496 East Washington Street • Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44022

OUR PARISH MISSION STATEMENT

St. Joan of Arc Parish is a growing community of

Roman Catholic Christians in the Chagrin Falls area.

We are a diverse, gifted and joyful people who

share a common belief in the Word of Jesus Christ.

Our Mission, like that of Jesus Christ and His apostles,

is to proclaim the Kingdom of God through living the gospel

and to grow in faith, holiness and service.

WE GATHER AS A CHRIST-CENTERED COMMUNITY TO:

CELEBRATE our faith and the presence of God in the

Eucharist and in one another.

IMITATE our Savior in His service to others.

TEACH our beliefs at all levels.

WELCOME the participation of all in our Christian fellowship.

Parish Office ........................................................ (440) 247-7183 Parish E-mail .................................... stjoanchagrin@gmail.com Parish Website ........................................ stjoanofarcchurch.org

Music Ministry Office ......................................... (440) 935-2232 Rel. Education Office/Sr. Judy Bucco ............... (440) 247-3606 Sr. Ann Marie Kanusek, SND ............................ (440) 247-1141 School ................................................................... (440) 247-6530 Youth Ministry Office ......................................... (440) 247-4316 stjoanofarcym@gmail.com Rev. Gary J. Malin, Pastor Sr. Judith Bucco, SND, Director of Religious Education Mrs. Shelley DiBacco, Principal Rev. Mr. Jeffrey Dunlop, Permanent Deacon Rev. Mr. Dennis Guritza, Permanent Deacon Sr. Ann Marie Kanusek, SND, Pastoral Associate Miss Melissa Olenik, Coordinator of Youth Ministry Mr. Patrick Wickliffe, Director of Music

Rev. Damian J. Ference, Weekend Celebrant Rev. John R. Olsavsky, Former Pastor, Retired

Weekend Mass: Saturday Vigil - 4:30 p.m. Sunday - 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., and 12:00 noon

Weekday Mass: Monday, Thursday & Friday - 8:00 a.m. Tuesday - 9:00 a.m. (during the school year)/8:00 a.m. Summer Legal Holidays - 9:00 a.m.

Baptism: At most weekend Masses or on most Sundays at 1:00 p.m. Contact Parish Office.

Reconciliation: (Confession) Saturdays 3:30 p.m. until all are heard. in Advent and Lent from: 3:15 to 4:00 p.m.

Sacrament of Marriage: Please contact a priest or deacon at least one year before the anticipated date.

Sponsor Certificates: Certificates may be obtained by registered, practicing members of our parish who have received the three sacraments of initiation: Baptism, Confirmation and the Eucharist (and married in the church, if married). Please contact the Parish office.

New Parishioners: Welcome! Call the Parish Office to register.

Sessions in the Catholic Faith (RCIA): Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m., (September thru May).

Care of the Sick and Elderly: Please inform us of persons sick or aged who are unable to

come to church or who are hospitalized.

Funerals: Please contact the parish office before scheduling or publishing (generally through a funeral director). Bereavement committee available for hospitality.

Visit our Website www.stjoanofarcchurch.org

November 26, 2017 Christ the King Thirty-Fourth Sunday Reflection on the Gospel Mt 25/31-46 A big thing in life is where you are from. We say ‘your accent betrays you’. Sometimes we judge totally on where people are from. Pilate was the same with Jesus. With all he knew of him and heard, the miracles and the speeches – where are you from? Are you a king really? What sort is your kingdom?

Pilate was intrigued always with Jesus and so are we.

Our Christian life is getting to know Jesus more, and taking part in his mission. The type of person he was. That he came from God and from humanity. He speaks of the best of God and the best of us, the best of heaven and the best of earth. He is worth our following.

Our role/vocation is that we are called to be like him. Our mission is a calling to live like him in love and service.

‘FROM ABOVE’

There is the ‘from above’ in Jesus and much of John’s gospel stresses the divinity of Christ. He doesn’t look very divine but he does look very human. In the human is the divine. So we could be like him. We become like him by reading about his life and living like he did.

King is a strange feast….he never wanted it. But he didn’t want a lot that happened to him. He took it on out of love. What sort of king do we meet?

One of truth, justice, compassion and love. The defender of the poor. The King who prays.

A good ending of one church year to begin another. King and servant. We’ll see more of what it’s all like in the weeks of December. Meantime we want to live in this reign of God and pray and live – your kingdom come.

by Fr. Donal Neary, SJ, the editor of the Sacred Heart Messenger

https://sacredheartmessenger.com/tag/feast-of-christ-the-king/

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WELCOME TO ST. JOAN OF ARC our visitors and those who are home for Thanksgiving. We are glad you are with us. ___________________________________

MASS INTENTIONS & SCHEDULE Sat Nov 25 Vigil Mass 4:30 pm Frank & Mae Marous Sun Nov 26 Christ the King 8:00 am The people of St Joan 10:00 am Gretchen Aquaviva 12:00 pm Carmella Miralia *No Daily Mass this week* Sat Dec 2 Vigil Mass 4:30 pm Virginia Matejcik Sun Dec 3 1st Sun of Advent 8:00 am The people of St Joan 10:00 am Mathew Manadan 12:00 pm Carmella Miralia

LOOKING TO CHRISTMAS Christmas is one month away! Please note the mass schedule for the weekend of Dec 23-24 and the Christmas Eve & Christmas Day masses on Dec 24-25 Sat Dec 23 4:30 pm Sun Dec 24 8:00, 10:00 12:00 Christmas Eve Sun Dec 24 4:00 pm, 6:00 pm, 10:00 pm Christmas Day Mon Dec 25 10:00 am and 12:00 noon

MASS CELEBRANTS for Dec 2-3

4:30 Fr. Joselito Hitosis, SSS 8:00 Fr. Gary 10:00 Fr. Damian 12:00 Fr.Damian

(subject to change)

Faith Sharing Questions …

• How often do you find yourself

mentally entertaining social

prejudices?

• After reading this gospel, do you

feel your life’s work is reflective

of the sheep or goats? Why?

• When do you find it difficult to do

what Jesus is asking us to do?

Why?

From the Pastor

Greetings of Peace. I am out of town and will return for mass on Sunday December 3, 2017. While I am away there is not a “daily mass” at the par-ish. If there is the need for an anointing or a funeral while I am away, the priests at our neighboring parishes have offered to as-sist, as they are able. Thank you, Fathers! Here are a few cute stories that may make you smile!

1. After the baptism of his baby brother in church, little Billy sobbed all the way home in the back seat of the car. His father asked him a few times, “What is wrong, Billy?” Finally, the boy replied, "At the baptism, that preacher said he wanted us brought up in a Christian home, and I wanted to stay with you guys!" 2. Terri asked her Sunday School class to draw pictures of their favorite Bible stories. She was puzzled by Kyle's picture, which showed four peo-ple on an airplane. So she asked him which story it was meant to repre-sent. “The flight to Egypt,” said Kyle. “I see. And that must be Mary, Jo-

seph, and Baby Jesus; but who's the fourth person?” Kyle replied, “Oh, that's Pontius -- the Pi-lot!” 3. The Sunday School teacher asked, “Now, Johnny, tell me: Do you say prayers before eating?” Little Johnny replied, “No. I don't have to. My Mom is a good cook!” Finally, looking ahead, Friday December 8 is the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary - a Holy Day of Obligation. Masses on Decem-ber 8 are 8:00 am, 12:00 noon, and 7:00 pm. Blessings and Peace,

Fr. Gary

St. Joan of Arc Catholic School News By Mrs. Shelley DiBacco,

School Principal

Faith. Academics. Excellence

Our third graders were busy Tuesday afternoon making cards and treat bags for children of Chagrin Falls Park. They placed pencils, small toys, notepads, and treats inside the bags to make children feel special on Thanksgiv-ing. They had so much fun and got a true sense of how blessed they are. The students also collected food to distribute for Thanksgiving dinner. Chagrin Falls Park Community Center provides after school and summer programs for elementary, middle and high school students from primarily minority families in the low to moderate income range. Our principal, Mrs. DiBacco, recently returned from the annual Principal’s Leadership Conference. The theme of this year’s conference was “Better Together”. The keynote speaker was Dr. Ellen Wedemeyer who spoke about meeting the needs of diverse learners in Catholic schools. She provided the principals with the knowledge and the information necessary to shape instruction for those who learn and behave differently. Dave Rendall closed the conference with a presentation on “discovering uniqueness by flaunting weakness”. David stands by the statement “what makes you weird also makes you exceptional and what makes you weak also makes you strong.” Here at St. Joan of Arc School we will be exploring these ideas more so we can grow and become “better together”. On Wednesday, November 29th, St. Joan of Arc School will host a “Countdown to Kindergarten Visit Day”. Any child who will be ready for Kindergarten in the fall of 2018 is invited to come and spend some time in our Kindergarten classroom. Our visitors will be working on a fun project with our current Kindergarteners. Two times slots are available 9:30-10:30 a.m. and 1:00-2:00 p.m. Come see what we are all about! Register by calling the school office 440-247-6530. Save the date! St. Joan of Arc PTO will be sponsoring “Breakfast with Santa” on Saturday, December 9th from 9:00AM until 12:00PM in the Olsavsky Center. There will be crafts, pictures with Santa, cookie decorating and more! This event promises to be fun for the entire family so be sure to mark the date on your calendars. Our annual Santa’s Shop will also take place on Thursday, December 7th. Important Dates to Remember: November 27 – Classes Resume November 29 – Kindergarten Visit Day November 30 – 2nd grade 1st Reconciliation Parent Meeting 7-8:15PM 1st Penguin Project Rehearsal

Mrs. Shelley DiBacco, Principal

CALENDAR OF EVENTS Monday, November 27th Thursday, November 30th 4:30 pm PSR (School an OC) 9:00 am Small Faith Group (Rectory) 6:30 pm Small Group Meeting (Hall) 7:00 pm Bible Study (Rectory) 7:00 pm Parent Meeting Reconciliation (Hall) Tuesday, November 28th 12:00 pm Small Faith Group (Rec) Saturday, December 2nd 6:30 pm Cub Scouts (Hall) 10:00 am Advent Wreath Making 7:00 pm Small Faith Group (Rec) (Hall) 7:30 pm Choir (Church) Wednesday, November 29th 6:15 pm Santa Workshop Planning (Hall) 7:00 pm RCIA (Rectory)

YOUTH MINISTRY 7/8 NIGHT: THANKSGIVING—JESUS STYLE Sunday, November 19, 6:30-8 pm, School Library 7th and 8th grade teens, come for a mini Thanksgiving dinner, corn-hole contest and discussion. Please bring a can or boxed food item to donate to the hungry. CLEVELAND FOOD BANK

Wednesday, November 22, 9:15 am-2:30 pm, Cleveland Teens 7-12 grade are invited to spend time helping at the Cleveland Food Bank. We will carpool from the SJA parking lot at 9:15am. After volunteer-

ing, we will grab a bite to eat and hopefully be back by 2:30pm. Sign up with Melissa stjoanofarcym@gmail.com by No-vember 20, only 12 slots available! SJA Permission Slip & foodbank online registration required with our code.

PSR/Day School Advent Service Opportunity Our PSR and Catholic Day School will partici-pate in a special Advent Service Project: “Sponsor a Family Holiday Program” to bene-fit Catholic Charities: Job and Family Ser-vices of Geauga County. The “Sponsor a Family Holiday Program” provides food and gifts to low income families and senior in Geauga County. You have always been so generous to those less fortunate! Your dona-tions will bring hope to so many local families this Christmas. An e-blast of the Advent Ser-vice Project was sent on Tuesday, November 21, to all PSR families. Donations can be sent to the Office of Faith Formation on Sunday/Monday, December 3/4, and Sun-day/Monday, December 10/11. Thank you! Sacrament of Reconciliation Parent Meeting Our SJA Sacrament of Reconciliation Parent Meeting (parents only) is Thursday, Novem-ber 30, from 7:00-8:15 pm in the Parish Hall. We will speak about the meaning of Reconcil-iation in our lives and in the lives of our chil-dren, and the important role you have as par-ents in the preparation of your child’s recep-tion of the sacrament. We look forward to meeting with you on November 30. Recognition of First Communion Candi-dates at Mass Our SJA second graders preparing for the Sac-raments of Reconciliation and Eucharist and their parents will participate in a special recog-nition of our second graders’ preparation of these sacraments on Saturday, December 2 (4:30 pm Mass), or Sunday, December 3 (8:00 am, 10:00 am, or 12:00 noon Masses.) Sacrament of Confirmation The 4th instructional session for our Confir-mation Candidates is Thursday, December 7, from 6:30-8:15 pm in the Parish Hall. *All registration forms, fees, baptismal certificates and confirmation sponsor forms should al-ready have been handed in. Confirmation Name Projects are due at the December 7 Instructional Session.

Our Christmas “Giving Tree” is up in the Gathering Area of the church. Feel free to take a tag, purchase the indicated gift, and return the gift to St. Joan of Arc parish by noon on Sunday December 10. This is one way to bring the JOY of the SEASON to someone in need. On behalf of those who benefit from your generosity, THANK YOU !!

Advent Adoration is Sunday December 3 from 7 - 8 pm

Parishioners, families and teens, join us as we begin the Advent season with an evening of prayer in Eucharistic Adoration led by Deacon Denny! This is a great opportunity to pray with Jesus and just get that quiet time before the holidays that we all desire. All are welcome to attend!

The Giving Pantry

The Following Items Are Needed Every Week: Canned Beef, Pork, Spam, Salmon, Tuna, Chicken, Stew, Rice,

Noodles, Pasta, Spaghetti Sauce with Meat, Dry Soup Mixes, Cereal, Dried Fruit, Raisins, Peanuts, Peanut Butter, Jelly, Coffee, Tea,

Crackers and Cookies

The Following Items Are Needed Monthly:

Bath items, hand soaps, toothpaste & toothbrushes, shampoo/

conditioner, Depends, feminine products, toilet tissue, paper towels,

napkins, laundry detergent, fabric softener, dish soap.

Manufacturer Coupons

Please continue to drop off store coupons found in the local

newspapers, magazines or online. Place them in a bag or envelope and

put them in the food pantry collection baskets in the Gathering Area

after Mass. Thank you

Donation for the USO:

Individual Size: peanut butter, drink mix, hot cereal, wipes and

shaving cream. Also: beef jerky, lip balm, raman noodles, all sizes

Ziploc bags, toiletries and hard candy

Please put items by the flag in the Gathering Area

ADVENT WREATH MAKING Saturday, December 2, 2017 at 10:00 A. M.

Families are invited to come to the parish hall and design your own Advent Wreath. We are planning it so that you will have your wreath for the First Sunday of Advent. In order to help the morning to run smoothly, and so that we have enough supplies, you are asked to RSVP to Susan Shukaitis at 440-543-9150 ASAP. The cost of the project will be $20.00 per wreath. The wreaths will be blessed at the end of the session. Everyone is encouraged to join in the Advent Preparation.