To the parents of our young children, may we suggest…
Relax!God put the wiggle in children; don’t feel you have to suppress it in God’s House.
Sit toward the front where it’s easier to see and hear.
Quietly explain the parts of the Mass.
Sing the songs, pray and say the responses.Children learn liturgical behavior by copying you.
If you need to leave Mass with your child, please feel free to do so, but please come back.
Remember that the way we welcome children in church directly affects the way they respond to the church, to God, and to Jesus the Christ.Let them know that they are at home in this liturgical gathering.
Please do not use the pew envelopes for kids art — you may let your child use the reverse side of this card to draw or doodle!
To the members of the parish…
A smile of encouragement is always welcome to parents with small, active children.
Thank you !
Our Corpus Christi Family would like to recognize those formally serving our country at this time:
Michael Roll - Anchorage, Alaska Kjall ("Shell") Gopaul - Kandahar, Afghanistan Brent Bubany - Bagram, Afghanistan Joseph Daly III - Aurora, Colorado Jake Sisson - Afghanistan Joe Hatherley - Afghanistan
These names are family members, relatives, and friends of our Corpus Christi congregation.
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Parish Property
Corpus Christi has been blessed with 15 acres of pristine land. This property currently houses our Rectory and a well-utilized Hall that was constructed in 1999. Our new Church has been recently constructed. Our architect understood that our location, with views of God’s Catalina and Rincon mountain ranges, would only enhance the esthetic beauty of our new building and did his level best to ensure we incorporated these views. Thirty percent (or 4.5 acres) of this land has been left undisturbed upon the completion of this project.
Images courtesy of C C B G Architects, Inc. Click on an thumbnail to view larger image
Building Exterior
Floor Plan
The new construction, measured at 16,625 sq. ft, includes, our New Church, Chapel, Reconciliation Room, Narthex, Sacristy, Ministry Room, Hospitality/Bride's Room, Janitor’s Room, Bathrooms and Storage Space. The design is a "Southwest Mission" style that could be described as rustic with warm desert colors and a thoughtful use of natural materials such as wood, brick, stone and wrought iron. Our goal is a welcoming environment that reflects the beauty of our surroundings and the depth of our faith; a traditional style brought into the year 2007. The entryway into the Church provides a covered, arched pedestrian walkway anchored by a fifty-foot high bell tower.
Sanctuary
Sanctuary Interior
The Sanctuary accommodates 650 parishioners and utilize a fan shaped layout that includes a raised altar. A combination sloped; flat floor is planned. Padded pews are installed (for acoustical value) along with limited use of single chairs in the choir area and select additional areas. Our goal was to design seating that provides comfort while allowing for clear visibility and stellar voice quality to and from the Altar and Pulpit. A large clear glass window is directly behind the Altar allowing for a view of the majestic Rincon’s. A suspended cross hangs directly in front of this window, a constant reminder to us of Christ’s love for us. Stained glass is expected to fill the windows to the south as well as the many of the smaller upper windows. Many lower windows will remain clear glass exposing the Santa Catalina’s to the North and the Rincon’s to the East.
Chapel
Chapel Interior
This unique layout accommodates 150 parishioners in individual chairs providing an intimate, quaint setting for daily Mass, funerals, and weddings. The Chapel is also be used as overflow for Sunday worship services. A folding, operable, glass wall divides this space from the Sanctuary and at the same time the wall allows inclusivety between Sanctuary and Chapel. Small, low windows to the west are stained glass and the large, clear windows on each side of the Altar which allows for exposure of the majestic Santa Catalina Mountains to the North.
Parking
There ia a total of 287 parking spaces. This number includes the current existing spaces. Eleven-handicap parking spaces and two (2) drop off areas are available. In keeping with the natural topography, the new parking area is lower by about 7-8 feet from the base of the new structure. The architect wanted to ensure we had views of the Santa Catalina Mountains from inside the Sanctuary over the tops of cars! Parking islands include ample greenery and lighting.
