DOING GOD'S WILL The language of Jeremi- ah as he addresses his yearnings to God--he says, "You duped me, O LORD, and I let myself be duped" (Jeremiah 20:7)--indicates a close and personal relation- ship with God. It is one the prophet obviously cherishes despite the derision and reproach it brings him. In the Gos- pel, Jesus indicates a similar bond with his Father. In spite of the difficult challenges pre- sented by following God's will, Jesus is not deterred. Giving up our own worldly cares and dreams, even as we ac- cept pain and suffering, is more than a fair ex- change for doing the will of God. The only way to do God's will is offer our whole selves to God. As St. Paul writes in the Letter to the Romans: "Do not conform yourselves to this age but be trans- formed by the renewal of your mind" (Romans 12:2a). Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.

Corpus Christi Catholic Church August 31, 2014 Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Mass Intentions Minister Schedules for Saturday, September 6 5:00 p.m. Mass LC: Leonard Saturday, August 30 Weekday 5:00 p.m. Roberto Dia de Leon Mora ╬ Fessl Family Lectors: Lito Aquisep ╬ Myrna Host Greeters P. Krohn, D. & K. Barnes, A. & T. Barnes Rodolfo Etorma ╬ Thelma Extraordinary C. Foley, D. Gibellina, B. Gossen, C.J. Koeller Ministers of Eucharist Sunday, August 31 Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time F. Krohn 7:00 a.m. Susan Jurkowski ╬ Fessl Family

Minister Schedules for Sunday, September 7 9:00 a.m. Lucille Thomas ╬ Sheila Cunningham & Colleen King 7:00 a.m. Mass LC: Verduin

11:00 a.m. Gus Amelio ╬ Fr. Bob Lectors Parishioners of Corpus Christi Parish Host Greeters K. Dedic, M. Nelson Monday, September 1 Labor Day Extraordinary P. Mamica, J. & M. Austria, M. Castrejon 8:30 a.m. No Mass Today Ministers of Eucharist C. Fessl

Tuesday, September 2 Weekday 9:00 a.m. Mass LC: Thomas 8:30 a.m. No Mass Today Lectors: Wednesday, September 3 St. Gregory the Great M. DeRaimo, M. Finn, K. & R. Mahrenholz 8:30 a.m. No Mass Today Host Greeters: Extraordinary H. Callard, S. Cunningham, P. Sokolowski Thursday, September 4 Weekday Ministers of Eucharist E. Szotek, R. Varco 8:30 a.m. No Mass Today 11:00 a.m. Mass LC: Kibble Friday, September 5 Bl. Teresa of Calcutta 8:30 a.m. No Mass Today Lectors Saturday, September 6 First Saturday Host Greeters J. Figueroa, F. Cerwin, G. Santos, A. Scherer 8:30 a.m. Lucille Thomas ╬ Madeleine & Ken Dedic Extraordinary P. Camposeo, L. Wiley, J. Farrell, C. Millon Ministers of Eucharist 5:00 p.m. Parishioners of Corpus Christi Parish P. Santos

Sunday, September 7 Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Weekly Readings 7:00 a.m. Mary MacDonnell ╬ Bill Bowers August 30 1 Cor 1:26-31; Ps 33:12-13, 18-21; Mt 25:14-30

9:00 a.m. Pat Cowling ╬ Jim & Kathie Brewer August 31 Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Jer 20:7-9; Ps 63:2-6, 8-9; Rom 12:1-2; Mt 16:21-27 11:00 a.m. Alice Vesely ╬ EM’s of Corpus Christi Sept. 1 1 Cor 2:1-5; Ps 119:97-102; Lk 4:16-30, or, for Labor Day, any readings from the Mass "For the Blessings of Human Labor," nos. 907-911 ╬ Deceased SI Special Intentions Sept 2 1 Cor 2:10b-16; Ps 145:8-14; Lk 4:31-37 Sept 3 1 Cor 3:1-9; Ps 33:12-15, 20-21; Lk 4:38-44 Sept 4 1 Cor 3:18-23; Ps 24:1bc-4ab, 5-6; Lk 5:1-11 Mass Intentions Sept 5 1 Cor 4:1-5; Ps 37:3-6, 27-28, 39-40; Lk 5:33-39 “In Memory Of ” Intentions When someone passes Sept 6 1 Cor 4:6b-15; Ps 145:17-21; Lk 6:1-5 away, it is a tradition in the Catholic Church to have them remembered at a Mass. This underscores our belief Sept 7 Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time in the Communion of Saints. We believe that we are still Ez 33:7-9; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Rom 13:8-10; connected to each other and we can continue to pray for Mt 18:15-20 the deceased and their ultimate rest with God for eternity. If you wish to drop a request/donation check into the col- lection basket please clearly label it “Mass Intention” and Parish Offices will be closed on include a contact name and phone number. Please indi- Monday, September 1, 2014 cate if it is In Memory Of or a Special Intention so we can process your request properly. in observance of Labor Day This week at Corpus Christi Stewardship of Treasure Saturday 8-30-14 2:00 p.m. Wedding Finance Update for the Weekend Sunday 8-31-14 Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time of August 23 –24, 2014 7:00 p.m. DTS opening This week’s Sunday Offertory amounted to Monday 9-1-14 LABOR DAY - Parish Offices Closed $10,126.95, supported by 320 households. This puts Tuesday 9-2-14 Noon Staff Meeting us below our weekly budgeted need of $12,231.00. 7:00 p.m. Catechists Meeting Sunday Envelopes $ 8,278.00 Wednesday 9-3-14 7:00 p.m. Transitional Housing Electronic Giving $ 1,233.00 Children’s Envelopes $ 8.75 Thursday 9-4-14 Noon Energizers Loose Giving $ 607.20 7:00 p.m. CCW Building Maintenance $ 95.00 Friday 9-5-14 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Adoration Flowers/Art & Environment $ 133.00 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Children of Mary 7:00 p.m. Benediction Thank you for your continued support and Saturday 9-6-14 8:30 a.m. Mass generosity. Your donations to the parish are $$ Building Maintenance needed and greatly appreciated. Food Bags Distributed Sunday 9-7-14 Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time $$ Building Maintenance Food Bags Distributed Dear Rev. Hoffenkamp: 9:00 a.m. Baptisms 8:45 a.m. P/K RE Class - Meet the teacher You have helped change a life today! Your 10:00 a.m. Genesis generous gift of $2,038 will help Catholic Charities 4:30 p.m. 25th Anniversary Reception at Cantigny Diocese of Joliet provide the bridge to hope and 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. DTS opportunity for your neighbors most in need. Your support will help those struggling now live self- sufficient lives soon. On behalf of everyone we serve, Travelling Show Ministries we sincerely thank you.

On the weekend of September 20-21, Sr. Dorothy Together as partners in our mission, your investment Fabritze, MSC, representing Circus and Travelling will help us shelter the homeless; counsel the Show Ministries, will be in the parish to talk about her struggling; protect the elderly; educate the young; work among the itinerant communities of the circus. provide economic security to the unemployed; and The Catholic Church in the USA has a history of deliver disaster relief to the devastated. reaching out these communities since the 1920’s. These often Catholic Charities feels honored to have you by our neglected traveling communities side. The Agency values the trust you have placed in have the same spiritual needs to our mission. be educated in their faith, receive the sacraments and be While our needs may be ever-changing, there are spiritually fed. Unfortunately, two things that remain constant - the increased because they do not have roots demand each year for services and our need for your in any geographical location they do not have the continued help and prayers. Thank you for listening physical structures that would provide for this need. and responding. We cannot do the job God wants us Further, there is often a misconception that circus to do without you! people live glamorous lives and are financially prosperous. Sr. Dorothy, MSC will be here to speak You are in our thoughts and in our prayers. about her experiences of travelling with circus people for fifteen years, her ministry to these people, and some Blessings, exciting plans for the future. We thank you in advance Glenn Van Cura Kathleen Langdon for assisting us with this Mission Appeal. Executive Director Director of Development The St. Vincent de Paul Please pray for our sick listed below... Society John Arndt Donald Kaderabek Karen Stewart is a lay organization of men and Mark Aruno Margaret Krahn Geri Stutz Phyllis Barone Frances Kuhn Juanita Torronio women who join together to grow Jean Beach Ron Lapso Jennifer Trzeciak spiritually, and who offer person-to Joan Beck Bernie Madden Joanie Turos -person service to those in need Timothy Benner Donald Mahrenholz David Yurik within our parish boundaries. We Candy Calderone Karen Mahrenholz Tracy Wilkinson witness God’s love by embracing works Ernestina Castro Helen Malinowski ——— of charity and justice. Pat Clarida Robert Mangen Patty Altman Joe Clark Fr. Anthony J. Meis Donna Cambell If you are in need of help, please call our confidential Bruce Clingman Helen Mellan Elena Castro hotline number: 630-585-4670. If you are interested in Amanda Conrardy Greg Miller Leonnel Carrasco st rd joining this ministry, we meet the 1 and 3 Sunday of Meri Crispino Cathy Millon Karen Groshart the month in Marian Hall. Marsha Curley Sally Millon Ed Jablonski Sheila Cunningham Connie Mistro Gene Koeppe Upcoming Events: Dick Davis Catherine Nieds Margaret Kranz Next Food collection – September 13-14 Eric Dodrill River Occhipinti Angie Landise Josh Dominas Donald Ott Mary Lou Lara Sandi Durnil Antoinette Padua Irene Maligranda/Bieg Ramona Feltes David Pamment Irene Mamica Keith Frederick Janet Parnell Mary Mayse Melanie Frederick Ann Rada Bob Miller Mary Fortino Mary Roberts Bill Mills Maria Fortunato Mary Salerno Angeline Murray Candy General Jill Sauer Diane Reynolds Frank Haraf Gwen Scandora Dolores Salerno Dr. Dan Haraf Eugenia Schaul Ronnie Shulga We are always looking for new members who would Dolores Hauptman John Schleier Ivan Stern like to help support their parish and community. If Nancy Houdek George Schlung James Strawn you would like more information contact Frank Rosemary Hulina Fr. Dennis Settles Jim Thode Bellino at [email protected] Bob Jackson Mickey Simonetta Kim Walsh Corina Jackson Nicki Simonetta Pat Zaccagnini Corpus Christi Council 10958 Jack Jennings Jerry Sliwa Sr. * Parishioners will remain on the prayer list for 7 weeks. If you would like to remain on the list longer please call the office and give us an update. Thank you. In Loving Remembrance Pat Cowling Michael Molinaro Ralph DiPinto Richard Pennella Brian Goebel Eileen Romano Bernice Hoch Lucille Thomas

In the hospital or homebound? Corpus Christi PADS is in urgent need of Parish priest, deacons and pastoral care ministers are always available to volunteers. We will be hosting the homeless visit parishioners when they are patients in the hospital. Fr. Bob is on the third Wednesday of each month from available for the Anointing of the Sick and other pastoral care ministers September thru May at Our Savior Lutheran and deacons are privileged to bring communion to you. Because of strict Church. privacy laws now in effect, the patient must ask the hospital to list the We are in need during all shifts. We are also patient as Catholic and notify their parish that they are in the hospital. We also encourage you to call the parish office to notify us when a in need of volunteers to donate food for family member is hospitalized. The spiritual ministry offered has proven meals on these Wednesdays. Please contact to be of great benefit to patients and their loved ones. If there is someone Bridget Writt at 630-588-0747 or Pam in your home who is recuperating and unable to come to church, our Romaniak at [email protected] or pastoral ministers of care can visit them and bring them Holy 630-293-1676 Communion. Please call the parish office at (630-483-4673).

We welcome the newly Baptized members of Corpus Christi Parish

“Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age." Mt 28:19-20

Adoration with Benediction Please join us this first Friday, September 5th for Adoration from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Benediction will take place at 7:00 p.m.

Until further notice we will not be having our annual Maria della Croce Novena.

Religious Education Religious Education Junior High Students in Grades P/K-9 Jr. High RE (Grades 7-9) Contact Mark Herwaldt PH: 630-483-4226 RE (Grades P/ K-6) PH: 630-483-4222 RE e-mail address: [email protected] Jr. High e-mail address: [email protected]

Junior High Religious Education Calendar Registrations for Confirmation Prep Year One and Year Two for 2014/2015 are on-going. 9/2 7pm – Catechists’ Meeting Class Times: 9/7 8:45am – 9:00am – Sunday School Mondays 7:00 p.m. Meet the Teacher Tuesdays 7:00 p.m. 9/7 10am – Genesis class 9/8 RE/YM classes begin September 2 Catechist Meeting 7pm We need ONE Catechist! 8/9 Class Monday & Tuesday 7:00 p.m. 13/14 Service Opp: Food Collection Can you help? As of 8/19, we are in need of just 15/16 Class Monday & Tuesday 7:00 p.m. one individual to share their faith with our Sunday 22/23 Class Monday & Tuesday 7:00 p.m. school class of four and five year olds. They meet 28 Service Opp: 9 a.m. Install White Crosses each week at 9am. Please contact the RE office at (630) 483-4222 or [email protected] for 29/30 Class Monday & Tuesday 7:00 p.m. more information. October Catechists’ Meeting 6/7 Class Monday & Tuesday 7:00 p.m. We will have a meeting of all catechists on Tues- 12 Six Flags/Fright Fest day, September 2nd at 7:00pm. Catechists will receive materials. We are looking forward to see- Six Flags Fright Fest ing each of you! October 12th First Grade Prayer All junior high teens are invited to Book Making attend a trip to Six Flags for Fright All first graders and their families are Fest on October 12th Friends are invited to join us to make prayer books. We will welcome! Cost: $40.00. Gather at Corpus Christi also be having an ice cream social! Please mark for 9:00 a.m. Mass and return by 10:30 p.m. We your calendars for Sunday, September 28th at need parents to help drive. Parent’s ticket is free. noon. See you then! Year One Retreat Good Deeds November 16th 1 – 9 p.m. Lily – cleaned the house Teens registered for the first year of Confirmation Ellie – helped carry in beach prep will have a day long retreat 1 – 9 p.m. in towels from the car Marian Hall. The NET team will be leading the retreat day. Christopher – helped set up the table at my family birthday party Fall Year Two Retreat More good deeds were done by: November 7/8 or December 5/6 Dylan S., Tia, Andrew, Jaden and Mason All Year Two Confirmation Students need to attend two retreats (Fall and Spring). The Fall Retreat Happy Labor Day! begins on Friday at 6 – 9 pm and continues Saturday 8:30 through the 5 pm Mass.

Year Two Parent Meeting w/student October 13/14 7:00 p.m. HIGH SCHOOL, COLLEGE and YOUNG ADULTS Contact: Mark Herwaldt PH: 630-483-4226 e-mail address: [email protected] High School - DTS Dead Theologian Society is a Catholic youth ministry for all high school teens. Teens meet at Corpus Christi every Sunday in Marian Hall. Meet new friends, good food, and great topics. Grow closer to God and each other. FALL KICKOFF College & Young Adults What is Spirit & Truth? - Spirit & Truth is a weekly September 7th gathering of young adults (19 to 39) that features PICTURE SCAVENGER HUNT. prayer, conversations on issues of faith, and a NEED PARENTS TO DRIVE!!!! holy hour of Eucharistic adoration.

Support Youth Ministry Youth Sponsors Needed Lisle - St. Joan of Arc Church Friday evenings 7-9 pm Naperville - St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church We are looking for financial support to help defray the 2220 Lisson Rd. For more details: cost of the leadership conferences for our high school Jason Novak at [email protected] teens. Full sponsorship is $200.00, Half $100.00 Quar- ter $50.00. For more information contact Mark Herwaldt at [email protected]

Service Opportunity Peer Ministry Team All high school teens are invited to join our high school leadership team. This team plans retreats and events for high school and junior high teens. If you are interested, Saturday, November 8, 2014 we meet on Sunday 6:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. in Marian Archbishop Cousins Center Hall starting August 31st in Milwaukee, WI Social Opportunity Arise has partnered with Franciscan University of Six Flags Fright Fest - October 12th Steubenville to host a Steubenville Young Adult All junior high teens are invited to attend a Conference called Encounter Milwau- trip to Six Flags for Fright Fest on October 12th Friends kee. Franciscan University of Steubenville has are welcome! Cost: $40.00. Gather at Corpus Christi for become renowned for their dynamic youth and 9:00 a.m. Mass and return by 10:30 p.m. We need par- adult conferences. Arise is very excited about this ents to help drive. Parent’s ticket is free. opportunity to bring young adults from all parts Hard as Nails Ministry of the region to this event. Find out more about Justin Fatica from will present to both parents and Steubenville Conferences by visiting steuben- youth on Sunday, September 28 at Resurrection villeconferences.com Catholic Church on the corner of Army Trail and Rt 59. We are opening this event to anyone and everyone! We know youth struggle with addiction, loneliness, abuse, World Youth Day Krakow 2016 bullying, cliques, and enormous pressure/stress to suc- The diocese is organizing a pilgrimage to World ceed. Making the "right" decisions can be difficult! Jus- tin is a powerful speaker who reminds youth they are Youth Day in Krakow for young adults. Partici- not alone in their struggles and they are amazing no pants must be 18 or older at the time we travel in matter what! 2016 (date of birth no later than July 24, 1998). A tentative itinerary is available on-line as well as an Sunday, September 28 initial sign-up. At this time, the cost is estimated 4 to 5:00 p.m. Presentation for Parents at $5,000 and includes airfare, hotel accommoda- 6 to 8:00 p.m. Presentation for Youth 8 grade tions, all travel and entrance fees required by our to seniors in high school group schedule, WYD registration fees and most Snacks and fellowship and Reconciliation to follow meals. http://www.dioceseofjoliet.org/ youth presentation! yam/sectioncontent.php?secid=11 September 2014

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 LABOR DAY 2 3 4 5 6 8:30am Mass Parish Offices Closed Noon Staff Mtg. Noon Energizers 9am-7pm Adoration 7pm Trns. Hsg $$ Bldg. Maint 7pm Catechists” Mtg. 7pm CCW 7pm Benediction 10am-2pm Children of Mary Food Bags Distributed

7 $$ Bldg. Maint 8 8:30am Mass 9 8:30am Mass 10 8:30am Mass 11 12 8:30am Mass 13 Food Collection Food Bags Distributed 3:30-8:15pm RE/YM 3:30-8:15pm RE/YM 3:30-8pm RE 10am-2pm Children of Mary 6pm Stockholders Din- 9am Baptisms 7pm Worship Commission 7pm Respect Life Comm ner

8:45am P/K RE Class - Meet the 7pm K of C Teacher

10am Genesis 4:30pm 25th anniversary

Reception at Cantigny 7-9pm DTS

14 Food Collection 15 16 17 18 19 20 Mission Speaker 9am P/K RE Class 3:30-8:15pm RE/YM Noon Staff Mtg. 3:30-8pm RE 5pm Wedding Rehearsal 10am-2pm Children of Mary 1pm Benson/Dargento 10am Genesis/SVDP 7pm Fatima Rosary Grp. 3:30-8:15pm RE/YM 6pm PADS at Our Savior 7pm Bk. Club 10am & Noon - FFS Meg. 7pm Adult Choir 7:30pm Guitar Ensemble 1pm Baptisms 6pm PMT 7-9pm DTS

21 Mission Speaker 22 8:30am Mass 238:30am Mass 24 8:30am Mass 25 26 8:30am Mass 27 $$ Christ Hope 9am P/K RE Class 3:30-8:15pm RE/YM 3:30-8:15pm RE/YM 3:30-8pm RE 7pm Cantor Practice 10am-2pm Children of Mary 10am Genesis 7pm Adult Choir 10am Welcome Your Child 6pm PMT 7-9pm DTS

28 $$ Christ Hope 29 8:30am Mass 30 8:30am Mass 9am P/K RE Class 3:30-8:15pm RE/YM 3:30-9pm RE/YM 9am Install White Crosses Noon - 1st Grade Prayer Book Making 1pm Baptisms 6pm PMT 7-9pm DTS

* Dates are subject to change Help the CCW Help Others

We are making Gift Bags For the Battered Women’s Shelter Will be putting together 50 bags of Personal Care items for the women who are in the shelter and counseling. We are looking for donations of new trail size personal care items, nail polish, lotions, mints/gum, notepads or other small items. All donations help!!! There will be a drop box in the narthex September 20 and 21

Monetary donations are also welcome so we can purchase supplies Contact Pat Julian at [email protected] for any questions

"Children of Mary" Council of Catholic Women A special needs teen/adult group meet weekly here at We are an outreach ministry not only to Corpus Corpus Christi. This group incorporates prayer, scripture, Christi but to others as well: and other activities. • Service We are always looking for volunteers to • Reflection help on these Fridays; teens and college • Senior luncheon students who are planning on majoring Come join us in special education are always welcome to volunteer. We meet at Corpus 1st Thursday of every month In Marian Hall Christi Church at 10:00 a.m. on For info contact Maria Panopoulos Fridays. Check out our new website 630-372-1938 or [email protected] www.childrenofmarycc.org/ EWTN GLOBAL CATHOLIC NETWORK EWTN is a Catholic Media Network, which consists of TV, Radio, Internet, News and Publishing Services. EWTN is part of the New Evalgelization which Pope Francis asks us to support. EWTN is on XFINITY Ch 119,and also available on both Dish Network and DIRECTV. For more information and to donate, go to WWW.EWTN.COM We are proud to host a 4-week class on Labor and Delivery given by a Labor and Delivery Nurse Corpus Christi Memories from Alexian Brothers Medical Whether you’ve been a parishioner for a month, 5 years Center. Join us on Thursday or 25 years, we want your memories and/or thoughts of September 4 from 5-7 p.m. at St. what Corpus Christi has meant to you. Please share Mary’s in West Chicago. Space is with us. They will be included in an anniversary book- limited. Please RSVP to (630)231- let marking these past 25 years of Corpus Christi! If 9039. Please bring any quesƟons you have any pictures, we’d love those too. Gather you may have!!! them and we’ll scan them and get them back to you. Any questions, call Kathie at 630-483-4673 or email her at cckbrewer@sbcglobalnet. Community News Are things out of Control? Get on track with the...

“Out of Poverty” Program Free Personal Change Class Offered Do you feel that life is beating you down? Are you al- ways struggling to make ends meet? Do you want to let go of unproductive thoughts, feelings and behaviors and replace them with positive ones that will move you to- ward a better quality of life? Catholic Charities is offering a program of personal change called Out of Poverty. This program is not just about the lack of money; it’s also about poverty of the spirit. Discussion within a group setting encourages hon- esty and focuses on the fact that life has not turned out the way you thought it would. Give yourself a second chance and register for Out of Poverty classes today. Classes will be held at Ascension of Our Lord Church in Oakbrook Terrace on each Mon- day from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. from September 22 - No- vember 10, 2014. A special graduation ceremony is planned for November 17, 2014. For more information or to register, call Yvonne Morrongiello at 630-495-8008 ext. 2122. Visit our website at catholiccharitiesjoliet.org.

Now is the time to think about the 40 Days for Life pray- er vigil which will begin at the Glen Ellyn Abortion Clin- ic (Aanchor Health Center), 1186 Roosevelt Road, on Wednesday, September 24th and run through Sunday, November 2nd. Please go to www.40DaysforLife.com/ glenellyn and sign yourself up for an hour or maybe once a week. The website and calendar have been totally rede- signed so check it out. For more information please con- tact Christine Kania at 630-532-7813 or by email at [email protected]. It would be great of your parish would like to choose a time slot to fill each week. Of course you are welcome to come out and pray at any time that is convenent for you. Join with Christians all over the world who are praying for an end to abortion. It's the prayer both from home and as a public witness that counts! DIOCESAN EMPLOYMENT RESOURCE CENTER SAVE THE DATE!

Are you an employer? Do you work in Human Resources? The Diocesan Employment Resource Center White Mass (“DERC”) is a ministry under the Justice and Peace All Health Care Professionals Office of the Joliet Diocese. It works to help Catholics within the Diocesan boundaries to find work throughout are cordially invited to celebrate the Chicagoland area. One of the several ways it does the White Mass this is through a job board on its webpage. and receive a special blessing from If you are an employer or work in Human Resources Bishop Joseph Siegel you can post open positions to the job board. Please on contact Christine M. Kieta at [email protected] Sunday, October 19, 2014 if you are interested in becoming an employer permitted 11:00 AM Mass to do so. You may also visit DERC’s website at Cathedral of St. Raymond www.dioceseofj oliet.org/derc or send an e-mail to the 604 N. Raynor Ave. general contact e-mail at [email protected]. Joliet, IL 60435

Vocations

OPERATION ANDREW DINNER: This dinner with Bishop Conlon is open to all men who are high FREE ministry to traveling Catholics. school age or older and their fathers. The evening For nationwide Mass times and locations: begins with Mass at 5:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Parish www.Masstimes.org. or parishesonline.com in Downers Grove. Dinner and discussion will follow at 6:00 p.m. and ending by 8:00 p.m. Participants will have the chance to have dinner with Bishop RETROUVAILLE WEEKEND for Conlon and Fr. Burke, hear vocation stories, ask questions and meet other young men interested in Troubled Marriages knowing more about the priesthood. Please contact The upcoming weekend in the Joliet Diocese is your pastor or RSVP to Fr. Burke at voca- September 26-28. Call for reservations (708-802- [email protected] or (815-834-4004) if inter- 1830) or see www.retrouvaille.org for other dates ested in coming to the next Andrew Dinner: and locations.

What is a Cell Group? If I had a dime for every Catholic leaving the Catholic Church in favor of an evangelical Protestant church, I would be a very wealthy person. Among the top factors given for leaving is a friendly small group. Jesus had the first study small group with his friends - the Apostles. Come join the heart of Corpus Christi Parish by visiting a cell/small group in your neighborhood. Come meet other parishioners in the comfort of a home and make friends that will last a life-time and beyond! Best of all, get to know your Catholic faith and to live and share it with joy. This is a wonderful way to grow spiritually. SEVEN PURPOSES OF A CELL GROUP 1. To grow in ongoing intimacy with the Lord 2. To evangelize by word and lifestyle, especially by inviting people to join the cell 3. To grow to a point of birthing new cells 4. To give and receive support 5. To inspire members to prepare for leadership 6. To be involved in parish ministry 7. To deepen our Catholic identity We have cells that meet on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. For more information, call Mark Herwaldt at the Parish Office at (630) 483-4226 or e-mail at [email protected]

Pastor Rev. Robert Hoffenkamp 483-4673 x-103 [email protected]

Chief Stewards 2013

Parish Council Mark Mondrala 917-1057 mmstrider@comcast.net

Worship Commission Staff Liaisons: Peg Rivera 483-4673 x-107 [email protected] Parish Council Rep: Sharon Reinhard 293-1323 [email protected]

Adoration Pauline Murphy 231-6722 Art & Environment Denise Palash 289-3471 [email protected] Extraordinary Ministers Norb & Sharon Reinhard 293-1323 [email protected] Guitar Group Debbie Molinaro [email protected] Host Greeters Norb & Sharon Reinhard 293-1323 [email protected] Lectors Nancy Parod 408-1431 [email protected] Sacristans Pat Mamica 372-6747 [email protected]

Administration Commission Staff Liaison: Dan Sledz 483-4673 [email protected] Finance Brett Gossen 293-0749 [email protected]

Faith Formation Commission Staff Liaisons: Kathie Brewer 483-4673 x101 [email protected] Mary Lou Conroy 483-4222 [email protected] Mark Herwaldt 483-4673 [email protected] Parish Council Reps: Vince Julian 690-2398 [email protected] Sacramental Formation Fr. Bob 483-4673 [email protected]

Baptism Prep Deacon Tom & Mary Thiltgen 690-4357 [email protected] Marriage Prep. Deacon Bill Thomas cell: 309-4948 [email protected] R.C.I.A. Fr. Bob / Mark Herwaldt 483-4673 [email protected]

Peace & Social Outreach Commission

Staff Liaison: Fr. Bob / Mark Herwaldt 483-4673 [email protected]

St. Vincent dePaul Darius Matonis 876-2040 [email protected] Emergency Outreach Maria Panopoulos 372-1938 [email protected] Ministers of Care Maria Panopoulos 372-1938 [email protected] P.A.D.S. Bridget Writt 588-0747 Prayer Network Kathie Brewer 483-4673 [email protected] Children of Mary Debbie Barnes 483-3577 [email protected] Respect Life Maryanne Fox 231-0443 [email protected] Transitional Housing Fran Splitgerber 483-7754 [email protected]

Social Commission Staff Liaison: Kathie Brewer 483-4673 [email protected] Birthday Cards (Co-chair) Cookie Slobodecki 372-6802 [email protected] Birthday Cards (Co-chair) Tina Slobodecki 372-0129 [email protected] C.C.W. Maria Panopoulos 372-1938 [email protected] Energizers Olga Hobin 497-1479 — Hospitality Amy Scherer 289-0085 [email protected] Knights of Columbus Frank Bellino — [email protected]

In case of an Emergency... Mass Schedule Should an emergency arise, please call the General Parish Office Phone number and leave a message. Messages will be checked Weekends: Saturday 5:00 p.m. and forwarded to the appropriate person and your Sunday 7:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. phone call will be returned. Weekdays: Mon. - Wed., Fri. 8:30 a.m. Parish Website Holy Days: 8:30 a.m., 7:30 p.m. day of; no vigil www.corpuschristicarolstream.org Sacraments

Parish Address Sacrament of Baptism - Baptisms take place throughout the 1415 W. Lies Road Sundays of every month except during Advent and Lent. Carol Stream, IL 60188 Parents are expected to attend “Welcome Your Child” baptismal preparation workshop offered on the second Sunday of every other month. We encourage expectant parents to make Pastoral Staff baptismal arrangements six months in advance in order to best General Parish Office Phone Number: 630-483-4673 accommodate everyone involved. Please call the Parish House General Parish Office Fax Number: 630-483-4679 to schedule your “Welcome Your Child” class, and the date for your child’s Baptism. Classes are at 10:00 am in Marian Hall. Rev. Robert A. Hoffenkamp, Pastor ext. 103 Mrs. Kathie Brewer, Pastoral Associate ext. 101 Sacrament of Reconciliation - Corpus Christi welcomes you Mr. Dan Sledz, Finance Director ext. 108 to partake in the Sacrament of Reconciliation every Saturday Mrs. Prudy Stella, Bookkeeper ext. 108 from 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. in the Church, or by contacting Mrs. Mary Lou Conroy, Director of Religious Education ext. 104 Father Bob at the Parish House Office at 630-483-4673 for an Mrs. Pat Julian, Support Staff ext. 105 appointment. Communal Reconciliation is celebrated Mr. Mark Herwaldt, Director of Youth Ministry ext. 110 seasonally at Advent and Lent. Mrs. Peg Rivera, Director of Music & Liturgy ext. 107 Mrs. Gina Gallo, Parish Secretary ext. 100 Sacrament of Marriage - Couples considering marriage are required to personally contact the pastor, Father Bob, six Parish Staff E-mail addresses: months before planning a wedding date. Either the bride, Rev. Mr. Tom Thiltgen, Deacon— [email protected] groom, or their parents must be registered parishioners for at Rev. Mr. Bill Thomas, Deacon— [email protected] least six months before calling to set a date. Mrs. Kathie Brewer, Pastoral Associate—[email protected] Mr. Mark Herwaldt, Director of Youth Ministry— [email protected] Pastoral Life Mrs. Mary Lou Conroy, DRE—[email protected] Mrs. Pat Julian, Support Staff—[email protected] Adult Faith Inquiries (RCIA) - Anyone considering becoming Mrs. Peg Rivera, Director of Music & Liturgy— a Catholic, or would like more information about the Catholic [email protected] faith, please contact the Parish House Office.

Mr. Dan Sledz, Finance Director—[email protected] Communion Calls - Communion for shut-ins is available. Prudy Stella, Bookkeeper—[email protected] Gina Gallo, Parish Secretary— [email protected] Please call Maria Panopoulos at 630-738-7395 to make arrangements.

Parish Mission Statement Parish Registration and Office Hours

We are We would like to extend a warm welcome to all newcomers and visitors. We invite you to come to the Parish House Office to CORPUS CHRISTI CATHOLIC CHURCH. register during our office hours which are: A Community of Christian believers Who embrace the Word of God, Monday through Friday Who proclaim its message to all, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. With a welcoming spirit Parish Offices are closed Saturday and Sunday. As prayerful and sacramental people Consult the bulletin for holiday closings. Empowered by unity, Please call the Parish Office Inspired by the Holy Spirit, (630) 483-4673 with any questions. We extend ourselves Seeking to recognize the needs of others Parish Staff Meetings... And responding with compassion by …are held on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at Gratefully sharing our blessings. Noon.. The parish staff will be available on those days from We gather as 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.; and from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. THE BODY OF CHRIST To celebrate and become a source of hope And inspiration to all. St. Vincent de Paul Confidential Assistance: 630-585-4670 If you are new to the parish or have simply not yet become a registered parishioner kindly complete the information below and place it in the donation basket so we may contact you to set up a time to welcome you in person. Please call the parish office at 630-483-4673 or email us at [email protected]

Name ______Phone ( ) ______

Address ______

City______Zip Code______

Email______

Remember to check out our parish webstore. It’s a great way to buy, Graduation or wedding gifts while supporting the parish.

Counseling available as an affiliate of the Central DuPage Counseling Center 507A Thornhill Dr. Carol Stream, IL 60188 ~ Counseling services are available to our parishioners. You may contact Jack Berkmeyer at 630.752.9750.

Reporting Sexual Abuse Sexual abuse is a sin and a crime. Victims of sexual abuse, in addition to contacting civil authorities, are asked to come forward in order to receive pastoral assistance. The Church has a responsibility to help victims of sexual abuse and to ensure that offenders are brought to justice. Reports may be made to any pastor or to Mrs. Judith Speckman at (815) 263-6467. Contact DCFS at 1-800-25-ABUSE.