CORPUS CHRISTI CATHOLIC CHURCH!

! When God Created Mothers ! When the good Lord was creating mothers, He was into His !sixth day of “overtime” when an angel appeared and said, !“You’re doing a lot of fiddling around here on this one.” And the Lord said, “Have you read the specs on this order?” ! She has to be completely washable, but not plastic; have 180 ! moving parts…all replaceable; run on black coffee and leftovers; !have a lap that disappears when she stands up; a kiss that can cure !anything from a broken leg to a disappointed love affair; and six !pairs of hands. The angel shook her head slowly and said “six pairs of ! hands…no way.” ! “It’s not the hands that are causing me the problems,” said ! the Lord. “It’s the three pairs of eyes that mothers have to have.” !“That’s on the standard Model?” asked the angel. The Lord !nodded. “One pair that sees through closed doors when she asks, !“what are you kids doing in there”…when she already knows. !Another here in the back of her head that sees what she shouldn’t !but what she has to know, and of course the ones here in the front that can look at a child when he goofs up and say, “I understand !and I love you”, without so much as uttering a word. ! “Lord,” said the angel, touching His sleeve gently, “Come !to bed. Tomorrow…” “I can’t said the Lord, I’m so close to !creating something so close to myself. Already I have one that !heals herself when she is sick…can feed a family of six on one pound of hamburger…and can get a nine year old to stand under a !shower.” The angel circled the model of a mother very slowly. !“It’s too soft,” she sighed. “But tough!” said the Lord excitedly. !“You cannot imagine what this mother can do and endure.” “Can !it think?” “Not only think, but it can reason and compromise,” the Creator. Finally, the angel vent over and ran her fingers !said across the cheek. “There’s a leak,” she pronounced. “I told you !you were trying to put too much into this model.” “It’s not a !leak,” said the Lord, “it’s a tear.” “What’s it for?” “It’s for joy, !sadness, disappointment, pain, and loneliness and pride.” “You !are a genius,” said the angel. The Lord looked somber. “I didn’t put it there.” ! ! STEWARDSHIP: A WAY OF LIFE ! Parish Financial Support May 3-4, 2014 ! Envelopes & Loose checks (315) $10,533 ! ! ! Loose Cash 978 ! ! ! E-Giving (41) 1,795 ! ! ! Total $13,306 ! ! ! 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.! ! ! CHOOSE CHRIST YOUTH MASS! !

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! ! ! May 10 ! 4:00pm: Grandparents Saturday, Katz by Valerie Pisano ! Aunts Rita & Freida Katz by Valerie Pisano ! Joan Kelly by Tuesday Morning Women’s Group ! Sunday, May 11 ! 8:30am: Anna Knorowski by Shirley & Rob Pilch Gerard Bernier by Diane & James Marco ! Bruce Randall by Dan & Josie Adams ! ! 10:30am: Frank Shields by Jack & Carol Conway Rita Robinson by Linda & Lou Ganem ! Christian Martin by the People of Corpus Chrsiti ! May 12 ! 9:00am: The People ofMonday, Corpus Christi ! Tuesday, May 13 ! 9:00am: The People of Corpus Christi ! Wednesday, May 14 ! 9:00am: The People of Corpus Christi ! Thursday, May 15 ! 9:00am: The People of Corpus Christi ! Friday, May 16 ! 9:00am: The People of Corpus Christi ! Saturday, May 17 ! 4:00pm: Frank J. Manzerra by Gina & Dan Toniatti ! Alejandra Marriaga by Mary Conklin Rita Robinson by Peggy MacArthur ! Sunday, May 18 ! 8:30am: Scott Ryan by John & Sharon Ryan ! Brian Moretti by Bob Gavagan ! Joan Kelly by the People of Corpus Christi ! !

10:30am: Dr. Michael Diacovo by Mike & Angela Diacovo Anita & Walter Burek by the Burek Family

The Sanctuary Lamp in the Reservation Chapel is lit

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NEXT SUNDAY @ 5:30pm Come experience the Contemporary Music at this spirit-filled Mass! All are welcome! !

Pancake Breakfast 12:30-Noon, Parish Hall Sunday, May 18

SACRAMENTS

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PANCAKE BREAKFAST!

for Anna Knorowski by Stan & Louise Wieczorek

Reconciliation:!Saturdays!at!3:00Y3:30pm!or!call!Fr.!Clark!at!877Y 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!PreYBaptismal!Program! held!the!first!Tuesday!of!every!month!at!7:30pm!in!the!church.! Baptisms!are!held!the!second!weekend!of!each!month.!For!information! please!call!the!Parish!Office,!Ext!301.! !

Marriage:!All!couples!considering!marriage!are!asked!to!contact!the! parish!at!least!six!months!prior!to!the!proposed!date!of!the!wedding.! 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.! !

MAY 11, 2014!

! !! ! !! ! First Reading:! Acts of the Apostles 2:14a, 36-41 (49A)! ! Second Reading:! 1 Peter 2:20b-25! ! Gospel Reading:! John 10:14 ! “Amen, amen I say to you, I am the gate for the sheep…I ! came so that they might have life and have it more ! abundantly.” The 4th Sunday of Easter is traditionally called ! “Good Shepherd Sunday.” In today’s Gospel, the image for Jesus is not that of shepherd, but that of “gate.” This image draws our ! attention to Jesus as the risen One who always recognizes us and ! cares for us (“the Good Shepherd”). The wide open gate is the ! goodness of the Shepherd. The gate also symbolizes how the ! Shepherd acts toward us – the gate is a metaphor for Jesus’ care, ! his openness to call and welcome everyone, his desire to following, recognizing: we are to open our ears in faith, open our ! hearts in trust, and open our minds in love. This is the way to ! abundant life with the Risen Lord. ! Adult: Do you hear Jesus calling your name? Have you found the ! abundant Life in the Risen Lord? Can you describe it? ! Youth: Can you hear Jesus’ voice when you pray? Do you know ! that Jesus knows your name – you are not a stranger to him? ! How does that make you feel? SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR NEXT WEEKEND ! ! First Reading:! Acts of the Apostles 6:1-7 (52A)! ! Second Reading:! 1 Peter 2:4-9!

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Saturday, May 2:00-5:00pm 3:00-3:30pm 4:00pm

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FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER!

Gospel Reading:! John 14:1-12

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CONGRATULATIONS!! Congratulations to all who celebrated Confirmation and First Eucharist this past week!

10 Parish Hall Reservation Confessions, Church Mass

Sunday, May 11 8:30am Mass 10:30am Mass 11:00-12:30pm RCIA, Room 5 11:00-3:00pm Parish Hall Reservation 12:00-1:00pm Baptisms, Church 5:30-5:30pm Contemporary Music Ensemble Rehearsal, Church Monday, May 12 9:00am Mass (After: Rosary, Divine Mercy, Novenas) 9:30am Morning Coffee 6:00-7:00pm Mother Mary’s Rosary Group, DMC 6:30-8:00pm Girl Scout Troop 2169, Room 3 7:00-8:30pm Boy Scout Troop 42, Parish Hall !!

Tuesday, May 13 9:00am Mass 9:00-2:00pm Deanery Meeting, Parish Hall, Rooms 2, 3, 4, 5 10:00-12:00pm Women’s Bible Study, Room 8 6:30-9:00pm “The Bible” Series, hosted by the Young Adult Ministry Pizza at 6:30, DVD starts at 7:00, Parish Hall 7:00pm Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) Meeting, DMC !!

Wednesday, May 14 9:00am Mass 9:30am Morning Coffee 10:00-12:00pm Disciple Bible Study, Room 8 6:00-7:00pm Finance Committee Meeting, Room 9 7:00-8:30pm Parish Council Meeting, Room 8 !!

Thursday, May 9:00am 10:30-1:00pm 5:30-7:00pm 6:00-9:30pm 7:00-8:30pm

15 Mass Disciple Bible Study, Room 8 RCIA, Room 5 Mosey-A-Round, Parish Hall Adult Choir Rehearsal, Church

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Friday, May 16 9:00am Mass !!

Saturday, May 17 3:00-3:30pm Confessions, Church 4:00pm Mass !!

Sunday, May 18 8:30am Mass 8:30-12:00pm Pancake Breakfast, Parish Hall 10:30am Mass 11:00-12:30pm RCIA, Room 5 3:30-5:00pm Cub Scouts Pack 44, Parish Hall 4:30-5:30pm Contemporary Music Ensemble Rehearsal, Church 5:30pm Choose Christ Youth Mass

Interested in helping guide our campers through the adventures on Promise Island July 28-Aug 1? Adults and teens are needed to lead groups, make crafts, sing songs, play games, and more! Contact Djemila Stevens: [email protected]

CORPUS CHRISTI CATHOLIC CHURCH!

YOUTH MINISTRY! Nursing Home Visits will take place one 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. !

CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD (CLOW)! There will be a meeting of all CLOW leaders and assistants on Tuesday, May 13th at 7:00pm in the Daily Mass Chapel. Anyone interested in joining this ministry is also invited to attend the meeting. We will share our accomplishments and explore new ideas for the upcoming school year. !

YOUNG ADULTS OF CORPUS CHRISTI (YACC) The Young Adult Ministry at Corpus Christi is an active group of single and married people between the ages of 20-40ish. New members are always welcome to join and see what this group is about! Everyone is welcome to attend the first showing of the History Channel’s “The Bible” on Tuesday, May 13 at 7:00pm in the Parish Hall. Pizza will be served at 6:30pm. Come join us to view this powerful series!

CATHOLIC CHARITIES AIDS SERVICES Beginning May 1st, we will be collecting such necessary items as personal care products, cleaning, and laundry supplies. The Personal Care Closet provides these types of items that cannot be purchased with food stamps and are not usually available through food pantries such as: laundry detergent, personal hygiene items (soap, toothpaste, shampoo), feminine hygiene products, bath tissue, paper towels, diapers, towels and linens. Thank you, Jackie McDonough

200 CLUB WINNERS FOR APRIL! 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

$500 $200 $125 $100

Ticket # 162 2 143 187

John Hedley Joe Thorne Sr. Mary Lou Classen Tanya Thorne

CORONATION OF MARY, THE MOTHER OF GOD Our 20th Annual Coronation will be Tuesday, May 13 (also the Feast Day of Mary’s apparitions at Fatima, Portugal in 1917), at St. Mary’s Church in Ballston Spa with Fr. Thomas Kelly. Schedule is: 4:30-5:30pm Confessions; 4:45 Rosary; 5:30 Procession and Crowning; 6:30 Miraculous Medal Novena and Mass. Blessing of scapulars (free of charge) after Mass. We live in a very perilous time – our Free Speech & Religious Freedom are in grave danger. Our Lady said to St. Dominic, “One day, thru the rosary & scapular, I will save the world.” Do come and pray for our children, families, and nation. Contact: Doris Smith, 882-9226.

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DIOCESAN CATHOLIC COMMITTEE ON SCOUTING The Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting is accepting applications for the St. George Trek, a high adventure Catholic leadership program for older Catholic Boy Scouts and Venture Crew members at Philmont Scout Ranch. The 2015 St. George Trek begins on Wednesday, July 8 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. While hiking, they will experience a program that is designed to encourage the integration of morality, values, spirituality, faith, scripture, and vocation in their lives as young Catholic men and women. Two Scouts or Venturers will be selected from the Diocese of Albany and provide full scholarships to cover registration fees and transportation. Applications are due by May 31, 2014. For more information, visit www.rcda.org/offices/scouting

JOIN CUB SCOUTS!! Cub Scout Pack 44 meets at Corpus Christi and welcomes all boys entering grades 1 through 5 from all schools. Boys may join the pack at any time throughout the year. Scouting promotes core values of Citizenship, Cooperation, Faith, Honesty, Perseverance, Respect, and Responsibility. Boys gain a sense of accomplishment by completing badge requirements and receiving awards. Our robust program showcases fun family-based monthly themes and guest speakers, camping trips, community outreach, and the popular pinewood derby race! Other recent fun outings have including geocaching, rocket launching, snow tubing, movie nights, and a trip to Battleship Cove! Family is always welcome to attend all meetings. Contact: Rob Ritter – 339-0725 Next meeting: 5/18 at 3:30pm in the Parish Hall Website: www.trcscouting.org/Pack-4044-RoundLake-NY

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS! Catholic Central High School will be giving the placement exam on Thursday, May 15, 2014 for any new students entering grades 7-9 beginning in September. To reserve a seat, please contact Theresa Mainello at [email protected] or 235-7100 x224. On May 17th Notre Dame – Bishop Gibbons School will be hosting an indoor garage sale in partnership with the Woodlawn Neighborhood Associations Garage Sale. Please come and enjoy this community event. Entrance is free from 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM. Early Birds welcome for a $5 donation from 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM.

SPRING ENRICHMENT! Open the Door of Faith is the theme of this year’s Spring Enrichment. Participants will have ample opportunities to deepen their knowledge of the faith and renew their relationship with the Lord Jesus and His Church. Spring Enrichment has expanded to encompass other ministries, such as liturgy, pastoral care and parish leadership, and offers a wide variety of sessions that would be of interest to anyone seeking to learn more about their faith. There is something for everyone at Spring Enrichment, even you! Classes take place May 12-15 at the College of St. Rose. Early registration and discounted prices end on April 25. See www.rcda.org/springenrichment for more information.

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MAY 11, 2014!

2014 BISHOP’S APPEAL!

BIRTHRIGHT OF BALLSTON SPA!

This weekend is the 2014 Bishop’s Appeal Commitment Weekend here at Corpus Christi! Through this important Appeal, we follow the example of Christ to serve our brothers and sisters here in the Diocese of Albany. By joining together in stewardship, we proclaim our unity to all; thereby letting those who need us the most know that they are an important part of our Catholic family. Please be as generous as you possibly can in responding to the Bishop’s Appeal.

Birthright of Ballston Spa will be offering fresh carnations for a $1 donation after all masses on May 10 & 11 in celebration of Mother’s Day. Proceeds from this sale will benefit women who need support through a crisis pregnancy. Your continued support of this fundraiser is truly appreciated.

CHARISMATIC MASS & HEALING SERVICE! Presented by the Diocesan Service Committee for the Catholic Charismatic Renwal, a Charismatic Mass & Healing Serivce will take place May 14, 2014 at 7:00pm at Christ Our Light, 1 Maria Dr. Loundonville NY

The collective commitment of all our parishioners is needed for Corpus Christi to once again be successful in reaching our 2014 assessment of $105,193. No gift is too small or too large when given from the heart. “To Teach, Protect, Heal and Sanctify”, part of this year’s Bishop Appeal theme, is challenging, but the rewards of giving freely, will be repaid to you a hundredfold. Pledge envelopes are available at the Bishop’s Appeal table in the Gathering Area and at both entrances to the church. Also, Company Match information is available at each entrance. Envelopes may be returned by placing them in the offertory collection, placing them in the collection box in the Gathering Area as you arrive or depart, mail them to Corpus Christi, return them to the parish office or you may prefer to pledge or donate on-line at the Bishop’s Appeal website, www.thebishopsappeal.org !

CATHOLIC SINGLES WEEKEND! June 13-15, 2014-Pyramid Life Center, Paradox NY- all inclusive social weekend in a beautiful setting at a great price. For info, email [email protected].

JOB POSTING! CLERICAL POSITION The Evangelist, the weekly newspaper of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, seeks a full-time circulation coordinator to coordinate and promote subscriptions and perform clerical duties, including answering calls. The ideal candidate has office experience, some computer skills, a solid understanding of Word and Excel, excellent customer service skills and an eagerness to learn. Send resume and salary requirements to [email protected] or Kate Blain, Editor, 40 North Main Ave., Albany, NY 12203. !

“LIVING THE EUCHARIST” NOTICE! Attention all Living the Eucharist Facilitators and Small Group Participants: We need your final group evaluation forms, which were distributed at the last LTE session. Please complete the form at your earliest convenience and return it to your Facilitator or to the 'Living the Eucharist' mailbox in the Parish Center staff work room as soon as possible. Thank you!

Prayer for Parents: Gracious and loving God you have blessed us with the privilege of becoming Parents. We ask that you provide us with all that we need in accepting this awesome responsibility. We pray that we will be open to your spirit who is our source of strength as we witness to our children your love for each of them and your desire for them to be happy and to live a full life. We ask your help so we may guide and encourage our children to believe that they each have a special calling and to use their gifts and talents for others. We pray, Heavenly Father, that our children will discover and respond enthusiastically to your desire for them whether it be to the vocation of single, married, ordained or consecrated life. We offer this prayer in the name of Jesus through the grace of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Prayer for Laypeople: Loving God, your Son, Jesus, has shown us that an open heart finds the way. Help me to find my way in this world. Keep my heart open to following Jesus' way of serving others in love. Give me the courage to accept the guidance you offer me through my family, my friends, and my parish community. Through the Holy Spirit, you call me to a particular way of life. If it is the way of a priest, sister, brother or deacon, then help me to walk it in joyful service to your people. With you, my God, I know I can find my way. Amen. From the United States Council of Catholic Bishops !

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FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER!

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ANNOUNCEMENTS! Host a Student From Spain in July!

The Student Travel Exchange Program (STEP) is seeking wonderful host families in our surrounding area New York for 25 students from the Northern Region of Spain. The students have studied English for several years, and are anxious to meet new American friends. Interested families should call or e-mail Kim White@ 518-3651834 or [email protected]. Share Your America, and make a new friend this summer!

33 DAYS TO MORNING GLORY! Want to Grow in Holiness, But Too Busy? Want to transform your work, your marriage, your family, and your life, but don’t have time? Looking for the quickest, surest, and easiest way to holiness, but don’t know where to begin? In our hectic day and time, St. John Paul II and Blessed Mother Teresa knew that the quickest way to be transformed into a saint is through a relationship with Our Blessed Mother, Mary. Join us on (June 12th), as we begin a 33-day preparation for Marian Consecration. For six weeks, we’ll individually read about and reflect on four great Marian giants: St. Louis de Montfort, St. Maximilian Kolbe, Blessed Mother Teresa, and St. John Paul II. They’ll teach us the secrets to drawing closer to the Heart of Jesus through the Heart of Mary. In our weekly meetings, (Thursdays June 12, 19, 26, July 3, and 10 from 6:30 – 8:00pm) we’ll share our insights within our small group and then watch a 30-minute video. The video by popular author and speaker, Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC, brings our individual reflections and group experience into a clear and liveable focus. We will end our retreat with a Consecration Mass on Wednesday, July 16th at 7 pm. If you are looking for a simple way to be spiritually renewed, develop a deeper relationship with Our Merciful Savior, and grow in holiness, join us for 33 Days to Morning Glory. Sign-up after masses the weekend of May 17th and 18th. The cost of the six-week retreat is $15. If you would like more information contact Heather Eichin at [email protected] or 877-8034.

A “LIVING THE EUCHARIST” THANK YOU!! We want to thank all the members of the Corpus Christi community who participated in “Living the Eucharist” (LTE) during this 2014 Lenten season! In this second year of the threeyear program, approximately 745 parishioners of all ages were involved in learning about the mystery of the Eucharist--the most beautiful treasure of our Catholic faith – through small faithsharing groups, or family-based activities, or through reading the LTE devotional, From Exodus to Easter. 17 adults served as facilitators for 18 small groups, which included a total of 159 people who met weekly for the 6 weeks of Lent. 3 teen facilitators led 3 groups, totaling 23 of our young people. 36 Corpus Christi families with young children utilized the LTE family guide for 6 weeks of home-based, hands-on activities to learn about the Mass and its symbols. Several hundred adults participated in the program through reading the daily devotions, and an additional 12 of our homebound church members enjoyed the devotional with their Pastoral Care volunteers. And, finally, 42 adults and teens attended the concluding retreat on May 3. “Living the Eucharist” has been a blessing in our parish and has strengthened our community in many ways: rebuilding a sense of discipleship and a faith-centered Catholic lifestyle, promoting generational bonds, and nurturing one another in our personal journeys to grow closer to God and to understand the miracle of the Eucharist in our daily lives. We sincerely invite all who participated this year to join us again next year for the final program year – and, if you haven’t tried LTE yet, please prayerfully consider joining us next year! The success of the LTE ministry at Corpus Christi would not be possible without the skills and dedication of our talented Parish Leadership Team: Fr. Jim, Paul Wajda, Rita Harfield, Sue Street, Tina McQuiston, Mary Jo Brown, Rosemarie Wysocki, Nick Papa, Peggy MacArthur, Heather Eichin, Eileen and George Earle, Gary Stewart, Nathaniel Kinkaid, Karen Hedley, Judy Mullins, and Carrie Wajda. Thank you to all, and God Bless, Teri and John Gay – LTE Co-Chairmen !

33 DAYS TO MORNING GLORY RETREAT! A Do-It-Yourself Retreat in Preparation for Marian Consecration One Hour Information Sessions with Father Luyen Dau, C.Ss.R Our Lady’s Chapel, St. Clement’s Church Tuesday May 13th at 10:00 am OR Friday May 16th at 5:30 pm Topics to be Covered What is consecration to Jesus through Mary? - What if I’m already consecrated? –What is the “33 Days to Morning Glory” program? How do I participate? –Other Q & A with Father Luyen Whether you are already consecrated to Jesus through Mary, or not even sure what it means – this program is for you! For more information contact Teresa Spicer [email protected] or 412-720-3938

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