CORPUS CHRISTI CATHOLIC CHURCH!

! "Jesus himself drew near and walked with them, but !their eyes were prevented from recognizing him." Can you !imagine this scene? Jesus comes up next to these two !disciples, walks with them, talks with them, even goes so !far as to explain the Scriptures about him to them, and they !still fail to notice who he is. Understandably, they were sad, !"looking downcast" because of Christ's death. Maybe their !eyes glumly watched their feet as they trod along instead of taking in the sights around them. But at some point they !must have looked at their companion's face. Why didn't !they recognize Jesus until "he took bread, said the blessing, !broke it, and gave it to them"? ! ! In everything else during their encounter, Jesus had !appeared to be just another man. But when he broke the !bread, in fact celebrating the Eucharist, they realized who !he was. And then, he "vanished from their sight." Could it !be that the risen Lord wanted to teach his followers about the new way in which he was present? He may have !vanished from sight, but he did not leave them. He was !there, as we Catholics profess, through his real presence in !the Eucharist. ! ! We are not so different from the disciples on the road to Emmaus. We may at times become downcast, wishing ! !that Jesus was with us in a more obvious, traditional way. !But in fact, the risen Lord comes to join us every time we !go to Mass, remaining with us through his presence in the Eucharist. We only need the eyes of faith to believe that it's !true. This is not the same as physical sight, to be sure. But !he is there. As Jesus himself said in last Sunday's Gospel, !"Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed" !(John 20:29). ! STEWARDSHIP: A WAY OF LIFE ! Parish Financial Support April 26-27, 2014 ! ! ! Envelopes & Loose checks (310) $8,752 ! Loose Cash 1,016 ! ! ! E-Giving (31) 1,040 ! ! ! Total $10,808 ! ! ! Building & Debt Reduction Fund, April 2014 ! Monthly Mortgage (Principal & Interest): $10,787 ! Envelopes & Loose checks (145) $3,848 ! Loose Cash 374 ! E-Giving (14) 565 ! Total $4,787 ! Amount used from Operating Funds to cover Mortgage: $6,000 ! 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.! ! ! PANCAKE BREAKFAST! !

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ROUND LAKE, NEW YORK! ! ! ! May 3 ! 4:00pm: Sharon StewartSaturday, by Gary & Linda ! Frank J. Manzerra by Gina & Dan Toniatti ! Intentions of Judy Collazzi by Collazzi & Guthorn Families ! ! Sunday, May 4 8:30am: Christine Christopher by John & Sharon Ryan ! Angelo DiSalvatore by Elizabeth DiSalvatore ! ! 10:30am: Edna Hennessy by Joseph LaSpisa Joan Kelly by Jackie McDonough ! Stephen Abromaitis by Steve & Carole Hickey ! Monday, May 5 ! 9:00am: George St. Angelo by Family ! Mary & Jack Covais by Bruce & Carol Ann Thomas ! Walter Dulsky by Bruce & Carol Ann Thomas ! Tuesday, May 6 ! 9:00am: Filomena Maciariello by Mary Beth Evers ! Wednesday, May 7 ! 9:00am: The People of Corpus Christi ! Thursday, May 8 ! 9:00am: The People of Corpus Christi ! Friday, May 9 ! 9:00am: Maureen Rubano by Richard & Madeline Atkinson ! Saturday, May 10 ! 4:00pm: Grandparents 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 10:30am: Frank Shields by Jack & Carol Conway Rita Robinson by Linda & Lou Ganem Christian Martin by the People of Corpus Chrsiti The Sanctuary Lamp in the Reservation Chapel is lit for Peter Masseria by Masseria Family

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

SACRAMENTS

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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 4, 2014!

! !! ! !! ! First Reading:! Acts of the Apostles 2:14, 22-23 (46A)! ! Second Reading:! 1 Peter 1:17-21! ! Gospel Reading:! Luke 24:13-35 ! Today in the Gospel, we hear the story of two disciples on the ! road to Emmaus, “conversing and debating.” When Jesus began ! walking with them, they didn’t even recognize him. He asked ! them “What are you discussing as you walk along?” They told him all the things that had been happening in Jerusalem with ! great disappointment in the crucifixion. They asked Jesus to stay ! with them for the night and He did –showing them the mystery ! of His Resurrection through the Breaking of the Bread. We, too, ! must grasp this mystery and seek eternal life by truthfully and ! devotedly participating in God’s Word and Eucharist. We must do good works that give witness to our coming to belief, faith, ! and trust in God’s power to stay with us and save us. Our daily ! reaching out to others is our daily walk with the Risen Jesus. ! ! Adult: Do you recognize Jesus in the need and dignity of others? Or, do you find yourself “conversing and debating”? ! ! Youth: Can you see Jesus in someone who needs help? How do ! you try to get to know Jesus better? ! SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR NEXT WEEKEND ! ! First Reading:! Acts of the Apostles 2:14a, 36-41 (49A)! !!

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Second Reading:! 1 Peter 2:20b-25! Gospel Reading:! John 10:14

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THANK YOU!

Thank you for your prayers and support over the past two weeks as our parish endured some difficult news. We continue to ask that the Holy Spirit guides our parish to seek the truth and comfort those who are afflicted. Thank you to Fr. Dan O’Hare for his inspiring message last weekend!

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THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER!

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THE W! EEK AHEAD

Saturday, May 10:00am 12:00-4:00pm 3:00-3:30pm 4:00pm !!

3 First Eucharist Mass, Church Living The Eucharist Retreat, Parish Hall Confessions, Church Mass

Sunday, May 4 8:30am Mass 10:30am Mass 11:00-12:30pm RCIA, Room 5 Monday, May 5 9:00am Mass (After: Rosary, Divine Mercy, Novenas) 9:30am Morning Coffee 6:00-7:00pm Mother Mary’s Rosary Group, DMC 7:00-8:30pm Boy Scout Troop 44, Parish Hall, Rooms 4/5 7:30pm Confirmation (held at St. Mary’s, Crescent) !!

Tuesday, May 6 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 6:30-8:00pm Pastoral Council – Info Regarding Nominations, DMC 7:00-9:00pm Knights of Columbus, Rooms 2/3 !!

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

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

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

Friday, May 9 9:00am

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

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

Prayer for our Confirmation Candidates: May you have the strength of the SPIRIT, the power of PRAYER, and the force of FAITH to live in SERVICE, to LOVE, with all your heart and to let God lead you, always. Amen.

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SAVE THE DATE Vacation Bible School July 28-August 1, 2014 9am to Noon Look for details in future bulletins!

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YOUTH MINISTRY!

DIOCESAN CATHOLIC COMMITTEE ON SCOUTING

The youth will hold their annual Flower Basket Sale. You must pre-order your baskets and orders with payment will be due by Monday, May 5. Delivery will be Mother’s Day Weekend, May 10-11. We are working out the details with our supplier and will soon have pricing and products available. We will be looking for youth to assist with the pre-orders, delivery, and hand out of the flowers. More info: Deb Blinstrub, 487-0235 or [email protected].

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 programs brings Catholic high school youth from around the country together with selected priests, religious, and seminarians for eleven days of backpacking in the context of a vocation retreat.

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.

The 2015 St. George Trek begins on Wednesday, July 8 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Then it’s off to Philmont Scout Range to hike the Sangre de Cristo Range of the Rockies. 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. Before returning home on Thursday, July 23, they will be asked to commit their own continued discernment as well as bringing their experiences home to their respective dioceses, so they can become effective peer leaders and role models for their fellow scouts.

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. !

MECHANICVILLE ELKS CRAFT FAIR!

The Mechanicville Elks will be hosting a Craft Fair on Sunday, April 27th, from 9-3. My booth at the Fair will have many unique items (great Mother’s Day gifts) & proceeds from our sale will go to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Come buy some great items & help a worthy cause! Thanks, Sheila Tyler !

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

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 ay 31, 2014. For more information, visit www.rcda.org/offices/scouting or call Rick Touchette at (518) 858-6388.

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. While originally a forum for catechists and other religion teachers to receive formation and training toward their diocesan certification, 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.

CROWNING OF MARY! The May Crowning of Mary in the Garden will be Sunday, May 4th after the 10:30 Mass. Refreshments in the Parish Hall sponsored by the Youth Ministry

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MAY 4, 2014!

2014 BISHOP’S APPEAL!

BIRTHRIGHT OF BALLSTON SPA!

Next weekend (May 10-11) is the 2014 Bishop’s Appeal Commitment Sunday. (Due to the circumstances of last weekend’s Masses, the Commitment Sunday was rescheduled from this weekend as originally announced. Thank you for your understanding) This Appeal supports all of the vital ministries and programs throughout the Diocese of Albany. It is our one opportunity during the year to reach out in support of all of the people of God beyond the boundary of our own parish, Corpus Christi.

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.

Please respond to the Bishop’s Appeal by making a pledge that you can pay throughout the year. Your gift directly helps our parish to pay its share of the important work of the diocese. Let us strive for 100% participation: not equal gifts, but equal sacrifice! Online giving to the Bishop’s Appeal is now available at www.thebishopsappeal.org. Donors can make a single one-time gift, pledge or a payment on an existing pledge. Additional information on the Bishop’s Appeal, in general, can be found on the Albany Diocese website at www.rcda.org. Click on the Site Map link at the top. A link to the Bishop’s Appeal can be found under the Home heading on the Site Map page. Once you’re on the Bishop’s Appeal page if you click on Where Your Dollars Go you will see some familiar faces!

LOST & FOUND! Please note – There is now one centralized Lost & Found area located across from the restrooms in the Parish Hall. There is a box for items and hangers for clothing. Valuable items such as car keys and jewelry will be kept in the Parish Secretary’s office where they can be claimed during office hours. The Parish Hall is open during office hours and during weekend Mass times. Thank you.

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. All money raised will help support our school community. 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.

FIRST EUCHARIST! !

Congratulations to all who made their First Eucharist this Saturday!

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LENT FISH FRYS! Thank you to all who attended the Lent Fish Fry dinners, and a special thank you to all the volunteers who helped each week:

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PARISH COUNCIL

Parish Council nomination forms are due May 5. Please prayerfully consider nominating yourself or another person to serve on the Parish Council. Submit your forms in the collection basket at Mass, or send them to the Parish Office.

Dennis Newhart, Nick Newhart, Hope English, Sue Myers, Judy Mullins, Jack Rajczewski, Tim & Maryann Smith, and Carrie & Paul Wajda, and others who made soup and desserts.

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

BLOOMING CROSS!

RUN 4 VOCATIONS Hope you will join us for our RUN 4 VOCATIONS on Saturday, May 3, 2014 at Christian Brother's Academy in Albany! Register: www.albanyvocations.org/run !!

Thanks to all who contributed to our Blooming Cross outside!

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MAY 4, 2014!

THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER!

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ANNOUNCEMENTS!

MAKE WAY FOR THE HOLY SPIRIT!!

Saratoga Springs Youth Orchestra

Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful, and enkindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit, and they shall be created. And you shall renew the face of the earth. Amen

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SSYO invites you to join them for their “Tribute To Mothers” concert on Sunday, May 11 at 3:00pm at the National Museum of Dance in Saratoga Springs. This concert is sure to please mothers and audiences of all ages! Visit ssyo.org for ticket information !

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, ranging in age from 14-17, will live with your family from July 1-25, learning about American culture, enhancing their English language skills, participating in group trips to Boston, 6 Flags, Fun Spot, 3 days/2 nights in New York City, and enjoying our lakes region summer life…The students have studied English for several years, and are anxious to meet new American friends. In an-ever shrinking world, this is a great opportunity to establish global friendships, many of which last a lifetime. Please act quickly, as we expect many families to be excited about this opportunity. Interested families should call or e-mail Kim White@ 518-3651834 or [email protected]. Share Your America, and make a new friend this summer!

JOAN NICOLE PRINCE HOME! The Joan Nicole Prince Home is a 2-bed comfort for the dying. Individuals live in peace, comfort and dignity at the end of life. Staff and volunteers serve as “surrogate” family members. We are offering training to the community for those who struggle with hands on care.

St. Paul told the Ephesians (Ephesians 4:22-24) – “Put off your old nature which belongs to your former manner of life…, and be renewed in the spirit of your minds, and put on the new nature, created after the likeness of God.” We reconciled through our Lenten journey and we renewed our baptism in the Resurrection. Now, it is time to ask God to send us His Holy Spirit to transform our mind, body and spirit. It is time to clear off the “rust” – the ways we have adopted that are offensive to God. Our challenge is to keep all of our strong points and allow God to transform all of our weak points. We need to see Jesus more clearly and be transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit. In “New Heart, New Mind – Renewing Our Minds by the Power of the Spirit,” there are a few first steps to cleaning our “rust.” Here they are with some Bible references. Your homework is to start scraping your “rust” so we can continue our steps to transformation next week: “As the Holy Spirit moves in us, we will develop a new perspective” (Romans 12:2); “God Wants to Renew Our Lives [by learning to live in the Spirit]” (Romans 8:9, 1 Peter 4:6, Luke 15:11-32); “Our Relationship with Jesus” – “Growing in our relationship with Jesus is a two-step process. On God’s side, the Holy Spirit is working each day to teach and transform us. On our side, we have the ability to say ‘yes’ or ‘no’ to the Spirit. When we say ‘no,’ we are telling God that we can handle our lives better on our own. When we say ‘yes’ and yield to the Holy Spirit, we are telling God that we need and want his help….” Come Holy Spirit, Come! Judy Mullins, Prayer and Worship !

Bonnie J. Kriss Outreach & Volunteer Coordinator 518-346-5471 www.joannicoleprincehome.org

CONFIRMATION INFORMATION! Confirmation is Monday, May 5 at 7:30pm at St. Mary’s, Crescent. Candidates and musicians should arrive by 6:45pm at St. Mary’s.

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