CORPUS CHRISTI PARISH
East Sandwich & Sagamore, MA
BULLETIN: March 8/9, 2008

 

LENT

Lent is a preparation for the celebration of Easter. For the Lenten liturgy disposes both catechumens and the faithful to celebrate the paschal mystery: catechumens, through the several stages of Christian initiation; the faithful, through reminders of their own baptism and through penitential practices. (General Norms for the Liturgical Year #27).

 

FIFTH WEEK OF LENT

Throughout the United States, many Catholics participate in the rice bowl campaign to raise funds and awareness for Catholic Relief Services. For the 5^TH week of Lent this year, all are encouraged to remember in a special way the charitable missions in Cameroon. Go to www.crs.org and explore – especially at operation rice bowl and lenten resources.

 

THIS MONDAY: LENTEN PENANCE SERVICE

On Monday, March 10 at 7:00pm, our parish priests and other priests from the area will be ready to hear your confession as part of this prayer service. Turning away from sins is a central part of Lent.

 

THIS WEDNESDAY: 104^TH ANNIVERSARY

The Fall River diocese was formed on March 12, 1904. A wonderfully-written (and beautifully illustrated) book on the history of our diocese is available at the parish office.

 

THIS FRIDAY: DAY OF ABSTINENCE FROM MEAT (CATHOLICS 14 YEARS & OLDER)

 

THIS SATURDAY: ST. JOSEPH

Because his regular feast date (19^th) falls in holy week, our calendar rules shift the feast to this Saturday, the 15^th.

 

MORE TIME FOR CONFESSION

On the 15th, our 2 priests will be available for confession, from 2:30pm to 3:45pm.

 

NEXT SUNDAY: PALM SUNDAY

Our Sunday Mass schedule remains the same, with these rites at church for commemorating the Lords entrance into Jerusalem.

 

Sat. 4:00pm     those who can be part of the short procession in church gather in the Works of Mercy Chapel at 3:59.

 

Sun. 8:00am    all children are invited to carry palm branches in a short procession in church. they will be invited to the Works of Mercy Chapel at 7:59.

 

Sun. 10:30am  weather permitting, all gather at 10:29 in the plaza, for a blessing of palms and festive entrance to the church. The Mass also includes a special liturgy of the Word for children, K through grade 5.

 

Sun. 6:00pm    Confirmation students (and any others who want to come to this Mass) gather first in the Parish Center, then go in procession to the church.

IN 9 DAYS, MARCH 18: THE CHRISM MASS

All Catholics in the diocese are invited to this Mass at 4:00pm on March 18 in the cathedral. You can pray for all the priests of the diocese – gathered there to renew their commitment to priestly service – participate in the blessing of the holy oils that will be used throughout the year, and enjoy a festive large Mass with our bishop at our cathedral. If interested, call the parish office or email dkelly@corpuschristiparish.org (please type Chrism Mass on the subject line). Carpooling will be arranged for those who desire this.

 

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Parents please mark your calendars: There will be no classes Monday, March 17 through Sunday, March 23 because of Holy Week and Easter.

 

Grade 2 Parents Meeting about First Communion Wednesday evening, March 26 at 7:00pm. Parents will be given an informational packet at that time. Just as a reminder First Communion is Saturday, May 3 at 10:30am and 1:30pm. Any questions please contact Deborah Boucher at 508-888-0209.

 

CONFIRMATION NEWS

Confirmation One (grade 9) Monthly evening Mass, Sunday, March 16, 5:30pm – 7:00pm.

 

Confirmation Two (grade 10) will meet for Mass and class on Sunday, March 16, 5:30pm – 8:00pm. Important instructions for Confirmation will be given at this class!

 

Attention Confirmation Two Families: 1. Please notify the church office if you have a family member who is clergy and will be attending Confirmation on April 11.

2. We are looking for siblings and family members of confirmandi who are altar servers and EMs to participate in the Confirmation Mass. Please contact Jane Amaral if you would like to participate in this way.

 

ITALY WITH OUR PARISH CHOIR

November 2 - 14, 2008: You do NOT need to be a choir member or parishioner to join George Campeau for this festive 12 night vacation – in Ravenna, Bologna, Florence, and then 6 nights in Rome. Details on price & itinerary can be obtained from our Director of Music Ministries, George Campeau at gcampeau@corpuschristiparish.org, or from Tom Ryan at gthomasryan@verizon.net, or from the parish office.

 

GOOD FRIDAY CANAL WALK

Join our youth for the 32^nd annual Good Friday Canal Walk March 21^st, a meditative and refreshing walk of the Stations of the Cross. The walk begins at 9:00am at the canal walkway at the Train Bridge recreation area (near entrance to Mass Maritime), stops at the Visitor Center at the Herring Run, and returns to the parking and recreation area around noon. All groups, parish members, family and friends are invited. Participants will have the opportunity to carry our Canal Walk Cross as we walk. Anyone interested in going can carpool from the parish center parking lot at 8:30am and return around 12:30pm. Bring a snack (for those who are not fasting) and your sneakers!

Stewardship

2008

 

 

STEWARDSHIP BY THE BOOK

When Jesus heard about the illness of His friend, Lazarus, He responded, This illness is not to end in death; rather it is for Gods glory, that through it the Son of God may be glorified. Every aspect of our lives – our gifts as well as our sufferings – can, if surrendered to Christ, lead to blessing for our ourselves and others.

 

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE – March 1 & 2 Corpus Christi Church - $11,496.00 St. Theresa Chapel - $2,058.00 Total Treasure - $13,554.00 Thank you for your continued generosity.

 

EASTER FLOWERS AND DECORATIONS

Please use the envelope in your packet for these donations. On Easter Sunday the 10:00am Mass at St. Theresa Chapel and the 12:00noon Mass at Corpus Christi will be offered for those in whose memory or honor donations have been made. Extra envelopes are available at the entrances. If you would prefer your Easter Memorial offerings to be given to other parish funds, such as the Organ Fund, the Cemetery Fund or others, please use a plain envelope and write the name of the designated fund on the outside of the envelope. All offerings will be acknowledged in the bulletin.

 

WE NEED MORE USHERS TO ASSIST AT ALL MASSES

High school students, men and women of all ages....please consider signing up to be a regular usher at one of our Sunday Masses. The greetings you offer those arriving, the service you provide all parishioners, the special role you play will all allow you to enter more deeply into the life of the parish. Please call Bill Pansire at 508-888-0477. We will all be thankful if YOU consider this!

 

HOW MANY JELLY BEANS ARE IN THE JAR?

Want to take a guess? For just $1.00 per chance, its worth a shot! All proceeds benefit the parish library. The winner will receive a $25.00 gift certificate to Borders Books and the jar of jelly beans. The jar will be in the Baptistry after the 4:00pm Masses March 8 and March 15, in the Skylight Room after the Sunday Masses, March 9 and 16 and in the office Monday through Friday 9:30am – 4:30pm. Chances will be on sale until March 21 and the winner will be announced Easter Sunday.

 

William Moran and Jill Ward

will be married on March 15 at Corpus Christi Church

We congratulate them and pray for Gods blessings upon their married life.

Monday, March 10

9:00am (CC)     Joseph W. Sheehan

5:00pm (ST)     No Mass Intention

Tuesday, March 11

9:00am (CC)     Michael Peluso

5:00pm (ST)     Evelyn Mahoney Cohen

Wednesday, March 12

9:00am (CC)     Dorothy H. Sampson

5:00pm (ST)     No Mass Intention

Thursday, March 13

9:00am (CC)     Angelo Morano

5:00pm (ST)     Charles Devine

Friday, March 14

9:00am (CC)     The Roth Family

5:00pm (ST)     Michael Donaghey

Saturday, March 15 – ST JOSEPH

9:00am (CC)     John & Annie Woloschuk

Welcome Into Your Kingdom Libby Generazio, Marie Kelleher, Charles Devine, Maryclaire Mulcahy, and all who have left this world in Your friendship.

 

 

MARYS CLOSET HOURS

Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00am – 3:00pm

 

THE SACRED DAYS OF THE EASTER TRIDUUM

HOLY THURSDAY, 20^th

9:00am                        Morning Prayer: as Lent ends, all are invited to pray together.

 

7:00pm                        MASS – followed by the solemn procession with the Blessed Sacrament

 

after 8:30pm   ADORATION OF THE EUCHARIST:

Blessed Sacrament Chapel open for prayer before the Eucharist

 

8:30-10:30pm  quiet prayer

 

10:30-11:45pm            prayers & hymns in Portuguese, with the Brazilian Catholic Community. They have been joining us on First Fridays, and some parishioners who do not speak Portuguese have been choosing to join because of the great, charismatic fervor of the prayers.

 

11:45pm          night prayer, sung in Portuguese and English

AT HOME         for reflection: Exodus 12: 1-8, 11-14; 1 Corinthians 11: 23-26; John 13: 1-15.

 

GOOD FRIDAY, 21^st

9:00am                        Morning Prayer

 

12:00Noon       Prayer Service with children – outdoors if weather allows

 

1:00m              Children are invited to assist in chalk drawing on the church plaza – Easter decorations

 

3:00pm                        CELEBRATION OF THE LORDS PASSION

                        (Main service of the day, with veneration of cross, communion)

 

7:00PM                        Stations of the Cross (Not the main service of day, with no veneration of the cross, no communion.)

AT HOME       Good Friday is a day of abstinence from meat (Catholics 14 yrs & older) and a day of fasting (Catholics 14 - 58 – 1 full meal, 2 lesser, with no snacks).

 

                        for reflection: Isaiah 52:13 - 53:12; Heb. 4:14-16, 5:7-9; John 18:1 -19:42

 

HOLY SATURDAY, 22^nd

9:00am            Morning Prayer           

AT HOME         reflection text: 1 Peter 1: 18-21

                        [The sorrowful mysteries of the rosary would be appropriate this day.]

 

EASTER EVE, 22^nd

7:30PM                        EASTER VIGIL

                        (no other eve Masses; and no scheduled confessions)

THE central liturgy of the whole year, with a candlelight procession, readings that retell the story of our salvation, baptismal renewal, and solemn Eucharist.

 

EASTER DAY, 23^rd

at Sandwich Town Beach

6:30am                        Ecumenical sunrise service – a wonderful addition to Easter Mass (and Easter egg hunt)

 

Church:           

8:00am                        Mass – with childrens liturgy of the Word

9:05am                        Easter Egg Hunt: all children (toddlers through grade 5) are welcome to participate. We are ready for hundreds of festive participants! Rain or sunshine. Also, refreshments in Center for all.

10:30am          Mass, with choir

12:00noon       Mass (not as crowded as earlier Masses; plenty of room for all !)

 

St. Theresa Chapel:

7:00am                        Mass

10:00am          Mass

AT HOME         for reflection – or use before dinner: Acts 10: 34-43