Corpus Christi Cathedral

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) classes are beginning for adults who would like to complete their Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation. All others are welcome to come learn more about their faith. Classes begin on Monday, August 26 at 7:00 PM in the Old Choir Room.  For more information and to register, please contact Seminarian Charles Silvas at the parish office at (361) 883-4213.

Thank you to parents/guardians for letting us serve your children and you through our Religious Education program.  We also thank you for your faithfulness to the promises you have made to God: the promise to be the first teachers of faith to your children.  We commit ourselves to journeying with you and your children in learning more about our faith and thus forming a closer relationship with God.

Please bring a copy of your child’s Baptismal Certificate when you register your child.  For more information, please call Orfie Hernandez at (361) 883-4213, ext. 202 or email at:

religioused@cccathedral.com

*Pre-Registration is ongoing during the week in the Religious Education office.

Have you been thinking of becoming more involved in our parish community and providing some kind of service?  Then why not volunteer in the Religious Education Program as catechist assistants, substitutes, hall monitors, or assisting with special events.  Per diocesan policy, any volunteer in any ministry who will be working with children. must complete a volunteer application and take a CMSE class on Saturday, September 7, 10:00 AM - 12 Noon, Room 4. Volunteer applications may be picked up at the entrances of the church, at the registration tables in St. Joseph Hall and at the parish office during the week.

Win a pair of tickets to the Cowboys vs Bills Thanksgiving Day Game and $200 travel money & more. $5 donation per ticket. 

Drawing will be held on Sunday, November 3, after the 12:30 PM Mass. Winner need not be present to win. (10% of money collected will be go back to the Corpus Christi Cathedral). Purchase a ticket from any Knight or contact Rudy Ortiz, Jr at (361) 549-9528.

Four young men from the Diocese of Corpus Christi will begin their journey of discernment for vocation to the priesthood. Entering seminary in the fall are Jim Craig, Mark Valdez, Matthew Kyle and Javier Palacios, Jr. 

Craig was born in Skidmore, and moved to Robstown at age seven. He received a bachelor’s degree in Philosophy at the Franciscan University of Steubenville. He is one of six siblings, one of whom is a sister with the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity. He will begin Pre-Theology I at St. Joseph Seminary in the fall.

Valdez was born and raised in Beeville and has one brother. He has done course work at Coastal Bend College in Beeville and was very active at the Newman Center. He will begin College I at St. Joseph Seminary in the fall.

Kyle was born in Houston and has two brothers. He was attending Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi and felt called to the priesthood through his involvement with the Newman Center. He will begin College I at St. Joseph Seminary in the fall.

Palacios, Jr. was born in Corpus Christi and has two sisters. He has been a longtime parishioner at Most Precious Blood Church and has received a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Texas A&M University-Kingsville. He will begin Pre-Theology I in the fall at Holy Trinity Seminary. (Article from South Texas Catholic)

“Lord Jesus Christ, we pray for these men whom You have called to discern priesthood. We beg Your continued blessings on our Diocese and families. Call forth even more men of generous spirit and fervent love whom You desire for this holy work. Amen.”

*First Friday Anointings in the Main Church

SUNDAY VIGIL MASS
Saturday Evening at 5:30 PM

SUNDAY MASSES

HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION

Thank you for your interest in our parish. If you wish to become a parishioner, please download the registration form below:

New Parishioner Registration Form

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:
 

“During our Holy Hour before the Most Blessed Sacrament of the altar we contribute to the sowing of the Gospel!”  (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!

Join thousands of Catholics by pledging to pray daily or weekly for vocations at: InvisibleMonastery.com

DIOCESE OF CORPUS CHRISTI

SOUTH TEXAS CATHOLIC

UNITED STATE CONFERENCE OF CATHOLIC BISHOPS