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1 370 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. Steven 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 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 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 Baptisms Sunday (English): 1:30pm 3rd Saturday (Spanish): 12 noon Today s second reading reminds us that, we are the Lord s (Romans 14:8). I feel the more & more completely we accept this from our hearts, the less & less we will worry (and in recent days we ve seen plenty of worry)! The temptations to worry are all around us, but it is important to first consider how worry differs from concern. It s understandable, even necessary and very good at times, to be concerned. It s obviously great for parents to be concerned about the safety and welfare of their children; it is great to be concerned about doing our very best at all times regarding our relationship with God, our universal vocation as disciples, and our particular vocations as cleric, spouse, employee, student, etc. Instead of, concern, worry is more akin to the, senseless anxieties we used to pray for protection from after praying the Our Father in Mass. You are already familiar with how easy worries can set-in. You are already familiar with the unhappiness worry causes, and you may already be able to think back to times where the worry turned-out to be over nothing (but so much time was still lost while you worried!). You are already familiar with how worry can make the situation worse, as it clouds judgment into making harmful decisions which often create new problems for us to get worried about! So, therefore, our concern needs to be how to break the cycles of worry! This involves recognizing, and dropping, the harmful tendency to pursue total control to the point where we think that we no longer would need God. Sound familiar? At the very least it was part of Original Sin of Adam & Eve, but we don t need to go that far back to find examples! Next relates to reflecting on the multitude of similar Scripture passages which remind us that we are the Lord s, through the reality of God s infinite love of us (and his related longing for our ultimate happiness). Therefore we have nothing to truly fear in this world, even when the hardships intensify. Perhaps most important part, however, is the need for us to pray constantly, pray in our recognition that we will always need God, pray to overcome the temptations to worry through a focus fixed on God, and pray for the courage to live the lives we are called to as an expression of both gratitude and trust of God! So while there are many good things to be concerned about in our lives, with prayer and trust we can begin to forever free ourselves from worry, because, no matter what, we are the Lord s. - Father Martin Dunne, III Confessions Saturday: 3:00-4:00pm Sunday: 5:50-6:20pm (Spanish & English) Confessions by appointment during office hours SEPTEMBER 17, 2017 YOUR WELCOMING CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SEPTEMBER IN DOWNTOWN 17 ST. BOCA JOAN OF RATON ARC 1

2 SEPTEMBER 17 MASSES FOR THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 18, 2017 We extend a warm WELCOME to all newcomers and visitors! If you are a new member of our St. Joan of Arc Parish Family or are visiting us for the first time, be sure to stop-by our Parish Office. There, a member of our parish leadership team will be happy to inform you about our parish life, ministries, organizations, and service opportunities. We look forward to meeting you! Mr. Bob Valley Ms. Courtney McCann Mr. Hector Mazzarri Mr. & Mrs. David Rossow Mr. Jose Arosemena & Mrs. Maria Noboa Mrs. Juana Martinez Mr. & Mrs. Donald DeRenzo Mrs. Arlene Hernandez & Mr. Juah Contreras Mr. Pedro Rivera Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Miller ALTAR BREAD In memory of Emery Palmquist, beloved husband, father and grand father by his Family 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 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 $362,000 $300,000 $250,000 $200,000 $150,000 $100,000 $50,000 MONDAY September 18 6:45am 8:15am TUESDAY September 19 6:45am 8:15am Armand Reigosa by Ily Aquino WEDNESDAY September 20 6:45am 8:15am THURSDAY September 21 6:45am 8:15am Berta Saucedo by The Saucedo Family Fr. Jimmy Hababag by Alba & Maria FRIDAY September 22 6:45am 8:15am St. Padre Pio by Teresa Viglietti SATURDAY September 23 8:15am Rosario Utano by Stella Lizarazo 4:30pm Fr. Jimmy Hababag by The Handal Family Emery Palmquist by Rita & Frances Agustynowicz SUNDAY September 24 7:30am 9:15am Shawn O Connor by The Bloekinger Family Special Intentions for All 10:45am Robert Fishter by Domingo Ortiz Emily Niedzielski by The Agustynowicz Family 12:15pm Joseph Mugavero by Jacquie & Lucky Glickman Emery Palquist by The McCarthy Family 5:00pm 6:30pm BULLETIN EDITOR: PATTY DELANEY Please Bulletin material to: delaney_patty@stjoan.org *We reserve the right to edit and publish such materials at our discretion. 2 ST. JOAN OF ARC SEPTEMBER 17

3 PASTOR S MESSAGE Dear St. Joan of Arc Family, We have survived the tragedy of Hurricane Irma without any deaths but with much personal property destruction, power outages and many other inconveniences. Our church was not damaged and our campus only lost the awning outside of the Gift Shop and a few trees. We also had some minor water damage in the Church. The church and chapel reopened Friday, September 15 th for all Masses and services. God was good to God's House. Now we have the difficult task of reconstructing our homes, our daily schedules and many of life's arrangements. We do this with faith in God and gratefulness for our deliverance. As disciples of Our Master, it is now our responsibility to follow Him faithfully and to reach out and care for our neighbors with His compassion. Florida is providing a wonderful model to our country of how to survive a natural disaster with enthusiasm, hope and great concern for neighbor. All of us at Saint Joan of Arc Church are part of this miraculous outpouring of love and prayer. Below is a prayer in times of natural disaster. - Msgr. Michael D. McGraw SEPTEMBER 17 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 September 2/3 totaled $19, envelope users contributed $16,863 and non envelope users contributed $2,894. The Hurricane Harvey Relief Collection through Catholic Charities nework totaled $15,612. 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 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, ST. JOAN OF ARC SEPTEMBER 17

5 FROM THE SJA PARISH ACTIVITIES & HISPANIC MINISTRIES DIRECTOR As you might know, I came over to the United States nearly fourteen years ago following the Lord s lead. I knew he had a mission for me in this country and that there was a journey ahead of me. I started as a volunteer at our Parish, but about a year ago he made my path very clear. I said "Use me Lord," and here I am now working full time for HIM as an instrument for you. Jesus wants us to work with him, to be the light of the world and give up ourselves to him and his will just as Mother Mary did when she said "yes" after being asked to be the virgin mother of our Savior Jesus Christ. Like Mary, as we strive to answer his call our disposition is key, both towards God and toward other people. Peter, Mary Magdalene, Paul and many others found a new disposition after they encountered Jesus. As they all did, we can come to a deeper understanding of all that Jesus did for us on the cross and all the blessings he is constantly pouring onto us; that it is our job to stay aware of our gifts on a daily basis, and then we will find ourselves more eager to serve the Lord. Through HIM... with HIM... in HIM... as we hear at every mass...in unity with the holy spirit...is the way to find real joy, peace, harmony, strength, hope in everything we do. Our understanding of what God can do with our "YES" is as limited as Mary and Joseph's. Imagine how they were feeling at the time things were unfolding when they were unsure of where and why God was leading them. All they could see were the risks involved with choosing to go forward. Joseph with a pregnant woman from someone else s child and Mary jeopardizing not only her chance of a good marriage, but her life as well both said "YES" with faith in spite of their fears and confusion. When you give up yourselves to do His will...he will lead you and open the doors for you were ever He wants you to be...just the way He does... it will always be the best for you...with no doubts... Everything will falls into place at the right time. And that is how you have me now as the Director of Parish and Hispanic Ministries and Activities at our Parish. We have a lot of work to do on being a testimony for all the ones that need God and us more than ever after this devastating hurricane. September 8 th we celebrated the liturgical memorial of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary,. The Second Vatican Council says that Mary precedes us in the way of faith because she believed that what was spoken to her by the Lord would be fulfilled (Luke 1:45). And this Friday we are celebrating our Lady of Sorrow...after a very stressful and uncertain call from nature to wake up us ON TRUSTING HIM and say YES to HIM with the same faith having all the fears and confusion of the uncertainty, like Joseph and Mary had when they said YES. Mary stands with us in our suffering. As our mother in heaven, she comes alongside us, supports us, and leads us through. As Mother of the Church, she is uniquely able to understand what we re going through. And also and opportunity to be HIS instruments of courage, help and testimony of our faith on Him with all the victims of this mayor hurricane we just live through. Let s pray to our blessed mother to intercede for us to have the gift of an ever more mature, stronger and deeper faith. Holy Mary, thank you for your example of trust and abandonment to God s will. Thank you too for the help of your intercession. Our Lady of Sorrows, pray for us. What YES is he calling you for next? Let s pray to Jesus to give us a heart that wants to help others. To give ourselves to His will and to be open to let Him use us to build His church. To let us be alert for the need of the people around us and to be alert to their emotional and physical needs as well...jesus wants to work with US! Andrea Lewin SJA Parish Activities & Spanish Ministries Director SEPTEMBER 17 ST. JOAN OF ARC 5

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8 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. LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS 2017 Oct. 5 Nov. 2 Dec. 14 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. THE CHILDREN S LITURGY MINISTRY IS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS, specifically to facilitate the Children s Liturgy during the 12:15pm 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) ST. JOAN OF ARC SEPTEMBER 17 POPE FRANCIS PRAYER INTENTITHE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER PARISHES That our parishes, animated by a missionary spirit, may be places where faith is communicated and charity is seen. 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. IMPORTANT DATES FOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 2017 CONFIRMATION FAMILIES Saturday, September 30th, 2017 Confirmation Retreat (8:30 AM 5:30 PM) Monday, October 9th, 2017 Confirmation Rehearsal (6:00 PM 7:00 PM, Last Names A-L) Confirmation Rehearsal (7:15 PM 8:15 PM, Last Names M-Z) Saturday, October 14th, 2017 Confirmation Mass (10:00 AM and 1:00 PM) Welcome, new and returning families, to the Religious Education year! Although the first day of classes was cancelled due to Hurricane Irma, we will open the year on Sunday, September 17th and Wednesday, September 20th with Mass RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASS SCHEDULE SUNDAYS: 9:15am 10:30am September 17th Class - All attend Mass: Meet catechists in the church at 9:00 AM. Families welcome and encouraged to attend 9:15 AM Mass with their children s class. September 24th Class WEDNESDAYS: 9:15am 10:30am September 20th Class - All attend Mass: Meet catechists in the church at 5:00 PM. Families welcome and encouraged to attend Mass at 5:15 PM with their children s class. September 27th Class HOME SCHOOL: One Tuesday a month 5:15pm 6:30pm September 19 Class - First Day: Meet in Conference Room A September 24th Family Mass: All families welcome and encouraged to attend 10:45 AM Mass

9 FROM THE SJA PARISH ACTIVITIES & HISPANIC MINISTRIES DIRECTOR What do you get when you combine nearly 20 teens, tons of pizza, and tie dye? It s a recipe for a mess for sure! The St. Joan of Arc High School Youth Group (The SpArk) hosted its kick-off event on September 3rd after the 5pm Mass. The teens prepped themselves with gloves, wrapped the shirts in rubber bands to create a design, and soaked the shirts in the colors of their choosing. For many teens, this was the first time they ever tie dyed a shirt. Afterrward, teens came together in prayer before they broke bread. Then, to wrap up the night, we talked and played games together. For , the SpArk will be hosting more events and service projects instead of meeting on a weekly basis. The theme for the youth group this year is becoming the Hands of Jesus and becoming more actively involved. As St. Teresa of Avila said, Christ has no body now on earth but yours, no hands but yours, no feet but yours, Yours are the eyes through which to look out Christ's compassion to the world, Yours are the feet with which he is to go about doing good; Yours are the hands with which he is to bless men now. Getting involved does not mean we are just going to show up. We are going to provide our time, talent and treasure to help care for the Earth and for our brothers and sisters in Christ who dwell upon it. There is no youth without you. Get involved, participate, and if you have any ideas or charity causes you are passionate about, share with me and let s see what we can do! me at bryant_valerie@stjoan.org or connect with me on Facebook or The youth will still come together in worship at the 5 pm Youth Mass every Sunday so teens will still have the opportunity to get involved as ushers, altar servers, lectors and Extraordinary Ministers serving the Body and Blood of Christ. CHECK OUT SOME OF THE GREAT UPCOMING EVENTS AND SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES: Upcoming Events for 2017: October 28th - Beach Clean Up 8:00am - 10:30am at Boynton Beach November 2nd - Chris Stefanik event Upcoming Events for 2018: Youth Day Retreat Long Sleeve Relief Drive for the Migrant Workers Youth Vs. Hunger Event Beach Clean Up II Valerie Bryant SJA High School Youth Minister SEPTEMBER 17 ST. JOAN OF ARC 9

10 BRINGING HOME THE WORD SEPTEMBER 17, 2017 TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME TEACHING FORGIVENESS By Judith Dunlap Some families hang on to grievances like treasured heirlooms. They look for insults and slights. Belligerence almost becomes a way of life. Remember the Hatfields and the McCoys? They are the antithesis of Christian behavior. Being generous with our forgiveness is the hallmark of our faith. Teaching, celebrating, and living forgiveness are characteristics of the home church as well as the larger Church. The Catechism of the Catholic Church tells us that when we refuse to forgive we harden and close our hearts, making it difficult for God s love to enter. Experts tell us that anger and grief that are harbored and rehashed can do physical as well as spiritual harm. You do a great service to your children when you teach them to forgive and let go. When they have been injured, give them time to talk about their injury. Listen to and allow them to express their anger, grief, or frustration. Let them know they have a right to all of their feelings, but then help them see that hanging on to anger or grief for a long time is an uncomfortable way to live. Invite them to pray and ask God to heal their hurts and help them forgive, or even just want to forgive. Try to model this behavior by talking about your own hurts. Pray with your children, asking God to open your hearts to divine forgiveness. In the Our Father, the prayer Jesus gave his disciples and his Church, we are reminded that forgiving others is the prerequisite for receiving forgiveness ourselves: Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. When we open our hearts in an effort to forgive others, we allow God s loving forgiveness to enter. Inherent in that forgiveness is the mandate to pass it along. A WORD FROM POPE FRANCIS We must not grow weary, then, of keeping watch over our thoughts and our attitudes, in order that we may be given even now a foretaste of the warmth and splendor of God s Face which in eternal life we shall contemplate in all its fullness. Forward, thinking of this judgment which begins now...forward, doing so in such a way that our hearts open to Jesus and to his salvation; forward without fear, for if we ask forgiveness for our sins he will forgive us. This is what Jesus is like. Forward then,...which will bring us to the glory of heaven! General audience, St. Peter s Square, December 11, 2013 SUNDAY READINGS Sirach 27:30 28:7 Forgive your neighbor the wrong done to you; then when you pray, your own sins will be forgiven. Romans 14:7 9 For this is why Christ died and came to life, that he might be Lord of both the dead and the living. Matthew 18:21 35 [Jesus said,] Should you not have had pity on your fellow servant, as I had pity on you? How kind, patient, and forgiving am I on a regular basis? How kind, patient, and forgiving would others say I am? 10 ST. JOAN OF ARC SEPTEMBER 17

11 HOW TO REALLY FORGIVE By Fr. William H. Shannon Every day I say a prayer at least seven times which, if I truly thought about its full meaning, would scare me half to death. I say the Lord s Prayer, in which I ask God to treat me the way I treat others. I suspect though I don t like to admit it that I secretly hope that God will treat me much better than I treat others. It s not that I m a nasty person. At least I don t think I am. But there are times when I treat others shabbily and find it hard to forgive. Oh, I can go through the external motions of being gingerly polite, but rancor may still be in my heart. So let s admit it: It takes courage to say the Lord s Prayer. In this text from Matthew, Jesus is blunt: If you forgive, God will forgive you. If you don t forgive, God won t forgive you. What does Jesus mean by such strong, demanding words? First, he does not mean that our God is a God of retaliation who says, I ll show you. If you don t forgive I will get even with you. I won t forgive you either. The God Jesus reveals loves us and continues to love us, no matter what we do. The point Jesus is making is more subtle. He is telling us that God, much as God might want to do so, cannot forgive us if we do not forgive others. He is telling us that forgiveness cannot be received by an unforgiving heart. Receptive Hearts As I write this, I look out the window of my office where I see a cement sidewalk. I think to myself: How nice it would be if I could look out and, instead of seeing slabs of concrete, encounter a colorful group of lovely flowers growing in the middle of that space. I might even ask a friend who has a green thumb to plant such flowers there for me. But alas, much as he might want to please me, it is impossible for my friend to do so. The concrete is too hard to receive the roots of the flowers. Likewise, a hardened heart can be no more open to forgiveness than concrete is to flower seeds. We need to have our hardened hearts softened and opened by God s grace so that God s loving forgiveness can flow into us and through us to others. Gift of Tears Do you remember the story of the Israelites in the desert protesting to Moses that they have no water to drink? God ordered Moses to strike a huge rock with his staff and, behold, water gushed forth in abundance. Early Church writers often prayed for the gift of tears that would open their hearts and enable them to receive God s loving forgiveness. Indeed, in an older Latin missal there was a Mass for the gift of tears. (This Mass has been revived in the latest version of The Roman Missal.) The opening prayer is strikingly beautiful and relates to forgiveness: Almighty and most gentle God, Who from a rock made flow A fountain of living water For your thirsting people, draw now from the hardness of our hearts tears of sorrow that we may weep for our sins and, by your continued mercy, be ready to accept their pardon. Amen. The situation may well arise when this lovely prayer will prove helpful for you. Clip it out and take it with you for safe keeping. Lord, your resurrection conquered sin and death. Give me the strength to overcome pride so I can become a humble servant of your love and peace. Amen. From Peaceful Meditations for Every Day in Ordinary Time Rev. Warren J. Savage and Mary Ann McSweeny 2017 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. WEEKDAY READINGS September Mon. Weekday: 1 Tm 2:1 8 / Lk 7:1 10 Tue. Weekday: 1 Tm 3:1 13 / Lk 7:11 17 Wed. Sts. Andrew Kim Tae-gŏn, Paul Chŏng Ha-sang, and Companions: 1 Tm 3:14 16 / Lk 7:31 35 Thu. St. Matthew: Eph 4:1 7, / Mt 9:9 13 Fri. Weekday: 1 Tm 6:2c 12 / Lk 8:1 3 Sat. St. Pius of Pietrelcina:1 Tm 6:13 16 / Lk 8:4 15 SEPTEMBER 17 ST. JOAN OF ARC 11

12 Bereavement Ministry HARVESTING OUR TEARS COSECHANDO NUESTRAS LAGRIMAS An 8 week structured grief support program designed to guide people during their process of mourning the loss of a loved one (parent, child, sibling, spouse, friend...). Call to Register. Began Monday, August 21 through Monday, October 9, 6:30-8:300pm. Please call for registration. SPIRITUAL WEEKEND RETREAT For Individuals with Physical Disabilities November 10th -12th AIM is a Catholic, Spiritual Retreat Weekend for Individuals with Physical Disabilities age 18 and above who require various types physical assistance held in a loving, joyful, accessible, and accommodative environment. VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED AND ALSO WELCOME! For more information contact Margarita Castellon margcast@bellsouth.net) or Paul Paschke paschkepa@yahoo.com 12 ST. JOAN OF ARC SEPTEMBER 17

13 SJA WELCOME BACK GATHERING Thank you, Mr. Bill Hasey, for hosting "St. Joan's Welcome Back Gathering" for our Faculty, School & Parish Staff, and Ushers! We all had a fabulous time with great company, a gorgeous venue, and delicious food. We are grateful for your constant kindness, support, and generosity. 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: September 5,12,19,26 Spirituality: January 9, 16, 23, 30 February 6, 13 Wish ST. JOAN OF ARC List CHURCH & SCHOOL 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. A new daily Mass of Chalice & Paten. If you would like to support Catholic Education, your donation towards the next school year's tuition costs will help a family who otherwise would not be able to send their child to our school. Thank you for your generosity and support of Catholic Education! Social Doctrine: October 10, 17, 24, 31 November 7, 14 Pastoral Ministry February 27 March 6, 13, 20, 27 April 3 Summer weight vestments in the 4 liturgical colors Partial or complete donation can be made. To donate, please contact Wendy Horton at SEPTEMBER 17 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 Bobbitt, Joann Braem, Susan Bradley, Earl Brown, Cheryl Buffone, Peter Byers, Douglas Caceres, Maria Carrera, Abelardo Cepeda, Rafael Clark, Joanna Clark, Shenita Cluster, Michael Costello, Jerry Cullen, Debra Ann Enck Cunningham, Beverly Cussen, Myrna Cwal, Paul Darbyshire, Brenda De Chard, Christine de Varona, Jorge Dlugos, Donald Doyle, Arthalie DuBois, Raymond Dunn, Morgan Durand, Raul Salazar Enck, Mary Farrell, Amanda Fisher, Grace G., Debbie Geraci, Frank Gildharry, Nelly Gesner, Carmela Giguere, Gerald Gonsalves, Pat Gould, Jennifer Gould-Peck, Patrica 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 Labbad, Kira Largia, Elda Laudato, Frances Layer, Robert Liu, Wendy Loesch, Dolores Lopez, Carlos Lucido, Matthew 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 Murphy, Sr. Immaculata Nebel, Lee Ann Nelson, Judy Nicole, Lauren Niro, Michael Peloso, Margaret Perkowski, Fran Petho, Ellen Picinich, Antonio Pomales, Ray Hernandez Power, Theresia Preble, Matias Quachi, Mr. & Mrs. Redziniak, Louise Robert, Barbara Saffran, Dorothy Salcedo, Maria Sbardello, Louis Dolly Segler, Charly Seller, Peter Sheltry, Paul Spera, Dan St. Germaine, Robert A. Stone, Fran Thomas, Colleen Siebenahler Tingwald, Sandy Tobin, Son Hwa Tolly, Morris Valleti, Fran Valdez, Pilar Vetto, Robert Zatarga, Pat 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. 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 14 ST. JOAN OF ARC SEPTEMBER 17

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 Sábados a las 5:50pm en la capilla. CON MUCHA FE Y OPTIMISMO, COMENZAMOS EL GRUPO DE ORACIÓN DE SANTA JUANA DE ARCO, HACE,9 AÑOS, QUE NOS REUNIMOS LOS DÍAS JUEVES A LAS 7 P.M. AL COMIENZO FUIMOS POCOS, PERO MUY CONSTANTES, HEMOS SEGUIDO INVITANDO A MUCHOS HERMANOS Y AHORA FORMAMOS UN GRAN GRUPO PARA COMPARTIR Y ALABAR CON UNA MIRADA DE FE, Y DESCUBRIR LO QUE DIOS PUEDE CAMBIAR EN NUESTRAS VIDAS. PIENSO QUE MUCHAS VECES EN LA VIDA, POR SER COMO CIEGOS, NOS PERDEMOS LOS DONES DEL SEÑOR, DEJAMOS PASAR SUS REGALOS POR ESTAR PENSANDO EN COSAS NEGATIVAS. NUESTROS OJOS VELADOS POR LA OSCURIDAD DE LAS COSAS TRISTES, NO VEN LAS ESTRELLAS DEL AMOR, EL SOL DE LA FELICIDAD. POR LA ALABANZA RECONOCEMOS EL PODER DE DIOS EN NUESTRA VIDA. Y PORQUE DIOS ES PODEROSO, PONGO EN SUS MANOS MI VIDA CON TODAS SUS DIFICULTADES. PONER EN MANOS DEL SEÑOR MIS MALES, TODA LA TRAMA DE MI VIDA, SIGNIFICA ESPERAR SU HORA, SU MOMENTO, LA MANIFESTACIÓN DE SU PODER. ESTA CONFIANZA EN EL SEÑOR NACE DE LA ORACIÓN DE LA ALABANZA. UNO SE LLENA DE FORTALEZA CUANDO PUEDE DECIR: " SEÑOR, TE ALABO PORQUE SE QUE EN TUS MANOS TODO ESTA BIEN." CONTRA NUESTROS PROBLEMAS Y DIFICULTADES ESTA ES LA MEJOR TERAPIA. ASÍ COMO EN LA VIDA NOS ENORGULLECEMOS POR LAS PERSONA QUE NOS AMAN, NOS QUIEREN, NOS COMPRENDEN Y AYUDAN, ASÍ TAMBIÉN, NOS ALEGRAMOS INFINITAMENTE DE QUE DIOS SEA NUESTRO PADRE, DE QUE JESUCRISTO, EL ADORABLE, SEA NUESTRO SALVADOR, DE QUE EL ESPÍRITU SANTO SEA NUESTRO CONSOLADOR.. EN OTRAS PALABRAS, DIOS NO ME HACE MILAGROS PARA QUE YO TENGA FE, EL MILAGRO SE REALIZA PORQUE TENGO FE, SEGÚN MI FE, SERA MI ORACIÓN. Y ASÍ CADA SEMANA, APRENDEMOS A CONOCER MAS AL SEÑOR Y ALABARLE Y BENDECIRLE COMO EL, SE LO MERECE, PORQUE ES NUESTRO DIOS. AGRADECEMOS LA COLABORACIÓN Y ENSEÑANZAS DEL DIACONO EDGAR CACERES. BENDICIONES Y FELIZ DOMINGO, FERNANDO Y JEANNETTE CORDOVA ACTIVIDADES EN ESPAÑOL CALENDARIO MIÉRCOLES Taller de Oración (Duración de 15 semanas) Taller de Oración, Padre Larrañaga de 7pm a 9pm en la Casa Kilby SÁBADO 16 DE SEPTIEMBRE a las 12 del mediodía en la Iglesia. BAUTIZOS en español son los segundos Sábados de cada mes. MARTES 19 DE SEPTIEMBRE en la Casa Kilby a las 7pm. Clases Pre Bautismales los terceros Martes de cada mes. V IERNES 22 DE SEPTIEMBRE en el Arena de 6:30 pm a 8 pm EDGE KICK OFF invitamos a los estudiantes de Santa Juana de Arco del colegio y catequesis de 6to, 7to y 8vo grado a compartir en la fiesta de apertura del año Trae a tus amigos! S ÁBADO 7 DE OCTUBRE de 10:00 am a 12 pm en la Iglesia. Padre Martin Dunne y Rosis Suarez. haran un CURSO PARA ALTAR SERVERS. Los interesados contactar a Rosis Suarez. Los FUNERALES en español son los Sábados a las 9 am y a las 11 am. Para coordinarlos comunicarse con la oficina parroquial. PRÓXIMAMENTE ENTRENAMIENTO de Ujieres y Altar Servers en Octubre. Para mas detalles comunicarse con Andrea Lewin y Rosis Suarez. DOMINGO 14 DE ENERO después de la Misa de la Familia de 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. Rosario por la vocacion es sacerdotales todos los Martes a las 7pm en la Capilla. GRUPO DE ORACIÓN todos los Jueves a las 7pm en la Casa Kilby. 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 SEPTEMBER 17 ST. JOAN OF ARC 15

16 EL PERDON En el curso de nuestra vida, todos nosotros a veces ofendemos o somos ofendidos; desafortunadamente esto ocurre en el círculo de los más allegados: la familia, nuestros superiores o nuestros amigos. En el Padrenuestro decimos: "perdona nuestras ofensas así como nosotros perdonamos a los que nos ofenden" Más hay que reconocer que no es fácil perdonar. Parece que aún recordamos la Ley del Talión: Ojo por ojo y diente por diente o "el que la hace la paga." Cierto es que hay ofensas tan grandes que humanamente no podemos perdonar, pero Jesús, si se lo pedimos nos da la fuerza para perdonar. Recordemos que como cristianos debemos imitar a Jesús. El perdonó a sus verdugos: "Señor, perdónalos porque no saben lo que hacen". Igual testimonio nos dió el primer mártir San Esteban. Cuando nos ofenden se crea en nosotros un rencor, el cual nos causa mucho daño. Nuestra vida se torna amarga y fácil presa de las enfermedades. En el Evangelio de Este Domingo Pedro pregunta a Jesús que cuántas veces debe perdonar a un hermano que le ofenda y la respuesta es setenta veces siete o sea siempre. A continuación le refiere la parábola del servidor que tenía una deuda muy grande con su patrón, la cual fué perdonada. Sin embargo después, por una pequeña deuda casi estrangula a un compañero. La enseñanza de la parábola es que el Padre no perdonará al que no perdone de corazón a su hermano. Nuestra sociedad está sedienta de perdón, por eso el Papa Francisco decretó el Año de la Misericordia que fue de Diciembre/15 a Noviembre/16 y actualmente está en Colombia llevando un mensaje de paz y reconciliación a un pueblo que vivió cincuenta años de lucha armada. Hermanos y hermanas: si queremos vivir tranquilos podemos al Señor que nos dé la gracia de pedir perdón al que ofendimos y perdonar al que nos ofendió. Feliz Domingo Diácono Edgar Cáceres ACTIVIDADES EN ESPAÑOL C lases de la Biblia con el Padre Oscar Alonso todos los Martes en la Casa Kilby a las 7pm. Rosario por la vocaciones sacerdotales todos los Martes a las 7 pm en la Capilla. Grupo de Oración todos los Jueves a las 7 pm en la Casa Kilby. MINISTROS EXTRAORDINARIOS DE LA EUCARISTÍA CUERPO DE CRISTO Nora Fasce - 1 Georgina Gracia - 2 Nelcy Sua - 3 SANGRE DE CRISTO Rebeca Vera - A R achel Licciardino - B Aurora Cortez - C Lucy Jurzec - D BUSCAMOS VOLUNTARIOS PARA MINISTROS DE LA PALABRA 17 DE SEPTIEMBRE Rosis Suarez 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 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 asistir al Padre Oscar Alonso. Invitamos a los estudiantes de Santa Juana de Arco del colegio y catequesis de 6to, 7to y 8vo grado a compartir en la fiesta de apertura del año Trae a tus amigos! Si te gustan los niños te necesitamos para ensenar 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 ST. JOAN OF ARC SEPTEMBER 17