1919 North 2nd Street, Bismarck, ND 58501-1735email: info@corpuschristibismarck.comwebsite: www.corpuschristibismarck.comfacebook: www.facebook.com/CorpusBismarck

Parish Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255-4600Parish Fax. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255-4616

Parish Office is open 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday

For Sacramental Emergencies after office hours, please call 701-425-1483 and leave a message.

We will return your call in a timely manner.

WEEKLY LITURGY SCHEDULE

Saturday (Vigil of Sunday) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:00 p.m.Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30 & 10:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.Monday-Friday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12:10 p.m.

Msgr. Patrick Schumacher, Pastor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255-4600 Rev. Mark Aune, Parochial Vicar . . . . . . . . 255-4600 (ext. 218)Rev. Paul Becker, Pastor Emeritus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255-4600Tracy Kraft, Parish Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . 255-4600 (ext. 212)

PASTORAL MINISTERS Cindy Anderst, Adult Formation . . . . . . . 255-4600 (ext. 205)Sarah Bengtson, Pastoral Care . . . . . . . . . 255-4600 (ext. 220)Jennifer Braun, Music Ministry . . . . . . . . . 255-4600 (ext. 209)Melanie Konieczka, Faith Formation . . . 255-4600 (ext. 219)Sr. Idelle Badt, Pastoral Care . . . . . . . . . . . 255-4600 (ext. 207)Sr. Ivo Schoch, Outreach Ministry . . . . . . 255-4600 (ext. 208)

DEACONS: Michael Fix, Lonnie Grabowska, Rex McDowall

PARISH SUPPORT STAFFJane Bosch, Kitchen Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255-4600Niel Heinze, Maintenance Technician . . . . . . . . . . . 255-4600Bridget Johnson, Accounting Coordinator . . . . . . 255-4600Kathy Silbernagel, Receptionist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255-4600

MISSION STATEMENTAs disciples of Jesus, we live our faith through Word, Sacrament, and Service.

CHURCH OF CORPUS CHRISTI

PARISH BULLETIN DEADLINE: Articles must be received by noon on Wednesdays (typed format).

PRAYER TREE: 255-4600

December 20, 2020

SACRAMENTS

Reconciliation - Reconciliation will be offered weekdays from 11:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and from 3:00-3:30 p.m. on Saturday behind a screen or by appointment by calling the parish office at 701-255-4600. Baptism - The Baptism Preparation Program and Schedule are by arrangement. Please call the office at 255-4600 to register or register online at corpuschristibismarck.com/baptism prior to your delivery date and the program director will return your call. Parents must be registered at Corpus Christi or have permission from their parish. Marriage - Couples planning to be married should contact Sarah in the parish office at 255-4600 at least 12 months in advance. Completion of required paperwork and taking the FOCCUS premarital inventory is also needed this early. Natural Family Planning Classes are offered by the Bismarck Diocese. The methods offered are Billings Ovulation Method, Creighton Model Fertility Care System, Marquette Model and Sympto-Thermal Methods. If you have questions about NFP please contact the Diocese of Bismarck at 222-3035 or www.bismarckdiocese.com/nfp. RCIA Classes - Persons wishing to learn more about the Catholic faith may call Tracy Kraft at 255-4600.

FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT DECEMBER 20, 2020

CONTRIBUTIONS (GENERAL FUND) - (2,331 households)Adult Envelopes (140) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,381.00Youth Envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 0.00TOTAL RECEIVED (December 13) . . . . . . . . . $14,381.00 1st Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,510.39 Online Giving Week 1 (Nov. 30-Dec. 6) . . . $ 3,027.00 Electronic Contributions (135) . . . . . . . . . . $14,833.68

2nd Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,381.00 Online Giving Week 2 (Dec. 7-13) . . . . . . . $ 3,062.00

3rd Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 0Online Giving Week 3 (Dec. 14-20) . . . . . . $ 0

Electronic Contributions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 0 4th Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 0

Online Giving Week 4 (Dec. 21-27) . . . . . . $ 0 We appreciate your generosity which is part of being faithful

stewards of Corpus Christi.

Weekly Mass Intentions

Monday, Dec. 21- VAdolf Lisko (12:10 p.m.)Tuesday, Dec. 22- VGeorge Volk (12:10 p.m.)

Wednesday, Dec. 23- Gene & VEmerita Horner (12:10 p.m.)Thursday, Dec. 24- People of Corpus Christi (2:30 p.m.)

VRaymond & VCatherine Walter (4:00 p.m.)VSteve LeBlanc (6:00 p.m.)VJacob Neigum (10:00 p.m.)

Friday, Dec. 25- People of Corpus Christi (7:00 a.m.)VGeorge Volk (9:00 a.m.)VHelen Fischer (11:00 a.m.)

Saturday, Dec. 26- VQuirin Friese (4:00 p.m.)Sunday, Dec. 27- VErnest Mears (8:30 a.m.)

VGiles & Loretta Jantzer (10:45 a.m.)

Make your weekly envelopes disappear!

Choose online giving! Give weekly, monthly or even annually!

Check it out at: www.corpuschristibismarck.com

and click on the "Online Giving Button"

on the home page of the Parish Website.

If you have questions call the office at 701-255-4600.

We have been listening to your concerns, and we have set up a dedicated space during the 4:00 p.m. and 10:45 a.m. Mass in our Community Room for those who are immunocompromised or in fragile health and still desire to return to Mass. Masks will be required. In addition, the 5:30 p.m. Mass will be a "Mask-Only Mass". If you are unable to wear a mask, please plan to attend one of the other week-end Masses.

Food Pantry needs for December: Cereal & Peanut Butter

Livestream Help NeededWe are in need of camera operators for our 4:00 p.m. weekend Mass and our 12:10 p.m. daily Mass on Thursdays. Please contact Tracy in the parish office at 701-255-4600 if you are interested. Training will be available.

CORPUS CHRISTI CHRISTMAS CANTATA 2020

The Christmas Cantata isavailable to watch on our YouTube

Channel. Please see the website www.corpuschristibismarck.com to access our YouTube channel.

CHRISTMAS FLOWERSYou are once again invited to buy/bring a poinsettia to the church as a memorial for use in the Christmas environment; or you can make a donation toward a poinsettia. Please bring your donation by Sunday, December 20th. Write on a card who is donating the plant or money and the name of the person(s) in whose memory it was donated. Bring plants to the table on the upper level (by the elevator).

Liturgical Minsters are needed for the Christmas Masses. If you are able to help, please sign up on the sheets in the usher’s room. The Parish Hall and Community Room will be used for overflow. Thank You for your help.

CHURCH OF CORPUS CHRISTI BISMARCK, ND

LIVESTREAMING OPTIONS

We are offering 2 different options to watch our Masses: Facebook Live and YouTube Live.

You can go to our website at:www.corpuschristibismarck.com

Livestreaming Schedule:WEEKDAY MASSES

Monday - Friday: 12:10 p.m.WEEKEND MASSESSaturday: 4:00 p.m.Sunday: 10:45 a.m.

Tree Minis-

What’s Going on Here This Week Tues. 12/22 Eucharistic Adoration, 1:00-7:00 p.m., Church

Thurs. 12/24 Christmas Eve Mass, 2:30 p.m. (Mask Required) Christmas Eve Mass, 4:00 p.m. (Mask Required) Christmas Eve Mass, 6:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Mass, 10:00 p.m.

Fri. 12/25 Christmas Day Mass, 7:00 a.m. (Mask Required) Christmas Day Mass, 9:00 a.m. (Mask Required) Christmas Day Mass, 11:00 a.m.

SNAC (Sunday Night After Church) December 20th - "Christmas Party"

Attention all high schoolers! We will meet Sunday Night After Church (SNAC) from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

in the youth room. We will have a white elephant gift exchange.

For questions, you can email

youthminister@corpuschristibismarck.com.

Light of Christ Catholic Schools

Enrollment for the 2021-22 school year is now open to

Bismarck Catholic parish families. Take a personal tour at our schools now.

• Pre-Kindergarten - Grade 5 (St. Mary's, St. Anne's and Cathedral)• Grades 6-8 at St. Mary's Academy

• Grades 9-12 at SMCHS

Call 701-354-7067 orvisit lightofchristschools.org.

2021 MissalsWe have a limited number of missals available for person-al use. If you would like a missal, please take one from the rolling carts at the NW and NE entrance of the church. We ask that you bring it with you to daily/weekend Masses.

Retirement for the Religious. Thank you for your support for the retired sisters, brothers and religious order priests in the United States.

Our children's Christmas program will be played before the 4:00 p.m. Mass on Christmas Eve and will be available to view on our YouTube channel on our website.

www.corpuschristibismarck.com

Your 2021 Calendars are available at the entrances!

COLLECTION BASKETS

At this time, during our weekend Masses, the collection will not be taken in the customary manner and there will be no children's collection.

We have placed baskets by the ambo and near the altar for you to place your offering in before Mass.

We have now added baskets by the font, and the NW and NE entrances for your convenience. Thank you for your continued support of Corpus Christi!

LOTUS (Looking Onward to Understanding and Serenity) is a group for men, women and young adults who have experienced a death. LOTUS meets on the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of every month at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway at 1:00 and 7:00 p.m. LOTUS will meet on Tuesday, December 22nd. There will be an open session with Stephanie Strand speaking on meditation.

LITURGICAL MINISTRYPlease review the revised schedule below and contact the office to let us know if you are willing and able to serve as

a minister next weekend. Please note that there will be no Eucharistic Ministers or Altar Servers for the forseeable future. If you are not scheduled but would be willing to help, call Tracy at 701-255-4600.

Last weekend in my homily, I began by talking about the ABBA Gold Greatest Hits album and then transitioned to John the Baptist, who herald's Jesus' coming and prepares the world for Christ. I shared three scripture verses about John the Baptist - a "greatest hits album," if you will. They are all from the Gospel of John and as promised, I will include them here: "...the one who is coming after me, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to untie." (1:27); "Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world." (1:29); and "He must increase; I must decrease." (3:30). Let us hold tight, in particular, to that last scripture verse as we near the Nativity of the Lord - may our sights be upon Jesus and not our worldly concerns. "He must increase; I must decrease." As we celebrate the birth of our Lord and move into a

new year, let us also remember the words of the mystic Julian of Norwich which I also shared in my homily, "The greatest honor you can give Almighty God is to live joyfully because of the love God gives you." No matter what our emotion may be at the time, let us always live joyfully!

On behalf of Romeo and myself as well as Fr. Aune and the entire team of clergy and staff of Corpus Christi, Merry Christmas! We are most grateful for all the ways you share in the stewardship spirit through your time, talent and treasure. You truly are "gifts" to the parish and together we are the Body of Christ. We hope to celebrate with you at one of our 7 Masses or via Livestream! Again, Merry Christmas!

Have a great week! Msgr. Patrick A. Schumacher

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK:

CHRISTMAS MASS SURVEY We will have 7 different Mass options on December 24th and 25th. We have a survey on our website that we are asking parishioners to complete so we have an idea of our numbers and can ensure that we have room for everyone to be properly social distanced. Please go on our website: www.corpuschristibismarck.com and click on the Christmas Mass Survey rolling slide and choose which Mass you plan on attending. Thank You in advance for your participation!

Date: Dec 26-27 December 26, 2020 December 27, 2020 December 27, 2020 December 27, 20204:00 PM 8:30 AM 10:45 AM 5:30 PM

Hospitality 1 1 Helen Werlinger 1 Sarah Zainhofsky 1 Doug Kostuck2 2 Kathy Silbernagel 2 Bonnie Ziemann 23 3 3 3 4 4 4 4

Ushers 1 Gisele Thorson* 1 Jim Volk 1 Donald Williams 1 Darcy Neigum2 Bob Clooten 2 Jerome Werlinger 2 Blaine Zainhofsky 23 Joyce Hinman 3 Mike Hilbert 3 Trenton Zainhofsky 34 4 Larry Silbernagel 4 Aurora Zainhofsky 4 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6

Lectors 1 Jackie Mrachek 1 Brennan Quintus 1 Heather Bullinger 1 Gerri Weisgerber

2 2 2 Jane Link 2

Rover R William Kopp R Coralie Fix R Shonda Wild R Blaine Nelson

CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS WITH US!Christmas Eve, Dec. 24

(NO 12:10 p.m. daily Mass)

2:30 p.m. (Mask Required Mass)Msgr. Patrick Schumacher

4:00 p.m. (Mask Required Mass)Msgr. Patrick Schumacher

6:00 p.m. MassFr. Mark Aune

10:00 p.m. MassFr. Mark Aune

Christmas Day, Dec. 25

7:00 a.m. (Mask Required Mass)Fr. Mark Aune

9:00 a.m. (Mask Required Mass)Fr. Mark Aune

11:00 a.m. MassMsgr. Patrick Schumacher

CORPUS CHRISTI CHRISTMAS OUTREACH 2020 "COVID 19 STYLE"There are still gift tags available downstairs in the Lower Gathering Space. Please return your gifts to the church by December 20th.

If this doesn't work for you, we have some other options on our website at www.corpuschristibismarck.com. You can click on the rolling slide or go to Ministries - Outreach Ministry - Christmas Outreach.

If you would still like to donate to our Christmas Outreach Progam, you can either mail a check to Corpus Christi with Christmas Outreach on the memo line, drop off a check in the office or you can donate online on our website. Your donation will help provide for families in need in the area.

No matter what your circumstance, we have a Christmas Outreach opportunity for you! For more information, please call Tracy at 701-255-4600.

Thank you for your continued support of people in need in our area during this 2020 Christmas season!

Website: www.corpuschristibismarck.com

Click on the rolling slide or go to: Ministries-Outreach Ministry-Christmas Outreach

Our survey responses indicate that our 2:30 and 4:00 p.m. Masses are going to be full, so please plan to join us at one of our other Christmas Masses if it would work for your family. We would still like you to fill out our Christ-mas Mass survey to ensure that we can keep everyone socially distanced. To access the survey, you can go to our website at www.corpuschristibismarck.com and click on the rolling slide. We will be livestreaming the 2:30 & 4:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Masses and the 9:00 & 11:00 a.m. Christmas Day Masses on our Facebook Page and our YouTube Channel.

Sunday, Dec 20, 2020FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT (O KEY OF DAVID)Unlocking every doorThose who have been incarcerated know exactly what it meansto face a locked door. So do folks who have been institutionalizedwith mental illness. But even those of us who have not beenbehind a literal door may find ourselves living under a sentence offear, bitterness, depression, or unforgiveness. We may be lockedout of relationships that are important to us because of resentmentor past actions. Poverty is often a prison that keeps opportunityand hope out, while also fostering despair within. O Jesus, Key ofDavid, unlock every door that keeps us from experiencing yourfreedom!

TODAY'S READINGS: 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Romans 16:25-27; Luke 1:26-38 (11). “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have foundfavor with God.”

Monday, Dec 21, 2020ADVENT WEEKDAY (O RADIANT DAWN)Just before dawnThey say it’s darkest just before the dawn, and today we’vereached that moment on the darkest day of what has been a verydark year. Our hope in the worst of circumstances reaches acrescendo in today’s O Antiphon: “O Radiant Dawn,/splendor ofeternal light, sun of justice:/come and shine on those who dwell indarkness and in the/shadow of death.” We’ve reached the edge ofa dramatic precipice in our waiting. Have faith and get ready—daybreak is coming.

TODAY'S READINGS: Song of Songs 2:8-14 or Zephaniah 3:14-18a;Luke 1:39-45 (197). “Blessed are you who believed that what wasspoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled.”

Tuesday, Dec 22, 2020ADVENT WEEKDAY (O KING OF ALL NATIONS)The unexpected king is arrivingToday’s O Antiphon heralds the Messiah’s long-expected arrivalas king. But clearly Jesus is not a typical king—because God’skingdom is not a typical earthly kingdom. Jesus will laterproclaim, through the Beatitudes, that the kingdom of God is theinverse of what we humans expect. “Blessed are the meek,” heinsists—and the poor, the persecuted, and those who mourn. Infact, according to Saint Matthew’s version of the Final Judgment,Jesus will be the king wielding harsh judgment against all who’veneglected the “least of these.” How will you serve our expected-but-unexpected king today?

TODAY'S READINGS: 1 Samuel 1:24-28; Luke 1:46-56 (198). “He hascast down the mighty from their thrones and has lifted up thelowly.”

Wednesday, Dec 23, 2020ADVENT WEEKDAY (O EMMANUEL)Do not doubt—God is with usAs we the church celebrate Evening Prayer—whether inmonasteries or in our own homes, the domestic church—tonightwe pray or sing the seventh and final O Antiphon of Advent withthese words: “O Emmanuel, our king and giver of law, come tosave us, Lord our God.” The name Emmanuel means God-with-us. As the season of Advent longing comes to a close, in a worldthat is in need of God’s compassionate and saving presence, let uspray tonight for eyes to see and hearts to embrace the presence

of God-with-us in the events and conversations of these holyholidays. Indeed, O come, O come Emmanuel.

TODAY'S READINGS: Malachi 3:1-4, 23-24; Luke 1:57-66 (199).“What, then, will this child be?”

Thursday, Dec 24, 2020ADVENT WEEKDAYMore than a song and danceFor many Catholics of Mexican heritage, today is the finalcelebration of Las Posadas, nine days of reenacting Mary andJoseph’s search for posada, shelter. Each day the ritual is thesame: Participants knock on doors, sing songs begging for shelter,while hosts respond with songs denying shelter, and finally endwith the glorious moment when the door is opened wide and theHoly Family is given shelter for the night. The repetition driveshome the desperation of the most famous migrant family andmigrants of all times and places, including our own. Can you takesome action in support of migrants and refugees this Christmasseason?

TODAY'S READINGS: Morning: 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Luke1:67-79 (200). “Here I am living in a house of cedar, while the arkof God dwells in a tent!”

Friday, Dec 25, 2020SOLEMNITY OF THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD (CHRISTMAS)The Light shines upon us!Today as we gaze upon a tiny infant born in difficultcircumstances, we are also gazing upon a powerful love that hastransformed the world—and us. Fragility and strength, new lifeand enduring love—these are not mutually exclusive. In theIncarnation, we encounter a God who has loved us since beforethe creation of the world and who longs to draw close and bringus life. This life is not to be “spiritualized” but to be incarnate inour whole life, including our places of pain and challenge. SaintAthanasius writes, “For the Lord touched all parts of creation,and freed and undeceived them all from every deceit.” What isthe freedom that God has begun to unfold within you?

TODAY'S READINGS: Vigil: Isaiah 62:1-5; Acts 13:16-17, 22-25;Matthew 1:1-25 (13); Night: Isaiah 9:1-6; Titus 2:11-14; Luke 2:1-14(14); Day: Isaiah 52:7-10; Hebrews 1:1-6; John 1:1-18 (16). “Thepeople who walked in darkness have seen a great light; upon thosewho dwelt in the land of gloom a light has shone.”

Saturday, Dec 26, 2020FEAST OF STEPHEN, FIRST MARTYRDon’t cloak your compassionEven the greatest among us have their darkest moment. The greatSaint Paul had such a moment before his conversion, when helooked on approvingly and guarded the cloaks of those whostoned the church’s first martyr, the young and courageousdeacon Stephen. Saul of Tarsus, as Paul was known before hisconversion, no doubt was convinced that righteousness called forsuch a cruel and harsh death sentence. Be on guard for misguidedrighteousness wherever it rears its head, especially when thathead is on your own shoulders. It rarely leads to compassion ormercy, God’s signposts. Saint Stephen, pray for us.

TODAY'S READINGS: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Matthew 10:17-22 (696).“Stephen, filled with grace and power, was working great wondersand signs among the people. . . . They threw him out of the city, andbegan to stone him.”

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