Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

Saturday, October 3

Vigil Mass

5:00 p.m. +Peter Certo

Sunday, October 4

8:30 a.m. People of the Parish

10:00 a.m. + Billy Patton

5:00 p.m. + Mary Lou Ryan

Monday, October 5

7:30 a.m. + Memorial Society

Tuesday, October 6

7:30 a.m. + Dolores Hode

Wednesday, October 7

Our Lady of the Rosary

7:30 a.m. + David Taylor

Thursday October 8

7:30 a.m. +Robert Lyman

Friday, October 9

7:30 a.m. +Arthur C. Eppinger

MEMORIAL AND SPECIAL INTENTIONS

Altar Flowers

+Anna Mae Keaveney +

+Billy Karecki, RIP +

Contact the parish office to make arrangements to offer Candles, Flowers, or Bread and Wine in honor of a loved one, or for a special occasion.

We would like to update our prayer list. All current names will remain on the list thru the end of the month, We will update the list every three months. If you would like to remain on the list, contact the parish office.

Jennie Mianulli, Joyce Hanula, Helen Kovacs, Craig Scott,

Rose Casey, Rachel Shawlinski,Carol Ostrowski, Mildred Yuhas,

Lauren Carney, Ann Flood , Susan Wiecek Shecter, Rita Payor

Fr. Kevin Casey, Karen Kleinschmidt, Josephine Dehlinger,

Joanne Manfre, Charles Manfre, Sharon Calabri, Kristin Rein,

Michael Martinez, Evelyn Perec, Americo Fernandes,

Patricia Ronan, Genevieve Mroczko, Anne Fox, George Kuebler,

Peggy Reynolds, Darlene Forrester, Carole Anderson,

Edward Evancik,Kathleen McGreevy,Vivian Go, Edward Wales,

Rebecca Rannazzisi, Milton Kohlhepp, Antoinette Rossi,

Veronica Canuso, Rosario Guinto, Lorraine Carunchio,

Suzanne Casey Boyce, Richard Leonard, Martha Basulto,

Juliet Hobson, Samuel Saloom, Jr.

Pastoral Care

We are committed to our Corpus Christi Parish Family. We want to celebrate life’s victories with you, and partner with you during life’s challenges. If you have a need, please do not hesitate to contact the parish office at 732-254-1800.

Stewardship – Time, Talent & Treasure

Our Treasure Sharing for September 27 - $6,552.00

Mail Donations $ 865.00

Total Plate Collection $ 7,417.00

Many Thanks for Your Continued Generosity!

Please remember Corpus Christi Parish

in your will and estate planning.

Sunday – October 4, 2015 Respect Life Sunday

Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

“So out of the ground the Lord God formed every beast of the field and every bird of the air, and brought them to the man to see what he would call them; and whatever the man called every living creature, that was its name.” (Genesis 2:19) The creation story reminds us of two important points. First, since the start, God has put the entire world into our care. Second, stewardship has been around since the beginning of mankind, it isn’t something recently invented by the Church. Just as past generations built our Church, it is now our responsibility to continue to nurture and develop these gifts for future generations.

BLESSING OF ANIMALS OCT 4 - 1:00p.m.

Once a month we will be highlighting one of the many ministries here at Corpus Christi.

Altar Rosary Society – The purpose of the Altar Rosary Society is to encourage its members’ religious development by honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary as the mother of Jesus through the recitation of the rosary on behalf of all members throughout the world. The Society secures her patronage and derives its spiritual strength through the recitation of the rosary on behalf of all members throughout the world. The Society is open to all practicing Catholics who wish to promote the devotion to Mary through the rosary. Meetings are held on the second Sunday of the month following the 10:00 a.m. Mass. Anyone interested can join the group at mass or you may contact the parish office.

Corpus Christi Choir has resumed its rehearsals for the upcoming season. We welcome anyone who loves to sing, high school age and up. No previous musical training is necessary, just a love of singing and the desire to serve our parish in the ministry of music. We meet on Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m. in the church. If you would like to sing for this upcoming Advent and Christmas season, now’s the time to talk to Susan about joining! Please contact the parish office to leave a message, or stop by the choir loft after any mass. Come, let us make a joyful noise unto the Lord.

Corpus Christi Parish wishes to welcome

with great joy, our newly baptized,

Camila Santos Barbosa

child of Melissa (Santos) & Ernesto M. Barbosa

Jacquelyn Maeve McGrath

child of Jamie L. (Cerboni) & Christopher M. McGrath

Jacob Tiago Pedreiro

child of Melanie (Costa) & Pedro Miguel

ON LINE GIVING Our thanks to the many families that have signed up for Online Giving! If you manage your bills online, we’re sure you’ll like the convenience of giving to your parish online.

It’s safe and secure, and you decide exactly when your gift is made. You may even view your giving history just by logging in. Visit our website: www.corpuschristisouthriver.org – and get started.

2015 Bishop’s Annual Appeal

Grace, Mercy & Peace

Each year in our diocese, over 2,500 eighth grade and high school students participate in the “Because I’m Worth It” event sponsored by the Office of Respect for Life. Busloads of energetic youth gather to hear renowned speaker Pam Stenzel’s chastity presentation. In a rally-like atmosphere, Stenzel captivates her audience with the serious physical, medical and emotional repercussions of sex outside of marriage. It is very powerful and, in many cases, life-changing.

Your gift to the Bishop’s Annual Appeal helps to underwrite the cost of the chastity education outreach to our youth.

FREE FLU CLINIC – SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2015 FROM 9:00 A.M. -12:00 P.M. CORPUS CHRISTI CHURCH HALL.

Please support New Jersey Right to Life’s Annual Car and Shop Rite Gift Card Raffle. Proceeds go to New Jersey’s largest prolife organization, whose work saves the lives of the unborn, elderly, and disabled. Tickets are $10.00 each. 1st Prize – 2016 Volvo XC60 AWD SUV valued at $42,000. 2nd Prize – Shop Rite Gift Card valued at $1,000.00, 3rd Prize – Shop-Rite Gift Card valued at $750, and 4th Prize – Shop Rite Gift Card valued at $500.00. Tickets will be sold after all masses this Weekend October 3-4th. Life Chain: October 4 – Peaceful, prayerful demonstration in opposition to abortion and other attacks on human life. The event is held 2-3:30 p.m. rain or shine. For locations visit http://diometuchen.org/offices-and-ministries/pastoral-life/respect-for-life/events/.

Fall Spooktacular Halloween Dance Corpus Christi Church Hall – Friday, October 16, 2015

6:00-10:00 p.m. Ticket Price $20.00

Come with your Halloween Costume.

Best Costume Prizes will be awarded!

Come listen to the music of Joe Walter, DJ

Dinner will be catered from Stefano’s in East Brunswick. Tickets on sale after all masses this weekend, or call the parish office to reserve your tickets or table.

Corpus Christi St. Vincent DePaul Society meets the second Wednesday of every month at 6:00 p.m. sharp in the rectory basement . All new members are encouraged to attend. The next meeting will be held next Wednesday, October 14th. Looking forward to meeting all new members.

Candlelight Procession - All are invited to participate in a candlelight procession with the recitation of the rosary followed by Holy Mass in Portuguese next Saturday, October 10, 2015. Please come and honor our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima in this special way.

Fr. Damian Breen will be the celebrant for the Sacrament of Confirmation on Saturday October 17, 2015 10:00 a.m.

October Lucky Calendar drawing will be held Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. in the parish office. Make sure your entry is in the drum for a chance to win $500.00.

St. Bernadette’s Church – Social Concerns Committee Fall Clothing Drive – Once again our Social Concerns Committee will conduct our fall clothing drive. Please help us fund our programs by donating clothing, small appliances, small household items, toys, small furniture, linens, blankets, curtains, handbags, shoes. No large furniture will be accepted a truck will be available on Saturday, October 10, 2015 St. Bernadette’s Church Parking Lot, 20 Villanova Road, Parlin, NJ

Pilgrimage to Fatima & Lourdes with Barcelona

Hosted by Rev. Damian B. Breen, Chaplain

April 23 May 2, 2017 – Further info in Parish Office.