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February 9, 2020Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Corpus Christi Catholic Church6300 McKenna Drive, Mobile, Alabama 36608
Email: [email protected] ! Website: www.CorpusChristiParish.com
PARISH OFFICE HOURSMonday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Parish Office: 342-1852 • Fax 342-6313School Office: 342-5474, ext. 1 • Fax 380-0325Rel. Ed. Office: 342-5474, ext. 7 • Fax 380-0325Full-Day Care: 342-2424 • Fax 343-3119Youth Ministry: 342-1852 • Fax 342-6313
PASTORAL STAFF
Very Reverend James F. Zoghby, V.F.Reverend John S. BoudreauxDeacon Arthur W. RobbinsMrs. Kristy F. Martin, School PrincipalMrs. Jennifer S. Pritchett, Parish Catechetical LeaderMr. Peter J. Stoyka, Youth Ministry Director
TO REGISTER AS A MEMBER OF THE PARISH
Please fill out a Census Form. Census Forms areavailable in the church vestibule and parish office.
COMMUNITY CENTER RENTALS & SERVICES
For rental information and catering services, pleasecall the parish office at 342-1852 or 342-1420.
SUNDAY MASSES
Vigil: 5:30 p.m. SaturdayMorning: 7:00, 9:00 and 11:00 a.m.
WEEKDAY MASSES
6:30 a.m. Mass: Monday through Friday8:15 a.m. Mass: Monday through Saturday
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Saturday: 5:00 p.m. and by request, particularlyafter the 6:30 & 8:15 a.m. weekday Masses.
BAPTISM, MARRIAGE, ANOINTING OF SICK
Please call the parish office (342-1852) for informationand scheduling baptism, marriage, anointing of sick.
ADULT RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (R.C.I.A.)
Please see published schedule for specific dates andtimes, or call the parish office (342-1852).
SUNDAY SCHOOL: Grades K–12, Sundays duringschool year, 10:05-10:55 a.m. in school bldgs.
SCHOOL Grades PreK3 through 8. Info: 342-5474,ext. 1, or email [email protected].
FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Catholic Charities Appeal2nd Report: 377 pledges totaling $268,736.42
If you are using the pledge envelope, please try to use thepersonalized pledge envelope enclosed in the letter from ArchbishopRodi which was mailed to all registered parishioners. It includes yourprinted name and address and also the number that identifies yourparish (The number for Corpus Christi Parish is 140.), and to the rightof the parish number is your 5-digit archdiocesan number.
If you did not receive the archbishop’s letter and the pledge envelope,blank pledge envelopes are available in the vestibule.
You can return the envelope by mail or by dropping it in the 1st or 2nd collection at Mass, or in the tall wooded collection box behind the lastpew off the center aisle, or in the parish office front door mail slot.
We extend a special welcome to allwho wish to join the CatholicChurch. We also extend a special“Welcome Home” to Catholicswho have been away from theChurch for any reason.
Adult Religious Education
R.C.I.A. and Continuing EducationFor Catholic and other Adults
to learn more about and/or join the Catholic Church.
Wednesdays from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.In the Adult Ed. Room in the Community Center
Presented by Fr. James F. Zoghby
Info: Speak to one of the priests at 342-1852 oremail [email protected]
Please Note!If attendance at the classes is problematic for any reason,
other arrangements can always be made.Our “R.C.I.A.” program is always flexible to make it easy
for all who wish to join the Catholic Church.
Once a month3rd Sunday 5:30 p.m. Mass
During the school year (Sept. to April), we have an extra SundayMass the 3rd Sunday of each month. Youth Ministry students serve.
Sing with the Choirat the 11 a.m. Sunday Mass
Practice in the church 30 minutes before thestart of the 11 a.m. Mass. Instrumentalist? Checkwith director, Stephanie Callan.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Meetings: 1st & 3rd Mon. of month, at 6:30 p.m., The Parish House. Poor Box, Food, Clothing donations and “In-Need” Drop Box at the SVDP table in the vestibule. To seek help, call 251-366-6443. For further info, please visit our website: SVDPCCC.org.
Today! Sunday, Feb. 9
Jazz Brunch
in the Banquet HallWith Jazz Musicians Performing Live!
2nd Sunday of the Month(Every month except June, July, August)
Buffet Served from 12 Noon to 1:30 p.m.$15 for Adults ! $7 for Children (Age 12 & under)
No reservations required. Just pay at the door.
h Menu hEggs Benedict w/Crawfish SauceScrambled Eggs h Southern Grits
Bacon and Sausage h Breakfast PotatoesRed Velvet Waffles w/Cream Cheese Drizzle & Berry Coulis
Biscuits and GravyFresh Fruit Display h Muffins and Pastries
hOmelet Station:
Cheddar, Swiss, Jalapenos, MushroomsSpinach, Onions, Peppers, Tomatoes, Bacon, Ham
hCoffee, Tea, Orange Juice
Cucumber and Mint Infused Waterh
Mimosas with Orange Slice(available for a donation)
Year-round Baby Showerfor newborn babies through 2B Choices for Women
Place new diapers and items for newborns in the box in the vestibule.
Women of MaryThursdays, 3 p.m. in the Parish House
All women are welcome to meet for prayer, reading the Gospel, and discussion.Facilitator: Sr. Deborah Kennedy, R.S.M., 753-4872.
MEN OF ST. JOSEPH All men are welcome to meet for prayer, Gospel reflection, fellowship.
Tuesdays, 7 to 8 a.m. in the Family RoomWednesdays, 7-8 p.m. in the Parish House
Tues. Info: Jay Cox, 401-6070 or [email protected]. Info: David Sheffield, 423-5666 or [email protected]
Thursday Morning Women’s Bible Study9:15 to 10:45 a.m. in the Conference Rm, 2nd floor of Community Ctr.Nursery. Info: Patti Hughes, 401-9623 or [email protected].
Tuesday Night Bible Study6:30 p.m., Tuesdays in the Parish House.
Dave Burchette, 367-6660 or [email protected].
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Meeting: 4th Monday, Feb. 24, 7 p.m., Parish House.www.kofc.org Click on Join Us. Corpus Christi Council 13125
Info: Chad Pugh, Grand Knight, 232-0648 or [email protected].
CORPUS CHRISTI CHURCH, MOBILE, ALABAMA FEBRUARY 9, 2020
The Corpus Christi's Women's Club’s
Mardi Gras Basket RaffleDrawing Feb. 16 after 11 a.m. Mass.
Only $1 buys a chance to win!
King Cakes ~ K of C FundraiserOn Sale in the Atrium
Gulf Coast’s Got Sisters! RetreatFebruary 28-29 — Mobile, AL
Spend 24 hours visiting and prayingwith Sisters from a variety of religious communities.
Come experience community lifewhile asking questions about discernment
and getting answers in real time.
Single Catholic women 18-40are encouraged to participate.
For more info, contact Sister Jean Rhoads, D.C.,at [email protected] or 812-963-7556.
Register now online at http://called2.be/GCGSFeb20.
"Called to Lead"Men's Conference
March 5, 5:30-9:30 p.m.St. Pius X Parish
Dynamic speakers ! Prayer ! Fellowship:
FeaturingFather Pat Driscoll
Pastor of St. Dominic ParishTickets are available at
MobArchConferences.org
2019-2020 Sacramental Dates for H.S. Confirmation2023 Class: Feb 16, 2020, Spirit Day, 2-6:30pm, Lessons 5 & 7.
2019-2020 Sacramental Dates for 2nd GradersSun, Feb 9: 1st Euch Enrollment at 9 a.m. ass,, followed by Mini Retreat in Conference Rm, 2nd floor ofCommunity Cntr till 12 noon..Sat, May 2, 2020: First Eucharist Practice, 10 am, Church.Sun, May 3, 2020: First Eucharist Mass, 1 pm.
REST IN PEACEMaria Sildana Royero Garzon
(mother of Pilar May)
Please support the advertisers on back of the bulletin
enabling us to have our bulletins printed at no cost to the parish.
FIRST COLLECTION: Tithing Offerings.SECOND COLLECTION: Corpus Christi Building Fund.
CHRISTMAS FLOWERS COLLECTION FINAL: $1,846.13DEC. 30-31 BUILDING FUND ONLINE & COLLECTION: $150.00 DEC. 30-31 TITHING ONLINE & COLLECTION: $6,120.00JAN. 5TH TITHING ONLINE & COLLECTION: $32,474.75JAN. 5TH BUILDING FUND ONLINE & COLLECTION: $3,857.00
Thank You and God Bless YouGod bless all for tithing, contributions, bequests, remembrancesin wills in support of God’s work here at Corpus Christi Parish.To make a donation of stock, ask your financial manager, or
contact Sadee Snedigar at 470-1084 or [email protected].
Receive a detail listing of your contributionsby mail, email or fax at any time:
Call 342-1852 or email [email protected]
To set up Online Giving: Please go to
www.CorpusChristiParish.com; click “Church”; then clickthe green Online Giving icon on the left side of thechurch’s homepage. Follow the instructions to eithermake a one-time contribution, or set up a recurring
withdrawal, from a checking, saving or credit card account to tithingor building fund, school annual fund or other special collection. Forassistance, call 800-348-2886, ext 1, or the parish office, 342-1852.
Offering EnvelopesIf you wish to use Offering Envelopes, just notify the parish office (342-1852). An initial set will be sent toyou right away, and then, every two months, you willreceive a two-month’s supply of envelopes.
Do not fear what may happen
tomorrow. The same loving Father who cares for you today will care for you tomorrow and everyday.
Either he will shield you from suffering or will give you unfailing strength to bear it.
Be at peace, then, and put aside all anxious thoughts and imaginings. St. Francis de Sales
FatTuesday
Mardi Gras – thecarnival that marksthe approach of Lentand its disciplines offast and abstinence –dates from about the14th century. In those
ancient days, the law of abstinence was much stricter andincluded many other kinds of food besides meat. Peoplebegan abstaining progressively during the pre-Lenten seasonuntil they began the complete fast on Ash Wednesday. The name “carnival” comes from the Latincarnelevarium, “removal of meat.” Foods forbidden by theChurch’s severe Lenten discipline were the ones needingrefrigeration. Since controlled refrigeration was unheard ofuntil the 19th century, it made sense to eat what wouldotherwise spoil during the six weeks of Lent and help otherfamilies to do the same with a party atmosphere. So, during the week before Ash Wednesday, there was anincreased consumption of meat, cheese, butter, milk, eggs,fats and bacon. This is where we get the names “FatTuesday” (Fetter Dienstag in German, Mardi Gras inFrench), “Butter Week” (Sedmica syrnaja in Russia and theSlavic countries) and “Fat Days” (Tluste Dni in Poland). The English call the day before Ash Wednesday “ShroveTuesday.” This name (from the Old English Shriven,“confession,”) comes from an old custom of going toconfession in preparation for the holy season of Lent.
Ties to Epiphany In medieval Europe, Carnival was essentially a Christiancelebration with liturgical implications. It opened onTwelfth Night – January 6, the 12th day after Christmas –which is the Feast of the Epiphany, when the Magi broughttheir gifts to the Christ child at Bethlehem. These strangersbrought rich gifts of gold and frankincense, gifts given tokings, and myrrh, a substance used in embalming, was areference to the Lord’s sacrificial death one future day onCalvary. So Carnival began on the Feast of the Epiphanyand ended on the day before Ash Wednesday – Mardi Gras.
Mardi Gras Colors Mardi Gras colors are also tied to the feast of theEpiphany. Remembering the Epiphany, symbols of theLord’s kingship came to dominate Mardi Gras. The gifts ofthe Magi — gold, frankincense and myrrh — came berepresented by the three colors of yellow, green and purple:Yellow represented the gift of gold. Green represented thegift of frankincense (from plants). Purple represented thegift of myrrh. So, the colors of Mardi Gras reflect belief inChrist the King, whom the Magi adored.
Pre-Christian Origins Included in carnival celebrations are elements of theIndo-European pre-Christian spring lore. Our pre-Christianancestors had many rites and celebrations to drive awaywinter and welcome the fertility of spring. In Latincountries, much of the pre-Christian element of the carnivalfrolics stemmed from the celebration of the Roman feast,Saturnalia – a pagan feast in honor of the agricultural godSaturn, which was held each year in December. Many of theCarnival organizations (“Krewes”) in New Orleans take thenames of pre-Christian deities such as Bacchus, Mercury,Zeus and Zulu.
Excesses The popes acknowledged the carnival practice in Romeand tried to regulate its observance, correct its abuses andprovide entertainment for the masses. Around 1471, PopePaul II introduced carnival pageants for which Rome wasfamous. In the centuries that followed, other citiesdeveloped special features of their carnival celebrations suchas the parade of gondolas in Venice, floats and parades inSouth America, and carnival balls in many cities throughoutEurope. In many countries, because of excesses committed atcarnival, bishops sought to prepare the people for thepenitential season by exposing the Blessed Sacramentsolemnly in churches. Pope Benedict, XIV, in 1748, beganthis practice for the three days before Lent, calling it “FortyHours of Carnival.” The devotion was at one time held inmany churches of Europe and America in places where thecarnival frolics were of general and long-standing tradition,and was a precursor to the later Forty Hours Devotion.
A Movable Feast Mardi Gras is a “movable feast” because it is, of course,linked to Easter, which is itself a moveable feast based onthe appearance of the full moon after the Spring Equinox. Give or take a few hours, the Spring Equinox falls on March21. The Sunday after the full moon that follows March 21 isEaster Sunday. Forty-six days back (40 days of Lent plussix Sundays) is Ash Wednesday, the first day of thepenitential season. The day before that is Fat Tuesday,Mardi Gras.
TodayToday, celebrations of carnival are held in Mobile, NewOrleans, and other cities and towns in the southern region ofthe United States, and are hallmarked by the selection ofkings and queens, parades, and large Mardi Gras costumeballs. Today’s Mardi Gras season also includes the “KingCake” with toppings in the colors which represent the threegifts of the Magi (gold for the gold, green for the plant forincense, and purple for the myrrh), and a little plastic babyinside the cake to represent Jesus the newborn King.
(Sources: Our Sunday Visitor (articles by Ann Ball & Fr. Owen F.Campion) and Catholic Customs and Tradition by Greg Dues)
