11-29-2015

Corpus Christi Catholic Church
2350 Augusta Highway
Lexington, South Carolina 29072
Fax: (803) 359-8885
Phone:
(803) 359-4391
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Website: corpuschristisc.org
E-mail: [email protected]
Diocese of Charleston, S.C.
NOVEMBER 29, 2015
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
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.
The Liturgy of the Day
a la Liturgia del Día
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.
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
CONTACT INFORMATION
NOVEMBER 29, 2015
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 — 803727-5441
Organization/Ministry Contacts
Altar Servers—Fleming [email protected]
Altar Society —Barbara Lux—803359-3377
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– 803359-4897
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
Please remember—-Contact
information is for Parish use only.
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]
Community Contacts
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
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.
Family Shelter……...………..……...771-7040
Home Works……………………..…781-4536
Lexington Medical Center………....791-2000
St. Francis Catholic Shop……..…....561-9733
www.stfrancisshop.com
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
5:00 PM
Monday
8:30 AM
Tuesday
6:30 PM
For the Parishioners
William Cline,
by Joan Cline
SAINT ANDREW, APOSTLE
Rom 10:9-18; Ps 19:8,9,10,11;
Mt 4:18-22
William Cline,
by Joan Cline
Is 11:1-10; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8,
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
8:30 AM
Saint Francis Xavier, priest
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
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
Friday
8:30 AM
Saint John Damascene, priest
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
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
Note:
 denotes a deceased intention
Thursday, December 3, 2015
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.
Friday, December 4, 2015
Saturday, December 5, 2015
First
Sunday
of Advent
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
WELCOME!
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
Misas en español
primer semestre del
2015
Abril (April) 10th 1pm
Mayo (May) 8th
12 de Diciembre
Mothers Day (Dia de
las Madres) - 1pm
(Sabado, Dia de
Junio (June) 12th - 1pm
Nuestra Senora de
Julio (july) 10th - 1pm
Guadalupe) a la
7:00pm
Augusto (Aug.) 14th 1pm
Misas en español
Septiembre (Sept.) 11th
primer semestre del - 1pm
2016
Octubre (Oct.) 9th Enero (Jan.) 10th - 1pm 1pm
Febrero (Feb.) Ash
Noviembre (Nov.) 13th
Wed, Miercoles de
- 1pm
Ceniza - 10th - 7pm
Diciembre 11th (Dec.)
Marzo (March) 13th - Nuestra Senora de
1pm
Guadalupe - 1pm
Hispanic Ministry
Claudia Garcia—[email protected]
Ana Andrew—[email protected]
NO Religious Education or Confirmation Classes November 22 & 29th. Class to resume on Sunday, December 6th.
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
WHAT’S HAPPENING
NOVEMBER 29, 2015
Young Family Gathering Hour
ADVENT PENANCE
SERVICES
AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE
SURROUNDING PARISHS
7:00 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
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 gettogether’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.
(6:30 p.m. only) Monday, Dec. 14
St John Nuemann
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.
7:00 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15
Our Lady of the Hills
Diocese of Charleston Native American
Catholics' Heritage Celebration
Saturday, December 5th NOON—3:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16
St. Peter’s
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-CatholicsHeritage-Celebration.
For more
information, contact the Office of
Ethnic Ministries at 864.331.2627 or
7:00 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9
Our Lady of the Lake
7:00 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10
Transfiguration
7:00 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17
Corpus Christi
7:00 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21
St. Martin de Porres
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: 864297-8838 or [email protected].
[email protected].
For all parishioners who would
like to get more out of this
coming Advent please log onto
DynamicCatholic.com and signup 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]
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.
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.
Pancake and Sausage with Orange Juice
Breakfast/Brunch
Please enjoy our photos of the days event.
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
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.
All High Students are invited to join us for TEEN TALK TUESDAY @ 7:15 PM in the Youth Room located in the Parish Office
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
PARISH STEWARDSHIP
OUR OFFERINGS
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.
NOVEMBER 29, 2015
WHAT’S HAPPENING