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3550 East Knox Road • Phoenix, Arizona 85044 www.corpuschristiphx.org • www.formed.org Parish Code: VD6QM2

Parish Office

Phone: (480) 893-8770 ♦ Fax: (480) 893-3291 Sunday: 9:00 AM — 1:00 PM Monday-Thursday: 9:00 AM — 8:30 PM Friday: 9:00 AM—5:00 PM (Closed Mon.-Fri. from 11:30 AM — 1:00 PM) Saturday: Office Closed

Catholic Education Office Phone: (480) 893-1160 Sunday: Office Closed Monday—Thursday: 9:00 AM — 2:00 PM Friday: Office Closed Saturday: Office Closed

Mission Statement: Corpus Christi Catholic Church strives to be a welcoming community proclaiming the love of God and fostering a life-long personal relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church through Scripture, Sacraments, and service.

A Brief Look at What’s Inside: Mass Intentions: Pray for the Sick: Mass Times: Devotions: Adoration Hours: Meet the Lamberts:

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C.E. Family Service: SJB Open House: Youth Ministry: Sentinel Experience: Knights of Columbus: Saint Gerard Circle:

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Catholic Cemeteries: First 100 Days Rosary for the USA: Sleeping Mats: Hand Carved Items: Catholic Women’s Conference:

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Parish Picnic: Feasts of the Week: Parish Contributions: Solidarity HealthShare: Baptisms:

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Mass Schedule Monday, January 23rd 8:15 am † Yvello Seballos Tuesday, January 24th 8:15 am Colmart Family 6:00 pm † Madalyn Warren Wednesday, January 25th 8:15 am † Brionas Thursday, January 26th 8:15 am † Helen Prizos Friday, January 27th 6:30 am Holy Souls in Purgatory 8:15 am † Dorthy Hite Saturday, January 28th 8:15 am † Dorthy Hite 4:00 am † Harry J Reichart Sunday, January 29th 7:00 am Parishioners 8:30 am † Santo Carbone 10:30 am Brenda Keller 5:00 pm † Brian Alexander Homsey, Jr. Mary Beke, Steve Black, Randy Booth, Moreno Tony Camarillo, Pat Casarez, Mary Castillo, Pete Cavallero, Sr., Phyllis Cook, José Culpeper, Gloria Deluca, Rose Dionisio, Joseph Dragotti, Scott Drummond, Barbara Durborow, Christina Faile, David Fate, Jeffery Fate, Chuck Fraas, Randy Frost, Lucy Gates, Angela George, Alexander Gibson, Barabara Giordano, Kay Golembiewski, Lily Gomez Gray, Jacqueline Griesbaum, Sam Grover, Maria Guerrero, Bill Hayes, Marilyn Heinlen, Mary Elaine Hoeppner, Therese Hofmann, Joana Hunt, Nicole Hunt, Marguerite Idella, Harold James, Daniel Jerolimov, Bob Jozwiak, Brenda Keller, Velva Kroum, Marie Krukowski, Lynn Langenderfer, Richard Layshock, Sue Lawless, Frances Lawlor, Tony Lee, Ernie Loehr, Thaila Lopez, Eleanor Lucchese, Adell Madson, Jackie Manning, Barbara McGrath, Joseph McVeigh, Suzannah Modzelewski, Angela Moore, Charles Myler, Jr., Jerry O’Connell, Sylvia Perez, Elaine Mary Pettee, Lorena Plazzi, Carlos Portillo, James Reynolds, Ann Robert, Arlene Rodriguez, Frank Ruiz, Gary Sanders, Donna Shomen, Diane Elizabeth Smith, Charles Stanely, Dennis Sullivan, Patti Lynn (Hunt) Summers, Ray Thayer, Chet Thomas, Sammy Tiam, Bernice Vavro, Betty Vincent, Rosemary Vlasak, Antoinette Walker, Fannie Walker, Alisha Watson, Dorothy Wells, Kristine Wells, Wendi Williams, Ingrid Wink, George Wood, Terri Wrigley, Jim Yeager, Pat Yeager

Saturday Vigil: 4:00 PM (traditional) Sunday: 7:00 AM (without music) 8:30 AM (contemporary) 10:30 AM (contemporary) 5:00 PM (contemporary) Daily Mass:

8:15 AM (Monday—Saturday) 6:00 PM (Tuesday) 6:30 AM (Friday)

Devotions Rosary 30 minutes before daily Masses. Litany Devotions following daily Masses. Divine Mercy in Cry Room following daily Masses

Confessions Tuesday 5:00-5:45 PM Thursday 7:00 PM Saturday 2:30-3:30 PM

Adoration Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel Enter through the gate from the 36th Street parking lot to the Prayer Garden. Follow the path to the last door. Our Adoration Ministry needs two committed Adorers for each hour. We are VERY short of this goal. If you would like to commit to a weekly Eucharistic Holy Hour, please contact Joe Meller at [email protected] or 480-7727504.

Open Hours: Sun: 12 am (Midnight), 1 am, 2 am, 11 am, 3 pm, 4 pm, 5 pm Mon: 12 am (Midnight), 2 am, 3 am, 3 pm, 7 pm Tues: 7 pm Wed: 3 pm, 11 pm Thurs: 2 am 2 Fri: 2 pm, 4 pm, 5 pm

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

January 22, 2017

Meet the Lamberts My Brothers and Sisters, Being new to the parish, Fr. Chad has asked me to take a few moments to introduce my wife and myself to you. Always one to oblige my Pastor, please allow me to do just that! My wife Debbie and I are from the northern suburbs of the Chicago area. We met when we were juniors at Carmel High School in Mundelein, IL., (We have a great story on how we met, what I call a single-blind date, but you’re going to have to ask us directly for those details!!). We have been an item ever since that date and are in fact celebrating our thirty fourth wedding anniversary on Jan. 29th. We have two children, long since adults themselves, (where does the time go?!), who we are blessed to have still living near us in the Valley. Speaking of blessings, we are expecting our first grandchild in May! We moved to the Valley in 2000 when a position within my company opened up and I was allowed to lateral to this beautiful desert area. My wife and I have always been involved with the Church and one of our primary shared ministries over the years has been the music ministry. In our parish in Gurnee Illinois, our choir had played a lot of music that was written by some guys at a parish in Mesa called St. Timothy’s. And so it was that we ended up attending St. Timothy’s for the last sixteen plus years. Aside from the music ministry, Debbie and I are both Vincentians and are looking forward to working within the Conference here at Corpus Christi. Other ministries which we have been involved in include marriage and hospice care. For over forty years, Debbie has worked as a pre-school/kindergarten teacher and, at times, as a grade school teacher’s aid. She currently teaches at Triple R Daycare where she is affectionately known by so many Ahwatukee children and teens as Ms. Debbie. In terms of my employment history, I retired two years ago from a thirty year career in the pharmaceutical industry, (yes, I started when I was 13!). It was also a little over two years ago that I was ordained by Bishop Olmsted to serve the Diocese of Phoenix as a deacon. All my life, I felt called to something (which I believe we all are). It was the five years of deaconate formation which confirmed to Debbie and myself, that the desire to serve God by serving his Church in the role of deacon was where we were being led. Attracted by the idea of service in proclaiming God’s word, in doing charitable works, and in having the privilege to serve on the altar, I couldn’t be any happier than I am now in living the life of a deacon. With all sincerity, in the matter of a very short period of time, you have managed to make Debbie and me feel very much at home here at Corpus Christi. We want to thank you for that and want you all to know that we look very forward to worshiping and growing in our relationship with the Lord alongside each and every one of you. His Peace, Dcn. Dennis & Debbie Lambert 

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CATHOLIC EDUCATION

YOUTH MINISTRY

Family Service Event

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Junior High Youth Ministry

Saturday, Feb 11th

Sundays, 3:00-4:30 pm Parish Center nd Jan. 22 - What if the Mass is True? Jan. 29th - The Greatest Wedding Feb. 5th - Super Bowl Sunday (No Youth Ministry) •

9:30 am-1:30 pm (open to come and go)

Do you love to serve? We can use your help! All families are invited to gather to do some service oriented projects. Children in grade 3 are strongly encouraged to attend to earn the family service hours they need as they prepare to receive their sacraments of Confirmation and First Eucharist.

High School Youth Ministry

Sundays, 6:00 pm-8:30 pm Parish Center Jan. 22nd - What if the Mass is True? Jan. 29th - Come Let us Adore Him (Adoration/Confession)

Feb. 5th - Super Bowl Sunday (No Youth Ministry)

Donations of the following items would be greatly appreciated: Peanut Butter White Bread Stickers (any kind) Dog food/cat food (any kind) Construction paper Birthday in a Bag (Cake mix, candles, frosting, prizes, etc.) • Medium size bags with handle • • • • • •

Please drop off in the Catholic Education office by February 8th.

Open House Come discover St. John Bosco Catholic School at our Open House! Choose either Wednesday, Feb. 1st, from 5:00 - 7:00 pm for our Curriculum Night, or, drop in during the day on Thursday, Feb. 2nd, from 8:00 am 2:00 pm. Meet the teachers and learn about our preschool through 8th grade programs. For more information, please visit sjbosco.org/openhouse.

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Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

January 22, 2017

Saint Gerard Circle A Mom’s Ministry

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EVANGELIZATION: WHAT IS IT?

“Jesus answered,

By definition, to evangelize means “to proclaim” – as “to proclaim the Good News.” How do we “proclaim” or “evangelize?” By example: our neighbors, co-workers, complete strangers judge us by what they see us do. Are our actions consistent with setting a good example? Would they like to be more like us? And by word: Do we invite others, Catholics, and non-Catholics alike, to join us for Mass or a spiritually themed program? Do we even discuss spirituality with them? Embracing evangelization does not necessarily mean knocking on neighborhood doors; it does mean “knocking on the hearts” of our relatives, acquaintances – and even strangers.

‘I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me,”

- John 14:6

In other words, Jesus provides a bridge that brings us closer to God!!! Talk to him, spend time with him, and ask Him to show you our Father’s divine will.

PROVIDE CLOTHING FOR VETERANS IN NEED

We will provide gently used men’s jeans and shoes for the benefit of Maricopa Stand Down, an organization serving Veterans. Items can be placed in the large box in the church vestibule. The veterans can also use new men’s socks and underwear.

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FIRST DEGREE HONORS: JANUARY 28

Catholic men, 18 years or older are invited to begin their trek toward Knighthood on Saturday, January 28th. Candidates should arrive no later than 8:30 am. In the meantime, you may contact Grand Knight Dave Rak at 480-496-4411 [email protected] for more information.

JOIN US FOR DINNER & FELLOWSHIP! Wednesday, January 25th from 5:00-7:00pm Help raise money for Maggie’s Place!

SAN XAVIER DEL BAC ASSEMBLY MEETS THURSDAY, JANUARY 28TH

Sir Knights, mark your planner/calendar for our next regular meeting this Thursday. As the visible arm of the Knights, we are called to proclaim our commitment to God and country. Our principle of Patriotism compels us to be ever vigilant against the forces of evil that seek to destroy our faith in God and eliminate our way of life. Our practice of evangelization by action and word are keystones to building a better Catholic America.

Mention St. Gerard Circle and a portion of the sale will go to our ministry to serve families in need!

VOLUNTEERS FOR THE PARISH PICNIC

Includes: Pick-Up, Dine-In, or Delivery from Open at 10:30am to Close at 10pm 4625 E Ray Road, 85048 Tel: 480-759-4400

Corpus Christi Parish is once again holding a Parish Picnic! All are invited to join in on the fun on Sunday, Feb 12th from 11:30 am to 5:00 pm at Desert Breeze Park, in Chandler, just south of Ray Road and east of Rural Rd. The Knights have been requested to handle the purchase and grilling of hot dogs, brats, and burgers. We will need help with the grilling and related duties. Sign-up sheets will be available at the February 2nd, meeting (7:00 pm, rooms 5 & 6) or volunteers may contact Deputy Grand Knight Bob LaCroix at 602-695-0107 or [email protected] to sign up for time slots.

***SAVE THE DATE*** FEBRUARY 2ND AT 9AM

Join us in celebration of our annual Mass of Remembrance and the Feast of the Presentation of Jesus

ANNUAL “BIG GAME” GATHERING

Sunday, February 5th at 4:00 pm. Rooms 5 & 6.

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For more details about any of these events or to join Saint Gerard Circle, contact Toni at [email protected]

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Hand Carved in Bethlehem Do you have questions about your final resting place? Preplanning your Catholic funeral and burial is one of the greatest gifts you can give your loved ones. For more than 100 years, Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes have been providing care and support to families in their time of need. Counselors will be visiting our parish this weekend, (Saturday, January 21st and Sunday, January 22nd) after all Masses. They are also hosting a Preplanning Seminar on Monday, January 23rd at 9am and 6pm in the Parish Center. Our caring and professional staff will help guide you and your family in a way that honors the rich traditions and spiritual foundations of our Catholic faith. For more information, please call Angie Parker at 602-309-1746.

Parishioners, regardless of party affiliation, we need to continue the Rosary for The United States of America for the first 100 days of the new administration. We began this past Friday and will end on March 11th. When: Mon.-Sat. before 8:15am Mass Sunday after the 7am Mass Where: In church, near the Divine Mercy picture

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Come spend an hour or three with us! Any amount of time is helpful!

Jan 28th from 2-5 pm

What: Learn to cut bags and make the “plarn” that is used to crochet sleeping mats for the homeless Where: Rooms 7 & 8 Age: There’s no age limit, but volunteers will be asked to cut with sharp scissors or to connect the cuttings (you will be trained that day). Questions: [email protected] or 480-703-2871 6

Please stop by the tables of religious wares (rosaries, statues, crucifixes, etc.) in the Pavilion after all Masses the weekend of F EBRUARY 4 TH & 5 TH. Ayman Khair will be here, representing about 180 Christian families from Bethlehem who have been dependent upon sales of their hand carved religious articles to tourists of the Holy Land. Due to conflict in the Middle East, tourism has been detrimentally affected. In order to survive, they have turned to Christian communities in the United States to purchase their articles. These hand carved religious articles are beyond description. Carved from wood of the sacred Olive tree, this workmanship has been a tradition for these families for hundreds of years. It is hoped that through the efforts of the sales in the United States, that these families will have enough income to remain living in the Holy Land. Thank you in advance for your support.

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

January 22, 2017

Where: Desert Breeze Park Located in Chandler, between Ray Rd. & Chandler Blvd, east of Rural Rd.

When:

Sunday, February 12th 11:30 am – 5:00 pm

Food & Drink:

Provided: Burgers, Brats, Hot Dogs, Popcorn & Water

BYO Beverages

(Church is Licensed, NO GLASS!!!)

Cost: FREE! Wristbands will be handed out after Mass.

Music Provided By Lil’ Debbie Band Activities and Other Attractions: Kona Ice • Face Painting Inflatables • Carnival Games And MORE! 7

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Feasts of the Week

Parish Contributions

Monday, January 23 : Vincent, † c. 304 in the persecution of Diocletian; deacon of the Church of Saragossa; protomartyr of Spain; Prudentis (a Spanish-born poet who lived between 384-c.410) sings St. Vincent’s praises in his narrative poem Peristephanon; patron of wine producers (Vincent/vin assonance in French).

“As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God’s varied grace.”

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~ 1 Peter 4:10

January 15, 2017

Weekly Tithing Total:.......................... $27,684.34 (Plate: $17,700.73 / Online Giving: $9,983.61) Children’s Envelopes…..................................$102.07 Building Fund (Pink Envelopes).................... $560.00

Marianne Cope, † 1918; a religious of the Sisters of St. Francis of Syracuse, NY; Known for her charitable works and virtuous deeds; cared for the lepers on the island of Moloka’i for thirty-five years; canonized by Pope Benedict XVI on October 21, 2012.

Current Building Fund Balance: $63,258.88 Please prayerfully consider if you are doing your part to support your parish financially.

Online Giving is a web -based electronic contribution application that is available at our parish. This convenient system is safe and secure and allows you to start, stop, and change your contributions at any time. You can sign-up for Online Giving through the link on our parish website at www.corpuschristiphx.org

Tuesday, January 24th: Francis de Sales, † 1622; bishop of Geneva; sought to bring many back to the Church through his personal life and writings, especially his Controversies and several devout treatises, including his Introduction to the Devout Life; co-founder with St. Jane Frances de Chantal of the Visitation Order; patron of writers, journalists, and the deaf. Wednesday, January 25th: THE CONVERSION OF ST. PAUL THE APOSTLE Paul is converted and becomes the apostle sent to proclaim to all the nations the saving gospel.

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Thursday, January 26th: Timothy, from Lystra in Asia Minor, and Titus, of Greek origin (possibly Antioch on the Orontes), † 1st c.; companions of Paul and overseers of the churches of Ephesus and Crete, respectively; recipients of the so-called pastoral epistles.

Saturday, Feb. 26th & Sunday, Feb. 27th Solidarity HealthShare will be in the pavilion after all Masses to provide information. Monday, Feb. 27th

Friday, January 27th: Angela Merici, † 1540 at Brescia; orphaned at ten; foundress of the Ursulines, the first teaching order especially for poor young girls; sought the re-evangelization of families through the education of future wives and mothers. Saturday, January 28th: Thomas Aquinas, † 1274; O.P.; the “Angelic Doctor” who wrote the Summa Theologiæ and authored Adoro te devote, O salutaris, Tantum ergo, and Pange lingua; patron of Catholic schools, colleges, and universities, of philosophers, theologians, and booksellers.

7:00 pm -9:00 pm in the Parish Center Co-Founder, Brad Hahn, will have a follow up discussion with Q & A session.

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Clergy, Council Presidents, and Staff Members Rev. Chad King Pastor

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Rev. Reynaldo Clutario Associate Pastor

[email protected] Rev. Albert Francis Hoorman Pastor Emeritus

Rev. L.A. Sigman Founding Pastor

Deacon Al Gaudio Deacon Chris Kellogg Deacon Dennis Lambert Retired Deacon Phil Simeone Mary Jo Kruse President of the Pastoral Council [email protected]

Jack Williams President of the Finance Council

Samuel P. Bryant MA, LAC

Community Based Catholic Counseling 480-213-8452 • [email protected]

Steve Mandarino — Parish Manager Carol Pavlak — Parish Office Manager Matthew Camp — Administrative Assistant Christi Deg — Admin. Assist, Bulletin Editor D’Ana Gwin — Office Clerk Kathy Luger—Director of Evangelization Anthony Janus—Coordinator of Youth Evangelization

Denise Halloran — Director of Elementary Catholic Education

Linda McCormack — C. E. Office Manager

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What does it mean to be a registered parishioner? How do I register? All Catholics living within the Parish and regularly participating in the liturgy are invited to register in the Parish. Church attendance alone does NOT make you and your family registered members. Registration is required for Baptism, First Communion, First Reconciliation, Confirmation, Marriage and Catholic Education programs. Adult children, 18+, need to be registered separately from their parents in or der to get mar r ied, have their own children baptized, or be Godparents or Sponsors. Also, in order to be a Godparent or Sponsor or receive discounted tuition rates at Catholic Schools, one must be a registered Catholic and active in the parish, which is indicated by use of contribution envelopes or the Online Giving program. You can register by coming to the Parish Office and filling out a short registration form. The registration form can also be downloaded from our parish website.

How do I have my child Baptized? Before scheduling the date, please call the Office for a welcoming conversation with the priest. Preparation classes are also required for parents prior to the child’s Baptism and are offered once a month.

How do I request a Communion Call or Anointing of the Sick? Please call the parish office at 480-893-8770 DO NOT WAIT until someone is near death to have the person anointed! Although Anointing of the Sick was once known as “Last Rites,” waiting until a person is near death could risk that person not being able to receive the Sacrament if he or she should pass away prior to the priest being able to arrive. Anointing of the Sick can only be administered while the person is still alive.

How do I get married in the Church? The

Diocese of Phoenix requires a NINE MONTH marriage preparation process. John Deg, Director John Deg — Director of Married Life Ministries of Married Life Ministries, will meet with you to Matthew Henry — Director of Music Ministry explain the process, including when you will meet with the Pastor to set a date. Do NOT set the date Barbara Manning — Gift Shop Manager prior to this meeting as it cannot be guaranteed Luis Enriquez — Maintenance Supervisor 12 until then.