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This Week at Corpus Christi

Scholastic Book Fair

September 21st - 25th


The Scholastic Book Fair is here! Our students will be able to shop the Book Fair during school hours from Sept. 21st through noon on Friday, Sept. 25th. Additional details about the Book Fair, including information on setting up an eWallet, may be found on our website.

School Picture Day

September 22nd


School picture day will be Tuesday, Sept. 22nd. Please note that students should be in uniform. Middle School students should wear their Mass uniform for picture day.

Community Survey

Open Until Sept. 24th


Corpus Christi Parish is beginning an important period of discernment about the future needs of our church and school community. If you missed our Town Hall meeting on Friday night, please take a minute to watch the video message from Fr. Pat and answer the brief survey linked below. The survey should take less than five minutes to complete. Your feedback is important!

Grandparents Day Mass

September 25th at 8:15am


We look forward to hosting our grandparents and grand-friends on Friday, September 25th. Our Grandparents Day celebration will begin with Mass. Students who wish to bring a flower in memory of grandparents who are no longer with us are welcome to do so. Students in grades K-8 will meet their grandparents while attending Mass in the church. Following Mass, there will be a reception for grandparents only in the atrium. If you have a preschool student, we recommend visiting the preschool first.


In an effort to offer a safe and secure environment for our school and students, we will have a structured visiting schedule following Mass. Students must stay in their assigned area. We know our students are eager to host their grandparents and grand-friends and look forward to them visiting with us throughout the morning! Please see the full visiting schedule linked in this email.

Pack the Chapel

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, Sept. 23rd. Mark your calendars and come pray with us!

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Boo Bash: Chili Cook-off

Do You Have the Winning Recipe?


Think your chili has what it takes? The Boo Bash Chili Cook-Off is back by popular demand, and we’re looking for teams ready to bring the heat!


Grab 3 friends and form a team of 4. Whip up your best chili recipe, bring your competitive spirit, and see if your team can take home the bragging rights!


Gather your team and sign up today! Whether your recipe has been perfected over generations or you just make a really good pot of chili, we want you in the competition!

Booster Club VIP Ticket

Your Chance to Win $5000


Want a chance to win a $5000 prize while you're enjoying Boo Bash? A VIP ticket admits two adults to our VIP area and includes complimentary beverages, two chili tasting wristbands and food from our Boo Bash menu.

Food Pantry Thursday

October 1st


PREK - 2ND GRADE

Mac N Cheese OR

Instant Oatmeal/Grits (Individual Packs) OR

Granola Bars OR Canned Pasta


3RD - 5TH GRADE

Canned Vegetables OR

Soup (Individual Servings) OR

Fruit Cups/Applesauce


6TH - 8TH GRADE

Peanut Butter/Jelly (small plastic jars) OR

Canned Chicken/Tuna OR

Canned Beans (Pork N Beans, Black-eyed Peas, Black Beans)


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). Our Food Pantry Thursday list will be updated every two months due to the changing needs of the Food Pantry. If you want to plan ahead, you can view the October list here. Our Food Pantry provides food assistance to families in our parish and in the local community.

Blessing of the Pets

October 2nd at 3:30pm


Join us for the Blessing of the Pets after school on Friday, Oct. 2nd at 3:30 p.m. 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. All members of the parish are invited to attend the Blessing of the Pets.

Dates to Remember

September 21st-25th: Fall Book Fair

September 22nd: School Picture Day

September 23rd: Mid Quarter / Pack the Chapel (7:20AM)

September 25th: Grandparents Day Mass

October 1st: Food Pantry Thursday / Family Pancake Breakfast & Walk-In

October 2nd: Adoration - Wear Your Saint Shirt / Blessing of the Pets (3:30PM)

October 6th: Kindergarten Field Trip

October 9th: First Quarter Ends / Boo Bash Shirt O.O.U.

October 10th: Boo Bash

October 13th: 1st & 2nd Grade Farm Field Trip / 4th Grade Montgomery Field Trip

October 15th & 16th: Conditional Fall Break

October 19th: No School (Teacher Work Day)


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.

A Note About Forms

Health + Emergency Contacts


Please note that in addition to our digital Health and Medical History form, which is used by our school staff, we are required by the Archdiocese to collect medical forms that are specifically used for field trips. These forms must be in a specific format provided to us by the Archdiocese. The field trip medical forms must be taken on the field trip by the teacher in case a medical circumstance should arise while students are not at school. We also collect emergency contact information in multiple formats as part of our safety and security policy. Please know that all requests for information are for the safety and security of our students.

 

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Pancake Breakfast

October 1st


Save the date for our first pancake breakfast of the year on Thursday, October 1st 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.

Living Our Faith

Bible Verse + Prayer for September


Each month our students learn a Bible verse. We also choose a prayer to focus on each month. For the month of September our Bible Verse is Proverbs 3:5. Our prayer for the month is the Our Father. We would love for you to practice the Bible verse with your children at home.


Proverbs 3:5

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.”


Our Father


Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

Toy Bowl Fundraiser

Toy Bowl Sock Hop

September 25th at 7pm


All Middle School students attending an Archdiocese of Mobile Catholic School are invited to join us for a sock hop. This event is hosted by Corpus Christi 8th graders participating in Toy Bowl. The sock hop will be held on Friday, September 25th from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. in the Corpus Christi Gym. All proceeds will benefit the CYO.

McGill-Toolen Catholic | Support the Jackets!

McGill-Toolen Catholic Homecoming

Save the Date for October 9th


Mark your calendars for the McT Homecoming game coming up on Friday, October 9th.

Parents' Night Out Band Party

September 25th


Our Catholic Partner School System is coming together for one big night out: Parents' Night Out Band Party, featuring Teddy Williams & Company.


Join fellow parents from St. Ignatius, St. Mary, St. Dominic, McGill-Toolen Catholic, St. Pius, Corpus Christi, and Little Flower for a night of live music, dancing, and a good time.


Friday, September 25

Soul Kitchen | 219 Dauphin St

Doors at 7pm | Music at 8pm


Advance tickets: $15 individual / $30 couple

Door tickets: $20 individual / $40 couple


Advance pricing ends day-of event at 12:00pm.

 

Corpus Christi Parish News

Flu Shot Clinic

Sept. 27th After All Masses



We are partnering with Walgreens Pharmacy to offer parishioners an easy way to get a flu shot. On Sunday, Sept. 27th we will have a flu shot clinic set up in the Family Room following all our Masses. Other seasonal shots will be available as well. No sign up is required. Please bring your insurance card and ID if you would like to receive a shot.

Parish Ministry Fair

After Masses October 3rd + 4th



Get to know Corpus Christi Parish by attending our Ministry Fair the weekend of October 3rd and 4th. 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.