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Corpus Christi Catholic Church 2350 Augusta Highway Lexington, South Carolina 29072 Fax: (803) 359-8885 Phone: (803) 359-4391 Website: corpuschristisc.org E-mail: [email protected] Diocese of Charleston, S.C. Mission Statement We are one body in Christ and individually parts of one another. Vision Statement To be a community that is nurtured through the Eucharist and empowered by the Holy Spirit to serve God and neighbor. MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil 5:00 PM Sunday 8:00 AM, 11:00 AM & 5:00 PM Daily Masses Monday, Thursday, Friday 8:30 AM Tuesday—6:30 PM with Confession from 5:30 PM until 6:20 PM Wednesday—12:15 PM Eucharistic Adoration following Mass with the Divine Mercy Chaplet at 6:45 PM ending with Benediction at 7:00 PM Confessions Saturdays 3:30-4:30 PM or by appointment NOVEMBER 29, 2015 The Liturgy of the Day Today we begin a new season, and a new year, in the life of the Church. In every phase of our lives we observe annual celebrations to mark those things that we value most—birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays. So this annual season of Advent draws our attention to what is most important: God’s love revealed to us in the incarnation of Jesus. Starting today, let us mark this annual season with a heightened awareness of God’s presence in our midst, so that we may truly prepare for the coming of the Lord into our hearts this Christmas. a la Liturgia del Día Hoy comenzamos un nuevo tiempo litúrgico y un nuevo año en la vida de la Iglesia. En cada época de nuestra vida tenemos celebraciones anuales para señalar aquellos acontecimientos que tienen gran valor para nosotros, como los cumpleaños, los aniversarios y otras fiestas. Y así es que este tiempo anual de Adviento dirige nuestra atención hacia lo que es más importante: el amor de Dios, que se nos ha revelado en la encarnación de Jesús. Ya desde hoy señalemos este tiempo anual con una intensidad de conciencia sobre la presencia de Dios en medio de nosotros a fin de prepararnos verdaderamente para la venida del Señor a nuestro corazón esta Navidad. FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT

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Corpus Christi Catholic Church

2350 Augusta Highway

Lexington, South Carolina 29072

Fax: (803) 359-8885

Phone:

(803) 359-4391

Website: corpuschristisc.org

E-mail: [email protected]

Diocese of Charleston, S.C.

Mission Statement

We are one body in Christ and

individually parts of one another.

Vision Statement

To be a community that is nurtured

through the Eucharist and

empowered by the Holy Spirit to

serve God and neighbor.

MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday Vigil

5:00 PM

Sunday

8:00 AM, 11:00 AM

& 5:00 PM

Daily Masses

Monday, Thursday, Friday

8:30 AM

Tuesday—6:30 PM

with Confession from

5:30 PM until 6:20 PM

Wednesday—12:15 PM

Eucharistic Adoration

following Mass with the

Divine Mercy Chaplet at

6:45 PM ending with

Benediction at 7:00 PM

Confessions

Saturdays

3:30-4:30 PM or

by appointment

NOVEMBER 29, 2015

The Liturgy of the Day

Today we begin a new season, and a

new year, in the life of the Church. In

every phase of our lives we observe

annual celebrations to mark those

things that we value most—birthdays,

anniversaries, and holidays. So this

annual season of Advent draws our

attention to what is most important:

God’s love revealed to us in the

incarnation of Jesus. Starting today,

let us mark this annual season with a

heightened awareness of God’s

presence in our midst, so that we may

truly prepare for the coming of the

Lord into our hearts this Christmas.

a la Liturgia del Día Hoy comenzamos un nuevo tiempo

litúrgico y un nuevo año en la vida de la

Iglesia. En cada época de nuestra vida

tenemos celebraciones anuales para

señalar aquellos acontecimientos que

tienen gran valor para nosotros, como los

cumpleaños, los aniversarios y otras

fiestas. Y así es que este tiempo anual de

Adviento dirige nuestra atención hacia lo

que es más importante: el amor de Dios,

que se nos ha revelado en la encarnación

de Jesús. Ya desde hoy señalemos este

tiempo anual con una intensidad de conciencia sobre la presencia de Dios en

medio de nosotros a fin de prepararnos

verdaderamente para la venida del Señor a

nuestro corazón esta Navidad.

FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT

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CONTACT INFORMATION NOVEMBER 29, 2015 FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT

Parish Staff—803-359-4391

Rev. Raymond J. Carlo, Pastor — x30

Deacon Dale Palmer — 803-687-3257

Deacon Coleman Parks — [email protected]

Deacon Jack Crocker — [email protected]

Scott Kramer, Director of Faith Formation — x26

Dr. Charles Renick — 803-422-2681

Vicky Reese, Parish Secretary — x22

Gerry Prestia, Director of Operations — x23

Susan Kantra, Director of Finance — x21

Tom Jones, Director of Community Life —x24

Gordon Oswald, Director of Youth Ministry — 803-

727-5441

Organization/Ministry Contacts

Altar Servers—Fleming Boineau-

[email protected]

Altar Society —Barbara Lux—803-

359-3377

Apostolate of Healing—Deacon Jack

[email protected]

Assistance Ministry—Maryann

Schaum—359-6927 open Tuesday

thru Friday 9:00 a.m. until Noon.

Food drop-off box available 24-7.

Bible Study —Fran Jones —803-315

-5815

CGA (50 plus) - Jeannette

Munnett 803-808-7559 —2nd

Wednesday of each month in the

parish hall starting in September

and ending in May.

Children’s Liturgy—Joan &

Fleming Boineau—803-687-2862

Christ Renews His Parish (CRHP)—

Penny Brown—803-739-8379 or Joan

Patrick 803-449-4031

Christ Renews His Parish Men’s

Retreat—Corbett Lewis–

[email protected]

Eucharistic Adoration—Dan

Goering, Tom Jones—Eucharistic

Adoration following Wednesday—

12:15 P.M. Mass ending with

Benediction at 7:00 P.M.

Finance Council—Wade Fisher

803-356-4744

Hispanic Ministry—Claudia Garcia

[email protected] and

Ana Andrew—[email protected]

Knights of Columbus Council—

Craig Viers—

[email protected]—Officers

meet on the 2nd Thursday of the

month at 7:00 p.m. and Council

Members meet 3rd Thursday of the

month at 7:30 p.m. in the parish hall.

K of C 4th Degree—

John Wankowski —

[email protected]—Meet on the

fourth Monday of the month at 7:00

p.m.

Legion of Mary— Millie Hoerner—

803-657-6798—Meet every Tuesday

at 3:00 p.m. in the parish hall.

Mass Greeters - JoDee Douda– 803-

359-4897

Men of St. Joseph - Tony Mancini -

[email protected]

Parish Pastoral Council - Mark

Svrcek [email protected]

Prayer Line—Betty Peterson—

732-616-5855

R.C.I.A.—Joshua Gehling—

[email protected]

Respect Life—Dan Goering -

803-808-2225

Ushers—Al Stevens— 864-445-1133

Women’s Group (CCCW)—

Sheila Willems — 803-399-8499—

Meet on the last Monday of the

month at 6:30 p.m. in the parish hall.

Young Family Gathering- Bill &

Kim [email protected]

Youth Ministry—Gordon Oswald -

803–727-5441

Hospital and Nursing Home Visits

Due to privacy laws, Father may not

know that you or a family member have

been hospitalized or moved into a

nursing home. Please e-mail the parish

office at [email protected] or call

(803) 359-4391 to let him know.

Parish Staff E-Mails

Rev. Raymond J. Carlo, Pastor

[email protected]

Vicky Reese, Parish Secretary

[email protected]

Gerry Prestia, Director of Operations

[email protected]

Susan Kantra, Director of Finance

[email protected]

Scott Kramer, Director of Faith

Formation

[email protected]

Tom Jones, Director of Community Life

[email protected]

Gordon Oswald, Director of Youth

Ministry - [email protected]

Dr. Charles Renick, Director of Music

[email protected]

Birthright of Columbia………....….765-0165

Corpus Christi Assistance Ministry.359-6927

Catholic Charities-Midlands.....855-377-1357

Fax-803-252-7605……..www.charitiessc.org

LICS ..216 Harmon St….Lexington..957-6656

[email protected]

His House( dispatch 791-0557).…….957-1052

Family Shelter……...………..……...771-7040

Home Works……………………..…781-4536

Lexington Medical Center………....791-2000

St. Francis Catholic Shop……..…....561-9733

www.stfrancisshop.com

Community Contacts

Please remember—-Contact

information is for Parish use only.

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SACRAMENTS/LITURGY

— BAPTISMS —

Parents wishing to have their child

baptized must contact the Parish

Office at 359-4391. Baptismal

Preparation is held on the 1st Tuesday

of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the

Old Church. Sponsors are required to

attend.

— WEDDINGS —

Couples who are planning to get

married in the Church should contact

the Pastor at least 6 months before

their wedding date. Marriage

Preparation with Pre-Cana is required.

— ANOINTING OF THE SICK—

The sacrament is administered the 2nd

Wednesday of the month during the

12:15 p.m. Mass, and by appointment

with the Pastor.

—R.C.I.A.— Rite of

Christian Initiation of Adults

Interested in becoming Catholic? If

so, the R.C.I.A. process is the BEST

place to be. For more information,

please contact Scott Kramer at

[email protected].

EUCHARISTIC

ADORATION

Come join us each Wednesday after

the 12:15 p.m. Mass ending with

Benediction at 7:00 p.m. To sign up

for an hour, please call Tom Jones at

359-4391 x24.

—CHILREN’S LITURGY—

Pre-school aged children are welcome

to participate during the Liturgy of the

Word on Sunday at the 11:00 a.m.

Mass.

PLEASE VISIT OUR WEB SITE!

www.corpuschristisc.org

Question of the Week?

In preparing for next week’s beginning

of the Jubilee Year of Mercy,

consider: How has God’s mercy

touched my life? How can I become

an instrument of God’s mercy to

others in this Jubilee Year?

Mass Intentions &

Scripture Readings

FIRST SUNDAY OF

ADVENT/C

November 29, 2015 Jer 33:14-16; Ps 25:4-5, 8-9, 10, 14;1

Thes 3:12—4:2; Lk 21:25-28, 34-36 Saturday Vigil 5:00 PM Ray DeShazo,

by Carol DeSazo

Sunday

8:00 AM Alexander Peterson, by Mr. & Mrs. John Moccaldi

11:00 AM For the Parishioners

5:00 PM William Cline, by Joan Cline

Monday SAINT ANDREW, APOSTLE 8:30 AM Rom 10:9-18; Ps 19:8,9,10,11; Mt 4:18-22 William Cline, by Joan Cline

Tuesday Is 11:1-10; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 6:30 PM 12-13, 17; Lk 10:21-24 Julie Bagley, by The James Family

Wednesday Is 25:6-10a; Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 12:15 PM 5, 6; Mt 15:29-37 Jonathan Derek by Susan Kantra Eucharistic Adoration follows the 12:15 pm Mass with the Divine Mercy Chaplet at 6:45 pm and Benediction at 7:00 pm

Thursday Saint Francis Xavier, priest 8:30 AM Is 26:1-6; Ps 118:1, and 8-9, 19-21,

25-27a; Mt 7:21, 24-27

Joseph Anderson

By Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Panczko

Friday Saint John Damascene, priest 8:30 AM and doctor of the Church Is 29:17-24; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14;

Mt 9:27-31 Joan Cline, by The Cline Family

Saturday Is 30:19-21, 23-26; Ps 147:1-2,

3-4, 5-6; Mt 9:35-10:1, 5a, 6-8

Note: denotes a deceased intention

FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT

NOVEMBER 29, 2015 LITURGY

Readings—993

Service Music:

Glendalough Mass

Entrance Hymn - 414

“The King Shall Come”

Kyrie - Chant

Glory to God - 261

Advent Alleluia– 411

Offertory Hymn - 410 Maranatha,

Come

“Soon and Very Soon”

Holy - 198

Gospel Acclamation - 199

Amen - 202

Lamb of God - Reinhardt

Communion - 407

“People of the Night”

Recessional Hymn - 865

“Soon and Very Soon”

THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH

Sunday, November 29, 2015

9:15 AM NO Religious Education

K-8

9:15 AM RCIA Class

6:15 PM NO High School Youth

& Confirmation Class

Monday, November 30, 2015

7:00 PM CC Men's Alcoholic

Ministry

Tuesday, December 1, 2015

3:00 PM Legion of Mary

7:15 PM “Teen Talk Tuesday”

Youth Room

Wednesday, December 2, 2015

12:15 PM Mass—followed by

Eucharistic Adoration

closing with Benediction

at 7:00PM

6:00 PM Middle Schol

Youth Grp.

6:30 -9PM CRHP (Christ Renews

His Parish) Women Formation-OC

7:30 PM Men of St. Joseph

Thursday, December 3, 2015

Friday, December 4, 2015

Saturday, December 5, 2015

First

Sunday

of Advent

EUCHARISTICADORATION

Eucharistic Adoration follows the 12:15 p.m. Mass on Wednesday with the Divine Mercy Chaplet at 6:45 p.m. ending with Benediction at 7:00 p.m.

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NO Religious Education or Confirmation Classes November 22 & 29th. Class to resume on Sunday, December 6th.

WELCOME! FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT NOVEMBER 29, 2015

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS AND VISITORS TO CORPUS CHRISTI PARISH

Whether you are a new parishioner or just visiting, we hope you feel welcomed and hope you will join us in

our many parish activities. Registration forms are available in the vestibule, parish office, and online.

Please fill one out, drop it in the collection basket, or return it to the parish office. Office hours are Monday

to Thursday 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m. until Noon. Visitor envelopes are in the church vestibule.

We are glad that you have joined us in our celebration today!

HOMILIA DE HOY

Proyecto de Proyecto de

Homilía

• Otro Adviento despunta

con la expectativa jubilosa

que distingue el comienzo

de cada tiempo litúrgico del

año. Mientras tanto, un

ambiente de buenos ánimos y de alegría ya ha

despertado una cálida expectación en el corazón de

aquellos, cuyo Adviento y Navidad son simplemente

“una estación festiva”. Pero este Adviento nos presenta

otro comienzo, que es único para este momento

específico en la historia y con el propósito de salir más

allá de nuestra comunidad a fin de abarcar y alegrar a

todo el mundo por igual, sean o no sean creyentes.

• La semana próxima el Papa Francisco va a inaugurar

el Año Jubilar de la Misericordia. En el cumplimiento

de su ministerio como líder de la Iglesia, igual que

Pedro, el Papa Francisco presiente un momento

histórico que desafía a los cristianos de una manera

única para que contemplemos más profundamente y

vivamos más concretamente el misterio de la

misericordia de Dios. El Papa Francisco proclama que

el amor incondicional, perdurable, compasivo e

indulgente de Dios, o sea su misericordia, es el puente

que conecta a Dios con la familia humana. La

misericordia abre nuestro corazón a la esperanza de ser

amados por siempre, a pesar de nuestra pecaminosidad,

y a reconocer a los demás como hermanas y hermanos

nuestros, particularmente a los menos amados por la

sociedad y por tanto los más vulnerables, los cuales se

nos han sido confiados bajo nuestra tutela.

• Apropiadamente, las Escrituras de este Adviento se

abren con la proclamación de Jeremías sobre la promesa

de justicia y seguridad para el pueblo oprimido y

agobiado por la guerra. Pablo le pide a los cristianos

que el amor aumente y abunde entre ellos y hacia todos.

Finalmente, después de mencionar unos cataclismos

naturales aterradores, Jesús nos advierte evitar tanto las

desviaciones egoístas como las ansiedades que nos

consumen. Los discípulos deben, en vez, esperar la

venida de Jesús con una actitud de misericordia que sea

capaz de venerar a Jesús presente ya entre nosotros en

aquellos que necesitan de la misericordia de Dios y de

nuestra atención.

Pregunta de la Semana

Como preparación para el comienzo del Año Jubilar de

la Misericordia la semana próxima consideremos: ¿De

qué manera he sentido la misericordia de Dios en mi

vida? ¿Cómo puedo llegar a ser un instrumento de la

Hispanic Ministry

Claudia Garcia—[email protected]

Ana Andrew—[email protected]

Misas en español primer semestre del

2015 12 de Diciembre

(Sabado, Dia de

Nuestra Senora de

Guadalupe) a la

7:00pm

Misas en español primer semestre del

2016 Enero (Jan.) 10th - 1pm

Febrero (Feb.) Ash

Wed, Miercoles de

Ceniza - 10th - 7pm

Marzo (March) 13th -

1pm

Abril (April) 10th -

1pm

Mayo (May) 8th

Mothers Day (Dia de

las Madres) - 1pm

Junio (June) 12th - 1pm

Julio (july) 10th - 1pm

Augusto (Aug.) 14th -

1pm

Septiembre (Sept.) 11th

- 1pm

Octubre (Oct.) 9th -

1pm

Noviembre (Nov.) 13th

- 1pm

Diciembre 11th (Dec.)

Nuestra Senora de

Guadalupe - 1pm

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Corpus Christi Children’s Choir Practices held on Monday’s from 5 to 5:30 PM and 5:45 to 6:30 PM in the Old Church.

WHAT’S HAPPENING FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT NOVEMBER 29, 2015

Please join us on Sunday, December 20

immediately following the 11:00 a.m.

Mass in the Parish Hall for the next

Corpus Christi Young Family

Gathering Hour! These monthly get-

together’s are designed to help

participants grow spiritually and

socially within our parish community.

All families are welcome to join us for

fellowship, refreshments & faith

formation. Complimentary child care is

available during the adult Faith

Formation segment of the event.

Bring your favorite Christmas cookies

or treats to share with the group. We

will also have hot chocolate, egg nog

and coffee! We look forward to meeting

you and sharing this special time with

you!

Mark your calendars for upcoming

Family Gathering dates: Sunday,

January 17 - Sunday, February 21, 2016.

For all parishioners who would

like to get more out of this

coming Advent please log onto

DynamicCatholic.com and sign-

up to receive free daily emails

that contain inspiring videos,

practical advice and daily

reflections on how to make this

Advent the best ever. For more

information you can contact

Scott Kramer, Director of Faith

Formation.

Birthright of

Columbia and

USC Nursing

Students Will be hosting a

Baby Shower for

Birthright clients,

and Teen Moms from the Nurturing

Center and local area High Schools.

Various donations are needed:

Baby Lotion, Baby Wipes, Baby

Wash, Diapers, Diaper

Ointment, Crib Sheets,

Onesies, Sleepers.

The Baby Shower is scheduled for

Friday, Dec. 4th 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. at

the Birthright office located at 1405

Gregg Street. These are much needed

items for Mom and Baby, more

importantly; they convey a message of

hope.

To make a donation or obtain more

information contact Hank Chardos at

(803) 543-8144 or via email

[email protected]

ADVENT PENANCE

SERVICES

AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE

SURROUNDING PARISHS

7:00 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3

Our Lady of Perpetual Help

7:00 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9

Our Lady of the Lake

7:00 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10

Transfiguration

(6:30 p.m. only) Monday, Dec. 14

St John Nuemann

7:00 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15

Our Lady of the Hills

7:00 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16

St. Peter’s

7:00 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17

Corpus Christi

7:00 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21

St. Martin de Porres

Young Family Gathering Hour

2016 March for Life Washington, DC

Please stand for LIFE by joining the annual

trip to Washington, DC for the 2016 March for

Life. Travel Dates Jan 21 – 23. Trip includes

2 nights at Marriott Hotel, Mass at the Shrine

of the Immaculate Conception Basilica, Youth

Rally and March for Life. Hotel and Bus cost

$150 per person/ 4 people per room or $215

per person/ 2 people per room. $75 Deposit

due Dec 9th. Contact Valerie for details: 864-

297-8838 or [email protected].

Diocese of Charleston Native American

Catholics' Heritage Celebration

Saturday, December 5th NOON—3:00 p.m.

All are invited to attend the 2015

Native American Catholics' Heritage

Celebration, "Strengthening the Native

American Family: Nourishing the Mind,

body and Soul." Rev. Raymond Carlo,

will serve as celebrant and Deacon

Dale Palmer will serve as homilist for

the Mass at noon and a luncheon and

social will immediately follow. Sr.

Kateri Mitchell, Executive Director of

the Tekakwitha Conference will be the

keynote speaker. Other guests are

included. This is a free event, but

registration is required. To register

online, go to www.surveyshare.com/

t/2015-Native-American-Catholics-

Heritage-Celebration. For more

information, contact the Office of

Ethnic Ministries at 864.331.2627 or

[email protected].

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All High Students are invited to join us for TEEN TALK TUESDAY @ 7:15 PM in the Youth Room located in the Parish Office

Corpus Christi Golf Outing

Last Monday, November 16th was a picture perfect

day for a round of golf. Tom Jones and all the

golfers for this event enjoyed a robust game of golf

on a very nice green at the Lexington Country

Club. Thank you to all who came out to support

this event and especially to our sponsors.

Please enjoy our photos of the days event.

Thank you to Tom Jones, Director of Corpus Christi

Community Life and all the volunteers for the event.

Also, “Thank You” to Craig Moore for the Photos.

Continued on page 7.

Pancake and Sausage with Orange Juice

Breakfast/Brunch

Sunday, November 29th 9:00 until

2:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall.

All parishioners are invited to join us for a

delightful breakfast. Refresh yourself;

especially if you have given blood, for

today’s BLOOD DRIVE.

Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus

Council #11325

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FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT PARISH STEWARDSHIP NOVEMBER 29, 2015

OUR OFFERINGS WHAT’S HAPPENING

Returning a portion of what has been freely given.

Offertory November 15, 2015........$13,234.81

Second Collection—November 15, 2015…$1,281.00

For Church Renovations

Offertory November 22, 2015........$

Second Collection—November 22, 2015…$

Solidarity Fund for the Church in Africa

Available Banking Online through your Bank and

Online Giving is available on Corpus Christi’s

website www.corpuschristisc.org

Origins of Advent: Advent began sometime after the 4th century

as a time of preparation for Epiphany—not in anticipation of

Christmas. Epiphany celebrates the manifestation of Christ by

remembering the visit of the Magi and the baptism of Jesus. At

this time new Christians were baptized and received into the faith,

and so the early church instituted a 40-day period of fasting and

repentance. More to follow next week on the Origins of Advent.