768 Asbury Road Candler, NC 28715

Phone: (828) 670-0051 Fax: (828) 670-0052

Email: stjoanofarc3640@bellsouth.net On the Web: stjoanofarccandler.org

Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday & Friday 10:00am-4:00pm and Tuesday & Thursday 9:30am-12:30pm;

1:30pm-4:30pm

Welcome to

SAINT JOAN OF ARC Catholic Church

“Valuing our Church as a community of faith that is welcoming and affirming, we strive to live and spread our Catholic faith so as to grow and unify the Saint Joan of Arc Parish through prayer, worship and service.”

Most Reverend Peter J. Jugis JCD Bishop of the Diocese of Charlotte

Fr. Dean Cesa, Pastor

MASS SCHEDULE Saturday: 5:00pm Sunday: 10:00am (English) and 12:00pm (Spanish) Monday: 9:00am Communion Service Tuesday: 12:00pm Communion Service Wednesday: 12:00pm Mass Thursday, Friday & Saturday: 9:00am Communion Ser-vice Holy Days: To be announced Reconciliation: Saturday, 4:00pm—4:45pm, or by appointment. SACRAMENTS Baptism Preparation required; call parish of-fice to make arrangements 2 months prior. Bautismo 2 meses de preparación. Deben ser miembros de la comunidad par-roquial. Favor de hablar con el pa-dre después de la misa. Matrimony Couples planning marriage must contact parish priest at least six (6) months in advance of the marriage. Matrimonio 6 meses de preparación. Deben ser miembros de la comunidad par-roquial. Favor hablar con el padre después de la misa.

Serving the Communities of West Asheville, Candler, Enka and Beyond!

“I will not leave you orphans, but will come to you.”

— John 14:15-21 or John 17:1-11a

May 21, 2017

CALENDAR OF EVENTS & MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, May 20 9:00am Communion Service 9:30am-12:30pm Protecting God’s Children (Meeting Room # 3) 11:00am Bautismos 1:00pm Brisa Quinceañera (Church, Fellowship Hall & Kitchen) 4:00pm-4:45pm Confession 4:30pm Rosary 5:00pm Mass In Memory of Michael Divito + Dominick & Florence Pesce Sunday, May 21 8:00am-1:00pm Hispanic Men’s Retreat Team (Meeting Room # 4) 9:30am Rosary 10:00am Mass (English) In Memory of Antonio Lauron + Vernon & Emily Lizardo-Mitchell 11:30am Catholic Daughters (Meeting Room # 3) 12:00pm Mass (Spanish) For the People Monday, May 22 9:00am Communion Service 6:00pm-9:00pm Hispanic Protecting God’s Children (Fellowship Hall) 6:30pm-9:00pm Aztec Dancers Meeting; no rehearsal (Meeting Room # 4) 6:30pm Hispanic Men’s Cursillo (Meeting Room # 2) Tuesday, May 23 12:00pm Communion Service 6:30pm Choir (Church) 6:30pm Confirmation Class (Fellowship Hall) 6:30pm Knights of Columbus 1st Degree (Meeting Rooms # 2 & # 3) 6:30pm First Holy Communion Class / Rehearsal (Church & Meeting Rooms) Wednesday, May 24 12:00pm Mass In Memory of Cecile Norton + By Arlene & John Mills

6:30pm Faith Formation Classes (All Rooms) Thursday, May 25 9:00am Mass Intention for Sophie Ledzian, by Fr. Dean Cesa 6:00pm Buildings & Grounds Commission (Conference Room) 7:00pm Coro (Church) Friday, May 26 9:00am Mass Intention for Amelie Gentry, by Fr. Dean Cesa 7:00pm Hispanic Adoration (Church) 7:30pm Hispanic Youth Group (Fellowship Hall) Saturday, May 27 10:00am First Holy Communion & Reception (Church, Fellowship Hall & Kitchen) 5:00pm Mass Lou-Ann Antonia + By Members of St. Vincent de Paul Loving Food Resources Food Drive (Narthex) Sunday, May 28 9:30am Rosary 10:00am Mass (English) In Memory of Robert Norton + By Arlene & John Mills 12:00pm Mass (Spanish) For the People Loving Food Resources Food Drive (Narthex)

PASTORAL TEAM Pastor, Fr. Dean Cesa ................................................. 670-0051 In Case of Emergencies ............................................ 670-0053 Pastor’s Secretary, Carol Wald ................................. 670-0051 Bookkeeper, Linda Frady .......................................... 670-0051 Parish Pastoral Council Doug Bailey (Chairperson).………………………...…697-7849

Katie Kalarovich, Dennis Mehring, Mary Harper, Jeanne Schlesinger, Jody Lawrence, Mike Pedroza Connie Cathey, Tonya Kelley and Rob Berls Finance Council, Paul LeSchack (Chairperson)…….665-9809 Katie Boyea, John Gales, Jeanne Duncan, Trish Nicoll & Linda Frady Buildings & Grounds Commission Mike Andreucci (Chairperson) ................................ 683-9978 Evangelization & Ecumenism Commission Rob Berls (Chairperson)……………………………545-2433 Caring Hearts Ministry, Paul LeSchack ...................... 665-9809 Bright Blessings Ministry, Paul LeSchack..………….665-9809 Faith Formation Commission Maria Eva Tabora (Commission Leader)………….329-4498 Tim Kelley (Faith Formation Coordinator)………..777-1514 Liturgy and Spiritual Life Commission, and Music Ministry Linda Gaines (Director) ........................................... 273-4103 Altar Society, Nina Quinlan………………………..665-7229 Women’s Spirituality Group Elaine Lovelace .................................................. 545-3251 Praying Hearts Elaine Lovelace ................................................. 545-3251 Parish Life & Fellowship Commission Jo MacWilliam (Chairperson) ................................. 777-6096 Bereavement Ministry Barbara Buell …………………………………..712-0122 Nina Quinlan …………………………………..665-7229 Young at Hearts, Pauline Tennant ........................... 298-1227 Stewardship Committee Doug Bailey (Chairperson)…………….…………..697-7849 Kim Hayden, Eva DeSantiago & Lizzy Desantiago-Tabora Catholic Daughters, Diane Clarke-Hawkins ............ 667-0236 Knights of Columbus, John Gales…………………..667-0097 Ministerio Hispano, Antonio Garcia ........................ 670-0051 St. Vincent DePaul, Pager No. ................................. 775-1933 Catholic Charities ..................................................... 255-0146 50 Orange Street, Asheville, NC 28801 (ccdoc.org)

QUINCEAÑERAS: Favor avisar con minimo 4 meses de anticipación. La preparación dura aproximadamente un mes. En la Iglesia hay unas formas que debe llenar, en ellas encontrara mayor información. COMMUNION CALLS AND HOSPITAL CALLS: Please call Parish Office to request the Sacraments of Communion or Anointing at home or in the hospital. SACRAMENTO DE LOS ENFERMOS: llamar a oficina a cualquier hora. REGISTRATION: New parishioners please register at the Parish Office. Notify the office of any changes to help keep our records up to date.

PRAYER LIST

Please pray for those who have died, and those in nursing homes, hospitals, the homebound, and for

the sick, especially:

Norma Aguilar, Linda Bailey, Kevin Bailey, Guadalupe Barraras, Bernard Barrett, Geri Brower,

Bob Brown, Karen & Edith Bruggemann, Dave Campbell, Iris Campbell, David Carman,

George & Kathy Carpenter, Kaylee Castillo, Dorothy Collins, Pat Corcoran, Kelly de Franco,

Zerrany Delatorre, Jeanne Duncan, Trish Farrell, Virginia & Paul Finegan, Ortenzio “Art” Filotei,

William Fleming, Francoeur, Gene, Amelie Gentry, Barbara Granville, Joasia Halka, Bob Harrell,

Cathy Henderson, Don Hennelly, Evie Hoffman, Mary & Dick Hueber, Jerry & Marlene Hunter,

Lori Joens, Bill & Katie Kalarovich, Julia Kearley, Sophie Ledzian, Fr. Michael Klepacki,

Fr. George Kloster, Bridget LaCivita, Larry, Fr. Matt Leonard, Jordy Lopez, Maria Lopez-May,

Joe Lusk, Marie Mautauer, Mark & Kathy McGuire, Megan McKiernan, Robert McPherson, Melissa, Joshua Midgley,

Elizabeth Miller, James Miller, Virginia Morales, Dan Mordini, Stella Mordini, Guy Morris, Jr.,

Leonard Noud, Steve Novotny, Gail Powell, Carl & Peggy Obuchowski, Mary Ollis,

Isabelle Ortiz, Rebecca Pallack, Shirley Pfeffer, Gail Powell, Samuel Quain, Margaret Reilly, Jane Roberts, Neil Roblero, Cesar Rodriguez,

Mike Sanford, Dick Schwartz, Heath Seay, Sharon, Susie Smith, John Sweeney, Mary Triana,

Jerry & Ruth Ventricelli, Tibbi Vest, Vicki, Cathy Weber, Teresa Wright, Ana Zabel

Please pray for our armed forces and diplomatic personnel, and missionaries serving our Church,

both here and abroad:

Sgt. Jason Pallack (Army), Ft Leonard Wood, MO, son-in-law of Ellen Dame Capt. David Smestuen, (USMC), Camp LeJeune, neph-ew of Mina Sweeney Maj. Randall J. Sweeney, (Army), Ft. Bragg, son of Mina Sweeney Specialist David Middleton (Army), home from Af-ghanistan and now stationed at Ft. Bragg, nephew of Kathy & Mark McGuire Christopher Matthews (USAF), following his tours in England, Afghanistan and Africa, is now stationed stateside in Arizona, he is the grandson of Monica Mat-thews Clay Campbell (Army), Ft. Hood, Texas, great grand-son of Shirley Smith

STEWARDSHIP CORNER

All of us are called to be good stewards of our time, but to different causes or activities

according to God's specific call. What is God's call to me?

May 21, 2017

6th Sunday of Easter

TODAY’S READINGS

First Reading — The people of Samaria accepted the word of God preached by Philip; they received the Holy Spirit (Acts 8:5-8, 14-17). Psalm — Let all the earth cry out to God with joy (Psalm 66). Second Reading — Act with gentleness and reverence toward all, so that when you are maligned those who de-fame you will be the ones put to shame (1 Peter 3:15-18) or 1 Peter 4:13-16. Gospel — I will not leave you orphans, but will come to you (John 14:15-21) or John 17:1-11a. The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, Internation-al Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Acts 16:11-15; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Jn 15:26 — 16:4a Tuesday: Acts 16:22-34; Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8; Jn 16:5-11 Wednesday: Acts 17:15, 22 — 18:1; Ps 148:1-2, 11-14; Jn 16:12-15 Thursday: Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Eph 1:17-23; Mt 28:16-20 (for Ascension); otherwise Acts 18:1-8; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 16:16-20 Friday: Acts 18:9-18; Ps 47:2-7; Jn 16:20-23 Saturday: Acts 18:23-28; Ps 47:2-3, 8-10; Jn 16:23b-28 Sunday: Acts 1:12-14; Ps 27:1, 4, 7-8; 1 Pt 4:13-16; Jn 17:1-11a; or (for Ascension) Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Eph 1:17-23; Mt 28:16-20

SAVE THE DATE! Our Charlotte Diocese Eucharistic Congress will take place on Friday and Saturday, September 8 & 9. This spiritually unifying event brings together thousands of Catholics from across the diocese and southeast for spiritual talks, music, prayer, and fellowship - all centered around the Most Blessed Sacrament. All ages welcome!

***** ¿Sabía usted que cuesta aproximadamente $30 por persona para organizar el Congreso Eucarístico? Sus donaciones al Congreso ayudan a financiar el costo de este evento gratuito. Haga una donación en línea en www.GoEucharist.com o envie un cheque a la Diócesis de Charlotte Congreso Eucarístico, 1123 S. Church Street, Charlotte, NC 28203.

Faith Formation Page

This Tuesday, May 23, at 6:30 PM, we will hold re-hearsal for the First Communion Mass. Rehearsal will last as long as it takes. The First Communion Mass will take place Saturday, May 27, at 10:00 AM. All candidates and anyone else involved with the cer-emony (godparents, catechists, etc.) should plan to arrive by no later than 9:15. Este martes, 23 de mayo, a las 6:30 PM, haremos un ensayo para la Misa de la Primera Comunión. El ensayo durará tanto como sea necesario. La Misa de la Primera Comunión tendrá lugar el sábado, 27 de mayo, a las 10:00 AM. Todos los candidatos y cualquier otra persona involucrada en la ceremonia (padrinos, catequistas, etc.) deben planear llegar antes de las 9:15.

Holy Father’s Prayer Intention of the Month

Christians in Africa: That Christians in Africa, in imitation of the Merciful Jesus, may give prophetic witness to reconciliation, justice, and peace.

Call for Graduates

That time is coming soon. We are asking to be noti-fied of any parishioners who are graduating from high school or above by no later than the end of this week-end’s Masses, to receive recognition at Masses June 10-11. Ese tiempo viene pronto. Pedimos que se les notifique a todos los feligreses que se gradúan de la escuela se-cundaria o superior por no más tarde del final de las misas de este fin de semana, para recibir el reconoci-miento en las misas del 10 al 11 de junio.

Protecting God’s Children

Habrá un entrenamiento de Protección de los Hijos de

Dios para adultos en español este martes, 22 de mayo,

a las 6:00 PM. Si usted es un voluntario que aún no ha

recibido este entrenamiento mandado por la diócesis,

póngase en contacto con Antonio García o Teresa

Lozada para inscribirse. Este entrenamiento es requer-

ido por la Diócesis de Charlotte para todos los volun-

tarios que entran en contacto con niños. Gracias por

su cooperación y apoyo.

LITURGICAL MINISTERS SCHEDULE

May 27 & 28, 2017

Saturday, May 27—5:00pm Lectors: Josh Andreucci Kathy Daley Altar Server: Tonya Kelley Hospitality: Janet Presnell Jerry Presnell Eucharistic Ministers: Lynn Mehring Dennis Mehring Jeff Boyea Rosary: Knights of Columbus Sacristan: Lynn & Dennis Mehring Sunday, May 28—10:00am Lectors: Ed Lopez Cathy Dreher Altar Servers: Sophia Loeffler J.J. Mendiondo Hospitality: Bernie Mendiondo Nina Quinlan Eucharistic Ministers: Virginia Hall Jean Gales Mina Sweeney Rosary: Elaine Lovelace Sacristan: Nina Quinlan Children’s Liturgy: Audra Holden

Celebrate “80 + 10” !

The Construction

Bishop Jugis blessed the new property in Candler and an outdoor Mass was cele-brated in 2004. A planning committee, formed by Fr. John Pagel, interviewed architects and contractors. A capital cam-paign to raise the required percentage of funds was also initiated, chaired by Dave Campbell. Design ideas for the new build-ing were solicited from the parishioners. How were parish-ioners’ wishes honored in the design? Light, windows and wood were the three most requested themes. The oak front doors, crafted by parishioners, Steve Cain and Pete Waldburger, assisted by others, were made from trees cut on this property. Pete guided the cleaning and refurbishing of the pews by parishioners, who also re-upholstered the kneelers. Wood from the oak trees is included in the large crucifix, altar and ambo (pulpit). Former parishioner, Tobi Grether, and his carpenters made all three items in his shop in Bilt-more. The altar and ambo were designed by former pa-rishioner Aaron Kalarovich, and reflect the angles of the windows over the altar and front doors. The building was constructed so the outside walls allow for future expansion. Much taller than it looks, the cupola and steeple had to be constructed on a concrete platform in the circle in front of the Church. A metal and glass artisan in Alexander, North Carolina, created the modern cross on the top. John Yurko, the architect, donated it to the par-ish. Calling us to Mass, the deep sound of the bells are really an electronic, programmable carillon. Our sanctuary floor is also special. It has greetings, blessings and signa-tures of parishioners and friends who signed the cement slab in the winter of 2007 before it was sealed and covered with a sub-floor and wood. Indeed we are supported by those who have gone before us. Photographs of those signings are in a binder in the parish office. Parishioners also worked on laying the rock “floor” for the Serenity Garden and Columbaria. This was greatly en-hanced over recent years by our Hispanic community with the addition of the grotto to Our Lady of Guadalupe.

Do You Have A Few Hours To Share? We Need You.

You have been generously sharing your treasure with an underserved and often forgotten popu-lation in our community by your monthly dona-tion of food to Loving Food Resources. Now we are reaching out to you to share your Time and

Talent to support our mission to provide nutritious food to those with serious health issues and allow them to use their limited resources to purchase their much needed medication and pay for other essential needs such as utilities, etc. When faced with the need to choose, food is the area that is sacrificed and reduced amounts and low cost food doesn't provide adequate nutrition further threatening their already compromised health. If you have a few hours to spare on one Saturday a month or on a Tuesday or Wednesday morning, we need you. For more information about how you can help or if you would like to take a tour of Loving Food Resources' Pantry please contact Paul Le Schack or Nancy Gavin (Pantry Director). Thank you for your ongoing support of our neighbors in need. Con-tact: Paul Le Schack, 828 665-9809, leschack@hotmail.com or Nancy Gavin, 828 255-9282, ngavin@lovingfood.org

CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS

COURT ST. JOAN OF ARC # 2471

IN UNITY AND CHARITY Please help the Catholic Daughters Court St. Joan of Arc support the Buncombe County Department of Health and Human Services by donating small new or gently used suitcases, traveling bags (sizes approximately 20” x 14” x 9”d) or backpacks for foster children. See the trunks in the Narthex for more information.

Catholic Daughters of the Americas strives to em-brace the principle of faith working through love in the promotion of justice, equality, and the advance-ment of human rights and human dignity for all. We donate to local and national charities, administer scholarship programs and strive “to be helping hands where there is pain, poverty, sorrow or sickness.” For example: We collect Box tops for Education to sup-port programs at Asheville Catholic School. Box tops are collected and sent to ACS twice a year, in April and December. Members of the parish are encour-aged to participate. Box tops may be given to any Catholic Daughter.

May 21, 2017—WEEKLY KNIGHT

Pancake Breakfast

The pancake breakfast is back in May – and better than ever. April’s spaghetti and meatballs were delicious, but it’s now been two months – and we can’t wait to get our pancake on! Please come join us after the 10:00 and 12:00 Masses this weekend for a delicious breakfast served up by our smiling Brother Knights. El desayuno de pancake está de vuelta en mayo - y mejor que nunca. Espaguetis de abril y albóndigas estaban deli-ciosos, pero ahora ha sido dos meses - y no podemos esperar a conseguir nuestro panqueque! Por favor, venga a unirse a nosotros después de las 10:00 y 12:00 Misas este fin de semana para un delicioso desayuno servido por nuestros sonrientes Hermanos Caballeros.

Admission (1st) Degree

Have you ever seen our Brother Knights around the church, performing a lot of good works – and having fun doing it? Have you ever wished that you could join them? Well, this is your lucky break. This Tuesday, May 23, at 7:00, there will be an Admission Degree for new candidates to join our brotherhood. If you are a practical Catholic male age 18 in good standing with the Church, please see one of our Broth-er Knights for a Form 100 this weekend. (Pancakes taste better if you eat them while completing a Form 100.) ¿Alguna vez has visto a nuestros Hermanos Caballeros alre-dedor de la iglesia, realizando un montón de buenas obras - y divirtiéndose haciéndolo? ¿Alguna vez has deseado que pudieras unirte a ellos? Bueno, este es tu descanso de suerte. Este martes, 23 de mayo, a las 7:00, habrá un Grado de Ad-misión para los nuevos candidatos a unirse a nuestra her-mandad. Si usted es un católico practicante masculino de 18 años de edad, de acuerdo con la Iglesia, por favor vea a uno de nuestros hermanos Caballeros por un Formulario 100 este fin de semana. (Las crepes saben mejor si las comes mien-tras completan un Formulario 100.)

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS THIS IS AN OPEN INVITATION FOR ALL PRAC-TICING CATHOLIC MEN OVER THE AGE OF 18

TO JOIN US AND BE A KNIGHT. NAME: ____________________________

ADDRESS: _____________________________________________

PHONE: _______________________ CABALLEROS DE COLON

ESTO ES UNA INVITACIÓN ABIERTA PARA TO-DOS LOS HOMBRES CATÓLICO PRACTICANTE

MÁS DE 18 AÑOS PARA INSCRIBIRSE EN NO-SOTROS Y SER UN CABALLERO.

NOMBRE: __________________________ DIRECCIÓN:

____________________________________________ TELÉFONO: _______________________

PEOPLE OF HOPE Throughout this Easter season the readings have drawn us into the ex-perience of the early church. We have tasted the excitement and zeal of the first Christians. Now, with them, we listen to the words of Saint Peter, who reminds us that when people notice that we are people of

hope, we should be ready to explain why. This challeng-es us. Do others even notice that we are people of hope? In a world often marked by cynicism and hopelessness, do we stand out as people who offer hope and reassur-ance to others? In today’s Gospel Jesus promises that when he leaves the earth he will not leave us orphaned. Today he promises to send his Advocate, the Spirit of truth who will be with us always. Let us acknowledge the presence of the Holy Spirit and ask the Spirit to make us people of hope. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

2017 Diocesan Support Appeal (DSA) Everyone prepares an annual budget. The minis-tries funded by the DSA are no different. They depend on your contributions to meet their an-nual budget needs. If you have already contribut-ed toward our parish DSA goal of $27,599.00; thank you very much. If you have not, you can donate online at: www.charlottediocese.org/DSA.

2017 GOAL ST. JOAN OF ARC

DONATIONS TO

DATE

PENTECOST SUNDAY

JUNE 4, 2017

Let’s celebrate together! Pentecost Sunday!

Saint Joan of Arc invites you to join us June 4, 2017 at 11am Mass. This Mass will be cel-ebrated at the Columbarium. There will be

seating for those who aren’t able to join us at the Columbarium in the Fellowship Hall.

After the Mass we will gather together for a picnic.

Please bring side dishes to share such as salads, fruits, rice, beans, tacos, enchiladas whatever is your favorite food for a picnic.

Parish Life will provide hot dogs and hamburgers and the Knights will have ice cream for dessert.

So remember the date June 4, 2017 11am. We hope all of you can join us.

WEEKLY OFFERING SUMMARY FOR

Saturday & Sunday

May 6 & 7, 2017

Amount Collected

Weekly Budget Amount

Difference

Offering

$5,229.75

$4,590.00

+ $636.75

Building Fund

$1,155.00

$970.00

+ $185.00

2017 Priests’ Retirement

$2,009.33

WEEKLY OFFERING SUMMARY FOR

Saturday & Sunday

May 13 & 14, 2017

Amount Collected

Weekly Budget Amount

Difference

Offering

$7,435.00

$4,590.00

+ $2,845.00

Building Fund

$2,355.00

$970.00

+ $1,385.00

2017 Priests’ Retirement

$2,091.33