“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!Fr. O’Connor To Retire
Approaching the age of 75 each bishop and pastor is required by Church law to tender to his immediate superior a letter of resignation from administrative duties - the bishop to the Pope, a pastor to his bishop. Only the Pope is exempt! His immediate superior is Christ! On August 10
Fr. O’Connor will retire as Pastor of Corpus Christi parish. Fr. Bob Brooks has been appointed by Bishop Soto to replace him as Pastor, effective on August 11.
Join Us as We Celebrate Fr. O'Connor's
Years of Service to the Parish & the Diocese
Sunday, August 9, 2009
2:00 Mass 3:00 Potluck BBQ
After 51 years of service to the Diocese as a priest, and 16 year of service to our parish, Father O'Connor will be starting a new chapter in his life. Join us as we gather to celebrate this transition. Please RSVP to the Parish Secretary, indicating what Hors d' Oeuvres, Salad, Side Dish, Dessert or Beverage you will be bringing. The parish will provide the meat.
Call 530-583-4409.
Fr. Rolfs Has Returned
Fr. Rolfs has returned to serve for yet another summer in our parish. His help with our expanded summer Mass schedule, weddings, and other spiritual services is greatly appreciated. He will be with us through August 16.
Thanks
Thanks to those who responded to the invitation (last week’s bulletin) to do “Spring Cleaning” around Corpus Christi church. They took pity on “Someone Else” to whom so much is left. Thanks again and compliments for work well done in the service of the Lord.
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 assessment identifed the stuctural and other issues to be addressed. Foundation repair work has been completed, the stairs at the front entry and the lower siding has been replaced, and the rotted beams in the front of the church have been fixed. The paint and exterior surfaces of the buildings are in further need of work. Please consider how you can support us as we strive to provide services for our many visitors and to do so without jeopardizing the on-going operations of the parish.
Faith Formation via the Internet
The University of Sacramento is currently offering a Foundations of the Catholic Faith course via the internet, which should be repeated in the Fall of 2009.
How to view:
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Follow the Link for information on their on-line course.
Religious Education
K-6 CCD at Corpus Christi includes Kindergarten students in the Beginning Faith Formation class. Classes have returned to Sunday mornings now that the ski season has ended. Contact Barbara Schlumpf at 581-4637 for additional information on the class schedule.
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.
Biography of Pope Benedict XVI
Biography provided by the Vatican.
National Geographic has released a 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.
