St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church

ST. JOAN
OF
ARC
CATHOLIC CHURCH & SCHOOL
As a diverse Catholic community, we joyfully worship God, celebrate fellowship and care for our neighbor
with steadfast faith, confident hope and passionate love.
ALIVE IN THE SPIRIT OF CHRIST!
370 SW 3rd St. • Boca Raton • FL 33432
561.392.0007 • 561.392.0074 Fax
www.stjoan.org
Msgr. Michael D. McGraw • Pastor
Fr. Jimmy B. Hababag • Parochial Vicar
Fr. Tomasz Bochnak • Parochial Vicar
Fr. Vincent Byaruhanga • In Residence
Fr. Carlo DiNatale-Tarasi • Assisting
Deacon Bill Watzek
Deacon Michael Zatarga
Deacon Sam J. Barbaro
Parish Office Hours
Monday-Thursday 8:30am to 7:30pm
Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm
Saturday 9:30am to 2:30pm
School Office Hours
561.392.7974 • 561.368.6671 Fax
Monday-Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm
Mass Schedules
Saturday Vigil: 4:30pm, 6:30pm(Spanish)
Sunday: 7:00am, 8:00am, 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
1st Saturday (Bilingual): 12 noon
3rd Saturday (Spanish): 12 noon
Confessions
Saturday: 3:15-4pm & 5:30-6:15pm
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APRIL 27, 2014
Well known American actor Anna Julian has played in a few famous movies. In March 1985 during her gym exercises, she noticed a bump on her body. After seeing this she was not only shocked but also terrified thinking it could be a tumor. The next day
before the doctor’s appointment, she went to say a short prayer in the church. When she was walking in, she saw the words that
were written above the door. She had never before paid attention to them. These words were written: “The same good and merciful God, who cares for you today, will take care of you tomorrow and every day”. God turns suffering back from you, or gives
you the power to survive it. That is why you become calm and you release fear, timidity and anxiety.
After reading those words Anna realized that they spoke to her. She knelt and began to pray, to take those words as they are intended. When she was praying a deep and internal peace overcame her heart. Two weeks later, she went through the surgery
and was lucky that the tumor was removed. After the recovery she began to help people who were sick with cancer.
The history of this actor reflects what happened in today’s gospel. The apostle Thomas didn’t remember all the positive and fabulous events, which he had been experiencing during the 3 years when he was with Jesus. He didn’t remember His teachings, His
miracles; the healing of the sick, the raising of the dead, the multiplication of bread, the subsiding of the storm… He remembered everything what was the most tragic; the last day’s events, the passion and the death of Jesus on the cross. Thomas said
to the Apostles who saw the resurrected Jesus; “I will not believe it until I see the nail marks in His hands and put my hand into
His side”. After eight days the resurrected Jesus appeared to the Apostles again and Thomas was with them. Thomas received
from Jesus a chance to test what he desired. Jesus said to him; put your finger here, and look at my hands. Put your hand here in
my side. Stop being an unbeliever and believe”.
The same words “…stop being an unbeliever and believe…” Jesus could say to each one of us. We also have short memories.
We declare our faith in God when everything is going well, when we are happy and glad. In the moment when problems and
crosses appear, our trust and faith in God disappear.
How much God cares for us is revealed in the words of Jesus manifested to Sister Faustino Kowalska, the apostle of God’s mercy;
“…untrusting souls break the heart of mine, in spite of my inexhaustible love - they do not believe me, even my death is not
enough for them.” How those words of revelation match today’s Gospel in which Jesus admonished Thomas in the words; “you
believe because you see me. Those who believe without seeing me will be truly blessed.”
We are remembering today the feast of God’s mercy and let’s ask ourselves; do we try to believe and trust in God in every moment of our lives? Do we trust and believe in God specially when it’s tough and we have to face problems and unhappiness.
Do not be unbelievers. Do not lose trust in God’s infinite mercy. Let’s pray often: “Lord I trust in You.“
Our merciful God looks at us with love. So we should answer to His love for us with our love. Let’s finish our reflection with the
words which Anna Jillian read above the door in the church; “The same good and merciful God, who cares for you today, will take
care of you tomorrow and every day”. God turns suffering back from you, or gives you the power to survive it. That is why you
become calm and you release fear, timidity and trust in God.
Fr. Tomasz Bochnak
YOUR CATHOLIC COMMUNITY IN DOWNTOWN BOCA RATON
Diocese of Palm Beach
Office of Vocations
www.diocesepb.org/vocations
PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS
April 27, 2014
Father, you call each one of us by name and ask
us to follow you.
Bless your Church by raising up dedicated leaders
from our families and friends in the Diocese of
Palm Beach, who will generously serve your people
as sisters, brothers, deacons, and priests.
Inspire us as we grow to know you, and open our
hearts to hear your call.
We ask this in the name of Jesus, Our Lord.
Amen.
MASSES FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 28, 2014
INDEX
PG. 3
- Pastor´s Message:
PG. 4
- Wish List
- Weekly Treasure
- Parish Directory
PG. 5
- Special Thank You for
improvements at The Ark!
- Parish Liturgy Committee
PG. 6
- Faith Formation
and Religious Education
PG. 7
- Spaghetti Dinner, Thank you
PG 8
- Reverend Mr. Wesler Hilaire
- CCW Rosary for the Sick
PG 9
- The Little Mermaid
PG. 10
- Religious Award
"Recipients" 2013-14
- Food Blessing
- Respect Life Meeting
PG. 11
- St. Joan of Arc Dad’s Club
PG 2
- Vocation Chalice and Family
Prayers for Vocations
PG. 13
- From the Director of Family
Life Ministries
PG. 14
- Easter Egg Hunt
PG 15
- Mommy and Me
Easter Egg Hunt
PG 16
- Pray for the Sick
- Deceased
- Overseas in the
US Armed Forces
PG. 17
- S.J.A. Ministries & Support
PG. 18
- Around our Diocese
PG. 19-20
- Ministerio Hispano
MONDAY – April 28
FRIDAY – May 2
6:45am
Curtiss William Harter, Jr.
by Miriam Harter
Tony & Eileen Duggan
by Peter & Patricia Crisp
8:15am
Ronnie Radic
by Daughter, Ronny Christopherson
Frank Gusich
by John & Karen Tringali
6:45am
Deacon Matthew Busch
by Martha & Tony Nicolli
Joseph Maio
by the Hinds-Bilton Family
8:15am
Steve Schnellenberger
by Mom & Dad
George Morreale
by Jason Ficarra & Jessica Rivera
TUESDAY – April 29
SATURDAY – May 3
6:45am
Curtiss William Harter, Jr.
by Miriam Harter
Susan Atkinson
by Janet Zann & Family
8:15am
Louise S. Lowe
Bernd Schulte
by John & Karen Tringali
8:15am
Perpetual Intensions
Ho Ta by Daughter & Family
4:30pm
Arthur Stengel by Wife Marianne
In Memory of The Farrell
& Price Families
by Helene Farrell
6:30pm
Elsa Santacroce by The Family
Maria Dos Santos
by Daughter, Filomena Ribeiro
WEDNESDAY – April 30
6:45am
Curtiss William Harter, Jr.
by Miriam Harter
Deacon Wesler Hilaire
by Martha & Tony Nicolli
8:15am
Renee Budreau
by Vera Marie Verna
Anna D’Annunzio
by The Cappeller Family
SUNDAY – May 4
THURSDAY – May 1
If you would like to be included in SJA's School Quarterly Newsletter mailings, please email us your name and address at
[email protected] or call the School Office
with your contact information
(561) 392-7974.
Thank you
Dear Parishioners & Friends, When coming to
Mass, please note that additional Parking is
available across the street at Temple Beth El.
Thank you very much.
BULLETIN EDITOR:
PATTY DELANEY
*Please email Bulletin materials to: [email protected]
*We reserve the right to edit and publish such materials at our discretion
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6:45am
Kathleen McKenna
by Peter & Patricia Crisp
Charles Kennedy
by Rich & Mary Ellen James
8:15am
Marguerite Goldschmidt
by Susan G. Atkinson & Family
Norma Miner by The Miner Family
7:00am
Theresa Porpora by The Family
8:00am
Anthony Varrone by Mary Varrone
Maria Dos Santos
by Daughter, Filomena Ribeiro
9:15am
Jack Bachus
by The Wideroff Family
Richard Terranova
by The Liguori Family
10:45am
Emil & George Danciu
by Peggy Hutto
Annelise Quinlan Highley
by Tom & Violet McCormack
12:15pm
Louis Mecca by Wife
Leonardo Lena by Sister & Brother
5:00pm
Romis Evan by Daughter, Claudia
Lisa & Raymond Agustynowicz
by Rita & Mom
SUNDAY READINGS
APRIL 27
(Second Sunday of Easter)
Acts 2:42-47; 1 Pt 1:3-9;
Jn 20:19-31
WishList
S T. J O A N O F A R C C H U R C H & S C H O O L
1. Tuition (full or partial) for a needy child for 2014-2015 school year.
2. Underwrite Religious Education
Classes for a Needy Child.
3. New plastic play equipment for the children of the
Mommy and Me groups for the backyard at the Ark.
Partial or complete donations may be made for any item
To donate an item call Wendy Horton, 561-952-2838
ANNULMENTS
Deacon Bill Watzek 561-952-2828
by appt. only.
MUSIC MINISTRY
Douglas Byers, 561-952-2856
Director of Liturgical Music
BAPTISMAL ARRANGEMENTS 561-392-0007
Deacon Bill Watzek (English) Baptism class
for parents 1st Thurs. each month, 7 pm.
561-392-0007
Constanza Preble (Spanish) Baptism class for
parents 3rd Tues. each month, 7 pm.
561-392-0007
PARISH MANAGER
Patricia Suau, 561-392-0007, ext. 2806
CARE MINISTRY 561-962-6000
COUNSELING CENTER
(Catholic Charities Satellite Office at SJA)
Maria T. Isava MA, LCSW - 561-215-0208
Conseling Director
Fanny B. Ramos, IMH - 561-777-6407
COUNSELING CENTER (Private Practice)
Pamela Diane Sigda, Ph. D. - 561-706-2277
COMMUNICATIONS MINISTRY
Patty Delaney, 561-952-2868
LIFE LONG FAITH FORMATION MINISTRY
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
Constanza Preble, 561-620-6280
Bill Watzek, 561-952-2828
Religious Education - Sister Vivian Gonzalez,
561-392-0007, ext 2870
Office, 561-391-4345
Fax: 561-962-6002.
FAMILY LIFE MINISTRY
Tessie O’Dea, 561-952-2852
HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY
Katherine Leach, 561-952-2858
HISPANIC MINISTRY
Constanza Preble, 561-859-4666
PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY
Deacon Bill Watzek 561-952-2828
RELIGIOUS ARTICLES STORE
Laura Watzek, 561-393-0006.
Hours: Mon - Fri, 7:30 am to 4:30 pm.
Sat, 9:00am to 5:30pm
Sun. 9 am to 1:30 pm.
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.
SACRISTAN
Laura Watzek 561-952-2808
SCHOOL PRINCIPAL/SISTERS OF MERCY
Sr. Ellen Murphy R.S.M., 561-392-7974
Sr. Josephine Sullivan R.S.M.
Sr. Kathleen Sweeney R.S.M.
Sr. DeLourdes O’Mahony R.S.M.
SJA DEVELOPMENT MINISTRY
Wendy Horton, 561-952-2838
Diane Salerno, 561-952-2848
(Special Projects)
USHERS MINISTRY
Ken Meldonian 561-620-4884
WEDDING PREPARATION
Rosario Gonzales, 561-952-2854
6 Months notice required for marriages
HOMEBOUND/PASTORAL VISITATION
Fr. Tomasz Bochnak, 561-392-0007 ext. 2824
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WEEKLY TREASURE
The Weekly Offertory collection for April 12/13, 2014
totaled $31,418.00. 869 envelope users contributed $25,075.00
and non envelope users contributed $6,343.00.
The Second Collection totaled $6,914.00.
The Easter Collection totaled $50,421.00. 874 envelope users contributed
$35,572.00 and non envelope users contributed $14,849.00.
The Good Friday Collection for the Holy Land totaled $5,631.00.
DIOCESAN SERVICES APPEAL
The 2014 Diocesan Services Appeal recently
launched in parishes across the Diocese of
Palm Beach. There are many ministries and
programs supported by this annual appeal.
Because of the DSA, and your generosity, the
Diocese can continue to support the many
aspects of our larger Church, including the
53 parishes and missions, and our 19 schools.
The DSA is the primary source of funding for
the Diocese, providing more than 70 percent
of the annual operating income. The strength
of our diocese comes from us recognizing
God’s gifts and sharing a portion of these gifts
for building up the Kingdom of God. Please
contribute to the Diocesan Services Appeal
and help us meet our Parish Goal.
As you all know, implementation of Our Journey Forward Strategic Plan has
gradually started. This implementation of our Plan will require the collaboration
of many parishioners with the Seven Goal Champion Teams. In this bulletin you will notice a Journey Forward Goal number next to every event, task or program
that points-out a pertinence to one of St. Joan of Arc’s Goals:
GROW IN LOVE
SPREAD THE GOSPEL
GROW IN SERVICE
GROW OUR RESOURCES
GROW IN FAITH
GROW OUR SCHOOL
GROW THE CHURCH
Please consider your role in working with Ministry Leaders, parish staff and
many of your fellow parishioners to create a future that will be energized
by the Holy Spirit and responsive to God's will.
WOULD YOU LIKE TO CONTRIBUTE BY CREDIT CARD?
Forms are available at the back of the church or in the Parish Office.
You can earn frequent flyer miles on your contributions to St. Joan of Arc.
We now accept
most mayor
credit cards:
PARISH LITURGY COMMITTEE
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY CELEBRATION!
This year’s celebration is extra special because the late Pope John Paul II who
declared that every Second Sunday of Easter is Divine Mercy Sunday will be canonized
on April 27, 2014, together with Blessed Pope John XXIII.
Please join us this Sunday, April 27 at our Parish Church at 2:30 p.m. We will begin
with the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, pray the Holy Rosary, read a passage
from The Diary of Sister Faustina, have a Short Reflection, Sing the Chaplet of Divine
Mercy and end with Holy Benediction.
Invite all your family members to join us in celebrating this grace-filled annual Divine
Mercy Sunday to honor the newly canonized great Saints. There will be a Pot Luck
Reception to follow in Mercy Center.
May St. Pope John Paul II, St. Pope John XXIII and St. Mary Faustina protect and
intercede on our behalf. Amen!
“Christ, make me become and remain the servant of your unique power, the servant
of your sweet power, the servant of your power that knows no eventide. Make me be
a servant. Indeed, the servant of your servants.” Saint Pope John Paul II
- Father Jimmy B. Hababag
SPECIAL THANK YOU FOR IMPROVEMENTS AT THE ARK!
Our ministries house The Ark now has added wireless
internet, a 6 ft. fence in the back yard, and some art
work as well including a mural in the kitchen and a
wall of saints. We’d like to thank in a very special
way our donors, William and Kathy Kerins, whose
generosity made these developments possible.
We'd also like to thank an anonymous benefactor
who made possible the purchase two new plastic
picnic tables for the patio at the Ark. These tables
are used when any of the ministries use the back
yard of the Ark, especially the Mommy and Me and
Youth group.
These are great additions to our patio
at the Ark.
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FAITH FORMATION AND RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
CALENDAR/CALENDARIO
IMPORTANT DATES
TO REMEMBER:
SR. VIVIAN GONZALEZ,
Director of Faith Formation
(561)952-2870
[email protected]
Rosa Davidson,
Administrative Assistant
(561)952-2872
[email protected]
TWO POPES WHO LOVED CHILDREN
Dear Children,
We all like surprises! Today the Church will name
two new Saints. Both were Popes, that is leaders of the
Church. One was John XXIII and the other John Paul
II. You may be familiar with Pope John Paul II and
seen him in T.V. Pope John XXIII may not be as familiar because he went with God before many of you
were born.
Today I invite you to learn a bit more about our
new Saints. Perhaps some Confirmation students may
want to consider getting the name of one of these new
Saints as your confirmation name.
Here are some ways in which you may be similar
to these two holy men
When John XXIII was your age, he
• was called Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli
• lived in Italy
• grew up on a farm
• had 6 brothers and 6 sisters
• prayed every day
• went to Mass on Sunday
• studied hard at school
• liked to joke and laugh
• liked spending time with other people
• loved God
• looked at the positive side of things
• helped other people because he loved Jesus
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When Pope John Paul II was your age, he
• Was called Karol Jozef Wojtyla
• Lived in Poland
• Grew up in the city of Wadowice
• Has an older brother and an older sister
• Loved sports specially soccer
• Loved to study
• Played the position of goalkeeper
• Was an altar server and served in early mass
• Loved to hike up mountains
• Was an actor
• Attended daily mass
• Learned as many as 13 languages
Today we invite you to thank God for giving us these
holy men
l Sunday Catechism sessions will
resume on Sunday April 27.
Wednesday Catechism sessions will
resume on Wednesday April 30.
l MAKE-UP MEETING for Parents of First Communion
children who missed the parent meeting of April 7th.
This meeting will take place on Wednesday April 30th
at 5:00p.m. in the Church.
l Please do not forget we need a copy of the
Baptism Certificate for all the Students in
First Communion and Confirmation Classes.
CONFIRMATION SPONSORS please turn in your
Sponsors Letter as soon as possible.
PRE- BAPTISM CLASSES
First Thursday of every month in English.
Conference Room A 7:00p.m. Next classes
May 1st and June 5th 2014
EN ESPAÑOL...
l Reunión para los padres y madres de Primera
Comunión que no pudieron venir a la reunión del
7 de Abril. La reunión tendrá lugar el Miércoles 30
de Abril a las 5:00 pm. en la Iglesia
AVISO IMPORTANTE:
No olviden, volvemos a clases el
Domingo 27 de abril.
Volvemos a clases el Miércoles 30 de Abril.
R.C.I.A. RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS
As the new members of our Catholic Church
begin their period of Mystagogia we would
like to invite any member of the parish
who either needs the Sacraments of Initiation themselves or know of friends, neighbors or family members who are considering
to become Catholic to begin praying about the
possibility of entering the R.C.I.A. process for the year
2014-2015.
The process is also open for those
adults who have been away or feel they
need some refreshing of their faith formation and would like to join us in the
classes.
If you are considering becoming a
Catholic, please contact the Faith Formation
and Religious Education Office for more information.
We will be opening registrations soon.
SPAGHETTI DINNER, THANK YOU
The SJA Annual Spaghetti Dinner was a big success! We would like to thank all of the SJA priests, staff, organizers, Mike and Peg Tomasso,
volunteers and guests that made this a joyful event. All proceeds will benefit Sr. Immaculata's Ministry of the Good Shepherd.
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REVEREND MR. WESLER HILAIRE
With Praise and Thanksgiving to Almighty God The Diocese of Palm Beach, Florida Joyfully Announces
and Requests the Honor of Your Presence for The Ordination of Reverend Mr. Wesler Hilaire
To the Sacred Order of Priesthood Through the Imposition of Hands and the Invocation
of the Holy Spirit by His Excellency
The Most Reverend Gerald Michael Barbarito, D.D. Bishop of Palm Beach
Saturday, May 03, 2014
at Eleven O’clock in the Morning
The Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola
(9999 North Military Trail. Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410)
Fr. Wesler Hillaire will celebrate his first Mass at SJA on Sunday, May 4 at 10:45am
a reception will follow in Mercy Center.
CCW ROSARY FOR THE SICK
Please invite a friend and join us at the annual
This Monday, April 28 the CCW members will gather in the Chapel at
5:30pm to say the Rosary for members of their ministry who are
sick, especially Helene Farrell, Carmella Gesner, Shirley Zimmerman
and all the sick in our parish.
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INSTALLATION MASS AND DINNER
Thursday, May 8th at 6:00 pm
Installation Mass³St. Joan of Arc Chapel
Msgr. McGraw will celebrate the Mass
Reception and dinner immediately following in Mercy Center
RSVP to Kathryn by May 4th
561-392-6572/[email protected]
Cost for dinner is $20.00
Please send checks made payable to SJACCW and send
to Kathryn Meyers, 5660 Golfway Drive, Boca Raton, Fl. 33433
Father of goodness and love, hear our prayers for the sick members
of our community and for all who are in need. Amid mental
and physical suffering may they find consolation in your healing
presence. Amen
SJA Council of Catholic Women
Catholic Women United in Spirituality and Service
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ST. JOAN OF ARC CATHOLIC SCHOOL DRAMA CLUB
PRESENTS
Wednesday, April 30 & Thursday, May 1 at 7:00 pm
Our Lady of Mercy Center
501 SW 3rd Ave., Boca Raton 561.392.7974
www.stjoan.org
WE'RE PROUD
OF OUR
ST. JOAN OF ARC
SCHOOL KIDS!
The list of
St. Joan of Arc Catholic
Church & School students
who have obtained honor roll
status for the third quarter of
this academic year at Pope
John Paul II High School:
Liguori Joseph
Sullivan Sarah
Gibney Emma
Heinlein Eric
Notoris Megan
Olearczyk Michelle
Pareja Amparo
Turner Lauren
Sadusky Olivia
Carro Caitlyn
Jawhari Amani
Kissel Guiliana
McAteer Owen
Reyes Alejandro
Smith Victoria
Suau Jonathan
Walker John
Witzke Federico
Esquivel Erica
LaRiche Juliet
Lewis Julia
McCormack Anne
Navarro Liliana
Ponce de Leon Esther
Story Nicole
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WE'RE PROUD
OF OUR
ST. JOAN OF ARC
SCHOOL KIDS!
The list of
St. Joan of Arc Catholic
Church & School students
who have obtained honor roll
status for the third quarter of
this academic year at
Cardinal Gibbons High School:
Christine Bergamini
Paul Lawless
Patrick Murphy
Andrew Novak
Natalie Paulick
Veronica Rogers
Gabriella Bourdon
Danielle Daze
Rachel DeMello
Meagan Haley
Natalie Novak
Kara Otten
Francisco Perdomo
Haley Scaggs
Jared Usher
Natalie Van Maerssen
James Wich
Alexia Abreu
Sarah Burns
Molly Cappeller
Meaghan Murphy
Morgan N O'Donnell
Bianca Vergara
Andrew Weisz
Andrew Diaz
Catherine Haley
Meghan Moran
Jose Rivera
Steven Weisz
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RELIGIOUS AWARD
"RECIPIENTS" 2013-14
Congratulations to our SJA Catholic School 1st Grade Daisy Scouts who earned the
'Guardian Angel' Religious Award for 2013-14, and to all of the scout award
recipients who have been invited to a special Mass to be celebrated by Bishop
Barbarito at the Cathedral on June 8 at 2:30pm. At this special Mass, they will be
given their special Catholic Scout award/pin by Bishop Barbarito. In addition, the
Boy and Girl Scout recipients will be recognized during the annual SJA Scout Mass,
which is scheduled for May 18 at the 12:15 Mass. The Scouting Religious Award is
open to all boy and girl scouts at SJA who opt to participate.
These are the SJA students who participated in this program, which is intended to
bring each scout closer to God and the Catholic Church through age appropriate
exercises and requirements.
The girls in
the picture
are from left
to right:
Julianna Carlin,
Dallis Cahorshak
and Rory Porter
CUB & BOY SCOUTS
2 LIGHT OF CHRIST:
Mark Francis Connor Jr.
Brady Aceves
3 PARVULI DEI:
Gregory Otten
John Gawlinski
Thomas Ternus
5 BISHOP:
Kyle Eremia
Dylan Chiaverini
Brandon Nunez
Sam Murrison
Sebastian Solaris
4 AD ALTAIRE DEI:
Grey Johnson
Stone Vickers
Mathew Blade
Frankie Olearczyk
5 POPE PIUS XII
AT ST. JUDE
Taylor Maxson
Kyle Heckman
Dalton Smith
James Wenyan
Jarrod Wenyan
GIRL SCOUTS
3 Guardian Angel:
Richelle Porter
Dallis Cahorshak
Julianna Carlin
1 Mother Mary:
Paris Connor
1 I Live My Faith:
Jenna Vickers
4 Queen of the Rosary:
Elena Hartigan
Megan Blade
Maia Carasa
Tai Marie Carasa
7 Our Lady:
Victoria Nunez
Madison Nolan
Celine Cubillos
Alexandra Bumbaca
Taylor Rose Connors
Gianna Pasquarella
Mercy Johnson
1 Marian Medal:
Sierra Aceves
FOOD BLESSING 2014
RESPECT LIFE MEETING
When: MONDAY, APRIL 28TH AT 7:00PM
Where: St. Joan of Arc – 370 S.W. 3rd Street,
Casa Hispana - Yellow House (Family Life and Spanish ministry house)
Who: All interested persons!
Contact with any questions:
Constanza Preble 859-4666 / Susan Pine 255-1534
Lisa Sheehan 379-8052 / Jane Brill 889-9212
Pray that our Blessed Mother may guide us!
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St. Joan of Arc Dad’s Club
2ND ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
& KENTUCKY DERBY PARTY
May 3, 2014
The annual golf tournament and derby party is sponsored by the Dad’s Club of St. Joan
of Arc which strives to serve, support and strengthen the community through fellowship.
This year’s proceeds from the event will go to help build a better technology platform
for the school as well as support the St. Joan of Arc Athletic Teams.
Contact Info:
St. Joan of Arc Dad’s Club at 561-392-7974
Event Location:
All events will take place at the
Boca Raton Country Club
SAINT OF THE DAY
ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER
Feast Day was May 1, 2014
Catholic saints are holy people and human
people who lived extraordinary lives. Each saint
the Church honors responded to God's invitation
to use his or her unique gifts. God calls each
one of us to be a saint.
St. Joseph has two feast days on the liturgical
calendar. The first is March 19—Joseph, the
Husband of Mary. The second is May 1—
Joseph, the Worker.
“Saint Joseph is a man of great spirit. He is
great in faith, not because he speaks his own
words, but above all because he listens to the
words of the Living God. He listens in silence.
And his heart ceaselessly perseveres in the
readiness to accept the Truth contained in the
word of the Living God,” Pope John Paul II had
once said.
There is very little about the life of Joseph
in Scripture but still, we know that he was the
chaste husband of Mary, the foster father of
Jesus, a carpenter and a man who was not
wealthy. We also know that he came from the
royal lineage of King David.
We can see from his actions in scripture
that Joseph was a compassionate man, and
obedient to the will of God. He also loved
Mary and Jesus and wanted to protect and
provide for them.
Since Joseph does not appear in Jesus'
public life, at his death, or resurrection, many
historians believe Joseph had probably died
before Jesus entered public ministry.
Joseph is the patron of many things, including the universal Church, fathers, the dying and
social justice.
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VOCATION CHALICE AND FAMILY
PRAYERS FOR VOCATIONS
Several years ago the Diocese of Palm Beach began the Vocation Chalice program. Families were
encouraged, one Sunday at a time, to take a chalice home after Mass for a week of prayer for
vocations to the priesthood and religious life.
The Serra Club started this ministry, to foster and promote vocations to the priesthood and religious
life and to further family spirituality and devotional practices. The worldwide Serra movement has
over 23,000 members in over 700 clubs in 36 nations. It is named for Blessed Junipero Serra,
a Franciscan priest who was a California missionary in the late 1700s.
How the Vocation Chalice Program works
One family each week takes a chalice home after the end of the Massand family members pray every
night with the chalice in their midst for more priests and religious vocations. They return the chalice
by the following Sunday for it to be given to the next family who is selected for that weekend.
We, at St. Joan of Arc, have not only continue this practice, but have also included it with the
Spanish-speaking parishioners at the 6:30pm Mass on Saturdays.
Participants must be families with children. If you are interested in participating, please contact
Betsy Nieporte at (561) 929-6324.
RCIA 2014 EASTER VIGIL
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FROM THE DIRECTOR OF FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES
AND THE FRUIT OF LOVE IS SERVICE
What do we do with this beautiful and powerful love of the Risen Christ? We can feel it, this powerful
life-giving touch and life changing love (Msgr's words at Easter), our hearts leap with joy and our faith is
renewed. With grateful hearts we proclaim the great news of the resurrection and the promise of eternal
life. But how do we let the rest of the world know how we feel? How do we evangelize?
I love to read about Blessed Teresa of Calcutta. Her humble heart, with love and gratitude, shone with
the light and love of Christ everywhere she went. In her words: "The fruit of prayer is the deepening of love, deepening of faith. If we believe, we
will be able to pray, and the fruit of love is service. Therefore works of love are always works of peace, and to be able to put our hearts and hands
into loving service we must know God,
we must know God is love, that He loves us and that He has created us-each one of us- for greater things".
I am blessed to share my days with amazing parishioners as Director of Family Life Ministries here at St. Joan of Arc. Everyday my faith is
renewed and my love strengthened by the beautiful acts of service I am privileged to witness. But a very special group of ladies have stolen my
heart and captured my admiration. They work with their hands to produce priceless pieces, which are touching lives, one at a time.
Twice a month, across the street at our little Casa Hispana, our Knitting for Needs Ministry
comes together to pray, laugh and knit some of the most beautiful items I have ever seen. Those
items vary from blankets given to our Homebound Parishioners, Baby items for Birthline, hats,
scarves and sweaters for our migrant workers, to miniature hats for our premature babies in
Neonatal Hospital Units. Their joy is contagious, their faith...
unbreakable, and their love...unforgettable. I make it a point to visit because they are the real
thing, and they give me strength, hope and much wisdom. Their humble and selfless gifts have a
great impact in the lives of those who benefit from their service. WE even have “homebound
knitters” who occasionally drop off beautiful pieces to be given away. My niece, who works at a neonatal unit, is a recipient of mini caps for her
"babies", and she shares such gratitude for the joy and hope such personal gifts bring to the parents of those fragile babies. They all go home
with a "touch of love".
I am convinced that the secret to happiness is to let God’s love into our hearts, and love in action leads to service. The less we think of
ourselves and the more we think of others, the happier we will be. I have seen it with my own eyes. Small or big, every act of service is an act
of love. Our faith is meant to be shared, through simple, small acts of love.
Tessie O'Dea
DIRECTOR OF FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES
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EASTER EGG HUNT
Our Family Life Ministry hosted our Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Friday, April 11th in Mercy Center and surrounding school fields. Everyone had a great
time: There were over 6000 eggs, face painting, crafts and a very special visit from the Easter Bunny. Pizza, drinks and beautiful cookies were also
served. We will like to thank all our volunteers for making this event a great success.
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MOMMY AND ME EASTER EGG HUNT
On Tuesday morning, April 15th, our Mommy and Me Ministry hosted a special Easter Egg Hunt in our Holy Cafe and the Ark. It was a beautiful morning and the kids enjoyed their private visit with the Easter Bunny, Parish and School Staff.
FR. RANDALL’S BOOK CLUB
We shall meet on Tuesdays beginning January 7 at 3:00p.m.
in our usual meeting room.
Our first five meetings will cover the life and poetry of Robert Frost.
To make it easy for everyone, I will follow the selections from
Tim Kendall’s The Art of Robert Frost, a book published by
Yale University in 2012.
April 29: The Spire (conclusions)
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
COUNSELING SERVICES AVAILABLE
at their Satellite Office at St. Joan of Arc
298 SW 3rd Street, Boca Raton, Fl 33432
Maria Teresa Isava, MA, LCSW l 561-215-0208
Fanny B. Ramos, IMH l 561-777-6407
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PRAY FOR THE SICK
Amantia, Bill
Ayala, Angelina
Bernier, Jean Paul
Cassani, Angela
Conaghan, Patrick
Cuccolo, Anthony
Desmarais, Clovis
Dorre, Cherry
Gesner, Carmella
Teresa Marrou Freundt
Farrell, Helene
Feerguson-Byrne, Ashley
Ferguson, John
Gonzales, Christine
Horn, Amy
Holmes, Mary
Hamilton, Ashley
Imbrigiotta, Marlene
Kabbas, Elise
Kassing, Robert
Kenny, Pauline M.
Kick, Debbie
Kolcun, Laverne
BAPTISMS
We welcome the newest members of St Joan of Arc Parish and
offer our congratulations to the parents of the newly baptized.
April
Krasne, Mary Rose
Lang, Elaine
Lippy, Jim
Lynn, Adele
Lopez Claudia & Family
Manno, Jean
Marrou, Ana Teresa
Mazak, Catherine
Miller, Betty
Munafo, Robert
Muriel
Muñoz, Antonio
McCarthy, Mary
McCormick, John
Nguyen, Christopher
Pinto, Kevin
Pfistner, Paul
Rellick, Mary
Ridge, Teresa
Roberts, Tyler
Rodriguez Mary Ann
Sagaria, Joyce
Simmonds, Carla
Schley, Megan
Tousignant, Helen
Trzeciak, Max
Yee, James
Zimmerman, Shirly
WOULD YOU LIKE TO DONATE
FLOWERS TO DECORATE THE ALTAR
ON THE WEEKEND MASSES?
You can do this to celebrate special dates,
(birthdays, anniversaries etc.), you can also
donate them in memory of someone or
to celebrate your family, or your business
or simply to decorate the Lord's table.
Your name would be printed here on
the week you choose to donate
the flower arrangement/s.
If interested, please call Patty Delaney
at (561)952-2868 or email [email protected]
This week’s altar flowers:
provided complimentary by BOCA BY DESIGN. A floral & décor company
servicing south Florida for all of your floral and event needs 561-447-5444
www.bocabydesign.com
10% discount to SJA parishioners should you state prior to
ordering that you were referred by St Joan of Arc.
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Janet Cynthia Hymans
Ronnie Ray Cozart
Marc Alan Guistolisi
Amadeus Leite Aliberti
Dante Leite Aliberti
Marco Antonio Martinez
Justin Lee Sumba Ramirez
Sarah Neyra
Daniel Neyra
Christine Thomas
Dante and Amadeus
Marc guistoli
Ron Cozart
Janet Hymans
Caroline Echeverri
Lange Jacobs
Lisa Clover
Andrew McLaughlin
Joann and Justin Ramirez
Luci Jurzez
Barbara Roxberry
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.
April 27: In memory of John F. and John D. Dymtrow with love and
memories from their family Jan, Dena, Todd, Hannah, Jack, Dan, Jill,
Deacon and Dave.
DECEASED
Robert Wollenberg
"We loved them in life;
let us not abandon
them in death until we
have seen them safely into
the House of the Lord."
- ST. AMBROSE
Overseas in The US Armed Forces:
Afghanistan: Staff. Sgt. Douglas Stott, PVT 1st Class
Brendan Nestor.
Iraq: Sgt. Maj. John Hermeling, Capt. Christopher Allen & PFC Lee E.
Palmer; David Schuler, Lance Corp., Marines. Germany: Benjamin Creed,
PVT. Okinowa: SA William Fix Jr. Djibouti, Africa: Rev. John Gayton,
member of the Navy Chaplain Corps Spain: Lance Corporal Brett R. Bryant
S.J.A. MINISTRIES & SUPPORT SERVICES
PRAY THE ROSARY
Join us every morning,
6:15am in the Chapel, to
pray for our Pope, Bishop,
Priests, Deacons, and Religious, and
for vocations. Join us every morning
after the 8:15am Mass in the Chapel to
pray to end abortion.
AA (ALCOHOLIC ANONYMOUS)
Meets at St. Joan of Arc Saturdays,
10am in Immaculata Center,
Mondays, 7:00pm, Art Room, and
Wednesdays 7:00pm in
Immaculata Center.
AL - ANON
ALA - TEEN
Meets at St. Joan of Arc Saturdays,
10am in Immaculata Center
ST. JOAN OF ARC KNIGHTS
OF COLUMBUS!
We are a part of this great dynamic
Catholic International
Organization.
Call Joe Kabbas,
G.K.: 561-299-8921.
ST. JOAN OF ARC COLUMBIETTES
are the Knights of Columbus Auxiliary
of dedicated Catholic women. Please
join us as United We Stand to embark
on this fresh new year in
building a strong bond
in our parish.
For details call
Terri Picinich,
561-901-7312.
MOMMY
& ME
Weekly
get together
Every Tuesday
between
10:00am and
1:00pm. Come and
go as you please.
We bring
snacks/lunch for the little ones and
ourselves. At The Ark - every
other week.
Please contact Amanda Roccapriore
- Herrera at 561-859-8684 or
[email protected]
for information.
JOIN THE SJA COUNCIL OF
CATHOLIC WOMEN (CCW)
St. Joan of Arc Council of
Catholic Women (CCW) is
a dynamic group of women
who support, empower
and educate its members
in spirituality, leadership
and service. We are an affiliate of the National Council of Catholic
Women. Our Circle Meetings are smaller
groups that meet once a month.
St. Ana Circle 4th Wednesday at 8am.
St. Clare Circle 3rd Wednesday at 1pm.
St. Elizabeth Circle 2nd Friday at 12.00pm.
Sts Martha & Mary Circle 3rd Thursday at
7pm. St. Monica Circle 4th Monday at
2pm. St. Therese of Lisieux 3rd Tuesday
at 8am. We have an interesting calendar
of events. Please join us, make new
friends, as we are Women Making a
difference.
For more information call
Miriam Gaynor, 561-395-5615
SJA RESPECT
LIFE MINISTRY
Join us to pray the rosary at the
Planned Parenthood site at 8177
Glades Rd., West Boca. We meet in
front of the shopping center at
9:45am on Fridays.
For information call Terri at
561-901-7312 or Mary Jane at
561-961-4900.
PREGNANT? KNOW YOUR
OPTIONS, CALL 800-395-HELP
ADORATION OF
THE BLESSED
SACRAMENT
Join us every
Tuesday, 5-9pm and
Friday, 9am to 9pm
in the Chapel. Divine
Mercy Chaplet
prayed on Fridays at 3:00pm, and the
Rosary on Fridays at 8:30pm.
KNIT/CROCHET SOCIAL
All are invited to join us on the 1st & 3rd
Thursday of the month at 10:30am in
the at the Casa Hispana (corner of 3rd
Ave and 4 th St.). Beginners to experts
are needed to make prayer shawls and
projects for preemies, kids and our
troops. Call Claire at 445-4802 or
Dottie at 395-2681 for more information.
SJA DAD’S CLUB
Every Monday in Mercy Center
at Drop off - 7:45am
All dads in the Parish welcome.
P.O.P.S.
Parents of Prayer & Service meet
every Thursday during the school year,
7:45am to 8:15am in the Convent
Chapel. Please join us.
ALLELUIA CLUB
Is a meeting of Parishioners 50 +
More information please call
Tessie O’Dea at 561-952-2852
SJA SCHOOL ALUMNI:
We invite you to register on our St.
Joan of Arc website as an alumnus if
you haven't already done so at
[email protected]
SHARED CARE
Each Wednesday at Temple
Beth El, 9:30am to 2:30pm.
Bring your loved one so you may
have some respite care, or come and
volunteer and have fun with us!
This is a combined effort between
Temple Beth El, St. Joan of Arc and
The First Presbyterian Church.
For more info call Tessie O’Dea
at 561-952-2852.
THE SJA PUBLIC ADVOCACY
COMMITTEE is requesting the
current members and any other
parishioners who wish to join,
to send their email/phone number
(whichever you wish) to Joseph
Kabbas, Chairman of Public
Advocacy. Joined with Public
Advocacy is Respect Life.
If you are a member or wish to be
part of these two ministries, please
forward your e-mail / phone number
to Joseph Kabbas Chairman e-mail
[email protected]
phone 561-299-8921
fax 561-362-7134
KOINONIA GATHERING
2nd Sunday of each month at
10:30am Immaculata Center. For info
call Tessie O’Dea at 561-952-2852
JOYFUL AGAIN
For more information please
call Marjorie O’Sullivan
561-395-6029.
SUNDAY TV MASS
FOR THE HOMEBOUND
Each week at 9:30am on WPXP TV,
Channel 8, Mass for the Homebound can be seen. For a copy of the
Sunday Missal, call the Diocesan
Office of Communications at
561-775-9529.
HOMEBOUND MINISTRY
Call us if you or someone you know
is no longer able to attend Mass.
Our Extraordinary Ministers of
Holy Communion visit the elderly
& infirmed Parishioners.
Call 561-952-2828
UPGRADE YOUR CLOSET!
THE ST. JOAN OF ARC
USHERS WANT YOU!!!
Are you tired of your wardrobe and
deciding what to wear to Mass each
week? Let us dress you! We are a
ministry of over 60 men and women
that provide each mass with the
hospitality & services to make all
parishioners and guests feel welcome.
We would like to tell you about this
great ministry and how getting involved
provides a service to St. Joan and a
blessing for you. And you’ll be one of
the best dressed people at Mass!
Call Ken Meldonian 561-620-4884
or Dennis Jordan 561-395-8329.
SCRIPTURE STUDY
Sunday Morning from 9:15am to 10:30
am. in Conf. Room B.
Thursday Morning Scripture Study
9:00am at the Casa Hispana
(corner of 3rd Ave and 4 th St.)
NA (NARCOTICS
ANONYMOUS)
Meets at St. Joan of Arc Fridays at
7 pm, in Immaculata Center.
More information call: 276-4581
Find your purpose... feed your soul.
Embark upon a 10-week Journey of
Discovery and Transformation that is
life-changing! For details contact.
Tessie O'Dea 561-952-2852
or Martha Nicolli at
[email protected]
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ROSARY SERVICE HELD EVERY MONTH
Catholic Charities Office of Respect Life conducts a Rosary Service the first
Saturday of each month at 9 a.m. outside the Presidential Women's
Center in West Palm Beach. The center is located at 100 Northpoint
Parkway, just off 45th St and Village Blvd. Please join us across the street
from the abortion center as we peacefully pray. For information, call the
Respect Life Office at 561-775-9565.
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1-888-275-9953.
PROMOTING LIFE, DIGNITY AND JUSTICE
Counseling, Elder Affairs, Guardianship Training, Immigration &
Refugee Services, Outreach Information and Referral, Pregnancy
Care Centers, Prison Ministry, Respect Life Ministry, Catholic Relief
Services, Samaritan Center, and Interfaith Health & Wellness.
For general or program information contact 561-775-9560.
Volunteer opportunities are available.
WATCH THE CATHOLIC MASS EACH SUNDAY
Tune in each week for the televised Catholic Mass which airs Sundays at
9:30 a.m. on Ion Television Networks (on most local cable it is Channel
8). Priests from around the five counties of the diocese along with Bishop
Babarito bring the Mass to the sick, homebound and all the people of God
on a weekly basis. The televised Mass is produced by the diocesan Office
of Communications. Please visit www.diocesepb.org/videos to hear the
weekly homilies. To support the televised Catholic Mass contact
561-775-9529 or write to Office of Communications, 9995 N. Military
Trail, Post Office Box 109650, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410.
ALLELUIA!
During the past six weeks, our parish community has prayed, fasted
and given alms with a special focus on the poorest members of our
global community. Our lives were touched by stories from Kenya,
Guatemala, the Philippines, Malawi, Haiti, and the United States.
Through our Lenten prayers and donations, we have touched the lives
of millions of people served by Catholic Relief Services, our
representative to the poorest communities in the world.
Please return your Rice Bowl. Thank you for your generosity.
SIGN UP FOR YOUTH MINISTRY CERTIFICATION CLASSES
The diocesan Office of Catechetical Leadership, Youth & Young Adult
Ministry Formation will conduct Youth Ministry Certification Classes in
May. Conducted by Anthony Marchica, these classes will be held at
Holy Name of Jesus in West Palm Beach on May 6, 20, and 27 from
6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Those interested or wishing to register should
contact Marie at [email protected]
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR CATHOLIC CHARITIES
Catholic Charities is seeking volunteers for their offices at the
St. Francis Center in Riviera Beach. Needed positions are as follows:
clerical and reception help; caller intake for the Hunger, Homeless,
and Outreach clients; sort clothing for the Refugee Resettlement
closet; customer satisfaction survey calls to clients; and parish
representatives for the Disaster Relief Team Bilingual (Spanish and
Creole) is a big asset. Please lend your time and talent to help us
in our mission to ease the suffering of God’s most vulnerable people
while working with our wonderful staff. You can contact
Denise McOsker at 561-345-2005 or email at
[email protected].
ST. FRANCIS, POPE FRANCIS AND A VISION
FOR THE 21ST CENTURY PARISH
An invitation to attend an evening with Jack Jezreel at Tuesday, April
29 at 7:00pm. Where: Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church (345
South Military Trail, West Palm Beach, 33415). This event is open to
the public. RSVP by April 25 by calling 561-360-3327.
OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE CATHOLIC CEMETERY is less expensive than the for-profit secular cemeteries. Plan in advance for cemetery
arrangements, for details and more information call 561-793-0711.
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Ministerio Hispano
MISA EN ESPAÑOL TODOS LOS SABADOS A LAS 6:30pm.
(Confesiones todos los Sábados a las 5:45pm (antes de la Santa Misa) en la capilla)
“Nuestro principal apostolado como cristianos consiste en crear en el mundo un ambiente de auténtica caridad”
II DOMINGO DE PASCUA
FIESTA DE LA DIVINA MISERICORDIA
CANONIZACIÓN DE SAN JUAN XXIII Y SAN PABLO II
La Divina Misericordia
Una devoción especial se
comenzó a esparcir por el
mundo entero a partir del diario de una joven monja polaca
en 1930. El mensaje no es
nada nuevo, pero nos recuerda
lo que la Iglesia siempre ha enseñado por medio de las
Sagradas Escrituras y la tradición: que Dios es misericordioso y que perdona y que
nosotros también debemos ser
misericordiosos y debemos perdonar. Pero en la devoción a la
Divina Misericordia este mensaje toma un enfoque poderoso
que llama a las personas a un
entendimiento más profundo
sobre el Amor ilimitado de Dios
y la disponibilidad de este
Amor a todos – especialmente
a los más pecadores.
San Juan 20, A19-31: La fé de Tomás
A los ocho días, estaban de nuevo dentro sus discípulos y Tomás con
ellos. Estando las puertas cerradas, vino Jesús, se presentó en medio
y dijo: La paz sea con vosotros. Después dijo a Tomás: Trae aquí tu
dedo y mira mis manos, y trae tu mano y métela en mi costado, y no
seas incrédulo sino fiel.
La respuesta de Tomás es un acto de fe, de adoración y de
entrega sin límites: ¡Señor mío y Dios mío! Son las suyas cuatro
palabras inagotables. Su fe brota, no tanto de la evidencia de Jesús,
sino de un dolor inmenso. No son tanto las pruebas como el amor el
que le lleva a la adoración y a la vuelta al apostolado. La Tradición
nos dice que el Apóstol Tomás morirá mártir por la fe en su Señor.
Gastó la vida en su servicio.
Las dudas primeras de Tomás han servido para confirmar la fe de
los que más tarde habían de creer en Él. “¿Es que pensáis -comenta
San Gregorio Magno- que aconteció por pura casualidad que estuviese
ausente entonces aquel discípulo elegido, que al volver oyese relatar
la aparición, y que al oír dudase, dudando palpase y palpando
creyese? No fue por casualidad, sino por disposición de Dios.
La divina clemencia actuó de modo admirable para que, tocando el
discípulo dubitativo las heridas de la carne de su Maestro, sanara en
nosotros las heridas de la incredulidad (...). Así el discípulo, dudando
y palpando, se convirtió en testigo de la verdadera resurrección”.
Para Información sobre los sacramentos, clases de
preparación para bautismo, etc. Entrar en nuestra
página web: http://stjoan.org/ministries/
casa-hispana/ o pedir información en la parroquia con
María, Rosario o Alba 561-392-0007. Para pedir una
intención en las misas para difuntos o enfermos
dirigirse a la oficina parroquial en las horas de oficina.
Oramos por Ron Cozart y Marc Guistolisi que
recibirán los Sacramentos de Iniciación
(Bautismo, Confirmación y Eucaristía)
el 19 de abril durante la Vigilia Pascual.
HOY LA IGLESIA UNIVERSAL TIENE
DOS NUEVOS SANTOS :
EL “PAPA BUENO” JUAN XXIII Y EL
“PAPA DE LA VIDA” JUAN PABLO II
S.S. Juan Pablo II, en la Misa de
consagración del santuario de la
Divina Misericordia, 17-VIII-02.
Amadísimos hermanos y hermanas:
Jesús, confío en ti. Repito hoy estas
sencillas y sinceras palabras de
santa Faustina, para adorar juntamente con ella y con todos vosotros
el misterio inconcebible e insondable de la misericordia de Dios.
Como ella, queremos profesar que,
fuera de la misericordia de Dios, no
existe otra fuente de esperanza
para el hombre.
Deseamos repetir con fe: Jesús,
confío en ti.
Juan XXIII (1958-1963): Su extraordinaria bondad y simpatía le
permitió ganarse la amistad y el respeto de gente muy diversa, lo que
con justicia le mereció el calificativo
de "Il Papa buono", el Papa bueno.
Nuestra contribución semanal a la Iglesia. Como miembros de Santa Juana de Arco la comunidad hispana contribuimos semanalmente
con el ofertorio, continuemos siendo generosos con nuestra aportación. La participación de todos los feligreses
es esencial para el éxito de nuestros ministerios apostólicos.
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MINISTERIO HISPANO AVISOS PARROQUIALES
La Comunidad Hispana vivió la Semana Santa con mucha Devoción, el jueves
Santo participamos en la Liturgia de la Palabra, el lavatorio de los pies, la procesión de ofrendas y el coro durante la Misa Bilingüe. El Viernes Santo Alejandro
Sánchez, acompaño en el piano a las voces del coro que nos emocionaros con
sus canciones. El Vía Crucis de los Niños, fue leído por Lucrecia, Camila y
Nicolás en perfecto español y 14 niños que llevaron las estaciones de la cruz
con mucha piedad. Gracias a todas las mamas y papas que colaboraron par
esta celebración.
En la Vigilia Pascual recibieron los sacramentos los catecúmenos y candidatos
que se prepararon durante todo el año entre ellos Luz y Carolina del ministerio
hispano.
Con Gratitud y Alabanza a Dios Todopoderoso La
Diócesis de Palm Beach Anuncia con mucha
alegría y Requiere de su honorable presencia a
la ordinación del REVERENDO WESLER HILAIRE
a la Orden Sagrada del Sacerdocio de Jesucristo
A Través de la Imposición de Manos y La
Invocación del Espíritu Santo por su Excelencia
Monseñor Gerald Michael Barbarito, D.D. Obispo
de Palm Beach. El sábado 3 de mayo del 2014,
A las once de la Mañana en la Catedral de San
Ignacio Loyola, 9999 N. Military Trail. Palm
Beach Gardens, FL 33410.
El proximo Domingo 4 de Mayo a las 10:45
am. (Misa en Ingles)en nuestra Iglesia de
Santa Juana de Arco, se celebrara una misa por
el Reverendo Wesler Hilaire
PORQUE ES IMPORTANTE REGISTRARSE COMO MIEMBROS DE LA PARROQUIA.
Es muy importante que participemos en nuestra comunidad como miembros activos de la parroquia registrándonos en la oficina y utilizando el sobre en la Misa
(en lugar de dejar la contribución sin sobre). De esta manera la parroquia conoce
quienes somos y que participamos activamente de las Misas y demás liturgias.
A LA HORA DE PEDIR LOS SACRAMENTOS (Bautismo, Confirmación, Primera comunión, Matrimonio y funerales) para nuestros hijos o ahijados se nos preguntara si hemos sido miembros por lo menos durante tres meses, (seis para
matrimonio), si estamos registrados como miembros activos de la parroquia se
podrá comprobar fácilmente, el solo asistir a Misa regularmente no es suficiente
para que la parroquia nos reconozca como sus miembros.
Por favor no deje de registrarse para evitar inconvenientes en la hora de pedir
los sacramentos. Gracias.
CONFIRMACIONES PARA MAYORES DE 16 AÑOS
El 11 de octubre de 2014 el Obispo Barbarito celebrara el Sacramento de la
Confirmación en Santa Juana de Arco. Las clases de preparación para recibir
este sacramento serán los lunes de 4:00 a 5:30 a partir del primer lunes de
agosto. Envie su información por email : [email protected] para
ser contactado. Atención Monaguillos
La próxima CLASE DE PREPARACIÓN PARA LOS MONAGUILLOS el sábado 4 de
mayo de 3 a 5 en la Casa Hispana. Los que participan de esta clase podrán asistir a la Misa de apreciación que celebrara el Obispo Gerald Barbarito en la catedral el próximo 4 de octubre. Felicitaciones a los nuevos integrantes del equipo
de monaguillos de la Misa en español: Vanessa y Nicolás, y a los no tan
nuevos: Verónica y Sebastián, Camila y Kevin, Mateo, Sol, Andrés, y Cesar.
Directorio
Director: Constanza Preble 561-859-4666 - 561-620-6280 - Ministerio Extraordinario de la Eucaristía: Sr. y Sra. Córdova 561-573-0194 Monaguillos: Rita Carrillo 561-543-6049 - Liturgia de los niños: Nanci Mesa 561-208-6380
Clases de Inglés: 561- 212-9868 - Computación: 561-929-9005
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