FATHER JIM'S JOTS - Feast of Corpus Christi - Sunday, June 11, 2023

 Feast of Corpus Christi

June 11, 2023

FATHER JIM'S JOTS

Greetings!

Corpus Christi, "also known as the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, honors Jesus Christ, Really, Truly and Substantially Present under the appearances of bread and wine.  This Presence happens through the change which the Church calls transubstantiation ('change of substance'), when at the Consecration of the Mass, the priest says the words which Christ Himself pronounced over bread and wine, 'This is My Body,' 'This is the chalice of My Blood,' 'Do this in remembrance of Me.'  Christ comes to us in this humble form, making Himself vulnerable, out of love for each one of us.  Yet, as God Himself, the Body and Blood of Christ deserves our utmost respect and love, as well as our adoration."

"Every year the Feast of Corpus Christi invites us to renew the wonder and joy for this wonderful gift of the Lord, which is the Eucharist."  - Pope Francis

Jazz Festival Raffle Tickets are on sale in the back of Church or in the parish office.  I hope that everyone will purchase a book or two or take some home and sell tickets.  We need your help to pay for the upfront expenses of the Jazz Festival.  Please take home a book or two today.  We are also now looking for businesses to be sponsors for the Jazz Festival.  If you have a business or friends with a possible sponsor, please contact the office and we can give you the sponsorship packet to email.

Blessings and Peace,

Fr.Jim

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