Christ Our Light Parish Troy

06/17/2026

CANCELLED! This evenings Bonfire & Belief cancelled due to inclement weather.

06/17/2026

Prayers of gratitude for all who are open to God's calling:

06/17/2026

FREE Father’s Day eCards can be personalized and delivered right to his inbox on Father’s Day: https://rtl.org/ecard/

This Father’s Day, let your Dad know how much he means to you.💙 Honoring fathers who celebrate and protect the gift of life!

Our FREE Father’s Day eCards can be personalized and delivered right to his inbox on Father’s Day.

Send yours today! https://rtl.org/ecard/

06/07/2026

Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ Corpus Christi
“not as common bread & drink do we receive these; but as Jesus Christ our Saviour having been made flesh by the Word of God had both flesh & blood for our salvation, so likewise have we been taught that the food which is blessed by the prayer of His word … is the flesh and blood of that Jesus who was made flesh.” – St. Justin Martyr
Prints, plaques & holy cards available for purchase. Link in our bio.
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06/06/2026

DID YOU KNOW...

- that this weekend’s Sunday celebration of The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ is also known as the feast of Corpus Christi (Latin for “Body of Christ”)?

- that traditionally the Church calendar celebrated this feast as being on the Thursday after Trinity Sunday (on Thursday, because it is the day of the Last Supper)?

- that, in the United States, it is transferred to the following Sunday so that more people can participate in the Mass?

- that this feast honors Jesus Christ as really, truly, and substantially Present under the appearances of bread and wine?

- that on this feast and at many other times, some Catholic communities have Eucharistic processions, during which the Eucharist is held up and exposed, enclosed in a Monstrance?

- that the practice of Eucharistic processions began in the 14th century and has been promoted by popes, councils, and saints as a wonderful way to show the supreme importance of the Eucharist and the love that we have for Him?

- that this special feast is said to be owing to Saint Juliana of Liège, a 13th-century Norbertine canoness from Belgium? She had a great love for the Eucharist. When she was 16, she had a vision in which the Church was a full moon with a dark spot. The dark spot signified that the Church was missing a feast dedicated solely to the Body and Blood of Christ. Even though she had this vision several times, Saint Juliana didn’t think that she could do anything to help institute this feast. Therefore, she kept it a secret for many years. Once she was elected prioress, she finally told her confessor, who in turn told the bishop. This eventually led to the Universal Feast of Corpus Christi. Corpus Christi
- from Corpus Christi/EWTN

06/05/2026

It’s not too late for campers and volunteers to register! Make sure to register for Vacation Bible School by JUNE 8th to get a free t-shirt.

Middle school and High School volunteers are needed!

Campers and Volunteers register here: https://www.coltroy.org/vacation-bible-school

06/05/2026

Here is the link to the info/survey regarding our parish's area:
https://restructuring.aod.org/planning-area-9
Here is the email address for questions regarding the restructuring:
[email protected]
And here is the email address for any questions specific to accessing or completing the online survey:
[email protected]
This information is also available on the homepage of our website at coltroy.org.

06/05/2026

Blood urgently needed! This Monday, June8, 12-6 PM. It's not too late to sign up (below)! Many thanks to those who will give the gift of life.
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=church1

06/05/2026

Students, 4th -12th grade - Be where the most important action is:
on the altar, helping Father celebrate Mass and the Eucharist

06/03/2026

Tonight (Wed., June 3): Bob Mervak Trio at Paddy Lynch's Dakota Inn Rathskellar (https://www.dakota-inn.com)