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ADULT FAITH FORMATION<br />
at CORPUS CHRISTI PARISH<br />
Busy Person's Retreat - Saturday, December<br />
11th, 8 - 11:00 AM<br />
TLC Ministry - Wednesday, December 15th,<br />
12:30PM-1:30PM RE room <strong>of</strong> church<br />
For details on the upcoming events, visit our website at<br />
http://www.corpuschristilansdale.org/aff/upcoming_events<br />
.php or watch for the bulletin announcements.<br />
CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE ~2010~<br />
Confessions<br />
Monday, December 20th<br />
3:30-5:00PM <strong>and</strong> 7:00-8:30PM<br />
Tuesday, December 21st<br />
7:00-8:30PM<br />
Bless the Baby Jesus<br />
Our apologies, this event was cancelled prior to our<br />
printing this announcement in the bulletin.<br />
TLC MINISTRY<br />
Participants <strong>of</strong> the TLC Ministry create h<strong>and</strong>crafted items,<br />
such as, shawls <strong>and</strong> blankets, <strong>and</strong> then <strong>of</strong>fer them as an act <strong>of</strong><br />
stewardship to anyone in our parish who needs a little Tender<br />
Loving Care. Bring your own projects <strong>and</strong> ideas, knitting or<br />
crocheting needles, <strong>and</strong> yarn. Enjoy a prayerful atmosphere<br />
among friends who share your talent. Hot <strong>and</strong> cold<br />
beverages, snacks, <strong>and</strong> good company guaranteed! Meetings<br />
are held monthly in the Religious Education Room <strong>of</strong> church<br />
from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM. Coaching is available upon<br />
request. If you are unable to make our sessions, but would<br />
still like to participate in our ministry, you may drop <strong>of</strong>f your<br />
special creation at our Parish Center or Parish Library during<br />
regular hours. Please mark the bag "TLC" <strong>and</strong> don't forget to<br />
include your name.<br />
TLC meets in the church Religious Education Room on<br />
Wednesday, December 15th!<br />
CATHOLIC TRUTH SOCIETY<br />
Catholic Truth Society booklets explain the faith, teaching,<br />
<strong>and</strong> life <strong>of</strong> the Catholic Church. They are based on Sacred<br />
Scripture, the Second Vatican Council documents, <strong>and</strong> the<br />
Catechism <strong>of</strong> the Catholic Church. These booklets present<br />
authentic Catholic Teaching <strong>and</strong> address issues <strong>of</strong> life <strong>and</strong><br />
truth which are relevant to all <strong>and</strong> aim to inform <strong>and</strong> educate<br />
readers on the many issues that people have to deal with<br />
today. They provide straightforward, easy-to-read, short<br />
presentations <strong>of</strong> important, timely topics. These booklets,<br />
published by Ignatius Press, are great for parishioners to pass<br />
on to inactive Catholics <strong>and</strong> non-Catholics <strong>and</strong> are available<br />
for purchase in our Parish Library.<br />
PARISH LIBRARY OPEN HOUSE<br />
If you have never visited our Parish Library this is a great<br />
opportunity to become familiar with it. Come <strong>and</strong> see the great<br />
treasures your library holds <strong>and</strong> enjoy a doughnut “on the<br />
house.”<br />
<strong>Sunday</strong>, January 2, 2011<br />
7:00 AM to 2:00 PM<br />
Parish Library Hours: <strong>Sunday</strong>: 7:15AM to 2:00PM<br />
(Closed on Christmas Weekend - December 26th)<br />
For a complete list <strong>of</strong> all our books <strong>and</strong> resources go to:<br />
www.corpuschristilansdale.org click on “Adult Faith<br />
Formation” then “Parish Library”<br />
MASSES<br />
Friday, December 24th<br />
Christmas Vigil<br />
There will caroling with a sing-a-long 15 minutes<br />
prior to each mass both on Christmas Eve <strong>and</strong> Day<br />
4:30PM Church (Children’s Liturgy)<br />
4:45PM School Hall<br />
8:00PM<br />
11:15PM Carols (Choir & Congregation)<br />
12:00AM Midnight Mass<br />
Saturday, December 25th Christmas Day<br />
6:30, 8:00, 9:30, 11:00AM <strong>and</strong> 12:30PM<br />
(No 4:30 or 6:00PM Mass)<br />
<strong>Sunday</strong>, December 26th-Feast <strong>of</strong> the Holy Family<br />
6:30, 8:00, 9:30, 11:00AM <strong>and</strong> 12:30, 6:00PM<br />
Friday, December 31st<br />
8:00AM (No 6:30AM Mass)<br />
Saturday, January 1st<br />
Solemnity <strong>of</strong> the Blessed Virgin Mary<br />
Not a Holy Day <strong>of</strong> Obligation (this year)<br />
8:00AM<br />
Saturday, January 1st<br />
4:30 <strong>and</strong> 6:00PM<br />
(Vigil <strong>of</strong> the Epiphany Of The Lord)<br />
O Antiphons<br />
December 17 marks the beginning <strong>of</strong> the O Antiphons,<br />
the seven jewels <strong>of</strong> our liturgy, dating back to the fourth<br />
century, one for each day until Christmas Eve. These<br />
antiphons address Christ with seven magnificent<br />
Messianic titles, based on the Old Testament prophecies<br />
<strong>and</strong> types <strong>of</strong> Christ. The Church recalls the variety <strong>of</strong> the<br />
ills <strong>of</strong> man before the coming <strong>of</strong> the Redeemer.<br />
O Wisdom December 17<br />
Come, O divine Wisdom, teach us the way <strong>of</strong> knowledge. We<br />
are unwise; we judge <strong>and</strong> speak according to the vain st<strong>and</strong>ards<br />
<strong>of</strong> the world, which is foolishness in the eyes <strong>of</strong> God. Give us<br />
the true knowledge <strong>and</strong> the taste for what is eternal <strong>and</strong> divine.<br />
Inspire us with a thirst for God's holy will, help us seek God's<br />
guidance <strong>and</strong> direction, enlighten us in the teachings <strong>of</strong> the holy<br />
gospel, make us submissive to Thy holy Church. Strengthen us<br />
in the forgetfulness <strong>of</strong> self, <strong>and</strong> help us to resign ourselves to a<br />
position <strong>of</strong> obscurity if that be Thy holy will.
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