Greetings and Welcome!

Grace and Peace from God our Father and the Lord
Jesus Christ. The Catholic-Christian faith community of
Corpus Christi in Aliso Viejo greets you and invites you
to share our Mission and participate in the development
of our community, The Body of Christ.
Fr. Tim
and the
Corpus Christi Pastoral Team
A Catholic-Christian Faith Community
within the Diocese of Orange
Through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, our Catholic-Christian community seeks to
fully understand, embrace, and live as Gods children and disciples of Jesus Christ.
Corpus Christi Catholic-Christian Community Mission Statement
MASS AND SACRAMENT SCHEDULE
Weekend Masses:
Saturday: 5 p.m.
Sunday: 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12 Noon
Weekday Masses:
Tuesday & Friday: 8:00 a.m.
Holy Days: 7:00 p.m.,(Vigil) 8 a.m.
Sacraments
Reconciliation: Contact parish office 389-9008
Baptism: By appointment following contact with
the baptism coordinator, Linda Kmett 492-2361
Marriage: Contact parish office 6 months in advance
Anointing of the Sick: Upon request
Confirmation: Teens contact Haven
Vini Nunez 831-2349
Adults contact Parish Office 389-9008
MINISTRY COORDINATORS
Liturgical Ministry
Lectors Janice Patronite 448-0945
Julie Pomerleau 362-3580
Eucharistic Ministers Jim Long 362-7750
Music Director Paul Nguyen 714-553-5957
Altar Care Maria Fider 636-3516
Liturgy Stacey Settelmayer 297-8517
Faith Formation
Baptismal Info. Linda Kmett 492-2361
Adult Faith Formation (RCIA) Fr. Tim 389-9011
Guppies (3 & 4 year olds) Betina Pang 697-5992
CLOW (5 to 11 year olds) Betina Pang 697-5992
Little Hands of Faith(Walking 1 & 2 yr olds) Betina Pang 697-5992
FISH - Family Ministry (1st-5th grade) Carina Palomino 389-9008
Haven Youth Ministry (9th-12th grade) Vini Nunez 831-2349
JAMS Youth Ministry (6th-8th grade) Vini Nunez 831-2349

Administrative and Finance
Pastoral Council Chris Watson 243-7682
Jean Conklin 831-4212
Janet Cheetham 495-9155
Maria Fider 636-3516
Jim Bresnen 218-1803
Ron Hill 742-0610
Carina Palomino 351-2223
Ryan Bragg 521-751-4285
Finance Committee Dan Newkirk 837-2545
Parish Secretary Betty ONeil 389-9295
Parish Admin. Asst./Receptionist Susan Hays 389-9008
Facilities Manager Marc Jordan 389-1936
Stewardship/Capital Campaign Stacey Settelmayer 297-8517
Pastoral Outreach
The Bread of Life-Eucharistic
Ministry to the Homebound Meedie Younger 714-270-0269
My Fathers House/Bereavement Patty Whaley 768-6485
Hands Across the County Linda Palomino 290-3424
Beta Foster Care Parish Liaison Susan Toice 714-336-8068
Community Service
Post Mass Hospitality Jerry Beck 448-0548
Greeters/Pre-Mass Hospitality Pat Hile 633-3025
Mass Setup Ministry Steve Gottron 581-6681
Scrip Dusty Dunn 389-9008
Web Site Stacey Settelmayer 297-8517
Maintenance Ministry Kevin McGinn 714-815-6198
Fingerprinting/Safe Environment Susan Hays 389-9008
Social
MOPS Dot Blanchi 714-325-1766
First Saturday Mens Fellowship Brian Brassil 212-5994
Corpus Christi Scouting Troop 700 David Real 360-7256
Corpus Christi Cub Scout Pack 700 Gil Romo 705-8422
POPS Rick Zimmer 466-8266

CORPUS CHRISTI PARISH OFFICE
Pastor Rev. Timothy L. Ramaekers
27231 Aliso Viejo Parkway, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Phone: 949-389-9008 FAX: 949-831-6540
Rectory (Emergency Only): 949-831-3545
Diocese of Orange Clergy/Diocesan Personnel Misconduct
Toll Free Reporting Line 1-800-364-3064
WWW.AVCATHOLICS.ORG
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Liturgy of the Week
January 5, 2014
Epiphany of the Lord

TODAYS READINGS
First Reading -- Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem! The LORD shines upon you and the glory of the Lord appears over you
(Isaiah 60:1-6).
Psalm -- Lord, every nation on earth will adore you (Psalm 72).
Second Reading -- The mystery has been made known that the Gentiles are coheirs, copartners in the promise in
Christ Jesus through the gospel (Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6).
Gospel -- Magi from the east arrived, saying, "Where is the newborn king of the Jews?" (Matthew 2:1-12).

READINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAY

Sunday, January 12: Is 42:1-4, 6-7; Ps 29:1-4, 3, 9-10; Acts 10:34-38; Mt 3:13-17

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES

Sunday, January 5: The Epiphany of the Lord; National Migration Week
Monday, January 6th: St. Andr Bessette
Tuesday, January 7th: St. Raymond of Penyafort; Julian Calendar Christmas



Almost every year at Christmastime, you can find a newspaper article or TV documentary about the star of Bethle-
hem. Astronomers give various theories about whether the magi saw a new star, perhaps a supernova, or a comet, or
a conjunction of two or more planets. Since the magi are generally believed to be astrologers, the conjunction seems
most likely. More important is the meaning of the star. In Matthew's Gospel, light is used as a symbol of the good
news of Jesus coming into the world. Jesus is the light of the world, so the magi follow that light to get to Jesus. That's
why verse 9 of the Gospel has the image of the star preceding the wise men and stopping over the house where Jesus
was. By following the star, they become followers of Christ. So what do the magi show us about following Jesus? First,
they take the initiative. They saw the star, figured out what it meant, and made their journey. As followers of Jesus,
we can look for what needs to be done (in our family, parish, or community) and do it. We don't have to wait for the
pastor to call us and beg for help--there are probably articles in this bulletin asking for help. Second, they expressed
their faith in Jesus by the gifts they brought: gold--a gift for a king, who is worthy to be followed; frankincense--Jesus
is worthy to be worshiped as Son of God; and myrrh--Jesus becomes king by dying for us all. We can express our faith
in many ways. We can volunteer to help the poor, the elderly, or the disabled. We can teach our children how to pray
and tell them about all that God has done for us. Third, they were not afraid to take risks for Jesus. When they went
back home without telling Herod where they found the child, Herod was furious (Matthew 2:16). For all they knew, he
could have come after them. How often do we take risks for the Lord, by openly speaking about our faith or giving
God credit for the good that we do? Let the star of Bethlehem remind us that Jesus is the star of our lives.
Tom Schmidt, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.


If what you did yesterday still looks big to you, surely you have not done much today.
--Anonymous
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A NEW LENTEN OPPORTUNITY FOR THE WOMEN OF CORPUS CHRISTI







Are you interested in getting together with a group of women to explore your faith and grow in fellowship? You
dont have much scripture knowledge, but you would like to see how the scriptures apply to your everyday life? If
so, we invite you to join Walking with Purpose. We'll meet for six weeks on Thursday evenings from 6:15 to 8:00,
starting March 6, 2014.

Walking with Purpose (WWP) is a weekly reflection that aims to bring women to a deeper personal relationship with
Christ and develop friendships and support for one another. Through personal study and small group discussions,
the group helps to link our everyday challenges and struggles to the solutions given to us through the teachings of
Christ and the Church.

Interested in learning more? Please join us for a WWP introduction meeting on Sunday, Jan. 12
th
, 2014, in the
Lower Hall from 1:30-3pm Bring a friend too!
We hope to walk with you this Lenten season!
For questions or to RSVP, call or email:
Lea Magbuhat: 949.831.9147 or lea0322@yahoo.com
Fiona Sanchez: 949.305.4650 or fionahs@cox.net
Fish Seminars resume this week!
The FISH team hopes you had a wonderful and joyous Christmas and New Years break!
FISH Seminars will begin again this Wednesday, January 8th at 4:30pm

Then they opened their treasures and offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Matthew 2:11
The image of the Magi kneeling before the infant Jesus and opening their treasure chests for Him is an image that we should all try
to follow. Each of us is called to open our gifts before Jesus, offering Him what He needs. If you have trouble with this idea, keep
one of the Magi from your Nativity set on your desk all year as a reminder to bring your gifts to Jesus.



Our latest Capital Campaign numbers, as of
December 21, 2013

Pledges: 214

Pledged: $446,853.00

Paid: $91,804.32
( we have exceeded our $89,000 PSA assessment )

Percent towards goal: 43%
All the people on the earth,
Rejoice to hear of the Saviors birth. Psalm 96
May you have a blessed and joy-filled New Year!
We look forward to seeing you and your children on
January 4
th
& 5
th
.

The Childrens Ministry Team for
Childrens Liturgy of the Word, Little Hands of Faith
Childcare and Guppies Faith Formation
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Corpus Christis Book Club is currently reading
"The Madonnas of Leningrad"
by Debra Dean
The next meeting will be held
January 6th at 11:30AM in meeting room 4
We would love for you to join us!

Please contact Nancy Sigler at 949-831-2986
if you have any questions.


Orange County Catholic newspaper is now published every
Wednesday and is available for home delivery!

Get Orange County Catholic with the Orange County Register
Call 877-627-7009 OCCatholicNews.com/Subscribe

Copies are also available outside the main Grand Hall doors.

Father Tim News
Father Tims first weekend back will be January 11-12, 2014.
His doctor has not given him an exact return date to his adminis-
trative duties, but he will be with us at all liturgies during the
2nd weekend of January. Father Tim was able to attend a large
family gathering to celebrate Christmas, which he has not been
able to do in years. He was very grateful to spend time with his
entire family. Father wants to thank everyone for their prayers
and well wishes.
Hospice Volunteers are needed in our community to
provide supportive services to terminally ill patients
and their families. VITAS Innovative Hospice Care is
seeking interested individuals who can commit an av-
erage of two hours per week to make a difference with
patients or in our offices you can volunteer around
your schedule and in the area you live or work. The
only necessary qualifications are a caring heart, the
ability to listen, and a willingness to learn.

The next training class is Saturday, January 11, 2014
(7:45 4:30 pm).

Please contact Libby Davis, Volunteer Manager at
714-734-2723 or email elizabeth.davis@vitas.com

Saturday, January 11, 2014 is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day
What does Catholic Social Teaching say?
The joys and hopes, the grief's and the anxieties of this age, especially those who are poor or in any way af-
flicted, these too are the joys and hopes, the griefs and anxieties of the followers of Christ.
(Gaudium et spes #1)

Criminal groups engage in human trafficking because it is highly profitable and less risky, than dealing in drugs or
weapons. People can be sold repeatedly without a large capital investment.

The United States is one of the destination countries. Victims of trafficking originate from such nations as Russia,
the Ukraine, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, the Czech Republic, Mexico and India.
Victims are brought here to work in fields, sweatshops, homes, restaurants and brothels.

If you think or suspect that someone is a victim of human trafficking, call the
Trafficking Information/ Referral Hotline: 1-888-3737-888.
A Thank You to our Money Counters
Every Monday morning we have a very dedicated team of parishioners who come to the office to count our offertory collec-
tions for Sunday masses. Thank you to Arlita Barnes, Edie Hitchcock, JoAnn Rempe, Beatrice Bravo, Debbie Gyure, Gladys
Manfre, Roseanne Bobins, Beverly Germain and Peggy Welch.
Your time and dedication through the years is very much appreciated!
If you would like to join the team, please call Betty Oneil in the parish office 389-9008 or
email bettyoneil@corpuschristialisoviejo.org
All volunteers must be fingerprinted and safe environment trained.
As the New Year approaches, please remember that IRS suitable donation statements will be available in mid January ONLY
for those parishioners who are REGISTERED and have used offertory envelopes or electronic giving. We DO NOT keep a
record for those who are not registered with Corpus Christi. Pentecost Appeal statements will also be available for those
who are registered and pledged over $250.00.

Please call Susan Hays in the parish office at 949-389-9008 if you wish to receive a statement.
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A program to Help Couples Heal and Renew their Marriages.
Do you feel lost, alone or bored in your marriage?
Are you frustrated, hurt or angry with your spouse?
Are you constantly fighting? Or, do you simply shut down?
Have you thought about separation or divorce?
Does talking about it only make it worse?

... Retrouvaille provides marriage help!
DATES: January 17-19, 2014
Airport Holiday Inn
Registration Fee: $250.00
Networking and Employment Transition Support (NETS) Ministry
Be who you were meant to be, do what you were born to do.
You who are passionate about exploring your purpose and seeking a lifestyle and work that plays to your strengths,
have we got a workshop for you! Lets face it, we would all be so much happier and more productive if we figured out
the best ways to contribute our gifts, talents, and strengths not only in our everyday lives but in the work we do to
support our lives.
In this half day NETS workshop offered on Saturday, January 25, 2014, from 8:30 a.m-1:00 p.m., Terry Barnett-Martin,-
Relationship and Life Purpose Counselor, and Joe Martin-Color Code Personality Science Trainer, will present a comprehen-
sive approach to Playing to Your Strengths in Life and Work.
The primary goals of the workshop are to:

Hone your personality type, strengths, gifts and talents
Discuss ways to focus your job search and resume toward the best work for you
Prepare for a variety of interview types
Encourage living in your element

The workshop will run from 8:30 am - 1:00 pm, and it is offered with no participation fee. However, there is
pre-homework that must be completed and submitted no later than January 10th in order to participate.

Pre-Homework is as follows:

1.) Take the Color Code Personality Science test on the website www.colorcode.com,
2.) Purchase the book Strengthsfinder 2.0 by Tom Rath and take the test provided with the book.
3.) Send a copy of both test results and a copy of your latest resume to Terry Barnett-Martin at
truepurposecoach@cox.net

Please RSVP by contacting Mark Miller at mwmiller@kleinfelder.com or 949-585-3108 by January 10, 2014 to secure
your spot. Space is limited.