The mission of Corpus Christi Catholic School is to nurture every child by providing the opportunities to grow in faith, achieve academic success, and serve others as disciples of Jesus |
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Dear Families,
What a wonderful Catholic Schools celebration we enjoyed last week! There are so many elements of our school that make it a wonderful place - our students, parents, faculty, staff, priests, and the entire parish community!
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Every year during Catholic Schools Week we recognize our Distinguished Graduate and our Outstanding Business Partner. Last Friday, following Mass we honored Mr. Scott McDonald, CCS Class of 1992, as our outstanding alumnus. Mr. McDonald is a graduate of McGill-Toolen and the University of South Alabama. He works for the Alabama Department of Revenue and is well-respected by his co-workers and management. One small way that he continues to live his faith is by keeping a St. Matthew (the tax collector) Pray for Us pendant with him each day. |
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Reach Communication, Inc. is this year's Outstanding Business Partner. Reach Communication is the company that maintains the security cameras throughout our campus and the keyless door locks on our buildings. Much of the equipment and services were donated to us. The camera system is directly linked to the Mobile County Police department which adds another layer of security for our school. Whenever the cameras or security system is in need of a software update, or if we have a technical issue, Reach Communication doesn't hesitate to assist us. |
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Thank you to everyone who helped us celebrate Catholic Schools Week! |
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Our Bible verse focus for the month of February is: Matthew 6:33
“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”
The prayer we will focus on is the Guardian Angel Prayer:
Angel of God, my guardian dear,
To whom God's love commits me here,
Ever this day, be at my side,
To light and guard, rule and guide.
Amen.
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Each week, we are focusing on a particular virtue as a school. Students have been learning the definition as well as what living the virtue looks and sounds like in our actions and words.
The Cardinal Virtue we are focusing on is Fortitude and the related virtues we will focus on the next two weeks are:
Industriousness (Week of February 7)
Meaning: Diligence, especially in work that leads to natural and supernatural maturity
Ways to Cultivate
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Ages 6 and up: Work to complete your duties. “Let me finish this first.”
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Ages 10 and up: Diligently complete a task, set small goals along the way
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Ages 12 and up: Work diligently, especially in things that lead to natural and supernatural maturity.
Prayer: Dear Jesus, You have given me the gift of this day, the gift of this moment. Help me to use my time well. Give me the grace to do all for your greater glory.
Magnanimity (Week of February 14)
Meaning: Seeking with confidence to do great things with God, literally “having a large soul”
Ways to Cultivate
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Ages 6 and up: Compliment someone else when you want to be recognized. “You did a great job.”
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Ages 10 and up: Allow others to receive the praise and credit they deserve, ask God to help you recognize the good in others.
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Ages 12 and up: Acknowledge the good in others when it is difficult; strive to do difficult tasks with God’s grace.
Prayer: Sacred Heart of Jesus, You loved us even to the point of death. Give me a big heart! Give me Your heart! Help me to love others with all my heart.
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It is hard to believe we have reached the mid-point of the third quarter. Mid-Quarter reports will go home this Wednesday for students who have a "C" or below average. |
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2nd Quarter Award Ceremony |
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Due to our weather day last month, our awards ceremony was rescheduled. It will be held this Friday following Mass. We will recognize students receiving academic honors in grades 4-8, as well as those receiving Christian Attitude honors. Parents are welcome to attend, but students should remain seated with their class. |
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Valentine’s Day Out of Uniform |
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Spring Pictures, PK3 - 5th Grade |
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Students in PreK3 - 5th grade will be having spring pictures taken on Tuesday, February 15. This is an out-of-uniform day for students in PreK3 - 5th grade only. |
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February 18
PK3 and PK4 Mardi Gras Parade
February 25
Out of Uniform for all students
4th grade Mardi Gras Parade
Noon Dismissal
February 28 - March 1
Mardi Gras Holidays
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Ethan Tholl
Maya Ferrell
Quinnlee Duff
Ella Kate Alidor
Jax Hensley
Eli Hillman
Ryleigh Hahlen
Ansley Anderson
Samantha Thompson
William Givens
Parker Brown
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Natalia Vilaseca
Molly Stokes
James Woodard
Addison Harris
Van Diaz
Gavin Gattis
Bela Bovenizer
Bella Boone
Demetrius Davis
Katie Nguyen
Parker Thompson
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The following students were chosen as Overall Cougars of the Month for their grade levels and received a gift card sponsored by our Partners in Education:
Preschool: Maya Ferrell, sponsored by Patrick Lursen, P.C. Tax/Accounting Services
K - 2nd Grade: William Givens, sponsored by Azalea City Lawn Care
3rd - 5th Grade: Molly Stokes, sponsored by Payne Environmental Services
6th - 8th Grade: Bela Bovenizer, sponsored by Professional Estimating Services
Teacher/Staff: Mrs. Kim Cummings, sponsored by Donaghey Orthodontics
We welcome local businesses to join our Partners in Education program. For more information, contact Richard March at 251-401-0466, or call the school office.
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We are very excited that our plan to upgrade our internet service is now complete, and we have fully transitioned to fiber internet service. Fiber internet service uses light instead of traditional copper cables to receive and send data. As a result, our internet can now more easily handle many students and teachers accessing data at one time. In addition, fiber optic cables are much more difficult to breach, which makes all of our connections are more secure.
There have been other facility upgrades that have taken place since the beginning of the school year. Our classrooms have improved lighting which is not only better for the students, but the bulbs are LED and more energy-efficient. In addition, during the Christmas break, new whiteboards were installed in the primary hall, and the elementary hall whiteboards had been replaced before the start of the school. Over the last 2 years, older whiteboards throughout the school have been replaced with new ones.
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Many of these projects and others, such as the fencing that was installed at the start of the school year, are possible because of donations to our annual fund, money raised by the PTO as well as financial support from the parish. We are grateful for the support of our families and community members! |
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Please note, the Iowa Test of Basic Skills will be given to students in grades 2-8 from March 23-April 1. Please do not schedule appointments, vacations, or other activities during these testing dates. |
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Fish Fry Fridays - mark your calendar |
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Kentucky Derby Fundraiser |
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Our Kentucky Derby event is our largest fundraiser for the school and it is successful because of the support from our sponsors! Opportunities for sponsorships are available now. Click HERE for more information. Brittany Smith is Derby Chair and she can be reached at brittanyosmith0531@gmail.com with any questions. |
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Upcoming Dates to Remember |
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You can view our school calendar for the entire year on our school website (you may need to scroll down to see it): School Calendar
A printable copy of the February calendar can be found HERE.
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February 9
Mid Quarter/Interim Reports
February 11
2nd Quarter Award Ceremony following Mass
February 14
Valentine’s Day OOU, $1 fundraiser sponsored by 7th grade
February 15
Spring Pictures OOU Grades PreK3-5th
February 18
Preschool Mardi Gras Parade
February 25
Just 25 A is for Africa
4th Grade Mardi Gras Parade, Noon Dismissal
February 28 - March 1
Mardi Gras Holiday
March 2
Ash Wednesday Mass (8:15)
March 3
Food Pantry Thursday
March 4
Stations of the Cross
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Corpus Christi Parish News |
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PARISH OFFICE
Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., second floor of the Community
Center.
TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Parish Office: 342-1852, Fax 342-6313
School Office: 342-5474, ext. 1
Fax 380-0325
SUNDAY MASSES
Vigil: 5:30 p.m. Saturday
Sunday: 7:00, 9:00 and11:00 am
WEEKDAY MASSES
8:15 am Mass: Monday - Saturday
5:30 pm Mass: Monday - Friday
ADORATION
Every 1st Friday of the month following the 8:15 am Mass until 5 pm. Sign up sheet in the chapel.
SUNDAY SCHOOL: Grades K–12,
Sundays during the school year, 10:05-10:55 a.m. in school buildings.
BAPTISM, MARRIAGE, ANOINTING OF SICK
Please call the parish office (342-1852) for information about scheduling a baptism, marriage, or anointing of the sick.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Confessions are heard 30 minutes before each Mass.
ADULT RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (R.C.I.A.)
Please see the published schedule for dates and times, or call the parish office, 342-1852.
TO REGISTER AS A MEMBER OF THE PARISH
Please fill out a Census Form. Census. Forms are available in the church vestibule and parish office.
COMMUNITY CENTER RENTALS
For rental information, please call the parish office at 342-1852 or 342-1420.
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Fr. Pat Arensberg, Pastor
pastor@corpuschristiparish.com
Fr. Alex Crow, Parochial Vicar
frcrow@corpuschristiparish.com
Mrs. Kristy F. Martin, School Principal
kmartin@ccscatholic.com
Mrs. Jennifer S. Pritchett, Parish Catechetical Leader
ccd@corpuschristiparish.com
Mr. Peter J. Stoyka, Youth Ministry Coordinator
pstoyka@ccscatholic.com
Mrs. Beth Yell, Facilities Manager
facilities@corpuschristiparish.com
Mrs. Theresa Jernigan, Parish Secretary
office@corpuschristiparish.com
Mrs. Wendy Tulo, Parish Bookkeeper
bookkeeper@corpuschristiparish.com
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Confirmation - HS Juniors |
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Sundays at 12:30 pm. in the Adult Ed Room Any Junior in high school who would like to be confirmed must attend Confirmation Classes which are mandatory preparation for the sacrament of Confirmation. Please contact Fr. Pat, pastor@corpuschristiparish.com, or Fr. Crow, fr.crow@corpuschristiparish.com, for more information. Confirmation is February 16, 2022, at 6:00 PM. |
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2022 Catholic Charities Appeal |
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If you have not returned your Catholic Charities pledge card, please do so now. If you prefer to donate online, you can text “CCA” to 91999 for a link. Envelopes are available in the pew. It is our goal to have every family participate to the best of their ability. We ask that you answer the Call to Give to those in need through your prayerful generosity to this year’s Catholic Charities Appeal. Please, help our Parish meet our goal of $276,000 this year and obtain 100% participation. |
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Please bring in your palms from previous years so they can be burned for ashes which will be distributed on Ash Wednesday. Place them in the box on the table in the vestibule that is marked "Palms" |
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RCIA classes are held every Sunday, unless otherwise noted, in the Adult Ed Room, 10:05 am - 10:55 am |
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Fish Fry Fridays Volunteers needed Thursdays and Fridays beginning March 10; Thursdays from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm & Fridays from 1:00 pm through the evening. Please call Laura Rahmel, at 504-259-8350, or email lrahmel@gmail.com. |
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Divine Mercy Prayer and Rosary
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Join us every Tuesday at 3:00 PM in the Chapel to pray the Divine Mercy and Rosary. |
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Gather Thursdays at 3 p.m. to reflect on the Sunday Gospel and pray together. Meetings will be in the Community Center, 2nd floor Conference Room. All are welcome. Contact Sister Deborah Kennedy, RSM 251-753-4872 |
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Our purpose is to help all men become the spiritual leaders of their families. All
men are welcome to meet for prayer, gospel reflection, and fellowship.
Tuesday Mornings, 7-8 am, 2nd floor Conference Room.
Info: Jay Cox at 401-6070 or Auburn50@hotmail.com.
Wednesday Evenings, 7-8 pm, 2nd floor Conference Room.
Info: David Sheffield, 423-5666 or David.sheffield@uniti.com
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Society of St. Vincent de Paul |
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Join us in service, grow in spirituality, and open your heart in friendship to neighbors in need. The St. Vincent de Paul Society responds to local individuals and families with food, clothing, and emergency financial assistance. Your help will feed children, prevent evictions and so much more. Financial donations can be placed in the brass poor box in the church vestibule, and clothing and food donations can be left at the St. Vincent de Paul Society table. If you are in need of assistance, call 251-366-6443. To find out how to join us, contact Ann Mackie at annmackie10.am@gmail.com. For more info go to www.svdpccc.org or follow St. Vincent de Paul Corpus Christi Conference on Facebook. |
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All women are invited to join us on Thursdays from 9:15-10:45 am in the conference room, 2nd floor of the Community Center. Beginning February 10, we will begin a new video series titled "The Wild Goose". Fr. Dave Pivonka narrates this engaging and beautifully presented study on the gift of the Holy Spirit. Info: Patti Hughes at 251-401-9623 or pm.hughes@comcast.net
If you are considering joining us and are in need of child care please contact Cynthia Wentworth, 251-767-0532 or cynwen@yahoo.com
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Grades 9—12, meetings are on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 in the Parish House. For more information contact Fr. Crow: frcrow@corpuschristiparish.com |
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Funeral Reception Committee |
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Volunteers are needed to donate food, serve, and clean up. For more information, contact Millie Quinones, Chairperson, 808-425-7100 or
Ophelia Gillespie, Co-Chairperson, 251-610-6503.
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All are welcome in the Atrium after each Mass for a cup of coffee and fellowship. If you would like to volunteer to prepare coffee, serve, or clean up, please call Glenna Cannon, 251-666-6552 |
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Presence on the sidewalk 6AM- 6PM every day. 717 Downtowner Loop W in front of the abortion clinic. Visit 40daysforlife.com/mobile to register and sign up for vigil hours.
Support women in our community who are facing unplanned pregnancies. Also, please place baby items in the box in the vestibule.
https://www.40daysforlife.com/resources-faq.aspx
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Meetings on the last Monday of each month, 7:00 pm in the Parish House.
Contact: Chad Pugh 251-232-0648.
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Corpus Christi Women's Club |
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The CCWC is a group of women in our parish that helps our community through fundraisers which include the Angel Tree, an area nursing home, and Penelope House. We also have meetings on occasion at area restaurants to discuss ideas and planning. All ladies in the parish are welcome to attend. Contact info: Lois, 251-209-2163 |
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TUESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY |
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6:30 p.m., Tuesdays in the Adult Ed Room, Community Center. September 21, we will begin a new series titled "A Biblical Walk through the Mass" which is a five-part video series taught by Edward Sri. Dave Burchette, 367-6660 or davebur1955@gmail.com Please join us! |
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Corpus Christi Catholic School | 251.342.5474 | school@CCSCatholic.com |
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