July 2021

Dear Families,

I hope all of our students are continuing to enjoy their summer vacation. Many of our teachers have been busy attending professional development workshops, while our custodial staff has been busy making needed improvements to our school buildings and grounds. We look forward to welcoming back our students on August 18.  Please look for an email the first week of August containing class placement and other important information.

We are looking forward to a great 2021-2022 school year! 

Sincerely,

Our two official book vendors are M & M Books and More and Campus Bookstore. Each vendor carries the required consumable books. The deadline to order from M & M Books and More is July 31st.

The Archdiocese adopted a new language arts/reading series last year. Students in grades K-5 use myView published by Pearson. Students in grades 6-8 use myPerspectives, which is also published by Pearson. The book is a consumable text and workbook combined. Based on the number of texts purchased, our school receives free teacher resources for the life of the adoption. In order to continue to ensure that we receive the appropriate student and teacher resources for the number of texts purchased, you must continue to purchase the book directly through the school. We certainly want our school to continue to receive the appropriate resources.

The cost of the language arts/reading books for all grade levels is $30.00/each.

The order form is found HERE. Please return the completed form and payment to the school.

Our summer packet that includes book and supply lists and uniform information is available on the school's website and it is linked below. The required reading projects are also available on the school's website.

Our books can be purchased from two vendors, M & M Books and More or The Campus Bookstore. Contact information for both vendors is provided in the summer packet. However, the language arts books must be ordered through the school. The order form is in the packet as well. Lastly, since the majority of our textbooks are consumable, the only books that can be resold or passed along to others are the 3-8 grade Social Studies books as well as the 8th-grade Algebra textbook.

Instructions for summer reading projects can be found on the school's website at the link below.

The Blessing of the Backpacks will be on Sunday, August 15 after 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Masses.

Our PTO is hosting a social for new and current families. It will be from 12:15 (immediately following 11 a.m. Mass) until 1:30 in the atrium. Refreshments will be served.

The new family orientation program is scheduled for Sunday, August 15 from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. in the Adult Education Room. More information can be found HERE and it will be sent to new families.

The preschool open house will be on August 15 from 5 - 6 p.m. in the Adult Education Room. More information can be found HERE. In addition, preschoolers are invited to "Poppin" on the Playground on Monday, August 16, 10 a.m. - noon. Students can stop by at any time between these hours to meet their teacher and enjoy a popsicle.

Book and supply drop-off will be Monday, August 16th, from 10 a.m. - noon and from 5 - 6 p.m.

As a reminder, we will be utilizing a new tuition management program, FACTS, to receive payments for the 21-22 school year. All families are required to make an account with this program. Academic and assessment fees are due in July so it is imperative that you create an account if you have not already done so. The link to FACTS is below.

Please note that if you used the FACTS program previously to apply for financial assistance, you may use the same login information. Please contact the school office if you have any questions.

**Keep in mind when you sign up, the tuition rate will reflect the non-tithing rate for the upcoming year. In July, when the parish confirms with us those families that have met their tithing obligation, that rate will be changed.

Our school offers the EduKit program as a convenient option for busy families to order school supplies for the 2021/2022 year. EduKits include the supplies approved by our school.

The final deadline to order is Wednesday, July 21. An additional fee will be applied and the Edukit will be delivered to your home shortly before school begins.

Click HERE to place your order TODAY!

As we've mentioned before, we have a new lunch program this year. It will be managed by the company WeLunchIt.com. More information and instructions for setting up an account will be sent to families soon.

Our Booster Club does a great job of managing the Corpus Christi CYO sports programs. Registration for Fall Sports (Football, Soccer, and Volleyball) is now open for CYO. Parents can register children entering Kindergarten through 6th grade. The registration deadline is July 28th.

If you have questions about CYO sports or would like to get involved as a coach or to serve on the Booster Club, please contact Josh Burkett at 251-802-5315 or Lloyd Meyers at 251-802-9310 or ad@ccsboosterclub.com.

*REMINDER*

We’re about one month away from starting practice on August 10th (time and location TBD). Registration for all eligible students (grades 4th – 6th) will open soon. If you’re interested, now is the time to start acclimating to the heat. Begin by running/walking for 15 to 20 minutes, two or three times per week. Remember to stay hydrated!

Contact Jonathon Woodard at CorpusXC@gmail.com with questions.

Attention Football Parents - registration is now open. We have football for grades 5 and 6. Flag football is available for grades k-4. Please do not wait to register. You can purchase uniforms when you register. Please answer the question regarding number preference or a random number will be assigned. Even if you already have a uniform, we still need to know the number for the roster, etc. We are looking forward to a great football season. We will need coaches for k-4 so please sign up. No experience is required. Contact Jarrod Potteiger at jarrod.potteiger@descase.com for more information.

Registration for CYO Volleyball and Soccer is ongoing until July 28th. Please go to the website to register your child(ren) today!

Click HERE for the price list of available items.

We have established an account with AmazonSmile! AmazonSmile is a simple way for you to support our school every time you shop, at no cost to you. AmazonSmile is available on your web browser and can be activated in the Amazon Shopping app for iOS and Android phones. When you shop at AmazonSmile, you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection, and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added benefit that AmazonSmile will donate 0.5% of your eligible purchases to the charitable organization of your choice. Below is the link to our charity page where you can begin your shopping!

The Corpus Christi Parish Cub Scout, Pack 29 invites all CCS boys in K5 - 5th grade to join them at Sunshine Skate Center on Wednesday, 29th from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. for a skate party. You do not have to be a current Cub Scout to attend. Contact JC Smith at (251)610-2451 for additional information.

Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m.- 5 pm.

Saturday Vigil Mass:

5:30 p.m.

Sunday Morning Masses:

7 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m.

6:30 a.m. Monday - Friday

8:15 a.m. Monday - Saturday

The Parish Office has moved to the 2nd floor of the Community Center.

If you would like to add a name to the prayer list, please call the Parish Office at 251-342-1852, or add the name to the list in the chapel.

The Installment Mass for Fr. Pat Arensberg will be on August 1 at 11:00 a.m. Archbishop Rodi will offer the Mass.

Confessions are heard 30 minutes before each Mass. Saturday is not the only day to go.

Sunday School registration begins on August 8th. The first day of Sunday School is August 15, 2021.

Gather each Thursday at 3:00 p.m. to reflect on the Sunday Gospel and pray together. Meetings are held in the Parish House. All are welcome. Contact Sister Deborah Kennedy, R.S.M. 251-753-4872

Our purpose is to help all men become the spiritual leaders of their families. All men are welcome to meet for prayer, Gospel reflection, fellowship.

Tuesday Mornings, 7 to 8 a.m. in the Family Room

Join the meeting in person or by phone.

Dial in: 251-665-2515. Conference ID: 102102#

Info: Jay Cox at 401-6070 or Auburn50@hotmail.com.

Wednesday Evenings, 7-8 p.m. in the Parish House

Info: David Sheffield, 423-5666 or David.sheffield@uniti.com

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.

Walking with Moms in Need: Please remember to bring diapers and other baby items to the box in the vestibule for 2B Choices for Women Pregnancy Center and continue to pray for pregnant mothers.

Healing After Abortion: confidential, compassionate help - www.HopeAfterAborton.com

Contact Mae and Chris Rehm for more information - 251-554-2032 or maemouse@aol.com