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Fifth Sunday of Easter May 5-6, 2012 Sunday Lectionary Readings This Week’s Readings: Acts 9:26-31; 1 John 3:18-24; John 15:1-8 Next Week’s Readings: Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48; 1 John 4:7-10; John 15:9-17 Scripture Reflection In today’s 1 st reading, we learn that the disciples were initially afraid of Paul, because they could not believe that the man who had persecuted so many Christians was now a believer, one of them. Yet, through God’s grace, he had been transformed. The disciples’ fears should remind us of our own. We often wonder if individuals who had previously been against us are now really for us. Words of assurance are never sufficient; only actions can truly reveal the heart’s intentions, a lesson that all of us can take seriously. Paul proved himself to be a disciple by the way he conducted his life; how do we prove ourselves to be Christ’s followers in this world? Let Us Pray For Those in Need of Prayer Jack Sharkey, Nina McKnight, Horace Ellis, Chanika Jenkins, Jack Murn, Caroline Oberle, Jordan Crews, Carrie Ayers, Amy Longar, Frances Sims, Howard Williams, Eileen Twynham, Paul Cullin, Don Rottman, Anthony Romano, Sr., Timothy Linn, Valborg Linn, David Brice, George Danek, Kathleen Allen, Jo van Gaal, Nina Arts, Vince Gomes, Joe Pezzi, Don Miles, Evelyn Steinrock, Caylee Crews, Sr. Mary Louise Lynch, MMS, Colette Bleistine, Kyla Zeilinger, Carol Tifft, Colette Danek, Jane Schaberg, Paul Joop, Pat Kane, Marion Jervey. Names will be listed for 6 weeks. If you would like a name listed for an additional 6 weeks, please notify the rectory). This Week’s Mass Intentions Saturday, May 5, Margaret Kim Eng Choo & Peter Lim, deceased Friday, May 11, John Garvey, deceased Sunday, May 6, George & Colette Danek, deceased Saturday, May 12, All Mothers, living &deceased Monday, May 7, Thomas O. Wood, deceased Sunday, May 13, All Mothers, living &deceased Wednesday, May 9, Dorothy Gallagher, deceased Collection Update Last weekend’s offertory: $2,656.00 Last weekend’s 2 nd Collection to benefit our Community Center and outreach ministries: $1,672.50 This weekend’s 2 nd Collection will benefit Archdiocesan Seminarians. Next weekend’s 2 nd Collection will benefit our Community Center and outreach ministries. This Week at Corpus Christi Sun, May 6, 9:10 am Faith Formation Classes Midtown Sun, May 6, 10:30 am First Communion Church Sun, May 6, after mass First Communion Reception Church Mon, May 7, 7:00 pm Pastoral Council Meeting Rectory Sun, May 13, 10:30 am Mother’s Day Church Coming Up at Corpus Christi Tues, May 15, 7:00 pm Liturgy Committee Meeting Rectory Wed, May 16, 7:00 pm Finance Committee Meeting Rectory Sun, May 20, 11:30, am Sister Parish Coffee Sales Church Mon, May 21, 7:00 pm Pastoral Council Exec. Comm. Mtg. Rectory Sat/Sun, May 26-27 Pentecost Church Mon, May 28 Memorial Day – no mass, office closed Sat/Sun, Jun 2-3 Community Center Weekend Church Visit our website at www.corpuschristibaltimore.org for our more complete calendar of events. Congratulations to James Ackermann and Gina Bruno married this Saturday at Corpus Christi!
CORPUS CHRISTI NEWS From the Pastor, This weekend we as a parish will gather together to celebrate with two of our children as they receive their First Communion. I congratulate Fiona Nealis and Gianna Pilla on this special day. I don’t know about all of you but I can remember my own First Communion like it was yesterday. I remember it as being a wonderful experience. And I do hope that our two young ladies will have that same experience as they approach the altar today and every time they gather at the table of the Lord. So let us pray for Gianna and Fiona and their families – let us pray for all of us and the Church everywhere, that we might always remain united to Jesus who is the True Vine. Peace, Fr. Marty Congratulations to Fiona Nealis and Gianna Pilla! Fiona and Gigi will make their First Communion this Sunday at the 10:30 am mass. Please join in congratulating them at their reception after church. Special thanks to Trish Pilla for preparing Fiona and Gigi for the sacrament of Holy Communion. Faith Formation and Children’s Liturgy of the Word Thank You’s This Sunday is the last Sunday for Faith Formation classes and Children’s Liturgy of the Word. We truly appreciate our teachers and CLOW leaders, substitutes and other volunteers for their dedication and help during this school year. “It takes a village” to shepherd our children in their faith formation. Thank you – Kristine Smets (1st grade); Trish Pilla (2nd grade); Angie Bayani (3rd grade); Deb Baker (4th grade); Vanessa Billings and Denise Duvall (5th grade); Andrew Lacovara (6th grade); Martha and Mark Herbkersman (7th grade) and Jane Danek (CLOW Coordinator). Seminarian Collection The annual collection is scheduled this weekend, May 5/6, 2012. This collection supports the archdiocese’s effort to form and educate men to become priests. All money collected goes directly to educational costs related to seminary formation. Each seminarian is formed pastorally, humanly, intellectually, and spiritually to serve the people of the Archdiocese of Baltimore. It costs around $30,000.00 a year to educate 1 seminarian, with the cost of education Archdiocesan seminarians at over $1 million dollars per year. Please be generous, this is one investment that provides years of returns! Interested in Serving on the Pastoral Council? Do you want to contribute to our parish leadership in a meaningful way? Consider being part of the Corpus Christi Pastoral Council, a leadership body charged with providing direction for the development of the Parish, assessing present parish needs and developing plans for the future. The Pastoral Council is always sensitive to the direction, cultural and educational needs and spiritual development of our faith community. If you are interested in contributing to this ministry, please contact one of the following council members after mass or at home: Ted Miles (410-419-1286), Michelle Corbett (443-660-8811) or Mary Anne Wylie (410-433-3695). BEYOND CORPUS CHRISTI Charismatic Prayer Meeting Sunday, May 6th from 1:30 to 4 pm at St Philip Neri in Linthicum, Walter Matthews, Executive Director of the National Service Center, will speak on Reconciliation, the beginning of a five-year preparation leading up to the 50th Anniversary the Catholic Charismatic Renewal, 1967-2017. An Afternoon & Evening with N.T. Wright Biblical scholar Rt. Rev. N.T. (Tom) Wright will be speaking at St. Mary’s Seminary & University on Friday, May 11, 2012. Hosted by the Ecumenical Institute of Theology, “An Afternoon & Evening with N.T. Wright” offers two seminars, each focused on one of his most recent books—Simply Jesus (afternoon) and How God Became King (evening). Pre-registration is required. For information or to register, visit www.stmarys.edu/ei. The Fifth Annual Boundary Block Party The fifth annual Boundary Block Party will be on May 12, 1-4 pm on Pennsylvania Avenue at Presstman Street. Every spring, we celebrate and connect Bolton Hill, Druid Heights, Madison Park, Upton, Sandtown, and Reservoir Hill. This year's block party will feature gospel music with the Expressions of Faith Gospel Choir, Funk with J Pope and Funk Friday, Line Dancing with Elder Harris, Spoken Word with PATHS, and music with DJ Knight Magic. Plus free food, face painting, walking tours of Historic Pennsylvania Avenue, information about community organizations, free health screenings and a public art project. Join the fun and help to empower Central West Baltimore! St. Thomas Aquinas Hosts Mother’s Day Concert Blessing from Heaven “Mother’s Day Concert” - This program is free. Kimberly Christie (soprano), Catherine Mikelson (cello), Melissa Wertheimer (flute), Adrienne Knauer (harp), and Hsiao Ying, piano will perform on Sunday, May 13 at 3 PM at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Baltimore (1008W. & 37th Street, Baltimore MD 21211). A reception will be held immediately following the performance. For more information, call 410-366- 4488 or email STAMusicMinistry@gmail.com. Elder Law Symposium The State Bar Leadership Academy will be hosting a free Elder Law symposium on May 19 at Anne Arundel Community College. Check-in begins at 8:30 and opening remarks from Secretary Lawlah of the Department of Aging and Edward J. Krill, Esq. will begin at 9. At 10, an estate planning session; at 11, a cost of care session, and at 1, an elder abuse session. Lunch will be provided. Finally, free attorney consultations will occur between 2 and 3. RSVP is recommended; preregistration is fast and easy at www.elderlaw2012.com or call (443) 837-7932. Group Volunteer Opportunities-Head Start This Spring, bring your group to volunteer at Head Start! We are looking for small, committed groups to volunteer with our families and children in games, educational activities, serving food and helping with the children. If your group is interested in volunteering this May please email Rebecca Horner at rebecca.horner@vincentbaltimore.org. Thank you! Music at Marriottsville with Mary Ellen Graybill - Pianist Join us for a piano concert of classical & new age music. Sun. May 20 th – 3:00 PM. Cost: A free will offering is invited. Bon Secours Spiritual Center, 1525 Marriottsville Rd, Marriottsville Md. 21104.
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