“May grace, mercy, and peace be yours from God the Father
and Christ Jesus our Lord” (1 Tim. 1:2).
If you are a member, full or part-time, of Corpus Christi Parish, thank you for using this means (our web-site) of strengthening your bond of membership of our parish family and of accessing information on parish life and services – liturgical celebrations, religious formation programs (adult, youth, and child), spiritual ministries, social events, etc. If you are not a parish member, the parishioners, parish staff, and the priests of Corpus Christi Parish greet you and thank you for visiting us via cyberspace.
Should you sometime visit us in person you will be welcome. Your visit will be a grace for us and, we pray, for you, for it will be God, in his Divine Providence, who will have brought you here. Our parish and parish church bear the name “Corpus Christi” – the Body of Christ; an affirmation of the Real Presence of Christ - Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity- in the Most Holy Eucharist. Our mission church, in Olympic Valley, is named “Queen of Snows”, in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary, mother of our Lord Jesus Christ, and spiritually Mother of the Church and mother to each of us baptized into Christ. Visit and enter our two churches in the picture page of our web-site.
“May mercy, peace, and love be yours in ever greater measure” (Jude v. 2).
Again, welcome!Legislate for Life
A Capitol Park Rally & Lobby Day
Wednesday June 18, 2008, 11:30-12:30
California faces a looming state deficit and massive cuts to Medi-Cal and Temporary Aid to Needy Families (TANF) programs that support children and mothers. Yet abortion services -
particularly those offered through Planned Parenthood - remain fully funded. Advocates from around the state will gather in Sacramento on Wednesday, June 18, to ask lawmakers why. A coalition of respect life groups is organizing a Rally for Life on the west steps of the Capitol. The event is scheduled to start at 11:30 am, with legislative visits following in the afternoon.
For more information, go to www.California4Life.org or call Carol Marie 583-4409.
Restore and Preserve
Corpus Christi continues to need your support as we move forward with additional repairs. The ADA accessibility modifications at Queen of the Snows Church were completed mid February, 2007 and we began to assess the work necessary at the Corpus Christi Church, Rectory and Mulligan Hall. The paint and exterior surfaces of the buildings are in need of work. The assessment has identifed the stuctural and other issues to be addressed. See a copy of the report at the entrance to the church. Our Fund Raising Goal will be reassessed to take into account the revised budget. Please consider how you can support us as we strive to provide services for our many visitors.
Scripture Study via Your Computer
The 2007-2008 Sacramento Diocesan Scripture Institute is underway with presentations on the Bible being given every Tuesday evening (7 – 9 p.m.) at the Diocesan Pastoral Center, Sacramento. The presentations are digitally video recorded and available for viewing over the Internet free of charge.
How to view:
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Hover mouse cursor over “Evangelization & Catechesis” on the left main menu,
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Click on “Scripture Institute”,
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Choose the topic you wish to learn about and click “View Streaming Video” next to that topic.
40 Days for Life
During Fall of 2008, from September 24 - November 2, Reno / Tahoe will again participate in the 40 Days campaign along with both cities from around the nation and those in other countries. The campaign consists of:
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Prayer and Fasting
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Constant Vigil
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Community Outreach
The 40 Days for Life campaign piloted in several communities over the last several years with outstanding results, which were then observed in the first national campaign during the Fall of 2007. You can make a difference in creating a Culture of Life. Having completed our second round of prayer and fasting, the campaign of Prayer to End Abortion continues, with prayer in churches, homes and businesses around the region, as well as prayer and sidewalk counseling at the sidewalk in front of the West End Abortion Center at 5915 Tyrone Road in Reno. To register to receive updated information on the campaign, go to www.40DaysforLife.com/renotahoe. Reno and Sacramento are two cities participating in the program. To learn more about the campaign at the national level go to www.40DaysforLife.com
Religious Education
K-6 CCD at Corpus Christi includes Kindergarten students in the Beginning Faith Formation class. Now that ski season has ended, classes are on Thursday afternoons. Confirmation Students (grades 7 & 8) attend their evening classes with their parents. Contact Barbara Schlumpf at 581-4637 or Patricia Lebreton for the current class schedule. Classes finish on May 29, 2008.
Contact Barbara Schlumpf for the Parent's Education Night schedule .
Read the Bible
There are a number of excellent Catholic Bible Studies available. Consider making the commitment to read the entire Bible this year. One program which takes you through the entire bible in a year can be found through the
Deep in Scripture Website on
this page. An additional excellent Catholic bible study includes:
The Great Adventure - A Journey through the bible, which walks through the bible chronologically.
Papal Encyclicals from Pope Benedict XVI
Spe Salvi (On Christian Hope) Pope Benedict's second encyclical
Apostolic Exhortations by Pope Benedict XVI
Speeches given by Pope Benedict XVI
These documents and more from Pope Benedict and the Catholic Church can be found for self study at the
Vatican Web-site .
National Geographic has released their recent program that uses the newest 4-D ultrasound to show the development of a baby in the womb. This is an excellent way of seeing the truth of the fact that life begins at conception. Consider buying a copy to share with family and friends. If you are interested in viewing it at the parish, contact the office at 583-4409 for additional information.
Listen to Catholic radio, while visiting Tahoe, at 920AM, 92.7 FM (South Shore), and 93.3 FM, (North Shore) or from home and office, via the internet, at
Immaculate Heart Radio. You can also find Catholic radio in a number of other communities, such as Sacramento, Phoenix, through-out New Mexico and in the Central Valley of California. Build on your faith and that of others by supporting their work.
Thérèse—the movie about the life of St. Therese of Lisieux, is now available on DVD. To order your copy, go to
Luke Films, write them at: Luke Films 5319 SW Westgate Dr. #130 Portland, OR 97221 or call them at 503-546-5680.
