JUNE 11, 2017 DO YOU BELIEVE IN GOD WHO MADE ALL THINGS? YOUR WELCOMING CATHOLIC COMMUNITY IN DOWNTOWN JUNE 11 ST. BOCA JOAN OF RATON ARC 1

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1 ESTABLISHED 1956 ESTABLISHED 1960 A wonderfully diverse Catholic community, we joyfully worship God, celebrate fellowship and care for our neighbor. 370 SW 3rd St. Boca Raton FL Fax Msgr. Michael D. McGraw Pastor Fr. Wesler Hilaire Parochial Vicar Fr. Dominic Toan-Tran Parochial Vicar Deacon Bill Watzek Msgr. Steven Bosso Assisting Fr. Michael Driscoll Assisting Fr. Alfredo Hernandez Assisting Fr. Joe Kuczborski Assisting Fr. Norman Schwartz Assisting Deacon Sam J. Barbaro Deacon Michael Zatarga Parish Office Hours Monday - Thursday 8:30am to 6:00pm Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm Saturday 9:30am to 2:00pm in the Gift Shop School Office Hours Fax Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm Mass Schedules Saturday Vigil: 4:30pm, 6:30pm (Spanish) Sunday: 7:30am, 9:15am, 10:45am, 12:15pm & 5:00pm 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: Only one Mass at 9:00am Baptisms Sunday (English): 1:30pm 3rd Saturday (Spanish): 12 noon DO YOU BELIEVE IN GOD WHO MADE ALL THINGS? Today s Feast invites us to live in the awareness of the presence of the Triune God within us: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Life is full of mysteries. Science has tried to understand and explain facts and reality but it cannot explain mysteries. The human body is a reality, but human life is a mystery. People are also a mystery. We cannot completely understand people around us, the people we are living with, or even ourselves. Yet, many people are thinking that they should understand God who is the Creator of all things. God is the Mystery of all mysteries. All His works are mysteries. The Church professes her faith in the mystery of the Trinitarian God. When we come to worship, or to begin to pray, we make the sign of the Cross in the name of the Trinity: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit to remind us about the identity of the God whom we believe in. God the Father is the Creator of the world. He created you and me. God the Son saves the world. He died for you, me and for everyone else. We are limited in time and space. We are not able to know the whole truth about God; therefore, God the Holy Spirit will have to guide us to the truth. That is why Jesus is saying, I have much more to tell you, but you cannot bear it now. But when the Spirit of Truth comes, he will guide you to all truth. So my dear brothers and sisters, do you believe in God who made all things? Father Dominic Toan-Tran Confessions Saturday: 3:15-4pm & 5:30-6:15pm JUNE 11, 2017 YOUR WELCOMING CATHOLIC COMMUNITY IN DOWNTOWN JUNE 11 ST. BOCA JOAN OF RATON ARC 1

2 Wish ST. JOAN OF ARC List CHURCH & SCHOOL Tuition assistance to assist a family who has a student at SJA who has fallen on hard times. This assistance would allow the child to continue their education at SJA. Folding Chairs for overflow Masses and events in the Arena and Palm Court. We need a minimum of 250 chairs. Folding Chair Cart for easy compact folding chair storage. Two floor candlesticks with emitte candelas. Partial or complete donation can be made. To donate, please contact Wendy Horton at 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! MASSES FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 12, 2017 MONDAY June 12 6:45am Emiraza College & Int l Institute by Dr. Emilie Razafikely Dorothy Kashuda by Vincent Kashuda 8:15am Rita Palomo by The Palomo Family Jorge Larguia b by Constanza TUESDAY June 13 6:45am Maria Carlsen by The Sullivan Family Pat Zatarga by Ruben & Rosario Gonzales 8:15am St. Anthony of Padua by Teresa Viglietti Emiraza College & Int l Institute by Dr. Emilie Razafikely WEDNESDAY June 14 6:45am Christine Fanizzi by The Richards Family Alberto Tomei by The Guellier Family 8:15am Cecilia Cascone by Kimberly Jacob Donald Giesen by The Knights of Columbus THURSDAY June 15 6:45am For the Forgotten Souls 8:15am Cecilia Cascone by Kimberly Jacob Eugene Graves by Karen & Jim Keenan FRIDAY June 16 6:45am Souls of Priests & Religious 8:15am Mercedes Figueroa by a Friend Cecilia Cascone by Kimberly Jacob SATURDAY June 17 8:15am Jennifer Kyle Ritz by Winnie Wambach Jeffrey Sonking by Gordon & Margaret Hahn 4:30pm John P. Keller by Laurie & Michael Dougherty Louis Pitzaferro by Mary Bello 6:30pm Jose Rios by Susana Rios Mario Italo Zerega by Rayan Zerega SUNDAY June 18 7:30am Father s Day Novena 9:15am Serafin Bautista by Elena DeGennaro Harry Daley by Linda Daley 10:45am Hugh Higgins by Pauline Malone George Castellon by Mitch & Carolyn Kasper 12:15pm Louis, Lilian & Edward Scarpetti by Donna Rizzo Robert G. Rizzo by Wife, Donna 5:00pm Rolando Mestre by The Family Pat Zatarga by Vera Marie Verna JUNE 11 Mr. & Mrs. Scott Schanke Mr. & Mrs. Richard Imbimbo 2 ST. JOAN OF ARC JUNE 11 Mr. Percy Mora Mrs. Jean Pierre & Mr. Stevenson 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.

3 PASTOR S MESSAGE TRINITY SUNDAY 2017 This Sunday we celebrate Trinity Sunday. This really is a happy Festival of related reasons to be joyful and grateful. The Feast of the Holy Trinity recognizes that God in God s inner being and identity is a Community of loving Persons united in essence and mutual sharing of divine life. Father, Son and Holy Spirit relate to us as different Persons in the acts of creating, redeeming and guiding us. This community of loving Persons is a model for us of how to live as Church and also as families. We are to live as communities of mutual love, support, respect and cooperation. We are to be creative and life-giving as is the Holy Trinity. By our love as churches and families, we can invite others into the loving community par excellence, the life of the Trinity that creates and sustains us with divine power, presence and life. The best way we can praise the Holy Trinity is to live in a Trinitarian manner ourselves: lives that are creative, transforming and energizing for the furtherance of the Kingdom of God. The Feast of the Blessed Trinity also teaches us that our lives are never isolated ones or solitary ones when understood through the eyes of faith. The life of God as Trinity informs and energizes all of our lives and impels us to live as a part of the social fabric of family, neighborhoods, communities, nations and the whole world. Participation and contributions to the larger society challenge the best in us to make a difference for the greater good, the entire human family. Selfishness, factionalism and unhealthy competitions and envy and jealousies impede God s plan for a true loving communion in our time. The Trinity is a powerful symbol and a life giving reality that is a vision for the life of the Kingdom of God. May we all be open to the creative life of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit within us! Come Indwelling Trinity and renew the face of the earth! - Msgr. Michael D. McGraw JUNE 11 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 COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR Patty Delaney, DEVELOPMENT & STEWARDSHIP DIRECTOR Wendy Horton, Special Projects: Diane Salerno PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY DIRECTOR Deacon Bill Watzek, PARISH WORSHIP & SPIRITUALITY COMMITTEE Fr. Dominic Toan-Tran, Chairperson PHYSICAL PLANT DIRECTOR Paul Micelli, 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, The Weekly Offertory Collection for June 3/4 totaled $18, envelope users contributed $15,321 and non envelope users contributed $2, DIOCESAN SERVICES APPEAL "Together in Mission, We are Called is about coming together and providing the resources needed to faithfully answer God's call to be a community of faith that brings help, hope and healing to a world in need of the Good News of Jesus Christ... The Diocesan Services Appeal is an essential way of reaching out to support and sustain the mission and ministries of the Diocese of Palm Beach." -Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito FINANCE & HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR Patricia Suau, HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY DIRECTOR Valerie Bryant, bryant_valerie@stjoan.org Michael Piranio, piranio_michael@stjoan.org HOMEBOUND/PASTORAL VISITATION DIRECTOR Fr. Wesler Hilaire, MARRIAGE MINISTRY DIRECTOR Rosario Gonzales, Months notice required for marriages LITURGICAL MUSIC & CHOIR DIRECTOR Douglas Byers, PARISH ACTIVITIES & HISPANIC MINISTRIES DIRECTOR Andrea Lewin lewin_andrea@stjoan.org ASSISTANT SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Miss Lani Hipponia, SISTERS OF MERCY Sr. Josephine, Sr. Kathleen USHERS MINISTRY Javier Palomo, YOUTH & ADULT FAITH FORMATION DIRECTOR Rosa Davidson, Administrative Assistant Ailen Ponce, $362,000 $300,000 $250,000 $200,000 $150,000 $100,000 $50,000 4 ST. JOAN OF ARC JUNE 11

5 FROM THE SJA HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY DIRECTOR IT S A TIME FOR GRADUATION, CONGRATULATIONS, AND REST! To all the graduating 8th graders from St. Joan of Arc, I know many of you are nervous about leaving your friends but excited as you continue your academic journeys in new schools. We will see you all again soon as we prepare for Confirmation. Everyone is encouraged to continue their spiritual journey, which started with the Edge, by joining the high school group, the SpArk. The SpArk hosts meetings, social outings, and participates in community service projects such as beach cleanups and Youth vs Hunger. Follow us on Facebook or for upcoming events and updates. To all the recently graduated seniors from the SpArk, I wish you all the best in your journey ahead. While I ve only known you for a short while, I ve been amazed by your maturity and faith. Even though your college and career plans will take you far from home, I trust you will meet every challenge and surpass every obstacle. If you are ever home for the holidays, please know that the doors at the Ark are always open for you. The young adult ministry, the Light, will also extend a warm welcome. This summer while you are taking a well deserved break and vacationing, remember to make time for God priority in your daily schedule. Here are some ideas to keep your faith strong this summer: Start your day with prayer and thank God for one area of your life. Change from your usual radio stations and listen to uplifting Christian worship. Invite a friend to Church, afterward discuss the homily and readings. They may pick up on a message that you missed! Find a Bible verse to reflect on and live out weekly. Bring a small notebook to Church. Take notes on what the priest says during the homily or write any message that you think God is trying to tell you. Go to morning Mass on Wednesday for a mid-week spiritual pick me up. So be careful how you live. Don t live like fools, but like those who are wise. - Ephesians 5:15 Have a great summer! Valerie Bryant SJA High School Youth Ministry Director JUNE 11 ST. JOAN OF ARC 5

6 MIAMI/ACROSS THE ATLANTIC - MONDAY, OCTOBER 16 Depart from Miami today aboard your transatlantic jet flight. Enroute enjoy dinner followed by a full length movie. ARRIVE SEVILLE - TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17 Arrive today in the beautiful southern city of Seville. Situated on the banks of the Guadalquivir River in the region of Andalucía, Seville has a rich Moorish heritage. It is most famously known as the birth-place of Flamenco. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. (D) SEVILLE - WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18 This morning visit Alcazar Palace and the ornate cathedral with Columbus' tomb and Giralda Tower. Also see Maria Luisa Park, City Hall, the Gold Tower and the area of the April Fair described by Hemingway. The afternoon is free. You may want to wander out tonight and experience one of Seville s many local establishments where you can enjoy Flamenco dancing. (B) SEVILLE/CORDOBA/COSTA DEL SOL - THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19 This morning s journey takes you to Cordoba. On your orientation tour you will see the historic quarter, a beautiful network of small streets and squares all arranged around the city s impressive Mezquita, one of the most famous buildings in the world and origi-nally one of the most important mosques in the world. In the after-noon, continue south to your hotel in the elegant Costa del Sol area for the overnight. (B,D) COSTA DEL SOL/ GRANADA - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20 This morning drive to the 8th century Moorish stronghold of Granada in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Range. Your sightseeing in Granada includes visits to the Generalife, summer palace of Moorish princes, plus the Alhambra, an ornate, Arabesque confection in pink granite built in the mid-14th century. (B,D) OUR DAILY ITINERARY GRANADA/TOLEDO/MADRID - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21 Today you drive past the many olive and orange groves of the rolling Andalusian hills and then through the barren landscapes of Don Quixote's La Mancha as you head northwards to Toledo. The ancient Castilian capital sits high on a hilltop ringed by Visigoth walls and circled by a loop of the Tagus River resembling a moat. Visit the 13th century Cathedral containing priceless jeweled chalices and paintings before driving to Madrid. (B,D) MADRID/AVILA/MADRID - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22 This morning on a tour of Madrid see the white-trimmed 2,800 room Royal Palace, and the exquisite gardens that surround it. Other highlights include the Puerta del Sol, Cervantes Memorial, the Plaza de España and the acacia-lined Castellana. Then visit the Prado Museum, housing a collection of masterpieces by Spain's artists Velazquez, Goya and El Greco. In the afternoon you ll travel north to the walled city of Avila where St. Teresa founded the Order of Carmelites. Visit the Monastery of the Incarnation, where Teresa entered Carmel, made her Solemn Profession, and lived for the next 25 years. Also, visit the foundation of the reform, St. Joseph Monas-tery. See the beautiful Plaza de Santa Teresa and other sites con-nected with her life before returning to Madrid for overnight. (B) MADRID - MONDAY, OCTOBER 23 Today is completely at leisure to experience this bustling Spanish capital on your own. Relax at one of the many outdoor cafes in the Plaza Mayor, stop by the Market of San Miguel for some shopping, visit one of Madrid s many museums or spend the time in spiritual reflection at one of the ornate basilicas or churches that this city is so well known for. (B) MADRID/ZARAGOZA/BARCELONA - TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24 Today you will travel from Madrid to Barcelona via Zaragoza where you will make a brief stop to view the cathedral. (B,D) BARCELONA - WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25 Barcelona, the cultural and political center of Catalonia and Spain s most European city, is divided into two major parts: the older area symbolized by the Gothic Quarter and the more modern part with its wide avenues. This morning enjoy a city tour including a visit to the Gothic Quarter. See the Gothic palaces of the Government of Catalonia and the City Hall, the world famous Cathedral with its fine medieval cloister and arcades, and view from the outside the towering La Sagrada Familia Church designed by the Catalonian architect Antoni Gaudí. Begun in 1882, the church is still under construction today. This afternoon drive to the dramatically set 12th century Benedictine Archabbey of Montserrat. Perched high on sheer rock rising abruptly from the Catalonian plain, it is the spiritual heart of Catalonia. Visit the royal Basilica where you will see the venerated 6th century statue of the Black Madonna, Our Lady of Montserrat. The church of the Archabbey, the royal Basilica, is magnificent as are the grounds around it. Return to Barcelona. (B) BARCELONA - THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26 Enjoy a full day at leisure to further explore this magnificent city on your own. You may wish to do more sightseeing, get in some last-minute shopping, simply relax or stroll along the famous tree-lined avenue, Las Ramblas. (B) BARCELONA/MIAMI - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27 Your adventure is over as you board your flight back to Miami, arriving the same day. (B) (B) - Breakfast (D) - Dinner 6 ST. JOAN OF ARC JUNE 11 FOR A BROCHURE WITH COMPLETE DETAILS, PLEASE CONTACT: Patty Delaney - Tel: (561) Fax: (561) delaney_patty@stjoan.org

7 NOVENA OF MASSES f or Father s Day JUNE 18-26, 2017 If it were right and fi tting to pay tribute to all Mothers, equally it is right and fi tting to pay tribute to all Fathers. And we should do this not just on their assigned feast days but preferably as long as they live as a sign of our love and gratitude for all they have done in our lives. When Israel was a child, I loved him... I taught Ephraim to walk... It was I who healed them. I led them with cords of human kindness, with ties of love... and I bent down to feed them. HOSEA 11:1-4 According to common practices, it is still the necktie that is the top priority gift followed by wrist watches, wallets, electronic devices, and sports-related items. Yes, no doubt, these gifts are truly fi ne and appreciable but there is still a better gift: A NOVENA OF MASSES thus ensuring them of eternal riches where no moth could destroy nor thieves could steal. Your generous offering of a special remembrance in prayer and Holy Mass on the occasion of Father s Day will serve to show our appreciation and support to our Dads. Please pick up an envelope at the church credenzas, fi ll them in and place in the collection basket or bring them into the Parish Offi ce. May St. Joseph, foster Father of Jesus, bless and protect our beloved Fathers. Thank You for your generosity. JUNE 11 ST. JOAN OF ARC 7

8 Altar Flowers donated in honor of Fr. Wesler's Farewell Mass by your Saint Joan of Arc parish family BE A MAN OF ACTION: Join the SJA Knights of Columbus Catholic men dedicated to doing good in the service of God and our neighbor. The SJA KoC meet every second Monday of the month at 7:00pm For more information, call our KoC Council Membership Director, Ron Sheldon at (740) or send an to ronnsheldon@gmail.com SERVICE TO ONE, IN SERVICE TO ALL! If you would like to donate flowers to decorate our altar, please call Patty Delaney, (561) or her at delaney_patty@stjoan.org (Flowers can be donated in memory of a loved one, birthdays or for any special occasion.) ALTAR BREAD In memory of beloved husband Gerry Esposito by his wife Dorothy Esposito Do you want a special remembrance for a loved one, living or deceased? YOU CAN DONATE ALTAR BREAD FOR A WEEK OF MASSES by calling The Parish Office at ST. JOAN OF ARC JUNE 11

9 FR. DRISCOLL'S 50 TH & FR. JOE'S 35 TH ANNIVERSARIES OF PRIESTLY ORDINATION CONGRATULATIONS, KINDERGARTEN CLASS OF 2017! Remember that if you can think it, believe it, you can do it, especially if you know God is always with you. You are our future! May you always find joy in learning AND know that hard work will always be rewarded. We couldn t be more proud of all your achievements this year. On graduation day, our little graduates presented a brief performance for their parents and other guests in their homeroom classrooms. They then processed and with beaming smiles received their diplomas in church. The students sang songs in church followed by a celebration in the Gazebo. JUNE 11 ST. JOAN OF ARC 9

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11 SJA SCHOOL END OF YEAR MASS & AWARDS CEREMONY CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING STUDENTS: Gabrielle Rodriguez who received The Jane Johnson Memorial Scholarship which recognizes a student who is kind to others, helps those who are not as fortunate, and exemplifies the St. Joan of Arc mission. Camille Grimaldi who received The Dr. Robert E. Tormey Science Scholarship for exceptional grades in Science Belen Aquirre who received The Alina Maria Brady Memorial Scholarship for being academically talented, focused and hard working. We would also like to thank those who made these scholarships possible and for making the conscientious decision to support Catholic Education. Mother Theresa said, I m a pencil in the hand of God. Our greatest thanks is to our faculty and to our staff for their commitment to let God use them and work through them. They are His hands and feet, and we admire all that they do! When we think of all of our faculty, we think of how they go over and beyond the expectations of regular teachers and staff. They go beyond teaching kids to count to teaching them what counts. They go beyond teaching words, and ask our children to live by them. They go beyond teaching history and challenge students to create their own. We cannot begin to express our gratitude in their never-ending quest for greatness in what they do. Mrs. Roberts, Principal & Miss Hiponia, Assistant Principal We wish the best to our faculty as they start a new chapter. We want to thank them for all their dedication at St. Joan s. They will be greatly missed! We pay tribute to our teachers who have reached milestones of years of service in their career at St. Joan of Arc Catholic School: Miss Alexopolous, 1B teacher: 5 years Miss Martorana, PE Coach: 5 years Mrs. Navarro, Art teacher: 10 years Mrs. Hernandez, 4B teacher: 10 years Mrs. Licata, Small Group Reading and Small Group Math teacher: 25 years Ms. Adler, KB teacher: 30 years Mrs. Seffer, 1A teacher, is retiring. (Mrs. Gebert, our KC teacher, is going to 1A and since we have three first grades next year, Miss Assenza, our 2nd grade assistant &Spanish teacher, will be our 1C teacher.) Mrs. Brown, small group math teacher, is retiring. (Mrs. Karen Cordero will be teaching Small Group Math and Geometry Honors during the school day.) Miss Diamantis, in 4A, is relocating to the west coast of Florida Mrs. Hernandez, in 4B, is going to teach in public school. However, her son is remaining at St. Joan s. Mrs. Hernandez will continue to be involved as an SJA parent. Mrs. Press, in 5B, going to public to teach in public school. Her children will remain at St. Joan s. Mrs. Press will continue to be involved as an SJA parent. Sr. Kathleen, our religion teacher and early childhood media center teacher, is moving to Ireland. Fr. Wesler, our school chaplain, is being transferred to another parish. JUNE 11 ST. JOAN OF ARC 11

12 DIOCESAN SCHOOL OF CHRISTIAN FORMATION The Pastoral Team strongly suggests that parishioners take advantage of these excellent enrichment and educational classes that are provided here at SJA by the Diocese of Palm Beach School of Christian Formation. Deacon Bill Watzek teaches some of the courses. St. Joan of Arc, Boca Raton Tuesdays, 7:00pm 9:00pm History of the Church: August 22, 29 September 5,12, 19,26 Social Doctrine: October 10, 17, 24, 31 November 7, 24 Spirituality: January 9, 16, 23, 30 February 6, 13 Pastoral Ministry February 27 March 6, 13, 20, 27 April 3 MOMMY & ME NEW MORNING SESSION! Newborns to PreK-3 TUESDAYS 10am 12pm at The Ark 319 SW 3rd St. Boca Raton Fl (across the street from the church) Meetings are FREE of charge! The Youth Mass on Sundays at 5 pm needs your help! We are in need of lectors, ushers, and Extraordinary Ministers for the distribution of Holy Communion If you are interested, please contact Valerie Bryant at bryant_valerie@stjoan.org. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Looking for 1 VOLUNTEER to host SJA Mommy and Me afternoon sessions once-a-week on Tuesdays from 2:30pm - 4:30pm A great opportunity to meet new people, make friends and have fun while being a part of our St. Joan of Arc community! If you or know of anyone who would be interested please contact: Andrea Lewin, Director of Parish Ministries & Activities lewin_andrea@stjoan.org phone: ST. JOAN OF ARC JUNE 11

13 PRAY FOR THE SICK Adler, Michael, Anasaii, Violet Arcau, Georgina Aristizabal, Gloria Mercedes Agustynowicz, Rita Babione, Helen Babione Jr., Robert Baker, Jimmy Barros, Ethel Benicy, Alexander Bitondo, Carmela Bobbitt, Joann Braem, Susan Bradley, Earl Brown, Cheryl Buffone, Peter Cepeda, Rafael Ciarletta, Dylan Clark, Joanna Clark, Shenita Cluster, Michael Costello, Jerry Cullen, Debra Ann Enck Cunningham, Beverly Cussen, Myrna Cwal, Paul Darbyshire, Brenda Davis, MacKenzie De Chard, Christine Dlugos, Donald DuBois, Raymond Dunn, Morgan Durand, Raul Salazar Enck, Debra Enck, Mark Farrell, Amanda Fisher, Grace Fisher, Harry Geraci, Frank Gildharry, Nelly Gesner, Carmela Gonsalves, Pat Grasso, Vincent Guastella, Fr. Luke Harris, Cameron Hernandez, Alida Hill, Ceri Hollerbach, Nancy Iemolo, Angelica James, Cal Jannotta, Carol Kan, Joe Kearney, Matthew Koss, Jeff Kurtz, Matthew La Rocca, Sal Largia, Elda Laudato, Frances Labbad, Kira Liu, Wendy Loesch, Dolores Lopez, Carlos Lorza-Sanze, Juan Diego Lucido, Matthew Luczyszyn, Michael Macher, Peca Mancini, Teresa Manoogian, Gabriel Margolis, Robert Martinez, Eridania Altagracia Marullo, Phyllis McPhillips, Daminica Mealo, Patsy Miret, Emilio Mitchell, Maria Mochler, Marie Monte-Blaschitz, Michelle Morgan, Todd Morris, Fred Morrow, Marjorie Nebel, Lee Ann Nicole, Lauren Niro, Michael O Sullivan, Marjorie Palmquist, Emery Peloso, Margaret Perkowski, Fran Petho, Ellen Picinich, Antonio Pomales, Ray Hernandez Power, Theresia Redziniak, Louise Robert, Barbara Saffran, Dorothy Salcedo, Maria Sbardello, Louis Dolly Segler, Charly Seller, Peter Sheltry, Paul Smolij, Monica Spera, Dan St. Germaine, Robert A. Thomas, Colleen Siebenahler Tingwald, Sandy Tolly, Morris Valleti, Fran Valdez, Pilar Vetto, Robert Zatarga, Pat Zumaeta, Mery 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. We seek to offer an ongoing ministry of comfort to those who are mourning the death of a loved one. We hold special events and programs throughout the year: Harvesting Our Tears, Joyful Again!, Grief Support Pot Luck Suppers, and a Special Mass of Remembrance in November. You are also invited to informal conversations - over a cup of coffee - with members of the parish who are willing to listen and share their own experiences of dealing with grief. For more information and details, please call the Parish Office or Marjorie O'Sullivan at 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. 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. T. Fitz Johnson in Iraq JUNE 11 ST. JOAN OF ARC 13

14 YOUTH & ADULT FAITH FORMATION MINISTRY ROSA DAVIDSON, Youth & Adult Faith Formation Director AILEN PONCE, Administrative Assistant RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE SUMMER HOURS BEGAN ON SUNDAY MAY 14 TH MONDAYS THURSDAYS: 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. FRIDAYS: 9:00 a.m. 12:00 noon SATURDAYS: CLOSED SUNDAYS: CLOSED. Open by appointment only. PRE-BAPTISMAL PREPARATION SCHEDULE The following dates are scheduled for the Pre-Baptismal classes for Classes are given on the 1 st Thursday of every month. Please call the main office to register before attending. Classes are in Conference Room A from 7:00pm - 8:30pm. HOME CONNECTION: 2017 July 6 Aug. 3 Sept. 7 On Trinity Sunday, we hear one of the clearest descriptions of the Trinity from the words from St. Paul: The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with all of you. (2 Corinthians 13:13) St. Augustine of Hippo, one of the Doctors of the Church, spent many years writing a treatise on the mystery The Trinity: Father, Son and Holy Spirit, three persons in one God. Still, it is said that he encountered a young boy on a beach trying fill a hole in the sand with all the water from the sea who told him that it was similar to the human mind trying to understand the mystery of the Trinity because the human mind cannot contain the immensity of the Trinity. When we begin and end our prayers with the Sign of the Cross, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, we remember the mystery of the Trinity three persons in one God. Registration for the Religious Education year is now open for all grades, including First Communion and Confirmation sacramental preparation. SUNDAYS: 9:15am 10:30am WEDNESDAYS: 5:00pm 6:15pm HOME SCHOOL: One Tuesday a month 5:15pm 6:30pm Religious Education is looking for volunteer catechists, assistants, and hall monitors to help on Sundays (9:15am 10:30am), Wednesdays (5:00pm 6:15pm) or one Tuesday a month (5:15pm 6:30pm). Volunteers are also welcome to help with filing, answering phones, and light general office work. SUNDAY BIBLE STUDY Study the Gospel of St. John at 9:15am in Conference Room B. Religious Education Parents are welcomed and encouraged to join the Sunday Bible Study group while their children are in class. Registration Forms for the Religious Education year are available in the office or on the Parish Website: EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT UNTIL JUNE 30TH! ADULT CONFIRMATION Are you an adult Catholic who has received First Communion but not received the Sacrament of Confirmation? If you would like to see if you can receive the Sacrament of Confirmation this October, please contact the Religious Education office at. Classes for adults will begin in August (dates/times TBD). IMPORTANT DATES FOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 2017 CONFIRMATION FAMILIES Saturday, September 30th, 2017 Confirmation Retreat (8:30 AM 5:30 PM) Saturday, October 14th, 2017 Confirmation Mass (10:00 AM and 1:00 PM) The Children s Liturgy Ministry is looking for volunteers, specifically to facilitate the Children s Liturgy during the 12:15 PM Mass. All volunteers must attend Virtus training (Protecting God s Children), pass a fingerprints background check, and sign the diocesan Code of Conduct. If you have a faith-filled heart willing to share your love of God and His Church with the children, please call the Religious Ed office at (561) POPE FRANCIS PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR THE MONTH OF MAY National Leaders. That national leaders may firmly commit themselves to ending the arms trade, which victimizes so many innocent people. 14 ST. JOAN OF ARC JUNE 11

15 SJA MINISTRIES & SUPPORT SERVICES AA (Alcoholic Anonymous) Men & Women - Mondays & Saturdays at the St. Joan of Arc 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 St. Joan of Arc Immaculata Center on Wednesdays 7:00pm - 8:30pm. Contact Jay Mueller for more info at AL - ANON - Meets at St. Joan of Arc Saturdays 9:00am-11:30am in the Art Room. Contact Katherine Culhane for more info at: AL- TEEN - Meets at St. Joan of Arc Saturdays 9:30am-12:00pm in Conference Room B. Contact Chris Apter for more info at NA (Narcotics Anonymous) - Meets at St. Joan of Arc Fridays 7:00pm-8:30pm at the Immaculata Center. Contact Steve Kennedy at for more info. 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 10:00am - 12:00pm. Come and go as you please. 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 SCRIPTURE STUDY - 9:00am at the Kilby House. SJA RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY - Join us to pray the rosary at the Planned Parenthood site at 8177 Glades Rd., West Boca. We meet in front of the shopping center the 1st & 3rd Saturday of the Month from 9am -1pm. More information contact Constanza at KOINONIA - Our Annual parish Retreat, a spiritually uplifting weekend experience that takes place in our Parish Grounds. More information please contact: Andrea Lewin at P.O.P.S. (Parents of Prayer & Service) - Meet every Thursday during the school year, 7:45am - 8:15am in the Convent Chapel. Please join us. UPGRADE YOUR CLOSET! THE ST. JOAN OF ARC USHERS WANT YOU!!! Are you tired of your wardrobe and deciding what to wear to Mass each week? Let us dress you! Call Javier Palermo at or Dennis Jordan at THE LIGHT - Young Adults Ministry of St. Joan of Arc. Ages Meets every 1st & 3rd Monday from 7:30-9pm at the Ark, 319 SW 3rd St. More information thelightministry@stjoan.org or call THE SPARK - High School Youth Ministry. Meets at the Ark Sunday nights after the 5:00pm Youth Mass. Contact Valerie Bryant for more info at bryant_valerie@stjoan.org ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT - Join us every Tuesday, 5-9pm and Friday, 9am - 9pm in the Chapel. Divine Mercy Chaplet prayed on Fridays at 3pm and the Rosary on Fridays at 8:30pm. STITCHES OF LOVE KNIT AND CROCHET GROUP All levels of knitting/crocheting skills are welcome to help make loving 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 6:45-8:30pm 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 at 9:00am -9:30am. HOMEBOUND MINISTRY - Call us if you or someone you know is no longer able to attend Mass. Our Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion visit the elderly & infirmed parishioners SJA COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN (CCW) - St. Ana Circle 4th Wednesday at 8:00am, St. Clare Circle 3rd Wednesday at 1:00pm., St. Elizabeth Circle 2nd Tuesday at 8:00am-9:30am at Casa Hispana, Sts. Martha & Mary Circle 3rd Thursday at 7:00pm, St. Monica Circle 4th Monday at 2:00pm, St. Therese of Lisieux 3rd Tuesday at 9:00am. 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. Mondays 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 SOUL CORE CLASS Enjoy this yoga class while praying the Rosary. Mondays at 6:00pm and Wednesdays at 6:30pm at the SJA Sports Arena. For more information contact Danielle Palmiotto MOTHER OF DIVINE MERCY CATHOLIC BOOK CLUB FOR WOMEN Meets on the first Thursday of every month from 7:00pm -8:30pm at Mary Ann Wheeler s house. Anyone can join at any time,we keep extra books on hand. For more info contact Mary Ann Wheeler at: wheelermaryann@bellsouth.net GRIEF SUPPORT MINISTRY We seek to offer an ongoing ministry of comfort to those who are mourning the death of a loved one. We hold special events and programs throughout the year: Harvesting Our Tears, Joyful Again!, Grief Support Pot Luck Suppers, and a Special Mass of Remembrance in November. You are also invited to informal conversations - over a cup of coffee - with members of the parish who are willing to listen and share their own experiences of dealing with grief. For more information and details, please call the Parish Office or Marjorie O'Sullivan at JUNE 11 ST. JOAN OF ARC 15

16 Andrea Lewin Directora del Ministerio Hispano y de Actividades de la Parroquia lewin_andrea@stjoan.org Padre Wesler Hilaire Capellán del Ministerio Hispano hilaire_wesler@stjoan.org - Padre Oscar Alonso, Sch.P. - - Padre José Crucet - - Padre Alfredo Hernández - Misa en español todos los Sábados a las 6:30pm. Confesiones todos los Sábados a las 5:30pm en la capilla. ACTIVIDADES EN ESPAÑOL CALENDARIO DOMINGO 11 DE JUNIO Misa de DESPEDIDA para el Padre Hilaire MARTES 19 DE JUNIO Clases Pre Bautismales en la Casa Kilby a las 7pm. M ISA EN ESPANOL DOMINGO 6 DE AGOSTO A LAS 6:30PM A partir del mes de Agosto nuestra Santa Misa en Español sera los dias Domingos a las 6:30pm MARTES 22 DE AGOSTO ( Inicio clases semananles) Clases de la Biblia Padre Oscar Alonso en la Casa Kilby a las 7pm PROXIMAMENTE ENTRENAMIENTO de Ujieres, Bautizos y Funerales. BUSCAMOS VOLUNTARIOS PARA Invitamos a todos los NIÑOS QUE HAYAN hecho su Primera Comunión a ser parte de nuestro GRUPO DE MONAGUILLOS ( Altar Servers)Los interesados contactar a Andrea Lewin al teléfono Invitamos a participar en nuestro GRUPO DE UJIERES para dar la bienvenida a nuestra comunidad asistente a la Santa Misa y ayudar con la colecta de la ofrenda (Ushers). Y si ya formas parte de este prestigioso grupo de voluntarios te invitamos a considerar ser su LÍDER. Para alabar al Señor te esperamos para participar en nuestro Coro. Los interesados contactar a Andrea Lewin al teléfono Si te interesa participar en nuestros bautizos mensuales estaremos haciendo un entrenamiento para asitir al Padre Oscar Alonso. GRUPO DE ORACIÓN todos los Jueves a las 7pm en la Casa Kilby. Por otra parte estaremos haciendo entrenamiento para asistir en los fuerlaes en español. Santo Rosario de la Familia Mayo 22 y 25 en la Capilla. Clase de Ingles TODOS los MIÉRCOLES a las 12 y a las 7pm. Inscribirse con la hermana Carmen en el teléfono Rosario por la vocaciones sacerdotales todos los Martes a las 7pm en la Capilla. MINISTROS EXTRAORDINARIOS DE LA EUCARISTÍA CUERPO DE CRISTO Nora Fasce Carmen Bruckner Maria de Los Angeles Angulo SANGRE DE CRISTO Benito Fernandez Rachel Licciardino L uis Chavez Teresita Reoyo MINISTROS DE LA PALABRA 20 DE JUNIO Nora Acevedo Rosa Davidson 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 JUNE 11