THE ROMAN CATHOLIC   COMMUNITY OF                

CORPUS CHRISTI ROUND LAKE, NEW YORK  

MASS SCHEDULE    

Saturday 4:00pm

Sunday 8:30am 10:30am (ASL Interpreted on

Weekday 9:00am

the 1st Sunday of the month) 5:30pm (3rd Sunday of the month)

August 3, 2014 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: 9:30am-4:00pm Friday: Front office closed

STAFF DIRECTORY Pastor   Rev.  James  Clark   [email protected]   Parish  Life  Associate   Jackie  McDonough   [email protected]   Pastoral  Associate  for  Administration  &     Matthew  Duclos   [email protected]   Director  of  Music         Faith  F ormation  Coordinator       Youth  Minister   Karen  Hedley   [email protected]   Pastoral  Care   Rob  and  Shirley  Pilch   [email protected]   Parish  Accountant   Gail  Moore   [email protected]   Director  of  Maintenance   Don  Butner,  Jr.   [email protected]   TRUSTEES Robert  Abromaitis    &  Thomas  Eckert  

   

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CORPUS CHRISTI CATHOLIC CHURCH  

    "He withdrew in a boat to a deserted place by himself." In the midst of his own sorrow at the murder of his cousin and   friend, John the Baptist, Jesus had wanted to be alone. We can   imagine how he might have been dealing with his sadness,  perhaps shedding some tears and most likely praying to his  Father in heaven.   Yet his privacy was not respected at this difficult moment.   Instead, a crowd of more than five thousand people found out   where he was and "followed him on foot from their towns."  Anyone else might have been annoyed in this situation. But  Jesus was compassionate. Rather than wallowing in his own  emotion, he thought of the men, women, and children who had  made the journey to this remote location to be near him. "His heart was moved with pity for them, and he cured their sick."     Imagine the sick people who came to see Jesus. Imagine  their hopes, their expectations, and the sacrifices they made to be  in his presence. Jesus understood all of this. His emotions turned their direction now as the sight of them touched his heart. And  in he cured them. And then, he fed them. Not only those who were  sick, but all those present. First, the miracles of healing. Then,  the miracle of multiplying the loaves and fish. What an  experience it must have been to be among this crowd!   This Jesus of compassion and healing, this Jesus who  provided for his people until they "were satisfied," this is our  Jesus too. His sacred heart is also moved by seeing us, by  recognizing our weaknesses, hopes, and desires. Jesus remains  the same. He is willing and able to satisfy our deepest needs. The is whether we, like the crowd that day, will make the  question journey to find him.     The Sanctuary Lamp in the Reservation Chapel is lit   for the deceased members of the     Corpus Christi Community   HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION                  

ROUND LAKE, NEW YORK  

      Saturday, August 2   4:00pm: Bernadette Story   Sunday, August 3   8:30am: Arthur Pasquerella by Family   Jean Schumacher-Williams by Phyllis Raymond   10:30am: Margaret McCormick by Andy and Carolyn DeSantis   Monday, August 4   9:00am: John Bellanti by Mietlicki Family   Tuesday, August 5   9:00am: Kevin Koch by Honeywell   Wednesday, August 6   9:00am: The People of Corpus Christi   Thursday, August 7   9:00am: The People of Corpus Christi   Friday, August 8   9:00am: LouAnn Zalucki by John   Saturday, August 9   4:00pm: Theresa Marsett by the Bentlys   Sunday, August 10   8:30am: The People of Corpus Christi   10:30am: Stephannie Marie Hubbs by Family   STEWARDSHIP: A WAY OF LIFE     Parish Financial Support July 26-27, 2014   Envelopes & Loose checks (249) $7,873       Loose Cash 891     E-Giving (33) 980       Total $9,744          

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Holy Father Peter’s Pence Collection: $1,901  

 

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. 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  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.  

Mass Times: Thursday, August 14 at 6:30pm Friday, August 15 at 9:00am

 

AUGUST 3, 2014  

              Readings for This Weekend: August 3, 2014     First Reading:   Isaiah 55:1-3     Second Reading:   Romans 8:35, 37-39     Gospel Reading:   Matthew 14:13-21   The disciples said to Jesus: “Five loaves and two fish are   all we have here.” Jesus said to them: “Bring them here to me.”   He blessed them, broke them, and gave them to the disciples,   who passed the pieces out to the crowd – 5,000 men, plus women and children. Jesus blessed the five loaves and two fish, returning   enough food to the disciples to feed the crowd, with some pieces   left over. In life, we need to always recognize that it is not the   meager resources we have that count, but what Jesus can do with   these resources when we give all we have to him. God gives us abundance now to enrich our discipleship so that we may enjoy   everlasting life with him in eternity.     Adults: What has God given you in abundance that you are able   to share with others?   Youth: What do you have from God that you share with others?     Readings for Next Weekend: August 10, 2014    

   

                                                                                                                                                                               

First Reading:   Second Reading:   Gospel Reading:  

 

1 Kings 19:9A, 11-13A   Romans 9:1-5   Matthew 14:22-33

PETER’S PENCE COLLECTION 2014 Peter ’s Pence Collection for the Holy Father BE A WITNESS OF CHARITY

Each year the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany participates in the Peter’s Pence Collection, which provides the Holy Father with the funds he needs to carry out his charitable works around the world. The proceeds benefit the most disadvantaged: victims of war, oppression, and disasters. Join our Holy Father as a witness of charity to those who are suffering.

 

Thank you to all who donated to this special collection last weekend.

COLLECTION COUNTERS COLLECTION COUNTERS are invited to a PICNIC On Wednesday, August 20, 2014 6:30pm in the Parish Center This is not a meeting, but a THANK YOU to those who have generously given time to assist in this ministry and a WELCOME to anyone interested in joining the money counting ministry Please RSVP to 877-8506 X307 or [email protected] By 8/15/14

18TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

THE W   EEK AHEAD

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

 

Confessions, Church Mass Gathering for Joan Haviland, Parish Hall

Sunday, August 3 8:30am Mass 10:30am Mass 11:00-12:30pm RCIA, Room 5 5:30-7:00pm Youth Gathering, Parish Hall Monday, August 4 9:00am Mass 6:00-7:00pm Mother Mary’s Rosary Group, DMC Exposition and Rosary    

Tuesday, August 5 9:00am Mass 10:00-12:00pm Women’s Bible Study 7:00-9:00pm Knights of Columbus Meeting, Rooms 2/3 7:30pm Baptism Preparation Meeting, Church    

Wednesday, August 6 9:00am Mass 7:00-9:00pm Education Committee Meeting, Rooms 4/5    

Thursday, August 7 9:00am Mass 5:30-7:00pm RCIA, Room 5 6:30-8:30pm Evangelization Meeting, Room 8    

Friday, August 8 9:00am Mass    

Saturday, August 9 3:00-3:30pm Confessions, Church 4:00pm Mass  

Sunday, August 10 8:30am Mass 10:30am Mass 11:00-12:30pm RCIA, Room 5 4:30-5:30pm Contemporary Music Ensemble Rehearsal, Church

THANK YOU To Corpus Christi Church and community, Our Vacation Bible School will forever be grateful to you! You were the epitome of what our team and crew-members are learning through our theme: Adventures on Promise Island. Session 1: God’s Promise: I am with you --- VBS is running strong! A team of over 30 volunteers & 40 participants made this possible! Session 2: God’s Promise: I care about you --- We cast our worries to God and often receive messages of encouragement and support from you, which motivates us! Session 3: God’s Promise: I give you what you need --Your generous donations have met so many of our needs! Session 4: God’s Promise: I will save you --- Your consistent prayers allow us to overcome anything that comes out way! Session 5: God’s Promise: I will answer you --- We are proud to see our crew-members and team growing in their LEADERSHIP and FAITH!

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YOUTH MINISTRY – SUMMER FUN ACTIVITIES  

BOOK CLUB

All teens are welcome! Bring a friend! AUGUST 3rd & 17th: FUN, FAITH, & FOOD in the Parish Hall 5:30-7:30pm 12th - GREAT ESCAPE - sign up required 19th - SERVICE: Serve meal at St. John's/St. Ann's - 8:45-2:30pm - sign up required Sign up with Karen Hedley: [email protected]

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

$500 $200 $125 $100

Ticket # 2 195 77 147

Joe Thorne Sr. Karen & Bob Stockton Carol Ann O’Toole Karin Thorne

The Corpus Christi book club is currently reading the book titled: "The Best American Catholic Short Stories," a collection put together by Sheed and Ward. The book contains 20 short stories. Our book club plans on reading the first seven short stories, including "The Presence" written by Caroline Gordon; "Lions, Harts, Leaping Does" written by J.F. Powers; "The Devil In The Desert" written by Paul Horgan; and "The Displaced Person" written by Flannery O'Connor. Please read the first seven short stories and join us when our book club meets at Corpus Christi on August 7th at 2:00 p.m. in rooms 4 & 5 for a discussion.

PASTORAL CARE MINISTRY    

Coming this Fall: October 2014: “Starting the Conversation” Critical decisions in Healthcare and End of Life Issues. In October 2014 Corpus Christi Pastoral Care (in conjunction with St. Mary’s Crescent and St. Edward the Confessor) will be offering a FREE series of classes called “Starting the Conversation”: Critical decisions in Healthcare and End of Life Issues. The first session on Tuesday October 7, 2014, at St. Edward the Confessor Church will cover Critical Medical Decisions/Advanced Directives. Our presenter will be Maureen Cavanagh, (MS, MAHCM, RN, Manager of Ethics Services St. Peter’s Health Services). She will cover the topics of: - Health Care Proxy, Living Wills, DNR, MOLST, Organ Donation - Planning your health care in advance - Family Health Care Decisions Act 2010 The session will start at 6:30 PM and run between 60-90 minutes. There will be time allotted for questions and answers. To register, call Shirley/Rob Pilch 877-8506 ext 302. Registration ensures sufficient availability of handouts.

OPEN STAFF POSITIONS   Corpus Christi is seeking a Faith Formation Coordinator and a Youth Ministry Coordinator. These are both full time positions. Please contact the office for a job description: 877-8506, [email protected]  

FAITH FORMATION   We are going through a period of transition with our Faith Formation programs. We will be getting a schedule of dates out to families as soon as possible. Please make sure you have registered and we have an accurate email address: www.corpuschristichurch.net/faithformation/register

NEW ORDINARY TIME BANNER   The women of the Environment Ministry have created a new banner for Ordinary Time. The inspiration for the banner came from Psalm 141, verse 2: “Let my prayer rise as incense in thy sight; the lifting up of my hands, like the evening sacrifice.” The Liturgical color for Ordinary time is green. Green is a symbol for hope, growth and new life. In Christian tradition, green came to symbolize the life of the church following Pentacost, as well as symbolizing the hope of new life in the Resurrection. Each set of hands represents the ethnic diversity of our parish community. The three panels recall the symbolism of the Trinity. We hope you will find that this banner enhances our liturgical environment.

FIND US ON FACEBOOK!  

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LIKE TO KNIT?   We have some ladies who would like to begin a knitting group. We have been given bags and bags of yarn so if you like to knit, enjoy an afternoon with some friends and or make new friends, please call Jackie @ 877-8506 ext 374.

 

 

Congratulations to the 40 campers and over 30 volunteers who made this year’s Vacation Bible School such a wonderful success! We had a week filled with faith, fun, food, games, music, stories, and crafts. More photos can be seen in the slideshows on the Corpus Christi website and on the Facebook page: www.corpuschristichurch.net/vbs www.facebook.com/corpuschristichurchny

God’s Promises

 

 

 

 

AUGUST 3, 2014  

18TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

HELP WANTED   HELP WANTED: COLLECTION COUNTERS For Sunday 9:30am and 11:30am shifts Process takes 45 minutes; Counters sign up for dates/times that meet their schedules. For more information contact: [email protected]

OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION FESTIVAL   All Saints on the Hudson Parish in Mechanicville and Stillwater is holding its annual Italian Festa in honor of Our Lady of the Assumption on Friday, August 15, and Saturday, August 16, in the parking lot of the Parish Center, 52 William St., Mechanicville, from 5:00pm to 10:00pm. The annual Feast Day Mass on August 15 will be held at 3:00pm in St. Paul’s Church, Mechanicville, followed by a procession with statue. The Festa features a free concert by La Banda Rossa, a 30 member Italian Band. Saturday evening will feature homemade Italian foods, vendors, raffles, Villa Italia Pastries, kids games, a climbing wall, and much more!

BOOKS FOR TROOPS   Dear Corpus Christi Church and Parishioners,

 

DOMINICAN RETREAT & CONFERENCE CENTER  

The following are programs being offered at the Dominican Retreat & Conference Center in August, which may be of interest. Reservations are required for most programs. Contact the Center for further information: 1945 Union Street, Niskayuna NY (518) 393-4169, [email protected] www.dslcny.org August 3, 1:30-4:30pm: 12 Step Presentation for Men & Women “Slogans of Serenity.” Presenter: Brother Peter Furlong, FSC. $20. August 5, 9:45am-3pm: Marian Day of Reflection for Men & Women “Images of Mary from Art and Scripture.” Presenter: Fr. James Ebert. $30. August 7, 7pm: First Vespers for the Feast of St. Dominic. All are welcome! August 8-9, 2014: Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Workshop for Men & Women. Guest Director: Sr. Ethel Detz, OP. $80. August 10 2-4:30pm: “Friends of Peace.” Be with us for Sundaes on Sunday! An opportunity for girls age 12 and up to join with the Dominican Sisters of Peace as Friends of Peace. Share prayer, learn new things, be of service, and make new friends! Contact Sr. Sue Zemgulis, OP at 393-4169 or Sr. Carol Davis, OP, at 393-5517

Books for Troops wishes to sincerely thank you for your generous donation of Bibles. When I received several requests from the troops in both the VA hospitals and deployed in warzones, primarily Afghanistan, I felt there weren’t people who needed the comfort and wisdom that only the Bible could offer more than these troops. Your parish, as in several times in the past, once again rose to the challenge and was able to provide a large number of these Bibles to send to our very needy troops. For every Bible sent there will be countless service men and women benefiting from its use, since the troops share everything they receive. The Bibles also will represent to the troops the knowledge that many caring people understand and want to support their very human need for comfort, acknowledgement, and care. This message in whatever form it takes: Bibles, books, candy, puzzle books, comics when received is their greatest morale guilder. Thank you for sending that message loudly and clearly with your gift of Bibles. In more ways than one you have given solace to their souls. Books for Troops cannot thank you enough for your compassion and for the consolation you have given the troops during their very difficult time so far from the familiar and so close to the threats to their lives. All of us at Books for Troops are very grateful for your support and belief in us. We could not continue our work if it were not for the continued support of parishes and parishioners like you. We thank you over and over again and hope to be able to continue to have your support in the future. Keep the troops in your hearts and prayers. God Bless you! Sincerely yours, Ellen R. Keegan, director Books for Troops is a 501 (c)(3) not-for profit organization registered with the NYS Charities Bureau (Tax ID #30-0704984). All contributions are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.