Corpus Christi Parish

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Dear Parishioners: 

With the announced inauguration of our Family of Parishes earlier this year, a Transition Team, comprised of members from Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Corpus Christi Parishes, was established to address a number of issues. They have been meeting over the past few months and recently completed their work. As the inauguration is just over a month away, I would like to share with you the following for your information. 

A. Naming of the Family 

After discussion, the Transition Team recommended that our family be called the 

South Windsor Catholic Family of Parishes. This name has been approved by Bishop Fabbro. Please note that each Parish will retain its current name. 

B. Location of Office 

After discussion, the Transition Team decided that we have one office to serve the needs of the Family in an efficient manner. In this way, the current office staff of Corpus Christi and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parishes will be better integrated.  

The transition Team reflected on the needs of the Family and, based on a staff list provided by Fr John, it was determined that the office would be best located at Corpus Christi.  

It was noted that a number of parishioners come to the OLMC office immediately after the morning Mass, so on a trial basis, we will have a secretary available at OLMC on Thursday mornings following the 8:30 AM Morning Mass. This will be reviewed in at a later date to determine if this is needed. 

C. Location of the Priests' residence 

The rectory at OLMC will be the residence of the two priests assigned to the Parish family. 

D. Weekend Mass Schedule - to be implemented when we are out of COVID restrictions! 

Given the guidelines of the Diocese that each priest should not be celebrating more than three Saturday evening / Sunday Masses, we recognized that our current schedule each weekend would have to be reduced. 

We reviewed the attendance numbers at both OLMC and CC and concluded that there would be 3 Masses each weekend at each parish. 

We explored the possibility of a staggered approach for the Sunday Masses, but given the attendance levels at the three Sunday Masses at CC Parish, it was determined that this would not work. 

We have decided on the following Saturday Evening / Sunday Morning schedule. 

There will be three Masses at each parish - 

Saturday 5:00 PM and Sunday at 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM. 

E. Weekday Mass Schedule - to be implemented when we are out of COVID restrictions! 

In looking at the current weekday schedule of Masses, we recognize that there would be an expectation that occasional weekday Masses would be celebrated in our 5 Elementary Schools, 1 Secondary School, in our 3 Nursing Homes and 2 retirement homes. 

In our Family, given the fact that our Churches are less than 1.6 KM apart, we have decided that we will have one daily Mass in our Family. 

The schedule of weekday Masses will be:   

Tuesday at 7:00 PM - OLMC; Wednesday at 8:30 AM - CC; 

Thursday at 8:30 AM - OLMC and Friday at 8:30 AM - CC 

F. Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) 

After discussion, it was decided that we will establish a Parish Family (PPC) with members of both OLMC and CC Parishes and that they will work on a common Pastoral Plan for the Family. 

The PPC, as an advisory body to Fr. John on Pastoral concerns, will be meeting quarterly. We are looking at bringing in a facilitator to assist in preparing our initial Pastoral Plan. 

 G. Financial Committee 

We will have a combined Finance Committee - with representation from CC and OLMC. While each parish will maintain separate financial records, the common expenses will be shared. Both parishes will continue to report individually.  

H. Building Committee 

We will have one Building Committee to assist with ongoing and preventative maintenance on all our buildings and property.  

I would like to thank the Transition Team for their work over the past few months. 

I appreciate that the inauguration of the South Windsor Catholic Family of Parishes will result in some challenges for all of us - some to a greater and some to a lesser degree - but I believe that it also presents some wonderful opportunities for the proclamation of the Good News of Jesus Christ. 

I have posted a Video on both the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish YouTube Page and on the Corpus Christi Face Book page. They can be reached by clicking on either the YouTube icon or the Facebook icon at the top right of this webpage.

I thank you in advance for your support. 

In Christ, 

Fr John Pirt 

Bishop Fabbro announces the following pastoral appointments and changes which will be effective on 5 July 2021


“Rev. John Pirt has been appointed Pastor of the new Family of Parishes comprising Corpus
Christi, Windsor, Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Windsor, St. Philiphe and St. Ane Thanh
Vietnamese Martyrs Catholic Community, Windsor, St. Yu Jin-Gil Korean Catholic Community,
Windsor. Rev. Glen Ball and Rev. Hai Hang Hoang, C.S.J.B., have been appointed Associate
Pastors. Rev. Anselmo Jaehee Ri will serve St. Yu Jin-Gil Korean Catholic Community”

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Look upon your flock, kind Shepherd.
Though bowed down by our human frailty
n the dark valley of this pandemic,
we fear no evil, for you are with us,
you hear us, and you comfort us.

Grace with the wisdom of your Spirit
political and religious leaders
helping us.

Guide with strength health care workers
iding the sick and dying.

Give consolation to families and friends
suffering with loved ones.

Grant courage to all – from first responders
to those who put food on our tables
– providing essential services and the necessities of life.

In this time of darkness and uncertainty, O God,
may we be beacons of your goodness and mercy
to all in need.
Through Christ, our Lord. Amen.

Diocese of London, 2020

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