Corpus Christi Parish Office Hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Parish Office (304) 277-2911

School Office (304) 277-1220

Parish Center (304) 277-3900

1508 Warwood Avenue * Wheeling, WV 26003 www.CorpusChristiWheeling.org Office@CorpusChristiWheeling.org

Rev. Msgr. Eugene S. Ostrowski, V.F. Pastor

MASSES:

Saturday: 5:30 PM Vigil Sunday: 8:00 AM, 10:30 AM with a Children’s Liturgy of the Word

Holy Day Masses: Please consult bulletin. Weekday Masses*: Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. 8:30AM Wed. 11:00 AM during the school year

* A funeral replaces a weekday Mass. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION:

Saturday at 4:30 PM and by individual appointment

ANOINTING & VISITATION of the SICK:

INITIATION/BAPTISMS:

MARRIAGE:

NEW PARISHIONERS:

PARISH STAFF: 304-277-2911

Pastor: Rev. Msgr. Eugene S. Ostrowski, V.F. Deacon: Rev. Mr. Douglas Breiding Music Director: Mrs. Deborah Breiding Business Manager: Mrs. Kelly Clark Parish Secretary: Mrs. Cindy Becker Building & Maintenance: Mr. John Main

PARISH SCHOOL: GRADES PRESCHOOL –8 304-277-1220 School Principal: Mr. Dick Taylor Advancement Director: Miranda Shaner 304-830-1388 e-mail: mshaner@ccwheeling.net School Secretary: Mrs. Erin Vogrin

PARISH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM: Grades K-8 Sunday Mornings Sept. through May 9:00AM-10:20AM In the School Cafeteria Director: Mrs. Cindy Becker 304-277-2911 BULLETIN DEADLINE:

Reflections on the Readings

The Twentieth Sunday In Ordinary Time August 20, 2017

People look at my friend Ann and judge her. They judge her because she speaks slowly. They judge her because it takes her a while to express herself. They judge her because she doesn’t sit up straight. They judge her because she is in a wheelchair. Maybe they feel that she does not have a lot to offer society. Maybe they feel that she is a burden, but my friend Ann is far from that. Ann was born with Cerebral Palsy. Most of her life she has had to walk with support. In her adult years she has been confined to a wheelchair and has lost the use of one of her arms. Despite that, she has attended the March for Life for over 30 years. I believe that she only missed attending the March because of a hospitalization. Ann is an advocate not only for life but for all persons with a disability. Even in the small town in which she lives, she was a force for having ramps installed at the corners so that she could go to the store without negotiating the curbs. Long before it became the norm, she made sure that our church was accessible. She also made sure that our parish hosts a Mass for persons with disabilities every year. I know many people who in the eyes of the world have far more, but do far less. Yet Ann is judged for how she appears to be. In Today’s gospel from Matthew 15:21-28, a Canaanite woman approaches Jesus and asks that he heal her daugh-ter who is possessed by a demon. Jesus puts her off saying that he was sent for the lost sheep of Israel. She persists. She is a Canaanite, by all appearances a sworn enemy of Israel; yet she continues. Every time that He puts her off, she has a reply. She will not take no for an answer. Eventu-ally he relents and commends her on her faith. Her daugh-ter is healed. At first reading you might think that Jesus is being less than the Man we know and love. Why is He acting this way? There is more than meets the eye here in this conversation. In the previous chapter of Matthew, John was beheaded – a clear opposition to Jesus’ ministry. Then Jesus fed five thou-sand and walked on the water. He was showing the He-brews that He was the Messiah. Scripture says that Jesus then traveled out of that country to the regions of Tyre and Sidon. Perhaps He travels because He was trying to get some distance between Himself and the recent events. He was mourning the death of His cousin and then immediately had to prove Himself. Then He meets a woman who is a his-torically an enemy of Israel and she recognizes immediately that He is the Messiah. He puts her off only to demonstrate the strength of her faith. She not only demonstrates great faith but uses it to be an advocate for someone else. He re-wards her for it by healing her daughter. If you meet my friend Ann, you might think that she is weak. You may take her at face value. But my friend Ann is a wom-an of great faith and is strong in ways that most of us will never be. She puts her faith in motion to improve the lives of others. How is your faith today? Maybe like Ann and the Canaanite woman, your outside does not match your inside. Maybe like Ann or the Canaanite woman, you could use your faith to be a voice for someone who is actually weak. Source: anygivensundayproject.org Contrubtor: Jamie Dillion

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at Corpus Christi Parish every Thursday following the 8:30AM Mass.

We have a book of intentions available on the table in the back of church for you to enter prayer intentions each week so that these intentions can be included by those praying

during Adoration.

Remember Canon (Church) Law requires that someone is physically present in the church when the Blessed

Sacrament is exposed.

Sign Up Sheets are in the back of the church.

Baptism: Parents registered in the Parish wishing to have their child baptized must schedule and com-

plete a preparation session prior to scheduling their child’s Baptism. Please contact the Parish Office to

make arrangements. 304-277-2911.

SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION

NO Cantor Practice Thursday, August 24, 2017 nor

Thursday August 31, 2017

NO ADULT SCRIPTURE SESSION Sessions will resume again in September

after Labor Day.

Parish Events & Activities

Please take note that the items on our grocery list inside the back page have

changed. There are new items listed in anticipation of the upcoming holiday season and colder weather needs!

SCRIP: SCRIP is available after all weekend Masses Smith Oil Donation Program: Anytime you purchase

gas or any other items from Smith Oil, they will donate 1% of all purchases back to the school. Keep saving your transaction receipts for your purchases and submit them to the parish office or put in the collection basket. You must sign your receipts before turning them in.

Kroger Community Rewards: It’s time to re-enroll your Kroger card to benefit Corpus Christi School. For more information, please call Kelly at (304) 277-2911. Welcome Back! School Begins: Monday, August 21, 2017

July 2017 100 Club Winners: Lou Assaro Diane Hunley

Knights of Members Meeting Wednesday, August 23, 2017

7:00PM in the School Cafeteria

The Twentieth Sunday In Ordinary Time August 20, 2017

Each year there are students in need of addi-tional tuition assistance. A gift to the Angel

Fund is the gift of a Catholic education. Please consider a gift today! You may contribute by

mailing a check to the school at 1512 Warwood Ave. Wheel-ing, WV 26003 and designating “Angel Fund” on the memo line of the check or, by visiting our secure website at cor-

puschristiwheeling.com and clicking on “Donate”. For more information, please call 304-830-1388.

Parish Center Kitchen HVAC Unit needs replaced!

The heating /air-conditioning unit in the Parish Center kitchen is the original unit that was installed when the Parish Center was built in 1992. Over the past several years, John Main has done a wonderful job of keeping it running for us; however it is once again on the fritz. The parts needed to repair it are no longer available. There-fore the unit needs replaced. The cost of replacing the

heating/air conditioning unit is going to be $5,400. Msgr. Gene has asked the parish organizations for finan-

cial assistance to help defray the replacement costs. He is also reaching out to any parishioners to consider making a contribution towards the replacement. Contributions can

be placed in the collection baskets. Please indicate on your check or envelope that the funds are earmarked for

heating/air conditioning replacement.

Corpus Christi Parish Seeking A General Handyman John Main has accepted a position elsewhere. We are grateful for his wonderful service over the years. He will be a hard act to follow. We wish him well in his new posi-tion. This is a full-time position. We are looking for a Jack-of-all-trades—someone who will maintain property including; mowing and snow removal, doing repairs as needed (plumbing, electrical, general repairs, heating and cooling equipment maintenance, etc.) We are looking for some-one who can organize and stay on top of things.

If you are interested please drop off your resume at the Parish Office or mail to:

Corpus Christi Parish 1508 Warwood Ave

Wheeling WV 26003

Karen Burger, Jackie Burke,

Sarah Czapp, Patricia Fedorke, Robert Gwennap, Duane Hartman,

Eugene Kowalik, Mary Lou Mauck, Abby McGowan,

Argy Polsinelli, and Ruth Reith.

for our women and men and their families who serve in our military .

and all of those who are confined to home and nursing homes and on our prayer chain.

Due to privacy concerns we cannot publish names of sick and/or hospitalized without the permission of the individual or their immediate family. To have someone placed on the prayer list

please call the parish office.

Names are left on the list for 4 weeks unless we are otherwise notified by the family.

Monday, August 21, 2017

Jgs 2: 11-19; Ps 106: 34-37, 39-40, 43ab,44; Mt 19: 16-22

Tuesday, August 22, 2017

Jgs 6: 11-24a; Ps 85: 9. 11-14; Mt 19: 23-30

Wednesday, August 23, 2017 Jgs 9: 6-15; Ps 21: 2-7; Mt 20: 1-16

Thursday, August 24, 2107

Rv 21: 9b-14; Ps 145: 10-13, 17-18; Jn 1: 45-51

Friday, August 25, 2107 Ru 1: 1. 3-6, 14b-16, 22; Ps 146: 5-10; Mt 22: 34-40

Sunday, August 27, 2017

Is 22: 19-23; Ps 138: 1-3, 6. 8; Rom 11: 33-36 Mt 16: 13-20

Fatima Devotions including Communion Service followed by the Rosary, are held

here at Corpus Christi the first Saturday of every month, in the church at 9:00AM. The next devotion will be on Saturday,

September 2, 2017.

A funeral replaces a weekday Mass. If in doubt, please call the Parish Office, 304-277-2911,

for clarification.

Congratulations & Blessings on Your Baptisms:

Gunnar, Maelynn and

Rocco Leffe

Children of Joseph and Kelly Leffe on their August 12, 2017 Baptism.

Last Week’s Collections August 13, 2017

Offertory Collection: $ 3,753.25 Debt Reduction: $ 371.00 Total Income: $ 4,124.25

Thank you for your generosity!

8:30AM Monday, August 21 Communion Service

8:30AM Tuesday, August 22 Communion Service

11:00AM Wednesday, August 23 Shirley Nickerson

8:30AM Thursday, August 24 Sue Pavlic

8:30AM Friday, August 25 Ed Cupp

5:30PM Saturday, August 26 Suzanne Cook (A)

8:00AM Sunday, August 27 Frances Pinamonti (B)

10:30AM Sunday, August 27 For All Parishioners

The Sanctuary Candle is lit this week in loving memory of:

The Twentieth Sunday In Ordinary Time August 20, 2017

August 21 — August 25 Caitlin Lewis & Lily Vogrin August 28 — September 1

Garret Czapp & Sydney Blatt

18th Street Volunteers August 26, 2017

John Barbaley Dave Cupp Pat Fedorke Kate Ross

Warwood Farmers Market every Tuesday from 4:00PM-7:00PM through October in

Garden Park .

This project is being coordi-nated by Grow Warwood Pride. For additional

information and vendor profile s check out the Grow Warwood Pride Facebook page.

Pass On the Good News of Jesus Christ and our Catholic faith! Become a catechist for our Parish Religious Education Program

(PREP).

No prior experience needed and you don’t have to have a family member in the program to become a catechist. Teens

can volunteer to help in classes as aides. We provide you with training, materials, and support. Please prayerfully consider this way to contribute to our parish! Contact Cindy Becker at

the Parish Office 304-277-2911

Saturday, August 26, 2017 Altar S Euch M Hosp Lector 1 Lector 2 Musician Cantor

5:30PM Mass White, S. Deacon Doug Custer, D. Blatt, C. White, S. Bailey, S. Rohrig, S.

Blatt, S. Miller, L. DiProsperis, E.

needs filled Monteleone, T.

Sunday, August 27, 2017 Altar S Euch M Hosp Lector 1 Lector 2 Musician Cantor

8:00AM Mass Estep, L. Deacon Doug Dailer, T. Dailer, S. Delbrugge, M. Bailey, S. Latos, C.

Estep, J. Estep, L. Dailer, D.

Dailer, P. Williams, L.

Wliiams, J.

Sunday, August 27, 2017 Altar S Euch M Hosp Lector 1 Lector 2 Musician Cantor

10:30AM Mass Mayle, G. Deacon Doug Brammer, M. Granato, A. Johnson, J. Bailey, S. Pesi, D.

Children's Liturgy Rohrig, M. Blake, M. needs filled

Wagner, J. Rinschler, L. needs filledLiturgical Ministers need to be in church

15 minutes prior to the beginning of Mass. It is your responsibility to get a replacement in

the event you are unable to fulfill your ministry.

2017-18 Classes begin on on Sunday, September 10, 2017 9:00AM—-10:15AM in the school cafeteria.

Registration forms have been mailed out to families.

Please complete and return as soon as possible. So that supplies can be ordered.

New families please contact Cindy Becker at the Parish office 304-277-2911, cbecker@stratuswave.net.

Classes are open to children in the parish that are not enrolled

in the parish school, grades kindergarten through 8th grade. All children of the parish (K-8) attending public schools should be attending the PREP program— and not just for sacramental

preparation. Special Note: All 1st graders and 7th graders attending public school MUST attend PREP classes 1st and 7th grade in order to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation, First

Communion and Confirmation. This is a Diocesan Policy.

The Twentieth Sunday In Ordinary Time August 20, 2017

A Family Perspective The Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time by Bud Ozar The mother in today’s Gospel persisted, even when she was ignored and insulted. She would do whatever was necessary to bring relief to her child. Parenting is more than

bringing life into the world; it is also about sacrificing daily for your children.

The Twentieth Sunday In Ordinary Time August 20, 2017

St. Paul's Christian Mothers Autumn Glory Card Party

Sunday, September 24, 2017 at 2:00

At St Paul's Cafeteria 140 Walnut St. Weirton, WV

Door Prizes, 50/25/25, Chinese Auction

Tickets, $10, Phone 304-723-5755

No tickets sold at door

soup (canned, condensed) Pasta—-spaghetti, rigatoni, penne noodles

& etc. bags and/or boxes Spaghetti Sauce cans or jars all sizes boxed or bagged sides of rice or noodles jelly pancake mix syrup oatmeal (canister or pouches) cereal canned fruit Pudding and/or jello canned pasta Italian dressing Mayonnaise Canned pumpkin Pie crust mix Canned yams Turkey gravy Stove top stuffing Mashed potatoes bags or boxes Pie filling mixes or canned fruit filling Oyster crackers Egg noodles Marshmallows

National Catholic Youth Conference 2017 November 16-18, 2017

Indianapolis, IN

Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine, Washington, DC September 16, 2017

Pilgrimage Registration The Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National

Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., is scheduled for Saturday, September 16, 2017. Registration

can be made online at dwc.org or by calling Chris Pifer at 304-725-5558.

It is important to pre-register for this event. To reserve a seat on one of the buses, please complete

your registration online or by phone and then send full pay-ment by September 1. Make checks payable to the Diocese

of Wheeling-Charleston. Mail Payment to: Pilgrimage

c/o St. James Catholic Church 49 Crosswinds Drive

Charles Town, WV 25414 (Cancellations received before August 31 will receive a full

refund.)

August 22 , 2017 Shades of Time Variety of Rock Favorites

FREE Concerts in Garden Park, beginning at 7:00pm .

Warwood United Methodist Church Summer Dinners:

August 22, 2017 Spaghetti & Salad Bar Dinner is served from 4:30—6:30PM

Take Outs Available

Cost: Adults: $10.00 and Children under 12 $5.00

The Twentieth Sunday In Ordinary Time August 20, 2017

“Give your Hands to Serve and your Hearts to Love”

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