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,
Since 2003, all children and youth in the Archdiocese of Mobile in grades Pre-K through 12 have annually been trained in a Safe Environments program. The program, developed and sponsored by the Office for the Protection of Minors and Adults, offers strategies on how to protect themselves from those who would do them harm. This program is taught in religion classes in schools and through classes in parish religious and youth ministry programs. This year the Safe Environments program will be taught during the month of October. When this is taught, your children will bring home a bit of homework to be shared with you. Please look
at it and talk to your children about their personal safety.
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Bible Verse and Prayer Focus of the Month |
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During the month of October, we will learn Hebrews 13:8 “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” Our prayer focus is Hail Holy Queen:
Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy,
our life, our sweetness and our hope.
To you do we cry,
poor banished children of Eve.
To you do we send up our sighs,
mourning and weeping in this valley of tears
Turn then, most gracious advocate,
your eyes of mercy toward us,
and after this exile
show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb,
Jesus.
O clement, O loving,
O sweet Virgin Mary.
Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God.
That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Amen.
We would love for you to practice the verse with your children at home.
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This year all Archdiocesan Schools will participate in the Education in Virtue program. This program focuses on the development of the whole person and equips our children to strive for holiness, which is where we will find true happiness. The Catechism of the Catholic Church defines virtue as “a habitual and firm disposition to do the good.” Virtues are essentially those habits of doing good that lead us to Christ. The three theological virtues are faith, hope, and charity. The Cardinal virtues are justice, prudence, fortitude and temperance. Flowing from these 7 core virtues are countless other virtues that help us to be in a relationship with God. Everyone is born with a capacity for virtue, but we need education and practice to become truly virtuous people.
Each week, we will focus on a particular virtue as a school. Students will learn the definition as well as what living the virtue looks and sounds like in our actions and words.
The Cardinal Virtue we will focus on in the next two weeks is Justice, and the related virtues are Obedience and Patriotism.
Obedience (Week of October 3)
Meaning
Assenting to rightful authority without hesitation or resistance.
Ways to Cultivate
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Ages 6 and up: Listen and follow directions
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Ages 10 and up: Follow directions the first time they are given without complaint
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Ages 12 and up: Listen to Rightful authority, following directions the first time without complaint in a prompt manner, anticipate what is expected of you
Prayer
Dear Jesus, you are God and yet You were obedient to Mary and Joseph. Help me to do all that my parents and teachers ask of me--promptly, joyfully, and completely. This virtue pleases You more than all other sacrifices!
Patriotism (Week of October 10)
Meaning
Accepting the bonds implicit in relationships and defending the virtues upheld by Church, family, and country
Ways to Cultivate
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Ages 6 and up: Show respect for your country’s flag, be respectful
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Ages 10 and up: Show respect for people and symbols representing your country, pray for leaders and soldiers.
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Ages 12 and up: Show respect for symbols and things associated with your country, pray for your country and servicemen.
Prayer
Dear Jesus, please bless my country and all those who work hard to lead it. Thank you for blessing us with many good gifts. May you always be the King of this land. May you be glorified through its government and laws. Give me a heart of service, especially toward those who are weak and defenseless.
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Middle School Mystery Theater |
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We are looking forward to our CCS Theater production of Suspect Hollywood, on Thursday, October 13 at 6:00. For more information, including ticket orders and advertisement/sponsorship opportunities, please click on the link below.
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What a wonderful day we had last Friday enjoying our Grandparents. Grandparents' day allows for our students to celebrate the love of their grandparents and creates an opportunity for students to spend some engaging time with their grandparents. |
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The Feast of St. Francis of Assisi is Tuesday, October 4. Our parish will be hosting a Blessing of the Pets at 3:30 Tuesday Afternoon on the lawn of the Parish House. (House on the corner of Evergreen and McKenna) School Families that wish to participate are welcome to park in one of the lots along McKenna after carpool and proceed to the parish house lawn. Please make sure all pets are on a leash or caged. |
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Red Ribbon Week is Coming! |
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Red Ribbon Week, a week devoted to learning how to live a healthy and drug-free life, will be celebrated October 24-29. Congratulations to 8th grader Lindsey Nguyen who was selected for our Red Ribbon Leadership Award. Each fall, Red Ribbon Week is celebrated across America to promote the importance of a healthy, drug-free lifestyle among our youth. As part of the awareness program, the Drug Education Council, Inc honors outstanding students from Mobile and Baldwin County who are selected by their schools as the Red Ribbon Leadership Award recipient. These students exemplify the 6 pillars of Character promoted by the Character Counts initiative and the Drug Education Council. These include trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
Look for a breakdown of the week’s activities to be shared soon.
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October is Respect Life Month. Many of our middle school students will gather at the Women’s Resource Center each Friday morning at 6:30 am as part of the 40 Days for Life Campaign and Respect Life Month. All middle school students are encouraged to join. |
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The first Thursday of the month, October 6, is Food Pantry Day, Students who donate items may wear their CCS spirit shirt with out-of-uniform bottoms such as jeans or shorts (no shorts or athletic pants in Middle School). |
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Make plans to attend our PTO Boo Bash Saturday, September 22, 4-7 pm. There will be games, Face painting, food, trunk or treat, and more!
Today (10/3) is the last day to order a Boo Bash t-shirt. Students are able to wear their Boo Bash t-shirt to school on our Boo Bash out-of-uniform day. Thursday, October 20.
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Lunch Reminders: We Lunch It |
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- Orders must be placed before 12:00 noon the day prior.
- Refunds are not given unless orders are canceled in advance. If your child is sick, you are welcome to make arrangements to pick up your child’s lunch if you wish.
- If your child does not have a lunch, a Lunch able will be provided for them for a charge.
- If you bring lunch from home, please remember that soft drinks are not allowed in our cafeteria.
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School Calendar/Student Information System |
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Rediker is the student management system that is used by all Archdiocesan elementary schools. You can access Rediker to see your student’s grades and other important information. If you have not received your Rediker login information, or need assistance logging in, you may email me at kmartin@ccscatholic.com and I will be glad to assist you. |
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Alabama Scholarship Fund Information |
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The 2013 Alabama Accountability Act established a tax credit scholarship program that is mutually beneficial to students and donors. Individuals and companies can now donate 100% of their Alabama State income tax liability to the Alabama Opportunity Scholarship Fund. Simply put, the donor provides scholarship funding at zero cost to themselves.
If you pay Alabama State income tax and would like to see your tax dollars go directly to scholarships, please visit https://www.alabamascholarshipfund.org/donate or speak to your personal tax professional. For more information, contact Executive Director Andy Ryan at aryan@alosf.org or 205-206-7808. We hope you will join us in supporting the Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Mobile through this scholarship fund. Monies from this fund have already helped hundreds of students attend a Catholic school and have the potential to help many more.
To hear Archbishop Thomas J. Rodi’s comments on the importance of this program you may click on the following link: https://youtu.be/nSqG6Gb9RPk
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Remember that you can always access our online school calendar via this link from our website:
Once on the page, you will need to scroll to the bottom to access the online calendar.
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Teacher in service day on Monday, October 17th. There will be NO SCHOOL that day!! |
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Were you absent on picture day? Make-up pictures will be taken on Wednesday, October 12. |
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Coupon Books will be going home with every child tomorrow, Tuesday, October 4th. The sale will end on Wednesday, October17th. Please see flyer for more details. If you have any questions, please contact Tracey Netto
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Upcoming Dates to Remember |
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October
12-Make Up Pictures
13- Mystery Dinner Theater
14-End of 1st Quarter
17-Teacher in Service, No school
18: Grades due, 8:00 AM
20: OOU Boo Bash
21: Toy Bowl Pep Rally
22-PTO Boo Bash
24-Red Ribbon Week Begins
25: A is for Africa Just. 25, Toy Bowl Mass, 5:30
26: Kona Ice
27: Awards Mass
28-Red Ribbon Run, Noon Dismissal
29-Toy Bowl Court Presentation
You can find our google calendar with dates for the year here:
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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
Ms. Ashley Kovaleski, Parish Secretary
office@corpuschristiparish.com
Mrs. Wendy Tulo, Parish Bookkeeper
bookkeeper@corpuschristiparish.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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Please consider donating clothing items to
Goodwill-Easter Seals by leaving them at our
table in the vestibule. This allows our St. Vincent
DePaul Society at Corpus Christi to receive $5
certificates for our neighbors in need. Thank
you, PARISHIONERS, for your participation and generosity. Please contact Ann Mackie should you have questions. Meetings on the 1st & 3rd Monday, 6:30 pm, Conference Room, 2nd floor of the Community Center. For more information, contact Ann Mackie: ann_mackie@comcast.net, or 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 please contact Ophelia Gillespie at 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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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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