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Corpus Christi Parish Community
234 SOUTHERN BOULEVARD • CHATHAM TOWNSHIP, NEW JERSEY 07928
(973) 635-0070 • FAX (973) 635-5518 www.corpuschristi.org
Mary Jane Cece, Pastoral Associate, Catechetical Ministry • ext.715, [email protected]
Sr. Margaret Dincher, SCC, Pastoral Associate, Spirituality • ext.714, [email protected]
Fran Guy, Business Office • ext.713, [email protected]
Robert Long, Minister of Music • ext.716, [email protected]
Rev. Msgr. James T. Mahoney, Pastor, Ph.D., V.G. • ext. 5, [email protected]
Blog: jmahoney.typepad.com
Roseann McDonough, Parish Administrator • ext.725, [email protected]
Chris Medeiros, Administrative Assistant • ext.711, [email protected]
Elizabeth Nowik, Handbell and Children’s Choirs • ext.728, [email protected]
Mary Anne Psomas–Jackloski, Pastoral Associate, Youth Ministry and Formation • ext.718, [email protected]
Betty Spinella, Administrative Assistant • ext.710, [email protected]
Lisa Traum, Jr. High Religious Education • ext.740, [email protected]
Linda Wass, Pastoral Associate, Marriage and Family Ministry • ext.720, [email protected]
Maintenance Staff • ext.721, [email protected]
January 18, 2015
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Paris and After
Statement from the Vatican after the attacks in Paris: “Pope Francis joins in prayers for the
suffering of the wounded and the families of the deceased and calls upon all to oppose by
all means the spread of hatred and all forms of violence, both physical and moral, which
destroys human life, violates the dignity of the person, radically undermines the fundamental good of peaceful coexistence between individuals and peoples, despite differences of
nationality, religion and culture.”
Intolerance is evil. Violence is evil. These are not profound insights. They are facts and
truths. We need to remember that, when Jesus gave us the Lord’s prayer as the way to pray,
he included the phrase “deliver us from evil.” Each of us must do all we can to resist evil,
to overcome evil, and to support those who, in our name, make the world a safe and better
place.
During these unsettled times, I remember and pray for our parishioners and families whose
members are on the front lines of our global fight against evil. I pray in gratitude for those
who served so that we may be free. I pray for victims of terrorism from 9-11 through today. God stays close to us. Be sure that you stay close to God.
Please Help—Feed and Clothe the Hungry
This week the food donated will be going to the Father English Community Center, Paterson, NJ, one of our Catholic Charities
agencies. Here are the items most needed by the Food Banks: Cold Cereal, Oatmeal/Hot Cereal, Pancake Mix and Syrup, Brown/
White Rice, Pasta and Pasta Products (side dishes), Macaroni & Cheese, Soups (canned, mixes, ramen noodle), Cookies
and Crackers, Canned Meats, Fish and Fruit, Peanut Butter, Parmalat. Please consider purchasing low-sodium and low-sugar
items. Please help support our local programs by donating Clothing, Shoes, and Household Items in our donation bin located in
our back parking lot.
Sacraments • Parish Organizations
CYO BASKETBALL PROGRAM
EUCHARIST
Weekend Liturgies:
See Corpus Christi website (www.corpuschristi.org) or call Jim
LeMon at 973-701-1602 or email [email protected] or Drew
McKenzie at 973-635-1342 or email [email protected]
Eucharist for the Sick and Homebound:
Senior Citizens ~ Priscilla Ursino, Coordinator
Saturday, 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 12:15 p.m.
Weekday Liturgies: 7:30 a.m.—Mon—Friday
Every first Friday; other times upon request
First Eucharist:
nd
Usually celebrated in 2 grade for children. Celebrated at the Easter
Vigil for adults.
BAPTISM
Baptisms are celebrated at 1:15 p.m. on Sundays: monthly during the
summer, and twice a month during the rest of the year. A required
orientation for parents of babies being baptized is held on the third
Saturday at 10:30 a.m. (July & August by appointment.) Please
contact the parish office in advance to register for the orientation and
to schedule the Baptism. No Baptisms are scheduled until after the
baby has been born. Adults: participate in the Rite of Christian
Initiation of Adults. Through this process, the sacraments of
Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation are received. For further
information, contact the parish office.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION SESSIONS
The parish offers a comprehensive program in religious education for
pre-school, elementary school, junior high, and high school.
These sessions are held on Sundays or Mondays. We also offer a
program for students who are educationally challenged. Adult
education programs are scheduled periodically and announced in the
bulletin and newsletter. For further information, contact the parish
office, extension 711.
ALTAR SOCIETY
Coordinators: Kathleen Magill and Dorothy Shanahan
MEN’S SOCIETY ~ Joseph Cooney, President
CONFIRMATION
Parishioners of high school age are confirmed following a two year
preparation program, usually culminating with Confirmation in the
beginning of junior year. Adult parishioners are usually confirmed at
the Easter Vigil. For further information, contact the parish office.
PENANCE
For all parishioners: celebrated on Saturday from 4:15-4:45 p.m. in
the area behind the sanctuary of the church; outside of these times,
upon request. Communal Penance services are held in Advent and
Lent.
First Penance: Usually celebrated in the 2nd grade.
MARRIAGE
Please contact the parish office a year prior to the wedding.
Preparation for Marriage includes: Pre-Cana or Marriage Encounter,
as well as meetings with the priest who will witness the Marriage.
Weddings may be scheduled any day Monday through Saturday. No
weddings will be scheduled on Sundays, eves of holidays, holidays,
or holiday weekends.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK
This sacrament may be celebrated with any person who is seriously
ill. A communal celebration of this sacrament is held periodically.
You may request this sacrament at any time, especially in case of
emergency. Any parishioner who is in the hospital and wishes to see
a member of the parish staff should notify the parish office.
Parish Council
St. Anthony’s,
Meets first Friday of month at 12:30 p.m. ~ Liturgy & Lunch
October – June
Bobbie Veeder, President
Our Sister Parish
Our parish is linked with our sister parish, Saint Anthony’s in
Passaic. Our Men’s Society joins with Saint Anthony’s in various
projects. If you are interested in helping, please contact Roseann
McDonough, [email protected].
Meets second Monday of the month, 7:30 p.m. or as announced in the
bulletin.
YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY
For those in their 20s and 30s, through social, spiritual and service
activities, “Fire and Light,” a Network of young adults in various
local parishes meets once a month, and also networks with other
groups. Contact Psomi for further information.
YOUTH MINISTRY
6th Grade: Friday Night Open Gym held once a month during
certain months for all 6th graders from Corpus Christi parish and their
friends.
7th & 8th Grade: Friday Night Open Gym held once a month
during certain months for all 7th/8th graders from Corpus Christi
parish and their friends. Other activities include On-Line with Jesus,
Souper Bowl Sunday, Corn Maze, Jr. High Dances.
High School Youth: High school youth have a variety of
activities to choose from including, but not limited to: U-Turn
(service), Pancake Breakfast, Senior Prom, Passion Play, Habitat for
Humanity, soup kitchen, Extreme Faith (youth music choir),
Confirmation preparation, and many other ministries.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
The Knights of Columbus is an international fraternal, family and
charitable organization. Locally, the Parcells Council of the Knights
of Columbus jointly serves the parishes of Corpus Christi and Saint
Patrick. Membership is open to all Catholic men over 18.
Visit the Knights of Columbus website at: www.rosenet.org/kofc
For further information contact Dan Otten at 973-335-1435
Al-Anon Meeting
Al-Anon meets every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. This is open to any
persons in the community who are family members or friends of
those suffering from any type of chemical dependency, such as
alcohol, etc. The meeting is held in the double classroom area. Enter
the parish center through the main doors from the rear parking lot.
This is not affiliated with the parish, but the facilities are offered as a
service to the community. The participants are to maintain strict
confidentiality and require anonymity.
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LITURGIES FOR
The Week
January 18, 2015
2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saturday, January 17
Calendar of Events
Sunday, January 18
Today
5:00 p.m. Marie Rudnick
7:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
12:15 p.m.
9:45 a.m. Coffee House
Frank Tegano
Bob Philipp
Charlotte Powers
Elaine Claire Tino
Monday, January 19
Parish Offices Closed
Tuesday, January 20
3:30 p.m. Children’s Choir
7:30 p.m. First Communion Parent Meeting
8:00 p.m. Confirmation Team 1
Monday, January 19
7:30 a.m. Christopher Dolan
Tuesday, January 20
Wednesday, January 21
7:30a.m. For the People, Joseph Abbate
9:00 a.m. Bible Study
10:30 a.m. Praying the Rosary
8:00 p.m. Confirmation Team 1
Wednesday, January 21
7:30 a.m. George Iuzzolino; Marie Koriniskie;
Marilyn Reeve
Thursday, January 22
Thursday, January 22
9:30 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
3:30 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
7:30 a.m. Jaime Pinaire
Friday, January 23
7:30 a.m. Jeanne Hewitt
Saturday, January 24
5:00 p.m. Elaine Claire Tino
Sunday, January 25
7:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
12:15 p.m.
Stephen Doherty
Anthony Sacina (57th A nniversary)
Elaine Claire Tino
Margaret Shannon
Mornings for Moms
First Communion Parent Meeting
Angel Chimes
Cherubs
Extreme Faith
Confirmation Team 2
Adult Choir
Book Club
God Squad
Friday, January 23
4:00 p.m. Confirmation Retreat 1
4:30 p.m. Harmonia
5:30 p.m. Celebration Ringers
Saturday, January 24
In Remembrance
5:00 p.m. Communion Enrollment
Sunday, January 25
8:00 a.m. Pancake Breakfast
For the week of January 18, Sanctuary Lights burn and
Bread and Wine is offered in memory of Elaine Claire Tino.
Blessed Sacrament Chapel Flowers are in memory of Elaine
Claire Tino.
Flower Memorials Remember a loved one or offer a
Special Intention by having a flower arrangement placed in
the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. The cost will be $50 or more
plus a $10 offering. The Parish Office will coordinate the
request with our florist, Carl Lemanski.
Checks
Cash
Total
Sunday’s
$15,435
$ 3.388
$18,823
Thank You for responding with generosity to our
financial needs. To give is an act of faith. We promise to be
wise stewards with the funds that you entrust to us.
Automatic Deductions
Help Us & You
Presider’s Schedule
January 17/18
5:00 p.m. Fr. Ray
9:00 a.m. Fr. Mahoney
7:30 a.m. Fr. Mahoney
11:00 a.m. Fr. Murphy
12:15 p.m. Fr. Murphy
January 24/25
Last
Collection
5:00 p.m. Fr. Murphy
9:00 a.m. Fr. Ray
7:30 a.m. Fr. Ray
11:00 a.m. Fr. Mahoney
12:15 p.m. Fr. Mahoney
for
Collections
Please consider using our program of automatic deductions from
your checking account for your sacrificial gifts to the Church. This
is a great regular support of the parish and a convenience for our
parishioners. You can have your Sunday contribution automatically
deducted from your checking account according to the frequency
and amount you prefer. If you are interested in participating in this
program,
go to this link on our parish web site:
www.corpuschristi.org/deduction. If you do not use a computer,
then call the Parish Office for an application form.
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Welcome!
New parishioners are asked to register by calling or visiting the
parish office or by speaking to one of the parish staff.
Spirituality—Faith Development
Contact: Sister Margaret Dincher SCC
973-635-0070 x 714 (phone)
973-635—5518 (fax)
Email: [email protected]
Pray for the Sick
Maureen Alexander, Patty Westerzelt, Jack Washburne,
Brian Deasy, Mon Cassius, Debbie Michalski, Helen Powers,
for
the
sick
Pam Koch, Pray
Trish Dowling,
David
Natale,
Elizabeth Hurley,
Donald deCastro, Megan O’Neil, Carole DeCastro,
Christopher Ciufo, Martin Dubel, James Mulvaney, Betty
Burke, Melina Hennigan, James Greendonner, Jeffrey
Dowling, Donna Conforti, Carolyn Phalon, Wayne Parisi,
Debby Conti, James J. Price, Pat Pierson, Florence & John
Hefele, Hank Campbell, Amy Fitzgerald, Mary McHale,
Father John O’Brien, John McFadden, Frances Primack,
Dorothy M. Torick, Laurie Williams, Howard Daly,
Katherine Brown, Larry Stromberg, Maribeth Washburne,
Conor Jennings, Barbara Layman, Peter Pietrucha, Craig
Wisdo, John Petite, Raymond O’Connell, Marsha Caldwell,
Christopher Crahan, Jean McFadden, Joseph Doria, John
Fleming, Donna Kugelman, Jeffrey Hodgeson, Kiran
Kenney, Helen Dwyer, Margaret Pittaluga, Tina Errico, Earle
Underwood, Gina Pisaeno, Nick McGann, John (Jack)
Kaplan, Marie Orgo, Fr. Tony Duffy, Lucy Ryan, Sarah
Cannizzo, Joann Uibelhoer, Beth Abella, Hazel Townsend,
Nicholas DeNunzio, Nicholas Ciufo, Peter Elder, Lori
Abrams, Alberto Martins, Brandon Glynnyoung, David
Carey, Marylou Perrini, Alan Fischer, John Fitzpatrick,
Sarah Addison, Carol Murphy, Michelle Johnson, Adam
Goodkind, Loree Goodkind, Likeu Lee, Susan Kosinski,
Patrick Larson, Camille Moran, Michael Turinchak, Dorothy
Norton, Sr. Anita Talar, Helen and Bill Borkowski, Sr.
Barbara Takacs, Marie Folenta, Diane Allen, Al Carrier,
Michael, Nora and Callum Lemanski, Lucas Reiling,
Dominic Ursino, Andrew Jenkins, Debbie Dwyer, Bridget
Noe, John Cunningham, Mary Beth Driscoll, Denise Phalon
Cascio, Bob Cheviot, Abigail Brady, Frances Smith, Claudia
Fernandez, Tom Warren, Marty Erickson, Mary Beth
Bonkowski, Anne DeLuca, Carey Jenkins, Aurora Tremaroli,
Aubrey Baumbach, Christopher Green Cunningham, John
VanDam, Ethel Gasda, Patrick Ford, David Kelly, Patrick
Murphy, Jr., Helen Huk, Stephen Mandzak, Cathy Caputo,
Rui Boos, Jane Maher, Joe Cooney, Edward Mastellone,
Joseph Todisco, Marie Skurka, Arianna Khelil, Sister
Theresina Flannery, RSM, Dorothy Craig, Sr. Betty Jean
Takacs, Stephanie Quiroga, William McGuire, Sal Guidone,
Kerry Estrabrook, Judy Broyhill, Tony Rios, Lois McGuire,
Gina Pagnotta, Frank Lapinta, Mary Jarosz.
Pray for those who have
gone home to the Lord
Ralph Annette, husband of Christine and father of Julia
Nicolette
Jeannette Pietrucha, wife of Peter
Judy Schell, mother of Julie Whelan
Confirmation
Sessions will be held beginning in Lent,
on Sunday February 22nd at 9:45 am for
anyone who wishes to complete the
Sacraments of Initiation and prepare for
the Sacrament of Confirmation. For more
information call or email Sister Margaret.
Centering Prayer
We are called daily to sink deep roots into
God’s enormous love to discover the presence
of the Spirit within. Each Monday morning in
the Emmaus Room from 9:00 to 9:30 am you
are invited to begin your week in prayer to
deepen this awareness of the presence of God
in daily life.
Bible Study...January 26, 2015
The Acts of the Apostles: Good News for All People, is the
topic for Bible Study. The study focuses on
the message left by Jesus to his followers,
how they lived the message in their daily
lives, and the struggles faced in spreading
this message in the early Church. The next
session will be held on Monday, January 26
at 7:30 pm in the Upper Room on the second
floor.
Bible Study...Wednesday, January 21
On Wednesday mornings from 9:00 am to 10:00 am a Bible
Study is on “Revelation.” The study will be
held in the Atrium Conference Room. It
will be led by Sister Margaret.
Spiritual Direction
Spiritual Direction is an invitation to grow
in our relationship with God as we reflect more
deeply on God’s presence in the daily experiences
of our lives. For more information contact Sister
Margaret.
Book Club
The next Book Club will meet on Thursday,
January 22nd at 7:30 pm. The book being discussed is
Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult.
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Family/Marriage Ministry
Prayer Shawl Ministry
May you be wrapped in God’s embrace
At Corpus Christi Parish a Prayer
Shawl Ministry has begun. The
Shawls which have been completed
will be blessed at Mass and distributed
throughout the month.. If you are interested please call Sister Margaret.
Visiting the Sick
If you or someone you know is in the hospital or at home and
wishes a visit and Communion contact Sister Margaret.
Weekly visits are made. Sister Margaret—973-635-0070 x 714
or [email protected]
Corpus Christi Chargers
On February 8th the Corpus Christi Chargers will enjoy a
movie night from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm in
the Resurrection Room.
Contact: Linda Wass
973-635-0070 x720 (phone)
973-635-5518 (fax)
email: [email protected]
Marriage Preparation
Congratulations! Please contact the Marriage &
Family Ministry office 8-12 months before the
big day to schedule an appointment to begin
your preparation for the sacrament of Marriage.
Pre Cana Spring 2015 Session
Our next Pre Cana program for engaged couples will take
place on March 28. To register or for more information,
please contact Linda Wass.
Marriage Encounter
Programs for Spiritual Growth
Programs for
Spiritual Growth
Rich in Mercy
March 28
Mar 20-22
Morristown, NJ
On a Marriage Encounter weekend,
married couples can get away from jobs, kids,
chores, and phones and focus only on each
other to deepen, enrich, and grow in their
relationship. Visit www.wwme.org for more
information. CONTACT: Mike & Eileen
Morgan at 973-827-9606
During the season of Lent, weekly sessions will be held on
Prayer, Reflection and discussion of the Lenten Sunday
Readings. The sessions will take place beginning on Tuesday, February 17 from 9:15—10:15 am and Thursday, February 19 from 7:30—8:30 pm. More information and signups for the program will be coming. These 6 weeks invite us
to nurture our faith, to grow and to change. We are invited to
take the time apart to open our minds and hearts to God.
DIVORCE RECOVERY
DIVORCE AND BEYOND
10 week program for Recovery & Healing
March 3—May 12, 2015
*10 Tuesdays, 7-9 pm * no meeting April 7
$20 for materials Register by Feb 17
CONTACT: [email protected]
973-635-0070 ext 720
At St. Paul Inside the Walls
The Good News According to Paul — Allan Wright will
survey St. Paul’s letters in order to understand the “Good
News of Jesus Christ.” St. Paul Inside the Walls, Madison,
Feb. 3-5 from 10—11:30 a.m.
Help for Troubled Marriages
Feb 6-8
Retrouvaille is a weekend program with follow-up
Somerset NJ
sessions . CONTACT 732-236-0671 (Diocese of Metuchen)
Eucharistic Ministers, lectors and
Altar Servers
Additional Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors and Altar Servers are needed for Sunday Masses. The Eucharist calls
each person to go forth from the Sunday celebration and
be Eucharist in our everyday lives. Becoming a Eucharistic Minister, Lector and Altar Server is one way to share
the Eucharist with others. If you feel called to these ministries a sign-up sheet is in the Atrium. Thank you to all
who have already signed up for these ministries.
MILITARY FAMILY & FRIENDS
Those in War Zones:
MAJ Robert Miskee, Special Forces, Afghanistan
Relative of William and Rosemary Gannon
Safely Home:
LT Ryan McDonough, USN, Afghanistan
Nephew of Roseann McDonough and Maryellen Yeager.
To display a photo when a loved one is deployed
contact: [email protected] 973-635-0070 x 720
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Baptism Preparation
A Marriage Moment
10:30 to 12 noon, Atrium Conference Room
What does it mean to be equal? Are you both
equally good at all things? Even though your
spouse may have a natural talent for a particular
task, try trading chores for a day, just for fun.
Feb 21
A Parenting Pointer
God called Samuel (1 Sm 3); Jesus called the
apostles (Jn 1:35). Talk to your children about
what they want to be when they grow up.
What kind of person does God want them to
be? What kind of person do they want to be NOW?
Corpus Christi Coffee House
This weekend
In the Gym
after the 9 AM Mass
CAP meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month for
encouragement & support, information & resources,
friendship & faith. All are welcome..
Contact: [email protected]
Round Table
Family Life~Work~Faith
Coffee, Tea, Juice, Munchkins Meet old friends & make new ones! Take Out Magazine Family Faith on the Go The JANUARY issue is here!
Renew Your Spirit is the theme for January with articles and ideas help you find holiness in the ordinary
experiences of daily life. Check out The Holy Days of
January, How to Keep Your Family Healthy, 4 Ways to
Keep Love Alive, and more.
Get Your Copy in the Atrium at the Family Ministry Table.
Monthly Meetings
… by dads...for dads with kids of any age
Gather....Discuss....Encourage….Inspire
Contact: paul.gar avente@gmail.
M.O.M.S. Ministry of Mothers Sharing
Seven Wednesdays beginning February 11
Bring the companionship of other
women into your busy life as a mother!
MOMS provides the opportunity to
develop your self-esteem, enhance your
relationship skills, and develop a greater
awareness of your own spirituality as a
mother.
See PAGE 9 for MOMS registraƟon flyer
Every-other Thursday, 9:30 — 11 AM
Resurrection Meeting Room;
Babysitting in Atrium Conference Room
RSVP: lindawass@cor puschr isti.or g
Feb. 7
7‐10 PM Grandparen ng: The GRAND ADVENTURE 6 Mondays, 10—11:30 AM
Feb 9, 23; Mar 9, 23; Apr 13, 27
Explore new ways to enhance the grandparentgrandchild relationship. Prayer, discussion, and
suggestions for action.
$10/family Contact Linda Wass by Feb 2.
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Marriage Enrichment
Date Night
Make a date with your
forever love for a romantic
marriage-building evening.
 Private table-for-two
 Time to Socialize
 Refreshments
For more information and to make
your reservation, please contact
[email protected]
Religious Education
Feeding the Poor at Eva’s Kitchen
Contact: Mary Jane Cece, 973-635-0070 x715 (phone); 973-6355518 (fax); email: [email protected]. for PreK—Grade 5.
Contact: Lisa Traum, 973-635-0070 x740 (phone); 973-635-5518
(fax); email: [email protected]. for Jr. High (6-8)
Contact: Psomi, 973-635-0070 x718 (phone); 973-635-5518 (fax);
email: [email protected]. for Sr. High (9-10)
At Corpus Christi, over 50 volunteers cook for Eva’s Kitchen
(in their own kitchens.) Every second weekend of the month,
they take a simple chili recipe and two disposable pans provided by Corpus Christi from the atrium. The cooks have a
week to prepare the chili recipe and freeze it in the two pans.
They put the pans in a brown paper bag with their name on it.
They return the pans to the church by 9:30 a.m. the following Sunday morning and place them on the rolling cart in the
hallway outside the church offices.
Religious Ed Classes
January 18/19
January 25/26
February 1/2
February 8/9
February 15/16
February 22/23
No Classes
Classes for all grades
Classes for PreK – Grade 5
Classes for all grades
No Classes
Classes for all grades
Eucharist Parent Meeting
The meeting for parents with children preparing for First
Holy Communion will be held on:
Tuesday, January 20th at 7:30 pm in the Church
Thursday, January 22nd at 10:00 am in Room 3
If you are unable to attend on Tuesday or Thursday, there
will be a makeup meeting on:
Sunday, January 25th at 10:00 am in the Church.
Driver volunteers will load the meals into their car and take
them to Paterson. If they leave at 10 a.m. they are home by
noon. Helpers at Eva’s Village will unload the car. These
meals are provided in case of an emergency when the regular
lunches and dinners run out.
Our urgent need is for more volunteer drivers. No one has
signed up for the next few months. If you can help, please
call Anna Quinn at 973-635-5490. Think of it as a family
project, cooking the chili in your own home with your children or driving the meals to Paterson with your teenagers.
The more people involved the fewer times one family will
need to drive. Thank you for your help.
First Communion Enrollment
Germaine
The children in the First Communion class will be enrolled
into the program on the weekend of January 24/25 at the
following Masses:
Saturday, January 24th at the 5:00 pm Mass
Sunday, January 25th at the 9:00 and 11:00 am Masses.
A new opera in one act by R. Wayne Walters Featuring Pa y Ruggles Bob Long Joe McKee Music Ministry
Contact: Robert Long, 973-635-0070 x716 (phone); 973-635-5518
(fax); email: rlong@corpuschristiorg
Please Join us for the World Premier Concert Performance January 31st, 2015 at 8 pm Choirs—Spring 2015
Singers and Instrumentalists are welcome!
Adults - Corpus Christi Adult Choir, Handbell Choir
and Funeral Choir
Students - Cherub Choir (K-2)
Joyful Noise Choir (3-8+)
Angel Chime Choir (1,2)
Youth Bell Choir (Grades 3+)
Harmonia Orchestra (3+)
Click on "Music Ministry" at www.corpuschristi.org for
more information.
St. Mary’s Abbey, Delbarton 230 Mendham Road Morristown, NJ $20 suggested dona on Page 7 - 603 Corpus Christi
Youth Ministry
Goings On...
Contact Mary Anne “Psomi” Psomas-Jackloski; 973-635-0070 x718
(phone); 973-635-5518 (fax); email: [email protected];
www.facebook/chathamyouthministry; www.corpuschristi.org
Pancake Breakfast
The annual pancake breakfast will
take place on Sunday, January 25th
from 8:00 am—11:30 am in the
gym. We need two large crews—
one for set up on Saturday, January
24th, and the other for serving/
cooking & running the breakfast on
the 25th. Please contact Psomi if you are interested.
Confirmation & Religious Education
Next Retreats
Year 1—January 23
Year 2—February 6
RELIGIOUS ED SCHEDULE
Jan 25
Feb 8
Feb 22
Mar 1
Mar 8
Media & Technology
Watch out for Snakes
Catholic Q & A for Father Mahoney
The Beatitudes and the
Gifts of the Spirit
Special Session: Leap of
Faith, & Candle Ceremony
Martin Luther King Day of Service
“Everyone can be great, because
everyone can serve!”
The Youth Interfaith Council (YIC) will be hosting a few service
opportunities for youth, which is a great way to serve on Monday,
January 19th. Many of the chur ches of the Chathams will be
participating.
Union Beach, NJ
Union Beach is an economically poor area, and was
devastated by Superstorm
Sandy. Many of the people
and households are not yet
on their feet. We will be
working with Gateway
Church of Christ to help fix
up some homes, from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm. We need some skilled
Dads or Moms to come with us. They are allowing 30 people to
come. Contact Jonathan Namovic([email protected])
Summer Service Trip
We are beginning to set our sights on
our week long trip to West Virginia,
June 28 to July 4 (back in time for
the fireworks.) Any teen 16 or over is
welcome. Please follow the link (or
go to www.corpuschristi.org) and fill
out the form to stay in touch with
news and upcoming meetings.
http://goo.gl/forms/5vnenXWvTO
New Eyes for the Needy
On Tuesday, February 3, we will be serving at New Eyes for
the Needy in Milburn, from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. Participants
will gather at Corpus Christi at 5:45, and will go over to
Wendy’s or Panera’s for a bite to eat, and then off to New
Eyes. There is no cost.
At New Eyes we separate and pack eyeglasses that will be
distributed to the economically poor in the U.S. and throughout the world.
If you are interested, please
contact Psomi.
or Psomi, to sign up, and for more information.
Lunch Bags for Bridges
SouperBowl Sunday
At PCCT, Middle Schoolers are encouraged to come and
bag lunches for the Bridges program
from 10:00 to Noon. This will be a
fun morning, packed with lots of activity. If interested, please contact
Psomi.
We need two or three high school leaders
to coordinate 6, 7 & 8th graders to hold
pots after the masses during the weekend
of January 31 and February 1st. High
school leaders can be any high school
age, and will be supported throughout the
endeavor. All the money will be distributed to Bridges, to help feed the hungry
on the streets of Newark and NYC.
Sixth Grade Open Gym
The next and last Sixth Grade Open Gym will be
coming up on Friday, March 13 at 7 pm. Open
Gym is open to all sixth graders in the Chathams.
It is an awesome recreation and free play kind of
night. Teen Volunteers
We need teenagers for each Open Gym night. Teens work from
600 through 9:30 pm. If you are interested, please contact Psomi.
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Sacred Time & Space for ….
*Personal Growth *Spiritual Renewal
*Affirmation *Support & Friendship
*Celebration of God’s Creation: YOU !
For busy moms at any stage…...7 weeks of personal me, just for YOU! 7 Wednesdays, 7:15— 9 pm
FEBRUARY 11 — MARCH 25,
2015
Corpus Christi Parish Family Ministry [email protected] 973-635-0070 ext 720
Registration for MOMS 2015
Please detach and return completed form with $35 (payable to Corpus Christi Parish) before January 30 to:
Corpus Christi Parish Family Ministry, 234 Southern Blvd, Chatham, NJ 07928 (attn: Linda Wass)
Name _________________________________
email _______________________________
Address ____________________________________________ phone _____________________
$35.00 enclosed _________________
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