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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
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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. Joe Kuczborski 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
DO YOU HAVE AN INN FOR JESUS?
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Merry Christmas to you
and your family!
Every year, there is a debate on how our society should celebrate
Christmas. Some people have been campaigning to keep Christ out
of their picture. Some businesses and some politicians in our country
do not want to recognize the traditional greeting: Merry Christmas!
Newspapers, magazines, televisions and radios all say “Happy Holidays”
instead. They also don’t allow the word of God or Christ, or in God We
Trust to be used in public gatherings or in schools. For the sake of being
a multicultural society and for the sake of pluralism, they argue, we have
to make people of other faiths feel welcome to America. We don’t want
to offend people of other faith. We don’t want to offend people of other
cultures; therefore, we do away with Christ and with God. We drop our Christian identity that makes us who we
are and what we believe, to make other people feel welcomed. I don’t think this argument sounds right.
Indeed, to unwelcome Christ in order to make other people feel welcome is an offense to God. This is counter
evangelization. We cannot evangelize others if we let go of our Christian culture heritage. The message from
heaven is that the whole world should be enrolled. The midnight’s Gospel, Saint Luke tells us that “in those
days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that the whole world should be enrolled.” Today, a decree also
goes out from Christ that the whole world should be enrolled under the leadership of Christ. The glory of God
has appeared. The words of the angel are clear, “I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the
people. For today in the city of David, a Savior has been born for you who is Christ and Lord.” Therefore, Christ
is the good news of great joy, not for a group of people, but for all people.
All things came to be through Him, and without Him nothing came to be. He is the life of the human race. He
is the light of the world. Then the shepherds went in haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the infant. When
they saw this they make known the message that had been told them about this child. They were not afraid
to offend anyone. The message of Jesus and about Jesus is the message of Joy, Love, and Redemption. This
message is only offensive to Satan.
Today many places don’t have room for Jesus and also many people don’t make room for Him either.
This Christmas season, do you have a room for the Baby Child Jesus?
Father Dominic Toan-Tran
Baptisms
Sunday (English): 1:30pm
3rd Saturday (Spanish): 12 noon
Confessions
Saturday: 3:15 - 4pm & 5:30 - 6:15pm
DECEMBER 25, 2016
Have a Very
Merry Christmas!
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ADVENT & CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE 2016
DECEMBER 25
DAILY MASS (not a Christmas Mass)
Saturday, December 24, 8:15am
MASSES FOR THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 26, 2016
CHRISTMAS EVE MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday, December 24 4:30pm(3 sites),
6:30pm (Spanish Mass in Church),
8:30pm &12:00am Midnight
CHRISTMAS DAY MASS SCHEDULE
Sunday, December 25 7:30am, 9:15am, 10:45am
& 12:15pm final Mass of the day
FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY
Fri. December 30, regular Mass schedule
6:45am & 8:15am
MARY, THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD
Sat. December 31 & Sun. January 1
Regular weekend Mass schedule
MONDAY – December 26
6:45am
Lillian & Emil Odierna
by The Odierna Family
Curtiss William Harter, Jr.
by Miriam Luz Harter
8:15am
Thomas Lynagh
by Sarah Leihnann
Orrine Orlando
by Ron & Donna David
FRIDAY – December 30
6:45am
Curtiss William Harter, Jr.
by Miriam Luz Harter
Richard Huott
by Joanne & Jeff Butcher
8:15am
Rocco Viglietti
by Teresa Viglietti
Norma Anderson
by Jo Hofmeyer
TUESDAY – December 27
6:45am
Curtiss William Harter, Jr.
by Miriam Luz Harter
Ralph Erardy
by His Family
8:15am
Esperanza Paz-Soldan
by The Reisler Family
Frantz Dufort
by Robert Dufort
SATURDAY - December 31
WEDNESDAY – December 28
6:45am
Curtiss William Harter, Jr.
by Miriam Luz Harter
Kim Nemeth
by Constanza
8:15am
Tita Alfaro Bodewig
by Claudia Pardo
Ralph Erardy
by His Wife, Claudia
Eduardo Trabbuco
by Violeta Gonzalez
Have A Blessed & Merry Christmas!
from Monsignor Michael D. McGraw, Fr. Wesler Hilaire, Fr. Dominic Toan-Tran,
and the SJA Parish Clergy and staff
THURSDAY – December 29
6:45am
Curtiss William Harter, Jr.
by Miriam Luz Harter
Mario Prioriello
by Elizabeth Fuchs
8:15am
Kim Nemeth
by Constanza
John Gresh
by Diane Walewski
4:30pm
Josephine & Vincent Milone
by The Odierna Family
Martin Murray
by Ramona Joachim
6:30pm
Gonzalo Cruz
by The Cruz Family
SUNDAY - January 1
7:30am
Claudine Kernizan
by Dr. Emilie Razafikely
9:15am
Gilberto Cheng
by Heidi Cherry
10:45am
Frank Brandt
by Paul & Jo Benvenuto
Elsie Aquino
by The Aquino Family
12:15pm
Anita Seaman
by Alberto & Marylou Ricaurce
Nella Manes
by Michelle
5:00pm
Wendy Aceves
by Aceves, Harris & Blaine Family
BULLETIN EDITOR: PATTY DELANEY
Please email Bulletin material to: [email protected]
*We reserve the right to edit and publish such materials at our discretion.
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PASTOR’S MESSAGE
GIVE YOUR PRESENCE AS WELL AS PRESENTS
During the Christmas season, there are a lot of temptations to
make presents the center of our attention. We are bombarded
with newspaper, T.V., radio, and direct mail sales that offer us
"Unbelievable sales and bargains"! There is a speeding up of the
pace of our lives to the extent that we sometimes tire out and just
want to escape the pressure. In the center of the maelstrom of all
of these activities, the Lord Jesus, Emmanuel, whom we welcome,
bids us to be in a place of peace, joy and mercy. He wants to
be our calm center and place of refreshment and rejuvenation.
The Christmas season is a time for the enjoyment of special
intimacy with Christ and of commitment to His counter cultural
ways. This is also the perfect time to consider our responsibilities
to our neighbors and, in fact, to pursue the question "Who is my
neighbor"? The practice of giving brightly wrapped presents
during Christmas is a Victorian custom that has now become big
business with its own "Black Friday" special day of bargains "Buy
one suit and get three additional ones for free"! We know that a
present that truly expresses and symbolizes love and the intention
of the gift-giver is much appreciated. It cannot, however, be a
formality or requirement and still be a real "present". We look
for real presents to come from the heart.
As regards our "presence" during the Christmas season, nothing
can replace it. No material gift can begin to replace our physical
presence and loving attentiveness. If we are present and lovingly
attentive, we can so enrich each others lives as to be beyond any price. When I look around at my family Christmas celebration and see all the loved
ones of my family and when I hear each of their distinctive voices, I see and hear only love and unconditional acceptance. This is the Christmas gift of
home and family. This experience can never be replaced by presents because it is true presence. As we go about our Christmas season preparations, let
us please never forget the power of our presence to heal, express love and grant mercy and forgiveness. Christmas is our great time of peace and joy
because the Christ Child became a present to us as God's most perfect presence.
- Msgr. Michael D. McGraw
DECEMBER 25 • ST. JOAN OF ARC • 3
WEEKLY TREASURE
The Weekly Offertory Collection for December 17/18
totaled $21,728.
608 envelope users contributed $17,309
and non envelope users contributed $4,419.
The Our Lady of Guadalupe mass collection totaled $673.
PARISH DIRECTORY
ANNULMENTS
Deacon Bill Watzek 561-952-2828
by appointment only
MARRIAGE MINISTRY DIRECTOR
Rosario Gonzales, 561-952-2854
6 Months notice required for marriages
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
MULTICULTURAL MINISTRY DIRECTOR
Constanza Preble, 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
FINANCE &
HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
Patricia Suau, 561-952-2806
MUSIC MINISTRY DIRECTOR
Douglas Byers, 561-952-2856
PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY
Deacon Bill Watzek, 561-952-2828
PARISH WORSHIP
& SPIRITUALITY COMMITEE
Fr. Dominic Toan-Tran, Chairperson
561-392-0007
PHYSICAL PLANT DIRECTOR
Paul Micelli, 561-392-0007
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.
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!
Ms. Karen Hurley
Mr. & Mrs. Victor Garcia
Wish
ST. JOAN OF ARC
CHURCH & SCHOOL
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Gunderud
Ms. Hilda Hernandez
List
SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
Mrs. Caroline Roberts, 561-392-7974
PARISH MINISTRIES & ACTIVITIES
Andrea Lewin 561-952-2852
[email protected]
SISTERS OF MERCY
Sr. Josephine, Sr. Kathleen
561-392-7974
HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY
Valerie Bryant, [email protected]
Michael Piranio, [email protected]
USHERS MINISTRY
Javier Palomo, 561-445-1782
HOMEBOUND/PASTORAL VISITATION
Fr. Wesler Hilaire, 561-392-0007
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St. Joan of Arc Community is in need of a Baby Grand Piano
in Excellent or Superior Condition to replace the old
Mercy Center Piano.
Please call Doug Byers at 561-952-2856 for info about the piano.
Partial or complete donation can be made.
To donate, please contact Wendy Horton at 561-952-2838
FROM THE SJA LITURGICAL MUSIC MINISTRY DIRECTOR
THE LIVE CRECHE AND ITS ORIGIN
The story is old and the message is clear. The Nativity Scenes we see all over are a visible reminder of the birth of our Savior and of the night He was
born. I hope we never fail to see in our hearts the Baby Who came to save us from our sins. With that being said, I would like to share with you the results
of my research on the crèche and how it came into being in its live form. It may also surprise some of you to learn who was responsible for the first live
representation of the blessed event.
In 1223, a deacon was celebrating Christmas in a small mountainside town called Grecio. This deacon turned out to be none other than St. Francis of Assisi.
Although he was a deacon at the time, I will still refer to him as St. Francis. While making preparations for the Midnight Mass at the chapel of the Franciscan
hermitage, he realized the congregation had outgrown it and that he would need to remedy that situation in order to accommodate the people. So, he set
out to the town square and found a niche in a rock there where he set up an altar. This Midnight Mass as it turned out would be different from all others.
According to research St. Bonaventure explained it best.
“First Francis sought and obtained permission from the Pope so as not to be accused of lightness or novelty in his endeavor. Then he prepared a manger, and
brought hay, and an ox and an ass to the place appointed. The brethren were summoned, the people ran together, the forest resounded with their voices, and
that venerable night was made glorious by many and brilliant lights and sonorous psalms of praise. St. Francis stood before the manger, full of devotion and
piety, bathed in tears and radiant with joy; the Holy Gospel was chanted by Francis, the Levite of Christ. Then he preached to the people around the Nativity
of the poor King; and being unable to utter His name for the tenderness of His love, he called Him the Babe of Bethlehem.” - Father William Saunders
“So, of all the Christmas decorations we so lovingly place around our homes, in our churches, in our parks, and yards, the one that is indispensable as it is
central to the meaning of Christmas, is the Creche or Nativity Scene. And at the time it is assembled, the story of the Birth of Our Lord ought to be retold
every year. Children should be off to bed with visions of the Infant Savior in their hearts, not sugarplums in their heads.” - Francis Weisner, S.J.
Now, from the Music Ministry here at St. Joan of Arc...”KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS” and always keep a song of praise and thanksgiving in your hearts and
on your lips! MERRY CHRISTMAS! MANY BLESSINGS!
Doug Byers
SJA Liturgical Music Ministry Director
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FAITH FORMATION & RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 2016-2017
ROSA DAVIDSON,
Parish Catechetical Leader
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
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.
2016
Jan. 5
Feb. 2
Mar. 2
SUNDAY RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES: 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
December 25th – NO CLASSES (Christmas Day)
January 1st – NO CLASSES (New Year’s Day)
January 8th – Classes
January 15th – Classes
January 22th – Classes
January 29th – Classes
WEDNESDAY RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES: 5:00 PM - 6:15 PM
December 28th – NO CLASSES (Christmas Break)
January 4th – NO CLASSES
January 11th – Classes
January 18th – Classes
January 25th – Classes
NEXT HOMESCHOOL GROUP MEETING: January 10th at 5:00 PM in Conference Room A
Please refer to the Calendar Handbook for important dates and check your emails
for important announcements. As always, please contact the Religious Education
office with any questions or concerns.
POPE FRANCIS’
PRAYER INTENTIONS
FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER
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.
DIOCESAN SCHOOL OF CHRISTIAN FORMATION
2016-2017 - CYCLE II
HOME CONNECTION:
More than any other Holy Day, Christmas brings
families together. No matter where you are,
go to Mass as a family, inviting any out-of-town
visitors to go with you, or visiting the local
parish if you are the ones away from home.
Rejoice in time spent together, young and old
alike. Rekindle ties that bond family together,
welcome the new members of the family and
remember those who are no longer with us.
Give thanks to God for the gift of His Son.
Rejoice! Merry Christmas!
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ST. JOAN OF ARC CATHOLIC CHURCH
TUESDAYS - 7:00P.M. TO 9:00 P.M. – ROOM 6B
UNIVERSAL:
END TO CHILD-SOLDIERS
That the scandal of child-soldiers may
be eliminated the world over.
EVANGELIZATION:
EUROPE
That the peoples of Europe may
rediscover the beauty, goodness, and
truth of the Gospel which gives joy
and hope to life.
Make plans to spend a couple of hours for six weeks
learning about your faith in a systematic and profound
way. The Diocesan School of Christian Formation began
in late August. Invite a friend!
2017
COURSE 3: LITURGY AND SACRAMENTS
Jan. 10, 17, 24 • Feb. 7, 14,
COURSE 4: CHRISTIAN MORALITY
Feb 28 • March 7, 14, 21, 28 • April. 4
Thanks to those parishioners who contributed over the weekend
we have raised $200,000 towards our Matching Gift of $250,000.
Leaving us with $50,000 remaining! Please make your pledge now...
because your donation is twice as valuable!
The massive and exciting effort to complete the redesign and refurbishing
of our SJA Campus continues, growing ever so close to reality each day.
But, it is not yet there and funds are still needed.
Over the summer, St. Joan of Arc was gifted $250,000 towards the campaign
with the caveat that this funding would ignite a passion to complete the project
sooner than anticipated through a match challenge donation. Will you rise to the
recent challenge set forth by this gift? Will you help to complete this project?
Because no gift is too small, will you give what you can in order to do so?
While typical capital campaigns concentrate on the bricks and mortar, Our St.
Joan of Arc Campus will be more than defining walls or aesthetically appealing
accompaniments. Rather, it will be a place where St. Joan of Arc school children are
able to learn in an art conservatory where discovering music, dance and the visual
arts lends to learning in other academic areas. And, it will be a place for children to
discover, grow and thrive.
It will be a place where people in need come for help. It will be a gathering
place for social events and meetings. It will be a legacy for our children, who
will be the future of our Catholic faith. The redesign and refurbishing of our SJA
Campus is a part of us all.
You see, the Journeying Forward into the Heart of Our Future is so much more
than superficial buildings or structures. It is a comprehensive, thoughtful and
caring plan to meet the needs of our seniors, our children and our families. It’s
about being able to provide more help to the community too. The Journeying
Forward into the Heart of Our Future is, in part, about our past. A past full of
passion and dedication to have a Catholic church in Boca Raton, a past that
started a future for us all. Wouldn’t you want to help start a future for others?
Be a pioneer. Give to the future of St. Joan of Arc.
Give to the campaign.
All donations made up until December 31
will be matched up to $250,000.
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$750,000
$650,000
$550,000
$450,000
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$250,000
$150,000
$100,000
$50,000
To make a contribution, please fill-in the pledge card located in the pews and credenzas
at church, parish and school offices and return in the attached envelope.
For additional information, please contact
Wendy Horton at [email protected] or 561-952-2838
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REQUIRED TRAINING & COMMISSIONING
OUR HOMEBOUND AND EM MINISTERS
JANUARY 10, 2017
Men’s RETREAT
JANUARY 20-22, 2017
from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
at St. Joan of Arc Church
Ron Sheldon,
Men’s Retreat Promoter
Phone: (740) 403-3224
E-mail: [email protected]
St. Joan of Arc parish Men’s Retreat
Our Lady of Florida Spiritual Center, 1300 US Highway One,
North Palm Beach, FL 33408.
Team:
Theme:
What:
Who:
The Spiritual and Pastoral Care Ministry Committee.
“GO FORTH”
Training and commissioning our Homebound and EM Ministers
Homebound Ministers; Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion;
and anyone who brings Holy Communion to a loved one;
has a private or St. Joan of Arc’s Pyx. Everybody must attend!
For more information, please call at 561-392-0007 Ext. 2828 / 2824
The theme for the retreat program this year is: “Reflecting Christ”.
It’ll be a relaxing weekend of peace and quiet. Good rest, good food,
and inspiring talks to bring you closer to Christ. You’ll come away with
a new perspective on your life and a wonderful inner peace to face
problems with new courage.
There is a $50 deposit requested and any additional stipend is welcomed.
You may register on the website at: www.ourladyofflorida.org
Father Randall’s
BOOK CLUB 2017
Poetic Vision and the Search for Beauty,
Order, Truth in the poetry of Wallace
Stevens and the fiction of Clum McCann
3:00-4:30pm
Every Other
Tuesday at
The Kilby House
Jan. 3: Wallace Stevens and the use of
Imagination: his life and early poems
Jan. 17: Colum McCann’s short stories in
“Thirteen Ways of Looking” (2016)
Jan. 31: McCann’s “Thirteen Ways of Looking”
& Stevens’ poems
Feb. 14: Final stories of “Thirteen Ways of Looking”
& Stevens’ poems; McCann’s “Trans Atlantic”
Feb. 28: “Trans Atlantic” and Stevens’ poems
Mar. 14: “Trans Atlantic” and Stevens’ poems
Mar. 28: “Let the Great World Spin” and poetry
April 11: Let the Great World Spin and poetry
of Stevens’ conversion
Recommended Books: “The Palm at the End of the Mind”
(Vintage 190); “Thirteen Ways of Looking,” Colum McCann 2016;
“Trans Atlantic,” Colum McCann; Let The Great World Spin, Colum McCann.
(Most of these are in paperback at reasonable cost.)
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31ST INTERFAITH DIALOGUE BETWEEN
St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church & Temple Beth El, Boca Raton
JANUARY
27, 28 & 29, 2017
Be a part of this Interfaith
Program that is an expression
of the mutual understanding
that evolves from dialogue
and sharing.
THIS YEAR’S THEME: “HUMILITY IN OUR DIALOGUE WITH GOD AND NEIGHBOR”
FRIDAY, JANUARY 27
7:30PM
SUNDAY, JANUARY 29
12:15PM
Shabbat Service at
Temple Beth El.
St. Joan of Arc
Parishioners are
invited to attend
Mass at St. Joan of Arc
Church, Followed by a
reception in Mercy Center.
Temple Beth El members
are invited to attend.
COMBINED CHOIRS OF ST. JOAN OF ARC CHURCH & TEMPLE BETH EL WILL PERFORM AT BOTH SERVICES.
Speakers & Dialogue: Monsignor Michael D. McGraw and Rabbi Dan Levin
For additional information please contact Rosa Davidson (561) 952-2870 or Lani Hiponia (561) 952-2942
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PRAY FOR THE SICK
Adler, Michael,
Amumazgui, Nicholas
Anasaii, Violet
Arcau, Georgina
Babione Jr., Robert
Baker, Jimmy
Barone, Lydia
Bauchman, Maureen
Benicy, Alexander
Bobbitt, Joann
Bondi, Barbara
Boronat, Consuelo
Brown, Dottie
Bradley, Earl
Brown, Cheryl
Brown, Nancy
Bruzzo, Tamara
Buffone, Peter
Bugueiro, Maritza
Casani, Angela
Ciarletta, Dylan
Costello, Jerry
Cozme, Valeria
Cunningham, Beverly
Cushing, Dorothy
Cussen, Myrna
Dague, William Deacon
Danaher, Johanna
Darbyshire, Brenda
Dattolicco, Josefina
Davis, MacKenzie
De Chard, Christine
De La Quintana, Carmen
De La Torre, Eugenia
Dent, Karen
Descanio, Laura
Dominguez, Betsey
Dunn, Morgan
Durand, Raul Salazar
Enck, Mary
Faragler, Trudy
Farrell, Amanda
Ferrari, Roseanna
Fisher, Grace
Fran
Fritas, Marcel
Galindo, Erika
Gardner, Marie
Giguere, Theresa
Gildharry, Nelly
Greenwald, Carol
Gesner, Carmela
Golden, Dorothy
Goldstein, Carlotta
Gonsalves, Pat
Gould, Jennifer
Grasso, Vincent
Grimont, Tim
Hardie, Frances
Harris, Cameron
Hazard, Howard
Hershberger, Paul
Herzner, Nancy
Hevert, Elizabeth
Hill, Ceri
Hill, Kristen
Hill, Marissa
Hollerbach, Nancy
Horn, Amy
Jacobs, Katherine
James, Marias
Jannotta, Carol
Keegan, Bill
Kersan, Kim
Kolesar, Donald
Kuchina, John
Kurtz, Matthew
La Rocca, Sal
Lane, Maryellen
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
Manoogian, Gabriel
Margolis, Robert
Marrocco, Linda
Martinez, Eridania
Marullo, Phyllis
McPhillips, Daminica
Mealo, Patsy
Merizalde, Manolito
Micozzi, Joe
Miret, Emilio
Mochler, Marie
Mochler, Michael
Moore, Greg
Morgan, Todd
Morrow, Marjorie
Muir, James
Nebel, Lee Ann
Nofe, Dianne
Ordonez, Nelly
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.
HOSPITAL OR HOSPICE
PRIEST VISITATION
Dear Parishioners,
If you are in the hospital or hospice,
please call the Parish Office at
(561)392-0007 so that you can
ensure visitation from one of our
priests on duty.
Thank you.
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Peloso, Margaret
Peguero, Brittany
Petho, Ellen
Petito, Joseph
Picinich, Antonio
Pfistner, Paul
Portelli, Enza
Power, Theresia
Ratto, Michelle
Robert, Barbara
Rubenberg Family
Saffran, Dorothy
Salcedo, Maria
San Martin, Gloria
Santos, Rosa Maria
Sastri, Lorenzo
Sbardello, Louis Dolly
Searle, Linda S.
Segler, Charly
Sepe, Ralph
Smolij, Monica
Springs, Steve
St. Germaine, Robert A.
St. Juste, Margie
Szlyk, Edward
Timoney, John
Tweel, Jim
Valleti, Fran
Vega de Watmough, Lidia
Vetto, Regina
Vetto, Robert
Wilhem, Pat
Winograd, Elsa
Zaborowski, Barbara
Zambrana, Samantha
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
The Parish Office at 561.392.0007.
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.)
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.
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.
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].
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.
NAVIDAD!
Cuando chico la tradición era que el Niño Jesús el 24 de Diciembre (Nochebuena) tarde en la
noche traía regalos a los niños. A medida que se acercaba la fecha crecía nuestra expectativa
y el deseo de que el Niño Jesús llegara pronto.
Nos enseña la Palabra que para entrar en el Reino debemos ser como niños, por eso pienso
que sería excelente que en esta última semana de Adviento creciera ese deseo de abrir
nuestro corazón y que sea como un pesebre que acoja de una vez por todas a Jesús. Que el
sea de ahora en adelante nuestro compañero permanente.
Navidad es la gran fiesta del amor. Es Dios mismo que por amor se encarna para ser como
nosotros, y nos trae la excelente noticia de que creyendo en el y entregándole nuestra vida
podemos gozar de su gloriosa Presencia por toda la eternidad. Esta es la gran alegría de la
Navidad : recibir a Jesús, que nos trae el mejor regalo que podamos imaginar, LA SALVACION.
Pidamos al Espíritu Santo,a María de Nazareth, y a San José grandes protagonistas de este
Adviento, que nos ayude a concentrarnos en el misterio de la encarnación en Jesús Niño y que
no nos dejemos distraer por un exceso de atención en los actos externos como fiestas, regalos
etc, que están bien siempre y cuando sea manifestación externa de un cambio espiritual.
Feliz Navidad para todos
Diacono Permanente Edgar Caceres
Tel: 561-398-5060
Email: [email protected]
Son mis deseos que siempre recordemos la Navidad del 2016 como punto de partida de una
nueva vida, en la cual pese a los obstáculos, problemas y dificultades mantengamos nuestra
fe en un Dios que nos ama con un amor infinito e incondicional y que tiene preparado para
nosotros una mansión en el Cielo. Que sea el Niño Jesús la luz gloriosa que disipe las sombras
de nuestra vida.
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LAS INTENCIONES DEL PAPA FRANCISCO PARA DICIEMBRE
Universal Niños soldados Para que en ninguna parte del mundo existan niños soldados.
Por la Evangelización Pueblos de Europa. Para que los pueblos de Europa redescubran la belleza, la bondad y la verdad del Evangelio que
dan alegría y esperanza a la vida.
ACTIVIDADES EN ESPAÑOL CALENDARIO
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FIESTA DE LA VIRGEN DE GUADALUPE
Bautismos Sábado 21 de Enero al mediodía
llamar al 561-392-0007 para información.
Clases de Catecismo y Confirmación
para adultos: información con Constanza.
Clase Pre Bautismal Martes 17 de Enero
a las 7:00pm.
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.
21 de Diciembre (Desayuno de Navidad).
Clases de Biblia: Padre Oscar Alonso Próxima
clase el 30 de Enero en el centro Kilby.
Ser Monaguillo es servir a Dios en el altar ayudando sin
esperar nada a cambio. Para estar mas cerca de la presencia
real de Cristo en la Eucaristía y demostrarle a Dios cuanto
lo amo y por eso le dedico un poco más de tiempo de lo
común. Es estar orgulloso de ser un Cristiano Católico fiel y
amante de la Iglesia al que no le da miedo ni pena cantar
o responder en la misa y adquirir valores que me ayudaran
a formarme como persona en un futuro y a ser un mejor
Católico practicante.
Te animas a ser monaguillo?
El padre Wesler te ayudara a hacerlo muy bien llama a
Constanza para anotarte.
Ministros Extraordinarios de la Eucaristia de Diciembre
24 NorCarmen Bruckner – Georgina Gracia
– Rebeca Vera
25 a Fasce – Jeannette Cordova – Fernando Cordova
31 Luis Chavez, Benito Fernandez y Georgina Gracia
Ministros de la Palabra de Diciembre
24 Nora Acevedo – Luis Cortes
31 Carmen Bruckner – Sandra Castro
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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