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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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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.
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, C. F. F. Office Manager linda.mccormack@corpuschris phx.org
Kathy Egle, Director of Evangeliza on kathy.egle@corpuschris phx.org
Denise Halloran, Dir. of Children’s Faith Formation denise.halloran@corpuschris phx.org
Grace Rivera, Coordinator of Youth Evangeliza on grace.rivera@corpuschris phx.org
John Deg, Director of Married Life Ministries john.deg@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:
Free Will: pages 4-5 St. Vincent de Paul Water Drive: page 5 Pray for the Sick: page 5 Blood Drive: page 6 Frequently Asked Questions: page 6 Civilize It Examination of Conscience: pages 7-8 Our Lady of Guadalupe Prayer: Back Cover Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel: Back Cover
Parish Contribu ons
June 21, 2020
Tithing* Weekly Total........................................ $29,403.07 Weekly Budget.................................... $26,767.75 Weekly Surplus (Deficit)...................... $2,635.32
Fiscal Year-to-date Total ....................$1,511,271.51 Fiscal Year-to-date Budget................. $1,479,584.25 Fiscal Year-to-date Surplus (Deficit).... $31,687.26
*Includes Sunday collections, Online Giving, and mid-week tithing.
Other Contribu ons
Miscellaneous……….....…….......................... $65.00 Building Fund Collec on……...................... $435.00 Building Fund Balance……........................... $72,146.65
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Monday, July 6, St. Maria Goretti
8:15 am † Nick Shomen
Tuesday, July 7
8:15 am † Wiltold “Vic” Borowski 6:00 pm The Family of Bruce & Sherrie Smallman
Wednesday, July 8
8:15 am † Robert Gesicki
Thursday, July 9, St. Augustine Zhao Rong & Companions 8:15 am † Joseph M. Martin
Friday, July 10
6:30 am † Joseph McVeigh 8:15 am † Donna Felton
Saturday, July 11, St. Benedict
8:15 am † Amelia Axford 4:00 pm † Jesse Pohera
Sunday, July 12
Deceased Members of the Zemaites Family, † John Jarczyk, † Robert Gleason, Parishioners
* Sunday Mass Intentions previously scheduled will still be offered, but may be rescheduled due to various limitations.
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.
The Na ve American & Black Mission Collec on will take place next week to help diocesan communities build up the Church and preach the Gospel of Jesus among the African American, Na ve American, and Alaska Native people of God. Donations can be dropped off in the collection box using the designated envelopes for the Native American & Black Mission, or you may use the ONLINE GIVING system and select Native American & Black Mission under “Give a New Gift” to give electronically.
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As we celebrate Independence Day this weekend, I would like to take a closer look at what freedom means in the Economy of Salvation for us as Catholic Chris ans.
We live in a world today where freedom is misunderstood. Society dictates who is free to do what, when, and where based on whims, emo ons, and popular opinions. A popular theme is “Hey, if I want to do X and it’s not hur ng anyone, why not? I have free will.” You might also find that where you were free to say or do something one minute, you are all of a sudden no longer free to say or do that same thing. The truth is that we are all free to choose anything, but not without consequences and those consequences are really of the eternal order and not of the worldly one.
One of the greatest gi s God gave to us at the moment of our crea on was the gi of free will. He wanted us to have such an inherent dignity that He gave us full power over our own facul es, choices, and ac ons (CCC #1730). He gave us this gi out of love, so that we would not be reduced to robots or puppets controlled by Him. In return, He deeply desires for us to use our freedom to give our love back to Him. This can only be done freely because love that is forced can’t really be called love.
Free will is the ability to access our reason and our will to make choices to act one way or another. By exercising our free will moment a er moment, we shape our own lives and are fully responsible for the path we take. Ideally, we choose to seek truth and goodness which is ul mately found in God and, because of this, our freedom leads us closer to Him (CCC #1732).
With freedom comes responsibility. When we act in accordance with truth and goodness, it is called virtue. When we freely act in ways that are contrary to truth and goodness it is called sin. Both of these ways of acting come with their own consequences. When we are truly free we can never escape the consequences because they are a
necessary byproduct of freedom. In the case of sin, the consequences are typically negative. Even if they aren’t immediately negative, they will eventually catch up with us. As a result, we become more and more bound by the nega ve effects of our sin and hence, we are less and less free. We become slaves to our sin, so even though we are choosing sinful behavior, we are not really free. Conversely, when we choose good and virtuous actions we have positive consequences which are in the form of blessings and graces which draw us closer to our Lord. When we use our free will for good, we are not enslaved to anything. Therefore, “the more one does what is good, the freer one becomes.” (CCC #1733). Another way to look at it, is that to freely choose “to disobey and do evil is an abuse of freedom” and not actual freedom at all (CCC #1733).
Since all humans were made in the image and likeness of God, all humans have an inherent dignity. Therefore, we are called to respect the free will of others, even if it doesn’t align with our own percep on of what is true and good. This can be difficult and we see it play out around us every day. Aside from truly evil people, the majority of humanity is oriented to seek out truth and goodness. It’s our human nature. “The desire for God is wri en in the human heart, because man is created by God and for God; and God never ceases to draw man to himself. Only in God will he find the truth and happiness he never stops searching for.” (CCC #27). So, we must always assume that most people are doing the best they can in their search for truth and goodness and acting accordingly, even when we do not agree. That being said, even when people are doing their best, they may s ll choose the wrong path due to a misguided sense of truth and goodness. There are some tools that we can use to help us evaluate what is really true and good.
The first is God’s law. When God gave Moses the Ten Commandments, it was a gift of moral guideposts
- Jen Arnold, M.A. in Theology and Cateche cs
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to humanity. He provided ten basic rules for us to follow and if we could do that, then we were doing a pretty good job. When looking at the Ten Commandments, it is important to think of derivatives of each law. For example, “You shall not kill” can include harming people verbally, physically, or emotionally. “You shall not steal” can include was ng the me or resources of another person. When we do this, the Ten Commandments are not some an quated form of robo c obedience to ten things but are rather very applicable to all of the situa ons in our world today. We should use our free will to follow these commandments and their deriva ves in everything we encounter. You will find the Catechism draws out the depth of each commandment with many paragraphs for each one (CCC #2052-2557). Perhaps it would be helpful to meditate on some of these paragraphs and think of all the ways each commandment applies to you in your life specifically.
The other tool at your disposal is your conscience. While everyone would likely agree that they have a conscience, what most people do not realize is that a conscience can be formed and molded. You have been doing this with every choice you have made from a very young age. This formation of conscience is what accounts for the vast differences of thinking
between many individuals, all seeking truth and goodness. We form our conscience rightly when we form it in the word of God and use our faith and prayer in making our decisions (CCC #1785). Every
me we freely make a choice to act in accordance with God’s will, we further conform our conscience to His will. What this means for us is that the more choices we make in accordance with His will, the easier it is to do and the more free we become. A
person who spends his or her me immersed in Scripture, studying the faith, and communica ng in friendship with God will have a be er formed conscience and hence will be apt to choose rightly and avoid sin. A great aspect of having a moldable conscience is that even when one has a poorly formed conscience, the person can, at any me, begin to apply the Word, faith, and prayer to reform it. That is why we must always pray for our brothers and sisters whom we perceive to be on the wrong path with their free will.
This week, thank God for your free will, as it is truly a gi of love. Examine the ways in which sin has enslaved you and keeps you from the freedom God wants you to have. Ask Him, in prayer, to help you to form a conscience even more in line with His will than it is now.
St. Vincent de Paul Society
“Monetary Dona on Only” Water Drive!
July 4th – August 30th
(Actual bo led water will not be accepted 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.
Pray for the Sick
John C. Cooper, Gloria Costello, Sheri Doering, Kayla Ellison,
Matt & Maryann Fazio, Randy Frost, Dcn. Al Gaudio, Dee Gordon,
Pat Hungerford, Jim King, June McNaught, Ana Minelli, Bob Mueller, Ben Oeverndiek, Jim Oliver, Stephanie Siatta, Sue Simeone,
Frank Spadafore, Dennis Sullivan, Betty Tamisiea, and all who are suffering from
the Corona virus
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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.
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.
Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus,
Corpus Chris 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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Pope Francis reminds us that in the Gospel of Matthew we are called to be “salt of the earth and light of the world.”
“Although there are many reasons to be discouraged, amid many prophets of destruc-tion and condemnation, and so many negative and despairing voices, may you be a positive force, salt and light for this society. Like the engine of a train, may you be the driving force leading all towards their destination. May you be sowers of hope, builders of bridges and agents of dialogue and harmony.” - Pope Francis, Message during Apostolic Journey, April 29, 2017
How are we each called to be “salt and light”? What does it look like to be “builders of bridges” and “agents of dialogue,” especially in an atmosphere where vitriol and personal attacks have become more common? How do Pope Francis’ words challenge us to engage in public life differently? Through prayer and reflection, formed consciences and civil dialogue, we can bring the convictions of our faith to our participation in civic life. Use this reflection to help you think about where God is calling you to be “salt and light” as you participate in public life together during this election cycle. Begin by reading Matthew 5:13-16 on the call to be salt and light. As “salt and light” we are called to speak truth with love and bear witness to God’s love in our world. Salt is both common across the world’s cultures and gives flavor to any food it touches. Our presence, like salt to food, enhances and strengthens our communities, especially where we can serve as witnesses of love and civility. Then pray this prayer and ask God to be present with you during this time of reflection.
Prayer for Life and Dignity of the Human Person
God of all life, help us to appreciate the great gift that is human life formed in your image, a reflection of your holiness.
Help us to recognize you in all whom you have created: children not yet born, families affected by poverty and war, people of different abilities, people from other lands, and all who are victims of hatred and racism.
Help us to bear witness to the dignity of all whom you have created, regardless of stage of life, or wealth, or ability, or color, or creed, for every person is fully equal in your loving eyes.
Share with us your holy knowledge that we are all your children, each bestowed with inherent dignity.
May your justice reign forever! Amen.
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Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel
St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle,
be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil.
May God rebuke him we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly host,
by the power of God, cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits
who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
Prayer to Our Lady of Guadalupe in Times of Trial
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.
