First Sunday of Advent

Sunday, December 2, 2018

Corpus Christi Parish Willingboro, New Jersey

Established 1959

RECTORY / PARISH OFFICE

63 Sylvan Lane, Willingboro, New Jersey 08046

Phone 609.877.5322 Fax 609.877.1695 HOURS: M thru F: 9:00 AM to Noon; 1:30 to 5:00 PM

E-mail: ccnj@mycorpuschristichurch.com Website: www.ccnj.church

PASTOR Reverend John J. Testa

WEEKEND ASSISTANTS Divine Word Missionary Fathers

DEACONS James E. Ayrer (Retired) Michael J. Hagan

PASTORAL MINISTER Sister Robert Marie Green, O. S. F.,

Corpus Christi Convent, 609.871.4226

DIRECTOR OF SACRED MUSIC Renee Hatzold, 609.410.6866

COORDINATOR, RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Bonnie Campbell, 609.871.4680

PARISH LIFE MASSES Daily (M - S): 8:00 AM Weekend: Saturday 4:00 PM; Sunday: 7:30, 9:30, 11:30 AM Holy Days: Vvigil: 7:00 PM; 8:00am, 10:00am

RECONCILIATION (CONFESSIONS) Saturday: Immediately after 8:00 AM Mass and 3:00 to 3:45 PM, or by Appointment

NOVENA TO OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP Saturday Morning following the 8:00 AM Mass

WEDNESDAY DEVOTIONS TO SAINT JOSEPH Immediately following the 8:00 AM Mass

OFFICE OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Located on the First Floor of School Phone: 609.871.4680 www.religioused@mycorpuschristichurch.com

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA) Please call the Rectory Office at 609.877.5322

BAPTISMS 2nd Sunday of the Month at 1:00 PM. Parents should be registered in the parish. Please call the Rectory two months prior to the Baptism to make arrangements.

SICK CALLS Any time of day or night. Please call Rectory.

MARRIAGE We joyfully welcome your Marriage here at Corpus Christi. The Diocese requires that arrangements be made one year in advance. Please call the Rectory.

PARISH REGISTRATION We welcome new parishioners and newly married couples and ask that you kindly register with us.

THE CHOIRS OF CORPUS CHRISTI Adult, Resurrection, Youth, and Bell. Please contact the Music Director at 609.410.6866.

THE SOCIETY OF SAINT VINCENT de PAUL For Assistance, please contact 609.835.7757

POPE JOHN PAUL II REGIONAL SCHOOL 11 South Sunset Road, Willingboro, NJ, 609.877.2144 Visit us at www.pjpiirs.com

Page Two December 2, 2018 SANCTUARY CANDLE

Week of December 2: Arthur Correia and Wife r/b Arthur Correia and Wife

MASSES FOR THE WEEK MONDAY, December 3, Saint Francis Xavier, Priest 8:00 AM Laura Coceano r/b Dominic & Family TUESDAY, December 4, Saint John Damascene, Priest 8:00 AM Clemente Epifania r/b Grandchildren WEDNESDAY, December 5 8:00 AM Anthony Phai r/b Maria Nang THURSDAY, December 6, Saint Nicholas, Bishop 8:00 AM Salustiano “Sal” Mateo r/b The Mateo Family

(Masses Continued) FRIDAY, December 7, Saint Ambrose, Bishop 8:00 AM Frank Testa r/b Father John 7:00 PM Vigil Mass: PRO POPULO SATURDAY, December 8, Holy Day of Obligation 8:00 AM Peter Ngo Vinh Truong r/b Kim sa Hite 4:00 PM Edward F. Coyle r/b Alison Schuyler SUNDAY, December 9 7:30 AM PRO POPULO r/b For The People 9:30 AM Glen Stockton (5th Anniversary) r/b Mom & Dad 11:30 AM Helene Halpern Bernard r/b Husband

Collection November 25, 2018 $ 9,686.02 Same Weekend Last Year $ 8,810.00

Please take the time to use your envelopes. By doing so we are better able to keep track of your donations. We sincerely thank you for your continued generosity.

From the Pastor:

\My dear friends in Christ,

We begin the new Liturgical Year in the Church on this First Sunday of Advent. Here we are, four Sundays before Christmas, and we enter into a season packed with prayer and reconciliation services, concerts, feasts, rehearsals and Masses. We also have Christmas cards to write, a Christmas tree and decorations to put up, and shopping to do. Will we have time to get some prayerful rest? How do we get through all of this and at the same time, be aware, be prepared and be vigilant at all times? Of course the main focus of all of this is to realize that the only reason for this season is the birth of our Lord, Jesus Christ! We prepare for the coming of the Son of Man, the promised Emmanuel, who is yet to come!

We will have a Holy Day of Adoration next Friday, December 7th, 2018. Exposition will be at 6:45 PM. Our Vigil Mass for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception will be at 7:00 PM. Please consider spending some time with the Lord on this First Friday as we continue to pray for all priests and each other.

We will publish the end of year Annual Financial Report in a couple of weeks. In preparing you for the release of this report, I can only say that it is a constant struggle for our parish to maintain operating costs below budget. I can only rely on your generosity and love in keeping us viable and strengthening our position for the future.

May God bless you all!

Father John

BLESSING OF THE MANGER AND OUR PARISH TREE LIGHTING

Saturday, December 8, 2018

The Blessing of the Manger and Lighting of the Tree will take place immediately after the 4:00 PM Mass. These events are parish favorites. We hope you can join us as we gather to sing Christmas carols and then warm up with some Hot Chocolate and Cookies. Hope you’ll be with us to lend your hearts and voices on this occasion as we prepare for His coming.

ADVENT PENANCE SERVICE

Wednesday, December 19, 2018, 7:00 PM Once again, this year we will collaborate with our Cohort Parishes of Resurrection and Jesus, the Good Shepherd in hosting a joint Penance Service at Resurrection Parish in St. Casimir Church, Riverside, NJ at 7:00 PM. Several priests will be available for individual confessions. Come, prepare a clean heart for the Lord.

2019 MASS BOOK NOW OPEN Our 2019 Mass Book is now open. Intentions will be accepted for both Weekday and Sunday Masses. There are no limitations on the number of Masses you may request. Sanctuary Lamp and Altar Flowers reservations may also be made at this time. Thank you

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MONTHLY DAY OF EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

First Friday, December 7, 2018 Come to Jesus truly present in The Most Blessed Sacrament. Spend time with Our Lord in Adoration, Reparation, Thanksgiving, and Petition. Exposition begins at 11:00 AM (after the 10:00 AM School Mass) and concludes with Benediction at 6:45 PM just before the 7:00 PM Mass. This is the last Day of Adoration before His Holy Birth! Please come. Please note times.

CHRISTMAS FLOWER COLLECTION

NEXT WEEKEND: December 8/9, 2018 Creating an environment befitting the arrival of the Infant Jesus at Christmas has always been paramount here in Corpus Christi Church. With joyful anticipation, we invite you to take part in honoring the Baby Jesus with a beautiful display of our love by giving generously to our Christmas Flower Collection. Kindly use the special envelope provided in your envelope packet.

OPLATKI Oplatki, The Christmas Wafer, is now available and may be picked up at our Parish Office. It’s beautiful meaning and use is told on the package. Start a new family tradition, or … relive an old one! $2.00 per package.

“WOMEN OF JOY” PRAYER BREAKFAST Saturday, December 8th, 2018, 9:00-11:30 AM

Merry Christmas, Women of Joy! During Advent, we put aside our worldly distractions and remember the tiny baby in the manger who is the creator of the universe. You are invited to join us at breakfast and be refreshed and renewed in His promise of salvation. Come be a part of our circle of joy in the Lord as we celebrate with song, laughter, Scripture, warm fellowship and great food! We look forward to seeing you on the 8th! More info? Call Mariann Janus, 609.835.1475; Monica Maas, 609.877.1583

HOLY LAND OLIVE-WOOD CHRISTIAN ART Next Weekend, December 8, 9, 2018

We welcome our friend George who brings with him Olivewood carvings and art from the Holy Land. Many Holy Land Christians in the Bethlehem area alone rely upon income generated from this art form. Please stop by Bogdan Hall and support this Christian Tradition with a purchase for your Christmas gift-giving. Thank you for supporting the Christian Community in the Holy Land.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEEDS YOU! Our Religious Education Program is in need of a few more Catechists. Please, prayerfully consider sharing your time and talents with the children of our pairsh to guide them in growing closer to God and stronger in their faith. Religious Education classes are Sunday mornings, 10:00 to 11:15 AM. Call Bonnie Campbell at the Religious Education office at 609.871.4680 or on her cell at 609.234.4724.

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December 2018 Activities “CHRISTMAS PARTY” WEDNESDAY, DEC. 5th

Our Annual Christmas Party will take place instead of our regular monthly meeting. We thank you for your $5.00 donation which helps cover some of the expenses. Arrival 1:15 PM. Lunch, Etc. provided. Instead of a Pollyanna, we’ll bring donations of underwear or socks for all ages or canned goods for the poor of The Inn. Whatever you can do will be greatly appreciated.

OUTREACH PRAYER SERVICE / CLARE BRIDGE 11:00 AM Join us Thursday, Dec. 6; and Wednesdays, Dec. 12 and 19. VOLUNTEER AT THE SAINT FRANCIS INN Those signed up in advance will serve the poor in Philadelphia, FRIDAYS, DEC. 7, 14, 21. Leave C.C. 10:30 AM, return approx. 2:00 PM.

Please remember: During January and February we do not serve at The Saint Francis Inn. Clothing to be donated to their Thrift Shop should be left at the Convent before Dec. 19, then hold until March, 2019. Thanks.

CRAFT FAIR SALES were a great success! Because of our wonderful crocheters, we raised $1,450 for the poor. Thanks to all who supported us with yarn and monetary help during the year. The Afghan Winner was Jo Ann, a parishioner of Corpus Christi. We are always blessed when we help the poor!

JANUARY MEETING REMINDER: Save all those special gifts and bring any new items to our January Meeting for the Chinese Auction which takes place at our February Meeting to benefit St. Francis Inn. You can also leave items at the Convent before Jan. 18, 2019. Please mark items “Chinese Auction.” Have a great Christmas!

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Christmas/Holiday Raffle

Sacred Heart Council 5337 will be selling Holiday Raffle tickets this weekend and DECEMBER 15, 16, 2018. Three prizes: $500, $300, and $200. Tickets: $2.00 each. Who can’t use a little extra cash at Christmas? Drawing takes place Wednesday, December 19th at the K of C Home.

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