March 20-21, 2010
Corpus Christi Catholic-Christian Community presents
The Eleventh Annual South Orange County Good Friday Prayer Breakfast
‘This day you shall be with me in paradise…’
Featuring: Fr. Greg Boyle, S.J., founder of Homeboy/Homegirl Industries in Los Angeles.
In 1992, in response to the civil unrest in Los Angeles, Fr. Greg established Homeboy Bakery with a mission of creating an environment that would provide training, work experience and the opportunity for rival gang members to set aside their gang-affiliations and work for a common good. Growing into Homeboy Industries, Fr. Greg and his team have offered a safe haven for thousands of those caught up in the cycle of gang violence. Providing the youth of Los Angeles a second chance to develop job skills and educational accomplishments, Homeboy Industries has been hailed as one of the premier gang-reform efforts in the nation. Their motto: ‘Nothing stops a bullet like a job,’ has rung true for the many youth who owe their lives to Homeboy Industries.
Friday, April 2, 2010 7:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
The St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort & Spa, Grand Ballroom $55.00 per person
Our Patrons and Sponsors thus far: Platinum: Farmers & Merchants Bank Silver: St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church; Mary O’Toole, MD & Bill Phillips; Employees of St. Joseph Hospital; The Matteson Family (two $1,000 sponsorships); Mission OB/GYN Medical Group, Inc.
Corpus Christi Adult Faith Formation presents
March 26th Lenten Participation Drama – The Night Christ Died 7-8pm (Lower Hall)
The Night Christ Died is a unique “modern” passion experience involving prayer, video, scripture, drama, music and silence. Come prepared to think about the Passion of Christ in a new and profound way. The doors to the Lower Hall will open promptly at 7PM. This event is free.
Holy Week – Easter Schedule
March 24 Lenten Reconciliation Services, 10:00 a.m. (1 priest) .; 7:00 p.m. (4 priests) Grand Hall
March 27-28 Palm/Passion Sunday, distribution of Blessed Palm, special SUNG Passion Narrative
April 1 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 2 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 3 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 4 EASTER SUNDAY –REGULAR SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE, 8, 10 and 12 Noon, Masses
INDOORS in the GRAND Hall…(see following bulletin article.) With overflow seating outdoors…dress accordingly. Special extra parking ON THE STREET has been arranged for EASTER SUNDAY ONLY. Please only cross the street at the lights.
Let’s welcome our newest family members!
On Holy Saturday evening, (April 3), the following people will be fully received into our Catholic faith, either through Baptism or through Profession of Faith: Jordan Baksic, Kameron Baksic, Christina Bays, Casey Buchert, Katherine Ferriers, Haley Howard, Boris Jocoy, Ayla Kumano, Jackie Leeman, Danielle Logan, Linda McLeer, Samantha Muniz, Jennifer Myers, Cammi Phillips, Farhad Solati, Clint Stalker, Julia Van Grol, Deja Whitney, Brad Anderson, Cole Anderson, Julia Anderson, Jerry Beck, Susan Bialek, Holly Jocoy, Haleigh Klem, Rebecca Regalado, Ryan Spicer This is an opportunity for you to write them a note of welcome, which will be presented to them on Saturday evening, April 3rd following the Vigil. Your kindness means so much in reaching out and welcoming these newcomers to the Eucharistic table….they are strengthened by your loving embrace…and we are strengthened (and challenged) by their fresh vision. You may drop your cards off at the parish office throughout the upcoming weeks or you can of course mail them over to us, but please get them to us no later than Good Friday, April 2nd. Thanks.
The Academy Awards may be history… but 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 to 30 for elementary level and August 2 to 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.
This Wednesday, Lenten Reconciliation Services at 10 a.m. (one priest) and 7:00 p.m. (5 priests.)
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 Sunday, June 13h 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 March1, 2010. (Sorry, this is not available for extended family or friends who are not already REGISTERED Corpus Christi parishioners.)
4. Both spouses need to attend a preparation meeting on Sunday, April 18 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.
All necessary paperwork will be explained at the April 18h meeting, no documents need to be brought with you at that time. Please call our Front Office Receptionist, Susie Hays, at 389-9008, and let her know of your plans to attend.
Adult Confirmation for those ALREADY 18 and Registered…
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,
the VIGIL OF PENTECOST is coming (May 22nd to be exact), and on that occasion, Bishop Tod authorizes parishes to offer the Sacrament of Confirmation to ADULTS who are our own parishioners. So, if you are a REGISTERED ADULT, 18+ here in
Corpus Christi (sorry, no outside family or friends who are not already registered and participating here at Corpus Christi) as of March 1, 2010, and would like to be CONFIRMED on Saturday, May 22nd …please contact Shawn Wehan at 949-297-8516 for information and the Adult Confirmation Prep schedule. Thanks. (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.)
Flowers, flowers and more flowers… In anticipation of Easter Sunday we will once again be looking for your help with donations of SPRING FLOWERS; please bring your 6” (minimum) potted lilies, hydrangeas, tulips or bright SPRING flowers to the kitchen anytime during Holy Week so they will be available to help welcome the Resurrection.
Attention Parents: A reminder, as is our custom, there will be no Good Shepherd program offered during the Holy Saturday Vigil or Easter Sunday Masses, April 3rd and 4th. Please plan accordingly.
On Good Friday, the collection that is accepted goes to support the places of special spiritual merit in the Holy Land. This is a collection that is taken up throughout the entire world, all the parish’s Good Friday collections are sent to the Holy Land. Your generosity and kindness in preserving our ‘historical roots’ is greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Food collection for South County Outreach….
It was one year ago on Palm Sunday weekend that our parish officially designated the LAST WEEKEND of EACH MONTH as ‘Feed Our Family Weekend’, with the collection of non-perishable food items being donated to the South County Outreach Food Bank. Faithfully and generously YOU have kept food on the table for thousands of our fellow-south-countians who rely on our generosity. THANK YOU! Aptly, the tradition continues next weekend, once again Palm Sunday, March 27-28th, please remember to bring your non-perishable food items for the Food Bank. Thanks.
Please join us for April Book Club on Monday, April 5, at 7:00 P.M. in meeting room 4 for discussions of South of Broad by Pat Conroy and Fallen Skies by Phillipa Gregory. Both promise to be good books, but reading only one is all you need for a good discussion.
Next week being Palm Sunday, the lengthy Passion Narrative will cause our Masses to run slightly longer, please anticipate this in your weekend schedules. Blessed palm fronds will be available in front of the Grand Hall, help yourself.
It sounds silly to have to remind people…BUT….please remember that it is NOT APPROPRIATE to bring food or drink into Mass…and that includes snacks or beverages for young children. This past weekend we had a family snacking away right along with their toddler, adults and kids alike munching on cookies or crackers of some sort! Sorry, folks, while our Grand Hall celebrations are somewhat relaxed, Mass is not movie-entertainment…and munchies/beverages are disrespectful of the Eucharistic sacrifice…not to mention the rest of us attending Mass! If you see it occurring you may wish to bring it to FKB’s attention or call over one of the Hospitality Ministers for their assistance. Thanks.
