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 I DO THEREFORE I AM Today s scripture readings are about both thinking and behavior. Jesus rebukes Peter by saying, You are thinking not as God does, but as human beings do. Indeed, Peter has to learn to think differently, and he will have to learn to think like Jesus did. But how does one begin to think differently? We understand Jesus to say that it is learning by doing; For whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me. Jesus is turning things on its head, and He seems to suggest that one becomes a disciple not by thinking discipleship but by doing discipleship. Perhaps, this is what St. James means in today s second reading when he says, What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him? And then he concludes, So also faith of itself, if it does not have works, is dead. Therefore, if Descartes said, I think therefore I am, Jesus and St. James are telling us, I do therefore I am. Christianity is a doing. Jesus has just told His disciples for the first time that His destiny is death at the hands of the religious authorities. Can you imagine the shock of the disciples? They had abandoned everything to follow Jesus, and their intention in following Jesus was to gain something. And just when there was no turning back, Jesus not only tells them that He will be killed, but also tells them that their gain too lies in self-denial. If they must save their lives they must lose them. Very soon after this teaching on discipleship, Jesus would do exactly what He taught. He would deny His own self, be submissive to His Father s will and lose His life on The Cross. Today, instead of Jesus s question, Who do you say that I am? what if the question was, Who do you say you are? How do we think about ourselves? If you and I say that we are Christians, we are His disciples, then, like Jesus, our actions must back it up. We simply have to take up the cross, deny ourselves and follow Jesus! As St. James says, Faith without works is dead! So my dear brothers and sisters, the Eucharist we celebrate is an action. It is a doing and this doing does not end here. It must lead us to the world, and we therefore are ambassadors of Christ. Fr. Dominic Toan-Tran SEPTEMBER 16, 2018 YOUR CARING CATHOLIC COMMUNITY IN SEPTEMBER DOWNTOWN 16 ST. BOCA JOAN RATON OF ARC 1

2 MASSES FOR THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 17 - SEPTEMBER 23, 2018 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. Jorge Navarro & Mrs. Loretta Cachaldora Mr. Arturo Contreras Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Verderame MONDAY - September 17 6:45am Maria Camila Alvarez Dorado by Grandmother 8:15am The Cahalin Family by Sarah Lehmann Anibal Marciales & Brothers by Clemencia Plant TUESDAY - September 18 6:45am St. Joan of Arc Parishioners 8:15am Andrea B. Kornblue by The Wollenberg Family Katherine Gilchris by James Plant WEDNESDAY - September 19 6:45am St. Joan of Arc Parishioners 8:15am Armando Reigosa by Jorge & Ily Aquino Paula Hoera by Phyllis Brunetti THURSDAY September 20 6:45am Nenna Rivera by Paula & Richard Donayri 8:15am David O Connell by The Family Guiseppe (Joe) Gismondi by Mr. & Mrs. Franco LoFria FRIDAY - September 21 6:45am St. Joan of Arc Parishioners 8:15am Reggie Dillan Kirkconnell by The Eberst Family Fr. Jimmy Hababag by The Palomo Family SATURDAY September 22 8:15am Josephine Reid by The Daniele Family Special Intention for My Loving Son 4:30pm Bob Alexander by Ann Marie Chiste Frances Agustynowicz by Rita Agustynowicz SUNDAY -- September 23 7:30am Maria Tot Thai Tran by Diane Salerno Marion LeBel by Mary Martini 9:15am Eugene Bonina by The Jordan Family Eugene Bonina by Stephen, Felicia Carreiro & Family 10:45am Maria Tot Thai Tran by Phyllis Higgins & Family Assunta Russo by Lucia de Grezia 12:15pm Pablo Zamora by Nubia Zamora Fr. Jimmy Hababag by The Handel Family 5:00pm Agostino Nicholas Biace by Julie Coyle Joan McCue Jenny for Her Soul & Family by Romana & Chuck Joachim 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 SEPTEMBER 16

3 PASTOR S MESSAGE Please check out this bulletin for pictures and faith formation articles. THE HEALING POWER OF CHRIST IN THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK One of the unique characteristics of Roman Catholicism is our Sacred Tradition of celebrating seven sacraments. They are often grouped into the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Eucharist), Sacraments of Healing (Penance and Anointing of the Sick), and the Sacraments of Commitment (Marriage and Holy Orders). This system of interrelated sacraments evolved over the first centuries of our Church's history and are all rooted in the life and ministry of Jesus. In fact, the truth of the sacraments is that they are all the words and actions of Christ expressed in and through the Church, the Body of Christ. Christ is the Celebrant of all of the sacraments and it is His saving presence and activity that makes them holy, transformational and efficacious. The Priest Celebrant acting in the person of Christ allows His presence to be visible and powerful for us. It is important to remember that because the sacraments are the words and actions of Christ expressed in and through the Church, His Body, they are always objectively speaking an occasion of grace (power, presence and life of God). Christ's offering of Himself as Savior and Lord is always present, always powerful. However, subjectively speaking, our faith, preparation and participation are also critical in determining what difference Christ's saving words and actions will make in our lives. The Anointing of the Sick traces its origin to the many times that Our Lord showed compassion, anointed, laid hands upon, prayed for and healed the sick during His Public Ministry. In fact, some of the most compelling encounters that occur in the Gospels involve Jesus healing the physically disabled and those struggling with physical or emotional illnesses. Often, Jesus would drive out demonic forces that bedeviled and kept people captive and suffering. His words of healing and compassion had such power as to transform and set people free not only from the power of sin but also from the power of sickness and disease. His command to His apostles and disciples was to imitate Him in their ministry to the sick and suffering, so our Church has always shown special love and care for the sick. Sacramental healing that may be spiritual, emotional or physical continues to be Christ's way of continuing His compassionate presence for all times. In our parish, the Anointing of the Sick has a very important place in pastoral care. The Sacrament has several important elements: prayer, imposition of hands on the person's forehead, anointing of the forehead and the hands, scripture readings and blessings. Sometimes the Anointing of the Sick is also accompanied by Penance and often with the reception of Holy Communion. This powerful combination of the words and actions of Christ strengthens the faith of the sick person and often is an occasion of physical healing as well. Church practice usually reserves the Anointing of the Sick to those who have a serious or protracted illness. The sacrament may be received more than once but a reasonable period of time between anointing is recommended. The Anointing of the Sick is such a saving encounter with Christ, that the sacrament itself accomplishes freeing form sin especially for those who are very sick or terminally ill. Because the Anointing of the Sick is best received while the person is alert and conscious so as to be able to actively participate, past practices when the sacrament was delayed until near death are discouraged today. It is an incredibly powerful experience for a sick person to be surrounded by loved ones, prayed for, read scripture,anointed, blessed and given Holy Communion. As is the case with all of the sacraments, the invisible love and power of God made visible in the words and actions of the Anointing of the Sick, make Christ as present and as real as He was in His earthly life. True to His promise, through the sacraments, Christ The Divine Physician, remains with us today and until the end of time. Msgr. Michael D. McGraw SEPTEMBER 16 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, ST. JOAN OF ARC SEPTEMBER 16 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 September 8/9 totaled $16, envelope users contributed $12,314 and non envelope users contributed $4,006. The Respect Life/ Migrants collection totaled $2,686. 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 you Priests, want Deacons a special & Religious remembrance for a by loved The Rodriguez-Garnica one, living or Family deceased? YOU CAN DONATE ALTAR BREAD FOR A WEEK OF MASSES by calling The Parish Office at

5 FROM THE SJA CATHOLIC SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Mrs. Caroline Roberts SJA Catholic School Principal ST. JOAN OF ARC SCHOOL FAMILY SCIENCE NIGHT - TECHNOLOGY Miss Christian, our Middle School STREAM Coordinator, facilitated our first Family Science Night on Friday, September 7 th. The Sports Arena buzzed with enthusiasm as the packed-filled room, ranging from Pre-K3 to 8 th grade students and their families, circulated to nine stations while enjoying pizza. Our middle school STREAM students proudly took charge as they chose which station they wanted to create and run for the event. Our evening showcasing our future leaders in action ended with a farewell prayer and our STREAM students thanking all our guests and volunteers. A special thanks to Ms. Vasile, our STREAM Parent Coordinator, who assisted in planning this educational and fun-filled evening! Station 1: Electronic Kit Cecilia H. & Maya M. Students were able to build a circuit to create various projects such as an alarm, a bell, and a fan. Our participants learned about electricity and circuits. Station 2: Dash (a coding robot) Freddy A. Students had to code something for Dash to do such as getting Dash to move toward a target. Station 3: BB8 (a coding robot) Ally R., Isabel M., & Brianna A. The goal was to get students to use more advanced coding and get BB8 to go through a maze. Station 4: Stop in Motion Alejandra P., Alessandra R., Ava R., Guillermo H., & Calleigh N. Students used play dough, animal figures, Legos, stones and hair gel to create their animations. Students would add a piece and take a picture. They repeated the cycle and created videos of moving snakes, spooky space aliens, boats, and much more. Station 5: 3D Printing Louis C. Louis demonstrated 3D Printing by showing some 3D objects ranging from nametags to hangtags. Our visitors were able to see the long process of creating a sign stating SJA s STREAM Go Gators. Station 6: 3D Printing Pens Isabel R, Luca Q., & Jackson B. Participants had the opportunity to use a 3D Pen. The pen doesn t get hot but the tip does get hot! Our students had downloaded templates for students to make glasses or the Eiffel Tower or they could create their own masterpiece. Jackson even made a 3D Pen birthday cake creation for Hudson. Station 7: Augmented and Virtual Reality Belen A. & Isabel C. Students used their phones to make it look like a dinosaur was running around in our Sports Arena. Station 8: Virtual Reality Katalina A., Celeste E., & Chris C. Children would put on the VR goggles and felt as if they were walking on the moon while seeing planets and stars. They also had the choice of pretending they were having the thrilling experience of riding a rollercoaster. Station 9: Coding using code.org Liliana C. & Gabby T. (St. Joan Graduates), & Alex B. Our students used computer code to move characters around the screen with our new donated laptops from our 2017 Gala & Auction Call to Heart. Our 3 rd grader Rocco was a pro using Coding with Minecraft to create a bridge for Steve to safely cross a river. SEPTEMBER 16 ST. JOAN OF ARC 5

6 Happy Birthday to our Pastor Msgr. Michael McGraw! September 20, 2018 Pastor, we wish you good health and many more birthdays to come. 6 ST. JOAN OF ARC SEPTEMBER 16

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9 A special Thanks to the Knights of Columbus for making the feast of our Lady of Charity more beautiful and solemn. More than 300 people attended the Mass and shared a joyful get together in our beautiful Mercy Center. SJA YOUNG ADULT GROUP: Theology on Tap The St. Joan's Young Adult Group had a successful kickoff last Friday that enjoyed faith, refreshments, games and fellowship late into the evening! Many great events are planned over the coming months so please contact Fr. Martin if you wish to be involved with this dynamic group of young Catholics! SEPTEMBER 16 ST. JOAN OF ARC 9

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11 SJA MINISTRIES & SUPPORT SERVICES AA (Alcoholic Anonymous) Men & Women - Mondays & Saturdays at the SJA Immaculata Center. Saturdays 10:00am -12:00pm. Contact Ben or Kathy Troxel at for more info. Also on Mondays 7:00pm -8:30pm. For more info call: AA (Alcoholic Anonymous) Men Only - Meets at the SJA 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 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 - Please join us as United We Stand to embark on this fresh new year in building a strong bond in our parish. For details call Gracie Fishter at MOMMY & ME - Weekly get together every Tuesday between 10am - 12pm & 3pm - 5pm. Please contact Andrea Lewin, Director of Parish Ministries & Activities for more info lewin_andrea@stjoan.org phone: SUNDAY MORNING SCRIPTURE STUDY - 9:15am-10:30am in Conf. Room B. THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY - with Mercy Carrillo 9:30 am to 10:45 am in the ARK KOINONIA - Our Annual parish Retreat, a spiritually uplifting weekend experience that takes place in our Parish Grounds. More information please contact: Tim Di Palma at 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. THE 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 THE EDGE - Provides Middle schoolers with spiritual and social gatherings in a healthy and safe environment for all SJA School, and Wednesday and Sunday CCD School Students. 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 - The Men s Ministry of St. Joan of Arc strives to develop God-centered Catholic men through Christian fellowship, education and service. We meet Wednesday evenings from 6pm 8pm at The Ark. All men of the parish are most welcome. Call Paul Paschke SJA SCHOOL ALUMNI - We invite you to register on our St. Joan of Arc website as an alumni if you haven t already done so at stjoan.org/school/alumni-outreach/ WOMEN OF GRACE - Embark upon a 10- week Journey of Discovery and Transformation that is life-changing! For more information Martha Nicolli at manicolli@aol.com SUNDAY TV MASS FOR THE HOMEBOUND - The Diocese of Palm Beach s weekly Sunday morning Mass for the homebound airs on CW34 WTVX and at its normal time 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 - Blessed Are They Who Mourn For They Shall Be Comforted... 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 HAPPY FRIDAY - Social gathering once a month at the ARK. SPANISH: Rosary for the Hispanic Minister Mondays at 7:30pm. Rosary for Priestly Vocations Wednesdays at 7pm in the SJA Chapel. Bible Classes Tuesdays at 7pm at the Kilby House. Prayer Group Every Thursday at 7pm at the Kilby House. Pre Baptismal classes in Spanish every 3 rd Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm at the Kilby House. SOLE CORE CLASSES WITH RAMONA JOACHIM - Monday and Wednesdays at 6:30 pm in the Arena. For more information ramonajoachim@att.net SEPTEMBER 16 ST. JOAN OF ARC 11

12 OUR ADULT FAITH FORMATION CORNER DISCOVERING GIFTS FROM THE POOR By Mary Katharine Deeley The undergraduate students with whom I work are part of a generation whose opportunities to serve others began in grade school. Regardless of religious affiliation, culture, or race, these students raised money, contributed to canned food drives, helped at food pantries, or built houses with their classmates or fellow club members. Now in college, they have hundreds of opportunities to help those less fortunate who are sponsored by this nonreligious institution alone, let alone the many more offered by their respective religious houses and communities. For the most part, they serve willingly, even eagerly. But I find that few of them sit down to reflect on the good work they do. They rarely consider the call to solidarity with the poor or the command of Christ to love one another. They just have a felt sense that they should. For Catholics, as for all Christians, this felt sense has its roots in the faith we proclaim. If we truly believe that Christ is the Son of God and our Savior, our faith compels us to do what he did and to love as he loved. And it is more than that. Many people do service work because it s the right thing to do or because they want to give back. Those are good reasons. But we are called to be in a relationship of love with those we serve. We are challenged to see not only how we might serve them but to see the gifts they bring to us and how they shape our lives. We are called to accept them as our brothers and sisters. + TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME For Jesus this was not pie in the sky, by and by but an expression of his trust that God was faithful and that life extended beyond the realm of suffering and death. But there was another reason why Jesus blessed the poor. Those who are poor embody a truth that the rest of us often forget. The poor know what it means to be dependent on others. They know firsthand how fragile life can be, and have no illusion about being in control of their destiny. These realities apply not just to the poor but to everyone, yet having a lot of resources can sometimes delude us into thinking we are the masters of our own destiny and do not need others. Hard-won Wisdom The Bible appreciates the hard-won wisdom of the poor and knows too well the illusions that can befall the rich. That is another reason why Jesus blesses the poor paradoxically, their dependence and lack of autonomy reveal how everyone ultimately stands before God. It s hard to read anything nowadays without thinking of the terrible crises gripping the world. How should we read Jesus words about the poor now? Surely we are more aware of the growing chasm between the haves and have-nots that creates so much enmity and suffering. Jesus words and actions remind us that God cares for the poor and that as Christians we have an obligation to share our resources with those in need. All of us are poor before God and depend on God s abundant and gracious mercy for our lives. + THE WISDOM OF THE POOR By Donald Senior, CP Blessed are you who are poor, for the kingdom of God is yours (Luke 6:20) Jesus words have punch, and this beatitude from Luke s Gospel is a good example. Unlike the version in Matthew 5:3 ( Blessed are the poor in spirit... ), in Luke s Gospel Jesus speaks directly to the poor, adding no qualifying phrase like in spirit. The people addressed here are the real poor, without resources, and truly needy. Why would Jesus tell poor people they are blessed? The unemployed, those threatened with eviction from their home, those with no food for their hungry children all might be enraged to hear someone say, Don t worry, you are blessed to be suffering. Advocates for the poor have long criticized those who pat poor people on the head and say, in effect, Hang on. God loves you and your reward in heaven will be great. Luke s Gospel makes clear that Jesus response to the poor was more than empty words. He was a healer who waded into the sea of broken humanity to heal bodies and spirits. He threw his lot with the poor, eating with them and welcoming them (15:1 2). Right after the beatitudes in Luke s Gospel come the woes. The first of these pulls no punches for those who had resources, yet refused to share them: Woe to you who are rich, for you have received your consolation (Luke 6:24). Jesus words were so provocative that he earned the anger of his opponents and put his life at risk. Ultimate Vindication So Jesus blessings to the poor were not idle words. He believed the poor are truly blessed because, despite everything, God cares for the poor and would ultimately vindicate their suffering. This is a fundamental conviction of the Bible. The God of Israel, the God of Jesus is on the side of the defenseless and those without resources. And while Jesus worked hard to alleviate suffering, he also firmly believed that those crushed by poverty would, in God s realm, be lifted up and filled with abundant life 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 seize opportunities to do service work? When serving the less fortunate, am I willing to accept them as my brothers and sisters? A WORD FROM POPE FRANCIS [Jesus said,] If anyone wants to come after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross daily and follow me. This is not an ornamental cross or an ideological cross, but it is the cross of life, the cross of one s duty, the cross of making sacrifices for others with love. Angelus, June 19, 2016 SUNDAY READINGS: Isaiah 50:5 9a The Lord God is my help, therefore I am not disgraced. James 2:14 18 What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him? MARK 8:27 35 [Jesus said,] You are thinking not as God does, but as human beings do. WEEKDAY READINGS SEPTEMBER 17 22, 2018 Monday, Weekday: 1 Cor 11:17 26, 33 / Lk 7:1 10 Tuesday, Weekday: 1 Cor 12:12 14, 27 31a / Lk 7:11 17 Wednesday, Weekday: 1 Cor 12:31 13:13 / Lk 7:31 35 Thursday, Sts. Andrew Kim Tae-gon, Paul Chong Ha-sang, and Companions: 1 Cor 15:1 11 / Lk 7:36 50 Friday, St. Matthew: Eph 4:1 7, / Mt 9:9 13 Saturday, Weekday: 1 Cor 15:35 37, / Lk 8: ST. JOAN OF ARC SEPTEMBER 16

13 YOUTH & ADULT FAITH FORMATION MINISTRY ROSA DAVIDSON, Youth & Adult Faith Formation Director AILEN PONCE, Administrative Assistant RELIGIOUS EDUCATION HOURS MONDAYS TUESDAY 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) and by appointment WEDNESDAY RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES: 5:00pm 6:15pm SUNDAY FAMILY CATECHESIS CLASSES: 9:15am 10:30am followed by Mass at 10:45am PRE-BAPTISMAL PREPARATION SCHEDULE Classes are on the 1 st Thursday of every month. Please contact the Parish Office at (561) to register before attending. Classes are in Conference Room A (2nd Floor of Ministry Building), from 7:00pm - 8:30pm The following dates are scheduled for the Pre-Baptismal classes for : Oct. 4 th Nov. 1 st, 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 INTENTION FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER Universal Young People in Africa That young people in Africa may have access to education and work in their own countries. RELIGIOUS ED IS STILL LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS: Catechists, Assistant & Substitute 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, Assistant Catechists and Substitute 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! CONFIRMATION 2018 Confirmation Rehearsal: Monday, October 8 th, :00pm Last Names A-J (10:00am Mass) 7:15pm Last Names K-Z (1:00pm Mass) Confirmation Day: Saturday October 13 th, 2018 RELIGIOUS ED CLASS SCHEDULE Wednesdays Traditional Catechesis: 5:00pm 6:15pm September 19 th, 2018 Class September 26 th, 2018 Class October 3 rd, 2018 Class October 10 th, 2018 Class October 17 th, 2018 Class October 24 th, 2018 Class October 31 st, 2018 NO CLASS Sunday Family Catechesis: 9:15am 10:30am followed by Mass at 10:45am September 16 th, 2018 Class October 7 th, 2018 Class November 4 th, 2018 Class December 16 th, 2018 Class "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 SEPTEMBER 16 ST. JOAN OF ARC 13

14 PRAY FOR THE SICK Acevedo, Jorge Acuna, Alba Adler, Michael Agustynowicz, Rita Ambach, Maria Elena Anasaii, Viole Aragon, Eric Arcau, Georgina Arca-Patiño, Jaime Arenas,Gloria Ariza, Esneda Askelana, Jo Ellen Babione, Helen Babione Jr., Robert Baker, Jimmy Barros, Ethel Benicy, Alexander Biety, William Bitondo, Carmela Bobbitt, Joann Bradley, Earl Brennan, Leslie Brown, Cheryl Buffone, Peter Carrera, Abelardo 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 Gannes Cedeno, Janice 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 Geraci, Frank Gerardi, Joseph Gerlach, Greg Gerlach, Marlene Gildharry, Nelly Gesner, Carmela Giguere, Gerald Gonsalves, Pat Gould-Peck, Patrica Graham, Audrey Grasso, Vincent Hays, Maxine Harris, Cameron Hickman, Lauren Hines, Billy Hines, Rita Hudson, Gee Hopkins, Valerie Ann Iemolo, Angelica Ivory, Talia Jackson, Barbara Jannotta, Carol Kabbas, Diana Kelleher, Anthony James Laudato, Frances Layer, Robert Learmonth, Alba Liu, Wendy Livingston, Anne Marie 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 Preble, Mathias Quachi, Mr. & Mrs. Rious, Raymond Robert, Barbara Saffran, Dorothy Segler, Charly Shand, Cataluña Monica Sheltry, Paul Sigda, Bob Sotta, Beatriz Spera, Dan St. Germaine, Robert A. Stokes, Ken Stram, Toni Suarez, Rosis Suao-Castleberry, Tania Taylor, London 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, Wyat Wilhelm, Patrice 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. 14 ST. JOAN OF ARC SEPTEMBER 16

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. NUESTRA SEÑORA DE LA CARIDAD DEL COBRE, PATRONA DE CUBA El 9 de septiembre, la Virgen, Madre de Dios y Madre nuestra envolvió en su maternal abrazo a la comunidad de Santa Juana de Arco que celebró el nacimiento de María y la fiesta de Nuestra Señora de la Caridad, Patrona de Cuba. Feligreses se unieron a la procesión de la llegada de la Virgen a Santa Juana de Arco para celebrar la santa Misa en Inglés y en Español en honor a su fiesta. La celebración continuo con una reunión social en el salón Mercy Center donde disfrutamos de la compañía de cada uno, acompañada por refrescos. 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 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 SEPTEMBER 16 ST. JOAN OF ARC 15

16 NUESTRA SEÑORA DE LA CARIDAD DEL COBRE, PATRONA DE CUBA ACTIVIDADES EN ESPAÑOL 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). Clases de la Biblia con el diacono Edgar Caceres Martes por medio en la Casa Kilby a las 7pm. Clases 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 Miercoles 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 18 SEPTIEMBRE en la Casa Kilby a las 7pm. Clases Pre Bautismales los terceros martes de cada mes. DOMINGO 23 DE SEPTIEMBRE 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: a) OPIOID CRISIS SYMPOSIUM el 26 de Septiembre en el Mercy Center a las 7pm Veremos como se ha expandido esta epidemia de drogas químicas en nuestro país y condado y mostraremos soluciones y ayuda para los familiares y los afectados por estas adicciones. b) 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. c) 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 d) Nuestro Coro necesita nuevos miembros, si te interesa alabar al Señor aquí te esperamos! e) Voluntarios para Ministros de la Eucaristía, Lectores y Ujieres para la Misa en Español. f) Se necesitan voluntarios para la Misa y Celebración de la Virgen de Guadalupe el 12 de Diciembre de 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 SEPTEMBER 16 MINISTROS EXTRAORDINARIOS DE LA EUCARISTÍA 16 DE SEPTIEMBRE CUERPO DE CRISTO Oscar Rodriguez - 1, Nora Fasce - 2, Rachel Licciardino - 3 SANGRE DE CRISTO Sol Garnica - A, Rebeca Vera - B, Lucy Jurzel - C, Fernando Cordova - D MINISTROS DE LA PALABRA 16 DE SEPTIEMBRE Diacono Edgar Caceres, Sandra Castro