“So then you are no longer strangers and sojourners, but you are fellow citizens with the holy ones and members of the household of God, built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the capstone.” — Eph 2:19-20
Corpus Christi Catholic Church 2021 Stewardship Renewal
United in Christ From the Church’s earliest beginnings, Christians have built tight-knit communities. In the early Church, koinonia, or community, was a word with enormous significance. It evoked strong feelings of hospitality and belonging between those who had committed themselves to live as disciples of Christ. The early Church consisted of these groups of people who lived together, ate together and were willing to die for each other. This is the foundation upon which our Christian sense of community is built.
A Core Christian Value Here at Corpus Christi, we want to help every individual to know that they are welcome and wanted as a part of our Catholic family. After all, we are all called to be United in Christ. The presence of hospitality and unity can make newcomers or returning members of the church feel at home. Friends are welcomed with open arms and warm smiles. Visitors feel the genuine love present in a hearty “Welcome, we are one!” Family members do not visit; they belong. In terms of stewardship, hospitality is an immensely important concept that allows us to feel united as one body. The truth is, if someone doesn’t feel like they are wanted and appreciated, how will they receive the love of God through us? Hospitality opens the door to a person’s heart and allows him or her to receive joy, grace and love. For Corpus Christi to continue to grow as a stewardship community, we must help everyone who walks through our doors understand they truly have come home. We must make hospitality a cornerstone in order to live United in Christ.
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Stewardship of Time While many of us understand that prayer is an important element of the Christian life, most of us admit that it’s difficult to find a quiet moment to spend with God. As Christians, we must remember that we cannot give what we do not have. To become a more prayerful person, take inventory of how you spend the 168 hours in the week. Are you taking time to talk to God in prayer, to speak with Him as you would a friend? Are you seeking His truth through reading the Scriptures? Will you make Him first on your priority list so that you are able to give to others from the graces He has given you?
“Stewardship of time… should include setting aside periods for family prayer, for the reading of Scripture, for visits to the Blessed Sacrament, and for attendance at Mass during the week whenever this is possible.” — U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, Stewardship: A Disciple’s Response
Maintaining A Healthy Prayer Life: • Pope Francis encourages all Catholics to spend time in daily prayer, thanking God for His blessings, asking for His help in difficult circumstances and reading Scripture. • Receive spiritual nourishment in the Eucharist at least every Sunday. • Receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation on a regular basis and asking God for the grace to live a life of holiness.
Helpful Prayer Resources • Catholic phone or tablet apps: iBreviary, Magnificat, Divine Office or The Pope App (news and homilies from Pope Francis) • Websites: usccb.org/bible/readings (daily readings of the Catholic Church), Vatican.va (The Vatican and Holy See), www.corpuschristiparishiowa.org 3
Stewardship of Talent “As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God’s varied grace” (1 Peter 4:10). Each of us has received gifts from God that we are to use in humble service. While many of us may not recognize the skills or abilities we have as gifts, they are a means by which we can give glory to God through serving each other. At Corpus Christi, our ministries provide opportunities for us to serve God and others. From a warm smile to giving someone a warm meal, we are able to welcome others into the family of God by being Christ to them. Reaching out in love, while sometimes difficult, can be quite spiritually enriching! Will you take the time to ask God how you can best serve Him through the service of His children?
Ways to Welcome and Serve Others: • Pray about how your gifts can best be used to help others feel welcome and united. • Sign up for a parish ministry that stretches you to put others’ needs before your own. • Greet our fellow parishioners before or after Mass, introducing yourself to unfamiliar faces.
Stewardship of Treasure Throughout Scripture, we are taught to give to God our “first fruits” or the “choicest portion.” In modern speech, we might say that the first “line item” in the family budget should be returning a portion of our income to God. Both symbolically and in actuality, this is a powerful expression of God’s place in your life. “Where your treasure is, there also lies your heart” (Matthew 6:21). Will you take some time to reassess how you prioritize God in your finances? 4
“The one who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed and increase the harvest of your righteousness. You are being enriched in every way for great generosity, which through us produces thanksgiving to God.” — 2 Corinthians 9:10-11
2021 Ministry Listings Please visit www.corpuschristiparishiowa.org for full ministry descriptions.
PRAYER Ablaze Worship Contact: Sue DeVetter, 402-212-9482, suedevetter@yahoo.com Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Contact: Kathy Plourde, 402-690-1561, gabrielscornercb@gmail.com Divine Mercy Devotion Contact: Beth Wilson, 712-323-3717, nanabsmile@gmail.com Ministry of Prayer and Praise Contact: Marty Shudak, 712-308-3983, gmshudak@yahoo.com Parish Holy Hour Contact: Beth Wilson, 712-323-3717, nanabsmile@gmail.com Prayer Line Contacts: MaryAnn Evans, 712-314-9488, dboysnonna@gmail.com; Dee Harrison, 712-347 5193, or email the parish office at officemanager@corpuschristiia.com
LITURGICAL MINISTRIES Altar Servers Contact: Beth Wilson, 712-323-3717, schedule@corpuschristiia.com Digital Screen Display for Mass Contact: Parish Office, 712-323-2916, officemanager@corpuschristiia.com
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EMHC) Contact: Beth Wilson, 712-323-3717, schedule@corpuschristiia.com Gift Bearers Contact: Parish Office, 712-323-2916, officemanager@corpuschristiia.com Hospitality Ministers Contact: Beth Wilson, 712-323-3717, schedule@corpuschristiia.com Lectors Contact: Beth Wilson, 712-323-3717, schedule@corpuschristiia.com Mass Coordinator Contact: Beth Wilson, 712-323-3717, schedule@corpuschristiia.com Music Ministry Contacts: Linda Hunter, 712-366-1282, hunterlj1@aol.com; Or email the parish office at officemanager@corpuschristiia.com Hospitality Ministers (Ushers) Contact: Beth Wilson, 712-323-3717, schedule@corpuschristiia.com Sacristans Contact: Beth Wilson, 712-323-3717, schedule@corpuschristiia.com Welcome Minister Contact: Beth Wilson, 712-323-3717, schedule@corpuschristiia.com
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Baptismal Preparation Contact: Parish Office, 712-323-2916, officemanager@corpuschristiia.com
Rite of Christian Initiation for Children (RCIC) Contact: Parish Office, 712-323-2916, officemanager@corpuschristiia.com
Funeral Luncheon Ministry Contacts: Mary Foster, 712-325-1576, luvstocook51@yahoo.com; Mary Jayne Quandt, 712-323-4975; Stephanie Schuster, 712-310-5233, SJSchu6@msn.com
Special Needs Ministry Contact: Parish Office, 712-323-2916, officemanager@corpuschristiia.com
Funeral Planning Contact: Parish Office, 712-323-2916, officemanager@corpuschristiia.com
St. Albert Catholic School Contact: School Office, 712-329-9000
Marriage Preparation Contact: Parish Office, 712-323-2916, officemanager@corpuschristiia.com
FORMATION Bible Study Groups For more information, please call the parish office at 712-323-2916 or visit our parish website. Tuesday Evening Bible Study Contact: Peg McClellan, 712-323-9524, mcclellanp@me.com Sunday Evening Bible Study Contact: Burton Rausch, 712-310-9420, rauschbr@radiks.net Morning Women’s Bible Study Contact: Peg McClellan, 712-323-9524, mcclellanp@me.com Men’s Bible Study Contact: Burton Rausch, 712-310-9420, rauschbr@radiks.net Children’s Liturgy of the Word Contact: Parish Office, 712-323-2916, officemanager@corpuschristiia.com Faith Formation (First-10th Grade) Contact: Parish Office, 712-323-2916, officemanager@corpuschristiia.com Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) Contact: Maureen Kruse, 712-323-9827, darmokruse@yahoo.com 6
Youth and Young Adult Ministry Contact: Jessica Contreras, 712-326-4805
PARISH LIFE ARISE Together in Christ Contact: Deacon Darwin Kruse, 712-323-9827, darmokruse@yahoo.com Art and Environment Contacts: Denise Wieler, 402-981-5928, denisewieler@yahoo.com; Jackie Wahl, 712-847-0449 Bereavement Support Contact: Monica Sciortino, 712-322-6716, JMK3Sciort@aol.com Building and Grounds Maintenance Contacts: Steve Feyerherm, 712-890-7361, firecs@cox.net; Kevin Cox, 712-323-2916, parishmanager@corpuschristiia.com Cleaning Crew Contacts: Claudia Quigley, 712-366-1714; Sheila Rothmeyer, 712-347-5041, 970birdhouse@gmail.com Council of Catholic Women Contacts: Kathy Plourde, 402-690-1561, gabrielscornercb@gmail.com; Elaine Hussman, 712-323-8754; Dee Harrison, 712-347-5193; Or contact the Parish Office at 712-323-2916, officemanager@corpuschristiia.com Emergency Operations Planning Committee Contact: Kevin Cox, 712-323-2916, parishmanager@corpuschristiia.com
Health Care Ministry Contact: Monica Sciortino, 712-322-6716, JMK3Sciort@aol.com Knights of Columbus Contacts: Dr. Jim Knott, 402-659-6810, JRKnott@hotmail.com; Ray White, 712-323-7063, rwhite651@hotmail.com
Live Stations of the Cross Contacts: Ernesto and Alicia Lemus, 712-352-1865, alemus@cbcsd.org; Elizabeth Gamboa, 402-609-6403, senicienta1297@gmail.com
PARISH LEADERSHIP TEAMS
Parish and Family Life Team Contact: Denise Wieler, 402-981-5928, denisewieler@yahoo.com
Parish Council Contact: Dave McCann, 712-323-6266, dippelmccann@yahoo.com
Parish Fundraiser Ministry Auction and Dinner: Jennifer and Michael Cormier, 712-322-6683, cormierfamilycb@gmail.com Chicken Dinner: Donna White and Rubin Ramirez, 402-321-0441, djwtowrite@hotmail.com Taste of Italy: Lori Poldberg, 712-347-5916, dajpoley@cox.net Festival: Parish Office, 712-323-2916, officemanager@corpuschristiia.com Hispanic Food Sales: Ernesto and Alicia Lemus, 712-352-1865, alemus@cbcsd.org
Finance Council Contact: Jeremy Smith, 712-322-3879, jeremysmith2074@gmail.com
Safety Committee Contact: Deacon Bob McClellan, 712-323-9524, dcnbob@me.com Stewardship Committee Contacts: Deacon Monty Montagne, 712-322-7674, mrm583@hotmail.com; Barb Rhoades, 712 366-3607, barbsamrhoades@myfam.com Strategic Building Committee Contact: Deacon Bob McClellan, 712-323-9524, dcnbob@me.com
HISPANIC MINISTRY Hispanic Ministry Leadership Team Contact: Fr. Enrique Garcia-Elizalde, frenrique@corpuschristiia.com
Trustees Contact: Dennis O’Toole, 402-681-8927, dotoole@bepcpa.com; Terri Osborn, 712-322-3414, Im1sassygrl@yahoo.com
EVANGELIZATION Evangelization Outreach Team Contact: Julie Eischeid, 402-689-6936, casie1@cox.net Digital Outreach Committee (DOC) Contact: Sue DeVetter, 402-212-9482, suedevetter@yahoo.com Go-Getters (55-Plus Club) Contact: Kathy Carlin, 712 -828-4259, carlinkathleen7@gmail.com Jail Ministry Contact: (Men’s Group) Deacon Bob McClellan, 712-323-9524, dcnbob@me.com Outreach Ministry (Homebound/Nursing Home) Contact: Parish Office, 712-323-2916, officemanager@corpuschristiia.com
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2021 Ministry Listings Rosary Makers Contact: Kris Reicks, 712-242-5805, kris.reicks@icloud.com Sister Parish Covenant Contact: Peg McClellan, 712-323-9524, mcclellanp@me.com
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Micah House Contact: Amber Whitelaw, 712-323-4416 MOHMS Place and MOHMS Thrift Contacts: MOHMS Place, 712-322-7570, kdooley@mohmsplace.org; MOHMS Thrift, 712-256-4607, rreicks@mohmsplace.org
Social Justice and Concerns Committee Contact: Connie Feyerherm, 402-660-7831, Phoenix House firecs@cox.net Contact: 712-328-3086 Serra Club Contact: Kathy Carlin, 712-828-4259, carlinkathleen7@gmail.com
Sports Ministry Contact: Andrew or Crystal Fetter, 712-326-5152
Catholic Daughters Contact: Carol Hollenbeck, 402-350-3834, carolhollenbeck@gmail.com
St. Thomas More Center for All Seasons Contact: Alex Kautzky, 515-309-1936
COMMUNITY OUTREACH Birthright Contact: Barb Rhoades, 712-366-3607, barbsamrhoades@myfam.com Gabriel’s Corner Counseling Pregnancy Contact: Kathy Plourde, 402-690-1561, gabrielscornercb@gmail.com
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