstrations, receive DMC health screenings and most importantly come GET VACCINATED!!!!Register for Event C. Reminders
10. 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 11. “Considering Catholicism?” Sundays, at 9:30am
This year’s “Considering Catholicism?”
is on Sundays at 9:30am
in the Rainbow Room.
How about that? Do you possibly know someone wondering about their faith life and looking for a church? Maybe they went to church in their youth. Maybe they had no faith life. Maybe they are searching. Maybe they are simply not happy with where they are in their life. Our Lord could be the one who can satisfy their needs, their longings, their cares. Yes, maybe they are considering about where to go and how to get there.
Please give some “prayerful discernment” to your possibly inviting a family member, a friend, a co-worker, a neighbor to our sessions that will be about one hour per week. There will be time for group sessions and for individual, personal meetings. Dcn Paul and Jeff Smale are leading the sessions. Questions? Feel free to give Dcn Paul a call at 248.891.9387 or an email at [email protected].
Note: No sessions on Sept. 5th
12. AOD Updated Guidance on Liturgical Protocols for Covid-19 
D. Standard Items
13. Liturgy schedule - weekdaysMonday, 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].
14. 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
15. Link to Bulletins:
For lots more news and information please see our bulletin and/or our website.Click Here for CC Bulletins