CORPUS CHRISTI PARISH
East Sandwich & Sagamore, MA

BULLETIN: May 3-4, 2008

 

 

EASTER SEASON

TODAY: SECOND COMMUNIONS

Over 100 boys and girls received their First Holy Communion yesterday (earlier today, if you are reading this after the vigil Mass). We now welcome many of them to their second Holy Communion. May their lives be marked by ever-greater faith in the Risen Lord!

 

NEXT SUNDAY: PENTECOST

 

The Spirit of the Lord has filled the whole world; come let us worship him, alleluia.

THE FEAST:

This is one of the greatest feasts of the Church year, ranking with Christmas; second only to Easter. Special hymns, prayers, and readings help us pray for the Holy Spirit in todays Church and in all our lives.

 

ALL MASSES

Mothers will be blessed at all Masses.

Incense will be used at Masses in the church.

 

10:30 MASS AT CHURCH:

This Mass will include the selection of the Parish Pastoral Council. New members will be chosen (from those already nominated) near the end of this Mass.

 

As usual, this Mass includes a special liturgy of the Word with children. Parents might consider selecting this Mass if participating with children in K through grade 5.

 

THIS YEAR, PENTECOST IS ALSO MOTHERS DAY

This is a great day to fix the family schedule around everyones participation at Mass. At the middle of each Mass, a special prayer will be offered for all mothers – for their strength, faith, and love shining forth.

 

ANNIVERSARY FOR DEACONS   The deacons ordained 6 years ago for life-long service in our diocese mark that anniversary on the 18th. Many will also mark the occasion on Pentecost itself, the great weekend that provided the occasion for the ordination in 2002. We are privileged to have 3 of them serving our parish - Deacons David Boucher, Arthur LaChance, and Dennis OConnell. Shown at right with Fr. John and Fr. Marcel in the Parish Center we were using then prior to the building of our main church.

 

 

THE HOLY FATHERS PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR MAY

Pope Benedict XVI asks all Christians to join in prayer for these needs:

 

- That Christians may use literature, art and the media to greater advantage to favour a culture which defends and promotes the values of the human person.

 

- That just as she accompanied the Apostles in the early stages of the Church, may the Blessed Virgin Mary, Star of Evangelization and Queen of Apostles, continue to guide missionaries throughout the world with maternal affection.

 

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.

 

NEW EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

There will be a meeting for NEW Eucharistic Ministers on Tuesday, May 6 at 7:00pm in the church. This meeting has always been mandatory for all EMs in the past, but this year it is being offered as a refresher for existing EMs. Duties and procedures will be outlined and any questions you may have will be discussed.

 

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!

 

MORE KUDOS FOR OUR YOUTH

Congratulations to Matt Melia, subject of Outside the Lines in the April 18 issue of The Sandwich Enterprise. Hes the number one starting pitcher for the Blue Knights. And to Matt Adam, featured in the same column on April 25. Last fall he was a captain of the Blue Knights football team and this spring he is one of the captains of the lacrosse team.

 

2010 PASSION PLAY

This world famous Passion Play is performed every 10 years in the little village of Oberammergau, Germany. Join Fr. Marcel for an unforgettable trip of a lifetime to see this dramatic and musical depiction of the life and death of Jesus Christ. This 11 day tour departs on May 25, 2010 and will visit Italys lake district, Switzerland, Austria and Germanys Bavarian region. Join us for a special video presentation on Monday, May 19 at 3:00pm or 7:00pm in the Skylight Room.

 

Stewardship

2008

 

 

STEWARDSHIP BY THE BOOK

In todays Gospel, Jesus prays, I have given You glory on earth by finishing the work You gave Me to do. Good stewards follow His example by using their time and talents for the glory of God.

 

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE – April 26 & 27 Corpus Christi Church - $9,870.00 St. Theresa Chapel - $2,214.00 Total Treasure - $12,084.00 Thank you for your continued generosity.

 

PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING

Wednesday, May 7 at 7:00pm in the conference room of the Parish Center.

 

FINANCE COUNCIL MEETING

Monday, May 12 at 7:00pm in the conference room of the Parish Center.

 

2008 CATHOLIC CHARITIES APPEAL

For so many, the Catholic Charities Appeal has served as a foundation of hope for 67 years. The Appeal is bridging hope by feeding the hungry, mending the broken hearts of children, aiding the elderly, providing counseling and forming many types of support groups. Letters have been mailed. Please keep in mind that your contribution is on behalf of those not able to ask for help themselves. 94 cents out of every dollar you give goes directly to assisting those who have fallen on difficult times. Through your generosity in this campaign, we can offer a bridge to a better life and hope for the future to so many people in southeastern Massachusetts, Cape Cod and the Islands. A pledge will allow you to spread out your payments over a 10 month period beginning in July. If you did not receive a letter, packets are available in the Bay Room of the church and at the entrances to St. Theresa Chapel.

 

MAY CABLE PROGRAM FROM CCFLA

Catholic Charities at Work on Cape Cod featuring Rev. Marcel Bouchard, Pastor of Corpus Christi Parish and Mike Donley, Director, Fall River Diocese Catholic Charities Appeal. Check out this great program and learn all the wonderful things your charitable donation does to help here on the Cape. Watch for it on your cable station 13 in Sandwich on Saturday at 8:30am and 10:30pm and on Wednesday at 3:00pm throughout the month of May.

 

ST. VINCENT dePAUL SOCIETY

Just a reminder, the next St. Vincent DePaul Society meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 7 in room 10 of the Parish Center. All are welcome to attend and learn more about this very important ministry.

Monday, May 5

9:00am (CC)     Michael James Silva

Tuesday, May 6

9:00am (CC)     Mary A. McGuire

Wednesday, May 7

9:00am (CC)     Henry R. Bouchard

Thursday, May 8

9:00am (CC)     Edith M. Riley and Stephen T. Riley

Friday, May 9

9:00am (CC)     Harold Travers

Saturday, May 10 – Blessed Damien of Molokai

9:00am (CC)     Nancy Roy

Welcome Into Your Kingdom all who have left this world in Your friendship.

 

 

MARYS CLOSET THRIFT SHOP HOURS

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

 

THANK YOU

The parish would like to thank P.A. Landers for their continued support of the parish by providing us with a FREE street sweeping of the parking lot last week. Thank you!

NEW PARISHIONERS WELCOME BRUNCH, MAY 18

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.

 

Thank you Mailing Team! Thank you to all of you who helped this ministry prepare the Catholic Charities Mailing this past Monday. You are awesome! Your help, as always, is greatly appreciated!

MEMORIAL MASS

There will be a special Memorial Mass celebrated at Corpus Christi Church on Saturday, May 17 at 9:00am for all who have died in the last six months. All are welcome.

 

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 21^st at Corpus Christi Parish in East Sandwich. His Excellency will address the topic of "Defending Catholic Beliefs in an Immoral World. Bishop Tobin will speak at 11:00am followed by luncheon at noon. Space is limited and tickets should be purchased in advance by contacting Patricia Stebbins at 508-833-8432 or at capecodFLA@comcast.net. Parishioners are urged to get their tickets as soon as possible before they are sold out!

 

MARYS CLOSET THRIFT SHOP

Are you at an age when giving Mom a promise to keep your room clean or baby sit for you little brother no longer works as you no longer live at home and little brother is married and has 3 kids of his own? Why not consider giving Mom a Gift Certificate from Mary's Closet for Mother's Day. As we carry fine merchandise, most of which is priced from 25 cents to $20, Mom is sure to find something to her liking. Add to that the fact that you'll be giving Mom the satisfaction of knowing that she raised you to know the value of a dollar.

 

FEAST-DAY OF OUR PARISH, CORPUS CHRISTI

MAY 24 - 25, 2008

 

SUNDAY MORNINGS MAIN MASS AT THE CHURCH

10:30am          MASS: This will have many elements for children and families – including a special liturgy of the Word for children (Kindergarten through grade 5). The Mass will also include the commissioning of new Extraordinary Ministers of Communion.

 

11:30am          EUCHARISTIC PROCESSION AND BENEDICTION: Follow the Eucharist in solemn procession, from our church to an outside altar. Children will be invited to carry flowers before the Lord. All children who have received their first communion (May 3) are especially invited to participate – even in their special first communion clothes!

 

Noon                FEAST-DAY BRUNCH: All food & beverages provided by the parish. Share this meal in the Skylight Room or on the nearby lawn! Please use the form at the bottom to sign up – then return it to church, the Center, or St. Theresas. All parishioners are enthusiastically invited!

 

ALL OTHER MASSES: All Masses will be at regular times, for those who cant be at the 10:30am Mass.

 

DAYS OF PREPARATION: This solemnity will be preceded by a six days of prayer. From Monday May 19, there will be Eucharistic exposition from 9:30am to 9:00pm each day.

 

 

 

SIGN UP FOR THE PARISH BRUNCH ON THE FEAST OF CORPUS CHRISTI – May 25:

Please clip off and return this form in the basket at the Church, Parish Office, or St. Theresa Chapel or email dkelly@corpuschristiparish.org (please type feast day brunch in the subject line). Please RSVP by May 20, 2008.

 

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