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ESTABLISHED 1956 ESTABLISHED 1960
As a 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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JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY - “MERCIFUL LIKE THE FATHER”
DECEMBER 8, 2015 - NOVEMBER 20,2016
Msgr. Michael D. McGraw Pastor
Fr. Tom Lafreniere Parochial Vicar
Fr. Wesler Hilaire Parochial Vicar
Deacon Bill Watzek
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Fr. Carlo DiNatale-Tarasi Assisting
Fr. Norman Schwartz Assisting
Msgr. Steven Bosso Assisting
Fr. Michael Driscoll Assisting
Deacon Michael Zatarga
Deacon Sam J. Barbaro
Deacon David Keegan
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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
Baptisms
Sunday (English): 1:30pm
3rd Saturday (Spanish): 12 noon
Confessions
Saturday: 3:15 - 4pm & 5:30 - 6:15pm
“No one can be excluded from God’s mercy.” - Pope Francis
Our St. Joan of Arc Parish, in communion with the entire Catholic Church, began the Extraordinary Jubilee
Year of Mercy. We installed the Holy Door of Mercy at the entrances of our Chapel. You are encouraged to
make a journey to your local Holy Door. This spiritual journey, as the Holy Father said, signals “the deep
desire for true conversion.”
The Holy Door is opened to allow the faithful to receive blessings and pardon for their sins known as an
Indulgence. The Holy Door of Mercy at St. Ignatius Cathedral will offer this Plenary Indulgence. This door will be
open Mon. – Fri. from 9am to 4pm throughout the Jubilee of Mercy. In addition, you are called to participate in
parish activities such as prayer, the sacrament of reconciliation, receive the Holy Eucharist “with a reflection of
mercy”, pray for the Pope and for his intentions, do charitable and spiritual works of mercy and receive all the
graces offered through this Jubilee Year of Mercy.
God Bless!
Fr. Wesler Hilaire
DECEMBER 13, 2015
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YOUR CATHOLIC COMMUNITY IN DOWNTOWN
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ADVENT & CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE 2015
WEEK DAY MASSES for ADVENT
Began Mon. November 30 through Wed. December 23
Mon.-Fri. 6:45am & 8:15am – Saturdays 8:15am
ADVENT RITES OF COMMUNAL PENANCE at 7:00pm
Mon, Dec. 14 at St. Joan of Arc Church, Tues. Dec. 15 at St. Jude Church
CHRISTMAS CONCERT Thursday, December 17 7:00pm in the Church
ADVENT CONFESSIONS Saturday Dec. 19
at 3:15pm to 4:00pm & at 5:30pm to 6:15pm (Chapel confessionals)
DAILY MASSES (not a Christmas Mass) Thursday, December 24
6:45am & 8:15am
CHRISTMAS EVE MASS SCHEDULE Thursday, December 24
4:30pm (3 sites), 6:30pm (Spanish Mass in Church),
8:30pm & 12:00am Midnight
CHRISTMAS DAY MASS SCHEDULE Friday, December 25
7:30am, 9:15am, 10:45am & 12:15pm final Mass of the day
FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY
Saturday, December 26 Vigil Mass 4:30pm,
6:30pm (Spanish Mass)
Sunday, December 27 7:30am, 9:15am,
10:45am, 12:15pm, 5:00pm
DAILY MASSES Thursday, December 31
6:45am & 8:15am
MARY, THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD
Thursday, December 31 6:00pm
(Vigil for the Holy Day of Obligation)
Friday, January 1 (New Year’s Day)
6:45am, 8:15am, 9:15am,
& 12:15pm final Mass of the day
DECEMBER 14, 2015
MASSES FOR THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 14, 2015
MONDAY – DECEMBER 14
6:45am
Rosemary Liguori
by Laura Liguori
Ann Mayhew
by Claudia Erardy
8:15am
Elsa Santacroce
by The Family
Frank Loricchio
by Rose Loricchio
TUESDAY – December 15
6:45am
Jesse Lee
by Claudia Erardy
St. Joan of Arc Parishioners
8:15am
Janice Callahan
by The Palomo Family
Chat Polanin
by Wife, Fran Polanin
by Luisa Riccio
Bill & Pat Appleman
by Mary Bello
SATURDAY – December 19
8:15am
Omar & Violet Pernia 36th
Anniversary
Barbara Kabbas
by Joe & Diane Kabbas
4:30pm
Adrian & Victor Longhi
by Anna & Tom McKenna
Larry Hitchner
by Michell & Carolyn Kasper
6:30pm
Miguel Ribadeneira
Elsa Santacroce
by The Family
SUNDAY – December 20
7:30am
Diane DeMarco
WEDNESDAY – December 16 by The Cipolla Family
6:45am
Kevin Kemmerer
St. Joan of Arc Parishioners by The Cipolla Family
8:15am
9:15am
Nancy Dellisola
Lolita Fensholt
by Victor
by The Mann Family
Bernie Sopha
Joseph Saxton
by Kevin Kramer
by Tom & Pat Ternus
10:45am
THURSDAY – December 17 Marty Kane
6:45am
by Mildred Kayle
Rose Colatarci
Armando Acosta
by Mary Pat Havener
by Elisabella Rosati
St. Joan of Arc Parishioners 12:15pm
8:15am
Alan C. Alford
La Von K. Rieg
by The Dattolico Family
by Sclafani Family
Fr. Jimmy B. Hababag
T. J. Virgin
by SJA’s Dads Club
by Brenda Distler
5:00pm
Kevin Kemmerer
FRIDAY – December 18
by Bill & Theresa Lang &
6:45am
Family
St. Joan of Arc Parishioner
Hildegard Slade
8:15am
by Susan & Bill Brady
The Riccio 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
GAUDETE SUNDAY: THE FULLNESS OF JOY AND PEACE IS NEAR!
The Third Sunday of Advent is also called “Gaudete”
Sunday because of its emphasis upon the joy and hope
that we feel as we get closer to Christmas. It is also
because we remember with so much joy and hope the
salvation that will be finalized through Christ’s Second
Coming in glory.
It is very appropriate that we celebrate today in
our Bulletin the mission heart and outreach that so
characterizes our parish. These pictures of our Thanksgiving
Dinner ministry, our Haitian Christmas Party for children
in Delray, our youth food packing day, our annual
Christmas visit to the migrant families in LaBelle, our Care
Ministry Angel Tree toy drive, our Christmas caroling in
nearby retirement communities, and our Christmas Crèche
celebration in Sanborne Park, are testimonies of the loving
heart that is The Heart of Saint Joan of Arc. These many
pictures show us the visual power
of caring that is so much more powerful than words.
We also celebrate as a diverse family of faith the Feast
of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the Patroness of Mexico and
of all of the Americas. This annual procession and Mass
reminds us that during this Holy Season we journey with
the company of Our Blessed Mother and in solidarity with
all the peoples Mary holds dear.
These pictures, in addition, reveal the Incarnate Word
at work in the world and the midst of all of its struggles
through us.
May we rejoice and be glad that Emmanuel our El Santo
Nino and El Nino Manuelito will soon be with us to
transform our world with His love.
- Msgr. Michael D. McGraw
DECEMBER 13 • ST. JOAN OF ARC • 3
WEEKLY TREASURE
The Weekly Offertory Collection for December 5/6, 2015
totaled $20,813
637 envelope users contributed $17,443
and non envelope users contributed $3,370
The Retired Religious Collection
totaled $4,608
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
MULTICULTURAL MINISTRY
Constanza Preble, 561-859-4666
HOMEBOUND/PASTORAL VISITATION
Fr. Wesler Hilaire, 561-392-0007
ext. 2824
MUSIC MINISTRY
Douglas Byers, 561-952-2856
Director of Liturgical Music
PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY
Deacon Bill Watzek, 561-952-2828
PHYSICAL PLANT DIRECTOR
Paul Micelli, 561-392-0007 ext. 2850
COUNSELING CENTER
(Catholic Charities Satellite Office at SJA) SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
Counseling Director:
Mrs. Caroline Roberts, 561-392-7974
Maria T. Isava MA, LCSW - 561-215-0208
Mario Acosta, Ph. D. - 561-254-6558
RELIGIOUS ARTICLES STORE
Laura Watzek, 561-393-0006.
COUNSELING CENTER (Private Practice) Hours: Mon. - Wed. 7:30am to 4:30pm
Pamela Sigda, Ph. D. - 561-706-2277
Closed Thursdays
Fri. 7:30am to 3:30pm
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
Sat. 9am to 5:30pm
Patty Delaney, 561-952-2868
Sun. 9am to 1:30pm
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Wendy Horton, 561-952 2838
Special Projects: Diane Salerno
561-952-2848
FAITH FORMATION MINISTRY
Sr. Vivian Gonzalez / Director
Rosa Davidson / Admin. Asst.
561-952-2872
FAMILY LIFE MINISTRY
Tessie O’Dea, 561-952-2852
FINANCE & HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
Patricia Suau, 561-392-2806
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.
Holy Year Of Mercy
DECEMBER 8, 2015 - NOVEMBER 20, 2016
CORPORAL WORKS OF MERCY
• To Feed The Hungry
• To Give Drink to the Thirsty
• To Clothe The Naked
• To Shelter The Homeless
• To Care for The Sick
• To Visit the Imprisoned
• To Bury the Dead
SPIRITUAL WORKS OF MERCY
• To Convert Sinners
• To Instruct the Ignorant
• To Advise the Doubtful
• To Comfort the Sorrowful
• To Bear Wrongs Patiently
• To Forgive Injuries
• To Pray for the Living and Dead
"It is a favorable time to heal wounds, a time
to offer everyone the way of Forgiveness and
Reconciliation." - Pope Francis
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WOMEN OF GRACE GRADUATES!
May you continue to be blessed always!
SISTERS OF MERCY
Sr. Ellen, Sr. Josephine, Sr. Kathleen,
561-392-7974
WEDDING PREPARATION
Rosario Gonzales, 561-952-2854
6 Months notice required for marriages
HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY
Cecilia Chinchilla, 561-952-2858
USHERS MINISTRY
Javier Palomo, 561-445-1782
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THE ST. JOAN OF ARC SCHOOL Gazette
If you would like to be included in SJA’s
School Quarterly Newsletter, The SJA Gazette
mailings, please email us your name and address
at [email protected] or call the School Office
with your contact information at (561) 392-7974.
Christmas
Christmas Concert
Help us hand out Christmas stickers, stuffed toys, candy and chocolates
to the patients if you wish, but please ask if they are diabetic before
dispensing the treat.
December 17
DON’T MISS OUT
ON THIS Amazing AND
Free EVENING OF MUSIC!
Come join the Men’s Ministry, The Knights of Columbus, Columbiettes,
Dad’s Club and Music Ministry as we go Christmas Caroling to the
Elderly Care Facilities near Saint Joan of Arc Church.
Please bring your Silly Christmas Hats and Musical Instruments.
THURSDAY
INSIDE THE
CHURCH
Caroling
THIS
THURSDAY!
DECEMBER 21
5:15pm - THE MAIN CHURCH PARKING LOT
6:00pm - THE ATRIUM, 1080 NW 15TH STREET
6:45pm - AVANTE (next door to The Atrium)
7:45pm - BOCA REHAB, 755 MEADOWS RD.
(across from boca raton community hospital)
CONTACT KC GRAND KNIGHT: JOSE HERNANDEZ AT 561.654.3470
Ho Ho Ho, let’s Go Go Go, Keep Christ in Christmas
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Praying with Different Spiritual Schools
An Advent time of sharing with our Parish Team
You are invited to set aside a short time each week during Advent to reflect on various spiritual
schools and learn different forms of prayers. Each week one of our Parish Team members –
Monsignor McGraw, Fr. Tom, Fr. Wesler and Sr. Vivian will gather with parishioners for a short
talk and prayer/reflection period on each of the saints chosen for the day. Don’t miss this great
opportunity to deepen your spiritual life.
MONDAY, DEC. 14
"Contemplatives in Action:
Praying with St.​Anthony, Mary Claret
and Mother Maria Antonia Paris" ​​​
MONDAY, DEC. 21
"The Spirituality of
St. Francis of Assisi: True Joy" ​​​
- Fr. Wesler Hilaire
- Sr. Vivian Gonzalez
Please RSVP so we may plan for each week.
Call the Office of Faith Formation (561) 952-2872
ANNUAL CCW CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
SJA's Council of Catholic Women
invites you to their
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
Wednesday,
December 16th
at 12:00 Noon
The Delray Beach Club
2001 S. Ocean Boulevard, Delray Beach
THIS
WEDNESDAY!
RSVP by November 30th to your
Circle Leader with your check for $35
at your November meeting,
or mail to SJACCW at Parish Office.
Husbands and Guests are welcome!
Valet Parking.
If you have any questions please call Cassie: 561-416-9831
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In the Chapel at 11am - Noon
Christmas Brunch
OH COME ALL YE FAITHFUL...
The St. Joan of Arc Holiday Fellowship Ministry
is Organizing a Brunch on Christmas Day!
December 25
1:30pm
Deer Creek Country Club
2801 Country Club Blvd.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
COST: $31.50 tax and tip included
CALL ASAP TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATION:
Jean Ordonez at 561-350-0643 or
Rita Agustynowicz at 561-737-7471
7TH GRADE FIELD TRIP TO ST. JOHN PAUL II ACADEMY
Take a Lenten Journey with
BE
and discover the great call and gift of your
feminine genius through this ten week
Foundational Study...
Merciful
Father
AS YOUR
“Full of Grace: Women and the Abundant Life!”
Each week you will meet two great women saints, receive wisdom from
our Holy Mother Church, unpack the life changing wisdom of sacred scripture,
and discover how the Blessed Virgin Mary is exemplar of Christian Discipleship,
and the pathway to her Son Jesus Christ and into the Heart of God our Father.
Study Details:
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
12:30-2:30pm OR 7:00-9:00pm
Spanish
Monday, January 11, 2016
10:30am-12:30pm
ALL Classes held at St. Joan of Arc, “Yellow House”
(First Session is a informational session about the program)
Men’s
Retreat
JANUARY 22-24, 2016
St. Joan of Arc parish Men’s Retreat
is planned to be at
OUR LADY OF FLORIDA
SPIRITUAL CENTER
1300 US Highway 1,
North Palm Beach, FL 33408.
Please make a note in your
calendars of these dates so you
can schedule “YOUR RETREAT”
and make “YOUR TIME” with
our Lord a PRIORITY.
You may register
on the website at:
www.ourladyofflorida.org
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Tessie O’Dea 561-952-2852 | [email protected]
or Kris Toimil 561-929-3468 | [email protected]
Ron Sheldon, Men’s Retreat Promoter
(704) 403-3224 • E-mail: [email protected]
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THIS YEAR’S GALA HONORARY CHAIRPERSONS:
Robert & Regina Vetto, and Mary & Paul Zuloaga
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Millie & Sir Robert Quillard
(Celebrating his 91st Birthday!)
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FAITH FORMATION &
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
SR. VIVIAN GONZALEZ
Director of Faith Formation
Sunday December 13 - Last class before the Christmas break.
[email protected]
Wednesday December 15 - Last class before the Christmas break.
(561) 952-2870
ROSA DAVIDSON, Administrative Assistant
(561) 952-2872 • [email protected]
PLEASE
NOTE
NEW
HOURS
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER IN THE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM
for Religious Education Office Hours
Monday - Thursday: 9am - 4pm
Friday: 9am - 2pm
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: 8:30am - 12:30pm
(Office closed during 10:45am Mass)
- And by appointment -
PRE-BAPTISMAL PREPARATION SCHEDULE
The following dates are
scheduled for the
Pre-Baptismal
classes for
2015-2016.
Classes are given on the
1st Thursday of every month.
Please call the main office
to register before attending.
2016
January 7
February 4
March 3
April 7
May 5
June 2
July 7
Sunday December 20 and 27 - NO CLASSES- Christmas and New Year holidays.
Wednesday December 23 and 30 - NO CLASSES- Christmas and New Year holidays.
HOMESCHOOL FAMILY CATECHESIS FOR GRADES 1ST TO 6TH
Our next Homeschool Family Catechesis session will take place on
Tuesday, December 15, 2015 from 5:00p.m. - 6:00p.m.
in Conference Room A of the Ministry Building.
DEEPEN THE KNOWLEDGE OF YOUR FAITH…
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS (RCIA) IS FOR ALL
ALL PARISHIONERS are invited to audit the RCIA faith classes with our Catechumens, Converts,
and Candidates the topics for the next three weeks are scheduled as follow, please note there
has been a change in the calendar from last week.
- NO RCIA CLASSES ON TUESDAY DECEMBER 22 OR DECEMBER 29
for Christmas and New Year’s break. Classes will resume on Tuesday January 5, 2016.
If you are interested in any of the topics, you are welcome to join us!
WEDNESDAY PARENT FAITH SHARING GROUP AND SUNDAY BIBLE CLASSES
We have started FAITH SHARING GROUP for parents whose children
are in the Wednesday session. Come in for cups of coffee… get to
know other parents… and have the opportunity to learn more and
share about your faith in a comfortable, community atmosphere.
Every Wednesday at 5 – 6pm in Conference Room A
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Parents with children in Religious Education are specially invited to
attend the Sunday morning BIBLE CLASSES. In Conference Room B
from 9 – 10:15am each Sunday.
FROM THE DIRECTOR OF FAITH FORMATION
ADVENT: A TIME OF PRESENCE
Recently I went to a day of reflection in Our Lady of Florida and the presenter
started the retreat by saying STOP SHOPPING…Christmas is not about
presents but about PRESENCE. Advent is the time to prepare to receive that
present and to surrender our lives to that PRESENCE of God among us…
Emmanuel… the promise of God made flesh.
RICK MOORE
Catechumen
JANE PETERS
Catechumen
GARY FERNAAYS
Convert
RICHARD FRANKENSTEIN
Convert
LINDA TRINE JOHNSON
Convert
JOHN MOORE
Convert
AMANDA VITTO
Convert
ROSE MARY WILLIAMS
Convert
DIEGO FERNANDO BOBADILLA
Candidate
LAUREN MCCAULEY
Candidate
I couldn’t help to think of our RCIA catechumens and candidates, as well as all
the men and women in our diocese and in the church who during this time of
Advent enter the order of Catechumens and those candidates and converts who
are asking to complete their full initiation and communion with the church.
The Rite of Acceptance and Welcoming opens with the following:
Dear friends,
The Church joyfully welcomes today those who will be received into the order
of Catechumens. In the months to come they will prepare for their initiation
into the Christian faith by baptism, confirmation, and eucharist.
We also greet those who, already one with us by baptism, now wish to
complete their Christian initiation through confirmation and eucharist or to be
received into the full communion of the Catholic Church.
For all of these, we give thanks and praise to the God who has led them by
various paths to oneness in faith. My dear candidates, you are welcomed in
the name of Christ.
With the Rite of Acceptance and Welcoming they are publicly invited to STOP
SHOPPING around, and to open to the true PRESENCE of God incarnate in their
lives. They are now considered disciples and members of the church in process
to be fully initiated and the whole parish community is asked to welcome them
in its midst and to pray for them and help them in their faith journey.
So… without further ado, here is the 2015-2016 group of Catechumens,
Converts and Candidates of St. Joan of Arc. Meet them, welcome them and
pray for them in the months to come.
Sr. Vivian, R.M.I.
NOT PICTURED: NERIANA FEIMI, BLAIR THEON RIX
SR. VIVIAN GONZALEZ
SJA Director of Faith Formation
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PRAY FOR THE SICKDecember
Alexander, Gerald
Arcau, Georgina​
Barone, Lydia
Bauchman, Maureen
Bertalan, Fred
Bertalan, Olga
Bobbitt, Joann
Bollella, Ann
Bondi, Barbara
Brede, Helen
Bruzzo, Tamara
Butch, Laurie
Ciarletta, Dylan
Cline, Ashley
Cloeren, LaHoma
Conoghan, Patrick
De La Quintana, Carmen
De La Torre, Eugenia
DeMarco, Diane
DeMuth, David
Descanio, Laura
Draper, Teddy
Evans, Rick
Farrell, Amanda
Fishter, Robert
Fran
Galindo, Erika
Greenwald, Carol
Mastinengo, Noah
McKenzie, Jessica
Miret, Emilio
Munro, Brian
Murphy, Sr. Immaculata
Nebel, Lee Ann
Nofe, Dianne
Petho, Ellen
Petito, Joseph
Pfistner, Paul
Power, Theresia
Redner, Jabriel
Rey, Fernando
Richards, Craig
Roberts, Robyn
Saffran, Dorothy
San Martin, Gloria
Schoemaker, Raquel
Stevens, Caroline
Szlyk, Janice
Thorson, Kim
Urquiaga, Lilia
Williamson, Spencer
Word, Charlotte
Yee, James
Zimmerman, Shirley
Gesner, Carmela
Golden, Dorothy
Gonsalves, Pat
Gould, Jennifer
Hamilton, Bob​
Harris, Cameron
Heitz, Judy
Hollerbach, Nancy​
Hubert, Fr. Raymond​
Hughes, Barry
Iemolo, Salvatore
Jacobs, Katherine
Johnson, Jane
Karam, Dean
Kenny, Pauline
Kildus, Margot
Kilpatrick, Rain
Kolesar, Donald
Krzewinski, Roy
Kuchina, John
Largia, Elda
Loesch, Dolores
Lopez, Carlos
Lugo, Miguel
Lupo, Ana
Lynn, Adele
Margolis, Robert
Mariette
ALTAR
BREAD
Do you want a special remembrance for a loved one,
living or deceased? You can donate Altar Bread for a week
of Masses by calling Karen Tringali, 561-752-0014.
BAPTISMS
We welcome the newest members of St. Joan of Arc Parish
and offer our congratulations to the parents of the newly baptized.
VOCATION
CHALICE
The Chalice will be accepted by
The Kepley Family on Sunday, December 13 at 6:30pm
4 Easy Steps
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 Stott,
PVT 1st Class Brendan Nestor.
Sgt. Maj. John Hermeling,
Capt. Christopher Allen & PFC Lee E. Palmer;
David Schuler, Lance Corp., Marines. Benjamin Creed, PO3.
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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.
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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.)
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STEP 4 Contact us.
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.
DIRECTOR MINISTERIO:
Constanza Preble
561-620-6280
[email protected]
DIACONÍA:
Diácono Álvaro Velasco Silva
786-417-9073
[email protected]
MES DE DICIEMBRE
Padre Wesler Hilaire capellán del Ministerio Multicultural, habla inglés,
español, francés y creole. Atiende todas las necesidades pastorales de la
comunidad Multicultural. Para marcar consulta llame a 561-392-00097.
[email protected]
LA “PUERTA SANTA” EN NUESTRA CAPILLA
“La puerta no debe ser forzada, al contrario, se pide permiso,
porque la hospitalidad resplandece en la libertad de la acogida”.
- Papa Francisco
El Pesebre en San Born Park
Esperando al Señor
Feliz Adviento
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SANTA MARÍA DE GUADALUPE RUEGA POR NOSOTROS!
ACTIVIDADES EN ESPAÑOL
Bautismos 19 de deciembre Sábado
al mediodía llamar al 561-392-0007
para información.
• Clases de Catecismo para adultos:
información con Constanza
• Clase Pre Bautismal 19 de enero
martes a las 7:00pm
• WOG en Español Volvemos en enero.
• Grupo de oración Todos los jueves
a las 7:00pm en la Casa Hispana.
• Rosario Padre Pio Todos los jueves
a las 9:00am en la Casa “The Ark.”
• Rosario por las vocaciones
Sacerdotales los jueves en la
Capilla a las 9:30am
• Clases de Inglés. Llamar al
561-289-7846 para información.
• Ciudadanía 954 -818 -5032.
• Clases de Biblia Padre Oscar Alonso
7:00pm en la Casa Hispana Próxima
clase: Lunes 4 de diciembre
ESTE MARTES TE ESPERAMOS!
• Jueves a las 10:00am en El Ark
“La Gran Aventura”
•
THE ARK
319 SW 3rd St.
Cómo quiere el Papa Francisco que vivamos este Año Santo.
1. ¿Qué es la misericordia?
- “Es la palabra que revela el misterio de la Santísima Trinidad”.
- “Es el acto último y supremo con el que Dios acude a nuestro encuentro”.
- “Es la ley fundamental que habita en el corazón de cada persona cuando
mira con ojos sinceros el hermano que encuentra en el camino de la vida”.
- “Es la vía que une Dios y el hombre, porque abre el corazón a la esperanza
de ser estimados a pesar del límite de nuestro pecado”.
2. ¿Por qué el Papa ha convocado un Jubileo de la Misericordia justamente ahora?
El Papa responde: “he anunciado un Jubileo Extraordinario de la Misericordia
como tiempo propicio para la Iglesia, para que haga más fuerte y eficaz el testimonio de los creyentes”
(n.3), en un momento en que la Iglesia vive un tiempo de nueva evangelización. Se trata de renovar el
espíritu del Concilio Vaticano II en su quincuagésimo aniversario; con el Concilio “la Iglesia sintió la respons
abilidad de ser en el mundo signo vivo del amor del Padre”; ahora “la Iglesia siente la necesidad de
mantenerlo vivo”. (n.4)
3. ¿Cuándo tendrá lugar el Año Santo?
Se iniciará este año con la apertura de la Puerta Santa en el Vaticano durante la solemnidad de la
Inmaculada Concepción, el 8 de diciembre de 2015. Y finalizará el 20 de noviembre de 2016, domingo
de nuestro Señor Jesucristo Rey del Universo y rostro vivo de la misericordia del Padre.
4. ¿Cómo se llevará a cabo?
En la fiesta de la Inmaculada Concepción, el Papa abrirá la Puerta Santa en el Vaticano en esta ocasión
“será una Puerta de la misericordia, mediante la cual cualquiera que entre experimentará el amor de Dios”. (n.3)
El siguiente domingo, III de Adviento, se abrirá la Puerta Santa en la catedral de Roma, la basílica de San
Juan de Letrán y sucesivamente se abrirá la Puerta Santa en las otras Basílicas Papales.
El mismo domingo, se establece que cada Iglesia particular abra, para todo el Año Santo, una Puerta de la
Misericordia idéntica a la Catedral que es la Iglesia Madre para todos los fieles, o en la iglesia principal de la
ciudad o en una iglesia de significado especial o santuario.
El Jubileo, por tanto, será celebrado en Roma y también en las Iglesias particulares como signo visible de la
comunión de toda la Iglesia.
5. ¿Cómo propone vivir este Año Santo el Papa Francisco?
El lema de este año santo es “Misericordiosos como el Padre”. “Es mi vivo deseo, dice el Papa, que el pueblo de Dios reflexione durante el Jubileo sobre obras de misericordia corporales y espirituales” (n.15). Redescubrir las obras
de misericordia corporales: dar de comer al que pasa hambre, acoger al forastero, asistir a los enfermos y visitar a los
presos, etc. Y ejercitar las obras de misericordia espirituales: dar consejo a quien lo necesite, consolar al afligido, corregir
al que se equivoca, perdonar ofensas, rezar por los vivos y los difuntos... (continuara en el próximo boletin…)
DICIEMBRE PROCLAMADORES DE LA PALABRA
MINISTROS EXTRAORDINARIOS DE LA EUCARISTIA
5 Nora Acevedo y Luis Guash
5 Luis Chavez y Georgina Garcia, Josefina Bolla, Aurora Cortez y Saray Esquivel
12 Maria Angeles Angulo y Rebeca Vera, Josefina Bolla, Carmen Bruckner y
Benito Fernandez
19 Aurora Cortez y Rachel Licciardino, Georgina Gracia, Nelcy Sua y Paula Patino
24 Fernando Cordova y Nelcy Sua, Jeannette Cordova, Georgina Garcia y
Benito Fernandez
26 Jeannette Cordova y Nelcy Sua, Fernando Cordova, Maria Angeles Angulo y
Carmen Bruckner
12 Rosis Suarez y Valeria Lozada
¡Estudio Biblico
con DVD de
Jeff Cavins
en ESPAÑOL!
19 Carmen Bruckner y Luis Cortes
24 Sandra Castro y Anibal Lozada
26 Maria de los Angeles Cajale y Anibal Lozada
Ministerio Extraordinario de la Eucaristía y Grupo de Oración : Fernando Cordova 561-573-0194.
Proclamadores de la Palabra: Rosis Suarez 561-665-1725 • Liturgia de la Palabra para los niños: Cynthia Lara 561-716-4334.
Ujieres y monaguillos Constanza 561-859-4666.
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