The weekly collection for March 23rd was
We thank you for your contributions.

Corpus Christi Gift Shop
The gift shop will be open every Sunday from 8:00am to 12:30pm.

Weekly Collection

The weekly collection for April 27th was $5,666.00.
We thank you for your contributions.

Pro-Life Group
We now have good news for those interested in forming a Pro-Life Group at Corpus Christi Church. There will be an organizational meeting on Monday, May 19th at 7:00pm in the cafeteria. Sister Lucy from the Respect Life Office of the Archdiocese will be present to assist us in establishing our group. If anyone wishes to attend, please call Ralph Cirulli at 937-6935 to sign up – or just show up for this preliminary meeting.

Parish Prayer Line

If you know of a parishioner who is seriously sick and in
need of prayer please call: Geri or Jim Kolok at (914) 481-8586. Kindly leave your name and phone number and please spell the name of the person to pray for. Corpus Christi Parish will remember him/her in prayer. Please note ALL NAMES WILL COME OFF THE LIST AT THE END OF EACH MONTH. Please do not call the rectory; call the Kolok’s.

We ask your prayers for…
Raphael Gregory Ann, Peter & Cindy Sotter
Paul Cote Kathy Hansen
Marianne Verrastro Antoinette Giordano
Kay LoParco Peter Iasillo, Sr.
Carl Diaz Christine Sena
Domenick Carlucci, Sr. Samuel Giordano
Nick Gallo, Jr. Rocky Fidelibus
Angela Diaz Maria Ramis
Michael Doria Louis DeLuca
RoseMarie Diaz Sean Murphy
Peggy Drenckhahn Anthony Dusenbury
Samantha Scheedel Lisa Guerra
Eric Burdsall Diane Intrieri
Mayette Wall Frank Felice
Joe & Gus Guidice Claire & Lillian Nelson
Anthony Cicatelli Virginia Castaldo
Caspar & Lucille Iasillo Sister Laura Fucito
PRAY FOR OUR TROOPS
If you have a family member in the armed forces, let us pray for them with you. Please call the rectory.
Joseph Doria in Iraq Mark R. Baden in Iraq
Michael Bizocco Michael E. Blount
Thomas William Matturro Ryan Loizzo
Paul Mercato John Evans in Iraq
Steven Sabia in Afghanistan David Pagliughi in Iraq

Father Jim’s 25th Anniversary

On May 25, 2008, we will be celebrating Fr. Jim Marra’s 25th Anniversary of his Ordination. Mass will be held here at Corpus Christi at 3pm, followed by a reception at the Lake Isle Country Club from 5-10pm. The bus, for those who have signed up, will leave immediately after Mass. Please call Luis Ruiz at 552-2288 for further details.

Salesian Sisters Centennial Celebration

1930’s – The 1930’s found the Salesian Sisters in a period of growth in many ways. Their spirit of joy was contagious, attracting young women to the community and young people to the mission. The call of young people in faraway Florida resonated in the hearts of the Sisters who left the Northeast to share the Salesian charism in the Sunshine State. Whether north or south, their lives echoed that of Mary Mazzarello who said, “Be always cheerful. Happiness is a sign of a heart that loves the Lord!”

Parish Council Nominations

The Parish Council Elections are scheduled to take place on May 17th and May 18th after all the Masses in the school lobby. At this time there are six candidates who will be running for three available seats. A brief profile of each candidate will be enclosed in next week’s bulletin.

Corpus Christi School Registration

The Corpus Christi-Holy Rosary School is now open for the registration of new students. We ask every parishioner to help promote our excellent school with its outstanding Salesian Tradition. We take children from Pre-K (3 year olds) up to and including 8th grade. Call the school now to register at 914-937-4407.
Corpus Christi School Spring Fling

Corpus Christi School will be holding their 7th Annual Spring Fling fundraiser on Friday, May 16th. At this time the coordinators of this event are looking for donations in the form of merchandise, gift certificates, gift baskets or checks of any denomination that would help to enhance this event and enable our PTO to help Corpus Christi School maintain the academic excellence which it is so well known for. These donations will be raffled off as “theme baskets”. Tickets for this event can be purchased at Corpus Christi School. If you have any questions regarding this event, please call Mary Rose Munnick at 914-645-9491.

The Cardinal’s Appeal

Remember, if you have not made your pledge to the Cardinal’s Appeal, please do so this week. The theme of the Cardinal’s Appeal is Sharing God’s Gifts. Please be as generous as your means allow in your 2008 Appeal commitment. Do not forget that you can pledge your gift now and make payments in the coming months. Again, thank you to all who have made their gift.

Giant 50/50
The annual Corpus Christi Carnival will run from August 11 through 16th. Our biggest fundraiser in connection with the carnival is the Giant 50/50. Tickets are now being sold after Masses or at the rectory office. Tickets are $2 each and the winner will receive 50% of the intake. Last year’s winner took home over $12,000. Remember you have to be in it to win it!.

Our Lady Help of Christians Sodality

On May 4th at the 11:00am Mass Our Lady Help of Christians Sodality will induct two new members, Mary Acerbo and Geri Kolok. Luncheon will follow at the Villagio T & J Trattoria on Westchester Avenue. For further information, pleae call Toni Ganim at 937-5262 or at 837-5477.

Development Fund Update
The second collection each month is for our church development. Periodically the pastor reports as to which projects these funds are designated. Recently we have done remodeling in the Youth Center game room, formerly the lower church. The old sanctuary became a storage room, with the temporary wall-enclosure hiding a lot of “junk”. The remodeling included tearing down the temporary wall, boxing up the old marble altar, tearing up the old floor tile and replacing it with new tile, and painting the old sanctuary area. Now we have an area for the youth to gather for the Salesian “Good Night”, as well as a place for other groups of 30 or 40 people to meet. The cost of this renovation was about $20,500.00. Thank you for your contributions to this project.

Mother’s Day
Next Sunday, May 11th is Mother’s Day. We ask God to abundantly bless all our mothers, both living and deceased.

Folk Mass

Interested in participating in a Folk Mass? We are exploring the possibility of having a Folk Mass. Needed are talented musicians, instrumentalists, vocalists and anyone who would like to become involved. Please call Michaele Rizzuto at 914-305-5877 if you are interested. The first organizational meeting will be held on Friday, May 16th at 6:30pm in the Teen Center Conference Room.
Recently Deceased

The Corpus Christi Parish Family shares the loss felt by family and friends of: Angela Austin, Joseph Salerno, Virginia Telesco, Linda Patterson, Maureen Araneo, Samuel Drago, Edward Baran and Louise Hanfmann whose funeral masses were held here during the month of April. May they rest in peace.


Pope Benedict XVI greets young people at the Papal Youth Rally at St. Joseph’s Seminary in Yonkers. Photo was taken by one of our teenagers who attended this event.

Recently Baptized

The Corpus Christi Parish Family welcomes recently baptized Danica Grace Parent, daughter of David Parent and Sandy Salov, and Caylie Alexandra Caruso, daughter of Marcus Maimone and Jodie Caruso.

Community News

Victory Instruction Plus (VIP) – Summer enrichment and TACHS prep program for young women entering grades 6-7-8 will be held July 1st – 25th at Our Lady of Victory Academy in Dobbs Ferry. For registration information please call 914-693-1633. Registration deadline is April 15th.

“Stop Stroke Before It Stops You” – a lecture on stroke awareness and prevention, at the Port Chester Public Library (serving Port Chester and Rye Brook). The talk will take place on Thursday, May 15 from noon to 1pm. Admission is free; no registration is required. Refreshments will be served. For more information, please call 939-6710, ext. 110.