April 19,2015 – Third Sunday of Easter

CORPUS
CHRISTI
CHURCH
CORPUS CHRISTI PASTORAL STAFF
Rev. Shawn T. Daly, Pastor
Rev. William Agyemang, Parochial Vicar
Seth English, Deacon
Dianne Peck, Music Director
April 19, 2015
601 Silas Deane Highway
WETHERSFIELD, CONNECTICUT
Rectory
860-529-2545
www.corpuschristiparish.net
Visit the above website
to register for Online Giving
SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE
BAPTISMS
Sunday Vigil - Saturday 4:00 PM
First and Third Sunday
Sunday Morning: 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM,
10:30 AM and 12:00 Noon Registration is required.
Please call the rectory office.
DAILY MASS
Rectory Office Hours: 8 AM-4 PM
Monday thru Friday 7:30 AM
Saturday at 7:30 AM
MARRIAGES
Please contact rectory office at least six
months in advance.
Religious Education Office
860-721-9419
CONFESSIONS:
Carol Pasternak and Sharon Reynolds,
Saturday 2:30-3:30 PM
Coordinators of Religious Education Vigil of Holy Days 4:30-5:00 PM
OFFICE OF VOCATIONS
860-242-5573
www.vocationshartford.org
Corpus Christi School
SICK CALLS
We make weekly visits to Hartford and
Saint Francis hospitals. We are happy and
honored to visit the sick or homebound.
Please notify us.
Eileen Sampiere, Principal
860-529-5487
www.corpuschristischoolct.com
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CORPUS CHRISTI CHURCH
MASS INTENTIONS
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Monday, April 21 -family
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Rose and Leonard Vendetti req. by the family
Monday, April 20 - Easter Weekday
Tuesday,
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Tuesday, April 21 - St. Anselm, Bishop and
Wednesday, April 23 - Wednesday within
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Anna
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by daughter
Thursday, April
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within the Octave of Easter
Wednesday,
April
- Easter Weekday
7:30
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Ann Linkovich
req. by her
sister Lorraine
family
and family
Friday,
April
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- Friday
within the
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Thursday,
April
- St. George,
Martyr;
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St. Adalbert,
and
Martyr
7:30 AM
The Mullarkey Family req. by Joe and Mary
Saturday, April 26 Mullarkey
- Saturday within the Octave of Easter
7:30 AM
1st Anniversary Helen Hodnesky
Friday, April 24 - St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen, Priest and Martyr
7:30 AM
Richard Bonelli req. by the Corpus Christi
Women’s Club
Saturday, April 25 - St. Mark, Evangelist
7:30 AM
Jacqueline Schempp req. by her family
1:30 PM
Wedding:
Quinn O’Brien and Katie Lamo
Saturday, April 25 - Vigil: Fourth Sunday of Easter
4:00 PM
1st Anniversary Maryann Walmsley req. by
her family
Sunday, April 26 - Fourth Sunday of Easter
7:30 AM
Thomas F. Lawton Jr. req. by his wife and
family
9:00 AM
8th Anniversary Zofia Tamiola req. by her
family
10:30 AM
Janina Rawa req. by her family
Children’s Liturgy!
12:00 NN
8th Anniversary Mario Mastrantoni req. by
his family
WETHERSFIELD
CANDLES
Week of April 19 - 25
The SANCTUARY LAMP will burn this week in memory of
John and Julie Olander req. by their niece Barbara.
The SANCTUARY LAMP will burn this week in memory of
John Childs req. by a friend.
The BLESSED VIRGIN 7 DAY CANDLE will burn this week
in memory of the deceased members of the Kelly Family req.
by their family.
The second BLESSED VIRGIN 7 DAY CANDLE will burn in
honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary, St. Lucy, and Our Lord
req. by a friend.
THIRD SUNDAY of EASTER
April 19, 2015
THEME:
Peter proclaims the wonders of the Lord: the suffering
Messiah is raised from the dead and has been glorified. This
Jesus is our intercessor, and our offering for sin, our peace.
SACRIFICIAL GIVING
April 12, 2015
Online Giving for April 12
$ 7,613.72
$ 1,214.01
Monthly
Monthly Online for April
$ 3,445.00
$ 321.51
We are grateful to all who continue to support Corpus Christi
Parish by your prayers and financial contributions.
To register for Online Giving, please visit our website:
www.corpuschristiparish.net
Should you have a question while signing up, Our Sunday
Visitor Online Support is at the ready to help you out.
Simply call 1-800-348-2886, ext. 4.
READINGS for the WEEK
Acts 6:8-15; Ps 119:23-24, 26-27, 29-30;
Jn 6:22-29
Tuesday:
Acts 7:51 — 8:1a; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 7b, 8a,
17, 21ab; Jn 6:30-35
Wednesday: Acts 8:1b-8; Ps 66:1-3a, 4-7a; Jn 6:35-40
Thursday: Acts 8:26-40; Ps 66:8-9, 16-17, 20;
Jn 6:44-51
Friday:
Acts 9:1-20; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Jn 6:52-59
Saturday:
1 Pt 5:5b-14; Ps 89:2-3, 6-7, 16-17;
Mk 16:15-20
Sunday:
Acts 4:8-12; Ps 118:1, 8-9, 21-23, 26, 28, 29;
Monday:
1 Jn 3:1-2; Jn 10:11-18
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THIRD SUNDAY of EASTER
SCRIP FUNDRAISER
The Corpus Christi School Home & School Association
(CCHSA) will be selling Scrip Gift Cards at church on:
• Saturday, April 25 before & after the 4 PM Mass
• Sunday, April 26 after the 9 AM Mass & after the 10:30
AM Masses
Gift cards may be purchased with cash or check (made
payable to CCHSA). A variety of our most popular cards will
be available including: Stop & Shop ($25/$50/$100), West
Side Market ($50/$100), Stew Leonard’s ($100), Dunkin’
Donuts ($10/$25), Starbuck’s ($10/$25), Walmart ($25/
$100), Target ($25/$100), ITunes ($15/$25), Toys R Us
($20), and many more.
If we do not have just what you are looking for in stock, you
can place an order that you will receive the following
weekend. For a list of all cards available, please visit
www.shopwithscrip.com. Questions, please call CCHSA
Scrip Coordinator Carol Davis at 860-828-7555.
A FAMILY PERSPECTIVE
The apostles were afraid of Jesus until He ate with them. In
your family the ordinary acts of eating together, touching,
embracing not only confirm our love for each other, but also
celebrate God’s presence in your family. These ‘ordinary’
moments contain the ‘Extraordinary.’
- by Bud Ozar
JOIN the HOMEFRONT TEAM
Can you help repair the home of a needy family? We can use
your help on Saturday, May 2nd when our parish, along with
Sacred Heart and Church of the Incarnation, participate in
HomeFront Day and refurbish a home in Old Wethersfield.
We have had excellent, hard working teams for many years
now. There will be a great deal of work to be done such as
minor carpentry, painting, yard clean-up, and clean-up at the
end of the day. We need a lot of people. Even just 1 hour of
your time would be very much appreciated. Please complete
the sign-up below and drop it in the collection basket next
weekend. If you have questions, please call Pat McGovern at
860-563-7773 or Tim Nixon at 860-558-4575, email:
[email protected].
------------------------------------------I would like to volunteer for HomeFront Day:
Name: ________________________________________
Address:_________________________________________
Phone: (home) ______________ (work) ________________
(cell) _________________
Age of child volunteering ____
(if 14-17, signed release from parent needed)
Time you are available from 8 AM to 4 PM _____________
Project clean-up from 3 to 5 PM ______________________
I have skills in: ____________________________________
I am a professional in the following area:
_________________
I am not skilled, but want to help with (please circle)
Painting
Yard Cleanup
Food for Volunteers
Project Cleanup
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those memories are giving me some comfort. Corpus Christi is
a great parish deserving of our talent, time, and treasure. I’m
confident that you will welcome the new pastor and support
him with the hospitality for which Corpus Christi is noted.
Down the road, I look forward to saying goodbye and thank
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WEDDING BANNS
III Quinn O’Brien and Katie Lamo
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REMEMBERING EASTER
What are your favorite memories of Easter? Certainly two of
the most fantastic, other than the traditional church services,
has to be the flowers and music.
Lilies are just so not winter - as pure white as new-fallen snow
but their smell lifts you towards heaven. Our altar was very
beautiful, filled with lilies and other spring flowers! Many
thanks to all who donated towards the Easter flower fund.
Flyers will be available shortly listing the names of those
contributors.
We are blessed to have beautiful music every week, but
Alleluia for Easter music! Extra steps are taken to make sure
that music for Easter (and Christmas) is even more special.
Helping to make it so are those who made donations towards
the Easter music program: David Kirk, Crosby & Dianne Peck,
and Ed & Mary Pergiovanni. Their donations have been made
in memory of their parents. Our sincerest thanks for their
generosity.
2016 MASS BOOK & CANDLES
The Scheduling of Masses and Sanctuary Lamps for our loved
ones, living or deceased, for the year 2016 can be arranged by
calling the rectory no sooner than Tuesday, May 5th.
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April 19, 2015
CATHOLIC LIGHTHOUSE CORNER
A free-will donation of $3.00 per CD and $2.50 per booklet
keeps this ministry strong and growing.
Encountering the Poor - Dr. Timothy Gray
Dr. Gray is the president of the Augustine Institute and is a
well known Scripture Scholar and Catholic Church speaker on
social justice in light of Sacred Scripture. He shows us how
social justice is not just one small piece of the puzzle - it
frames the entire mosaic of the Bible.
MASS of HEALING and HOPE
Tuesday, April 21st at 7:30 PM at the Archdiocesan Center at
St. Thomas Seminary in Bloomfield. It will be preceded by the
recitation of the rosary at 6:55 PM. Presider: Most Rev. Peter
Buczek. Healing teams are available after Mass. For more
information: 860-242-5573, x2695.
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
There is a Prayer Shawl Meeting this Wednesday, April 22nd
from 2-4 PM in the church hall. Never did anything like this
before? You are more than welcome to come and learn to
make a prayer shawl - teachers available on the spot!
Many thanks to all who have donated medals to the Prayer
Shawl Ministry. We have a very busy ministry and are always
in need of more medals. Medals can be dropped in the
collection basket at Mass or to the rectory during office hours.
PAPAL VISIT PILGRIMAGE: 9/27/15 Weekend
The Archdiocese of Hartford is sponsoring a pilgrimage to
Philadelphia to see Pope Francis during his visit to the United
States. Prices vary depending on room occupancy choice.
Reservations are now being taken and the deposit deadline
has been extended to April 22nd. For further details and to
download
registration
forms,
go
to:
www.archdioceseofhartford.org.
“THE SOUND of MUSIC”
St. Paul Performing Arts will present the beloved Rodgers &
Hammerstein classic “The Sound of Music” at St. Paul
Catholic High School’s Theater beginning on Friday, April 24,
Saturday, April 25, Sunday, April 26 and May 3. This new
production promises to deliver all your favorite things from
this most beloved musical. St. Paul boasts a stellar cast, great
sets and costumes, and top-notch singing and dancing. This is
one musical you and your family will not want to miss!
Performances are at 7:30 PM on April 24 and 25, and at 2 PM
on April 26 and May 3. Ticket prices are $20 and $15; all
seats reserved. Tickets can be purchased by visiting
www.spchs.com or by calling 860-584-0911.
JAZZ CABARET NIGHT
Northwest Catholic will host its 8th annual Jazz Cabaret Night
on Saturday, May 9 at 7 PM at NWC. The event will feature
performances by NWC’s Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Singers, and Big
Band, as well as gourmet desserts, coffee, and Silent & Teacup
Auctions. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students &
senior citizens. Tickets must be reserved in advance. Go to
www.NorthwestCatholic.org/JazzNight for more info &
reservations.
COMING UP:
April showers bring May flowers and . . . . .
• Apr. 21 (Tuesday): Social Action Meeting at 7 PM
• Apr. 22 (Wednesday): Prayer Shawl Meeting at 2 PM
• Apr. 25 (Saturday): Knights of Columbus Spaghetti
Supper - Incarnation church hall
• Apr. 26 weekend: Scrip Fundraiser (see page 3)
• May 2 (Saturday): HomeFront Day (see page 3)
• May 2 (Saturday): School First Communion at 9 AM
• May 3 weekend: Sandwich/Juice Box/T-Shirt Collection
Knights of Columbus Membership Drive
• May 7 (Wednesday): May Crowning
• May 10 (Sunday): Mother’s Day!
• May 14: (Thursday): Holy Day of Obligation:
The Ascension of the Lord
INVITATION from INCARNATION WOMEN’S CLUB
Tea Time with a White House Floral Designer
Sunday - May 2nd - 1:30 PM
The Incarnation Women’s Club presents a floral demonstration
and slide presentation by Ruth Loiseau. Ruth is a well known
floral designer and has done many special events for the White
House. She has worked with several Presidents and has some
stories to share. Following the presentation, we will be serving
tea, coffee and dessert. The completed arrangements will be
raffled off. Cost is $20.00 per person. Reservations are
limited to 125 people. The event is at Incarnation Church in
Father Crawford Hall, 544 Prospect Street in Wethersfield.
Doors open at 1 PM. For reservations and more info, call Ann
Hock at 860-563-0728 or Carol Plona at 860-563-9501.
CATHOLIC CEMETARIES ASSOCIATION
Choosing a family lot is inevitable. To make an important
decision more calmly, prudently and economically, the
Catholic Cemeteries Association suggests pre-need cemetery
arrangements. For a limited time, all Catholic families have the
opportunity to purchase pre-need graves with upright
monument rights or shrine graves with interest free installment
payments up to 48 months at Holy Cross Cemetery in
Glastonbury, St. Mary Cemetery in East Hartford, and St.
James & St. Bridget Cemeteries in Manchester. (Mausoleum
entombment space for casket and cremation is also available
at Holy Cross and St. Mary Cemeteries.) This offer will
conclude on May 15, 2015. Please contact the office at St.
James Cemetery, 860-646-3772, or by email
[email protected], to schedule an appointment or for more
information. Be sure to visit our website, www.ccacem.org, to
learn more about The Catholic Cemeteries Association.
ARCHBISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL
In just a few short weeks, our parish has raised $100,036 for
the 2015 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal. In these trying times,
the need of our surrounding community grows and the
assistance provided by the Appeal is crucial. If you have not
yet made your commitment to this year’s Appeal, please
consider doing so in the days ahead. Your gift to the
Archbishop’s Annual Appeal will help continue the vital
services, ministries and programs that help so many
throughout our Archdiocese.