ALWAYS OPEN FOR YOUR SPIRITUALITY, 365 DAYS A YEAR

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1 ALWAYS OPEN FOR YOUR SPIRITUALITY, 365 DAYS A YEAR 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 Parish Office Hours Monday - Thursday 8:30am to 5:30pm 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 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: Only one Mass at 9:00am In the Gospel today we have John the Baptist essentially introducing his followers to the one who was coming after him, The Christ, Jesus of Nazareth. In doing this he is telling his followers to go and follow this man, he is the one that we have been waiting for, that He is in fact the Son of God. John realizes that the fulfillment of his mission has come to fruition, and now that Jesus has begun His public life it is time for John to fade into the background and promote the teachings of Jesus. In this Gospel we are also being told the same exact thing, that this Jesus is the one whom we are to follow, to pay attention to, and to come to know. The only problem that we have is that Jesus lived back in the time of John the Baptist and we do not have the walking, talking Son of God among us today. Some people say that this is what leads them to not believe in the divinity of Jesus. They claim that if Jesus were really the Son of God then He should appear to them in the here and now and then they would believe. God, however, does not work that way. God always allows us to come to Him by our own free will, not forcing Himself upon us through miraculous revelations, but rather revealing Himself in more subtle but very concrete ways, through the Gospel, through His Church and through one another. God does this so that we may freely choose to love Him and follow in The Way, because without choice there could be no love. Our response to Jesus and the way that we behave with regards to His message is crucial for our relationship with God. It is through participation in the Sacraments and studying the Word of God that we can grow in our knowledge and love of our Creator and thereby securing that for which we were created, our eternal life in heaven. - Deacon Bill Watzek Baptisms Every 1st & 3rd Sunday (English): 1:30pm 3rd Saturday (Spanish): 12 noon Confessions Saturday: 3:00-4:00pm Sunday: 5:50-6:20pm (Spanish & English) Confessions by appointment during office hours JANUARY 14, 2018 YOUR CARING CATHOLIC COMMUNITY IN JANUARY DOWNTOWN 14 ST. BOCA JOAN RATON OF ARC 1

2 WHY ARE WE PARISHIONERS AT ST. JOAN OF ARC? "In 1990 I became a Catholic in large part due to the love and acceptance I felt at our St. Joan of Arc Church. When I met people at church, I felt kindness, caring and community. The people I met seemed humble and non-judgmental. I was treated as an equal in a Bible Study class despite my being non-catholic. On a walk with a friend one day, I referred to St. Joan as my church. I joined RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) where I had my questions answered and was confirmed several months later. I love our church and continue to enjoy learning about Catholicism, now, at St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary in Boynton Beach where I attend classes with many future priests and deacons." 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! Mrs. Jacqueline Grant Mr. Robert McSheffrey THE ST. JOAN OF ARC SCHOOL GAZETTE Janet Zann Sheldon If you would like to be included in SJA s School Quarterly Newsletter, The SJA Gazette mailings, please us your name and address at info_school@stjoan.org or call the School Office with your contact information at (561) Thank you. JANUARY 14 MASSES FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 15, 2018 MONDAY - January 15 9:00am Claudine & Roosevelt Kernizan by Dr. Noedet & Emile Razafikely Tony Picinich by Terri Picinich TUESDAY - January 16 6:45am Claudine & Roosevelt Kernizan by Dr. Noedet & Emile Razafikely Tony Picinich by Terri Picinich 8:15am Hans Bodewig by Claudia Pardo Shaun Patrick Carres by The Family WEDNESDAY - January 17 6:45am Tony Picinich by Terri Picinich Jane Johnson by The Family 8:15am David O Connell by Mary Ann Young Allan Lloyd Yoder by Tracy Augustin THURSDAY January 18 6:45am Tony Picinich by Mary Jo & Rick Walsh 8:15am Mary McCarthy by The Lopez Family Margie Phillips by Irene Freire FRIDAY - January 19 6:45am Jane Drake by Joan Rogers 8:15am Margie Phillips by Karen Rusk Georgette Allard by Irene Freire SATURDAY - January 20 8:15am The Riccio Family by Luisa Riccio Jerry Coldiron by Eileen Maloney 4:30pm Orvis & Gene Steimer by Tim & Amy Kelleher Dennis Nolan by Kathleen Stack SUNDAY - January 21 7:30am Phyllis Silk by The DeGrandchamp Family Deacon Louis Turcott by Rita & Frances Agustynowicz 9:15am Geraldine Coldiron by Lin & Pat Hurley Charles Dlugos by Charles & Marie Dlugos 10:45am Robert Brennan by Priscilla Reichenbach Teri Crowley by The Marko Family 12:15pm Jose & Nadine Issid by Rula Handal Humberto Fraccaro by Mr. & Mrs. Tomas Lotito 5:00pm Philip Filippone by Colleen Cooney Mary Rose Watkins by Tom & Nancy Vincent 6:30pm Ancelmo Echeverry by His Family Antonio Picinich by Constanza Dear Parishioners & Friends, When coming to Mass, please note that additional Parking is available across the street at Temple Beth El. Thank you very much. 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 JANUARY 14

3 PASTOR S MESSAGE MINISTRY AS COMPLETION OF OUR SPIRITUALITY In this New Year, whenever we pray, we might begin with a spiritual circle of reading Sacred Scripture, quietly reflecting upon the meaning of the scripture text for each one of us uniquely--"what does this mean for me?," responding personally in an intimate dialogue with God, finally, putting the words of Sacred Scripture into action in some way. The final phase of the prayer period brings the prayer to a moment of completion through a ministry involvement that takes us out of ourselves and connects us with our neighbor. Ministry is anchored and grows out of our spirituality and prayer. Parishes of today are incredibly dependent on the active ministerial participation and dedication of parishioners. In the 1950's this would be unthinkable. More often than not ministry was then the realm of priests and nuns and perhaps a few devout lay persons. Our parish life at Saint Joan of Arc offers over fifty different opportunities for ministry discipleship: Worship and Spirituality ministries, social ministries, educational and faith formation ministries, administration oversight ministries, outreach and charitable ministries are only some of our possibilities. All of them bring to a circle of completion our spiritual lives. It is often said that volunteerism is its own reward. I agree with this proverb based upon my own experience and that of others. Whenever we extend ourselves in active care and concern for our neighbor we are enriched on many levels. We make new friends, help to make an important difference in other people's lives and experience deep satisfaction at the enlargement of our hearts and energies. I love the parable of the Good Samaritan because it summarizes Jesus' teaching on ministry. In response to the question "Who is my neighbor? Jesus tells the story of the Good Samaritan who stopped and helped an injured man while other more "respectable" people walked right by him. Jesus said of the Good Samaritan, "Go and do Likewise." We are to move from disengaged bystander to active helper for those in need. All of our ministries at Saint Joan of Arc in some way or another do just that. I would like to invite all parishioners to come to our Ministry Fair and Ice Cream Social in Mercy Center this Sunday after the10:45 Mass. Representatives from our ministries will be present to answer questions and to recruit new volunteers. A good time will be had by all in the service of the great good of parish volunteerism ministry. We know that we will receive much more than we give and will grow our disciple hearts. We will also enjoy ice-cream! - Msgr. Michael D. McGraw JANUARY 14 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 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, The Weekly Offertory Collection for January 6/7 totaled $27, envelope users contributed 22,074 and non envelope users contributed $5,380. OUR 2017 DIOCESAN SERVICE APPEAL A SUCCESS! Thank you to all who pledged $358, as of January, We are officially closing down last year's appeal. May God Bless all for this generous Parish response. VIRTUS -PROTECTING GOD'S CHILDREN WORKSHOP (FOR ALL VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF) HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTER Valerie Bryant, bryant_valerie@stjoan.org HOMEBOUND/PASTORAL VISITATION DIRECTOR Fr. Martin Dunne III, MARRIAGE MINISTRY DIRECTOR Rosario Gonzales, Months notice required for marriages LITURGICAL MUSIC & CHOIR DIRECTOR Douglas Byers, PARISH FINANCE MANAGER Jodi Panzeri, PARISH ACTIVITIES & HISPANIC MINISTRIES DIRECTOR Andrea Lewin lewin_andrea@stjoan.org 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, SATURDAY, JANUARY 27 TH 9:00am in Mercy Center This session is for adults only, no children or babies are allowed. Please be on time. If you are more than 15 minutes late you may not receive credit for attendance. Registration is mandatory in order to receive credit! Please register beforehand on Miss Bryant at bryant_valerie@stjoan.org with any questions. 4 ST. JOAN OF ARC JANUARY 14

5 FROM THE SJA SCHOOL PRINCIPAL ROTATION STATIONS IN THE ST. JOAN CLASSROOM What is blended learning? According to edglossary.org, the term blended learning is generally applied to the practice of using both online and in-person learning experiences when teaching students. For example, blended learning may be provided in an existing school by a few teachers or it may be the dominant learning-delivery model around which a school s academic program is designed. Online learning may be a minor component part of a classroom-based course, or video-recorded lectures, live video and text chats, and other digitally enabled learning activities may be a student s primary instructional interactions with a teacher. In some cases, students may work independently on online lessons, projects, and assignments at home or elsewhere, only periodically meeting with teachers to review their learning progress, discuss their work, ask questions, or receive assistance with difficult concepts. Again, the potential variations are numerous. At St. Joan of Arc School the blended learning model that numerous faculty members are striving to administer is a station rotation in order to better personalize instruction, provide enrichment, exploration, adaptive student learning, opportunities for pursuit of interests, and optimized skill practice. The rationale for this push is that according to Bloom, 1984, tutorial learning achievement yields much greater achievement than in a conventional classroom or even mastery learning program. Via blended learning, the teacher is considered the coach. There are three main stations: online, a teacher lead group, and a collaborative activity station (students work with each other and each student is assigned a specific role). In classes with younger students, there often is an additional floating adult assisting in the process. What requires a lot of preparation on the teachers and their expertise is coaching, data reflection (IOWA, MAP, STAR), Socratic dialogue, debate, conversation and correction, and guiding students to discover the connections to other content knowledge. Also, the online component requires effective differentiated instruction. The teacher assigns the appropriate online level and activity per child. This academic school year, we have made a concerted effort to have more student individual goal setting in reading and in math starting in 4th grade (student/ teacher data chats ) as well as more teacher/ parent conferences. For example, at our January 2018 teacher workday, we invited middle school parents and students to come to the Sports Arena to individually meet with our faculty. Lastly, as part of our Florida Catholic Conference reaccreditation process, we are excited to share that the St. Joan of Arc Team is working on getting our FCC STREAM Certification (Florida Catholic Conference Science Technology, Reading Engineering, Arts, and Math). St. Joan educators must be able to demonstrate at all grade levels the integration of all these subjects through interdisciplinary project-based and inquiry-based learning. Both the teachers and the students make evident the authentic use of technology as an integral part of learning and teaching as well as the use of data to make informed instructional decisions. Caroline Roberts SJA Catholic School Principal JANUARY 14 ST. JOAN OF ARC 5

6 OPEN HOUSE Tuesday, January 30, :30 a.m :30 a.m. RSVP at or call SJA GIRLS VARSITY SOCCER CHAMPIONS 2017 SJA BOYS BASEBALL CHAMPIONS 2017 SJA GIRLS VARSITY VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONS 2017 SJA GIRLS SOFTBALL CHAMPIONS 6 ST. JOAN OF ARC JANUARY 14

7 Join us on the 32nd Anniversary of our Interfaith Dialogue Weekend with our friends from Temple Beth El. This year s theme is: Faith in action: transcending hatred We will discuss how faith can help to transcend the hatred we encounter each day in the news and in our lives. Our choirs will unite us in song as we explore how to solve this important challenge together. JAN The speakers will be Rabbi Dan Levin and Msgr. Michael D. McGraw, who will sit across from each other and approach the topic as a conversation between them and the congregations. RSVP FOR THE ITALIAN DINNER at TEMPLE BETH EL: FRI. JAN. 19-7:30 pm Italian Dinner: Pasta, eggplant and salad after the Shabbat Service. RSVP online at: register&step=1 $15/adult, $12/child ages 4-12 before January 12 $20/adult, $15/child ages 4-12 after January 12 THURS. JAN. 18 Teachers & Catechists from both congregations meet to discuss lesson planning for our youth. FRI. JAN. 19 6:00 pm Shabbat Evening Service at Temple Beth El 7:30 pm Italian Dinner Breaking Bread with our Friends! SUN. JAN :15 pm Mass at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. A light reception will follow in Mercy Center. Join our clergy and choirs at these services as we come together in worship, music and dialogue. JANUARY 14 ST. JOAN OF ARC 7

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9 CRECHE REMOVAL Some of our SJA Knights of Columbus and the Picinich group diligently removed the SJA Parish Creche from Sanborn Park this Monday. This Annual Christian Nativity Scene Display is a celebration of the birth of Jesus and reflects the belief of our Boca Raton Christian Community. SJA SCHOOL ALUMNI BRUNCH EVENT JANUARY 14 ST. JOAN OF ARC 9

10 YOUTH & ADULT FAITH FORMATION MINISTRY ROSA DAVIDSON, Youth & Adult Faith Formation Director AILEN PONCE, Administrative Assistant RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE HOURS MONDAYS THURSDAYS: 9:00am 5:00pm WEDNESDAYS: 9:00am 6:30pm (When there is no class on Wed. Office will close at 5pm) FRIDAYS: 9:00am 12:00 noon SATURDAYS: CLOSED SUNDAYS: 8:30am 12:00 noon (Office will close during 10:45 a.m. Mass. When there is no class on Sunday, office will be closed.) PRE-BAPTISMAL PREPARATION SCHEDULE 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. (Please note date changes for Jan. 11.) 2018 Jan. 11 Feb. 1 Mar. 1 Religious Education is in immediate need of two Catechists for January, one for a Sunday class and one for a Wednesday class. After Christmas break, the first day of Sunday classes is January 14th and the first day of Wednesday classes is January 10th. All volunteers must attend Virtus training (Protecting God s Children), pass a fingerprints background check, and sign the diocesan Code of Conduct. Baptism Ministry is looking for facilitators to teach the Pre-Baptismal class one Thursday a month. Facilitators will be trained. All class materials and setup are provided. 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 (561) Thank you! 10 ST. JOAN OF ARC JANUARY 14 SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONFIRMATION 2018 CANDIDATES: APRIL 28TH, 2018 Feeding Children Everywhere food packing event. Registration information and sign-up will begin early SUNDAY BIBLE STUDY The Sunday Bible Study will start the Study of Genesis on Sunday, January 14th, 2018 at 9:15am in Conference Room B. Perfect time for parents of Sunday Religious Ed children! All are welcome. Come and see! WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY Study the Bible Time Line: the Story of Salvation by Jeff Cavins in the Kilby House at 5:00 PM. Perfect time for parents of Wednesday Religious Ed children! All are welcome. Come and see! Estudie la Historia de la Salvación los Miércoles a las 5:00 PM en la Casa Kilby. Perfecto para los padres mientras esperan a sus hijos que están en clase de Catecismo los miércoles. Los videos tienen subtítulos en español y las facilitadoras del estudio son de habla hispana. Todos están bienvenidos! SCHOOL OF CHRISTIAN FORMATION The School of Christian Formation course on Spirituality began on January 9th, Course dates are: January 9th, 16th, 23th, 30th, February 6th and 13th. All are welcome. Come and see! RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASS SCHEDULE SUNDAYS: 9:15am 10:30am Jan Classes Jan. 21 Classes K, 1A attend 9:15 AM Mass Jan. 28 classes 2A attends 9:15 AM Mass February 4th Classes 3A & 3B attend 9:15 AM Mass WEDNESDAYS: 5:00pm 6:15pm Jan. 17 Classes Jan. 24 Classes Jan. 31 Classes Feb. 7 Classes HOME SCHOOL: One Tuesday a month 5:15pm 6:30pm Jan. 16 Class FIRST COMMUNION 2018 First Reconciliation Parent Meeting: Mandatory for First Communion Parents Monday, February 5th at 7:00PM in the Church First Reconciliation Service: February 24th at 10:00AM in the Church

11 A Journey of the Paschal Mystery FEBRUARY 16, 17, 18 This is a spiritually uplifting weekend experience that takes place right here in our parish, while you go home to sleep in the comfort of your own home. PARISH RETREAT 2018 SPACES ARE LIMITED TO THE FIRST 36 PERSONS. Retreat fee of $75.00 per person includes all three days. No one will be denied for the lack of funds. PLEASE CONTACT Tim DiPalma at or Andrea Lewin at JANUARY 14 ST. JOAN OF ARC 11

12 BRINGING HOME THE WORD DRAWN TOWARD CHRIST By Mary Katharine Deeley When I started in campus ministry, I was fortunate to meet a wonderful priest who had worked with college students for many years. I watched him carefully on Sundays and at student gatherings, picking up valuable information about how to talk to students, conduct myself professionally, and bring out the best in others and in myself. Over the years we worked together, I observed many campus ministers all age ranges, lay and ordained seeking him out for advice and counsel. I referred more than a few. I also enjoyed our conversations and nearly always left our meetings with more wisdom than when I started. I wonder what Andrew and the other disciples thought when John called Jesus the Lamb of God. Whatever it was, they must have seen in Jesus someone who could answer their questions or give them something they were lacking. Maybe they saw a person their teacher admired and decided to seek his wisdom for themselves. Whatever it was, something compelled them to follow Jesus, and Jesus own invitation to come and see whetted their curiosity and desire even more. Today we might call that the impulse of the Spirit, who draws us to Christ even when we re not sure why. The challenge for us is to have the courage to follow Jesus, ask where he s staying, and walk with him even if we can t see where it will lead us. Our desire to stay with the Lord is, in itself, our comfort and our joy. SUNDAY READINGS 1 Samuel 3:3b 10, 19 The LORD called to Samuel, who answered, Here I am. 1 Corinthians 6:13c 15a, The body is not for immorality, but for the Lord, and the Lord is for the body. John 1:35 42 [Jesus said,] You are Simon the son of John; you will be called Cephas (which is translated Peter) 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 2017 Libreria Editrice Vaticana. All rights reserved Liguori.org. 12 ST. JOAN OF ARC JANUARY 14 Lord, draw me close to your heart that I may come to know and love you more deeply. From Peaceful Meditations for Every Day in Ordinary Time, Rev. Warren J. Savage and Mary Ann McSweeny JANUARY 14, 2018 SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME BECOMING PEOPLE OF SEXUAL INTEGRITY By Jim and Susan Vogt The U.S. statistics on premarital sex (81 to 95 percent), marital infidelity (15 to 80 percent, studies vary widely) and births to single mothers (40 percent) are open to interpretation. They might reflect a loss of morality or be manifestations of searching for how to live as sexual beings. These numbers and their interpretations can disturb Catholics, who have been taught that sex outside of marriage is wrong. A committed Christian can feel like an alien in a foreign land. Is fidelity in marriage passé? Is chastity a virtue only for priests and vowed religious? In its fullest sense, chastity applies to everyone not just those who take a vow of chastity since it means using one s sexuality according to one s state in life. The Church calls single people to chastity because human sexual expression carries with it the power of intimate union and of creating new life. It s nothing to take lightly. If a man and woman aren t committed to one another, the bond created by their sexual union isn t a total gift of self and is thus conditional. How does a faithful Catholic stay faithful in a culture that seems to minimize or ignore the importance of keeping the sexual expression of love within marriage? One approach is to rail against those who engage in sex outside of marriage. But that won t change the reality that there will always will be those who can t connect the dots between sexual intercourse and marriage. We can t control another s behavior. We can only love the person. Does the Church have a message for spouses who are trying to live with sexual integrity? Is it just a matter of not having sexual affairs? After years of working with engaged and married couples, we ve learned that infidelity usually doesn t start with sex. It starts with not paying attention or paying too much attention to someone or something else. Infidelity may start as an innocent office friendship. It may be fueled by boredom with a spouse. Children naturally divert energy from marriages. But adultery also comes in nonhuman forms. The mistress might be excessive dedication to one s job. Technology becomes the other woman when a spouse spends hours on the Internet. It might not be pornography, but it s still taking the place of time with one s spouse. Chastity in marriage isn t only about what a couple shouldn t do, but also about what they should do. Theology of the Body emphasizes that our God-given gift of sexuality requires a total giving of self to the other. This sacrificial love means keeping love alive through words and deeds: letting my husband have his way even if I think my way is better or giving up a favorite TV program because my wife wants to talk. It also includes making time to nurture romance so that one s marriage doesn t drift toward substitute loves. Focusing on the positive qualities of your spouse builds the relationship. It may sound flip, but a compliment a day keeps divorce away. If you re a parent of a teen or young adult, your concern may be the sexual mores of the younger generation. With premarital sex and cohabitation becoming normative, what s a parent to say? Not much. The time for sharing your values is before they reach the age for these choices. After that, you continue to model wholesome relationships, pray for them, celebrate with them if a relationship grows into a permanent commitment, and stand by to help pick up the pieces if it doesn t. The bottom line? Are your human relationships, whether or not they involve sexual expression, life-giving and generous? What must you do to make them so?

13 WEEKDAY READINGS January Mon. Weekday: 1 Sm 15:16 23 / Mk 2:18 22 Tue. Weekday: 1 Sm 16:1 13 / Mk 2:23 28 Wed. St. Anthony: 1 Sm 17:32 33, 37, / Mk 3:1 6 Thu. Weekday: 1 Sm 18:6 9; 19:1 7 / Mk 3:7 12 Fri. Weekday: 1 Sm 24:3 21 / Mk 3:13 19 Sat. Weekday: 2 Sm 1:1 4, 11 12, 19, / Mk 3:20 21 A WORD FROM POPE FRANCIS This is a lesson for each one of us...if we let ourselves be led by the Holy Spirit, if we are able to mortify our selfishness to make room for the Lord s love and for his will, we will find peace, we will be builders of peace and will spread peace around us. Address to pilgrims in Bergamo, Italy, June 3, 2013 Are you named after a saint or someone in particular? If so, how does that saint or person inspire you? ALTAR BREAD 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 Wish List ST. JOAN OF ARC CHURCH & SCHOOL If someone wishes to donate one of these items in memory or in honor of a loved one, we can make arrangements to engrave a plaque for installation on donated item. FOR THE CHURCH: 200 FOLDING CHAIRS for overfl ow Masses & events in the arena and Palm Court 2 FLOOR CANDLESTICKS WITH EMITTE CANDELAS SUMMER WEIGHT VESTMENTS One in each of the four Liturgical colors ART CLASS NEEDS: 4 CASSO DISPLAY SYSTEMS - to hang art in hallways without nails BLOCK PRINTING MATERIALS MUSIC CLASS NEEDS: 4 XYLOPHONES One in bass, alto, tenor, and soprano. 4 ROLLING STANDS FOR XYLOPHONES These items were not included in the church s budget so a donor is needed to underwrite these items. Partial Or Complete Donation Can Be Made. To donate please contact Wendy Horton at for more details. JANUARY 14 ST. JOAN OF ARC 13

14 PRAY FOR THE SICK Adler, Michael Ambach, Maria Elena Anasaii, Violet Arcau, Georgina Agustynowicz, Rita Babione, Helen Babione Jr., Robert Baker, Jimmy Barros, Ethel Benicy, Alexander Bitondo, Carmela Blanz, Margie Bobbitt, Joann Bradley, Earl Brown, Cheryl Buffone, Peter Byers, Douglas Carrera, Abelardo Cepeda, Rafael Clark, Joanna Clark, Shenita Cluster, Michael Cooke, John Costello, Jerry A. Cullen, Debra Ann Enck Cussen, Myrna Cwal, Paul Darbyshire, Brenda De Chard, Christine DECEASED de Varona, Jorge Deitz, Eileen Des Vignes, Caren Dlugos, Donald Doria, Angela Doyle, Arthalie DuBois, Raymond Dunn, Morgan Durand, Raul Salazar Enck, Mary Farrell, Amanda Fetter, Mary Fischer, Bill Fisher, Grace Flores, Victoria G., Debbie Gardner, Marie Geraci, Frank Gerlach, Marlene Gildharry, Nelly Gesner, Carmela Giguere, Gerald Gonsalves, Pat Gould-Peck, Patrica Grasso, Vincent Harris, Cameron Hines, Billy Hines, Rita Iemolo, Angelica Jannotta, Carol Kelleher, Anthony James Koss, Jeff Largia, Elda Laudato, Frances Layer, Robert Liu, Wendy Loesch, Dolores Lopez, Carlos Lucido, Matthew Mancini, Teresa Margolis, Robert Martinez, Eridania Altagracia Marullo, Phyllis Mealo, Patsy Midgley, John H. Miret, Emilio Mochler, Marie Monte-Blaschitz, Michelle Moore, Jeff Morgan, Todd Morrow, Marjorie Murphy, Sr. Immaculata Niro, Michael Norzius, Odney Peloso, Margaret Perkowski, Fran Petho, Ellen Gertrude Therese Crowley, Nancy Hollerbach BLESSED ARE THEY WHO MOURN FOR THEY SHALL BE COMFORTED ST. JOAN OF ARC JANUARY 14 Pomales, Ray Hernandez Power, Theresia Quachi, Mr. & Mrs. Robert, Barbara Saffran, Dorothy Segler, Charly Seller, Peter Sheltry, Paul Smith, Sarah Spera, Dan St. Germaine, Robert A. Stokes, Ken Stone, Fran Suao-Castleberry, Tania Taylor, London Terwillger, Maureen Thomas, Colleen Siebenahler Tobin, Son Hwa Tolly, Morris Valdez, Pilar Varacchi, Deborah Vetto, Robert Vicari, Laura Waddick, Wyatt Zabarowski, Barbara Zatarga, Pat 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 call the Parish Office: or Marjorie O'Sullivan Would you like to donate flowers to decorate the altar on the weekend masses? If you would like to donate fl owers 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.) 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.

15 Padre Oscar Alonso, Sch.P. Padre José Crucet Padre Alfredo Hernández ANDREA LEWIN Directora del Ministerio Hispano y de Actividades de la Parroquia lewin_andrea@stjoan.org Misa en español todos los Domingos a las 6:30pm. Confesiones todos los Domingos a las 5:50pm en la capilla. INICIO DEL NUEVO AÑO 2018!!! Iniciamos una nueva Etapa de nuestras vidas, repartiendo abrazos y bendiciones a nuestros familiares,amigos y a las personas cercanas. La alegria se desborda en nuestros rostros y palabras. Queremos que DIOS nos bendiga y acompañe a lo largo de estos meses. Al principio del año ponemos en manos de Dios y en el corazon Materno de María Santísima, reina de la Paz, nuestra vida, nuestros anhelos y nuestros sueños de un mundo donde sea posible la justicia, la verdad, la ternura y la solidaridad. Un año nuevo que nos brinda la posibilidad de vivir la "alegria del Evangelio." El Dios de la Vida nos regala una nueva oportunidad para fortalecer la fraternidad mientras buscamos maneras concretas para evitar que nos roben la ESPERANZA. Que este Año Nuevo nos sintamos acompañados por Maria, Reina de la Paz, por San Jose, varon justo y fiel y por Dios que se complace en los humildes y sencillos. Que el Señor nos Bendiga siempre. - Josefina M Yi CALENDARIO DE ACTIVIDADES Y FIESTAS DOMINGO 14 DE ENERO después de la Misa de las 10:45am Fiesta e Bienvenida "Ice Cream Party" y oportunidad para conocer nuestros ministerios y grupos. Y Con la oportunidad para ser voluntario y seguir creciendo espiritualmente a través del SERVICIO al Señor en nuestra parroquia. MARTES 16 ENERO en la Casa Kilby a las 7pm. Clases Pre-Bautismales los terceros martes de cada mes. VIERNES 19 DE ENERO en el Arena de 6:30pm a 8pm. EDGE SOCIAL invitamos a los estudiantes de Santa Juana de Arco del colegio y catequésis de 6to, 7to y 8vo grado a compartir en la fiesta social del mes de Noviembre. Trae a tus amigos! DOMINGO 21 DE ENERO en la Iglesia a las 12:15pm MISA INTER-FE La Misa de las 12:15pm sera de celebrada con miembros de nuestra parroquia y contaremos con la presencia de miembros del Templo Bethel. DOMINGO 2 8 DE ENERO a las 1 :30 pm en la Iglesia. BAUTIZOS en español son los últimos Domingos de cada mes. UN VIAJE AL MISTERIO PASCUAL Viva nuestro RETIRO de KOINONIA los días 16, 17 y 18 de Febrero en la Parroquia Santa Juana de Arco y duerma en la comodidad de su hogar. Inscribirse Ahora! Para mas información contactar a: Tim DiPalma y Andrea Lewin JANUARY 14 ST. JOAN OF ARC 15

16 NUESTRO ENCUENTRO PERSONAL CON JESUS Jesus, mediante su sacrificio en la cruz, nos consiguio la salvacion. Se restablecio la amistad con Dios que se habia perdido por el pecado original de nuestros primeros padres. Toca a nosotros ahora tener fe en Jesus y cumplir su voluntad para alcanzar la salvacion. Para tener fe en Jesus tenemos que conocerlo, o sea desarrollar una amistad intima con El y eso solo se logra mediante el estudio de los Evangelios, la recepcion de los sacramentos y la oracion. Necesitamos tener un encuentro personal con Jesus. Los Evangelios nos relatan varios encuentros con Jesus, entre ellos encuentros con Zaqueo, la Samaritana y Saulo. Todos ellos tienen algo en comun: siempre al encuentro siguio un cambio de vida, una conversion. El Evangelio de este Domingo nos dice que Juan Bautista, cuya mision era mostrar al mundo quien es el Mesias, dijo a dos de sus discipulos, Juan y Andres: ese es el cordero de Dios Ellos siguieron a Jesus y El les pregunto: Que buscan? Y ellos dijeron: donde vives? Jesus los invito a su casa y pasaron juntos el resto del dia. Al dia siguiente Andres dijo a su hermano Simon: hemos encontrado al Mesias y lo llevo a donde Jesus. Cuando Jesus vio a Simon le dijo: tu eres Simon, hijo de Juan, ahora te llamaras Pedro. (que significa roca). Lo mas importante en la vida es obtener la salvacion. De que le sirve al hombre ganar el mundo entero, si pierde su alma? Mt. 16:26. Pienso que el comienzo de un Nuevo Ano es un excelente momento para empezar a trabajar seriamente por nuestra salvacion. Probablemente muchos de nosotros ya hemos tenido un encuentro personal con Jesus, ya sea en el Bautismo, un retiro, en una adoracion con el Santisimo, pero es necesario renovar ese encuentro, o sea tener Un reencuentro con Jesus. Hagamonos cada dia mas amigos de Jesus, solo en El obtenemos la salvacion. Feliz Domingo Diacono Edgar Caceres. ACTIVIDADES EN ESPAÑOL Rosario por las Intenciones del Ministerio Hispano de Santa Juana de Arco todos los Lunes a las 7:30pm en la Capilla. C lases de la Biblia con el Padre Oscar Alonso todos los Martes en la Casa Kilby a las 7pm. Se reinician el Martes 23 de Enero. Rosario por la vocaciones sacerdotales todos los M iércoles a las 7 pm en la Capilla. Grupo de Oración todos los Jueves a las 7pm en la Casa Kilby. Taller de Oración Padre Larrañaga (Duración de 15 semanas) Interesados para taller del 2018 contactar a Andrea Lewin a LOS TALLERES DE ORACIÓN Y VIDA, fundados por el sacerdote Capuchino Ignacio Larrañaga, nos dan la oportunidad de desarrollar, cultivar y profundizar ese trato personal diario con Dios; mediante sencillos ejercicios y modalidades de oración. Y, que hemos comprobado, en estos tiempos con la vida tan agitada que llevamos se hacen necesarios para recuperar la serenidad interior, y sentir la presencia de Dios en nuestro diario vivir. NO TE PIERDAS ESTA OPORTUNIDAD DE PROFUNDIZAR EN LA INTIMIDAD CON DIOS! Duración del Taller: 15 semanas Inicia: miércoles, 31 de enero del 2018 Hora: 6:45 pm a 8:45 pm Lugar: Saint Joan of Arc - Kilby House for Ministries, Salón Saint Kateri Room 370 S.W. 3 RD. Street, Boca Raton, FL No requiere registración previa. Para mayor información puede comunicarse con Martha Bencomo Tel tovmartha.bencomo@gmail.com MINISTROS EXTRAORDINARIOS DE LA EUCARISTÍA CUERPO DE CRISTO Jeanette Cordova - 1 Fernando Cordova - 2 Maria De Los Angeles Angulo - 3 SANGRE DE CRISTO Rebeca Vera - A Lucy Jurzec - B Benito Fernandez - C Nora Fasce - D BUSCAMOS VOLUNTARIOS PARA: MINISTROS DE LA PALABRA Rachel Licciardino Luis Guash 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 gustan los niños te necesitamos para enseñar a nuestros "Pequeños Discípulos" en la Capilla la palabra del Señor, mientras sus padres participan de la Santa Misa. Los interesados contactar a Andrea Lewin al teléfono 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 JANUARY 14