May 1, 2016

ST. JOAN OF ARC
Message from Father Nelson:
Dear brothers and sisters,
“Unless you are circumcised according to the Mosaic
practice, you cannot be saved”. The mistake that
some of the apostles and disciples were making is
clear, they thought that salvation is granted by the
obedience of the Mosaic law, and by believing this,
they completely ignored the fact that salvation is only
possible through Jesus. It is the person of Jesus Christ
who saves, not the law, not the external actions of
humans, or their religious practices. Sadly even today
for some the law is their source of salvation, so in that
way they justify themselves in their incapacity to
love. Jesus is the law, Jesus is God, Jesus commandment is unequivocal: “love one another as I have
loved you”. The love of Christ is what saves men. But
how do we prove we love him? Jesus gave us the
answer: “Whoever loves me will keep my word, and
my Father will love him, and we will come to him
and make our dwelling with him”. If we say we love
Jesus but we do not recognize that every believer is
God’s dwelling, so we are liars. If we say that we
love Jesus but we do not try to love one another, we
are liars. If we say we love Jesus, but we try to live
our faith by the law of humans and not by his divine
law, we are liars.
Loving Jesus is the ultimate experience of divine
love.
When we truly love Jesus we:
1. Aren’t afraid of anyone or anything.
2. We have hope even in the darkest moments of
our lives.
3. We live in the joy of his resurrection.
4. We work tirelessly for justice and peace.
5. We love and work for the good of our communities.
6. We become in the heart of the church love.
7. We become the light that illumines this world,
and the salt that brings new flavors to the bitterness of life.
Let us love you Lord Jesus with sincerity of heart.
May 5, 2016
THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD
MASS TIMES:
ENGLISH
9:00 AM
6:00 PM
SPANISH
7:00PM
VIGIL CANDLE
50th anniversary of Religious
Profession of Sr. Pauline Laurence, ssa
$10 donation - 2 weeks
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MAY 1ST,2016
Saturday, April 30th
4:30pm In memor y of Mar ilyn Keyes
2nd anniversary
Sunday, May 1st
8:00 am J uan Aponte Cr espo 1st Anniv.
10:00am Ter esa Fer nandez 30th Ann. ,
José Fernandez, Alipio Martinez,
& Manuel Chavez.
12pm Alberto Luis Lopez 24th Anniv.
5:30pm In Memory of Paola Alba
Wednesday, May 4th
9am
In Memor y of Rita Skar in
Saturday, May 7th
4:30pm Ronald Bar r y 38th yr . anniv.
Sunday, May 8th
The Intentions will be for all the mothers
Sixth Sunday of Easter
“Do not let your hearts be troubled or
afraid.” (John 14:27)
Our limited human understanding cannot
begin to understand the immense power of
God. Instead of trusting in God, we think we
can control every outcome. Do you want to
make God laugh? Tell Him your plans. The
next time worry, anxiety or fear creeps in,
thank God for all He has given you and trust
He has a better plan for you.
CONGRATULATION TO THE FIRST
COMMUNION CLASS, PARENTS & FAMILY
Kielle Marie Elona Hencher
Gianna Chesna
William O. Boateng
Curtis Belanger
Ervin Gabriel
Eliana Rivera
Ariana Harris
Trisha Marie Fynn
SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
STEWARDSHIP
TIME, TALENT, AND TREASURE
SACRIFICIAL OFFERING
Collection
April 23-24
COMMITMENT NEEDED:
Stewardship:
Capital Campaign:
Total:
$3,851
$ 105
$3,956
Mass Collection: $700—$1000
Easter
Mass Intentions
Basketball
Hispanic
Apostolate donation
Food Sale
$66
$20
$1,025
You can also:
Include your parish in your will.
Make memorial donations.
Contribute to specific activities and
needs.
$500
$120
Help us to sell tickets for a raffle of a Pilgrimage to Holy Land for two people. Our goal is
to sell 500 tickets. The cost of each ticket is
$50 dollars. The person who sells the most
tickets, and all of them have been paid, will
receive a reward. If we sell at least 250 tickets, that person will win $250; if we meet the
goal of 500 tickets, that person will win $500.
Tickets won’t be available until we have a
number of people that commit to sell them,
and that at least 250 tickets are guarantied to
be sold. If you are interested please contact
Fr. Nelson.
The profit from this raffle will help us to continue with our pastoral work.
If you can’t help us selling tickets, at least
you can help us by buying one or more.
COMMITMENT NEEDED:
English Masses Collection Goal: Between
$2500 and $3000.
Yearly Fundraiser: $16,000.
NECESITAMOS TU COMPROMISO
Colecta en la Misa en Español: Entre $1000$1200
Para la ayuda al estipendio de la Religiosa
encargada del ministerio Hispano: $600
Mensuales.
Fundraisers: $ 10,000.
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ETI SEN!
Yearly Fundraiser: $16,000.
Me daa si.
DANCING WITH THE STARS
JUNE 4TH, 2016
HOURS: 7PM - 10PM
DANCERS AGE: 18+
AT THE ARC
570 LINCOLN STREET,
WORCESTER, MA 01605
Dancers from Ireland, Colombia, USA, Ghana,
Mexico, Haiti, India, Puerto Rico, Chile,
Dominican Republic, Brazil, Vietnam, Ecuador,
Guatemala, Greece, Panama, Salvador, England,
Portugal, Peru, and more…
$10 Entrance
$10 for 20 voting tickets
$5 Beer or wine glass.
Children $5 Entrance
$10 for 20 tickets for the lucky draw.
$2 Tea or coffee. $2 Soda
PARISH HALL
LOAN FOR
THE ARC
We owe $61,992.03
It rises because of the interests we
have to pay every month. We are paying
$288.33 in interest/month.
ST. JOAN OF ARC
STEWARDSHIP
Thanks to all our parishioners who
have made their gift to the 2016 Partners
in Charity Appeal. St. Joan Of Arc is
50.5% towards our goal of $38,000.
If you have not yet made a gift or pledge,
please fill out a commitment pledge
envelope located in each entrance. Or
visit www.partners-charity.net. Partners
in Charity, formerly known as the
Bishop’s Fund, is the Annual Appeal for
the Diocese of Worcester, serving 30
charitable, educational, and pastoral ministries. Through your generous support
we are able to serve thousands of families
and individuals in Worcester County
through outreach, formation, evangelization, and worship. Thank you!
Amount needed: $18,184
Thank you!
COMMUNITY NEWS
PASTA DINNER
on Saturday May 21 at 5:30 in the ARC.
The cost is $ 8.00 for adults and $ 5.00 for
children 12 and under
Pay at the door
Dinner include: Pasta, meatballs, salad,
dessert, coffee & beverages
Ghanaian Community at St.
Joan of Arc
Ghanaian Mass:
Sundays at 2pm
Ghanaian Prayer Group:
Wednesdays at 7pm (Church)
Ghanaian Music Ministry:
Saturdays at 3pm (BWR)
Ghanaian Choir: Saturdays at 6-8pm
Ghanaian Youth Group: 2nd Sunday of the
month after 2pm Mass (BWR)
Men’s & Women’s Groups: 2nd Sunday of
the month after 2pm Mass (BWR/Hall)
Baptismal Instruction:
by appointment with Anthony Boateng
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WORCESTER
The Week Ahead
Saturday, April 30th
CCD Closing party
Sunday, May 1st
10am First Communion
3pm Confirmation at St Paul Cathedral
Monday, May 2nd
Food Pantry
Tuesday, May 3rd
10am Al Anon (Hall)
5-7pm Food Pantry
7pm AA Meeting-Hall
Wednesday, May 4th
5-7pm Food Pantry
5-7pm kids program– ARC
5-8pm Ghanaian Prayer Gr.
7pm Basketball -( ARC)
Thursday, May 5th
Juan XX111 meeting
Dismas House– Juan XX111
Friday, May 6th
6-8pm MC Padre Pio-(Hall)
Saturday, May 7th
CCD Closing party
Sunday, May 8th
JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY
MEDICINE,BIOETHICS &
SPIRITUALITY CONFERENCE
May 4-5, 2016
Nurses, Pastoral care & health care professionals: 2
days $275 18.CEUs 1 day: $175 9.0CEUs
Physician, physician assistant, pharmacist: 2 days:
$375 15 CMEs
1 day: $225 7.5 CMEs
Social workers, pastoral care & non-physician
healthcare professionals: 2 days: $275 15.5 CEUs
1 day: $175 7.5 CEUs May 4th and 8.0 CEUs
May 5th.
All students: $85 per day = fax valid student ID to
508-248-7999
Conference Hotel: Holiday Inn Express Worcester
Downtown 110 Summer St, Worcester, MA 01608
Phone: 508-757-0400
SEXTO DOMINGO DE PASCUA
Misa En Español:
Domingos a las 12:00 PM
Martes a las 6:30pm
Confesiones Sabados a las 3:15
Juan XXIII Jueves a las 6:30pm
Seminario de vida en el Espíritu Viernes-7:00pm
6to Domingo de Pascua
“No se turbe vuestro corazón, ni tenga
miedo.” (Juan 14:27) Nuestro entendimiento humano es limitado y no puede
comprender el inmenso poder de Dios. En
lugar de confiar en Dios, pensamos que
podemos controlar cada resultado.
¿Quieres hacer reír a Dios? Cuéntale tus
planes. La próxima vez que la
preocupación, la ansiedad o el miedo lo
invadan, dele Gracias a Dios por todo lo
que Él le ha dado y confíe que Él tiene el
mejor plan para Usted.
Préstamo del Salón Parroquial
(ARC)
Debemos: 61,992.03
Ha subido debido a los intereses
que pagamos mensual
sobre la deuda.
Intereses: $288.33
Mayo 5, 2016 La Ascensión del Señor
Misa en Español a las 7:00pm
PARA LAS VACIONES BIBLICAS DE
ESTE AÑO.NECESITAMOS PERSONAS
BILINGUES MAYORES DE 18 AÑOS PARA AYUDARNOS COMO CATEQUISTAS
POR FAVOR COMUNIQUENSE CON EL
PADRE NELSON.
Bailando con las estrellas
Necesitamos bailarines de los diferentees paises de
Latinoamerica. Ganará no el mejor grupo, sino el
grupo que más votos tenga el día de la presentación.
Así que vayan invitando personas para que su país
gane. Espero tu colaboración y tu generosidad.
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Ayúdanos a vender boletas para la rifa
de un viaje de peregrinación a Tierra
santa para dos personas. El costo de la
boleta será de $50 Dólares.
Las boletas no se empezarán a vender
hasta que tengamos un grupo de personas que se comprometan a venderlas y
que podamos garantizar al menos la
venta de unas 250 boletas. La meta es
vender 500 boletas.
Si deseas ayudarnos comunícate con el
padre Nelson.
La persona que más venda boletas que
estén pagadas, recibirá un premio de
$250, siempre y cuando se logre la meta
de las 250 boletas. O un premio de $500
siempre y cuando se logre la meta de las
500 boletas.
Esta rifa se hace con el fin de recaudar
fondos para la parroquia y continuar
con nuestro trabajo pastoral.
Primera Comunión
Mayo 15 & Mayo 22 a las 12pm
MAYO 8
Haremos una segunda colecta para
recoger fondos para los gastos de la
comunidad hispana de nuestra
parroquia.
ENSEÑEMOS A LOS NIÑOS Y JOVENES
COMO SE DEBEN COMPORTAR EN LA
SANTA MISA
Queridos hermanos y hermanas en el Señor, nada
es mas agradable que ver padres durante la Misa
tratando de educar a sus hijos acerca de comportarse con respeto dentro de la Iglesia, y nada es
mas decepcionante, que ver padres de familia
dejando a sus hijos hacer lo que quieran durante la
Misa. Con amor y paciencia podemos hacerles entender a los niños acerca del buen comportamiento
dentro de la Iglesia. Ayúdemonos unos a otros y
mejoremos en nuestro respeto por la casa de Dios.