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.