Office Hours- Wednesday,

Thursday & Friday 9-5 (Closed for Lunch)

Please call before coming to the office.

Mass Schedule Saturday (vigil): 4:00 pm Sunday: 9:00 am, 11:30 am (Spanish) Weekdays: Wednesday 9:00 am Thursday 9:00 am Friday 12:10 pm

Confessions Saturdays

3:00-3:30 pm or by appt.

Confesiones cada sábado de 3:00 a 3:30 pm

Baptisms Preparation Class

required, call for an appointment

Sacrament of Holy Matrimony

6 months advance preparation, call for an

appointment

Anointing of the Sick By appointment, please call

the office

Holy Days of Obligation Times vary– please check the schedule—regularly sched-

uled daily Mass is usually cancelled

Parish Email-generaloffice@ ccchurchcc.org Parish Website-

www.ccchurchcc.org

Welcome to Corpus Christi! Merry Christmas! ¡Feliz Navidad!

Maligayang Pasko!

Corpus Christi Catholic Community 3597 N. Sunridge Drive, Carson City, NV 89705 (775) 267-3200

Pastor- Rev. Father James J. Setelik, Jr.

January 3, 2015 The Epiphany of the Lord

Receptionist- Susan Zampirro Pastoral Assistant (DRE, Youth Minister, Ministry Development,

Facilities Director, Art and Environment) - Karen Smeath

4th Sunday of Advent Collection/

Colecta Semanal

Regular $2675.00

Second Collections and the Simbang Gabi

Building Fund $2350.00

Thank You ! ¡Gracias!

Reflection of the Week The story of the Magi — the wise men — as recorded in the Gospel of Matthew makes several facts very clear. We often focus on the gifts that were brought as examples of stewardship, and, in truth, this story was certainly one of the inspirations for the giving that occurs at Christmas.

However, as is often the case, there is a deeper and more meaningful message found here. When they found the child Jesus, they opened their treasures and they gave “Him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.” They did not present the gifts to His parents; they presented them directly to Him. The baby Jesus had no real need for these gifts, and we assume that Mary and Joseph used them in Christ’s behalf, to support Him.

That is what we do when we give to the Church. Although our gifts need to be viewed by us as gifts to God, we also must have a trust, which includes the understanding that those who will use the gifts will use them wisely and justly. The Magi trusted that their gifts would be used in a way that was beneficial. We need to have that same kind of trust. Most of all, we need to understand the importance of giving, of being good stewards.

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Gifts to God...Have You Given Yours?

Please add the following to our monthly “pray for” list in our Just for You newsletter…..

Conway Barlow, Marianne Giesler, Gloria Bishop, Frank Papainni, Carol Young, JoAnne Vecchiarelli, Gail Inglima,

†Walter Erxleben., Dennis Zink, Scott Watts, Artemia Bauernhuber, †Alex Andrae, Patricia Kast Minshew

(military), Della Harmon, †Rita Tumbusch., †Olive Thielbar, †Cathleen Jones.

Call the office if you wish to add someone to our prayer list including; our military and members of our parish family and

friends who are sick or who have passed away recently.

ADULT FAITH FORMATION

Corpus Christi Catholic Book Club

Books have been changed. Next Meeting: Tuesday, February 9,

at 6:30 p.m Book Selections: Mere Christianity and The Screwtape Letters by C. S. Lewis

THE ICON STAND VOTIVE CANDLE is burning this week in memory of James Setelik, Sr.

THE SANCTUARY LAMP CANDLE is burning this week for Jeff & Karen Smeath

Knights of the Holy Eucharist

Attention, single Catholic men 18-30: The Knights of the Holy Eucharist, a community of consecrated brothers

dedicated to fostering reverent devotion to Our Eucharistic Lord, invite you to discern your vocation at their House of

Formation, located at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacramento in Hanceville, Alabama. Learn more at

knights.org or call 541-375-0195.

FertilityCare Center of Reno offers The Creighton Model FertilityCare System of Natural Family Planning services in the Diocese of Reno. The method may be used to achieve or avoid pregnancy. NaPro Technology for Medical/Surgical consults are available to the diagnosis and treatment of reproductive issues

including infertility. Long distance services are available. Please call Julianna Jervis or Susan Barnes at 775-827-5111 for an

appointment or email to juliannajervis@att.net or suelynchbarnes@yahoo.com.

Directory

Did you miss the Portrait Days for our Directory? You can still be in it. Just call the office for details including the type of picture we would need from

you.

Do you have pictures (not cell pictures) of activities such as Spaghetti Feeds, Wine Tastings and Spooner Lake Picnics. Please check with the

office as we are in search of some pictures.

Sunday’s Readings

First Reading — Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem! The LORD shines upon you and the glory of the Lord appears over you (Isaiah 60:1-6). Psalm — Lord, every nation on earth will adore you (Psalm 72). Second Reading — The mystery has been made known that the Gentiles are coheirs, copartners in the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel (Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6). Gospel — Magi from the east arrived, saying, “Where is the newborn king of the Jews?” (Matthew 2:1-12). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

Lecturas Dominicales

Primera lectura — ¡Levántate y brilla, Jerusalén! La gloria del Señor amaneció sobre ti (Isaías 60:1-6). Salmo — Que te adoren, Señor, todos los pueblos (Salmo 72 [71]). Segunda lectura — El misterio de que los gentiles son coherederos, socios en la promesa en Jesucristo, se ha dado a conocer a los hombres (Efesios 3:2-3a, 5-6). Evangelio — Vinieron unos Magos de Oriente preguntando: “¿Dónde está el rey de los judíos que ha nacido?” (Mateo 2:1-12). Salmo responsorial: Leccionario I © 1976, Comisión Episcopal de Pastoral Litúrgica de la Conferencia del Episcopado Mexicano. Usado con permiso. Todos los derechos reservados.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Jn 3:22 — 4:6; Ps 2:7bc-8, 10-12a; Mt 4:12-17, 23-25 Tuesday: 1 Jn 4:7-10; Ps 72:1-4, 7-8; Mk 6:34-44 Wednesday: 1 Jn 4:11-18; Ps 72:1-2, 10, 12-13; Mk 6:45-52 Thursday: 1 Jn 4:19 — 5:4; Ps 72:1-2, 14, 15bc, 17; Lk 4:14-22a Friday: 1 Jn 5:5-13; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Lk 5:12-16 Saturday: 1 Jn 5:14-21; Ps 149:1-6a, 9b; Jn 3:22-30 Sunday: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Is 40:1-5, 9-11; Ps 29:1-4, 3, 9 -10 or Ps 104:1b-4, 24-25, 27-30; Acts 10:34- 38 or Ti 2:11-14; 3:4-7; Lk 3:15-16, 21-22

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Epiphany of the Lord; Monday: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Tuesday: St. John Neumann Wednesday: St. André Bessette Thursday: St. Raymond of Penyafort; Julian Calendar Christmas

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Over the next few weeks, if you were to stroll around Prague or Budapest or Kraków, you might see curious grafitti scratched in chalk over some doorways: “20 + C + M + B + 16.” The families dwelling behind those doors have celebrated the Epiphany door blessing. They have gathered before the feast-day meal, probably after Mass, and the head of the family has traced the sign of the cross on the piece of chalk. Standing on a ladder, the leader traces the numbers for the new year, and the letters C M B for Christus Mansionem Benedicat, Latin for “May Christ bless this house.” The letters also point to the names that tradition has assigned to the mysterious magi, Caspar, Melchior, and Balthasar—although scripture tells us nothing of their number, their country, or their names. The blessing speaks of journeys ended and journeys begun at the doorway, and prays that all journeys be as satisfying as was the magi’s. It prays that the house beyond the door have the quality of love and peace that the magi marveled at when they at last arrived in Bethlehem. In some countries where the Soviet Union tried to impose a harsh atheism, the vigor of this household custom survived all efforts to erase Christian customs. In the years of struggle, the chalked blessings were a pervasive sign of defiance, and now in the light of new freedoms, they are a sign of the resilience of our tradition and the fulfillment of the magi’s quest for meaning and peace.

—Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE

Es tiempo de añadir los reyes magos al pesebre. En 1448 llegaron los pesebres italianos a las iglesias españolas, pero no fue hasta que el Rey Carlos III le regaló un pesebre a su hijo en el siglo XVIII que el uso de pesebres se expandió en los hogares. Desde entonces, el uso de nacimientos llegó al continente americano en donde se convierte en la decoración principal para las fiestas navideñas. Así como en todo país latinoamericano el montaje del Belén es una tradición, lo es también en Venezuela. Con el pesebre venezolano llegan también aguinaldos, parrandas, Misas y patines. ¡Sí! ¡Patines! Desde la mitad del siglo pasado los venezolanos celebran la época navideña con “patinadas”. Estas “patinadas” normalmente se hacen por las mañanas y muchas calles están cerradas a los autos hasta las 8 a.m. para que niños y jóvenes puedan disfrutar de los patines, bicicletas y otros juguetes que les regala el niño Dios. Por eso, muchos niños duermen con un “cordoncito” atado al dedo gordo de los pies, que cuelgan por la ventana para que los despierten los que pasan patinado.

—Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: 1 Jn 3:22 — 4:6; Sal 2:7bc-8, 10-12a; Mt 4:12-17, 23-25 Martes: 1 Jn 4:7-10; Sal 72 (71):1-4, 7-8; Mc 6:34-44 Miércoles: 1 Jn 4:11-18; Sal 72 (71):1-2, 10, 12-13; Mc 6:45-52 Jueves: 1 Jn 4:19 — 5:4; Sal 72 (71):1-2, 14, 15bc, 17; Lc 4:14-22a Viernes: 1 Jn 5:5-13; Sal 147:12-15, 19-20; Lc 5:12-16 Sábado: 1 Jn 5:14-21; Sal 149:1-6a, 9b; Jn 3:22-30 Domingo: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 o Is 40:1-5, 9-11; Sal 29 (28):1-4, 3, 9-10 o Sal 104 (103):1b-4, 24-25, 27-30; Hch 10:34-38 o Tit 2:11-14; 3:4-7; Lc 3:15-16, 21-22

LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES

Domingo: La Epifanía del Señor; Lunes: Santa Isabel Ana Seton Martes: San Juan Neumann Miércoles: Beato André Bessette Jueves: San Raimundo de Peñafort; La Natividad del Señor en el calendario juliano

This Week at /Esta Semana Corpus Christi

Wednesday—January 6 9:00 am—†Lloyd Ovrid by his daughter

Thursday—January 7

9:00 am—†Young Albin David by the Bellard family

Friday—January 8 12:10 pm—†Olive Thielbar by Charlie Muller

Saturday—January 9—The Baptism of the Lord

4:00 pm—†Emily Keating by the Scott family

Sunday—January 10—enero 10—The Baptism of the Lord/El Bautismo del Señor

9:00 am - †Cathleen Jones by Karen Finnegan

11:30 pm - People of the Parish

Minister Schedule/ Horario de los Ministerios

Saturday 4:00 p.m.

EM – Sharon Lindgren, Larry Tapp, Deborah Lundberg Lector - Charlie Muller

Sunday 9:00 a.m.

EM – Terri Juchtzer, Jeff Smeath Lector – Cindy Pardini

Sunday 11:30 a.m.

M.E. – Claudia Orozco Morales y Faustino Segura Lectóra - Claudia Orozco Morales

The Jacks Valley Elementary School Thank you for all your donations.

The next date is the weekend of January 9-10.

Around the Diocese

Around the Diocese

Redeeming Mercy/El Rostro de la Misericordia Annual Diocesan Conference

January 8-9, 2016 Nugget Casino Resort, Sparks, NV

Catholic Professional & Business Group Breakfast Thursday, January 14, from 7-8:30 am at the Silver Legace welcoming Fr. Emmerich Vogt, OP founder and editor of the

“The 12 Step Review”

Walk for Life January 23, 2016

Bus are leaving from Cathedral, St Albert and St Rose

Pro-Life League Nevada’s Annual Friends for Life Dinner

February 19, 2016 at the Reno Downtown Ballroom Keynote Speaker—Ryan Bomberger

Christ the King Passionist Retreat Center Women’s Retreat 2016

March 11-13 Men’s Retreat

April 15-17

See the entry for more information on most of these.

Vocation Discernment Group

To aid men discerning a vocation to the priesthood.

The group meets every other month on Thursdays, 6pm, at the Pastoral Center (290 S. Arlington Av, Reno)

Thursday, January 28, 2016 Thursday, April 28, 2016

They will also have meetings available online for those who cannot be in Reno.

Please see the entry for more information or email Fr. Bob Chorey at bobc@catholicreno.org.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend Married Couples

A Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend is a gift for your spouse. It’s a breath of fresh air, the rebirth of romance and new beginnings. If you’d like to make your marriage even more special than it already

is—register now! The next weekend dates are: Feb 12-14, 2016 in Sacramento, CA

Apr 1-3, 2016 in Reno, NV Early registration is highly recommended. For more

information visit our website at: http://www.sacramentowwme.org or contact Terry & Janet at applications@sacramentowwme.org or 916-489-3464.

Holy Father’s Prayer Intentions—January 2016

Universal: Interreligious Dialogue: That sincere dialogue among men and women of different faiths may produce the fruits of peace and justice. Evangelization: Christian Unity: That by means of dialogue and fraternal charity and with the grace of the Holy Spirit, Christians may overcome divisions.

Ministries/Ministerios

Respect Life

Respect Life is praying across from the West End Abortion Clinic at 5915 Tyrone Rd in Reno twice a month. Directions: From Business US 395, turn east on Neil Rd., Turn right at Meadow Wood Ln, then turn right onto Tyrone Rd If you are interested in praying with us, please call Lori at 885-6880. Next Date: Saturday, January 2, 2016 at 9 a.m. Directions: From Business US 395, turn east on Neil Rd, turn right at Meadow Wood Ln, then turn right onto Tyone Rd “Cada uno de nosotros tiene en sí una identidad personal, capaz de entrar en diálogo con los demás y con el mismo Dios”.

— Papa Francisco, Laudato si’, 81 © 2015 Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Se utiliza con permiso.

“[Jesus] showed us the self-sacrificial nature of love when he laid down His life for us, and we are called to follow in his footsteps. We are called to be his hands and feet, caring for and loving others.”

— USCCB 2015-16 Respect Life Program Prayer and Program Guide

St. Benedict Society - Sunday January 10th at 4:00 pm

Knights of Columbus - normally the 1st Wednesday of each month - 7:00 pm

Next date: January 6th

Catholic Daughters - usually the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 4:00 pm No

meetings in July and August Next date: January 20th

Next Bake Sale: February 13-14, 2016

Rosary normally held every Wednesday and Thursday

after Daily Mass and Friday at 11:20 am.

Eucharistic Adoration

usually held on the first Friday. from 10:45 - 11:45 a.m.

Except January—Next date: January 8th

Corpus Christi Information

Altar Servers/Acólitos Contact Parish Office

Youth Ministry/ Grupo de Jóvenes

Terrie Juchtzer-Youth Minister (The Club) Contact Parish Office

Hands of Christ/Ministry to Sick

Las Manos de Cristo/A Los Enfermos Contact Parish Office

Convalescent Home Coordinator Terrie Juchtzer

Minister Scheduling/La Programación de Ministerios

Charlie Muller - 220-6242 Claudia Morales (en español)

Spanish Baptism Classes

Rodolfo y Evangelina Velasco

Pastoral Council/El Consejo Parroquial Contact Parish Office

Knights of Columbus

Chris Thomsen - Grand Knight

Adult Conversion Classes/ Los Sacramentos de los Adultos

Father Jim- Parish Office

Respect Life Committee/ El Comité de Respeto por la Vida

Lori Courtney - 885-6880

Catholic Daughters/Las Hijas Católicas Joan Wong-Regent

Rosary Maker’s Guild/Maniobra de Rosarios

Cindy Pardini - Parish Office

St. Benedict Society/La Sociedad de San Benito Jeff Smeath- Minister - 742-6199

Hispanic Marriage Encounter/

Encuentro Matrimonial Hispano Rodolfo y Evangelina Velasco

Boy Scout/Girl Scout Information

Marty Schwedhelm 250-9564 Susan Zampirro 882-7523