October 31, 2010 - Corpus Christi Catholic Church

In case of an Emergency...Should an emergency arise, please call the General Parish Office Phonenumber and leave a message. Messages will be checked and forwardedto the appropriate person and your phone call will be returned.Parish Websitewww.corpuschristicarolstream.orgParish Address1415 W. Lies Road, Carol Stream, IL 60188Pastoral StaffGeneral Parish Office Phone Number: 630‐483‐4673General Parish Office Fax Number: 630‐483‐4679Rev. Robert A. Hoffenkamp, Pastor ext. 103Rev. Mr. Tom Thiltgen, Deacon & Pastoral Associate ext. 102Mrs. Kathie Brewer, Pastoral Associate ext. 101Mr. Dan Sledz, Finance Director ext. 108Mrs. Prudy Stella, business office ext. 108Mrs. Mary Lou Conroy, Director of Religious Education ext. 104Mrs. Pat Julian, Support Staff ext. 105Mr. Mark Herwaldt, Director of Youth Ministry ext. 110Mrs. Peg Rivera, Director of Music & Liturgyext.107Mrs. Stephanie Jenkins, parish secretary ext. 100Parish Staff Email addresses:Rev. Mr. Tom Thiltgen, Deacon & Pastoral Associateccdeacon@sbcglobal.netRev. Mr. Bill Thomas, deacondidymus98@yahoo.comMrs. Kathie Brewer, Pastoral Associatecckbrewer@sbcglobal.netMr. Dan Sledz, Finance Director, Prudy Stella, bookkeeperccbus@sbcglobal.netMrs. Mary Lou Conroy, Religious Educationcceducation@sbcglobal.netMrs. Pat Julian, Support Staffccadre@sbcglobal.netMr. Mark Herwaldt, Director of Youth Ministryccym@sbcglobal.netMrs. Peg Rivera, Director of Music & Liturgyccchoir@sbcglobal.netMrs. Stephanie Jenkins, parish secretarycorpuschristicc@sbcglobal.netParish Mission StatementWe areCORPUS CHRISTI CATHOLIC CHURCH.A Community of Christian believersWho embrace the Word of God,Who proclaim its message to all,With a welcoming spiritAs prayerful and sacramental peopleEmpowered by unity,Inspired by the Holy Spirit,We extend ourselvesSeeking to recognize the needs of othersAnd responding with compassion byGratefully sharing our blessings.We gather asTHE BODY OF CHRISTTo celebrate and become a source of hopeAnd inspiration to all.Mass ScheduleWeekends: Saturday 5:00 p.m.Sunday 7:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m.Weekdays: Mon. ‐ Wed., Fri. 8:30 a.m.Thurs. Morning Prayer Service 8:30 a.m.Holy Days: 8:30 a.m., 7:30 p.m. day of; no vigilSacramentsSacrament of Baptism ‐ Baptisms take place on the first fullweekend of the month during the weekend Liturgies exceptduring Advent and Lent. Parents are expected to attend“Welcome Your Child” baptismal preparation workshop on thesecond and third Sunday of every other month. We encourageexpectant parents to make baptismal arrangements six months inadvance in order to best accommodate everyone involved.Sacrament of Reconciliation ‐ Corpus Christi welcomes you topartake in the Sacrament of Reconciliation either by attending onSaturdays from 4:00 p.m. ‐ 4:30 p.m. in the Church, or bycontacting the Parish House Office at 630‐483‐4673 for anappointment. Communal Reconciliation is celebrated seasonallyat Christmas and Easter.Sacrament of Marriage ‐ Couples considering marriage arerequired to personally contact the Parish House Office six monthsbefore planning a wedding date. Either the bride, groom, or theirparents must be registered parishioners for at least six monthsbefore calling to set a date. As part of the marriage preparation,couples will attend an Engaged Encounter Weekend prior to thewedding.Pastoral LifeAdult Faith Inquiries (RCIA) ‐ Anyone considering becoming aCatholic, or would like more information about the Catholicfaith, please contact the Parish House Office.Communion Calls ‐ Communion for shut‐ins is available.Please call Deacon Tom at the Parish House Office to makearrangements.Parish Registration and Office HoursWe would like to extend a warm welcome to all newcomersand visitors. We invite you to come to the Parish HouseOffice to register during our office hours which are:Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Tuesdays we are available from:9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.in order to support those parishioners who work full‐time.Parish Offices are closed on Saturday and Sunday.Parish Staff Meetings...…are held every other Wednesday at 12:00 p.m. The parishstaff will be available on those days from 9:00 a.m. ‐ 12:00 p.m.;and from 3:00 p.m. ‐ 5:00 p.m.