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JANUARY 3, 2016

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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 Keegan

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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

NEW YEAR’S PRAYER

God, thank you for a new year. May everyone in our family be willing to begin anew

with a clean slate. We know that you are always ready to forgive us. Help us to be willing to forgive ourselves and to forgive one another.

As we begin a new year, remind us of our truest values and our deepest desires. Help us to live in the goodness that comes from doing what you want us to do.

Help us to put aside anxiety about the future and the past, so that we might live in peace with you now, one day at a time.

Amen.

Happy New Year to all of our St. Joan of Arc Parish Family and Friends!

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JANUARY 3, 2016MASSES FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 3, 2016MONDAY – January 46:45amHelen Patton by Angela CieslakSt. Joan of Arc Parishioners8:15amFr. Jimmy Hababag by The SJA’s Dads ClubTeresa Santos Costa by Her Daughter, Celia Costa

TUESDAY – January 56:45am St. Joan of Arc Parishioners8:15amFr. Jimmy Hababag by The Palomo Family

WEDNESDAY – January 66:45am St. Joan of Arc Parishioners8:15amEleanor Ryan by Carolyn Miller

THURSDAY – January 76:45amGuillermo Chiaway by Carmen Chiaway8:15amAna Campero by The Palomo Family

FRIDAY – January 86:45amSt. Joan of Arc Parishioners8:15amFrancine & Jean Noel Turcat by The Turcat Family

SATURDAY – January 98:15amHenry Farrell by His Mother, Helene4:30pmMarie Thompsonby Michael & Ida Cirillo

Peter F. Maguire by Michael & Ida Cirillo6:30pmMaria Chavarro Enciso by Elpidio

SUNDAY – January 107:30amLaVon Krieg by Mark & Eileen Duffy9:15amMargaret Staats Sheldon by Laura ShiblesScott Morrison by Ray & Katie Stack10:45amMilton Robinson by The Men’s MinistryMaria Visone by Joyce Brito12:15pmLouis Mecca by Enza MeccaAnthony (Tony) Caputa by Eva & Ralph Roth5:00pmWendy Harris-Aceves by The Mack FamilyKathleen Tullyby Aiden Bush

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Prayer toSt. Joan of Arc

Most extraordinary soldier, you insistently proclaim

“Let God be served first!” You began by winning many victories and received the plaudits of princes,

but then you were given to the enemy and cruelly put to death.

Instill in us the desire to serve God first and perform our earthly tasks

with that idea ever in our minds.

Amen.

This incentive allows individual taxpayers aged 70½ and older to donate up to $100,000from their Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) directly to charitable nonprofi ts.

By donating your IRA distribution to a charitable organization the funds are no longer considered income. This generous act helps non-profi ts, such as St. Joan of Arc, and reduces your taxable income.

For more information please call your personal Financial Advisorand Wendy Horton, SJA Development Director at 561.952.2838 or email [email protected]

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PASTOR’S MESSAGE

Every New Year seems to bring its own reasons to be thankful and concerned. This year is no different. It is a time to remember with great joy, that throughout the years we have experienced the power, presence, and life of God through our worship and spirituality, our community life, and our outreach ministries. We are particularly grateful for the gift that our children and youth have been to our parish and for the formation in faith that has helped them to know, love, and serve God with joy in their hearts. Because our parish family is made up of all of our families, we have seen births and baptisms, Penance and Holy Communions, marriages and anniversaries. Together we have had more than a few parties and “fiestas” to rejoice in the gift of life and friendships.

It is true that we have had a lot to be concerned about as well. The sickness, deaths, and grieving that we experience as a parish family seem especially difficult during these days. On the bigger stage of life and in light of terrorism attacks in Paris, we live with a new degree of shock and disbelief. There are serious worries about safety, national security, wars and violence throughout the world. We have learned all too clearly that we are never really “safe” no matter what precautions we may take. Evil and sin on a large scale still exist and surrounds us.

Once again in this New Year we confront the fact that life is a “mixed bag.” We begin the year by celebrating the Feast of Mary the Mother of God. We remember her “yes” of faith and how that openness to God’s will transformed her own life and all of history. Today, we certainly need that type of faith ourselves in order to allow the Lord to use our gifts for the betterment of life. We should ask Our Lord for His Mother’s faith and also for her humility because we can accomplish little of lasting impact without the power and grace of God.

Each year as we begin a New Year, we also celebrate a World Day of Prayer for Peace. This, too, invites us to set aside the ways of anger and revenge in order to create the Kingdom of God within ourselves and in our world. We need to make room for the Prince of Peace to truly dwell within us and to help us transform our relationships with others. Creating space for God is only possible if we throw out what we don’t need in terms of attachments and bad habits and are truly open to the “new from God” in the New Year. Nothing can prepare us better for a different future than worship, prayer, meditation upon God’s Word and active works of mercy. Conversion and peace in our hearts will contribute to conversion and peace among the world family of nations.

A “Happy New Year” in the Christian sense is what we will bring about with God’s grace and our hard work and imagination. Let’s welcome the New Year by creating the holy space, and time and opportunities that we long for, and that will give us true happiness.

A NEW YEAR FOR A STRUGGLING WORLD

- Msgr. Michael D. McGraw


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, 561-393-0006Hours: 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 priest 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

Due to the holidays’ early printing deadlines, the Weekly Treasure for this week will be published

in the January, 10 2016 Bulletin.

If you would like to be included in SJA’s School Quarterly Newsletter, The SJA Gazette

mailings, please email us your name and address at [email protected] or call the School Office with your contact information at (561) 392-7974.

THE ST. JOAN OF ARC SCHOOLGazette

Holy Year Of MercyDECEMBER 8, 2015 - NOVEMBER 20, 2016

CORPORAL WORKS OF MERCY• To Feed The Hungry• To Give Drink to the Thirsty• To Clothe The Naked• To Shelter The Homeless• To Care for The Sick• To Visit the Imprisoned• To Bury the Dead

SPIRITUAL WORKS OF MERCY• To Convert Sinners• To Instruct the Ignorant• To Advise the Doubtful• To Comfort the Sorrowful• To Bear Wrongs Patiently• To Forgive Injuries• To Pray for the Living and Dead

"It is a favorable time to heal wounds, a time to offer everyone the way of Forgiveness and Reconciliation." - Pope Francis

Dear Parishioners,

If you are in the hospital or hospice,please call the Parish Office at (561)392-0007 so that you can insure visitation from one of our priests on duty.

Thank you.

HOSPITAL OR HOSPICEPRIEST VISITATION


FROM THE DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL OUTREACH MINISTRIES

THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD

Deacon Bill WatzekSJA Director of Social Outreach Ministries

The meaning of the word “Epiphany” means manifestation. The birth of our Jesus and the arrival of the Magi makes this day almost like a second Christmas Day. The Church celebrates this manifestation of our Lord to the whole world; made known to the shepherds of Bethlehem

and then revealed to the Magi who have come from the East to adore Him. So the Lord is here for both the Jews and non-Jews (Gentiles) - i.e. all peoples of the earth. Universal salvation has now come from God.

Some of the key words and basic themes that guide and help better comprehend the meaning of this Gospel are as follows:

THE JOURNEY: No doubt this was a long and arduous journey for the Magi to find this king. It’s like an exodus, a going out far away from their home land. Matthew presents this fact by using words like: came, we have come, sent them, go, set out, went before them, going into, not to go back, returned. This physical journey of the Magi is the journey of faith. They desire to meet and know the Lord. At the same time, it is God’s invitation that calls and invites them and us. It is He who gets us to stand up and sets us in motion, He who offers us signs and always is with us.

THE STAR: They followed the star across those many miles. The star is a very important and central element because it guides the Magi to their destination and lights their nights along the journey, indicating precisely the place of the presence of the Lord, giving great joy to their hearts. Stars appear throughout the Bible as signs of God’s blessing and glory, almost a representation of God, the God who does not abandon his people. Thus the stars speak to us of our journey towards God from the day of our creation and towards eternity.

ADORATION: The act of adoration is as old as humankind itself. In the Old Testament, the act of adoration is an act of deep love, an act that involves the whole person: mind, will, love and bowing and prostrating oneself to the ground. The New Testament goes even deeper. In the Gospels we see the disciples adoring the Lord Jesus after his resurrection (Mt 28:9; Lk 24:52), because they recognize him as God; Jesus’ words to the Samaritan woman also shows this. St. Peter says clearly: “...but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts” (1Pt 3:15). The act of bowing to the ground, of prostrating ourselves before the Lord comes from the heart. If we let ourselves be touched and reach into our hearts, if we allow the Lord to enter our hearts, that sacred space, then He will change us completely, transform the whole of our person and make of us new men and women.


The following dates are scheduled for the

Pre-Baptismal classes for

2015-2016.

PRE-BAPTISMAL PREPARATION SCHEDULE

Classes are given on the 1st Thursday of every month. Please call the main office

to register before attending.

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

FAITH FORMATION & RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

2016January 7February 4March 3April 7May 5June 2July 7

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) [email protected]

ROSA DAVIDSON, Administrative Assistant(561) 952-2872 • [email protected]

HOMESCHOOL FAMILY CATECHESIS FOR GRADES 1ST TO 6TH Our next Homeschool Family Catechesis session will take place on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 from 5:00p.m. - 6:00p.m. in Conference Room A of the Ministry Building.

VIRTUS TRAINING WORKSHOP FOR PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN All volunteers and staff working with children are mandated by the Diocesan Office of Safe Environments to have their background screen check by means of fingerprints and to attend a Virtus Workshop. All Catechists and Religious Education Office Volunteers must comply with these requisites. If you still have not attended the Virtus Workshop we will have one on SATURDAY JANUARY 9, 2016 from 9:00a.m. to 12:00p.m. in Mercy Center. This is a free service but registration is required. No children are allowed at the training workshop. You may register online http://www.virtus.org/virtus/reg or call the Office of Religious Education to register.

PLEASE NOTE: Religious Education Classes (CCD) will resume on Sunday, Jan. 10th & Wednesday Jan.13th.

ALL PARISHIONERS are invited to audit the RCIA faith classes with our Catechumens, Converts, and Candidates the topics for the next three weeks are scheduled as follow, please note there has been a change in the calendar from last week.

JAN. 5 – The Sacrament of Matrimony – Dn. Brad Reed JAN. 12 – Tour of Church – Sr. Vivian and Team Members JAN. 18 – Spirituality – Msr. Michael McGraw

If you are interested in any of the topics, you are welcome to join us!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR! THE DIOCESAN SCHOOL OF CHRISTIAN FORMATION WILL RESUME CLASSES SOON:

The third of course of the First Year Cycle will be NEW TESTAMENT; presenter Dn. Bill Watzek. This course is 6 weeks in duration and will begin Tuesday, January 12, 2016 in Room 6B of School Building.

All Catechists and people in charge of ministries are recommended to attend the courses for a certification at the end of the three year Cycle. It is also open to any parishioner in

any of the parishes of the Southern Deanery who would like to deepen the knowledge of their faith.

Please call the Office of Religious Education to register. You may also come the first day of class and register. Cost of the full six week course is $10.00 plus cost of book (not mandatory).

BRING A FRIEND


To learn more about the Journey Forward Pastoral Campaign and how you can get involved contact the Campaign Office at (561) 952-2838 or email the Development Director: [email protected]

Join your parishioners who have contributed to our Journey Forward Pastoral Campaign. Pledge forms are on the credenzas in Church, the Parish or School Office, or on-line at www.stjoan.org. For more information call Wendy Horton in the Development Office at 561-952-2838

TO THE HEART OF OUR FUTUREJourneying Forward

What excites you the most about our Journey Forward plan? The parishioners, with the guidance of the clergy and staff, enabled us to dream for ourselves as to what the future of St Joan of Arc COULD be. To see this dream unfold every week with the photos in the Bulletin, online updates, and seeing the changes at the construction site is very promising to me.

How do you think our ministries will benefit from the new meeting spaces? Our Religious Education program is very dear to me. There is a need for space to gather all the children and families that our new hall will provide. We are a growing Parish in an area with a huge increase in housing and will need space for our many Ministries to accommodate newcomers. The RCIA program will grow as we invite people to come to St. Joan of Arc. It’s a challenge now to find a space for Parish meetings at night or on weekends. It’ll be great to have additional options when we plan an event.

How do you think our events will be impacted by having a new Mercy Center Hall and a Palm court area that ties in the Arena? I believe that a larger, new hall will be a perfect place for Scripture Study, like the one I attended in Miami that drew 100 women or so each week. Our Women of Grace gatherings have grown and we’ll be so glad to have room for all of us. The council of Catholic Women arranges events for women that attract people from around the Diocese, and I look forward to more of them.

In the future when we have more space, what types of events would you like to see at St. Joan? The Catholic Church has dynamic teachers and speakers who will be very willing to come to St Joan of Arc to address issues that are current and important to us as Catholics. Who wouldn’t want to come to South Florida from the North in the middle of a cold, snowy Winter? What a draw!

As we enjoyed the Christmas Concert at St. Joan this year, I imagined the chance in the future for us to have a Reception in the new hall, spilling out to Palm Court on a nice evening.

What excites you the most about our Journey Forward plan? We have seen the parish grow and reach out to so many people. We attended church in what is now the Mercy Center and saw the new Church being built. Now we feel the new construction will allow many new programs and opportunities.

How do you think our ministries will benefit from the new meeting spaces? The entire parish and school will benefit with the improvements and added arts programs. School lunch will be a pleasure in the Gazebo.

How do you think our events will be impacted by having a new Mercy Center Hall and a Palm court area that ties in the Arena? I think more people will want to attend events since the Hall and Court are new and up to date. We are thrilled that sports can stay on campus.

What do you feel is the most important benefit of being a member of the St. Joan of Arc Church community? The sense of family whether at school or church.

ST. JOAN OF ARC'S DEVOTED PARISHIONERS

CASSIE AND JULIUS KRAJEWSKIMembers of St Joan of Arc since 1999. This Parish is our family! I joined the SJA Staff in Religious Education and Adult Faith Formation for 12 years. Since retiring, being a part of the Lector Ministry, Extraordinary Ministers, Funerals Committee, Council of Catholic Women, Scripture Study, along with attending lectures and speakers here, have fed us spiritually in a big way.

We look forward to “Journeying Forward “ with our family at St Joan of Arc.

THE STRAYER FAMILY: BRAD, LYNN, AMILYN, SAVANNAH, GRANT, AND BRYCE Members since 1985.Volunteered at school. Started the BoxTops 4 Education Program at school in June 2003 and have been the coordinator for BoxTops4 Education. Brad was a member of the dad’s Club. All four of our children were baptized at St. Joan, and attended pre-K through 8th grade at SJA School.

It’s a challenge now to find a

space for Parish meetings at night or on weekends.

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School lunch will be a

pleasure in the Gazebo.

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KOINONIA CHRISTMAS GATHERING

SJA FOOD PANTRY CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION AND DISTRIBUTIONThe SJA Care Ministry Food Pantry had a great celebration this year for our annual Christmas food distribution. All of the volunteers were decked out in festive attire as they distributed turkeys, hams and all of the fixings for making a great Christmas dinner. The children were also treated to gifts of toys that were so generously supplied by the parishioners who participated in our SJA Angel Tree toy drive this year. A big thank you to our generous parishioners who are so giving of their time, talent, and treasure. You make our SJA Care Ministry able to help so many people, and bring them joy despite their tough circumstances this Christmas season!


Congratulations Daniela!We would like to congratulate

Daniela Herbert,SJA School grade 6 student

who received an Honorable Mention and post in the Lumen Christi Gala program, for her beautiful artwork depicting this year’s

theme: “Christ Our Light, Our Future”. The Lumen Christi Gala is the Bishop’s annual dinner dance for the benefi t of our diocesan

Catholic schools, both elementary and secondary.

We are very proud of our St. Joan of Arc artists!

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Live...like heaven is on earth. Love...like you have never been hurt. Laugh...like no one is listening. Sing...as if no one can hear. Dance...as if no one is watching. Dream...like there are no impossibilities. Play...like there are no winners. Give...like you have plenty. Smile...until your face hurts.Cherish...your family and friends every day.

New year 2016

Attitudes For Life

These verses were written on a wall hanging in the lobby of a hotel at the Lake District of England


FR. RANDALL'SBOOK 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.

JAN 5:

JAN 19:

FEB 2:

FEB 16:

MAR 1:

MAR 15:

MAR 29:

Realities of The 1960's: Cold War, Authority Crisis, Sexual Revolution, Racism Readings: Merton's Conjectures of a Guilty Bystander (1-112); Introduction to Solyhenitsyn's One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich

One Day in the Life and Solzhenitsyn's "Address to the Catholics of Liechtenstein," 1993

Cheever's The Wapshot Scandal (Class, Gender and Race) and Merton's Conjectures (67, 109-211)

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 1-21

Catch 22, Chapters 22-42 ("There's a catch to everything!) Moral ConvictionsMost Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito, Bishop of Palm Beach, will speak at the Old Court house in West Palm Beach (3rd street and N. Dixie).Free Bus Transportation from Various locations. Bring your lunch and a drink.

CALL DON KAZIMIR FOR DETAILS561.360.3330 | www.catholiccharitiesdpb.org/respect-life

ROW V. WADE ANNIVERSARYPublic Rosary

UNITE TO PRAYFOR THE PROTECTION

OF THE UNBORN CHILD.Friday, January 22 at 11:00am

Take a Lenten Journey withand discover the great call and gift of your feminine genius through this ten week Foundational Study...

“Full of Grace: Women and the Abundant Life!”Each week you will meet two great women saints, receive wisdom from

our Holy Mother Church, unpack the life changing wisdom of sacred scripture, and discover how the Blessed Virgin Mary is exemplar of Christian Discipleship, and the pathway to her Son Jesus Christ and into the Heart of God our Father.

Study Details:Tuesday, January 12, 2016

12:30-2:30pm OR 7:00-9:00pm

SpanishMonday, January 11, 2016

10:30am-12:30pm ALL Classes held at St. Joan of Arc, “Yellow House”

(First Session is a informational session about the program)

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

Tessie O’Dea 561-952-2852 | [email protected] or Kris Toimil 561-929-3468 | [email protected]

Men’s Retreat

BE Merciful

AS YOUR Father

Ron Sheldon, Men’s Retreat Promoter(704) 403-3224 • E-mail: [email protected]

St. Joan of Arc parish Men’s Retreatis planned to be at

OUR LADY OF FLORIDASPIRITUAL CENTER1300 US Highway 1,

North Palm Beach, FL 33408.

JANUARY 22-24, 2016 Please make a note in your calendars of these dates so you can schedule “YOUR RETREAT” and make “YOUR TIME” with our Lord a PRIORITY.

You may registeron the website at:

www.ourladyoffl orida.org

THIS TUESDAY!


The following work is being done on the GAZEBO:

1. Electric for the gazebo is connected.2. Gazebo equipment is being tested.3. Gas line for gazebo is being installed.4. Street cap for fi re sprinkler water main-tie in.5. Stucco on entrance walls.

CONSTRUCTION UPDATES You can help us reach our goal! Make a Pledge.

The following work is being done on MERCY CENTER:

1. Start casting beds for tilt panel.

TO THE HEART OF OUR FUTUREJourneying Forward

To learn more about the Journey Forward Pastoral Campaign and how you can get involved contact the Campaign Offi ce at (561) 952-2838 or email the Development Director: [email protected]

Check our website at www.stjoan.org

under Development for photos and continued

construction updates.

Join us as our Parish Family makes history - PLEDGE TODAY!

Preview of our new Gazebo

Harvard Professor Robert Putnamhas been called by the New York Times,“poet laureate of civil society” for hisability to foresee and analyze societaltrends which impact our daily lives. In conversation with Rabbi Dan Levin and Msgr. Michael McGraw, we will seekto understand how to maintain lives of

connection in a world that pushes us to disconnect, how toembrace religious and economic diversity in our society ratherthan let it tear us apart.

Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of our historic Catholic-Jewish Dialogue, we present:

Conversations on the Cutting Edge: "America Divided: CAN RELIGION BE THE ANSWER?"

Exploring Connection, Spirituality, Belief, Trust and Community: An evening withHarvard Professor Robert Putnam

ST. JOAN OF ARC CATHOLIC CHURCH& TEMPLE BETH EL BOCA RATON

Tuesday, January 12 at 7:00 pmTemple Beth El Schaefer Family Campus

$25 general ticket or $90 sponsorship ticket (includes priority seating and pre-event meet and greet cocktail reception at 6:00 pm)

Register online by following the link on our home page at www.stjoan.org

We encourage our St. Joan of Arc parishioners to attend this informative evening as we begin our 30th Anniversary of our

INTERFAITH Dialogue with our friends at Temple Beth El.

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AROUND OUR DIOCESEStep 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.

Changes & Where to Watch the Diocese’s TV Mass The Diocese of Palm Beach’s weekly Sunday morning Mass for the homebound no longer airs on Estrella TV – West Palm Beach. It now airs on CW34 WTVX and at its normal time 9 -9:30amCW34 can be found on the following channels: • On Comcast Channels 4 & 435HD • On AT&T/U-Verse Channels 4 & 1004HD • On Hometown Cable Plus Channels 4 & 304 HD • On Direct TV & Dish Network Channel 4 • On Digital Antennas Over-the-Air channel 34.1If you have questions about the change, please contact the Office of Communications at 561-775-9529 or visit www.diocesepb.org/tv-mass

Day of Reflection Date: Jan. 6, 10:00am-2:30pm Location: Our Lady of Florida Spiritual Center, North Palm BeachDay of Reflection led by Fr. Damian Towey, C.P. with the theme: “God’s Chosen Ones.” Cost is $30.00 and registrations are required. The day includes: Presentations, Sacrament of Reconcilation, Lunch and concludes with Mass at 2:00 p.m.Reservations are required. Please visit our website wwww.ourladyofflorida.org to register. For Questions Contact: [email protected] | 561-626-1300

Monthly Meeting of CGADate: Jan. 12, 10:00am -11:30amLocation: Ascension Church, Boca RatonThe local chapter of the Catholic Grandparents Association (CGA) invites all grandparents to attend its monthly meetings, whether your grandchildren live nearby or far away.For Questions Contact: 561.289.2640

The Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima Date: January 15 – January 31, 2016 Location: South Florida FairWhile you are enjoying the South Florida Fair, we invite you to stop and pay homage to Our Lady of Fatima in Building 3, Space 31. A beautiful hand carved statue, made in Fatima, and blessed by Bishop John Venancio of Fatima.Questions Contact: Tom and Charlene Sherry at [email protected] | 561-308-7426

32nd Annual Anniversary Mass for Married Couples Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito, Bishop of Palm Beach, will preside at the celebration of our 32nd Annual Anniversary Mass for Married Couples. Cake, coffee and punch will be served in the parish hall after the Mass. 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 as soon as possible. We ask all participating couples to arrive at 10am - Thirty minutes prior to the start of mass.

Date: Feb. 13, 10:30am Date: Feb. 27, Location: Holy Spirit Church, Lantana Location: St. Lucie Church Register By: Jan. 25 Register By: Feb. 8

Deadline for Permanent Deacon ApplicationsDate: Jan. 31, 2016 To be considered for next year’s classMen interested in applying to become Permanent Deacons are asked to speak to their pastors for permission to apply and download the application from the diocesan website at www.diocesepb.org/deacon-formation. For More Information Contact: Lynn Powell in the diocesan Diaconate Office at 561.775.9540 | [email protected]

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. The Virtus Protecting God’s Children Workshops are open for anyone to attend and are a requirement for those who work or volunteer with youth in our diocese. The workshop schedule is listed on the diocesan website along with the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People and the Code of Conduct. The website also lists all the other programs and workshops the diocesan Office of Safe Environments provides to children and young people to keep them safe. There are parental tips on internet and texting and more. The diocesan website is www.diocesepb.org Look under the Offices button and then select from the drop down menu Safe Environments. You can also call the diocesan Office of Safe Environments at 561-775-9500. 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. 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.

Catholic Charities – Diocese of Palm BeachPromoting Life, Dignity and JusticeCounseling; Elder Affairs; Guardianship Training; Immigration Legal Services; Refugee Services ; Outreach Information, Referrals and Assistance; Pregnancy Care Centers; Prison Ministry ; Respect LifeMinistry; Catholic Relief Services; Samaritan Center; and Interfaith Health & Wellness. For general or program information contact 561.775.9560. Volunteer opportunities are available.

Pray for our PriestsBy popular request, we continue to maintain and update the monthly calendar which originally appeared on the diocesan website during the Year for Priests (June 2009 – June 2010.) The prayers of all the faithful in support of the dedicated priests of the Diocese of Palm Beach are much appreciated by our priests. Please continue to pray daily, using the monthly calendar as a guide. The guide can be found on the Events Calendar of the website. Go to www.diocesepb.org/newsevents and click on the “Pray Daily for Priests” wording in the left column.


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, 7pm, Art Room and Wednesdays at 7pm in Immaculata Center.More information call: 561-276-4581.AL - ANON - Meets at St. Joan of Arc Saturdays at 10am in Art Room. More information call: 561-882-0308.ALA TEEN - Meets at St. Joan of Arc Saturdays at 10am in Conference Room B. More information call: 1-888-425-2666.NA (Narcotics Anonymous) - Meets at St. Joan of Arc Fridays at 7pm, 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 2:30-4:30pm. Come and go as you please. Please contact Amanda Roccapriore at 561-859-8684 or E-mail [email protected] for information.SCRIPTURE STUDY - Sunday Morning from 9:15-10:30am in Conf. Room B. Thursday Morning Scripture Study 9am 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 7:30-9pm at the Ark, 319 SW 35rd St. More information E-mail: [email protected] or call 561-392-0007.ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT - Join us every Tuesday, 5-9pm and Friday, 9am - 9pm in the Chapel. Divine Mercy Chaplet prayed on Fridays at 3pm 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: Kris Toimil at [email protected] 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 [email protected]; 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 9am -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 8am, St. Clare Circle 3rd Wednesday at 1pm., St. Elizabeth Circle 2nd Tuesday at 8am-9:30am at Casa Hispana, Sts. Martha & Mary Circle 3rd Thursday at 7pm, St. Monica Circle 4th Monday at 2pm, St. Therese of Lisieux 3rd Tuesday at 9am. Please join us and make new friends as we are Women Making a difference. More information call: 561-392-0007 Ext. 8104.


PRAY FOR THE SICK January

OVERSEAS IN THE US ARMED FORCES:Staff. Sgt. Douglas Stott, 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 [email protected].

TO LEAVE A LEGACY FOR ST. JOAN OF ARC

4 Easy Steps4 Easy Steps

Alexander, GeraldArcau, Georgina Barone, LydiaBauchman, MaureenBertalan, FredBertalan, OlgaBobbitt, JoannBollella, AnnBondi, BarbaraBrede, HelenBruzzo, TamaraButch, LaurieCiarletta, DylanCline, AshleyCloeren, LaHomaConoghan, PatrickDe La Quintana, CarmenDe La Torre, EugeniaDeMarco, DianeDeMuth, DavidDescanio, LauraDraper, TeddyEvans, RickFarrell, AmandaFishter, RobertFranGalindo, ErikaGreenwald, Carol

Gesner, CarmelaGolden, DorothyGonsalves, PatGould, JenniferHamilton, Bob Harris, CameronHeitz, JudyHollerbach, Nancy Hughes, BarryIemolo, SalvatoreJacobs, KatherineJohnson, JaneKaram, DeanKenny, PaulineKildus, MargotKilpatrick, RainKolesar, DonaldKrzewinski, RoyKuchina, JohnKurtz, MatthewLargia, EldaLoesch, DoloresLopez, CarlosLugo, MiguelLupo, AnaLynn, AdeleMargolis, RobertMariette

Mastinengo, NoahMcKenzie, Jessica Miret, EmilioMunro, BrianMurphy, Sr. ImmaculataNebel, Lee AnnNofe, DiannePetho, EllenPetito, JosephPfistner, PaulPower, TheresiaRedner, JabrielRey, FernandoRichards, CraigRoberts, RobynSaffran, DorothySan Martin, GloriaSchoemaker, RaquelStevens, CarolineSzlyk, JaniceThorson, KimUrquiaga, LiliaWilliamson, SpencerWord, CharlotteYee, JamesZimmerman, Shirley

ALTARBREAD

Do you want a special remembrance for a loved one, living or deceased? You can donate Altar Bread for a week of Masses by calling Karen Tringali, 561-752-0014.

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

BAPTISMS

In memory of beloved father Charles E. Sullivanby his family

Would you like to donate fl� � s to decorate the alt�

on the weekend masses?

If you would like to donate fl owers to decorate our altar, please call Patty Delaney, (561)952-2868 or email her at [email protected]

(Flowers can be donated in memory of a loved one, birthdays or for any special occassion.)

VOCATIONCHALICE

The Chalice will be accepted by The Perez Family on Saturday, January 9 at 6:30pm.

Holly GarbinskiDECEASED


DIRECTOR MINISTERIO:Constanza Preble [email protected]

DIACONÍA:Diácono Álvaro Velasco [email protected]

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. [email protected]

MADRE DE DIOS Y MADRE NUESTRA La devoción a la Virgen nos lleva a Cristo. Comenzar el nuevo año junto a Ella. En este nuevo año, cuando contemplemos alguna imagen suya, digámosle , al menos mentalmente, sin palabras, ¡Madre mía!, y sentiremos que nos acoge y nos anima a comenzar este nuevo año que Dios nos regala, con la confianza de quien se sabe bien protegido y ayudado desde el Cielo.

MINISTERIO MULTICULTURAL

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

BIENVENIDO 2016El reto del Papa Francisco para 2016: El Papa Francisco ha escrito el prólogo a una edición de la Biblia alemana destinada a los jóvenes en el que les pregunta: “¿Quieren hacerme feliz? ¡Lean la Biblia!” En el texto, Francisco asegura que se trata de “algo divino: un libro como fuego, un libro en el que Dios habla”.

Del 2 al 9 de enero es la

SEMANA DEL INMIGRANTE “Forastero y me acogieron”

El Papa invita a todos a ser portadores de la misericordia de Dios, que tantas veces hemos experimentado personalmente: y basta pensar en cuántas veces nos perdona –¡siempre!–, en el sacramento de la Penitencia. Por eso, los próximos meses deben ser un “tiempo propicio para la Iglesia, para que muestre más fuerte y eficaz el testimonio de los creyentes”.

1 DE ENERO SOLEMNIDAD. SANTA MARÍA, MADRE DE DIOS SAN LUCAS 2, 16-21:

Epifanía significa “manifestación”; y en los Magos están representadas las gentes de toda lengua y nación que se ponen en camino, llamadas por Dios, para adorar a Jesús, y nosotros también.

6 DE ENERO Epifanía del Señor San Mateo 2, 1-12: La Adoración de los Magos


SANTA MARÍA ESPERANZA NUESTRA, MADRE DE DIOS Y NUESTRA MADRE, RUEGA POR NOSOTROS QUE RECURRIMOS A VOS.!

ACTIVIDADES EN ESPAÑOL

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 16 de enero Sábado al mediodía llamar al 561-392-0007 para información.

• Clases de Catecismo para adultos: información con Constanza

• Clase Pre Bautismal martes 19 de enero a las 7:00pm

• WOG en Español Volvemos en enero. 561-392-0007 con Tessie.

• 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 la Casa “The Ark.”

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

• Clases de Inglés. 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 4 de enero

• Jueves 7 de enero a las 10:00am continuamos en El Ark con “La Gran Aventura” estudio bíblico con dvd’s en español.

ALGUNOS PROPÓSITOS PARA ESTE AÑO QUE COMIENZA:

1. Acercarnos más a Dios. Pues sin Cristo, nada podemos hacer. Es importante aumentar nuestro tiempo de oración y participar de manera más consciente en los sacramentos.

2. Confiar más en Dios. Pídele todo pidiendo siempre que se haga su voluntad, pues Él sabe cuándo, cómo y en qué medida.

3. Dejar de Murmurar ¿Qué tal como propósito de este año dejar de murmurar y mejor mirar a nuestro interior cada vez que algo nos parece mal?

4. Dejar de Ofendernos por Todo. Desarrollemos mejor la virtud de la mansedumbre.

5. Desarrollar la Pulcritud. Porque nuestro cuerpo es un templo vivo del Espíritu Santo.

6. Ser más Laboriosos. Trabajemos con pasión y calidad para la honra y gloria de Dios.

7. Ser Limpios de Corazón cuidando las conversaciones, las películas, los chistes...

8. Ser Portadores de la Bendición de Dios!

LA CELEBRACIÓN DE LA VIRGEN DE GUADALUPE

Semana de los Inmigrantes Vamos a despertar una conciencia mas amplia y acogedora frente a nuestros hermanos inmigrantes.

new year’s prayer - st joan of arc school · 2015-12-30 · new year’s prayer god, thank you...

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