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 Parents,
We will join with the National Catholic Education Association in celebrating Catholic schools as we participate in Discover Catholic Schools Week, beginning November 14. This week was created to be a partner with National Catholic Schools Week and is designed to help schools connect with prospective families and community members. We will be highlighting our school at each Mass on Sunday, November 14. There will be speakers following the Mass as well as an informative table set up for prospective families to receive more information. If you know of any families that may be interested in learning more about our wonderful school, please invite them to one of the masses that weekend. We also are scheduling tours for families with students of all ages. Please contact Stephanie Gillis (sgillis@ccscatholic.com) for more information.
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Our Bible verse focus for the month of November is:
Isaiah 41:10: “Fear not for I am with you, do not be dismayed for I am your God”
The prayer we will focus on is the Memorare:
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thine intercession was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother; to thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me.
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 virtue looks and sounds like in our actions and words.
The Cardinal Virtue we are focusing on is Justice, and the related virtues we will focus on the next two weeks are Prayerfulness and Respect
Responsibility (Week of November 1)
Meaning: Fulfilling our just duties, accepting the consequences of one’s words and actions, intentional and unintentional
Ways to Cultivate
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Ages 6 and up: Complete your tasks
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Ages 10 and up: Be responsible for your homework and duties, admit when you are wrong or when you have done something wrong
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Ages 12 and up: Be accountable for decisions and actions at home, at school, and in personal relationships
Prayer - Dear Jesus, Please help me to be faithful in all the duties You have entrusted to me this day, fulfilling each with great care and love!
Sincerity (Week of November 8)
Meaning - Trustful words and actions, honesty and enthusiasm toward others.
Ways to Cultivate
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Ages 6 and up: Pay attention when others are speaking, saying “ May I help you?”
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Ages 10 and up: Spelling and acting honestly
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Ages 12 and up: Say what you mean, build trust by your words and actions, state when you are sorry and what you are grateful for.
Prayer - Dear Jesus, Please give me the grace to be honest in all my words and actions. When someone is speaking, give me the patience to listen attentively.
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Remember the 1st Thursday of the month, our school helps support our Parish Food Pantry and the Blessings in Backpack ministry. Our next Food Pantry Day is November 4. Students who bring in an item for our Food Pantry are able to come out of uniform with their spirit shirts.
The following items are requested:
PK-2: fruit cups, applesauce cups
3-5: Ritz or saltine crackers
6-8: canned green beans, canned pasta
Thank you for your generosity!
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Student Leadership Committee Snow Cone Fundraiser-November 5 |
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Our Student Leadership Council is having a snow cone sale this Friday, November 5 during all lunch waves. The snow cones are $3 each. The money raised will be used to purchase new swings for the playground. |
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We are collecting non-perishable, Thanksgiving food items for baskets that are made and delivered throughout our local community. Please see the list below of items being collected. Items should be brought in by Friday, November 19. They will be presented as part of the offering at Mass on that Friday. Monetary donations to aid our parish in purchasing food for the baskets are also accepted. We are such a generous community; let's do our part to fill the baskets!
K2 & K3 - Cranberry sauce
K4 - Chicken or turkey gravy
K & 1st Grades - Stuffing or mashed potatoes
2nd & 3rd Grades - Green beans
4th & 5th Grades - Mac & Cheese
6th Grade - Canned corn
7th Grade - Tea or drink mix
8th Grade - Boxed dessert mixes
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Veterans Day Carpool Parade- November 11 |
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Veteran’s Day is November 11 and we want to honor all those that have served. During morning carpool, our 5th-grade students will be lined up along the railing outside of the cafeteria waving flags and cheering. There will also be a special banner posted with the names of Veterans. If you or your family member is a Veteran and would like a name to be added to the banner, please email Miss Evans at kevans@ccscatholic.com by November 7. |
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We will recognize students receiving first quarter awards on Friday, November 12 following the 8:15 Mass. Parents are welcome to attend.
Students in grades 4-8 meeting the following award criteria will be recognized:
- Honor Roll - no more than 2 “B’s” and nothing below “S” in Special Classes.
- Principal's List – This award is given to a student who receives all “A’s” and nothing below “S” in special classes.
In addition, students in K-8 are eligible to be honored with the Christian Attitude Award. This award is given quarterly to two students in each class who consistently display Christian values, attitudes, and actions.
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Greer’s Apples for Students |
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Our school is collecting Greer's receipts as part of the Apples for Students Program. If you or any of your family members shop at Greer’s, please send in your receipts. The last year that we participated we were able to earn two new printers for our teachers to use. |
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From Mrs. Langworthy: Corpus Christi Catholic School is pleased to announce that our Rainbows program will be starting November 8. Rainbows is a school support group for children in kindergarten through 8th grade who have experienced loss due to a recent move, separation/divorce, or death in the
family.
If your child is part of a divorced family, single-parent family, stepfamily, has experienced the loss of a loved one, or has recently moved, this group will provide a chance to share experiences with others. If you and your child feel this is a program, he/she would like to participate in, please sign the permission form and return it to your homeroom teacher by Thursday, November 4.
If you would like more information on this form, please email me at clangworthy@ccscatholic.com.
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We are so proud of the sports teams and the students who represented us in the Toy Bowl this past weekend. Our D6 football team brought home the championship trophy. Our D2 flag football team, as well as our D2 coed white soccer team both, made it to the championship game and placed 2nd. We had 32 of our 8th-grade students represent our school as members of the Toy Bowl Court. Thank you to all of our families who supported them. |
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We also are very proud of our Red Ribbon Leader, Cate Veasey, and the outstanding activities planned last week to promote healthy choices. It was a fun and informative week! |
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#igiveCatholic - November 30 |
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Corpus Christi Catholic School along with the Archdiocese of Mobile have joined with arch/dioceses throughout the country to participate in the seventh-annual #iGiveCatholic Giving Day. We will celebrate this day of Catholic giving on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, also known as #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, #GivingTuesday is a day when individuals around the world come together with the goal to celebrate generosity and to give to their charities of choice. We look forward to this fundraising opportunity. All monies raised during the event will directly benefit our school. |
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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 November calendar can be found HERE.
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November 17
Kona Ice - during lunch waves
November 24-26
Thanksgiving Holidays
November 30
#igiveCatholic - day of giving
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Corpus Christi Parish News |
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Parish Office Hours
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.
Weekday Mass:
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.
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Sacrament of Reconciliation |
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Confessions are heard 30 minutes before each Mass. |
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All Souls Day Service - November 2 |
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Join us at Corpus Christi Church as we remember and pray for our beloved dead. Please bring a flower to be placed before the altar as the names of the deceased are read aloud. Prelude music begins at 6:15 p.m., service begins at 6:30 p.m. Please observe silence. |
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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 |
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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, 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
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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. We will be studying Psalms: The School of Prayer, which can be ordered through Ascension Press.
Info: Patti Hughes at 251-401-9623 or pm.hughes@comcast.net
We are excited to return to providing child care for moms in need of this service in order to join us! 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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Corpus Christi Catholic School | 251.342.5474 | school@CCSCatholic.com |
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