Corpus Christi Cathedral

Fr. Pete Elizardo is back as the rector for Corpus Christi Cathedral.

Fr. Pete was ordained on June 23, 2001 and his personal motto is “If God is for us, who can be against us” (Romans 8:31).  This motto has guided Fr. Pete in his priestly ministry.  His first assignment as a priest was as the Director of Youth Ministry for the Diocese of Corpus Christi as well as Parochial Vicar for the Corpus Christi Cathedral.  In the Fall of 2002, he added Director of the Office of Worship and Master of Ceremonies for the Bishop to his responsibilities.  He studied at the Pontifical College of Josephinum in Columbus, Ohio where graduated with a double major in Latin America History and Psychology and a minor in philosophy.  He then went on to receive a Master’s in Systematic Theology from the University of St. Thomas in Houston, TX. Fr. Pete served as Rector of the Cathedral under Bishop Mulvey from 2010-2013 and was assigned to St. Joseph in Alice, TX on July 1, 2013. He is the third oldest of five, with two older sisters and two younger brothers. He remains very close to his parents who reside in his home town of Odem, TX. (bio from sjcatholicchurch.org)

With joyful, outstretched arms the Corpus Christi Cathedral Community welcomes back Fr. Pete!

Evangelii Gaudium Awards, Wednesday, July 17 at 6:30 PM at Corpus Christi Cathedral. Bishop Michael Mulvey will present the Evangelii Gaudium Awards. A reception will follow at St. Joseph’s Hall. The award recognizes and acknowledges individuals and couples for their exemplification of Gospel values at their local parish.

Explore Discernment Retreat, July 22-26 at Camp Aranzazu. Registration Deadline is July 8. Explore is a summer experience for young men who are enrolled in high school or who will be enrolling this fall, as well as recent high school graduates, that want to understand their faith better, know themselves better, have fun, and make new friends from all over the diocese. Staffed by priests and deacons, along with seminarians and others thinking about a vocation to the priesthood. Cost is $60. For more information, contact the Office of Vocations at (361) 882-6191 or go to www.ccpriest.com.

*First Friday Anointings in the Main Church

SUNDAY VIGIL MASS
Saturday Evening at 5:30 PM

SUNDAY MASSES

HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION

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Every Thursday after the 7:00 AM Mass until 5:30 PM in the Emmanuel Chapel.  Benediction 5:20 - 5:30 PM.

Through this practice, we are invited to spend time alone with God in His real, physical form, and to bring to Jesus all our cares, concerns, prayers, hopes, and thoughts. We set aside a special time, a respite from our hectic modern lives, to create a personal space in which to meet our God.

Biblical reason for wanting to spend One Hour with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament:
 

"A Holy Hour before the Most Blessed Sacrament repairs for evils of the world!"(Pope John Paul II - 1978 to 2005)

This week, the Sanctuary Lamps are burning for:

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* Adorers are needed to sit before the Blessed Sacrament and adore Jesus on Thursdays from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Call the Parish Office at (361) 883.4213

O God, Who wish all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of Your truth: send, we beg You, laborers into Your harvest, and grant them grace to speak Your word with all boldness; so that Your word may spread and be glorified, and all nations may know You, the only God, and Him Whom You have sent, Jesus Christ Your Son, Our Lord, Who lives and reigns world without end. Amen.

Below are seven ways to pray for vocations:

1. Pray Before the Eucharist
2. Pray with Mary
3. Pray when You’re Sick
4. Pray with St. Faustina
5. Pray with Catholics worldwide
6. Pray at Dinnertime
7. Pray with Pope Francis

Just as we know one hour a week isn’t enough to live our Catholic Faith, one day a year isn’t enough to pray for vocations. On April 17, renew your daily resolve—or launch a new movement in your parish—to pray year-round for holy priests and religious. (Article from vianneyvocations.com)

God hears our prayer for more priests and religious!

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