Fifth Sunday of Easter April 28, 2013 Corpus Christi Catholic Church

Mass Intentions & ScheduleSaturday, April 27 Easter Weekday5:00 p.m. William Bartlett ╬ Beverly PanicoBeverly Panico ╬ Conroy FamilyRosemary Faczek ╬ Molinaro FamilyCatalina Vega ╬ Carmen FaczekSunday, April 28 FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER7:00 a.m. Jack Thomas Liesz ╬ Patty & David Blackman9:00 a.m. Martha Junkroski ╬ Dave & Peg RiveraAngela Kwasniewski ╬ Barbara Lach11:00 a.m. Rosemary Faczek ╬ R.E. OfficeAdoracian de Leon ╬ Dave & Peg RiveraRobert & Jackie Farrell ╬ R.E. OfficeMonday, April 29 St. Catherine of Siena8:30 a.m. Joanie Zobel Nendze ╬ Fox FamilyTuesday, April 30 St. Pius V8:30 a.m. Sarah Addante ╬ Nora O’Shea & Angie LandiseWednesday May 1 St. Joseph the Worker8:30 a.m. People of Corpus Christi ParishThursday May 2 St. Athanasius8:30 a.m. No Mass TodayFriday, May 3 St. Philip & James Apostles8:30 a.m. Russell Mellan ╬ Helen MellanSaturday, May 4 Easter Weekday5:00 p.m. Dolores Catapano ╬ Gawlik FamilysRoger Simon ╬ Margaret & Don DugoYick Yee Ng ╬ Kathie BrewerSunday, May 5 FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER7:00 a.m. Ida Scarpelli ╬ Ernie ScarpelliTony Tamosaitis Sr. ╬ Tony Tamosaitis9:00 a.m. Cynthia Colagrossi ╬ DiSerio FamilyAngela Kwasniewski ╬ Harriet & Eugene BenderLynn Franis Yarnes ╬ Moll Family11:00 a.m. Rosemary Faczek ╬ Dave & Peg RiveraRobert & Jackie Farrell ╬ Music MinistryJerry Hayes ╬ Corpus Christi CCW╬ DeceasedSI Special IntentionsDo you know about our Book of Intentions?When someone is sick, whether it is a short illness or a prolongedor chronic one, the person’s name and a request forhealing, can be written into our Book of Intentions which is inthe narthex (foyer) of the church.This Book of Intentions is brought to the altar forevery Mass celebrated – daily and weekend. Intentions for otherthings – jobs, healing within families, vocations, etc. mayalso be included in the Book of Intentions. When life is difficultbecause of death, illness or other circumstances, we are nothelpless.There is something we can do – PRAY— and we knowthat PRAYER makes a difference.Minister Schedules for Saturday, May 45:00 p.m. Mass LC: ReinhardLectors:Host GreetersExtraordinaryMinisters of EucharistJennings, Gerace7:00 a.m. Mass LC: StomporLectorsHost GreetersExtraordinaryMinisters of EucharistJ. & J. Wells, C. Pope, W. MertzN. Reinhard, M. Carr, M. Dugo, C. FoleyCJ. KoellerZayia, Stompor9:00 a.m. Mass LC: CallardLectors:Host Greeters:ExtraordinaryMinisters of EucharistR. Dratnol, M. Fortino, K. DedicP. Mamica, P. Murphy, J. Varble, M. VerduinA. VeselyMagnani, Amato11:00 a.m. Mass LC: KibbleLectorsHost GreetersMinister Schedules for Sunday, May 5ExtraordinaryMinisters of EucharistZ. Mondrala, M. Mondrala, T. Bosler, A. CallardK. Lambert, P. Sokolowski, R. VarcoC. King, M. BostelmannCiribassi, WilliamsS. Sorenson, K. Windisch, F. Cerwin J. AchacosoJ. Farrell, P. Santos, M. SbertoliB. Sciortino, P. SlizewskiFinance Update for the Weekendof April 20-21, 2013This week’s Sunday Offertory amounted to$11,853.83, supported by 368 households. This putsus below our weekly budgeted need of $12,231.00.Sunday Envelopes $ 11,106.00Children’s Envelopes $ 9.59Loose Giving $ 738.24______________________________________________Building Maintenance $ 361.00Flowers/Art & Environment $ 497.00Thank you for your continued support andgenerosity. Your donations to the parish areneeded and greatly appreciated!Collection Counters for the week of April 29, 2013Gloria Bell Don & Margaret Dugo Gloria FournierWalter Splitgerber Donna Winter

April 28Saturday4-27-13Sunday4-28-13Monday4-29-13Tuesday4-30-13Wednesday5-1-13Thursday5-2-13Friday5-3-13Saturday5-4-13Sunday5-5-13Weekly ReadingsFIFTHTH SUNDAY OF EASTERActs 14:21-27; Ps 145:8-13; Rv 21:1-5a;Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35April 29 Acts 14:5-18; Ps 115:1-4, 15-16; Jn 14:21-26April 30May 1Acts 14:19-28; Ps 145:10-13ab, 21; Jn 14:27-31aActs 15:1-6; Ps 122:1-5; Jn 15:1-8 or (for memorial) Gn1:26 -- 2:3 or Col 3:14-15, 17, 23-24; Ps 90:2-4, 12-14,16; Mt 13:54-58May 2 Acts 15:7-21; Ps 96:1-3, 10; Jn 15:9-11May 3 1 Cor 15:1-8; Ps 19:2-5; Jn 14:6-14May 4 Acts 16:1-10; Ps 100:1b-3, 5; Jn 15:18-21May 5 Acts 15:1-2, 22-29; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Rv 21:10-14, 22-23; Jn 14:23-29This week at Corpus ChristiFood Bags Dist.11:00 a.m. First EucharistFIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTERFood Bags Dist.9:00 a.m. P/K RE Classes10:00 a.m. Adult Confirmation Class10:00 a.m. Genesis12:15 p.m. Baptisms2:00 p.m. CREED6:00 p.m. PMT 7-9pm DTS7:30 p.m. Catholicism Series (LAST ONE)6:00 p.m. Children’s Choir7:00 p.m. Adult Choir7:00 p.m. Trns. Hsg.Noon Energizers7:00 p.m. CCW9:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Adoration10:00 a.m. Children of Mary7:30 p.m. BenedictionCRHP set-up$$ Bldg. Maint.Food Collection5:00 p.m. BaptismsMen’s CRHP Retreat$$ Bldg. Maint.Food CollectionMen’s CRHP Retreat10:00 a.m. SVDP7:00-9:00 p.m. DTSPlease pray for our sick listed below...Timothy BennerMarty BeljungBill BowersJohn BychowskiErnestina CastroDr. GlennCunninghamShelia CunninghamMarsha CurleyPat CowlingEric DodrillSandi DurnilBill DwyerDebrah EastmanMary Ellen GalloJames GaryCandy GeneralFr. John GuineyStacy HallNancy HoudekJudy JunkroskiConnie LindnerGary LugiaiHOSPITALITY SCHEDULE for next Sunday, May 5, 2013May 5 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.Coffee MakerBakersKaren MahrenholzHelen MalinowskiFr. FrancisMcDonaldRobert MangenFr. Anthony J. MeisCatherine NiedsDawn OlstadMark RandazzoMatthew RickertJulia RochockiNicholas RoskillyJennifer RuffnerSamanthaJohn SchleierFr. Dennis SettlesGeri StutzJohn SzulNorman ThompsonJoanie TurosJoan WojtanJack Van BenthemDavid YurikMay the perpetual Light shine uponJacqueline FarrellMartha JunkroskiTina LatarskiPlease join us in Marian Hall afterthe 9:00 & 11:00 a.m. Masses thisweekend forCOFFEE, SWEETS & CONVERSATION!C. PoundersM. Fortino, L. AchacosoL. Pereira———Patty AltmanElena CastroMary ContiLeonnel CarrascoLisa HacketKaren GroshartEd JablonskiGene KoeppeMary Lou LaraCandace LagerfeldtMary MayseNancy MillerGreg MillerAngie MurrayDiane ReynoldsDolores SalernoBruce SchumacherTom SmithSigrid SchellingerRonnie ShulgaJames Strawn*Bold denotes parishionerJack Thomas LieszLynn YarnesBr. Joseph Vesely O.S.B.Rick FitzgeraldD. GibellinaC. Fessl, S. MordenC. LedererIn the hospital or homebound?Parish priest, deacons and pastoral care ministers are always available to visitparishioners when they are patients in the hospital. Fr. Bob is available for theAnointing of the Sick and other pastoral care ministers and deacons are privilegedto bring communion to you. Because of strict privacy laws now in effect,the patient must ask the hospital to list the patient as Catholic and notifytheir parish that they are in the hospital. We also encourage you to call theparish office to notify us when a family member is hospitalized. The spiritualministry offered has proven to be of great benefit to patients and their lovedones. If there is someone in your home who is recuperating and unable tocome to church, our pastoral ministers of care can visit them and bring themHoly Communion. Please call the parish office at (630-483-4673).

May 2013Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri SatAdult Conf. Class7:30pm Guitar Group 1 8:30am Mass6pm Children’s Choir7pm Adult Choir7pm Trns. Hsg.2Noon Energizers7pm CCW3 8:30am Mass9am-7:00pm Adoration10am Children of Mary7:00pm BenedictionCRHP set up4 $$ Bldg. Maint.Food Collection5pm BaptismsMEN’s CRHP RETREAT5 $$ Bldg. Maint.Food CollectionMEN’s CRHP RETREAT10am SVDP7-9pm DTS6 8:30am Mass 7 8:30am MassNoon Staff Mtg7pm Worship Comm.8 8:30am Mass6pm Children’s Choir7pm Adult Choir7pm Respect Life Comm97pm Cantor Practice10 8:30am Mass10am Children of Mary11NFP 10am—Noon12 AscensionMOTHERS’ DAY10am May Crowning12:15 Baptisms13 8:30am Mass 14 8:30am Mass7pm K of C15 8:30am Mass3:30-6pm RE7pm Adult Choir167pm Book Club17 8:30am Mass10am Children of MaryCRHP set up18 Ordination at theCathedralTime & Talent Wknd.CRHP Dinner19 PENTECOSTTime & Talent Wknd.9:30 PMT Breakfast10am SVDP10am Welcome Your Child7-9 pm Final DTS20 8:30am Mass 21 8:30am MassNoon Staff Mtg7pm Confirmation Rehearsal22 8:30am Mass7pm Adult Choir5pm Wedding Rehearsal237pm Confirmation24 8:30am Mass10am Children of Mary2pm Siciliano/Nicolau Wedding252612:15pm Baptisms27 MEMORIAL DAY8:30am MassParish Offices Closed28 8:30am Mass.10am Calendaring Mtg.29 8:30am Mass7pm Adult Choir307pm Cantor Practice31 8:30am Mass10am Children of Mary

Religious EducationStudents in Grades P/K-9RE (Grades P/ K-6) PH: 630-483-4222Congratulations to our Genesis IIand Second Grade students whocelebrated the Sacrament ofEucharist for the first time thisweekend. Thanks particularly to ourcatechists; Carmen Faczek, PamFalco, Vince Julian, SuzanneMorden, Pauline Murphy, CarolynPolos, and Angie Ruszczak. Theydid a wonderful job of preparing the children tocelebrate the Sacrament.Registration InformationRE/YM registration has begun for children ages 4-teen. Registration forms are available online atcorpuschristicarolstream.org or in the RE office.Registration closes June 30 th . Limited space isavailable.Totus Tuus is Coming!Totus Tuus is a diocesan summeryouth program ~ and it’s coming toCorpus Christi. Who? Childrenentering grades 1-6. When? Monday-Friday, 9am-2:30pm, July 8-12,Evening sessions for Grades 7-12 willrun Sunday (7-7) through Thursday (7-11) from 7-9pm.Watch here for more information!Corpus ChristianCampCorpus Christian Camp isback this summer!Mark your calendars forJuly 15 th – 19 th for“SonWest Roundup”!There will be great games, songs, snacks forkids from ages 3-10. We’ll learn about God’sSon, Jesus while we have fun!Good DeedsEllie – helped fold laundryLily – helped my sister with homeworkBetsy – babysat my brother with myfriendReligious Education Junior HighJr. High RE (Grades 7-9)Contact Mark Herwaldt PH: 630-483-4226Jr. High e-mail address: ccym@sbcglobal.netApril29 & 30 Year Two InterviewsMay1 Year Two Interviews6 Cathechist Meeting 7 p.m.21 Confirmation Practice 7 p.m.23 Confirmation 7 p.m.June8 – 11 Camp Rock12 – 15 Camp Wow23 Car Wash30 X-treme Tasteof FaithConfirmation - Confirmation Practice is May 21 st at7pm Confirmation is May 23rd at 7p.m.The followingConfirmation forms are due in the Youth Ministry officeMarch 1st: Saint Report Sponsor Report/VerificationBaptismal Certificate *Forms are available on-line*Camp ROCK - Current 6 – 8 th graders are invited toattend a four day Catholic summer camp August 3 - 6,2013 at Dickson Valley Camp - bunk beds, swimming,canoeing, Mass, archery, rock climbing, bonfires, climbingwalls, music, food, and so much more! Cost $300.00.Call Mark Herwaldt at 630-483-4226E-mail: ccym@sbcglobal.netCamp WOW - Current 6 – 8 th graders are invited toattend a four day Catholic summer camp June 12 – 152013 at Dickson Valley Camp - bunk beds, swimming,canoeing, Mass, archery, rock climbing, bonfires, climbingwalls, music, food, and so much more!Call Mark Herwaldt at 630-483-4226E-mail: ccym@sbcglobal.netYouth Leadership ConferenceJune 28-30, 2013 - Lewis University, Romeoville"Be Courageous"All current 8 th graders are invited to attend. Great talks,workshops, Mass, Reconciliation. Stay in college dorms.Presenters like John Lamperis, John Grossman, SteveAngrisano, Deacon Bill Johnson, and many more.Cost: $50.00 if you register by April 30thMission Trip July 20 – 27 Turtle Mountain IndianReservation, Belcourt, NDCost $160.00 per person. All incoming 9 th to College Students.We need 10 adult leaders. Working with HolyCross in Batavia. Working at St Anne Catholic Church inBelcourt ND. Taking coach bus. Staying overnight in StPaul MN. area on the way.Totus TuusTT is Catholic youth program dedicated to sharing theGospel and promoting the Catholic faith. We are going todo Totus Tuus this summer July 7th to July 12th. ALLMIDDLE SCHOOL TEENS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND. It isled by college leaders and seminarians from across ourdiocese. Please mark it on your calendars. EACH NIGHTWILL BE A SPECIAL TIME TO GROW IN OUR FAITH.

HIGH SCHOOLCOLLEGE and YOUNG ADULTSContact: Mark Herwaldt PH: 630-483-4226 e-mail address: ccym@sbcglobal.netDead Theologian SocietyBENEFIT CONCERTAURORA CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL7:00 – 9:00 p.m.ALL HIGH SCHOOL TEENS ARE WELCOME!!FREE WILL OFFERING FOR CONCERT!!RAISING MONEY TO SEND LOW INCOME TEENSTO CAMP.Mission TripJuly 20 – 27Turtle Mountain Indian ReservationBelcourt, NDCost $160.00 per person. All incoming 9 th to CollegeStudents. We need 10 adult leaders. Working with HolyCross in Batavia. Working at St Anne Catholic Church inBelcourt ND. Taking coach bus. Staying overnight in StPaul MN. area on the way.Remaining Mission Trip MeetingsMay 20th at 7pm Corpus Christi - Holy Cross is joining usJuly 2nd at 7pm at Holy Cross Church.If you are going on the Mission Trip please plan onattending all meetings. Thanks.Car Wash June 23rd during morning masses. This isrequired of all Corpus Christi members attending MissionTrip.Youth Leadership ConferenceJune 28-30, 2013Lewis University, Romeoville"Be Courageous"All high school teens and current 8 th graders are invitedto attend. Great talks, workshops, Mass, Reconciliation.Stay in college dorms. Presenters like John Lamperis,John Grossman, Steve Angrisano, Deacon Bill Johnson,and many more.Cost: $50.00 if you register by April 30thTotus TuusTT is Catholic youth program dedicated to sharing theGospel and promoting the Catholic faith. We are going todo Totus Tuus this summer July 7th to July 12th. ALLHIGH SCHOOL TEENS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND. It isled by college leaders and seminarians from across ourdiocese. Please mark it on your calendars.EACH NIGHT WILL BE A SPECIAL TIME TO GROW INOUR FAITH.Spirit & TruthWhat is Spirit & Truth?Spirit & Truth is a weekly gathering of young adults (19to 39) that features prayer, conversations on issues offaith, and a holy hour of Eucharistic adoration. Forthose who seek refreshment, a chance to learn moreabout the Catholic faith, and some quiet time with God,this is a great opportunity. Participants can attend everyweek or whenever they are available. It is held weeklyso that anyone can drop by whenever they need thattime with the Lord and with other people seeking spiritualrenewal and truth in their lives.LisleFriday evenings 7-9 pm - St. Joan of Arc ChurchNapervilleSt. Elizabeth Seton Catholic ChurchSt. Elizabeth Seton Parish is located at 2220 Lisson Rd.For more details: Jason Novak atjnovak.ym@sbcglobal.netGod's Plans 4 You"For I know well the plans I have down the roadfor you, says the Lord, plans to take care of you,not to abandon you, and plans to give you a futurefull of hope." Jer. 29:11Do you ever ask yourself:• Where am I going?• Where is God leading me?• What exactly are God's plans for my future?How will I know what do for the rest of my life?To discover God's plan, we must spend time in discernment.In other words, we need to take some quiet time,reflect on our gifts and our passions, see where we areneeded in this world, and pray over it. Discernment canhelp us find where God is calling us.Listening To God's CallDiscernment program for Young Adults ages 18-40 Gatheringtwice each month from September 2012 throughJune 2013.Second Tuesday and Wednesday each month7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Lorretto Center in Wheaton, Il. Formore information contact: Sr. Maria Brizuela, OSF815-464-3873 or vocations@fssh.net

Parish and other newsKnights of ColumbusCorpus Christi Council 10958Upcoming EventsCorpus ChristiCouncil of Catholic WomenNews5/14-May Meeting 7pm Parish House Basement5/15-PADS Dinner Our Savior Church5/23-Honor Guard -ConfirmationMembership in the Knights of Columbus is open toany Catholic man 18 years or older and in good standingin the Church. We are always looking for newmembers who would like to help support their parishand community. If you would like more informationcontact Joe Breinig at breinig1@gmail.com"Children of Mary"a special needs teen/adult groupmeet weekly here at Corpus Christi.This group incorporates prayer,scripture, and other activities.We are always looking for volunteersto help on these Fridays; teens and college students are whoare planning on majoring in special education are alwayswelcome to volunteer. We meet at Corpus Christi churchat 10:00 a.m. on Fridays.Please contact Debbie Barnes at 630.483. 3577 orluvkids4life@yahoo.comAlumni Dinner-DanceDanceSt. Matthew Parish School in Glendale Heights willcelebrate its 50 th graduation class this spring with aschool alumni Mass and dinner-dance on Saturday,June 15 th . All alumni and former staff are invited toattend this celebration beginning with the 5PM Mass.Cost is $25 per person (cash bar). Reservations shouldbe sent to St. Matthew Parish School, 1555 Glen EllynRd, Glendale Heights, IL 60139 (Attn; 50 th alumnianniversary) by May 15 th . Please include your name(s). Questions can be emailed to:alumni@stmatthewschool.org"Behold, God's dwelling is with the humanrace." ~ Revelation 21:3We congratulate the 2013 Council of Catholic Women'sWoman of the Year. Thank you Teri for all ofyour dedication to the parish and for helping others.The Council of CatholicWomen has scheduled anoutreach project at theNorthern Illinois FoodBank in Geneva onTuesday, May 21stfrom 5:45-8:30If you would like to participate,please contact MariaPanopoulos at 630-372-1938 oremail: jimpanopoulos@sbcglobal.net.Ladies mark your calendars because your CCWis hosting an afternoon tea on Sunday, 11/3/13from 3:00-6:00 p.m. Watch for more informationin the coming months.Membership in the Council of Catholic Women is open toall ladies of the parish. Our meetings are held on the firstThursday of the month in the Ss. Peter & Paul rooms.Come Join Us!! Contact Joyce Farrell at 630-550-7092for more information about CCW!

Campaign Corner - April 27 & 28, 2013What a beautiful church we have! I am ever grateful to all of you who have supported this project financially.We are ever so close to reaching our fundraising goal - 99% of the way there! Our progress toward ourgoal as of Monday, April 22, 2013:Total Amount Pledged: $1,449,219Total Amount Collected on Pledges: $1,300,053Amount Needed to Reach Goal: $ 8,280We have memorial opportunities for our church for your consideration. Memorials are gifts where you mayhonor the living or remember loved ones who have passed away. If you are interested in reserving an itemlisted below, please contact me directly. Memorials are reserved on a first come, first served basis.You may have heard me mention at mass that we are trying to raise additional dollars for pews with slide-outkneelers. If you are interested in making a gift and helping us make this dream a reality, you may use the followingas a memorial item as well:Pews (large) $1,000 Pews (small) $500 Single seat $250If you would like to help with any of the above items or simply make a gift to support the campaign, please usethe Letter of Intent included in the bulletin today or the envelope in your monthly packet. I ask for your prayersas we continue our journey and provide for the people of our parish.God bless,Fr. BobDuPage County“In His name the nations will put their hope”~ Matthew 12:21Noon to 1:00 pmNaperville Municipal Building400 S. Eagle St. Naperville, IL

Parish News and Events Of InterestAdoration with BenedictionPlease join us this Friday, May 3rdfor Adoration from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.Benediction will take place at 7:00 p.m.Eucharistic Adoration is the adoration of Jesus Christ present inthe Holy Eucharist. The Eucharist is displayed in a special holdercalled a monstrance, and people are welcome to come to prayand worship Jesus.Christ’s great love for us was shown when He was crucified onthe cross to pay the penalty for our sins and give us eternal life.He loves us without limit, and offers Himself to us in theHoly Sacrament of the Eucharist.Can we not give Jesus a few minutes of love and adoration in return?Adult Confirmation ClassesConfirmation classes for adult, baptized, Catholics will be held April 28 @ 10:00 - 12:30pm in Marian Hall. If you areinterested in celebrating the sacrament, please contact the parish office at 630.483.4673 for further information. Confirmationtakes place at the Cathedral of St. Raymond in Joliet on May 5, 2013.A Christ Centered Journey you won't want to miss!!Men's CRHP WeekendDoes your spiritual battery need recharging? Take a break andplug in to CRHP. Take a step back from the pressures of dailylife with a weekend of spiritual renewal. All men 18 years andolder of the Corpus Christi parish are invited to attend the 18thCRHP renewal weekend May 4th and 5th.To register or learn more about the men's CRHPWeekend, please contact John Yep at630-484-5999 or J-yep@sbcglobal.netThe Very Reverend Robert Barron, M.A. (Phil), S.T.D. Rector and President of the University of St. Mary ofthe Lake Mundelein Seminary and author and host of the critically acclaimed series, “Catholicism”, will speakon “The New Evangelization” at St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church in Hinsdale on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at7:30 pm. There is no pre-registration, but it will probably be well attended, so you’ll want to arrive early. Afree will offering will be accepted at the door.

Life IssuesContraceptionIt’s not breaking news that many oral contraceptives and some invasive barrier methods (IUD) have been provento cause abortion, including the highly controversial ella and Plan B drugs. But what about artificial contraceptionthat prevents conception from taking place?What is the church’s stance on artificial contraception?As a Catholic physician, what is the right decision to make when a woman asks for birth control? What if she isliving below the poverty line, has 3 or 4 children, hasn’t obtained a high-school diploma, and is co-habiting witha man? Presumably, she’s aware of the possibility of pregnancy and could be afraid of how she will feed andclothe another child.What do you say?Here’s how that conversation should be started:1) Artificial birth control, no matter what form, doesn’t completely prevent conception. In fact, it providesa false sense of security. The Guttmacher Institute, Planned Parenthood’s own research arm, released studyshowing that condoms fail 14% of the time. Guttmacher’s own numbers show that over half of all abortions areon women who were using some method of birth control. This evidence contradicts the pro-abortion propagandaclaiming that if women had better access to birth control, abortions would become unnecessary.2) Artificial birth control comes with its own complications and risks. It some cases, it’s deadly for boththe child and mother. Oral and invasive methods of birth control come with complications. In addition to bloodclots and strokes, chemical contraceptives have been proven to end the life of a preborn human mere hours ordays after conception by thinning the uterine lining and making implantation more difficult for the developingperson. Invasive methods that are implanted into your upper arm or uterus come with the same set of risks toboth the mother and child. The most common form of hormonal contraception, the pill, has been categorized bythe World Health Organization as a Group I carcinogen. That’s the highest possible ranking; cigarettes are also inGroup I. These hormones get into our water supplies and affect others.3) Condoms and birth control are everywhere. You can obtain them for free, yet the abortion and STDrates haven’t fallen. Planned Parenthood and county health departments have been giving out free condoms andbirth control for years. Yet, the unplanned pregnancy, abortion, and STD rate in America has not fallen; and, inthe case of STDs, has significantly increased4) Finally, and most importantly, artificial birth control is immoral. Why? Man/woman is made in the imageof God. What is the image of God? The Trinty – Father, Son and Holy Spirit. This love relationship is the authorof all new life. Humans are made in this image of love and are made to love. It is marriage that is a direct icon ofthe Trinity. Thus, marriage is made for family. God chose an act of love between a man and a woman to be themeans of bringing new life into the world. Thus, each act of sexual union is to be open to the possibility of creatingnew life. Any act of sexual union between a husband and a wife that is not open to new life becomes an act ofselfishness. In addition, any sexual union outside of marriage is not in the plan of God. Thus, all humans livingoutside the marriage bond are called to abstinenceThe Respect Life Ministry will be selling fresh longstemred roses for Mother's Day. Show your appreciationfor "The Gift of Life" to your mom this Mother'sDay weekend by getting a single, half dozen ordozen. All proceeds go to the Respect Life Ministryhere at Corpus Christi.ROSARY FOR LIFECome pray the Pro-Life Rosary at CorpusChristi on Tuesday morningsin the church after the 8:30 a.m. MassPrayer makes a difference

Save The Date - Woman's Choice Services "Steps 4 Life"Join WCS for our 3rd annual Walk for Life. Our walk is scheduled to be held on Saturday,June 15, 2013, at the Breidert Green in Frankfort. The post-walk party will be held at theFrankfort Park District, 140 Oak St., Frankfort, IL. Check-in: 1:00 pm - Walk: 1:30 to 3:30pm - Post-Walk Party: 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm Participation is as easy. Get your family andfriends together and form a team. Ask your neighbors, co-workers, and parishioners tosponsor you in the walk. Walkers collect a minimum of $50 in pledges to participate and geta walk-a-thon t-shirt. Teams (comprised of up to 5 walkers) are encouraged to raise $500 per team in support ofWCS programs, but the sky is the limit. Prizes will be awarded for the individual and team that collects the highestamount in pledges. For more information, or to register call Mary Griffith at 630-261-9564.Corpus Christi Parish has made a donation to Woman's Choice Services for their walk-a-thon,Steps 4 Life, to be held on Saturday, June 15, 2013.Council of Catholic WomanAnnual Spring InstituteMonday, May 20, 2013 atSt. John the Baptist Catholic Church1S631 Verdun Dr. Winfield, ILAll women of the diocese are welcome to attend theWestern DuPage Kendall Deanery’sCouncil of Catholic Woman Annual Spring Institute“Living Each Day with Holy Intent”Please join us with registration beginning at 5:15 pm in Sebahar Hall on the north side lower levelof the church. Mass will begin at 6:00 pm in the originally restored chapel, followed by a deliciousItalian dinner, meeting and speaker. Visit with fellow CCW members, review display tablesand purchase raffle tickets to benefit the BBSF.Only One Presentation Left!

News &EventsCrazy & Cosmic Bowling EventJoin us from 1:00 - 5:00 PM on Sunday, May 5th for a fun bowling event to support Shining Light'smission and celebrate Cinco De Mayo. We'll have a silent auction with various prizes, including 4Walt Disney World Park Hopper Tickets valid anytime. Bowling Prizes - Highest Score, GutterQueen/King, Spare Change Award, Best Dressed Award, Team Awards, Fastest Ball Award FestiveFood. Tickets are $25 for a single, $45 for a couple, and $90 for a group of 4. Email Debbie for tickets atdebbie@shininglightnfp.org. Location: Bowling Green Sports Center, 30w150 Roosevelt, West Chicago.St. Paul beautifully tells us that we are all baptized into one body of Christ. So that there may be no division in thebody, but that the parts may have the same concern for one another. If one part suffers, all the parts suffer with it.You may know of someone who has a crisis in their life at the present time; such as loss of income or job, unplannedpregnancy, victim of domestic violence, loss of loved one, an addiction to drugs or alcohol. Many timesthese situations trap us in an endless cycle of poverty that can lead to self-destruction and weakening of the bodyof Christ.Shining Light is a Christian-based non-profit that recently moved to the Pastoral Center at St. Mary’s in WestChicago. We want to help our brothers and sisters in Christ that are suffering to rise above these crisis situationsand become self-reliant contributing members of society. We accomplish this by providing mentoring, supportgroups, educational classes and referrals to other agencies that can help. One of our goals is to build strong families,which consequently can foster strong children who will be less likely to live in poverty and experience health,academic, and behavioral problems. We offer groups and classes for teens and adults, during the day and in theevening. We also have partnerships with area businesses to provide job training. As an incentive to stay in ourprogram and take classes, we allow the clients to “shop” in our store. We are currently in desperate need of diapersand formula. If you can donate, please email Debbie@shininglightnfp.org or call (630) 231-9039BABY BOTTLES FORLIFEThis month our parish will beparticipating in a specialfundraiser to promote andfurther a Culture of Life within our parishand local community. The proceeds of thisevent will help support the life-saving work ofWoman’s Choice Services, a Catholic pregnancycenter located in Joliet & Lombard. Pleasereturn bottles to the parish by the weekend ofMay 4 th & 5th. This fundraiser is a great wayfor each member of the family to help in buildinga Culture of Life. Thank you in advancefor your response to the call of the Gospel toserve those in great need!Fill a Bottle with Change......Change a Life.PILGRIMAGE TOSHRINE OF OUR LADYOF GUADALUPERELEVANT RADIOMARIAN DAY OF RE-FLECTION WITH REV.FRANCIS HOFFMAN(FR. ROCKY)MAY 17 - 18, 2013For more information and to registerplease contact Denise Stephen at 630-718-2156 ordstephen@sspeterandpaul.netby April 30.

Corpus Christi Church Cells"We shall grow in all ways into Christ who is the head by whom the whole body is fitted and joined together,every joint adding its own strength." - Ephesians 4:16 “Our communities must become genuine 'schools' ofprayer, where the meeting with Christ is expressed not just in imploring help but also in thanksgiving,praise, adoration, contemplation, listening and ardent devotion, until the heart truly 'falls in love'" PopeJohn Paul IIJesus had the first cell group with his friends, the Apostles. Come join the heart of Corpus Christi Parish byvisiting a cell group in your neighborhood. Come meet other parishioners in the comfort of a home andmake friends that will last a life-time and beyond! Best of all, get to know your Catholic faith and to live andshare it with joy. This is a wonderful way to grow spiritually and grow our faith community.SEVEN PURPOSES OF A CELL GROUP1. To grow in ongoing intimacy with the Lord2. To share our faith by word and lifestyle,especially by inviting people to join the cell3. To continue to grow and attract new people4. To give and receive support5. To inspire members to prepare for leadership6. To be involved in parish ministry7. To deepen our Catholic identityFor more information,call Mark Herwaldt at the Parish Office at (630) 483-4226 or e-mail at ccym@sbcglobal.netOur Prayer List for the SickOne of the most important things we can do for one another is to pray. When you, a family member or close friend is facinga health issue having the support of the parish community can definitely help. Each week we list those who are in need of prayerin the parish bulletin. On our sick list some have an ongoing, chronic health problems, others may be facing surgery, testingor other short term issue. If you would like to add an intention, please drop a note in the Sunday Collection, call us at630.483.4673 or email us at corpuschristicc@sbcglobal.net.Please include the name of the person in need of prayer (and spelling), your name/relationship and your contact number.Please remember to call us when someone is better. We love to hear good news!Your prayers are needed for those on our list!If you are new to the parish or have simply not yet become a registered parishioner kindly complete the informationbelow and place it in the donation basket so we may contact you to set up a time to welcome you in person. Pleasecall the parish office at 630-483-4673 or email us at corpuschristicc@sbcglobal.netName _ ___________ Phone ( ) _________AddressCity_____________________________________________________________________Zip Code__________________Email_________________________________________________________________Counseling Available as an affiliate of theCentral DuPage Counseling Center.Counseling services are available to our parishioners.You may Contact Jack Berkmeyer at 630.752.9750.

Pastor Rev. Robert Hoffenkamp 483-4673 x-103 corpuschristicc@sbcglobal.netChief Stewards 2013Parish Council Mark Mondrala 917-1057 mmstrider@comcast.netWorship CommissionStaff Liaisons:Peg Rivera483-4673 x-107 ccchoir@sbcglobal.netParish Council Rep:Sharon Reinhard 293-1323 ccccreinhard@comcast.netAdoration Pauline Murphy 231-6722Art & Environment Denise Palash 289-3471 mandapal@aol.comExtraordinary Ministers Norb & Sharon Reinhard 293-1323 ccccreinhard@comcast.netGuitar Group Debbie Molinaro tonydebmo@att.netHost Greeters Norb & Sharon Reinhard 293-1323 ccccreinhard@comcast.netLectors Janet Ocampo 289-1602 socerfic@yahoo.comSacristans Pat Mamica 372-6747 patricia.mamica@us.ul.comAdministration Commission Staff Liaison:Dan Sledz 483-4673 ccbus@sbcglobal.netFinance Brett Gossen 293-0749 bgossen@sbcglobal.netFaith Formation Commission Staff Liaisons:Kathie Brewer 483-4673 x101 cckbrewer@sbcglobal.netMary Lou Conroy 483-4222 cceducation@sbcglobal.netMark Herwaldt 483-4673 ccym@sbcglobal.netParish Council Reps:Vince Julian 690-2398 Julian455@comcast.netSacramental Formation Fr. Bob 483-4673 corpuschristicc@sbcglobal.netBaptism Prep Deacon Tom & Mary Thiltgen 690-4357 ccdeacon@sbcglobal.netMarriage Prep. Deacon Bill Thomas cell: 309-4948 didymus98@yahoo.comR.C.I.A. Fr. Bob / Mark Herwaldt 483-4673 corpuschristicc@sbcglobal.netPeace & Social Outreach CommissionStaff Liaison:Fr. Bob / Mark Herwaldt 483-4673 corpuschristicc@sbcglobal.netSt. Vincent dePaul Darius Matonis 876-2040 dcmatonis@att.netEmergency Outreach Maria Panopoulos 372-1938 jimpanopoulos@sbcglobal.netMinisters of Care Maria Panopoulos 372-1938 jimpanopoulos@sbcglobal.netP.A.D.S. Mary Ellen Mertz 231-8840 me.mertz@comcast.netPrayer Network Kathie Brewer 483-4673 cckbrewer@sbcglobal.netChildren of Mary Debbie Barnes 483-3577 luvkids4life@yahoo.comRespect Life Maryanne Fox 231-0443 swede645@aol.comTransitional Housing Fran Splitgerber 483-7754 fjsplit@aol.comSocial CommissionStaff Liaison:Kathie Brewer 483-4673 cckbrewer@sbcglobal.netBirthday Cards (Co-chair) Cookie Slobodecki 372-6802 ssslobodecki@aol.comBirthday Cards (Co-chair) Tina Slobodecki 372-0129 bbmomof3@comcast.netC.C.W. Joyce Farrell 550-7092 rubysmom2@att.netEnergizers Olga Hobin 497-1479 —Hospitality Amy Scherer 289-0085 scherer_al@yahoo.comTracy Pierotti 567-1065 tracypierotti@yahoo.comKnights of Columbus Joe Breinig — breinig1@gmail.comWelcoming Ministry Patti Mavigliano 752-1317 dimsum6900@sbcglobal.net

In case of an Emergency...Should an emergency arise, please call the General Parish Office Phonenumber and leave a message. Messages will be checkedand forwarded to the appropriate person and yourphone call will be returned.Parish Websitewww.corpuschristicarolstream.orgParish Address1415 W. Lies RoadCarol Stream, IL 60188Pastoral StaffGeneral Parish Office Phone Number: 630-483-4673General Parish Office Fax Number: 630-483-4679Rev. Robert A. Hoffenkamp, Pastor ext. 103Mrs. Kathie Brewer, Pastoral Associate ext. 101Mr. Dan Sledz, Finance Director ext. 108Mrs. Prudy Stella, Bookkeeper 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 & Liturgy ext. 107Mrs. Gina Gallo, Parish Secretary ext. 100Parish Staff E-mail addresses:Rev. Mr. Tom Thiltgen, Deacon— ccdeacon@sbcglobal.netRev. Mr. Bill Thomas, Deacon— didymus98@yahoo.comMrs. Kathie Brewer, Pastoral Associate—cckbrewer@sbcglobal.netMr. Mark Herwaldt, Director of Youth Ministry—ccym@sbcglobal.netMrs. Mary Lou Conroy, DRE—cceducation@sbcglobal.netMrs. Pat Julian, Support Staff—ccadre@sbcglobal.netMrs. Peg Rivera, Director of Music & Liturgy—ccchoir@sbcglobal.netMr. Dan Sledz, Finance Director—ccbus@sbcglobal.netPrudy Stella, Bookkeeper—ccbus@sbcglobal.netGina Gallo, Parish Secretary— corpuschristicc@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.Holy Days: 8:30 a.m., 7:30 p.m. day of; no vigilSacramentsSacrament of Baptism - Baptisms take place throughout theSundays of every month except during Advent and Lent.Parents are expected to attend “Welcome Your Child”baptismal preparation workshop offered on the second Sundayof every other month. We encourage expectant parents to makebaptismal arrangements six months in advance in order to bestaccommodate everyone involved. Please call the Parish Houseto schedule your “Welcome Your Child” class, and the date foryour child’s Baptism. Classes are at 10:00 am in Marian Hall.Sacrament of Reconciliation - Corpus Christi welcomes youto partake in the Sacrament of Reconciliation every Saturdayfrom 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. in the Church, or by contactingFather Bob at the Parish House Office at 630-483-4673 for anappointment. Communal Reconciliation is celebratedseasonally at Advent and Lent.Sacrament of Marriage - Couples considering marriage arerequired to personally contact the pastor, Father Bob, sixmonths before planning a wedding date. Either the bride,groom, or their parents must be registered parishioners for atleast six months before calling to set a date.Pastoral LifeAdult Faith Inquiries (RCIA) - Anyone considering becominga Catholic, or would like more information about the Catholicfaith, please contact the Parish House Office.Communion Calls - Communion for shut-ins is available.Please call Maria Panopoulos at 630-738-7395 to makearrangements.Parish Registration and Office HoursWe would like to extend a warm welcome to all newcomers andvisitors. We invite you to come to the Parish House Office toregister during our office hours which are:Monday through Friday9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Parish Offices are closed Saturday and Sunday.Consult the bulletin for holiday closings.Please call the Parish Office(630) 483-4673 with any questions.Parish Staff Meetings...…are held on the first and third Tuesdays of the month atNoon.. The parish staff will be available on those days from9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.; and from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.St. Vincent de Paul Hotline:630-585-4670