November 29, 2015First Sunday of Advent

CORPUS CHRISTI CATHOLIC CHURCH6300 McKenna Drive, Mobile, Alabama 36608

Email: Church@CorpusChristiParish.com ! Website: www.CorpusChristiParish.com

TELEPHONE NUMBERS

Parish Office: 342-1852 • Fax 342-6313School Office: 342-5474, ext. 1 • Fax 380-0325Rel. Ed. Office: 342-5474, ext. 7 • Fax 380-0325Full-Day Care: 342-2424 • Fax 343-3119Youth Ministry: 342-1852 • Fax 342-6313

PASTORAL STAFF

Very Rev. James F. Zoghby, V.F., PastorRev. John S. Boudreaux, Associate PastorDeacon Arthur W. Robbins, DeaconSr. Donna Cooper, R.S.M., Visitation ChaplainMrs. Joan T. McMullen, School PrincipalMrs. Diane M. Stoyka, Parish Catechetical LeaderMrs. Judi B. Ankiewicz, R.C.I.A. CoordinatorMr. Peter J. Stoyka, Youth Ministry DirectorMr. C. Clinton Doolittle, Music DirectorMr. David F. Walker, Gym Manager

TO REGISTER AS A MEMBER OF THE PARISH

Please fill out a Census Form. Census Forms areavailable in the church vestibule and parish office.

COMMUNITY CENTER RENTALS & SERVICES

For rental information and kitchen services, pleasecall the parish office at 342-1852 or 342-1420.

SUNDAY MASSES

Vigil: 5:30 p.m. SaturdayMorning: 7:00, 9:00 and 11:00 a.m.

WEEKDAY MASSES

6:30 a.m.: Monday through Friday8:15 a.m.: Monday through Saturday

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

Saturday: 5:00 p.m. and by request, particularlyafter the 6:30 & 8:15 a.m. weekday Masses.

BAPTISM, MARRIAGE, ANOINTING OF SICK

Please call the parish office (342-1852) or informationand scheduling baptism, marriage, anointing of sick.

ADULT RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (R.C.I.A.)

Please see published schedule for specific dates andtimes, or call the parish office (342-1852).

SUNDAY SCHOOL (C.C.D.) Grades K–12, Sundaysduring school year, 10:05-10:55 a.m. in school bldgs.

SCHOOL, SACS-accredited for Grades 3K through 8.Child Care for 6-week-old infants to 2-year olds,Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Please callthe school office, 342-5474, ext. 1 for information.

FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT

Celebrating Advent

Communal Reconciliation ServicesAd v e n t Ce le b ratio n s o f Go d ’s Lo v in g Fo rg iv e n e s s

Monday, Nov. 30, 7 p.m.: Children’s 1st Reconciliation. All are welcome. Monday, Dec. 14, 7 p.m.: All are welcome.

MASS WITH THEANOINTING OF THE SICK

Saturday, Dec. 12, at 5:30 p.m.Sunday, Dec. 13, at 7 a.m.

During these two Masses, after the homily, the Sacrament of the Sick(for physical, emotional, mental or spiritual healing) will be given to allwho feel the need for it because of age or illness. This anointing willalso be brought to shut-ins at home and others requesting it.

Wednesdays, 7:00-8:00 p.m.

ADULT RELIGIOUS EDUCATION & R.C.I.A.Presented by Fr. James F. Zoghby

For Catholic and other AdultsAdult Ed. Room in the Community Center

Wed., Dec. 2 & 9: THE CHURCH: A series of classes with multipletopics including — A historical overview of the Church. How theChurch has developed. The Eastern & Western rites of the Church. Orthodoxy & Protestantism. Religious orders, communities, institutes. Holy Orders. Married priests. Church organizational structure: theLocal Church/Diocese & the Church Universal. The Vatican Curia &the Petrine Ministry. The Ecumenical Councils. The mystery of theChurch. Textbook and handouts for continued study.

Info: 342-1852 or Church@CorpusChristiParish.com.

Be Prepared Apologetics SeriesPresented by Patrick J. Arensberg

Director or the Archdiocesan Office of Religious Education

Wed., Dec. 9, 7-8 p.m. Topic: “Archbishop, are dinosaurs real?”Corpus Christi Community Ctr., Conference Room (2nd Floor)

This series is open to any interested adult in the archdiocese.

Info: http://mobilefaithformation.org/be-prepared-dates.

SUNDAY SCHOOL No Classes Today, Nov. 29. [Thanksgiving holiday]. Classes resume next Sunday, Dec. 6 Info: at dianestoyka@yahoo.com or 342-5474, ext. 7.

Christmas MassesChristmas Eve, Dec. 24

4:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.

Christmas Day, Dec. 25 7:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

Angel TreeDeadline: Sunday, Dec. 13, to have the gifts in the vestibule.

Our (multiple) Angel Tree is in the vestibule. Each Angel Tagrepresents a child with their clothing size, need and wish for theseason. What is listed on the tag is to help you select a gift or gifts;the choice is yours as to what is actually purchased; the only thingasked is that any gift be age appropriate.

All gifts must be new and UNWRAPPED and “tagged” with theCode Number. The Code Number is printed on the upper part of theAngel and also on the stub at the bottom part of the Angel.

A gift can be “tagged” in a number of ways: 1. Large clear plasticbags, tags and ties are provided for gifts that can fit in the bag; thestub (with the Code Number) from the Angel should be placed insidethe bag, and the opening of the bag should be closed with the tie anda tag with the Code Number on it. 2. Gifts that can’t fit in the bagshould be labeled either with the Angel tag with the Code Number onit, or with a blank tag with the Code Number written on it.

Year-Round Baby Showerfor 2B Choices for Women Crisis Pregnancy Center

Diapers of all sizes, especially sizes 3, 4 and 5 are needed. Alsobaby wipes, shampoo, wash, powder, oil and bottles. Please no foodor formula. Thanks to all who have been donating year-round atCorpus Christi. 2B greatly appreciates your donations to help babiesand women. Please place items in designated box in the vestibule.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

Coats For KidsThe Knights have placed a designated collection boxin the vestibule for gently-used or new coats for kids.

CORPUS CHRISTI SCHOOL

Op e n Ho u s eSunday, Jan. 10, 2016, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

SACS-accredited for Grades 3K through 8.

Child Care for 6-week-old infants to 2-year olds,Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Tours of our school are available by request.

Contact the school office for more information:342-5474, ext. 1 or jmcmullen@CorpusChristiParish.com

CORPUS CHRISTI CHURCH, MOBILE, ALABAMA NOVEMBER 29, 2015

Widowed Persons’ Support GroupFor information call parishioner Glen Porter at 666-8977.

Men of St. JosephTuesdays, 7 to 8 a.m. in the Family Room

Also Wednesdays, 7-8 p.m. in the Parish HouseAll men are welcome to meet for prayer, reading the Gospel, and discussion.

Info: Damian Bell, 639-2522 or 367-4486 or Damian@rockbwm.com.Wed Evening Info: Walter Bracewell, 599-1650 or walter.bracewell@gmail.com

Women of MaryWednesdays, 7 to 8 p.m. Room 3 (2nd Floor, Community Center)All women are welcome to meet for prayer, reading the Gospel, and discussion.

Info: Sr. Deborah Kennedy, R.S.M., 753-4872.

Sunday Morning Bible StudyNo meeting today, Nov. 29. Meetings resume December 6.

9:00 to 9:30 a.m. shared breakfast; discussion follows from 9:30 a.m.to 10:30 a.m.. Please join us. Info: Ken Crowley, 423-6921.

Tuesday Women’s Bible Study9:45 to 11:15 a.m. in Room 3 (2nd Floor of the Community Center)studying Acts, using the Collegeville Bible Commentary and worksof early church fathers. Info: Judi Ankiewicz, 553-7882.

Tuesday Night Bible StudyTuesdays at 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Parish House

(except on 2nd Tuesday of the month, meet in the school library)The “Catholicism” series. Info: Dave Burchette, 367-6660.

Thursday Women’s Bible StudyThursdays from 9:15 to 10:45 a.m.

in the Conference Room (2nd Floor of the Community Center)The Gospel of John, an Ignatius Catholic Bible Study.Info: Joanne Donaghey 554-6753 joannekd@aol.com.

Society of St. Vincent de Paul“Discover true joy by serving the poor in our community.”

Poor Box, Food, Clothing donations put in the designated places

in the vestibule are distributed by our St. Vincent de Paul Society.“In-Need” Drop Box at the SVDP table in the vestibule. Info will beheld in strict confidence and an SVDP member will contact you.Join the Society of St. Vincent de Paul by attending a meeting.Meetings: 1st & 3rd Wed., 6:30 p.m., Com. Ctr. Conf. Rm. (2nd Flr.)

To obtain assistance, call 432-5173 and leave name & phone no.

Young AdultsAdvent Mini Retreat

Mobile ACE Advocates and the Office of Youth Ministry invite youngadults to join us on Saturday, Dec. 5, starting at 9:00 a.m. and endingwith the 4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass at St. Ignatius Parish for an Advent mini-retreat. The cost is $10, which includes materials and lunch;registration fees will be collected that morning. Child care is available.Please email Brandon Wolf at brandonjwolf@hotmail.com by Nov. 30if you are interested in attending and if you would request child care.

Do you have a vocation to thepriesthood or religious life?

Pray and ask for God’s guidance.

Corpus Christi ChoirRehearsals: Wednesdays, 7:00 to 8:15 p.m. in Room 4 (2nd floor of community center). If you can commit to rehearse & sing now throughChristmas, call Clint Doolittle (377-8675) and come to the rehearsals!

Corpus Christi Child Development CenterWe want a few energetic, enthusiastic people to be part-time caregivers/teachers and substitutes. If you love youngchildren, and are interested in working with our center,please contact Joan McMullen at 342-5474, ext. 1, or comeby either the school office or the preschool office.

Wednesday Night Dinner5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Banquet Hall

$9.00 for Adults ! $4.00 for Children (Age 12 & under)

Dec. 2: Italian Night. Chicken Marsala & Pasta, Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce or Alfredo Sauce, Italian Green Beans, Eggplant Parmesan,Caesar Salad, Garlic Breadstick, Apple Cobbler.Iced Tea, Lemonade, Coffee. Kids Meal: Chicken Tenders & Fries

Must RSVP no later than TUESDAY EVENINGSReturn an RSVP Card, or call 342-1852 or email

WedNightDinner@CorpusChristiParish.com

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUSThe Knights are committed to helping keep the round fountainon the memorial island clean, and maintaining it as needed. Weare looking for other individuals or groups interested in helpingto keep the fountain clean with us. The Knights will put togethera schedule, and individuals or groups can sign up to help.

K of C Meeting: 2nd Tues., Dec. 9, 7 p.m., the Parish House.Contact: Grand Knight, Cosmo Comiskey, 508-0547.

High School Confirmation SchedulesQuestions or Concerns? Contact Diane Stoyka (Parish CatecheticalLeader) at DianeStoyka@yahoo.com or call 342-5474, ext. 7.

Class of 2017: Certificates/photos at parish office, Mon-Thurs, 8-5.

Class of 2018: Sat., Jan. 30, 2016: Confirmation Retreat,Visitation Monastery, 10:00-4:30, Lessons 2,3 & 4.Sun., Aug. 2016: Spirit Day 11:00-3:00, Lesson 8.

Class of 2019: Sunday Feb. 21, 2016: Spirit Day, Lessons 5 & 7.

SUPERSTAR BASKETBALLFor all Kindergarten and 1st Grade children

in Corpus Christi’s School and Sunday School religious education.Register at www.ccsboosterclub.com.

Ashley Johnson, 455-5778 or ashleynancejohnson@gmail.com.Registration Deadline is Friday, Dec. 4.

Pack 29 Cub ScoutsNo Den Meetings in DecemberDec. 13: Pack Mtg. & Christmas Party 12:30-2:30 p.m., Com. Ctr.To Join Cub Scouts or for info: Contact Walter Bracewell 599-1650or John Carter 422-8116 or visit ccspack29.scoutlander.com

CORPUS CHRISTI CHURCH, MOBILE, ALABAMA NOVEMBER 29, 2015

Once a month

3rd Sunday 5:30 p.m. MassDuring the school year (Sept. to May), we have an extra Sunday

Mass on the 3rd Sunday of each month.Next 3rd Sunday: December 20.

AA — Alanon — OA — CODAAA: Sun., 7 p.m., and Wed., 7 p.m., Cougar Den.

Alanon: Sun., 7 p.m., and Wed., 7 p.m., Arts & Sciences Bldg.OA: Sat., 9 a.m., Arts & Sciences Bldg.

CODA: Tues., 6:45 p.m., Arts & Sciences Bldg.

First Friday Adoration 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the chapel.

Please sign up for one of the hours at the table in the chapel.Note: At the 5-6 p.m. adoration with music, Youth Ministrymembers are encouraged to attend together and with their families.

Welcome New ParishionersKen & Liz Christensen

FlowersThe flowers before the altar this weekend

have been placed in memory ofJohn Saint

on the 1st anniversary of his death.Given by his family.

FlowersThe flowers before the pulpit last weekend

were placed in memory ofClifton C. Walston

on the 6th anniversary of his death.Given with love by his wife, Ruth Walston.

Receive Emails from the ParishPlease send your email to church@corpuschristiparish.com.

Around the Archdiocese: 2nd Annual Rosary Walk

Sat., Dec. 12, Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe to usher in the JubileeYear of Mercy. 8 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral. At 9 a.m. the two-mileprocession, praying the rosary and singing hymns, begins connecting fiveof the oldest parishes in Mobile: the Cathedral of the ImmaculateConception, Most Pure Heart of Mary, St. Joseph (downtown), St. PeterClaver and Prince of Peace (historic St. Vincent de Paul). For flyers andmore info: Peggie Craddock, Our Lady's Bookshelf, 635-2025,ourladysbooks.mom@gmail.com or cj_bookman@yahoo.com. Providence Hospital Auxiliary Fundraisers: Masquerade $5 JewelrySale, Nov. 30, Dec. 1, Dec. 2, Hours: 7 a.m. ‘til 5 p.m., in the DePaulCenter. December Tree Lighting 2015, for more info contact KarenDixon at 633-1335. Deep South $12 Jewelry Sale, Dec. 9, Dec. 10, Dec.11, Hours: 8 a.m. til 4 p.m., in the Hospital Lobby. Myras Jewelry SaleDec. 17, Dec. 18, Hours: 8 a.m. til 4 p.m., in the Hospital Lobby.

FIRST COLLECTION TODAY: Tithing Offerings.SECOND COLLECTION TODAY: Corpus Christi Building Fund.

Last Sunday’s Nov. 22nd Collection totals will be postedin next Sunday’s bulletin.

Thank You and God Bless YouGod bless all who tithe and contribute to support God's work hereat Corpus Christi, and those who make a special bequest in theirwill for Corpus Christi Church. For info, or to transfer shares ofstock to Corpus Christi Church, contact your stockbroker, or callSteve Setterstrom at Citigroup Global Mkts. at 470-1060.

Offering EnvelopesIf you wish to use Offering Envelopes, just notify the parish office (342-1852). An initial set will be sent toyou right away, and then, every two months, you willreceive a two-month’s supply of envelopes.

Online GivingWith Online Giving make a one-time contribution or setup a recurring automatic withdrawal from a checking orsaving or credit card account: Use a computer, tablet orsmartphone to go to www.CorpusChristiParish.com; click

“Church”; then click the green Online Giving icon on the side left ofthe church’s homepage. Follow the instructions to contribute to thetithing or building fund or special collections. For assistance, call 1-800-348-2886, ext 4, or the parish office, 342-1852.

Reports of ContributionsYou can obtain a report of your contributions anytime by contactingthe parish office at 342-1852 or Church@CorpusChristiParish.com. ALSO: Detailed reports are always available: To check yourcontributions, a detailed listing can be sent to you by mail or email,showing each individual amount contributed, with the date, checknumber, or "EFT" if contributed online, or "CASH" if contributed bycash, or "STOCK" if contributed in stock.

SCHOOL ANNUAL FUNDThe Corpus Christi Catholic School Annual Fund is a vital partof our school’s continued success in achieving its goals.

The annual fund provides funds for technology upgrades,facilities improvements as well as being used for professionaldevelopment for our faculty.

A successful annual fund also allows the school to maintainaffordable tuition for our families while providing our studentswith the best academic tools available, and helps to close thegap between the actual cost to educate each child and the priceassociated with his or her education.

Achieving 100% participation from our school families, facultyand staff, and with contributions from parishioners, the annualfund allows us to offer outstanding academic opportunities toour students, who are the future of our parish community.

With your help we can achieve this objective and reach the 2015-2016 campaign goal of $35,000. The fund runs from November1 through October 31, 2016

For more information about the annual fund, contact StephanieGillis, Director of PR and Development, at 342-5474, ext. 1150.Donations to the CCS annual fund can be mailed to the schooloffice or made online by visiting the school’s website.

The Pilgrims who sailed to America were originallymembers of the English Separatist Church. Beforegoing to America they had fled to Holland to escapereligious persecution. Although in Holland they enjoyedmore religious tolerance, they eventually becamedisillusioned with the Dutch way of life. In the hope ofa better life, they sailed for America. The Pilgrims reached Plymouth in 1620. There, theyhad to face a terrible winter. Around 46 of the original102 had died by the next fall. Fortune turned in theirfavor and the harvest of the next year was a bumper. The remaining colonists decided to celebrate with a feastand gathered with 91 Native Americans – theWampanoag tribe - without whose help it is doubtfulthat any of the Pilgrims would have survived the firstyear. The feast lasted for 3 days. They ate wild turkey,geese and ducks and drank wine. Pumpkin pie andcranberries were not part of the first Thanksgivingdinner, but were introduced many years afterward. Though the current holiday of Thanksgiving is basedon the 1621 feast, it did not immediately become anannual celebration. Sporadic days of Thanksgivingfollowed, usually declared locally to give thanks for aspecific event such as the end of a drought, victory in aspecific battle, or after a successful harvest. It wasn’t until October 1777 that all 13 coloniescelebrated a day of Thanksgiving. The very first day ofThanksgiving was held in 1789, when President GeorgeWashington proclaimed Thursday, November 26 to be“a day of public thanksgiving and prayer,” to especiallygive thanks for the opportunity to form a new nation andthe establishment of a new constitution. Yet, even after a national day of Thanksgiving wasdeclared in 1789, Thanksgiving was not an annualcelebration. We owe the modern concept of Thanksgiving to awoman named Sarah Josepha Hale. She was the editor

of Godey’s Lady’s Book and author of the famous“Mary Had A Little Lamb” nursery rhyme. Sarah spent40 years advocating for a national, annual Thanksgivingholiday. In the years leading up to the Civil War, shesaw the holiday as a way to infuse hope and belief in thenation and its constitution. So, when the United Stateswas torn in half during the Civil War, and PresidentLincoln was searching for a way to bring the nationtogether, he discussed the matter with Sarah Hale. On October 3, 1863, Lincoln issued a ThanksgivingProclamation that declared the last Thursday inNovember to be a day of “thanksgiving and praise.” Forthe first time, Thanksgiving became a national, annualholiday with a specific date. Throughout history, the American people have foundit important and necessary to give thanks to God for allthe blessings and gifts bestowed upon them as a peopleand as individuals.

The Last Judgment“In the great parable of the

Last Judgment (Mt 25:31-46) Jesusidentifies himself with those in need. As you did it to one of the least ofthese my brethren, you did it to me.”Those who listen to Jesus’ words aresurprised, since we hear them ask: “Lord, when did we see you hungryand feed you?” And the answer:“Itell you, solemnly, insofar as you did this for one of theleast of these brothers, you did it for me” (Matt. 37-40). Love of God and love of neighbor have become one: inthe least of the brethren, we find Jesus himself, and inJesus we find God. Pope Benedict XVI

Faithful ones prayed daily the words of the Book of

Deuteronomy which expressed the heart of theirexistence: “Hear, O Israel: the Lord your God is oneLord, and you shall love the Lord your God with all yourheart, and with all your soul and with all your might(6:4-5). Jesus united into a single precept thiscommandment of love for God and the commandment oflove for neighbor found in the Book of Leviticus: “Youshall love your neighbor as yourself” (19:18; cf. Mk 12:29:31). Love of God and love of neighbor are thus inseparable,they form a single commandment. Pope Benedict XVI

Jesus is the prophet of love... Jesus

came above all to teach us love. Itconstitutes the content of the greatestcommandment he left to us. Truelove of one’s neighbor is, at thesame time, love of God. Somepeople may be astonished by this. Itcertainly IS astonishing! St. John Paul II

Charity is greater than any rule.

Moreover, all rules must lead tocharity.

St. Vincent de Paul

Do not grieve or complain thatyou were born in a time whenyou can no longer see God inthe flesh. That privilege hasnot, in fact, been taken fromyou. As Jesus says, “Whateveryou have done to the least ofthese, you have done to Me.” St. Augustine

The school of Christ is the school of charity. On the lastday, when general examination takes place, there will beno questions on the texts of Aristotle, the aphorisms ofHippocrates, or the Paragraphs of Justinian. Charity willbe the whole syllabus. St. Robert Bellarmine

At the end of life we will notbe judged by how manydiplomas we have received,how much money we havemade, how many great thingswe have done. We will bejudged by “I was hungry andyou gave me to eat .... naked ...homeless ....” Hungry not onlyfor bread – but hungry for love.

Naked not only for clothing – but naked of humandignity and respect. Homeless not only for want of aroom of bricks – but homeless because of rejection.

Blessed Teresa of Calcutta

The most Blessed Sacrament is Christ made visible. The poor sick person is Christ again made visible. St. Gerard Majella

What good is it if the Eucharistic

Table is overloaded with goldenchalices, when he is dying of

hunger? The temple of ourafflicted neighbor’s body is moreholy than the altar of stone onwhich you celebrate the holysacrifice. You are able tocontemplate this altar everywhere,in the street and in the open squares.

St. John Chrysostom

The “Fear of the Lord”“The Fear of the Lord, the gift of the Holy Spirit, doesn’t mean

being afraid of God, since we know that God is our Father who alwaysloves and forgives us. It is not servile (cringing) fear, but rather joyfulawareness of God’s grandeur and a grateful realization that only in himdo our hearts find true peace. When the Holy Spirit lives in our heart,he instills consolation and peace in us. Those who place all their trustin God feel protected, like a child with his or her father. Like littlechildren, we must trust in the goodness and the protection of ourheavenly Father.” Pope Francis

“The phrase “Fear of the Lord” should be understood in terms of awe, rather than

dread. In contemplation of the Almighty, the Christian does not experience servilefear, but a sincere and serious respect that prompts genuine and active adherence.People should not fear God, thinking he is always ready to punish, but rather theyshould love him because he is always ready to forgive. God is not a relentlesssovereign who condemns the guilty, but a loving father whom we must love not outof fear of punishment, but because of his goodness. The Lord is a God who is just,but always ready to reveal himself as merciful and compassionate.”

Pope Benedict XVI

“There is no fear in love. Perfect love drives out fear. Fear implies punishment. Whoever fears has not yet come toperfection in love.” 1 John 4:18

“It is a great mistake to be afraid of God and to act in His presence like a timid and craven slave, trembling with frightbefore his master. No one — whether friend or brother, father or mother, lover or spouse — loves you more than God.”

St. Alphonsus Liguori

“Brothers and sisters: What will separate us from the love of Christ? I am certain neither death nor life, neither angelsnor principalities, neither the present nor the future, nor powers, neither height nor depth nor any other creature, willbe able to separate us from the love of God that comes to us in Christ Jesus, Our Lord.” Romans 8:38-39

“For me to be happy and confident, it is sufficient to know with assurance that in Jesus is my life and my death, thatin spite of my sins, I have placed my trust in him, and I shall not be disappointed.” Archbishop Oscar Romero

“I trust Jesus so completely that even if I were to see hell open up before me, and find myself on the brink of the abyss,I should not lose confidence. I should not despair but continue to trust Him.” St. Pio of Pietrelcina

“St. Paul explains that Christ came to forgive sin, and his love is greater than any sin, stronger than all my personalsins or those of anyone else. This is the faith of the Church. This is the Good News of God’s love that the Churchproclaims, and that I proclaim to you today: God loves you with an everlasting love.” St. John Paul II

“How great a joy it is to think that God is just; that, in other words, he makes allowances for our weaknesses, andunderstands perfectly the frailty of our humanity.” St. Teresa of Lisieux

“God is not only a Supreme Being of omnipotence, but Love itself. He is Love which did not stop loving us even whenwe sinned and turned away from Him. He is Love which cannot stop loving us.” Archbishop Thomas Rodi