December 27th, 2015
www.corpus-christi-parish.com [email protected]
(989) 893-4073 Parish Administration/Faith Formation Office
1008 S. Wenona, Bay City, MI 48706 Office Hours: Mon-Thur 9-4, Fri 9-12
Mission Statement: Corpus Christi is a vibrant, welcoming
Catholic parish that nourishes disciples of Jesus Christ who practice and share His
message of love in our community and beyond.
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Corpus Christi Stewardship Children’s Stewardship Joey, helped clean with the kitty litter.
Logan, I cleaned up after my dog.
Riley, I bought gifts for the Giving
Tree.
December 13th Collection Envelopes…………….......$15,700.03
Loose………………….……....565.00
Children’s …………… ...…....….2.00
Children’s Loose.…….………...17.88
Youth………………..….…….….5.00
Total…………………. ….$16,289.91
Target each week…….…...$17,071.60
Balance this week…..............-$781.69
Year to date balance...........+$7,077.41
Envelopes issued/used…...…..871/424
Children’s: 2 Youth: 3
Year End Contributions You still have time to send your 2015
church contributions in for tax credit.
We must have your envelopes in the
Parish Office by December 31st to
count for the 2015 tax year.
Fish Fry Fish Fry at Auburn K of C at 4760
Garfield Rd. All You Can Eat Buffet.
Friday, January 8th. 3-7 p.m. Adults
$11.00, $5.00 for kids 5-12. Kids
under 5 are free! Take outs available.
Birthday Wishes! Parishioner Marie Kaczmarek
recently celebrated her 100th birthday!
If you wish to send Marie a card, her
address is:
Marie Kaczmarek
1213 Salzburg Ave.
Bay City, MI 48706-3438
Food of Faith Dinner We had another successful Food of
Faith Dinner on December 10th at
Westminster Church. We served 64
people 103 servings of roast beef,
mashed potatoes & gravy, green
beans, biscuits, and & cookies for dessert. Parish helpers were Nita
Lamkin, Suzie & George Paquette, Pat
Davis, Bill Wade, and Maureen
Zirwes. Thank you for your help!
Mary McGuire
Catechist In-Service All catechists will gather on January 5th
from 5:45 - 7:30 p.m. for an in-service
meeting. No class that night.
Faith Formation Schedule We are on Christmas break. Classes
resume January 11th & 12th.
Pop Can Drive The High School Youth will be having a
returnable can drive fundraiser after
Christmas break. Please save your cans
over the holidays and bring them to the
Education Center, January 10 - 12th.
Monies raised will go to Youth Group
projects and upcoming events.
Men’s Fellowship Group The Men’s Group will meet on
Saturday, January 2nd, from 8:30 -
10:30 a.m. in the parish office building.
The group is open to all men of our
parish and beyond. Invite your friends.
This is not a Bible Study and there is
never any homework! Come and check
it out!
High School Youth Group If you were unable to participate in
Tuesday evening Youth Group because
of your work/sports schedule, but you
have Tuesday nights open this semester,
we would be happy to have you join us
in January. We meet Tuesday evenings
from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. in the parish office
basement. Join us!
The Christian Coffee House The Coffee House for Bay Area High
School students is scheduled to open on
JANUARY 8, 2016! We will be open
on Fridays from 6 –
11:30 p.m. The Coffee
House is located at 2305
S. Monroe St. in Bay
City, 48708 (The former
Field House at St. Hyacinth church). All
High School students are welcome!
Bring your High School ID to get in.
We will have coffee of course… and so
much more!
Prayer Line Janet Brandt 684-3366
Roberta Behmlander 686-0333
Nita Lamkin 684-7105
January 3rd Readings Epiphany of the Lord Isaiah 60:1-6
Ephesians 3:2-3
Matthew 2:1-12
Worship Aid Dedications this Week:
In Loving Memory of Anne Laskowski
5th Anniversary of Death
Love, Mom
In Loving Memory of Elizabeth Rapps Reinhardt
36th Anniversary of Death
In Loving Memory of
Tamara Abeare Goodnight
25th Anniversary of Death
Love, Mom
In Memory of the Maida Family,
The Moore Family, & Fr. Raymond Fron
From Randy Maida
In Loving Memory of Tony Reder
12th Anniversary of Death
Questions of the Week:
Adults:
What does your family do to honor and respect its older members?
Children: How challenging is it for you to obey and respect your parents? How can you be more compassionate toward them?
Diocesan Workshop Servant Ministry: Beginning With
The Heart. Presenters are Tom
Conklin and Terri Grierson. Saturday,
January 20th, 2016 at the Center for
Ministry, 5802 Weiss St., Saginaw.
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Cost is $35.00
(includes lunch). How effective are
you at making a positive impact on the
people around you? By adopting new
attitudes and actions in your everyday
life, you will live better, love more,
and touch more lives. Call 989-797-
6607 to register or for questions.
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Celebrating New Life Welcome to the newest members of our
faith community, who were recently
baptized at Corpus Christi:
Ethan Robert Burch
Son of Grant & Heather
Maverick Henry Kessler Son of Jason & Courtney
Food Pantry Collection Our monthly collection for our St.
Vincent de Paul Society Food Pantry
will be next weekend; January 2nd &
3rd. Items needed: jam, dish soap,
laundry detergent, toilet
paper, paper towels,
deodorant, peanut butter,
tuna, bar soap, Kleenex,
canned goods, crackers,
English muffins, graham crackers, and
macaroni & cheese. Thank you for
your continued support!
Thanks To All! The outstanding generosity of our
parish community was very apparent
during every aspect of the recent Giving
Tree Program. From preparing the
ornaments for the tree, to purchasing
gifts, to sorting and transporting those
gifts, many of you were heavily
involved in donating your time, talent
and treasure. Together we were able to
provide more than eight hundred gifts
to needy families! Quite a feat and
something we can all be very proud!
Thank You! Sr. Joann
Dear Parishioners,
On this Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, we pause to give thanks for the gift of family life. So much of our formation and education comes from our families. It is there that we are nurtured, loved, and have a place that we can call home. We are grateful for the example of the Holy Family and we ask God to bless and strengthen all families.
Thank you, thank you, thank you for your cards, notes, gifts, and goodies over these special days. I am touched by your generosity and most grateful for your thoughtfulness. May you be blest in abundance!!
On be half of the entire parish staff, I want to wish you and yours a Happy New Year! May 2016 be a year of grace and mercy for all of us.
In Christ’s love, Fr. Bert
Schedule of Events Sunday, December 27th
Feast of the Holy Family
8:00 a.m. Celebration of Mass
10:15 a.m. Celebration of Mass
Monday, December 28th
No Bible Study
Tuesday, December 29th 8:30 a.m. Mass @ St. Catherine’s
No Faith Formation
Wednesday, December 30th
8:00 a.m. Mass @ Our Lady of Peace
Thursday, December 31st
New Year’s Eve
Parish Office Closes at Noon 1:30 p.m. Wedding of Kristen Janer &
Chaz Owczarzak
4:30 p.m. Mass at Holy Trinity Campus
Friday, January 1st
Solemnity of Mary
New Year’s Day
Parish Office Closed
10:15 a.m. Mass @ St. Hedwig Campus
Saturday, January 2nd
8:00 a.m. Bread Bakers
8:30 a.m. Men’s Group
4:30 p.m. Celebration of Mass
Food Pantry Collection
Sunday, January 3rd
Epiphany of the Lord
8:00 a.m. Celebration of Mass
10:15 a.m. Celebration of Mass
Food Pantry Collection
Holiday Hours
The parish office will be open until 12-noon on Thursday, December 31st, and
will be closed on Friday, January 1st.
Enjoy this blessed season!
New Year Masses New Year’s Eve:
4:30 p.m. Holy Trinity Campus
New Years Day
10:15 a.m. St. Hedwig Campus
Sponsor of the Week
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1008 S. Wenona St.,
Bay City, MI 48706
989-893-4073
Pastor…Rev. Robert S. Gohm
Associate Pastor…
Rev. Kevin N. Kerbawy
Pastoral Minister...Sr. Joann Plumpe
Liturgist...Paul Kerbyson
Director of Faith Formation…
Mary Dierich
Business Manager...Susan Cavanaugh
Office Manager...Mary Ann
Marciniak
Office Assistant….Jan Madziar
Office Assistant….Karen Polega
Maintenance ...Ned Benford
Adult Confirmation Corpus Christi is hosting a regional
Confirmation with Bishop Cistone in
February. We invite any
baptized adult, teen, or older
child who receives
Eucharist, but has not been
confirmed, to celebrate this
sacrament with us. If you are
interested, please call Mary Dierich
at 894-0181 for more information
KC Breakfast Fundraiser Benefitting Bay County Right To Life. Sunday, January 10th, 8:30
a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Essexville K of C,
1021 Woodside. Assorted meats,
eggs, pancakes, waffles, home fries,
toast, and beverages. Adults $7.00,
ages 6-12yrs, $3.00. Under age 5yrs,
free!.