a chosen race, a royal priesthood - Corpus Christi Catholic Church
a chosen race, a royal priesthood - Corpus Christi Catholic Church
a chosen race, a royal priesthood - Corpus Christi Catholic Church
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What is Mystagogy….<br />
In the fifty days of the Easter<br />
season that follow the celebration<br />
of Our Lord’s resurrection, our<br />
recently confirmed adults begin a<br />
journey of mystagogy. It is a time<br />
to continue the interpretation of<br />
the mystery of their faith and<br />
relationship with Christ. But, this<br />
period is not only for them…it is<br />
for all of us as well!<br />
For all <strong>Christi</strong>an believers, mystagogy means a<br />
continued discernment of the Spirit. It could take place<br />
during communal and personal prayer, theological<br />
reflection, spiritual direction, or retreat. Mystagogy<br />
assists all of us to encounter the risen Christ in the<br />
liturgy, the Scriptures, the <strong>Church</strong> and in our everyday<br />
lives.<br />
Mystagogy is a process of conscious communal<br />
teaching and reflection that takes place within the<br />
<strong>Church</strong>, which is itself a place for forgiveness and<br />
healing.<br />
As we all continue on our life long journey of<br />
mystagogy here some questions for each of us to<br />
ponder…<br />
� How do I experience the Resurrection of Jesus<br />
Christ in my own life?<br />
� How can mystagogy bring to life the mystery of<br />
Christ in the <strong>Church</strong> for me?<br />
� How has the Spirit lead you and challenged you<br />
to a deeper faith and life of devotion?<br />
Peace,<br />
Deacon Tom<br />
from the Greek word that means:<br />
“the interpretation of mystery”<br />
Little Tiny Jesus<br />
It’s been four weeks since the Baby Jesus<br />
was conceived; He is growing rapidly, and<br />
is now just under ¼” long.<br />
(photo from www.pregnancy .org)<br />
Share Your Heritage and Language<br />
Talents with the Parish in a Special Way!<br />
"And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and<br />
began to speak in different tongues, as the Spirit<br />
enabled them to proclaim." (Acts 2:4)<br />
Every week, we collectively offer our petitions in our<br />
Prayer of the Faithful. On Pentecost weekend (May 10th<br />
and 11th), we'd like to proclaim our petitions in "different<br />
tongues" and we need the help of our multilingual<br />
parishioners!<br />
If you speak a foreign language and are willing to<br />
proclaim one of the petitions on Pentecost weekend,<br />
contact Peg Rivera in the Liturgy Office by Thursday,<br />
May 1st (630-483-4673 x107; ccchoir@sbcglobal.net).<br />
We're looking for 3-5 volunteers for each of our four<br />
weekend Masses (5:00 p.m. Vigil, 7:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m. and<br />
11:00 a.m.). Listen to the Spirit, and help our parish<br />
family experience God's word in a special way this<br />
Pentecost!<br />
Parish Calendar<br />
Saturday, April 19 11:00 a.m. First Communion<br />
Sunday, April 20 Sunday Morning RE Classes<br />
10:00 a.m. SVdP<br />
1:00 p.m. WOW Counselor Mtg.<br />
5:30 p.m. Peer Ministry Team<br />
7:00 p.m. “Second Sunday”<br />
Monday, April 21 7:00 p.m. 1st Communion<br />
Practice<br />
7:30 p.m. RCIA<br />
7:30 p.m. Women’s CRHP<br />
SS Peter/Paul<br />
Tuesday, April 22 7:00 p.m. Men’s CRHP<br />
Parish Hs. Basement<br />
Wednesday, April 23 12:00 p.m. Staff Meeting<br />
6:00 p.m. Children Choir<br />
6:00 p.m. PADS<br />
7:00 p.m. Adult Choir<br />
Thursday, April 24 7:00 p.m. Cantor Practice<br />
7:30 p.m. Loss Support Group<br />
Marian Hall<br />
Friday, April 25 7:00 p.m. “Rooted in Christ”<br />
Saturday, April 26 11:00 a.m. 1st Communion<br />
Sunday, April 27 Sunday Morning RE Classes<br />
5:30 p.m. Peer Ministry Team<br />
7:00 p.m. DTS—St. Anne Rm.
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