Corpus Christi Catholic Community “Building the Body of Christ”

December 7, 2014 Second Sunday of Advent

Sunday Reflection Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception "One mightier than I of Mary is coming after me." In today's Gospel, Mass Schedule John the Baptist Monday, December 8 s p e a k s a b o u t 8:30 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. what's to come. It's g o i n g t o b e During Advent, as we prepare for the birth different. It's going of Christ at Christmas, we also celebrate to be better. When one of the great feasts of the Catholic he comes — the Church. The Solemnity of the Immaculate M e s s i a h — Conception of Mary is such an important something amazing feast that the Church has declared it a is going to happen. "I have baptized you with Holy Day of Obligation (and it is the water," John says, but "he will baptize you patronal feast of the United States). with the holy Spirit." “Through the centuries the Church became ever more aware that Mary, ‘full of grace’ With the coming of Christ, we move from through God, was redeemed from the water to Spirit — in other words, from the moment of her conception” (CCC 491). natural to the supernatural. Jesus takes our lives to a new level. But we have to be ready to join in on this spiritual journey. That's Inside This Issue ... why John went around baptizing people for the repentance of their sins. He wanted to be < The View From The Pew Page 3 sure their spirits were open to the Spirit. He Reflections from Mary Davis wanted to help them be ready when the time < 2015 MLK Jr Day of Service Page 4 came. The Offices of Black Catholic Ministry and Youth Ministry invite the young church to share in the Dream for Detroit During Advent, we take a similar approach. < Advent Reflection Opportunities Page 6 We focus on what lies ahead: the coming of Take some time to pause and reflect Christ. Of course he already came at the first on this special season of “waiting”

Christmas when he was born of the Virgin < Advent Season Penance Services — The Mary. Certainly, part of this season involves goodness and mercy of God is a gift we can preparing for Christmas when we remember encounter in a special way through the Sacrament of Reconciliation - details inside this original "advent" of the (continued on page 3) Page 2 www.corpuschristi-detroit.org December 7, 2014

Corpus Christi Directory This Week at Corpus Christi Rev. Donald Archambault, Pastor 313-537-5770 Parish Office Hours: Monday, December 8 Mon - Thu, 9:30 am – 8:00 pm, Fri, 9:30 am – 5:00 pm Immaculate Conception of Mary Sat, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, Sun 9:00 am - 12:00 noon 8:30 am Mass Weekend Masses: Daily & Holy Day Masses: 7:00 pm Mass Sat 4 pm, Sun 9 am & 11 am See next column. Parish Center: 19800 Pembroke Ave, Detroit MI 48219-2145 Tuesday, December 9 Phone: (313) 537-5770 Fax: (313) 537-5773 8:30 am Mass E-mail: [email protected] 10:00 am Pastoral Team Website: www.corpuschristi-detroit.org 7:00 pm Catholic Biblical School of MI Convent Building 19910 Evergreen Rd (313) 535-2340 Outreach Center 16000 Pembroke Ave (313) 272-0990 Wednesday, December 10 School Building 19900 Evergreen Rd 8:30 am Mass Administrative Assistant (313) 272-0990 6:00 pm Evangelization Committee Mr. Gene Snyders [email protected] Christian Service Director (313) 272-0990 Thursday, December 11 Mr. Curtis Simpson Jr [email protected] Saint Damasus I, pope Community Development Coordinator (313) 537-5770 8:30 am Mass Ms. Kristina Andreski [email protected] Faith Formation Director (313) 537-5770 11:00 am Legion of Mary Sr. Therese Mac Kinnon [email protected] 6:00 pm O’Hair Park Community Association Maintenance Coordinators (313) 537-5770 Mr. Michael Cotton [email protected] Friday, December 12 Mr. Vernard Plain [email protected] Our Lady of Guadalupe Ministers of Music (313) 537-5770 10:00 am Communion Service Ms. Michelle Baines [email protected] Ms. Fannie Larkins [email protected] 10:30 am 50+ Seniors Parish Office Staff (313) 537-5770 6:00 pm Christmas Party Set-Up Mrs. Miriam Hudson [email protected] Mr. Vincent Kalu Mr. Kristopher Lamarr Saturday, December 13 Ms. Soraya Parent Ms. Elizabeth Thomas Saint Lucy, martyr Pastoral Associate (313) 537-5770 10:00 - 1 pm SVDP Food Pantry Deacon Paul Mueller [email protected] Pastoral Minister (313) 272-0990 11:00 am PENANCE SERVICE Ms. Mary Davis [email protected] 2:00 pm Recovery Group Stewardship Consultant (313) 537-5770 4:00 pm Mass Mr. Kennith Troupe [email protected] 5:30 pm PARISH CHRISTMAS PARTY Young Adult Ministry Coordinator (313) 272-0990 Mr. Curtis Simpson Jr [email protected] Sunday, December 14 Youth Ministry Coordinator (313) 622-2160 rd Mrs. Michele Hudson [email protected] 3 Sunday of Advent RETIREMENT FUND FOR RELIGIOUS COLLECTION Deacon Emeritus (586) 549-1463 9:00 am Mass Mr. Al Hogrebe [email protected] Parish Council President (734) 239-2981 9:00 am Catechesis of the Good Shepherd II & III Mr. Aaron Brown [email protected] 9:00 am RCIA Class 10:30 am Noah’s Ark Nursery Sacrament of Reconciliation: Private confessions each Saturday at 3:30 pm. Opportunity for private 10:30 am Choir confessions can be arranged any time by appointment. Communal 10:30 am Rosary reconciliation services are held during Advent and Lent. 11:00 am Catechesis of the Good Shepherd I Sick Calls and Communion Calls: 11:00 am Mass/Liturgy of the Word w/Children Please notify the parish office when there is serious illness in your 12:30 pm Choir household. We are always happy to visit the sick in our parish and, 12:30 pm Youth Group whenever possible, to visit hospital and nursing home patients as well. 12:30 pm Social Justice Committee We appreciate being notified so we may keep the sick in prayer and 1:00 pm Choir place them on our prayer list. 2:30 pm BMO Executive Committee Baptisms: 3:30 pm Trinity Vicariate Confirmation Class Call the Parish Office for an Infant Baptism Packet. @ St Mary’s of Redford Weddings: 4:00 pm Better Men Outreach Call the Parish Office at least 6 months before the wedding. Bulletin Copy: Email your copy to [email protected] or submit to A Voice Cries Out: parish office by Tuesday prior to publication. Listen, Prepare, Repent, Rejoice Page 3 www.corpuschristi-detroit.org December 7, 2014

The View From The Pew Reflection: “When He Comes — The by Mary Davis Messiah — Something Amazing Is Going To Happen” (continued from page 1) The following are just some random thoughts running through my head (and heart) in these first Lord. But another important element of these days is few days of Advent 2014. to make ourselves ready for the second coming of Christ. This is the moment for which we must always The first is a song from last Sunday’s 11 am Mass. I be ready. But we have an advantage that John's believe the title is “Come, Lord Jesus, Come.” The followers did not have. We already have the Spirit of lyric line, “Hold me close, Lord. Hold me tight.” the Lord in our hearts as baptized Christians. Now, conjures such a wonderful image. It is an image of the Lord himself is at work in our souls to prepare us being held and comforted as a child. It is an image of for his return. The question is only how cooperative unbelievable safety and warmth, like I have just we are going to be in the process. How attentive will crawled up into God’s lap and can rest there, we be to the promptings of this Holy Spirit which are peacefully, as long as I want. I look forward to often as quiet as a whisper? Let's be sure, during the hearing and singing this song every year. busy pre-holiday bustle, to set aside enough quiet time that we can properly "prepare the way of the The responsorial Psalm (85: 9-14) this weekend is Lord" by listening to his voice. also one of my favorites for imagery. We are written by Gina Loehr preparing to welcome Jesus, in the form of a newborn © 2013 Liturgical Publications Inc baby. We are told that his arrival was heralded by angels proclaiming peace on earth and goodwill to all. In this Psalm, we are told what the world that God intends for us looks like. “The LORD proclaims peace. ear indeed is his salvation to those who fear him”. And my absolute favorite imagery: “Kindness and UGLY SWEATER CHRISTMAS PARTY truth shall meet; justice and peace shall kiss. Truth December 19, 7:00 pm shall spring out of the earth, and justice shall look Gabriel Richard Center down from heaven”. The Psalm concludes with: 5001 Evergreen, Dearborn “Justice shall walk before him, and salvation, along the Cost is $5 and “white elephant” gift for exchange. way of his steps”. I love this image of justice and peace kissing! The combination of kindness and truth PRIESTHOOD DISCERNMENT WEEKEND and justice guiding us to peace and salvation. Please January 8 - 11, 2015 share my Advent prayer that the world will pursue Sacred Heart Major Seminary these things with the same ardor that war and A unique experience for high school seniors and adults. For more information or to register, please material gain at the expense of others are pursued. visit Detroitpriest.com or call 313-868-7040. Isaiah 40:10-11 echoes this image of God, the powerful, who rules with his strong arm. But, like a GET CLARITY ON YOUR VOCATION! shepherd he feeds his flock, gathering his lambs to Do you want to help end the vocations crisis for his bosom. the Church? TestYourCalling.org (as seen on EWTN) is a great way to help Catholic singles get Finally, there is the pervading theme throughout clarity on their vocation. It’s free and also Advent, people—get ready! I have a little button in provides analysis of your spiritual gifts. my car that says: ”Jesus is coming—Look busy”. It isn’t enough just to look busy, you must really be CHRISTMAS SHOPPING? Worried that Advent busy! What needs doing is in this weekend’s Isaiah, has become synonymous with Christmas 2 Peter and Mark. We need to prepare the way of the shopping, but still pressed for time to cross off Lord, make straight his path and conduct ourselves nam es on your Christm as list? Visit with honor and grace. We are empowered to cry out bustedhalo.com for 10 ways to give this season — the good news—Jesus is coming. intentionally, fairly, and in ways that may surprise (and educate) your loved ones. One last thing—I was talking to people last Sunday at the Giving Tree and being sort of apologetic that the accepted and needed. Thinking about that helped me items we are collecting for the Ss. Peter & Paul Jesuit put all of the Black Friday nonsense into proper Warming Center aren’t that fun—underwear, sox, perspective. Wishing you and yours abundant soap and toilet paper. Not fun, but gratefully blessings and peace this holy season! — Mary Page 4 www.corpuschristi-detroit.org December 7, 2014

3 Advent Idea A simple idea to make Advent prayerful: use your address book to pray for people alphabetically at dinner. Not sure what a person’s needs are? Consider calling them to find out. We Need You!!! Attention newly confirmed students and high school Visit www.ForYourMarriage.org for daily marriage students! W e have opportunities for you to live out your tips and resources, couple blogs, parenting articles, “full membership in the church” and earn community family life articles, and more. service hours at Corpus Christi: < 3 Catechesis of the Good Shepherd I Noah’s Ark Nursery The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is an approach < Coffee/Donut Fellowship to the religious formation of children rooted in the Bible and the liturgy of the church. The CGS Level I Call 313-537-5770 to sign up! class for preschool and kindergarten age children is offered on Sundays during the 11:00 Mass. Scholarship Opportunity Children come to Mass with their parents and are For the fall of 2015, Ave Maria University is offering the dismissed by Fr. Don after the Opening Prayer. Southeast Michigan Diocesan Scholarship worth Adult leaders escort the children to Classroom 5 in $28,000 over 4 years!. This is in addition to all other the school building; parents pick up their children applicable institutional and federal aid. This generous immediately after Mass. Parents must register scholarship will be awarded to the first 30 qualified children for Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. students from the (arch)dioceses of Detroit, Lansing, or Information/registration brochures are available at Saginaw who are accepted into the University. Visit the entrance of the church or you may call the parish www.avemaria.edu/scholarships for full details and office at 313-537-5770 to register your child. requirements.

3 Celebrating Advent As A Family 2015 MLK Jr Day of Service The season of Advent (from the Latin word Saturday, January 17 “adventus”, meaning “coming”) is the time of preparation for the birth of Christ. It is a time of 9:00 am - 2:30 pm longing and waiting for his ‘coming’. It should be a Check-in, gathering, and kick-off is at 9:00 am at time filled with joy when we ponder the gift of God’s Sacred Heart Church Activities Building, 3451 Rivard love, open our hearts to receive and open our hands Street, Detroit. Lunch served at 12:30, followed by to give. Advent begins the liturgical year. It begins on prayer service in the church from 1:30 - 2:30 pm. Each the Sunday closest to the last day in November. participant will receive a 2015 Dream for Detroit t-shirt. Advent traditions are numerous. We do not always know their exact origin, but they have been lived in Contact Mrs. Michele Hudson at 313-622-2160 or the hearts of the faithful. If traditions are lived and [email protected] to sign up for this event understood, they can bring families closer to Christ and/or other Youth Ministry events. and transform the hearts of those who participate in them. — from “Celebrating Advent As A Family” by marks on the doorpost counted the twenty-four days Maruška Healy; visit www.ForYourMarriage.org to until Christmas. It is not until the beginning of the read the entire article and find suggestions for you twentieth century that printed Advent calendars can celebrate Advent as a family. Advent reflection made their appearance. Today, Advent calendars can materials and activities are also available in the range from the purely secular (with a Santa image gathering space of the church for children, teens, and a small piece of chocolate behind a door for each and adults. day) to the overtly religious, in which the opening of each day's door reveals a Scripture verse pointing to 3 The Advent Calendar the Christmas feast. The United States Conference of It seems that German Lutherans were the first to Catholic Bishops has an online Advent calendar with count down the Advent days to Christmas, taking links to daily Scripture readings and suggested family December 1st as their starting point, thereby activities. You can find it at: avoiding the fluctuating date of Advent's beginning www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/ with the fourth Sunday before Christmas. Chalk liturgical-resources/advent/ Page 5 www.corpuschristi-detroit.org December 7, 2014

Time & Talent BULLETIN BOARD Opportunities BOY’S BIKE FOR SALE: Blue and gray 20" boy’s Rage Thruster BMX; already assembled; in G Coffee/Donuts Volunteer excellent condition - never ridden! Asking $50. Contact Kim at 313-205-2883. Volunteers are needed to help provide Coffee/Donut fellowship after our 11:00 Mass by CHICAGO CHRISTMAS PILGRIMAGE: On serving on a team or serving as a substitute. December 29 -30 (two days and one night) you are Tasks include serving donuts, collecting donations, welcome to join Prayer Pilgrimages as they plan to and clean up. Please call Brenda Tillman at visit fifteen of the most outstanding churches, 313-212-2774 to sign up or for more information. cathedral, and basilicas in Chicago specially decorated for Chirstmas. Daily Mass included. G Sunday Bus Drivers Downtown lodging at Hotel Indigo with ample free time for strolling, shopping, etc. Deluxe Bus drivers are needed to transport parishioners motorcoach pick-ups early Monday morning and to and from the 11:00 Mass; must be a registered returns late Tuesday from Sterling Heights, Troy, member of the parish. Background check and Belleville. Total cost per person is required. Call the parish office at 313-537-5770. $ 1 9 0 / s in g le , $ 1 4 5 / d o u b le, $ 1 3 0 / tr ip le , $125/quad. To reserve or for more information, G Sinai-Grace Hospital Volunteer contact Michael Semaan at 248-250-6005 or visit The Volunteer Services Program at Sinai-Grace www.prayerpilgrimages.com. Hospital is designed for caring and compassionate adults who want to help others while making new WHEELCHAIRS NEEDED: The parish is in need of friends. This is an opportunity for you to share wheelchairs to transport people back and forth your talents and skills or develop a new skill. from the Rainbow Room to the Gym during parish events. If you have a wheelchair you could donate Requirements: to the parish or loan us on the day of GOF, it • excellent interpersonal skills would be greatly appreciated. Some individuals • friendly and welcoming personality have already recognized the need and have • dependability donated a wheelchair. Thanks for any help you • must meet health requirements can give. • attendance at volunteer orientation • able to make a 3-month commitment JARC/NEW FREEDOM TRANSPORTATION • completion of on-line Net Learning Safety SERVICES: Transportation services for the elderly, Modules people with disabilities, welfare recipients, and low A variety of placements are available throughout income individuals who are taking non-medical the hospital in Patient/Guest Relations, emergency trips and/or are seeking integration Emergency Department, Women’s Services, into the workforce through education and training st Medical Records, Spiritual Care Services, and programs are available. Call Detroit Mobility 1 Admitting/Registration. To become a volunteer, Services (DM1) at 313-833-1017 or email contact LaNetta Smith at 313-966-4067 or email [email protected] for more information. her at [email protected] HOUSEMATE NEEDED: Parish member is seeking someone to share a large home in Southfield; G Salvation Army Bell Ringer $600/mo and shared utilities; rent includes three bedrooms and 1 ½ baths on second floor. The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit is seeking Homeowner will occupy downstairs rooms. Call individuals, families, or groups to ring bells at 313-399-3044 for more information. Red Kettle locations through Wednesday, December 24, excluding Thanksgiving and HANDYMAN AVAILABLE: Parish member. Sundays. Volunteers are crucial in rasing funds Reasonable prices. References available on necessary to feed and shelter people in metro request. Call David at313-400-5523. Detroit communities. To donate your time, register online by visiting www.ringbell.org. Page 6 www.corpuschristi-detroit.org December 7, 2014 COMING EVENTS: Retreat Schedule 12/7 SUNDAY FILM SERIES Finding God In The Dark: Viewing Films That Make A Difference is offered on the first Sunday of each < month at Visitation North Spirituality Center, 7227 Mon, Dec 8, 9:30 am - 11:30 am Lahser Road, Bloomfields Hills. Facilitated by Kathie Women-to-Women Budesky, IHM. Freewill offering. The Scarlet and the @ Manresa Jesuit Retreat House Black (1983) will be shown on Sunday, December 7 1390 Quarton Road, Bloomfield Hills from 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. Starring Gregory Peck and Come for coffee, conversation, prayer, and faith Christopher Plummer, The Scarlet and the Black is at sharing. No registration is necessary. Facilitated by Diane Neville. Donations are gratefully accepted. once gripping, tense, exciting, and entertaining as it tells the story (based on true events) of a Vatican official, Fr. Hugh O’Flaherty, who has been hiding < downed pilots, escaped POWs, and Italian Resistance Mon, Dec 8, 1:00 - 3:00 pm families during World War II. For more information, Advent Tea - Bethlehem Bound visit www.visitationnorth.org or call 248-433-0950. @ Manresa Jesuit Retreat Center 1390 Quarton Road, Bloomfield Hills 12/7 CHRISTMAS SING You are invited to pause, reflect, and share in the The Cathedral Chorale, the Archdiocesan Chorus, true joy of this holy season in the beauty and peace and several other Christian choirs from Woodward of Manresa Jesuit Retreat House. The afternoon Avenue churches will come together on Sunday, begins at 1:00 p.m. with prayer and music, followed December 7 at 4:00 p.m. in Blessed Sacrament by an Advent reflection; tea at 2:00 p.m. To register, Cathedral. They will sing Christmas music from their visit www.manresa-sj.org or call 248-644-4933. traditions and join in singing the great carols of Christmas. Come ready to sing! < 12/8 HEALTHY EATING Wed, Dec 10, 9:30 a.m - 2:30 pm The DMC’s 61 Day Challenge for this year is “Less Advent Day of Recollection Sugar, More Steps” To help you say no to soda pop, @ St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Center fried foods, and sugar through December 31, you are 23333 Schoolcraft, Detroit invited to join MSU Extension Nutrition Program Spend some time in a quiet place with the Lord. Cost Instructor Janelle Palmer in the Ground Floor is $12/person. For more information, or to register, Auditorium at Sinai-Grace Hospital for healthy eating call Linda Van Voorheis at 313-286-2800. sessions. On Monday, December 8 , she will present Sugar In Our Diet from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Free < parking. Wed, Dec 10, 5:45 pm - 9:30 pm Advent Evening of Prayer for Married Couples 12/11-14 HOLIDAY PRODUCTION @ St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Center Sister’s Christmas Catechism: The Mystery of the 23333 Schoolcraft, Detroit Magi’s Gold features carols, a local choir, and a live “A cord of three strands is not easily broken Nativity Thursday - Sunday, December 11 - 14 at (Ecclesiastes 4:12)” Cost for evening is $40 per couple City Theatre Inside Hockeytown Café, 2301 and includes a delicious dinner, conferences, and Woodward Ave, Detroit. Showtimes: 8 p.m. Mass. For more information, or to register, visit Thursday - Friday, 3:00 p.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. www.passionist.org/stpauls or call 313-535-9563. Sunday. Call 313) 471-3465 for ticket information. < 12/14 HANDEL’S MESSIAH Wed, Dec 10, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm A community-wide performance of the Christmas Advent Evening of Fellowship & Faithsharing portion of Handel’s Messiah will be presented “Wouldn’t It Be Grand To Be An Angel?” Sunday, December 14 at 3:00 p.m. in the IHM @ Sacred Heart Major Seminary Motherhouse Chapel, Monroe. Adult tickets are $12, 2701 Chicago Boulevard, Detroit students and senior tickets are $8. Call the 734-241- Facilitated by Sr. Mary Finn, HVM. Cost is $15 and 3660. Tickets may also be purchased at the door. includes dinner. RSVP to 3130596-7103. Page 7 www.corpuschristi-detroit.org December 7, 2014

Question of the Week

Second Sunday of Advent Collection Report Adult: With whom could you be more patient this by Gene Snyders week, as God has been patient with you? Child: With whom can you be more patient? Weekly Budget: $ 7,275.00

Sunday Offerings 11/30/2014: $ 5,734.00

Shortfall for the Budget Year: $ .00 Scriptures for the Week

Readings for the Week of December 7, 2014 The countercultural John the Baptist may have had an odd Sunday: Is 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7 sense of style by our standards 1 Cor 1:3-9/Mk 13:33-37 (he wore camel hair) and he may Monday: Is 2:1-5/Mt 8:5-11 have consumed an unappealing Tuesday: Is 11:1-10/Lk 10:21-24 diet (locusts and wild honey), but Wednesday: Is 25:6-10a/Mt 15:29-37 he had his finger on the pulse of Thursday: Is 26:1-6/Mt 7:21, 24-27 what really mattered. Friday: Is 29:17-24/Mt 9:27-31 What matters to you, right here and right now, on Saturday: Is 30:19-21, 23-26 this Second Sunday of Advent? We don't have to Mt 9:35--10:1, 5a, 6-8 trade in brand-name clothes for camel hair, but we need to ask ourselves: if we were called to give it all Third Sunday of Advent away tomorrow for Jesus, would we be mature Is 40:1-5, 9-11/2 Pt 3:8-14/Mk 1:1-8 enough to do so? The answer to this question lies at the heart of stewardship. Serve One Another Please Pray For The Deceased Catholic Services Appeal Leila McDole (11/24) CSA Minute member of the parish Hispanic Ministries Mattie Bell (11/26) On December 9, 1531, the Blessed Virgin Mary first in-law of Ken Troupe appeared to St. Juan Diego, a simple native Mexican, near Mexico City. The feast days for St. Juan Diego Mary Ahrens (12/1) and Our Lady of Guadalupe are this coming week, relative of Sandy Kalman and both are important for our Hispanic Catholic community. Archbishop Allen Vigneron will celebrate Mass in honor of the feast of St. Juan Diego next Church will host two Masses on Friday, December Tuesday, December 9, at Blessed Sacrament 12. Auxiliary Bishop Donald Hanchon will celebrate Cathedral. Auxiliary Bishop Arturo Cepeda will the 6 p.m. Mass there in English. Gifts to the celebrate the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe at Catholic Services Appeal help fund Hispanic Detroit's Our Lady of Guadalupe Church on Ministries through the Department of Evangelization, Thursday, December 11, and Detroit's Holy Redeemer Catechesis, and Schools.

Please Pray For Those In The Military: Jared Brooks (Marines), Anthony Carson (Army), Anthony Ford (Army), Jonah LaTour, Jon LaTour, John Maurer (Air Force), Robbie Mayes (Marines), Christopher Moniere (National Guard), Jonathan Singleton (Army), Kelly Sionkowski-Jackson (Air Force), Corey Sullivan (Army), Christopher Summers (Army), and Lance Walker II (Army). Page 8 www.corpuschristi-detroit.org December 7, 2014

Monday 8:30 am + Raymond Roberts (req by Corpus Christi Parish) 7:00 pm + Agatona Nunez (req by Lolita Davis)

Tuesday 8:30 am + James O’Neil (req by Corpus Christi Parish

Wednesday 8:30 am + Marie Baddely (req by Corpus Christi Parish)

Thursday 8:30 am + David Brown (req by Corpus Christi Parish) December 8 Friday 10:00 am Communion Service thru Saturday 4:00 pm + Deceased Relatives & Friends (req by Parishioners) December 14 Sunday 9:00 am For The People of Corpus Christi 11:00 am + Betty Haas (req by Lynne Schindler)

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Please Pray For Our Relatives and Friends: Patricia Alexander Perry Conway Cora Harper Jim Messink Gerald Pollock Heath Spence Duncan Alfes Vivian Cook Joseph Harper Darwin Mills Lorren Pollock Evelyn Spittle Joe Anderson Kathy Cotton Kelly Harper Willard Mitchell Brian Reinkensm ier Christine Stanfield Linda Anderson Joann Coules Antoinette Henry Anne Moloney David Remo Mary Lou Stanton Joseph Armstrong David Dare Betty Herman Karen Momper Sandra Reynolds Dave Stawowy Ida Armstrong Geraldine Dawson Tom Hustoles Curtis Momsen Viola Richburge Nicholas Stephens Barbara Atalla Woodrow Dawson Patti Jackson Dorothy Moore Al Riley Kathy Stewart Jeff Badarak Brenda Debose Allen Jacob Elizabeth Moore Linda Rivers Beatrice Stockton Tony Baines Gregory DeVeaux Billie Jacobs Shirley V Moore Betty Robinson Frances Sykes Barbara Baldwin Charles Dickerson Robert Jarey Joyce Mulhall Michael Robinson Jordan Thomas Sue Bates Tony Di Ponio Regina Kanzoni Justine M Neguim Eugene Rohde Angela Turner Dale Beger Barbara Dorais Mary Alice Kenny Sara Nell-Wallace Gerald Rum bley Sr Charlene Valente Dan Bejesky Joanne Dorais Kristen Kingzett Margaret Nelson Tisha Saldana Terry Vanden Berg Katy Bessey Lloyd Earl Katie Lutzo Kissell Kimberly Newberry Anthony Salem Martha Ward Christopher Biddle Clida Ellison Fred Kolp Bob Nielsen Frank Salem Bill Warren Angela Blakely Janice Evans Rocca Lanni Ernestine Nim m ons Dan Salk Larry Weaver William Bowman Sol Finkelstein Neville Lodge Susan Orlando Sherry Samuel Madison Webster Edward Boxley III Clara Fletcher Cheryl Lofton Jean Owens Ethel M ae Sanders Marie Webster Linda Brown Ronald Fletcher Jim Lorenger Jeff Padalino Helen Schroeder Hannah Wells Ron Brown Barbara Ford Charlie Lull Patty Page Juanita Simmons Brady Wesley Shawn Brunnos Andre Fort Betty Mack Willie Parker Jr Curtis Simpson Sr Jerry Wheeler Auby Bryson Phillip Faucher William Mapp Cyndi Pask Mildred Scott Jackie Willemsen Barbara Bryson Wanda Gardner Bea Marx Julia Patillo Anthony Sledge Jim Willemsen Ed Burton Nestelyn Gay Michael Mathis James Pefley Emily Smale Gerhard Wilm Michele Bussie Sherman Gilmore Jacqueline McCutcheon Alicia Penman D’Angela Smith Annette Wimberly Thomas Calhoun Shawn Gore Scott McDonald Jerome Perry Joyce Smith Doris Woody Kathy Smith Gary Clark Lillian Gray-Am stutz Anthony McNeal Ruth Ann Petty Scott Clinton Sandy Klepeck Green Linda Melson Tom Petty Mable Smith Anna Gyles Jerry Mercier Jr Reginald Phillips Sam Sombom Corpus Christi ADVENT has many meanings. It is also Advent a season of being Giving Tree surprised by the g o o d n e s s a n d mercy of God, a gift The Christian Service Commission invites all we can encounter in many ways — first and Corpus Christi members to participate in our foremost through our own admission of guild 2014 Advent Giving Tree located in the and expression of sorrow. gathering space of the church. This weekend, the Society of St. Vincent de For many of us, a special way to do that is Paul - Corpus Christi Conference placed tags through the Sacrament of Reconciliation on the tree for gifts for neighborhood (Penance). All of us are urged to think about families they will be assisting with Christmas celebrating this sacrament here at Corpus this year. Please take one or two of these Christi. tags and return your wrapped gift with the tag securely attached to the church by Sunday, Saturday, December 13 @ 11:00 am December 21st. or Monday, December 15 @ 7:00 pm Last weekend, the Social Justice Committee placed tags on the tree for items needed by Please mark your calendar now — and make Saints Peter and Paul Jesuit Warming this best advent ever! Center. They host a Christmas meal each year and distribute backpacks filled with useful items for approximately 130 guests. If you took a tag, please return your gift (please DO NOT wrap it !) by Sunday, December 14. Corpus Christi Parish Help Christmas Decorate Party the Church Saturday, December 13 for 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Christmas! in the school building gym

Your help is needed to decorate our The parish will provide the meal’s main worship space for the Christmas season. course and beverages, music, merriment, You are invited to purchase a poinsettia and, of course, a visit from Santa. plant in memory of or in honor of a loved one. Let us know how many are coming from your household, how you can help, and The donation per plant is $10. Special what you will bring to share. Stop at the donation envelopes are available at the back of church or call the parish office at back of church or you may call the parish 313-537-5770 to sign up by Monday, office at 313-537-5770. December 8th. C O M M U N I T Y O R N Retirement E Fund for Religious Collection R Next Weekend

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Give thanks for religious. A parishioner writes, "We thank God today and every day for every religious sister who taught us in school, not only our ABCs, but also to love God." Share your gratitude for the senior Catholic sisters, brothers, and religious order priests who made a positive difference in so many lives. Please give generously to next week's collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious.

OPCA FRESH FOOD SHARE

Orders due December 12 Delivery date December 19 Order forms available at back of church or call the parish office at 313-537-5770. Small Mixed Box - $14 2 - 3 fruit items 7 - 10 vegetable items

For more information, contact Patt Taylor-Braxton at 917-613-3141 or [email protected]. Small Fruit Box - $14 4 - 6 fruit items Page 9 www.corpuschristi-detroit.org Decenber 7 , 2014

Weekend Ministries Schedule: December 13 / 14, 2014 — Third Sunday of Advent

LIT. OF WORD LIT. LECTORS EMES SERVERS GREETERS USHERS W/ CHILDREN ASST.

Sat Vickie Figueroa TBD Chukwuma Ezeanya Elaine O’Neill Team A Sandy 4 PM John Mueller TBD David Mueller Kalman

Sun Kim Procter Wenonah Handschu Elizabeth Newman Ernie Buckner Team B Ron 9 AM Katrina Smith Bianca Spence Sean O’Brien Marine

Sun Ketura Webb Team 4 Brooke Holts Tracy Jones Team C Valerie Berry Nestor 11 AM Christeena - Clay Hannah Holts Shirley Myles TBD Munis Livingston-Long Pennington Anthony Peter-Koyi TBD Jared Webb

PLANT & ALTAR CARE Michelle Cagle, Joe Cagle, Maryann Cosgriff, Lolita Davis

Catechesis of Good Shepherd I: Gilda Ford, Nneka Ezeanya, Harold Unsleber CATECHISTS Catechesis of Good Shepherd II & III: Sr Frances Gerhard RCIA-Theology: Vickie Figueroa RCIA-Dismissal: TBD

Andrew Megel SUNDAY BUS DRIVER Chris Woloszyk SUNDAY NURSERY Kira Noreiga

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