The mission of Corpus Christi Catholic School is to nurture every child by providing the opportunities to grow in faith, achieve academic success, and serve others as disciples of Jesus |
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Dear Parents,
As we enter this Advent Season, let us remember that Advent is a time of expectant waiting, hopeful anticipation, and cheerful preparation. During this time of waiting, we always seem to have so much to do! While there are presents to buy and decorations to hang, there are even more important things to focus on. During this busy time of the year, let's remember to put our focus on the birth of Jesus and prepare our hearts for this wonderful gift of Christmas.
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Our Bible verse focus for the upcoming month of December is John 13:35:
“By this all men will know that you are my disciples if you love one another.”
The prayer we will focus on is the Glory Be:
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
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We have now explored all of the virtues that fall under the Cardinal virtue of Justice. Over the next three weeks, we will review the virtues we have learned thus far. When we return to school in January, we will begin to learn about the virtues that are related to the Cardinal virtue of Prudence. |
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#iGiveCatholic - November 30 |
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Corpus Christi Catholic School along with the Archdiocese of Mobile have joined with arch/dioceses throughout the country to participate in #iGiveCatholic Giving Day. We will celebrate this day of Catholic giving TOMORROW, November 30,
The cost associated with educating our students and maintaining our facilities is substantial. Tuition and fees only cover a portion of the actual cost of educating a student. Together with the assistance of the Parish, the money raised during the #iGiveCatholic campaign help will help close the gap between the actual cost to educate each child and the price associated with his or her education.
We are fiscally prudent with all of the funds we raise through direct donations and fundraising events. We focus our spending on educational enhancements, technology upgrades, and facility improvements. Our most recent investments include providing new desktop computers for all of our teachers and installing fencing around the perimeter of the school grounds.
The money raised during the #iGiveCatholic campaign will be used to support the school’s annual fund and let us purchase items on our “wishlist.” These items will provide our teachers with innovative ways to teach and a means to enrich our learning environments.
Advanced giving is happening NOW, and it can be done by cash, check, or online at the link below. Contact Stephanie Gillis at sgillis@CCSCatholic.com for more information.
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Food Pantry Thursday, December 2 |
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We will support the Blessings in a Backpack Ministry on Thursday as we participate in Food Pantry Thursday. Students who bring an item for the food pantry may come out of uniform with their spirit shirts.
The following items are requested:
Preschool-2nd grades: canned spaghetti/pasta
3rd-5th grades: individual packs of instant grits/oatmeal
6th-8th grades: cereal or canned chicken
Thank you for your generosity in the items that were brought in to help support our parish in organizing Thanksgiving baskets.
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Our church will celebrate the Solemnity of the Immaculate of Conception on Wednesday, December 8. This is a Holy Day of Obligation, therefore we will be attending Mass as a school on Wednesday of next week instead of Friday. Parents are welcome to join us, but we do ask that you continue to not sit with the students. |
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We will have our annual school spelling bee this Friday at 1:00 p.m. in the school gym for grades 4-8. Good luck to all of our class representatives. |
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Please pray for our 2nd-grade students as they will soon receive the sacrament of reconciliation. 2A students will receive this Holy Sacrament following Mass and Adoration this Friday (December 3) and 2B students will receive the sacrament next Wednesday following Mass (December 8). |
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We are so excited about our upcoming Christmas musical, Angel Alert! which will be on Tuesday, December 14 at 6pm and Wednesday, December 15 at 8:15am in the Banquet Hall. Our K-5 students have been rehearsing since September to share the story of Jesus’ birth from the angel's perspective. The students' attendance at both performances is necessary to ensure we have successful performances. We have chosen to have 2 performances in an effort to comfortably fit all family and friends. Please make plans to come to see our ANGELS shine at one of our shows!
Note for parents: On Tuesday, December 14 students will need to be dropped off at 5:30pm in their designated areas listed below. Students will also need to be picked up from the same location by 7pm.
- K-2 will report to their classrooms.
- 3-5 will report to the Adult Ed Room in the church.
Students' performance attire is blue jeans, black or white shoes (tennis shoes preferred, no heels), and the program t-shirt. T-shirts will be distributed in the coming weeks. All K-5 students will need to wear their performance attire
to school on Wednesday, December 15.
Need a last-minute gift? Our SCRIP Coordinator will be in the Atrium while you wait for the show to begin. Gift cards will be available for purchase.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mrs. Gee at jgee@ccscatholic.com.
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Our wonderful crossing guard, Ms. Voncille Smith, is retiring. December 17 will be her last day. Ms. Voncille has been keeping our students safe for 16 years, while also blessing so many parents and commuters with her contagious smile and positive attitude each and every day. She will be very missed. We are planning to have an event for her before dismissal on December 16. If you have a retirement or Christmas gift for her, please leave it in the office or share it at this event. It is distracting and dangerous if you try to stop on the street to hand her something. More details will be sent home soon. Words cannot convey how much she will be missed by all of us, as I know she brightens the day of so many!
As Ms. Voncile said in an interview last year:
One day I asked the Lord what can I do to make people feel good about themselves. God said, ‘You have the gifts of a smile, a wave, and love.’ I went to the Prichard police station to ask for a job. They asked what I had to offer. I said I can make people feel happy about themselves. They hired me to be a crossing guard. I’ve been a crossing guard for 25 years. I was in Prichard for ten years and I’ve been at the Corpus Christi school for 15 years.
To read the entire interview with Ms. Voncille and how her kindness affects so many in our greater community, please click below:
photo credit: Lynn Oldshue, Our Southern Souls
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Greer’s Apples for Students |
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Our school is collecting Greer's receipts as part of the Apples for Students Program. If you or any of your family members shop at Greer’s, please send in your receipts. The last year that we participated we were able to earn two new printers for our teachers to use. |
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The most dazzling offers of the year are here
This holiday season, do all your gift card shopping in one convenient place. Plus, take advantage of these special opportunities to raise more funds for our school.
Happening Nov 27 – Dec 10
Surprise mystery bonuses that disappear in 24 hours
Check the homepage on the RaiseRight™ mobile app often to reveal surprise bonuses that disappear in 24 hours.
Bonuses will also be available on Shop.ShopWithScrip.com.
Includes all card types.
Two-week bonuses
Select brands are offering bonuses for two weeks straight.
Bonuses are available in the app and on Shop.ShopWithScrip.com.
Includes all card types.
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Tracey Netto
SCRIP Coordinator
SCRIP@ccscatholic.com or 251-635-9733
Office hours:
Monday, 8 - 10 a.m.
Wednesday, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Friday, 8 - 10 a.m.
Corpus Christi Enrollment Code: 12EB765C4686
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Pictures from Thanksgiving Fests |
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Upcoming Dates to Remember |
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You can view our school calendar for the entire year on our school website (you may need to scroll down to see it): School Calendar
A printable copy of the December calendar can be found HERE.
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November 30
#igiveCatholic - day of giving
December 2
Food Pantry Thursday
December 3
Spelling Bee (1:00)
December 5
PTO Snacks with Santa (3:00-5:00)
December 8
Mass (Feast Day of the Immaculate Conception)
December 14
Christmas Program K-5 (6:00 p.m.)
December 15
Christmas Program K-5 (8:15 a.m.)
December 17
Noon Dismissal
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Corpus Christi Parish News |
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Parish Office Hours
Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m.- 5 pm.
Saturday Vigil Mass:
5:30 p.m.
Sunday Morning Masses:
7 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m.
Weekday Mass:
6:30 a.m. Monday - Friday
8:15 a.m. Monday - Saturday
Sacrament of Reconciliaton - Confessions are heard 30 minutes before each Mass.
The Parish Office has moved to the 2nd floor of the Community Center.
If you would like to add a name to the prayer list, please call the Parish Office at 251-342-1852, or add the name to the list in the chapel.
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Beginning November 29, the 6:30 am Mass will be moved to 5:30 pm with confessions starting at 5:00 pm |
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Gather each Thursday at 3:00 p.m. to reflect on the Sunday Gospel and pray together. Meetings are held in the Parish House. All are welcome. Contact Sister Deborah Kennedy, R.S.M. 251-753-4872 |
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Our purpose is to help all men become the spiritual leaders of their families. All men are welcome to meet for prayer, Gospel reflection, fellowship.
Tuesday Mornings, 7 to 8 a.m. in the Family Room
Join the meeting in person or by phone.
Dial in: 251-665-2515. Conference ID: 102102#
Info: Jay Cox at 401-6070 or Auburn50@hotmail.com.
Wednesday Evenings, 7-8 p.m. in the Parish House
Info: David Sheffield, 423-5666 or David.sheffield@uniti.com
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Society of St. Vincent de Paul |
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Join us in service, grow in spirituality, and open your heart in friendship to neighbors in need. The St. Vincent de Paul Society responds to local individuals and families with food, clothing, and emergency financial assistance. Your help will feed children, prevent evictions and so much more. Financial donations can be placed in the brass poor box in the church vestibule, and clothing and food donations can be left at the St. Vincent de Paul Society table. If you are in need of assistance, call 251-366-6443. To find out how to join us, contact Ann Mackie at annmackie10.am@gmail.com. For more info go to www.svdpccc.org or follow St. Vincent de Paul Corpus Christi Conference on Facebook. |
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All women are invited to join us on Thursdays from 9:15-10:45 am in the conference room, 2nd floor of the Community Center. We will be studying Psalms: The School of Prayer, which can be ordered through Ascension Press.
Info: Patti Hughes at 251-401-9623 or pm.hughes@comcast.net
We are excited to return to providing child care for moms in need of this service in order to join us! If you are considering joining us and are in need of child care please contact
Cynthia Wentworth, 251-767-0532 or cynwen@yahoo.com
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Grades 9—12, meetings are on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 in the Parish House. For more information contact Fr. Crow: frcrow@corpuschristiparish.com |
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Funeral Reception Committee |
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Volunteers are needed to donate food, serve, and clean up. For more information, contact Millie Quinones, Chairperson, 808-425-7100 or
Ophelia Gillespie, Co-Chairperson, 251-610-6503.
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All are welcome in the Atrium after each Mass for a cup of coffee and fellowship. If you would like to volunteer to prepare coffee, serve, or clean up, please call Glenna Cannon, 251-666-6552 |
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Corpus Christi Catholic School | 251.342.5474 | school@CCSCatholic.com |
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