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 Cairnes
Deacon Michael Zatarga
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
Saturday Spanish Mass: 6:30pm
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
Baptisms
Sunday (English): 1:30pm
1st Saturday (Bilingual): 12 noon
3rd Saturday (Spanish): 12 noon
32nd Sunday In Ordinary Time
“She has put in everything she possessed.” Mark 12:38-44
Today’s Gospel dealt with the two contrasting groups of worshippers. On one hand we have the
Teachers of the Law, the Scribes, the Pharisees, and the rich who considered themselves ‘Just’ and
on the other hand, we have the Publicans, the Tax Collectors, the widows, and the poor who never dared
raised up their heads while praying but nevertheless ‘Just’ in the eyes of the Lord.
The first group of worshippers was not really bad persons. Actually they became teachers and experts
of religion because they loved and were interested in religion but the very respect people showed them led them
to overlook in themselves many wrongs that in anybody else would be severely censured. No wonder
“they even devoured the widow’s and the orphan’s goods while making a show of long prayers” (Gospel).
On the other hand, the second group of worshippers was the only one from among the congregation
who made retribution to God as He truly deserved. With no social and financial influence and even moral dignity to
boast about, having practically nothing, somehow found ways to give to God part of the little they have.
The poor widow “gave from her poverty and put in everything she had, her very living” (Gospel).
Only such person in such terrible condition is capable of giving themselves unconditionally and
sacrificing practically everything as did the poor widow of Zarephath (1st Reading) who willingly shared with the
prophet Elijah her and her son’s last handful of flour and little oil to eat – and die.
But Jesus, the One and only true ‘Just’ is the prototype of such individuals: He emptied and “sacrificed himself to
take away the sins of the multitude” (2nd Reading). Despite being sinless, He unashamedly numbered Himself
among sinners to effectively carry out God’s plan of redemption by His sacrificial death on the Cross.
And because of His total obedience to God’s will, justice have been finally served to the oppressed,
food to the hungry, freedom to prisoners, and sight to the blind as the Lord protected the stranger,
sustained the widow and the orphan (Responsorial Psalm).
Fr. Jimmy B. Hababag
Confessions
Saturday: 3:15-4pm & 5:30-6:15pm
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NOVEMBER 11, 2012
YOUR CATHOLIC COMMUNITY IN DOWNTOWN BOCA RATON
STEWARDSHIP CORNER
GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANTS APPEAL
So, I asked Monsignor how are we going to pay for all these wonderful Journey Forward Initiatives? Well, he said you could stand out in front of church and sing
Danny Boy. I said well they might pay me to stop singing. But how about the Good
and Faithful Servants Appeal. It worked in the old days when the Barbarians were
breaking down the monasteries and taking the food from our soup kitchens. The
Faithful saved us before with a few pence here and a farthing there, and even a
chicken in the collection basket. Well, Monsignor says it’s worth a try. The Barbarians are at it again and we must strengthen our Church and School and Ministries.
And Journey Forward is the Way. So Let us appeal once again to our St. Joan Good
and Faithful Servants to dig down and put a little extra in the Offertory Collection
and save us once again. So I said I don’t have to sing Danny Boy? No, he said,
just smile, pass the basket and say thank you. Amen.
- Brother Steward
God Bless, and Pray for all our brothers, sisters, and
families up North!
INDEX
PG. 3
- Msgr. McGraw’s Message:
On Being A Good
and Faithful Servant
PG. 4
- Wish List
- Weekly Treasure
- Parish Directory
- Sunday Readings
PG. 5
- SJA Annual Auction
PG. 6
- Journey Forward Update
PG. 7
- Thanksgiving Eucharistic
Celebration
- Prayer After An Election
- The Mass Ministry
PG. 8
- Meals on Wheels
- Hospital and Hospice
Pastoral Care
- SJA council of Catholic Women
- Food Drive for the SJA
Care Ministry
- Workshop for Eucharistic
Ministers and Lectors
PG. 9
- Oh, When the Saints
Go Marchin' In
- Advent and Christmas
Schedule 2012
PG. 10
- Advent Talks
Fr. Randall Book Club 2013
Parenting Workshops
PG. 11
- SJA Barnes & Noble
Shopping Day
- RCIA
- October Baby
- High School Youth Group
- FAU Catholic Ministry
PG. 12
- Pray for the Sick
- Overseas in the US Armed
Forces
- Altar Bread donations
- The Arc-Angel Society
PG. 13
- Religious Education
- Medicare 101 Seminars
- St. Ignatious Study
- Mommy and Me
- Around our Diocese
PG. 147
- S.J.A. Ministries & Support
Services
PG. 15-16
- Ministerio Hispano
EVENTS CALENDAR
11/22
11/30
DECEMBER
Parish Advent Reflection
Parish Christmas Concert
Breakfast with Santa
32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
In observance of the
Thanksgiving Holiday, there will be
one Mass on Thanksgiving Day,
Thursday Nov. 22 and on
Friday, Nov. 23 at 9:00am.
St. Joan of Arc campus will be closed
in respect of those two days.
Thank you & God Bless.
MASSES FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 12, 2012
MONDAY
6:45am
Michael Murphy
by Joan & John Sparks
Chester Polanin by Joe & Terri Smith
8:15am
The Hassel Family
by The Stack & Connell Family
Nina DeSimone by Janine Dunn
TUESDAY
6:45am
Adriana Pumphrey
by Chris & Lori Fluehr
Richard Falvey by Beth Monarch
8:15am
Veronica Aquino
by Jessica & Nicolas
Barbara Watts by Linda Payne
WEDNESDAY
6:45am
St. Joan of Arc Parishioners
8:15am
Karl Karlson by Nancy Russo
Francis Paul Caronia
by Mr. & Mrs. Henderson
THURSDAY
NOVEMBER
Thanksgiving Meals for Homebound
Auction
November 11, 2012
12/3
12/14
12/15
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
James Hargrove
by The Hargrove Family
8:15am
Albert Castellon by The AIM Ministry
Chester Polanin
by Joe & Terri Smith
FRIDAY
6:45am
Francisco & Hortensia Delgado and
Jose Carbonell by Blanca Carbonell
8:15am
James Ford by Melissa
Josephine & Peter Ramputi
by Rosemary
SATURDAY
8:15am
Mrs. Jeanie A . Buteau
by The Andre Family
Kate Liermann by The AIM Ministry
4:30pm
Lawrence J. & Jane W. Burke
by Daughters, Ann & Jane
Henry Farrell by Mary Bello
6:30pm
Apolinar Cruz Vallejo
by Margarita Guzman
Flover Antonio Gallego Cruz
by Gloria Cruz Vallejo
SUNDAY
7:00am
Claudia Holland Duffey
by the Duffey Family
Theresa Porpora
by Janis & Joe Bonnie
8:00am
Sydney Joan Brenner
by Susan Atkinson
9:15am
Rene Selva by Mary Hillier
Tom Demuth by The Miller Family
10:45am
John Defilippis by Mom & Dad
Fred & Kay Marie Quatromoni
by The Quatromoni Family
12:15pm
Ellen Iovene by Rachel Eisenberg
Edward Farrell by Mary Long
5:00pm
Dummeree Farho
by Leslie & Frank DiNarco
Josephine Ramputi, Love from The
Dymtrow Family
PASTOR´S MESSAGE
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OUR GIFT OF SELF TO GOD
AND OTHERS CHRISTIAN STEWARDSHIP
he most natural human sentiment that we feel when we have received a
gift is gratefulness. This is even truer when the gift is totally unearned or
unwarranted. Our faith relationship with God is just such a gift, perfectly
gratuitous. This foundational love relationship with which God graces us opens up
the door to so many other gifts. We receive the gift of divine life within us and our
whole life is changed. We learn of our true identity as a beloved creation of God
with an eternal purpose and destiny. We are gifted with new capacities for
compassion and generosity. We receive a “new heart” and an unlimited capacity to
forgive and to nurture. God’s divine self-gift in Jesus Christ is the gift par excellence.
We are graced with this gift in the Church.
If we take the time to reflect upon the extent of our giftedness, we often ask the question “What can I do to say
thank you”? The answer that our faith gives is “Be a good steward”. Out of gratefulness, we are to show to others that
which we have received. We are to gift others out of our experience of deep love and mercy. Thus we become
instruments of God’s peace in an often cold and unloving world. The Christian’s vocation “in this place” is one of
witness and example of God’s presence and creativity.
It is possible to be creative in many ways. We can write, paint, compose, build or beautify. We can create new life
and new worlds filled with possibilities. Whatever we choose, it should be a gift from us to others that is free and
generous. At Saint Joan of Arc, we have hundreds of ways of giving the gift of self in generosity to others through our
ministries. In fact, ministerial witness and service define our parish culture. We are people who serve one another in
love and humility. We also reach out beyond ourselves in caring ministry that includes all in need. This is the great truth
that we love generously not because others are Catholic but because we are Catholic.
Each year at this time, we call attention to the stewardship ministries that so characterize our parish and express our
generosity. This year we are also rejoicing in Fifty Three Years of love and care for our children, of faith and of families.
The key to stewardship is involvement and personal presence. Each one of us can say “Thank You” through the triad of
time, talent and treasure. Please take a few moments to reflect upon your giftedness and your response. Please check
out what opportunities exist to make a difference in your families and in our parish. We need everybody so that we can
“grow to full stature” and become more completely the “Body of Christ, fully alive”. There has never been a better time
in our parish’s history, than now, through Journey Forward, for us all to volunteer generously.
Stewardship is a way of life that shouts out “Thank You” in words and deeds.
- Msgr. Michael D. McGraw
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WishList
S T. J O A N O F A R C
CHURCH & SCHOOL
1. Underwrite the materials needed to renovate
the confessionals.
WEEKLY TREASURE
The Weekly Offertory Collection for November 3/4, 2012
totaled $23,246.00.
845 envelope users contributed $19,249.00
and non envelope users contributed $3,997.00.
The All Saints Day Collection totaled $2,339.00.
2. Tuition (full or partial) for a
needy child for 2012-2013
3. Underwrite Religious Education Classes
for a Needy Child.
4. Underwriters for the Brass Quartet for
Christmas and for our Christmas Concert
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 Six 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:
Partial or complete donations may be made for any item
To donate an item call Wendy Horton, 561-952-2838
GROW IN LOVE
GROW IN SERVICE
ANNULMENTS
Deacon Bill Watzek 561-952-2828
by appt. only.
BAPTISMAL ARRANGEMENTS 561-392-0007
Maria Jose Mitsoulis (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
CARE MINISTRY 561-962-6000
COUNSELING CENTER AND
CATHOLIC CHARITIES SATELLITE OFFICE
Pamela Sigda, Ph.D., 561-706-2277
Maria T. Isava MSW, ISW. Registered Clinical
Social Worker Intern. 561-215-0208.
COMMUNICATIONS MINISTRY
Patty Delaney, 561-952-2868
FAITH FORMATION
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
Constanza Preble, 561-620-6280
/Maria Jose Mitsoulis, 561-391-4345
Religious Education - Maria Jose Mitsoulis,
561-391-4345
Maria Jose Mitsoulis, 561-391-4345
Fax: 962-6002.
Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday,
Friday 8-4 p.m.
Wednesday 10:00 – 6 p.m.
Sunday 9:15 – 10:30
FAMILY LIFE MINISTRY
Tessie O’Dea, 561-620-4805
YOUTH MINISTRY DIRECTOR
Katherine Leach, 561-952-2858
HISPANIC MINISTRY
Constanza Preble, 561-843-1099
HOMEBOUND MINISTRY & PASTORAL CARE
Deacon Bill Watzek 561-952-2828
GROW IN FAITH
MUSIC MINISTRY
Dr. Lola Gonzalez, 561-392-0007, ext. 2856
GROW THE CHURCH
PARISH MANAGER
Patricia Suau, 561-392-0007, ext. 2806
SPREAD THE GOSPEL
PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY
Rose Marie Arnold, 561-392-8337
GROW OUR RESOURCES
RELIGIOUS ARTICLES STORE
Teresa Vogt, 561-393-0006.
Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed, 7:30 am to 4:30 pm.
Sat. - 9 am to 5:30 pm, & Sun. 9 am to 1 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.
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
Dennis Jordan 561-395-8329
WEDDING PREPARATION
Rosario Gonzales, 561-952-2854
1 year notice required for marriages
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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.
Emails indicating interest in volunteering should be sent to: [email protected]
SUNDAY READINGS
NOV 11
(32ND Sunday in Ordinary Time)
1 Kings 17:10-16, Heb 9:24-28
Mk 12:38-44
NOV 18
(33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time)
Dan 12:1-3, Heb 10:11-14,18
Mk 13:24-32
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:
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This year’s Auction Raffle Winner will enjoy a 7-day River Cruise in Paris/
Normandy, airfare & all fine dining meals included. Purchase your ticket now!
A trip valued at $10,000! Purchase one ticket for $50 or 3 for $100
Tickets and Reservations available online at www.stjoan.org
Raffle tickets also available at the School, Parish & Special Projects Offices,
and at the Bookstore. Questions? 561-952-2848
NOVEMBER 11 ST. JOAN OF ARC 5
JOURNEY FORWARD
UPDATES
Each week we will update you on the development of some of our Journey Forward Initiatives so that you can learn about
them and consider participating in one or more initiatives to help make a difference in the future of Your Parish!
This week we are featuring Initiatives of Goals 3 and 5 (Goal 4 will be featured next week):
GOAL 3, GROW IN FAITH
GOAL 5, SPREAD THE GOSPEL
3.1 Members are working on a drop down page for our website
under Faith Formation to facilitate and create interest for our
brothers and sisters who are eager to:
Share their Faith with Others
Who want to deepen their Faith
And who are Seeking their Way back Home to the Catholic Faith.
3.2 Members are responding to initiative number one by providing a
Spiritual Christian Educational Program that addresses Catholic
Social Justice by initiating the Good News People Program.
Meeting Place: St Joan of Arc
When: Wednesdays 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
and Thursdays 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Material cost: $10
3.3 Has also prayer groups that focus on the knowledge and
application of our faith:
5.3 Consider facilitating a group for Spanish speaking
parishioners of all agesinterestedes in Christian Formation
• A Bible prayer and discussion group
• Two Prayer workshops
• A doctrine class for ladies
• Catholicism Series in Spanish
5.4 Consider facilitating a faith formation component
to our youth ministry
• In progress more with Katherine
5.5 Organize social activities before or after Saturday Mass
• We had a Flower Arrangement Display/Social
• The Annual Feasts of Our Lady of the Caridad and of Guadalupe
• Christmas celebrations
5.6 Give more Concerts
• We had one concert offered already
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THANKSGIVING
EUCHARISTIC
CELEBRATION
THANKSGIVING
EUCHARISTIC
CELEBRATION
NOVEMBER
22, 2012
NOVEMBER
22, 2012
AT A.M.
9:00 A.M.
AT 9:00
BLESSING
OF BREAD:
BLESSING
OF BREAD:
On the occasion of the Thanksgiving Dinner, we
are inviting individuals and families to bring your
own BREAD to be blessed. The Bread symbolizes
Christ who is the true Bread of Life. The blessing
thus will take place within the Holy Mass.
Despite life’s many ups and downs, still there
are many wonderful things we should be grateful to
the Lord. Joining the Holy Eucharist is the best way
of expressing this heartfelt gratitude. May all of us
have a blessed Thanksgiving Day.
PRAYER
AN ELECTION
PRAYER
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AN ELECTION
God of all nations,
Father of the human family,
we give you thanks for the freedom we exercise
and the many blessings of democracy we enjoy
in these United States of America.
We ask for your protection and guidance
for all who devote themselves to the common good,
working for justice and peace at home and around the world.
We lift up all our duly elected leaders and public servants,
those who will serve us as president, as legislators and judges,
those in the military and law enforcement.
Heal us from our differences and unite us, O Lord,
with a common purpose, dedication, and commitment
to achieve liberty and justice
in the years ahead for all people,
and especially those who are most vulnerable
in our midst.
Amen.
Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers, revised edition
(Washington, DC: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops,
2007). The "Prayer After an Election" by Cardinal Adam Maida,
Archbishop of Detroit, is used with permission.
THE MASS
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The Liturgical Committee of St. Joan of Arc has recommended
starting a new ministry that will provide Adult Servers for the
Masses on the weekends. The name of the ministry is called
Ministry of Adult Servers Society or “MASS.” This special ministry
will not replace the Children Altar Servers.
We are asking individuals to come forward and volunteer to use
their talents to help in this important Liturgical Ministry. Members
of MASS will be asked to serve at various Masses during the
weekends to serve the priest, especially when there is no deacon
available. They will also be serving on special occasions.
Training in the liturgy and the rubrics of serving will be given to
anyone interested in this new ministry.
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ATTENTION ALL PARISHIONERS!
HOSPITAL AND HOSPICE PASTORAL CARE
MEALS
ON WHEELS
Parishoners are needed to help prepare and deliver
a holiday meal to homebound and needy members
of our community on Thanksgiving Day
from 12:00-2:00pm.
If you would like to volunteer
call Karen Tringali at 561 752-0014.
Please leave a message and you will be contacted.
To ensure pastoral visitation while in the hospital,
hospice or homebound, it is necessary to call the
Parish Office to advise us 561-392-0007.
It is also critical for the hospital & hospice that
upon admission you identify yourself as a Catholic
and, if you choose, a Catholic requesting a Clergy
Pastoral Visit.
BRRH does not advise us of your presence in
the hospital and your desire for pastoral visitation
unless you specifically request upon admission
that they do so.
SAINT JOAN OF ARC
COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN
FOOD DRIVE FOR THE SJA CARE MINISTRY
INVITES ALL WOMEN
OF THE PARISH TO OUR
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
The Knights and Columbiettes
will hand out grocery bags this
weekend for their semi-annual
food drive for the Care Ministry.
Please take a bag home and
bring it back next weekend filled
with food items.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8 AT 12:00 NOON
THE DELRAY BEACH CLUB 2001. S. OCEAN BOULEVARD, DELRAY BEACH
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GUEST SPEAKER, SISTER PHILIP MARIE BURLE, C.PP.S. WILL PRESENT
"THE BEAUTY OF GOD'S LOVE FOR ALL OF US"
Will you take some time this Advent to reflect on the "Beauty" of JOHN 3:16?
Will you take time to appreciate "who" God gave us in the
"Immaculate Conception?" LUKE 1:38
Come and see, hear, reflect and celebrate,
with Sister Philip Marie, the CCW, and all Women.
RSVP by December 3rd. (cost is $35)
Make check payable to SJACCW and mail to: Nancy Karlin
16216 Mira Vista Lane. Delray Beach, Fl. 33446
Please contact Nancy for questions
[email protected]
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WORKSHOP FOR
EUCHARISTIC
MINISTERS
AND LECTORS
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
7-8:30 p.m. at Mercy Center
Theme: Liturgical Spirituality by: Jaime Zapata
All Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors
invited to attend. RSVP to Mass Captains.
OH, WHEN THE SAINTS GO MARCHIN' IN
The annual Grade 3 Saints Program at our parish school was held on Wednesday, October 31, with Msgr. McGraw presiding. No goblins and ghouls in
this program: in keeping with the teaching of the Church, students focused on honoring the many holy men and women who gave their lives to the
service of Christ. The program included information on what a saint is as well as a litany of prayer to the saints depicted by the students. This program
is always a highlight of the school year and is fondly remembered by older students for how much they learned and how much fun they had portraying
their favorite saints. Special thanks to Mrs. Pat Morgan for overseeing the many songs in the program and to the Grade 3 Homeroom teachers for
organizing this special event, Mrs. Bridget Briggs, 3A and Miss Tiffany Alexopoulos, 3B.
ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE 2012
BLESSING OF THE CRECHE Tuesday, Nov. 27 6:15pm at
Sanborn Park
WEEK DAY MASSESS FOR ADVENT
Beginning Mon. December 3 through Sat. December 24
Mon.-Fri. 6:45am & 8:15am – Sat. 8:15am
ADVENT TALKS English in Church at 7:00pm Mon. Dec. 3
& Dec. 10
“Christmas Narratives” Scripture Scholar Fr. Bill Burton
Spanish in the Chapel at 7:00pm “Preparandonos para
Recibir a Jesús”
Thurs. Dec. 13 Padre Emilio Sotomayor, Thurs. Dec. 20
Padre Bill Muñiz
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN
MARY MASSES
Friday, December 7 6:00pm in the Church (Vigil for the
Holy Day)
Saturday, December 8 8:15am, 9:15am, 12:15pm in the
Church
MASS FOR THE FEAST OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE
Wednesday, December 12 6:30pm in the Church (Spanish
Mass)
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ADVENT CONFESSIONS Saturdays, Dec 8, Dec. 15 &
Dec. 22
at 3:15pm to 4:00pm & at 5:30pm to 6:15pm
ADVENT RITES OF COMMUNAL PENANCE at 7:00pm
Mon, Dec. 17 at St. Joan of Arc Church, Tues. Dec. 18 at
St. Jude Church,
Thurs. Dec. 20 at St. Vincent Ferrer Church
CHRISTMAS CONCERT Friday, December 14 7:00pm in
the Church
THE DAILY MASS Monday, December 24 6:45am &
8:15am
CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE Monday, December 24
(Christmas Eve Vigil) 4:30pm (3 sites), 6:30pm (Spanish
Mass in Church),
8:30pm & 12:00am Midnight
Tuesday, December 25 (Christmas Day)
7:00am, 8:00am, 9:15am,
10:45am, 12:15pm (final Mass of the day)
MARY THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD
Monday, December 31
6:15am & 8:15am daily Mass,
6:00pm (Vigil for the Holy Day of Obligation)
Tuesday, January 1 (New Year’s Day “Mary the Holy Mother of God”)
6:45am, 8:15am, 9:15am & 12:15pm
NOVEMBER 11 ST. JOAN OF ARC 9
ADVENT
TALKS
Scripture Scholar
FR. BILL BURTON, OFM.
Theme: Christmas Narratives.
When: Monday, December 3 and 10
Time: 7-8:30 p.m.
Place: SJA Church
PADRE
EMILIO SOTOMAYOR
PADRE
BILL MUNIZ
Cuando:
El Jueves 13 de Diciembre
Hora: 7:00pm
Donde: En la Capilla
Cuando:
El Jueves 20 de Diciembre
Hora: 7:00pm
Donde: En la Capilla
FR. RANDALL
BOOK CLUB 2013
4 NOVELS
Evelyn Waugh and Graham Greene
1.- Brideshead Revisited
2.- The Loved One
3.- The Power of Glory
4.- Heart of the Matter
Meeting every other Tuesday, beginning
January 8, 2013 at 3:00pm
in the Parish Conference Room.
PRELUDE to the Series will be held Tuesday,
December 4, 2012 at 3:00pm in
the Parish Conference Room.
It will be a presentation of 2 Christmas Columns
of G. K. Chesterton,
("The Nativity" and a Notredame Poem
called "The Arena".) Participants are encouraged
to read Chesterton's "Orthodoxy" which had
great influence on Waugh and Greene.
10 ST. JOAN OF ARC NOVEMBER 11
PARENTING WORKSHOPS
Family Life Ministries proudly
presents two
Parenting Workshops
by DR. PAMELA SIGDA.
Dr. Pamela Diane Sigda has three
Masters Degrees and a PhD in
Psychology. She has been a
professor for over 20 years at
Hofstra University and currently is
our resident psychologist at the
St. Joan of Arc Counseling Center.
Secrets to Success in Parenting your Elementary School Child on
Wednesday, November 14 in Mercy Center from 8 -9:30am
and Secrets to Success in Parenting your Middle School/High School
Child on Monday, November 19 from 7-8:30pm in Conference Room B.
For any questions, please contact Tessie O'Dea at 561-952-2852
BRING A FRIEND!!!
St. Joan of Arc
St. Joan of Arc
BARNES & NOBLE SHOPPING DAY
Barnes & Noble
Shopping Day
You Must Mention St. Joan at the Register, For Our School to Receive Credit
Sunday, December 9, 9am – 11pm
Barnes & Noble on Glades in Boca
December
9am
– 11pm
Please Sunday,
give our ID number
to friends9,and
relatives
to use online
Barnes & Noble on Glades in Boca
Bookfair ID 10909323
You Must Mention St. Joan at the Register, For Our School to Receive Credit
Please give our ID number
to friends
and relatives
to use Donation
online
Gift Wrapping
Available
for a Minimal
Bookfair ID 10909323
SJA Events
on Sunday:
Story time 10 am -12 pm & 2-4
Benefit SJA
*** *Café
** Proceeds Also Benefit SJA
Gift Wrapping Available for a Minimal Donation
Cheesecakes for Sale - Proceeds Benefit SJA
Singing and Bell
Choirs Performing ~ 1pm
Story time 10 am -12 pm & 2-4
Café Proceeds Also Benefit SJA
YEAR OF THE FAITH INVITATION
FAITH FORMATION FOR FAMILIES
Sundays 9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Location: Rose & Pat Procacci Building. Conference Room A
NO MEETING ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11.
SJA
Events onforSunday:
Cheesecakes
Sale - Proceeds
Singing and Bell Choirs Performing ~ 1pm
TEACHER STORY TIMES
Can’t attend our shopping day
Mrs. McConnell 10 am
at Barnes & Noble?
Mrs. Martin 10:30
Visit STORY
BN.COM/bookfairs
to support us online
~ TEACHER
TIMES ~
Ms. Acuna 11
from
12/09/2012 to
12/15/2012
Mrs. McConnell 10 am
Mrs. Martin 10:30
Ms. Acuna 11
Mrs. Canning 11:30
Mrs. Canning 11:30
Mrs. AdlerBookfair
12pm
Mrs.
James 3
by entering
ID 10909323
Mrs. Kissel 2 & 3:30
Mrs. Adler 12pm
at checkout.
Can’t attend our shopping day at Barnes & Noble?
Mrs. JamesVisit
3 BN.COM/bookfairs to support us online from 12/09/2012 to 12/15/2012
A percentage of your Barnes & Noble
Mrs. Kissel 2 & 3:30 by entering Bookfair ID 10909323 at checkout.
purchases will benefit St. Joan of Arc School.
A percentage of your Barnes & Noble purchases will benefit St. Joan of Arc School.
OCTOBER BABY
ALL Young Adults
are invited for a movie
night on Friday,
November 19 at the
Family Life House
from 7-9pm
October Baby is a 2011 American Christian-themed dramatic film directed
by Andrew and Jon Erwin and starring Rachel Hendrix in her film debut.
It is the story of a young woman named Hannah, who learns that she
was almost aborted as a baby in the womb. She then embarks upon a
road trip to understand the circumstances of her birth. The film is loosely
based on the life of Shari Rigby, who portrays Hannah's birth mother.
Come for a beautiful movie, among friends.
For any questions, please call Tessie O'Dea at 561-952-2852
R.C.I.A. is a process through which adults
and older children are introduced to the Roman
Catholic Church. We invite adults who are
interested in learning more about their Faith
to attend. We welcome any adults who have not
yet received any or the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism,
Confirmation and Confirmation.
WE MEET: Tuesdays from 7:00-8:30 pm. in Room Conference
A located in the Ministry Building (by the bookstore) 2nd floor.
Call 561- 391-4345 for more information
UPCOMING EVENTS
HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP
Nov 11 - Youth Group Meeting: Two Feet of Love in Action - Part II 6-7:45pm in The Ark
Nov 13 - Open Field Soccer w/ Fr. Tomasz 7pm at the SJA Field
Nov 15 - Faith and Film: Romero (1989, PG-13) at 7pm in The Ark
Nov 18 - Youth Group Meeting: Holiday Planning 6-7:45pm in The Ark
FAU CATHOLIC MINISTRY
Nov 11 - Mass on Campus 8pm in BU 109
Nov 12 - Rosary and Daily Readings 11-12 in the Newman Lounge
11:30-2pm Meet/Greet with Fr. Paul Wierichs in the Newman Lounge
Reconciliation 3:30-4:30
Nov 13 - Reconciliation and Spiritual Direction w/ Fr. Tomasz 1-3:00pm in
Traditions Plaza
Adoration w/ Fr. Tomasz 3-4:00pm in the Newman Lounge
Nov 15 - Newman Club Meeting 7-8:00pm in the Newman Lounge
Nov 16 - Soccer Practice for Tournament at 6:15 in the Newman Lounge
Nov 17 - Soccer Tournament: FAU Students vs. SJA Young Adults vs. SVdP
Seminarians 9-1:00pm at SVdP Seminary
Choir Practice for Mass at 3:30 in the Newman Lounge
Nov 18 - Mass on Campus 8pm in BU 109
For more information please contact KATHERINE LEACH at
561-952-2858 or Email: [email protected]
NOVEMBER 11 ST. JOAN OF ARC 11
BAPTISMS
PRAY FOR THE SICK
Aloi, Nick
Amaya, Sara
Ayala, Angelina
Barker, Marion
Conaghan, Patrick
Cohane, Rosita
Cox, Vida
Eilmansberger,Thomas
Feeney, John
Fiorito, Josephine
Fromm,Catrina
Flores, Roberto
Guerra, Mayelin
Horn, Amy
Kolcun, Laverne
Lynch, Beatriz
Lynn, Adele
Labrador, Eva
Maingot, Ann
Maingot, Keith
Maloney, Jim
November
Meyers, Theresa
Miranda, Ramon
Manno, Jean
Miller, Betty
McCormick, John
McGarry, Joan
Nguyen, Christopher
Ortiz, Daniel
Ortale, Peter K.
Parodi, Julieta
Pershyn, Moira
Pike, Stephen
Polanin,Chet
Prochilo, John
Ray, Roger
Rellick, Mary
Ridge, Teresa
Roberts, Tyler
Rodriguez, Mary Ann
Santiesteban, Lilian
Schoemaker, Frydel
Szlyk, Edward
Strazzulla, Joseph
Vaught, Grace
Vissicchio, Patricia
Vivanco, Myriam
Wyatt, Tabitha
(3½ Yrs. Old)
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 courtesy of:
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.
12 ST. JOAN OF ARC NOVEMBER 11
We welcome the newest members of St Joan of Arc Parish and offer our
congratulations to the parents of the newly baptized.
Dominic Carrillo
Liam Patrick Monellis
Olivia Madison McNellis
Ryleigh Rose Paustian
Tylor Marie McMaster
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.
November 11: In memory of the Riccio family
by Luisa Riccio.
DECEASED
Anna Speziale
"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
Benjamin Creed, PVT. Brendan Nestor. Gilberto Estevez Jr., Chief
Iraq: Sgt. Maj. John Hermeling, Capt. Christopher Allen & PFC Lee E.
Palmer; David Schuler, Lance Corp., Marines.
Okinowa: SA William Fix Jr.
When you consider your estate plans,
remember your spiritual Family
Truly your parish has been a part of your faith
development, a member of your family.
Consider becoming a member of The Arc Angel
Society as a way of guaranteeing the health of
your spiritual family long into the future.
Please consider a bequest as part of your plans
to benefit your parish. Through your estate, your membership in our
extended community of faith will continue in perpetuity.
Your attorney, or financial advisor can advise you on the tax benefits
and other considerations you will want to think about as you consider
your estate plans. A number of valuable and attractive benefits will
accompany your membership. These include special masses and mailings
designed especially for Society members.
For more information, please contact Wendy Horton at 561.952-2838.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Learn more about the Word of God by studying one of the books in the Bible. Meetings are held
in Conference Room A on Sundays from 9:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Contact the Religious Education office for more information.
Gather to read and reflect Sunday’s Readings on Thursdays from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. in the
Family Life House located at 399 S.W. 3rd St. (The corner house).
Grade 2 and 3/4SS 2/ Meeting for Parents Only on Tuesday, November 20th from 6:30 p.m.7:30 p.m. in Mercy Center. Attendance is required.
Religious Education Families and the Annual Haitian Children’s Christmas Party. The children in
Religious Education classes as part of our Stewardship program help St Joan of Arc Care Ministry
by bringing unwrapped gift for a child in the range of $10.00 to
class or Religious Education Office between Nov. 14 and Dec. 9.
Director: MARIA JOSE MITSOULIS
Office Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00am - 4:00pm
ST. IGNATIOUS STUDY
Please join us for an inspiring and wise Ignatious Study and reflection of
the book: The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything. A Spirituality for Real
Life. By James Martin, SJ author of My Life and the Saints.
This New York Times Bestseller makes the spiritual genious of Ignatious
accessible and useful to all.
Study began in October through December from 4-5 p.m.
at the Family Life House located at 399 SW 3rd St
(the house in the corner across the church)
Book fee is $10.00. For more information call 561- 391-4345
CATHOLIC CHARITIES: DIOCESE OF PALM BEACH
PROMOTING LIFE, DIGNITY AND JUSTICE
Counseling, Elder Affairs, Guardianship Training, Immigration & Refugee Services, Office of Black Catholic Ministry, Pahokee Pals, Outreach Information and Referral, Pregnancy Care Centers, Prison Ministry, Respect Life Ministry, Catholic Relief Services,
Samaritan Center, Substance Addiction Ministry, Wellness and Interfaith Health & Wellness. For general or program information contact 561-775-9560.
MEDICARE 101 SEMINARS
Place: Family Life House. 399 SW 3rd Street.
Dates and Times:
Nov. 8 - 2pm to 3:30pm-Nov. 14- 2pm to 3:30pm
Nov. 10 - 9:30am to 11:00am-Nov. 29 - 2pm to 3:30pm
Please join us for an informational seminar regarding your 2012
Medicare options. Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) began October 25 through
December 7, 2012. This is the time for you to select a new Medicare Health
Plan for 2013 if you are not happy with your existing plan!
This event is only for educational purposes and no
plan specific benefits or details will be shared.
mommy
&me
TUESDAYS 10:00am - 1:00pm
“The Ark” located at 319 SW 3rd Street
Boca Raton (across the street from
St Joan of Arc parking lot)
TUESDAY 10 am - 1 pm “The Ark” located at
319 SW 3rd Street Boca Raton (across the street from St Joan of Arc parking lot)
NOV 13 - The Ark
NOV 20 - No Session due to Thanksgiving
NOV 27 - The Ark
DEC 4 - The Bees Knees Learn and Play
12550 S. Military Trail Boynton Beach. $10
open play 10-1 pm includes snack & Craft
DEC 11 - The Ark
DEC 18 - South Inlet Park Playground and Optional Beach Day
1100 S. Ocean Blvd. Boca Raton
DEC 25 - No Session due to Christmas Holiday
YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU
PJPII HIGH SCHOOL. November 16th at 7:00PM. November 17th at 1:00PM and
7:00PM. November 18th at 1:00PM. Ticket Prices: $10 In Advance (By November
14th) and $12 At-The-Door PJPII Students $5. Email [email protected] or Call 561314-2157 to reserve tickets
VOCATION AWARENESS WEEKEND NOVEMBER 11-13
A free weekend for those who feel God is calling them to the Priesthood. For more information, call the Office of Vocations at 561-775-9552 or email: [email protected] Lumen Christi – December 1, 2012. This annual event is a fundraiser for the
Catholic schools of the Diocese of Palm Beach. It will be held at the Breakers in Palm
Beach. For more information, call the Development Office at 561-775-9590.
PROMOTING LIFE, DIGNITY AND JUSTICE
Counseling, Elder Affairs, Guardianship Training, Immigration & Refugee Services, Office of Black
Catholic Ministry, Outreach Information and Referral, Pregnancy Care Centers, Prison
Ministry, Respect Life Ministry, Catholic Relief Services, Samaritan Center, Substance
Addiction Ministry, Wellness and Interfaith Health & Wellness. For general or program
information contact 561-775-9560. Volunteer opportunities are available.
NEXT WEEKEND IS FLORIDA CATHOLIC SUNDAY
Consider the importance of Catholic communication and prayerfully consider subscribing
to the newspaper or offering a loved one a gift subscription. Print edition is available
for home delivery; e-Edition is available for PCs and tablets, including iPads. Subscribe
online at www.thefloridacatholic.org, or call toll-free 1-888-275-9953.
COMING SOON – NEW DIOCESAN WEBSITE
The Diocese of Palm Beach will soon launch a revamped version of our website. The
new design will be more user-friendly and interactive. There will be more opportunities
for parishes, schools and ministries to share their events and news. Stay tuned and be
prepared to log on to www.diocesepb.org to see our new look!
HIGH SCHOOL PLACEMENT TEST FOR INCOMING 9TH GRADERS
Pope John Paul II High School. Saturday, December 1, 2012. Check-in begins at 7:30
a.m. Testing begins at 8:00 a.m. All freshmen entering Catholic high school are required to take the High School Placement Test (HSPT). To take the test at Pope please
go to www.pjpii.org and click on “Apply Now.” For more information please call the
Admissions Office at 561-314-2132.
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.
NOVEMBER 11 ST. JOAN OF ARC 13
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.
SCRIPTURE STUDY
Sunday Morning from 9:15am to 10:30
am. in Conf. Room B as we study the
Book of Romans.
Thursday morning Bible Study
(9:00am. to 10:30am.)
at the Family Life House.
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
Weekly get
together-Every
Tuesday between
11:00 am and
1:00pm Come and go as you please
at THE ARK. We bring snacks/lunch
for the little ones and ourselves.
Please contact Katie Correia
at 215-435-6766 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 lst Friday at 1pm.
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 Spiritual Life
House. 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.
14 l ST. JOAN OF ARC l NOVEMBER 11
SJA DAD’S CLUB
Every Wednesday in Mercy Center
at Drop off - 7:45am
All dads in the Parish welcome.
NA (NARCOTICS
ANONYMOUS)
Meets at St. Joan of Arc Fridays at 7
pm, in Immaculata Center.
More information call: 276-4581
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.
KOINONIA
GATHERING
2nd Sunday of
each month at
10:30am
Immaculata
Center. For info
call Tessie O’Dea at 561-620-4805
ALLELUIA CLUB
Is a meeting of Parishioners 55 +,
resume meeting. For more information
call Maria Jose at: 952-2870.
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
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.
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.
Ministerio Hispano
XXXII Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Ciclo B
La limosna, no solo de lo superfluo sino también de lo necesario, es una obra de
misericordia gratísima al Señor, que no deja nunca de recompensar. «Jamás será pobre una
casa caritativa», solía repetir el santo Cura de Ars. Su práctica habitual resume y manifiesta
otras muchas virtudes, y atrae la benevolencia divina. En la Sagrada Escritura es vivamente
recomendada: Nunca temas dar limosna -se lee en el libro de Tobías- porque de ese modo
atesoras una buena reserva para el día de la necesidad. Porque la limosna libra de la
muerte e impide caer en las tinieblas. Es un don valioso para cuantos la practican en
presencia del Altísimo. Si alguno no entendiera esta obligación o se resistiera a cumplirla se
expondría a reproducir en su vida la triste figura de aquel mal rico que, ocupado solo en sí
mismo y apegado desordenadamente a sus bienes, no acertó a ver que el Señor puso al
pobre Lázaro cerca de él para que le socorriera con sus bienes.
¡Con qué alegría volvería aquella mujer a su casa, después de haber dado todo lo que
tenía! ¡Qué sorpresa la suya cuando, en su encuentro con Dios después de esta vida, pudo
ver la mirada complacida de Jesús aquella mañana en que hizo su ofrenda! Cada día esta
mirada de Dios se posa sobre nuestra vida. La limosna brota de un corazón misericordioso
que quiere llevar un poco de consuelo al que padece necesidad, o contribuir con esos
medios económicos al sostenimiento de la Iglesia y de aquellas obras buenas dirigidas al
bien de la sociedad. Esta práctica lleva al desprendimiento y prepara el corazón para
entender mejor los planes de Dios. Esta disposición del alma «lleva a ser muy generosos
con Dios y con nuestros hermanos; a moverse, a buscar recursos, a gastarse para ayudar
a quienes pasan necesidad. No puede un cristiano conformarse con un trabajo que le
permita ganar lo suficiente para vivir él y los suyos: su grandeza de corazón le impulsará
a arrimar el hombro para sostener a los demás, por un motivo de caridad, y por un motivo
de justicia».
ESTE Martes 13 de noviembre de 7:00pm a 8:30pm en Mercy Center.
TALLER EN LITURGIA ESPIRITUAL con el Diacono Jaime Zapata para
proclamadores de la Palabra.
RSVP Maria Jose Mitsoulis o Constanza Preble
ATENCIÓN A TODOS LOS MONAGUILLOS Y “ASPIRANTES” A
MONAGUILLOS, la próxima clase
con el Diacono Michael Cairnes
será el día 17 de noviembre a las
5:15pm, es MUY importante que
asistan a estas clases para cada
día saber mejor como servir al
Señor ayudando en la Misa.
NO FALTE!
La Programacion de las ACTIVIDADES DE ADVIENTO Y NAVIDAD se
encuentran publicadas en nuestra pagina web y en este boletin.
PARA INFORMACIÓN sobre los sacramentos, clases de preparación para
bautismo, etc. Entrar en nuestra pagina web:
http://stjoan.org/ministries/casa-hispana/
o pedir información en la parroquia con Maria o Rosario 561-392-0007.
Para pedir MISAS PARA DIFUNTOS dirigirse a la parroquia de Lunes a
Viernes de 9:30am a 5:30pm con anticipación.
Esta semana rezamos por nuestros hermanos difuntos:
Barbara Curtis y Luis Miguel Doig.
“En el año de la fe, he aqui un resumen de nuestra vida en la fe: llevemos la Verdad
con Amor y Obras a nuestros hermanos en Cristo”.
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MINISTERIO HISPANO. AVISOS PARROQUIALES
COMPENDIO DEL CATECISMO DE LA IGLESIA CATÓLICA
27. En la práctica ¿qué significa para el hombre creer en Dios?
Creer en Dios significa para el hombre adherirse a Dios mismo, confiando plenamente en
Él y dando pleno asentimiento a todas las verdades por Él reveladas, porque Dios es la
Verdad. Significa creer en un solo Dios en tres personas: Padre, Hijo y Espíritu Santo.
28. ¿Cuáles son las características de la fe?
La fe, don gratuito de Dios, accesible a cuantos la piden humildemente, es la virtud
sobrenatural necesaria para salvarse. El acto de fe es un acto humano, es decir un acto
de la inteligencia del hombre, el cual, bajo el impulso de la voluntad movida por Dios,
asiente libremente a la verdad divina. Además, la fe es cierta porque se fundamenta
sobre la Palabra de Dios; «actúa por medio de la caridad» (Ga 5,6); y está en continuo
crecimiento, gracias, particularmente, a la escucha de la Palabra de Dios y a la oración.
Ella nos hace pregustar desde ahora el gozo del cielo.
29. ¿Por qué afirmamos que no hay contradicción entre la fe y la ciencia?
Aunque la fe supera a la razón, no puede nunca haber contradicción entre la fe y la
ciencia, ya que ambas tienen su origen en Dios. Es Dios mismo quien da al hombre
tanto la luz de la razón como la fe.
ACTIVIDADES DE ADVIENTO Y NAVIDAD
NOVIEMBRE
Pesebre Viviente: El Martes 26 de noviembre a las
6:15 en el Parque Sanbon , bendición del Pesebre, villancicos y oración junto con otras comunidades cristianas. (Encuentro en la Casa Hispana a las 5:00pm)
DICIEMBRE
Novena de La Inmaculada Concepción: Del viernes 30
de noviembre al Sábado 8 de Diciembre después de la
Misa de las 8:15.
FIESTA DE NUESTRA
SEÑORA DE GUADALUPE:
El Miércoles 12 de diciembre en la
Iglesia santa Juana de Arco.
6:15 encuentro en Mercy Center
6:30 procesión con la Virgen y entrada
en la Iglesia
6:45 santa Misa
7:30 Chocolate y música en Mercy Center
MEDITACIONES DE ADVIENTO:
“Preparándonos para para recibir a Jesús”
Los jueves 13 y 20 de diciembre a las 7:00pm en la
capilla, con los Padres Emilio Sotomayor y Bill
CONCIERTO DE NAVIDAD: “Ven Niñito Jesús”
viernes 14 de diciembre a las 7:00pm en la Iglesia
Directorio
LA NOVENA DE NAVIDAD “AGUINALDOS” comienza el 14 de diciembre.
Lo invitamos a participar en “LLA MISA DE GALLO” que el padre Oscar Alonso celebrara
el lunes 24 de diciembre a las 6:30pm en la Iglesia de Santa Juana de Arco.
ACTIVIDADES DE SIEMPRE:
“CATOLICISMO” : un Viaje alrededor del mundo
hasta los confines de la fe.
“WORD ON FIRE” AHORA EN ESPANOL! Viaja
junto al aclamado autor, conferencista y teólogo,
el padre Robert Barron, a más de 50 lugares a lo
largo y ancho de 15 países y descubre todo el
significado de tu fe.Todos los martes de 1:00pm
a 2:30pm en la Casa Hispana.
Los GRUPOS DE ORACIÓN de los jueves continúan
reuniéndose! Te esperamos!
Grupo Santa Juana de Arco todos los jueves de
7:00pm a 8:00pm de la tarde
Grupo Padre Pio, Santo Rosario en español todos los
jueves a las 9:00am de la mañana
ARREGLOS FLORALES todos los miércoles a
las 10:00am si usted esta interesado en
participar llame a Dora: 954-548-9059
CLASES DE ARTE con Patricia Cadena Llamar
al 954 394 4846 para mas informacion.
CLASES DE PREPARACIÓN EN INGLES: Todos
los Martes a las 7:00pm en la casa Hispana:
Clases de preparación en Ingles para el examen de ciudadanía. El curso dura seis
semanas continuas. Si usted esta interesado y puede participar cada semana llame
a la hermana Carmen al 561-289-7846 para mas información.
“CÓMO HACERSE CIUDADANO DE LOS ESTADOS
UNIDOS” la próxima sesión el lunes, el 19 de noviembre
de 11:00am a 12:00pm para mayor información llame al
954-818-5032
Las CLASES DE INGLES gratis son todos los Miércoles en
dos turnos por la mañana y por la tarde para mayor información por favor llame al : 561-289-7846
SEMINARIO “RE-EMPLEO Y RESUME”, estrategias para mejorar su resume y
encontrar empleo, dictado por Celestino Cubillos los sábados de 10:00 a 11:00 en
la casa Hispana. Los temas incluyen métodos para buscar empleo, identificar su empleo
ideal, resume basado en sus habilidades, preparación para la entrevista. Totalmente
GRATIS. Llame a 561-699-7679 para mas información y registrarse.
Director: Constanza Preble 561-859-4666 - 561-843-1099 - Ministerio Extraordinario de la Eucaristía: Sr. y Sra. Córdova 561-573-0194 Bautismos en Español: 561-952-2860 - Servidores del Altar: Patricia Jaramillo 561-674-4852 - Proclamadores de la Palabra: Gisela Delgado 561-952-2860 Clases de Inglés: 561- 289-7846 - Director de Música: Dr. Lola González : 561-952-2856 - Informes: 561-952-2860
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