March 23, 2014
THE ROMAN CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI ROUND LAKE, NEW YORK
MASS SCHEDULE Saturday 4:00pm Sunday 8:30am 10:30am (ASL Interpreted) 5:30pm (3rd Sunday of the month) Weekday 9:00am
2001 Route 9 at Ushers Road Round Lake, NY 12151 www.corpuschristichurch.net
[email protected] Phone: (518) 877-8506 Fax: (518) 877-5620
OFFICE HOURS
Monday-Thursday: 12:00pm-4:00pm Friday: Front office closed
Pastor Parish Life Associate Administrative Assistant Faith F ormation Coordinator Youth Minister Pastoral Care Director of Music Parish Accountant Director of Maintenance
STAFF DIRECTORY Rev. James Clark
[email protected] Jackie McDonough
[email protected] Rita Harfield
[email protected] Joan Haviland
[email protected] Karen Hedley
[email protected] Rob and Shirley Pilch
[email protected] Matthew Duclos
[email protected] Gail Moore
[email protected] Don Butner, Jr.
[email protected] TRUSTEES Robert Abromaitis Thomas Eckert
Ext 303 Ext 374 Ext 301 Ext 373 Ext 306 Ext 302 Ext 305 Ext 307 Ext 308
CORPUS CHRISTI CATHOLIC CHURCH
is about our relationship with God and offers us a specialLent opportunity to grow in our relationship and deepen our commitment to a way of life that is grounded in our baptism. This mystery of Lent affords us the opportunity to experience God’s great glory and love. Lent reminds us to review one of the most important foundations of our discipleship: the commitment to prayer. Sometimes, we might think that the point of prayer is to impress God, or to fulfill an obligation or even to convince him into loving us. In truth, we cannot tell the Father anything he does not already know, and he loves us deeply. What the Lord desires from us is not words or sacrifices like the pagans, but rather pure and faithful hearts. The prophets of the Old Testament, the author of the Psalms and Jesus, himself, tell us that God wants fidelity more than he wants grand gestures or fancy prayers. This calls to mind the importance of worshiping God regularly at weekly Mass and living in peace with our neighbors near and far. The fact that you are at Mass today implies that you know the importance of giving glory to God by participating in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. You probably know someone who used to to Mass here or does not attend weekly Mass regularly. come Perhaps you could invite them to come with you next week? How wonderful it would be if you took a moment to share with this person that you love going to Mass not just because it fulfills God’s command, but because of what it does for you. You know you need help from God to be the best person you can be, and weekly Mass is a special place to get special grace – special help from God to help you with all of life’s difficulties. Mass does not make problems go away. But it does help us get through life’s struggles with a sense of peace. Plus, it can make the good times even better because our joy is enhanced when we know that our relationship with God is solid. Lent is God’s gift to us and gives us a springtime for the soul; it is time to grow spiritually by journeying through Lent this year with deep, fervent, and faithful prayer. In peace, Fr. Jim STEWARDSHIP: A WAY OF LIFE Parish Financial Support March 15-16, 2014 Envelopes & Loose checks (304) $7,990 Loose Cash 1,182 E-Giving (30) 1,085 Total $10,257 As we continue our journey, we share our Time, Talents and Treasures with our family, friends, and our Parish Community. As always, we place our trust in God.
ROUND LAKE, NEW YORK
Saturday, March 22 4:00pm: Mary, Patrick, and Bria Aherne by Richard & Madeline Atkinson Sunday, March 23 8:30am: Ann Breen by Pat Clancy Joan Kramer by Bob & Angie Rybak 10:30am: Joseph Carline by Lisa Peck Gergard Bernier by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Foley Monday, March 24 9:00am: The People of Corpus Christi Tuesday, March 25 9:00am: Joseph Jerzykiewicz & Son by daughters Wednesday, March 26 9:00am: The People of Corpus Christi Thursday, March 27 9:00am: Anna Knorowki by Bruce and Carol Ann Mary Cox by daughter, Phyllis Friday, March 28 9:00am: Scott Ryan by John & Sharon Ryan Stephen McDonough by McDonough Family Saturday, March 29 4:00pm: Stanley Wood by Bernadette Sunday, March 30 8:30am: Anna Knorowski by Corpus Christi Community 10:30am: Joe Clancy by Pat Clancy The Sanctuary Lamp in the Reservation Chapel is lit for Stanley Wood by Bernadette
SACRAMENTS
Reconciliation: Saturdays at 3:00-‐3:30pm or call Fr. Clark at 877-‐ 8506, Ext 303. Communal Penance during Advent/Lent.
Baptism: In order to understand and better appreciate this special sacrament, parents are required to attend the Pre-‐Baptismal Program held the first Tuesday of every month at 7:30pm in the church. Baptisms are held the second weekend of each m onth. For information please call the Parish Office, Ext 301.
Marriage: All couples considering m arriage are asked to contact the parish at least six months prior to the proposed date of the w edding. Please contact Fr. Clark, Ext 303.
Anointing of the Sick: If anyone in your family or a neighbor cannot attend Mass due to sickness or disability, please call the Pastoral Care Office, Ext 302 and we will be happy to tend to their spiritual needs.
FISH DINNERS EACH FRIDAY Families welcome! 5:30pm, Parish Hall, followed by Stations of the Cross at 6:30 Dinners are $6, eat in or take out, sign up the week before Special thanks to Harbor House on Route 9 for discounted prices!
THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT
MARCH 23, 2014
March 23, 2014 First Reading: Exodus 17:3-7 (28A) Second Reading: Romans 5:1-2, 5-8 Gospel Reading: John 4:42, 15 “If you knew the gift of God and who is saying to you ‘Give me a drink,’ you would have asked him and he would have given you living water.” The Samaritan completely misunderstood Jesus was asking at the well. He was asking that she what understand the “gift of God’ already given to her. He was offering her living water, His very self, a divine encounter that she may give testimony to “the Christ.” The source of our own living water is found in the baptismal font. We “thirst” when we distance ourselves from Christ and choose our own will over God’s. We are challenged to acknowledge our sinfulness and find a new Life in Christ – that is the challenge of Lent – it is the change required of us. Adult: Do your actions and words testify to Jesus as the “savior of the world”? Do you “thirst” for a divine encounter with Him? Youth: Do you see Jesus in others? How? When? Do you talk about it to a friend? SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR NEXT WEEKEND First Reading: 1 Samuel 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a (31A) Second Reading: Ephesians 5:8-14 Gospel Reading: John 9:1 6-9, 13-17, 34-38 BOOK COLLECTION
HE EEK HEAD Saturday, March 22 10:00-11:30am Living the Eucharist Group, Room 8 Confessions, Church 3:00-3:30pm 4:00pm Mass Sunday, March 23 8:30am Mass 10:30am Mass 11:00-12:30pm RCIA, Room 5 Living the Eucharist Teen Group, Rooms 1, 4, 8 11:30-1:00pm 11:45-1:30pm Living the Eucharist Group, Room 8 4:30-5:30pm Contemporary Music Ensemble Rehearsal, Church Monday, March 24 Mass (After: Rosary, Divine Mercy, Novenas) 9:00am 9:30am Morning Coffee 6:00-7:00pm Mother Mary’s Rosary Group, DMC 6:30-8:00pm Living the Eucharist Small Group, Room 7 Girl Scout Troop 2169, Room 3 6:30-8:00pm 7:00-8:30pm Boy Scouts Troop 42, Parish Hall, Rooms 4 & 5 March 25 Tuesday, 9:00am Mass 10:00-12:00pm Living the Eucharist Groups, Rooms 7 & 9 10:00-12:00pm Women’s Bible Study, Room 8 Faith Formation Classes Grade K, 1-5 4:30-5:30pm 7:00-8:30pm Living the Eucharist Groups, Rooms 7 & 9 Wednesday, March 26 9:00am Mass (After: Rosary) Morning Coffee 9:30am 10:00-12:00pm Bible Study, Room 8 10:00-12:00pm Disciple Living the Eucharist Groups, Rooms 7 & 9 4:30-5:30pm Faith Formation Classes, Grade 1-3 7:00-8:00pm Pastoral Council Meeting, Room 7 The Youth Ministry is collecting books for Cheryl’s Lodge, a facility in Turf Community Park that hosts community programs Thursday, March 27 Mass for children, teens, adults, and seniors. Please donate your gently 9:00am 9:30-11:30am Living the Eucharist Group, Room 9 used books and place them in the basket in the gathering area. 10:30-1:00pm Disciple Bible Study, Room 8 Contact Cyndi Brady for more info:
[email protected] Mosey Around, Parish Hall 6:00pm 6:30-8:30pm Living the Eucharist Group, Rooms 4/5 7:00-8:30pm BOTTLES AND CANS Adult Choir Rehearsal 7:00-8:30pm Living the Eucharist Group, Room 9 The Boy Scouts are now collecting refundable bottles and Friday, March 28 cans. They have a tan bin outside the door to the parking lot from the Parish Hall (near the kitchen). Please do not leave any that are Mass 9:00am 5:30-6:30pm Lenten Fish Dinner, Parish Hall not refundable. There will be a sign on the bin in a few weeks. 6:30-7:30pm Stations of the Cross, Church Thank you for your support. Saturday, March 29 THANK YOU 10:00-11:30am Living the Eucharist Group, Room 8 Confessions, Church Thank you to all the ministry leaders who have spoken over 3:00-3:30pm 4:00pm Mass the past weeks and sharing valuable information about your ministry to our parishioners. Thank you for all you do for our Sunday, March 30 church! 8:30am Mass 10:30am Mass Thank you to all who have signed up for a ministry and for 11:00-12:30pm RCIA, Room 5 taking on something during this Lenten season. Your time, talent, 11:30-1:00pm Living the Eucharist Teen Group, Rooms 1, 4, 8 and willingness is greatly appreciated. 11:45-1:30pm Living the Eucharist Group, Room 8 4:30-5:30pm Contemporary Music Ensemble Rehearsal, Church We’ve heard some wonderful talks by our Ministry Leaders at the end of Mass over the past several weekends. As a result, there have been numerous new members to many of these ministries! The Christian Service that happens at Corpus Christi on a daily basis (not just on the weekends!) is due to the dedication of its volunteers. Maybe you missed a weekend, or need more information about what the ministry does or who to contact. See the complete list of ministries and detailed information: www.corpuschristichurch.net/ministries
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YOUTH MINISTRY Karen Hedley, Youth Minister Tel. 877-8506 x306 Email:
[email protected] Inside Service: New and gently used book collection for all ages for Cheryl’s Lodge – look for laundry hamper with sign. Contact Cyndi Brady @
[email protected] for more info. Living Stations of the Cross will be held on April 11 at 6:30pm. We need actors, readers, and ushers. The script we are developing does not require the actors to speak, so no lines memorize, but we will need several very strong readers. Rehearsals will be Sunday afternoons following the Living the Eucharist classes. Planca bags for prisoners will be made for prisoners at Greene and Washington County prisons on March 23 at 1:30pm (after the LTE groups). We will be decorating lunch sized paper bags and writing short supportive notes that will be given to the inmates. Baby Shower for Birthright will be held on May 4 during and after the Masses and in conjunction with the May Crowning of Mary. We will need volunteers for decorating, baking muffins, etc.
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ng nki i h T We are in need of singers and instrumentalists for our Easter Masses! Youth and adults are needed to join an ensemble throughout Lent to provide music for the Easter services this year. We welcome past members of the Music Ministry and new members. Adults: Come Thursday, March 27 from 7:00-8:30 or a half hour before any weekend Mass. (Ability to read music is not necessary) Youth and Teens: Come Sunday afternoon, March 23 from 4:30-5:30 in the church. Bring your instrument! Thank you for your help. Contact Matt Duclos for more info:
[email protected]
Matt. 25:40 “...I assure you, as often as you did it for one of the least of my brothers, you did it for me.”
YOUNG ADULTS OF CORPUS CHRISTI
YACC is an active ministry of couples, parents, and single people ages 18-39. They meet regularly in a Living the Eucharist small group and attend local events. It’s a great way for young adults who are new to the parish to meet people! Join us:
Residents Encounter Christ (REC) will have 7 retreat weekends this spring. Jesus needs people to go into the field for harvest, is it YOU?
• Living the Eucharist: Each Monday evening 7:30-9:00pm. Contact Christine Sloat for the address:
[email protected]
BOOK CLUB
The Corpus Christi book club is currently reading "Encountering Jesus in Word, Sacraments, and Works of Charity" by Monsignor Peter Vaghi. Msgr. Vaghi tells us that we can encounter and obtain a deeper understanding of Jesus by reading scripture and, if our hearts and minds are open His word can transform us. We can also encounter Jesus in the sacraments. In Baptism we become a Christian and, as we get older, we begin our walk with Jesus who calls us to follow him. In Penance we encounter a loving and merciful Jesus who never tires of forgiving us. In the Eucharist, we encounter the living Jesus under the appearance of bread and wine. Msgr. Vaghi also tells us that we can encounter Jesus by helping those in need whose true face, once uncovered, is the face of Jesus himself. Our book club will meet at Corpus Christi on Thursday, April 3rd, in rooms 4 & 5. Please read Msgr. Vaghi's book and join us for a discussion.
RESIDENTS ENCOUNTER CHRIST (REC)
IS JESUS CALLING YOU TO PRISON?
Nursing Home Visits will take place the first Sunday afternoon of each month at a local nursing home. Youth will help with activities and provide some music. Contact Karen if you’re interested.
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Greene Correctional………...….May 2-4……..Walt 877-8779 Washington Correctional……....Apr. 4-6……..Jutta 399-6528 Hale Creek Correctional……….Apr. 25-27…. Charles 371-2899 Coxsackie Correctional…….......Apr. 25-27…..Marggie 489-5311 Hudson Correctional…...............May 16-18…..Tom 573-6769 Great Meadows Correctional…..May 2-4……..Bob 399-9082
Team member, Saturday Hootenanny, or Prayer Letters are needed. Can you help? Call as soon as possible. Visit our page on Corpus Christi website under Ministry.
40 DAYS FOR LIFE Christians throughout the Schenectady area are invited to take part in the national 40 Days for Life effort from March 5 to April 13. In addition to 40 days of peaceful prayer and fasting for an end to abortion, please consider volunteering to pray outside of the Planned Parenthood, 1040 State St., Schenectady between 7am and 7pm. All are welcome to join us! Visit www.40daysforlife.com/schenectady for more information.
LENT CALENDAR Up-to-date and detailed information on all events during Lent can be found on the Corpus Christi webpage:
www.corpuschirstichurch.net/lent
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BEGINNING EXPERIENCE WEEKEND For all who are divorced, widowed, or separated – there is a special heartache in finding oneself alone again. Divorced, separated, and widowed men and women of all ages are encouraged to attend a Beginning Experience weekend designed for those who wish to resolve the pain and grief of losing the marriage relationship and create a more peace-filled future. The next weekend will be held April 25-27 at the Montfort House in Litchfield, CT. The weekend begins on Friday evening and continues through Sunday, afternoon concluding with a Mass. The weekend fee includes the program and materials, all meals on Saturday and Sunday, and two nights’ stay. For more information for yourself or a friend, call Ray at (860) 741-3050 or Marie at (203) 879-3407. www.beginningexperience.org/connecticut
LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR CRAFT FAIR
The Little Sisters of the Poor announce their “Hello to Spring” Craft Fair to be held on Saturday, March 29th from 10am4pm at Our Lady of Hope Residence at 1 Jeanne Jugan Lane, Latham. The event will include many unique and handcrafted items on display by local crafters and vendors, a bake sale, and a craft sale. Lunch and other refreshments will also be available for purchase. More information: 526-0659.
FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF POPE FRANCIS
Vatican City, March 7, 2014 – The Vatican has prepared a virtual book to mark the one-year anniversary of Pope Francis’ election. Called “Do We Want to Become Holy? Yes or No?”, the 36-page book includes some of the most striking of Francis’ messages since he became the Successor of St. Peter last March 13. Each of the quotes is linked to the full text of the address from which it comes. The accompanying photos show the Holy Father living out the words he’s expressed, giving glimpse of his joy, recollection, seriousness, and humor. www.vatican.va/auguri-francesco/pont_2014/en/index.html#34
HARD AS NAILS MINISTRIES All Saints on the Hudson presents: Youth Evangelist Craig Jandoli and Hard as Nails Ministries Who: Where:
Teens and Young Adults All Saints on the Hudson Parish Center 52 William St., Mechanicville, NY When: Saturday, April 5, From 2pm - 3:30 pm Questions: Maureen 518-541-3568
ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC SCHOOL, WATERFORD St. Mary's School of Waterford will be hosting an Open House Day on Thursday, March 27, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tour the school and meet the faculty and staff. Educating children in grades Pre-k through 8th grade since 1953. Offering Full day pre-k and kindergarten. For more information call 2370652 or visit www.smswaterford.org
MARCH 23, 2014
CHURCH REGULATIONS: FAST AND ABSTINENCE
Abstinence from meat (beast or fowl) is to be observed by all Catholics 14 years old and older on Ash Wednesday and on all the Fridays of Lent. This obligation prohibits the eating of meat, but not eggs, milk products, or condiments of any kind, even though made from animal fat.
Fasting means limiting oneself to one full meal on a given fast day. Catholics who are 18 years of age but not yet 59 are obliged to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. On fast day, 2 additional smaller meals are permitted if necessary to maintain strength. However, the 2 smaller meals together may not equal one full meal. Moreover, eating solid foods between meals on fast days is not permitted.
BULLETIN SUBMISSIONS Information to be included in the bulletin must be submitted by Friday afternoon of the week before the weekend you are requesting. For example, the information for next weekend’s bulletin (March 28/29) should have already been submitted by this past Friday. Email all information and images to
[email protected]. Thank you for your timeliness.
MARCH 23, 2014
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Host Families Needed CCI Greenheart is seeking families (with or without children, empty nesters, etc.) to host a teenaged student from Spain for 4 weeks: June 26-July 24. Contact Jill Miller from Hope Church in Ballston Spa:
[email protected], 877-3439 Divots Golf League Divots Golf League is looking for new female golf members. We play on Thursday mornings at VanPatten’s Golf starting in April. If interested, contact Christine Badger at 877-5469 or
[email protected].
THE LIGHT IS ON FOR YOU, APRIL 2 Celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation at a church in Saratoga County on Wednesday, April 2. Take this opportunity to recalibrate yourself in this Lenten season. Corpus Christi: 12:00-3:00pm, 5:00-8:00pm St. Mary’s Crescent: 12:00-2:00pm, 5:00-7:00pm St. Edward’s: 12:00-2:00pm, 6:00-8:00pm
THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT As a courtesy reminder, the deadline for open enrollment for health care is Monday, March 31. More info: www.healthcare.gov
THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT
RESPONSE 2014
How Will You Respond?
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Volunteer in housing, education, medicine, elderly outreach, AIDS ministry, evangelization and religious education, Hispanic ministry, homeless services, immigration and refugee services, law, Native American ministry, prison ministry, and more.
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FAST, PRAY, GIVE
Catholics do three traditional activities to grow closer to God during Lent: Fast, Pray, and Give to those in need. There are so many people – adults and children – who are suffering from poverty. The Rice Bowls begin by having a Lenten prayer written on the side that you can say individually, with a group, or as a family. Make this a family or small group project. You will feel so good about helping someone less fortunate!
CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES
Deacon Kevin Carges from Catholic Relief Services will be visiting Corpus Christi the weekend of March 29th & 30th. Catholic Relief Services is the official international relief and development agency that assists the poor and vulnerable in 100 countries on behalf of the Catholic Community in the United States. Deacon Kevin is part of a national effort to raise awareness on behalf of poor overseas and to provide different opportunities for you to get involved in the work of CRS.
EUCHARISTIC EXPOSITION During this Lenten season, bring yourself closer to Christ by attending Eucharistic Exposition each Monday evening at 6pm in the Daily Mass Chapel. The Mother Mary Rosary group also meets at this time to pray the Rosary. Join them in this hour of prayer!