May 1-2, 2010
All are invited to the Monday, May 3, Book Club meeting. Come to Meeting Room 4 at 7:00PM. Our discussions will be on Still Alice by Lisa Genova and Look Again by Lisa Scottoline. Read at least one of them and join us!
‘La Cena’ (Lah…Chain…Ahhhh) is coming!
‘La Cena’ is coming on Saturday, July 17th and again on Saturday, August 14th. Check out the flyers on the Concierge Shelves or the outdoor poster! Each evening will commence following the 5:00 p.m. Mass. Pre-paid advance reservations will be required but in a nod to everyone’s tightened budgets the tiered pricing for each evening will be only $25 per adult (15 and up), $15 for children (10-14) and only $10 for wee-ones (2-10), infants under 2 are free. This being a fund-raiser we are of course looking for whatever donations of food, beverage or supplies we can obtain that will cut down on our initial costs. If you know of any generous suppliers of quality sausage, pasta, bread, salad fixings or good vino…please make contact with either Lisa Aguirre (lisa-a@cox.net) or Georgina Yacap (gyacap@cox.net.) Thanks….or as they might say in Italy…. Ringraziarla molto!
Our SPRING Sacramental Prep Session approaches…
A reminder, our parish policy is that any family seeking the Sacrament of Baptism, First Reconciliation or First Eucharist, Marriage, needs to have been a REGISTERED PARISHIONER for a minimum of THREE MONTHS prior to the setting of any Sacramental dates. (Thus, someone registering today, may call in three months to begin the process of scheduling a date….not register and schedule at the same time.)
Our next Sacramental Preparation Session for families of children desiring First Reconciliation and First Eucharist here at Corpus Christi is scheduled for Saturday, May 15th at 2:30 p.m., concluding with the 5:00 p.m. Mass. Please note that participation at one of our quarterly Sacramental Prep Sessions prior to scheduling a First Reconciliation and First Eucharist is a parish requirement. You will receive your Sacramental Registration Form at the conclusion of the session. This policy is binding for ALL families, both those who have multiple children (who may have already received one or more First Eucharists, fresh attendance at the Sacramental Prep for each child is necessary) and for those approaching the Sacraments for the first time. To ensure adequate supplies, please call Peggy Armenta at (949) 389-9209.
It is important to note that these Sacramental Preparation Sessions augment but DO NOT replace our parish policy of parents teaching their own children the essentials of our faith and introducing their own children to the person of Jesus Christ. These Prep Sessions are final steps to ensure that parental education has indeed been happening.
Begging is never easy….but your generosity can help today’s youth become tomorrow’ s leaders!
The 2010 Youth Leadership Summit will be held August 16 – 20th at the Irvine Outdoor Education Center, a new one-of-a-kind facility located adjacent to Irvine Regional Park. High school students, who have been selected as Corpus Christi Youth leaders, will spend the week learning and practicing skills such as small group facilitation, peer helping, large group presenting, and more while exploring their faith and talents. They will also participate in teambuilding activities, including a ropes challenge course. The Youth Leadership Summit is just the beginning though, as Youth Leaders will serve the parish throughout the year as volunteers in our JAMS middle school youth ministry, in HAVEN high school youth ministry, at parish special events, and more. while continuing to build their leadership skills. The cost for each youth to attend the summit is $400.00 including lodging, food, activities, and supplies. Can you help sponsor/partially sponsor one of our youth? If so, please send your check to Fr. Fred…. THANK YOU!!! Thank you!!! Thank You!!! Thank You!!! Thank You!!! Thank You!!!
Mother’s Day is NEXT weekend! Mother’s Day cards, by which to enroll your moms, living or deceased, in a special series of Masses, are now available on the Concierge Shelves. Thanks.
Thank you for your kindness to the people of Chile:
You will note on the special easel and poster that we have selected the parish of ‘Nuestra Senora del Transito’ in the town of Molina, within the Diocese of Talca, in Chile, as the recipient of our Chile Emergency relief collection of a few weeks past. Determining the correct parish for our parish-to-parish outreach was more difficult than first imagined, but they are VERY excited by our offer to provide them our financial and spiritual support. Founded in 1767, the parish of ‘Nuestra Senora del Transito’ serves a rural community of 41,000 people and many of their structures, meeting spaces and worship sites have been badly damaged. Should you wish to send personal donations directly to this Chilean Parish, in order to be able to claim your donation on your IRS filings you should send them via : The Sisters of the Company of Mary, 16791 E. Main Street, Tustin, CA 92780, BUT make sure you indicate CLEARLY on your donation that it is to be forwarded to Nuestra Senora del Transito in Molina, Chile, attention Sister Maggie Loayza, o.d.m.
Hey DADs…want to camp out? In TWO weeks you can…right on our lawn!
Hey DADs our POPs SPRING CAMP-OUT is coming up on Saturday May 15 and ending on Sunday morning, May 16. Bring your kids and tent or shelter down to the Corpus Christi lawn, pitch your camp and settle in for an evening under the stars. Evening gets underway with dinner following 5:00 p.m. Mass, late-night snacks around the fire-pit, perhaps some stargazing and campfire stories. After a restful night’s slumber (as long as the sprinklers don’t go on!!!), the experience ends with a hearty breakfast on Sunday morning. Reservation forms are on the Concierge Shelves. Each adult is only $10 and each child is a mere $5, which includes dinner, evening snacks and breakfast…all cooked by FKB.
KIDs THEATER is coming to Corpus Christi this summer …
Hey Kids! Let’s put on a show!!! SAVE THE DATE – for our very own Corpus Christi Summer Theater Camp!! Two weeks have been scheduled: – July 26-30 for elementary level and August 2-6 for middle schoolers. M-F, 9 am to 1:00 pm., each week will include theater games, music, bible study, lunch… all focused on producing a final performance for family and friends. Registration forms are available on the concierge shelves and in the Good Shepherd room. (Maximum participants is 100 per week, minimum required is 25 participants per week) For further information, contact Peggy Armenta at (949) 389-9209 or peggyarmenta@corpuschristialisoviejo.org. Registration forms are on the Concierge Shelves.
5 lbs of Asparagus….10 lbs of flour…..24 rolls of toilet tissue……a portable canopy for Corpus Christi……
Corpus Christi could really benefit from some fresh 10X10 portable canopies, now available at COSTCO for $150 each. Wind, frequent use and inclement weather take their toll on our supply…and if you would like to help out the parish, we could sure use some new un-ripped/un-broken shelters!! Thanks for considering it!!!
HAVEN High School Youth Ministry Coming in May….A new opportunity for HAVENites!
Scripture Circle: Want to go a little deeper? Scripture Circle is something new for HAVENites! We will meet on Thursdays from 8:00 pm—8:45 pm beginning on May 6th. During our Scripture Circle, we will preview the gospel reading for the upcoming Sunday and consider the context (historical/cultural of the time), tradition (connection to Catholic beliefs and practices), and wisdom (life application) of the passage. We will also learn and engage in the process of Lectio Divina, a way to reflect on scripture. No prior knowledge needed, just a willingness to reflect on and discuss the Word of God. Join us! Bring your Bible if you have one.
Kickback….at Corpus Christi: In the 80’s if you were going to “kickback”, it meant that you were going to hang out and relax. Now days, you might here the word “kickback” used amongst teens in other ways. What do you think of when you hear that someone is going to a “kickback”? Well, let me tell you about Kickback at Corpus Christi! We’ll meet on Thursday evenings from 7:00 pm— 7:45 pm beginning May 6th. You can come to one, or come to them all. We’ll begin with snacks and time to connect, and then we’ll share about our weeks, and watch a video clip that will serve as a springboard for a group discussion relating our faith to everyday life. So come kick it, Corpus Christi style!
HAVEN May: HAVEN is the place for you grow in your relationship with God and other Corpus Christi teens! Our next HAVEN meeting will be on May 8th, beginning with the 5:00 pm mass. After mass we will enjoy dinner, music, and then explore our meeting theme “Who Says God’s a ‘He’?” We will celebrate Mother’s Day by taking a look at the special ways in which our mothers and others have passed along the gift of faith to all of us. We will explore stories of some female ancestors in our faith family who were given the grace to follow God. We’ll even explore the feminine qualities of God himself or (herself)! Our reflection stations will include the opportunity for you to create a Mother’s Day gift for a special for an important woman in your life! Contact Linda Palomino at palomino6@cox.net or 290-3424 if you have any questions or would like information about how to register for HAVEN.
JAMS Middle School Youth Ministry
Hey JAMMERS! Our next JAMS meeting is THIS Sunday, May 2nd from 5:45 pm – 8:00 pm. In this session we will reflect on the qualities of a good teacher and the different life lessons that Jesus teaches us. The Scripture connection for the evening is Luke 2:41-52. So come and join us as we explore these topics and have some fun too!. As usual, we’ll start with dinner, some time to socialize, music, and then dive into the evening’s theme. Questions? Contact Linda Palomino at palomino6@cox.net or 949-290-3424.
Corpus Christi Pentecost Ministry Fair – May 22-23
Our parish tradition is to celebrate our Ministry participation during Pentecost weekend. Each Ministry will be represented with a booth showing how they meet the needs of our community. We celebrate Liturgical, Faith Formation, Service, Outreach and Social ministries during this weekend. It’s a great opportunity to see and become more deeply involved within the vibrant parish life we are creating at Corpus Christi. Each ministry has different needs, please stop by each booth to learn more.
