Corpus Christi Catholic Community

CHRISTMAS 2011

For God so loved the world,
that he gave us his only begotten Son…
John 3:16

Welcome & blessings of peace to all now as the
Feast of Christmas has arrived…

On behalf of the whole of Corpus Christi,
we extend a very warm welcome to relatives and friends of parishioners who are visiting the area and joining us for Christmas Masses… you are always welcome.

We welcome also those who are not Catholics who are worshipping with us at this special time.
Please be at home here now and at any time.

From Fr George…

"Suddenly with the angel there was
a great throng of the heavenly host."

While browsing the web recently, I came across these Christmas wishes made by Pope Benedict XVI before the great Christmas tree out side St Peter's in Rome.

1. 'That our gaze, that of our minds and our hearts, not rest only on the horizon of this world, on its material things, but that like this tree it be directed up toward God. God never forgets us but He also asks that we don't forget Him.

2. 'That we recall that we also need a light to illumine the path of our lives. But what light? It is the Child whom we contemplate at Christmas, in a poor and humble manger, because He is the Lord who draws near to each of us and asks that we receive Him anew in our lives.

3. 'That each of us contribute something of that light to the spheres in which we live: our families, our jobs, our neighbourhoods, towns, and cities. That each of us be a light for those who are at our sides; that we leave aside selfishness, that we pay greater attention to others, and love them more.'

These sound like pretty good Christmas wishes to me, and I pray that each one of you have a safe, happy, peaceful and a joyful time during this most sacred season with your families. Thank you to all those who make our parish family run smoothly throughout the year, and never make a big deal of it.

God bless,

Fr George.




	CHRISTMAS 2011 For God so loved the world, that he gave us his only begotten Son… John 3:16 Welcome & blessings of peace to all now as the Feast of Christmas has arrived… On behalf of the whole of Corpus Christi, we extend a very warm welcome to relatives and friends of parishioners who are visiting the area and joining us for Christmas Masses… you are always welcome. We welcome also those who are not Catholics who are worshipping with us at this special time. Please be at home here now and at any time. From Fr George… "Suddenly with the angel there was a great throng of the heavenly host." While browsing the web recently, I came across these Christmas wishes made by Pope Benedict XVI before the great Christmas tree out side St Peter's in Rome. 1. 'That our gaze, that of our minds and our hearts, not rest only on the horizon of this world, on its material things, but that like this tree it be directed up toward God. God never forgets us but He also asks that we don't forget Him. 2. 'That we recall that we also need a light to illumine the path of our lives. But what light? It is the Child whom we contemplate at Christmas, in a poor and humble manger, because He is the Lord who draws near to each of us and asks that we receive Him anew in our lives. 3. 'That each of us contribute something of that light to the spheres in which we live: our families, our jobs, our neighbourhoods, towns, and cities. That each of us be a light for those who are at our sides; that we leave aside selfishness, that we pay greater attention to others, and love them more.' These sound like pretty good Christmas wishes to me, and I pray that each one of you have a safe, happy, peaceful and a joyful time during this most sacred season with your families. Thank you to all those who make our parish family run smoothly throughout the year, and never make a big deal of it. God bless, Fr George.