Corpus Christi Catholic Church 6175 Datil Pepper Road St. Augustine, FL 32086

December 10, 2017 Second Week of Advent

Pastor: Rev. Fr. Edward W. Murphy frmurphy@ccstaug.com

DRE / Parish Secretary : Sue Ann Nanney sananney@ccstaug.com

Youth Minister: Elisabetta Schiavo eschiavo@ccstaug.com

Mailing Address: 6175 Datil Pepper Rd. St. Augustine, FL 32086

Telephone: (904) 797-4842

Fax: (904) 797-2746

Church Email: office@ccstaug.com

Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 to Noon (or by appointment)

Website: www.corpuschristicatholicchurch.org

Weekly Mass Schedule

Daily Mass: Monday—Saturday—9 AM

Weekend Mass Schedule:

Saturday Vigil Mass 4:00 PM

Sunday Masses—8:30, 9:45, 11:00 AM

Confessions: 30 minutes prior to all Mass times Saturdays 2:30—3:45 PM

Holy Hour, Novena, Adoration: Monday, 7:00 PM

Young Adult Adoration: Monday, 8:00 PM

Benediction and Adoration: Monday, Wednesday and Friday Immediately following daily Mass

Holy Day of Obligation: Vigil 4:00 PM Holy Day 9 AM & 7 PM

Today’s Readings

This Week’s Readings

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Second Sunday of Advent; International Human Rights Day Monday: St. Damasus I Tuesday: Our Lady of Guadalupe; Hanukkah begins at sunset Wednesday: St. Lucy Thursday: St. John of the Cross Saturday: Las Posadas begins

Monday: Is 35:1-10; Ps 85:9ab, 10-14; Lk 5:17-26 Tuesday: Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Jdt 13:18bcde, 19; Lk 1:26-38 or Lk 1:39- 47, or any readings from the Common of The Blessed Virgin Mary, nos. 707-712 Wednesday: Is 40:25-31; Ps 103:1-4, 8, 10; Mt 11:28-30 Thursday: Is 41:13-20; Ps 145:1, 9-13ab; Mt 11:11-15 Friday: Is 48:17-19; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Mt 11:16-19 Saturday: Sir 48:1-4, 9-11; Ps 80:2ac, 3b, 15-16, 18-19; Mt 17:9a, 10-13

First Reading -- The rugged land shall be made a plain; the rough country, a broad valley (Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11).

Psalm -- Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant us your salvation (Psalm 85).

Second Reading -- Conduct yourselves in holiness, has-tening the coming of the day of God (2 Peter 3:8-14).

Gospel -- I have baptized you with water; he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit (Mark 1:1-8).

Mass Intentions Sunday 12/10—9:45 AM Kevin and Susan Partel Requested by: Cathy Windish 11 AM—Raymond and Myriam Windors Requested by: the Vedros Family Monday 12/11 —Delores Bentowski Requested by: Karen Bentowski Tuesday 12/12—Al Wolfe Requested for: Carol Wolfe Wednesday 12/13—The Windish Girls Requested by: Cathy Windish Thursday 12/14—Lisa Mrwik Requested by: Michelle Mrwik Friday 12/15—Jacob Eaton Requested by: the Cornish family Saturday 12/16—9 AM Sherry Brightman Requested by: Cathy Windish 4 PM—Joseph J. Dunn Requested by: Nancy Dunn

If you would like to request a Mass intention, please con-tact Sue Ann Nanney in the Administration Building dur-ing office hours or by calling 904 797-4842.

CCD Classes

There will no CCD classes until January 10th.

BENEDICTION, ROSARY AND HOLY HOUR 7 PM MONDAY

YOUNG ADULT ADORATION 8 PM MONDAY

Adoration will be with praise and worship music.

FR. WILLIAM MOONEY is available for Spiritual Direction and

Confession during the week. Please call the Rectory at San Sebastian at

904 824-6625 and ask to speak to Fr. Mooney.

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ADVENT PENANCE SERVICE

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20TH 7 PM

From The Pastor’s Desk

Dear Parishioners,

Do not forget about our upcoming Parish Christmas Party on Saturday, December 16th immediately following the 4 p.m. Vigil Mass. If you intend on coming and are bringing friends and family mem-bers, please make sure you sign up for the dinner so that we can get a better grasp of how much food we need to prepare. This is going to be a bigger cel-ebration than years past. We are going to have de-licious food with lots of tasty desserts and beer and wine. And, of course, we will be singing Christmas songs with yours truly! And, I understand that the man from the North Pole is going to make a special appearance. “So, you better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout, I’m telling you why…” As I mentioned last weekend, do not forget that we have an Advent Parish Penance service on Wednes-day, December 20th @ 7 p.m. We have a number of priests coming to hear your confessions. And again, I want to remind everyone that the Sun-day morning mass schedule will officially change on the first weekend of January 2018, 6th and 7th. It will be 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. Christmas Mass schedule is as follows: Christmas Eve 4 p.m. & 8 a.m. (There is no Midnight Mass this year) and Christmas Day 8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. [Remember that you have two obligations to fulfill that weekend!]

And now some funnies:

Little Johnny went to his mother demanding a new bicycle. His mother decided that he should take a look at himself and the way he acts. She said, "Well Johnny, it isn't Christmas and we don't have the money to just go out and buy you anything you want. So why don't you write a letter to Jesus and pray for one instead." After his temper tantrum his mother sent him to his room. He finally sat down to write a letter to Jesus.

Dear Jesus, I’ve been a good boy this year and would appreci-ated a new bicycle.

Your Friend, Little Johnny

Now Little Johnny knew that Jesus really knew what kind of boy he was (Brat). So, he ripped up the letter and decided to give it another try.

Dear Jesus, I've been an OK boy this year and I want a new bi-cycle. Yours Truly, Little Johnny

Well, Little Johnny knew this wasn't totally honest so he tore it up and tried again.

Dear Jesus, I’ve thought about being a good boy this year and can I have a new bicycle? Signed, Little Johnny

Well, Little Johnny looked deep down in his heart, which by the way was what his mother was really wanting. He crumpled up the letter, and threw it in the trashcan and went running outside. He aim-lessly wandered about; depressed because of the way he treated his parents and really considering his actions. He finally found himself in front of a Catholic Church.

Little Johnny went inside and knelt down, looking around not knowing what he should really do. Little Johnny finally got up and began to walk out the door and was looking at all the statues. All of a sudden he grabbed a small one and ran out the door. He went home hid it under his bed and wrote this letter.

Jesus, I've broken most of the Ten Commandments; shot spit wads in school, tore up my sister's Barbie doll and lots more. I'm desperate. I've got your mama. If you ever want to see her again, give me a bike. Signed, You know who - Fr. Murphy

CCYM

Corpus Christi Youth Ministry

High School—Sat., Dec. 9th—Marian Hall ————————————————————————————

Contact Eschiavo@ccstaug.com for more info

CATHOLIC APOLOGETICS CLASS WITH FR. ED MURPHY

DEC. 14TH

“PRAYERS TO THE SAINTS” 7 PM MARIAN HALL

CHURCH CENSUS UPDATE

Whether you are a new parishioner or have been with us forever, please take a Census Card (Blue and White) from the Information table in the Vestibule and fill it out. You can return it by dropping it in the Collection Basket, handing it to Fr. Murphy personally or bring to the Church Office.

Please indicate if you would like to receive envelopes for the upcoming year. Envelopes will be delivered to your home by mail on a bi-monthly basis and it is important that we have your correct information. Please also keep us updated on your email and phone information.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHRISTMAS CARD SALE

For more info call Richard Genovesi at 797-3427

Parish Christmas Party Saturday, December 16th

5 PM Marian Hall

Dinner

Caroling Live Nativity

Visit from Santa Claus

All Parishioners and their families are invited. RSVP sign up sheets will be available on

12/9 &10 at all doors of the Church. There is no charge for the dinner.

You MUST have a reservation to attend.

Christmas Mass Times

Christmas Eve 12/24 4 PM & 8 PM

Christmas Day 12/25 8:30 AM & 11:00

The Giving Tree

Help make Christmas more joyous for seniors, children and families of Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Specific needs are listed with information and particulars available on the Portico.

December 9th, & 10th

All gifts need to be returned by December 16th

Your prayers and generosity of clothes and toys for the children, families and seniors of cash and gift cards to Walmart, Target, Aldi’s, Save-A-Lot, Big Lots and Publix show tremendous support from our church.

During this Holy Season may you know Christmas through the eyes of a child.

Sponsored by the Corpus Christi Parish Team For more info call: 904 501-0326

If you would like to make a donation towards the

Christmas Flowers

Please contact the Church Office at 904 797-4842.

Please Pray For The Sick

Ann Merritt, Eileen Brewer, Chris Cohn, Madeline Cor-win, Sister Ann Ribeiro, Amy Luiz, Joe & Alyce Orlando, Laurie Hesson, Linda Vandenberg, Judy McPartland, Jim Richardson, June Gunther, Clara Caiola, Florence Misselwitz, Lillian Zahnow, Catherine Genovesi Schramm, Chris Janson, Eleanor Welsh, George Long, Bobby Edwards, Ann Mazzaraco, Melanie Hayes, Ellen Fruscione, Liela Meyerer, Betty Nanney, Dr. Bruce Ber-ger, Nancy Raich, Donal & Erika Hagans, Chris Favareu, Thomas Lynch, Inge Caliandro, Hatsue Wright, Shirley MacMullen, Corine Gilda, Joshua Solana, James Bolton, Mary Ellen Page, Steve Vaccaro, Barbara, Joan Daniel, Lorraine Davi, Nick Davi, Jeanette Cohn, Aaron Rouselle, Kristiann Rouselle, Rita Pellicer, Susan Sharp, Marissa Zagorski, Kyle Driver, Rudolph Duzant, Dale Douylliez, Mary Murphy, Pat Richardson, Claire Doyle, Cyril Lenahan, Gina Ross, Jan Graham, Jan McRorie, Linda Pierce, Carolyn Accardi, Russell Flacker, Diane Cornell, Susan Hermus, Pat Price, Addy Tomberlin, Claire and Mary Crean, Carol Bishop, Bill McMurrer, Dorothy Register, Yolanda Kuenster, Carol Zelazny, Tristan Smith, Paul Putnam, Donna Marinelli, Helen Bell, Mackenzie Donovan, Daniel Saladino, Carol Matzke, Mary Celine Aaron, Michael Carpenter, David Fecher, Joann Wingate, Renee Baker, Sondra Miller, Steve Collins, Jay Odgen, Marianne Wareham, Buddy Roeder (To add/remove name -797-4842.)

COFFEE TABLE VOLUNTEERS—People are needed to help set up and/or serve at the Coffee Table on Sun-days. If there is anyone who would like to help, please call Pat Richardson at 687-9184.

ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON LADIES GUILD meeting on December 14th will be a Christmas Luncheon put on by the Committee. Guild will meet at 2 PM in the Church for the Rosary and Benediction. We will go to Marian Hall for Lunch. All ladies of the Parish are invit-ed to attend. For more info call Pat Richardson at 687-9184.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - Meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. Call Grand Knight Robert Orsino at 904 295-8262. Membership Director Mike Usina at 824-5354 or 4th Degree contact Jim Hughes at 797-2602.

RESPECT FOR LIFE - For information call Marian Cam-pos 904-797-7869.

LEGION OF MARY—Are you interested in expanding your prayer life? Are you interested in new lasting friendships? Are you interested evangelizing in the par-ish? If so, come join us on Thursdays at 11 am in the Conference Room at the Rectory. By the way, we are co-ed. Call for more info— 904 797-1976.

FOOD PANTRY DONATIONS can be left in the con-tainer on the front Portico.

COMMUNION FOR HOMEBOUND AND CONVALES-CENTS: Please call the parish office to arrange for communion to be brought to the home or nursing home. 797-4842

DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE CATHOLIC FAITH? Are you a returning Catholic or are interested in becoming a Catholic? Call Fr. Murphy at 797-4842 to schedule a meeting.

HOSPITALIZATION: The Hospital will not notify our parish of any patients under their care. Please call if you anticipate a stay in the hospital. Family/friends are encourage to notify the parish in case of a emer-gency hospitalization. 904 797-4842.

If you have info for the newsletter, please submit in writing

Parish Activities...

SO2 Coleman MacDonaugh, Steven Charles, USAF, 2LT Steven Waldrop, AM CPO Juan Marrero USN, Tech SGT Mi-chael Seery, USAF, Staff Sgt Samantha Seery, USAF, Capt. Edward O’Connell, Capt. C. Fitzwater, Master SGT Gregory Fournier, MAJ Elizabeth Sweeney, J03 Justin Ludwig USAF, Jason Gillespie

USMC, LTCOL Loren Penney, Robert Moran USMC, PVT E2 Dylan Lee. (To add/remove names, call the Church Office at 797-4842).

God Bless Our Troops

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NOW LOCATED IN THE CHURCH OFFICE.

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Sunday Offerings Dec. 2nd & 3rd $7,412.91

CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS Corpus Christi Church #514183 6175 Datil Pepper Road St. Augustine, FL 32086 TELEPHONE 904 797-4842 CONTACT PERSON Sue Ann Nanney EMAIL: ccc1981@bellsouth.net SOFTWARE MSPublisher 2016 Adobe Acrobat DC Windows 10 TRANSMISSION TIME Tuesday 9:00 SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION July 9, 2017 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 6 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS