March 17-18, 2012
Did you know our website (www.avcatholics.org )has ONLINE SPONSORSHIP opportunities???
Our website, ‘www.avcatholics.org’, offers ONLINE SPONSORSHIP Opportunities by which you or your business may be acknowledged and providing another manner by which a VERY wide array of people can learn of your presence within our community. If you are interested in either becoming an On-Line Sponsor of Corpus Christi’s Website or peruse who is a Sponsor, simply go the Homepage and click on the ‘On-Line Sponsor’ button. Instructions are easy and clear for those who wish to place a sponsorship and PayPal conveniently and securely handles the financial arrangements, with 95% of sponsorship fees benefiting Corpus Christi! Please spread the word, sponsorships are not limited to only parishioners but to anyone who wishes to receive acknowledgment on our website (with suitable screenings for appropriateness.)
‘Who is this that even the wind and sea obey him?’ Mark 5:1
Corpus Christi Catholic-Christian Community
presents our
Thirteenth Annual South Orange County Good Friday Prayer Breakfast
April 6, 2012 7:00 A.M. – 9:30 A.M.
The St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort & Spa Pacific Ballroom
$55 per person
(Reserved seating for ENTIRE tables of 10 (insuring that your entire party will be seated together) may be requested for an additional $5 per person.)
Guest Speakers:
Captain Greg Kosloff, 26-year veteran of the Tuscaloosa, Alabama Police Department
Mr. Jackson Terry, 18-year old Holy Spirit Catholic High School Senior, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Mr. Samuel Tobias Foster, 18-year old Holy Spirit Catholic High School Senior, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
On April 27, 2011, a devastating tornado with winds of 260 mph ripped through Tuscaloosa Alabama, reducing a 6-mile swath of this Southern city to rubble and claiming 52 lives while injuring hundreds more. Captain Greg Kosloff, lost his home to the winds as he and his family huddled in the next-door basement. Immediately becoming a first-responder amid the devastation, Captain Kosloff was eventually joined by members of the Holy Spirit Catholic High School Baseball team of which he is the coach. Assembled by team-members Jackson Terry and Sam Foster, the students participated in the search and rescue efforts amidst the wind-ravaged neighborhoods. According to Jackson: ‘Each day my family went into one of the devastated areas to assist. No one was black, white, Hispanic, Catholic, Baptist or Jewish. We were all simply neighbors.’ Along with a simple meal, Scripture, music and prayer, the Prayer Breakfast presents a rare opportunity to hear of the funnel-shaped CROSS that befell Tuscaloosa last April as seen through the eyes of a seasoned policeman and two high school youths. Captain Kosloff, Jackson and Sam will share their varied experiences and offer their reflections on how their faith sustained them during their darkest hours.
*Corpus Christi Adult Faith Formation presents “The Theology of the Paschal Mystery” a Lenten course exploring the life, death and resurrection of Jesus. Take time during this Lenten season to reflect on the “mystery” of Jesus’ life and how that “mystery” plays out in our own lives. Perspectives will be drawn from scripture, theologians, Vatican II Documents and personal reflections. The class will be taught by Shawn Wehan (Coordinator of Adult Faith Formation) and will involve lecture and small group sharing. The class will take place on Monday evenings at 7PM and repeated Tuesday mornings at 10AM. Remaining course dates: March 19 & 20, 26 & 27
*Stations of the Cross Walk ~ Take a little time out of your Friday evening, and join us at Corpus Christi for a walk, prayer and reflection on the 14 Stations of the Cross! Meet in front of the Grand Hall on March 30, from 6pm -7pm.
Corpus Christi has a loving and welcoming tradition of inviting YOU, the members of our Corpus Christi family to write letters of welcome and support to them. These letters will be presented to them on Holy Saturday evening as a gift from our community to support them as they continue their journey of faith. You may drop your letters in the weekly Stewardship/Offertory basket or leave them on the Concierge Shelves. Their names are: Kellie Johnson, Teddy Johnson, Michelle Alexander, Barry Allyn, Ronald Brunell, Jorine Campopiano, Jessica De La Cruz, Cameron Fenton, Eliza “Shelby” Hayes, Ella Hayes, Jo Ann Jones, Phil Jones, Diego Lopez, Christopher Nguyen, Jennifer Hau Kim Nguyen, Julius Olzer, Keanna Sviland. Thanks for being kind!
Meeting Reminder for Eucharistic Ministers: All Eucharistic Ministers who did not attend our mandatory meeting on Saturday, March 3d are reminded to be sure to attend the make-up meeting on Wednesday evening, March 21st at 7 PM in the Grand Hall. Please contact Jim Long at 949-362-7750 if you will be unable to attend to make alternate arrangements. Thanks, Jim Long H:949-362-7750
Hey there parents with little ones…..
Our Aliso Viejo Police Services: Orange County SAFE Kids program is sponsoring a FREE Car Seat Check here on our property THIS Tuesday, March 20th from 9:00am – 1:30pm. Appointments are required and can be obtained by calling 714-532-8631. Parents and caregivers are invited to have their children’s car seats checked. Certified child passenger safety technicians will be available to inspect car seat and provide free hands-on advice.
Mark your calendars : Upcoming Lenten – Holy Week and Easter stuff…
March 27 (Tuesday) Lenten Reconciliation Services, 10:30 a.m. (1 priest) ; 7:00 p.m. (4 priests) Grand Hall
March 31-April 1 Palm/Passion Sunday, distribution of Blessed Palm, special SUNG Passion Narrative
April 5 Holy Thursday, Triduum begins, 7:00 p.m., Liturgy of the Lord’s Supper. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on Altar of Repose in Meeting Rooms 3 & 4 until Midnight.
April 6 Good Friday Prayer Breakfast at 7:00 a.m. (previous reservations required)
Triduum continues with Good Friday Liturgy with veneration of the Cross, 7:00 p.m.
April 7 Triduum continues with Easter Vigil at 7:00 p.m., reception of catechumens and candidates into the Church through Baptism or Profession of Faith (please note….NO 5:00 p.m. Mass.)
April 8 EASTER SUNDAY –REGULAR SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE, 8, 10 and 12 Noon, Masses INDOORS in the GRAND Hall. With overflow seating outdoors…dress accordingly. Special extra parking ON THE STREET has been arranged for EASTER SUNDAY ONLY. Please cross the street only at the lights.
Are you presently CIVILLY married but have never had your marriage blessed by the Catholic Church? Then perhaps our Late-Spring Marriage Blessing Event on FRIDAY, JUNE 1st at 6:30pm is for you!? In order to participate, the following requirements need to be understood:
1. Both persons have NEVER been married before (this is a first marriage for both) and at least one spouse needs to be Roman Catholic.
2. If one or both persons have been married previously (in any manner or capacity) the prior marriage(s) need to have ALREADY been annulled by the Roman Catholic Church (or the previous spouse is deceased.)
3. The couple needs to be already REGISTERED and participating within Corpus Christi as of February 1st, 2012. (Sorry, this is not available for extended family or friends who are not already REGISTERED Corpus Christi parishioners.)
4. BOTH spouses (no exceptions) need to attend a preparation meeting on Sunday, April 22nd at 2:00 p.m. in the Grand Hall. This is an adult-only meeting, please arrange to leave all infants, toddlers and children with sitters. Sorry, there are no ‘make-up’ meetings for sickness or unplanned conflicts.
All necessary paperwork will be explained at the April 22nd meeting, no documents need to be brought with you at that time. Please call our Front Office Receptionist, Susie Hays, at 389-9008 to confirm your eligibility and RSVP.
Adult Confirmation for those ALREADY 18 and ALREADY Registered at Corpus Christi…
Are you an Adult (over 18) who is a Baptized Catholic and who has received your First Reconciliation and First
Eucharist…BUT….have never received the Sacrament of CONFIRMATION? Well, PENTECOST Weekend is coming (the 5:00pm Mass on MAY 26th to be exact), and on that occasion, Bishop Tod authorizes pastors to offer the Sacrament of Confirmation to ADULTS who are our own parishioners. So, if you are presently an ADULT, 18+, REGISTERED here in Corpus Christi (sorry, no outside family or friends who are not already registered and participating here at Corpus Christi) as of February 1, 2012, and would like to be CONFIRMED on Saturday, May 26th …please contact Susan Hays at 389-9008 for information and to confirm eligibility. (P.S. We will eventually need a copy of your Baptismal Certificate and a copy of Your First Communion Certificate so you may want to start scrounging around for them.) Further information will be provided once your eligibility has been confirmed.
The outdoor Stations of the Cross are a lovely way by which to calm and center one’s self…Particularly during the Lenten Season, you are reminded of a most beautiful opportunity to pray and reflect upon the Stations of the Cross. While there are ceramic plaques present within our Grand Hall, the OUTDOOR Stations, located along the path between the street and parking lot, offer a restful and contemplative time to ponder Jesus’ sacrifice on Good Friday. The outdoor path is available 24/7, complete with a few places to sit and ponder.
Food Collection for South County Outreach is NEXT WEEKEND….please bring your non-perishable items, especially peanut butter, with you and deposit in the special hamper on the courtyard. Thanks.
Please, no food or beverage inside the Grand Hall during Mass…
Speaking of food…just a reminder that out of respect for the celebration of Eucharist, food and beverage should NOT be brought into Mass with you…nor should one be chewing gum. Remember that we are still urged to FAST before Mass so as to anticipate a ‘wonderful and holy meal’, thus, this should not be a problem…just something that many may have forgotten. (This is also true for small children…please do not feed your precious tikes snacks or beverages to quiet them during Mass…if they become restless, simply taking them outside would be more appropriate. Thanks.)
