Corpus Christi Catholic Church 1415 W. Lies Road Carol Stream, IL 60188 630-483-4673 March 14, 2021 - Fourth Sunday of Lent Mass Intentions Please pray for all those on our prayer list...
Saturday, March 13 Lenten Weekday Santhamma Abraham Elida Navarro 5:00 p.m. ╬ Jenean Notini by Family Joe Ernest Alonto Michael Novak ╬ Dr. Joe Discipio Adnan Alonto Bill Ohlhaber Ana Marie Azarcon-LoIacono Mary Reda Sunday, March 14 Fourth Sunday of Lent Asuncion Baldwin Shirley Rickert Janay Bell Rosa Rodriguez 8:30 a.m. ╬ David Anthony Wilk by Aunt Kathie Brian Bennett Dolores Salerno ╬ Patricia Walsh by Deacon Andrew & Kathy Jalove Lynn Bierman Martin Salerno ╬ Melba “Jean” Simonetta by Debbie & Tony Molinaro Bill Bowers Donna Sanchez Cathy Brill Marilyn Savegnago 11:00 a.m. ╬ Karoline Seitz by Anne, Frank & Carole Bud Brown Christine Scardina ╬ Sam Watson Melanie B. Jacob Seither ╬ Richard Youngwith by Conlon Family Mike Durnil Francesca Selvaggi ╬ Jorge Sievert by Angara Family Ike Eichenberger Russell Schauer Rich Ferdinand Shari Sharon 12:30 p.m. SI John Zimny by Maria Johnson Laura Franchini Amy Sheehan Polish Mass SI Malgorzata Kwoka by Adam and Kasia Kwoka Clarence Groves Antonio Sievert SI Bozena Zimny by Friends Dr. Dan Haraf Alberto Sievert Larry Hartnett Evelyn Simonetta Monday, March 15 Lenten Weekday Donna Hawko Nicki Simonetta 9:00 a.m. ╬ Grace Calubaquib by Rene & Lee Debbie Henke Lorna Sonen Mark Herwaldt Lorraine Standiford Tuesday, March 16 Lenten Weekday Pamela Jacobs Arzy Staten 9:00 a.m. ╬ John Maloney by Dan & Terry Maloney Geoffrey Johnson Kathy Staten SI In Thanksgiving by Antony Family Shawn Jurgensen Robert Strawn Ann Krueger Vicki Strawn Wednesday, March 17 St. Patrick’s Day Westin LaFever Lorenzo Tamburello Gloria Londres Jurao Julie Tkaczuk 9:00 a.m. ╬ Robert Hoffman by Deacon Bill & Patty Thomas Irene Mamica Mike Tkaczuk ╬ Joseph Meo by Mary Lou Conroy Darnell Matesi Juanita Torronio Kevin McKinney Janet Watson Thursday, March 18 St. Cyril of Jerusalem Larry Miller Susan Wong 9:00 a.m. ╬ Jack Graziano by Crockett Family Roger Miller ╬ Patricia Canan by Mary Lou Conroy Josephine Miller Kathy Morris Friday, March 19 St. Joseph 9:00 a.m. ╬ Roger D. Rossi by Deacon Bill & Patty Thomas ╬ Stella & Tony Marzano by Donna & John Meneghini Readings for the Week ╬ Dolores Sabatino by Deacon Andrew & Kathy Jalove Mar 13 Hos 6:1-6; Ps 51:3-4, 18-21ab; Lk 18:9-14 ╬ Mark Venditti by Noren Venditti Mar 14 Fourth Sunday of Lent 7:00 p.m. SI Corpus Christi Parishioners 2 Chr 36:14-16, 19-23; Ps 137:1-6; Eph 2:4-10; Jn 3:14-21 Alternate readings (Year A): 1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a; Ps Saturday, March 20 Lenten Weekday 23:1-6; Eph 5:8-14; Jn 9:1-41[1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38] 5:00 p.m. ╬ Stephen & Jean Skvorak by Bill Bowers Mar 15 Is 65:17-21; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13b; Jn 4:43-54 Mar 16 Ez 47:1-9, 12; Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9; Jn 5:1-16 Sunday, March 21 Fifth Sunday of Lent 8:30 a.m. ╬ Raymond Szotek Mar 17 Is 49:8-15; Ps 145:8-9, 13cd-14, 17-18; Jn 5:17-30 ╬ Beverly Panico by Floyd & Phyllis Smith Mar 18 Ex 32:7-14; Ps 106:19-23; Jn 5:31-47 ╬ Charles Canan and Charles Conroy by Mary Lou Conroy Mar 19 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Rm 4:13:16-18, 22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 2:41-51a 11:00 a.m. ╬ Maurice Micksmith by Bove Family Mar 20 Jer 11:18-20; Ps 7:2-3, 9bc-12; Jn 7:40-53 ╬ Deborah Smith by Bove Family Mar 21 Fifth Sunday of Lent 12:30 p.m. SI Corpus Christi Parishioners Jer 31:31-34; Ps 51:3-4, 12-15; Heb 5:7-9; Jn 12:20-33 Polish Mass Alternate readings (Year A): Ez 37:12-14; Ps 130:1-8; Rom 8:8-11; Jn 11:1-45 [3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45] Lenten Opportunities to Prepare for Easter Stations of the Cross Fridays during Lent at 7 pm
Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Following Stations of the Cross on Fridays during Lent Reconciliation On Fridays after Stations of the Cross at 7:30 pm Reconciliation 4-4:30 pm on Saturdays Parish Reconciliation Service - Tuesday, March 16, 7 pm
Solemnity of St. Joseph in the Year of St. Joseph on March 19, Masses at 9 am and 7 pm Holy Week Schedule Mass reservations must be made through the parish website at ww.corpuschristicarolstream.org (or by calling the parish office at 630-483-4673)
Palm Sunday Saturday, March 27 Vigil at 5 pm Sunday, March 28 at 8:30 am & 11 am, 12:30 pm in Polish
Holy Thursday – April 1 Morning Prayer at 9 am Mass of the Lord's Supper at 7 pm followed by Adoration until 10 pm
Good Friday – April 2 Morning Prayer at 9 am Stations of the Cross at 3 pm Divine Mercy Novena begins today at 6:30 pm Veneration of the Cross & Communion at 7 pm
Easter Vigil – Holy Saturday April 3 Morning Prayer at 9 am Blessing of Food at 11 am, 12 noon, 1 pm Divine Mercy Novena at 7:30 pm Easter Vigil at 8 pm
Easter Sunday – April 4 Masses at 8:30 am & 11 am Mass in Polish at 12:30 pm
Divine Mercy Sunday – April 11 Regular Weekend Mass Schedule + 12:30 pm Mass in Polish Reconciliation & Adoration Sunday 1:30-3 pm Benediction 3 pm The Year of Saint Joseph is a great opportunity for all of us to become more familiar with this amazing servant of God. In 1989, Pope John Paul II delivered an apostolic exhortation (a special document or letter) named Redemptoris Cus- tos (Guardian of the Redeemer) on the occasion of the centenary of Pope Leo XIII's encyclical dedicated to St. Joseph. In Redemptoris Custos, Pope John Paul II discusses the importance of Saint Jo- seph in the Holy Family, his role in the plan of redemption, and portrays the saint as a model of a loving father. At the end of the document, Pope John Paul II states that today we still have good reason to commend everyone to St. Joseph, and to ask for his intercession: "Most beloved father, dispel the evil of falsehood and sin...graciously assist us from heaven in our struggle with the powers of dark- ness...and just as once you saved the Child Jesus from mortal danger, so now de- fend God's holy Church from the snares of her enemies and from all adversity."
[Continued from last week...] III A JUST MAN A HUSBAND "wedding." The answer can only come from the saving events as they unfold, from the special 17. In the course of that pilgrimage of faith which action of God himself. From the moment of the was his life, Joseph, like Mary, remained faithful to Annunciation, Mary knew that she was to fulfill God's call until the end. While Mary's life was the her virginal desire to give herself exclusively and bringing to fullness of that fiat first spoken at the fully to God precisely by becoming the Mother of Annunciation, at the moment of Joseph's own God's Son. Becoming a Mother by the power of the "annunciation" he said nothing; instead he simply Holy Spirit was the form taken by her gift of self: a "did as the angel of the Lord commanded him" (Mt form which God himself expected of the Virgin 1:24). And this first "doing" became the beginning Mary, who was "betrothed" to Joseph. Mary uttered of "Joseph's way." The Gospels do not record any her fiat. The fact that Mary was "betrothed" to word ever spoken by Joseph along that way. But Joseph was part of the very plan of God. This is the silence of Joseph has its own special eloquence, pointed out by Luke and especially by Matthew. for thanks to that silence we can understand the The words spoken to Joseph are very significant: truth of the Gospel's judgment that he was "a just "Do not fear to take Mary your wife, for that which man" (Mt 1:19). has been conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit" (Mt One must come to understand this truth, for it 1:20). These words explain the mystery of Joseph's contains one of the most important testimonies wife: In her motherhood Mary is a virgin. In her, concerning man and his vocation. Through many "the Son of the Most High" assumed a human body generations the Church has read this testimony and became "the Son of Man." with ever greater attention and with deeper Addressing Joseph through the words of the angel, understanding, drawing, as it were, "what is new God speaks to him as the husband of the Virgin of and what is old" (Mt 13:52) from the storehouse of Nazareth. What took place in her through the the noble figure of Joseph. power of the Holy Spirit also confirmed in a 18. Above all, the "just" man of Nazareth possesses special way the marriage bond which already the clear characteristics of a husband. Luke refers existed between Joseph and Mary. God's to Mary as "a virgin betrothed to a man whose messenger was clear in what he said to Joseph: "Do name was Joseph" (Lk 1:27). Even before the not fear to take Mary your wife into your home." "mystery hidden for ages" (Eph 3:9) began to be Hence, what had taken place earlier, namely, fulfilled, the Gospels set before us the image of Joseph's marriage to Mary, happened in accord husband and wife. According to Jewish custom, with God's will and was meant to endure. In her marriage took place in two stages: first, the legal, divine motherhood Mary had to continue to live as or true marriage was celebrated, and then, only "a virgin, the wife of her husband" (cf. Lk 1:27). after a certain period of time, the husband brought 19. In the words of the "annunciation" by night, the wife into his own house. Thus, before he lived Joseph not only heard the divine truth concerning with Mary, Joseph was already her "husband." his wife's indescribable vocation; he also heard Mary, however, preserved her deep desire to give once again the truth about his own vocation. This herself exclusively to God. One may well ask how "just" man, who, in the spirit of the noblest this desire of Mary's could be reconciled with a traditions of the Chosen People, loved the Virgin of Nazareth and was bound to her by a husband's nothing could be more sublime; yet because Mary love, was once again called by God to this love. was united to Joseph by the bond of marriage, there can be no doubt but that Joseph approached "Joseph did as the angel of the Lord commanded as no other person ever could that eminent dignity him; he took his wife" into his home (Mt 1:24); whereby the Mother of God towers above all what was conceived in Mary was "of the Holy creatures. Since marriage is the highest degree of Spirit." From expressions such as these are we not association and friendship involving by its very to suppose that his love as a man was also given nature a communion of goods, it follows that God, new birth by the Holy Spirit? Are we not to think by giving Joseph to the Virgin, did not give him to that the love of God which has been poured forth her only as a companion for life, a witness of her into the human heart through the Holy Spirit (cf. virginity and protector of her honor: he also gave Rm 5:5) molds every human love to perfection? Joseph to Mary in order that he might share, This love of God also molds-in a completely through the marriage pact, in her own sublime unique way-the love of husband and wife, greatness." deepening within it everything of human worth and beauty, everything that bespeaks an exclusive gift 21. This bond of charity was the core of the Holy of self, a covenant between persons, and an Family's life, first in the poverty of Bethlehem, authentic communion according to the model of then in their exile in Egypt, and later in the house the Blessed Trinity. of Nazareth. The Church deeply venerates this Family, and proposes it as the model of all "Joseph. . .took his wife; but he knew her not, until families. Inserted directly in the mystery of the she had borne a son" (Mt 1:24-25). These words Incarnation, the Family of Nazareth has its own indicate another kind of closeness in marriage. The special mystery. And in this mystery, as in the deep spiritual closeness arising from marital union Incarnation, one finds a true fatherhood: the human and the interpersonal contact between man and form of the family of the Son of God, a true human woman have their definitive origin in the Spirit, the family, formed by the divine mystery. In this Giver of Life (cf. Jn 6:63). Joseph, in obedience to family, Joseph is the father: his fatherhood is not the Spirit, found in the Spirit the source of love, the one that derives from begetting offspring; but conjugal love which he experienced as a man. And neither is it an "apparent" or merely "substitute" this love proved to be greater than this "just man" fatherhood. Rather, it is one that fully shares in could ever have expected within the limits of his authentic human fatherhood and the mission of a human heart. father in the family. This is a consequence of the hypostatic union: humanity taken up into the unity 20. In the Liturgy, Mary is celebrated as "united to of the Divine Person of the Word-Son, Jesus Joseph, the just man, by a bond of marital and Christ. Together with human nature, all that is virginal love." There are really two kinds of love human, and especially the family - as the first here, both of which together represent the mystery dimension of man's existence in the world - is also of the Church - virgin and spouse - as symbolized taken up in Christ. Within this context, Joseph's in the marriage of Mary and Joseph. "Virginity or human fatherhood was also "taken up" in the celibacy for the sake of the Kingdom of God not mystery of Christ's Incarnation. only does not contradict the dignity of marriage but presupposes and confirms it. Marriage and On the basis of this principle, the words which virginity are two ways of expressing and living the Mary spoke to the twelve-year-old Jesus in the one mystery of the Covenant of God with his Temple take on their full significance: "Your father people", the Covenant which is a communion of and I...have been looking for you." This is no love between God and human beings. conventional phrase: Mary's words to Jesus show the complete reality of the Incarnation present in Through his complete self-sacrifice, Joseph the mystery of the Family of Nazareth. From the expressed his generous love for the Mother of God, beginning, Joseph accepted with the "obedience of and gave her a husband's "gift of self." Even faith" his human fatherhood over Jesus. And thus, though he decided to draw back so as not to following the light of the Holy Spirit who gives interfere in the plan of God which was coming to himself to human beings through faith, he certainly pass in Mary, Joseph obeyed the explicit command came to discover ever more fully the indescribable of the angel and look Mary into his home, while gift that was his human fatherhood. respecting the fact that she belonged exclusively to God. [To be continued…] On the other hand, it was from his marriage to [May St. Joseph obtain for the Church and for the Mary that Joseph derived his singular dignity and world, as well as for each of us, the blessing of the his rights in regard to Jesus. "It is certain that the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. John Paul II, August dignity of the Mother of God is so exalted that 15, 1989] NOVENA TO ST. JOSEPH (Continue praying this novena which began on March 11 and concludes on March 19, the Solemnity of St. Joseph)
We know Joseph was a man of faith, obedient to whatever God asked of him without knowing the outcome. When the angel came to Joseph in a dream and told him the truth about the child Mary was carrying, Joseph immediately and without question or concern for gossip, took Mary as his wife. When the angel came again to tell him that his family was in danger, he immediately left everything he owned, all his family and friends, and fled to a strange country with his young wife and the baby. He waited in Egypt without question until the angel told him it was safe to go back.
DAY ONE: FOSTER FATHER OF JESUS DAY TWO: VIRGINAL HUSBAND OF MARY DAY THREE: MAN CHOSEN BY THE BLESSED TRINITY DAY FOUR: FAITHFUL SERVANT DAY FIVE: PATRON OF THE CHURCH DAY SIX: PATRON OF FAMILIES DAY SEVEN: PATRON OF WORKERS DAY EIGHT: FRIEND IN SUFFERING DAY NINE: PATRON OF A HAPPY DEATH
ON EACH OF THE NINE DAYS, PRAY THE FOLLOWING: Glorious Saint Joseph, spouse of the Immaculate Virgin, obtain for me a pure, humble, charitable mind, and perfect resignation to the divine Will. Be my guide, my father, and my model through life that I may merit to die as you did in the arms of Jesus and Mary.
Loving Saint Joseph, faithful follower of Jesus Christ, I raise my heart to you to implore your powerful intercession in obtaining from the Divine Heart of Jesus all the graces necessary for my spiritual and temporal welfare, particularly the grace of a happy death, and the special grace I now implore:
(Mention your request/petition).
Guardian of the Word Incarnate, I feel confident that your prayers in my behalf will be graciously heard before the throne of God. Amen.
ST. JOSEPH MEMORARE Remember, most pure spouse of Mary, ever Virgin, my loving protector, Saint Joseph, that no one ever had recourse to your protection or asked for your aid without obtaining relief. Confiding, therefore, in your goodness, I come before you and humbly implore you. Despise not my petitions, foster-father of the Redeemer, but graciously receive them. Amen. From EWTN: https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/devotions/novena-to-st-joseph-304 Corpus Chris Catholic Church will be par cipa ng in a special cam- paign; the Waterleaf Virtual Baby Bo les for Life Team Challenge to benefit, support and educate pregnant women facing crisis or unin- tended pregnancies. The funds collected through the Bo les for Life campaign support the life-affirming programs and services of the Wa- terleaf Medical Clinic and their Aspire Educa on and Resource Center located in Aurora. Bo les will be available for pick up the weekend of March 13th and 14th and should be returned to the parish the weekend of March 27th & 28th. You can also donate on-line where par cipa on is as easy as 1-2-3! 1. Visit www.onechoiceonelife.org 2. Click on the events tab and the virtual baby bo le link. 3. Find our church/team virtual “baby bo le” and donate in support of Waterleaf. The Corpus Chris Team link is: h p://www.fundeasy.com/m/5121484/ Our church/team goal is $1,000. 1 "bo le" holds $30; 2 hold $60; and 3 hold $90. How many "bo les" can you fill today? Join us today and bring the sunshine into the lives of others! ### Waterleaf provides prac cal help; pregnancy tes ng, ultrasounds, STD tes ng and treat- ment as well as con nuing educa on and support for women in our community who would otherwise be at risk for choosing abor on. Last year Waterleaf served 1,032 pa- ents, performed 727 pregnancy tests, 1,125 ultra- sounds and welcome over 160 babies. For more in- forma on call Waterleaf at 630-701-6270 or visit them on the web at www.onechoiceonelife.org. SCAN HERE TO MAKE YOUR OFFERTORY GIFT
You may have noticed a QR code (quick response) on the back of the pews in the church. Now the code is available from our bulletin. Just use your camera phone to scan the QR code below to make an offertory gift to Corpus Christi Parish. Thank you!
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Lenten Regulations Everyone 14 years of age or over is bound to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday and all the Fridays of Lent. All from the age of 18 years up to the beginning of their 60th year are bound to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. On these two days of fast and abstinence, only one full meatless meal is allowed. Two other meatless meals, sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken according to each one’s needs, but together they should not equal another full meal. Eating between meals is not permitted on these two days, but liquids, including milk and fruit juices are allowed. When health or ability to work would be seriously affected, the law does not oblige. To disregard completely the law of fast and abstinence is seriously sinful. Lent is the principal season of penance in the Church year. All of the faithful are strongly urged to develop and follow a program of voluntary self-denial (in addition to following the Lenten regulations), serious prayer, and a performance of works of charity and mercy. Those who are sick, pregnant, or nursing, or whose health would adversely be affected by fasting or abstinence, should not consider themselves bound by these norms.
Come With Us to Pray For Life
Lent reminds us to step out of our comfort zone a bit as we prepare for Easter. You can do that in the traditional way by giving something up. Or you can reach out to help someone less fortunate and more vulnerable. Why not come out and pray for the most vulnerable among us...the unborn.
Join your fellow Corpus Christi congregants, as we begin the spring campaign for 40 Days for Life, by coming out and praying peacefully at Access Health Care, 1700 75th St. Downers Grove. The 40 Days for Life effort began in 2004 in Texas and has spread all over the world and is responsible for saving thousands of babies from abortion, closing hundreds of abortion clinics and converting many abortion workers to life.
We will pray during the 10 AM time slot at Access Health Care, 1700 75th St. Downers Grove on Thursday mornings during Lent. If you want to carpool, meet at Corpus Christi Church at 9:30 AM.
Go to the 40 Days for Life-Downers Grove website to sign up for hours. It lets the organizers know if they have enough people to cover each time period. https://www.40daysforlife.com/downersgrove Lenten Resources How do you prepare for Lent? How have you prepared in the past? What are your ideas about what should happen during Lent? Watch Fr. Mike Schmitz’ video: Preparing for Lent https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qDG51cl9gY For more videos from Fr. Mike Schmitz and others who present the truth and beauty of the Catholic faith visit the Ascension Presents YouTube Channel: https:// www.youtube.com/channel/UCVdGX3N-WIJ5nUvklBTNhAw Take a new look at this Lenten season of spiritual renewal through the lens of sacred art. Discover and hear commentary each week about works of art inspired by the Sunday Scriptures, beginning with Ash Wednesday through Easter Sunday, at Arts and Faith: Lent by Loyola Press; https://www.loyolapress.com/catholic-resources/liturgical-year/ lent/arts-and-faith-for-lent/? utm_campaign=lent2017&utm_medium=blog&utm_source=IgnSp&utm_content=lent
Pledge your gi to the CMAA Thank you to everyone who has already pledged a gi to the 2021 Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal (CMAA). Every gi , large or small, brings us closer to our parish’s 2021 CMAA goal of $46,800 If you have yet to make your gi , please prayerfully reflect on how you can best support the CMAA. If we raise more than our goal, 70 percent of the amount over goal will be returned to us for our use. This is an amazing opportunity for our parish. Our pastor recently mailed a pledge envelope to everyone in our parish. Please either return it, or the pledge card you received from the diocese, in the mail. You may also make a secure gi online at jolietdi- oceseappeal.org or text DONATE to (815) 205-1949.
The St. Vincent de Paul Society Parishioners can place their prayer inten ons in the Prayer Basket below the Divine Mercy SVDP will be collecting image in church, they will be bags for our food drive at prayed for at Mass. all Masses this weekend March 13-14. KNIGHT’S KORNER
BUTTER BRAID FUNDRIASER UPDATE – PICKUP INFORMATION
• The Bu erbraids will be delivered to Marian Hall on Saturday March 20th • They will be available for pick-up between 1pm – 3pm on Saturday March 20th • They will also be available a er all Masses the weekend of March 20-21 • Email Mark Jatczak at [email protected] or call 630-263-8377 if you need to arrange an alternate date / me. • If you s ll have any last minute orders you can email or text Mark with the informa on the weekend of March 13-14 if you were unable to get to Church. • When you arrive in Marian Hall, please respect the Social Distance guidelines in place
BLOOD DRIVE
VERSITI BLOOD CENTER OF ILLINOIS
WHEN: Sunday March 28, 2021 TIME: 8am – 12pm WHERE: Marian Hall Please make an appointment on-line: h p://bit.ly/BloodDrive-3-28-21 All donors will be receiving a Versi Umbrella (just in me for Spring showers!) COVID-19 An body Test (CAT), will be performed on all blood dona ons as part of our standard tes ng. Appointments preferred; Walk-ins taken as schedule permits. Visit versi .org to see all COVID safety precau ons being taken. THE KNIGHTS ARE LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD MEN (and families) Spring me is a GREAT me to consider becoming a Knight! The Knights of Columbus is the World’s largest Catholic Men’s Fraternal Organiza on. A Knights of Columbus Council, like Council #10958, supports various charitable events and outreaches during the course of a year helping people and organiza ons in need. The 4 Principles of The Knights of Columbus are Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patrio sm. We are ac vely looking for new members with fresh ideas and new energy to help us con nue our local service tradi ons of volunteering our me and talents to Our Lord, our Church and our Community.
Please contact Membership Chair Brent Smith at 630-532-3760 or [email protected] or Grand Knight Mark Jatczak at 630-263-8377 or [email protected] to learn more about the values and benefits of membership in the Knights of Columbus. You can also gain some general overview by visi ng www.kofc.org
YES we are still collecting Pop Tops for Ronald McDonald House. So please keep saving and dropping them off at the Parish office or in the Narthex.
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 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. phone call will be returned. Mass in Polish at 12:30 p.m.
Parish Website Weekdays: Monday thru Friday 9:00 a.m. www.corpuschristicarolstream.org Holy Days: 9:00 a.m., 7:00 p.m. day of; no vigil
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1415 W. Lies Road Sacrament of Baptism - Baptisms take place throughout the Carol Stream, IL 60188 Sundays of every month except during Advent and Lent. Parents are expected to attend “Welcome Your Child” Pastoral Staff baptismal preparation workshop offered online. We encourage expectant parents to make baptismal arrangements six months General Parish Office Phone Number: 630-483-4673 in advance in order to best accommodate everyone involved. General Parish Office Fax Number: 630-483-4679 Please call the Parish Office to schedule your “Welcome Your Pastor Rev. Mark Jurzyk 630-483-4673 Child” class, and the date for your child’s Baptism. [email protected] Sacrament of Reconciliation - Corpus Christi welcomes you Mary Lou Conroy, Director of Religious Education PK-6th ext. 104 to partake in the Sacrament of Reconciliation every Saturday from 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. in the Church, or by contacting Agata Olszakowska, Director of Liturgical Music ext. 107 Father Mark at the Office at 630-483-4673 for an appointment. 630-877-8646 Communal Reconciliation is celebrated seasonally at Advent Sofia Lech, Parish Secretary ext. 100 and Lent. Gina Gallo Bulletin Editor ext. 100 Sacrament of Marriage - Couples considering marriage are Elizabeth Mazur, Pastoral Associate ext. 105 required to personally contact the pastor, Father Mark, six Dan Sledz, Finance Director ext. 108 months before planning a wedding date. Either the bride, groom, or their parents must be registered parishioners for at least six months before calling to set a date. Parish Staff E-mail addresses: Deacon Andrew Jalove — [email protected] Deacon Tom Thiltgen — [email protected] Pastoral Life Deacon Bill Thomas — [email protected] Mary Lou Conroy, DRE — [email protected] Adult Faith Inquiries (RCIA) - Anyone considering becoming a Catholic, or would like more information about the Catholic Sofia Lech, Parish Secretaey/Director of Youth Ministry — faith, please contact the Parish House Office. [email protected] Communion Calls - Communion for shut-ins is available. Gina Gallo, Bulletin Editor — [email protected] Please call Maria Panopoulos at 630-738-7395 to make Elizabeth Mazur, Pastoral Associate — [email protected] arrangements. Agata Olszakowska, Director of Liturgical Music — [email protected] Parish Registration and Office Hours Dan Sledz, Finance Director — [email protected] We are We would like to extend a warm welcome to all newcomers and Parish Mission Statement 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 Wednesday, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Who proclaim its message to all, With a welcoming spirit Thursday, Closed As prayerful and sacramental people Friday, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Empowered by unity, Parish Offices are closed Saturday and Sunday. Inspired by the Holy Spirit, We extend ourselves Consult the bulletin for holiday closings. Seeking to recognize the needs of others Please call the Parish Office And responding with compassion by (630) 483-4673 with any questions. Gratefully sharing our blessings. We gather as THE BODY OF CHRIST To celebrate and become a source of hope St. Vincent de Paul Confidential Assistance: And inspiration to all. 630-585-4670
Pastor Rev. Mark Jurzyk 483-4673 [email protected]
Chief Stewards 2021
Commission Chief Steward Phone Email
Worship Commission Elizabeth Mazur 483-4673 [email protected] Adoration Pauline Murphy 890-5238 Art & Environment Denise Palash 297-2898 [email protected] Extraordinary Ministers Deacon Andrew & Kathy Jalove 415-4853 [email protected] Guitar Group Debbie Molinaro [email protected] Host Greeters Mike Strawn 293-9440 [email protected] Lectors Nancy Parod 408-1431 [email protected] Sacristans Pat Mamica 372-6747 [email protected]
Finance Commission Dan Sledz 483-4673 [email protected] Brett Gossen 293-0749 [email protected]
Faith Formation Commission Elizabeth Mazur 483-4673 [email protected] Mary Lou Conroy 483-4222 [email protected]
Sacramental Formation Rev. Mark Jurzyk 483-4673 [email protected]
Baptism Prep Deacon Tom Thiltgen 690-4357 [email protected] Marriage Prep. Deacon Bill Thomas cell: 309-4948 [email protected] R.C.I.A. Deacon Tom Thiltgen 690-4357 [email protected]
Peace & Social Outreach Commission St. Vincent de Paul Jennifer Hoffman [email protected] Emergency Outreach Maria Panopoulos 372-1938 [email protected] Ministers of Care Maria Panopoulos 372-1938 [email protected] Prayer Network Karen Mahrenholz 372-8520 [email protected] Children of Mary Debbie Barnes 788-6382 [email protected] Transitional Housing Fran Splitgerber 483-7754 [email protected] Respect Life Debbie Barnes [email protected]
Social Commission Elizabeth Mazur 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. Letty Dino 312-237-6448 [email protected] Hospitality Elizabeth Mazur 483-4673 [email protected] Knights of Columbus Mark Jatczak 263-8377 [email protected]
Parish Pastoral Commission
John Achacoso Debbie Molinaro** Lourdes Achacoso Anna Pechous Andrew Jalove Joanne Talbot Mark Jatczak Laura Wiley** **Commission Co-Coordinators
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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 Berkemeyer at 630.752.9750.