WE WORSHIP:
Corpus Christi Parish is committed to the worship of God through communal worship that is expressed in a vibrant Sacramental life. Our parish family is committed to growing in faithfulness to the worship of God through a life of daily personal prayer.
Sacrament of Reconciliation:
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered Saturday immediately after 8:00 AM Mass, Saturday afternoons 4:00 to 4:45 PM, or by appointment.
Baptisms:
Baptisms are celebrated the 2nd Sunday of each month at 1pm. To schedule a Baptism, please call the parish office approximately two months prior to Baptism. A Baptism class is typically required for parents preparing for Baptism.
Holy Matrimony:
If you would like to celebrate your wedding at Corpus Christi Parish please call the parish office for details. Corpus Christi follows the marriage requirements of the Diocese of Trenton which requires arrangements to be made one year in advance.
If you are civilly married, but not Sacramentally married in the Church, please call the parish office to have your marriage recognized by the Church.
The Rosary is prayed every morning following the 8:00am Mass except on Saturdays when the Rosary is prayed immediately following the Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help.
The Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help takes place each Saturday morning following the 8:00am Mass.
Wednesday Devotions to St. Joseph take place every Wednesday immediately following our 8am Mass.
Corpus Christi currently has 5 choirs: an adult choir, a contemporary choir, a bell choir, youth choir and a Resurrection choir (funerals). If you have been blessed with musical abilities please contact Renee Hatzold, Director of Sacred Music, to get involved in our program.
We have a host of volunteers who Read at Mass or act as Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion and Ushers. Children from 5th grade through high school act as Altar Servers at Mass.
WE BELIEVE:
Corpus Christi Parish is committed to growing in our understanding of what the Catholic Church believes and teaches in order to become more faithful and committed disciples of Christ and members of His Holy Church.
Pope John Paul II Regional School is a Christ-centered community devoted to teaching the values and beliefs inherent in the Catholic faith. The administration, faculty and staff are committed to educating a diverse student population through a challenging academic curriculum in a safe, nurturing environment. Students are encouraged to reach their potential and share the Gospel message by supporting and respecting the efforts of others.
For more information on Pope John Paul II Regional School please go to their website at www.pjpiirs.com or call 609-877-2144. You can like Pope John Paul II Regional School on Facebook by following the link on their website.
To arrange a private tour, please call the School office. Shadow days are available also by calling the school. Never forget Catholic education is affordable even for a family that is financially struggling.
Corpus Christi Parish welcomes new members into the Catholic Church through a process known as the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). RCIA is for those who have never been baptized, those who have been baptized in other Christian traditions that are not Catholic and for those who were baptized Catholic but have not received Eucharist and Confirmation.
Through the RCIA adults grow in their relationship with God, become familiar with Catholic teaching and practices and become acquainted with fellow parishioners to become a more active member of Corpus Christi. In the company of faith-filled parishioners who serve as RCIA coordinators those seeking sacraments share experiences of prayer, faith-sharing, instruction and discussion to discover how faith can be nurtured and sustained in the Catholic Church.
WE EVANGELIZE:
Corpus Christi Parish is committed to bringing the message of Christ and His Church beyond the four walls of our Church building. Our parish family is devoted to bringing the Good News of Salvation to those who are no longer practicing their Catholic faith or have yet to hear that message proclaimed by the Catholic Church.
The Body of Christ Prayer Community is a Catholic Charismatic prayer community ministering with the Baptism in the Holy Spirit in the heart of the Catholic Church. We are a community of love, prayer, healing, nurturing and sending forth disciples to evangelize, be obedient to the Word of God, to intercede for one another and to exhort one another to holiness.
Meetings: Every Wednesday at 8:00pm in Bogdan Hall. Scripture Study is every Wednesday at 7:00pm in Bogdan Hall.
Corpus Christi Seniors is open to all seniors of the parish. The regular meetings consist of a social gathering with speakers or entertainment. Corpus Christi Seniors also volunteer in leading prayer services at a nursing home, give service to the homeless in Philadelphia, and a crocheting group. Corpus Christi Seniors sponsor bus trips at Christmas and Spring.
Meetings: 1st Wednesday of every month at 1:15pm in Bogdan Hall.
That Man is You! is an interactive, multimedia men's program focused upon the development of authentic male leadership. That Man is You! considers men in their relationship to God, to their spouse and to their children. The program content harmonizes current social and medical science with the teachings of the Church and the wisdom of the saints to develop the vision of man fully alive.
Meetings: Saturdays at 6am in Bogan Hall (twice a year there are 13 weeks of consecutive meetings. In-between each of the 13 week sessions there is a break when That Man Is You! does not meet. 13 week sessions run in the fall and winter).
The Mission of the Women of Joy is "Living Joyfully, Sharing our Faith Journeys, Nurturing one another, and Growing together in the knowledge of God through prayer and scripture."
The Women of Joy invite Christian women to come together each month at a Breakfast with the Vision of "Bringing Women Closer to God." At the Breakfasts, women enjoy a morning filled with good food, fun, and finding joy in the Lord. No dues or fees required; all women, girls and ladies, whether Misses or Mrs.,18 years or older are invited.
"The Joy of the Lord is our Strength"
Nehemiah 8:10
Breakfasts: Every 2nd Saturday of the month from 9:00am-11:30am (except July & August).
WE SERVE:
Corpus Christi Parish is committed to fostering in parishioners a knowledge of their gifts and talents and using those gifts and talents to serve our parish family. Corpus Christi Parish is committed to reaching out and helping those who are in need after the pattern and example of Jesus Christ.
The Altar & Rosary Society gathers together by praying the Holy Rosary and for fellowship and refreshments following the recitation of the Holy Rosary. During fellowship and refreshments planning is discussed for upcoming parish events.
Meetings: The Rosary, fellowship and refreshments take place on the first Saturday of the month.
Our Hospitality Ministry provides a welcome environment during important parish celebrations. The Hospitality Ministry provides food and refreshments at these events.
Members of both the Finance and Pastoral Councils are appointed by the pastor for a three year term that is renewable for an additional three years.
Finance Council:
The Finance Council is a consultative group that advises the pastor on the temporal realities of the parish. The Finance Council members are parishioners with special competence in financial matters and of prudential judgment who look at the financial resources of the parish so that the parish may more effectively pursue its mission of spreading Christ's Gospel and love.
Members: Deacon Jim Ayrer, Louise Armstrong, Greg Foley, Linda Hickey, Harris Otubu
Pastoral Council:
The Parish Pastoral Council is a consultative group that advises the pastor on the pastoral activity of the parish. The Pastoral Council is a body of parishioners that helps the parish focus on its mission and listen for how the Spirit is guiding the community.
Members: Bob Bursley, Michael Diese, Linda Hickey, Wanda Jordan, Jim MacStravic, Yolanda Melendez
Our Parishes Nurses & Health Ministry Team offers basic health assistance to parishioners. This group provides free Blood Pressure Screenings and will answer general health questions and provide educational materials on the second weekend of each month after all Masses.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Willingboro Conference, has a mission of caring for the poor in our parish and Willingboro community. Our parish society provides financial assistance to those in need, including but not limited to: gas, electric, rent, and food certificates to name a few. These works of charity are funded by the generosity of parishioners through a monthly collection for the Society which is taken at all Sunday Masses the third Sunday of the month and from the Poor Boxes located at the Church entrances.
Meetings: Third Wednesday of each month at 6:00pm in the Convent.
For Assistance, please contact the St. Vincent dePaul Society at 609.835.7757
The Vegetable Soup Club is a parish organization to assist those who often go without the most basic of human necessities in life, food. Each month dedicated members of our parish make soup in their own homes and that soup is donated to Catholic Charities. From Catholic Charities this soup is distributed to those who are in need.