31st SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Sunday, November 4, 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 Reverend Florencio Lagura, S. V. D.

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

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

Corpus Christi Convent, 609.871.4226

MUSIC DIRECTOR 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: Vigil: 7:00 PM; 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM

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 12:30 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 November 4, 2018 SANCTUARY CANDLE

Week of November 4: Bert and Betty Schaffer r/b In thanksgiving: Our 65th Anniv.

MASSES FOR THE WEEK MONDAY, November 5 8:00 AM Donald Schmidt r/b Bob & Clare Kochanski TUESDAY, November 6 8:00 AM Elaine Papagno r/b Anna Tyrrell WEDNESDAY, November 7 8:00 AM In Thanksgiving for Our 65th Anniversary r/b Betty & Bert Schaffer THURSDAY, November 8 8:00 AM Salustiano “Sal” Mateo 10:00 AM The Mateo Family

(Masses Continued) FRIDAY, November 9, Dedication of The Lateran Basilica 8:00 AM Dolores Sliwinski r/b Pat, Joyce, Mark & Kat SATURDAY, November 10 8:00 AM In Thanksgiving r/b 4:00 PM John Loftus r/b Dennis & Beverlee Robbins SUNDAY, November 11 7:30 AM PRO POPULO r/b For The People 9:30 AM Charles Juliana r/b Rosemarie, Vince &Sal Amendolia 11:30 AM Anthony Verrecchio r/b Daughter & Family

Sunday, October 28, 2018 $14,239.00 Same Week Last Year $ 9,558.27

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,

There is no greater love than to give up one’s life for others. Jesus proved what He meant by His own life and death. He insists that love of God and love of people are one and inseparable. It is perhaps easy to love an unseen God but it is often very difficult for us to love people whose weakness we see, people who are cranky and rough and unreliable. But if we cannot love these people, we really do not love God. Jesus, who is God’s love alive, can give us His own endless, reliable love.

We must allow God’s love to manifest itself here at Corpus Christi Parish. We must strive to be a loving parish family, sharing our time, talent, and treasure in Christian stewardship. It has been said in different meetings that the parishes along the Delaware River are “dead parishes.” This is very hurtful language to so many who have invested a lifetime here at Corpus Christi Church. It is up to you and me to prove that we should not be lumped in with talk about what constitutes a dead parish. I certainly feel that this parish has come alive in my two years here. The one thing I have noticed and spoken about is the passion and drive of the faithful of this parish community to come together and worship and praise our Lord each week. A parish is what we make of it together. We will continue to strive to be a vibrant parish and, with your help, we will achieve that goal! Will you help me? May God bless you all!

Father John

WANTED! Seeking a female interested in serving on the Cohort Implementation Team for Corpus Christi Parish. Also seeking someone interested in becoming the Youth Minister for our parish. Please see Father John.

Thanksgiving Food Drive Next Weekend, November 10th, 11th, 2018

To Benefit Emergency Services, Catholic Charities Corpus Christi makes a difference! Together we can assist Emergency Services in their efforts to distribute complete Thanksgiving dinners to needy residents in Burlington County. Facilities will be available so that we can accept perishable and non-perishable foods such as turkeys, gravy, stuffing mix, instant mashed potatoes, canned vegetables, canned fruits, cranberry sauce, pasta/sauce, spices, pie filling, coffee/tea, desserts, powdered milk. Disposable diapers and motel-compatible foods are also very much needed. Monetary gifts are greatly appreciated and will be donated to The St. Vincent de Paul Society so as to help those in need in our own community. This Thanksgiving, let’s give thanks to God by sharing His blessings with a neighbor in need.

Have a Blessed & Happy Thanksgiving!

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ALTAR FLOWERS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2018

BERT AND BETTY SCHAFFER In Honor of Their 65th Wedding Anniversary

r/b THEIR FAMILY

In Loving Memory of JOHN AND ESTHER BAUDER r/b THEIR FAMILY

For flowers, please call Rectory, 609.877.5322. Fee: $100

VETERANS DAY REMEMBRANCE On Sunday, November 11th at the 9:30 AM Mass, students of Pope John Paul II R. S. will lead the Entrance Procession as we remember and pray for all Veterans, present and past. Following the Mass, the students will distribute prayer cards to all Veterans. Please try to be present to witness this beautiful memorial.

“WOMEN OF JOY” PRAYER BREAKFAST Saturday, November 10th, 2018, 9:00-11:30 AM

November is the season of thankfulness and welcome. May we be ever mindful of the beauty of fall and grateful for the blessings of Thanksgiving! This year, as the Women of Joy spiritually “letting go and living free in the Holy Spirit,” we learn the joy of His wondrous gifts and fruits and share them with family and friends as we welcome them into our home. “But the fruit of the Holy Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness and faithfulness” (Gal 5:22). You are invited to come and be part of this awesome discovery and celebration. Please join us for a morning of uplifting spiritual comfort, joyful laughter, warm fellowship and great food. All are welcome! Bring a friend! See you on the 10th! More info/directions? Please call Marianne Janus, 609.835.1475 or Monica Maass, 609.877.1583.

2019 MASS BOOK TO OPEN Monday, November 19, 2018

On the above date, in two weeks, our Mass Book for the Year 2019 will open. Intentions will be accepted for both Weekday and Sunday Masses. There will be no limitations on the number of Masses you may request. Should you be interested, Sanctuary Lamp reservations may also be made at this time.

CORPUS CHRISTI SENIORS CLUB

November 2018 Activities MEETING: EARLY THANKSGIVING GET-TOGETHER and “COVERED DISH” Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018. Arrival 1:15 PM. Luncheon will be in Bogdan Hall. Please bring your favorite dish to share with your friends. Coffee, Tea, Soda, etc. provided. Come, enjoy the warm friendship of each other.

OUTREACH CLARE BRIDGE / PRAYER SERVICE 11:00 AM Thursday, Nov. 8 and Wednesdays, Nov. 14, 21, 28, 2018

THE SAINT FRANCIS INN Volunteers signed up in advance will serve the poor in Philadelphia FRIDAYS, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 30. Please leave clothing donations at Convent at 71 Sylvan Lane.

SENIORS HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR Sat./Sun., November 17, 18 after all Masses. Lovely items for gift-giving, hand made by our Crochet Group. All proceeds benefit The Saint Francis Inn.

LAUDATE CHORALE CONCERT

Today! Sunday, November 4, 2018, 4:00 PM Because they were such a big hit last year, The Laudate Chorale, under the direction of Steve Lucasi have graciously accepted our invitation to come back again! The Chorale is comprised of 40 to 60 singers from the South Jersey area who come together to give back to the community. This year your free-will offering will benefit First Way of Burlington County, an all volunteer Pro-Life Pregnancy Crisis Center, and will be donated in loving memory of IRENE FATTORINI, our long-time parishioner who dedicated 45 years of her life to the love and care of unwed mothers and their babies. Please join us for an awesome performance! Light refreshments will follow.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA! Saturday, November 17th, 2018

Pope John Paul II R. S. invites you to join them in Bogdan Hall from 8:00 to 11:30 AM. Breakfast is $6 per person, additional treats available a la carte. Enjoy Christmas music, write a letter to Santa, make a craft! Pictures with Santa available for a small fee. Let’s ring in the Christmas Season together!

LOVE GOD ... with all your heart!

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