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Corpus Christi Church Queen of the Apostles 3304 4th Avenue Council Bluffs, IA 51501 Corpus Christi Our Lady of Carter Lake 3501 North 9th Street Carter Lake, IA 51510 Corpus Christi Parish Office: 3304 4th Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51501 May 31, 2020 Pentecost Sunday 31 de mayo, 2020 Domingo Pentecostés Prayer for the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit Oración por los Siete Dones del Espíritu Santo God grant me: Dios concédeme: The Spirit of Wisdom that I may despise the perishable things of this world and aspire only after the things that are eternal El Espíritu de la Sabiduría para que pueda despreciar las cosas pereced- eras de este mundo y aspirar solo después de las cosas que son eternas The Spirit of Understanding to enlighten my mind with the light of Thy divine truth El Espíritu de Entendimiento para iluminar mi mente con la luz de tu verdad divina The Spirit of Counsel that I may ever choose the surest way of pleasing God and gaining Heaven El Espíritu del Consejo para que pueda elegir la forma más segura de agradar a Dios y ganar el cielo The Spirit of Fortitude that I may bear my cross with You and that I may over- come with courage all the obstacles that oppose my sal- vation El Espíritu de Fortaleza que pueda llevar mi cruz contigo y que pueda vencer con valentía todos los obstáculos que se opongan a mi salvación The Spirit of Knowledge that I may know God and know myself El Espiritu del Conocimiento para que pueda conocer a Dios y conocerme a mí mismo The Spirit of Piety that I may find the service of God sweet and amiable El Espíritu de Piedad para que pueda encontrar el servicio de Dios dulce y amable and The Spirit of Fear that I may be filled with a loving reverence towards God and may dread in any way to displease Him. Amen. y El Espíritu del Temor para que pueda estar lleno de una reverencia amorosa hacia Dios y pueda temer de alguna manera desagradarlo. Amén
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Corpus Christi Church Queen of the Apostles
3304 4th Avenue Council Bluffs, IA 51501
Corpus Christi Our Lady of Carter Lake 3501 North 9th Street Carter Lake, IA 51510
Corpus Christi Parish Office: 3304 4th Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
May 31, 2020 Pentecost Sunday 31 de mayo, 2020 Domingo Pentecostés
Prayer for the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit
Oración por los Siete Dones del Espíritu Santo
God grant me: Dios concédeme:
The Spirit of Wisdom that I may despise the perishable things of this world and aspire only after the things that are eternal
El Espíritu de la Sabiduría para que pueda despreciar las cosas pereced-eras de este mundo y aspirar solo después de las cosas que son eternas
The Spirit of Understanding to enlighten my mind with the light of Thy divine truth
El Espíritu de Entendimiento para iluminar mi mente con la luz de tu verdad divina
The Spirit of Counsel that I may ever choose the surest way of pleasing God and gaining Heaven
El Espíritu del Consejo para que pueda elegir la forma más segura de agradar a Dios y ganar el cielo
The Spirit of Fortitude that I may bear my cross with You and that I may over-come with courage all the obstacles that oppose my sal-vation
El Espíritu de Fortaleza que pueda llevar mi cruz contigo y que pueda vencer con valentía todos los obstáculos que se opongan a mi salvación
The Spirit of Knowledge that I may know God and know myself
El Espiritu del Conocimiento para que pueda conocer a Dios y conocerme a mí mismo
The Spirit of Piety that I may find the service of God sweet and amiable
El Espíritu de Piedad para que pueda encontrar el servicio de Dios dulce y amable
and The Spirit of Fear that I may be filled with a loving reverence towards God and may dread in any way to displease Him. Amen.
y El Espíritu del Temor para que pueda estar lleno de una reverencia amorosa hacia Dios y pueda temer de alguna manera desagradarlo. Amén
Pentecost: The Transforming Power of the Holy Spirit
Pentecost Sunday is the birthday of the Holy Mother Church. The celebration of our birthdays is always a moment of great joy and feast. We have reason to be happy, to celebrate, to be grateful, to feel proud of our Holy Mother Church with incredible gifts and graces. On this day began the powerful public ministry of the Apostles and disciples transforming the hearts of thousands of people.
Easter is the feast of light, of the new life that begins with Christ’s resurrection. Pentecost is the celebration of the outpouring of the gifts of the Holy Spirit, its transforming power to change hearts and change lives. It marks the beginning of a new covenant and the inauguration of the Apostolic Ministry of healing, teaching, and redeeming work of the Lord in the most hostile times of the early church.
Our first reading from the Acts of the Apostles (Acts 2:1-11) relates the event of the coming of the Holy Spirit as a great manifestation of God’s power. The noise of the driving wind and tongues of fire are images of a transforming and dynamic Spirit present in the hearts of the disciples who huddled together. The speaking of different tongues that was understood by all the Jews that came to Jerusalem was indeed an amazing miracle, manifesting a deep sense of communion and inner harmony. This is a call for the Church to be a sign of unity in spite of differences of race, culture, and language. The Spirit unites while the devil divides. Therefore, the Holy Spirit casts out the works of division and rivalry in communities.
In the second reading (1 Cor:12) Paul reiterates that by virtue of the coming of the Holy Spirit through Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Communion there is an indelible mark on our souls. If this inner fire is dormant in us, it’s time to rekindle the fire of the Spirit in the hearts of the faithful. We all drink from the ONE Spirit.
With this indelible mark and seal of the Holy Spirit, we are anointed for God’s mission today and forever. This means that it is the Holy Spirit that leads and directs our life and mission. Have we stifled the Spirit and let our hearts be led astray? If we have stifled this Spirit, it is about time not to miss the wonderful opportunity to set the soul on fire with the Spirit. Therefore, through today’s outpouring of the Holy Spirit, we are truly and fully marked as God’s children. Hence, we are fully heirs to God’s throne and heritage.
Today’s Gospel reminds us of the principle role of the Holy Spirit. These include: advocating, teaching, sanctifying, and reminding us of the things we ought to know. Unless we surrender our preoccupations, humbly seek his counsels, and trust to lead a Spirit driven life, we are deprived of the gifts and fruits of the Spirit. If we humbly say, “Help me because I am lost and ignorant, enlighten the eyes of my mind, O Holy Spirit,” then the Psalmist (Ps 116:7) declares: “The Joy of the Lord is my strength,” and
fullness of my life.
What then will the Holy Spirit, who we have received today help us to accomplish? First, the Holy Spirit we have received today is not a spirit of fear and timidity. Instead, it is the Spirit of self-control and fortitude who empowers us and makes us missionary disciples of Christ as exhorted by Pope Francis. This means to be powerful witnesses of Christ throughout our daily lives and lives of adventure in the Spirit. It is good to
make a daily audit of the working of the Spirit in our lives and allow ourselves to be led by the Spirit.
The season of this world pandemic teaches us to focus on what is truly significant; check our current priorities that do not give us true satisfaction and profound joy. A Spirit driven life will enable us to be transformed individuals, family, and community who bear good fruits that will last (Gal 5:22). The incredible power of the Holy Spirit is given to each one of us to be joyful witnesses of Christ and help others to come close to Christ without counting the cost. It was also given to us to lead us into the kingdom of righteousness, peace, and fullness of life. We rejoice at the wonderful gesture God has extended to us today. Let us be docile to the Holy Spirit and be blessed with gifts of wisdom and fortitude.
Let us lead a SPIRIT DRIVEN LIFE, and lead our Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church with confidence and generosity of hearts.
May the Holy Spirit continue to inflame the hearts of the faithful and renew the face of the Earth.
Let us be ignited and inspired by the Spirit to illumine the world. Peace and Love, Fr. Tom and Fr. Litto
From the Pastor/Parish News
Masks are Needed
Some of our parishioners are making masks to provide when public Masses are possible. If you are able to make masks during this time, please call the parish office and let us know. All are encouraged to bring their own masks when we are able to reopen and conduct public Masses. Addi-tional masks will help if needed to give it to those who forget to bring their own. Thank you.
Parish News
Need a change of scenery? Our Lady of Carter Lake site will be having Adoration on Thurs-day, June 4th from 4:30pm to 8:30pm. Please following social distancing rules and enter through the east door.
Del Párroco / Noticias Parroquiales
Pentecostés: El Poder Transformador del Espíritu Santo
El domingo de Pentecostés es el cumpleaños de la Santa Madre Iglesia. La celebración de nuestros cumpleaños es siempre un momento de gran alegría y fiesta. Tenemos razones para ser felices, celebrar, estar agradecidos, sentirnos orgullosos de nuestra Santa Madre Iglesia con increíbles dones y gracias. En este día comenzó el poderoso ministerio público de los Apóstoles y discípulos transfor-mando los corazones de miles de personas.
La Pascua es la fiesta de la luz, de la nueva vida que comienza con la resurrección de Cristo. Pentecostés es la celebración del derramamiento de los dones del Espíritu Santo, su poder transformador para cambiar corazones y vidas. Marca el comienzo de un nuevo pacto y la inaugura-ción del Ministerio Apostólico de sanidad, enseñanza y obra redentora del Señor en los tiempos más hostiles de la iglesia primitiva.
Nuestra primera lectura de los Hechos de los Apóstoles (Hechos 2: 1-11) relata el evento de la venida del Espíritu Santo como una gran manifestación del poder de Dios. El ruido del viento y las lenguas de fuego son imágenes de un Espíritu transformador y dinámico presente en los corazones de los discípulos que se acurrucaron juntos. Hablar lenguas diferentes que todos los judíos que vinieron a Jerusalén entendieron fue realmente un milagro asombroso, manifestando un profundo sentido de comunión y armonía interior. Este es un llamado para que la Iglesia sea un signo de unidad a pesar de las diferencias de raza, cultura e idioma. El Espíritu se une mientras el diablo divide. Por lo tanto, el Espíritu Santo expulsa las obras de división y rivalidad en las comunidades.
En la segunda lectura (1 Cor: 12), Pablo reitera que, en virtud de la venida del Espíritu Santo a través del Bautismo, la Confirmación y la Sagrada Comunión, hay una marca in-deleble en nuestras almas. Si este fuego interno está latente en nosotros, es hora de reavivar el fuego del Espíritu en los corazones de los fieles. Todos bebemos del Espíritu UNO.
Con esta marca y sello indelebles del Espíritu Santo, estamos ungidos para la misión de Dios hoy y para siempre. Esto significa que es el Espíritu Santo el que dirige nuestra vida y misión. ¿Hemos sofocado al Espíritu y hemos dejado que nuestros corazones se desvíen? Si hemos sofocado este Espíritu, es hora de no perder la maravillosa oportunidad de prender fuego al alma con el Espíritu. Por lo tanto, a través del derramamiento de hoy del Espíritu Santo, estamos verdaderamente y completamente marcados como hijos de Dios. Por lo tanto, somos completamente herederos del trono y la herencia de Dios.
El Evangelio de hoy nos recuerda el papel principal del Espíritu Santo. Estos incluyen: abogar, enseñar, santificar y recordarnos las cosas que debemos saber. A menos que entreguemos nuestras preocupaciones, busquemos humildemente sus consejos y confiemos en llevar una vida impulsada por el Espíritu, estamos privados de los dones y
frutos del Espíritu. Si decimos humildemente: “Ayúdame porque estoy perdido e ignorante, ilumina los ojos de mi mente, oh Espíritu Santo”, entonces el salmista (Salmo 116: 7) declara: “La alegría del Señor es mi fuerza", y plenitud de mi vida. Entonces, ¿qué nos ayudará a lograr el Espíritu Santo, a quien hemos recibido hoy? Primero, el Espíritu Santo que hemos recibido hoy no es un espíritu de miedo y timidez. En cambio, es el Espíritu de autocontrol y fortaleza el que nos da poder y nos convierte en discípulos misioneros de Cristo como lo exhorta el Papa Francisco. Esto significa ser testigos poderosos de Cristo a lo largo de nuestra vida diaria y de aventuras en el Espíritu. Es bueno hacer una auditoría diaria de la obra del Espíritu en nuestras vidas y permitirnos ser guiados por el Espíritu.
La temporada de esta pandemia mundial nos enseña a centrar-nos en lo que es realmente significativo; Consulte nuestras pri-oridades actuales que no nos brindan verdadera satisfacción y profunda alegría. Una vida impulsada por el Espíritu nos per-mitirá ser individuos, familias y comunidades transformadas que den buenos frutos que durarán (Gálatas 5:22). El increíble poder del Espíritu Santo es dado a cada uno de nosotros para ser testigos alegres de Cristo y ayudar a otros a acercarse a Cristo sin contar el costo. También nos fue dado para llevarnos al reino de justicia, paz y plenitud de vida. Nos regocijamos por el maravilloso gesto que Dios nos ha extendido hoy. Seamos dóciles al Espíritu Santo y seamos bendecidos con dones de sabiduría y fortaleza. Llevemos una VIDA CONDUCIDA POR EL ESPÍRITU, y lid-eremos nuestra Iglesia Santa, Católica y Apostólica con confi-anza y generosidad de corazones. Que el Espíritu Santo continúe inflamando los corazones de los fieles y renueve la faz de la Tierra. Seamos encendidos e inspirados por el Espíritu para iluminar el mundo. Paz y amor, El p. Tom y el p. Litto
Nuestro Horario Nuevo de Misas actualizado para cuándo podamos tener Misas públicas.
Sábado 4:00 pm, Corpus Christi-Queens 6:00 pm, Corpus Christi-Nuestra Señora de Carter Lake Domingo 8:00 am, Corpus Christi-Queens 10:00 am, Corpus Christi-Queens 12:00 pm Mediodía, Corpus Christi-Queens (español)
Con más discernimiento, discusiones y revisión, se actualiza el nuevo horario de Misas. Muchas gracias por hacer ajustes al nuevo horario de Misas actualizado. Esto ayudará a consolidar nuestras Misas de fin de semana para toda la parroquia.
Prayer Line Dee Harrison: 712-347-5193 MaryAnn Evans: 712-314-9488 or [email protected]
Mass Intentions June 1st—June 6th
Monday Rita Thramer
Tuesday Luana Salerno
Wednesday Paul & Joan Bintner
Thursday Frank & Neva Shudak
Friday June Jerdon
Saturday Gerald Champ
All public Masses are cancelled until further notice.
We will celebrate the Holy Mass at the altar Monday—Friday in private at Noon and Saturday at
4:00 pm.
We will make it available through video recording or live streaming for practicing spiritual communion as ONE Body.
Join us on Facebook for the live streaming or watch the video recording at https://www.facebook.com/pg/CorpusChristiCatholicParishIA/videos/
We Have a New Secure Lockbox!
We want you to know that we have installed a secure lockbox for your convenience. It is located by the entrance of the new Parish Center, next to the mailbox. ___________________________________
¡Tenemos una Nueva Caja de Seguridad!
Queremos que sepa que hemos instalado una caja de seguridad para su con-veniencia. Está ubicado por la entrada del nuevo Centro Parroquial, al lado del buzón.
Stewardship Reflection Pentecost Sunday
Throughout our readings to-day, we see the amazing truth that the Holy Spirit gives us gifts and guidance in a very personal way. We are meant to use these gifts to build up the Body of Christ in a way that is unique to each one of us. Our first reading, from the Acts of the Apostles, recalls the dramatic moment when the Holy Spirit was poured out upon the apostles. “Suddenly there came from the sky a noise like a strong driving wind, and it filled the entire house in which they were. Then there appeared to them tongues as of fire, which parted and came to rest on each one of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in different tongues, as the Spirit enabled them to proclaim.”
Notice how personal and individual is this outpouring of the Spirit. This personalized way of “gifting” the apostles allowed them each to reach different people, sharing with them the “mighty acts of God.” Embracing the stewardship way of life means that we allow the Holy Spirit to guide us in the best use of the unique gifts He has given to each of us, to accomplish the particular mission entrusted to us. Jesus gives us this mission in our Gospel passage from John. “As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” But we must not let this responsibility overwhelm us. Jesus Him-self, tells us so — “Peace be with you.” As this Easter season comes to a close, let us be at peace. And let us resolve to lean on the Holy Spirit more and more as our guide through the stewardship way of life. — Stewardship Reflections by Catholic Stewardship Con-sultants
Congratulations!
Staff Directory
Pastor/Párroco—Rev. Thomas Thakadipuram [email protected]
Associate Pastor/ Párroco Asociado— Rev. Litto Thomas [email protected]
Deacons/Diáconos Rev. Mr. Darwin Kruse Rev. Mr. Bob McClellan Rev. Mr. Monty Montagne Rev. Mr. Jean Plourde Rev. Mr. Larry Knotek (Retired)
Office Assistant for Hispanic Ministry/Asistente de la Oficina para el Ministerio Hispano— Lulu Castro [email protected]
Parish Manager/Gerente Parroquial—Kevin Cox [email protected]
Office Manager/Gerente de la Oficina —Wilma Ernesti [email protected]
Director of Religious Education/Directora de Educación Religiosa—Roseanne Williby [email protected]
Parish Activity Center Rental Coordinat/ Coordinadora de Alquiler del Centro Parroquial de Actividades —Denise Wieler [email protected] Phone..(402) 981-5928
Telephone Parish Office: (712) 323-2916 Faith Formation: (712) 323-1163 Hispanic Ministry: (712) 323-4716
Parish Office Hours Mon.-Thurs. 9:00 am—12:00 pm; Friday—closed all day
Parish Website: corpuschristiparishiowa.org
Fiscal Year Tithing Report 7/1/2019 thru 6/30/2020
Weekly Stretch Goal…..………………………….……..……... $16,000.00
Tithing Received April 20 thru April 26………..………$9,378.75 Tithing Received April 27 thru May 3…....…………….$7,522.00 Tithing Received May 4 thru May 10…..…..………….$15,939.34 Tithing Received May 11 thru May 17………………….$10,540.88
Thank you for your support! In spite of our current cri-sis, several of you increased your giving. We are so grate-ful. May others be encouraged to offer their tithing so that we can take care of parish operations. May God bless you.
Below is our updated new Mass Schedule when we are able to have
public Masses.
Saturday 4:00 pm, Corpus Christi-Queens 6:00 pm, Corpus Christi-Our Lady of Carter Lake Sunday 8:00 am, Corpus Christi-Queens 10:00 am, Corpus Christi-Queens 12:00 pm Noon, Corpus Christi-Queens (Spanish)
With further discernment, discussions and review, the new Mass Schedule is updated. Many thanks for making adjustments to the updated new Mass Schedule. This will help consolidate our weekend Masses for the whole parish.
