CORPUS CHRISTI PARISH
E. Sandwich & Sagamore, MA
BULLETIN: April 26/27, 2008
TODAY:
ANOINTING OF THE SICK
This is taking place at the 10:30am Mass. Let us pray for the sick who are at this Mass, and for all the sick.
God of compassion,
you take every family under your care
and know our physical and spiritual needs.
Transform our weakness by the strength of your grace
and confirm us in your covenant
so that we may grow in faith and love.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
TODAY: EASTERN EASTER
In most churches of the east – Byzantine Orthodox, Coptic, Ethiopian, etc. – today is Easter Sunday. Different from our date because they follow the Julian (not Gregorian) calendar, we wish all our Orthodox neighbors a most blessed Pascha.
Come, let us worship Christ the Lord as he ascends into heaven, alleluia.
This is a holyday of obligation in our part of the USA. (In other areas, it has been moved to next Sunday.)
AT OUR PARISH: The Mass schedule will be:
Wed. April 30: 5:00pm at St. Theresa Chapel
Thu. May 1: 9:00am at Corpus Christi Church
7:00pm at Corpus Christi Church
AT HOME
The day begins an annual 9-day period of praying for our Church – for an ever-more intense receptivity to the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. On this day, those who pray the rosary might select the glorious mysteries.
THIS
FRIDAY, MAY 2: FIRST FRIDAY
As on all first Fridays, the Eucharist will be exposed for adoration after the 9:00am Mass until just before the 9:00am Mass on Saturday. Over the past few months, these 23 hours of prayer have been enhanced by a portion of the prayer being led by the prayer group of the Brazilian Catholic Community of Hyannis. This Friday, they will be here for two hours:
PRAYER AND SONG IN PORTUGUESE, BEFORE THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
8:00PM - 10:00PM, MAY 2
THIS
SATURDAY, MAY 3: FIRST COMMUNION
Over 100 boys and girls will receive their First Holy Communion on Saturday at 10:30am and 1:30pm Masses. Please pray for all of these children.
Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers (the official prayer book published by our nations bishops in 1988) offers these words for parents of first communicants to use as they bring their son or daughter to church for this very important Mass:
N._____, may the Lord Jesus touch your ears to receive his word,
and your mouth to proclaim his faith.
May you come with joy to his supper
to the praise and glory of God. Amen
THIS SATURDAY: FEAST OF STS. PHILIP AND JAMES
The apostle Philip preached in what is now Turkey, James the Less stayed in Jerusalem to lead that Church. Their relics were later put under the same altar in Rome, whence this days joining of the two.
MAY AS THE MONTH OF MARY:
Since the month of May regularly overlaps with the 50 days of Easter, the pious practices associated with May as the month of Mary give all an opportunity to remember Mary in the Easter light – as Mother of the Church and of all sharing in the sacraments of initiation – those newly baptized, our Confirmandi, and the children receiving First Communion.
This prayer is traditional for the Easter season (replacing the angelus), at dawn, noon, and evening:
Queen of heaven, rejoice, alleluia.
For Christ, your Son and Son of God,
has risen as he said, alleluia.
Pray to God for us, alleluia.
Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary, alleluia!
For the Lord has truly risen, alleluia.
God of life,
you have given joy to the world
by the resurrection of your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ.
Through the prayers of his mother, the Virgin Mary,
bring us to the happiness of eternal life.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
WEEKDAY MASS
A gentle reminder that the assembly gathers in the south (or Blessed Virgin) transept of the church for weekday Mass. Even if you arrive at the last minute or late, you are invited to sit in that part of the church. The readings are proclaimed, and Mass is celebrated facing that direction. Sitting at the end of the nave pew (as some have begun to do) invites others to do the same, and not join together as one family for the celebration of the Eucharist.
Stewardship
2008
STEWARDSHIP BY THE BOOK
Those who obey the commandments, Jesus says in todays Gospel, are the ones who really love Him. Does my stewardship reveal my love for Jesus?
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STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE – April 19 & 20 Corpus Christi Church - $10,017.00 St. Theresa Chapel - $2,768.00 Total Treasure - $12,785.00 Thank you for your continued generosity. |
LITURGY PLANNING MEETINGS
If interested, please join us in the East Meeting Room of the church for any liturgy planning meeting:
Sunday, April 27 at 12:30pm – summer season, including the Feast of Corpus Christi
Monday, May 5 at 6:00pm – autumn season
PASTORAL COUNCIL NOMINATIONS
Its time to nominate parishioners to serve this important ministry. Selection will take place on Pentecost, May 11. Please see the insert inside this bulletin for present members and more details.
MARYS CLOSET THRIFT SHOP
What to do about Mothers Day? Mom deserves the very best but with the rising prices of everything from food to gas and the uncertain economic outlook ahead, your allowance just doesnt go as far as it did in the past and the prospect of a cost of living raise looks bleak. Stop by Marys Closet and we will help you stretch that dollar as far as it will go. Not only do we have clothing at ridiculously low prices, but we also have a fine collection of costume jewelry, purses, scarves, knickknacks and books. Why are we willing to be so helpful? Mom would want us to.
Marys Closet Thrift Shop hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00am – 3:00pm.
2008
CATHOLIC CHARITIES APPEAL
The Catholic Charities Appeal begins May 1.. Information about the Catholic Charities Appeal along with a pledge card will be mailed out this week. Caring, Sharing, Offering Hope is the theme for this years effort. The Catholic Charities Appeal, which supports many programs that serve the less fortunate, enables you to share in this work of love. Please be thinking now about responding in a generous manner to this years plea. A pledge will allow you to give more and spread it over ten months without a payment being made until July. Next weekend Deacon David Pepin of St. Francis Xavier Parish, Acushnet, and chaplain at St. Lukes Hospital in New Bedford, will speak about the work accomplished through the appeal at all Masses except the 7:00am Mass at St. Theresa. We look forward to welcoming him.
Monday, April 28 – St. Louis de Montfort
9:00am (CC) Dick & Peggy Casey
Tuesday, April 29 – St. Catherine of Siena
9:00am (CC) Robert F. McGrath
Wednesday, April 30 – St. Pius V
9:00am (CC) John Donahue
Thursday, May 1 – ASCENSION OF THE LORD
9:00am (CC) NO MASS INTENTION
Friday, May 2 – St. Athanasius
9:00am (CC) Michael Peluso
Saturday, May 3 – STS. PHILIP & JAMES
9:00am (CC) John Coughlin
Welcome Into Your Kingdom Michael Walker, Frank Nuovo, George Ferreirn, Annie Woloschuk, and all who have left this world in Your friendship.
Readings for the Week of April 27, 2008
Sunday: Acts 8:5-8, 14-17/1 Pt 3:15-18/Jn 14:15-21
Monday: Acts 16:11-15/Jn 15:26-16:4a
Tuesday: Acts 16:22-34/Jn 16:5-11
Wednesday: Acts 17:15, 22-18:1/Jn 16:12-15
Thursday: (Easter Weekday) Acts 18:1-8/Jn 16:16-20
Friday: Acts 18:9-18/Jn 16:20-23
Saturday: 1 Cor 15:1-8/Jn 14:6-14
Next Sunday: Ascension of the Lord: Acts 1:1-11/
Eph 1:17-23/Mt 28:16-20
THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH
Monday, April 28
9:30am – Miraculous Medal Novena
4:30pm – First Communion Rehearsal (10:30am Mass)
7:00pm – Marian Cenacle Prayer
7:30pm – Charismatic Prayer Group Meeting
Tuesday, April 29
10:00am – Scripture Study – Sunday Readings
4:30pm – First Communion Rehearsal (10:30am Mass)
Wednesday, April 30
9:30am – Chaplet of Divine Mercy
10:00am – Communion/Rosary at Cape Heritage
4:30pm – First Communion Rehearsal (1:30pm Mass)
5:00pm – Youth Choir Rehearsal (Skylight Room)
7:00pm – Adult Choir Rehearsal
7:00pm – Scripture Study – Sunday Readings
Thursday, May 1
9:30am – Craft Group Meeting – St. Theresa Hall
4:30pm – First Communion Rehearsal (1:30pm Mass)
Friday, May 2
24-Hour Eucharistic Adoration
Saturday, May 3
10:30am – First Communion
1:30pm – First Communion
MAILING TEAM
The parish mailing team will meet Monday, April 28 in Rooms 1 & 2 after the 9:00am Mass to prepare the Catholic Charities Mailing. Anyone interested in helping out is welcome.
IN TWO WEEKS: MOTHERS DAY, MAY 11
At the middle of each Mass on Mothers Day, a special prayer will be offered for all mothers – for their strength, faith, and love shining forth. This is also Pentecost Sunday – so for many reasons a great day to fix the family schedule around everyones participation at Mass.
IN 4 WEEKS: FEAST OF CORPUS CHRISTI
Please mark your family calendars:
Sunday, May 25, 10:30am Mass & procession, with parish brunch to follow. A perfect center point for the holiday weekend!
ADVENTURE IN ITALY
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.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Make up date for failed or missed final exams for grades 5 – 8 is Monday, May 12 from 6:00pm – 7:00pm.
Catechists: Please turn in end of year info and catechist book by May 19. Many thanks and much appreciation for all you do to share our faith with our children. God bless your generosity!
First Communion is Saturday, May 3 at 10:30am and 1:30pm. Sunday students and Tuesday room 1 students will celebrate First Communion at the 10:30am Mass. Wednesday students and Tuesday rooms 2 & 3 students will celebrate First Communion at the 1:30pm Mass. Any questions please contact Deborah Boucher at the parish office at 508-888-0209 x107.
We are looking for altar servers willing to serve Saturday, May 3 at the 1:30pm First Communion Mass. Please contact Deborah Boucher at 508-888-0209 x107.
First Communion Rehearsal time: 4:30pm – 6:00pm
10:30am First Communion: Rehearsal Monday & Tuesday, April 28 & 29.
1:30pm First Communion: Rehearsal Wednesday & Thursday, April 30 & May 1.
CONFIRMATION NEWS
Confirmation classes for Grade 9 are now complete. Students who will participate in Confirmation Two in the fall must complete 12 service hours. Please return your yellow sheets. Grade 8 students entering Confirmation One in the fall should be thinking about working on their service hours over the summer. Blue service hour sheets are on the table in the foyer of the parish center.
NEW PARISHIONERS WELCOME BRUNCH
Parishioners who have registered within the last year have been invited to a Welcome Brunch after the 10:30am Mass on Sunday, May 18. If you are a new parishioner and didnt receive an invitation by mail, please contact the parish office at 508-888-0209 or email Diane Kelly at dkelly@corpuschristiparish.org (please type new parishioner on the subject line). We look forward to welcoming you on this occasion.
GARDEN ITEMS RAFFLE
At the Parish Plant Sale, May 24 – 25, we will have a raffle of some wonderful garden items donated by several businesses and garden centers. And we could use some nice used garden items for the Yard Sale also to be that weekend. For more information, call John Forte at 508-428-4041.
LANDSCAPING WORK PARTY
We still have a lot of work to do and we could use some help from 9:00am to noon on Saturday morning, May 3 at the parish center. Well be moving some mulch and dividing perennials for the Plant Sale. Please bring rakes and clippers. For more information, call John Forte at 508-428-4041.
CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS
Next meeting: April 28 at 10:00am in the Skylight Room. The meeting will feature a lecture entitled Fall Safe: Home Tips to Reduce Your Risk of Falling presented by Dan Biagini, Physical Therapist from the Rehabilitation Hospital of the Cape and Islands. All parishioners are welcome. Please call RHCI at 508-833-4008 to pre-register. Refreshments will be provided.
CAPE COD FAMILY LIFE ALLIANCE
The Cape Cod Family Life Alliance is honored to announce that Bishop Thomas Tobin, Diocese of Providence, R.I., will be our guest speaker at a luncheon on May 21st at Corpus Christi Parish in East Sandwich. His Excellency will address the topic of "Defending Catholic Beliefs in an Immoral World," and may be remembered for his strong stance on the abortion position of a Presidential candidate several months ago. Bishop Tobin will speak at 11:00am followed by luncheon (catered by Ardeo's) at noon and all are welcome. However, space is limited and ticket and directions requests should be made very soon by contacting Patricia Stebbins @ 508-833-8432 or at capecodFLA@comcast.net. Since requests for tickets are already coming from Rhode Island and other communities within our area, parishioners are urged to get their tickets as soon as possible before they are sold out!
MY ONE WILD AND PRECIOUS LIFE
A Womens Retreat entitled My One Wild and Precious Life, will be held May 2 – 4 at Genesis Spiritual Life Center in Westfield, MA. For a description of this retreat visit www.tiemoutretreats.com and to register contact the Genesis Spiritual Life Center at genesis@genesiscenter.us or call 413-562-3627.