1919 North 2nd Street, Bismarck, ND 58501-1735email: info@corpuschristibismarck.comwebsite: www.corpuschristibismarck.comfacebook: www.facebook.com/CorpusBismarck

Parish Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255-4600Parish Fax. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255-4616

Parish Office is open 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday

For Sacramental Emergencies after office hours, please call 701-425-1483 and leave a message.

We will return your call in a timely manner.

Msgr. Patrick Schumacher, Pastor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255-4600 Rev. Mark Aune, Parochial Vicar . . . . . . . . 255-4600 (ext. 218)Rev. Paul Becker, Pastor Emeritus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255-4600Tracy Kraft, Parish Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . 255-4600 (ext. 212)

PASTORAL MINISTERS Cindy Anderst, Adult Formation . . . . . . . 255-4600 (ext. 205)Sarah Bengtson, Pastoral Care . . . . . . . . . 255-4600 (ext. 220)Jennifer Braun, Music Ministry . . . . . . . . . 255-4600 (ext. 209)Melanie Konieczka, Faith Formation . . . 255-4600 (ext. 219)Sr. Idelle Badt, Pastoral Care . . . . . . . . . . . 255-4600 (ext. 207)Sr. Ivo Schoch, Outreach Ministry . . . . . . 255-4600 (ext. 208)

DEACONS: Michael Fix, Lonnie Grabowska, Rex McDowall

PARISH SUPPORT STAFFJane Bosch, Kitchen Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255-4600Niel Heinze, Maintenance Technician . . . . . . . . . . . 255-4600Bridget Johnson, Accounting Coordinator . . . . . . 255-4600Kathy Silbernagel, Receptionist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255-4600

MISSION STATEMENTAs disciples of Jesus, we live our faith through Word, Sacrament, and Service.

CHURCH OF CORPUS CHRISTI

PARISH BULLETIN DEADLINE: Articles must be received by noon on Wednesdays (typed format).

PRAYER TREE: 255-4600

March 28, 2021

SACRAMENTS

Reconciliation - Reconciliation will be offered weekdays from 11:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and from 3:00-3:30 p.m. on Saturday behind a screen or by appointment by calling the parish office at 701-255-4600. Baptism - The Baptism Preparation Program and Schedule are by arrangement. Please call the office at 255-4600 to register or register online at corpuschristibismarck.com/baptism prior to your delivery date and the program director will return your call. Parents must be registered at Corpus Christi or have permission from their parish. Marriage - Couples planning to be married should contact Sarah in the parish office at 255-4600 at least 12 months in advance. Completion of required paperwork and taking the FOCCUS premarital inventory is also needed this early. Natural Family Planning Classes are offered by the Bismarck Diocese. The methods offered are Billings Ovulation Method, Creighton Model Fertility Care System, Marquette Model and Sympto-Thermal Methods. If you have questions about NFP please contact the Diocese of Bismarck at 222-3035 or www.bismarckdiocese.com/nfp. RCIA Classes - Persons wishing to learn more about the Catholic faith may call Tracy Kraft at 255-4600.

WEEKLY LITURGY SCHEDULE

See Bulletin Insert

PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD MARCH 28, 2021

CONTRIBUTIONS (GENERAL FUND) - (2,299 households)Adult Envelopes (191) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,996.85Youth Envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 146.58TOTAL RECEIVED (March 14) . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,143.43 1st Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,412 .24 Online Giving Week 1 (Mar . 1-7) . . . . . . . . $ 4,498 .00 Electronic Contributions (142) . . . . . . . . . . $15,168 .68

2nd Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,362 .86 Online Giving Week 2 (Mar . 8-14) . . . . . . . $ 1,948 .21

3rd Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$11,143 .43Online Giving Week 3 (Mar . 15-21) . . . . . . $ 4,595 .00

Electronic Contributions (106) . . . . . . . . . . .$11,340 .68 4th Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 0

Online Giving Week 4 (Mar . 22-28) . . . . . . $ 0

We appreciate your generosity which is part of being faithful stewards of Corpus Christi.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Tuesdays 1:00-7:00 p.m. (private, quiet time, incense free). All are welcome to spend time in Jesus’ awesome Eucharistic presence.

LIVESTREAMING OPTIONS

We are offering 2 different options to watch our Masses: Facebook Live and YouTube Live.

You can go to our website at:www.corpuschristibismarck.com

Livestreaming Schedule:WEEKDAY MASSES

Monday - Friday: 12:10 p.m.WEEKEND MASSESSaturday: 4:00 p.m.Sunday: 10:45 a.m.

Easter FlowersYou are invited to participate in the Easter Flower Offering to enhance our worship environment while honoring or remembering a loved one. Monetary

donations will fund flowers and decorations for the Easter Season. An insert will be included in one of the bulletins after Easter to list all donors and those they wish to honor or remember. You can pick up an "Easter Flower Offering Envelope" at any of the entrances, stop by the Parish Office, or donate online by March 29. Kindly donate via the Easter Flower Offering rather than donating a flowering plant.

We have set up a dedicated space during the 4:00 p.m. and 10:45 a.m. Mass in our Community Room for those who are immunocompromised or in fragile health and still desire to return to Mass. Masks will be re-quired. In addition, the 5:30 p.m. Mass will be a "Mask-Only Mass".

EASTER OUTREACH 2021 Every Easter through our food pantry program, Corpus Christi gives out Easter Meal Baskets to families in need in the area. If you would like to sponsor an Easter Meal for a family or make a donation to the food pantry to help us purchase the needed staple items, you can go to www.corpuschristibismarck.com and click on Online Giving or go to our Outreach Ministry Page and click on Easter Outreach. You may also place a donation in the collection or stop by the office to drop off your donation marked Easter Meal Basket.

HOLY WEEKWe are in need of Liturgical Ministers for

Holy Week. Please stop in the usher's room to sign up for Holy Week Masses.

CORPUS CHRISTI

Women’s Group

Corpus Christi Women’s Group

April 8th

7:00 - 8:30 p.m. in the

Parish HallOne of the biggest concerns of parents and grand-parents is that their children or grandchildren have stopped going to church. Come and learn practical suggestions on how to draw them back to the church.The Corpus Christi Women's Group will be meeting on Thursday, April 8th from 7:00-8:30 p.m. The topic will be "Drawing your child back to the Church." We will be viewing a video and discussing a newly released book, "Return" from Brandon Vogt, Director for Bishop Rob-ert Barron's Word on Fire Catholic Ministries.

CHURCH OF CORPUS CHRISTI BISMARCK, ND

Weekly Mass Intentions

Monday, Mar. 29- Communion Service (12:10 p .m .)Tuesday, Mar. 30- VClarence Schmidt (12:10 p .m .) Wednesday, Mar. 31- VLeona Hammes (12:10 p .m .)

Thursday, Apr. 1- Poor Souls (12:10 p .m .)Friday, Apr. 2- Good Friday

Saturday, Apr. 3- VMary Gross (8:30 p .m .)Sunday, Apr. 4- VJacob Neigum (9:00 a .m .)

VHildegarde Morrell (11:00 a .m .)

receive

What’s Going on Here This WeekMon. 3/29 Communion Service, 12:10 p.m.

Tues. 3/30 Quilters, 9:00 a.m., Community Room Eucharistic Adoration, 1:00-7:00 p.m., Church Parish Reconciliation, 3:00-7:00 p.m., Church

Wed. 3/31 Parish Reconciliation, 3:00-7:00 p.m., Church Confirmation 9th Grade All, 6:30-7:45 p.m., Parish Hall Confirmation 10th Grade All, 8:00-9:15 p.m., Parish Hall

Thurs. 4/1 Parish Reconciliation, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Church Holy Thursday UN-Lockin, 4:00-11:59 p.m., Parish Hall Mass of the Lord's Supper, 5:30 p.m., Church

Fri. 4/2 Good Friday Service, 12:10 p.m. Good Friday Service, 3:00 p.m. Good Friday Service, 5:30 p.m.

Sat. 4/3 Easter Vigil Mass, 8:30 p.m.

Sun. 4/4 Easter Sunday Mass, 7:00 a.m. Easter Sunday Mass, 9:00 a.m. Easter Sunday Mass, 11:00 a.m.

Rocky Railway Vacation Bible School 2021

All Aboard for FUN at VBS!

June 2nd, 3rd & 4th

Wednesday & Thursday 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.Friday 8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

(We will conclude with Mass on Friday at 12:10 p.m.)A simple lunch will follow.

Who is it for?Children: Preschool

through Grade 5Crew leaders (young

people who have completed 5th grade) and Adult leaders are

needed to facilitate the activities.

Registration will be available online on April 1st at

www.corpuschristibismarck.com/VBS/participant

*** Cost is $45.00 per child, which includes crafts, lunches, and

snacks.

LENTEN ALMSGIVING 2021Participate in almsgiving this Lent by bringing food to help fill the food pantry shelves. Your donations can be placed in the boxes in the upper/lower gathering spaces of the church.

ESSENTIAL ITEMS NEEDED: Week 6 - Syrup

Holy Thursday High School Youth Ministry Retreat

Thursday, April 1st

4:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.Youth Room (Room 140)

To sign up, please email: youthminister@corpuschristi-

bismarck.com

SNAC (Sunday Night After Church)

Attention all high schoolers! Sunday Night After Church (SNAC) will meet on

Sunday, March 28th from 6:30-8:00 p.m.Topic Night - Jesus Encounter

For questions, you can email youthminister@corpuschristibismarck.com.

LITURGICAL MINISTRYPlease review the schedule below and contact the office to let us know if you are willing and able to serve as a

minister next weekend. If you are not scheduled but would be willing to help, call Tracy at 701-255-4600.

I'd like to introduce you to Titus Athanasius. Titus, a liver-spot Dalmatian, was born on January 26, the Feast of Timothy and Titus, and has joined Romeo Aquinas. He is adjusting well to life at Corpus Christi!

A few more priest assignments were recently released:

Fr. Paul Eberle, at the request of the Archbishop of St. Louis and with the consent of the Diocesan Bishop, to be Spiritual Director for Kenrick-Glennon Seminary, St. Louis, MO.

Fr. Jared Wolf to be the Pastor of Bowman/Marmarth/Rhame.

Rev. Mr. Nicholas Vetter, newly ordained, to be the Chaplain for SMCHS and Parochial Vicar for Pro-Cathedral of St. Mary, Bismarck.

Lastly, I invite you to fully participate in the Holy Triduum liturgies; the full schedule is in the bulletin and available on our social media sites. Kindly remember that Monday we will have a communion service at 12:10 p.m. due to the Chrism Mass at Cathedral.Blessings on your Holy Week! Msgr. Patrick A. Schumacher

FROM THE PASTOR'S DESK

Titus Athanasius

Date: Apr 3-4 4/3/2021 (8:30 p.m.) 4/4/2021 (7:00 a.m.) 4/4/2021 (9:00 a.m.) 4/4/2021 ( 11:00 a.m.)Hospitality 1 Lorraine Hoffman 1 Lorraine Dressler 1 Rita Mastel 1 Mary Ann GrossmanGreeters 2 2 Evelyn Spangler 2 Linda Heil 2

3 3 34 4 45 5 5

Ushers 1 Helen Berger 1 Gisele Thorson 1 Kenneth Heil 1 Dan Sauter2 Bob Clooten 2 Charles Jaskowiak 2 Mike Hilbert 2 Joel Meyer3 Derek Theurer 3 3 Chuck Holzer 3 Nancy Haunz4 Ron Hopfauf 4 4 Bernie Holzer 4 Lonnie Zahn5 5 Dennis Mastel 56 6 6

Lectors 1 John Saiki 1 Irene Goetz 1 Dale Kasowski 1 Christopher Knudson2 Jackie Mrachek 2 Clara Butland 2 Mary Kasowski 2 Joyal Meyer3 Sandy Wald Clooten

Servers 1 Aurora Zainhofsky 1 1 Charlie Holzer 12 Mason Mrachek 2 2 JohnFischer Uchem 23 Sienna Mrachek

Eucharistic BODY OF CHRIST BODY OF CHRIST BODY OF CHRIST BODY OF CHRISTMinisters R-1 Mary Ann Metcalf R-1 Dean Anagnost R-1 Dale Kasowski R-1 Gary Feist

2 Monsignor 2 Father Aune 2 Monsignor 2 Monsignor3 Brian Lardy 3 Gisele Thorson 3 Cathy Schatz 3 Kathy Howe4 Father Aune 4 Evelyn Spangler 4 Kyle Schatz 4 Kathy Wood5 Jane Greer 5 Pam Mathern 5 Makayla Schatz 5 Steve Mittelsteadt6 Deacon Mike 6 Gerard Mathern 6 Brian Lardy 6 Karen daSilva7 Deacon Lonnie 7 Deacon Rex 7 Deacon Mike 7 Deacon Lonnie8 Vicki Conner 8 Char Blaskowski 8 Teddie Herner 8 Joyal Meyer9 9 Shawn Anagnost 9 Mary Kasowski 9 Tim Bohan10 Elaine Thompson 10 10 Kermit Herner 10 Kathy Feist11 Sandy Wald Clooten 11 Heather Bullinger 11 Christopher Knudson12 Bob Clooten 12 William Knudson 12 Janet Spooner

13 Kathy Knudson 13 Kathy Zahn14 Marsha Lembke 14 Brenda Bergan15 Claus Lembke 1516 LaVerne Kaufman 16

17 17

Easter Vigil and Easter Sunday Masses

Minister for

Make your weekly envelopes disappear! Choose online giving.

Give weekly, monthly, or even annually! Check it out at: www.corpuschristibismarck.com and click on the

"Online Giving Button" on the home page of the Parish Website. If you have questions call the office at 701-255-4600.

Lent 2021 is drawing to a close as we prepare for the Holy Triduum, the holiest days of the year. We encour-age all of you to walk with Christ and "Give.Him.21" every day. Spend 21 minutes reflecting on the Stations of the Cross. Spend 21 Minutes in Adoration after Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord's Supper. How can you Give.Him.21 today?

HOLY WEEK SCHEDULEHoly Saturday - April 3rd: 8:30 p.m.

Easter Sunday - April 4th: 7:00 a.m. (Masks Required)

9:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.

Holy Thursday - April 1st: 5:30 p.m.

Good Friday Service - April 2nd: 12:10 p.m.

3:00 p.m. (Masks Required) 5:30 p.m.

There will be a Mask Required Room at all Masses Easter Weekend.

OPERATION RICE BOWLSERVING THE SUFFERING CHRIST

As we enter Holy Week and celebrate Palm Sunday, let's reflect on how our Lord suffered from our indifference: those who proclaimed Him King of Jerusalem were the same who called to crucify Him. We recognize we are all one human family. Are we contributing to

the suffering of our sisters and brothers with our indifference to their realities? How does our faith inspire us to care for them and share the gifts that God has bestowed on us? Visit crsricebowl.org to learn more.

75% of your CRS Rice Bowl donation supports Catholic Relief Services around the world.

25% helps alleviate hunger and poverty in our local diocese.

Please return your rice bowls to Corpus Christi by April 4th.

PONTIFICAL GOOD FRIDAY COLLECTIONPope Francis has asked for our support for the Holy Land. Your support helps the church minister in parishes, provide Catholic schools, and offer religious education. The Pontifical Good Friday Collection also helps to preserve the sacred shrines. When you contribute to the Pontifical Good Friday Collection, you become an instrument of peace and join with Catholics around the world in solidarity with the Church of the Holy Land.

Sunday, Mar 28, 2021PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD

Remember kindlyNone of us needs a reminder that life is full of suffering and loss.We’ll all have a generous share of sorrow before we’re through.What bears constant reminding is that seeds of kindness are sowneach hour as well. In the final days before his Passion, anunnamed woman anointed Jesus with costly perfumed oil. It was asymbolic act, signaling his role as God’s anointed and oneprepared for death. It was also a gentle act in a week that wouldhold much cruelty. Seed the world with small kindnesses to testifyagainst the darkness.

TODAY'S READINGS: Procession: Mark 11:1-10 or John 12:12-16 (37);Mass: Isaiah 50:4-7; Philippians 2:6-11; Mark 14:1—15:47 (38).“Wherever the gospel is proclaimed to the whole world, what shehas done will be told in memory of her.”

Monday, Mar 29, 2021MONDAY OF HOLY WEEK

A most worthy work of mercyAmong the corporal works of mercy, there’s one you might take forgranted: bury the dead. We bury our own friends and family, butwhat about those in your community who die with no one to burythem? There are pallbearer ministries—sometimes named afterSaint Joseph of Arimathea, who provided a tomb for Jesus’ burial—for the homeless, often veterans, and others left alone in theworld who need someone to see them home one final time. Seewhat your parish and local funeral home does for those who diealone. Can you offer them the dignity of your presence or, at thevery least, during this time of COVID, your specific prayers?

TODAY'S READINGS: Isaiah 42:1-7; John 12:1-11 (257). “Let her keepthis for the day of my burial.”

Tuesday, Mar 30, 2021TUESDAY OF HOLY WEEK

Can I get an amen?We know the word amen typically ends a prayer. It’s there tosignal a shared agreement to what’s been said, as in: “Yes, it’sso.” But what about an amen at the beginning of a statement? Andwhat if it’s used twice, as is common in the Gospel of John?“Amen, amen, I say to you,” Jesus says repeatedly. According toscripture scholar Raymond Brown, Jesus uses the phrase to showhe speaks with the authority of God. Jesus speaks God’s truth—which is why some translations say “Truly, truly” instead. Listenclosely for God’s truth this Holy Week.

TODAY'S READINGS: Isaiah 49:1-6; John 13:21-33, 36-38 (258).“Amen, amen, I say to you, one of you will betray me.”

Wednesday, Mar 31, 2021WEDNESDAY OF HOLY WEEK

Patience, peopleTomorrow being Holy Thursday, today is the last full day of Lent.And how was our Lent? Do you feel relief that your Lentenresolutions can be set aside? Saddened to lose the extra time setaside for prayer? Perhaps regret that your anticipated Lentenpractices got lost in the daily commotion of the past six weeks?Here is the important question: Is your heart open to God andGod’s love? Lent is a gift of time, to be sure, but the opportunity to

fast, pray, and give alms, to grow in the love of God is ours everyday. The words of Saint Francis de Sales come to mind: “Havepatience with all things, but first of all with yourself.”

TODAY'S READINGS: Isaiah 50:4-9a; Matthew 26:14-25 (259).“Morning after morning he opens my ear that I may hear.”

Thursday, Apr 01, 2021HOLY THURSDAY; EVENING MASS OF THE LORD'S SUPPER

Get down and dirtySome parishes have trouble finding parishioners willing to havethe priest wash their feet at the Mass of the Lord’s Supper. Theidea of washing hands instead has been proposed. But the churchhas been firm: The stooping down to wash lowly, possibly dustyfeet sends the message of humble, loving service that Christintended when he performed this act himself. The next time youare called on to wash dishes, take out the garbage, or do a bit ofdirty work, see it as a chance to live the spirit of Christ’s act ofwashing his disciples’ feet.

TODAY'S READINGS: Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26;John 13:1-15 (39). “If I, therefore, the master and teacher, havewashed your feet, you ought to wash one another’s feet.”

Friday, Apr 02, 2021FRIDAY OF THE LORD'S PASSION (GOOD FRIDAY); DAY OF ABSTINENCE

Mercy meMercy is not always something we think about—until we are inneed of it. Mercy refers to God’s compassion and kindness towardus, especially when we have not been our best selves. On GoodFriday, we see clearly, though painfully, the extent of God’s mercyin a love so great that Jesus, God’s beloved, is willing to go to thecross. We keep ourselves ever mindful of mercy as a way tounderstand a God whose fundamental “disposition” is one ofloving kindness—no matter what. As you pray through this holyday, remember your own experiences of God’s mercy.

TODAY'S READINGS: Isaiah 52:13—53:12; Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9;John 18:1—19:42 (40). “And bowing his head, he handed over thespirit.”

Saturday, Apr 03, 2021HOLY SATURDAY; EASTER VIGIL

This holy in-between timeScripture commentator John T. Squires calls Holy Saturday a“liminal space” marked by waiting and not knowing. This is thequiet, uncertain day between Crucifixion and Resurrection. Insome sense, this entire past year has been a liminal year, as weare caught between the emergence of a history-changing virusand its hoped-for suppression. What can we learn from thedisciples who waited and prayed? They prayed that life wouldemerge victorious over death. Let that be our prayer as well.

TODAY'S READINGS: Vigil: Genesis 1:1—2:2; Genesis 22:1-18;Exodus 14:15—15:1; Exodus 15:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 17-18; Isaiah 54:5-14; Isaiah 55:1-11; Baruch 3:9-15, 32—4:4; Ezekiel 36:16-17a, 18-28; Romans 6:3-11; Mark 16:1-7 (41). “Then God said, ‘Let therebe light,’ and there was light.”

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Lenten Confession Schedule Bismarck Catholic Parishes

Church of Corpus Christi Regular Confession Times: Monday through Friday: 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM Saturday: 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM Additional Times for Lent: Tuesday, March 30th from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM Wednesday, March 31st from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM Thursday, April 1st from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Cathedral of the Holy Spirit Regular Confession Times: Sunday: 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM Monday through Saturday: 7:15 AM to 8:00 AM Saturday: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM and 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM Church of St. Anne Regular Confession Times: Wednesday through Friday: 7:30 AM to 7:50 AM Saturday: 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Church of the Ascension Regular Confession Times:

Tuesday through Friday: 7:30 AM to 7:50 AM Saturday: 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM

Pro-Cathedral of St. Mary Regular Confession Times:

Monday through Friday: 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM Saturday: 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Psalm 51:10

HOLY WEEK - 2021Monday, March 29th

Chrism Mass, 11:00 a.m., Cathedral (12:10 p.m. Communion Service)

Tuesday, March 30th

Mass, 12:10 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration, 1:00-7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, March 31st Mass, 12:10 p.m.

Holy Thursday, April 1st

Mass, The Lord’s Supper (5:30 p.m.) (NO 12:10 p.m. Mass)

Good Friday, April 2nd

(DAY OF FAST & ABSTINENCE)Services Celebrating the Lord’s Passion 12:10 p.m. 3:00 p.m. (Masks Required) 5:30 p.m.

Stations of the Cross may be prayed privately throughout the day.

Holy Saturday, April 3rd

Easter Vigil Mass (8:30 p.m.) (NO 4:00 p.m. Mass)

Easter Sunday, April 4th

Mass, 7:00 a.m. (Masks Required) 9:00 a.m. (preceded by choir and organ @ 8:45 a.m.) 11:00 a.m. (NO 5:30 p.m. Mass)

There will be a mask required room at all Masses.You are invited to bring bells to ring at the Easter Vigil during the Glory to God.

Lenten Reconciliation at Corpus ChristiTuesday, March 30th ................................. (3:00-7:00 p.m.) Wednesday, March 31st ............................ (3:00-7:00 p.m.)Thursday, April 1st ............................ (10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.)

HELP US PREPARE CORPUS CHRISTI CHURCH FOR EASTER. You are invited to participate in

the Easter Flower Offering to enhance our worship environment while honoring or remembering a loved one. Monetary donations will fund flowers and decorations for the Easter Season. All flowers will be ordered locally. An insert will be included in one of the bulletins after Easter to list all donors and those they wish to honor or remember. You can pick up an “Easter

Flower Offering Envelope” at any of the entrances, stop by the Parish office or donate online by March 29th. Kindly donate via the Easter Flower Offering rather than donating a flowering plant.

Please return your rice bowl this Holy Week. You can place it in the baskets that are available at the entrances of the church. Thank you for your generous support of Operation Rice Bowl.

THE PILLARS OF LENT:“...give ALMS…

PRAY to your Father…FAST…”

Matthew 6:2-16

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Open the gifts of Easter throughout the year

Why do Catholics bless themselves with holy water?

Discovering hope and joy in the Catholic faith. April 2021

The practice of blessing oneself with holy water harkens back to the washing rituals of the Old Testament Jews, who had to bathe before entering the temple. Today, when we bless ourselves with

holy water, it brings to mind our own baptism. It was at our baptism that

our souls were washed clean of original sin and we were of�cially made members of the Church. We also received the gift of faith. In blessing ourselves, we

renew our baptismal promise.

Easter is the highest Sunday throughout the year, but each Sunday is a chance to celebrate a “little Easter.” We can live the gifts of the Resurrection each Sunday of the year: Death doesn’t have the last word. Easter means that we can face each day with joy, knowing that Jesus paved the way to Heaven for those who choose to follow Him. Refuse to worry about earthly matters and share your joy with friends, family, colleagues. Jesus offers peace the world can’t give. Jesus ascended to Heaven and left everything behind. We follow his example when we detach from worldly concerns and care more about God’s

will than our own. If we seek God before everything else, we can join Him in His Heavenly kingdom. We place our faith in the Holy

Spirit. “Those who have come

into genuine contact with Christ cannot keep him for themselves, they must proclaim him” (Pope St. John Paul II). At

Pentecost, the Holy Spirit inspired the

apostles to bring thousands to Baptism. Call

upon the Holy Spirit to help you bring Jesus to others through words, actions, and compassion. Forgiveness is ours for the asking. Jesus bore the punishment for our sins. That means no matter what we have done, Jesus is ready to forgive. All we have to do is ask.

For His love Each day, offering our very best to

God raises all of our efforts to the level of a prayer. He rewards our

dedication with peace, joy, and awareness of His presence in all that we do.

Choose companions wellDelilah had to know the

secret of Samson’s strength but God had forbidden him to reveal it. “And when she pressed him hard with her words day after day, and urged him, his soul was vexed to death” (Judges 16:16). He gave in and it was his undoing. Don’t let anyone – friend or family – pressure you into violating God’s commandments.

Hold hope “When a man has died, were he to live again, all the days of my drudgery I would wait, until my relief should come” Job 14:14. Despite all his misery, Job clung to the one truth that also gives us hope – salvation. God offers the hope of being with Him forever.

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In many dioceses around the country, the obligation to attend Mass in person remains lifted while the pandemic lasts. Still, �nding ways to celebrate the Eucharist – in person, if it

can be done safely, or online – has spiritual bene�ts during dif�cult times. “Do this in memory of me” is the only

direct order Jesus gave to His followers. That means

God is the one who initiates this encounter with us. And when God asks us to do something, it is smart to do it. Sanctify the day. Participating in Mass on Sunday still helps to ful�ll the Third Commandment obligation to keep holy the Sabbath day and sanctify the day. You’re a baptized person needed by your community. “For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them" (Matthew 18:20). We help worship God just by being there. You get “take out.” The homily gives the Gospel relevance to our lives. Then we have something to act on in the coming week.

April 4 – Easter Sunday. The solemnity that marks Jesus’ Resurrection. It is the most important feast in the Church year. April 11 - St. Stanislaus (1079). As Bishop of Krakow in 1072, St. Stanislaus attempted to reform the violent and depraved king of Poland, Boleslas II. When his efforts failed, he excommunicated the king. In retaliation, Boleslas murdered the saint as he said Mass. April 11 – Divine Mercy Sunday. In 1931, Jesus appeared to St. Faustina

and asked that the Sunday after Easter become the “Feast of Mercy.” Jesus promised that anyone who honors him as the King of Mercy and prays The Chaplet of Divine Mercy – the prayer he gave to St. Faustina – will receive special graces and great mercy. April 21 – St. Anselm (1109). A native of Italy, St. Anselm initially enjoyed a luxurius life at court. After his mother died, he became a monk in France and reluctantly became bishop of Canterbury, England. He was exiled for rebuf�ng the king’s interference in Church matters.

St. Therese of Lisieux con�ded that, "For me prayer is a surge of the heart, it is a simple look towards Heaven, it is a cry of recognition and of love, embracing both trial and joy." Adding short, heartfelt prayers to our daily activities can help us glance toward Heaven throughout the day: The Jesus Prayer – “Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.” Try repeating it 100 times a day. “Teach me, O Lord, to do your will, for you are my

God.” Say this when beginning a chore, task, or project. “May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.” A prayer for the souls in Purgatory. “Jesus, meek and humble of heart, make my heart like yours.” Pray this for humility and love. “Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.” She is always willing to help.

“Thy will be done.” It’s what Jesus said.

Cast looks toward Heaven throughout the day

This Gospel tells of our relationship with God. Jesus is the Good Shepherd and we are His �ock. Today society tells us that it is good be independent and answer to no one. We are encouraged to please ourselves and follow our own desires. However, there is no one to turn to for guidance and comfort when circumstances go bad. There is no shepherd. In Jesus’ day, a shepherd lived with the sheep, cared for them, and even put himself at risk to keep them safe. He

tended them in a �ock for safety, to protect them

from predators. The shepherd was trusted and familiar, so that

the sheep knew His voice and followed him but no other. Jesus is the Good Shepherd for all of humanity. In this Gospel Jesus de�ned the role of a shepherd. He predicted how he would �ll that role by giving His life for His sheep. But he looked beyond the

sheepfold of Israel. His hope is to have one �ock and one shepherd for the whole world. That �ock is the Church which he founded.

John 10:11-18, Jesus Is the Good Shepherd

Why should I participate in Mass if it’s not required?