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I Was a Stranger and You Welcomed Me  (Mt. 25:35)

 There is very little that will render me
speechless. Well – last Sunday was one of those occasions.  As I walked into the church after the Holy Mass at 11:15, I found myself overwhelmed with joy and awe. I didn’t feel that I’m a stranger but a member of a family.  So many came to welcome me
into the Corpus Christi Catholic Community especially on a snowy Sunday. The Lord has done great things for me! 
 
A welcome reception like that we shared last Sunday does not come together without many helping hands.  Too many to list. I thank them all especially our Pastor Fr. Tom Thakidipuram, Parish Council
members, all the staff and each and every one of you. I also express my sincere gratitude to you, my beloved parishioners, for helping me with your special collection during the Sunday Holy Mass to help me survive the winter.

Thanks to your generous contribution of $1,960 now I am really equipped with and ready to meet my first winter in the United States. I don’t know how to repay you all, of course, assure you my prayers. Thanks to your open arms and open hearts for receiving me into the Corpus Christi Catholic Family.
 
  Our parish is blessed with many parishioners willing to give of their time and talents to foster our parish family. Especially I met many parishioners who expressed their willingness to do “whatever is needed”.  Thank you all. I am here to serve you.  Every challenge is an opportunity to change and grow.  I am ready and willing to work and pray with all of you. As pope Francis says, our God is a God of surprises who encourage us and challenge us to reach beyond.  “Let us journey together,” as we seek to build a stronger and more vibrant parish. So let us all look for what He has been doing and work together to continue to make a difference every day. 
 
Let’s serve the Lord with holiness and happiness!
 
Fr. Litto
 

Top left:  Deacon Monty Montagne, Deacon Bob McClellan, & Deacon Darwin Kruse
Bottom left:  Deacon Larry Knotek & Deacon Jean Plourde

The office is open 9:00 am- 4:00 pm Monday-Friday.

The parish office location is at 3304 4th Ave in Council Bluffs, IA.