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

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1 ESTABLISHED IN 1959 ESTABLISHED IN 1960 A wonderfully diverse Catholic community, we joyfully worship God, celebrate fellowship and care for our neighbor. 370 SW 3rd St. Boca Raton FL Fax PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday - Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm Saturday 9:30am to 2:00pm in the Gift Shop SCHOOL OFFICE HOURS Fax Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm This week as we celebrate the 33rd Anniversary of our Interfaith Dialogue, we welcome our friends from Temple Beth El to our 12:15pm Mass where we worship, learn, share and love our Creator. We hope that it will lead to many more opportunities to get to know each other and profit from our relationship. Thanks for coming! MASS SCHEDULES Saturday Vigil: 4:30pm Sunday: 7:30am, 9:15am, 10:45am, 12:15pm, 5:00pm, & 6:30pm (Spanish) Monday-Friday: 6:45am & 8:15am Saturday mornings: 8:15am Eve of Holy Days: 6:00pm Holy Days: 6:45am, 8:15am, 12:15pm Holidays: One Mass at 9:00am BAPTISMS Every 1st & 3rd Sunday (English): 1:30pm 4th Sunday (Spanish): 1:30pm CONFESSIONS (CHAPEL) Saturday: 3:00pm - 4:00pm (English) Sunday: 5:50pm - 6:20pm (Spanish) Confessions by appointment during office hours MARCH 3, 2019

2 IMPORTANT INFORMATION VIRTUS: PROTECTING GOD S CHILDREN All parish and school volunteers working with children need to attend a Virtus: Protecting God s Children session once every five years to remain current. SJA is offering the following dates: March 26: at 6:15pm in Mercy Center May 4: at 8:30am in the Mercy Center If you have any questions, please contact bryant_valerie@stjoan.org. Participants must register online beforehand at virtusonline.org. WISH LIST: SUPPORT CATHOLIC EDUCATION If you would like to support Catholic Education, your donation towards the next school year s tuition costs will help a family who otherwise would not be able to send their child to our school. CHURCH WISH LIST Cameras and DVR for Church Security SCHOOL WISH LIST 3 Walkie-Talkies for School Security Please contact Wendy Horton at for more details. Thank you! HOSPITAL & HOSPICE PASTORAL VISITATION In order to receive a pastoral visit at Boca Raton Regional Hospital, from a Priest (anointing of the sick or confession) or Eucharistic Minister (holy communion), parishioners must call SJA Parish Office by 10:30am Mon. Friday, and request such a pastoral visitation. This same procedure applies for Trustbridge Hospice, Inc. Calls received later in the day will be responded to on the following day. REMEMBER YOUR SPIRITUAL FAMILY AS WE REMEMBER YOU... Side by side we have been here for you through important family events. At Weddings, Baptisms, First Communions, Confirmations, Hospital Visits and Last Rites, we are there in support; just as your family would be. Please consider remembering in your will, for donations in memory of a loved one who has passed away, or in lieu of flowers. Please call for more information. MASSES FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 4 MARCH 10, 2019 MONDAY March 4 6:45am Isabel Gaviño by Grandsons Enrique Gaviño, Sr. by Grandsons 8:15am Betty Cheevers by Mr. & Mrs. Richard Donayri Anibal Marciales TUESDAY March 5 6:45am Isabel Gaviño by Grandsons Enrique Gaviño, Sr. by Grandsons 8:15am Joan Eklund by Jwanda Shields Robert Babione by Kathryn Meyers WEDNESDAY March 6 6:45am Isabel Gaviño by Grandsons Enrique Gaviño, Sr. by Grandsons 8:15am Margaret Oweida by The Marin s 9:15am Robert Koke by George & Janet Sopher 12:00pm Parishioners 5:00pm Deacon Derek by Rita & Frances Agustynowich Fr. Randall by Rita & Frances Agustynowich 6:30pm Parishioners THURSDAY March 7 6:45am Isabel Gaviño by Grandsons Enrique Gaviño, Sr. by Grandsons 8:15am Joan Eklund by Anna Velez Robert Babione by Christ Child Society FRIDAY March 8 6:45am Isabel Gaviño by Grandsons Enrique Gaviño, Sr. by Grandsons 8:15am Abbullah Shami by Parishioners Pat Perrotta by The Christ Child Society SATURDAY March 9 8:15am Isabel Gaviño by Grandsons Enrique Gaviño, Sr. by Grandsons 4:30pm Ed & Bea Palguta by Sheri Sundquist Eugene Figliulo by His Family SUNDAY March 10 7:30am Edward Lewczyk, Jr. by The Lewczyk Family Ann & Bill Kotheimer by The Kemmerer Family 9:15am Isabel Gaviño by Grandsons Enrique Gaviño, Sr. by Grandsons 10:45am Claudia Issid by Rula Handal & Family Jeffrey Kashuda by The Donovan Family 12:15pm Diane Molle Bartzcak by Tom D Agostino Justina Rodriguez by The Family 5:00pm Louis, Lilian & Edward Scarpetti by Donna Rizzo Robert G. Rizzo by Wife, Donna 6:30pm Leonardo Pantoja by Socorro Pantoja 2 BULLETIN EDITOR: PATTY DELANEY Please Bulletin material to: delaney_patty@stjoan.org We reserve the right to edit & publish such materials at our discretion.

3 PASTOR S MESSAGE Lenten Pathways in the Desert Lent by its very nature is designed for a trip that is new and exciting and takes us out of our comfort zone and into the desert or its equivalent. From a spiritual perspective, it is helpful to think of any desert not only as a place of trial and danger but also as the home of refreshing oases, deep wells, fresh water and warm hospitality. During Lent, God wants us to venture into the desert for some new experiences of mercy and forgiveness, enlightenment and truth, hope and inspiration. In the Fourth and Fifth centuries in Egypt, Syria and other parts of the Middle East, Christian women and men fled into the real desert in order to find God and themselves in solitude, asceticism, silence, prayer and hospitality toward other seekers of Jesus Way. They left behind for us a treasure trove of desert wisdom collected in the form of sayings and words of counsel. What was new and experimental about their spirituality? They prayed simply and with few words, often repeating a sacred word over and over as a sort of focusing mantra. They were particularly attentive to living without creature comforts and with simplicity of possessions. They lived with a lot of quiet and solitude so that they could do battle with the demons both within and without of themselves. Their approach to scripture was one that saw God s Word as simple, clear, challenging and transforming. It was this Word of God that, digested as real food for the spirit, taught them humility, courage, perseverance and deepest joy. In our times, such a commitment to silence, honest and simplicity is itself an ascetical discipline. One of the most characteristic of the prayers that have come down to us from the desert is the Jesus Prayer. Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, Have mercy upon me a Sinner. This prayer is to be repeated over and over, united with our breathing, until it actually becomes a prayer of the heart and allows us in the words of Saint Paul to pray always. On the surface this prayer may seem a little harsh since it suggests that we are all only sinners. It is important, however, to remember that we are sinners saved in Jesus Christ and that the reality of our helplessness is far surpassed by the mercy and re-creating grace of God. The Jesus Prayer might just be an pathway to new wisdom, self-knowledge and virtue. It could be that oasis of Lenten refreshment that we seek (in the office, driving home, doing chores, exercising, visiting our Chapel.) Try it out as a Lenten experiment in prayer and you might be surprised and journey far through this desert way. As one Desert Father said Go and sit in your cell and your cell will teach you everything. Wherever that cell might be located. Msgr. Michael D. McGraw Who Are the Guides We Really Follow? CLERGY DEVOTION For the third straight week, we have a chance to listen to the greatest homily ever given: the one Jesus gives us in today s Gospel. We can imagine like any preacher, Jesus would have given the same or similar message on many occasions and he gave this homily both on a mountain as St. Matthew records the famous Sermon on the Mount and on a plain, as St. Luke told us three weeks ago. The message is the same and summarizes Jesus whole revolutionary Good News about who he is and what he calls us to. He started a couple of weeks ago with the Beatitudes, saying that the people who are truly blessed, both in this world and in the next, are those who put God and his Kingdom first in their lives. Last week we heard him preach that, like he always did, we are called to love our enemies, to pray for our persecutors, to do good to those who persecute us, to turn the other cheek, to walk the extra mile out of love for even someone who doesn t love us. Today Jesus continues that incredible homily for us, in which he continues to speak to us just as much as he spoke to his listeners on the plain 2000 years ago. And he s as relevant now as he ever was, as if we were touching on just what plagues so many people today. Therefore, I just hope to accent what the Good teacher himself taught us, so that we might today put what he calls us to into action. Dear brothers and sisters, we have to ask ourselves, who are the guides we really follow? Do we follow Christ, no matter how hard it is to follow him, even when he s leading us through the dark to some distant place, when we don t understand a particular teaching, but follow him and that teaching anyway? He s the only guide who has gotten to the destination where we want to end up. Fr. Dominic Toan Tran 3 PASTORAL STAFF Msgr. Michael D. McGraw, Fr. Dominic Toan-Tran, Fr. Martin Dunne III, Deacon Bill Watzek, Deacon Michael Zatarga

4 PLEASE HELP US DECORATE YOUR CHURCH FOR THE EASTER SEASON! Fill-in the envelopes located on the church credenzas then drop in the collection baskets. $15 per plant All donors will be recognized in the Bulletin. Deadline for Easter Flowers is April 5th. Thank you! WEEKLY TREASURE The Weekly Offertory Collection for February 23/24 totaled $21, envelope users contributed $15,731 and non envelope users contributed $5,498. The Diocesan Retired Priests Collection totaled $4,266. The number of credit card contributors for the month of February was 181. The credit card offertory contributions totaled $20,239. WOULD YOU LIKE TO CONTRIBUTE WITH CREDIT CARD? Forms are available at the back of the church or Parish Office. WEDNESDAY, March 6 MASSES: 6:45am, 8:15am, 9:15am (School Mass), 12:00 noon, 5:00pm, & Spanish Mass 6:30pm. Ashes distribution after all Masses & between 1pm & 6:30pm in the Chapel. Acevedo, Jorge Acuna, Alba Adler, Michael Agustynowicz, Rita Ambach, Maria Elena Anasaii, Viole Aragon, Eric Arcau, Georgina Arca-Patiño, Jaime Arenas, Gloria Askelana, Jo Ellen Babione, Helen Baertl, Blanquita Baker, Jimmy Barros, Ethel Benicy, Alexander Biety, William Blaine, James Bobbitt, Joann Boone, Anthony Boylan, Sr. Peter Bradley, Earl Brennan, Leslie Brown, Cheryl Buffone, Peter Caceres, Dc. Edgar Cansino, Erika Carrera, Abelardo Cermack, Claudine Christopherson, Courtney Corr, Kim M. Corr, Stephen Costello, Jerry A. PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK Cousineau, Cal Craven, Kathy Cuevas, Aura Cunningham, Ed Cussen, Myrna Cwal, Paul De Chard, Christine Deitz, Eileen Dlugos, Charles DuBois, Raymond Dunne, Joyce Durand, Raul Salazar Durant, Silvia Virginia Enck, Mary Fetchik, Richard Fetter, Mary Fischer, Bill Fisher, Grace Flores, Victoria Frye, Jessica Garay, Jose Geraci, Frank Gerardi, Joseph Gerlach, Greg Gerlach, Marlene Giarardiello, John Gildharry, Nelly Giguere, Gerald Gomez, Paola Graham, Audrey Grasso, Vincent Gromont, Tim Hays, Maxine Harris, Cameron Hengel, Fred Hickman, Lauren Hines, Billy Hines, Rita Hudson, Gee Hopkins, Valerie Ann Iemolo, Angelica Ivory, Talia Iglesias, Luis Manuel Jackson, Barbara Jannotta, Carol Kabbas, Diana Kasajja, Deogratius Kelleher, Anthony James Kirkham, Tom Laudato, Frances Layer, Robert Lee, Mary Liu, Wendy Liuzzo, Guido Livingston, Anne Marie Loesch, Dolores Lopez, Carlos Mancini, Teresa Margolis, Robert Meyers, Kathryn Altagracia Maldonado, Fernanda Maloney, Jim Margolis, Lucy Martinelli, Hellen & Nick Marullo, Phyllis Mealo, Patsy Mochler, Marie Monahan, Kieran E. Montigny, Bryant Morgan, Todd Morrow, Marjorie Nieter, Edgar Niro, Michael Nogash, Jane Elizabeth Norzius, Odney Obeso, Ana Teresa Ortiz de la Cruz, Bradley Ortiz, Daveiba Ortiz, Lorenzo Palamara, Frankie Parker, Olivia Paul, Melanie Peloso, Margaret Perez, Pedro Petho, Ellen Pinto III, Richard Pomales, Ray Hernandez Power, Theresia Preble, Mathias Quachi, Mr. & Mrs. Quintero, Omar Quiroz, Nicholas Rious, Raymond Rivera, Christian Robert, Barbara Roberts, Blake Saffran, Dorothy Simone, Madeline DIOCESAN SERVICES APPEAL 2019 Segler, Charly Sharp, Kathy Sheltry, Paul Sigda, Bob Sotta, Beatriz Spera, Dan Spera, Phillip St. Germaine, Robert A. Stokes, Ken Stram, Toni Suarez, Rosis Suao-Castleberry, Tania Taylor, London Terwillger, Maureen Tkatch, Elizabeth Tobin, Son Hwa Torres-Broussett Pilar Trupiano, Anthony V., Claire V., Holden Valde, Pilar Varacchi, Deborah Vetto, Robert Vicari, Laura Vinsant, Jennifer Waddick, Wyat Weatherall, Luke Wisenauer, Fred Yañez, Juana Torres Zabarowski, Barbara Zatarga, Michael My Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Our Diocesan family is strong in faith, hope and love. We are part of the family that makes up the body of Jesus Christ, the Catholic Church. By virtue of our Baptism we have received Christ s mission. By our participation in this mission, we transmit the joy of the Gospel and serve one another. Each one of us is asked to respond, as best we can, to Christ s call. As a Diocesan family, we carry out this mission together in Faith Working Through Love. As we journey forward together as missionary disciples, I ask your support for the 2019 DSA. The Diocesan Services Appeal is an essential way of reaching out to support and sustain the mission and ministries of our Diocese. I want to assure you that your gift will be used solely to support the ministries, programs and services of the Diocesan Services Appeal listed in the brochure (visit diocesepb.org). No DSA gifts will be used for any other purpose. Your generosity enables the Diocese to carry out the mission of Christ every day by bringing hope and ensuring that vital services continue, strengthening the work we share as a family of faith. With my deepest gratitude and every prayerful wish, I am Sincerely yours in Christ, Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito Bishop of Palm Beach 4

5 EVENTS MARK YOUR CALENDARS! TONIGHT!! HOW TO BUILD A CULTURE OF LIFE: (without the support of the Supreme Court). What if we could create a culture of life and defeat the horrible nature of abortion without having to depend on 9 judges to overturn history? This talk will examine how each person can contribute to the development of a culture of life and how we can be successful in our efforts in the pro-life movement. Speaker: Everret Fritz at The Cathedral of St. Ignatius of Loyola in Palm B. Gardens, Sunday, March 3 at 6:30pm. More information at x 287 CCW BEACH MASS: Saturday, March 9, 8am. The Council of Catholic Women invites everyone to join us for a Mass with Msgr. McGraw at the South Beach Inlet Park Pavilion (south of Camino Real). RSVP or send questions to stjoanccw@ gmail.com. We ask for a $5 donation to cover the cost of continental breakfast. Please note, there is a fee for parking. CALLING ALL SCOUTS, BOYS GIRLS & CUBS for an Inner Strength Retreat on Sun. March 10. 1:30pm - 3:30pm at the SJA Gazebo/Cafeteria., $3 fee. Come learn how our faith and scouting can help us to be Brave, Courageous and Strong. Send an to beth@hartigan.biz for retreat registration form. Meets requirements for scouts participating in the Religious Awards and Emblems program. AIM DAY OF SPIRITUAL RENEWAL Saturday, March 23, 9:30am to 3:30pm at the Sports Arena. Lunch will be served. AIM Ministry invites individuals with physical disabilities who need a bit of special assistance in order to participate to share this spiritually uplifting experience with us. The day will consist of talks, discussion, music, loving fellowship, and Mass. Reservations & questions: margcast@bellsouth.net or call Volunteers are welcome! UPCOMING YOUNG ADULTS YAG EVENTS: Food Pantry Service Day, Kayaking, Holy Happy Hour, Mass & Adoration, Retreats, Silverball Pinball, Mini Golf. For more information contact: Maria-Jose: molmos1@fau.edu Snorkeling FR. RANDALL S BOOK CLUB: Christian Heroines in Fact and Fiction. In the Kilby House on alternate Tuesdays, 2:45-4:15pm, 3/19, 4/2, 4/16, 4/30, 5/14, 5/28. SJA ANNUAL PARISH RETREAT KOINONIA which means a deep spiritual community, is scheduled for the first weekend of Lent March 8-9th. This retreat is for parishioners to experience a stress-free, faith-filled weekend, and can be enjoyed with a family member or friend or come yourself. Registration has begun and is capped at 36 people. For more information please call the parish office or George Kunzman at or Pat McLaughlin at STOP BY THE TABLES OUTSIDE THIS MASS TODAY FOR MORE INFORMATION. THE MOVIE UNPLANNED IS COMING TO THEATERS ON MARCH 29: This movie is based on a true story of Abby Johnson s transformation from being one of the youngest Planned Parenthood clinic directors in the nation to becoming a pro-life advocate. The protection of the life of an unborn child must be a priority for all of us. The movie, Unplanned, which I highly recommend, certainly underscores the power of our prayer and perseverance in this regard. - Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito, Bishop of Palm Beach. To learn more about the movie, visit or the Facebook UnPlannedMovie. If you are interested in attending a private showing on Thursday, March 28 at 7:00pm, please Tony <UnplannedMovie@aol.com> 5 EASTER DINNER with the Holiday Ministry: Enjoy a fun Easter Dinner at 2:00pm with this joyful group at Via Mizner Golf & City Club Restaurant. Call Jean Ordonez at Individual Checks / Pay at Restaurant / Price including Tax & Tip will be available soon.

6 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Office Hours: Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays: 9:00am 5:00pm Wednesdays: 9:00am 6:30pm (when there are Religious Ed classes) Otherwise 9:00am 5:00pm (when there are no classes) Fridays: 9:00am 12:00 noon Saturdays: CLOSED Sundays: 8:30am 10:40am (when there are Family Catechesis classes) Otherwise CLOSED (when there are no classes) Wednesday Religious Education Classes: 5:00pm 6:15pm February 27 Class March 6 All Classes go to 5:00pm Ash Wednesday Mass March 13 Class March 20 NO CLASS (Spring Break) Sunday Family Catechesis Classes: 9:15am 10:30am followed by 10:45am Mass Registration for the Sunday Family Catechesis is CLOSED. March 10 Class April 7 Class May 5 Class Please check out the Loyola Family Catechesis lesson plans and resources found in and PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS FIRST RECONCILIATION: Saturday, March 9th, 2019 at 10:00 AM in the church. Religious Education Office Rosa Davidson - Faith Formation Director davidson_rosa@stjoan.org CONFIRMATION CANDIDATES, SPONSORS, AND PARENTS MEETING: Monday, April 1st, 2019 at 7:00 PM in the church. FIRST COMMUNION RETREAT (FOR RELIGIOUS ED FAMILIES ONLY): Saturday, April 13th, 2019 at 9:00 AM in the Sports Arena. Religious Ed Volunteers If you would like to volunteer as a Catechist, Assistant & Substitute Catechist, Hall Monitor, or Religious Ed Office Volunteer, please stop by the Religious Ed office or call (561) All volunteers must attend Virtus Protecting God s Children training, pass a fingerprints background check, and sign Diocesan Code of Conduct, as well as be able to obtain the Basic Catechist Certificate (online). Virtus Protecting God s Children Training Please register at for training offered at on the following dates: March 26, 2019 at 6:15 PM in the Mercy Center May 4, 2019 at 8:30 AM in the Mercy Center LENTEN, HOLY WEEK, & EASTER SCHEDULE ASH WEDNESDAY MASSES: WEDNESDAY, March 6: 6:45am, 8:15am, 9:15am (School Mass), 12:00 noon, 5:00pm, & Spanish Mass 6:30pm. Ashes distribution after all Masses & between 1pm & 6:30pm in the Chapel. LENTEN DAILY MASS SCHEDULE: In the Chapel Mon. Fri. 6:45am, 8:15am, and Saturdays 8:15am. LENTEN STATIONS OF THE CROSS: Every Friday during Lent in the Chapel at 3:30pm. SPANISH LENTEN VIA CRUCIS: THURSDAYS, Mar. 7, Mar. 14, Mar. 21, Mar. 28, April 4, April 11, at 7pm in the Chapel. TAIZE PRAYER SERVICE: TUESDAY, March 19: at 7pm in Church. LENTEN MISSION: Presenter: Dr. Margaret Watzek, theme: The Universal Call to Holiness is Also Personal MONDAY, March 25, TUESDAY, March 26, & WEDNESDAY, March 27 9am to 10am in the Chapel & 7pm to 9pm in the Church. COMMUNAL CELEBRATION OF PENANCE: 7pm MONDAY, April 8 at St. Jude Church, TUESDAY, April 9 at Church. LIVE STATIONS OF THE CROSS: MONDAY, April 15: at 8:45am, TUESDAY, April 16: at 8:35am & 9:30am in Mercy Center. CONFESSIONS: Weekly schedule: Sat. 3-4pm & Sun. 5:50-- 6:20pm. Last confessions are on the weekend of April 13 & 14. TENEBRAE SERVICE: WEDNESDAY, April 17: 7:00pm in Church. HOLY THURSDAY: April 18: Morning Mass not permitted. 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: April 19: Morning Mass not permitted. Parishioners are urged to observe the 3 hrs. (12 to 3pm) 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 4pm in the Church, followed by a 5:00pm 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. DIVINE MERCY NOVENA begins at 3pm in the Chapel, continues at 3pm until April 28. Closing Service at 2:30pm. HOLY SATURDAY: April 20: 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: April 21: Masses: 7:30am, 9:15am, 10:45am, & 12:15pm. (After this Mass campus closes). (Overflow Masses on Easter Sunday will be celebrated at 9:15am & 10:45am in Mercy Center.)

7 OUR PARISH EVOLUTION FROM During this upcoming season of Lent, we are ever more aware of how important worship, social activities, and ministry volunteerism are to our parish. In the background of these activities and providing gracious settings for our parish-based activities exists our physical plant and all of our facilities. It seems worthwhile to pay attention to how our parish has evolved during the past 10 years. Below is a snap shot of this evolution that highlights how our important facilities and improvements have developed. They are the result of your incredible parishioner energy and financial support and generosity. St. Paul once described the church as a spiritual edifice and that is true, it is also in a very real way a physical edifice constructed of so many living stones our committed parishioners. We give special thanks for God s guidance and blessings as we journey on our 60th Anniversary and the most sacred of seasons. To gather we pray for conversion and continued growth in holiness and good works. Our God will never be outdone in generosity... LIST OF IMPROVEMENTS IN PARISH & SCHOOL FROM Hand carved Chapel Crucifix 2. Statues of Mary and Joseph 3. New hurricane resistant large church window on East side of church 4. Ten sets of new vestments 5. New kneelers in church and chapel 6. Set of six new sanctuary candlesticks and processional cross 7. Sanctuary lamps in church and chapel 8. Cleaned and re-coated and sealed sanctuary and Baptismal areas of church 9. New ciboria, communion cups and guest chalice/paten set 10. Renovation of church gift shop 11. New sanctuary carpet 12. New sound system for hearing impaired parishioners 13. Renovation of four church bathrooms 14. Chapel reflection prayer garden in front of chapel 15. New landscaping and benches for outdoor statues 16. Re-surfacing of parish parking lots 17. Deck, flooring, fountain, awning and outdoor seating in Holy Café outside of Gift Shop 18. Renovation of old rectory into Kilby House for Ministries with kitchen and six conference rooms 19. New hedge barrier around church and school property 20. New gazebo and school cafeteria including new furnishings 21. New playing field 22. New Mercy Center: Theater, Banquet room, Arts Conservatory and four conference rooms 23. New playground 24. New Reflection garden and Palm Court 25. New Butterfly Garden 26. New concert piano for Mercy Center 27. New Parish Van 28. New LED Lights and Fixtures in Chapel and Church 29. New Sound System and Speakers in Church All things are possible with God! 30. Renovation of three clergy residences white folding chairs for overflow Masses in the Arena and outdoor events. 32. New computers and server for parish and school 33. New phone system for parish and school offices 34. New cameras and security system 35. Hurricane Protection for stained glass windows above the upper alcove in the church 36. New signed entrances to the campus 37. New improved campus lighting A wonderfully diverse Catholic community, we joyfully worship God, celebrate fellowship and care for our neighbor.

8 ST. JOAN OF ARC CATHOLIC CHURCH & SCHOOL TEAM WORK AT ITS BEST!! Congratulations to Mrs. Caroline Roberts, School Principal, Miss Lani Hiponia, Assistant Principal, ALL of the school faculty & staff and parish staff involved, for their outstanding work towards the STREAM certification. We have now received our STREAM CERTIFICATE!!! SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR LENT TAIZE WORSHIP SERVICE A Taizé Worship Service involves sung and chanted prayers, meditation, a period of silence, liturgical readings, and icons. There is no preaching. It is a time to rest in God, to let the words listened to and sung penetrate one s being. Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at 7:00pm in the Church led by Msgr. Michael D. McGraw. /text Safety Precaution No Parish or School staff member will ever directly solicit any individual through text or asking for funds to purchase gift cards etc. or to send him or her any monetary donation. If you do receive any such request please immediately notify us here at SJA An invaluable safety precaution: Whenever opening an carefully check the validity of the sender.

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10 ST. JOAN OF ARC VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION BRUNCH Last Saturday, February 24, we gathered in Mercy Center to honor our wonderful volunteers who throughout the year have selflessly offered their time to service so many ministries at Catholic Church. It was a delightful time of fellowship and love. 18 Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth. 1 John 3:18

11 So Many Success Stories from Parishioners in 60 Years! Church is not just a building but a community of believers in Jesus! St. Joan s is my home. When I moved to Boca over 40 years ago, my sister, uncle, nieces and nephews were already involved with the Church and school. Thanks to Sr. Immaculata, I became involved in the Religious Education Program starting about 30 years ago. I loved watching the children grow deeper into their faith with each passing year while I learned more of my faith. More recently I have been involved with the CCW, which excels in stewardship, spirituality, and friendship. I have been honored to be their service coordinator. Another great ministry I ve experienced is AIM, which emphasizes the contributions all are called to make to the church even those with disabilities. What makes special? It is a caring faith-filled community. We have been blessed with holy, dedicated, caring priests and deacons who are willing to go the extra mile for this parish. The parishioners, and their involvement is what makes this parish tick, and are the heart of the parish. I pray God continues to bless this parish so that it continues to grow! --Kathryn Meyers *To help celebrate our 60th Anniversary year-long celebration, St. Joan s would love to hear your success stories too! Please Fr. Martin at dunne_martin@stjoan.org and we ll likely include your account of how this parish has greatly affected the lives of you and your loved ones!* Congratulations to our Alumni who have achieved the highest rank attainable in scouting EAGLE SCOUTS! Saint Joan of Arc Troop 323 is proud to announce four new Eagle Scouts. Sean Sullivan, Paul Bergamini, Richard Rafalski and Joe Giffin all of whom attended St Joan of Arc Catholic School. These young men have earned the esteemed title of Eagle Scout, the highest rank in Scouting. Achieving this honor takes determination, dedication, and utilization of leadership skills to complete their final community service projects. Local communities and schools have been enriched through the culmination of these projects which included, building tables and benches for an elementary school, a sustainable butterfly garden at a park, collection of and ceremony for 100 retired U.S. flags, and preserving gopher tortoises along with a bird/butterfly garden at Deerfield Island. Richard Rafalski is continuing to serve our parish as a lector at the Sunday evening youth Mass. SJA Troop 323 Council has helped twenty four boys reach the rank of Eagle Scout under the guidance of Scout Master Tom Vickers, John Kastritis and many other dedicated leaders. Sean, Paul, Richard and Joe we wish you the best as you pursue your future endeavors and congratulations on your outstanding accomplishment.

12 60th DIAMOND LEGACY: Many Parts: 1 Church Anniversary SAVE THE DATES Frank Sinatra s Rat Pack Concert: TBD. In Mercy Center. 60th Anniversary Spring Celebration: Friday, March 29th, SEE AD ON PAGE 7 60th Anniversary Musical Concert: Thursday, October 17, Location: TBD Anniversary Mass in Church with reception in Mercy Center: Sunday, November 10th, Diamond Gala for School: Friday, December 6th, At Polo Club. Celebrating 60 years of Catholic presence in Boca Raton 12

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15 TODOS PODEMOS SER SANTOS CUARESMA 2019 MIÉRCOLES DE CENIZA (6 DE MARZO) SANTA MISA 6:30PM VIA CRUCIS JUEVES DE CUARESMA, ( Y 28 DE MARZO, 4 Y 11 DE ABRIL) A LAS 7:00 EN LA CAPILLA. SEMANA SANTA DOMINGO DE RAMOS DE LA PASIÓN DEL SEÑOR, 14 DE ABRIL JUEVES SANTO DE LA CENA DEL SEÑOR, 7:00PM (MISA BILINGÜE) VIA CRUCIS EN LA IGLESIA, 4:30PM VIERNES SANTO DE LA PASIÓN DEL SEÑOR EN LA IGLESIA 5:00PM SÁBADO SANTO VIGILIA PASCUAL (MISA BILINGÜE), 7:00PM, (ESTA MISA DURA 2 HORAS). EL DOMINGO DE PASCUA: NO HABRÁ MISA ACTIVIDADES EN ESPAÑOL ROSARIO POR LAS INTENCIONES DEL MINISTERIO HISPANO de Santa Juana de Arco todos los Lunes a las 7:30pm en la Capilla (EXCEPTO FERIADOS). ROSARIO POR LA VOCACIONES SACERDOTALES Miércoles a las 7pm en la Capilla. EN ESPAÑOL. GRUPO DE ORACIÓN todos los Jueves a las 7pm en la Casa Kilby. CLASES PRE BAUTISMALES los terceros Martes de cada mes, en la Casa Kilby a las 7 pm. Proxima clase en Febrero 19. BAUTIZOS EN ESPAÑOL son el cuarto Domingo de cada mes. No solamente son santos los que la Iglesia después de un largo proceso los ha colocado en la lista llamada Santoral. Santo es toda persona que se deja guiar por el Espíritu Santo. Es un ser humano sujeto a tentaciones y posibilidades de caer en pecado. La diferencia es que el santo tiene la gracia de arrepentirse, confesarse y seguir su proceso de santificación. No es necesario retirarse del mundo, irse a un convento o dejar de trabajar para dedicarse a la oración. Santa Teresa de Calcuta en alguna oportunidad dijo: Santidad es cumplir la voluntad de Dios en nuestra vida ordinaria. Podemos ser santos desde nuestra estado de vida, bien sea un profesional de la Medicina, de las Leyes o cualquier otra profesión liberal o desempeñando oficios varios, por humildes que sean. Lumen Gentium, uno de los documentos del Concilio Vaticano Segundo invita a todos los fieles a buscar la santidad en el buen desempeño de las labores de cada día. No se trata de hacer acciones extraordinarias, sino hacer con amor el trabajo que nos corresponda. El libro Levítico 19: 2 dice: Sean santos, porque yo, Yahvé, soy santo. No es una insinuación, es una orden. Dios quiere que seamos santos para que podamos estar con El en la gloria del Cielo por toda la eternidad. Ya en el Nuevo Testamento, en Mateo 5:48 leemos: Ustedes, pues, sean perfectos como es perfecto su Padre celestial. El Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica en el numeral 825 dice: Todos los cristianos, de cualquier estado o condición, están llamados cada uno por su propio camino, a la perfección de la santidad, cuyo modelo es el mismo Padre. Como vemos, Dios nos llama a ser santos, es una vocación, un llamado. Ante eso debemos tomar una decisión. El camino de la santidad es un proceso, toma tiempo y requiere disciplina,y no desanimarse si surgen dificultades. Dios no nos va a pedir algo imposible y El va a estar siempre a nuestro lado ayudándonos a avanzar hacia la meta. Los pilares de nuestro proceso de santificación son: Primero: la oración. Debemos poco a poco adquirir el hábito de la oración. Separar cada día a la misma hora unos minutos para orar. Notaremos con el tiempo como sin hacer esfuerzo, voluntariamente vamos extendiendo el tiempo de oración. Segundo: Estudio de las Sagradas Escrituras. Podemos comenzar por leer diariamente las lecturas de la santa Misa. En los boletines parroquiales están las lecturas correspondientes a cada día. Muchas Parroquias tienen cursos bíblicos un día a la semana. Acordémonos que la fe viene de oír y oír la Palabra de Dios. Tercero: vivir una vida sacramental. Hacer una buena confesión y recibir por lo menos una vez a la semana el Cuerpo y La Sangre de Jesús. Este encuentro íntimo con Jesús poco a poco nos va a ir transformando. Cuarto: Ofrecer a Jesús, por nuestra purificación y la redención de la humanidad, todos los sinsabores y sufrimientos que nunca faltan en nuestra vida. Marcos 9: 23 dice: Todo es posible para el que cree. Pidamos al Señor nos de fe en que podemos llegar a ser santos. Filipenses 4:13 dice: Todo lo puedo en Cristo quien me fortalece. Si el Señor ha puesto hoy en tu corazón el deseo de ser santo, decídete, tú puedes!! Diácono Edgar Cáceres 15 EQUIPO PASTORAL Padre José Crucet, Padre Alfredo Hernández, Padre Higinio Rosolen, IVE

16 OUR OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHRISTIAN SERVICE AA (Alcoholic Anonymous) Men & Women - Mondays & Saturdays at Immaculata Center. Saturdays 10:00am -12:00pm. Contact Ben or Kathy Troxel at for more info. Also on Mondays beginners 7pm -8:30pm. For more info call: AA (Alcoholic Anonymous) Men Only - Meets at Immaculata Center on Wednesdays 7:00pm - 8:30pm. Contact Jay Mueller for more info at AL - ANON - Meets at SJA Saturdays 9:00am-11:30am in the Art Room. Contact Katherine Culhane for more info at: AL- TEEN - Meets at SJA Saturdays 9:30am-12:00pm in Conference Room B. Contact Chris Apter for more info at CATHOLIC YOUTH ORGANIZATION CYO - A group of high school age young adults who through meeting, prayer, learning, activities, and community seek to live joyfully a life of missionary discipleship. For more information or questions contact Michael Scaramuzzo at scaramuzzo_michael@stjoan.org SJA CATHOLIC CHARITIES COUNSELING CENTER - Office located in the Kilby House (west door by the Chapel) Maria Isava M.S., LCSW or Jithin George, M.A., LMHC ST. JOAN OF ARC KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - We are a part of this great dynamic Catholic International Organization. Call Ron Hotchkiss: ST. JOAN OF ARC COLUMBIETTES - Ladies group building a strong bond in our parish. For details call Gracie Fishter at MOMMY & ME - Weekly get togethers Tuesdays between 10am - 12pm & 3pm - 5pm. Please call Amber at for more information. THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY - 9:30am to 11am at the Kilby House. St. Elizabeth Seton room. Please contact Mercy Carrillo at or mquintelacarrillo@yahoo. com; or Amy Barlow at KOINONIA - A spiritually uplifting weekend experience that takes place in our parish grounds. Please contact: Pat McLaughlin at pat@mmainc.us or call P.O.P.S. (Parents of Prayer & Service) - Please join us every Thursday during the school year, 8:00am 9:00am in the Convent Chapel. Tricia Cooper ST. JOAN OF ARC USHERS - Men & women at SJA represent the parish and the community in their function as hosts and hostesses at our liturgies. For more information call Javier Palermo at or Dennis Jordan at SJA YOUTH MINISTRY - CYO - Contact Michael Scaramuzzo for more info at scaramuzzo_michael@stjoan.org ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT - Join us every Tuesday, 5-9pm and Friday, 9am - 9pm in the Chapel. Divine Mercy Chaplet prayer on Fridays at 3pm and the Rosary on Fridays at 8:30pm. STITCHES OF LOVE KNIT AND CROCHET GROUP - All levels of knitting/crocheting skills are welcome to help make items for our community in need. Every 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month at 10:30am at Kilby House. For more information contact Maggie Miller gatoraidan86@gmail.com SJA DAD S CLUB - Every Monday in Mercy Center at drop off - 7:45am. All dads in the Parish welcome. For more information contact Ryan Merritt at or at stjoandads@gmail.com. THE MEN S MINISTRY - Strives to develop God-centered Catholic men through Christian fellowship, education and service. Meetings Wednesday evenings from 6:45pm 8:45pm. All men of the parish are most welcome. Call Paul Paschke SJA SCHOOL ALUMNI - We invite you to register on our website as an alumni if you haven t already done so at stjoan.org/school/alumni-outreach/ For information on: EMs (Eucharistic Ministers) School of Christian Formation Lector Training Annulments SJA Campus Room Reservations Please contact Deacon Bill Watzek at or watzek_bill@stjoan.org WOMEN OF GRACE - Travel a spiritual pathway with the Blessed Mother through the Women of Grace Foundational nine-week program and discover your purpose, your mission, and the gift of your feminine genius! For more information contact Martha at mnicolli@womenofgrace.com SUNDAY TV MASS FOR THE HOMEBOUND - The Diocese of Palm Beach s weekly Sunday morning Mass for the homebound airs on CW34 WTVX at 10:30am - 11: 00am. 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 SJA COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN (CCW) - St. Ana Circle Last Wednesday of month 8am 10am, St. Claire Circle 3rd Wednesday at 12pm 2pm., St. Elizabeth Circle 2nd Friday 8am 10am, Sts. Martha & Mary Circle 3rd Thursday 7pm 9pm, St. Monica Circle 4th Monday at 2pm 4pm, St. Therese of Lisieux 3rd Tuesday 9am 11am. Please join us and make new friends as we are Women Making a difference. More information call: WOMENS REFLECTION GROUP - Join us for various Bible Studies. Wednesdays 8:30am -10:00am. For more information contact Patty Hughes MOTHER MARY CONTINIUM - Join us for a Bible study starting with the Rosary. Fridays 9:00am - 10:30am. For more information contact Mary Ann Wheeler GRIEF SUPPORT MINISTRY - St. Joan offers a range of grief support programs and services: Structured programs include Harvesting Our Tears (8 weekly meetings), and Joyful Again! (Sat/Sun in Nov.), Quarterly Grief Support Suppers where all are welcome. Request an informal conversation with members of the parish who are willing to listen and can share their own experiences of dealing with grief. For more information contact Marjorie O Sullivan at SCOUTS - Boy Scouts, Boys Cub, Girls Scouts Pack and Trope 323 for more information call Tom Vickers at and Denise Porter at SPANISH ACTIVITIES: Rosary for the Hispanic Minister Mondays at 7:30pm. Rosary for Priestly Vocations Wednesdays at 7pm in the SJA Chapel. Prayer Group Every Thursday at 7pm at the Kilby House. Pre Baptismal classes in Spanish every 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7pm at the Kilby House. SOULCORE CLASSES - Monday and Wednesdays at 6:30 pm in the Sports Arena. Exercise for mind, body and soul For more information ramonajoachim@att.net SUNDAY BIBLE STUDY FOR ADULTS: 9:15am in Conference Room B (2nd floor of Ministry Building). All are welcome. Come and see! PRE-BAPTISMAL PREPARATION CLASS IN ENGLISH: First Thursday of the month at 7:00pm in Conference Room A (2nd floor of Ministry Building). Please contact the Parish Office at (561) to register before attending. Next class is scheduled for March 7,