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March 18, 2018Fifth Sunday of Lent
CORPUS CHRISTI CATHOLIC CHURCH6300 McKenna Drive, Mobile, Alabama 36608
Email: [email protected] ! Website: www.CorpusChristiParish.com
TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Parish Office: 342-1852 • Fax 342-6313School Office: 342-5474, ext. 1 • Fax 380-0325Rel. Ed. Office: 342-5474, ext. 7 • Fax 380-0325Full-Day Care: 342-2424 • Fax 343-3119Youth Ministry: 342-1852 • Fax 342-6313
PARISH OFFICE HOURSMonday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
PASTORAL STAFF
Very Reverend James F. Zoghby, V.F.Reverend John S. BoudreauxDeacon Arthur W. RobbinsMrs. Kristy F. Martin, School PrincipalMrs. Diane M. Stoyka, Parish Catechetical LeaderMrs. Judi B. Ankiewicz, R.C.I.A. CoordinatorMr. Peter J. Stoyka, Youth Ministry Director
TO REGISTER AS A MEMBER OF THE PARISH
Please fill out a Census Form. Census Forms areavailable in the church vestibule and parish office.
COMMUNITY CENTER RENTALS & SERVICES
For rental information and kitchen services, please callthe parish office at 342-1852 or 342-1420.
SUNDAY MASSES
Vigil: 5:30 p.m. SaturdayMorning: 7:00, 9:00 and 11:00 a.m.
WEEKDAY MASSES
6:30 a.m.: Monday through Friday8:15 a.m.: Monday through Saturday
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Saturday: 5:00 p.m. and by request, particularlyafter the 6:30 & 8:15 a.m. weekday Masses.
BAPTISM, MARRIAGE, ANOINTING OF SICK
Please call the parish office (342-1852) or informationand scheduling baptism, marriage, anointing of sick.
ADULT RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (R.C.I.A.)
Please see published schedule for specific dates andtimes, or call the parish office (342-1852).
SUNDAY SCHOOL (C.C.D.) Grades K–12, Sundaysduring school year, 10:05-10:55 a.m. in school bldgs.
SCHOOL, SACS-accredited for Grades PreK3 through 8.To register, or to obtain further information or toarrange for a personal tour of our school, please call theschool office, 342-5474, ext. 1, or send an email [email protected].
FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT
This Sunday
3rd Sunday 5:30 p.m. MassCelebrated by Father Mark Mossa, S.J.
During the school year (Sept. to May), we have an extra SundayMass the 3rd Sunday of each month. High School students serve.
UNDERSTANDING THE CATHOLIC FAITH
ADULT SERIES OF 2 MORE CLASSES
for Catholic and Non-Catholic Adults
Wednesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Through March 28
Adult Ed. Room in the Community Center
For information, please contact one of the priests at342-1852 or [email protected].
LentFriday Stations of the Cross – 6:30 p.m.
Friday Evening Mass – 7:00 p.m.Through March 23
Communal Reconciliation ServiceMonday, March 26, 7 p.m.
Jazz Brunch
in the Banquet HallWith Jazz Musicians Performing Live!
2nd Sunday of the Month(Every month except June, July, August)
Buffet Served from 12 Noon to 1:30 p.m.$10.25 for Adults ! $4.25 for Children (Age 12 & under)
Wednesday Night Dinner5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Banquet Hall
$9.25 for Adults ! $4.25 for Children (Age 12 & under)
March 21: Fried Chicken, Swiss Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli &Rice Casserole, Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Garden Salad, Roll, OreoDelight. Iced Tea, Lemonade, Coffee. (Option: Chicken Tenders/Fries)
Must RSVP no later than TUESDAY EVENINGReturn an RSVP Card, or call 342-1852 or email
Tuesday Night Bible StudyMeetings are at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays in the Parish House.
The Bible Timeline, a Catholic study with a series of 24 videos. Info: Dave Burchette, 251-367-6660 or [email protected].
Tuesday Women’s Bible Study10:00-1130 a.m., Room 3 (2nd Flr, Com. Ctr). The book of Exodus:Moses, Joshua, the Migration to the Promised Land. Please bringyour Bible. Info: Judi Ankiewicz, 251-344-0321: Leave name & no.
Thursday Women’s Bible Study9:15-10:45 a.m..,Com Ctr Conference Rm.“The Letters of John andthe book of Revelation. Ignatius Catholic Bible Study. Info:JoanneDonaghey, 251-554-6753 or [email protected]. Nursery is available.
Women of MaryWednesdays, 7 to 8 p.m. Room 3 (2nd Floor, Community Center)All women are welcome to meet for prayer, reading the Gospel, and discussion.
Info: Sr. Deborah Kennedy, R.S.M., 753-4872.
Men of St. JosephTuesdays, 7 to 8 a.m. in the Family Room
Also Wednesdays, 7-8 p.m. in the Parish HouseAll men are welcome to meet for prayer, reading the Gospel, and discussion.
Info: Damian Bell, 639-2522 or 367-4486 or [email protected] Evening Info: Walter Bracewell, 599-1650 or [email protected]
Widowed Persons’ Support GroupFor information call parishioner Glen Porter at 666-8977.
CORPUS CHRISTI CHURCH, MOBILE, ALABAMA MARCH 18, 2018
Fish Fry Fridays Through March 23 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. Corpus Christi Community Center Banquet Hall
Volunteers needed: 10 volunteers for Thursday Prep, 1:30-3:00 p.m. 10 volunteers for Friday Set-up, 1:30-3:00 p.m. 40 volunteers for Friday Fish Fry, 4:30-8:30 p.m.
To volunteer, contact Tracey Netto at [email protected]
For further info, please contact Melissa Overstreet at 648-8378 or at [email protected].
Fish Fry Bake-Sale FundraisersMar. 23 — Bake Sale for Booster Club
SCRIP is also available for purchase!
Fish Fry MealsFish Fry Meals include fish, two sides and a drink.
Regular Plate: $7.00 Hungry Man: $8.00Child’s Plate: $5.00 Extra Side: $1.00Gumbo: $4.00 Pizza: $1.00Nachos: $3.00 Soft Drinks: $1.00
Special SeatingThe Atrium will be reserved for Adults Only Seating, and
the Family Room will be reserved for Adults Quiet Seating.Volunteers will direct guests to the seating they desire.
For child safety, children are to remain in the banquet hall, and ifthey are outside or in other areas of the community center, they mustbe accompanied by their parent or guardian. Parents and guardiansmust take care that their children are not running through the parkinglots outside, or inside the community center.
AA — Alanon — OA — CODAAA: Sun., 7 p.m., and Wed., 7 p.m., Cougar Den.
Alanon: Sun., 7 p.m., and Wed., 7 p.m., Arts & Sciences Bldg.OA: Sat., 9 a.m., Arts & Sciences Bldg.
CODA: Tues., 6:45 p.m., Arts & Sciences Bldg.
Who wants to be an Altar Server?
Notify the parish office at 342-1852 or [email protected].
You may also contact Mike Martin, Director ofAltar Servers at 251-391-8666.
Do you have a vocation to thepriesthood or religious life?
Pray and ask for God’s guidance.Contact Fr. Victor Ingalls, Director of Vocations at 251-415-3871 or [email protected]. or 400 Government St., Mobile, AL 36602.
Society of St. Vincent de PaulPoor Box, Food, Clothing donations and “In-Need” Drop Box at theSVDP table in the vestibule. Join the Society of St. Vincent de Paulby attending a meeting on the 1st & 3rd Mon. of the month, 6:30p.m.,Parish House. To seek help, call 243-4061; leave name & phone no.
BLISTERS FOR SISTERS5K & Fun Run
Saturday, April 21, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.Sacred Heart Residence, 1655 McGill Ave. Info: 476-6335.
40 DAYS FOR LIFEJoin fellow parishioners in prayer on the sidewalk at the PlannedParenthood site on Wednesdays, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. To sign up, goto www.40daysforlife.com/mobile, or contact Corpus Christi’s 40 DFLCoordinator, Steve Pierre, [email protected], 251-458-6188.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUSNext Meeting: 4th Mon., March 26, 7 p.m., The Parish House.
Info: Chad Pugh, Grand Knight, 232-0648 or [email protected].
Welcome New ParishionersTerra Cockrell and her daughter, Molly MavrakosBrad & Sheila Huntzinger and their son, Jackson
Nick & Heather Risner
BAPTIZED IN CHRISTSarah Caroline Lerch
(daughter of Kevin Shea Lerch & Melissa Davis Lerch)
MARRIED IN CHRISTCharles Sandys Zalopany & Michelena Mackenzie D’Alonzo
Around the Archdiocese: Our Savior Catholic Preschool/ MDO:
All past/present teachers, students, parents, grandparents are invited toa celebration/reunion April 8. 1-5 p.m., Jennings Hall. Share memories!
Rice Bowls for LentRice Bowls and instructions are in the vestibule.
Visit CRSricebowl.org for more infoPlease return your Rice Bowl by Tuesday, March 27,in or at the giant Rice Bowl in the church vestibule.
SPECIAL COLLECTION NEXT WEEKEND: Aid to the Church inCentral & Eastern Europe and Aid to the Church in Africa.
FIRST COLLECTION TODAY: Tithing Offerings.SECOND COLLECTION TODAY: Easter Flowers.
MAR. 4TH BUILDING FUND ONLINE & COLLECTION: $3,162.05MAR. 4TH TITHING ONLINE & COLLECTION: $36,693.64
Thank You and God Bless YouGod bless all for tithing, contributions, bequests, remembrancesin wills in support of God’s work here at Corpus Christi Parish.
To make a donation of stock, ask your financial manager, or callSelena Hemphill at Morgan Stanley at 470-1084 or 800-624-7814.
To receive Offering Envelopes please notify the parishoffice at 342-1852 or at [email protected].
To set up Online Giving, please go to the church website,www.CorpusChristiParish.com/Church, click the green Online Givingicon on the left side of the homepage, and follow the instructions Forhelp, call 1-800-348-2886, ext 1, or the parish office, 342-1852.
The Gospels and the JewsWhen we hear or readthe Gospel of John, wehave to keep in mindthat the Gospel of Johnwas written about theyear 100, almost 70years after the time ofJesus. By that time, agreat deal of hostilityexisted between theJews who followed“the new way” ofJesus and those who
continued in the faith and practice of Judaism.
The other three Gospels, Mark, Matthew and Luke,were written much closer to the time of Jesus — andmuch earlier than John’s Gospel. Thus, when theearlier Gospels of Mark, Matthew and Luke speak ofthe enemies of Jesus, Jesus’ enemies are specified as“Scribes and Pharisees, Sadducees or chief priests” —religious leaders in Judaism.
But John’s Gospel doesn’t always make thatdistinction: John’s Gospel refers to Jesus’ enemiessimply as “the Jews.” And this is very misleading:“Rabbi, the Jews were trying to stone you” (Jn. 11:8). “The reason why the Jews were even more determined tokill him ....” (Jn 5:18). “Jesus moved about within Galilee;he did not wish to travel in Judea because the Jews weretrying to kill him” (Jn 7:1). “The Jews picked up rocks tostone Jesus.” (Jn 10:31).
Jesus himself was a Jew. His mother,Mary, was a Jew. St. Joseph was a Jew. Jesus’ apostles and his first followerswere Jews. And some of his firstfollowers were among the religiousleaders. They ALL belonged to the faith ofJudaism. They were ALL Jews, and noneof THEM were enemies of Jesus.
The earlier Gospels of Mark, Matthew and Luke showthat, while Jesus was popular among many of thepeople (his fellow Jews), it was religious leaders whocondemned him and turned him over to the Romanauthorities to be executed — because only the civilauthorities could legally carry out capital punishment.
Sadly and tragically, as Christianity grew, Christianleaders and people down through the centuries have disdained and persecuted the people and faith
community of Judaism. Statements, laws, practicesand actions within theChurch and societies againstthe Jewish people arescandalous and painful toread and learn about.
In 1199, Pope Innocent III,in his “Letter on the Jews,”found it necessary to state:“No Christian shall do theJews any personal injury ordeprive them of theirpossessions.... During the celebration of their festivals,no one shall disturb them by beating them with clubs orby throwing stones at them. And to prevent thebaseness and avarice of wicked men, we forbid anyoneto deface or damage their cemeteries, or to extortmoney from them by threatening to exhume the bodiesof their dead....”
Pope John XXIII was one of the few cardinals of histime who was a great historian. During the first year ofhis papacy, 1958-1959, Pope John XXIII publiclyinterrupted the Good Friday liturgy when one of thecelebrants, reading aloud from the Roman Missal, reada part that said, “the perfidious Jews.” “Perfidious” isa word that means “faithless” or “traitorous.” Afterinterrupting the prayer, Pope John XXIII told the readerto read the prayer again but without the offending wordagainst the Jews. Pope John XXIII then had thatoffending word against Jews universally removed fromthe official prayer “for the conversion of the Jews.”
In 1962, after several years of preparation, Pope JohnXXIII convened the 2nd Vatican Council in the early60's, and in its 1965 “Declaration on the Relation of theChurch to Non-Christian Religions” (“Nostra Aetate” –
“In Our Time”), the Church sought to correct past evilsand injustices against the people of Judaism and otherreligions, as well as the division among Christians.
Pope John Paul II, during his papacy, issued about 100apologies for various wrong-doings in the Church’shistory, including anti-Semitism toward Jews. Heapologized for “the inactivity and silence of many inthe Church during the Nazi Holocaust, and for thehatred, acts of persecution and displays of anti-Semitism directed against the Jews by Christians at alltimes and places.”
2015 marked the 50th anniversary of the promulgation of the Second Vatican Council’sDeclaration on the Church with Non-Christian Religions on October 28, 1965 by Pope Paul VI.
Nostra Aetate ~ In Our TimeDeclaration On the Relation of the Church with Non-Christian Religions
“The Church rejects nothing which is true and holyin non-Christian religions.”
Regard ing non-Christ ianreligions, the Council states:“The Catholic Church rejectsnothing which is true and holyin these religions. She lookswith sincere respect upon thoseways of conduct and of life,those rules and teachings which,though differing in manyparticulars from what she holdsand sets forth, neverthelessoften reflect rays of the Truthwhich enlightens all men.”Furthermore, the documentstates: “The Church rejects, asforeign to the mind of Christ,any discrimination against menor harassment of them because of their race, color,condition of life, or religion.”
It was the particular wish of Pope John XXIII that theCouncil discuss the relationship of the Church with theJews, and he asked Cardinal Bea to prepare a draftdocument. That draft, “Relationship of the Church toNon-Christian Religions,” was presented on November19, 1963, during the Second Session. Cardinal Beaintroduced the decree to the Council Fathers,emphasizing the deep concern of Pope John XXIII forthe Jewish people, and establishing the basis for astrong and respectful relationship with the Jewishpeople through the scriptures, especially St. Paul’sstatement that “the gifts and the call of God areirrevocable” (Romans 11:29).
Cardinal Bea pointed out that anti-Semitism had led inthe recent decades to the holocaust, and that the ThirdReich had been able to draw on Catholic and otherChristian sources to support its campaign against Jews. This, he urged, must never happen again, and the
Church must take a clear standagainst anti-Semitism, andacknowledge the sins of the past.
On March 12, 2000, Pope JohnPaul II presided at the “Day ofPardon” in the Great JubileeYear 2000. It was the firstformal apology of the Church forthe sins her members committedagainst the People of theCovenant.
Our own archbishop,Archbishop Rodi, havingbeen invited to speak atMobile’s Springhill Avenue
Temple, made Nostra Aetate, the subject of histalk. In the course of his presentation,Archbishop Rodi pointed out four key teachingsof Nostra Aetate: First, the Jewish people arenot responsible for the death of Jesus – not atthe time of Jesus and certainly not now. Theconcept of “collective guilt” whereby all Jewsof all times are blamed for killing Christ is to beunderstood as wrong and represents amisreading of the Gospels. Second, God’scovenant with the Jews remains a valid andefficacious one, never revoked by God, norannulled through the death of Jesus. Third,Jews are not to be considered abandoned,forsaken or punished by God for supposedlybeing “Christ Killers.” Last, the Councilteaches clearly that there is no room at all inChristian life for anti-Judaism or anti-Semitism.
St. John Paul II
“As bishop of Rome andsuccessor of the ApostlePeter, I assure the Jewishpeople that the CatholicChurch, motivated by theGospel law of truth andlove, and by no politicalconsiderations, is deeplysaddened by the hatred,acts of persecution anddisplays of anti-Semitism
directed against the Jews by Christians at any time andin any place. The Church rejects racism in any formas a denial of the image of the Creator inherent inevery human being.”
“In this place of solemn remembrance, I fervently praythat our sorrow for the tragedy which the Jewishpeople suffered in the 20th century will lead to a newrelationship between Christians and Jews. Let us builda new future in which there will be no more anti-Jewish feeling among Christians or anti-Christianfeeling among Jews, but rather the mutual respectrequired of those who adore the one Creator and Lord,and look to Abraham as our common father in faith.
“The world must heed the warning that comes to usfrom the victims of the Holocaust, and from thetestimony of the survivors. Here at Yad Vashem thememory lives on, and burns itself onto our souls. Itmakes us cry out: ‘I hear the whispering of many –terror on every side – but I trust in you, O Lord:I say, You are my God.’ (Psalm 31:13-15)”Pope John Paul II at Yad Vashem, March 23, 2000
The Catechism of the Catholic Church
affirms that Jesus was a Jew, that he
valued the Torah positively (423/577), that
God’s covenant in Judaism is irrevocable
(121.839), that the Jews are not collectively
responsible for the death of Jesus
(597).(1096)., and the Catechism shows
appreciation for the Jewish people’s faith
and religious life as professed and lived.
St. John XXIII
During World War II,Archbishop Roncallirisked his position andsecurity to help rescueJews from the horror ofNazism, saving themfrom being sent to theconcentration camps.
He had heard reports of Hungarian nuns distributingfake baptismal certificates to Jews which Naziofficials recognized as legitimate, thus allowingJews to leave Hungary unharmed.
Roncalli decided to reinforce and expand theoperation – regardless of whether Jews wereactually baptized. He used diplomatic couriers,papal representatives and the Sisters of Our Lady ofZion to transport and issue to Hungarian Jews fakebaptismal certificates, and also immigrationcertificates and visas – many of them forged.
“Operation Baptism” was so effective that when theSoviets captured Budapest in February 1945, atleast 20,000 Jews had been spared.
During the first year of his papacy, Pope John
XXIII interrupted a Good Friday liturgy when
the celebrant who was proclaiming the prayers
came to the word “perfidious” (faithless or
traitorous) to describe the Jews. John
interrupted and had the prayer repeated with
the offending word omitted, and he had it
universally removed before the next Good
Friday, and it was eventually completely
revised as shown below:
Prior to the Council, the Good Friday prayer
for the Jewish people read: “Let us pray for the
faithless Jews, that our God and Lord would
withdraw the veil from their hearts that they
may acknowledge our Lord Jesus Christ.”
By 1985, it read: “Let us pray for theJewish people, the first to hear the Wordof God, that they may continue to growin the love of his name and infaithfulness to his covenant.”
