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As a diverse Catholic community, we joyfully worship God, celebrate fellowship and care for our neighbor.

ESTABLISHED 1956 ESTABLISHED 1960

YOUR CATHOLIC COMMUNITY IN DOWNTOWN BOCA RATON

370 SW 3rd St. • Boca Raton • FL 33432561.392.0007 • 561.392.0074 Fax

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Msgr. Michael D. McGraw • PastorFr. Tom Lafreniere • Parochial VicarFr. Wesler Hilaire • Parochial Vicar

Deacon Bill Watzek

Fr. Carlo DiNatale-Tarasi • AssistingFr. Norman Schwartz • AssistingMsgr. Steven Bosso • AssistingFr. Michael Driscoll • Assisting

Deacon Michael ZatargaDeacon Sam J. BarbaroDeacon David KeeganDeacon Bradley Reed

P a r i s h O f f i c e H o u r s

Monday - Thursday 8:30am to 6:00pmFriday 8:30am to 5:00pm

Saturday 9:30am to 2:00pm in the Gift Shop • 561.393.0006

S c h o o l O f f i c e H o u r s

561.392.7974 • 561.368.6671 FaxMonday - Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm

M a s s S c h e d u l e s

Saturday Vigil: 4:30pm, 6:30pm (Spanish)Sunday: 7:30am, 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

B a p t i s m s

Sunday (English): 1:30pm3rd Saturday (Spanish): 12 noon

C o n f e s s i o n s

Saturday: 3:15 - 4pm & 5:30 - 6:15pm

FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT

Today is the First Sunday of Lent. It is the time that the Church reminds us of Jesus, who spent forty days in the desert praying and fasting, and was even tempted there by Satan. In addition, Lent is the time that the Church calls the faithful to fast, repent, and do charitable works.

It was during Lent, when I first heard Luke’s Gospel telling me that Jesus spent forty days in the desert. This led me to ask, “Who else could spend forty days in a deserted place?” The answer is simple. “Only Jesus.”

Jesus spends forty days in the desert; this leads us to think about being in a deserted place. There are some images that should come to mind: a challenging, dry, unshaded place a lack of water. A place where wild animals live, and a place of testing and temptation.

The experience of Jesus in the desert leads Him to build His relationship with the Father. Furthermore, Jesus’ experience in the desert leads Him to stay away from the regular world for awhile and to offer Himself completely to the Father. In addition, the experience of Jesus Christ in the desert is our Lent. It is the time to reject the wrong values and to choose the right ones.

Therefore, anytime we are tested; anytime faith in the Lord becomes a challenge; anytime we fail to act the way God wants; as a result we do confess, we do pardon, we do reconcile, we do fast, we do pray, we do love, we do show mercy, and we build lives up.

Throughout this Lenten Season, the Church invites us to journey with Christ on the way of the Calvary to Christ’s Passion and Resurrection. Let us walk with the Lord throughout these forty days and experience once more the joys of Easter.

- Father Wesler Hilaire

We invite all of you who have not registered in our Parish, to stop-by our Parish Office to fill out a Registration Form. If you are already a registered

parishioner and your personal information has changed, please stop-by the Parish Office to update your records.

Thank you for your cooperation. - The St. Joan of Arc Parish Family.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2016

2016 LENTEN, HOLY WEEK, & EASTER SCHEDULE

MASSES FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 15, 2016MONDAY – February 15 9:00amScott Mangone by His parentsJean Walshby Her Children

TUESDAY – February 166:45amAgustin de Rojas by The De Rojas Family Jack Moloney by Kevin Kramer8:15am Joseph Beucher by The Viroster Family Mike and Antonietta Ruotolo by Teresa Viglietti12:00pm Sister Teresa Ciarlo by Mr.&Mrs Frank di Angelis Caroline Colombarini by Her Loving Family

WEDNESDAY – February 176:45am Sick Parishioners of St. Joan of Arc 8:15amAntonio Mendoza by Antonia FroehliechBeatriz Duarteby Claudia y Maria12:00pmVito Galloby De Fillipis Family

THURSDAY – February 186:45amTommie Carroll by The O’Dea Family8:15amOscar Solanillaby The Hernandez Family Merle and Louise Prebleby The Preble Family12:00pmRobert Selizby His FamilyFather Aquinoby The Preble Family

FRIDAY – February 196:45amSt Joan of Arc Staff

8:15amMary Belloby Carol ScottBeatriz Duarteby Friends of SJA12:00pmSister Teresa Ciarloby Mr and Mrs Joseph Di Angelis and SJA Parishioners

SATURDAY - February 208:15amJames Phelan by His Mother Eva Abanto by Irma Rodriguez4:30 pm Kenneth Forkeyby The Palomo FamilyHolly Garbinskiby Michelle and Joe Sous6:30 pmJose Antonio Matos Charmeloby Circulo Santa AnaGilberto Pastorby Esposa e Hijos

SUNDAY - February 217:30am St. Joan of Arc Staff Sick Parishioners of St. Joan of Arc9:15amHolly Garbinskiby the Lopker familyJohn Difilippisby Mom and Dad10:45amJamie Valeriaby Katie and Ray StackHolly Garbinskiby The Posey family12:15pmAugustin de Rojasby The Rojas FamilyEdward Bandolaby The Burie Family5:00pmThe Allen FamilyGerry RossT.J. Virginby The Allen Family

LENTEN DAILY MASS SCHEDULE: In the Church Mon.– Fri. 6:45am, 8:15am, and 12:00pm noon in the Chapel Saturdays 8:15am.

SPANISH LENTEN VIA CRUCIS & MASS: THURSDAYS Feb. 18, Feb. 25, Mar. 3, Mar. 10, Mar. 17 at 7:00pm in the Chapel.

PARISH LENTEN MISSION: Presenter: Fr. Tom McCarthy, O.S.A. Preaching weekend Masses Feb. 27 & 28. Presentations on Feb. 29, Mar. 1 & Mar. 2 at 9:00am (Chapel) & 7:00pm (Church).

SPANISH LENTEN RETREAT: Presenter: Sr. Vivian GonzalezSATURDAY, Feb. 27 9:00am–6:00pm in the Gazebo

LENTEN STATIONS OF THE CROSS:Every Friday during Lent in the Chapel at 3:30pm.

LIVE STATIONS OF THE CROSS: MONDAY, Mar. 14: at 8:45am, TUESDAY, Mar. 15: at 8:25am & 9:30am in Mercy Center

COMMUNAL CELEBRATION OF THE SACRAMENT OF PENANCE: 7:00pm MONDAY, Mar. 14 at St. Joan of Arc Church TUESDAY, Mar. 15 at St. Jude Church WEDNESDAY, Mar. 16 at Our Lady of Lourdes Church THURSDAY, Mar. 17 at St. Vincent Ferrer Church

CONFESSIONS: MONDAY, Mar. 21, TUESDAY, Mar. 22, WEDNESDAY, Mar. 23: After the 6:45am & 8:15am Masses, 11:00am to 11:30am before the 12:00pm Mass at SJA Chapel.

TENEBRAE SERVICE: WEDNESDAY, Mar. 23: 7:00pm at SJA Church.

HOLY THURSDAY: March 24: 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 25: Morning Mass not permitted. Parishioners are urged to observe the 3 hrs. commemorating the Passion of our Lord 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 2.

HOLY SATURDAY: March 26: Morning 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 27: Masses: 7:30am, 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.)

Please email Bulletin material to: delaney_patty@stjoan.org*We reserve the right to edit and publish such materials at our discretion.

BULLETIN EDITOR: PATTY DELANEY

Do you think God is calling you to the Priesthood?If you are junior in high school or older, come join other men who are looking to answer that question. John Vianney Seminary in Miami is hosting a weekend to experience what life is like at the seminary and to answer any questions you might have. Transportation will be provided. Please contact the Office of Vocations for more information 561.775.9500, or vocations@diocesepb.orgMARCH 4TH-6TH, 2016

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The Gift of Romantic Love - SAINT VALENTINE’S DAY -

It is interesting to note the origin of “big days” that we celebrate, because each one began with some truth to be celebrated even as it changed with the times and cultures. Saint Valentine’s Day customs and traditions probably grew out of a pagan festival in Rome called Lupercalia, during which romantic love was fêted.

It also has some vague connection with two saints both named Valentine who were martyred in Rome in the third century. Over the years it has become associated with candy, flowers, romantic gifts, cards, candlelight dinners, etc. It probably is the biggest commercial boon for romantic love spending and is a big help to our economy. For people of faith, in addition, it presents us with the opportunity to more deeply understand the mystery of romantic love, and its place in God’s creation and will.

While we recognize that its origin is not particularly “spiritual,” Saint Valentine’s Day can be a “spiritual” celebration too. It gives the Christian community a natural opportunity to give thanks to God, the source of all love, for the gift of romantic love. This great gift of God energizes and powers our first playground and teen age infatuations, our anxiety fraught dating, our gradual selection (in some mysterious way) of our husbands and wives. Within the context of faith, we believe that all that might appear mysterious or accidental is in reality part of God’s marvelous plan for human happiness and our participation in the creation of precious new human life.

This romantic love concerning which so many poems have been written and movies produced, is first of all part of God’s plan for our human happiness and fulfillment. We are designed and created by God to find completion and our deepest joy in giving and receiving love that is unconditional, self-sacrificing, faithful and joyful. For people of faith, romantic love as it is lived out in marriage and family life is the “spiritual” or deeper significance of Cupid and his arrows. Growth in prayer, commitment, communication, intimacy and a shared life bring couples into

deeper union with one another and with God. Children who are the fruit of a mature romantic life seal the love and give it reality in the flesh.

So, as we celebrate Saint Valentine’s Day with the appropriate secular festivities, we should also express the more profound truth that as we live romantically in loving unions filled with joy and exhilaration, we also celebrate and say Thank You to the Source of all love. What a special joy it is, as husband and wife, to be growing closer to God with each New Year and each anniversary. What a Valentine’s Day gift!

But remember that the other gifts are important too. Especially, chocolate.

PASTOR’S MESSAGE

- Msgr. Michael D. McGraw

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PARISH DIRECTORYANNULMENTSDeacon Bill Watzek 561-952-2828by appointment only

BAPTISMAL ARRANGEMENTS 561-392-0007(English) Baptism class for parents 1st Thurs. each month, 7pm.561-392-0007Constanza Preble (Spanish) Baptism class for parents 3rd Tues. each month, 7pm.561-392-0007

CARE MINISTRY 561-962-6000

COUNSELING CENTER(Catholic Charities Satellite Office at SJA)Counseling Director:Maria T. Isava MA, LCSW - 561-215-0208Mario Acosta, Ph. D. - 561-254-6558

COUNSELING CENTER (Private Practice)Pamela Sigda, Ph. D. - 561-706-2277

COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTORPatty Delaney, 561-952-2868

DEVELOPMENT DIRECTORWendy Horton, 561-952 2838Special Projects: Diane Salerno 561-952-2848

FAITH FORMATION MINISTRYSr. Vivian Gonzalez / DirectorRosa Davidson / Admin. Asst.561-952-2872

FAMILY LIFE MINISTRYTessie O’Dea, 561-952-2852

FINANCE & HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTORPatricia Suau, 561-392-2806

HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRYCecilia Chinchilla, 561-952-2858

USHERS MINISTRYJavier Palomo, 561-445-1782

MULTICULTURAL MINISTRYConstanza Preble, 561-859-4666

HOMEBOUND/PASTORAL VISITATIONFr. Wesler Hilaire, 561-392-0007ext. 2824

MUSIC MINISTRYDouglas Byers, 561-952-2856Director of Liturgical Music

PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRYDeacon Bill Watzek, 561-952-2828

PHYSICAL PLANT DIRECTORPaul Micelli, 561-392-0007 ext. 2850

SCHOOL PRINCIPALMrs. Caroline Roberts, 561-392-7974

RELIGIOUS ARTICLES STORELaura Watzek, 561-393-0006.Hours: Mon. - Wed. 7:30am to 4:30pm Closed Thursdays Fri. 7:30am to 3:30pm Sat. 9am to 5:30pm Sun. 9am to 1:30pm

SACRAMENTSAnointing of the Sick and Elderly: First Saturday of the month following the 8:15am Mass. Please call the Parish Office to request a paiest if you are a patient at Boca Regional Hospital.

SISTERS OF MERCYSr. Ellen, Sr. Josephine, Sr. Kathleen,561-392-7974

WEDDING PREPARATIONRosario Gonzales, 561-952-28546 Months notice required for marriages

WEEKLY TREASURE

The Weekly Offertory Collection for February 6/7, 2016 totaled $27,899.

714 envelope users contributed $20,165 and non envelope users contributed $7,734.

Sunday, February 14th

1:30pm in Mercy Center

Alleluia Club

BINGO

All are invited to attend!

WE’RE SO THANKFUL FOR CATHOLIC EDUCATION!

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FROM THE DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION & FAITH FORMATION

Sister Vivian Gonzalez SJA Director of Religious Education and Faith Formation

LENT A TIME OF SILENT REFLECTIONLent has come early this year. It seems we’ve only just put away our Christmas decorations, and some of us perhaps still even have stuff out! Lent can get to be such a busy season:

In religious education we try to help the children to live the season by taking the classes to Ash Wednesday mass, preparing Stations of the Cross where all the children participate, giving opportunity for the students to go to confession,and participating in the Rice Bowl program and in the Parish Mission...

In the RCIA classes we enter the most intense phase of the journey into full Christian Initiation. There is the Rite of Sending in the parish, the Rite of Election in the Cathedral, the three Scrutiny Sundays, Confessions, rehearsal for the Easter Vigil, and preparation to live the Easter Triduum...

At the parish level, we add a 12pm noon mass, there are several group retreats, the Parish Mission, the Spanish retreat, Koinonia weekend, parish wide Reconciliation Service, and preparation of the Easter Triduum liturgies...

One can get tired just thinking about it all..

This first Sunday of Lent we see Jesus resisting temptation in the desert. Sometimes we tend to fall into the temptation of trying to do too much during the Lenten season. True, all those activities which are planned in the different areas of the Parish are important and necessary to help us live the three actions that characterize the Lenten season: PRAYER, FASTING AND ALMS GIVING, but we have to make sure that we don’t fall into the temptation of letting them become simply things we do to keep ourselves occupied. This year the season of Lent should be very special, because the year is dedicated to reflecting on the gift of mercy and the invitation to conversion. Pope Francis opens his Message for Lent of 2016 by saying:

In the Bull of Induction of the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy, I asked that “the season of Lent in this Jubilee Year be lived more intensely as a privileged moment to celebrate and experience God’s mercy...” I sought to stress the primacy of prayerful listening to God’s word, especially his prophetic word. The mercy of God is a proclamation made to the world, a proclamation which each Christian is called to experience at first hand.

So as we prepare to participate in the different activities planned for Lent to help us grow in our spiritual life, let’s not forget to also take time to personally encounter the Lord in the silent reflection of Scriptures. This reflection should in the end lead us to practice concrete works of mercy not only in the service of our less fortunate brothers and sisters, but also as a way to strengthen our personal relationship with God who is merciful to us.

May we all have a blessed and fruitful Lenten season!

(You may read Pope Francis full Message for Lent 2016 in the Vatican webpage www.vatican.va )

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ST. JOAN OF ARC SCHOOL GOES AROUND THE WORLD!

St. Joan of Arc School held its annual Around the World Day on January 29, 2016. Each class represented a country that Pope Francis has visited or plans to visit in the future. The theme was centered on treating everyone like brothers and sisters, and Pope Francis’ plea to fight “global indifference.” The event began with a prayer service, where students processed and held banners proudly representing each of the countries. Students “traveled” from “country to country” and had their “passports” stamped. Some wore hats, flowers, and different vestments representing the colors of their countries such as Iceland, Thailand, Australia, Egypt, and yes, even Vatican City. The hallways and classrooms were creatively decorated with students’ projects of their assigned countries. What a fun way to learn about many cultures of our world!

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Father Tom is an experienced teacher, administrator, retreat director and parish mission preacher. Fr. Tom ministered for 21 years at St. Rita of Cascia High School in Chicago as a teacher, campus

minister, Principal, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors.

He is currently the Vocation Director for the Our Mother of Good Counsel (Midwest) and St. Thomas of Villanova (Eastern) Provinces and resides at Villanova University.

with Fr. Tom McCarthy, O.S.A.

EVENING 1 The Sacraments of Initiation – Baptism, Eucharist and Confi rmationWhere do you feel comfortable and welcome? Why did Jesus like to party so much? Do you know who the lost member of the Trinity is? What do bowling shoes have to do with Confi rmation?

EVENING 2The Sacraments of Healing – Anointing of the Sick and ReconciliationWhy is Hollywood boycotting Vatican II? What is the difference between the 5th and 6th Commandments? Find out why the Boca Raton Police Department will be fl ooded with calls on Tuesday night.

EVENING 3The Sacraments of Vocation – Matrimony and Holy OrdersFind out why you should never get married. Come and get your dishtowel.

For more information contact Sister Vivian Gonzalez by email at gonzalez_vivian@stjoan.org or phone at 561-952-2872

Lenten Refl ection on The Sacraments:TREASURES OF OUR FAITH

Feb. 29, March 1 and 2, 2016 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday)There will be a half hour talk immediately after the 8:15 am mass each of the days.

7:00 p.m. – Mission night8:30 p.m. – Fellowship

St. Joan of Arc 2016 PARISH MISSION

7-8th grade Rel. Ed. Classeswill attend the mission on Wednesday March 2

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ST. JOAN OF ARC SCHOOL FIELD DAY

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We are looking for new members to join our Knitting Ministry. Come and

learn or teach and to make new friends. Beginners to experts are needed to make prayer shawls and projects for preemies,

the homeless, migrant workers, the homebound and our troops.

COME AND

KNITWITHUS!

For more information please call Tessie O’Deaat 952-2852 or Claire at 561-445-4802.

THE 1ST & 3RD THURSDAYof the month at the Ministry House

(corner of 3 Ave and 4th St)

10:30AMThe SJA Young Adults

Ministry and Faith Formation Ministry will also help collect the shirts. You can drop them

off at the Parish offi ce.

For more information:• Collection box will be at all Sunday Masses and in the Religious Education Offi ce during the week• Service hours will be given• Contact Cecilia, Director of Youth Ministry at chinchilla_cecilia@stjoan.org

LONG-SLEEVE RELIEF DRIVEof Clean USED or NEW cotton shirts Running February 10 - March 24

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

A Journey of the Paschal Mystery

This is a spiritually uplifting weekend experience that takes place right here in

our parish, while you go home to sleep in the comfort of your own home.

PLEASE CONTACTSandra Robert at 561.350.0503 or Tessie O’Dea at 561.952.2852 for additional information

PARISH RETREAT 2016

MARCH 4, 5, & 6

SPACES ARE LIMITED TO THE FIRST 36 PERSONS.Retreat fee of $75.00 per person includes all three days.

No one will be denied for the lack of funds.

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DEEPEN THE KNOWLEDGE OF YOUR FAITH... RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS (RCIA) IS FOR ALL

FAITH FORMATION & RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER IN THE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM

for Religious Education Office Hours Monday - Thursday: 9am - 4pmFriday: 9am - 2pmSaturday: CLOSEDSunday: 8:30am - 12:30pm(Office closed during 10:45am Mass)- And by appointment -

PLEASE NOTE NEW

HOURS

SR. VIVIAN GONZALEZDirector of Faith Formation(561) 952-2870gonzalez_vivian@stjoan.org

ROSA DAVIDSON, Administrative Assistant(561) 952-2872 • davidson_rosa@stjoan.org

MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Feb. 14 – Regular Class Schedule for Sunday - 8A and 8B attend Mass

Feb. 16 – Home School group Session 5pm in Conference Room A

Feb. 17 – Regular Class Schedule for Wednesday – MAKE UP MEETING FOR PARENTS WHO DID NOT ATTEND THE FIRST RECONCILIATION MEETING IN MUSIC ROOM AT 5:15PM

RITE OF SENDING AND RITE OF ELECTION With Bishop Barbarito in the Cathedral

As Lent begins the RCIA group will begin the final and more intense phase of their preparation. This final phase is marked with the Rite of Sending of the Catechumenates and Candidates from their parish community to

the Bishop. This Rite takes place Sunday during the 9:15 am mass. At 2:30 pm the men and women are sent to St. Ignatius of Loyola Cathedral, where they will join hundreds of men and women to be received by Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito into the Order of Elect. After the Rite of Election the RCIA participants will be in need of our

community’s prayers and support as they get closer to their full initiation in the Catholic Church. Please pray for the Catechumens and Candidates of St. Joan of Arc and of all the parishes in the Diocese of Palm Beach.

WELCOME TO OUR FAMILY! A group of older children of St. Joan of Arc School have been baptized this past Saturday, February 6 and they continue their preparation to receive First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion. To all of them and their

families WELCOME to our catholic family! Our prayers are with you.

PRE-BAPTISMAL PREPARATION SCHEDULE

The following dates are scheduled for the Pre-Baptismal classes for 2016-2017Classes are given on the 1st Thursday of every month. Please call the main office to register before attending.

Classes are in Conference Room A from 7:00pm - 8:30pm.

2016Mar. 3Apr. 7May 5Jun. 2Jul. 7

Yaira EspinosaAngelica EspinozaCeleste EspinozaValentina EspinozaAlejandro GarcesJaelene GreenJasleen GreenMatthew Lopez-RodriguezAniyah Lee MahmudVanessa Santana

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MICHAEL SINATRATeaching: 2nd and 3rd grade First Communion 1

Been a Catechist for: This is my first year

Why is being a Catechist at SJA special to you? “It is important to teach and pass knowledge along to the children, to the next generation.”

Fun facts about Mr. Sinatra: “I Love to exercise. Love learning about history/theology.”

SR. KATHLEEN SWEENEYTeaching: First Communion Year 2 for 3rd graders

Been a Catechist for: Over 40 Years

Why is being a Catechist at SJA special to you? “I want to pass on my faith and love to these beautiful children.

Fun facts about Sr. Sweeney: “I like to walk, dance, sing, and read.”

SR. ELLEN MURPHYTeaching: 7B

Been a Catechist for: 12 years,but not recently since I was principal of SJA for over 40 years.

Why is being a Catechist at SJA special to you? “It is an opportunity to pass on the faith.”

Fun facts about Sr. Murphy: “I enjoy reading and singing.”

Our Religious Education Program has been blessed by many wonderful men and women who generously give of their time each week to teach our children and youth the faith we profess. These unsung heroes sacrifice many hours of their time preparing classes, rushing in from work without dinner on Wednesdays or sleeping in on Sundays. They do this because they

love their faith and they love the children of our parish and want to take on the responsibility of making sure God and Jesus and the Church is a living reality in their lives. St. Joan of Arc has a team of over 60 Catechists, Assistant Catechists, Teen Catechist Aides, Hall Monitors and Office Volunteers working together to make sure the programs run smoothly. Some have

been here for many years, others have just started this 2015-2016 School year but all have a passion for transmitting the teachings of the Church.

In the next weeks we will be presenting a brief profile of our Catechists. Please get to know them, pray for them and thank them for their generous work.

WEDNESDAY SESSION CATECHISTS

WHO ARE OUR CATECHISTS?

FEB. 24TH, 8:15AMin the Church for Mass, followed directly in Mercy Center for refl ection on:

Living the Spiritual Works of Mercy:A Call to Compassion

What might these works mean for each of us, for our families,for the parish, for the Church, for the world?

Presented by guest speaker Dr. Mary Carter Waren, Associate Professorof the School of Theology and Ministry at St. Thomas University

Please join the CCW of SJA for our

Annual Day of Refl ection

A cold breakfast and coffee will be provided after Mass.

RSVP to Beth Hartigan 561.212.6561 or through your circle leader.

FREE TO ATTEND. ALL ARE WELCOME.

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OVERSEAS IN THE US ARMED FORCES:Staff. Sgt. Douglas , PVT 1st Class Brendan Nestor. Sgt. Maj. John Hermeling, Capt. Christopher Allen & PFC Lee E. Palmer; David Schuler, Lance Corp., Marines. Benjamin Creed, PO3.

STEP 1 Gather your information about your assets, including retirement funds, bank accounts and real property.

STEP 2 Choose the type of bequest you’d like to make.1. Unrestricted bequest. This is a donation to be used for St. Joan of Arc general funds. This donation would be used where it is most needed.2. Restricted bequest. This donation specifies how the money is to be used. (This could be restricted to go into the endowment, a specific ministry, or the building fund.)A bequest can be made in a number of ways:• A specific dollar amount.• Specific assets, such as securities, real estate, or tangible property.• Retirement account assets, consisting of any benefits remaining in your retirement plan.• A residuary bequest, St. Joan of Arc receives all or a percentage of your estate after all other obligations are met.• An existing will or trust can be easily amended to include a gift to St. Joan of Arc without rewriting the entire document. Your attorney can prepare a simple document, called a codicil, which adds a new bequest while reaffirming the terms of your will. Similarly, an attorney can prepare an amendment to a revocable trust to add St. Joan of Arc.

STEP 3 Meet with your estate planning attorney.If you need to create a will or just update your existing document, you’ll want to get advice from your estate planning attorney.

An attorney can advise you as to the best way to structure your will in order to take care of your loved ones first and then your charitable interests while assuring the best tax benefits.

As a charitable, not-for-profit all bequests to St. Joan of Arc are fully deductible for estate tax purposes.

STEP 4 Contact us.We acknowledge and welcome donors into our Arc Angel Society. Members are invited to special member events and receive special mailings. (We also recognize and respect the wishes of anyone that wishes to remain anonymous.)

Please contact Wendy Horton in the Development Office at (561) 952-2838 or horton_wendy@stjoan.org.

TO LEAVE A LEGACY FOR ST. JOAN OF ARC

4 Easy Steps4 Easy Steps

ALTARBREAD

DECEASED

Do you want a special remembrance for a loved one, living or deceased? You can donate Altar Bread for a week of Masses by calling Karen Tringali, 561.843.7420.

Frank Ferrante

In loving memory of Charles “Fran “ Giblin by his family PRAY FOR THE SICK FebruaryAlexander, Gerald Anasaii, VioletArcau, Georgina Babione Jr., RobertBarone, LydiaBauchman, MaureenBenicy, AlexanderBertalan, FredBertalan, OlgaBobbitt, JoannBollella, AnnBondi, BarbaraBrede, Helen Brown, NancyBruzzo, Tamara Buffone, PeterButch, LaurieCacace, VincentCiarletta, DylanCline, AshleyCloeren, LaHomaConoghan, Patrick Dague, William Deacon De Alva, Elena LópezDe La Quintana, CarmenDe La Torre, EugeniaDeMarco, DianeDeMuth, DavidDent, KarenDescanio, LauraDraper, TeddyEvans, RickFarrell, Amanda

Fisher, GraceFishter, RobertFranGalindo, ErikaGreenwald, CarolGesner, CarmelaGolden, DorothyGonsalves, PatGould, JenniferHamilton, Bob Harris, CameronHeitz, JudyHollerbach, Nancy Hughes, BarryIemolo, SalvatoreJacobs, KatherineJohnson, JaneKabbas, DianeKaram, DeanKenny, PaulineKildus, MargotKilpatrick, RainKolesar, DonaldKuchina, JohnKurtz, MatthewLargia, Elda Loesch, DoloresLopez, CarlosLugo, MiguelLupo, AnaLynn, AdeleMargolis, RobertMariette

McKenzie, Jessica Miret, EmilioMorrow, MarjorieMunro, BrianMurphy, Sr. ImmaculataNebel, Lee AnnNofe, DiannePetho, EllenPetito, JosephPfistner, PaulPower, Theresia Quillard, Millie Redner, JabrielRichards, CraigRoberts, RobynSaffran, DorothySan Martin, GloriaSchoemaker, Raquel Springs, Steve St. Juste, Ena Therese St. Juste, MargieStevens, CarolineThorson, KimUchitelle, FrydelUrquiaga, LiliaValleti, FranVetto, RobertWilliamson, SpencerWord, CharlotteYee, JamesZimmerman, Shirley

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on the weekend masses?

This week’s altar fl owers donated by: DUCH DESIGNS

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Please call Patricia, (561) 405-6856Cell: (516) 444-2072

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If you would like to donate fl owers to decorate our altar, please call

Patty Delaney, (561)952-2868 oremail her at delaney_patty@stjoan.org

We welcome the newest members of St. Joan of Arc Parish and offer our congratulations to the parents of the newly baptized.

BAPTISMS

Ariana Green, Isabella Briana Lopez Rodriguez, Hendrix Eckert, Conrad Swain, Kate Elizabeth Holt, James F Kessler, Vanessa Santana, Aniyah Lee Mahmud, Matthew Renee Lopez Rodriguez, Jaseleen Green, Jaelene Green, Alejandro Garces, Valentina Espinoza, Angelina Espinoza, Yaira Espinosa

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SJA MINISTRIES & SUPPORT SERVICESPRAY THE ROSARY - 6:15am in the Chapel, to pray for our Pope, Bishop, Priests, Deacons, Religious and for vocations. Join us every morning after the 8:15am Mass in the Chapel to pray to end abortion.AA (Alcoholic Anonymous) - Saturdays at 10am in Immaculata Center, Mondays, 7:00pm, Art Room and Wednesdays at 7:00pm in Immaculata Center.More information call: 561-276-4581.AL - ANON - Meets at St. Joan of Arc Saturdays at 10:00am in Art Room. More information call: 561-882-0308.ALA TEEN - Meets at St. Joan of Arc Saturdays at 10:00am in Conference Room B. More information call: 1-888-425-2666.NA (Narcotics Anonymous) - Meets at St. Joan of Arc Fridays at 7:00pm, in Immaculata Center. More information call: 561-702-1095.ST. JOAN OF ARC KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - We are a part of this great dynamic Catholic International Organization. Call José Hernandez, G.K.: 561-654-3470.ST. JOAN OF ARC COLUMBIETTES - Please join us as United We Stand to embark on this fresh new year in building a strong bond in our parish. For details call Mary Lou Hotchkiss at 561-362-5952.MOMMY & ME - Weekly get together every Tuesday between 10:00am - 1:00pm. Come and go as you please. Please contact Amanda Roccapriore at 561-859-8684 or E-mail roccapriore@hotmail.com for information.SCRIPTURE STUDY - Sunday Morning from 9:15-10:30am in Conf. Room B. Thursday Morning Scripture Study 9:00am at the Casa Hispana. (corner of 3rd Ave. & 4th St.)SJA RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY - Join us to pray the rosary at the Planned Parenthood site at 8177 Glades Rd., West Boca. We meet in front of the shopping center at 9:45am on Fridays. More information call: Terri at 561-901-7312.KOINONIA - Our Annual parish Retreat, a spiritually uplifting weekend experience that takes place in our Parish Grounds. More information call: Tessie O’Dea at 561-952-2852.P.O.P.S. (Parents of Prayer & Service) - Meet every Thursday during the school year, 7:45 - 8:15am in the Convent Chapel. Please join us.ALLELUIA CLUB IS A MEETING OF PARISHIONERS 50+More information please call Tessie O’Dea at 561-952-2852.SHARED CARE - Each Wednesday at Temple Beth El, 9:30am - 2:30pm.More information call: Tessie O’Dea at 561-952-2852.UPGRADE YOUR CLOSET! THE ST. JOAN OF ARC USHERS WANT YOU!!!Are you tired of your wardrobe and deciding what to wear to Mass each week? Let us dress you! Call Javier Palermo at 561-445-1782 or Dennis Jordan at 561-395-8329.

THE LIGHT - Young Adults Ministry of St. Joan of Arc. Ages 18-35, single or married. 1st & 3rd Mondays 7:30pm-9:00pm at the Ark, 319 SW 3rd St. More information E-mail: thelightministry@stjoan.org or call 561-392-0007.ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT - Join us every Tuesday, 5-9pm and Friday, 9:00am - 9:00pm in the Chapel. Divine Mercy Chaplet prayed on Fridays at 3:00pm and the Rosary on Fridays at 8:30pm.KNIT/CROCHET SOCIAL - Join us on the 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month at 10:30am at the Casa Hispana (corner of 3rd Ave and 4th St.). Beginners to experts are needed to make prayer shawls and projects for preemies, kids and our troops. More information call: Claire at 561-445-4802.SJA DAD’S CLUB - Every Monday in Mercy Center at drop off - 7:45am. All dads in the Parish welcome.THE MEN’S MINISTRY - The Men’s Ministry of St. Joan of Arc strives to develop God-centered Catholic men through Christian fellowship, education and service. We gather in Christ’s love and offer an environment of encouragement, confidentiality and support. We meet Wednesday evenings from 6:45-8:30pm at The Ark. All men of the parish are most welcome. Call Paul Paschke 561-392-2476.SJA SCHOOL ALUMNI - We invite you to register on our St. Joan of Arc website as an alumni if you haven’t already done so at stjoan.org/school/alumni-outreach/WOMEN OF GRACE - Find your purpose... feed your soul.Embark upon a 10-week Journey of Discovery and Transformation that is life-changing! More information contact: Tessie O’Dea 561-952-2852or E-mail: Martha Nicolli at mnicolli@womenofgrace.comTHE SJA PUBLIC ADVOCACY COMMITTEE - is requesting the current members and any other parishioners who wish to join, to send their email/phone number (whichever you wish) to Joseph Kabbas, Chairman of Public Advocacy at journeysatce@aol.com; phone 561-299-8921; fax 561-362-7134SUNDAY TV MASS FOR THE HOMEBOUND - The Diocese of Palm Beach’s weekly Sunday morning Mass for the homebound airs on CW34 WTVX at 9:00am -9:30am.HOMEBOUND MINISTRY - Call us if you or someone you know is no longer able to attend Mass. Our Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion visit the elderly & infirmed parishioners. 561-392-0007.SJA COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN (CCW) - St. Ana Circle 4th Wednesday at 8:00am, St. Clare Circle 3rd Wednesday at 1pm., St. Elizabeth Circle 2nd Tuesday at 8:00am-9:30am at Casa Hispana, Sts. Martha & Mary Circle 3rd Thursday at 7:00pm, St. Monica Circle 4th Monday at 2:00pm, St. Therese of Lisieux 3rd Tuesday at 9:00am. Please join us and make new friends as we are Women Making a difference. More information call: 561-392-0007 Ext. 8104.

FR. RANDALL'S BOOK CLUB 2016

Meetings will be held at St. Joan of Arc School Conference Room A in the Rose& Pat Procacci Education Building on alternate Tuesdays 3:00 pm- 4:45 pm.

FEB 16:MAR 1:

MAR 15:MAR 29:

The Wapshot Scandal: Nuclear War Fear & Merton's Conjectures Part 4 (219-272)

Walker Percy's The Moviegoer: What's it all about, Alfy? Parts 1 & 2

The Moviegoer Parts 3-5. (Reading the Signs of God); Merton 265-8)

Review of Merton, Parts 3-5. Introduction to Catch 22 ("Other Voices"Catch 22, Joseph Heller, Chapters 1-21Catch 22, Chapters 22-42 ("There's a catch to everything!) Moral Convictions Date : 03/06/2016

Time: 7:30 AM to 2:00 PMLocation : Saint Joan of Arc Catholic Church & School • Bloodmobile •

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AROUND OUR DIOCESE

Retiros En Español Registration is required. Date: February 19 and 21 Cost: $210.00 Inscripción y se requiere depósito For Information Contact: malbee@cpprov.org

Day Of Reflection: “Our Human Suffering and the God of Love” Registration is required. Date: March 2 Time: 10:00am-2:30pm Cost: $30 For Information Contact: dierich@cpprov.org

Charismatic Retreat led by Dr. Carol Razza and team Registration and Deposit are required. Date: March 18-20 Cost: $210 For Information Contact: dierich@cpprov.org

Holy Week Retreat Registration and Deposit are required. Date: March 23-27 Time:5:00pm-10:am Cost: Variable for religious, singles & couples. For Information Contact: malbee@cpprov.org Workshop for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Currently serving Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion wishing to attend should call your parish office as they will be taking reservations and registering all participants with the diocesan Liturgy Office. Date: Feb. 20 Time:9:00am-12:00pm Register By: Feb. 18 Location: St. Patrick Church in Palm Beach Gardens.

Family Fully-Alive In Christ Event Date: Feb. 20 Doors Open at: 7:30am Cost: $10 individual and $25 for full family For Questions Contact: Jim Manhardt at 772.321.3886 | cathmenforjesus@aol.com and/or Willy Guardiola at 305.610.2992 | willyguardiola@yahoo.com Website: www.catholicmenforjesuschristofflorida.org

Music at St. Patrick - MANA QUARTET Music at St. Patrick” presents the internationally-acclaimed MANA QUARTET, a saxophone chamber ensemble, redefining the saxophone’s place in classical music. The concert is free with a free-will offering. Date: Feb. 20 Location: St. Patrick Church, Palm Beach Gardens Contact: alan@stpatrickchurch.org | 561-626-8626

Revival Mission with Fr. Eugene O’Reilly Date: Feb. 21-24 Location: St. John Fisher Church, West Palm Beach Contact: stjohnfisher4001@aol.com | 561.842.1224

Celebrate Your Marriage Date: Feb. 26 Website: FLSE-wwme.org Contact: Roberto and Maria Ibarra at 954.972.8129 | robmar1987@outlook.com or Frank & Fran Kulze at 954.804.0661

Matthew Kelly - Living Everyday with Passion and Purpose Date: Feb. 27 Website: stvincentferrer.com Location: St. Vincent Ferrer Church, Delray Beach Contact: stewardship@stvincentferrer.com | 561.276.6892

32nd Annual Anniversary Mass for Married Couples All couples who will be celebrating 25, 40, or 50 or more years of marriage in the calendar year 2016 are invited to participate in one of these two masses. To attend, please contact your own parish office and register your names. Date: Feb. 27 Time:10:30am Register By: Feb. 8 Location: St. Lucie Church

Circle of Hope Gala sponsored by Women’s Circle, providing free educational and job help for poor women Date: March 12 Cost: $100 Location: Quail Ridge Country Club, Boynton Beach Phone: Helen Babione 561.395.7781 or Sr. Joan Carusillo 561.434.7593

Counseling’s 6th Annual Easter Tea Date: March 15 Cost: $100 Location: The Chesterfield Hotel, Palm Beach Phone: 561.630.2695

Registrations Underway for the 7th Annual Catholic Women of Faith, Women of Action Conference Date: March 19 Time: 8:00am-3:00pm Location: St. Matthew Church, Lake Worth Cost: $30 received before 2/29; $35 thereafter; Students: $15 Get Forms and Schedules at: www.diocesepb.org/womensconference For More Information Contact: Patti Amann 561.662.4780 | patti_amann@yahoo.com or Vivian Rogers 561.799.1975 | vivlrog@aol.com

Live Evey Day With Passion & Purpose - with Matthew Kelly and Special Musical Guest Eliot Morris Date: March 19 Time: 10:00am-2:00pm Location: St. Joseph Catholic Church, Stuart To purchase tickets visit: www.DynamicCatholic.com/Stuart Phone: 859.980.7900

Rachel’s Vineyard Healing Retreat This retreat offers an opportunity to deeply enter into the grieving process and identify the ways your abortion or miscarriage may have affected you or a loved one. Participation is strictly confidential. Date: April 8-10 Time: 10:00am-2:00pm Location: Casa San Carlos Retreat Center, in Delray Beach Contact: Donna Gardner 561.602.4778

Interfaith Health and Wellness 12th Annual Luncheon Date: April 8 Cost: $100 Location: The National Croquet Center in West Palm Beach Contact: 561.345.2006

Step Up For Students has opened its enrollment for the 2016-2017 PLSA Step Up Scholarships! Visit www.stepupforstudents.org for more information on how to apply.

Events at Our Lady of Florida Spiritual Center 2016 1300 US Highway 1, North Palm Beach, FL. Phone: 561.626.1300 | Website: www.ourladyofflorida.org

Protection of Children and Young People The Catholic Diocese of Palm Beach is committed to the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults in its care. Victims of abuse are encouraged to contact the Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator to begin necessary emotional, psychological and spiritual healing. The Diocese of Palm Beach Victim Assistance Coordinator, Ms. Theresa Fretterd, can be reached at 561-801-0999.

For more information on Diocesan policies and procedures for reporting abuse as well as to view the USCCB Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People, please go to www.diocesepb.org and click on Offices/Safe Environments.

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DIRECTOR MINISTERIO:Constanza Preble 561-620-6280preble_constanza@stjoan.org

DIACONÍA:Diácono Álvaro Velasco Silva786-417-9073papial@yahoo.com

Padre Wesler Hilaire capellán del Ministerio Multicultural, habla inglés, español, francés y creole. Atiende todas las necesidades pastorales de la comunidad Multicultural. Para marcar consulta llame a 561-392-0097. hilaire_wesler@stjoan.org

El demonio tienta aprovechando las necesidades y debilidades de la naturaleza humana.El Señor, después de haber pasado cuarenta días y cuarenta noches ayunando, debe encontrarse muy débil, y siente hambre como cualquier hombre en sus mismas circunstancias. Este es el momento en que se acerca el tentador con la proposición de que convierta las piedras que allí había en el pan que tanto necesita y desea.Y Jesús «no solo rechaza el alimento que su cuerpo pedía, sino que aleja de sí una incitación mayor: la de usar del poder divino para remediar, si podemos hablar así, un problema personal (...).

»Generosidad del Señor que se ha humillado, que ha aceptado en pleno la condición humana, que no se sirve de su poder de Dios para huir de las dificultades o del esfuerzo. Que nos enseña a ser recios, a amar el trabajo, a apreciar la nobleza humana y divina de saborear las consecuencias del entregamiento».

I DOMINGO DE CUARESMA, CICLO C, San Lucas 4,1-13: Las tentaciones de Jesús

RETO PARA FEBREROAntes de ponerse a trabajar ofrecer el trabajo. “Ayudame

a hacer bien mi trabajo por amor a Ti y a los demas.” Santa Maria, Angel de mi guarda interceded por mi.

MINISTERIO MULTICULTURAL

Misa en español todos los sábados a las 6:30pm. Confesiones todos los sábados a las 5:30pm en la capilla.

FEBRERO 2016

Jueves 18 a las 7:00pm Via Crucis y Misa en la capilla

10:00 a.m. – Inscripciones y Café

10:30 a.m. – Introducción y Oración de Apertura “Orando con los Salmos de Misericordia”

11:00 a.m. – Primera Charla – “Jesucristo nos muestra el rostro misericordioso del Padre”

11:45 a.m. – Tiempo de Reflexión personal

12:30 p.m. – Almuerzo

1:30 p.m. – Segunda Charla – “Las Parábolas de Misericordia:”

2:15 p.m. – tiempo de Reflexión personal

3:45 p.m. – Tercera Charla- “Viviendo la Misericordia hoy: Obras Corporales y Espirituales de Misericordia”

4:30 p.m. – Trabajo de reflexión grupal

5:00 p.m. – Preparación para la Confesión

5:30 p.m. – Tiempo de Confesiones

El Padre Oscar Alonso estará disponible para confesiones

6:30 pm La Santa Misa

RETIRO PARROQUIAL DE CUARESMA Camino de Cuaresma: Sean Misericordiosos como el Padre es Misericordioso Cuándo: Sábado 27 de febrero, 2016 Horario: 10:00 a 5:00p.m. Presentadora: Hna. Vivian González, rmi Donación: $10 (inluye comida y material) Registrarse con Constanza: 561.392.0000 o 561.854.4666

LA FAMILIA PLENAMENTE VIVA Conferencia organizada por

“Catholic Men for Jesus Christ”

El Proximo Sabado animate a asistir con tu familia entera! El 20 de febrero de 2016 de 7:00pm a 10:00pm en el Centro de Convenciones de Palm Beach.

Orador invitado Juan Alberto Echeverry.

$10 por persona/familia Mas Informacion preguntar a Constanza

Rosario por las vocaciones sacerdotales Miercoles 9:30am en la capilla

Falta Poco Inscribete ya!

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Ministerio Extraordinario de la Eucaristía y Grupo de Oración : Fernando Cordova 561-573-0194. Proclamadores de la Palabra: Rosis Suarez 561-665-1725 • Liturgia de la Palabra para los niños: Cynthia Lara 561-716-4334. Ujieres y monaguillos Constanza 561-859-4666.

• Bautismos 20 de febrero Sábado al mediodía llamar al 561-392-0007 para información.

• Clases de Catecismo para adultos: información con Constanza

• Clase Pre Bautismal martes 16 de febrero a las 7:00pm

• WOG en Español Los Lunes de 10:00am a 12:30pm en el “Ark.”

• Grupo de oración Todos los jueves a las 7:00pm en la Casa Hispana.

• Rosario Padre Pio Todos los jueves a las 9:00am en el “Ark.”

• Rosario por las vocaciones Sacerdotales los miercoles en la Capilla a las 9:30am

• Clases de Inglés. Todos los Miércoles en la Casa Hispana Llamar al 561-289-7846 para información.

• Ciudadanía 954 -818-5032.• Clases de Biblia Padre Oscar Alonso

7:00pm en la Casa Hispana Próxima clase: Lunes 29 de febrero

• Todos los jueves de 10:00am a 12 continuamos en El Ark con “La Gran Aventura” estudio bíblico con dvd’s en español.

Intenciones del Santo Padre para Febrero “Para que cuidemos de la creación, recibida como un don que hay que cultivar y proteger para las generaciones futuras y para que aumente la oportunidad de diálogo y de encuentro entre la fe cristiana y los pueblos de Asia”.

ACTIVIDADES EN ESPAÑOL

Esta semana el “Caliz Vocacional” lo lleva la familia

Charqueno

Proclamadores de la Palabra Febrero13 Sandra Castro y Luis Guash

20 Claudia Evans y Anibal Losada

27 Carmen Bruckner y Neisy Nunez

Ministros Extraordinarios de la Eucaristia13 Maria A. Angulo , Paula Patino, Rachel Licciardino, Rebeca Vera, Jeannette Cordova, Fernando Cordova, Luis Chavez.

20 Georgina Gracia , Rachel Licciardino, Carmen Bruckner, Paula Patino , Benito Fernandez, Luis Chavez.

27 Aurora Cortez, Fernando Cordova , Rebeca Vera. Saray

Cuaresma Preparación para la Resurrección del Señor. Como nos estamos preparando?

Te gustaria honrar al Señor llevando las ofrendas?

Es un honor llevar las ofrendas del pan y el vino. Vistete elegantemente y acercate a

Constanza antes de la Misa.

En esta cuaresma recordemos de compartir nuestros bienes y dar nuestra limosna también a nuestra Diócesis! A los que ya lo hicieron: Muchas gracias por su generosa donación anual para los Servicios Diocesanos. Pero aún no hemos llegado a la meta, recuerde de enviar su sobre a la Diócesis o dejarlo en la canasta.

Martes de 4:30 a 9:00pm Viernes de 9:00am a 9:00pm

Todos los Jueves a las 7:00pm El Camino de la Cruz, Vía Crucis dirigido seguido por la Santa Misa en la capilla.Sabado 27 de febrero Retiro Parroquial con la Hermana Vivian