CHURCH OF CORPUS CHRISTI
1919 North 2nd Street, Bismarck, ND 58501-1735
email: [email protected]
website: www.corpuschristibismarck.com
facebook: www.facebook.com/CorpusBismarck
Parish Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255-4600
Parish Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255-3104
Parish Fax. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255-4616
WEEKLY LITURGY SCHEDULE
Saturday (Vigil of Sunday). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:00 p.m.
Sunday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30 & 10:45 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Monday (Eucharistic Liturgy). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:10 p.m.
Tuesday (Eucharistic Liturgy) . . . . . . . 12:10 & 5:30 p.m.
Wed.-Fri. (Eucharistic Liturgy) . . 7:00 a.m. & 12:10 p.m.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Tuesdays (12:45-3:15 p.m.); Thursdays (7:00 p.m.)
MISSION STATEMENT
As disciples of Jesus, we live our faith
through Word, Sacrament, and Service.
Rev. Paul D. Becker, Pastor. . . . . . . . . . . . . 255-4600 (ext. 203)
Rev. Raphael Obotama, Parochial Vicar. 255-4600 (ext. 211)
Rev. Terry Wipf, Parochial Vicar . . . . . . . . . 255-4600 (ext. 218)
Tracy Kraft, Parish Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . 255-4600 (ext. 212)
Loretta Arntz, Business Manager . . . . . . 255-4600 (ext. 201)
PASTORAL MINISTERS
Cindy Anderst, Pastoral Care. . . . . . . . . . . 255-4600 (ext. 205)
Jennifer Braun, Music Ministry . . . . . . . . . 255-4600 (ext. 209)
Mariah Conner, Faith Formation. . . . . . . 255-4600 (ext. 219)
Mary Janusz, Pastoral Care . . . . . . . . . . . . 255-4600 (ext. 220)
Patrick Hall, Confirmation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (call office)
Sr. Ivo Schoch, Outreach Ministry. . . . . . 255-4600 (ext. 208)
DEACONS: Michael Fix, Lonnie Grabowska, Joe Mathern,
Rex McDowall
PARISH SUPPORT STAFF
Jane Bosch, Kitchen Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Viola Bullert, Janitress. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Niel Heinze, Maintenance Technician . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bridget Johnson, Bookkeeper/Receptionist. . . . . .
Caroline Sabot, Admin. Pastoral Secretary.. . . . . . .
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April 26, 2015
SACRAMENTS
Reconciliation - Saturdays at 3:00 p.m.,
Weekdays: 15 minutes prior to Mass or please call the
pastor at 255-4600 for an appointment.
Baptism - The Baptism Preparation Program
and Baptism Schedule are by arrangement. Please call
the parish office at 255-4600 to register prior to your
delivery date and the program director will return your
call. Parents must be registered at Corpus Christi or
have permission from their parish.
Marriage - Couples planning to be married
should call the parish office at 255-4600 at least four
months in advance. Completion of required paperwork
and taking the FOCCUS premarital inventory is also
needed this early. This process is administered the
fourth Thursday of each month from 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Persons wishing to learn more about the
Catholic faith may call Tracy Kraft at 255-4600.
PARISH COUNCIL MEETS quarterly at 6:30 p.m. in
the Conference room. The next meeting is May 14.
Parishioners are welcome.
PARISH BULLETIN DEADLINE: Articles must be
received by noon on Wednesdays (typed format).
PRAYER TREE: 255-4600
4TH SUNDAY OF EASTER
W
hy call me a sheep? Why are Christ’s people
called sheep? Sheep love to be together; as
Christ has called us to unity. Sheep are little creatures,
just as Christ’s people are little in the eyes of the world,
and should be even less in their own eyes. Sheep are
looked upon to be the most harmless, quiet creatures
just as we should do no harm to God’s children here on
earth. And then meekness of sheep reminds us of our
dear Lord, who said: ‘Learn of me, for I am meek and
lowly in heart.’ Sadly too, sheep, out of all creatures
in the world, are the most apt to stray and be lost.
Turn out a horse, or a dog, and they will find their way
home, but a sheep wanders about; he bleats here and
there, waiting to be found by the faithful shepherd.
Weekly Mass Intentions
Monday, April 27- VGeorge & Irene Lauinger (12:10 p.m.)
Tuesday, April 28- VRobert Dockter (12:10 p.m.)
VPaul Farrell (5:30 p.m.)
Wednesday, April 29- VVeronica Glatt (7:00 a.m.)
VBrad J. Melby (12:10 p.m.)
Thursday, April 30- VPeggy Knoll (7:00 a.m.)
Irene MacGouh (12:10 p.m.)
Friday, May 1- VGeorge & Irene Lauinger (7:00 a.m.)
Special Intention (12:10 p.m.)
Saturday, May 2- People of Corpus Christi (4:00 p.m.)
Sunday, May 3- VBrad J. Melby (8:30 a.m.)
VWilliam Renner (10:45 a.m.)
Vocation Views: On this Good Shepherd Sunday we celebrate World Day of Prayer for Vocations. What love God has
bestowed on us in calling us his children! Pray that you may
be faithful to your vocational call. (1 John 3:1-2)
Stewardship Thought: Jesus reminds us that material
things, even something as basic as water, can never satisfy
us for long. When we build our lives around material
possessions we always want more. True satisfaction only
comes when we follow Jesus.
Faith Formation for Your Home
The Symbolon program is a 20 episode video series
that presents the “Big Picture” of the Catholic Faith.
You can go online to register your home at:
http://symboloncatholic.org/register
APRIL 26, 2015
CONTRIBUTIONS (GENERAL FUND) - (2,122 households)
Adult Envelopes (368) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,881.30
Youth Envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 142.89
TOTAL RECEIVED (April 19) . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16,024.19
1st Sunday (Easter). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $42,733.94
Electronic Contributions (126). . . . . . . . . . .$11,561.56
2nd Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20,392.13
Electronic Contributions(85) . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 8,023.56
3rd Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16,024.19
4th Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
0
We appreciate your generosity which is part of being
faithful stewards of Corpus Christi.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION. “Come to Me all who are
weary and find life burdensome and I will refresh you.” (Mt.
11-28) Tuesdays 12:45-3:15 p.m. (private, quiet time, incense
free) with the Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 3:00 p.m. All are
welcome to spend time in Jesus’ awesome Eucharistic
presence. Eucharistic Adoration (Benediction, Rosary and
the Chaplet of Divine Mercy) is also available Thursdays with
Father Terry from 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Spring RCIA Session. Do you want to learn more about
your Catholic faith? Are you interested in joining the
Catholic Church? Were you baptized Catholic, but didn’t
receive the Sacraments of Eucharist, Reconciliation and/
or Confirmation? This Spring, our parish is offering a
“Fast Track” Seminar which is specifically geared toward
individuals who have a basic understanding of the
Catholic Faith and would like to explore the possibility
of making a formal commitment to the Church. We
invite you to join us in this new venture. There is no
commitment on your part to become Catholic. You may
just want to come and join us to learn more about the
faith of your spouse and/or children. The first session
will be Sunday, May 3, at 5:00 p.m. We will meet over
the course of six weeks and celebrate the Sacrament of
Confirmation for those that are ready over the summer.
For more information or to register for these sessions,
please contact Tracy at the parish office at 255-4600.
“AND THE TWO SHALL BECOME ONE”
The Most Reverend David D. Kagan, D.D., P.A., J.C.L.,
Bishop of Bismarck, has written a pastoral letter on
Catholic Belief and Practice Concerning Marriage. His
hope and prayer is that all will find a renewed and
better understanding of our Catholic faith concerning
Holy Matrimony. A copy of this can be picked up in
the parish office or found on the Diocesan website at
www.bismarckdiocese.com.
CHURCH OF CORPUS CHRISTI
Vacation Bible School is just
around the corner!
This year’s Vacation Bible School is called
Everest. Your child will be embarking
on an “icy” mountain adventure right
here at Corpus Christi! At Everest,
your child will explore one of the most
majestic, beautiful (and sometimes
dangerous) places on earth. Your child
will join “Climbing Crews” to trek throught our Everest
VBS, discovering God’s power and promises all along
the way. Children will learn to overcome obstacles with
God’s Mighty Power. When you make it to
the top of Everest, you are at the highest
point on earth. But Jesus is higher still! He
promises to provide, to comfort, to love us
forever, and more. At Everest, your kids will
learn that God’s awesome power is enough
to overcome any “mountain” or problem in
their lives.
Everest Vacation Bible School
(Preschool-5th Grade)
June 8-10, 2015
Monday and Tuesday 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Wednesday 8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (mass for all
families at 12:10 with lunch to follow)
Call Mariah Conner at 255-4600 to register or
with questions. Registration deadline is June 1.
Looking Onward to Understanding & Serenity.
Lotus is a group for those who have experienced a
death. Lotus is held on the second and fourth Tuesdays
of the month from10:00-11:00 a.m. at Parkway Funeral
Home, 2330 Tyler Parkway.
April 28, “Where is God in THESE times?”, by Fr. Paul
All are welcome. For more information call Sr. Ivo at
255-4600.
The Caring Heart Quilters 15th Annual
Quilt Show will be held at Corpus Christi
on Saturday, May 2 from 9:00 a.m.5:00 p.m. Stop by to see the many
quilts on display. Over 100 quilts are for
sale. Refreshments will be served and a
Raffle drawing at 5:00 p.m.
BISMARCK, ND
What’s Going on Here This Week
Mon. 4/27 Boy Scouts, 7:00 p.m., Parish Hall
Light Weigh Bible Study, 7:00-8:30 p.m.,
Community Room
Tues. 4/28 Quilters, 9:00 a.m., Community Room
Eucharistic Adoration, 12:45-3:15 p.m., Chapel
Volunteer Appreciation Dinner, 6:00 p.m.,
Parish Hall
Wed. 4/29 Faith Formation, 3:30, 5:00, 6:30 p.m.
Children’s Choir, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Confirmation, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Middle School Youth Ministry, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Pre-Confirmation, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Thurs. 4/30 Toastmasters, 6:30 a.m., Community Room
Eucharistic Adoration, 7:00-8:00 p.m., Chapel
Sun. 5/3
Children’s Liturgy, 10:45 a.m., Room 201-202
Praise and Worship Choir, 5:00-6:15 p.m.
Sr. High SNAC, 7:30 p.m., Room 140
Coming up in the Area
Appreciation Dinners: Our next appreciation dinner is
on Tuesday, April 28, at 6:00 p.m., and we still have room. If
you have been a volunteer at Corpus Christi in the past or
are a charter member of Corpus Christi, please sign up by
calling the office at 255-4600. Spouses are welcome. If this
date doesn’t work for you, our other date is Tuesday, May 28.
Please sign up for either of these days and let us serve you
in 2015.
Catholic Daughters will meet on Tuesday, May 5, at
Cathedral at 7:00 p.m. Our guest speaker will be from
our local Catholic Radio. Guests are welcome. For
more information, call Rita at (701)321-1211.
Light Weigh One King Bible Study
Light Weigh One King is a 12 week Bible Study-DVD
program that seeks to help people lose weight and
achieve peace with food, through freedom found in
Christ. This session will begin Monday, April 27, 7:008:30 p.m. in the community room. For questions, call
Cindy Anderst at 255-4600.
The Holy Father Speaks...Reflecting on the readings from the Mass of the day, Pope Francis
devoted his April 19 Regina Caeli address to the duty of each Christian to witness to Christ. At the heart of the
witness, said the Pope, are three things: seeing, remembering, and recounting. Christian witness is not “cold
and detached,” he said, for it changes lives. “The content of Christian testimony is not a theory, not an ideology
or a complex system of precepts and prohibitions, or a moralism, but it is a message of salvation, a concrete
event, or better yet a person: the risen Christ, the living and only Savior of all,” said the Pope. A personal
experience of Christ, he added, is found “in prayer and in the Church” and is a journey that has “its foundation
in Baptism, its nourishment in the Eucharist, its seal in Confirmation, its continuous conversion in Penance.” It
is a journey, he added, that is “always guided by the Word of God.”
I had no shoes and complained until I met a man who had no feet.
Welcome! We thank you for choosing to worship with us today and hope that you
will return often. If you do not belong to a parish, we hope you will consider the
Church of Corpus Christi. You may call the parish office at 255-4600 to register.
Date: May 2-3
May 2, 2015
4:00 PM
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Yvonne Richter
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Joyce Welder
Father Raphael
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Clyde Thompson
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May 3, 2015
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Beverly Larson
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Can you help? The blank spaces mean we need more help in that ministry.
Please come to the ushers room and sign in on the schedule to help. Thank you.
Tired of listening to the same stuff on the radio or
television? Try listening to one of our many CDs when
taking a car trip or while doing your chores.
BIBLE BASICS FOR CATHOLICS (by Dr. John Bergsma)
From biblical Scholar Dr. John Bergsma - two time “Teacher of the Year” from Franciscan University of
Steubenville, OH - comes this fresh, fun, and authentically Catholic introduction the the “big picture”
of salvation history. This overview of the Bible is based on Bergsma’s widely popular ‘Introduction to
Theology’ course at the Fanciscan University of Steubenville. Bergsma combines sound theology,
academic expertise, pastoral wisdom, and an endearing playfulness to draw readers into the connection
between the great stories of the Bible and salvation in Jesus.
“You will come to see the Bible in a whole new light, and find yourself reading it - with greater wisdom and insight - for the
rest of your life.” ... Dr. Scott Hahn
They can be found in the CD/bookstand in the lower gathering area.
A $3.00 donation is suggested for each CD/book to help us continue this program.
Marriage Moment: If you’re too busy to have a weekly date with your spouse, you may be too busy. Tonight
choose several hours next weekend that you can devote just to each other. This week the wife plans what to do,
next week it’s the husband’s turn.
Parenting Pointer: “If you love me, you will keep my commandments.” (John14:15) Just as God gave us
commandments, healthy families have rules that help keep order and keep the peace. What are some of your
family rules? Do you need any new ones? Let go of outdated ones? Discuss together.... by Susan Vogt www.
SusanVogt.net.
50th Jubilee Portrait Directory
Please join us as we create a once in a lifetime portrait directory that will document our 50th
Jubilee celebration and allow us to identify all of our parish members at this important time
in the history of our church. The dates are April 28-30, May 1-2, 12-16, June 2-6.
Each family photographed receives:
1. Free Portrait Directory
2. Free 8x10 Portrait
3. No hassle opportunity to purchase additional portraits of your family.
Please stop after mass to sign up for a portrait sitting. We also have online scheduling
available for your convenience, or you can call the office at 255-4600 to sign up M-F (8:004:30). You can call Tracy in the parish office at 255-4600 with any questions or concerns.
The 58th Annual God’s Share Appeal will begin next weekend and the hope is that all of you here
will participate. Your gift will help support many important ministries and programs throughout our
Diocese. The programs benefit every parish and every parishioner. Some of these programs include
educating our 24 seminarians, caring for our retired priests and preparing couples for the Sacrament
of Marriage. Our parish has been asked to have 100% participation. We, as a community of believers,
must support Christ’s mission here on earth. Please consider a gift to the 2015 God’s Share Appeal.