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 2:30-3:30 pm or by appt. Confesiones cada sábado de 2:30 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!
¡Bendiciones a Ti!
The Blessings of Advent!
Corpus Christi Catholic Community
3597 N. Sunridge Drive, Carson City, NV 89705 x (775) 267-3200
Pastor- Rev. Father James J. Setelik, Jr.
Third Sunday of Advent
Gaudete Sunday
December 13, 2015
Receptionist- Susan Zampirro
Pastoral Assistant (DRE, Youth Minister, Ministry Development, Facilities Director, Art and Environment) - Karen Smeath
1st Sunday of Advent Collection/ Colecta Semanal Regular $2197.00 Thank You ! ¡Gracias!
Reflection of the Week
Today, the Third Sunday in Advent, is also called Gaudete Sunday. That name is taken from the Latin word Gaudete which is the first word of the introit of today’s Mass. Gaudete means “Rejoice.” The first line of the introit in its entirety is Gaudete in Domino semper, meaning “Rejoice in the Lord always.”
Joy and rejoicing are part of all of our readings on this day. As Christmas draws near, the Church emphasizes the joy which should be in our hearts over all that the birth of Jesus Christ means for us. Like Lent, Advent is a penitential season for us as Catholics. However, having passed the midpoint of Advent, we see some changes to encourage us in our spiritual preparation.
Yes, this should have been a time when we have been spiritually preparing for the coming of Christ. It is not too late; it is never too late in the eyes of the Lord for us to make a determined effort to change, to repent, and to find ways to properly serve the Lord as disciples. On this day of Joy let us renew our efforts to be good stewards of all of our gifts. Stewardship, of course, is founded in trust. On Gaudete Sunday in 2013 Pope Francis said, “Those who trust in God experience the peacefulness in their hearts and nothing and no one can take that away. Our joy is Christ.”
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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.
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 ClubBooks 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 Wanda Dickinson.
THE SANCTUARY LAMP CANDLE is burning this week for Joanna Andrae.
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.
Christmas Cards
Once again, we are collecting unused Christmas Cards with envelopes for the inmates at Lovelock Correctional Center. They will use these cards to send to their families and it will help up fulfill the Corporal Works of Mercy of visiting those in prison. Please drop off your unused cards.
TOCCATA
Coming to Corpus Christi On Sunday, December 13th at 3:30 pmSelections from
Georg Frederich Handel’s Messiah. First performed in Dublin, Ireland
on March 23, 1742. Conducted by the composer.
Sunday’s Readings
First Reading — Shout for joy! Sing joyfully! Be glad and
exult! The LORD, your God, is in your midst, a mighty savior (Zephaniah 3:14-18a).
Psalm — Cry out with joy and gladness: for among you is
the great and Holy One of Israel (Isaiah 12).
Second Reading — Rejoice! The Lord is near. Make your
requests known to God (Philippians 4:4-7).
Gospel — John tells his hearers to share their possessions
with the needy; be honest; do not threaten or accuse others falsely (Luke 3:10-18).
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 — ¡Canta! ¡Da gritos de júbilo! ¡Gózate
y regocíjate! El Señor tu Dios está entre ustedes y es un poderoso salvador (Sofonías 3:14-18a).
Salmo — El Señor es mi Dios y salvador (Isaías 12). Segunda lectura — ¡Alégrense! El Señor está cerca.
Presenten sus peticiones a Dios (Filipenses 4:4-7).
Evangelio—Juan dice a sus oyentes que compartan sus
posesiones con los necesitados; que sean honrados; que no amenacen ni acusen a otros injustamente (Lucas 3:10-18).
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: Nm 24:2-7, 15-17a; Ps 25:4-5ab, 6, 7bc-9;
Mt 21:23-27 Tuesday: Zep 3:1-2, 9-13; Ps 34:2-3, 6-7, 17-19, 23; Mt 21:28-32 Wednesday: Is 45:6b-8, 18, 21b-25; Ps 85:9-14; Lk 7:18b-23 Thursday: Gn 49:2, 8-10; Ps 72:1-4ab, 7-8, 17; Mt 1:1-17 Friday: Jer 23:5-8; Ps 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19; Mt 1:18-25 Saturday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Ps 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17; Lk 1:5-25 Sunday: Mi 5:1-4a; Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19; Heb 10:5-10; Lk 1:39-45
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES
Sunday: Third Sunday of Advent Monday: St. John of the Cross
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION
This week, our celebration of Advent makes a transition in ritual and texts. Beginning December 18, the countdown of nine days (a novena) to Christmas sees a heightened sense of expectation, and also a turning from the call of the Baptist in the wilderness to the events leading up to Jesus’ birth. In ancient Spain, December 18 was once celebrated as the “Feast of the Expectancy,” and customs grew up to heighten readiness in the homes.
Some customs arise from monastic life and practice and spill over into our parish life. Beginning tonight, those who pray Vespers will sing in the opening phrase a beautiful title of Christ. These titles belong to a collection of opening phrases called the “O Antiphons” after the awe -inspired “O” sung on the first note. There’s a playful code in the titles: O Wisdom, O Lord, O Flower of Jesse, O Key of David, O Dawn, O Ruler, O Emmanuel. When you take their Latin names—Sapientia, Adonai, Radix, and so on—the titles form an acrostic when you read them backwards: “ERO CRAS.” In Latin, that is translated as “I will be there tomorrow!” It’s as if Christ were
answering the prayers of the waiting people in the words of the prayers themselves.
—Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE
Los cristianos latinos tenemos unos cinco siglos en nuestra trayectoria de fe y como todo cristiano
aguardamos la segunda venida del Mesías, Jesús. Nuestra espera forma parte de dos milenios de cristianos que buscan verlo llegar en las nubes.
Desde el siglo VII la oración oficial de la Iglesia clama el retorno de Cristo con las exclamaciones llamadas las “Antífonas Oh”. Estas llaman a Jesús pidiéndole que venga bajo los títulos de Emmanuel, Sabiduría celestial, Señor de gran poder, Vara de Isaí, Llave de David, Alba de la luz, y Deseo y Rey de gentes, y algunos más. Estos refranes se usan aún todavía hoy durante los días 17 al 23 de diciembre, y unidas en un acróstico latino forman las palabras ero cras (estaré mañana), como respuesta a la petición cristiana. Eventualmente en el siglo X o XI estas antífonas fueron unidas en el canto gregoriano Veni, veni Emmanuel (Oh ven, oh ven Emmanuel).
Este Adviento mientras cantamos las antiguas antífonas hay que preguntarnos si de veras estamos listos para el regreso del Hijo del Hombre que viene para juzgar a vivos y muertos.
—Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, © Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co.
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Lunes: Nm 24:2-7, 15-17a; Sal 25 (24):4-5ab, 6, 7bc-9; Mt 21:23-27
Martes: Sof 3:1-2, 9-13; Sal 34 (33):2-3, 6-7, 17-19, 23; Mt 21:28-32
Miércoles: Is 45:6b-8, 18, 21b-25; Sal 85 (84):9-14;
Lc 7:18b-23
Jueves: Gén 49:2, 8-10; Sal 72 (71):1-4ab, 7-8, 17;
Mt 1:1-17
Viernes: Jer 23:5-8; Sal 72 (71):1-2, 12-13, 18-19;
Mt 1:18-25
Sábado: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a;
Ps 71 (70):3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17; Lc 1:5-25 Domingo: Mi 5:1-4a; Sal 80 (79):2-3, 15-16, 18-19;
Heb 10:5-10; Lc 1:39-45
LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES
Domingo: Tercer Domingo de Adviento Lunes: San Juan de la Cruz
This Week at /Esta Semana
Corpus Christi
Wednesday - December 16
9:00 am - †Dicksie Bosco
Thursday - December 17
9:00 am - †Bill Vaden by Cora Vaden
Friday - December 18
12:10 pm – †Chester Bellard
Saturday - December 19 – 4th Sunday of Advent (vigil)
4:00 pm– †Tom and Pearl Pardini by their family
Sunday December 20 - deciembre 20 - 4th Sunday of Advent/4º Domingo de Adviento
9:00 am - Catholic Daughters of America Court 2132 11:30 pm - People of the Parish
Minister Schedule/
Horario de los Ministerios
Saturday 4:00 p.m.
EM – Larry Tapp, Sharon Lindgren, Charlie Muller Lector - Ray Finnegan
Sunday 9:00 a.m.
EM – Peter Stoelton, Jeff Smeath, Ann McGregor Lector – Cindy Pardini
Sunday 11:30 a.m.
M.E. – Catalina Diaz y Margarita Nevel Lectóra - Margarita Nevel
The Jacks Valley Elementary School
Thank you for all your donations.
Around the Diocese
Around the Diocese
Bishop Manogue
Bishop Manogue Choir and Band on Monday,
December 14th at 7:00 pm AND
Live Nativity on Thursday, December 17th from 5:00
to 7:30 pm
Redeeming Mercy/El Rostro de la Misericordia Annual Diocesan Conference
January 8-9, 2016
Nugget Casino Resort, Sparks, NV
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 is
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 December 2015
Universal: That all may experience the mercy of God,
who never tires of forgiving.
Evangelization: That families, especially those who suffer,
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.
Padre celestial, gracias por el preciado don de la vida. Ayúdanos a valorar y proteger este don, incluso si hay temor, dolor y sufrimiento. Danos amor por todas las personas, en especial los más vulnerables, y ayúdanos a dar testimonio de la verdad que toda vida merecer vivir. Concédenos la humildad de aceptar ayuda si la necesitamos, y enséñanos a ser misericordiosos con todos. Que otros encuentren por nuestras palabras y acciones, el abrazo de Tu misericordia. Te lo pedimos por Cristo, nuestro Señor. Amén.
-Tarjeta con oración del Programa Respetemos la Vida 2015-16, USCCB “Cada Vida Merece vivir” “Regardless of our circumstances and whether people acknowledge it, nothing and no one can take away our God-given dignity.”
— USCCB 2015-16 Respect Life Program “Maggie’s Story: Living like Dad”
St. Benedict Society - Sunday
January 3rd 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: December 16th
Bake Sale: December 12-13th
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.
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