Corpus Christi Catholic Church

Corpus Christi Catholic Church
2350 Augusta Highway
Lexington, South Carolina 29072
Fax: (803) 359-8885
Phone:
(803) 359-4391
FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Website: corpuschristisc.org
E-mail: [email protected]
Diocese of Charleston, S.C.
FEBRUARY 1, 2015
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday Vigil
5:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM, 11:00 AM & 5:00
PM
Daily Masses
Monday, Thursday, Friday
8:30 AM
Tuesday—6:30 p.m.
with Confession from 5:30
p.m. until 6:20 p.m.
Wednesday—12:15 PM
Eucharistic Adoration
following Mass ending with
Divine Mercy Chaplet at
6:45 pm and Benediction
at 7:00 pm
Confessions
Saturdays
3:30-4:30 PM or by
appointment
Mission Statement
We are one body in Christ and
individually parts of one another.
Vision Statement
To be a community that is nurtured
through the Eucharist and
empowered by the Holy Spirit to
serve God and neighbor.
The Liturgy of the Day
God has graciously called us here
today to support each other in our
faith and to be nourished at the tables
of the Word and the Eucharist. How
do we, called as disciples of Jesus
Christ, hear that word of God and put
it into practice in our lives? Does it
make a difference, or do our lives
resemble the movie named after
tomorrow’s celebration of Groundhog
Day—the same thing over and over
again? Perhaps our prayer today can
be to really hear what God is saying to
us, and to resolve to make it a reality
in our lives.
a la Liturgia del Día
Dios, por su bondad, nos ha llamado aquí
hoy a fin de que nos apoyemos los unos a
los otros en nuestra fe y para
alimentarnos en la mesa de la Palabra y
de la Eucaristía. Llamados a ser
discípulos de Jesucristo, ¿de qué manera
escuchamos la palabra de Dios y la
ponemos en práctica? ¿Hace esa palabra
algún impacto en nosotros? ¿O tal vez
nuestra vida se parezca más a la película
“El día de la marmota” [Groundhog Day,
que se celebra mañana], o sea la misma
cosa día tras día y sucesivamente? Tal
vez nuestra oración de hoy deba pedir
que escuchemos bien lo que Dos nos está
diciendo y que estemos resueltos a
hacerlo realidad en nuestra vida.
FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
CONTACT INFORMATION
FEBRUARY 1, 2015
Parish Staff—803-359-4391
Rev. Raymond J. Carlo, Pastor — x30
Deacon Dale Palmer — 803-687-3257
Deacon Coleman Parks — [email protected]
Deacon Jack Crocker — [email protected]
Scott Kramer, Director of Faith Formation — x26
Dr. Charles Renick — 803-422-2681
Vicky Reese, Parish Secretary — x22
Gerry Prestia, Director of Operations — x23
Susan Kantra, Director of Finance — x21
Tom Jones, Director of Community Life —x24
Brigette Hemming, Director of Youth Ministry —
803-318-3633
Organization/Ministry Contacts
Altar Servers—Rev. Raymond J.
Carlo—[email protected]
Altar Society —Barbara Lux—803359-3377
Assistance Ministry—Maryann
Schaum—359-6927 open Tuesday
thru Friday 9:00 a.m. until Noon.
Food drop-off box available 24-7.
at 3:00 p.m. in the parish hall.
Mass Greeters - JoDee Douda– 803359-4897
Men of St. Joseph - Tony Mancini [email protected]
Parish Pastoral Council - Mark
Svrcek
Prayer Line—Betty Peterson—
Bible Study —Fran Jones —440-669
732-616-5855
-2576
R.C.I.A.—Joshua Gehling—
CGA (50 plus) - Jeannette Munnett
[email protected]
803-808-7559 —2nd Wednesday of
each month in the parish hall starting Respect Life—Jeff Hemming—
[email protected]
in September and ending in May.
Children’s Liturgy—Joan &
Fleming Boineau
Eucharist Adoration—Dan Goering
Tom Jones—Eucharistic Adoration
following Wednesday—12:15 P.M.
Mass ending with Benediction at 7:15
P.M.
Ushers—Herb Johnson—
Women’s
Group
(CCCW)—
Sheila Decker — 803-399-8499—
Meet on the last Monday of the
month at 6:30 p.m. in the parish hall.
Youth Ministry—Brigette
Hemming—318-3633
Finance Council—Wade Fisher
803-356-4744
Hispanic Ministry—Claudia Garcia
[email protected] and
Ana Andrew—[email protected]
Knights of Columbus Council—
Craig Viers—
[email protected]—Officers
meet on the 2nd Thursday of the
month at 7:00 p.m. and Council
Members meet 3rd Thursday of the
month at 7:30 p.m. in the parish hall.
K of C 4th Degree—Gerry Spragg
—[email protected]—Meet on
the fourth Monday of the month at
7:00 p.m.
Please remember—Contact information is
for Parish use only.
Hospital and Nursing Home Visits
Due to privacy laws, Father may
not know that you or a family
member have been hospitalized or
moved into a nursing home.
Please e-mail the parish office at
or call
Legion of Mary— Millie Hoerner— [email protected]
(803)
359-4391
to
let
him
know.
803-657-6798—Meet every Tuesday
Parish Staff E-Mails
Rev. Raymond J. Carlo, Pastor
[email protected]
Vicky Reese, Parish Secretary
[email protected]
Gerry Prestia, Director of Operations
[email protected]
Susan Kantra, Director of Finance
[email protected]
Scott Kramer, Director of Faith
Formation
[email protected]
Tom Jones, Director of Community Life
[email protected]
Brigette Hemming, Director of Youth
Ministry - [email protected]
Dr. Charles Renick, Director of Music
[email protected]
Community Contacts
Birthright………………………...….781-7457
Corpus Christi Assistance Ministry.359-6927
Catholic Charities-Midlands.....855-377-1357
Fax-803-252-7605……..www.charitiessc.org
LICS ..216 Harmon St….Lexington..957-6656
[email protected]
His House( dispatch 791-0557).…….957-1052
Family Shelter……...………..……...771-7040
Home Works……………………..…781-4536
Lexington Medical Center………....791-2000
St. Francis Catholic Shop……..…....561-9733
www.stfrancisshop.com
SACRAMENTS/LITURGY
— BAPTISMS —
Parents wishing to have their child
baptized must contact the Parish
Office at 359-4391. Baptismal
Preparation is held on the 1st Tuesday
of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the
Parish Hall. Sponsors are required to
attend.
— WEDDINGS —
Couples who are planning to get
married in the Church should contact
the Pastor at least 6 months before
their wedding date.
Marriage
Preparation with Pre-Cana is required.
— ANOINTING OF THE SICK—
The sacrament is administered the 2nd
Wednesday of the month during the
12:15 p.m. Mass, and by appointment
with the Pastor.
—R.C.I.A.— Rite of
Christian Initiation of Adults
Interested in becoming Catholic? If
so, the R.C.I.A. process is the BEST
place to be. For more information,
please contact Scott Kramer at
[email protected].
EUCHARISTIC
ADORATION
Come join us each Wednesday after
the 12:15 p.m. Mass ending with
Benediction at 7:15 p.m. To sign up
for an hour, please call Tom Jones at
359-4391 x24.
—CHILREN’S LITURGY—
Pre-school aged children are welcome
to participate during the Liturgy of the
Word on Sunday at the 11:00 a.m.
Mass.
Mass Intentions &
Scripture Readings
Year B/
FEBRUARY 1, 2015
FOURTH SUNDAY
IN ORDINARY TIME
Dt 18:15-20; Ps 95;
1 Cor 7:32-35;
Mk 1:21-28
Saturday Vigil
5:00 PM
Susan Koltuniak,
by Vicky Reese
Sunday
8:00 AM
 Gary Follmer Sr.,
by Joan Follmer
11:00 AM
 Ann Rochester,
by Renee Rochester
5:00 PM
For the Parishioners
Monday
THE PRESENTATION
OF THE LORD
Mal 3:1-4; Ps 24; Heb 2:14-18;
Lk 2:22-40 or 2:22-32
8:30 AM
Tuesday
6:30 PM
Wednesday
12:15 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM
Friday
8:30 AM
Saturday
Note:
Saint Blaise, bishop and martyr;
Saint Ansgar, bishop
Heb 12:1-4; Ps 22; Mk 5:21-43
 Alice Schrag,
by William Schrag & Family
“Holy God, We Praise Thy Name”
Kyrie - Schutte
Gloria - Schutte
Alleluia - Schutte
Offertory Hymn - 691
“On Eagle’s Wings”
Holy - Schutte
Memorial Acclamation Schutte
Amen - Schutte
Lamb of God - Schutte
Communion Hymn - 939
“ Behold the Lamb”
Recessional Hymn - 613
“Praise, My Soul,
the King of Heaven”
THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH
Sunday, February 1 , 2015
9:15 AM Religious
Education
6:15 PM NO High School
Youth Group Meeting
Saint Agatha, virgin and martyr
Heb 12:18-19, 21-24; Ps 48;
Mk 6:7-13
The Tepe Family,
by Kitty Duffy
Saint Paul Miki and companions,
martyrs
Heb 13:1-8; Ps 27; Mk 6:14-29
 Edmund Kolota,
by Henry & Gerry Kowalewski
Monday, February 2, 2015
Heb 13:15-17, 20-21; Ps 23;
Mk 6:30-34
 denotes a deceased intention
Middle-School Youth Group News!
PLEASE VISIT OUR WEB SITE!
Don’t forget that our Corpus Christi MiddleSchool
Youth
Group
meets
every
Wednesday from 6 PM to 7:30 PM in the
Parish Hall. All students in grades 6-8 are
welcome to attend! We start each meeting
with a meal and then experience a fun
activity as a community of faith. Join us this
Wednesday and bring a friend!
Any
questions call Scott Kramer at 803-359-4391.
Mark’s Jesus teaches not by words primarily
but by deeds, not to build up himself but to
help others, and thus with an authority
founded not on power but in service. What
will I do this week to help another and be of
service?
Readings - 1102
Service Music:
“Christ the Savior”
Entrance Hymn - 615
Heb 12:4-7, 11-15; Ps 103; Mk 6:1-6
Following Mass there will be
Eucharistic Adoration until
7:00 PM closing with Benediction
 Steve Provost,
by Joan Patrick
www.corpuschristisc.org
Question of the Week
FOURTH SUNDAY
IN ORDINARY TIME
FEBRUARY 1, 2015 LITURGY
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
3:00 PM Legion of Mary
6:30 PM Mass with the Blessing
of the Throats on the Feast of St.
Blaise.
7:15 PM Bible Study
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
12:15 PM Mass followed by
Eucharistic Adoration until
7:15 PM closing with Benediction
6:00 PM
Middle School YG
7:30 PM
Men of St. Joseph
Thursday, February 5, 2015
9:15 AM Bible Study
Friday, February 6, 2015
Saturday, February 7, 2015
Al Barbarino Pre-Lenten Speaker
at all the weekend Masses.
FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
WELCOME!
FEBRUARY 1, 2015
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS AND VISITORS TO CORPUS CHRISTI PARISH
Whether you are a new parishioner or just visiting, we hope you feel welcomed and hope you will join us in
our many parish activities. Registration forms are available in the vestibule, parish office, and online.
Please fill one out, drop it in the collection basket, or return it to the parish office. Office hours are Monday
to Thursday 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m. until Noon. Visitor envelopes are in the church vestibule.
We are glad that you have joined us in our celebration today!
HOMILIA DE HOY
Proyecto de Homilía
• El Cuarto Domingo Ordinario
siempre nos da la tónica acerca de
cómo el evangelista del año
(Marcos este año) ve a Jesús y, por
lo tanto, cómo nosotros veremos a
Jesús a través de todo este año
litúrgico. Para Marcos, Jesús
rompe los límites: puro/impuro,
sagrado/profano, pueblo escogido/paganos. En el
bautismo de Jesús, Marcos describe cómo es que
esos límites se rompen. Los cielos “se rasgaban”, un
signo dramático de que el Espíritu que establece el
Reino se ha precipitado sobre el mundo para nunca
más retroceder.
• Hoy otra “rasgadura”, un espíritu inmundo
“sacudiendo al hombre con violencia”. Pero no hay
voz del cielo, como en el bautismo de Jesús; hay
más bien un alarido, que es la reacción del espíritu
inmundo ante el Reino presente en Jesús. Éste es
otro tema que recurre en el Evangelio de Marcos.
La venida del Reino es costosa, pues exige una
transformación personal y un amor entregado.
Finalmente ocurre una tercera “rasgadura” cuando
Marcos relata la muerte de Jesús. El velo del templo
se rasga en dos partes, de arriba abajo, y tal parece
que la paradójica victoria no tiene lugar, y que el
Reino ha sufrido una derrota.
• En el libro del Deuteronomio Moisés le promete al
pueblo “un profeta como yo”. ¡Pero Jesús es aún
más! Pues él, que es rompedor de límites, rompe la
prohibición de trabajar el sábado y comienza la obra
de la construcción del Reino rompiendo el reinado
de Satanás sobre un afligido hijo de Dios. La gente
exclama algo que puede considerarse como una
profesión de fe: “Este hombre tiene autoridad”.
También preguntan, “¿Qué es esto?” Por la palabra
y el sacramento Jesús viene hoy “a la sinagoga”.
Aunque estemos tan ansiosos como los corintios de
Pablo acerca de los compromisos mundanos, Jesús
nos desafía a considerar la profundidad de nuestra
fe y a preguntarnos cuál es el costo de nuestro
discipulado.
Pregunta de la Semana
El Jesús de Marcos no enseña primordialmente con
palabras, sino con obras; no para hacerse resaltar a
sí mismo, sino para curar a otras personas; es así
que su autoridad no estaba fundada en el poder, sino
en el servicio. ¿Qué haré esta semana para ayudar a
otra persona y brindarle algún servicio?
Misas en español primer
semestre del 2015
18 de Febrero a la 7:00pm —Miercoles de Ceniza,
misa bilingue para tomar la ceniza
15 de Marzo a la 1:00pm — con recepcion y
comidaa las 2:00pm
5 de Abril a la 1:00 pm — misa de Pascua
10 de Mayo a la 1:00 pm — misa del dia delas
madres con recepcion y comida a las 2:00 pm
14 de junio a la 1:00 pm — No falten, los
esperamos!!
Hispanic Ministry
Claudia Garcia—[email protected]
Ana Andrew—[email protected]
Mark your Calendar’s FOR THE CORPUS CHRISTI PRE-LENTEN RETREAT Sunday & Monday, February 8th & 9th.
FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
WHAT’S HAPPENING
did this because it felt like the
priest was pushed into the dark
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, back of the church against the wall
with many of the parishioners
As you can see, the tabernacle blocked from view. Now I have a
has been moved to the center of the much better view of everyone.
sanctuary. In its former place, we
The main altar where we
have a new ambry (which is the
container for the oils that are used consecrate the bread and wine, and
in celebrating the sacraments.) where we experience the Lord’s
This is a good time for me to sacrifice of His death and
Resurrection, is called the altar of
explain the purpose of this move.
sacrifice. The altar where we place
The eucharist is the center of the tabernacle is called the altar of
our Catholic faith, and has been so repose. Also, the idea of having
since the earliest beginnings of the the tabernacle in the center of the
Church after the Resurrection. The altar of repose with three tall
most ancient expression for what candlesticks on each side and an
the earliest Christians did when adoring angel statue on each end is
they got together is in the Acts of a common Catholic motif. The
the Apostles (2:42, 46). They got angels are adoring Jesus in the
together for the “breaking of the Eucharist present in the tabernacle.
bread.” Also, the Second Vatican
Also, we now have the two
Council stated that the Eucharist is
“the source and summit of our items on the sides of the altar of
faith.” The gesture of moving it to sacrifice in their proper places. On
the center of the church is one side is our baptismal font, and
important because we are saying it is now balanced by the ambry
how central it is in our lives. It containing the sacramental oils (the
now sits on a beautiful carved oil of the catechumens, the oil of
marble altar because I felt that a the sick, and the sacred chrism.)
beautiful church like Corpus
May our placing of the
Christi needed some carved marble tabernacle in the center of the
in it. Also, our parish’s name is church help us and everyone who
Latin for “Body of Christ,” so it is visits Corpus Christi church to
very appropriate for us, above all keep the Lord’s greatest gift,
parishes in the diocese, to have the Himself in the Eucharist, central to
tabernacle in the center.
our lives!
PASTOR’S NOTE
I moved the presider’s chair In Christ Our Lord
and deacon chair off to the side in
Father Ray
anticipation of this move. I also
FEBRUARY 1, 2015
“Living As Catholics
In Today’s World!”
CORPUS CHRISTI’S
2015 PRE-LENTEN MISSION
WITH AL BARBARINO
SINGER AND SPEAKER
On the weekend of February 7th & 8th,
Al Barbarino, will be a guest speaker
at Corpus Christi.
He will sing &
speak
at
the
Masses & present
a
Pre-Lenten
Mission
on
Sunday, February
8th and Monday,
February 9th at 7:00 p.m. in the
Church.
Al is a Lay Franciscan of the St. Padre
Pio Shelter, with the Friars of the
Renewal. He is also an active member
of the Knights of Columbus. Over the
past 20 years he has recorded Many
CD’s of spiritual/inspirational music
and videos, which help support the
Friars ministry for the poor and the
international outreach of the Croation
Relief Services; as well as the needy
families of the parish where he sings.
He has traveled throughout the U.S.
and abroad as well.
At the end of each Mass and Mission
his recordings will be available for
purchase. Your support will also help
the needy in your parish. Please try to
attend the Missions at 7:00 p.m. The
focus will be “Living As Catholics In
Today’s World!”
Mark your Calendar’s FOR THE CORPUS CHRISTI PRE-LENTEN RETREAT Sunday & Monday, February 8th & 9th.
8th Annual CGA Chili Tasting
Good Food, fun & fellowship
Thank you
to the
cooks and
their
helpers for
a
GREAT
EVENT!!!
SAVE DATE FOR “The Family and Religious Freedom” FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2015
FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
PARISH STEWARDSHIP
OUR OFFERINGS
Returning a portion of what has been freely given.
Thank you for your generosity!
Offertory January 25, 2015........$18,674.24
Second Collection for Church in Latin America
January 25, 2015……..$1,529.62
Available Banking Online through your Bank and
Online Giving is available on Corpus Christi’s
website
www.corpuschristisc.org
FEBRUARY 1, 2015
WHAT’S HAPPENING
CORPUS CHRISTI PARISH-BASED RETREAT
After Easter, Corpus Christi will have two Retreats;
one on the weekend of April 18 & 19 for the Women
of the Parish and the following weekend, April 25
&26 for the Men of the Parish. Please consider
participating in what promises to be an inspirational
and renewing experience.
Flyers with more
information and a registration form will be available
from fellow parishioners in the vestibule after the
Masses this weekend. More information will be
forthcoming next month.
of Columbia, S.C.
Pregnancy & Childbirth Service
Did the Groundhog
see his shadow?
Will we have six
more weeks of
winter?
35th ANNIVERSARY OPEN HOUSE A CELEBRATION OF LIFE
SUNDAY, February 8th at 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
1405 Gregg Street Columbia, S.C. 29201
Birthright is staffed solely by volunteers who offer positive
assistance and aid to girls and women faced with an
unplanned o r unwanted pregnancy.
Refreshments will be served. Come join us.