What is the feast of Corpus Christi?
Corpus Christi (also known as the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ) is a celebration of Jesus Christ truly presents in the Eucharist. Every Mass is a participation in and celebration of this sacrifice, but the feast of Corpus Christi is a time to be especially aware of the gift of the Eucharist.
As Catholics, it can sometimes be hard to truly believe that the Holy Communion we receive at Mass is actually Jesus' body. This year on Corpus Christi (celebrated on June 19th), ask Jesus to help you fully understand the mystery of his real presence in the Eucharist. A simple prayer you can say is, "Lord, I believe. Help my unbelief."
“If angels could be jealous of men, they would be so for one reason: Holy Communion.”
What are the “floral carpets” of Corpus Christi?
These evanescent works of art are things of timeless beauty.
Spycimierz is particularly known for this tradition, but it is hardly alone in the world. You can find stunning floral carpets elsewhere in Poland, in Italy, in Spain, in South America. Parishes here in the US have even taken up this tradition!
The artwork will be destroyed as many feet tread over them during the procession, but it’s unlikely anyone thinks of it as a waste. These works (and the labor they require) are humble gifts for Our Lord, Who has given us a gift beyond anything we can hope to repay in the Blessed Sacrament. The beautiful carpets are a small reminder of Who is passing by that day—the same Person Who humbly dwells daily in our churches, our monstrances, in our own unworthy selves in Holy Communion.
Mark Your Calendars
Sunday, June 19th
- The annual Corpus Christi Procession begins at noon at St. Michael Church. We will process to Blessed Sacrament Church. Click here to see all the details!
Wednesday, June 22nd
- Theology on Tap at 6:00 PM at Oscar Carl Vineyard. Speaker Anne Donahoe and the Frassati Fellowship of Northwest Iowa. Appetizers provided!
Friday, June 24th
- Share your blooms! Help decorate Blessed Sacrament & St. Michael Churches this summer with your fresh floral blooms. Every Friday morning place your fresh cut stems in the identified water bucket at either Church. Then enjoy them at our weekend Masses!
Wednesday, June 29th
- Grab your tickets for our night out at the Sioux City Explorers baseball game on with Holy Cross Parish. Click here to order your tickets from our parish website.
LOOKING AHEAD
- Cone Park Summer Tubing opens this week! Our parish is planning to be there on Thursday, August 11th. Get your tickets early by clicking here!
Events we are excited about:
The procession begins at St. Michael Church and concludes at Blessed Sacrament Church - 1.8 miles.
All ages and abilities can participate!
All ages and abilities can participate!
- Walk in the procession the whole distance, or
- Ride the trolley to each station, or
- Join the procession at prayer station #1 or #2
- Start at St. Michael and drive to Blessed Sacrament for Benediction
Jun
22
Theology on Tap
6:00 PM
Oscar Carl Vineyard
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TOT is open to all young adults between the ages of 21 and 39, married or single. Bring a friend, or meet a new one!
Join Holy Cross Parish on Wednesday, June 29th for a night out with the Sioux City Explorers as they take on the Sioux Falls Canaries! The first pitch is 7:05 PM at Mercy One Field.
Tickets are just $10.00 and can be purchased by calling the Explorers Box Office (712) 277-9467 or on the Holy Cross Parish Website.
What are we praying for:
A good father is an immeasurable gift and something our world is in need of today. Join us in praying for all fathers this Father's Day...
- For our biological fathers on earth--that God protects and blesses them with the strength necessary to live their vocation and role as a father.
- For our biological fathers who have passed from this life--that they are living in the presence of Jesus in heaven.
- For our priests, Bishop, and Pope--that Jesus blesses them with joy and courage to fully live out their vocation as spiritual fathers to their flock.
- For all those who play a fatherly role in our lives--that St. Joseph helps them to lead, instruct, and live as examples of holy men
Whether you have a beautiful or a broken relationship with your own biological father (or any father figures in your life), you can always turn to God our Father, and to St. Joseph, the head of the Holy Family for comfort and guidance throughout your life.
If you're a father in any capacity, ask St. Joseph to guide you in your role. He was the foster-father of Jesus Christ--he raised the Savior of the world! There's no better example of an earthly father than him!
What are we watching:
What are we listening to:
How to Live Corpus Christi
If you doubt that the Eucharist is truly the body of Christ, then celebrating the great feast of Corpus Christi can open the eyes of your heart. Dr. Sri explains the significance and history of the feast of Corpus Christi, and offers us four practical ways to celebrate it with true devotion.
