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Fr. Kevin’s Corner�

Schedule of Events�

Sunday, July 5th�

8:00 a.m. Celebration of Mass �


6:00 p.m. Celebration of Mass�St. Hyacinth�

Monday, July 6th�


Tuesday, July 7th�


Wednesday, July 8th�


Thursday, July 9th�

8:00 a.m. Mass�

Friday, July 10th�


Saturday, July 11th�


3:30 p.m. Confession �

4:30 p.m. Celebration of Mass �

Sunday, July 12th�



6:00 p.m. Celebration of Mass�St. Hyacinth�

Something Special for the Marines�

It only took one phone call to the right

person, and miracles started to happen. That’s how a

heroic group of Marines, heading home from

Afghanistan, found a dream trip for the last leg of their

journey. �

The 13 Marines, led by Capt. Pravan Rajan, had had a

tough itinerary thus far � four flights, with close

connections, en route to their California base. That’s

when Capt. Rajan’s fiancée had an idea: she called

O’Hare Airport in Chicago to ask if “something special”

could be done for their final flight.�

She happened to get John Colas, 74, a former Marine

now a USO volunteer, and he swung into action. He had

little trouble persuading 15 Chicago police officers and a

like number of firefighters to serve as an honor guard

when the Marines got off their flight; then they escorted

them�to the cheers of dozens of passengers � through

the terminal.�

The best was yet to come. They flew first class to

California, courtesy of American Airlines and seven

anonymous first�class fliers who gave up theirs seats.

Said Colas; “We want these kids to realize that they

haven’t been forgotten.”�

�

May we find ways to honor those who serve us Lord.�

A little boy was overheard praying: “Lord, if you can’t

make me a better boy, don’t worry about it. I’m having a

real good time like I am.”�

�

Kids pray in simple language. They ae direct and to the

point. They have a good sense of a relationship with

God. They trust. They’re not afraid.�

�

In today’s Gospel Jesus is praying. He is grateful to

God for blessings received. He is thankful for God’s

generosity. God has handed over everything to Jesus.

Jesus is full of the love for has for Him.�

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Then Jesus invites all who labor and are burdened to

come to Him. That’s all of us. We can share our burdens

with God. When we do, we are praying.�

�

What are some useful reminders for us when we pray?

Keep it simple. Use our ordinary language. Be direct.

Trust God with whatever we feel, think or desire. Pray

whenever we want through the day.�

�

One particular four�year�old prayed: “And forgive us

our trash baskets as we forgive those who put trash in our

baskets.”�

�

Like Jesus we can praise God; we can thank God; we

can ask God for needs, wants, and all kinds of longings.

In addition, we can ask for mercy, forgiveness and

healing. God wants a relationship with us. Jesus has

shown us the way. We have an open invitation to connect

with God. At any time we can share what is on our mind;

we can express what is in our hear; we can inform God

what is in our soul.�

�

Little Caitlin struggled valiantly to say the entire Our

Father on her own. Her Mother listened as Caitlin

enunciated each word right up to the end of the prayer:

“And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from E�

mail.�

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Like people, prayers come in all kinds. With God, all

prayers are welcome. God is waiting and listening. God

cares. May we fill the week with our own ordinary

prayers.�

Father Kevin’s Column�

Prayer Line��

Nita Lamkin 684�7105�

Janet Brandt 684�3366�

Barbara Poirier 895�8700�

Stewardship Thought�

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July 5, 2020�

CHECK IT OUT!�

Our Parish Website�

www.corpus�christi�parish.com �

Go to our website for all information �

concerning bulletins, pictures, minutes, �

and CANCELLATIONS. �

�

We now have the ability for you to do �

on�line giving. Go to our website (listed

above) and click on the On�Line Giving tab. �

FAST� SAFE�SECURE�

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Information and updates can also be

found on the �

Corpus Christi Facebook page.�

�

Sponsor of The Week�

Act of Spiritual Communion�

By St. Alphonsus de Liguori�

�

My Jesus, I believe that You are present�

in the Most Holy Sacrament..�

I love You above all things �

and I desire to receive You into my soul. �

Since I cannot at this moment �

Receive you sacramentally, �

Come at least spiritually�

Into my heart.�

I embrace You as if You �

Were already there�

And unite myself wholly to You.�

Never permit me�

To be separated from You.�

Amen.�

Live Mass to Stream Online Daily�

Saginaw�In the absence of public Masses being

celebrated across the Diocese of Saginaw, we invite all to

join us for daily 8 a.m. Mass (Monday� Saturday) �

The celebration of Sunday Mass will continue to be

livestreamed at 10:00 a.m., as it has for the last year.

Videos of Masses will remain online after streaming. Go

to: saginaw.org � Offices & Ministries � Live Video from

Cathedral.�

Volunteers are needed to Check in Mass attendees

& after Mass clean ups and also for pulling weeds. We

Thank the volunteers who have been helping! Please call

the Parish Office at (989) 893�4073 �

Due to the early deadline for the

bulletin (because of Independence

Day ) the Parish Stewardship for June

28th will appear in next week’s

bulletin. �

14th Sunday in Ordinary Time�

“For my yoke is easy, and my burden light.”��

�Matthew 11:30�

When we are being good stewards and

generously sharing our time and resources, we

need to remember that we are sharing the gifts

that God gave to us. Those things are not

exclusively ours. They are gifts, on loan, from

God. He asks that we give back, with gratitude,

some of what He has gifted to us.�

NO MASK�

NO MASS �

We would like to welcome Jacob

Hugo to Corpus Christi Parish.

Jacob is a Seminarian for the

Diocese of Saginaw and he will be

staying at the rectory. Please pray for him and all of

our Seminarians.�

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July 5, 2020�

Corpus Christi Parish is now using MyParishApp.� This is a free app that can be downloaded to

your smartphone.� This is another way that the parish can communicate with parishioners.�

MyParishApp also is a great resource for prayers and all sorts of information. The weekly bulletin is

available through the app and also on our website.�

The St. Vincent DePaul food pantry is open.� Please call 989.280.3277 and leave

a message.� Your call will be returned, and we will schedule an appointment for you

to pick up your food. �

SMILE�

Mass Attendance�

Some of the guidelines we will follow are:�

♦ The number of people attending Mass will be limited due to social distancing. Of 6 ft., which must be strictly

enforced. Families of the same household may sit together. The cry room, balcony and chapel will not be used for

any seating.�

♦ Parishioners MUST call the parish office (893�4073) before noon on Friday to reserve your place at Mass. When

the allotted number of persons are signed up for a Mass, no others will be allowed to attend. You are to check in at

the door. Additional Masses can be scheduled depending upon demand.�

♦ MASKS ARE MANDATORY. ...NO MASK...NO MASS�

♦ Masks that cover the mouth and nose must be worn when on parish grounds and in all buildings. The only time a

mask may be removed is to consume the Eucharist. Those who choose to wear gloves must remove them also to

receive the Eucharist.�

♦ Communion will be received in the hand only. We are sympathetic to those who feel receiving communion on the

tongue is important, but for the safety of the priest and all parishioners, that practice will be discontinued for the

time being. �

♦ There will be baskets near the Altar for contribution envelopes so that there is no community basket being passed.

We thank those who have continued to support the parish during this time!�

♦ We will not be using worship aids at this time.�

♦ Please exit directly from the church. Do not stop to visit or congregate.�

It is understood that many may not be comfortable with returning to church at this time; that is why the bishop has

given dispensation until the end of August. Anyone who is ill, or those who are over 60 with under�lying health issues

such as diabetes, heart or lung issues, etc. making them more vulnerable are encouraged to stay home.�

No admittance or exit from the North Door (by the choir)�

�

REMEMBER … You MUST RSVP for Mass every week!�

Call the Parish Office before Noon on Friday.�

Attention 2020 Graduates: We would like to honor our 2020 high�school & college graduates at

the 10:15 a.m. Mass on July 12th. Please call the Parish Office (893�4073) to RSVP before July 8th.

We would also like a senior picture by the 8th.�

An elderly gentleman was driving on the local freeway when his cell phone rang. It was his wife, who sounded frantic.

She warned him to be on the lookout for a wayward driver.�

�

“Sherman, please be very careful! I just heard on the radio that there’s a driver on the freeway going in the

wrong direction!”�

�

“Margaret, you should call that radio station and give them an update. It’s not just one driver. It’s every single blasted

car I pass!”�

CHRISTIAN COFFEE HOUSE Our high school coffee house will remain closed until August. Watch for info on

our reopening as we hope to have a variety of special events! �

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1008 S. Wenona, Bay City, MI 48706�

www.corpus�christi�parish.com�

[email protected]�

Parish Office (989) 893�4073�

Office Hours Mon.�Fri. 8:00 a.m. until Noon�


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July 5, 2020�

Parish Staff�

�

Pastor � Fr. Robert Kelm�

Email: [email protected]�

�

Priest in Residence � Fr. Kevin Kerbawy�


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Pastoral Minister � Sr. Joann Plumpe�


�

Deacon David Adler�


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Director of Faith Formation � Mary Dierich�


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Bookkeeper/Office � Karen Polega�


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Office Manager � Mary Ann Marciniak�


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Music Director � Jan Spaulding�


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Music Ministry � Andrew Ratajczak�

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Maintenance Supervisor � Ned Benford�

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Webmaster � Jennifer Ayers�

Email: jennifer@starr�rhapsody.com�

Readings July 12, 2020�

Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time�

First Reading: Isaiah 55:10�11�

Second Reading: Romans 8:18�23 �

Gospel: Matthew 13:1�23�

PRAYER TO THE VIRGIN MARY �

FOR PROTECTION �

O Mary, you shine continuously on our journey as a

sign of salvation and hope.�

We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick.�

At the foot of the Cross you participated in Jesus’

pain, with steadfast faith. You, Our Lady of the

Assumption, know what we need. �

We are certain that you will provide, so that, as you

did at Cana of Galilee, joy and feasting might return

after this moment of trial.�

Help us, Mother of Divine Love, to conform

ourselves to the Father’s will and to do what Jesus

tells us: �

He who took our sufferings upon Himself, and bore

our sorrows to bring us, through the Cross, to the joy

of the Resurrection. Amen. �

We seek refuge under your protection, O Holy

Mother of God. Do not despise our pleas � we who

are put to the test � and deliver us from every danger,

O glorious and blessed Virgin. �

With assurances of my prayers for all of you, may

you experience, Peace and joy in Christ, �

�

Most Rev. Robert D. Gruss �

Bishop of Saginaw�

�

PRAYER FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY�

�

Dear God,�

As we celebrate today �

help us never to forget the reason for our joy. Help us

remember that our rights to life, liberty and the

pursuit of happiness were signed into our heritage

with the willing blood of American patriots. Most of

all, help us remember that the rights of all people are

more than words on a document, and that all people

have rights because you have given us the dignity of

human life. Grant freedom to all, and give us the

strength to protect the rights of others.�

AMEN.�

Wedding Anniversary Announcements�

If you would like to have your Wedding

Anniversary announced in church during the

intercessions, please call the Parish Office at least two

weeks in advance. To avoid announcing mis�

information, only those called in to the office will be

announced. If you would like it in the /bulletin we need

to know a month in advance .�

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VETERINARY CLINIC M-F8-6Sat:8-12

BangorBangor

BANGOR DOWNS TOWNHOUSES

Single Family Subsidized Housing Immediate processing for qualified

3 & 4 bedroom applicants. Bangor Schools - Metro Bus Route - No Pets

3325 Alarie Dr. - Bay City Mon-Fri. 8-5

Call 989-686-4130

Blue Knight Food

Discount • SurplusFood Warehouse & Store

(989) 686-5540 3286 S. Huron Rd.Bay City, MI 48706

HEATING & COOLING

mccoyheatingandcooling.com

303 S. Water Bay City

895-8569Since 1922

Helm Trucking Inc.Helm Trucking Inc.3975 N. Seven Mile Rd.3975 N. Seven Mile Rd.

Pinconning, MIPinconning, MI989-879-3250989-879-3250

www.truckdrivingjobs.com www.truckdrivingjobs.com (apply for positions here)(apply for positions here)

Murray & CompanyCertified Public Accountants, P.C.

3741 Wilder Rd., Bay City, MI 48706

989-686-7740www.rfmurraycpa.com

A+D HomeHealth Care

An A&D Nurse is like having A NURSE in

your FAMILY.Roselyn Argyle

President(989) 249-0929

TERMINUE BRAKE & MUFFLER SHOP, INC. “Family Owned Since 1951” 2040 Kosciuszko (22nd St.) 892-4593

Chartier & Son’sChartier & Son’sPlumbing & Heating, Inc.Plumbing & Heating, Inc.

Jeff Chartier1001 Midland Rd. 684-6858

See us at www.thinkthelen.com

Zachary T Christensen Financial Advisor

(989) 778-16303941 Traxler Court, Ste. 300Bay City, MI 48706

Call Now for all your CATERING needs!989 894-5531

Vienna PastryVienna PastryHome of the Mexican Hat Cookie!Home of the Mexican Hat Cookie!205 Columbus Ave. • Bay City205 Columbus Ave. • Bay City

(989) 891-0203(989) 891-0203Special orders are our specialitySpecial orders are our speciality

Call and place your order TODAY!Call and place your order TODAY!

J & K Income Tax ServiceKen Grzegorczyk

Enrolled Agent1604 Kosciuszko Ave. • Bay City, MI

(989) 892-2563

Bay City • 989-684-9161Standish • 989-846-9551

1515 E. Center Rd. (M-25) Essexville989-894-0201 • Open April to October

Sherri Fischhaber • [email protected] or (800) 477-4574 x6553

ROOFING CO. Residential ★ Commercial

Dave LeBrun, Owner700 Third Street, Bay City, MI 48708

(989) 892-0069

Valley Carpet, Inc. “Family Owned & Operated Since 1967”

Gene Wenglikowski - OwnerResidential & Commercial - Floor Coverings

684-60653450 S HURON RD., BAY CITYwww.valleycarpetinc.com

JOHN GROYAPlumbing & Heating

Plumbing, Heating & Air ConditioningSpecializing in Hot Water Heat

1211 S. Wenona 989-893-7060

COMPLETE COLLISION SERVICETom Brunette’s Body Shop“Where Our Customers Send Their Friends”

989-893-19911404 PINE ST • ESSEXVILLE

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NORTH UNION @ HENRY 989.391.4447

COLBY’SDryCleaning

& Laundry Service

Professional

415 S. Euclid Ave.Mike Slezak, Realtor® Bay City, MI 48706Cell: (989) 798-4824 Office (989) 686-4500Home (989) 686-7959 [email protected]

“C” STATE “C” STATE CHAMPSCHAMPS

1967

Complete FamilyComplete Family& Cosmetic Dentistry& Cosmetic Dentistry

JOHN M. SHERIDAN, D.D.S.JOHN M. SHERIDAN, D.D.S. Graduate of St. Joe’s High School Graduate of St. Joe’s High School

989-684-1520989-684-15203459 Midland Rd. (Off Euclid) Bay City3459 Midland Rd. (Off Euclid) Bay City

(989) 893-7577 | (800) 875-1457705 E. Midland St. Bay City | wesbc.com

Wholesale ElectricResidential & Commercial

Lighting & SuppliesCeiling Fans, Pendants

Interior & ExteriorDecorative & Landscape Lighting

Our Family proudly serving the community for more than 80 years.

AMBROSE FUNERAL HOME SQUIRES FUNERAL HOME 1200 Garfield Ave 211 N Henry 989-895-9601 989-893-1616 www.ambrosesquiresfuneralhomes.com Brian A Vos, Owner

Flowers & Gifts For All Occasions

1717 S. Euclid684-4571

Buy 1 Specialty Coffee Get 1 Free of equal or lesser value Owners/Operators The Peter’s Family

901 So Euclid Ave. • 2200 Broadway918 No Euclid Ave • 314 Washington Ave. • 6325

Westside Sag. Rd. • 2515 So Huron Rd.

DepenDableSewer Cleaning

SEWERS SINKS ANY TYPE OF DRAINUnderground TV Inspection

Ron Foco 892-3011Full Plumbing Service and Repair

Bay City (989) 684-9400 Saginaw (989) 790-1700 Midland (989) 835-6604

Parishioners

Affordable ContractingDarrin Rabidoux - General Contractor

Concrete drives, sidewalks, patios, in ground pools installed & stamped concrete.Excavating/Bobcat service. Basements, additions, and remodeling.

Licensed & Insured • 989-667-4310www.affordableconcretecontracting.com

since 1979990 Mcgraw • Bay City

892-8337commercial • residential

Nelsen & Co CUSTOM JEWELERS & ENGRAVERS

914 Washington Ave., Bay City, MI 48708

989-778-1190David Nelsen, Owner and Parishioner

Please stop in for your

holiday gifts!

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Burials • CremationsLife Celebrations(989) 893-7334

www.skorupskis.comSpencer & Chelsea Skorupski

Owners & Practicing Catholics

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