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 were so excited to welcome all of our students back to school as we begin another wonderful semester at Corpus Christi Catholic School. Registration information for the 2022-2023 school year will be sent home this week with the youngest student in each family. In order to register your student(s) for the upcoming school year, please return both the family registration form and signed tuition agreement by January 21. The registration fee of $150/student will be debited through the FACTS program on February 7. If you prefer to pay with a check, you may do so before January 21.
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Our Bible Verse for January is Philippians 4:13
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
Our prayer focus is the “Anima Christi”
Soul of Christ, make me holy. Body of Christ, save me.
Blood of Christ, fill me with love. Water from Christ’s side, wash me.
Passion of Christ, strengthen me. Good Jesus, hear me.
Within your wounds, hide me. Never let me be parted from you.
From the evil enemy, protect me.
At the hour of my death, call me, and tell me to come to you that with your saints
I may praise you through all eternity.
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 Prudence, and the related virtue we will focus on the next week is:
Circumspection (Week of January 10)
Meaning: Careful Consideration of circumstances and consequences.
Ways to Cultivate:
- Ages 6 and up: Pause to think before you say anything
- Ages 10 and up: Think before acting and speaking
- Ages 12 and up: Seek advice, silently reflect upon circumstances and consequences of your actions
Prayer: Dear Jesus, My actions affect not just myself, but others. Please give me the wisdom to think before acting. Please give me the gift of counsel that I may act in the best way at each moment of the day.
Docility (Week of January 17)
Meaning: Willingness to be taught
Ways to Cultivate
- Ages 6 and up: Follow directions, be willing to take turns
- Ages 10 and up: Listen to the teacher, follow directions, be willing to take turns.
- Ages 12 and up: Listen to others and be willing to follow directions, thank others for rightful corrections
Prayer: Dear Jesus, You are my teacher in every situation! Before acting on important matters, please give me the humility to seek Your wisdom and the wisdom of others, in order to make the best decision. Give me the gift of counsel, so that I may do Your holy will in each situation.
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Last week information was shared with you in an email concerning updated COVID quarantine and isolation information. You can access a copy of that email here:
In order to keep our school community healthy, please allow your child to stay home if they are not feeling well. If your child has to quarantine because of exposure outside of school or tests positive, please contact Mrs. Martin in addition to notifying the student’s teacher.
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday |
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As a reminder, we will not have school next Monday, January 17 in observance of the MLK holiday. |
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2nd quarter report cards will be uploaded to the parent portals this week. You will receive an email when the report card is available to access.
In order to view the report card, use the following steps:
- Upon logging into the portals, click on the E-Locker on the orange toolbar at the top of the page.
- Once opened, click on E-Portfolio
- You will be able to find report cards here. Make sure you choose the report card labeled Second Quarter Report Card 2020-2022 School year.
- You may download the PDF file and save /print it for your records. You may notice that you can find the previous quarter report card in the E-Locker as well.
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2nd Quarter Award Ceremony |
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We will recognize students receiving academic honors in grades 4-8 following Mass on January 21. Parents are welcome to join us. |
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Our March for Life Rosary Walk will take place next Friday, January 21, at 2:00 on the field for grades 1-8. Our walk will coincide with the March for Life in Washington D.C. |
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Archbishop Rodi Visiting Jan. 25 |
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Archbishop Rodi will be visiting our school on January 25. He will celebrate Mass for us at 8:15. After mass, he will visit our students in the classroom. We will also welcome our superintendent, Ms. Gwen Byrd, to campus that day. She will join Archbishop Rodi in visiting the classrooms. |
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NCEA Distinguished Graduate Award |
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Each year the National Catholic Educational Association honors the achievements of Catholic elementary school graduates throughout the United States. The NCEA's Distinguished Graduate Award is given in recognition of an alumni member who has made a significant contribution to American society and/or the Catholic Church which reflects favorably on the education that person received at his or her Catholic Elementary School. We are asking the Corpus Christi community to take some time to consider this award and its importance. Please help us recognize a special individual who has contributed to their community. To be eligible, the recipient must have graduated from Corpus Christi Catholic School at least ten years prior to the award presentation. The nomination form is linked below, and the deadline to submit a nomination is January 21, 2022. Please contact Stephanie Gillis at sgillis@ccscatholic.com or 251-342-5474 for more information.
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We will celebrate Catholic Schools Week from January 30 - February 4, and we have many wonderful activities planned. Look for more details soon! |
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Please join us as we kick off our Catholic Schools Week celebration with a Family Mass at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, January 30 |
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Open House for New Families |
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We are hosting an open house for prospective families on Sunday, January 30th at 2:00 p.m. If you know of someone interested in our wonderful school, please share the date of the event with them. |
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Yearbooks are on sale now! Purchase one today before the price increases on January 29th. |
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Thank you for the donations to the 40 Days for Life's baby shower for Jesus! The items were donated to 2B Choices for Women. |
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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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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 January calendar can be found HERE.
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January 10
In-House Registration for Current families for the 2022-2023 begins
January 17
Martin Luther King, Jr Holiday - No School
January 21
2nd Quarter Award Ceremony following Mass
March for Life
January 25
Just 25-A is for Africa
Mass with Archbishop Rodi followed by classroom visits
January 30
CSW kick-off Mass (11:00)
Open House for prospective families (2:00-4:00)
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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
5:30 p,m. Monday - Saturday
Sacrament of Reconciliation - Confessions are heard 30 minutes before each Mass.
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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Beginning on November 29, the 6:30 am Mass was moved to 5:30 pm with confessions starting at 5:00 pm |
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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. 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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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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