October 11, 2009 - Corpus Christi Catholic Church

YEAR OF THE PRIEST
October 11, 2009
Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Corpus Christi Catholic Church

Mass Intentions
Saturday October 10, 2009
5:00 p.m. Arleen Bowers (dec) Bill bowers
Sunday October 11, 2009-28th Sunday in Ordinary
Time
7:00 a.m. Elena & Ambrose Panico (dec) Beverly Panico
9:00 a.m. Leona Galiga (dec) Jim & Kathie Brewer
11:00 a.m. All Saints by Angelo & Concetta Burdi
Monday October 12, 2009
8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer
Tuesday October 13, 2009
8:30 a.m. Morning prayer
Wednesday October 14, 2009
8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer
Thursday October 15, 2009
8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer
Friday October 16, 2009
8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer
Saturday October 17, 2009
5:00 p.m. Mary Ochwat (dec) LaVerne Malinowski
Raymond Blandi (dec) Ray & Georgene Blandi
Sunday - October 18, 2009—29th Sunday in Ordinary
Time
7:00 a.m. Thomas Wheeler (dec) Father Bob
9:00 a.m. Mary Feltes (dec) Lorraine Nelson
11:00 a.m. Kate Zimmerman (dec) Katie Jenkins
Cover design: Corpus Christi 20th Anniversary Logo©
Corpus Christi Catholic Church
1415 Lies Road, Carol Stream, IL 60188
630.483.4673
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Ministry Schedule
October 17th, 2009 and October 18th, 2009
5:00 p.m. Mass LC: S. Urani
Lectors:
Host Greeters: J. Zay, S. & T. Benner, W. Mertz
Eucharistic Ministers: D. Palash, T. Sabatino, C.
Scavarda, M. Strawn, S. Urani,
R. Wagner
7:00 a.m. Mass LC: M. Verduin
Lectors:
Host Greeters: S. & B. Schumacher, M. Fortino
Eucharistic Ministers: L. Stompor, B. Bowers, M.
Castrejon, P. Mamica, P.
Murphy, M. Verduin
9:00 a.m. Mass LC: P. Thomas
Lectors:
Host Greeters: Z. Mondrala, M. Mondrala,
D. Hauber, M. Jatczak
Eucharistic Ministers: K. Lambert, P. Scavarda, P.
Thomas, G. Bird, J. Bird, M.
Bostelmann
11:00 a.m. Mass LC: M. Fox
Lectors:
Host Greeters: K. Forrest, F. Mondia, R. Walski,
L. Sorensen family
Eucharistic Ministers: R. Windisch, B. Austria, M.
Carr, M. Fox, P. Mavigliano, D.
Miller
Please pray for...
Our Sick..... Stella Frey, Darrell Bertrand
(friend of the Jenkins family), Lluvia Gricius
( friend of the Jenkins family), Frank Cesario
( husband of Filomena), Anthony Tipton (son
of James and Magdalena), Jack Ferrier ( friend
of the Cook family),Mike Kuryla (husband of Lorain),
Matthew Pierotti ( son of Tracy & Anthony), Pat Adamatis
(wife of Ray), Jayne Zenker and her Aunt Kim ( daughter
and sister of Ellen
and Mike Zenker)
Our Deceased…..Tricia Lynn (cousin of Char
Borchardt), Kenny Hutton (cousin of Char Borchardt),
Jackie Hellesen ( wife of Jim), Pat Pokorny (JDCCW
Secretary), Barb Kohlmetz (wife of Jack), Alphonse &
Rosemary Dote

Weekly Readings
Sunday, October 11 Twenty-Eighth Sunday in
Ordinary Time
Wis 7:7-11; Ps 90: 12-17; Heb
4:12-13; Mk 10:17-30 [17-27]
Monday, October 12 Rom 1:1-7; Ps 98: 1-4;
Lk 11:29-32
Tuesday, October 13 Rom 1:16-25; Ps 19: 2-5;
Lk 11:37-41
Wed., October 14 St. Callistus I, Pope and martyr
Rom 2:1-11; Ps 62: 2-3, 6-7, 9;
Lk 11:42-46
Thursday, October 15 St. Teresa of Jesus, Doctor of
the Church, virgin
Rom 3:21-30; Ps 130: 1-6;Lk 1
11:47-54
Friday, October 16 St. Margaret Mary Alacoque,
St. Hedwig, religious
Rom 4:1-8; Ps 32: 1-2, 5, 11;
Lk 12:1-7
Saturday, October 17 St. Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop
and martyr
Rom 4:13, 16-18; Ps 105: 6-9,42-
43; Lk 12:8-12
Sunday, October 18 Twenty-Ninth Sunday in
Ordinary Time
Is 53:10-11; Ps 33; Heb 4:14-16;
Mk 10:35-45 [42-45]
Weekly Finance update for the Weekend of
October 3rd and October 4th, 2009—
This week’s Sunday Offertory amounted to
$12,474.62 as supported by 379 households. This
puts us ahead of our weekly budgeted need of
$12,231.00.
Sunday Envelopes $ 11,721.25
Children’s Envelopes $12.00
Loose Giving $741.37
Building Maintenance $2,403.46
Flower Collection $116.00
Your continued support and generosity is greatly
appreciated and needed!
From Father
Bob….
I wish to clarify and apologize for some
wording that was too broad in my homily last
weekend—Respect Life weekend.
It was my intention to highlight the importance
of the teachings of our faith as Catholics,
as we make crucial choices about life
and death issues.
In using the word “politicians”, I meant
only to refer to that segment of our lawmakers
who disregard our beliefs as Catholic
people of faith about these essential issues.
However, my over-simplified use of the
word “politicians” was too inclusive. I did
not wish to denigrate our mayor, council people,
and others, who truly make Carol
Stream, and our larger community, a very
special place to live.
Once again, it was not my intention to
speak of Carol Stream officials, and I truly
am sorry if the generality of my remarks
offended anyone.
Peace and prayers,
Father Bob
Collection Counters
October 12, 2009
Angeline Landise Julie Erdei
Joan Quattlander Tina Slobodecki
Anna Maria Laterza Edwina McGlothlin

Give unto God
what is
God’s and to
caesar what
is “Caesar’s.
October 11, 2009, Twenty-Eighth Sunday
in Ordinary Time-In today’s
Gospel, Jesus asks the rich young man to
give away all that he has in order to have
treasure in heaven. But he is unable to free
himself from his possessions, and so he goes
sadly away. Does what I own keep me
from following Jesus?
Campaign Corner-October 10th-11th, 2009
Thank you to everyone who has given so generously to our
capital campaign. And a very special thanks to everyone
who continues to faithfully fulfill their pledge commitment!
On September 20, 2009, the parish celebrated its
20 th Anniversary. We are making a big push during our
20 th Anniversary year to finish the campaign. For those
who have not yet had a chance to make a pledge, please
consider doing so now. If you made a one-time gift and
can help again – please consider making an additional investment.
If we all do our part, we will succeed in reaching
our goal. Below is a chart offered to help families decide
what level of investment is affordable:
:
Pledge
Amoun
t
Giving
per-
Month
(over 5
years)
Weekly
Giving
(over 5
years)
Giving
per-
Month
(over 3
years)
Here is our progress toward our goal as of Monday,
September 28, 2009:
Total Amount Pledged: $1,025,544
Total Amount Collected on Pledges: $ 590,667
Amount Needed to Reach Goal: $ 431,955
Weekly
Giving
(over 3
years)
$50,000 $833.33 $192.31 $1,388.
88
$320.50
$25,000 $416.67 $96.15 $694.44 $160.26
$10,000 $166.67 $38.46 $277.78 $64.10
$5,000 $83.33 $19.23 $138.89 $32.05
$2,500 $41.67 $9.62 $69.44 $16.03
$1,000 $16.67 $3.85 $27.78 $6.41
If you are unable to make a pledge at this time, or if you
have completed your pledge and would like to help further,
please use the Capital Campaign envelopes in your envelope
packets.
I ask for your prayers as we continue our journey and provide
for the people of our parish.
God bless,
Fr. Bob
Parish Calendar
Saturday, Oct. 10 FOOD FOR THE POOR
St.VdP Clothing bags distributed
Sunday, Oct. 11 FOOD FOR THE POOR
St.VdP Clothing bags distributed
7:00 a.m. Six Flags
8:00 a.m. RE classes
10:00 a.m. RCIA, Genesis
2:00 p.m. EPIC church history
Monday, Oct. 12 3:30—9:00 p.m. RE/YM
Tuesday, Oct. 13 3:30—9:00 p.m. RE/YM
7:00 p.m. Knights of Columbus
Wednesday, Oct. 14 3:30—6:00 p.m. RE
6:00 p.m. PADS
6:00 p.m. Children’s Choir
7:00 p.m. Adult Choir
7:00 p.m. Transitional Housing
Thursday, Oct. 15 9:30 a.m. Pilates/Prayer
5:45 p.m. Teen Ensemble
7:00 p.m. Women’s CRHP
7:00 p.m. Guitar Group
7:00 p.m. Book Club
Friday, October 16 7:00—9:00 p.m. Epic Church history
Saturday, Oct. 17 Second Collection—Propagation of
the Faith
St.VdP Clothing bags collected
Sunday, October 18 Second Collection-Propagation of
the Faith
St.VdP clothing bags collected
8:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m. flu shots
8:00 a.m. RE classes
10:00 a.m. RCIA, Genesis, StVdP
2:00 p.m. EPIC church history
7:00—9:00 p.m. Dead Theologians
Words of Life
“The subtle lies of today’s culture of death are a
plague of spiritual leprosy, reducing the value of human
persons to some arbitrary standard that changes
like fashions...To the world around us, what matters is
what we possess, but to the Lord, we matter, because
we are His beloved children, created in His image, for
whom He died, and with whom He wants to live forever
in heaven.”
~~ Rev. John Bartunek, LC, STL, from
“Why You Matter: A Reflection on Human Dignity”

Parking Lot Repairs Completed
You may have noticed that the parish parking
lot has recently undergone major repairs resealing
and re-striping.
1. It has been four years since we last re-sealed
and re-striped the parish parking lot, even
though we do crack-filling every year.
2. Your driveway maintenance may have cost you
$75 - $100. It costs quite a bit more for ours.
3. After review of multiple competitive bids, the
work was completed just prior to religious
education classes beginning at a cost of
$13,513.00.
4. It is important for us to properly maintain our
130,000 square foot parking lot because the
replacement costs would amount to
$400,000.00!!!!!
Thanks for your continued
support of our Building and
Maintenance Fund collections.
Rolling Walker Available
Recently one of our parish families donated a
light-weight, rolling walker with handbrakes, seat
and basket.
If you or one of your family members has need of
one, please contact Deacon Tom at the parish
offices (630) 483-4673 Ext. 102.
When it comes to talking about big stuff like selling the
house or giving up the car, many otherwise-articulate
adults don’t know where to start. And they don’t know
where to go for help. Having the Conversation brings it
all together. Whether you want to talk to your spouse or
to your mom and dad, this site will help you get started.
Visit the following internet site to assist you in creating the
conversational atmosphere that will generate productive
decisions.
www.HavingTheConversation.com
“A heart to heart with aging parents.”
For Those Who Wait:
A Spiritual Support Group
For Parents of our Military
Stationed Overseas
(all branches of the service)
An orientation meeting will be held at the following
location:
October 21st--7:00--8:00 pm
at St. Christopher’s, 147th Ave. and Keeler Ave.,
Midlothian.
There is NO FEE! Please call 630-268-9000.

Life Line Screening at Corpus Christi
Catholic Church
We will be hosting a community preventive health
screening on Thursday, November 12, 2009. Life
Line Screening will be offering ultrasound screenings
for the prevention of stroke and vascular
disease.
Life Line Screening includes an ultrasound of the carotid
arteries in the neck to determine if you are at risk
for stroke. The majority of strokes are linked to
blockage caused by the buildup of plaque in the
carotid arteries. A new screening is now available
to detect atrial fibrillation, an irregular heart
rhythm that is linked to up to 20% of strokes. A
screening of the arteries of the legs is offered to
check for peripheral arterial disease, which is the
leading cause of diabetic amputations and an indicator
of heart disease. Lastly, a test is performed
to detect abdominal aortic aneurysms. All results
are reviewed by a board certified vascular surgeon
and sent directly to you with all the information
you need to take to your own personal physician
for any needed follow up.
These screenings are non-invasive, painless and
affordable; the Stroke, Vascular Disease and
Heart Rhythm Package (4 tests) is only $139. Also,
a finger stick blood package including cholesterol,
triglycerides, HDL/LDL, and glucose is available
for an additional $50 with that package. Osteoporosis-$10
additional with ultrasound package.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!!
Appointment times begin at 9:00 a.m. and fill quickly.
Please call Life Line Screening directly at this
phone number 1-800-324-1851 for your appoint-
ment or for more information.
Hospitality schedule for
the weekend of
October 11, 2009
Baker
7:00 a.m. Antonette Padua, A. Scherer & family, C. P
Piane, F. Krohn, Schaffer family
9:00 a.m. C. Lederer, Grant family, Sweeney family,
A. McKinney
11:00 a.m. J. Young, D. & M. Matesi, T. & G. Miceli
Coffeemakers
7:00 a.m. Jean and Brian Hauber
9:00 a.m. Karl & Elilzabeth Pasker
11:00 a.m. Shwatal family
Help Support
Transitional
Housing
Corpus Christi Transitional Housing Ministry
provides a safe living
environment for 2 families who otherwise
would be homeless.
They stay in our program for 2 years, get on
their feet, learn how to budget, and become
self sufficient.
Help Us, Help Them
Purchase a Coupon book for
Carson Pirie Scott
Community Days
Saturday, November 14th
Each coupon book includes:
One $10.00 off coupon for a single regular or sale price
item
Six 20% off coupons and One 30% early bird coupon (6-9
am)
Exclusive buy merchandise items
**100% of the $5.00 coupon booklet price goes
Directly to Transitional housing
You can purchase after Mass on
October 17-18 and October 24-25
Flu Shots
On Sunday, October 18 th , Walgreen’s will be here
after all the Sunday Masses to provide seasonal flu
shots. These are not for the H1N1 flu. The price
of these is $25, unless your insurance covers this
expense. The Center for Disease Control advocates
that anyone over 50, those who work in the medical
field, and anyone with chronic illnesses get
both the seasonal flu shot as well as the H1N1
shot.

MOST AMERICANS WANT
HEALTH CARE REFORM,
OPPOSE ABORTION COVERAGE,
SUPPORT CONSCIENCE
PROTECTION LAWS
WASHINGTON—A nationwide survey commissioned
by the United States Conference of Catholic
Bishops (USCCB) has found widespread public opposition
to including abortion in health care reform
and majority support for conscience rights
protection – views shared by those who favor efforts
to pass health care reform.
Conducted by International Communications
Research (ICR) from September 16-20, 2009, the phone
survey of 1,043 U.S. adults found that 60 percent favor –
and only thirty percent oppose – “efforts to pass
health care reform to provide affordable health insurance
for all.” Focusing on that sixty percent, the survey
found that:
�� Sixty percent of those favoring reform oppose –
and only 25 percent support – “measures that would
require people to pay for abortion coverage with their
federal taxes.”
�� By a 49-39 percent plurality, those who favor reform
oppose “measures that would require people to
pay for abortion coverage with their health insurance
premiums”; and
Among those favoring reform, those who favor maintaining
“current federal laws that protect doctors and
nurses from being forced to perform or refer for abortions
against their will” outnumber those who oppose
keeping such laws in place by a margin of two to one
(60-30).
Opposition to abortion coverage was somewhat
stronger in the total sample of U.S. adults – for example,
67 percent of the total sample opposed requiring
people to pay for abortion coverage through their
taxes and 56 percent opposed making them do so
through their insurance premiums.
The survey also asked: “If the choice were up to
you, would you want your own insurance policy to include
abortion?” Sixty-eight percent of U.S. adults
said ‘No’ and only 24 percent said ‘Yes.’
“The USCCB survey confirms other recent polls
conducted by Public Opinion Strategies (August 30-
September 1) and Rasmussen Reports (September 14-15)
on health care policy and abortion,” said Deirdre
McQuade, Assistant Director for Policy & Communications
at the USCCB’s Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities.
“With each passing week it gets clearer: The American
public generally does not want to pay for abortion
coverage and does not want health care reform used to
promote abortion,” she said.
“Abortion is not health care. The bishops of
the United States are working hard to ensure that
health care reform serves the most vulnerable among
us – especially the poor, immigrants, and the unborn,”
McQuade said.
For more information on the U.S. bishops’ position on
health care reform, visit www.usccb.org/healthcare.

Religious Education
Information for Students in Grades P-4-9
RE (Grades P-4-6) PH: 630-483-4222 Jr. High RE (Grades 7-9) PH: 630-483-4226
RE e-mail address: cceducation@sbcglobal.net Jr. High e-mail address: ccym@sbcglobal.net
RE Calendar
Columbus Day Class
We will have Religious Education classes for
students in Grades 1 – 8 on Columbus Day, Monday,
October 12 th . Please mark your calendars!
Second Grade
Sacramental Information
All second grade families are asked
to sign up to be the host family at
Mass sometime during this year.
It’s easy, the kids love it and it’s a great way to get
them involved!
Covenant
This year, we have been talking with the students about
the idea of covenant, and our covenant with God.
They’ve learned about a number of Old Testament figures.
Be sure to ask them about Noah, or Jacob,
or Joseph!
Good Deeds
Lily – taking care of Mom
Ellie – fed my dog
Chandler – helped Mom with groceries
Joe – helped my neighbor
Jacob – going to my Grandma & Grandpa’s
to fix their TiVO
Mark – made my bed
Andrea – did chores
Ariana – organized the playroom
Carlee – played with my brother cake mania
Matthew – fed my dog
Daniel – fed my dog
Taylor – helped take care of my baby cousin
Tighe – helped clean the house
Holly – played nice with my brother
Christopher – helped take care of my
hamster
Anthony – wants to buy a princess toy for
Emma with my saved money
Nate – helped my sister play cards
Austin – helped my sister play cards
Emily – was a good sister to Abbey
October
Junior High
11 FRIGHT FEST
12/13 Class 6:15 & 7:45 p.m.
19/20 Class 6:15 & 7:45 p.m.
25 Year One Retreat 1 - 9 p.m.
26/27 Class 6:15 & 7:45 p.m.
November
2/3 Class 6:15 & 7:45 p.m.
6/7 Year Two Retreat
Community Service Opportunities
Pet Blessing October 3 rd 8:30 a.m.
Spaghetti Dinner October 10 th
Pick-up Chairs every Wednesday in Marian Hall at 5 pm
For more info. call Mark Herwaldt at 483-4226 or e-mail:
ccym@sbcglobal.net
Year One Retreat
All Year One Students need to attend a retreat on
October 25th 1 p.m. - 9 p.m. at Corpus Christi. The
NET team will be leading the retreat. Permission forms
will be sent in the mail.
Year Two Retreats
All Year Two Confirmation Students need to attend a retreat.
You have two options: November 6 & 7 or December
11 & 12 Permission forms are on-line or
outside the Youth Ministry Office There is a 50 person
limit for each retreat.
Camp WOW
Current 6 – 8 th graders are invited to attend a
four day Catholic summer camp June 16 – 19
2010 at Dickson Valley Camp - bunk beds,
swimming, canoeing, Mass, archery, rock climbing,
bonfires, climbing walls, music, food, and so much
more!
Junior High Youth Day
All Junior High teens are invited to the Diocesan
Youth Day on October 24th 1:00 to
6:00 p.m. It includes food, Mass, great keynote
speaker, music and fun. Pastoral Center
in Romeoville.

Information for High School Students and
Young Adults
Contact: Mark Herwaldt PH: 630-483-4226
e-mail address: ccym@sbcglobal.net
High School
Dead Theologians Society
October 11th
FRIGHT
FEST!!
Peer Ministry
We are looking for high school teens who are
interested in being a leader for our youth ministry
program. The meetings will be weekly on Sundays
9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. For more information call
Mark Herwaldt at 483-4226.
Camp Counselors Needed
We need high school teens to be counselors for
two middle school summer camps. There are two
opportunities: June 11 – 15th (Camp Rock) or June
15th - 19th (Camp WOW) at Dickson Valley Camp.
Counselors present the talks, lead small groups, and lead
the campers on all activities including swimming,
canoeing, rock climbing, obstacle course, team building,
Mass, Reconciliation, water slides, archery, and much
more. There are five training sessions. You will meet
new people from churches throughout the area. There
are 40 high school counselors on each session.
Application deadline is November 2nd.
Applications are online. For more information email
at ccym@sbcglobal.net
YOUTH 2000
Retreat will be held Friday, November 13 - 15, 2009
at Sacred Heart Parish in Lombard, IL. All youth and
young adults, ages 13- 30 are invited. YOUTH 2000
goal is to lead young people, through prayer and
instruction to a personal encounter and everdeepening
union with Jesus Christ. YOUTH 2000 will
inspire and prepare young people to live and give
witness to the Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ. If
you have any questions, please call 630-483-4226
College & Young Adults
Spirit & Truth is a community of Catholic
young adults ages 18 to 39. Our mission is to
bring young adults into relationship with Christ
through worship of Jesus in the Blessed
Sacrament, study of Church teachings, Sacred
Scripture and celebration of Catholic
traditions while forming a community of lifegiving
relationships. Tuesday evenings, 7-9 pm
St. Isidore Parish, 427 West Army Trail Rd,
Bloomingdale IL 60108.
Catholic Festival of Faith
The Young Adult Track at the Catholic Festival of Faith is
a special event for men and women in their late
teens, 20s, and 30s, taking place on Saturday,
October 17, 2009, at the Donald E. Stephens
Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois,
sponsored by the Archdiocese of Chicago in
partnership with the Diocese of Joliet. Saturday,
October 17, 2009 Stephens Convention Center
Rosemont, IL www.catholicfest.org
March for Life
Join the Diocese of Joliet in the 2010 with Bishop
Sartain in Washington, DC, January 20-24, 2010.
Please contact the Life Office at 630-718-2121 for
additional information.
WORLD YOUTH DAY, MADRID, SPAIN
AUGUST 13-22, 2011
YOUNG ADULTS! World Youth Day is an
unbelieveable journey where Catholic pilgrims from all
over the world unite to share their faith. This week
includes prayer, song, concerts, drama, sharing, liturgy,
catechesis, an unforgettable vigil and closing Mass with
the Holy Father and a million people. This trip is open to
all young adults who will be 18 to 35 in August 2011.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Young Adult WYD
Pilgimage Informational Meeting Wednesday,
December 16, 2009, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at St. Charles
Borromeo Pastoral Center, Rt.53 at Airport Road,
Romeoville, Illinois. Spanish Tapas will be served!

Parish Clothing Drive
“Clear out the Clutter…Help the Needy”
October 17 th + 18 th
Have your children outgrown their clothes again? Do
you have a closet that is overflowing with your own
clothes?
Why not donate those gently used items for the
Society of St. Vincent de Paul to pass on ?
The SVdP Truck will be in our parking lot
Saturday & Sunday, October 17 th & 18 th .
Members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul will
help unload your donations and place them onto the
truck.
SVdP is in need of clothing for persons of all ages
and sizes. Also needed are small household items:
dishes, glassware, cookware, lamps, knick-knacks,
linens, toys, books, etc.
We will be passing out bags after all the masses on
October 10 th & 11 th . Take one or more, fill them up,
and return them the weekend of October 17 & 18,
2009.
NO HANGERS – PLEASE
Furniture and other large items will not be
accepted at the clothing drive. To donate
these larger items please call:
630-231-4658
NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING
CLASSES
in a parish near you...
St. John the Baptist, Winfield
Enrich your marriage by attending a Natural
Family Planning (NFP) class at St. John the
Baptist on Tuesday, October 13th with a followup
on Tuesday, October 27th. Learn all about
the Billings method of NFP from Karen Buchert
of the Diocese of Joliet. There is a $50 fee to
cover supplies. Classes are held in Sodonna
Hall (parish office basement - use the side door
near the garage) from 7-9:15pm.
Call Connie Jesukaitus 630 653-1522 or Jean
Daniell 630 653-5681 to register. Sponsored by
Elizabeth Ministry, St. John the Baptist,
Winfield.
Help Scouts Learn Their Faith!
Are you willing to help Girl Scouts and Boy
Scouts in your parish earn their Religious Medals/
Emblems?
If so, the Joliet Diocese Catholic Committee of
Scouting invites you to attend a training session
on Saturday October 17th, from 8:00 a.m. to
Noon at the St. Charles Borromeo Pastoral Center
in Romeoville.
If you have copies of any of the Scout workbooks
or Adult Guides, please bring them with you!
For more information, or to make a reservation to
attend, please call Deacon Ron Accardi, Chaplain
at 630-933-6634.

PRIESTHOOD SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25TH
ADOPT-A-PRIEST PROGRAM
With the concurrence and encouragement of Bishop Peter Sartain, the
Serra Club has established the Adopt-A-Priest program for diocesan
and religious priests in the diocese of Joliet. The purpose of Adopt-A-
Priest is to insure that all our active and retired priests know that they
are supported with prayer by Serrans and others.
The method of adoption is a lapel pin with a Roman collar
against a black background with wording at the top “Serra for Vocations”
and at the bottom “Adopt-A-Priest”. Each pin is unique with
inscription on the back of the pin which includes the adopted priest’s
initials and year of ordination.
The adopter is provided with the pin to wear. They are also
provided with an introductory card with the name of the adopted priest
along and a mailing envelope to mail to the priest. The card will also
indicate the name of the adopted priest.
We encourage all of our readers and friends to Adopt-A-
Priest today.
To Adopt-A-Priest mail a check for $10 payable to Serra
Club of DuPage County. You may adopt more than one priest. To
insure that all priests are adopted, names will be assigned randomly.
Mail to Joanne Carr, 320 Browning Court, Wheaton, IL 60189. Net
proceeds will go for the education of Seminarians.
ADVISING A PRIEST THAT YOU HAVE ADOPTED
HIM
Your editor participated in the Adopt-A-Priest program
by making a monetary contribution in early August. The priest,
whose name that I was randomly provided was Fr. Adam
Bobola, S. Ch. (Society of Christ in America), pastor of Divine
Mercy Polish Mission located at 21W411 Sunset Avenue,
Lombard.
Since I had not met Fr. Adam, I wanted to make an
effort to meet the priest that I was adopting. On September 15, I
found him in his office around the noon hour busy working at
reducing the pile of papers and bills on his desk which all
priests enjoy doing…not!
He was very gracious with his time and offered information
about the 3 homes adjacent to the church, which have
been converted into the provincial’s home/offices, the parish
rectory and a parish office/meeting facility. The provincial is
responsible for the United States and Canada. They have two
priests serving at parishes in Joliet and several in the Chicago
diocese as well as at other parishes throughout North America.
I provided Fr. Adam with a copy of the Serra News, and
he took a time to read the article about the Adopt-A-Priest program.
I then explained to him that I had randomly selected his
name and that I would be wearing the pin with his initials and
date of ordination and that I would be praying for him. He was
grateful and expressed his appreciation. I left, happy to have
met one more of all the good priests of our diocese.
I know that my wife Carolyn who was very proud of her polish
heritage and who passed away in March would be very happy
that the priest I adopted was born in Poland.
OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS - CLERGY - DIOCESE OF
JOLIET – PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL OUR PRIESTS
1 Rev. David Simpson, O. Carm. Aylesford, Darien
2 Rev. Thomas Corbino St. Pius X,
Lombard
2 Rev. Gordon Mahoney Sts. Peter & Paul,
Naperville
3 Rev. Raymond Lescher Sacred Heart, Joliet
4 Rev. Jude Randall, OSB Benet Academy,
Lisle
5 Rev Min Ki Ju Our Lady of
Korean Martyrs,
Darien
6 Rev. Bradley Baker St. Raymond
Cathedral, Joliet
7 Rev. James Curtin St. Dennis,
Lockport
8 Rev. Thomson Panakal St. Dennis,
Lockport
9 Rev. James Antiporek St. Irene,
Warrenville
10 Rev. Francis Maher Retired-Colorado
Springs, CO
11 Rev. Gregory Rothfuchs St. Paul the
Apostle, Joliet
12 Rev Godwin Olugbami St. Joseph,
Lockport
13 Rev. Arthur Maher Retired-Wheaton
13 Rev. John Phan St. Mary of
Gostyn, Downers
Grove
17 Rev. Larry Dreffein, OFM Mayslake, Oak
Brook
17 Rev. Robert Noesen Assumption,
Coal City
19 Rev. John Palmer, CSV Benedictine
University, Lisle
20 Rev. Walter Dziordz, MIC Our Lady of Peace,
Darien
23 Rev. Charles Wheeler St. Rose, Kankakee
23 Rev. Kenneth Zigmond, OSB St. Joan of Arc,
Lisle
25 Rev. Mark Cote St Isidore,
Bloomingdale
29 Rev. Patrick Murphy St. Isaac Jogues,
Hinsdale

In case of an Emergency...
Should an emergency arise, please call the General Parish Office Phone
number and leave a message. Messages will be checked and forwarded
to the appropriate person and your phone call will be returned.
Parish Website
www.corpuschristicarolstream.org
Pastoral Staff
General Parish Office Phone Number: 630-483-4673
General Parish Office Fax Number: 630-483-4679
Rev. Robert A. Hoffenkamp, Pastor ext. 103
Rev. Mr. Tom Thiltgen, Deacon & Pastoral Associate ext. 102
Mrs. Kathie Brewer, Pastoral Associate ext. 101
Mr. Dan Sledz, Finance Director ext. 108
Mrs. Prudy Stella, business office ext. 108
Mrs. Mary Lou Conroy, Director of Religious Education ext. 104
Mrs. Pat Julian, Support Staff ext. 105
Mr. Mark Herwaldt, Director of Youth Ministry ext. 110
Mrs. Peg Rivera, Director of Music & Liturgy ext.107
Mrs. Stephanie Jenkins, parish secretary ext. 1
Parish Staff Email addresses:
Rev. Mr. Tom Thiltgen, Deacon & Pastoral Associate
ccdeacon@sbcglobal.net
Rev. Mr. Bill Thomas, deacon
didymus98@yahoo.com
Mrs. Kathie Brewer, Pastoral Associate
cckbrewer@sbcglobal.net
Mr. Dan Sledz, Finance Director, Prudy Stella, bookkeeper
ccbus@sbcglobal.net
Mrs. Mary Lou Conroy, Religious Education
cceducation@sbcglobal.net
Mrs. Pat Julian, Support Staff
ccadre@sbcglobal.net
Mr. Mark Herwaldt, Director of Youth Ministry
ccym@sbcglobal.net
Mrs. Peg Rivera, Director of Music & Liturgy
ccchoir@sbcglobal.net
Parish House Email Address
Mrs. Stephanie Jenkins, parish secretary
Parish Mission Statement
We are
CORPUS CHRISTI CATHOLIC CHURCH.
A Community of Christian believers
Who embrace the Word of God,
Who proclaim its message to all,
With a welcoming spirit
As prayerful and sacramental people
Empowered by unity,
Inspired by the Holy Spirit,
We extend ourselves
Seeking to recognize the needs of others
And responding with compassion by
Gratefully sharing our blessings.
We gather as
THE BODY OF CHRIST
To celebrate and become a source of hope
And inspiration to all.
Mass Schedule
Weekends: 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 vigil
Sacraments
Sacrament of Baptism - Baptisms take place on the first full
weekend of the month during the weekend Liturgies except
during Advent and Lent. Parents are expected to attend
“Welcome Your Child” baptismal preparation workshop on the
second and third Sunday of every other month. We encourage
expectant parents to make baptismal arrangements six months in
advance in order to best accommodate everyone involved.
Sacrament of Reconciliation - Corpus Christi welcomes you to
partake in the Sacrament of Reconciliation either by attending on
Saturdays from 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. in the Church, or by making
an appointment by contacting the Parish House Office at 630-483-
4673. Communal Reconciliation is celebrated seasonally at
Christmas and Easter.
Sacrament of Marriage - Couples considering marriage are
required to personally contact the Parish House Office six months
before planning a wedding date. Either the bride, groom, or their
parents must be registered parishioners for at least six months
before calling to set a date. As part of the marriage preparation,
couples will attend an Engaged Encounter Weekend prior to the
wedding.
Pastoral Life
Adult Faith Inquiries (RCIA) - Anyone considering becoming a
Catholic, or would like more information about the Catholic
faith, please contact the Parish House Office.
Communion Calls - Communion for shut-ins is available.
Please call Deacon Tom at the Parish House Office to make
arrangements.
Parish Registration and Office Hours
We would like to extend a warm welcome to all newcomers
and visitors. We invite you to come to the Parish House
Office to register during our office hours which are:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
9:00 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 parish
staff 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.