NURTURING YOUR SPIRITUALITY EVERYDAY

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1 NURTURING YOUR SPIRITUALITY EVERYDAY 370 SW 3rd St. Boca Raton FL Fax Msgr. Michael D. McGraw Pastor Fr. Dominic Toan-Tran Parochial Vicar Fr. Martin Dunne, III Parochial Vicar Deacon Bill Watzek Msgr. Stephen Bosso Assisting Fr. Michael Driscoll Assisting Fr. Alfredo Hernandez Assisting Fr. Joe Kuczborski Assisting Fr. Norman Schwartz Assisting Deacon Michael Zatarga SUMMER PARISH OFFICE HOURS (August) Monday - Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm Saturday 9:30am to 2:00pm in the Gift Shop School Office Hours Fax Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm 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, 9:15am, & 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 How appropriate that this Sunday s readings reflect on wisdom right after school is starting-up again (disclaimer for the students I never liked the phrase back to school! ) Although my formal education has ended, I have always recognized that the pursuit of wisdom is never ever meant to end. A key step in pursuing wisdom is pursuing knowledge. The more information we have about everything (God, the world, our role in the world, etc.) the better equipped we are to determine what are the right choices to make in life. As the first reading poetically acknowledges, wisdom can nourish us in a way that allows us to be at peace with the decisions we make. Some of the knowledge/wisdom most of you already have is the recognition that merely having information is not enough. We are called to incorporate the knowledge to the various circumstances of life gained through the God-given (but sadly under-utilized) gift of common sense. Yes there are the significant decisions we make (which vocation we chose, where we go for advanced studies, what career path, etc.) Yet throughout each day we make so many choices without even thinking about them. And the choices we make on the seemingly-insignificant decisions of our lives directly and indirectly influence the larger choices. For example, if we justify making the wrong decisions thinking, it s only a tiny sliver of my life the consequences of those decisions can substantially cloud our judgment on the greater life-decisions (among other consequences; but the opposite is just as applicable the more we act wisely the better we ll know how to act in the future). The more we can prayerfully discern with common-sense upon all the decisions of life, the more frequently our lives will be spared the sharp pain of regret, and the more easily we ll be able to discern future consequences of our choices how they contribute to our relationships, how they facilitate our journey in life, how they give the peace of mind of knowing that we are striving to live the best way we can all with God s help!! Fr. Martin Dunne AUGUST 26, 2018 YOUR CARING CATHOLIC COMMUNITY IN DOWNTOWN AUGUST 26 ST. BOCA JOAN RATON OF ARC 1

2 TECH GURU BYTES As a safety precaution please know the following: No St. Joan of Arc 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. We extend a warm WELCOME to all newcomers and visitors! If you are a new member of our St. Joan of Arc Parish Family or are visiting us for the first time, be sure to stop-by our Parish Office. There, a member of our parish leadership team will be happy to inform you about our parish life, ministries, organizations, and service opportunities. We look forward to meeting you! Mr. & Mrs. Albert Hummel Attention all Young Adults (18-30) Mark your calendars! St. Joan of Arc is hosting Theology on Tap Friday, September 7, at 7:00pm at Boca s Barrel of Monks 1141 S Rogers Cir #5, Boca Raton This promises to be a rich and fun experience for all! Please contact Fr. Martin for more details! dunne_martin@stjoan.org MASSES FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 20 - AUGUST 26, 2018 MONDAY August 20 6:45am Winifred Manning, by Marina Hannwacker George Muhr by Margarita Castellon 8:15am Olga Palomo by The Palomo Family Patricia Zatarga by Deacon Mike TUESDAY August 21 6:45am Jason Licata by The Panzeri Family Santiago Alvarez by Maria Alvarez 8:15am Padre Pio by Teresa Viglieti Jason Licata by Diane & Dave Salerno WEDNESDAY August 22 6:45am Jason Licata by The Panzeri Family Santiago Alvarez by Maria Alvarez 8:15am Padre Pio by Teresa Viglieti Jason Licata by Diane & Dave Salerno THURSDAY August 23 6:45am Dennis Rehn by Debby Dettmer & Joe Petito 8:15am Camila Alvarez by Maria Alvarez Arline Rynk by Laura, Jen & Sue FRIDAY August 24 6:45am For the Souls in Purgatory by Maria Alvarez Victoria Holness by Jim & Karen Keenan 8:15am Maria Tot Thi Tran by The Ungvichian Family Stephen Ladika by The Cipolla Family SATURDAY August 25 8:15am Wilma M. Collins by Rhonda & Joseph Spilman Mildred MacFarland by Lanny Rosenbaum 4:30pm Rosalia Gloria Hedlund by Christine & Hank Slaight Orvis & Jean Steimer by Tim & Amy Kelleher SUNDAY August 26 7:30am Rachel Marco by Regina & Bob Vetto Vito DeNicolo by y Barbara & Frank Laricchia 9:15am Jason Licata by Mike, Mary, Scott & Robbie Mantey Nancy Lankenau by The Wachowiz Family 10:45am Jacob Earl Hapster by The Family Angie Barrington by Matt & Lisa Brennan 12:15pm Gaitano Voltagio by Antonio & Anna Lombard Janice O Connor by Rhonda & Joseph Collins 5:00pm Larry Berge by Ron, Julia, Steve, Christine & Mary Anne David Gideon by The Mangines Family 6:30pm David Phillips by Dalila Leyton BULLETIN EDITOR: PATTY DELANEY Please Bulletin material to: delaney_patty@stjoan.org *We reserve the right to edit and publish such materials at our discretion. 2 ST. JOAN OF ARC AUGUST 26

3 PASTOR S MESSAGE THE GIFT AND RESPONSIBILITY OF FORMING OUR CHILDREN IN THE FAITH WHAT A BLESSING! Please check out this bulletin for pictures and faith formation articles. What an incredible gift and blessing our children are to us as the Saint Joan of Arc parish family. I am filled with joy when I welcome them before and after Mass and see the love that they receive from their parents and give back in return. It is great to hear a baby singing or to bless them when they run up to receive their special blessing. It is also very uplifting to visit our school and our religious education classes and observe the faith being passed on with such commitment and dedication. Because our children are our most precious gifts, it is also true that the spiritual dimension of their young lives needs to be attended to with great care. As parents and as religious educators, it is critical that we explain in understandable ways the truths of our faith. It is also important that we pass on in our homes the devotion to Mary, the Saints and other culturally specific spiritual practices, for example, the Colombian and Filipino practices of family novenas. If from our earliest days, we are surrounded by family-prayer and devotional practices, as we mature, they grow with us and become even more significant. The ancient practice of praying at the beginning and at the end of each day teaches our children that their lives and destinies are God s gifts to them and that God accompanies them throughout the entirety of their lives. Each moment of their lives, whether awake or asleep is watched over by their loving Father. Another natural opportunity to pass on our faith is the family habit of praying before and after meals. I realized that a meal with all family members present is a miracle today, but, as often as possible, God should be thanked for the gift of life and nourishment. Those responsible for the cooking should also be mentioned with gratefulness. Celebrating birthdays is also a great way of recognizing the blessing that each child is to your family. It is a time for praising and recognizing each child s unique characteristics as the real purpose of birthday parties and gifts. The presence that each child is to the family is the real birthday present. Our school and religious education programs have recently started up again. It is an appropriate time for mothers and fathers to prayerfully consider how you will pass on your faith this year. What spiritual practices will be celebrated in your home? When will the Bible be read? How will you teach the Gospel values of unconditional love, forgiveness, generosity, truthfulness, gentleness, mutual respect, rights and responsibilities? It goes without saying that the teaching needs to be done with words and living example. Whatever successes are achieved in passing on of our faith in schools and classrooms, nothing is as important as the faith formation that occurs in the domestic churches of our parish families. I want to assure all parents of our prayers and support as you live out your vocation of Christian parenting during this upcoming year. Greeting you and your children at our church doors each Sunday is the high point of my week. As Jesus said, Let the little children come unto me, for to just such as these belongs the Kingdom of Heaven, Please let Jesus welcome them, nurture them and bless them each Sunday. - Msgr. Michael D. McGraw AUGUST 26 ST. JOAN OF ARC 3

4 WEEKLY TREASURE PARISH DIRECTORY ANNULMENTS Deacon Bill Watzek by appointment only BAPTISMAL ARRANGEMENTS (English) Baptism class for parents 1st Thurs. each month, 7pm Andrea Lewin (Spanish) Baptism class for parents 3rd Tues. each month, 7pm CARE MINISTRY CATHOLIC CHARITIES COUNSELING CENTER Maria T. Isava MA, LCSW Jithin George, MA, Provisional LMHC COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR Patty Delaney, DEVELOPMENT & STEWARDSHIP DIRECTOR Wendy Horton, Special Projects: Diane Salerno YOUTH MINISTRY DIRECTOR Michael Scarumuzzo, HOMEBOUND/PASTORAL VISITATION DIRECTOR Fr. Martin Dunne III, MARRIAGE MINISTRY DIRECTOR Rosario Gonzales, Months notice required for marriages LITURGICAL MUSIC & CHOIR DIRECTOR Douglas Byers, PARISH FINANCE MANAGER Jodi Panzeri, PARISH ACTIVITIES & HISPANIC MINISTRIES DIRECTOR Andrea Lewin lewin_andrea@stjoan.org PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY DIRECTOR Deacon Bill Watzek, PARISH WORSHIP & SPIRITUALITY COMMITTEE Fr. Dominic Toan-Tran, Chairperson PHYSICAL PLANT DIRECTOR Paul Miceli, RELIGIOUS GIFT SHOP Laura Watzek, Hours: Mon. - Wed. 7:30am to 4:30pm Closed Thursdays Fri. 7:30am to 3:30pm Sat. 9am to 5:30pm Sun. 9am to 1:30pm SACRAMENTS Anointing of the Sick and Elderly: First Saturday of the month following the 8:15am Mass. Please call the Parish Office to request a priest if you are a patient at Boca Regional Hospital. SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Mrs. Caroline Roberts, ASSISTANT SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Miss Lani Hiponia, SISTERS OF MERCY Sr. Josephine USHERS MINISTRY Javier Palomo, YOUTH & ADULT FAITH FORMATION DIRECTOR Rosa Davidson, Administrative Assistant Ailen Ponce, The Weekly Offertory Collection for August 11/12 totaled $17,599. The Church in Latin America/Church in Africa Collection totaled $2,814. Wish List ST. JOAN OF ARC CHURCH & SCHOOL 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. Thank you for your generosity and support of Catholic Education! These items: 2 Golf Carts in good condition for the Maintenance Department, were not included in the church s budget, so a donor is needed to underwrite them. Partial or complete donation can be made. To donate please contact Wendy Horton at for more details. ALTAR BREAD For the intentions of St. Joan of Arc Do Priests, you want Deacons a special & remembrance Religious for a loved one, living or deceased? by The Rodriguez-Garnica Family YOU CAN DONATE ALTAR BREAD FOR A WEEK OF MASSES by calling The Parish Office at ST. JOAN OF ARC AUGUST 26

5 S FROM THE SJA PARISH MINISTRIES & ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR Andrea Lewin SJA Parish Ministries & Activities Director ummer is almost over and we are back to our daily routines. We enjoyed our time bonding with our beloved ones in slower pace summer lifestyle, but we might be still unsatisfied. Certainly, we can find happiness in this world. Marriage, the birth of a child, a fulfilling job, learning something new, a nice vacation these are all paths that can bring us happiness. But even with all of these paths, we can still long for something more, and that longing keeps us unfulfilled. We sense that there is more to life. Something inside us tells us that our hearts will remain restless until we find our rest in God, as St. Augustine has said. Be filled with the Spirit. (Ephesians 5:18) The second reading for this Sunday mass give us the chance to test ourselves and see how close we remained to our Lord during this Summer. Fill in the blank identify five important transitions in this passage: 1. From foolish to w _ (verse 15) 2. From ignorant to understanding the w _ of the Lord (verse 17) 3. From drunk on wine to being f _ with the Spirit (verse 18) 4. Addressing one another in p _, h, and spiritual s (verse 19) 5. Giving t _ always for everything (verse 20) Paul said, Be filled with the Spirit, and he told us how: 1. Read one psalm and ask the Holy Spirit to fill you with God s grace and wisdom. Try to sense what he is saying to you: perhaps a new insight, perhaps a sense of encouragement, perhaps guidance on how to act at work today. 2. Thank Jesus for all of your blessings. 3. Address every person you meet today with kindness and love, generosity and patience. Make this your spiritual song to them. Jesus is knocking at the door of our hearts and asking us to open ourselves up more fully to him and his revelation (Revelation 3:20). God reveals himself to us, it s more than data or information. He doesn t just tell us about himself or about Church doctrine. His revelation is also a personal experience in our hearts. It s an unveiling of his life and his love in a way that changes us and helps us become more like him. God speaks to us in creation, Scripture, and Tradition we can receive this grace of revelation through a divine exchange between God and us. God pours out grace and blessings in exchange for the time we spend coming to him in prayer or caring for the people in our lives A divine exchange Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, then I will enter his house and dine with him, and he with me. (Revelation 3:20) This is probably one of the most important and dramatic revelations God has given us: Jesus Christ, the eternal Son of God, wants to enter our lives and take an active role in them. He is knocking at the door of our hearts, eager for us to invite him in. When we open the door and invite Jesus in, a divine exchange happens. Jesus takes our meager efforts, our weak faith, our attempts at obedience, and he exchanges them with a sixty- and ninetyfold blessing. We can also see this divine exchange at the Last Supper, Jesus told his disciples that the Holy Spirit would guide them into all truth.... He will take from what is mine and declare it to you (John 16:13, 15). He also promised that when this happened, they would be filled with joy (16:22). The message couldn t be clearer: God wants to reveal himself to us. We can get distracted and forget to open our eyes to the Lord. In my own life, I have found that when I open the door to Jesus, my faith comes alive. The truly good news of the gospel, is that I can know him personally and intimately as I set aside time for him. I can have a greater conviction about who I am as a child of God. The Holy Spirit wants to open your eyes as well, whether you are the holiest person on earth or the weakest member of your parish. Pope Francis said: God gave us the Holy Spirit so we can live as His children, and we see in His Words and in His Commandments, not rules and prohibitions that make us slaves, but His fatherly love, that gives us life, liberty and illuminates our walk. So let s pray that the Holy Spirit will give all of us a spirit of wisdom and revelation (Ephesians 1:17). Let s pray that the eyes of our hearts will be enlightened, so that we can be more like him and be ready for his call. Let s make a difference GO MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!! AUGUST 26 ST. JOAN OF ARC 5

6 Welcome Back to St. Joan of Arc Catholic School! Prayer for our St. Joan of Arc children: Lord Jesus, we ask for Your help as our St. Joan of Arc School and CCD students begin this new school year. Allow them to experience Your presence in the many blessings You put before us. Open their eyes to the new challenges and exciting opportunities that this new school year brings. Open their hearts and minds to new friends and new teachers. Give them a generous spirit to be enthusiastic with their studies and courage to accept new opportunities. Help them to be attentive to their teachers and let them experience Your presence in their new friends. Jesus, inspire them to do their best this year! Amen. SJA RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATION OPEN NOW! SAVE THE DATE: DECEMBER 7, 2018 Pick up form in the Religious Education Office or download it at: For more information contact: Rosa Davidson at davidson_rosa@stjoan.org 6 ST. JOAN OF ARC AUGUST 26

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8 YOUTH & ADULT FAITH FORMATION MINISTRY ROSA DAVIDSON, Youth & Adult Faith Formation Director AILEN PONCE, Administrative Assistant RELIGIOUS EDUCATION SUMMER OFFICE HOURS MONDAYS THURSDAYS: 9:00am 5:00pm FRIDAYS: 9:00am 12:00 noon SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS: CLOSED and by appointment PRE-BAPTISMAL PREPARATION SCHEDULE Classes are on the 1 st Thursday of every month Please call the Parish Office to register Sept. 6 th before attending. Oct. 4 th Classes are in Conference Nov. 1 st, Room A from 7:00pm - 8:30pm. Dec. 6 st SUNDAY BIBLE STUDY Join the Sunday Bible Study at 9:15am in Conference Room B. All are welcome. Come and see! POPE FRANCIS PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST Universal The Treasure of Families That any far-reaching decisions of economists and politicians may protect the family as one of the treasures of humanity. CONFIRMATION 2018 RETREAT Confirmation Retreat: Saturday, August 18 th, 2018 in the Sports Arena Registration Opens at 8:30 AM Please look for from Religious Ed with all the details regarding the retreat. CONFIRMATION 2018 SAVE THE DATES Confirmation Rehearsal: Monday October 8 th, 2018 Confirmation Day: Saturday October 13 th, 2018 ADULT CONFIRMATION If you are an adult Baptized Catholic who has received First Communion but has not been Confirmed, you are welcome to join the Adult Confirmation Class that started on Saturday August 4 th, Confirmation will be on Saturday, October 13 th, Please contact Deacon Bill at watzek_bill@stjoan.org or , or Rosa Davidson at davidson_rosa@stjoan.org or ST. JOAN OF ARC AUGUST 26 LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS FOR RELIGIOUS ED YEAR : Catechists, Assistant Catechists, Hall Monitors, Office Volunteers If you have a faith-filled heart and would like to share your love of God and His Church with the children and families, please consider volunteering in Religious Education. All Religious Ed volunteers must attend Virtus training (Protecting God s Children), pass a fingerprints background check, and sign adherence to the diocesan Code of Conduct. In addition, Catechists must be able to obtain at least the Basic Catechist Certificate (available online through Searchlight Virtual School at Catechists and Assistant Catechists are in the classroom teaching lessons. Hall Monitors watch the hallways during class. Office volunteers help with office work either on class days, or during regular office hours. Please call the Religious Ed office (561) or stop by the Religious Ed Office to pick up volunteer forms. Thank you! Are you a Graduating High School Senior? Are you going away to college? Congratulations on your graduation and your college acceptance! Did you know that there is a Catholic Student group in just about every college and university nationwide? The Newman Connection can help you get in touch with the Catholic Student group in your college or university. All you have to do is your name, optional contact information ( and/or cell phone), and the name and location of your college or university to davidson_rosa@stjoan.org and we will forward it to the Newman Connection. Let your Catholic Student group help you transition to college life and help you continue to live out your Catholic faith on campus. REGISTRATION FOR IS OPEN Register now! Some classes are starting to fill up! Please pick up the registration packet after Mass today or at the Religious Education Office, Parish Office, or online from stjoan.org/ccd/ and return it as soon as possible. LATE FEES APPLY FOR REGISTRATIONS AFTER AUGUST 31 st Register now! Some classes, especially Sacramental Preparation classes, are filling up quickly and space may be limited. Sundays Family Catechesis: 9:15am 10:30am, followed by 10:45am Mass Kindergarten 1 st Grade (First Communion Preparation 1), 2 nd Grade (First Communion Preparation 2) 3 rd Grade, 4 th Grade, 5 th Grade, 6 th Grade, 7 th Grade (Confirmation Preparation 1) 8 th Grade (Confirmation Preparation 2) Wednesdays Traditional Catechesis: 5:00pm 6:15pm Kindergarten 1 st /2 nd Grades (First Communion Preparation 1), 2 nd /3 rd Grades (First Communion Preparation 2) 3 rd 6 th Grades (First Communion Preparation 1 and 2) 3 rd Grade, 4 th Grade, 5 th Grade, 6 th Grade, 7 th /8 th Grades (Confirmation Preparation 1), 8 th /9 th Grade (Confirmation Preparation 2) High School Grades (First Communion and Confirmation Preparation) START OF RELIGIOUS ED CLASSES Wednesdays Traditional Catechesis: 5:00pm 6:15pm WEDNESDAY FIRST DAY ORIENTATION September 5 th, 2018 WEDNESDAY OPENING MASS September 12 th, 2018 Sundays Family Catechesis: 9:15 AM - 10:30AM followed by Mass at 10:45 AM SUNDAY FIRST DAY ORIENTATION September 9 th, 2018 FIRST CLASS AND OPENING MASS September 16 th, 2018 "Family-centered catechetical programs are opportunities for parents to catechize their children directly, for spouses to catechize each other and for children to catechize one another and their parents. (National Directory for Catechesis #61.2). Please check out the Loyola Family Catechesis lesson plans and resources found at and www. LoyolaPress.com/Confirmation

9 Monday, September 17 through October 29 0 Young Adults 18 to 29 are invited to sign up for the next Tec Retreat scheduled for Labor Day Weekend September 1 through 3, 2018 Registration $120 (to purchase food for the retreat) Sonshine TEC (To Encounter Christ) is a recognized movement of the Catholic Church, offering to youth and young adults an experience of Jesus. 4 Questions?, Please call Deacon Dick Venezia, (305) or Jose Laverde at (954) AUGUST 26 ST. JOAN OF ARC 9

10 D During the past years, our Lady, embraced us all when the greater Saint Joan of Arc community celebrated the feast of Our Lady of Charity Patroness of Cuba. Parishioners joined in a procession, a Mass, and a social gathering in Mercy Center where we enjoyed refreshments and each other s company. Who else but a mother could bring out the best in each one of us and ignite the flame of our love that allows us to see beyond races, to hear beyond languages to find in each other our brothers and sisters in Christ? This year we will celebrate Her Feast under the title of Caridad del Cobre (our Lady of Charity) on September 9 with a procession starting at 6:00pm followed by a Bilingual Mass at 6:30pm and refreshments immediately after the Mass. Everyone is invited to participate in this joyful parish gathering. Please call Constanza at or Andrea at for more information. O Join the Altar Society! Looking for a few hours a week to volunteer for your church community? We are looking for 1-2 individuals to assist with taking care of the Altar and tabernacle cloths for the Church and the Chapel once a week. Please contact Laura Watzek at or watzek_laura@stjoan.org Bereavement Ministry GRIEF SUPPORT POTLUCK SUPPER 10 ST. JOAN OF ARC AUGUST 26 MONDAY, AUGUST 27th 5:00pm 7:30pm at KILBY HOUSE We are learning the value of being with people who understand, to whom we can speak of our grief and our slow, but steady recovery from grief. We extend an invitation to those who mourn, that they might be comforted Please RSVP to the Parish Offi ce at or to Marjorie O Sullivan

11 ARE YOU AND YOUR SPOUSE LOOKING FOR A WAY TO VOLUNTEER IN THE CHURCH? Do you believe in the value of the Sacrament of Matrimony, and would you like to help engaged couples prepare for it? If so, please consider joining the Fully Engaged Program. This program is a requirement for couples that are preparing to receive the Sacrament of Matrimony. This program has been implemented for both English and Spanish speaking couples, and incorporates Catholic teaching about Faith and marriage and utilizes a mentor couple designated to help engaged couples solidify the foundation upon which they will build their Sacrament of Marriage together with Christ. This is a great way to give a small amount of time in return for truly great rewards. For more information please contact: Rosario Gonzales (561) Deacon Bill Watzek (562) Bible Study Join us on Thursday mornings for an eight week Bible study on the book of First Corinthians. The conflicts of the early Christians in Corinth are in many ways similar to our struggles today as Christians. With divisions, immorality, persecution, and other trials of the faithful, the message of St. Paul to the Corinthians is a much-needed message for our own times. First Corinthians: The Church and the Christian Community explores the key elements that the apostle Paul introduced to a new and growing Church. St. Paul taught the Corinthians about the nature of grace and the Church as the Body of Christ. In addition, he introduced the Corinthian Christians to the most powerful gift of all, the Eucharist. Classes will meet at The Ark house (across the church parking lot) from 9:30-11:00am beginning on September 6th. Please contact Mercy Carrillo at or mquintelacarrillo@yahoo.com; or Amy Barlow at or amys.barlow@gmail.com to register for the class and order your workbook. AT LAST A POWERFUL CATHOLIC STUDY FOR WOMEN COMING TO YOUR AREA IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH! Informational Sessions: Wednesday, Sept.12th at 7:00pm OR Thursday, Sept. 13th at 12:30pm Study Details: Women of Grace Nine Week Program Wednesday, September 19th 7:00-9:00pm OR Thursday September 20th at 12:30-2:30pm All Classes held at St. Joan of Arc, KILBY HOUSE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Andrea Lewin or lewin_andrea@stjoan.org or Kris Toimil or ktoimil@gmail.com Reserve you spot Now! Spaces Limited. AUGUST 26 ST. JOAN OF ARC 11

12 OUR ADULT FAITH FORMATION CORNER TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME CHRIST, OUR SPIRITUAL FOOD By Mary Katharine Deeley I have a clear memory of leaning over to the classmate in the next row and complaining about an assignment we had just been given. I wasn t the only one. Throughout the classroom, pairs of heads came together in a wave of rolling eyes and muttered remarks. I suppose we thought it went unnoticed. Is there anything you would like to share with the rest of the class? the teacher asked. No, thank you, was the general response. We were a little embarrassed at having been found out. That long-ago recollection surfaced as I read that the crowd murmured when Jesus said that he was the bread that came down from heaven. The word is also used of the Israelites who murmured about their hunger in the desert. Jesus calls them out by answering the question they thought he didn t hear. When he explains that he is greater than the manna that kept them alive in the desert, they can t believe their ears. They couldn t see that Jesus was far more than they understood him to be and they did not have faith in him because of that. Has there ever been a time when you have murmured to yourself or someone else about God? Maybe God called you to ministry and you didn t believe him. Maybe he asked you to give up something and you complained like I did in that class of years past. Maybe you think God has been unfair to you. Save you breath; God hears you. Instead, go to him. Pour out your questions and fears and, with an open and willing heart, listen to the promise of life he alone can give you. + RESPECTING ALL LIFE By John Feister You shall not kill (Exodus 20:13). I ve stood as an adult at life s portals several times: once each at the birth of my sons, watching, encouraging, witnessing; again at the bedside of my mother as she passed into life hereafter. All were transition times: My sons surely were alive well before their birthdays; most parents can tell you that there are plenty of signs of life from the outset. At the other portal, I witnessed my mother s passing with awe as she continued her journey to life everlasting. When I consider those times, I am reminded of Jesus words in John s Gospel: I came so that they might have life and have it more abundantly (10:10). That positive promise of life is how I approach the Fifth Commandment, You shall not kill. It is certainly a prohibition, but like the other commandments, it is a command that we live to the fullest the life that God gives us. We have a sad history of ignoring the promise of life from the earliest times the story of Cain and Abel (Genesis 4:8 12) tells us that. But one could argue that respect for life never has been a more urgent issue than it is today. In his encyclical The Gospel of Life (Evangelium Vitae), St. John Paul II named our culture s lack of respect for life as one of the signs of our times. When we talk of living abundantly, the deepest meaning of You shall not kill, we re talking about birth and natural death, but we re talking about much more. We re talking about openly and actively opposing abortion, but also talking about fighting those other things that take life away. Global Solidarity Anyone who has worked in the Third World or among the poor in our United States has witnessed how poverty takes away life and how our culture can strip human dignity, that is, take away respect for life by allowing or even causing poverty. Being prolife, that is, against death, includes standing in solidarity with those who are powerless, from womb to tomb. It is among the brightest witnesses of the Church that acts of solidarity are everywhere in the good works of people building houses, working at soup kitchens, staffing pregnancy centers, opposing the death penalty, and advocating just laws, for example. All of these honor the Fifth Commandment. The culture of death as John Paul called it, dishonors God. Taking of life medically by euthanasia, for example, puts us in the driver s seat reserved for God. God s command, You shall not kill, also gives us a grave responsibility to avoid war. Catholics believe, of course, that there are times of legitimate self-defense, when killing is unavoidable and ethical. But nations, including our own, often cut a broader swath, resorting to war when war is unjustified. Words of Life It is the teachers of the Church, the bishops, who have framed the challenge of the Fifth Commandment so effectively. An American, the late Joseph Cardinal Bernardin, introduced the concept of a consistent ethic of life as a way to tie together all of the life issues that challenge us today. Jesus taught us that all of the commandments are about being in right relationship with God and neighbor (Matthew 22:34-40). In an age where we can assert all manner of new and wonderful creativity and control over creation, the Fifth Commandment reminds us of the only true author: It is God, the giver of life, who calls us to have life, and have it more abundantly Liguori Publications, One Liguori Drive, Liguori, MO Scripture quotations in this publication are from New American Bible, revised edition, 2010, 1991, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Washington, DC. Pope Francis quotation is used with permission and copyright 2018 Libreria Editrice Vaticana. All rights reserved Liguori.org. Do I regularly attend Mass to receive Christ, our spiritual food? Do I share Christ s message of love with others? A WORD FROM POPE FRANCIS Amid the din of so many voices, the Lord asks us to distinguish between what is from him and what is from the false spirit.to distinguish the word of wisdom that God speaks to us each day from the shouting of those who seek in God s name to frighten, to nourish division and fear. Jubilee for socially excluded people, November 13, 2016 SUNDAY READINGS: Proverbs 9:1 6 [Wisdom says,] To any who lack sense I say, Come, eat of my food, and drink of the wine I have mixed! Ephesians 5:15 20 Therefore, do not continue in ignorance, but try to understand what is the will of the Lord. John 6:51 58 [Jesus said,] I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever. WEEKDAY READINGS: AUGUST 20 25, 2018 Monday, St. Bernard: Ez 24:15 23 / Mt 19:16 22 Tuesday, St. Pius X: Ez 28:1 10 / Mt 19:23 30 Wednesday, Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary: Ez 34:1 11 / Mt 20:1 16 Thursday, Weekday: Ez 36:23 28 / Mt 22:1 14 Friday, St. Bartholomew: Rv 21:9b 14 / Jn 1:45 51 Saturday, Weekday: Ez 43:1 7ab / Mt 23: ST. JOAN OF ARC AUGUST 26

13 PRAY FOR THE SICK Acevedo, Jorge Acuna, Alba Adler, Michael Agustynowicz, Rita Ambach, Maria Elena Anasaii, Viole Aragon, Eric Arcau, Georgina Arca-Patiño, Jaime Askelana, Jo Ellen Babione, Helen Babione Jr., Robert Baker, Jimmy Barros, Ethel Benicy, Alexander Biety, William Bitondo, Carmela Bobbitt, Joann Bradick, Joanna Bradley, Earl Brennan, Leslie Brennan, Paige Brown, Cheryl Buffone, Peter Cacase, Vincent Carrera, Abelardo Casey, Courtney Chamorro, Nelly Cluster, Michael Cooke, John Corr, Kim M. Corr, Stephen Costello, Jerry A. Cousineau, Cal Craven, Kathy Cuevas, Aura Cunningham, Ed Cussen, Myrna Cwal, Paul Darbyshire, Brenda De Chard, Christine de Varona, Jorge de Varona Jose (Joey) Deitz, Eileen DuBois, Raymond Durand, Raul Salazar Enck, Mary Fara, Claudia Fetter, Mary Fischer, Bill Fisher, Grace Flores, Victoria G., Debbie Garay, Jose Gardner, Marie Geraci, Frank Gerardi, Joseph Gerlach, Greg Gerlach, Marlene Gildharry, Nelly Gesner, Carmela Giguere, Gerald Gonsalves, Pat Gould-Peck, Patrica Graham, Audrey Grasso, Vincent Harris, Cameron Hickman, Lauren Hines, Billy Hines, Rita Hudson, Gee Iemolo, Angelica Jackson, Barbara Jannotta, Carol Kabbas, Diana Kelleher, Anthony James Laudato, Frances Layer, Robert Learmonth, Alba Liu, Wendy Loesch, Dolores Lopez, Carlos Mancini, Teresa Margolis, Robert Altagracia Maldonado Delboy, Fernanda Martinelli, Hellen and Nicholas Marullo, Phyllis Mealo, Patsy Miret, Emilio Mochler, Marie Monahan, Kieran E. Montigny, Bryant Moore, Jeff Morgan, Todd Morrow, Marjorie Murphy, Sr. Immaculata Niro, Michael Norzius, Odney Obeso, Ana Teresa Ortiz de la Cruz, Bradley Peloso, Margaret Petho, Ellen Pinto III, Richard Pomales, Ray Hernandez Power, Theresia T hose we love who have died: Maria T. Tot Tran Ron Paolino HOSPITAL OR HOSPICE PRIEST VISITATION Dear Parishioners, If you are in the hospital or hospice, please call the Parish Offi ce at (561) so that you can ensure visitation from one of our priests on duty. Thank you. Preble, Mathias Quachi, Mr. & Mrs. Rious, Raymond Robert, Barbara Saffran, Dorothy Segler, Charly Sheltry, Paul Sigda, Bob Sotta, Beatriz Spera, Dan St. Germaine, Robert A. Stokes, Ken Stone, Fran Suarez, Rosis Suao-Castleberry, Tania Taylor, London Terminelli, Annie Terwillger, Maureen Thomas, Colleen Siebenahler Tkatch, Elizabeth Tobin, Son Hwa Tolly, Morris Torres-Broussett Pilar Trupiano, Anthony V., Claire V., Holden Valdez, Pilar Varacchi, Deborah Vetto, Robert Vicari, Laura Waddick, Wyatt Wisenauer, Fred Zabarowski, Barbara OVERSEAS IN THE US ARMED FORCES: Staff. Sgt. Douglas, PVT 1st Class Brendan Nestor, Sgt. Maj. John Hermeling, Capt. Christopher Allen & PFC Lee E. Palmer, David Schuler, Lance Corp., Lt. Ryan Appleman & his wife, Lt. Christine Appleman TO LEAVE A LEGACY FOR ST. JOAN OF ARC 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) or horton_wendy@stjoan.org. AUGUST 26 ST. JOAN OF ARC 13

14 ST. JOAN OF ARC WOMEN S RETREAT YOUR CALL TO HOLINESS FROM THE FRONT OFFICE : It s time to answer His Call September 14-16, 2018 At Our Lady of Florida 1300 US Highway 1 North Palm Beach, FL In order to receive a letter of eligibility from SJOA Parish to be a sponsor for Baptism or Confirmation; one has to be an active parishioner of the parish for at least three months, have received the Sacraments of initiation, Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Eucharist, be 16 years old or older, and if married be in a regularized Catholic Marriage. Thanks and God bless call or to register: olof@cpprov.org any questions call our promoter: Marie Barbagallo: Car pooling is possible RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS Please fi ll out form and return to Parish or Religious Ed Offi ce. Classes are weekly starting on August 28, 2018 to April 30, Sacraments received on Easter Vigil, April 20, Donation of $75.00 to cover expenses is appreciated. (Please contact Religious Education Offi ce if assistance is needed.) Name: Address: Phone (H): (C): Best time to contact you during the day: Best weekday to contact you: I m interested in, please check below: Bapstim Communion Confi rmation I belong to another faith denomination and would like to enter the Catholic faith or would like to know more about the Catholic faith I m a fully initiated Catholic but would like to refresh my knowledge of the faith. 14 ST. JOAN OF ARC AUGUST 26

15 ANDREA LEWIN Directora del Ministerio Hispano y de Actividades de la Parroquia lewin_andrea@stjoan.org Padre José Crucet Padre Alfredo Hernández Padre Higinio Rosolen, IVE Misa en español todos los Domingos a las 6:30pm. Confesiones todos los Domingos a las 5:30pm 6:20pm en la capilla. EL SACRAMENTO DE LA EUCARISTIA El cristianismo está conformado por los seguidores de Jesucristo y el objetivo es establecer una relación íntima con Jesús. Esto se logra mediante el estudio asiduo y puesta en práctica de las enseñanzas contenidas en las Sagradas Escrituras, además de una vida sacramental y de oración frecuente. Los sacramentos son signos visibles a través de los cuales nos llega la gracia invisible de Dios. A la Eucaristía se le llama el Sacramento de los sacramentos, porque con él recibimos el cuerpo, la sangre, el alma y la divinidad de Jesús. O sea que nos proporciona una íntima relación, una verdadera unión con Dios. Celebramos el Sacramento de la Eucaristía en el marco de la Santa Misa, más propiamente en su segunda parte que es la Liturgia Eucarística. Durante la consagración, el sacerdote que actúa como la persona de Cristo, ora sobre las especies de pan y vino y por el poder del Espíritu Santo se convierten en el cuerpo y la sangre de Nuestro Señor Jesucristo. Este milagro se conoce como transubstanciación. En el Evangelio de Juan 6: 54 y 55 leemos: El que come mi carne y bebe mi sangre tiene vida eterna, y yo le resucitaré el último día. Porque mi carne es verdadera comida y mi sangre verdadera bebida. Estas palabras en su tiempo fueron mal interpretadas, pensaron que Jesús esta invitando a comer carne humana (antropofagia). Pero no. Lo que recibimos no es la presencia física de Jesús. Recordemos que su cuerpo físico ascendió y está en el cielo bajo la forma DE CUERPO GLORIOSO. Con los ojos de la fe y en forma misteriosa, en la comunión recibimos invisiblemente el cuerpo y la sangre de Jesús glorificados. Nuestro cuerpo requiere alimento diario, varias veces al día para conservar la vida, vida temporal. Con más razón debemos alimentar nuestra alma con el cuerpo y la sangre de Cristo para conservar la verdadera vida, la vida eterna. Jesús dijo: Yo soy el pan vivo que ha bajado del cielo; el que coma de este pan vivirá para siempre y el pan que yo le voy a dar, es mi carne por la vida del mundo Juan 6:51. Propongámonos recibir digna y frecuentemente el cuerpo y la sangre de Cristo para asegurar una vida eterna de gran felicidad en el Cielo. Feliz Domingo Diácono Edgar Cáceres. ESCUELA DIOCESANA DE FORMACIÓN CRISTIANA DIÓCESIS DE PALM BEACH OUR LADY OF LOURDES BOCA RATON Jueves, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM HISTORIA DE LA IGLESIA 23, 30 de AGOSTO y 6, 13, 20 y 27 de SEPTIEMBRE DOCTRINA SOCIAL 18 y 25 de OCTUBRE y 8, 15, 29 de NOVIEMBRE y 6 de DICIEMBRE 2018 ESPIRITUALIDAD 10,17, 24 y 31 de ENERO, y 7 y 14 de FEBRERO 2019 EVANGELIO Y LIDERAZGO 7, 14, 21, y 28 de MARZO Y 4 Y 11 de ABRIL 2019 AUGUST 26 ST. JOAN OF ARC 15

16 El 9 de septiembre celebramos la Fiesta de la Virgen de la Caridad del Cobre. La procesión comienza a las 6 en punto y la Santa Misa a las 6:30. Después de la Misa nos reunimos en Mercy Center para celebrar. Trae un plato para compartir y flores para la Virgen. Para ayudar en los preparativos llamar a Andrea o Constanza ACTIVIDADES EN ESPAÑOL LA CASA KILBY esta lista para continuar nuestras reuniones y estudios en nuestra FE. Rosario por las Intenciones del Ministerio Hispano de Santa Juana de Arco: todos los Lunes a las 7:30 pm en la Capilla (EXCEPTO FERIADOS) C lases de la Biblia: con el diacono Edgar Cáceres Martes por medio en la Casa Kilby a las 7pm. C lases de Crecimiento Espiritual en base a la Palabra de Dios: con Maria Teresa Isaza Martes por medio en la Casa Kilby a las 7pm. Rosario por la vocaciones sacerdotales: todos los M iércoles a las 7 pm en la Capilla. Grupo de Oración: todos los Jueves a las 7 pm en la Casa Kilby. CALENDARIO DE ACTIVIDADES Y FIESTAS MARTES 21 AGOSTO en la Casa Kilby a las 7pm. Clases Pre Bautismales los terceros martes de cada mes. DOMINGO 26 DE AGOSTO a la 1 :30 pm en la Iglesia. BAUTIZOS en español son el cuarto Domingo de cada mes. H APPY FRIDAY fecha de inicio pendiente en la Casa The ARK a las 6pm (Primer Viernes de cada mes). Para iniciar nuestras reunión es social es mensual es par a compartir en comunidad juegos de mesa y rica comida! N ECESITAMOS VOLUNTARIOS. Una pareja para ser de anfitriones un viernes al mes. Los interesados comunicarse con Andrea Lewin al lewin_andrea@stjoan.org CLASE S DE FOTOGRAFÍA para adultos y jovenes en la Casa Kilby en horarios AM Y PM. Una sesión semanal a partir de la semana del 14 de Octubre del TALLER DE ORACIÓN Padre Larrañaga (Duración de 15 semanas) Interesados para el próximo taller del 2018 contactar a Martha Bencomo Tel tovmartha.bencomo@gmail.com ESCUELA DIOCESANA DE FORMACIÓN CRISTIANA Diócesis de Palm Beach Lugar: la Iglesia de OUR LADY OF LOURDES en BOCA RATÓN los días Jueves, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM HISTORIA DE LA IGLESIA 23, 30 de AGOSTO y 6, 13, 20 y 27 de SEPTIEMBRE 2018 DOCTRINA SOCIAL 18 y 25 de OCTUBRE y 8, 15, 29 de NOVIEMBRE y 6 de DICIEMBRE 2018 ESPIRITUALIDAD 10,17, 24 y 31 de ENERO, y 7 y 14 de FEBRERO 2019 EVANGELIO Y LIDERAZGO 7, 14, 21, y 28 de MARZO Y 4 Y 11 de ABRIL 2019 Para más información comunicarse con: Rev. Duván Bermúdez, Director dbermudez@diocesepb.org Angélica Aguilera, Coordinadora aaguilera@diocesepb.org Oficina Pastoral Hispana: Tele: Fax: SE NECESITAN VOLUNTARIOS Misa y Celebración de la Virgen de la Caridad el Cobre el 9 de Septiembre. Internacional Food Festival para el 22 de Octubre. Representantes de todos los países para hacer su mesa con comida típica y disfrutar de bailes de diferentes zonas del mundo. Y ala vez recaudar fondos para ayudar a las familias de trabajadores de La Belle ( aquí en La Florida) en Navidad. Para la Misa de los Domingos a las 6:30 pm necesitamos voluntarios para dar el evangelio a los niños en la Capilla, mientras los padres disfrutan de la celebración de la santa Misa Nuestro Coro necesita nuevos miembros, si te interesa alabar al Señor aquí te esperamos! Voluntarios para Ministros de la Eucaristía, Lectores y Ujieres para la Misa en Español. Para eventos familiares como Pumpkin Carving, Brunch with Santa, Middle School the EDGE, Easter Egg Hunting, etc. Misa y Celebración Virgen de Guadalupe 12 de Diciembre de MINISTROS EXTRAORDINARIOS DE LA EUCARISTÍA 19 DE AGOSTO CUERPO DE CRISTO Fernando Cordova - 1, Jeanette Cordova- 2, Rachel Licciardino -3 SANGRE DE CRISTO Aurora Cortez- A - Lucy Jurzec - B, Luis Maldonado - C, Nelcy Sua - D MINISTROS DE LA PALABRA 19 DE AGOSTO Rosis Suarez, Helio Madrigal Ministerio Extraordinario de la Eucaristia y Grupo de Oración: Fernando Cordova Proclamadores de la Palabra Monaguillos para la santa Misa: Rosis Suarez Si estás interesado en ser voluntario y en ser parte del grupo de Ujieres contactar a Andrea Lewin ST. JOAN OF ARC AUGUST 26