MAY 7, 2017 YOUR WELCOMING CATHOLIC COMMUNITY IN DOWNTOWN MAY 7 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 As we move through the middle of Easter we have the opportunity to continue to reflect upon The Resurrection. When we celebrate this season every year we are not merely celebrating an event that happened a long time in the past. We assuredly are celebrating something that began a long time ago with the resurrection of Christ, the event that changed everything. What we are celebrating is nothing less than the salvation of the world, a world that has been, is being, and always will be transformed by the incarnation of God who became man, who suffered, died and rose from the dead in order that we may have eternal life with Him in Heaven! The plan that was set forth by God from the beginning of time is accomplished, done, finished, completed and kaput in the saving work of Jesus Christ, that is, the part that God had to do. For our part, the only thing that God asks us to do is to believe and to behave as if we do indeed believe, and even in this part of the plan we are aided by God. God has given us His Church, that body of Christ on earth, the Church in which we are spiritually nourished. The Church in which we take an active participation in the worship of God our Father, Jesus our Brother and the Holy Spirit our Advocate and then go forth from that worship to keep the mission that has been entrusted to us, to bring the message of Christ to a world that is in such desperate need of the truth of Easter! Deacon Bill Watzek Confessions Saturday: 3:15-4pm & 5:30-6:15pm MAY 7, 2017 YOUR WELCOMING CATHOLIC COMMUNITY IN DOWNTOWN MAY 7 ST. BOCA JOAN OF RATON ARC 1

2 MAY 7 MASSES FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 8, 2017 MONDAY May 8 THURSDAY May 11 6:30pm 6:45am 6:45am Elvia & Jorge 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! The Jannotta Family by Molly & Peter Doran Henry Orozco by Albert Orozco 8:15am Gertrude Witkowski by Daughter, Maryann Donald Green by Phyllis & Jack Linger Mario Italo Zerega-Mortola by Rayan Zerega 8:15am Ann Johnson by Ron & Kathy Lakey Edward Fitzgerald by Mary Feliz Rodriguez by Marta Hoynoski Charlie Beyer by Domingo Ortiz SUNDAY May 14 7:30am Rachel Margo by Regina & Bob Vetto Mr. Thomas Zurella Mrs. Deniece Gaudreau & Mr. Jordyn Ortega Nelcy Sua TUESDAY May 9 6:45am Hector Orozco by Albert Orozco FRIDAY May 12 6:45am For the Souls of Priests & Religious Mario Italo Dorothy Kashuda by Vincent Kashuda 9:15am Teodora Bautista by Elena Degennero Lonek Grzybowski Zerega-Mortola John Defilippis by Helen & Dave Moss by Rayan Zerega by Mom & Dad 8:15am 8:15am 10:45am Joan Neff Margaret Cremin Steve Schnellenberger by Marty & Pat by The Cremin Family by Beverlee Conaghan Roosevelt Kernizan Teresa Pawlowska Patsy Goodman by Claudine Kernizan by Elizabeth Adami by Ron & Kathy Lakey 12:15pm SATURDAY May 13 Louis, Lilian & Edward WEDNESDAY May 10 8:15am Scarpetti 6:45am T. Jay Virgin by Donna Rizzo Agustin De Rojas by The Virgin Robert G. Rizzo by His Wife, Regina & Ramudo Family by Wife, Donna Mario Italo For the 5:00pm Zerega-Mortola Forgotten Souls Barbara Ann Sweeny by Rayan Zerega 4:30pm by Judy & Tim DePalma 8:15am Ed & Bea Palguta Doris Betances Joseph Jeukens by Sheri Sundquist by Vivian Arroyo by Zak Preble The Odierna & Orsini Ramon Maranges Families by Ron & Kathy Lakey by The Family 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 MAY 7

3 PASTOR S MESSAGE FIRST HOLY COMMUNION As we all know from personal experience, our church is a very busy place. Masses daily and many on weekends, Baptisms, Marriages, Funerals, Confirmations, Penance Celebrations, personal devotions and prayers and recently Communal Anointing of the Sick. All of these sacramental encounters with God strengthen us and help us to grow in holiness. Our church truly is the House of God and where the People of God encounter the "Living God" in ways that are transformational. Next Saturday we will gather to celebrate our greatest sacrament, the Holy Eucharist, being received for the first time by the children of our parish families. This reception of the Holy Eucharist is a significant and joy filled occasion for all of our larger parish family and for the families of our children. We are "One Body In Christ". This is because the Holy Eucharist is both the center of our spiritual lives and the source of our unity with each other and with God. For over 2,000 years Catholics have gathered to be fed by Word and Sacrament and to be united in Christ as baptized members of His Body. As the Parable of the Vine and the Branches reminds us, united with Christ our Vine, we flourish unattached to Him, we spiritually languish, and die. The immense privilege of being united with Christ in the most intense way possible is what we are sharing with our children. Each family present for the First Holy Communion Mass will be passing on a priceless heritage and a most important family value and practice. Families pass on, form and support faith and, like Christ, each family is itself a spiritual vine supporting the faith of all family members especially our youngest. Participation in the Holy Eucharist should be understood as the most significant moment in the faith life of the family. It should be one that completes the fabric of family prayer, scripture reading, spiritual devotions, love and forgiveness and care for neighbor. The "First Communion" is just that, the first, in a lifetime of Holy Communions that will support and nourish our children spiritually throughout their lives. Families that together participate in the Holy Eucharist faithfully will be blessed with an abundance of love, peace and joy. As important as the food that we share around our tables, is the Holy Eucharist that keeps us spiritually alive and capable of living out our Baptismal promises. We congratulate and are prayerfully united with all of our First Communicants listed below, and their families as they take this most important step in their spiritual development. - Msgr. Michael D. McGraw Dominic Aletto Luke Alexander Megan Aloia Isla Alvarez Sebastian Alvarez Ariana Balestieri Sofia Barrera Camila Bartra Lyla Batista Harlow Bertanzetti Sienna Rose Besner Ariana Bitar Emilia Bitar Pedro Bitar Alexander Boissinot Kayla Camandona Matthew Cancino Lola Carney Mauricio Caro-Pico Francesca Cascardo Miranda Castro Jack Cavanagh Alydia Chenal Molly Ann Clancy John Paul "Trey" Claxton III Ariana Marie Costa Michael Costa Kelsey Crawford Lily Crawford Siena Crippa Scotty Crowe Dapne Cruz Kamilla Cubit Anne D'Alonzo Nicole Damelio Julian Dell'Accio Dominic Demascio Derek Dohler Jacob Doniger Graham Donnelly Olivier Douyon Gabriela Estrada Josh Fattovich Michael Fernandez Carlee Figueroa Collin Fischer Violet Fischer Sadie Ruth Fortune Mario Gibbs Grayson Gomez Alejandra Gonzalez Ivan Jr. Gonzalez Nathalie Gonzalez Luciano Grasso Payton Griek Victoria Griffith Augusto Grimaldi Riley Grosswald Catherine Guariglia Jacqueline Guariglia Breigh Gunther Stephanie Gutierrez Kyla Hand Sarina Handel Allegra E. Hatch Lucas E. Hatch Hanna Hawkinson Miguel Herrera Reyes Drake William Hillier Ada Jane- De Alcantara Jack Kalmanowicz Grace Kanige Nathan Kaplan Joshua Kaskey Brooklyn Knote Joseph Koziol Chloe Kubenez Valentina Labrador Elizabeth Laurence Adin Lee Cristina A. Lee Mariana Leiva Moncada Sophia Lester Stephan Liautaud Gabriela Loveland Eli Marinoff Leonard (Lenny) Marraffino Celeste Martin-O'Brien Grace McFarland Caroline Merritt Olivia Molloy Kasey Moore Thomas Morales-Leiva Joseph Mullins Augustina Noe Kenneth O'Dell Dana Olson Sabrina Olson Joselyn Olvera Tessa O'Neal Brian Josue Perez Tania Judith Perez Rylee Kathryn Powers James Press Declan Quilter Chloe Qumsieh Sara Rangel Tess Reilly Avery Reynolds Kyle Rhodes Caden Roa Sebastian Rogers Jackson Rory Sabina Rosales Eve Sabga Brandon Salas Dean Sanders Alessandra Scappaticcio Hailey Scott Alexander (Alex) Sequete Evan Sequete Isabella Simons Brielle Snowden Kristian Snowden Erick Soto-Zelaya Gianna Stazzone Sienna Stier Sydney Stier Andrew Stopp Manuel Alejandro Subauste-Garcia Kaitlyn Sullivan Cristina Sweeney Brayden A.Swisher Jorge A Szauer Ashley Tello-Morales Jorge Tello-Morales Auraya Tinney Alexandra Toman Lyla Tomko William Vale Alyssa Van Pelt Sophia Velez Brett Wojtecki Alfonso Zambuto MAY 7 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 COMMITEE 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 April 29/30 totaled $22, envelope users contributed $17,641 and non envelope users contributed $5, 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 4 ST. JOAN OF ARC MAY 7 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

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6 Parish Liturgy Committee: Mother s Day Celebration! GOD BLESS OUR BELOVED MOTHERS! A Mother s love is a reflection of God s love! START YOUR MOTHER S DAY NOVENA TODAY. Yes, as grateful children, we want to remember her, show our love, honor her, cherish her and thank her our dearest Mothers both living and deceased every day of our lives. No matter how long some have gone back to our loving God s embrace, for many of us, Mothers remain very much alive in our hearts, in our thoughts and in our memories. Our dearest Mothers are the most special persons in our lives and God s precious gifts to us. And Mother s Day is a special day to remember them in a very special way and the best time to say how much we love them. We can show our love and appreciation in so many different ways like giving her a bouquet of beautiful roses, treating her to a lavish dinner, etc. Either one will surely express our love and gratitude if the intention is truly coming from the heart. But still the best gift that we can ever give her is uniting her maternal intentions to the HOLY SACRIFICE OF THE MASS. So please enroll your Mother in our 9 consecutive days-novena of Masses from May 15, Monday, through May 23, Tuesday. Envelopes are available at the Credenza Table or ask an Usher for help. Remember, He who gives glory to his mother prepares a treasure for himself. (Sirach 3:4) May Our Blessed Mother Mary protect our Mothers and help us to love, respect and honor our MOTHERS, not only this Mother s Day, but as long as they live. Amen! The enrollment envelope can be placed in the collection baskets or in the novena box located in the front of the church Happy Mother s Day! ALTAR BREAD Do you want a special remembrance for a loved one, living or deceased? 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 YOU CAN DONATE ALTAR BREAD FOR A WEEK OF MASSES by calling The Parish Office at If you are interested, please contact Valerie Bryant at bryant_valerie@stjoan.org. 6 ST. JOAN OF ARC MAY 7

7 FROM THE SJA DEVELOPMENT & STEWARDSHIP DIRECTOR IN SUPPORT OF CATHOLIC EDUCATION THE SCHOOL ENDOWMENT FUND The School Endowment Fund was set up and funded by parishioners many years ago to ensure that the school would be passed on to future generations alive and healthy. This past year, we received two estates that were designated to be added to the School Endowment funds. This fund allows us to make ongoing investments in the school s faculty, programs, and infrastructure. The Development Office and the Parish Consultative bodies can only use the net income or interest earned on those gifts. As the assets of the endowment grow each year, so will the annual interest earned. This interest will enable the parish to sustain the many valuable programs of the school, develop and expand programs to meet future needs. THE TUITION ASSISTANCE FUND Even though we are in an affluent area there are always instances where a school family suffers a hardship which places them in a financial crisis such as the loss of a job, divorce, an illness or death in the family. St. Joan of Arc School families who have found themselves in this situation have been able to continue at St. Joan s thanks to the many caring hearts in our parish community who donate the funds to assist school families in need. Individual donations in any amount can be made directly to the tuition assistance fund. THE SCHOLARSHIP FUND Another way you can assist in the advancement of Catholic Education is by setting up a scholarship. A scholarship can be set up in memory of a loved one or in support of a particular educational program. Several examples of scholarships that have been set up in memory of a loved one are the Lisa Crowley Phillips Scholarship, and the Jane M. Johnson Memorial Scholarship. Additionally, we have several scholarships that were set up by the donors to recognize students academic achievements. The Dr. Robert E. Tormey Science Scholarship is awarded to a rising 8th grade student who has had the best overall grades in Science, while another, The Alina Brady Scholarship is awarded to a rising 7th grade student who is academically talented, focused and hard working. The Endowment Fund and these scholarships are a blessing to both the school and the students who receive them. These resources enable St. Joan of Arc School to pass on a strong academic and faith-filled foundation to our youth for their future and for the future of our Catholic faith. Please consider making a donation that will pave a path for the future for our children and our Catholic Faith. You can choose to assist our families in need with tuition assistance or set up a scholarship in memory of a loved one. For more information contact Wendy Horton in the Development Office at Wendy Horton SJA DEVELOPMENT & STEWARDSHIP DIRECTOR MAY 7 ST. JOAN OF ARC 7

8 SJA SCHOOL CAREER DAY SJA hosted its 2nd Annual Career Day on April 25th. Grades Pre-K3-8th heard from two dozen speakers, including SJA alumni Andres Navarro (class of 2004), whose mom, Mrs. Margie Navarro, is the Art teacher at Saint Joan of Arc! A variety of fields were represented from science, medicine, law, aviation, marketing, engineering, business, journalism and more! Students conducted a science experiment, tried on police gear, handled physical therapy tools, played speech therapy games, and asked questions and spoke with different types of professionals. Career Day couldn't have been made possible without the generous support of parents and community service professionals who volunteered their time to make Career Day special. 8 ST. JOAN OF ARC MAY 7

9 SJA DRAMA PRESENTS: WILLY WONKA JR. SJA's talented drama students danced and sang in the school production, Willy Wonka Jr, on April 27th and April 28th. The middle school cast was accompanied by the 1st grade drama group. The audience was dazzled by all the light effects and state-of-the-art sound and microphone system in the brand new Mercy Center. The tech crew worked the lights behind the curtains and set the stage between scenes. Thank you to Joy Deco, Monica Sherman and Brooke Sterling for directing a sweet production! SJA THE EDGE & SPARK BEACH CLEANUP "The earth is the LORD's, and everything in it. The world and all its people belong to Him." Psalm 24:1 God called us to be stewards of the earth. The Edge and Spark partnered together in a beach clean up on Saturday, April 29th, at Boynton Beach Inlet Park. Afterward, everyone came together for a picnic. Everyone enjoyed this fun service project and the youth groups will be planning more in the future. MAY 7 ST. JOAN OF ARC 9

10 GRADUATION CEREMONY THURSDAY, MAY 25 5:30PM in the main church St. Joan of Arc School invites you to attend the graduation liturgy for our 8 th Grade students on Thursday, May 25 at 5:30 pm in the main church. This liturgy marks a special occasion for our graduates and their families. Join us for Our Summer Reading Book Fair! Wednesday May 10 th and Thursday May 11 th 8:00am to the Media Center For more information please contact Miss Alessandra Novoa at novoa_alessandra@stjoan.org Thank you Fr. Dominic for your grace filled presentation to the Women at our Morning of Grace on Saturday, April l st. Please join us the first Saturday every month from 9:00-11:00am in the Ark for a continental breakfast, prayer & fellowship. All women are welcome! 10 ST. JOAN OF ARC MAY 7

11 SJA LITERACY CLASSES ESSAY COMPETITION As members of the Palm Beach Literacy Coalition, our program here at St. Joan of Arc is invited each year to participate in their programs. One of the events which we take seriously is the annual Essay Contest. The topic for this year was, "Describe Your Life Five Years from Now". Six of our adult learners competed with over six hundred others in Palm Beach County. Alba Mendoza was one of ten chosen to read her essay at a reception held in the Hilton Palm Beach Airport Hotel. Four others, Doris Amaya, Josefina Lee, Maria Rosales, and Jose Rizo received Honorable Mentions. We are proud of those who come to the program here at St. Joan of Arc to better their lives by learning English. We cannot thank enough the dedicated tutors who volunteer their time and concern for those coming to better their lives. Kudos to Adult Learners and tutors. SJA EASTER LUNCHEON The St. Joan of Arc Holiday Fun & Fellowship Ministry organized Easter lunch at Rafina Greek Taverna of Boca Raton. Jean Ordonez, is the key organizer and she is helped by Rita Agustynowicz and Rosemary Schlanger. Rita loves selecting the prayer for our special dinner together and Rosemary loves making sure that table flowers and small gifts reflect the holiday spirit. Rosemary is also our official photographer. She captures expressions of peace and joy at the table. Interestingly, each of our holiday dinner parties have included Grandmothers, Grandfathers, daughters and grandchildren, husbands and wives and individuals who would be eating alone... all have chosen to celebrate the holiday with fellow parishioners at a restaurant. We all leave having new friends at St. Joan of Arc. This ministry plans dinners for Easter, Christmas and Thanksgiving Day. Please join us during our next holiday dinner! MAY 7 ST. JOAN OF ARC 11

12 CCW SPRING GATHERING SJA CCW held it's Annual Spring Gathering on April 20. The generous contributions benefited the Women's Circle of Palm Beach County. Special Thanks to Santa Ana Circle for organizing such a lovely event. Please join us at the annual COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN S INSTALLATION MASS AND DINNER Monday, May 15th at 6pm-9pm St. Joan of Arc Chapel Mass will be celebrated by: Monsignor McGraw Reception and Dinner immediately following in Mercy Center Cost for dinner is $25.00 Please RSVP by May 5th Please send checks made payable to SJACCW and send to St. Joan of Arc attn. CCW, 370 S.W. 3rd Street, Boca Raton, FL CCW members, please RSVP to your Circle Leader. Non-members, please RSVP at ext 8104 LETTER FROM BISHOP GERALD M. BARBARITO Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ: During the month of May we celebrate World Communications Day, established after the Second Vatican Council to recognize the great importance of social communication. Since its inception, communication methods have exploded with more of us utilizing social and digital media to communicate. Communication, especially of the Gospel, is at the heart of the special collection the diocese will have on the weekend of May 13 &14. The collection is for the Catholic Communication Campaign (CCC) and Catholic University of America. Half of the CCC collection will fund national communication efforts of the U.S. bishops. The other half stays here in our diocese to fund our local communications projects such as the television Mass, the Florida Catholic newspaper, our diocesan website and electronic newsletters. All of these resources help bring the gospel message to the public square so all can know the love of God. Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., is the national university of the Catholic Church. As the only institution of higher education in the U.S. founded by our bishops and chartered by the Vatican, the university educates clergy, religious, and lay faithful from across the nation. Your support will help the university to expand its impact in preparing the next generation of leadership for our Church and nation. Because of your support of the CCC and Catholic University collections, millions of faithful will have the opportunity to deepen their faith through media resources and Catholic learning. Your generosity is always deeply appreciated. With gratitude for your continued generosity and every prayerful wish, I am Sincerely yours in Christ, Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito Bishop of Palm Beach 12 ST. JOAN OF ARC MAY 7

13 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) SPAIN PILGRIMAGE DAY TO DAY 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 FOR A BROCHURE WITH COMPLETE DETAILS, PLEASE CONTACT: Patty Delaney - Tel: (561) Fax: (561) delaney_patty@stjoan.org MAY 7 ST. JOAN OF ARC 13

14 ROSA DAVIDSON, Youth & Adult Faith Formation Director AILEN PONCE, Administrative Assistant RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE HOURS MON., TUES, THURS. 9:00am - 5:00pm WEDNESDAY: 9:00am - 6:30pm FRIDAY: 9:00am - 12:00pm SATURDAY: CLOSED SUNDAY: 8:30am - 12:30pm By Appointment only. (closed during the 10:45am Mass) YOUTH & ADULT FAITH FORMATION MINISTRY RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 2017 SUNDAY REL. EDUCATION CLASSES: 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM May 7 Classes (LAST DAY) WEDNESDAY REL. EDUCATION CLASSES: 5:00 PM - 6:15 PM May 10 Classes (LAST DAY) NEXT HOMESCHOOL GROUP MEETING: May 2 at 5:00 PM in Conference Room A Please refer to the Calendar Handbook for important dates and check your s for important announcements. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Registrations will begin in June RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE SUMMER HOURS BEGIN 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. IMPORTANT DATES FOR FIRST COMMUNION FAMILIES Monday, May 8 First Communion 6:00pm (A-K) and 7:15pm (L-Z) in the Church Saturday, May 13 First Communion 9:00am (A-K) and 11:30am (L-Z) in the Church 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: 14 ST. JOAN OF ARC MAY June 1 July 6 The Pope s prayer intention for this month is for the Christians in Africa. From the time of the early Church, Christianity has been present in Alexandria, Egypt. One of the Doctors of the Church, St. Augustine of Hippo, lived near modern-day Algeria. As a family, learn about the spread of Christianity in Africa. Read about the life of St. Augustine and St. Monica, his mother. Maybe even pick up one of his books, The City of God of Confessions. May we pray for our children as St. Monica incessantly prayed for St. Augustine. 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. WHAT DO YOU WANT TO SEE FROM YOUTH AND ADULT FAITH FORMATION? We would like to engage more families in faith formation, not only the children, but also the adults. Please Rosa Davidson or Ailen Ponce and let us know how Faith Formation Ministry can help you be more actively involved as a family in learning and living your faith. Thank you! LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS The Children s Liturgy Ministry is looking for volunteers to facilitate the Children s Liturgy during the 12:15 PM Mass. If you have a faith-filled heart willing to share the Sunday readings with children, Please call the Religious Ed office at (561) POPE FRANCIS PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR THE MONTH OF MAY Christians in Africa. That Christians in Africa, in imitation of the Merciful Jesus, may give prophetic witness to reconciliation, justice, and peace.

15 PRAY FOR THE SICK Adler, Michael, Altagracia Martinez, Eridania Anasaii, Violet Arcau, Georgina Aristizabal, Gloria Mercedes Agustynowicz, Rita Babione, Helen Babione Jr., Robert Baker, Jimmy 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 Dunn, Morgan Durand, Raul Salazar 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 Martinez, Eridania Altagracia Marullo, Phyllis McPhillips, Daminica Mealo, Patsy Would you like to donate flowers to decorate the altar on the weekend masses? Miret, Emilio Mitchell, Maria Mochler, Marie Monte-Blaschitz, Michelle Morgan, Todd Morris, Fred Morrow, Marjorie Nebel, Lee Ann Nicole, Lauren Peloso, Margaret Perkowski, Fran Petho, Ellen Picinich, Antonio 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. Sweeney, Sr. Kathleen Thomas, Colleen Siebenahler Tingwald, Sandy Tolly, Morris Valleti, Fran Valdez, Pilar Vetto, Robert Zatarga, Pat Zumaeta, Mery If you would like to donate flowers to decorate our altar, please call Patty Delaney, (561) or her at (Flowers can be donated in memory of a loved one, birthdays or for any special ocassion.) BAPTISMS Mia Rosella Szymanski Elisa Rosillo Seijas 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. 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 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 MAY 7 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 DESDE EL MIÉRCOLES 5 DE ABRIL AL 10 DE MAYO Curso 33 Dias hacia un GLORIOSO AMANECER todos los miércoles durante seis semanas en el Casa Kilby de 12 a 2pm. CERTIFICACION MINISTROS DE LA EUCARISTIA PARA ENFERMOS Y MINUSVALIDOS El Padre Wesler hara un entrenamiento de dos sesiones Lunes 8 de Mayo y Viernes 12 de mayo de 3:30pm a 4:30pm en la Iglesia. MARTES 16 DE MAYO Clases Pre Bautismales CELEBRACION CUMPLEANOS DE ABRIL GRUPO DE ORACION DIACONO EDGAR CACERES, JOSEFINA MAY, GEORGINA ARTAU, ANA CHAVARI, BERTHA TREJOS, GREISS MORENO, ANDREA LEWIN DOMIMGO 21 DE MAYO Misas Especiales Misa 10:45 am Scouts Pack y Troop 323 Misa 12:15 pm Despedida Sister Kathleen LUNES 22 DE MAYO Clases de la Biblia Padre Oscar Alonso en la Casa Kilby a las 7pm GRUPO DE ORACIÓN todos los Jueves a las 7pm en la Casa Kilby Rosario por la vocaciones scerdotales todos los Martes a las 7pm en la Capilla ADDITTION Santo Rosario de la Familia Mayo 9, 15, 16, 18, 19, 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 CLASE DE BIBLIA PADRE ALONSO BUSCAMOS VOLUNTARIOS PARA MINISTROS EXTRAORDINARIOS DE LA EUCARISTÍA CUERPO DE CRISTO Aurora Cortez R ebeca Vera, Luis Chavez SANGRE DE CRISTO G eorgina Gracia Fernando Cordova Jeanette Cordova Maria de Los Angeles Angulo MINISTROS DE LA PALABRA 6 DE MAYO Sandra Castro Anibal Lozada 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 Patrcia Jaramillo 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. Y si quieres alabar al Señvor te esperamos para participar en nuestro Coro. Los interesados contactar a Andrea Lewin al teléfono Ministerio Extraordinario de la Eucaristia y Grupo de Oración : Fernando Cordova Proclamadores de la Palabra: Rosis Suarez Monaguillos para la santa Misa: Patricia Jaramillo Si estás interesado en ser voluntario y en ser parte del grupo de Ujieres contactar a Andrea Lewin ST. JOAN OF ARC MAY 7