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3550 E. Knox Rd • Phoenix, AZ 85044
Parish Office: 480-893-8770 Children’s Faith Formation Office: 480-893-1160
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Finances, Stewardship, and Thank You! (a message from Fr. Rey)
Dear Parishioners,
I hope you all had a blessed Independence Day weekend!
I want to share with you some insight into the finances of our parish. A week ago, I met with our Parish Manager and Finance Council to finalize this fiscal year’s budget. From when the pandemic began in March, up un l now, our actual income is approximately $105,000 lower than it had been projected. Thanks to prudent financial handling (thank you, Finance Council members!) we were able to withstand this significant loss.
In late March, as an act of charity, Fr. Chad and the Finance Council agreed to con nue paying our musicians their regular earnings, since it was no fault of their own that they could not work, and the parish could afford to do so. The sad reality is, we could not con nue this indefinitely and so we made the very difficult decision to lay off our part- me musicians (aside from Bill Swayze, our organist). I want to send a big thank you to all these musicians, for lending their musical talents to the parish, many of whom have been working with Ma hew for over a decade. Thank you! Please keep them all in your prayers along with Ma hew, as it is a difficult and emo onal situa on.
Addi onally, with much uncertainty in our future income, we have made significant cuts for this fall, including the annual Volunteer Apprecia on dinner, Parish Expo, Parish Game Nights, Advent Mission, and other administra ve items.
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Corpus Chris Catholic Church strives to be a welcoming community proclaiming the love of God and fostering a life-long personal rela onship with Jesus Christ and His Church through Scripture, Sacraments, and service.
Parish Office Hours Open by appointment only.
Children’s Faith Formation (Catholic Education) Office Hours: Open by appointment only.
Gift Shop Hours: C
M T Please check your email for the latest info sent via Flocknote regarding Mass times, procedures, and sign-up links. You must sign-up to attend the Saturday Vigil and Sunday Masses.
Saturday Vigil: 4:00 (In person)
Sunday: 8:00 (In person & Livestreamed)
[Distribu on of Holy Communion: 9:15-10:00am]
10:30 am (In person)
Daily Mass: Monday—Saturday: 8:15 am (In person & Livestreamed)
Tuesday: 6:00 pm (In person)
Friday: 6:30 (In person)
Confessions Confessions are held in the church in the choir area and the baptistry (when a guest priest is available). Please adhere to all posted safety protocols.
Tuesday: 5:00-5:45 Thursday: 7:00 –8:00 Saturday: 2:30 –3:30
Adora on The Adora on Chapel will be opened with limited hours from 9am-8pm, Monday—Thursday.
There are 8 chairs in the chapel, spaced 6-feet apart – please DO NOT move the chairs. There are no kneelers. While we are doing the best we can in providing sani zer and/or cleaning wipes, if possible, please bring your own to clean your space before you leave.
How Can We Help You?
We have a list of volunteers willing to pick-up and deliver prescrip ons, groceries, and meals for other parishioners that are high-risk or otherwise unable to leave their homes.
Please email: [email protected] to coordinate services.
Clergy and Staff Members Rev. Reynaldo Clutario, Temporary Parochial Administrator [email protected]
Deacon Chris Kellogg [email protected]
Deacon Dennis Lambert [email protected] Website/Blog: dennislambert-writer.com
Retired Deacon Al Gaudio Retired Deacon Phil Simeone
Steve Mandarino, Parish Manager [email protected]
Carol Pavlak, Parish Office Manager [email protected]
Kathleen Foley, Parishioner Engagement Coordinator kathleen.foley@corpuschris phx.org
Christi Deg, Bulletin Editor chris .deg@corpuschris phx.org Bulle n submissions: bulle n@corpuschris phx.org
Linda McCormack, Children’s Faith Formation Office Manager linda.mccormack@corpuschris phx.org
Kathy Egle, Director of Evangeliza on kathy.egle@corpuschris phx.org | cff@corpuschris phx.org
John Deg, Director of Married Life Ministries john.deg@corpuschris phx.org
Grace Rivera, Coordinator of Youth Evangeliza on grace.rivera@corpuschris phx.org
Matthew Henry, Director of Music & Liturgy ma hew.henry@corpuschris phx.org
Barbara Manning, Gift Shop Manager [email protected]
Ken Doering, Maintenance Supervisor ken.doering@corpuschris phx.org
Council Presidents Cynthia Smith, President of the Pastoral Council pastoralcouncil@corpuschris phx.org
Peter Rady-Pentek, President of the Finance Council
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Contents:
Saints: pages 4-5 Blood Drive page 6 Sleeping Mats Update: page 6 Water Drive: page 6 Discovering Christ Virtual Series: page 7 Pray for the Sick: page 8 Rest in Peace: page 8 Prayer to Our Lady of Guadalupe: page 8 Frequently Asked Questions: page 8 Prayer for Civility: Back Cover
Parish Contribu ons June 28, 2020
Tithing* Weekly Total........................................ $21,527.95 Weekly Budget.................................... $25,767.75 Weekly Surplus (Deficit)...................... ($4,239.80)
Fiscal Year-to-date Total ....................$1,532,799.46 Fiscal Year-to-date Budget................. $1,505,352.00 Fiscal Year-to-date Surplus (Deficit).... $27,447.46
*Includes Sunday collections, Online Giving, and mid-week tithing.
Other Contribu ons
Children’s Envelopes…………………………... $0.00 Miscellaneous……….....…….......................... $0.00 Building Fund Collec on……...................... $879.12 Building Fund Balance……........................... $73,025.77
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Monday, July 13, St. Henry
8:15 am † William Kohn
Tuesday, July 14, St. Kateri Tekawitha
8:15 am † Joe Thornton 6:00 pm † Billy Gorczynski
Wednesday, July 15 St. Bonaventure
8:15 am † Marie Shomen
Thursday, July 16, Our Lady of Mount Carmel 8:15 am Lind Saguil
Friday, July 17
6:30 am † Brendan D’Arcy 8:15 am The Cesar Family
Saturday, July 18
8:15 am † Richard Anden 4:00 pm † Michael Brescia, Jr.
Sunday, July 19*
Parishioners, Jaqueline Griesbaum, † Raymond Christopher Toscano, † Michael Brescia, Jr.
* Sunday Mass Intentions previously scheduled will still be offered, but may be rescheduled due to various limitations.
(Con nued from Cover.)
We understand it is a difficult time for many and that some may have needed to pause their giving in order to care for their families or immediate needs. Nevertheless, I want to say a big THANK YOU to all of you who continue to contribute to the parish throughout this pandemic – especially those who contributed during the me when public Masses were suspended and we had li le-to-no ministry ac vity. Thank you, as well, to those who made the switch to Online Giving (par cipa on has increased 33% since March). It is par cularly helpful in the budge ng process to have recurring donations. Your continued donations during these uncertain times shows signs of true stewardship and discipleship, as God calls us to give of ourselves, just as He gives out of His love for us.
Remember, our mission con nues – to those in our parish and in the wider community—to lead others as the Body of Christ, to become disciples, and to be in rela onship with Jesus.
Be Healthy, Be Smart, Be Holy! Be Happy!
Fr. Rey
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O ne of the things that stands out to non-
Catholics about the Catholic Church is her venera on of saints, though this prac ce is o en misunderstood. So, what does the Church teach us about saints and how they are there to help us?
First, we must differentiate between saints in general and those who are canonized. When we pray the Apostles’ Creed, we say that we believe in the “communion of saints.” We understand the communion of saints to be all members of the faithful, whether living or dead. This includes, of course, those in heaven, but also those in purgatory who are undergoing their purification process and on their way to heaven. We are all part of the communion of saints because we are all members of the mystical body of Christ and are, in fact, a communion under Him.
We can access members of Christ’s mys cal body, whether alive or passed on, to intercede in prayer on our behalf. For example, say you have an illness or are up for a promo on at work – you can call your friend and ask him or her to pray for you. In other words, you can ask that person to intercede on your behalf and ask God to grant whatever it is you ask. We do this sort of thing all the me, as do most Chris ans. However, since the living and the dead are all s ll members of the same mys cal body, we can also ask our deceased love ones to
intercede for us in exactly the same way. They can talk to God too and, if anything, they are closer to Him than we are. So, when Catholics say they are praying to a saint, what they mean is that they are talking to that saint to ask for his or her intercession for a par cular issue.
Now, the Church can declare certain specific individuals to be canonized saints. These are men and women who have demonstrated exemplary holiness by the way they practiced heroic virtue while living (CCC #828). The purpose for formally recognizing and honoring these saints is to provide us with examples of how we should strive for our own holiness and live a life of heroic virtue. Is there a living person in your life that serves as a great Chris an role model for you? Why should the saints be any different just because they are no longer living? Just like all humans, canonized saints were different people with different gifts and approaches to their holiness. In having access to such a variety of saints, we can find models for us as individuals on our own path to holiness. For example, you might be attracted to St. Thérèse of Lisieux’s “little way,” or to St. Faustina’s focus on the all-consuming mercy of Jesus. Saints are also typically given a patronage, or are assigned as an advocate for a particular thing, place, or cause. So, teachers might be inspired to learn more about St. Jean-Baptiste de La Salle and to discover how he used his
voca on of educa ng schoolchil-dren to grow in holiness and vir-tue. Also, just like we ask our liv-ing and deceased loved ones to pray for us, we can also ask these deceased saints – who are still members of our mystical family – to intercede with God on our behalf, according to their patron-age. St. Jude is the patron saint for impossible causes, so you might ask him to pray for you when you feel as if you’re in an impossible situation. Or, you might ask for St. Dymphna’s intercession while you are praying for a loved one with mental or emo onal illness. No ce we are not praying TO the saint as though they have power by their own accord, but rather asking them to pray on our behalf, appealing to the power of God. The options of heroic saints that are available to us, both as examples of holiness and intercessors for our needs, are endless and it would be both wise and prudent to learn as much about them as possible. They are true gi s to us.
Now that we’ve established the different types of saints and how they help us, let’s explore the process of how an individual becomes a canonized saint. This is a long process with many steps and details, so I will give a basic overview here. The process starts at the diocesan level. After a person dies, if it is believed by some that they lived an exceptionally virtuous life, a petition may be filed in which the local bishop is asked to open an inves ga on.
Jen Arnold, M.A. in Theology and Cateche cs
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Every aspect of this person’s life will be examined through interviews, writings by the individual and any other sources available. If the petition was filed due to a perceived martyrdom – dying for one’s faith – then every detail surrounding their death will be examined.
Once the investigation is over and the bishop agrees that the individual is a good candidate for sainthood, all of the documentation is sent to the Vatican’s Congregation for the Causes of Saints. First, the Congregation will study the diocesan investigation to determine if it agrees with the bishop before moving forward. If so, the documentation is then sent to the pope for his stamp of approval which confers the title “Venerable” to the person. This is the first title an individual receives on the path to being a canonized saint.
A er a person is declared “Venerable,” the next step is for a miracle to be attributed to that individual. We know that God performs miracles through people from Acts 5:12 where we see the apostles giving signs and performing miracles so that oth-ers might believe. The apostles
were humans, so this was done only by the power of God through them. Once it is believed a miracle has occurred – typically a physical healing – through the intercession of the person, a team of experts is compiled to inves gate its authen city. This is not a team of strictly religious people, rather it consists of scien-
fic experts, lay people, and even scep cs in order to be unbiasedly declared an otherwise unexplain-able occurrence. According to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, the miracle must meet three criteria: “complete – meaning a total healing of the disease, it is not enough for the person to ‘just’ feel be er; instantaneous – meaning the healing occurred all at once and not over the course of several days or months; and durable – meaning the person remains permanently free from the illness that afflicted them.” Once this miracle has been au-then cated, the pope may confer the tle of “Blessed.”
In order to receive full canoni-za on and to receive the tle of “Saint,” a second miracle must be performed and authen cated by the same process as the first mir-
acle. Once a person is canonized, he or she may be honored and venerated as such by members of the Church. We discussed above how we do that by using a saint’s life as an example and asking him or her to pray for us as members of our mys cal family.
It should be a goal for each of us to become a saint in heaven, even if not a canonized saint (though that’s a great goal too!). How can we look to these holy men and women to help us on our journey? When we need prayers for help or healing, we can and should turn to our living friends, but we can receive countless more prayers by asking our heavenly friends to intercede for us as well. They will be more than happy to do it! Is there a par cular ba le you are figh ng right now where you can use a li le extra help from a heavenly friend? Find out who the patron saint of that issue is and ask for help. Can you find a few new saints you don’t know much about yet? Learn more about them and how they led lives of heroic virtue in the context of their specific voca ons. Most of all, let them inspire you on your own path to holiness.
“One in the Body of Christ” (2018) by Catholic ar st, John McCoy, depicts the namesakes of the four founding parishes of All Saints Academy in Grand Rapids, Michigan — Blessed Sacrament, St. Alphonsus, St. Isidore, and St. Jude — along with nine other saints. To the left of the Blessed Sacrament is the Blessed Virgin Mary, who is posi oned in a way that is analogous to Our Lady of Perpetual Help, with the Eucharis c Presence corresponding to the posi on of the Infant Jesus in the famous icon. The remaining saints include holy men and women from throughout Church history. Leading up to St. Jude and the Blessed Mother are: St. Cecilia, St. Sebas an, St. Albert the Great, and St. Joan of Arc. A er St. Isidore and St. Alphonsus on the right of the Blessed Sacrament are: St. Juan Diego, St. Kateri Tekakwitha, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, and St. Teresa of Calcu a.
©2020 John McCoy. Used with permission. johnmccoyart.com
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Sleeping Mats for the Homeless SPECIAL UPDATE
We are NOT collec ng plas c grocery bags at this me. Please keep your bags
or recycle them at your local store. Please do NOT leave them in the
ves bule of the church. Stay tuned for an update in the fall.
THANK YOU!
St. Vincent de Paul Society
“Monetary Dona on Only” Water Drive!
Now through August 30th
(Actual bo led water will not be ac-cepted during this water drive.)
Please place your donation in the large white Donation Box located in the church vestibule. All proceeds placed in this box will be designated for bottled water, which will be distributed to those in need throughout the valley.
Your generosity and con nued support are truly appreciated.
BLOOD DRIVE
Sunday, July 26, 2020
7:30 – N In Rooms 5 & 6
Contact Gary Kwapiszeski at 480-940-1800 or visit Bloodhero.com (Sponsor Code: corpuschris )
to schedule on-line. Recently we have learned from health experts that dona ng blood (and plasma) is especially important right now, par cularly for people who have had and recovered from COVID-19!
From our own State Government: Convalescent Plasma • Convalescent plasma is a treatment that some doctors are using for people with severe corona-
virus disease (COVID-19). • People who’ve recovered from COVID-19 have an bodies to the disease in their blood. • Their blood can be collected and their plasma, containing the an bodies can be given to people
with severe COVID-19 to boost their ability to fight the virus.
If you’ve had COVID-19 and recovered from it, please consider dona ng blood!
Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, Corpus Christi Council 10062, serving God and our community. This is who we are! This is what we do!
If you have eligibility ques ons or would like to schedule a dona on, please call 1-877-25-vital or visit us at vitalant.org.
Donors will receive a free assay to detect the presence of Covid-19 an body in their blood, along with a chance to win a Volkswagen Tiguan.
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What gives ultimate meaning and purpose to life? Why does Jesus matter?
How can I begin a better life?
Can I have a personal relationship with God?
Tired of just fishing for answers?
Discovering Christ Virtual Series
Tuesday evenings, August 18 - October 20, 7:00-8:15
Discovering Christ is a nine-week experience where anyone and everyone, from the baptized in the pews to the unbaptized, is invited to hear the Good News and personally encounter Jesus Christ. Discovering Christ helps people enter into or renew a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, experience the love of God the Father, and be empowered by the Holy Spirit to live as God’s children.
From your own home, enjoy an enlightening teaching and small group experience. A er the talk, join fellow adults in a small group exploring the meaning of life and the iden ty of Jesus Christ.
Join us online for Discovering Christ and invite a friend! For more informa on, visit www.christlife.org/discovering-christ.
WE WELCOME YOU TO DISCOVERING CHRIST!
Pre-registra on is required. To register online go to: h ps://dcvirtual.eventbrite.com.
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Rest in Peace
Florence Schumal
Eternal rest grant unto her O Lord and perpetual light shine upon her. May the souls of the faithful
departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Frequently Asked Ques ons
How do I register? All Catholics living in the Parish area are invited to register in the Parish. Registration forms can be filled out via our parish website.
Adults 18+ need to be registered separately from their parents in order to get married, have their own children bap zed, or be Godparents or Sponsors.
In order to be a Godparent or Sponsor or to receive discounted tuition rates at Catholic Schools, one must be a registered Catholic and ac ve in the parish, which is indicated by use of contribu on envelopes or the Online Giving program.
How do I have my child Bap zed? Before scheduling the date, please leave a message for Carol Pavlak in the Parish Office. A preparation class is also required for parents prior to the child’s Bap sm. This poten ally may be fulfilled via an online course.
How do I request Anointing of the Sick? Please call the Parish Office at 480-893-8770DO NOT WAIT un l someone is very near death to have the person anointed! Although Anoin ng of the Sick was once known as “Last Rites,” wai ng un l 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. To limit exposure and spread of the Corona virus, Communion to the Sick is not available during this me. The Sacrament of Anoin ng is s ll available for those approaching the end of life.
How do I get married in the Church? The Diocese of Phoenix requires a NINE MONTH marriage prepara on process. Call or e-mail John Deg, Director of Married Life Ministries, so he can go over the process. Do NOT set the date until approved by John as it cannot be guaranteed.
Holy Virgin of Guadalupe, Queen of the Angels and Mother of the Americas.
We fly to you today as your beloved children. We ask you to intercede for us with your Son, as you did at the wedding in Cana.
Pray for us, loving Mother, and gain for our na on and world, and for all our families and loved ones, the protec on of your holy angels, that we may be spared the worst of this illness.
For those already afflicted, we ask you to obtain the grace of healing and deliverance.
Hear the cries of those who are vulnerable and fearful, wipe away their tears and help them to trust.
In this me of trial and tes ng, teach all of us in the Church to love one another and to be pa ent and kind.
Help us to bring the peace of Jesus to our land and to our hearts.
We come to you with confidence, knowing that you truly are our compassionate mother, health of the sick and cause of our joy.
Shelter us under the mantle of your protec on, keep us in the embrace of your arms, help us always to know the love of your Son, Jesus.
Amen.
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