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ESTABLISHED 1956 ESTABLISHED 1960
A wonderfully diverse Catholic community, we joyfully worship God, celebrate fellowship and care for our neighbor.
370 SW 3rd St. Boca Raton FL 33432
561.392.0007 561.392.0074 Fax
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Msgr. Michael D. McGraw Pastor
Fr. Wesler Hilaire Parochial Vicar
Fr. Dominic Toan-Tran Parochial Vicar
Deacon Bill Watzek
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Msgr. Steven Bosso Assisting
Fr. Michael Driscoll Assisting
Fr. Alfredo Hernandez Assisting
Fr. Norman Schwartz Assisting
Fr. Carlo DiNatale-Tarasi Assisting
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Deacon Michael Zatarga
Deacon Sam J. Barbaro
Parish Office Hours
Monday - Thursday 8:30am to 6:00pm
Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm
Saturday 9:30am to 2:00pm
in the Gift Shop 561.393.0006
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School Office Hours
561.392.7974 561.368.6671 Fax
Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm
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Mass Schedules
Saturday Vigil: 4:30pm, 6:30pm (Spanish)
Sunday: 7:30am, 9:15am,
10:45am, 12:15pm & 5:00pm
Monday-Friday: 6:45am & 8:15am
Saturday mornings: 8:15am
Eve of Holy Days: 6:00pm
Holy Days: 6:45am, 8:15am,
9:15am, & 12:15pm
Holidays: Only one Mass at 9:00am
DOES YOUR FAITH GROW DAY BY DAY?
I have met many people who have told me that they
have very little faith or told me that they are not very
religious. Indeed, I think most people have far more
faith than they give themselves credit for.
In today’s gospel, we are given the unusual image of
something as tiny as a mustard seed, which is about the
size of the tip of a pencil. Jesus tells His Apostles and
also us, that if our faith were even as big as a mustard
seed we would say to this mulberry tree, “be uprooted
and planted in the sea," and it would obey us.
So my dear brothers and sisters, there are two ways to look at this. First we could say, if it only takes faith
the size of a mustard seed to uproot the mulberry tree and plant in the sea, I must have very little faith at
all, since I could never do anything that spectacular. Another way to look at it is to say that with very little
faith you can do an awful lot. Indeed, faith is a gracious gift from God. So most of us do have faith and that
faith grows as our relationship with God grows. Sometimes we tell to each other about the Lord ‘testing our
faith’ when we find ourselves going through a crisis. But by ‘testing’ I believe what is meant is that God is
stretching our faith to full capacity. It is not so much a test to see if we are up to standard, but rather a time
of growth. As St. Paul tells us, “God is faithful and will not let you be tried beyond your strength; but with
the trial he will also provide a way out, so that you may be able to bear it” (1 Corinthians 10:13).
God knows what we are capable of and He is all the time helping us to reach our full potential.
After the crucifixion of Jesus the Apostles hid themselves away in a room because they were afraid. It was
only after they received the gift of the Spirit that they were transformed and began preaching fearlessly.
They had to grow too and I am sure that as their life went on their faith continued to grow. No doubt their
faith was very different at the end of their lives than it was when they were with Jesus. Definitely, they had
a life time of trying to serve God and seeing many extraordinary things. Faith grows gradually but it does grow.
How about us, does our faith grow day by day?
Father Dominic Toan-Tran
Baptisms
Sunday (English): 1:30pm
3rd Saturday (Spanish): 12 noon
Confessions
Saturday: 3:15 - 4pm & 5:30 - 6:15pm
OCTOBER 2, 2016
YOUR WELCOMING CATHOLIC COMMUNITY INOCTOBER
DOWNTOWN
RATON
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JOAN OF
ARC • 1
OCTOBER 2
MASSES FOR THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 3, 2016
We extend a warm WELCOME to all newcomers and visitors!
If you are a new member of our St. Joan of Arc Parish Family or are visiting us for the first
time, be sure to stop-by our Parish Office. There, a member of our parish leadership team
will be happy to inform you about our parish life, ministries, organizations, and service
opportunities. We look forward to meeting you!
Our Sunday Liturgy is the very heart of life here at St. Joan of Arc, the source and summit
of all we do. We gather in prayer, in service, to praise, and to give thanks.
We are pleased that you have come to St. Joan of Arc and hope that you will soon call this faith
community your home. All are welcome at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church & School!
Last week the following families registered in our Parish:
Mr. & Mrs. John Kivlehan
Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Zeoli
Ms. Taylor Young
Mr. Daniel Flynn
Mrs. Martha Cirorelli & Mr. Tim Mirenda
...That our hosts cost us approximately $400 per month??
In this weekly section we will illustrate a few examples of ways in which
St. Joan of Arc stewards the resources that have been budgeted for
operational expenses. In other words, the cost to "do" church.
As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another,
as good stewards of God’s varied grace. 1 PETER 4:10
MONDAY – October 3
6:45am
Curtiss William Harter, Jr.
by Miriam Luz Harter
Gerie Cherubin
by Paula Donayri
8:15am
Robert Anderson
by Ray & Katie Stack
Shirley Warner
by Joann Unks
TUESDAY – October 4
6:45am
Curtiss William Harter, Jr.
by Miriam Luz Harter
Tulyann Mueller
by Jack Mueller
8:15am
Romis Evan
by Daughter & Family
Jim Nold
by Marty & Pat Conaghan
WEDNESDAY – October 5
6:45am
Curtiss William Harter, Jr.
by Miriam Luz Harter
Benedict Gambino
by Caroline Roberts
& Lani Hiponia
8:15am
John Beulow
by Irene Frere
Tita Alfaro Bodewig
by Claudia Pardo
THURSDAY – October 6
6:45am
Curtiss William Harter, Jr.
by Miriam Luz Harter
Rafael Baez
by Esmeralda, Oscar
& Magegce Baez
8:15am
Joanne Gentile
by Marina & John Gawlinski
Genevieve Skap
by Michelle Primiano
FRIDAY – October 7
6:45am
Curtiss William Harter, Jr.
by Miriam Luz Harter
Noel McMahon
by The McDonald Family
8:15am
Vera Porfiri
by James & Patricia Frigo
Marion C. LeBel
by Lilian mcGaharan
SATURDAY – October 8
8:15am
Scott Mangone
by The Parents
Yvello Seballos
by Marilou Salvant
4:30pm
Victor Longhi
by Anna & Tom McKenna
Dr. Ernest J. Visco
by Rosejean Visco
6:30pm
Alberto Rincon
by Wife & Daughter
Alberto Martinengo
by Patty Delaney & Family
SUNDAY – October 9
7:30am
Al Hodges
by St. Elizabeth Circle
Justine Stabile
by Colleen, Mark, Peter & Ryan
9:15am
Daniel Edwards
by Joan Edwards
Pat Haake
by Mark & Eileen Duffy
10:45am
Daniel Hegarty
by His Mother
Vera Porfiri
by The Higgins Family
12:15pm
Pablo Zamora
by Nubia Zamora
Mary Elizabeth Steffen
by Alice Chirichella
5:00pm
Tom Draur
by Leslie & Frank DiMarco
Frederick Gautzsch
by Paddy & Terry Stecz
BULLETIN EDITOR: PATTY DELANEY
Please email Bulletin material to: [email protected]
*We reserve the right to edit and publish such materials at our discretion.
2 • ST. JOAN OF ARC • OCTOBER 2
PASTOR’S MESSAGE
CHRISTIAN POLITICAL RESPONSIBILITY: THE VOTING MACHINES ARE READY. ARE WE?
Whenever there is an important national election, much attention is given to the voting equipment, security
and careful processing of the election results. It is very uplifting to know that unlike other parts of the world,
we do not have to worry about stuffed ballot boxes and unethical ballot counting. We know that we can
trust the election process and also that we have a national history of accepting results, seeing them as the
will of the people and peacefully implementing them. We are a most successful democratic republic and in
that sense really are ‘an example for the world.’
An issue that is more important than the voting process, however, is our preparation to participate in it. The Roman Catholic Church in the United States under the leadership of our Bishops steadfastly refrains
from any sort of partisan politics. For that neutral stance on political parties and candidates, our Church is
sometimes criticized, even by members of our Catholic Community. I happen to be fully supportive of this
position because I respect the intelligence and the ability of our citizenry to be educated and committed
to the best interests of our country. Long gone are the days when church leaders told people who to vote
for because they needed help with making a decision. By way of contrast with telling people who to vote for, however, our Church leadership at the same time has
a serious responsibility to remind us of the spiritual and ethical implications of national policy decisions and priorities. For Catholic Christians, the context of political
involvement and policy making is one of faith, prayer, Scripture, conscience, education and the two thousand year history of social issues and positions of our
Church (Papal encyclicals and official Church teachings on various issues: war and peace, ecology, capital punishment, respect life, economy, terrorism etc.) All of these authoritative teachings help to educate our consciences and clarify complex moral priorities in their relationship to faith and morals.
Most recently, in our country, additional issues of : racism, violence, role of police and policing, drug abuse and drug related deaths, climate concerns, outsourcing of
traditional jobs to low wage paying countries, differences in wages between women and men, differences of views on the size and scope of government, international
affairs and policies, and the skyrocketing costs of health insurance and pharmaceuticals all hold a prominent place in our political environment and discussions. It is really
a necessity for us to educate ourselves as to these complex issues so that we might exercise our right to vote in the most informed manner possible. All of the above is
just another way of saying that citizens in a democratic republic have to work very hard to successfully exercise our self-governance.
For people of faith, I would like to offer the following additional observations in summary:
• We need to pray about the important issues facing us as a nation and request Divine guidance
• We need to actively engage our consciences and our sense of right and wrong because political decisions have ethical consequences
• We need to engage in polite political discourse in order to clarify and better understand differing points of view
• We need, above all, to actually "get out there and vote" since the biggest enemy of a democratic republic is citizen apathy
• We need to re-double our faith and trust in God that the American "Holy Experiment" might continue to inspire the world with hope and good example
May God bless our beloved America and ever keep us as "The land of the Free and the Home of the Brave" !
- Msgr. Michael D. McGraw
OCTOBER 2 • ST. JOAN OF ARC • 3
WEEKLY TREASURE
The Weekly Offertory Collection for September 24/25
totaled $18,216.
623 envelope users contributed $14,122
and non envelope users contributed $4,094.
The Care Ministry Collection
totaled $3,480.
PARISH DIRECTORY
ANNULMENTS
Deacon Bill Watzek 561-952-2828
by appointment only
BAPTISMAL ARRANGEMENTS
561-392-0007
(English) Baptism class for parents
1st Thurs. each month, 7pm.
561-392-0007
Constanza Preble (Spanish)
Baptism class for parents
3rd Tues. each month, 7pm.
561-392-0007
CARE MINISTRY 561-962-6000
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
COUNSELING CENTER
Maria T. Isava MA, LCSW
561-215-0208
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
Patty Delaney, 561-952-2868
DEVELOPMENT &
STEWARDSHIP DIRECTOR
Wendy Horton, 561-952 2838
Special Projects: Diane Salerno
561-952-2848
FAITH FORMATION MINISTRY
Parish Catechetical Leader
Rosa Davidson, 561-952-2870
Administrative Assistant
Ailen Ponce, 561-952-2872
PARISH MINISTRIES & ACTIVITIES
Andrea Lewin 561-952-2852
[email protected]
FINANCE &
HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
Patricia Suau, 561-952-2806
USHERS MINISTRY
Javier Palomo, 561-445-1782
MULTICULTURAL MINISTRY DIRECTOR
Constanza Preble, 561-392-0007
HOMEBOUND/PASTORAL VISITATION
Fr. Wesler Hilaire, 561-392-0007
MUSIC MINISTRY DIRECTOR
Douglas Byers, 561-952-2856
PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY
Deacon Bill Watzek, 561-952-2828
PHYSICAL PLANT DIRECTOR
Paul Micelli, 561-392-0007
SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
Mrs. Caroline Roberts, 561-392-7974
RELIGIOUS GIFT SHOP
Laura Watzek, 561-393-0006
Hours: Mon. - Wed. 7:30am to 4:30pm
Closed Thursdays
Fri. 7:30am to 3:30pm
Sat. 9am to 5:30pm
Sun. 9am to 1:30pm
SACRAMENTS
Anointing of the Sick and Elderly:
First Saturday of the month following
the 8:15am Mass.
Please call the Parish Office to
request a priest if you are a patient
at Boca Regional Hospital.
LETTER FROM BISHOP GERALD M. BARBARITO
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ:
This weekend of October 1st and 2nd marks Respect Life Sunday, the beginning of
Respect Life Month as well as the renewal of the Respect Life Program which will
continue through September 2017. This year's theme is Moved by Mercy, so fitting
during this Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy, as a reminder that the life of each and
every one of us is a gift of the love and mercy of God and that the respect we show
to the life of every person is an extension of that same love and mercy.
Very prevalent in our world today are many horrific acts showing base disrespect for
human life. Terrorism, violence, prejudice, discrimination and religious persecution
are among them. Bullying, which can lead to dire consequences, is another manifestation
of disrespect for life. However, in our society it is also alarming that the same disrespect
for life manifests itself in acts which are considered justified, legalized and even excused
as acts of mercy, such as abortion, assisted suicide, euthanasia, the death penalty and
embryonic stem cell research.
We are coming to a significant election within our nation. Many difficult and challenging
decisions are before us this year. In this election, there is no question that the protection
of life, from the moment of conception until natural death, is the priority which must
be kept above all others. The matter of abortion is a threshold issue and cannot be
considered as one among many. Pope Francis put this very well in addressing the
leaders of Poland on his visit there for World Youth Day when he stated: "It is the
responsibility of the State, the Church and society to accompany and concretely
help all those who find themselves in serious difficulty, so that a child will never
be seen as a burden but as a gift, and those who are most vulnerable and poor
will never be abandoned."
Respect for life at every stage must never be subject to the criteria of political correctness.
This is crucial in the matter of abortion. As we enter into Respect Life Month, let us
continue to join our hearts in mercy and prayer in support of the respect for life which
is so needed in our troubled world today. Thank you for being men and women of
mercy and faith and of letting life be the supreme priority.
SISTERS OF MERCY
Sr. Josephine, Sr. Kathleen
561-392-7974
October is also the month dedicated to our Blessed Mother, Mary, who above all
stands as a witness to life. We turn to her in a special way.
WEDDING MINISTRY DIRECTOR
Rosario Gonzales, 561-952-2854
6 Months notice required for marriages
Sincerely yours in Christ,
HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY
Cecilia Chinchilla, 561-952-2858
Mike Piranio, 561-952-2858
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With every prayerful wish, I am
Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito
Bishop of Palm Beach
PART III
THE MASS SERIES
“I WANT TO KNOW MORE!”
There is another case that is also important. Sometimes the Eucharist is not only reserved in the Tabernacle, but is visibly
Present and Exposed for adoration in the Monstrance on the altar. The General Instructions to the Roman Missal state that
"genuflecting on one knee is sufficient." Our Lord isn't "more Present" in the Monstrance than He is during the Mass. I
too was raised with the former custom of going down on BOTH knees when Our Lord is exposed, and you aren't doing
anything wrong by doing so, it is not forbidden. It's history stemmed from the desire of the faithful to show added and
profound respect for Our Lord exposed in the Monstrance.
With the Liturgical changes of Vatican II, the Church Fathers' intention was to reiterate that Jesus is JUST as Present
Sacramentally in the Eucharist during the Holy Mass, as well as when It is Reserved in the Tabernacle. Personally, I find it
edifying whenever I see someone showing some form of love and respect toward the Most Blessed Sacrament. Do know
though that a "double-knee-genuflection" is no longer mandatory, and we shouldn't correct anyone who genuflects on one
knee. (see Good Pope John XXIII's comment from last week about being "more Catholic than the Pope...")
Additionally, perhaps someone has a physical limitation that prevents him/her from genuflecting? We're there to adore
and worship Our Blessed Lord anyway; not to monitor other folk's genuflections, right!?
The directives suggest that we use the right-knee when genuflecting. The historical tradition of using one's right knee is the
same as the reason we use our right hand to make the sign of the cross. The Latin word for "Right"=Dexter; the Latin word
for "Left"=Sinister. When I was growing up the left-handed kids received a lot of teasing because of it; not to mention
"special attention" from the "Penmanship Nun" Sister John Clare, S.C. (rumor had it that she herself was a 'convert' from
'left-handedism') Yes, another unanswered question of mine that must wait for the next Life... There are those (such as
myself) who cannot genuflect on their right knee and must use the left knee. This is perfectly acceptable. (I took a direct
hit to the right knee-cap while playing hockey in College and it split in half when I hit the ice The "chicken-wire" holding
it together doesn't like when I try and genuflect on my right knee, even thirty-years later.) Wherever she is...I just know
Sister John Clare is watching!
Kneeling is the proper posture when praying in the Presence of the Eucharist either before or after Mass, or during
Eucharistic adoration. If you are praying in the Presence of the Eucharist for long periods of time, kneeling may become
uncomfortable, so sitting is not only appropriate but necessary, and it's ok too. Never feel that you are being less reverent
by sitting down. St. Ignatius Loyola used to lay down on his back while praying! He told his Jesuit confreres that he could
"pray better this way." (If you do lay down in the pews folks, do keep your shoes off of the cushions though, and be alert
too, so that no one accidentally comes along and sits down on you, we don't want anyone hurt!) (To Be Continued...)
-Fr. David Downey
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FAITH FORMATION & RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
ROSA DAVIDSON,
Parish Catechetical Leader
2016
561-952-2870
[email protected]
AILEN PONCE, Administrative Assistant
561-952-2872 | [email protected]
Education Office Hours
PLEASE Religious
Mon., Tues, Thurs.: 9:00am - 5:00pm
NOTE Wednesday: 9:00am - 6:30pm
NEW Friday: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Saturday: CLOSED
HOURS Sunday: 8:30am – 12:30pm
(closed during 10:45am Mass)
By Appointment
REHEARSAL FOR 9:30 AM MASS
will be at the Church on October 10th at 6:00 PM.
REHEARSAL FOR 1:00 PM MASS
will be at the Church on October 10th at 7:15 PM.
CONFIRMATION DAY OCTOBER 15, 2016:
PRE-BAPTISMAL PREPARATION SCHEDULE
The following dates are scheduled for the
Pre-Baptismal classes for 2016-2017
Classes are given on the 1st Thursday of every month. Please call the main office to register before attending.
Classes are in Conference
Room A from 7:00pm - 8:30pm.
CONFIRMATION 2016 REHEARSAL:
9:30 AM MASS – Please be at Mercy Center
no later than 9:00 AM.
2016
Oct. 6
Nov. 3
Dec. 4
1:00 PM MASS – Please be at Mercy Center
no later than 12:30 PM.
CONFIRMATION 2017 (CONFIRMATION YEAR 2)
PARENT and SPONSOR Meeting: Monday, October 24th at 7:00-8:30 PM in the Church
CONFIRMATION 2017 AND 2018 (CONFIRMATION YEARS 1 & 2)
SERVICE PROJECT: You(th) vs. Hunger Packing Day, Saturday, October 29th
DIOCESAN SCHOOL OF CHRISTIAN FORMATION
2016-2017 - CYCLE II
ST. JOAN OF ARC CATHOLIC CHURCH – TUESDAYS - 7:00P.M. TO 9:00 P.M. – ROOM 6B
Make plans to spend a couple of hours for six weeks learning about your faith
in a more systematic and profound way. The Diocesan School of Christian Formation
which is offered in our parish began in late August. Invite a friend!
2016
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 2016-2017
SUNDAY RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES:
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
WEDNESDAY RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES:
5:00 PM - 6:15 PM
NEXT HOMESCHOOL GROUP MEETING:
October 18th at 5:00 PM in Conference Room A
Please refer to the Calendar Handbook for important dates
and check your emails for important announcements.
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2017
COURSE 1: VATICAN II
Aug. 23, 30 • Sept. 6, 13, 20, 27
COURSE 3: LITURGY AND SACRAMENTS
Jan. 10, 17, 24 • Feb. 7, 14,
COURSE 2: ECCLESIOLOGY
Oct. 11, 18, 25 • Nov. 1, 8, 15
COURSE 4: CHRISTIAN MORALITY
Feb 28 • March 7, 14, 21, 28 • April. 4
SUNDAY BIBLE STUDY
Study the Gospel of St. John at 9:15am in Conference Room B. Religious
Education Parents are welcomed and encouraged to join the Sunday Bible
Study group while their children are in class.
FROM THE SJA DIRECTOR OF MARRIAGE MINISTRY
WEDDED BLISS “TIPS”
• Laugh! Have fun with each other always! You are each other’s best friends for life,
make it fun! Keep a “DATE NIGHT." Be each other’s “girlfriend” and “boyfriend.
• Say, “I love you” everyday! (Many times is better!)
• Be happy! Look for the Good in each other and in each Day. Bring JOY into your lives.
•Communicate your wants, needs and disappointments in fair, honest and loving
tones. (Think of how carefully you would communicate with your boss and be at
least as nice as that.)
•Make the conscious effort to smile, embrace and warmly greet when you first see
each other at the end of each work day! (Make life together, sooo pleasant, yet so
strong, that no one or anything can compete with the goodness and love found in
your home relationship!
•Have Humility! Be willing to say, “I’m sorry” and be willing to forgive each other,
and accept their peace offering, no matter how hurt or disappointed you may be
(None of us are perfect and each one will need forgiveness over and over…)
•Be “grudge-free”! No matter how great the temptation, don’t hold onto
grudges! Remember, no good comes from that!)Talk out any and all hurts,
disappointments etc. and then put them behind you and go forward with
sweetness, joy and love in your hearts, each day anew!
•Be kind, loving, charitable, attentive, affectionate, and listen to the concerns of
your spouse. Let them know, daily, how much you appreciate all their efforts whether
it’s at work or at home. A little appreciation goes a long ways!
•Say Grace at meals and at least
a couple prayers together before
bed. (preferably the Rosary as
requested by our Blessed Mother
at Fatima, Lourdes and through
St. Dominic, it is a powerful prayer,
with promises of many blessings to
your family life!)
•Remember the good Lord is the
one who has given you all that
you are and have, from the breath
you take each time you inhale, to
the ability to walk, talk, smile,
laugh and be able to have children!
(There is no “true happiness”
without Him.)
Rosario Gonzales
SJA Director of Marriage Ministry
CONFIRMATION RETREAT 2016
The St Joan of Arc Confirmation Class of 2016 participated in a day long retreat lead by the wonderful group EPIC- Empowering People in Christ. The group combined catechesis,
fellowship, praise and worship and FUN that the confirmandi really enjoyed. Many thanks to EPIC and all the catechists as this confirmation group is prepared to be Soldiers for
Christ. Pray for them and the future of our church on their confirmation day!
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A PRAYER SERVICE OF HONOR
AT OUR LADY OF MERCY CENTER
October 13th, 2016 - 7:00 pm
Please join us in
Song, Prayer, and Thanksgiving,
as we pay tribute to
St. Joan of Arc’s
Our Lady of Mercy Center
Light refreshments following immediately after in the Gazebo
RSVP by October 7 to Wendy Horton 561-952-2838
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WIN A SEVEN DAY/SIX NIGHT TRIP
TO MAGNIFICENT ROME, ITALY!
SJA Annual
All Souls Day
Memorial Mass
COMMEMORATION OF ALL THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED MASS
will be held on Wednesday, November 2, at 7:00pm in the Church.
Experience the beauty of Italy in the winter, spring or fall. This trip includes
airfare in coach class for two persons and 6 nights accommodations at a four
star rated hotel in Rome, Italy. (Hotel will be determined at time of booking.)
Also included, are two tickets to the Sistine Chapel
& Vatican Museum in Vatican City, Rome.
Raffle Tickets on Sale in the Religious Gift Shop,
Special Projects, and at The School & Parish Office.
Drawing of the winning raffle ticket will take place
at The Polo Club in Boca Raton at 10pm on
Friday, December 9, 2016. Winner need not be present.
1 for $50
3 for $100
The Mass is celebrated every year in loving memory of all those who have passed
away or have been buried since last November 1st. You are invited to bring a
framed photo of your loved one who has passed; which will be placed on the
steps of the Sanctuary. Due to the potential number of families attending, we
must limit the photos to ONE picture only and no larger than 8x10" please.
Everyone who has passed away this last year will have their name read during
the Mass. If you are a parishioner who has had a loved one pass away out of
town and would like to participate, please call Cheri Popik at 561-809-6868 as
soon as possible with your loved one's name and date of death. You are more
than welcome to invite family members or friends to attend this Mass with you.
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Bereavement
M I N I S T RY
HARVESTING OUR TEARS AND JOYFUL AGAIN
A Journey through grief and a way
to find the Joy of living again.
HARVESTING OUR TEARS
An 8 week structured grief support program designed to
guide people during their process of mourning the loss of
a loved one. Starting Monday, September 19 through
Monday, November 7, from 7:00-8:30pm. Call to Register.
ALL SOULS DAY
On November 2, the commemoration of all the faithful
departed, “All Soul’s Day.” There will be a beautiful Mass
in the Church at 7:00pm.
JOYFUL AGAIN
A spiritual weekend program for widowed men and
women to help them resolve the normal grief they feel
and begin to live again. Participants gather to view videos,
reflect, share, and support one another in the healing process.
Saturday, November 12 from 8:30am-6:30pm
- All meals included.
Sunday, November 13 from 8:30am-2:30pm
(includes the 12:15pm Mass) - All meals included.
FOR MORE INFORMATION & REGISTRATION PLEASE CALL
Marjorie O’Sullivan 561-395-6029 or Constanza Preble 561-392-0007
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VOCATIONS AWARENESS WEEKEND
NOVEMBER 11-13, 2016 & MARCH 10-12, 2017
“Do not be afraid of what God asks of
you! It is worth saying yes to God! In
Him we find our joy!
- Pope Francis
CONSIDER PRIESTHOOD
WHAT HAPPENS AT THE VOCATIONS AWARENESS WEEKEND?
PRAYERS...Seminarians sharing their vocation story
GREAT FOOD & FUN...Time to relax and meet St. John College
SEMINARIANS...Time to talk to the Director of Vocations
There is no cost to attend the weekend “Come and See”
Diocese of Palm Beach Office of Vocations and Seminarians
Fr. Brian Lehnert, Vocations Director
Phone: 561-775-9552 Email: [email protected]
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PRAY FOR THE SICK
Amumazgui, Nicholas
Anasaii, Violet
Arcau, Georgina
Babione Jr., Robert
Baker, Jimmy
Barone, Lydia
Bauchman, Maureen
Bobbitt, Joann
Bondi, Barbara
Boronat, Consuelo
Brown, Dottie
Brown, Nancy
Bruzzo, Tamara
Buffone, Peter
Bugueiro, Maritza
Ciarletta, Dylan
Costine, Greg
Cozme, Valeria
Cunningham, Beverly
Cushing, Dorothy
Dague, William Deacon
Darbyshire, Colin
Dattolicco, Josefina
De La Quintana, Carmen
De La Torre, Eugenia
Dent, Karen
Descanio, Laura
Dunn, Morgan
Durand, Raul Salazar
Enck, Mary
Faragler, Trudy
Farrell, Amanda
Ferrari, Roseanna
Fisher, Grace
Fishter, Robert
Fran
Fritas, Marcel
Galindo, Erika
Gardner, Marie
Garvey, Claire
Giguere, Theresa
Greenwald, Carol
Gesner, Carmela
Golden, Dorothy
Goldstein, Carlotta
Gonsalves, Pat
Grasso, Vincent
Grimont, Tim
Harris, Cameron
Hazard, Howard
Hershberger, Paul
Hevert, Elizabeth
Hill, Ceri
Hill, Kristen
Hill, Marissa
Hoch, Richard
Hollerbach, Nancy
Jacobs, Katherine
James, Marias
Keegan, Bill
Kenny, Pauline
Kersan, Kim
Kolesar, Donald
Kuchina, John
Largia, Elda
Laudato, Frances
Labbad, Kira
Levin, Steve
Linzer, Rylee
Loesch, Dolores
Lopez, Carlos
Luczyszyn, Michael
Lugo, Miguel
Lynch, Elizabeth
Lynn, Adele
Macher, Peca
Mancini, Teresa
Margolis, Robert
Marrocco, Linda
Martinez, Eridania
McPhillips, Daminica
Mealo, Patsy
Merizalde, Manolito
Micozzi, Joe
Miret, Emilio
Mochler, Marie
Mochler, Michael
Moore, Greg
Morgan, Todd
Morrow, Marjorie
Muir, James
Nemeth, Kimberly
Nofe, Dianne
Ordonez, Nelly
Peloso, Margaret
Peguero, Brittany
Petho, Ellen
Petito, Joseph
Picinich, Antonio
Pfistner, Paul
Portelli, Enza
Power, Theresia
Quillard, Millie
Ratto, Michelle
Robert, Barbara
Rubenberg Family
Saffran, Dorothy
Salcedo, Maria
San Martin, Gloria
Santos, Rosa Maria
Sastri, Lorenzo
Searle, Linda S.
Segler, Charly
Soihet, Sissi
Springs, Steve
St. Germaine, Robert A.
St. Juste, Margie
Szlyk, Edward
Timoney, John
Tweel, Jim
Valleti, Fran
Vetto, Regina
Vetto, Robert
Wilhem, Pat
Winograd, Elsa
Zaborowski, Barbara
Zumaeta, Mery
ALTAR Do you want a special remembrance for a loved one, living or deceased?
BREAD You can donate Altar Bread for a week of Masses by calling
Karen Tringali, 561-752-0014.
In remembrance of beloved wife and mother, Jean Manno by Her Family
BAPTISMS Sept. 22 - Ryland Beane
WEDDINGS Ariel Zully Calvo and Thomas Crosby, Jr. (October 8 - 2pm)
DECEASED Marie Blanda
TO LEAVE A LEGACY FOR ST. JOAN OF ARC
STEP 1 Gather your information about your assets, including retirement
funds, bank accounts and real property.
STEP 2 Choose the type of bequest you’d like to make.
1. Unrestricted bequest. This is a donation to be used for St. Joan of Arc general funds.
This donation would be used where it is most needed.
2. Restricted bequest. This donation specifies how the money is to be used.
(This could be restricted to go into the endowment, a specific ministry, or the building fund.)
OVERSEAS IN THE US ARMED FORCES:
Staff. Sgt. Douglas,
PVT 1st Class Brendan Nestor.
Sgt. Maj. John Hermeling,
Capt. Christopher Allen & PFC Lee E. Palmer;
David Schuler, Lance Corp.
A bequest can be made in a number of ways:
• A specific dollar amount.
• Specific assets, such as securities, real estate, or tangible property.
• Retirement account assets, consisting of any benefits remaining in your retirement plan.
• A residuary bequest, St. Joan of Arc receives all or a percentage of your estate after all
other obligations are met.
• An existing will or trust can be easily amended to include a gift to St. Joan of Arc
without rewriting the entire document. Your attorney can prepare a simple document,
called a codicil, which adds a new bequest while reaffirming the terms of your will.
Similarly, an attorney can prepare an amendment to a revocable trust to add
St. Joan of Arc.
STEP 3 Meet with your estate planning attorney.
Would you like to donate
flowers to decorate the altar
on the weekend masses?
If you need to create a will or just update your existing document, you’ll want to
get advice from your estate planning attorney.
An attorney can advise you as to the best way to structure your will in order to take
care of your loved ones first and then your charitable interests while assuring the best
tax benefits.
As a charitable, not-for-profit all bequests to St. Joan of Arc are fully deductible for estate
tax purposes.
STEP 4 Contact us.
If you would like to donate flowers to decorate our altar, please call
Patty Delaney, (561)952-2868 or email her at [email protected]
(Flowers can be donated in memory of a loved one, birthdays or for any special occassion.)
We acknowledge and welcome donors into our Arc Angel Society.
Members are invited to special member events and receive special mailings.
(We also recognize and respect the wishes of anyone that wishes to remain anonymous.)
Please contact Wendy Horton in the Development Office at
(561) 952-2838 or [email protected].
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LECTOR PROGRAM & TRAINING
October 26 at 6:30pm
- Our Lady of Mercy Center -
PROGRAM INCLUDES:
- Theology of proclaiming the Word
- Practical and procedural items
Training is for returning lectors,
and an invitation to any individual
interested in joining the team.
- Contact information
- Workbook
For more information contact Laura Watzek at 561-393-0006
Volunteer to help and be part
of this exciting event to pack
nutritional meals for impoverished
children in developing countries.
Anyone from 7th grade to college
is encouraged to participate.
ST. JOAN OF ARC 4TH ANNUAL
YOU(TH) VS. HUNGER
FOOD PACKING EVENT
SAVE THE DATE
OCTOBER 29, 2016
For more information Email Cecilia for more info:
[email protected]
AROUND OUR DIOCESE
Events at Our Lady of Florida Spiritual Center 2016
1300 US Highway 1, North Palm Beach, FL.
Phone: 561.626.1300 | Website: www.ourladyofflorida.org
Day of Reflection
Date: November 2 Time: 10:00am-2.30pm
Presenter: Fr. Patrick Daugherty, C.P. "From the Table to the Cross" Cost: $30 Reservations Required
Silent Retreat for Men & Women - Theme: Reflecting Christ
Date: November 11-13
Cost: $195 , $50 Deposit Registration Required
Day of Reflection
Date: December 7 Time: 10:00am-2:30pm
Cost: $30 Reservations Required
The ministry of the Good Shepherd is looking for a volunteer Graphic Designer to make
a few Newsletters per year. For more details please call Betty at 561-391-4426
God, Love and Holy Relationships
Date: October 10 Time: 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: St. Joan of Arc, Boca Raton
Calling all men and women ages 18 to 40+ to join us for a 5-week group study
about God, Love and Relationships based on Pope Saint John Paul II's Theology of
the Body. Join us in the Ministry House for Food, Fellowship & Study.
Contact: 561-376-9495
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Women's Evening of Enrichment
Date: October 13 Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: St. Vincent Ferrer Church, Delray Beach
This night offers participants the opportunity to deepen their relationship with God and
their sisters in Christ. The event is free. Light snacks and refreshments will be served.
Contact: 561-665-8566
Workshops For Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Sessions offered simultaneously in English and Spanish
Date: Saturday, October 15
Time: 9:15am-11:45am
Please pre-register by Thursday, October 13
Location: Ascension Parish, Boca Raton: 7250 N. Federal Hwy. Boca Raton, 33487
Topics include: salvation history, sacramental theology, history of the Eucharist origin
and development of the Mass, principles of good liturgy, spirituality, ministry to the
sick, and up-to-date information on rubrics for Extraordinary Ministers.
Would you like to make a difference in your community, the country, or the world?
Do you want to serve those in need and work for social justice? Check out RESPONSE
2017, a free guide listing nearly 200 faith-based volunteer programs and thousands of
opportunities. Volunteers serve full-time for periods of one week to one year or more
across the United States and in more than 100 countries worldwide. Summer and school
break opportunities are also available. Our volunteers are from all walks of life - from
high school to senior citizens and every stage in between. Positions are available for both
single and married volunteers, including those with children.
Contact Catholic Volunteer Network to receive your free copies of RESPONSE 2017.
Call 800-543-5046 or email [email protected]. You can also search
RESPONSE 2017 online at www.catholicvolunteernetwork.org
MINISTERIO
MULTICULTURAL
Misa en español todos los Sábados a las 6:30pm. Confesiones todos los Sábados a las 5:30pm en la capilla.
DIRECTORA DEL MINISTERIO:
Constanza Preble
561-392-0007 | [email protected]
Padre Wesler Hilaire capellán del Ministerio Multicultural, habla
inglés, español, francés y creole. Atiende todas las necesidades
pastorales de la comunidad Multicultural. Para consulta llame a
561-392-0007 | [email protected]
Padre Alfredo Hernández es miembro de la
facultad del Seminario Regional San Vicente de
Paul en Boynton Beach, sirviendo como Decano
de Formación pastoral y Director de Liturgia.
El Padre José Crucet nació en Cuba. Antes de ser ordenado sacerdote
practico tres años su profesión de Doctor en Medicina. Trabajo en las
parroquias de Santa Juliana y Holy Name de la diócesis de Palm Beach,
hoy trabaja en la Catedral de San Ignacio.
Rev. Oscar Alonso, Sch.P. es religioso escolapio. Ha enseñado en las escuelas de los Padres Escolapios desde 1968. Actualmente es profesor
del Colegio Cardinal Gibbons en Fort Lauderdale, FL y enseña en el programa de formación y preparación para el Diaconado Permanente de la
Arquidiocesis de Miami. El Padre Alonso estudió en la “Catholic University” en Washington, DC donde obtuvo su Maestría en Teología.
EL MES DE OCTUBRE ES EL MES NACIONAL DE RESPETO A LA VIDA
PARA QUE EL MAL TRIUNFE SOLO ES NECESARIO
QUE LOS BUENOS NO HAGAN NADA
Este fin de semana en Santa Juana de Arco nos unimos
a las demostraciones en todo el pais por la defensa de
la vida: El “Baby Shower” y la “Caminata por la Vida.”
GRACIAS POR LOS OBSEQUIOS PARA BIRTHLINE.
Birthline es un Programa que promueve la santidad de
la vida y ofrece servicios gratis a las mamas encintas.
En el centro de Birthline las mamas reciben consejería
y cuidados gratis que incluyen: Ecografías y test de
embarazo. Cuidados pre natales. Educación en pro
de la vida. Alternativas al aborto. Clases para padres.
Educación de la fertilidad. Layette para el bebe y
mucho más. 561-278-0880
XXVII Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario, Ciclo C.
San Lucas 17, 5-10: Aumentar la fe
¡Señor, auméntanos la fe! ¡Qué estupenda jaculatoria para que se la
repitamos al Señor muchas veces! Y junto a la petición, el ejercicio frecuente
de esta virtud: cuando nos encontremos en alguna necesidad, en el peligro,
cuando nos veamos débiles, ante el dolor, en las dificultades del apostolado,
cuando parece que las almas no responden... cuando nos encontremos delante
del Sagrario.
Mañana domingo 2 de Octubre
haremos una caminata pacifica
saliendo de SJA a la 1:30
caminando pacíficamente hasta
SanBorn Park donde escucharemos
a algunos oradores en favor de la
vida. Puedes unirte a este acto que
es una obra de misericordia.
¡Te esperamos¡
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Este fin de semana el jubileo de la Misericordia honra a María, “Madre de la Misericordia”. El Papa Francisco dice que la vida de María moldeo la vida de Jesús,
que es “la misericordia – hecha – carne”. El Papa nos recomienda que recemos con frecuencia la oración “La Salve” pidiéndole que nos mire con “esos ojos
misericordiosos” para que podamos ser dignos de contempla r el rostro de Jesús y ver a Jesús en nuestro prójimo para servir con misericordia y amor incondicional.
ACTIVIDADES EN ESPAÑOL CALENDARIO
LA MISERICORDIA DE DIOS
• Bautismos Sábado 15 de Octubre al
mediodía llamar al 561-392-0007
para información.
¿Cómo estamos viviendo estos últimos meses del año Jubilar?
Reflexionemos cada día esta semana:
• Clases de Catecismo y Confirmación para
adultos: información con Constanza.
Domingo: Clemente y Compasivo es el Señor … (Salmo 145:8)
¿Me enojo con facilidad, soy amable con los demás?
• Clase Pre Bautismal martes 18 de Octubre
a las 7:00pm
Lunes: Sed Misericordiosos así como el Padre es misericordioso.
(Lucas6;36-37) ¿Qué puedo hacer para ser una persona que deje
de juzgar y sepa perdonar aunque sea difícil?
• Grupo de oración Todos los jueves a las
7:00 pm en la Casa Hispana.
• Rosario por las vocaciones Sacerdotales los
miércoles en la Capilla a las 9:30am.
• Clases de Inglés. Todos los Miércoles en la
Casa Hispana 561-289-7846 para información.
Martes: Bienaventurados los misericordiosos, pues ellos recibirán misericordia. (Mateo 5:7)
¿Soy capaz de ser misericordioso sin esperar algún reconocimiento?
Miércoles: Acuérdate, oh Señor de tu compasión y de tus misericordias que son eternas. (Salmo 25)
¿Dios me está llamando a ser misericordioso también conmigo mismo, se perdonarme a mi mismo?
• Grupo Santa Ana próxima reunión
el 26 de Octubre
Jueves: Den gracias al Dios del cielo, porque para siempre es su misericordia. (Salmo 136)
¿ Me acuerdo de alabar a Dios del cielo por el don gratuito de misericordia que se me mostro?
• Clases de Biblia: Padre Oscar Alonso Próxima
clase el 31 de Octubre lugar a ser anunciado.
Viernes: Ten piedad de mi oh Dios conforme a tu misericordia; conforme a lo inmenso de tu compasión, borra
mis transgresiones. (Salmo 51). ¿ Hay algún pecado en mi vida que yo sienta que no se puede perdonar,
creo en la inmensa compasión de Dios?
• Fiesta Internacional de las Familias domingo
23 de Octubre
• Navidad en el Parque SanBorn Lunes
28 de Noviembre 6:00pm -8:00pm
Sábado: Pero Dios que es rico en misericordia por causa del gran amor con que nos amó, aun cuando
estábamos muertos en nuestros delitos, nos dio vida juntamente con Cristo. (Efesios 2).
¿Cómo fue que la misericordia Divina me levanto de mis pecados?
• Fiesta de la Virgen de Guadalupe Lunes
12 de Diciembre 6:30pm Procesión, 7:00pm
Santa Misa, 8:00 – 10:00pm Recepción.
• Concierto de Navidad el 14 de Diciembre
• “La Belle será anunciada la fecha
MINISTROS EXTRAORDINARIOS DE LA EUCARISTIA DE OCTUBRE
1 DE OCTUBRE: AURORA CORTEZ, LUIS CHAVEZ,
CARMEN BRUCKNER NORA FASCE, GEORGINA GRACIA,
JOSEFINA BOLLA, REBECA VERA
8 DE OCTUBRE: MARIA DE LOS A. ANGULO,
JEANNETTE CORDOVA, FERNANDO CORDOVA,RACHEL
LICCIARDINO, NELCY SUA, CARMER BRUCKNER, LUIS CHAVEZ
15 DE OCTUBRE: BENITO FERNANDEZ, TERESITA REOYO,
RACHEL LICCIARDINO, JOSEFINA BOLLA, JEANNETTE CORDOVA,
FERNANDO CORDOVA, AURORA CORTEZ
2 DE OCTUBRE: NORA FASCE, LUIS CHAVEZ,
GEORGINA GRACIA. MARIA DE LOS A. ANGULO,
BENITO FERNANDEZ, TERESITA REOYO, CARMEN BRUCKNER
29 DE OCTUBRE NELCY SUA, REBECA VERA, LUIS CHAVEZ,
RACHEL LICCIARDINO, JEANNETTE
Ministerio Extraordinario de la Eucaristia y Grupo de Oración : Fernando Cordova 561-573-0194.
Proclamadores de la Palabra: Rosis Suarez. 561-665-1725. Ujieres y monaguillos Constanza 561-859-4666.
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