Corpus Christi Catholic Community Building the Body of Christ January 6, 2019
The Epiphany of the Lord
Sunday Reflection Dear Corpus Christi Parish, On behalf of all of us at St. Christine Christian Services, I thank you for your recent “Share The Sweetness” donations. Because of your generosity and the generosity of others, SCCS provided over 20,000 meals and 6,000 bags of groceries to the poor this year. This Christmas, again with the help of many parishes and others, SCCS provided gifts to over 700 families of limited means.
God Is Unassuming "Behold, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying 'Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star at its rising and have come to do him homage.'" How strange to journey so far for perhaps so little. Of course the magi go to the capitol city. Of course they entreat with King Herod. Of course this is where they expect newborn royalty to be. But where is the child? "In Bethlehem of Judea," the scribes say. And so the magi go on to what is yet another Christmas miracle.
Again, thank you very much and may God bless you! — Maureen Northrop, Administrator St. Christine Christian Services
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We don't know where the magi met the Christ Child, but it cannot have been lavish. Perhaps it was the stable. Perhaps it was a small hovel Joseph had found to wait out the census. But it would have been the home of a laborer, worn and threadbare. Here, in this unassuming abode, the magi are still "overjoyed...they prostrated themselves and did him homage." Have you ever gotten to the end
View From The Pew
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Reflections from Mary Davis
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Keeping The Christmas Spirit
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For Catholics, Christmas doesn’t end with the turn of the calendar year — keep the Christmas spirit alive through the year
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Loss Of A Spouse
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Hospice of Michigan will host Ron Gries as he shares excerpts from his book “From Death To Life on Fri, Jan 11
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Remembering Them — Thank you to those who have helped to make our worship space so beautiful this Christmas! See the list of those remembered inside
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Corpus Christi Directory
at Corpus Christi
Rev. Donald Archambault, Pastor 313-537-5770 Parish Office Hours: Mon - Thu, 9:30 am – 8:00 pm, Fri, 9:30 am – 5:00 pm Sat, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, Sun 9:00 am - 12:00 noon Weekend Masses: Sat 4 pm, Sun 9 am & 11 am Parish Center: Phone: E-mail: Website:
Daily/ Holy Day Masses: See next column.
19800 Pembroke Ave, Detroit MI 48219-2145 (313) 537-5770 Fax: (313) 537-5773
[email protected] www.corpuschristi-detroit.org
Convent Building 19910 Evergreen Rd Outreach Center 16000 Pembroke Ave School Building 19900 Evergreen Rd
(313) 535-2340 (313) 272-0990
Associate Pastor .................................................(313) 537-5770 Rev. Patrick Gonyeau
[email protected] Business Management Consultant ....................(313) 272-0990 Mrs. Catherine Long
[email protected] Christian Service Coordinator ...........................(313) 272-0990 Mr. Curtis Simpson Jr
[email protected] Faith Formation Director ....................................(313) 537-5770 Sr. Therese Mac Kinnon
[email protected] Maintenance Coordinators ................................ (313) 537-5770 Mr. Greg Spight
[email protected] Mr. Brandon Patton Ministers of Music ...............................................(313) 537-5770 Ms. Michelle Baines
[email protected] Ms. Fannie Larkins
[email protected] Parish Office Staff ...............................................(313) 537-5770 Mrs. Miriam Hudson
[email protected] Ms. Nneka Dike Mr. Michael Kalu Mr. Kristopher Lamarr Ms. Udoka Osuoha Ms. Soraya Parent Mr. Anthony Peter-Koyi Pastoral Associate ..............................................(313) 537-5770 Rev. Mr. Paul Mueller
[email protected] Pastoral Minister .................................................(313) 272-0990 Ms. Mary Davis
[email protected] Stewardship Consultant .....................................(313) 272-0990 Mr. Kennith Troupe
[email protected] Young Adult Ministry Coordinator .....................(248) 459-9304 Ms. Vickie Figueroa
[email protected] Youth Ministry Coordinator ................................(313) 622-2160 Mrs. Michele Hudson
[email protected] Deacon .................................................................(248) 921-1567 Rev. Mr. Mark Springer
[email protected] Parish Council President ....................................(734) 512-9570 Ms. Christeena Livingston-Long
[email protected] Sacrament of Reconciliation: Each Saturday at 3:30 pm or by appointment. Communal services are held during Advent and Lent. Sick Calls and Communion Calls: Please notify the parish office when there is serious illness in your household. We are happy to make home visits and to visit hospital and nursing home patients as well. We appreciate being notified so we may keep the sick in prayer and place them on our prayer list. Baptisms: Call the Parish Office for more information. Weddings: Call the Parish Office at least 6 months before wedding.
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Monday, January 7 Saint Raymond of Penyafort, Priest 8:30 am MASS Tuesday, January 8 8:30 am MASS 6:00 pm OPCA Property Tax Workshop 6:30 pm Faith Formation Commission Mtg W ednesday, January 9 8:30 am MASS 10:00 am SVDP ECO Works Class 1:30 pm GOF Core Team Mtg 3:00 pm Mass @ Regency Heights Nursing Center 4:00 pm NWDYC Executive Committee Mtg 6:00 pm Evangelization Committee Mtg 6:00 pm OPCA Area Business Committee Mtg Thursday, January 10 8:30 am MASS 6:30 pm Stewardship Commission Mtg Friday, January 11 Saturday, January 12 9:30 am Worship Commission Mtg 10:00 am SVDP Food Pantry 10:00 am 1st Eucharist Class 10:00 am 1st Eucharist Parent Mtg 10:00 am OPCA Board Mtg 1:00 pm Infant Baptism Preparation 1:00 pm SVDP - CC Conference Mtg 2:00 pm Recovery Group 2:00 pm RCIA Class 4:00 pm MASS Sunday, January 13 The Baptism of the Lord 9:00 am MASS / CGS II & III 10:30 am Choir Practice 10:45 am Noah’s Ark Nursery 11:00 am MASS / Infant Baptisms 12:30 pm Confirmation Pre-Retreat Mtg 12:45 pm CHURCH DECORATING 1:00 pm Choir Practice 4:00 pm Better Men Outreach
Through water and the word you have become a child of God and are sealed as Christ’s own forever.
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The View From The Pew
Sunday Reflection (continued from page 1)
by Mary Davis
of a great work and found the results to be underwhelming? How did you respond? Were you disappointed or elated at God's providence and your upended expectations? The magi journeyed hundreds of miles over treacherous terrain to pay homage to royalty they have seen prophesied in the stars. They encountered an ordinary family displaced from their home. This Sunday, the magi are an example for us. Can we see God in the unexpected? Do we encounter Him in the person who doesn't fit our expectations of propriety? Do we revere Christ's presence in the poor? Or do we expect to meet God only in places of honor and esteem? This week, ask God for the grace to honor Him in the unexpected places and unassuming people. He is waiting for you!
There are a bazillion different kinds of waiting: waiting in line, for your car to be repaired, for your Uber to come, for that teenager out past curfew to get home, for a loved one to come successfully out of surgery, for that package to arrive and the list goes on. Advent was a different kind of waiting, a waiting which ended with the birth of a baby who changed everything. Please sit, take a breath and take a moment to reflect on this short meditation by Henri Nouwen, (1-24-32—9-21-96), a Priest, writer, educator and philosopher: How do we wait for God? We wait with patience. But patience does not mean passivity. Waiting patiently is not like waiting for the bus to come, the rain to stop, or the sun to rise. It is an active waiting in which we live the present moment to the full in order to find there the signs of the One we are waiting for.
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The word patience comes from the Latin verb “patior” which means “to suffer.” Waiting patiently is suffering through the present moment, tasting it to the full, and letting the seeds that are sown in the ground on which we stand grow into strong plants. Waiting patiently always means paying attention to what is happening right before our eyes and seeing there the first rays of God’s glorious coming. Our waiting for the birth of the Christ Child has come to an end. As we celebrate the Epiphany of the Lord this weekend, let me take a moment to again thank my Corpus Christi family for all of the good prayers this summer as I got two new knees. A big thank you to all of the Hospitality Committee volunteers who made the Volunteer Party, Holy Thursday Meal, Feast Day Celebration, Picnic, and Christmas Party happen. A big thank you to all of the Social Justice Committee volunteers who made the Lenten Soup Meal, the Haiti Dinner, the two service days at St. Christine Soup Kitchen, and the 1st Sunday of Advent Giving happen. Wishing blessings in abundance to all!!! — Mary Davis
Young Adult News THEOLOGY ON TAP: Love vs Lust: Fulfilling Our Desires Monday, January 14, 7 - 8:30 pm @ Royal Oak Taphouse 714 S Washington Ave, Royal Oak Catholic young adults, age 18 - 35, are invited to come learn about the beautiful experience of love and intimacy God has planned for us. God has a perfect, fulfilling plan for you! The evening’s presenter will be Michelle Piccolo. For more information or to RSVP, visit www.facebook.com/events/271308703538527/.
SIMPLE SERVICE SATURDAY Saturday, January 19, 9:00 am @ Solanus Casey Center 1780 Mount Elliot St, Detroit Young adults aged 18 to 35 are to serve those in need on the 3rd Saturday of each month. The morning begins with Mass at 9 am, followed by 2 ½ hours of service, then concludes at 12 noon with lunch and discussion. Call 313-579-2100 ext. 149.
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A re y ou hav ing m arria g e troubles? Is your relationship suffering? Are you separated or divorced and want to try agian? This year’s resolution can be to transform you marriage into a mutually satisfying relationship. With the help of Retrouvaille, it can be done. Retrouvaille is a Christian peer m inistry designed to help heal troubled marriages. This could quite possibly be the best gift you could ever give to yourself, your spouse, your children, your family, and your friends! The next Retrouvaille program will begin on Friday, January 18 in Romulus. For confidential information or to register, call 800-470-2230 or visit HelpOurMarriage.com.
January 6, 2019 Corpus Christi Youth Mission Trip June 23 - 29, 2019
All 8th - 12th grade students are invited to consider participating in Corpus Christi’s 4th Annual Youth Mission trip. Registration is now open! For more information, contact Jenny Long, Youth Mission Trip Coordinator, at 248-231-7850. persistent reminder of the miracle, wonder, and innocence of Jesus’ birth (and our own). (from Family Faith On The Go, Our Sunday Visitor)
3 Keep The Christmas Spirit Going Strong For Catholics, Christmas doesn’t end with the turn of the calendar year. Here are eight ways to keep the spirit of Christmas alive through the year: 1.
Sing more together as a family.
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The holidays serve as a reminder of how some people are less fortunate than we are. Donate to a food shelf or volunteer at a soup kitchen the other 10 months of the year.
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Copy your family’s best or most favorite recipes. Give them as “stocking stuffers” on Mother’s Day or Father’s Day.
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Use two hours of your summer vacation to make homemade Christmas ornaments as a family craft.
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Treat every Sunday like you do Christmas Mass. Dress up. Go as a family. Sing. Celebrate. Remember.
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Send one additional card or letter to family and friends who otherwise only hear from you at Christmas. It doesn’t have to be long. But don’t email. Don’t Facebook. Write it. With a pen.
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If your kids are bombarded with presents, pull a couple back and stow them in the closet for a rainy day in April or May.
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Leave the Nativity scene up; we could all use a
3 Everyday Stewardship "The Story of the Other Wise Man" by Henry Van Dyke was first published in 1895. It tells the fictional story of Artaban, a fourth wise man who began a journey to visit Jesus, the newborn King. Unlike his fellow Magi, he failed to make it there for the birth of Jesus because he kept pausing to help various people in need. In fact, it took him about 33 years of searching before his quest comes to an abrupt end when he is hit in the head with a falling roof shingle. His final breath takes place in Jerusalem near the place where Jesus is being crucified. As he lies dying, he hears the voice of Jesus telling him that the gifts he has given all along the way to "the least of these" he has actually given to Jesus himself. (continued on page 7)
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BULLETIN BOARD JOB OPENING: The O’Hair Park Community Association is seeking a part-time community organizer for the 7 to 8 Mile Road and Evergreen to Telegraph area. Email flaherty28@ att.net to send resume or for more information. RIDE HOME FROM M ASS NEEDED: Parishioner living in the 14 Mile Road/Main Street area of Clawson needs ride home after the 11:00 Mass; needs some help with wheelchair; call Beverly at 313-819-8060. CAR NEEDED: A single woman needs a running car in good condition; has $1000 cash and can do installments for any other price up to $500 more. Call Tamu at 313-482-5971 or Denise at 313-646-1259. HUSTLE EXERCISE CLASSES: Mondays at 7 pm at Franklin Athletic Club, 29350 Northwestern Hwy, Southfield; cost is $5/class; no m embership required. Contact parishioner Kim Summers at 313-205-2883. TRAUMA SUPPORT GROUPS: Open Arms provides supportive services, court advocacy, resources, and intervention to crime victims on Wednesdays from 4 pm to 6 pm at Victory Community Church, 14025 Hubbell, Detroit. For more information, call 313-369-5780. HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DROP OFF: At 200 East Ferry Street, Detroit. Thu, 7:30 am - 2 pm; 4th Sat, 8 am - 2 pm. Free for Detroit residents. UNITED STATES CENSUS BUREAU HIRING: Field Representative Positions are available in Wayne County. Starting salary is $19.52 - $25.37/hr (varies by location); flexible hours, mileage reimbursement. For more information, email Chicago.Recruiting@ census.gov or call 1-800-865-6384 ext. 15. PILGRIM AGE TO ITALY, JUNE 12-20, 2019: Deacon John McKenzie invites you to join him in Italy on a pilgrimage of thanksgiving after receiving Holy Orders. Includes Rome, Assisi, and Norcia. Contact Pilgrimages by Corporate Travel at 866-468-1420 or visit www.ctscentral.net (click on pilgrimages, then upcoming tours, then enter “Deacon John McKenzie” in the Find A Pilgrimage box).
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Funeral Usher or Greeter
Volunteers are needed to serve as hospitality ministers for funeral liturgies at Corpus Christi. Ushers are needed to complete tasks specific to funerals; we currently have only 2 ushers serving at the funerals. Greeters are needed to welcome family and guests at the church entrance and provide assistance to family and guests as needed. For more information or questions, contact Miriam Hudson at 313-537-5770.
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Coffee/Donuts Volunteer
Volunteers are needed to help with the Coffee/Donut Fundraiser after our 11:00 Mass by serving on one of our teams or serving as a substitute. Tasks include serving donuts, collecting funds, and clean up. We are also in need of a volunteer to pick up our donut order once every 5 weeks. Please call 313-537-5770 to sign up or for more information.
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Nursery Caregiver
Adult caregivers are needed to provide a loving, safe environment for infants and toddlers while their parents are at the 11:00 Mass. The nursery is located in the Activities Center (convent building). Commitment is 1 ½ hours every 6 weeks or on-call for other parish events (Infant baptism classes, young married couple events, etc.) Parish registration and background check required. Please call Miriam at 313-537-5770.
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Hospice Volunteer
A few hours of your time can make a difference to a hospice patient. Reverence Hospice is seeking volunteers to provide in-home, nursing home, or hospital visits to hospice patients in Macomb, Oakland, St. Clair, and Wayne Counties. Your caring presence would allow family members the chance to run errands or keep appointments or lonely patients to have visits from a new friend. Training, ongoing education, recognition, and support are provided. Flexible hours. For more information, call 586-464-4865.
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Retreat Schedule
COMING EVENTS: Jan 7
Christian Yoga
Com e to Manresa Retreat House, 1390 Quarton Road (corner of Woodward), Bloomfield Hills on Monday, December 10 from 5:30 to 6:45 pm for this healthy, healing practice in an atmosphere of prayer, sacred music, and scripture. Cost is $12. Call 248-644-4933 for details.
Jan 8
“Me Too” Movement Series
“The Me Too Movement, Sexual Abuse, and the Future of the Catholic Church,” the first of a 3-part series of presentations by the faculty of Siena Heights University, will be held on Tuesday, January 8 from 1:30 to 3:30 pm at the Weber Retreat and Conference Center in Adrian. Registration is required. Cost is $25 for the series. Call 517-266-4000 for more information or to register.
Jan 8
Aliento
“Aliento” means both “breath” and “encouragement” in Spanish. Ste. Anne de Detroit Parish hosts a bi-lingual holy hour on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 pm. All are welcome for prayer and worship.
Jan 8-11
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Fri - Sun, Jan 11 - 13
Images of Mary Weekend Spiritual Retreat @ St Mary’s Retreat House 775 W Drahner Rd, Oxoford Directed by Fr. Tom Slowinski. Through scripture, art, music, and personal experiences participants will refelct on how Mary’s story can be woven into their own. For more information, or to reserve a room, please visit www.stmarysretreathouse.org or call Elaine Greenhow at 248-542-9890.
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Sat, Jan 12, 10 am - 2:30 pm
Day of Mindfulness Meditation: The Gift of Silence @ Weber Retreat Center 1257 E Siena Heights Dr, Adrian When we get caught running from one thing to another, mindfulness can help us to cultivate the calm within our own being and to experience silence as a warm embrace. Cost of the day is $30 and includes lunch. Visit www.weber.adriandominicans.org to register.
Grief Support
1/8 Tue 10:30 am - 12 Novi Reverence Hospice Healing the Heart
586-464-4841
1/9 Wed 3:30 & 6 pm Livonia Angela Hospice Peer Grief Support 866-464-7810 1/11 Fri 12 - 2 pm Southfield Hospice of MI Loss of A Spouse 248-334-1323 — guest speaker Ron Gries will share excerpts from his book From Death To Life; lunch will be provided Registration is required for these groups.
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“Holding Up Your Corner”
The Detroit Catholic Pastoral Alliance invites you to an evening of conversation on racism, faith, and hope on Friday, January 11 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at Sacred Heart Parish Activities Center, Detroit. Rev. Dr. F. Willis Johnson, author of “Holding Up Your Corner: Talking About Racism In Your Community” will be the speaker; he was the pastor of Wellspring Church in Ferguson, MO at the time of of the killing of Michael Brown and it was this experience that lead him to write “Holding Up Your Corner.” Free will offering.
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Sat, Jan 15, 10:00 am - 12:00 noon
Monthly Centering Prayer @ Visitation North Spirituality Center 7227 Lahser Rd, Bloomfield Hills Those interested in doing Centering Prayer in a group are invited to meet with Mary Ann Flanagan, IHM for prayer, ongoing education, and mutual support. Free-will donation. Call 248-433-0950 to sign up. Visit www.visitationnorth.org for more information.
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Sun, Jan 20, 2 - 6 pm
Outdoor Meditation — Winter: Waiting In Silence @ Manresa Jesuit Retreat House 1390 Quarton Road, Bloomfield Hills Winter is a season of waiting — yet is bursting with life! Join others at Manresa, outdoors and in, and keep watch with silence, anticipation, prayer, and writing. There will be time for sharing, a light dinner, and quiet time with God and the outdoors. Cost is $30 prepaid ($35 day of arrival). Register at www.manresa-sj.org or call 248-644-4933.
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Scriptures for the Week Readings for the W eek of January 6, 2018
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The Baptism of the Lord Is 40:1-5, 9-11/Ti 2:11-14; 3:4-7/Lk 3:15-16, 21-22
Everyday Stewardship (continued from page 4) If you have never read this story or seen the made-for-television movie based on the tale, you really should seek it out. It is a story that reminds us of a profound truth: Jesus himself rests in the lives of all those around us in need. In the story, it was the wise man's constant response to a stewardship call that prevented him from getting where he wanted to go. In the end, where he needed to go was more significant than where he thought he should go. If we live lives of generosity and graciousness, we may find ourselves on constant detours from the road on which we are traveling. It is in the detours and the unexpected circumstances of our journey that often times we find our true purpose in life. We think God is somewhere we must travel to, when in reality, God is closer than we think in the least likely of places. — written by Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS © Liturgical Publications Inc
Is 60:1-6/Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6/Mt 2:1-12 1 Jn 3:22-4:6/Mt 4:12-17, 23-25 1 Jn 4:7-10/Mk 6:34-44 1 Jn 4:11-18/Mk 6:45-52 1 Jn 4:19-5:4/Lk 4:14-22a 1 Jn 5:5-13/Lk 5:12-16 1 Jn 5:14-21/Jn 3:22-30
Questions of the Week First Reading The prophet Isaiah spoke these words about 500 years before the birth of Christ. In what ways do you see Isaiah's prophecy fulfilled today? Second Reading St. Paul informs the Ephesians that "the mystery made known" to him "by revelation" was that the Gentiles are "coheirs" with the Jews "in the promise in Christ Jesus." This message was very reluctantly received. Why do you think some people struggle with the idea that God desires to save all people through His Son? Gospel Reading Matthew tells us the visit of the magi "greatly troubled" King Herod and all of Jerusalem. Why do you think the good news of Jesus Christ remains a threat to some people even today?
El-Caleb Jones (12/15) uncle of Olivian DeSouza
Stamatia Manolios (12/20) dear friend of Paul and Doris Billion
Please Pray For Those In The Military: Jared Brooks (Marines), Caija Campbell (Army), Anthony Carson (Army), Anthony Ford (Army), Jonah LaTour, Jon LaTour, John Maurer (Air Force), Robbie Mayes (Marines), Christopher Moniere (National Guard), Corey Sullivan (Army), and Lance Walker II (Army).
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8:30 am
For The People of Corpus Christi
Tuesday
8:30 am
For Our Homebound Members
Wednesday
8:30 am
+ Louis Mueller (req by Paul and Pat Mueller)
Thursday
8:30 am
For Those Who Are Caregivers No Mass or Communion Service
Friday
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Saturday
4:00 pm
Sunday
9:00 am 11:00 pm
+ Anna El-Hajj (req by Carol El-Hajj) For the People of Corpus Christi For Those Who Are Godparents
Please Pray For Our Sick Members: Ken Banka Doris Billion Paul Billion Marcelle Blackmon Wanda Bradley Alelia Busby Angeline Butler Aggie Conti Jefferie Cook Sr Terrie C-Henderson Sheri Dargin Mary Davis Kevin DeMatas Renita Fletcher Roy Ford
Rosemary Givens Gary Greening Sr Rachelle Harper Clint Harris Irma Horton Mary C. Hustoles Edward Hustoles Gloria James Roswitha Jordan Richard Kohler Fannie Larkins Myrna Leonard John Johnson Sharon Lewis Bob Lindsay
Nancy Loper Valerie McDonald Kathy Montgomery Virginia Moyer Paul Mueller Yvonne Nemeth Margaret Neumann Gina Nunnally Shirley Oldenburg Ernestine O’Neil Elaine O’Neill Sharon Ortman Sue Padalino Helen Parkman Vernard Plain
Phyllis Raines Sally Rimbert Joy Robinson Leatrice Robinson Tanisha R-Erickson Elyse Ryder Pauline Simpson Bernice Slaughter Donna Storie Colletta Sykes Brendia Thomas Charlotte Turner Irene Unsleber Adele Waddell Kathy Wilson
Maureen Zink
Homebound: Synia Benjamin Jackie Bodenhorn Evelyn Brantley Beverley B-Johnson Michelle Cagle Joseph Cagle Sr Phyllis Clyburn Clairmina Danjou Felisa Deluna Judories Fort Margaret Gassoway Martha Harris Ed Hill Jr
Ruth Hill Ronald Hills Marie Leonard Jim Lorenger Beverly Miller Margaret Nielsen John Onwudinjo Evangeline Pruett Hulda Reed Isiah Searls Joseph Shelton Mary Pat Shelton
Please Pray For Our Relatives and Friends: Susan Absher Kelley Adams Duncan Alfes Mona Anderson Cynthia Archer-Gift Jim Agnello Tony Baines Brian Bates Sue Bates Marie Beard Edward Bejesky Katy Bessey Kenneth Black J C Boston Linda Brown Ron Brown Auby Bryson Barbara Bryson F. Chennault-Johnson Jenny Churchill Scott Clinton Leah Closson Vivian Cook Perry Conway Ronald Crane Betty Cross David Dare Natacha Desir Shannon Dodd
Chris Downing Elizabeth Downing Lloyd Earl Ethan Virginia Etherly Phillip Faucher Ronald Fletcher Barbara Ford Kyle Foster Jerry & P atricia Franks
Mavis Frazer Barbara Gay Nestelyn Gay Sherman Gilmore Marvis Givens Elwood Gneckow Shawn Gore Delroy Grant Marlene Grant Morty Green Cora Harper Joseph Harper Alfonzo Harris Millie Harris Sharon Harris Bob & Jane Hazen Summer Henry Jean Houck Tom Hustoles
Robert Jarey Aliyaa John Arnim Johnson Fred Johnson El Caleb Jones Dorie Kaiser Bill Kelley Shirley Kenney Mary Alice Kenny Kristen Kingzett Katie Lutzo Kissell Ed Kmett Erin Knight Fred Kolp Emilia Kullman Marta Lagos Dianne Leitterman Antoinette Litzinger Cheryl Lofton Anthony Lorenger Harold Lowe William Mapp Bea & Kim Marx Michael Mathis Scott McDonald Anthony McNeal Michael McNeece Jerry Mercier Jr Jim Messink
Darwin Mills Florence Mills Willard Mitchell James Molloy Karen Momper Elizabeth Moore Shirley V Moore Glinda Moorer Louis Morzynske Joyce Mulhall Mignon Murray Sara Nell-Wallace Margaret Nelson Ernestine Nimmons Charles Nutt Charlotte, Donna, John & Tyler O’Neill Susan Orlando Jeff Padalino Patty Page Celena Parker Willie Parker Jr Paula Parham Cyndi Pask James Pefley Alicia Penman Ethel Person Marquon Perry Matt Phillips
Reginald Phillips Robert Pierce Anthony Plain David Remo Shirley Respress Sandra Reynolds Michael Rice Matthew Rich Viola Richburge Dorothy Roberson Eugene Rohde Alfredo Rojas Patrick Ryder Anthony Salem Frank Salem Sherry Samuel Ethel Mae Sanders Robert Schaule Larry Schneider Helen Schroeder Mildred Scott Larry Shelton Curtis Simpson Sr Donald Sims Sr Emily Smale Kathy Smith Beverly Sneed Sam Sombom Evelyn Spittle
Nicholas Stephens Gus Sternberg Rochelle Stewart Trevor Sullivan Frances Sykes Patt Taylor-Braxton Rick Thompson Gerry Tremonti Robert Vanden Berg Al Victors Alicia Walker Kelley Walker Lance Walker Brady Wesley Sr Luanne Wilhelm Jamal Williams Ruth Wilson Barbara Woods Doris Woody Kyle Yanke
Please call the parish office (313-537-5770) to add or remove a name from our prayer lists.
In Remembrance
Karner McKinnon Jr
Fr. Bob McGrath
Edna Quinn
Colleen Flaherty
Julie & Shel Levine
Florence Quinn
Marilyn McKinnon
Fr. Jim W right
W illiam Quinn
Colleen Flaherty
Julie & Shel Levine
Florence Quinn
Kathleen Olsen
Deceased Members Loper Family
Helen Szwabowski
Colleen Flaherty
Florence Quinn
Nancy Loper
John Pitoniak Colleen Flaherty
Margaret Cobb Lillian McClarty
Michael & Shirley Sands
Homer McClarty
John & Regina Reidy Colleen Flaherty
Thank you to those who helped to make our worship space so beautiful this Christmas!
W illiam & Sandy McClarty
Howard Allen
Michael and Shirley Sands
Homer McClarty
Bob & Ione Stuck
Gene Stephens
Colleen Flaherty
Carolyn Rose Monier
Al and Anita Stephens
Terry Stuck
Kerry Monier
Colleen Flaherty
Patricia Allen
Bernice & Gerald Sands
Rhoda Stephens Al and Anita Stephens
Myrtelle Pierre-Louis
Joseph Funni
Dorothy Jean Moore
Barbara Spivey
Nia Chapman
Sylvia Funni
Kerry Monier
Al and Anita Stephens
Daisy Davis
Andre Foster & Lee Gardener
Reggie Nunnally & John Nunnally
Lawrence Spivey
Gregory Foster
Mary Nunnally
Dr. Frank Ofili
Paul Archambault Fr Don Archambault
Lucius & Brenda Davis
Yvonne Archambault
Lucius Davis Sr
Fr Don Archambault
Lucius & Brenda Davis
Foster & Robinson Grandparents
Carl Archer
Andre Perry
Gregory Foster
Hayden Archer
Lucius & Brenda Davis
Lillian Stubbs Henrietta Ofili
Jerome Perry
Albert, Eleanor & Nancy Dreis
Alicia Jean Orihel
Lucius & Brenda Davis
Art & Denise Glinz
Marian & Vince Orihel
Kennith Troupe
Deceased Members Monday Night Bible Study
Hermann Unsleber
Eleanor Perry
Dionne Garner
Lucius & Brenda Davis
Hayden Archer
Therese Blanc
Sr Mary Lou Stubbs
Alfonso Cabule Emella Cabule Ernest Cabule Louise Moore Lucien Moore Michael Price & Alfonso Troupe
Jax Garner Rudolph Pierre & Cliff Booker Sr
Al and Anita Stephens
Deceased Members O’Neill, Salem & Manassah Families Elaine O’Neill
Adeline Auguste
Inez Jet Petnil
Jason & Julia Collier
Lucius & Brenda Davis
Irma Horton
Jean Gaubert
Michelle Archer & Carla Archer
Adeline Auguste
Shirley Drayton
Deceased Members Hustoles & Syoen Families
Elise Blunt
Beatrice Nelson
Ed and Mary Catherine Hustoles
Jayson Blunt
Shirley Drayton
Marion Chitty
M/M Sollie Glasper
Jayla Norris
Ollie Mae & Shields Gilmore
Sheila Johnson
Rita Pridgen
Sheila Finch
W alter Kelser Jr
M/M Grover Johnson
Verna Kelser
Rita Pridgen
Katherine & Gerald Flaherty
John Marcou
M/M David Sellery
Colleen Flaherty
Marie Kmett
Rita Pridgen
Diane Chapman & Ruth Chapman
Patrick Maughan
Victoria Kisiel
Puissance Jean
Dave McKinnon
Deceased Members Knights of Peter Claver Ladies’ Auxiliary Court 247
Jinette Chapman
Colleen Flaherty
KPCLA Court 247
Florence Quinn
Altagrace Gaubert Adeline Auguste
Jayson Blunt
James & Lillian Amos Connie Caldwell
Ambrose Chapman Colleen Flaherty
Irene Unsleber
Rita Pridgen
Honoring Deceased Members W omen’s Society Rita Pridgen
Florence Quinn
W alter Kisiel
Shirley Sands Michael Sands
Dear Corpus Christi, Have a Blessed Christmas Season
Messages on the Rocks Have you noticed the rocks around the tree at the parking lot entrance to church? Each rock was painted by a middle school student during their Generations of Faith learning session last November. Mrs. Lori Fedeson is the catechist. The rocks are there to welcome everyone who comes to our parish with special messages. Some rocks have reminders of Catholic values: Kindness, Compassion, Friendship, Unity. Others are expressions of faith: Saved!, The Lord is my Faith. Some include messages of hope: Give Thanks; Peace be with You, U R Beautiful. Check out the rocks as you enter or leave Church. Which message is meant just for you today? Our next Generations of Faith Session will be Sunday, January 27th after the 11 am Mass. The topic is Striving to be Mournful and Merciful, and our adult catechist will be Sr. Janet Schaeffler, OP. Registration begins this weekend.
The people of Haiti remain an inspiration to us. We pray for them, especially for those in the Mirebalais area, now led by Fr. Alphonse, pastor of St. Pierre and Fr. Romel, paster of St. Louis. May we all experience Faith, Peace, Love, and Justice as we celebrate the birth of Jesus. Dr. Dominique Monde-Matthews, MD President and Chair of Haiti Outreach Mission An Ecumenical Humanitarian Lay Mission 5700 Crooks Road Suite 100 Troy MI 48098 www.haitioutreachmission.org 248-474-3548
COMMUNITY O TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2019 R Tax Assessment & Financial Awareness N Workshop, 6 - 8 pm E Corpus Christi Rainbow Room W 7 Mile Rd R Questions? Call Patt at 313-538-5835 FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 2019 Holding Up Your Corner: An Evening of Conversation on Racism, Faith, and Hope 6:30 - 8:30 pm Sacred Heart Parish Activities Building 3451 Rivard St, Detroit The Detroit Catholic Pastoral Alliance presents Rev. Dr. F. Willis Johnson, pastor of Wellspring Church in Ferguson, MO at the time of the killing of Michael Brown.
Corpus Christi Parish • “Building the Body of Christ” • January 2019 Tuesday, January 1 (New Year’s Day) Mary, Mother of God 10:00 am MASS
Thursday, January 10 8:30 am MASS 6:30 pm Stewardship Commission Mtg-rb
Thursday, January 17 8:30 am MASS 6:30 pm Parish Pastoral Council Mtg-rr
Wednesday, January 2 8:30 am MASS
Friday, January 11
Friday, January 18 10:30 am Corpus Christi Seniors-rr
Thursday, January 3 8:30 am MASS 6:00 pm Christian Service Commission Mtg-oc Friday, January 4 4:00 pm Confirmation Facilitators Retreat in Holly (thru 3 pm Sat) Saturday, January 5 10:00 am 1 st Eucharist Class 11:00 am MEMORIAL MASS (R Wheelwright) 1:00 pm Infant Baptism Preparation 2:00 pm Recovery Group-rl / RCIA Class-rb 4:00 pm MASS Sunday, January 6 Epiphany of the Lord 8:00 am Knights of Peter Claver-rr 9:00 am MASS/ CGS II & III-rm 4 10:45 am Noah’s Ark Nursery-rm E 11:00 am MASS / LOWC-rb / CGS I-rm 4 4:00 pm Better Men Outreach-g,rr
Saturday, January 12 9:30 am Worship Commission 10:00 am SVDP Food Pantry-oc 10:00 am 1 st Eucharist Class-rm 4 10:00 am 1 st Eucharist Parent Mtg-rm 3 10:00 am OPCA Board Planning Session-rr 1:00 pm Infant Baptism Preparation 1:00 pm SVDP-CC Conference Mtg-oc 2:00 pm Recovery Group-r1 / RCIA Class-rb 4:00 pm MASS Sunday, January 13 Baptism of the Lord 9:00 am MASS/ CGS II & III-rm 4 10:30 am Choir Practice-rm 3 10:45 am Noah’s Ark Nursery-rm E 11:00 am MASS/INFANT BAPTISMS 12:30 pm Confirmation Pre-Retreat Meeting-cb 12:45 pm CHURCH DECORATING 1:00 pm Choir Practice-c 4:00 pm Better Men Outreach-g,rr
Monday, January 7 8:30 am MASS
Monday, January 14 8:30 am MASS 4:30 pm NWDYC Board Mtg-rb
Tuesday, January 8 8:30 am MASS 6:00 pm OPCA Property Tax Workshop-rr 6:30 pm Faith Formation Commission Mtg-rd
Tuesday, January 15 8:30 am MASS 10:00 am Pastoral Team 6:00 pm OPCA Board Meeting-rm 3
Wednesday, January 9 8:30 am MASS 10:00 am SVDP ECO Works Class-oc 1:30 pm GOF Core Team Mtg-rd 3:00 pm MASS @ Regency Heights Nursing Ctr 4:00 pm NWDYC Executive Committee Mtg-rl 6:00 pm Evangelization Committee Mtg-rb 6:00 pm OPCA Area Business Comm Mtg-rm 3
Wednesday, January 16 8:30 am MASS 10:00 am SVDP ECO Works Class-oc 7:00 pm Parish Finance Council Mtg-rb
Saturday, January 19 9:00 am MLK Youth Service Day @ ? (thru _ pm) 10:00 am 1st Eucharist Class-rm 4 10:00 am SVDP Food Pantry-oc 2:00 pm Recovery Group-rl 2:00 pm RCIA Class-rb 4:00 pm MASS Sunday, January 20 2 nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 ST EUCHARIST ENROLLMENT 9:00 am MASS/ CGS II & III-rm 4 10:30 am Choir Practice-rm 3 10:45 am Noah’s Ark Nursery-rm E 11:00 am MASS 11:00 am CGS I-rm 4 12:30 pm Social Justice Committee-ra 12:30 pm BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS-rr 1:00 pm Choir @ St. Francis of Assisi, Ann Arbor 4:00 pm BMO-g,rr Monday, January 21 (MLK Day) 10:00 am MASS @ Blessed Sacrament Cathedral Tuesday, January 22 8:30 am MASS Wednesday, January 23 8:30 am MASS 10:00 am SVDP ECO Works Class-oc 6:00 pm OPCA Neighborhood/Park Committee Meeting-rm 3 Thursday, January 24 8:30 am MASS 1:00 pm Retirement Party Committee Meeting Friday, January 25
C - Church; CB - Convent Building; G - Gym; OC - Outreach Center; RA - Rainbow Room Annex; RB - Rectory Basement; RD -Rectory Dining Room; RL - Rectory Living Room; RM 3 - Classroom 3 /School Building; RM 4 - Classroom 4/ School Building; RR - Rainbow Room
Rev. 1-9-2019 Saturday, January 26 10:00 am SVDP Food Pantry-oc 11:00 am GOF Set Up-g, rr 2:00 pm Recovery Group-rb 4:00 pm MASS Sunday, January 27 3 rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 10:45 am Noah’s Ark Nursery-rm E 11:00 am MASS / LOWC-rb / CGS I-rm 4 12:30 pm GENERATIONS OF FAITH-g/rr/rms3-5 12:30 pm Confirmation Preparation 6-cb 4:00 pm Better Men Outreach-g,rr Monday, January 28 8:30 am MASS Tuesday, January 29 8:30 am MASS 6:30 pm GOF Design Team Mtg-rd Wednesday, January 30 8:30 am MASS 10:00 am SVDP ECO Works Class-oc 5:00 pm GOF Announcement Comm Mtg-rd 6:30 pm Hospitality Committee Mtg-rr Thursday, January 31 8:30 am MASS
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Weekend Ministries Schedule # January 12 / 13 # Baptism of the Lord LECTORS Sat 4:00
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Elaine O’Neill Lola Liggons
David Loper Sr Ellen Schmitz
Anthony Peter-Koyi Nyla Peter-Koyi
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Wenonah Handschu Aaron Brown
Hayden Archer Debra McGuire
Donald Harris Rayven Harris
Ernie Buckner Lynn James
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Miriam Hudson Denise Bryson
Team 4 - Mary Mathis
Ijeoma Osuoha Udoka Osuoha Ugonna Osuoha Jared Webb
Cynthia Heath Tracy Jones
Valerie Berry Maria Dickerson TBD
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COFFEE/DONUTS 9:00
COFFEE/DONUTS 11:00
COFFEE/DONUTS 11:00
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Women’s Society - Katrina Smith
Rosemary Burke Vickie Hodnett
Gussie Nichols Nicole Smiley
Elsie Spencer Jermile Upshaw
SUNDAY BUS DRIVER Christine Woloszyk
NOAH’S ARK NURSERY Lauren Rhyne Madeleine Francis
CATECHESIS OF GOOD SHEPHERD 1
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SAT RCIA CLASS
SUN RCIA DISMISSAL
Fr Patrick
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In our church, on the feast of Epiphany, we write initials over the doorway. What does this stand for or mean? In many Slavic traditions, Epiphany is observed by marking the year on the mantle of the entrance to a room or house. In the center are the initials of the traditional names of the three wise men: Caspar, Melchior, and Balthasar. The purpose is to ask God's blessing on the home, marking it as though the Wise Men had come and found therein the Christ Child. It reminds us of the marking of the doorways in Egypt with the blood of the lamb so that the angel of death would pass over. God's blessing comes to each home as a source of protection and grace. In many Hispanic cultures, it is Epiphany, or Los Reyes Magos (Day of the Three Kings), when gifts celebrating the birth of Christ usually appear. On the night of January 5, hay and a bucket of water are left outside the house for the camels who carry the Magi. A box or old shoes are put under the bed in which the W ise Men will leave gifts for the children. On the evening of January 6 families gather for dinner, and enjoy the rosca de reyes, a ring-shaped sweet bread decorated with candied fruit. Baked inside is a small figure of baby Jesus. Whoever finds the figure in his or her piece will host the final feast of the Christmas season, el día de la Candelaria on February 2. On that day new clothes are presented to enrobe the figure of baby Jesus in the Nativity scene of the family or the church. In any event, the manifestation of Christ as the Light of the World is a time to seek God's blessing and rejoice in the gift of Jesus to us and to all the world.
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