Dear Parents,

Since 2003, all children and youth in the Archdiocese of Mobile, in grades Pre-K through 12, have been trained annually in a Safe Environments program. The program, developed and sponsored by the Office for the Protection of Minors and Adults, offers strategies to protect themselves from those who would harm them. This program is taught in religion classes in schools and through classes in parish religious and youth ministry programs. During the month of October, the Safe Environments Program will be presented to students by our teachers. When this is taught, your children will bring home some homework to be shared with you. Please review it together and discuss with your children the importance of their personal safety.

Kindly,

Kristy F. Martin

Crazy Hair Day

Wednesday, October 1st

On Wednesday, October 1st we will take part in raising money for St. Jude Children's Hospital with our annual Crazy Hair Day. Donate $2 or more and come to school with your CRAZIEST HAIR! Corpus Christi School has participated in this fundraiser for St. Jude for many years in memory of former CCS student, Andre Colletti, who lost his battle with leukemia in 2012. Mrs. Piccici's son, Jake, was best friends with Andre and she helps to coordinate this fundraiser each year. If you've ever visited our gym, you'll have likely seen the photo of Andre on display along with his #34 jersey in the entryway.

All donations made to St. Jude for Crazy Hair Day are tax deductible. Checks are accepted. Please make check donations payable to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. St. Jude Children’s Hospital is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer. Families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food. Andre received treatment for leukemia at St. Jude and we continue to honor his memory by participating in this fundraiser.

Toy Bowl Fundraiser

Wednesday, Oct. 1st 5pm - 10pm

Join us for CCS Night at Buffalo Wild Wings! Funds raised will support the 8th-grade Toy Bowl participants and the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) sports program. Toy Bowl is the CYO's largest fundraiser and benefits young athletes from kindergarten through 8th grade, helping to maintain the programs and keep family participation fees low, ensuring that our youth continue to have access to quality sports opportunities. Be sure to share with your server that you're there in support of CCS!

Pancake Breakfast

Thursday, Oct. 2nd

Save the date for our first pancake breakfast of the year on Thursday, October 2nd at 7am in the Banquet Hall. Beginning at 7:20am, parents may walk their children to their classrooms. Parents will be dismissed over the intercom after morning announcements. We are thankful to our PTO for coordinating our pancake breakfasts this year. The RSVP link will be open until Midnight Oct. 1st.

Students who bring in an item for our Food Pantry are able to come out of uniform with their orange Spirit Shirts (out of uniform rules apply). This year, our Food Pantry Thursday list will be updated every two months due to the changing needs of the Food Pantry.

Blessing of the Pets

Friday, October 3rd at 3:30pm

Join us for the Blessing of the Pets after school on Friday, Oct. 3rd at 3:30pm in front of the Parish House located at 454 Evergreen Road. Students are invited to bring their pets to receive a special blessing from Fr. Pat in honor of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, which is on Oct. 4th. All pets are welcome! Please make sure all pets are on a leash or are caged. 

First Friday: Oct. 3rd

Adoration + Saint Shirts

October 3rd is First Friday and that means our students will spend time in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament after our morning Mass and throughout the day. This is also the day that students may wear their blue saint shirts. CCS saint shirts from any year may be worn.

CCN: Corpus Christi News

View Last Week's Episode

Our 8th grade students are loving working on a new episode of CCN each week! You can watch on Fridays via our YouTube Channel.

Makeup Picture Day

Tuesday, October 7th

Did your student miss school picture day? If so, we will be having a makeup picture day on Tuesday, October 7th. Middle School students should wear their Mass uniform if they will need to have their photo taken on this day.

Pack the Chapel: Oct. 8th

Every Other Wednesday

Students and parents are welcome to join us in the chapel from 7:20am until 7:45am every other Wednesday. We'll pray the morning offering and offer group intentions, highlighting a teacher and class each week. Our next Pack the Chapel will be on Wednesday, September 24th. Mark your calendars and come pray with us!

Disciples of St. Michael

Friday, October 10th

Our Disciples of St. Michael will hold their annual "pinning" ceremony on Friday, October 10th following our 8:15am Mass. Mrs. Lorie Colletti will be present to present the pins to our students.

October 1st: Crazy Hair Day (Fundraiser for St. Jude Children's Hospital)

October 2nd: Family Pancake Breakfast & Walk-In Day / Food Pantry Thursday

October 3rd: First Friday - Adoration / Saint T-Shirt Day / Blessing of the Pets

October 7th: Makeup Picture Day

October 8th: Pack the Chapel, Boo Bash T-Shirt OOU

October 9th: 4th Grade Field Trip: Montgomery

October 10th: Disciples of St. Michael Pinning Ceremony after 8:15am Mass

October 11th: PTO Boo Bash

October 14th: Kindergarten Field Trip: Farm, End of 1st Quarter

October 15th: No School - Teacher Retreat Day

October 16th & 17th: No School - Fall Break

October 20th: 8th Grade Toy Bowl Banquet

October 22nd: Pack the Chapel

October 24th: Toy Bowl Pep Rally

October 25th: Toy Bowl Court Presentation

The deadline for submitting announcements to appear in Cougar Connection is Fridays at Noon. Remember that our full calendar of school events is available on our website and in your Rediker account.

Boo Bash + Chili Cook-off

Help Us Make this the Best Boo Bash Yet!

Get ready for our annual Boo Bash, featuring our first ever Chili Cook-Off! With trunk-or-treat, hay rides and SEC football, this is an event the whole family can enjoy. All proceeds go toward our goal of raising $20,000 for technology upgrades for our school.

Don’t miss this festive night of costumes, chili, and community—come join the fun and make an impact!

For questions, contact the PTO at pto@ccscatholic.com

5-Week Bible Study Series

Featuring David Wentworth

Join our Tuesday Night Bible Study for The Crux, a special 5-week series beginning Sept. 23rd featuring guest speaker David Wentworth. David is a 2009 graduate of Corpus Christi School and a 2013 graduate of McGill-Toolen Catholic High School. After graduating from the University of Alabama in 2017 with a Degree in Mechanical Engineering, David went to work for

Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS) where he was a missionary on campus first at Georgia Southern University and later at Troy University. David recently moved back to Mobile with his family and is now part of FOCUS's national Staff Formation team. All are invited to join us for this series. No registration is required.

Holy Hour for Peace

Tuesdays from 5pm - 6pm

We are joining several other parishes to pray a holy hour for peace over the coming month. We invite you to join us in praying for an end to violence on Tuesdays from 5pm until 6pm starting this Tuesday, Sept. 23rd. If you are unable to attend the time available at Corpus Christi, please see the full schedule of times available at other parishes. There will be a parish holding a holy hour every day of the week for 28 days.

Parish Ministry Fair

October 4th + 5th After All Masses

Get to know Corpus Christi Parish by attending our Ministry Fair the weekend of October 4th and 5th. This is a great way to get familiar with all the ways to get involved in parish life. It's also our monthly doughnut weekend, so grab a doughnut and browse the fair after Mass.

Beginner's Guide to Catholicism

Starting October 26th - Register Today!

Curious about Catholicism? Whether you’re new to the Catholic faith, returning, engaged to a Catholic, or just want to deepen your understanding, our OCIA/RCIA classes are for you! Join us on Sundays at 10:05am this fall in the Adult Education Room for these 50 minute classes. Registration is open now on our website using the link below. Have questions? Email us at rcia@corpuschristiparish.com — we’d love to help!