6th Sunday of Easter

Sunday, May 21, 2017

Corpus Christi Parish Willingboro, New Jersey

Established 1959

RECTORY / PARISH OFFICE

63 Sylvan Lane, Willingboro, New Jersey 08046

Phone 609.877.5322 Fax 609.877.1695 HOURS: M thru F: 9:00 AM to Noon; 1:30 to 5:00 PM

E-mail: ccnj@mycorpuschristichurch.com Website: www.ccnj.church

PASTOR Reverend John J. Testa

WEEKEND ASSISTANT Reverend Raymond Lennon, S. V. D.

DEACONS James E. Ayrer (Retired) Michael J. Hagan

PASTORAL MINISTER Sister Robert Marie Green, O. S. F.,

Corpus Christi Convent, 609.871.4226

DIRECTOR OF SACRED MUSIC Renee Hatzold, 609.410.6866

COORDINATOR, RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Jacquelyn Young, 609.871.4680

PARISH LIFE MASSES Daily (M - S): 8:00 AM Weekend: Saturday 4:00 PM; Sunday: 7:30, 9:30, 11:30 AM Holy Days: Please Refer to Bulletin

RECONCILIATION (CONFESSIONS) Saturday: Immediately after 8:00 AM Mass and 3:00 to 3:45 PM, or by Appointment

NOVENA TO OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP Saturday Morning following the 8:00 AM Mass

WEDNESDAY DEVOTIONS TO SAINT JOSEPH Immediately following the 8:00 AM Mass

OFFICE OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Located on the Second Floor of School Phone: 609.871.4680 Fax: 609.871.5213 www.religioused@mycorpuschristichurch.com

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA) Please call the Rectory Office at 609.877.5322

BAPTISMS 2nd Sunday of the Month at 1:00 PM. Parents should be registered in the parish. Please call the Rectory two months prior to the Baptism to make arrangements.

SICK CALLS Any time of day or night. Please call Rectory.

MARRIAGE We joyfully welcome your Marriage here at Corpus Christi. The Diocese requires that arrangements be made one year in advance. Please call the Rectory.

PARISH REGISTRATION We welcome new parishioners and newly married couples and ask that you kindly register with us.

THE CHOIRS OF CORPUS CHRISTI Adult, Resurrection, Youth, Bell, and Contemporary Choirs. Contact the Music Director at 609.410.6866.

THE SOCIETY OF SAINT VINCENT de PAUL For Assistance, please contact 609.835.7757

POPE JOHN PAUL II REGIONAL SCHOOL 11 South Sunset Road, Willingboro, NJ, 609.877.2144 Visit us at www.pjpiirs.com

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SANCTUARY CANDLE Week of May 21: r/b

MASSES FOR THE WEEK MONDAY, May 22, Saint Rita of Cascia, Religious 8:00 AM In Thanksgiving r/b Marie Gauda TUESDAY, May 23 8:00 AM Nancy Cundiff r/b The Woodington Family WEDNESDAY, May 24 8:00 AM Anthony Masciantonio r/b Vicki THURSDAY, May 25, Holy Day of Obligation “THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD” Masses: 7:00 PM (Vigil), 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM

(Masses Continued) FRIDAY, May 26, Saint Philip Neri, Priest 8:00 AM Joe McGuigan r/b Marge Carney SATURDAY, May 27, Saint Augustine of Canterbury, Bishop 8:00 AM Josephine Testa r/b Father John 4:00 PM Richard Keating r/b Family SUNDAY, May 28 7:30 AM PRO POPULO r/b For The People 9:30 AM Anna and Michael Adamcik r/b Robin & Len 11:30 AM Lydia Tirado Colon r/b Suzan & Adolfo Colon

Collection May 14, 2017 $11,355.75 Same Weekend Last Year $11,443.00

Please take the time to use your envelopes. By doing so we are better able to keep track of your donations. We sincerely thank you for your continued generosity.

From the Pastor:

My dear friends in Christ,

Fans of Social Media would place a # in front of Philip the Apostle and say he is “trending” in Samaria. I’m still trying to learn this and it’s not easy. So what did Philip do to captivate the crowds in this region? His heart was on fire with the “Spirit of truth” promised by Christ! He was filled with the power of love from the Risen Christ and animated by the Spirit that exploded into the world with intensity and enthusiasm through Christ’s own words and deeds. How do we burn with the same spiritual intensity and zeal as Philip? What inspires us to come alive when we engage others in our faith community? What gives us the spiritual fearlessness, intense love, and prudent openness that we see in Philip? If we share the same conviction that we are in Christ and Christ is truly in us, and know that Christ loves us more that we can imagine, we can bring to the world a new hope, a new love. Because God loves us unconditionally, we are imbued with spiritual energy that we need to spread to all that we encounter.

Thursday May 25th is the feast of the Ascension of the Lord. Vigil Mass is on Wednesday May 24th at 7:00pm. Masses on the Holy Day are at 8:00 and 10:00am.

Next Sunday at the 9:30am Mass, we will honor and celebrate Deacon Jim Ayrer’s 25th Anniversary in the Diaconate. A light reception will follow Mass in Bogdan Hall. We ask God’s blessings on Deacon Jim and thank him for all that he does here at Corpus Christi Church.

May God bless you all!

Fr. John

We Celebrate DEACON JAMES AYRER

On His 25th Anniversary of Diaconate Ordination On Tuesday, May 9, 2017, Deacon Jim celebrated the 25th Anniversary of His Diaconate Ordination. How blessed Corpus Christi has been that Deacon Jim has shared his spirituality with all of us throughout these many years. We are so very thankful to God and grateful to Deacon Jim for his unselfish dedication to our parish. We are grateful, also, to Deacon Jim’s wife, Clara, for quietly being “the wind beneath his wings.”

To commemorate this blessed occasion in his life, Deacon Jim will be with us to celebrate the 9:30 AM Mass next Sunday, May 28th and will also preach at that Mass. Following the Mass a light Coffee ’n’ Cake Reception will be held in Deacon Jim’s honor in Bogdan Hall. Please be with us as we honor and respect this very special man in the life of Corpus Christi Parish.

RECTORY OFFICE CLOSED FOR HOLY DAY The Rectory Office will be CLOSED Thursday, May 25 in honor of Ascension Thursday., a Holy Day of Obligation.

RECTORY “SUMMER” OFFICE HOURS

Beginning on Friday, May 26, 2017 and continuing thru Friday, September 1, 2017, the Rectory Office will, once again, CLOSE AT NOON on Fridays throughout the Summer.

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ALTAR FLOWERS FOR MOTHERS’S DAY, SUNDAY, MAY 14, 2017

In Honor of THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY r/b The Davenport Family

BANNS OF MARRIAGE

III - Alyssa Brody & Shaun Marakovits

R. C. I. A. ARE YOU SOMEONE OR DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE … who has expressed an interest in becoming Catholic?

Corpus Christi Parish offers an opportunity to come together in a small group to learn more about our Catholic faith through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA), a process through which an adult explores the Catholic faith with others who are reflecting on their calling to become Catholic. RCIA prepares those who have never been baptized for the reception of the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, First Eucharist; those who have been baptized in another Christian faith tradition and wish to become Catholic through the reception of Confirmation and First Eucharist; those who have been baptized Catholic but have not received Confirmation and First Eucharist. In addition, preparation is also offered for adult Confirmation candidates - those who have been baptized and received First Holy Communion, but are still in need of the Sacrament of Confirmation.

To learn more about the RCIA, three inquiry weekends will be held after all Masses: June 10-11; July 15-16; and August 12-13 in the Parish Meeting Room. For more information, please call the Rectory office, 609.877.532

ALTAR & ROSARY SOCIETY Meeting & Covered Dish, Saturday, June 3, 2017

Ladies, please plan to attend this special meeting. We meet for the HOLY ROSARY in Bogdan Hall at 11:00 AM. This joyous meeting is also our COVERED DISH. Your “specialty” will help to create a Feast. Bring a friend along to enjoy our fun get-together. If you missed the donation, please bring a Baby Gift to be taken to First Way to help new mothers in need in Burlington County. There are no summer meetings. See you in September.

God bless your Summer immensely!!!

CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Saint Paul School, Burlington, NJ

Saint Paul School, a Pre-K to 8 Catholic school is seeking a dedicated and dynamic principal for our school of approximately 175 students. Candidate must be a practicing Catholic, articulate in the faith with a Master’s Degree in Administration and a minimum 5 years teaching experience, preferably in a Catholic school. Candidate must possess a NJ Principal Certificate or equivalent. Prior administration experience preferred. Applicant must supply evidence of competency in management and communication skills. Please submit resume by May 24th, 2017 to: Principal Search Committee, Saint Paul School, 250 James Street, Burlington, NJ 08016 or principalsearch@stpaulbrl.org

2017 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TRAVEL GIFT CARD RAFFLE for SEMINARIANS

This weekend, the K of C will be selling raffle tickets to benefit Seminarians studying for the Priesthood in the Diocese of Trenton. With your prayers and financial support, these Seminarians will be our “future Priests.” Grand Prize: $5,000 Vacation/Travel Gift Card exclusive with AAA Mid-Atlantic, 4010 Dearborn Circle, Mt. Laurel, NJ, 856.778.8800. Choose your trip; spend up to $5,000 anywhere, anytime. Tickets: $10 each. Drawing takes place June 14th, 2017 at Tavistock Country Club. Winner need not be present. Details? Please call Joe Dey at 609.877.5620. The generosity of our parishioners in 2016 enabled us to give 17 Seminarians $2,000 each. May God bless you for your generosity and your prayers.

MALVERN RETREAT

Hosted by The Men of Resurrection Parish, Delran, NJ All men are cordially invited to join us with Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Group at St. Joseph’s in the Hills Retreat in Malvern, PA. Suggested donation: $245.00. High school age or younger: Free. College age: $100. Begins 6:00 PM, Friday, June 2; ends after the 11:00 AM Mass Sunday, June 4, 2017. Join us for a spiritually rewarding, inspiring weekend in the serenity of Malvern. Visit www.malvernretreat.com for an overview. Questions? Please call Dennis Taylor at 856.461.5385.

MASS OF REMEMBRANCE Monday, May 29th, 2017, 9:00 AM

If you are now, or have ever been, a member of the Military, we invite you to join us in our annual tribute to those men and women who made the supreme sacrifice, giving their very lives for our country. Be with us as we honor these heroes in word, prayer and song during Mass. We ask all Military, active or retired, in uniform or not, to be seated in the “reserved pews” in the front of the Church.

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