CORPUS CHRISTI PARISH
East Sandwich & Sagamore MA

BULLETIN: May 11, 2008

 

PENTECOST

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

 

PRAYER AT HOME

A traditional prayer for use at home today:

V:         Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful.

R:         And Kindle in them the fire of your love.

V:         Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created.

R:         And you will renew the face of the earth.

Let us pray.

Lord, by the light of the Holy Spirit

you have taught the hearts of your faithful.

In the same Spirit

help us to relish what is right

and always rejoice in your consolation.

We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

 

WINDOW FOR PENTECOST

The window between the Baptistry and nave depicts the power of the Holy Spirit. This is a great time of year to pause for a moment, entering or leaving, and consider the windows message. This fire kindles in us the fire of the Spirit, the zeal for God that keeps all our other concerns in perspective. The energy of the artistic composition, a reminder of the Spirits mighty wind, is meant to remind us of the enthusiasm we can have for life in its fullness.

 

THIS YEAR, PENTECOST IS ALSO MOTHERS DAY

At the end of the general intercessions at each Mass, a special prayer is being offered for all mothers – for their strength, faith, and love shining forth. We pray for all mothers – for those with us on earth, especially those who are grieving or otherwise in pain, and for those who have gone before us to the Lord. May we all celebrate the eternal banquet of glory!

 

ANNIVERSARY FOR DEACONS

The deacons ordained 6 years ago for life-long service in our diocese mark that anniversary on the 18^th, as shown in the photo with Fr. John Murray and Fr. Marcel Bouchard in the Parish Center. 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 three of them serving our parish - Deacons David Boucher, Arthur LaChance, and Dennis OConnell.

 

O God,

who taught the ministers of your Church

to desire not to be served but to serve their brothers and sisters,

grant, we beg, to these servants of yours,

whom you graciously chose for the office of deacon

skill in their work, gentleness in their ministry,

and constancy in prayer.

This we pray through Christ our Lord. Amen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

THIS TUESDAY: FATHER BOUCHARDS 36^TH ANNIVERSARY

Please consider being part of the 9:00am Mass this day, with our pastor as celebrant.

 

He was ordained a priest for the diocese of Fall River on May 13, 1972 at St. Marys Cathedral. Father Bouchard served in parishes, did graduate study at The Catholic University of America, served the diocese in education and stewardship, and became our pastor in 1994. May he have health and strength for many more years in the Lords service!

 

Lord our God,

you guide your people by the ministry of priests.

Keep them faithful in obedient service to you

that by their life and ministry

they may bring you glory in Christ.

We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

 

THIS WEDNESDAY: ST. MATTHIAS

We recall the disciple chosen to replace Judas. The Church uses his feast as a time for remembering the apostolicity of the Church and all its members.

 

THIS SATURDAY: REMEMBERING BISHOP CASSIDY

He served as our third bishop, from 1934 to this date when he died in 1951. Born in 1869, he was ordained a priest in 1899 and was soon the first chancellor of this diocese, founded in 1904. The influence of James E. Cassidy on the Diocese of Fall River in the first fifty years of its existence was singular. He served successively as chancellor, rector of the Cathedral, Vicar General, Auxiliary Bishop, Apostolic Administrator and Diocesan Bishop. (Barry W. Wall, Bearing Fruit By Streams of Waters: A History of the Diocese of Fall River [2003], p. 54 – a wonderful book available at cost in the parish office). Please pray for the eternal rest of his soul and of all our faithful departed.

 

ORDINARY TIME – SUMMER

Sunday of this weekend is Pentecost, the finale of the Easter season. So on Monday we enter ordinary time....new sequences of biblical readings, a normal pace after the great penance of Lent and then great rejoicing for Easter.

 

We will soon return to a semi-continuous reading of Matthew on Sundays, after the feasts placed on the next two Sundays - Trinity and Corpus Christi.

 

We return on Monday to the Ordinary Time scriptures, and hear the Letter of James read for two weeks.

 

IN 3 WEEKS: ANNIVERSARY OF OUR CHAPEL

Friday June 6 will be the 82^nd anniversary of our chapel, Saint Theresas in Sagamore. Please mark your calendars to come to the festive 9:00am Mass if you can. Mass will be there, not at church.

 

Stewardship

2008

 

 

STEWARDSHIP BY THE BOOK

In the second reading today, St. Paul reminds the Corinthians, There are different gifts, but the same Spirit; there are different ministries but the same Lord. How am I using my gifts for the common good?

 

 

2008 CATHOLIC CHARITIES APPEAL

The Catholic Charities Appeal supports many programs that serve the less fortunate. You can Share in this work of love. Your gift allows the agencies and ministries of our Diocese to reach out to our neighbors and friends in need. Please allow us to continue to teach, guide, heal, console, and alleviate the pain and suffering of thousands of people by your generous support of the 2008 Appeal. Perhaps a pledge, which more and more families are doing, will allow you to make a larger contribution easier to pay over ten months with the first payment not due until July. Please make your donation or pledge by May 16 to avoid a second request and save the cost of that second mailing.

 

 

CREDIT CARD DONATIONS

Until now these donations have been used for the Annual Collection and the Capital Campaign (Continuing Gods Good Works). Now parishioners can have their regular offerings for the support of the parish charged to their credit card. You decide the frequency and the date(s) of the month for the transaction to take place. Think of the points you could accumulate! Start by contacting Carol Noonan by calling the office (508-888-0209) or via email (cnoonan@corpuschristiparish.org). Please write credit card donation on the subject line.

Win a gift certificate to the Melody Tent: Just sign up for a regular automatic donation on a recurring basis by June 8. Winners will be announced June 15.

 

FINANCE COUNCIL MEETING

Monday, May 12, at 7 pm in the Parish Center.

 

ST. PIUX X YOUTH AWARD: PATRICK G. PRENDERGAST

Along with other youth from our diocese Patrick will receive this award from Bishop Coleman at a ceremony on May 29 at 7:00pm at the Cathedral in Fall River. All recipients are being honored for their faithfulness to the Church and service to others in their parishes and beyond. All are welcome to attend. We congratulate Patrick, and thank him for his stewardship of his gifts.

Monday, May 12

9:00am (CC)     John Puopolo

Tuesday, May 13

9:00am (CC)     Kris Matthew Rogers

Wednesday, May 14 – ST. MATTHIAS

9:00am (CC)     Dorothy M. Sampson

Thursday, May 15

9:00am (CC)     Sandra Quigley

Friday, May 16

9:00am (CC)     The Pizzotti Family

Saturday, May 17 – Blessed Virgin Mary on Saturday in Ordinary Time

9:00am (CC)     Memorial Mass for those who have died since last fall.

Welcome Into Your Kingdom Betsy Watters, and all who have left this world in Your friendship.

 

 

 

BLESSED SACRAMENT SANCTUARY CANDLE

During the week of May 11, the candle burning over the tabernacle in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, will be burning in memory of the Sheridan Family. Let us keep them in our prayers. If interested in this type of memorial for a loved one, please contact 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!

 

APRIL 20 THROUGH MAY 4

Alexia Marie Ahonen, daughter of Steven and Mee-Jin

Lily May Albert, daughter of Michael and Jenna

Sophia Rose Albert, daughter of Michael and Jenna

Shannon Marie Cole, daughter of Timothy and Jeanine

Joseph Robert Coughlan, son of Robert and Julie

Abigail Rose Crowther, daughter of John and Deana

Reese Marie Eldridge, daughter of Peter and Leigh-Ann

Aaron Glen Larsen, son of Glen and Lauren

James John Lehane IV, son of James and Erin

Daniel Custodio LePage, son of Daniel and Brianna

Reece Joseph MacKinnon, son of Derek and Kristen

John Leopold Mozeleski, Jr. son of John and Deena

Kempton James Pittsley, son of Les and Kathryn

Daniel James Renehan, son of James and Anne

John Conor Sullivan, son of John and Kerin

PHOTOGRAPHS: First Communion and Confirmation

First Communion and Confirmation photographs may be viewed at www.bmcdanielphotographer.com. Please refer to your information packet for necessary passwords.

 

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 held that weekend. For more information, call John Forte at 508-428-4041.

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.

 

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.

 

 

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 Parish Office, 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 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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