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370 SW 3rd St. • Boca Raton • FL 33432561.392.0007 • 561.392.0074 Fax
www.stjoan.org
Msgr. Michael D. McGraw • PastorFr. Jimmy B. Hababag • Parochial VicarFr. Tomasz Bochnak • Parochial VicarFr. Vincent Byaruhanga • In Residence
Fr. Carlo DiNatale-Tarasi • AssistingDeacon Bill Watzek
Deacon Michael CairnesDeacon Michael Zatarga
Parish Office Hours
Monday-Thursday 8:30am to 7:30pmFriday 8:30am to 5:00pm
Saturday 9:30am to 2:30pm
School Office Hours
561.392.7974 • 561.368.6671 FaxMonday-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 & 5:00pmMonday-Friday: 6:45am & 8:15am
Saturday mornings: 8:15amEve 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): 1:30pm1st Saturday (Bilingual): 12 noon3rd Saturday (Spanish): 12 noon
Confessions
Saturday: 3:15-4pm & 5:30-6:15pm
ST. JOAN OF ARCCATHOLIC 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!
FEBRUARY 24, 2013
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Seeing the Transfiguration with the Eyes of Faith
Here we are in the Lenten Season and we have the gospel of the transfiguration of Jesus. At first it might seem misplaced, but it provides a lesson in this period of penance and conversion.
Lent is not meant to depress us or make us sad – it is a time to journey forward on our road of discipleship.
The light and brightness of the transfiguration dazzled the disciples, but they did not see – it did not lead them to faith.Faith is a gift from God that we must choose to accept. The French philosopher Blaise Pascal wrote
“In faith there is enough light for those who wish to believe and enough shadow to blind those who do not”. Faith then is both a gift and a choice.
Bringing the Message HomeAt the transfiguration, Peter wanted to erect three tents and relax in the moment. We know that Jesus had manythings for Peter to accomplish that would require Faith. We too are called by God to accept and accomplish certainthings in our life time that require Faith. As Christians we are called to use the Light to see with the eyes of Faith.
God Bless
Fr. Carlo Di-Natale Tarasi
YOUR CATHOLIC COMMUNITY IN DOWNTOWN BOCA RATON
2 l ST. JOAN OF ARC l FEBRUARY 24
BULLETIN EDITOR: PATTY DELANEY
EVENTS CALENDAR
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25
6:45am
Fernando Castro by Wife
8:15am
Mary McCall
by Ken & Ann Augustine
12:00noon
Lilia Del Portillo
by Martha Gomez & Familia
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26
6:45am
Alfonso Liguori
by The Liguori Family
8:15am
Sophie Guastella by Cremin Family
12:00noon
Elin Kelley
by Martha Gomez & Familia
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27
6:45am
Maryann & Steve Ladika
by Cipolla Family
8:15am
Laurence J. Power
by Path & Josephine Sparango
12:00noon
Rita Guare by The Matthews Family
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28
6:45am
Marie Thompson
by The Potter Family
8:15am
Irene by Ed & Edith Murph
12:00noon
Gertrude Lalonde by Millie Yanes
FRIDAY, MARCH 1
6:45am
Helen Formica
by The Formica Family
8:15am
Sonia Grant by Marie MacDonald
12:00noon
John Passante by Brian Dowd
SATURDAY, MARCH 2
8:15am
Msgr. McMahon
by Sisters of Mercy
4:30pm
The Conner Family
by Don & Norma
Kathleen A. Servoss
by Micallef Family
SUNDAY, MARCH 3
7:00am
Theresa Porpora by Family
8:00am
Frances Bertrand
by Patricia Bertrand
9:15am
Rocco Pascarella Jr.
by Alba Learmonth
10:45am
Stephen Schnellenberger
by Mom & Dad
12:15pm
Gilbert Domingo Handal
by Lula Handal
Louis Mecca by Wife
5:00pm
Esperanza Greene
by Clemenzia Apal
Balancing Your Budget!
Lent is a good time for it. Each day has 1440 minutes. How much
Time do you spend in idle chatter, texting, and gossip? Spend a few
more minutes each day in prayer, church visits, and scripture reading.
Each week has 168 hours. Budget an extra hour using your Talents
to volunteer, visit the sick, or help the needy. Next: analyze your
Treasure. Can you cut spending on some items and invest more in
support of your Church and Ministries through Offertory Collections. Or
consider special gifts to the Coat of Arms Society or Arc Angel Soci-
ety? Need some advice? Pray to St. Matthew, the Apostle. He was a
tax collector. Although He has our balance sheets, he wants no one to
default. Remember, the Lord is the lender of first and last resort.
His grace and debt forgiveness is bountiful.
Brother Steward
God bless!
INDEX
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*We reserve the right to edit and publish such materials at our discretion
MASSES FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 25, 2013
February 24, 20132nd Sunday of Lent
STEWARDSHIP CORNER
FEB 17
(1st Sunday of Lent)
Deut 26:4-10; Rom 10:8-13
Lk 4:1-13
MARCH 3
(3rd Sunday of Lent)
Ex 3:1-8a 13-15; 1Cor 10:1-6,
10-12
Lk 13:1-9
SUNDAY READINGS
PG. 3
- Msgr. McGraw’s Message:
Leaving Behind
and Overcoming
PG. 4
- Wish List
- Weekly Treasure
- Parish Directory
- Diocesan Services Appeal
PG. 5
- Parish Liturgy Committee:
The Power of God's Grace
in Us!
- The Council of Catholic Women
invites you to our
Annual Beach Mass
PG. 6
- St. Joan of Arc Church 2013
Lenten, Holy Week, & Easter
Liturgical Services
- Blood Drive
- Mommy and Me
- Women, Power and Money
PG. 7
- Lenten Mission
- Lenten Talks
- Bringing Hope in Hard Times
- St. Joan of Arc Catholic School
Schedule for Lent for 2013
PG 8
- American Legion
Symphonic Band
- Youth Mission Trip
PG 9 - 10
- Pope Benedict XVI &
The Papal Transition
PG 11
- Pope Benedict XVI announces
his resignation at end of month
PG 12
- How is a new Pope chosen?
PG. 13
- Family, Faith, and Fun Day
PG. 14
- SJA International
Mission of Friendship
- Divorce Support Groups
- Lay Ecclesial Ministry
Workshops
- Spread the Gospel
PG. 15
- What Do the People Who Have
Attended KOINONIA
Have To Say?
- Religious Education
PG. 16
- Pray for the Sick
- Overseas in the US Armed
Forces
- Altar Bread donations
- The Arc-Angel Society
PG. 17
- S.J.A. Ministries & Support
PG. 18
- Around our Diocese
PG. 19-20
- Ministerio Hispano
FEBRUARY First Reconciliation 2/23
Lenten Parish Mission 2/25-27
MARCH Koinonia Lenten Retreat 3/8-10
APRILJonetteBenkovic Seminar 4/6
Family Faith & Fun Day 4/13
FEBRUARY 24 l ST. JOAN OF ARC l 3
PASTOR´S MESSAGE
Lent has traditionally been a time for spending more time with the
Bible and with the heroes of faith that we find there. This is
particularly appropriate this year as we celebrate the Year of Faith.
During this Year of Faith, we are asked to study our faith as to its teachings
and Tradition and we are also asked to examine the level of our trust in God's
love and mercy: the second component of faith. Both understanding and trust
together expressed in action equals mature faith. The Biblical figures I would
like to recommend for our attention are Peter, James and John, the three
fisherman of Galilee
Why reflect upon Peter, James and John? Recently on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, I had the opportunity to stand on the shores
of the Sea of Galilee and to sail out onto it by a traditional boat. The experience was awesome! .I could so easily visualize the three
apostles setting out to fish, working hard and coming home with nothing (our sailor guides in their fishing demonstration, in fact, caught
nothing). I could also easily imagine Jesus calling to them, challenging their trust and rewarding it with a record catch. I also felt what
it is like to be called to follow Jesus and to leave an old life behind with all of its security, people and possessions. I remembered vividly
the promise to my Bishop that I made thirty-seven years ago when I received a new identity and mission.
For Peter, James and John as for us, faith in Jesus involves both our understanding and our will united in an act of trust. They did
not know what they would have to give up as a follower of Jesus. They did not know where the road that Jesus set out upon would
take them. Scripture only records that: "They left their nets behind and followed after Him". By friendship and time spent together they
would come to know the truth of Jesus and it would set them free. For each of us Lent presents the opportunity to assess what it is that
we have left behind in order to be a Christian? Perhaps the answer will be, nothing. What we face in that case is the challenge to
believe more deeply, risk more courageously or surrender more unconditionally. At the heart of Jesus' preaching was conversion, change
of heart, and change of life-direction. If set out upon with trust like the apostles, this new way of life sets us apart from the herd
mentality and from cultural conformity. To take the gospel of Jesus seriously is to be something of an outsider with values and lifestyle
that do not easily fit with the majority mindset. What we are called to leave behind differs one from the other but there is no journeying
forward without leaving something behind.
For many of us, as was true for the apostles, we have to overcome some obstacles that limit our freedom and surrender to Jesus.
Perhaps there are issues of fear, guilt, attachments, selfishness, pride, distorted image of God, or mindless busyness. Any of these can
prove to be serious obstacles. The "good news" is that these issues can be overcome with the help of Jesus. Perhaps full frontal attacks
are not the way to victory. Maybe we have to find our ways around, over or under the obstacle. In any event, progress is what Jesus
makes possible for us if we combine our knowledge of God with our trusting yes in action that is humble, truthful and generous. Prayer
and discernment of God's will are critical for this journey. We also need to keep reminding ourselves that: "All things are possible for God".
During our parish mission this week, I invite you to determine what it is you must give up and what obstacle you will overcome.
How will each of us become the fishermen and the apostles of today?
- Msgr. Michael D. McGraw
LEAVING BEHIND AND OVERCOMING
ANNULMENTS
Deacon Bill Watzek 561-952-2828
by appt. only.
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
CARE MINISTRY 561-962-6000
COUNSELING CENTER AND
CATHOLIC CHARITIES SATELLITE OFFICE
Pamela Sigda, Ph.D., 561-706-2277
Maria T. Isava MA, LCSW.
Counseling Director
Mobile: 561-215-0208
Catholic Charities Diocese of Palm Beach.
COMMUNICATIONS MINISTRY
Patty Delaney, 561-952-2868
FAITH FORMATION
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
Constanza Preble, 561-620-6280
/Deacon Bill Watzek, 561-952-2828
Religious Education - Deacon Bill Watzek,
561-952-2828
Office, 561-392-0007
Fax: 561-392-0074.
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
INTERIM MUSIC COORDINATORS
Reginald Barnes
Douglas Byers
561-392-0007, ext.2856
PARISH MANAGER
Patricia Suau, 561-392-0007, ext. 2806
PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY
Rose Marie Arnold, 561-392-8337
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
WEEKLY TREASURE
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:
Partial or complete donations may be made for any item To donate an item call Wendy Horton, 561-952-2838
1.- Underwriting a trip for a teen to attend the first St. Joan of Arc Youth
Mission Trip to Peru scheduled for July, 2013.
2. Hurricane Protection system for all
Stained Glass areas of the Church
3. Tuition (full or partial) for a needy child for 2012-2013
4. Underwrite Religious Education Classes
for a Needy Child.
WishListS T. J O A N O F A R C C H U R C H & S C H O O L
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The Weekly Offertory Collection for February 16/17, 2013
totaled $22,360.00. 785 envelope users contributed
$17,689.00 and non envelope users contributed $4,671.00.
The Ash Wednesday Collection totaled $7,190.00.
The 2013 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.
DIOCESAN SERVICES APPEAL
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:
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:
GROW IN LOVE
GROW IN SERVICE
GROW IN FAITH
GROW THE CHURCH
SPREAD THE GOSPEL
GROW OUR RESOURCES
GROW OUR SCHOOL
FEBRUARY 24 l ST. JOAN OF ARC l 5
THE POWER OF GOD'S GRACE IN US!
It is already the Tradition of the Catholic Church to start the Lenten Season with
the narration about the Temptation of Jesus. He was “led by the Spirit into the
desert for forty days, to be tempted by the devil.” It sounds as if the Spirit
himself is courting the devil and putting Jesus in harm’s way.
“Why does God allow us to be tempted?” This is often asks by many
good and honest Christians who, in spite of their intimate personal relationship
with the Lord, go through some of the difficult trials and tribulations in life.
A student once asked the teacher, “Ma’am, why do you give us so many
tests and examinations? We thought you are after our wellbeing but now it
appears that you want us to fail!” “Of course not,” said the teacher.
“The tests and examinations are design to re-enforce your knowledge and
ability. It is also your opportunity to prove to yourselves and to others
what you are capable of.”
Yes, it is true that every temptation carries the danger of falling. Likewise, it
is true that God sees in every temptation an opportunity for redemption and
an occasion to strengthen our faith and trust in the One True God. When
temptation is viewed as a test of character, of will, and of spirit, then we could
come out of it as better person, better Christian.
Every great person had passed in one way or another through the ‘eye of
the needle’. In fact it is a prerequisite for a truly laudable life “so that the
tested genuineness of your faith – more precious than gold that perishes
though it is tested by fire –
may be found to result in
praise and glory and honor
at the revelation of Jesus
Christ” (1PETER 1:7).
Yes, when tempted, we
are confronted by the dangers
of our weaknesses and
limitations. But we are also
faced with the possibility to rise
to new spiritual heights for the
power of God’s amazing grace had already been implanted in our hearts by
Jesus himself. “Then He breathed on them and said, ‘Receive the Holy
Spirit” (JOHN 20:22).
The challenge is: What will lead us during this Lent? Will we allow
ourselves to be directed by the cravings of our bodily appetites and the basic
instinct of our emotions? Or will we take the test of character, of will, and of
spirit by heeding God’s higher call for a deeper prayer life, a more significant
personal sacrifices, and unconditional love for the needy?
Jesus Christ is waiting on us. God bless us all!
- Father Jimmy B Hababag
Saturday, March 16, 2013
8:30am at South Inlet Park
Father Tomasz Bochnak will
celebrate Mass and a light
breakfast will follow.
There is a $5.00 donation
please pay at your Circle
meeting prior to the event.
RSVP by March 14 to
Marge at 561.994.4453 or
South Inlet Park is located
in Boca Raton at
1298 South Ocean Blvd.
just south of Camino Real
on A1A.
We encourage you to
carpool - parking is limited.
There are automated
parking machines at
this location.
You may want to bring a folding
chair because seating is limited.
ANNUAL BEACH MASSTHE COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN INVITES YOU TO OUR
ANNUAL BEACH MASS
ST. JOAN OF ARC
COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN
WOMEN UNITED IN SPIRITUALITY AND SERVICE
Please bring your family
and friends to celebrate
this beautiful Mass
PARISH LITURGY COMMITTEE
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ST. JOAN OF ARC CHURCH 2013 LENTEN, HOLY WEEK, & EASTER LITURGICAL SERVICES
SPANISH LENTEN VIA CRUCIS & MASS: THURSDAYS, Feb. 28, Mar.7, Mar. 14, at
7:00pm in the Chapel, Mar. 21 in Church.
LENTEN STATIONS OF THE CROSS:
Every Friday during Lent in the Chapel at 3:30pm.
LENTEN DAILY MASS SCHEDULE: 6:45am, 8:15am and 12 noon
in the Church Mon.–Fri., Saturdays 8:15am in the Chapel.
PARISH LENTEN MISSION: Presenter Fr. Kevin MacDonald, C.Ss.R.
Preaching weekend Masses Feb. 24, & 7pm Presentations on Feb. 25, 26, 27. Also
preaching after the 8:15am Masses Feb. 25, 26 & 27.
LENTEN TALKS: Presenter Scripture Scholar Fr. Bill Burton, O.F.M. MON. Mar. 11
”Your Family & the Bible”, MON. Mar. 18 ”The Dead Sea Scrolls” both presentations at
7:00pm–8:30pm in Church.
COMMUNAL CELEBRATION OF THE SACRAMENT OF PENANCE: 7:00pm
THURSDAY, Mar. 14: at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, MONDAY, Mar. 25: at SJA Church
& TUESDAY, Mar. 26: at St. Jude Church.
CONFESSIONS: MONDAY, Mar. 25: After the 6:45am & 8:15am Masses, 11:00am
to 11:30am at SJA Chapel & 7:00pm at SJA Church.
TUESDAY, Mar. 26: After the 6:45am & 8:15am Masses, 11:00am to 11:30am
at SJA Chapel & 7:00pm at St. Jude Church.
WEDNESDAY, Mar. 27: After the 6:45am & 8:15am Masses, 11:00 am to 11:30am
in the Chapel.
Confessions will not be heard after Wed. Mar. 27 at noon to allow for the prayerful observance of
Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday.
TENEBRAE SERVICE: WEDNESDAY, Mar. 27: 7:00pm at SJA Church.
HOLY THURSDAY, March 28 Morning Mass not permitted. The Eucharistic Liturgy of
the Lord's Supper will be celebrated at 7:00pm.-bilingual. Following the 7:00pm Mass
the Blessed Sacrament will be on the Altar of Repose in the Chapel for Adoration until
midnight.
GOOD FRIDAY, March 29: Morning Mass not permitted. Parishioners are urged to
observe the 3 hrs. commemorating the death of Christ on Good Friday.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS at 1:00pm in the Church.
SPANISH STATIONS OF THE CROSS at 4:00pm in the Church, followed by a Celebration
of The Lord’s Passion in Spanish.
CELEBRATION OF THE LORD’S PASSION with the distribution of Holy Communion and
Adoration of the Cross at 2:00pm and 7:00pm in the Church.
THE DIVINE MERCY NOVENA begins at 3:00pm in the Chapel and continues each day
at 3:00pm through April 7.
HOLY SATURDAY, March 30: Mass is not permitted. The Blessing of Food is at 1:00pm
in the Chapel. A combined English/Spanish Easter Vigil Mass will be held in the Church
at 7:00pm & we will celebrate the reception of Catechumens & Candidates. This Mass
will last two hours.
EASTER SUNDAY, March 31: Masses: 7:00am, 8:00am, 9:15am, 10:45am,
12:15pm, 5:00pm. (Additional Masses on Easter Sunday will be celebrated at 9:15am
& 10:45am in Our Lady of Mercy Center.)
7:00pm . March 5, 2013
St. Joan of Arc Our Lady of Mercy Center
WOMEN, POWER AND MONEY
What’s your financial personality?
Did you know that 90% of all Women will be solely responsible
for their finances at some point in their lives.
Are you prepared for that responsibility?
Please join the Council of Catholic Women for this special program.
Please bring questions to ask
our panel of parishioner professionals.
RSVP to Miriam Gaynor at 561-715-6069
by March 1st, 2013
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)
FEB 26 - George Snow
MARCH 5 - The Ark
MARCH 12 - Gumbo Limbo Nature
Center. 1801 N Ocean Blvd Boca Raton
MARCH 19 - The Ark
March 26 - Patch Reef Park
Playground
2000 West Yamato Rd Boca Raton
Please contact Amanda Roccapriore -
Herrera for more details at roccapri-
[email protected] or 561-859-8684
NEXT WEEKEND
Celebrate Life
BLOOD DRIVESunday, March 3
7:30am - 2:00pm.
at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church
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Guest Speaker: Rev. Kevin MacDonald, C.Ss.R.
ST. JOAN OF ARC
Fr. Kevin MacDonald, C.Ss.R., is a Redemptorist priest from the province
of Baltimore. He graduated from Boston College in 1978, signed a
professional baseball contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, and played
professional baseball for seven years. He is even a member of the Boston
College Hall of Fame. He felt a calling to the priesthood when he was about
27 years old, after hearing a priest at Mass praying for vocations to the
priesthood and religious life. He was ordained in 1991 at the National Shrine
of the Immaculate Conception in Washington D.C.
Father Kevin served for seventeen years as a parish priest, mainly in the
Caribbean, before becoming a full-time missionary preacher. He is greatly
looking forward to spending the week with our St. Joan of Arc
parishioners and friends.
LENTEN MISSION
Lenten Talks by Scripture Scholar
FR. BILL BURTON, O.F.M. on
Monday, March 11 on Your Family and the Bible
Monday, March 18, on the Dead Sea Scrolls
both presentations will be from 7:00pm. -
8:30pm. in Church.
LENTEN TALKS
Fr. Kevin will be preaching this weekend at all Masses.
GOOD NEWS PEOPLE is an engaging small group process of prayer, reflection, discus-
sion, and learning. Learn more about the richness of your Catholic faith through Scrip-
ture,the Catechism, Church Teaching and lives of the Saints.
You are invited to explore what it means to live as a disciple of Christ in today's world.
Participants can choose an EVENING or a DAYTIME meeting.
Wednesdays: March 6, 20, April 17 and May 1.
The Thursday session will be: February 7, 21, March 7, 21
April 18, and May 2.
Groups meet in THE ARK on SW 3rd ST. (across from St. Joan parking lot)
Call: Marjorie O’ Sullivan at 561-395-6029
BRINGING HOPE IN HARD TIMES
Stations of the Cross for Grades 4-8 at 2:00pm
Tuesday, February 26, Tuesday, March 5,
Tuesday, March 12
Stations of the Cross for Grades 7-8 at 8:25am
Stations of the Cross for Grades 3-5 at 9:30am
Wednesday, March 20
Stations of the Cross for Grades K-2 at 8:45am
Thursday, March 21
ST. JOAN OF ARC CATHOLIC SCHOOL
SCHEDULE FOR LENT FOR 2013
PRESENTATIONS
Mon. Feb. 25
Presentation 1: 8:45am Chapel
Presentation 2: 7:00pm Church
Tues. Feb. 26
Presentation 3: 8:45am Chapel
Presentation 4: 7:00pm Church
Confessions will follow
Wed. Feb. 27
Presentation 5: 8:45am Chapel
Presentation 6: 7:00pm Church
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Calling all High School Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors!Join Katherine in this once-in-a- lifetime experience!Travel to Peru, discover a different world, help those in need, meet new friends and
at the same time make your ‘Service Hours’ for the year! Great memories & an awesome experience to add to your College Applications.
Mission visits and help to The Ministry of the Good Shepherd in Alto Trujillo, Peru and more.For more information call Katherine at 561-952-2868 or [email protected] or @leach_katherine
Visit: http://stjoan.org/ministries/high-school-youth-ministry/ to download an Application Form
TRAVEL: JULY 19th – 30thAPPROX. COST: $1,500per person - airfare included
(price could be less after donations are accounted for)
This dynamic group of more than 70 very talented volunteer
musicians will delight our St. Joan of Arc community on
Wednesday, March 20 / Seating 7:00pm
Concert starts at 7:30pm in Church
The Concert is FREE of charge but donations to support the Symphonic Band will be accepted. Invite your friends and family!
The program will include Band
Classics,Stirring Marches by
John Phillip Sousa, Henry Fillmore
and Kenneth Alford, A Medley
from the Broadway Show
"Les Miserables", Favorite
Selections from the music of
George Gershwin and Andrew Lloyd
Webber and a Special Salute to
St. Patricks Day! The Band will also
feature both the Tuba and Clarinet
Sections along with the vocal styling
of Mr. Mark Fernicola!
SAVE THE DATE
for a Musical Evening featuring
One of the largest community bands in the area The American Legion Symphonic Band
generates energy & excitement wherever it performs.
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Saying he no longer has the strength to exercise
ministry over the universal church, Pope Benedict XVI announced Feb. 11
that he would be resigning at the end of the month after an eight-year
pontificate.
"After having repeatedly examined my conscience before God, I have
come to the certainty that my strengths, due to an advanced age, are no
longer suited to an adequate exercise of the Petrine ministry," the pope
told cardinals gathered for an ordinary public consistory to approve the
canonization of new saints.
Pope Benedict, who was elected in April 2005, will be the first pope
to resign in more than 600 years.
He told the cardinals, "In today's world, subject to so many rapid
changes and shaken by questions of deep relevance for the life of faith,
in order to govern the bark of St. Peter and proclaim the Gospel, both
strength of mind and body are necessary, strength which in the last few
months, has deteriorated in me to the extent that I have had to recognize
my incapacity to adequately fulfill the ministry entrusted to me."
Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi, Vatican spokesman, told journalists
at a briefing that the pope's decision was not prompted by any medical
illness, but was due to a natural "decline of strength" associated with
old age.
Even though the announcement had caught almost everybody by
surprise, it was not a snap decision, but rather one that "had matured
over the past few months," Father Lombardi said.
The pope made his announcement in Latin from a pre-written text
during a morning ordinary public consistory where a large number of
cardinals were present.
When he delivered his announcement, the pope seemed very
"composed, concentrated" and read "in a solemn manner" in keeping
with the importance of what he was saying, Father Lombardi said.
Fulfilling the canonical requirement, Pope Benedict solemnly declared
to the cardinals, "Well aware of the seriousness of this act, with full
freedom I declare that I renounce the ministry of Bishop of Rome,
Successor of St. Peter, entrusted to me by the cardinals on 19 April 2005,
in such a way, that as from 28 February 2013, at 20:00 hours, the See of
Rome, the See of St. Peter, will be vacant and a conclave to elect the new
supreme pontiff will have to be convoked by those whose competence
it is."
It is up to the dean of the College of Cardinals, Cardinal Angelo
Sodano, to make preparations for a conclave to elect a new pope.
Father Lombardi said after the pope steps down, he will move to the
papal villa in Castel Gandolfo outside of Rome. He will stay there until the
renovation is completed of a cloister, set up by Blessed John Paul II, which
is located inside the Vatican Gardens, he said.
The pope will then live in the cloister, called the Mater Ecclesia
monastery, and dedicate his time to prayer and reflection, the Vatican
spokesman said.
It was likely the pope would keep writing, he added, since the
pope has mentioned many times that he has wanted to spend more time
dedicated to study and prayer.
When asked if there would be any confusion over leadership or a
schism were a possibility, Father Lombardi said he believes the pope
"had no fear of this" happening because he clearly demonstrated his
desire to step down and no longer be pope or retain any papal authority.
"I think in no way is there any risk of confusion or division" in this
respect, he said.
The pope, who is past the age allowed a cardinal to vote for a new
pope, will obviously not be part of the conclave that will convene to elect
POPE BENEDICT XVI & THE PAPAL TRANSITION
Citing Health Reasons, Pope Benedict Announces he will Resign
10 l ST. JOAN OF ARC l FEBRUARY 24
his successor, he added.
He is not likely to play any role in the "interregnum" or time between
popes because "there is no role for a predecessor pope" during this period,
the priest said.
The Jesuit priest said a "sedevacante" usually lasts less than a month,
and that it was more than likely a new pope would be elected in time to
lead the full schedule of Holy Week and Easter liturgies.
Cardinal Sodano, who was one of the many cardinals present during
the pope's announcement, addressed the pope, telling him the news left
them with "a sense of loss, almost completely incredulous."
However, it was obvious that his decision was based on a "great
affection" for the well-being of the church, the cardinal said.
Father Lombardi said being a pope today is "much more fast-moving,
more demanding" than it was in the past with an almost nonstop full
schedule of public and private events and liturgical celebrations.
When asked why the pope chose Feb. 11, the feast of Our Lady of
Lourdes, as the day to announce his stepping down, Father Lombardi said
most likely the date was a coincidence, and that the pope instead chose
an event -- the ordinary public consistory -- where a large number of
cardinals would be present.
"The pope chose this significant occasion with the gathered cardinals"
as the best moment to announce his plans, the Vatican spokesman said.
When asked whether the pope had any medical illnesses or bouts of
depression that may have prompted his resignation, Father Lombardi said
the pope was "absolutely not" depressed and possessed a remarkable
"spiritual serenity" and composure despite the many difficult moments he
has had to face as pope.
The Vatican spokesman also said he was not aware of any medical
illness that would have caused the pope to step down, rather it was due
to a "normal" deterioration of physical and mental strength that comes
with old age.
The pope has increasingly had trouble walking in the past year, often
using a cane and always being assisted getting up and down steps.
However, the Vatican has never released medical information that would
make it appear the pope suffers from anything other than joint pain
connected to his age.
The option of a pope to resign is explicitly written into the Code of
Canon Law. It says a pope may step down, but stipulates that the decision
must be made freely and "duly manifested." No one needs to formally
accept a pope's resignation for it to be valid.
The last pope to resign was Pope Gregory XII in 1415.
Pope Benedict had long said it would be appropriate for a pope to
resign for the good of the church if the pontiff felt he were unable to
physically bear the burden of the papacy.
In his book-length interview, "The Light of the World," with German
journalist Peter Seewald, the pope said, "If a pope clearly realizes that he
is no longer physically, psychologically and spiritually capable of handling
the duties of his office, then he has a right and, under some circumstances,
also an obligation to resign."
The pope told the author that it was important, however, that the
pope "must not run away" and "must stand fast and endure" any difficult
situations that are facing the church. For that reason, he was not thinking
of resigning in 2010 -- the year the interviews were conducted.
"One can resign at a peaceful moment or when one simply cannot
go on," the pope had said.
Before ending his remarks during the consistory, Pope Benedict told the
cardinals: "I thank you most sincerely for all the love and work with which
you have supported me in my ministry and I ask pardon for all my defects.
And now, let us entrust the holy church to the care of our supreme pastor,
our Lord Jesus Christ, and implore his holy Mother Mary, so that she may
assist the cardinal fathers with her maternal solicitude, in electing a new
supreme pontiff."
The pope said, "I wish to also devotedly serve the holy church of God
in the future through a life dedicated to prayer."
Father Lombardi said he felt "great admiration" for the pope's "great
courage" and "freedom of spirit" in making this decision. The spokesman
said it shows the pope is not only fully aware of the great responsibilities
involved in leading the universal church, but his hopes that "the ministry
of the church be carried out the best way" possible.
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POPE BENEDICT XVI ANNOUNCES HIS RESIGNATION
AT END OF MONTH
Pope Benedict XVI on Monday said he plans on resigning the papal
office on February 28th. Below please find his announcement.
Dear Brothers, I have convoked you to this Consistory, not
only for the three canonizations, but also to communicate to
you a decision of great importance for the life of the Church.
After having repeatedly examined my conscience before God,
I have come to the certainty that my strengths, due to an
advanced age, are no longer suited to an adequate exercise of
the Petrine ministry. I am well aware that this ministry, due to
its essential spiritual nature, must be carried out not only with
words and deeds, but no less with prayer and suffering.
However, in today’s world, subject to so many rapid changes
and shaken by questions of deep relevance for the life of faith,
in order to govern the barque of Saint Peter and proclaim the
Gospel, both strength of mind and body are necessary, strength
which in the last few months, has deteriorated in me to the
extent that I have had to recognize my incapacity to adequately
fulfill the ministry entrusted to me. For this reason, and well
aware of the seriousness of this act, with full freedom I declare
that I renounce the ministry of Bishop of Rome, Successor of
Saint Peter, entrusted to me by the Cardinals on 19 April 2005,
in such a way, that as from 28 February 2013, at 20:00 hours,
the See of Rome, the See of Saint Peter, will be vacant and a
Conclave to elect the new Supreme Pontiff will have to be con-
voked by those whose competence it is.
Dear Brothers, I thank you most sincerely for all the love
and work with which you have supported me in my ministry
and I ask pardon for all my defects. And now, let us entrust the
Holy Church to the care of Our Supreme Pastor, Our Lord Jesus
Christ, and implore his holy Mother Mary, so that she may assist
the Cardinal Fathers with her maternal solicitude, in electing a
new Supreme Pontiff. With regard to myself, I wish to also
devotedly serve the Holy Church of God in the future through
a life dedicated to prayer.
From the Vatican, 10 February 2013
- BENEDICTUS PP XVI
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HOW IS A NEW POPE CHOSEN?
In the past, 15 to 20 days after a papal vacancy, the
cardinals gathered in St. Peter's Basilica for a Mass
invoking the guidance of the Holy Spirit in electing a new
pope. Only cardinals under the age of 80 are eligible
to vote in a conclave. They are known as the cardinal
electors, and their number is limited to 120. For the
conclave itself, the cardinal electors process to the Sistine
Chapel and take an oath of absolute secrecy before
sealing the doors.
The cardinals vote by secret ballot, processing one by
one up to Michelangelo's fresco of the Last Judgment,
saying a prayer and dropping the twice-folded ballot in a
large chalice. Four rounds of balloting are taken every day
until a candidate receives two-thirds of the vote. The result
of each ballot are counted aloud and recorded by three
cardinals designated as recorders. If no one receives the
necessary two-thirds of the vote, the ballots are burned
in a stove near the chapel with a mixture of chemicals
to produce black smoke.
When a cardinal receives the necessary two-thirds
vote, the dean of the College of Cardinals asks him if he
accepts his election. If he accepts, he chooses a papal
name and is dressed in papal vestments before processing
out to the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica. The ballots of
the final round are burned with chemicals producing white
smoke to signal to the world the election of a new pope.
The senior cardinal deacon, currently French Cardinal
Jean-Louis Tauran, announces from the balcony of
St. Peter's "HabemusPapam" ("We have a pope") before
the new pope processes out and imparts his blessing on
the city of Rome and the entire world.
FEBRUARY 24 l ST. JOAN OF ARC l 13
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St. Joan of Arc Church & School
Family, Faith, and Fun Day
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$1,300.00 4 Station Euro Bungee $125.00 Ring Toss
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SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES - a banner with your name
or company name placed in front of activity. Your name
or company name will also appear in the advertising for
Family, Faith, & Fun Day on our web page and in the
parish bulletin. The sponsorships pay for the rental of
the activity and your banner.
COST TO
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GAME BOOTH
SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES - a poster with your name or
company name placed in front of booth. Your name or
company name will also appear in the advertising for Family,
Faith, & Fun Day in the parish bulletin. The sponsorships
underwrite the prizes for each game booth.
April 13, 2012. from 10:00am to 2:00pm
Sponsors needed!
St. Joan of Arc Family, Faith, & Fun Day was started two years ago to offer the families here at St. Joan of Arc an opportunity
to gather together in a fun-filled environment recognizing the common element that brings us together, our faith.
The cost of having this very successful event has increased each year and in an effort to keep the cost of attendance affordable
we are offering these sponsorship opportunities.
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SPREAD THE GOSPEL
One of the initiatives of Goal five is to provide Spanish speaking parishioners with
more opportunities to grow in their faith and receive formation in Christian values and
Catholic doctrine. The Spanish community has incorporated more activities that would
provide Spanish speaking parishioners with a greater knowledge of their faith to better
spread the good news of the Gospel. Amongst these activities: “The Catholicism Series
of Father Barron” is offered weekly in Spanish, “Women of Grace in Spanish” meets
periodically for10 weeks sessions, prayer workshops and retreats such as “The Life
and Prayer” series of Father Ignacio Larranaga, ofm,cap, and “You too can be a saint”
work book of Mary Ann Budnick, are some of the new activities that surged from the
Journey forward activities.
LAY ECCLESIAL MINISTRY WORKSHOPS
Due to a conflict in scheduling the
workshop series for Lay Ecclesial
Ministry will be postponed until
a later date. Please check future
bulletins for updates on when
these exciting and informative
workshops will be offered.
Invites all of our parishioners & friends to our
SJA Annual Spaghetti Dinner
Saturday, March 23
in Mercy Center 5:00pm to 8:00pm
ADULT: $10 CHILD: $5
Proceeds from this joyful event benefit Sr. Immaculata's Good Shepherd
Ministry. Tickets for sale at the Parish Office. For information on St. Joan's
International Mission of FriendshipPlease call Cristi 561-251-1733
St. Joan of Arc’s International Mission of Friendship
in Support of the Good Shepherd Ministry in Peru
DIVORCE HURTS
FIND HELP AT DIVORCECARE.
Who: You or someone you know who may be hurting because of divorce or separation.
What: A special weekly seminar and support group. It’s a place where you can be
around people who understand what you are feeling; a place where you can hear
valuable information about ways to heal from the hurt of divorce.
Why: It’s hard to know how to help someone who is going through a separation
or divorce. It takes a long time and hard work to heal the pain that comes
with a breakup.
When: Wednesday evenings 6:00-7:30pm starting January 16, 2012 in Conference
Room C at St. Joan of Arc. Cost of 13 week session is $15.
Call Rosemarie 561-789-3865 for information.
DIVORCECARE FOR KIDS
ALL CHILDREN ARE AFFECTED BY DIVORCE.
The DivorceCare for Kids program will help minimize and
eliminate the short and long-term negative effects of
divorce on a child’s schoolwork, relationships, emotional
health and spiritual life. This program provides the opportunity
for children of divorce to experience hope, help and
restoration in their lives today and in the future.
DivorceCare for Kids, ages 5-12, meets at the same time
as DivorceCare, and the new session starts Wednesday,
January 16, 2013. Pre-registration required. A parent of
the child needs to be in the DivorceCare group. One
parent and child, $35. Each additional child $5. Call
Patricia, 954-661-7135 to register. Scholarships available.
DIVORCE SUPPORT GROUPS BEGIN JANUARY
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(1) LIVES TOTALLY CHANGED BY KOINONIA RETREAT
“My husband and I had attended St. Joan of Arc Church for almost 20 years, yet
we knew very few people in the Church. One Sunday I was touched when hear-
ing about the upcoming KOINONIA weekend retreat, so we eagerly signed up
that day.
“This weekend retreat CHANGED OUR LIVES! During the retreat, I felt the
hand of Jesus on my shoulder and I felt his unconditional love in my heart. It is
impossible to explain, but I truly look at the world differently today.
“Since then I feel so much LOVE every time I walk into our Church and as I look
around, I am now surrounded by so many people that have become my wonder-
ful friends.”
– Nancy Kissman
(2) VOCATION INVIGORATED BY KOINONIA RETREAT
“Putting our lives on a short hold for the Parish Retreat 2010 took some coordi-
nation with work and family schedules but we were both sensing it was high
time to give it a try. The Lord had been calling.
“We emerged from that KOIKONIA retreat totally refreshed and much eager
for HIS next calling.”
– John and Coralie Stoltz
(3) WHOLINESS POSSIBLE THROUGH KOINONIA RETREAT
“I attended The KOINONIA RETREAT, through the invitation of Fr. Jimmy B.
Hababag, last previous year. I did not know what to expect except to be open to
the inspirations of the Holy Spirit.
“To my surprise it was really beyond my expectations. The whole program
was very nice and truly enriching not only spiritually but in every respect. The
Topics, the Speakers, the Facilitators, the Participants, the Camaraderie, the
ambience, the food, etc. were simply exceptional.
“I strongly invite you to try this once in a life time experience and you will never
be the same again.”
– Fr.Vincent Byaruhanga
Do Not take our words for it. You have to experience it yourself. You will
never be disappointed but glad that you do it.
– Fr. Jimmy B. Hababag (Spiritual Director)
Deacon Bill Watzek, 561-952-2828 / Office: 561-392-0007
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00am - 4:00pm
Learn more about the Word of God by studying one of the books in the Bible.
Meetings are held in Conference Room B 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).
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
WHAT DO THE PEOPLE WHO HAVE
ATTENDED KOINONIA HAVE TO SAY?
This year Koinonia Retreat will be on March 8, 9 and 10, 2013. The Registration is $85.00 per person including meals. SPACE IS LIMITED.
(No one should be denied this awesome experience for lack of funds).For more information, please call Kathy Troxel at 954-426-5365
To Register, please call Tessie O’Dea at 561-952-2852.
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Altar flowers for the Spanish Mass
donated in loving memory of
Gilberto Pastorfrom his wife & 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.
When you consider your estate plans,remember your spiritual Family
BAPTISMSWe welcome the newest members of St Joan of Arc Parish and offer
our congratulations to the parents of the newly baptized.
ALTAR BREADDo 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.
February 24: in memory of my beloved husband John T. Murphy
by Maureen Kerrigan
Aloi, Nick
Ayala, Angelina
Barker, Marion
Bayardelle, Jean
Conaghan, Patrick
Cox, Vida
Connors, Mary
DaSilva, Maria Gomez
De Lopez, Blanca
Dunning, Mary Ann
Ferrari,Clementina
Fiorito, Josephine
Gereke, Dorothy
Guerra, Mayelin
Guevara, Victor
Harpster, Joann
Horn, Amy
Hommer, Tena Lee
Johnson, Jane
Johnson, Hayden
Kassing, Robert
Kolcun, Laverne
Kennedy, Helen
Lynch, Beatriz
Lynn, Adele
Lyew, Madeline(4yrs.)
Labrador, Eva
Maloney, Jim
Manno, Jean
Meyers, Theresa
Miller, Betty
Miklos, Annette
Mitchell, John
McCormick, John
Nguyen, Christopher
Ortiz, Daniel
Ortale, Peter K.
Pershyn, Moira
Pike, Stephen
Polanin,Chet
Prochilo, John
Ray, Roger
Rellick, Mary
Ridge, Teresa
Roberts, Tyler
Rodriguez Mary Ann
Rojas Ruiz, Ana Maria
Santiesteban, Lilian
Simpson, Emma
Solomon, Lynn
Schoemaker, Frydel
Strazzulla, Joseph
Trzeciak, Max
Vaught, Grace
Vissicchio, Patricia
Wyatt, Tabitha
(3½ Yrs. Old)
Zimmerman, Shirley
FebruaryPRAY FOR THE SICK
Altar flowers this weekend
donated in loving memory of
Ernest Caruso Sr.by his daughter
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PRAY THE ROSARYJoin us every morning,6:15am in the Chapel, topray for our Pope, Bishop,Priests, Deacons, and Religious, andfor vocations. Join us every morningafter the 8:15am Mass in the Chapel topray to end abortion.
SCRIPTURE STUDYSunday Morning from 9:15am to 10:30am. in Conf. Room B as we study theGospel of Mark.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 thisgreat dynamicCatholic InternationalOrganization. Call Joe Kabbas,G.K.: 561-299-8921.
ST. JOAN OF ARC COLUMBIETTESare the Knights of Columbus Auxiliaryof dedicated Catholicwomen. Please join usas United We Standto embark on thisfresh new year inbuilding a strong bondin our parish. For detailscall Terri Picinich, 561-901-7312.
MOMMY & MEWeekly get togetherWeekly get together-Every Tuesday between 11:00 am and1:00pm Come and go as you pleaseat THE ARK. We bring snacks/lunchfor the little ones and ourselves.
Please contact Amanda Roccapriore- Herrera at 561-859-8684 or [email protected] for information.
S.J.A. MINISTRIES & SUPPORT SERVICES
JOIN THE SJA COUNCIL OFCATHOLIC WOMEN (CCW)St. Joan of Arc Councilof Catholic Women(CCW) is a dynamicgroup of women whosupport, empower andeducate its members inspirituality, leadershipand service. We are anaffiliate of the NationalCouncil of Catholic Women. Our CircleMeetings are smaller groups that meetonce 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 at7pm. St. Monica Circle 4th Monday at2pm. St. Therese of Lisieux 3rd Tuesdayat 8am. We have an interesting calendarof events. Please join us, make newfriends, as we are Women Making a difference. For more information call Miriam Gaynor, 561-395-5615
SJA RESPECT LIFE MINISTRYJoin us to pray the rosary at thePlanned Parenthood site at 8177Glades Rd., West Boca. We meet infront 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, CALL800-395-HELPADORATION OF THE BLESSEDSACRAMENT Join us everyTuesday, 5-9pmand Friday, 9am to9pm in the Chapel. Divine Mercy Chaplet prayed on Fridays at 3:00pm, and the Rosary on Fridays at 8:30pm.
KNIT/CROCHET SOCIALAll are invited to join us on the 1st & 3rdThursday of themonth at 10:30am inthe Spiritual LifeHouse. Beginners toexperts are neededto make prayershawls and projects for preemies, kidsand our troops. Call Claire at 445-4802 or Dottie at395-2681 for more information.
SJA DAD’S CLUB Every Mondays in Mercy Center at Drop off - 7:45amAll dads in the Parish welcome.
P.O.P.S.Parents of Prayer & Service meetevery Thursday during the school year,7:45am to 8:15am in the ConventChapel. Please join us.
ALLELUIA CLUB Is a meeting of Parishioners 50 +More information please call 561-392-0007
SJA SCHOOL ALUMNI: We invite you to register on our St.Joan of Arc website as an alumnus ifyou haven't already done so at [email protected]
SHARED CAREEach Wednesday at Temple Beth El, 9:30am to 2:30pm. Bring your loved one so you mayhave 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 andThe First Presbyterian Church. For more info call Tessie O’Dea at 561-952-2852.
THE SJA PUBLIC ADVOCACYCOMMITTEE 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 bepart of these two ministries, pleaseforward your e-mail / phone numberto Joseph Kabbas Chairman e-mail [email protected] phone 561-299-8921 fax 561-362-7134
AA (ALCOHOLICANONYMOUS)Meets at St. Joan of Arc Saturdays,10am in Immaculata Center, Mondays, 7:00pm, Art Room, andWednesdays 7:00pm in Immaculata Center.
NA (NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS)Meets at St. Joan of Arc Fridays at 7pm, in Immaculata Center. More information call: 276-4581
KOINONIAGATHERING 2nd Sunday ofeach month at10:30am Im-maculata Cen-ter. For info callTessie O’Dea at 561-620-4805
JOYFUL AGAINFor 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 Home-bound can be seen. For a copy of theSunday Missal, call the Diocesan Office of Communications at 561-775-9529.
HOMEBOUND MINISTRYCall us if you or someone you knowis 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 eachweek? Let us dress you! We are aministry of over 60 men and womenthat provide each mass with the hospitality & services to make allparishioners and guests feel welcome.We would like to tell you about thisgreat ministry and how getting involvedprovides a service to St. Joan and ablessing for you. And you’ll be one ofthe best dressed people at Mass! Call Ken Meldonian 561-620-4884 or Dennis Jordan 561-395-8329.
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EVENTS AT OUR LADY OF FLORIDA SPIRITUAL CENTER
1300 U.S. Highway One, North Palm Beach, FL 33408.
Phone: 561-626-1300.
March 6 – Day of Reflection. Presenter. Fr. Fidelis Connolly, C.P. “Living in the
Now – WoW!” 10:00am-2:30pm. $30.00.
Reservations required.
March 27-31 – Holy Week Retreat led by Retreat Team includes Triduum
Services & Sunrise Mass on Easter morning. Costs vary for Singles, Married
Couples & Religious. See website for more information. Registration required.
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.
SAVE THE DATE - CATHOLIC DAYS AT THE CAPITOL
Once again, the Diocese of Palm Beach is sponsoring a bus trip to Tallahassee
for Catholic Days at the Capitol, March 19-21, 2013. The event is organized
by the Florida Catholic Conference. At their invitation men and women from all
seven dioceses meet with representatives to promote legislation that supports
the teachings of the Church and to attend the Red Mass where the Bishops of
Florida will concelebrate. The homilist will be the new Bishop of Pensacola-
Tallahassee, Most Reverend Gregory L. Parkes. For more information contact:
Betty McKinley at 561-775-9598 or 772-342-0837, or via email:
[email protected] org Don Kazimir at 561-775-9565 or via
email: [email protected].
NOTRE DAME NIGHT 2013
Thursday, February 28, 2013 in Mount Carmel Banquet Hall at St. Jude
Catholic Church. 21689 Toledo Road, Boca Raton. RSVP by Friday, February
22. Proceeds benefit the Notre Dame Club of Boca Raton Scholarship Fund.
The Diocese of Palm Beach Catholic Committee on Scouting and the
St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary invite you to attend.
SAINT AMBROSE 19TH ANNUAL CARNIVAL
February 28th through March 3rd. Free admission, free parking! Food, rides,
adult games, kids games and more! Pre-sale wristbands and food tickets available
now at discounted prices. Go to www.saintambrosecarnival.com for more
information, or call (954) 427-2225. Special! “Sneak-a-Peak-Thursday” Bring
this ad to the ticket booth for $5 off of a $20 wristband. Valid Thursday only!
PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES, FATIMA, SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA & AVILA
Join Fr. Tom Barret of the Cathedral of St. Ignatius on a journey visiting some
of the holiest sites in France, Portugal and Spain. We will celebrate Mass at the
sites where the Blessed Mother appeared and the 12th Century Cathedral of
St. James, visit the hometown of St. Theresa, the founder of the Order of
Carmelitas, see the Royal Palace in Madrid & much more! The Tour is from
Nov. 5-15th, 2013. The cost is $ 3,199 from Miami. Call Fr. Barret at
561-622-2565 for a brochure and more information.
“IRELAND’S HAPPY MAN”
Saturday, February 23 and October 2, 9, 2013 at 7:00pm. International
Singer, Songwriter and Pianist Cahal Dunne in The New Mt. Carmel Banquet
Hall at St. Jude Catholic Church. Boca Raton, Fl 33433. More information
please call: 561-314-1250.
PIANO CONCERT
By Yoko Sata Kothari “Prelude & Fugue” Baroque to Romantic at St. Ignatius
Loyola Cathedral. 9999 N. Military, FL Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410.
Saturday March 2, 2013, 6:30pm Donation $10 to benefic works of Charity
of the Tepeyac Mission.
"CEO AMBASSADORS FOR CHRIST”
Legatus, the international organization of Catholic business leaders and spouses, is
expanding its membership in the Palm Beach Diocese. Legatus Chairman and Ave
Maria University founder Tom Monaghan and members of the Boca Raton chapter
of Legatus are assisting Bishop Barbarito as we extend Legatus across the Palm
Beach diocese. If you are, or were, a business owner, CEO, President, Managing
Director, or Managing Partner, Legatus would like to invite you and your spouse to
be part of the Palm Beach Diocesan “launch” of this most important and unique
business organization in the world today. Please join CEO and Philadelphia Chapter
President-Emeritus Jim Longon and Chapter Chaplain Fr. Louis Guerin on Tuesday,
February 26 at St. Vincent de Paul Seminary, 10701 South Military Trail, Boynton
Beach. Jim is looking forward to telling you the Legatus Story and why Tom
Monaghan, founder of Dominos Pizza and Ave Maria University and Law School
considers Legatus to be his most important contribution to the Church. Did Pope John
Paul II have you in mind when he invited and challenged business leaders to join
Legatus, saying “The world needs genuine witnesses to Christian ethics, and the
Church asks you to fulfill this role publically and with perseverance.” Our launch
event will begin at 7PM with beverages and hors d'oeuvres, followed by a brief
Legatus presentation and a Q&A period accompanied by coffee, tea and dessert.
We will conclude by 8:30pm. To RSVP, or for more information, please call Jack
Rook at 412-951-0306 or email [email protected].
HOLY WEEK SILENT RETEAT
Triduum Retreat.
March 28th - 30th, 2013.
Holy Thursday through Holy Saturday.
Retreat Director: Fr. Jose Alfaro, Priest
of the Archdiocese of Miami, Vice Rector,
Dean of Human Formation and Assistant
Professor of Church History at St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary
in Boynton Beach. Fr. Alfaro is a dynamic teacher and preacher of the
faith. We are blessed to have the gifts of his deeply spiritual yet down-
to-earth approach to spirituality. Join Father Alfaro during these Holy
Days to Journey with Jesus through the most central events of our
Faith. The Triduum. Come away and pray awhile… all are welcome!
Holy Thurs. 6:00 pm through Holy Sat. 4:00 pm.
Fee: $160 p.p., $300. per couple, all inclusive. Register at: 305-238-
4367 or www.morningstarrenewal.org 7275 SW 124th Street,
Pinecrest, FL 33156
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Ministerio Hispano
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 o Rosario 561 392 0007.
Para pedir una intención en las misas para difuntos o enfermos dirigirse a la oficina parroquial en las horas de oficina.
Esta semana rezamos por el alma de: Gilberto Pastor
Jueves 28 de Febrero 7:00pm Via Crucis y Santa Misa – CAPILLA
Jueves 7 de Marzo 7:00pm Via Crucis y Santa Misa – CAPILLA
Jueves 14 de Marzo 7:00pm Via Crucis – CAPILLA
Lunes 18 de Marzo 6:00pm Liturgia de la Penitencia y Confesiones – IGLESIA
Jueves 21 de Marzo 7:00pm Via Crucis y Santa Misa – CAPILLA
SANTO TRIDUO PASCUAL:
Jueves 28 de Marzo 7:00pm JUEVES SANTO Misa Bilingüe – IGLESIA
Viernes 29 de Marzo 4:00pm Via Crucis y VIERNES SANTO DE LA PASION DEL SENOR – IGLESIA
Sábado 30 de Marzo 7:00 pm VIGILIA PASCUAL Bilingüe - IGLESIA
“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”.
HORARIO DE CUARESMA
II Domingo de Cuaresma, Ciclo C
San Lucas 9, 28b-36: San Lucas 6,17.20-26
Del Tabor al Calvario
Extraído de Hablar con Dios del Padre Francisco Fernández Carvajal
Lo que importa es estar siempre con Jesús. Él nos da la ayuda necesaria para seguir
adelante. Tratemos de fomentar con frecuencia, y especialmente en los momentos
más difíciles, la esperanza del Cielo.El Señor no se separa de nosotros tengamos
siempre presencia de Dios. San Beda, comentando el pasaje del Evangelio de la
Misa, dice que el Señor, «en una piadosa permisión, les permitió (a Pedro, a
Santiago y a Juan) gozar durante un tiempo muy corto la contemplación de la
felicidad que dura siempre, para hacerles sobrellevar con mayor fortaleza la adversi-
dad». El recuerdo de aquellos momentos junto al Señor en el monte fue sin duda
una gran ayuda en tantas situaciones difíciles de la vida de estos tres Apóstoles.
La existencia de los hombres es un caminar hacia el Cielo, nuestra morada9.
Caminar en ocasiones áspero y dificultoso, porque con frecuencia hemos de ir
contra corriente y tendremos que luchar con muchos enemigos de dentro de
nosotros mismos y de fuera. Pero quiere el Señor confortarnos con la esperanza del
Cielo, de modo especial en los momentos más duros o cuando la flaqueza de
nuestra condición se hace más patente: «A la hora de la tentación piensa en el
Amor que en el cielo te aguarda: fomenta la virtud de la esperanza, que no es falta
de generosidad». Allí «todo es reposo, alegría y regocijo; todo serenidad y calma,
todo paz, resplandor y luz. Y no luz como esta de que gozamos ahora y que,
comparada con aquella, no pasa de ser como una lámpara junto al sol... Porque allí
no hay noche, ni tarde, ni frío, ni calor, ni mudanza alguna en el modo de ser, sino
un estado tal que solo entien-
den quiénes son dignos de
gozarlo. No hay allí vejez, ni
achaques, ni nada que se-
meje corrupción, porque es el
lugar y aposento de la gloria
inmortal...
Nuestra vida en el Cielo
estará definitivamente exenta
de todo posible temor. No
sufriremos la inquietud de
perder lo que tenemos, ni
desearemos tener algo
distinto. Entonces verdadera-
mente podremos decir con
San Pedro: Señor, ¡qué bien
estamos aquí! «Vamos a
pensar lo que será el Cielo.
Ni ojo vio, ni oído oyó, ni pasó a hombre por pensamiento cuáles cosas tiene Dios
preparadas para los que le aman. ¿Os imagináis qué será llegar allí, y encontrarnos
con Dios, y ver aquella hermosura, aquel amor que se vuelca en nuestros corazones,
que sacia sin saciar? Yo me pregunto muchas veces al día: ¿qué será cuando toda la
belleza, toda la bondad, toda la maravilla infinita de Dios se vuelque en este pobre
vaso se barro que soy yo, que somos todos nosotros? Y entonces me explico bien
aquello del Apóstol:ni ojo vio, ni oído oyó... Vale la pena, hijos míos, vale la pena».
SAN JOSEMARÍA ESCRIVA
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DirectorioDirector: Constanza Preble 561-859-4666 - 561-843-1099 - Ministerio Extraordinario de la Eucaristía: Sr. y Sra. Córdova 561-573-0194 -
Servidores del Altar: Patricia Jaramillo 561-674-4852 - Proclamadores de la Palabra: Gisela Delgado 561-952-2860 -
Clases de Inglés: 561- 289-7846 - Ministerio de la Liturgia de la Palabra: Gisella Delgado: 561-809-2873
MINISTERIO HISPANO AVISOS PARROQUIALES
n Grupo de Oración Padre Pio todos los jueves a las 9:00am en la Casa
Hispana contemplación y rezo de los misterios del Santo Rosario.
n “Las llenas de Gracia”, todos los martes de 7:00pm a 9:00pm Para mayor
Información llame a a Rachel Lichardino 561-900-5551, facilitadora de
“Llenas de Gracia”.
n CURSOS DE PREPARACIÓN DE
MONAGUILLOS, LITURGIA DE LA
PALABRA PARA LOS NIÑOS, LEC-
TORES Y MINISTROS EXTRAORDI-
NARIOS DE LA
EUCARISTÍA se ofrecen periódica-
mente para las personas interesadas.
Llame a Constanza al 561-859-4666
para mayor información.
n TALLER DE ESPIRITUALIDAD: “Usted también puede ser santo” se reúne
una vez por semana durante 18 semanas. Llame si desea recibir su libro gratis.
561-859-4666.
n TALLERES DE ORACIÓN Y VIDA DEL PADRE LARRAÑAGA de cinco semanas
de duración se ofrecen dos veces al año. 561-859-4666
n EL CÍRCULO DE SANTA ANA (Consejo de Señoras Católicas) se reúne todos
los últimos miércoles del mes a las 8:00am. La próxima reunión es el
miércoles 27 de febrero en la Casa Hispana.
n LITURGIA DE LA PALABRA PARA LOS NINOS, Si te gustan los niños,
conoces y practicas tu fe, puedes ayudar con la Liturgia de la Palabra para los
niños, el ministerio hispano proveerá el material y la preparación necesarios
para esta tarea. La diócesis requiere un “background check” y huellas digitales
que se pueden conseguir en la parroquia. Si está interesado llame a Constanza
al 561-859-1099 o al 561-952-2860. Mejor aún envíe su información vía
correo electrónico: [email protected]
Si usted está interesado en organizar alguna actividad social los sábados por
favor envié su propuesta al correo electrónico: [email protected]
n EL segundo sábado de cada mes nos reunimos en la Casa Hispana
después de la Santa Misa para más información llame a Adriana Moreno
954-249-8047
SERVICIOS OFRECIDOS PARA LA COMUNIDAD:
n Las CLASES DE INGLÉS para principiantes, dictadas por profesores de
habla inglesa voluntarios de nuestra parroquia, son gratis. Para anotarse
llame al 561-289-7846. La duración de cada curso es de 8 semanas, todos
los miércoles a partir del 9 de enero en dos horarios: a las 12:30 pm y a las
7:00pm. Aún tenemos lugares disponibles para el horario de las 7:00pm.
n Para las CLASES DE ARTE Y PINTURA con Patricia. Llame al 954-394-4846
para mas información.
n Ayuda gratis para PREPARAR LA CIUDADANÍA los lunes 18 de febrero,
4 y 18 de marzoa las 11 am. Mas información con Adriana: 954-818-5032
“Los obispos de los Estados Unidos, reconociendo el valor del sacrificio espiritual y corporal en la vida de la Iglesia animan a todos los fieles a
hacer ayuno y abstinencia todos los viernes por la intención de la protección de la vida, el matrimonio, y la libertad religiosa.”
Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica: EL CIELO Y LA TIERRA
325 El Símbolo de los Apóstoles profesa que Dios es "el Creador del cielo y de
la tierra", y el Símbolo Niceno-Constantinopolitano explicita: "...de todo lo visible
y lo invisible".
326 En la sagrada Escritura, la expresión "cielo y tierra" significa: todo lo que
existe, la creación entera. Indica también el vínculo que, en el interior de la
creación, a la vez une y distingue cielo y tierra: "La tierra", es el mundo de los
hombres (cf Sal 115, 16). "El cielo" o "los cielos" puede designar el firma-
mento (cf Sal 19, 2), pero también el "lugar" propio de Dios: "nuestro Padre
que está en los cielos" (Mt 5, 16; cf Sal 115, 16), y por consiguiente también
el "cielo", que es la gloria escatológica. Finalmente, la palabra "cielo" indica el
"lugar" de las criaturas espirituales —los ángeles— que rodean a Dios.
327 La profesión de fe del IV Concilio de Letrán afirma que Dios, "al comienzo
del tiempo, creó a la vez de la nada una y otra criatura, la espiritual y la corpo-
ral, es decir, la angélica y la mundana; luego, la criatura humana, que participa
de las dos realidades, pues está compuesta de espíritu y de cuerpo" (Concilio de
Letrán IV: DS, 800; cf Concilio Vaticano I: ibíd., 3002 y Pablo VI, Credo del
Pueblo de Dios, 8).
“EVANGELIZAR”
Entre las estrategias previstas para desarrollar en nuestra parroquia se destacan
dos que involucran directamente a la comunidad de habla hispana y estas son:
1. Facilitar medios de formación cristiana en español.
2. Organizar actividades sociales antes o después de la Misa en español y
promover entre los fieles su participación en los distintos ministerios de
nuestra comunidad.
Estos son algunos de los cursos que se ofrecen para facilitar la formación
cristiana y prepara ración para distintos ministerios:
n Serie “CATOLICISMO” del aclamado teólogo padre Robert Barron en español
MARTES de 1:30pm a 2:30 en la Casa Hispana. Traiga su almuerzo. No precisa
registrarse.
n CLASES DE CONFIRMACIÓN E INICIACIÓN CRISTIANA PARA ADULTOS
martes a las 7:00pm en la sala de conferencias A del segundo piso. Información
: Constanza 561-859-4666. PROXIMA FECHA DE CONFIRMACION en la Vigilia
Pacual, el sábado 30 de marzo.
n DURANTE LA CUARESMA REZAMOS EL VIA CRUCIS Y LA SANTA MISA CON
EL PADRE ALONSO EN LA CAPILLA. Jueves 7:00pm.
n El padre Alonso cumple 48 años de
sacerdocio y 30 años de servicio en la
comunidad Hispana de Santa Juana de Arco.
Lo recuerdamos en nuestras oraciones y
agradecemos todos los años servicio al
Señor en nuestra comunidad.