ST. JOAN OF ARC CATHOLIC CHURCH Spring Hill Drive Spring Hill Florida ~ Telephone: (352) Fax: (352)

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1 February 18, 2018 w this bulletin on-line at Page ST. JOAN OF ARC CATHOLIC CHURCH Spring Hill Drive Spring Hill Florida ~ Telephone: (352) Fax: (352) February 18, st Sunday of Lent Eucharistic Liturgies Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m. Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and Spanish Mass: 1:00 p.m. Daily Mass: 9:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. & by appointment Please call the Parish Office at (352) for information regarding any of the following: Baptism for Children: Parent preparation. Matrimony: If you are contemplating marriage at St. Joan of Arc Church, please be mindful that there is a six month prior notice request required. RCIA/RCIC: Rite of Initiation into the Catholic faith. Ministers of the Eucharist: Please notify the Parish Office if you, or someone you know is sick, in the hospital, homebound or shut-in. In His Footsteps Soup & Sandwich Lunch: Served on the second Thursday of each month from Noon - 2:00 p.m. in our Parish Hall and on the fourth Thursday of each month for the homebound only. Parishioners in need of assistance: St. Vincent de Paul Society (352) Mary & Martha s Gift Shop: Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Saturday: 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sunday: 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Closed during all Masses Emergencies Only: (352) Whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31 Pastoral Team Rev. Patrick Rebel, Pastor Rev. Jerry Murphy, Assisting Rev. Edward Reiter, Assisting Rev. Michael Kouts, Assisting Rev. Paul Coughlin, Assisting Deacon Lee Hinderscheid Deacon Fred LaPiana Deacon José Cruz Anne Cofone, Business Manager/Secretary Mary Jo Waggoner, Director of Faith Formation Joyce Thorpe, Director of Music Nancy Lovelock, Youth Minister Parish Office Hours Monday - Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Friday: 9:00 a.m. - Noon (Closed daily 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.) Phone: (352) jchrchca@tampabay.rr.com Website: Religious Education/Faith Formation For information on all programs of: Rel. Ed. & Youth Ministry: (352) Rel. Ed. StJoanRelEd@gmail.com Youth Group: SJOA-Youth@TampaBay.rr.com Notre Dame Catholic School Phone: (352) Website:

2 Page 2 (View this bulletin on-line at February 18, 2018 Notes from the Pastor Our Lenten Mission Lent is an important season in our Catholic Faith. Each year on Ash Wednesday, we begin our Lenten journey. We are blessed with ashes on Ash Wednesday. These ashes remind us that we are dust, and to dust we will return. During the 40 days of Lent we are led into the desert of our heart to look within. We face our sins and ask for God s mercy. Lent was originally intended as a time of preparation for those being baptized at Easter. It gradually became a time when all of us get ready to renew our own baptismal promises at the Easter Vigil. It is the season that we prepare both individually and as a Church for the Second Coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Lent is the season when we reflect on the dying and rising of Jesus Christ. Jesus Death and Resurrection makes our salvation possible. This is also the season when we enter into Christ s dying and rising. At this time we seek to purify, cleanse and nourish our bodies, minds and souls. Lent is like a long retreat during which we can turn back into ourselves and listen to the voice of God, in order to defeat the temptation of the Evil One. It is a period of spiritual combat which we must experience alongside Jesus, not with pride and presumption, but using the arms of faith: prayer, listen to the word of God and penance. In this way we will be able to celebrate Easter in truth, ready to renew the promises of our baptism. Try giving up something that is a hindrance in your life so that come Easter it is no longer a bad habit. Also try adding something to your life that you know the Lord wants in your life, like daily prayer, selfless deeds of giving, deeds of other-centeredness. On this journey of Lent, work on who you ought to be; to become who God wants you to be. Adapted From Our Sunday Visitor By Fr. James Shafer Notitas del Diácono Dios usó el agua en forma de lluvia para limpiar la tierra cuando estaba llena del pecado de las personas que se habían alejado de Dios. Similarmente, el agua del Bautismo es un signo de limpieza de nuestros pecados y del pecado original. Así como el diluvio condujo a una nueva creación, el Bautismo nos conduce a una vida nueva, una vida nueva en Cristo. El arco iris que apareció en el cielo fue un signo de la promesa de Dios de nunca más mandar otro diluvio que cubriera la tierra. Para las personas de la antigüedad la belleza de los colores del arco iris era menos importante que su figura. Lo veían como el arco que se usa para lanzar una flecha. Arco es la palabra que se usa en el libro del Génesis. Visto el arco en el cielo, sin la flecha, era un signo de que Dios retiraba su arma y ya no la usaría para hacerle daño a la tierra y atacar a la humanidad. El arco está desprovisto de su arma para que todos lo vean. El primer libro de Enoc, aunque no llegó a ser parte de la Biblia, fue muy popular durante el tiempo en que se escribió la primera carta de Pedro. En ese libro los ángeles rebeldes están encarcelados y confinados para siempre en una prisión. Se piensa que la frase fue a proclamar su mensaje a los espíritus encarcelados (1 Pedro 3:19) se refiere a esos ángeles deshonrados. La implicación aquí es que el poder salvífico de Dios llega a todo lugar. El mensaje de salvación se le ofrece hasta al peor de los pecadores. Pregunta de la Semana Qué puedo hacer para vivir a la altura de mi alianza con Dios durante este tiempo de Cuaresma? El Vía Crucis es una devoción centrada en los Misterios dolorosos de Cristo. El Vía Crucis será los días viernes de síes hasta las ocho. Vengan para orad juntos con todos nuestros hermanos y hermanas de nuestra parroquia.

3 February 18, 2018 w this bulletin on-line at Page T M S. J A P J,,,. PEOPLE OF THE COVENANT If there is one word that stands out in today s readings, it is covenant. God s faithfulness and goodness serve as examples to us of how to live. Genesis tells the story of Noah and of God s covenant not only with all people, but with all of nature. Never will the cleansing waters of the flood bring their destructive power to all the earth again. The sign, the reminder to both God and nature, is the rainbow in the heavens. The psalm reminds us of this compassion of God, and begs God to remember us, not because of our goodness, but because of God s goodness and fidelity to the promise. God shows us how to be good, not by decree, but by example. TODAY S READINGS First Reading God s covenant with Noah when he was delivered from the flood (Genesis 9:8-15). Psalm Your ways, O Lord, are love and truth to those who keep your covenant (Psalm 25). Second Reading The water of the flood prefigured baptism, which saves you now (1 Peter 3:18-22). Gospel This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand (Mark 1:12-15). READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Lv 19:1-2, 11-18; Ps 19:8-10, 15; Mt 25:31-46 Tuesday: Is 55:10-11; Ps 34:4-7, 16-19; Mt 6:7-15 Wednesday: Jon 3:1-10; Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19; Lk 11:29-32 Thursday: 1 Pt 5:1-4; Ps 23:1-3a, 4-6; Mt 16:13-19 Friday: Ez 18:21-28; Ps 130:1-8; Mt 5:20-26 Saturday: Dt 26:16-19; Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8; Mt 5:43-48 Sunday: Gn 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18; Ps 116:10, 15-19; Rom 8:31b-34; Mk 9:2-10 Pray the word of God during the week. It will refresh your Spirit. SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: First Sunday of Lent; Rite of Election; Rite of Calling the Candidates to Continuing Conversion; Rite of Sending Monday: Presidents Day; Julian Calendar Lent Wednesday: St. Peter Damian Thursday: Chair of St. Peter the Apostle; Washington s Birthday Friday: St. Polycarp; Abstinence TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION The Holy Father usually marks the solemn opening of the Lenten fast with a procession and Mass on Ash Wednesday evening. He walks from the Benedictine monastery, San Anselmo, down the Aventine hill to the Dominican monastery of Santa Sabina. This very old tradition was revived by Pope John XXIII in the late 1950s. Have you ever wondered who gives the pope his ashes? It s the cardinal who has been given the title of the church of Santa Sabina. The pope s homily at this Mass states his theme for Lent. Santa Sabina dates from the fifth century, and is one of the most beautiful churches in Rome. One of the panels on its main doors features the Crucifixion, a scene not normally depicted in art until much later. In the year 1219 the pope gave the church to Saint Dominic for his new religious order, the Order of Preachers, commonly called the Dominicans, and it remains their world headquarters to this day. That pope, Honorius III, was a member of the Savelli family, and this church was their personal family chapel. Sabina was a wealthy Roman lady who became a Christian and was martyred, and whose home became a place of prayer. Later, the church built on that spot was dedicated to her memory. Rev. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. GOD S POWER We are not in our power, but in the power of God. St. Perpetua TRAINING Those who wish to hold the fortress of contemplation must first of all train in the camp of action. Pope St. Gregory the Great

4 Page 4 (View this bulletin on-line at February 18, 2018 Notes from Deacon Lee SATURDAY Feb 17 9:00 a.m. Robert Fucile (D) req by Kalinowski Famiily 4:00 p.m. Irene Costa (D) req by Her husband Joseph SUNDAY Feb 18 7:30 a.m. Liliane and Warren Trachtman (D) req by Mario and Yanick Tryfonos 9:00 a.m. For our Parish Community 11:00 a.m. Donald and Bruce Chenail (D) req by Their Family 1:00 p.m. Fr. Marciano Martín (D) MONDAY Feb 19 9:00 a.m. Karen Schriehart (D) req by Marilyn and Toy Frontiero TUESDAY Feb 20 9:00 a.m. Cynthia Juanette (D) req by Family 7:00 p.m. Confession during the Mission WEDNESDAY Feb 21 9:00 a.m. For Fr. Alfred Arvay 7:00 p.m. Mission Mass attendees THURSDAY Feb 22 9:00 a.m. Normand Jambard (D) req by Dolores and Nelson Jambard FRIDAY Feb 23 9:00 a.m. Theresa Evans (D) req by Jim Humphrey SATURDAY Feb 24 9:00 a.m. Dorothea Graca (D) req by Her loving Husband, John 4:00 p.m. Helen and Francis Collins (D) req by Family SUNDAY Feb 25 7:30 a.m. Janet Griffin (D) req by Kathy, Rob and Ryan Waite 9:00 a.m. Peter Lupini (D) req by Mom and Dad 11:00 a.m. Jean Schaumloeffel (D) req by Linda, Susan and Ellen 1:00 p.m. For our Parish Community Stewardship Report for Jan 21, 2018 Attendance: 990 Envelopes Used: 305 Envelopes : $ Offertory Cash $ Second Collection: $ Total: $ Debt Reduction $ STEWARDSHIP Today is the first Sunday of Lent, and in our gospel reading Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the gospel of God: This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel. As we prepare for Lent, let us repent of any selfishness we possess, and give back a portion of the wonderful gifts of time, talent, and treasure that God has blessed us with. When we give time to God in prayer, we should seek to know His will for us. We can do this by emptying ourselves of our own worldly desires and listening for His call to us that day. We should look around to see what needs to be done and be open and willing to be a part of the solution to someone else s problems, not just our own. Let us never turn our backs on God, Who has blessed us with life, health (imperfect as it may be), family and friends, education and training, and the ability to work. There is always something to do at St. Joan of Arc, our parish. Please consider joining one of the many ministries our parish offers to see if you can do something for the Lord. Let us thank God for what financial resources we do have and not consider our contributions to our parish as unessential expenditures, but as gifts of thanksgiving. It is in giving that we receive. St. Francis. (Deacon Lee is ill, please keep him in your prayers.)

5 February 18, 2018 w this bulletin on-line at Page To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under Heaven. - Ecclesiastes 3:1 a time to die Please pray for the deceased of our parish, who recently passed away. Especially for: Patricia Fanning, Tomás A. Cabrera and Diane Webster St. Joan of Arc Columbiettes Auxiliary #11317 will be having a Craft and Vendor Fair in our parish hall on Saturday, March 10th from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. We are seeking crafters and vendors. Cost for an 8 foot table, which we provide, is $20. For an application or further information please contact Ellen Jimenez at or ellenbjimenez@gmail.com. THANK YOU!!! Thank you to our Council of Catholic Women Ministry for their very generous $1,500 donation. They presented the check to Fr. Pat at their meeting Thank you to our Columbiettes for their very generous $500 donation. They presented the check to Fr. Pat at their meeting. Volunteers are needed to cover the Welcome Desk at the 4:00 pm Mass. You would serve at the desk before and after the Mass. Please call Gladys of you are interested at What did you give up for Lent? Could you also consider volunteering time by joining the St. Vincent de Paul Society at St. Joan of Arc. It will be a wonderful experience. You will meet many caring volunteers and make new friends! You will also come across many sad cases as you visit the poor in our county, but it will give you new perspective and a sense of accomplishment as you help the poor. This is my commandment, love one another as I have loved you. John 5, 12 BABY BOTTLE BOOMERANG - Collection Day! This weekend the Baby Bottle Boomerang bottles are being collected. Please place your bottle in one of the collection bins at the church exits. All proceeds will help support Foundations of Life Pregnancy Center, a ministry of Catholic Charities. If you forgot your bottle, please bring it to the church, empty or full, next weekend. Remember, one bottle equals the cost of 10 baby diapers. So please be sure to bring your Baby Bottle Boomerang back so we can continue to help mom s and babies in need. For more information on how you can help or for assistance contact Jeanne Whitely at Fill Your Empty Neighbor From Your Fullness, So That Your Emptiness May Be Filled From God s Fullness..St. Augustine The St. Joan Columbiettes are sponsoring a cruise in April, The 8 day - 7 night cruise, aboard Royal Caribbean s Rhapsody of the Sea, departs from Tampa on Sunday, April 8 th and returns on Sunday, April 15 th. Ports of Call are: Tampa, Grand Cayman, Cozumel, Belize, Costa Maya and Tampa. Cabins start at: $704 Inside; $784 Ocean View; and $1,244 Balcony (*rates include taxes and port charges) The funds raised from this Columbiettes fundraiser are put back into our Hernando County community! For information on this cruise, contact Steve at Cruise Planners,

6 Page 6 (View this bulletin on-line at February 18, 2018 ETHNIC FESTIVAL - October 18th through the 21st Mark your calendar for these fun dates: The Festival is on October 18th and going through the 21st. Do you want to get involved in our parish? The Ethnic Festival is in need of volunteers to serve as Food Booth Captains. You are invited to attend a meeting on Tuesday, March 6th at 7 p.m. in the hall. If you have any questions, please call Paul D'Aquisto at or Frank Mezzacapo at All are encouraged to attend this planning meeting. Fasting, almsgiving and prayer are the three traditional disciplines of Lent. The faithful and catechumens should undertake these practices seriously in a spirit of penance and of preparation for baptism or of renewal of baptism at Easter. Stations of the Cross will be celebrated every Friday during Lent at 7:00 pm. LENTEN MISSION on Feb will be presented by Fr. John Lipscomb Father Lipscomb was born in Virginia and raised in Jacksonville, Florida, attending Duval County Public Schools. Following his primary education Fr. Lipscomb attended the University of North Carolina, Asheville, receiving a BA in philosophy. Following college, he received his Masters in Divinity from the University of the South, Sewanee, Tennessee and was subsequently ordained into Holy Orders in the Episcopal Church. Following an extensive parochial and diocesan ministry of some 22 years in Florida, South Carolina and Louisiana and as a chaplain in the Florida and South Carolina National Guard, Fr. Lipscomb returned, in 1996, to take up his ministry as the Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Southwest Florida. In 2007 Fr. Lipscomb and his wife were receive and confirmed in the Roman Catholic Church by the Most Reverend Robert N. Lynch. In 2009 Fr. Lipscomb was granted permission by the Holy See to receive ordination in the Catholic Church for the Diocese of St. Petersburg under the Pastoral Provision of St. John Paull II. He was ordained temporary deacon by Bishop Lynch and priest by Archbishop Favalora that year. Fr. Lipscomb is currently assigned to Bethany Center where he serves as chaplain and spiritual director, and to St Timothy s parish in Lutz, as one of the parochial vicars. Fr. Lipscomb and his wife, Marcie, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary this year. They have two children, six grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. During our Mission we will have the Sacrament of Penance celebrated on Tuesday evening and the Celebration of the Eucharist on Wednesday evening. Altar flowers for February 3rd and 4th were donated by Josephine Hodgins in memory of Anna Sliazis. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Are you an experienced cook? Would you like to volunteer by helping our St. Joan of Arc Knights of Columbus as a Sous Chef/Assistant Chef for fundraising events at our church? This would include menu and meal prep in our Parish Social Hall kitchen. One of the perks of this volunteer work is that it's not an "everyday" task, it's just when our Knights of Columbus have fundraising events. If you think this is something you would like, please call our Office at Thank you! Healing the Wounds of Abortion Rachel s Vineyard Weekend Retreat April 6-8, 2018 There is help and healing. Project Vineyard Weekend Retreat allows you to move toward reconciliation with yourself, your unborn child, your family, your Church, and your God. For details or to register for the retreat Project Rachel at projectrachel@ccdosp.org or call Visit Rachel s Vineyard website for more info: