First Sunday of Lent
Saturday March 4
Vigil Mass
5:00 p.m. +Mary Certo
Sunday, March 5
8:30 a.m.+Cseh Family
10:00 a.m. +Fr. Neumann +Msgr. Endebrock
5:00 p.m. People of the Parish
Monday, March 6
7:30 a.m. +Memorial Society
Tuesday, March 7
Saints Perpetua & Felicity
7:30 a.m. +Helen Lonczak
Wednesday, March 8
Saint John of God
5:00 p.m. +John Prill
ThursdayMarch 9
Saint Frances of Rome
7:30 a.m. +Edward Schickling
Friday, March 10
7:30 a.m. +Miriam C. Vega.
Saturday, March 11
Vigil Mass
5:00 p.m. +Ben & Helen O’Donnell
Sunday, February 26
Second Sunday of Lent
8:30 a.m.People of the Parish
10:00 a.m. +Senko Family
5:00 p.m. +Victor Borja Santos
We welcome all who worship or want to stop in at any time to pray in our church. Our church is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. (First Friday 8:30 p.m.)Wednesday 6:00 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
Saturday (last Mass 7:30p.m.) and Sunday (5:00 p.m.) the church will close following the Masses.
The Parish Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Fridays 9:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m
Stewardship – Time, Talent & Treasure
Collection for February 25- $6,339.00 Mail Donations - $1,390.00
Total Plate Collection $7,729.00
Please remember Corpus Christi Parish
in your will and estate planning.
March 5, 2017 – First Sunday of Lent
“It is written: The Lord, your God, shall you worship and him alone shall you serve.” MATTHEW 4:10
Tempted between the riches and power of this world and service to God, Jesus chose service to His Father. If we wish to truly follow Jesus, we, too, must decide to turn away from power and riches and put God at the center of our lives. How is God calling you to serve?
Forming your Faith……..We are excited to announce that Corpus Christi Church has become a partner in an exciting 24/7 on-line web-based digital formation series called FORMED, produced by the Augustine Institute and Iganatius Press. This series is designed to help adults grow in their faith at all levels – how we think, how we pray, and how we live. Better yet, access is FREEto all of our parishioners and their families anywhere,anytime on computers,tablets,or phones. Register free using our Parish Code ZD3P77.
Week of March 4-10
MEMORIAL AND SPECIAL INTENTIONS
+Candle for Mary+
John & Margaret Prill
+Sanctuary Candle+
Special Intention
Offerings are available for a loved one or special intention for living members for $25.00 a week.
Joyce Hanula, Susan Wiecek Shecter, Fran Palazolo,
Helen Kovacs, Kristin Rein, Rita Payor, Helen Plank,
Catherine Nugent, John Gregor, Margaret Drack,
Cheryl Hayes, Maria Rossi,Fr. Kevin Casey,Marie Bodnar,
Florence Unverzagt, Patricia Ronan, Phyllis Mason,
Karen Kleinschmidt, Antoinette Rossi, Patricia Doyle,
Carol Ostrowski, Emerson Harper, Josephine Dehlinger,
Genevieve Mroczko, Peggy Reynolds, Marilyn Rinfret,
Kathleen McGreevy,Renee Giliberti, Noel Gowran,
Debbie Canuso-Danley, Rebecca Rannazzisi,
Claire Watson, Mary Ann Laskoski, Gloria Gregor-Hughes.
Please keep us updated on your loved ones.
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ON LINE GIVING Our thanks to the many families that have signed up for Online Giving! If you manage your bills online, we’re sure you’ll like the convenience of giving to your parish online. It’s safe and secure, and you decide exactly when your gift is made. You may even view your giving history just by logging in Visit our website: – and get started
We are currently in need of Eucharistic Ministers for our weekend Masses. Eucharistic Ministers are called upon to minister the Body and Blood of Christ. The ministers accomplish this by strengthening their faith from within and sharing it with the faithful at communion time. It is a most rewarding and uplifting experience. If you are interested in serving this ministry, please contact Fr. Damian through the parish office.
Saint Augustine Hymnal – It’s not too late to donate a hymnal In Memory of a Loved One or just having a family name in the book.
Any parishioner who would like to consider donating a hymnal as a memorial gift, for the cost of $25 per book, please call the parish office. A name plate will be placed in the front cover of the hymnal, dedicating the book to the prayerful memory of your loved one. Forms are available at the parish office.
Over the next several weeks the parish bulletin will include some information on the Catechesis on Matrimony.
The Importance and Dignity of the Sacrament of Matrimony
8. By the Sacrament of Matrimony Christian spouses signify and participate in the mystery of unity and fruitful love between Christ and the Church; therefore, both in embracing conjugal life and in accepting and educating their children, they help one another to become holy and have their own place and particular gift among the People of God.
Stations of the Cross every
Friday 7:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m. (Portuguese)
Confessions – every Wednesday during Lent 30 minutes following the 5:00 p.m. evening Mass. Friday, 6:15 p.m. 7 Saturday afternoon 4:15-4:45 (or by appointment)
Soup & Scripture Wednesday’s March 8- April 5th 6:45-7:45 pm Rectory Basement.
Another Lucky Winner will be selected from the drum this Tuesday March 7th at 1:00 p.m. in the parish office. If you did not return your Lucky Calendar there are still a few more days to do so. Touch the clover and maybe you will be the next winner! Good Luck to all.
On the funny side………………………………………….
The new minister stood at the church door greeting the members as they left the Sunday morning service. Most of the people were very generous telling the new minister how much they liked his message, except for one man who said, “That was a very dull and boring sermon, pastor.”
A few minutes later, the same man again appeared in line and said, “I don’t think you did much preparation for your message.”
Once again, the man appeared, this time muttering, “You really blew it. You didn’t have a thing to say, pastor.”
Finally, the minister could stand it no longer. He went to one of the deacons and inquired about the man.“Oh, don’t let that guy bother you,” said the deacon. “He’s a little slow. All he does is go around repeating whatever he hears other people saying.”
Join us for the 12th AnnualDivine Mercy Conference!
The Message of Fatima and Divine Mercy:
Refuge for Sinners
April 8, 2017 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Cardinal Spellman High School, Bronx, NY
Fr. Andrew Apostoli, CFR
To Jesus Through Mary Marian Pilgrimage Celebrate Fatima’s 100 Years *Spain*France*Portugal 12 Days Aug 4-15, 2017. Barcelona Monserrat Lourdes Santiago De Compostela Zaragoza Madrid Lisbon Santarem Fatima Daily Mass, Fr. Roy Quesea, Tour Chaplain, Land Tour $2640. W/RT Airfaire & Taxes from Newark $3800. Includes First Class Hotels, Breakfasts/Dinner, Deluxe Motorcoach, Transfers. Please Call Juliet Banaag Hobson 732-439-2835.
Saint Peter’s Adult Day Center – A member of Saint Peter’s Healthcare System – 200 Overlook Drive, Monroe Township, NJ 08831 - Exercise, Entertainment, Socialization
Nurse on duty – Call for a tour: 609-655-6853
Lenten Fish Dinners will be held on March 10, 17, 24, 31 and April 7, 2017 5pm to 7pm – St. Mary of Ostrabrama Church Parish Center, 30 Jackson Street – Adult Fish and French Fries Dinner $12.00 Children Dinner $5.00 (Take out dinners available starting at 4pm) Tickets on sale at door and in the parish office during business hours.
Corpus Christi Easter Egg Hunton Sunday, April 9, 2017 following the 10:00 a.m. Mass. More info will follow in future bulletins. If you have any used plastic Easter Eggs that you do not need, you may bring them to the church so they can reuse them this year.
South River Knights of Columbus Council #3001
in alliance with the South River V.F.W. Post 1451
Invites you to join them for breakfast on Sunday, March 12, 2017 from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon. At V.F.W. Hall – 31 Reid Street, South River – Cost Adults $10.00, Children under 10 FREE - Tickets are available at the door.
All proceeds will benefit families in need.
Menu will include sausages, eggs, pancakes, doughnuts, coffee & tea.
The American Legion Post 214
Invites you to attend our annual
St. Patrick’s and Saint Joseph’s
Day Dinner – Sunday, March 12, 2017
1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. at the Post Home,
264 Whitehead Ave., South River, NJ
Enjoy a Corned Beef or Ham Dinner
Donations: $14.00 per Adult and $7.00 per child under age 10 – For more information, please call the
Post Home at 732-254-9712.
Corpus Christi Altar Rosary Retreat
Saturday, March 11, 2017
Church Hall – 10:00 a.m.
Moderator Fr. Antonio da Silva
Light lunch served – Donation $10.00
Lent – A Time Of Grace
Lent is a time
of renewal for the
whole Church,
for each community
and every believer.
Above all it is
a time of grace. Pope Francis