Family Faith & Fun Day APRIL 21 APRIL 8, 2018 NURTURING YOUR SPIRITUALITY 365 DAYS A YEAR

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1 NURTURING 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 Baptisms Every 1st & 3rd Sunday (English): 1:30pm 4th Saturday (Spanish): 1:30pm Confessions (CHAPEL) Saturday: 3:00pm - 4:00pm (English) Sunday: 5:50pm - 6:20pm (Spanish) Confessions by appointment during office hours APRIL 8, 2018 Easter is a time of great joy for a Christian because we are celebrating the single most important event in the history of the world. Besides the Incarnation which made it possible, the redemptive suffering, death and resurrection of Jesus the Christ is the single event in all of time, in all of salvation history most important to humanity. It is important because this event opens up eternity for us, allows us to be born into eternal life in joyful being with our God in the heavenly kingdom. What used to be called eternal death now becomes eternal life. The resurrection appearance stories that we hear in the Gospels during Easter are full of wonder and awe, nothing like this has ever happened before and will never happen again. The only question is how will we respond to this wondrous event? Will we believe and change the way that we live in response to this amazing gift of God, or will we ignore the message of the Gospel and live our lives as if nothing extraordinary has happened. The choice is always left up to us, God will not force us to be His. All He will do is present Himself to us. We are the ones who have to respond, just as Thomas did today in the Gospel. Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed. - Deacon Bill Watzek Family Faith & Fun Day APRIL 21 10:00am-2:00pm at st. joan of arc $10 per child Children 2 and under FREE YOUR CARING CATHOLIC COMMUNITY IN DOWNTOWN APRIL 8 ST. BOCA JOAN RATON OF ARC 1

2 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. Garrett Geist Mr. & Mrs. Sean McGowan Mr. Recio & Mrs. Vallejo Ochoa Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Perez Ms. Treisy Soriano Wish List ST. JOAN OF ARC CHURCH & SCHOOL FOR THE CHURCH: FOLDING CHAIRS for overfl ow Masses & events in the arena and Palm Court Mr. & Mrs. Darren Colangelo Ms. Melissa Gross Mr. & Mrs. George Raynard Mr. & Mrs. Eduardo DeVarona Mr. & Mrs. Howard Deichert 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. 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 MASSES FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 8, 2018 MONDAY - April 9 6:45am William Pulte by Christine & Frank Pistorio, Altide Cantave by Frantz Bazile 8:15am Olive Nora Peters by Dori Derrigan, Margie & Jackie Caruso by Terri Picinich TUESDAY - April 10 6:45am Maria Gaviño by Her Son, Bryan Smith by Jerry & Arlene Coyne 8:15am Bob Vacaro by Terri Picinich, Sue & Richard Pinto by Marge Caruso WEDNESDAY - April 11 6:45am Daviid Lierman by Phyllis & Jack Linger, James Wright by His Parents 8:15am Gina Montalte by The Sherlock Family, Anne Marie Vitale by Marge Caruso THURSDAY April 12 6:45am Jackie Sucu by Kevin Kramer, John Gohery by Lany Rosenbaum 8:15am Olga Palomo by The Palomo Family, Acela Margarita Suarez by Lydia O. David FRIDAY - April 13 6:45am Ina Planas by Maria Olga Sanchez, Julian Hernandez In Thanksgiving by Doris Amaya 8:15am Serafin Bautista by The DiGennaro Family, Alize Haas by Mary Feliz SATURDAY - April 14 8:15am Robert Feliz by His Wife, Ethel Cornish by Ann & Denis Howkins 4:30pm Ed & Bea Palguta by Sheri Sundquist, Sam & Jeanne Stephenson by Sheri Sundquist SUNDAY - April 15 7:30am Edward Lewczyk, Jr. by Mr. & Mrs. Robert Assantes, Edward Lewczyk Jr. by Michael & Mary Jo Harrigan 9:15am John Defilippis by Mom & Dad, Gina Montalte by The Sherlock Family 10:45am Pat Hennis by The Higgins Family, Nancy Hatton Hollerbach by The Higgins Family 12:15pm Steve Schnellenberger by Beverlee, Louis Mecca by Enza Mecca 5:00pm Ming-Chi Wong & Sik-Lin Chan by Angela Lan, Ruth Murphy by The Quatromoni Family 6:30pm Carlos Vera & Rosa Bacca by Carlos Vera, Jose Rios by His Wife, Susana 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. 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 APRIL 8

3 PASTOR S MESSAGE IN THE AFTERGLOW OF EASTER. WHAT NOW? Please check out this bulletin for pictures and faith formation articles. The Easter Vigil began the "glow" as we basked in the soft light of a thousand candles reminding us of our Baptismal dignity and of our Baptismal promises. The lighted Easter Candle representing Christ Resurrected pierced the darkness of the Church and symbolized the triumph of light over darkness. On Easter Sunday we heard again the proclamation of the empty tomb, the wonderment and fear of the apostles and the promise of Jesus to the angel "He is risen and goes before you into Galilee". These events that we tell over and over again have a power that is transformational. During Holy Week, we have journeyed with Jesus through his suffering, death and resurrection and now we must figure out what to do. Today we are not so different from the apostles. They were unsure of their future but remembered the presence and the glow of Jesus' words and the power of His example. So, too, must we. In a world that is sometimes very dark, we must follow the light and live in its glow. The teachings, example, miracles and powerful deeds of our most compassionate Savior can inspire and enliven us. We cannot be overwhelmed by the reality of a broken world but, rather, see in it our vocation and mission. To live in the afterglow of the Resurrection is to see with the eyes of faith that the world longs for redemption and for transformation. God's grace working through us is to be the catalyst for the new creation that is unfolding right now. To live in the afterglow of the Resurrection is to imagine possibilities and to help them to become realities. We can help to end hatred and violence, war, famine, homelessness and insecurity. We can imagine a world free of them and a world that God wills for us. The changes required began with ourselves and all those over whom we have influence and power. The challenge is even greater than an individual one though because it challenges us to work together, create together, vision together the Kingdom of God. The afterglow is far from nostalgia or sentimentality. It is a clear eyed and courageous world view that is the gift of faith and its farsightedness. This Sunday is Divine Mercy Sunday and it teaches us that it is "mercy and not sacrifices" that God requests of us. To model "Divine Mercy" in our interpersonal relationships can transform them into connections with the transforming love of God. What a powerful connection! May we live in the "afterglow" of the Resurrection for a while yet but not let it just comfort us but also enliven and invigorate us for the year to come and the fire of Pentecost. - Msgr. Michael D. McGraw APRIL 8 ST. JOAN OF ARC 3

4 WEEKLY TREASURE PARISH DIRECTORY ANNULMENTS Deacon Bill Watzek by appointment only BAPTISMAL ARRANGEMENTS (English) Baptism class for parents 1st Thurs. each month, 7pm Andrea Lewin (Spanish) Baptism class for parents 3rd Tues. each month, 7pm CARE MINISTRY CATHOLIC CHARITIES COUNSELING CENTER Maria T. Isava MA, LCSW Jithin George, MA, Provisional LMHC COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR Patty Delaney, DEVELOPMENT & STEWARDSHIP DIRECTOR Wendy Horton, Special Projects: Diane Salerno HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTER Valerie Bryant, 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 PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY DIRECTOR Deacon Bill Watzek, PARISH WORSHIP & SPIRITUALITY COMMITTEE Fr. Dominic Toan-Tran, Chairperson PHYSICAL PLANT DIRECTOR Paul Miceli, RELIGIOUS GIFT SHOP Laura Watzek, Hours: Mon. - Wed. 7:30am to 4:30pm Closed Thursdays Fri. 7:30am to 3:30pm Sat. 9am to 5:30pm Sun. 9am to 1:30pm SACRAMENTS Anointing of the Sick and Elderly: First Saturday of the month following the 8:15am Mass. Please call the Parish Office to request a priest if you are a patient at Boca Regional Hospital. SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Mrs. Caroline Roberts, ASSISTANT SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Miss Lani Hiponia, SISTERS OF MERCY Sr. Josephine USHERS MINISTRY Javier Palomo, YOUTH & ADULT FAITH FORMATION DIRECTOR Rosa Davidson, Administrative Assistant Ailen Ponce, The Weekly Offertory Collection for March 24/25 totaled $28, envelope users contributed $20,832 and non envelope users contributed $7,773. The Care Ministry Collection totaled $4,835. The number of credit card contributors for the month of March was 185. The credit card offertory contributions totaled $19,664. The Holy Thursday and Easter collection totaled $58, envelope users contributed $41,430 and non envelope users contributed $17,043. The Good Friday collection for the Holy Land totaled $5,972. Thanks to the donations and support from both the parish and school, the high school youth group collected over 200 shirts for the migrant workers in the FL Catholic Long Sleeve Relief Drive. These shirts will help protect the migrant workers from the sun and pesticides while out in the fields. 4 ST. JOAN OF ARC APRIL 8

5 We are up to $60,000. Only $40,000 to go! Once again a parishioner has blessed us with a $100,000 Matching Gift Challenge! Your 2018 Matching Gift donations will help us finalize outstanding Journey Forward Financial Goals. $350,000 To make a donation please fi ll out the form below and return to the $300,000 $250,000 $200,000 $150,000 $100,000 $75,000 $50,000 $25,000 Thanks to our generous parishioners we have met $60,000 of our $100,000 Matching Gift Challenge Goal! St Joan of Arc Development Office, 370 SW 3rd Street, Boca Raton, FL You can also make a donation by visiting our website, and clicking on the DONATE button at the top of the SJA home page. Please fi ll out the special instructions with 2018 Matching Gift. For additional information, please contact Wendy Horton at Horton_wendy@stjoan.org or Journeying Forward to the heart of our future DOUBLE YOUR DONATION All donations will be matched up to $100,000. Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Telephone #: I/We wish to support the SJA Matching Gift Challenge with the following pledge: PAYMENT INFORMATION Cash/Check enclosed (Payable to St. Joan of Arc) Charge my: Visa Mastercard Discover AMEX Card #: Exp. Date Verification # Enclosed is a one-time gift of $ Enclosed is a new pledge of $ Add $ to my existing pledge. SUGGESTED DONATIONS $10,000 $5,000 $2,000 $1,000 $500 $400 $300 $200 $100 $75 $50 OTHER Please fi ll-in this Pledge Card and return in an envelope addressed to: St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church & School 370 SW 3rd Street, Boca Raton, FL Att: Development Office If you have a question please call Wendy Horton at (561) or horton_wendy@stjoan.org APRIL 8 ST. JOAN OF ARC 5

6 SJA HOLIDAY FAITH & FELLOWSHIP MINISTRY EASTER BRUNCH Easter Brunch was so special! Everyone relaxed, made new friends from St. Joan and left feeling like a family. The Easter Brunch at Via Mizner Golf & City Club was perfect in every way... yet the best part was our two tables of parishioners - who clearly reflected the Love and Light of Jesus. SJA SCHOOL LIVE STATIONS OF THE CROSS As part of one of St. Joan of Arc's treasured traditions, the sixth-grade classes performed a live "Stations of the Cross" for the rest of the student body. The students had various roles from narrating to singing to acting as they prayerfully brought the passion of Jesus to life. Thank you Dr. Brown, Mrs. Morgan, Mrs. Diana Bricker, Mrs. Fran DiBetta and all the parents who made this possible. 6 ST. JOAN OF ARC APRIL 8

7 SAVE THE DATE: DECEMBER 7, 2018 FROM THE SJA MARRIAGE MINISTRY DIRECTOR Originally Published on Page 7 of "Living Together and Christian Commitment, A Reflection for Engaged Couples who are living together," by James Healy, PH.D Some couples believe that nothing will change after they marry. However, many find that their relationship does change in unexpected ways. For instance, by its very nature, one thing that cannot be practiced in cohabitation is a permanent commitment. The security of a public commitment means that one or both partners may be more bold in bringing up their expectations, desires, or concerns about the relationship after they marry than before. Then again, marriage (especially with children) often moves us in unexpected ways toward more traditional sex roles, and this can be very threatening to couples who hope for more freedom. It is important to remember that married couples regularly go through times of challenge that open them to new growth. Cohabiting couples do not avoid these cycles through having cohabited, and should not be overly alarmed when they occur. Cohabiting couples should expect some turbulence in their relationship after marriage, and should search for support among other couples who value marriage and its long-term benefits. What does the Catholic Church offer cohabiting couples? The Catholic community believes that persons who give themselves sexually to each other are offering not just an action, but the totality of their very selves. Ultimately, their dignity and honor as human persons can only be protected in a relationship that intends to be permanent, faithful, and open to life. Therefore, the Catholic Church calls couples into relationships that are a) lifelong, not by dint of a vow said on one day and then taken for granted, but a promise to reaffirm daily our commitment to each other through the way we live. The sacrament is more one of Christian marrying than one of Christian marriage. b) faithful, not just sexually, but in every aspect of life- our time, our attention, our finances, our future plans. c) open to life, not only open to children, but caring in some way for all those who come into our life. Our children are simply the guests who stay the longest. Rosario Gonzales SJA Marriage Ministry Director APRIL 8 ST. JOAN OF ARC 7

8 RELIGIOUS ED. STATIONS OF THE CROSS On March 20th, the Religious Education children prayed the Stations of the Cross in the Church & Chapel. April 15, 2018 at 9:15am SJA Church AIM VOLUNTEERS MASS, MINI-RETREAT, AND CELEBRATION Calling all AIM volunteers through the years! If you EVER made an AIM retreat this is for you. Come together at the 9:15am Sunday Mass on April 15 for a special blessing and recognition of the AIM Ministry. Following the Mass, we will gather for a Mini AIM Volunteers Retreat and Celebration until noon. For more information contact: Margarita Castellon or margcast@bellsouth.net) or Paul Paschke or paschkepa@yahoo.com REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR SESSION 1: APRIL 30 TH CALLING ALL SJA CHILDREN TO THIS YEAR S ST. JOAN OF ARCʼS summer camp *Available for children entering Pre-K4 through 5th Grade for the 2018/19 School Year Non-refundable Registration fee: $30 per child or $40 per family. Registrations are currently open to St. Joan of Arc Parishioners MONDAY - FRIDAY Monday, June 4 to Friday, July 27, 2018 (Closed week of July 4) HOURS: 8am - 4pm EXTENDED DAY: 4pm - 5:30pm $15 per day or $60 per week AVAILABILITY ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS. WEEKLY RATE FOR FULL DAY PER CHILD: $ ($175 Sibling Discount). Lunch Meal Plan Available on Fridays: Menu will be provided ahead of time. 8 ST. JOAN OF ARC APRIL 8

9 ST. JOAN OF ARC'S ANNUAL SPAGHETTI DINNER The SJA Annual Spaghetti Dinner was a great Success! We enjoyed sharing time with our community while we collected fund for our Sister Imaculata and her mission in the city of Trujillo in Peru. Special thanks to all of the volunteers that made this important cause a success! APRIL 8 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.) RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE SUMMER HOURS WILL BEGIN ON MONDAY, MAY 14TH, 2018 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. WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY 10 ST. JOAN OF ARC APRIL May 3 June 7 July 5 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! SUNDAY BIBLE STUDY Join the Sunday Bible Study in the Study of Genesis on Sundays at 9:15am in Conference Room B. Perfect time for parents of Sunday Religious Ed children! All are welcome. Come and see! FIRST COMMUNION 2018 First Communion Rehearsal: Monday, May 7th, :00-7:00pm (Last Names A-K / 9:00am Mass) 7:15-8:15pm (Last Names L-Z / 11:30am Mass) First Communion Day: Saturday, May 12th, :00am Mass (be seated in church by 8:45am) 11:30am Mass (be seated in church by 11:15am) May Crowning of Mary: Sunday, May 13th, 2018 Immediately before the 10:45am Mass Arrive by 10:30am wearing First Communion dresses and suits. Bring flowers for Our Blessed Mother. Procession will start at 10:40am. LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS FOR NEXT YEAR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: If you have a faith-filled heart and would like to share your love of God and His Church with the children and families, please call the Religious Ed office. All Religious Ed volunteers must attend Virtus training (Protecting God s Children), pass a fingerprints background check, and sign the diocesan Code of Conduct. Thank you! CONGRATULATIONS to the Catechumen and Candidates who were received into full communion with the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil! Robert Balkunas Chuchi Baltazar Jonathan Beres Ingrid Tervydis Borges Tiffany Bowman Kevin Centeno Myles Dungan RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASS SCHEDULE PLEASE NOTE CHANGES TO SCHEDULE FROM CALENDAR HANDBOOK SUNDAYS: 9:15am 10:30am Apr. 8 Classes Apr.15 Classes Classrooms 7A and 7B to to 9:15am Mass Apr. 22 Classes Classrooms 8A and 8B to 9:15am Mass Apr.29 Classes May 6th Last Day of Classes All Classes go to 9:15am Mass (Please meet in the Church at 9:00am. Seats reserved for each class. ) WEDNESDAYS: 5:00pm 6:15pm Apr. 11 Classes Apr. 18 Classes Apr. 25 Classes May 2nd Classes May 9th Last Day of Classes All Classes go to 5:15pm Mass (Please meet in the Church at 5:00pm. Seats reserved for each class. ) HOME SCHOOL: One Tuesday a month 5:15pm 6:30pm, in Classroom 7B April 10th Classes May 1st Last Class CONFIRMATION 2018 Virginia Julieta Garcia Barrera Leiner Enrique Gutierrez Eric Macur Regina Medina Rivera Jackie Moore Kathleen Moore Ana Sofia Velasco PARENTS AND SPONSORS MEETING: Mandatory for Confirmation Parents and Sponsors who may be in town Monday, April 9th, 2018 at 7:00PM in the Church. Confirmation Candidates are welcome to attend with their sponsors. SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONFIRMATION 2018 CANDIDATES: APRIL 21, 2018 Family Faith and Fun Day. Contact Ailen Ponce (561) to register.

11 ST. JOAN OF ARC'S ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT There was lots of fun to be had at St. Joan of Arc's Annual Easter Egg Hunt! Children were visited by the Easter Bunny and had the opportunity to hunt for eggs on the athletic field. Inside the gym, there were many exciting games to play, such as ring toss, egg race, and pin the tail on the bunny. Everyone enjoyed pizza inside the gazebo and made their own bunny trail mixes, iced and decorated cookies, and made great pictures at the coloring station. APRIL 8 ST. JOAN OF ARC 11

12 SJA MINISTRIES & SUPPORT SERVICES AA (Alcoholic Anonymous) Men & Women - Mondays & Saturdays at the SJA Immaculata Center. Saturdays 10:00am -12:00pm. Contact Ben or Kathy Troxel at for more info. Also on Mondays 7:00pm -8:30pm. For more info call: AA (Alcoholic Anonymous) Men Only - Meets at the SJA Immaculata Center on Wednesdays 7:00pm - 8:30pm. Contact Jay Mueller for more info at AL - ANON - Meets at SJA Saturdays 9:00am-11:30am in the Art Room. Contact Katherine Culhane for more info at: AL- TEEN - Meets at SJA Saturdays 9:30am-12:00pm in Conference Room B. Contact Chris Apter for more info at ST. JOAN OF ARC KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - We are a part of this great dynamic Catholic International Organization. Call Ron Hotchkiss: ST. JOAN OF ARC COLUMBIETTES - Please join us as United We Stand to embark on this fresh new year in building a strong bond in our parish. For details call Gracie Fishter at MOMMY & ME - Weekly get together every Tuesday between 10am - 12pm. Please contact Andrea Lewin, Director of Parish Ministries & Activities for more info lewin_andrea@stjoan.org phone: SUNDAY MORNING SCRIPTURE STUDY - 9:15am-10:30am in Conf. Room B. THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY - The Prophets - 9:30am 10:45am at the Kilby House. KOINONIA - Our Annual parish Retreat, a spiritually uplifting weekend experience that takes place in our Parish Grounds. More information please contact: Tim Di Palma at P.O.P.S. (Parents of Prayer & Service) - Please join us every Thursday during the school year, 8:00am 9:00am in the Convent Chapel. THE ST. JOAN OF ARC USHERS - Men & women at SJA represent the parish and the community in their function as hosts and hostesses at our liturgies. For more information call Javier Palermo at or Dennis Jordan at THE EDGE - Provides Middle schoolers with spiritual and social gatherings in a healthy and safe environment for all SJA School, and Wednesday and Sunday CCD School Students. THE SPARK - High School Youth Ministry. Come join us after the 5:00pm Sunday Mass at the Ark. Contact Valerie Bryant for more info at bryant_valerie@stjoan.org ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT - Join us every Tuesday, 5-9pm and Friday, 9am - 9pm in the Chapel. Divine Mercy Chaplet prayer on Fridays at 3pm and the Rosary on Fridays at 8:30pm. STITCHES OF LOVE KNIT AND CROCHET GROUP- All levels of knitting/crocheting skills are welcome to help make items for our community in need. Every 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month at 10:30am at Kilby House. For more information contact Maggie Miller gatoraidan86@gmail.com SJA DAD S CLUB - Every Monday in Mercy Center at drop off - 7:45am. All dads in the Parish welcome. For more information contact Ryan Merritt at or at stjoandads@gmail.com. THE MEN S MINISTRY - The Men s Ministry of St. Joan of Arc strives to develop God-centered Catholic men through Christian fellowship, education and service. We meet Wednesday evenings from 6pm 8pm at The Ark. All men of the parish are most welcome. Call Paul Paschke SJA SCHOOL ALUMNI - We invite you to register on our St. Joan of Arc website as an alumni if you haven t already done so at stjoan.org/school/alumni-outreach/ WOMEN OF GRACE - Embark upon a 10- week Journey of Discovery and Transformation that is life-changing! For more information Martha Nicolli at manicolli@aol.com SUNDAY TV MASS FOR THE HOMEBOUND - The Diocese of Palm Beach s weekly Sunday morning Mass for the homebound airs on CW34 WTVX and at its normal time 10:30am - 11: 00am. HOMEBOUND MINISTRY - Call us if you or someone you know is no longer able to attend Mass. Our Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion visit the elderly & infirmed parishioners SJA COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN (CCW) - St. Ana Circle Last Wednesday of month 8am 10am, St. Claire Circle 3rd Wednesday at 12pm 2pm., St. Elizabeth Circle 2nd Friday 8am 10am, Sts. Martha & Mary Circle 3rd Thursday 7pm 9pm, St. Monica Circle 4th Monday at 2pm 4pm, St. Therese of Lisieux 3rd Tuesday 9am 11am. Please join us and make new friends as we are Women Making a difference. More information call: WOMENS REFLECTION GROUP - Join us for various Bible Studies. Mondays 8:30am -10:00am. For more information contact Patty Hughes MOTHER MARY CONTINIUM - Join us for a Bible study starting with the Rosary. Fridays 9:00am - 10:30am. For more information contact Mary Ann Wheeler SOUL CORE CLASS - Enjoy this exercise class while praying the Rosary. Mondays & Wednesdays from 6:30pm to 7:30pm at the SJA Sports Arena. For more information contact Danielle Palmiotto MOTHER OF DIVINE MERCY CATHOLIC BOOK CLUB FOR WOMEN - Meets on the first Thursday of every month from 7:00pm -8:30pm at Mary Ann Wheeler s house. Anyone can join at any time,we keep extra books on hand. For more info contact Mary Ann Wheeler at: wheelermaryann@bellsouth.net. GRIEF SUPPORT MINISTRY - Blessed Are They Who Mourn For They Shall Be Comforted... St. Joan offers a range of grief support programs and services: Structured programs include Harvesting Our Tears (8 weekly meetings), and Joyful Again! (Sat/Sun in Nov.), Quarterly Grief Support Suppers where all are welcome. Request an informal conversation with members of the parish who are willing to listen and can share their own experiences of dealing with grief. For more information contact Marjorie O Sullivan at SCOUTS - Boy Scouts, Boys Cub, Girls Scouts Pack and Trope 323 for more information call Tom Vickers at and Denise Porter at HAPPY FRIDAY - Social gathering once a month at the ARK. SPANISH: Rosary for the Hispanic Minister Mondays at 7:30pm. Rosary for Priestly Vocations Wednesdays at 7pm in the SJA Chapel. Bible Classes Tuesdays at 7pm at the Kilby House. Prayer Group Every Thursday at 7pm at the Kilby House. Pre Baptisaml classes in Spanish every 3rd Tuesday of the month at pm at the Kilby House. 12 ST. JOAN OF ARC APRIL 8

13 ADULT FAITH FORMATION CORNER LIFE REBORN By Mary Katharine Deeley In the first few days after our first child was born, I wasn t conscious of time. I d sit still and look at this miracle of life, knowing that I loved her with all my heart and that our lives would never be the same. I d get to the end of the day and wonder where the time had gone. And when she was married last year, I remembered those days like they were yesterday. Something like that is happening now, but the first week of Easter is more than a recollection of the empty tomb. Each day s Gospel reading refers to appearances of the risen Christ to his disciples. In this way we mark the new creation brought about by Christ s resurrection. For many of us, the week was another round of work or school. Our busyness might have kept us from giving much thought to the feast we just celebrated. But in our spiritual lives, time has stood still for a little while so we might ponder this miracle of life. It s a reminder that we re born new in this moment, an invitation to savor the experience and allow ourselves to be changed by it. In today s reading, St. Paul gives us a glimpse of what life reborn looked like for the new Christian community. There was unity of heart and mind and generosity toward those who were in need. After the resurrection, their lives would never be the same. The Church takes its time with Easter so that, no matter how old we get, we ll remember it like it was yesterday and live accordingly. GOD S EXTRAVAGANT MERCY By Bishop Robert F. Morneau There is a scene in Shakespeare s Hamlet that addresses forgiveness. The king, Claudius, has murdered his brother, married his brother s widow, and stolen the crown. In his soliloquy, Claudius reveals what is transpiring in his tortured soul. The king knows that his fault is past but prayer does not serve him well since the effects of his crime the stealing of the crown, the sinful fulfillment of his ambition, and his adulterous relationship with the queen all remain. He senses that his murder cannot be forgiven as long as the effects of the murder remain. Our faith tells us that God s mercy is always available through the salvation gained for us in Christ. We need but turn to God with sincere intent and resolve, confess our sins, and receive divine mercy. No one is excluded from this grace. God s will is that all be saved. What is blasphemous, what blocks God s extravagant mercy pouring into our souls is not any particular sin that is unforgivable. Rather, the blasphemy happens when we refuse to forgo the effects of our sins (power, pride, possessions) and are unwilling to reform our lives with a sincere purpose of amendment. It is not that sin is unforgivable, that God withholds divine mercy. Rather, it is an obstinate disposition that hardens the heart, preventing the rain of divine mercy from penetrating the soul. MERCY ACCEPTED, REJECTED In the Garden, Peter spoke words of betrayal, denying that he knew Jesus. Subsequently, Peter acknowledged his sin, wept bitterly, and was forgiven. With humility and courage, Peter faced his failure. We know the rest of the story. For just thirty pieces of silver Judas also betrayed his master. Unable or unwilling to accept Jesus merciful gaze, this disciple took his own life. Mercy was afforded to both; it was accepted by only one. In some way Judas got stuck in himself and could not believe that he still retained infinite human worth. His sin shattered his sense of dignity and led to self-disdain. Saint Augustine, in speaking of sin, describes it as curvatus in se, that is, turned in on oneself. Sin does exactly that. It refuses to breathe the fresh air of God s mercy. It suffocates us, cutting us off from God and others. There is a disconnect, a partial or total SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER (SUNDAY OF DIVINE MERCY) severing of the branch from the vine of God s life. Jesus came precisely to reconcile us to God, to one another, and to ourselves. APPROPRIATING GOD S MESSAGE In another Shakespearean play, Romeo and Juliet, Romeo sees his beloved at some distance and says to himself: O it is my love. O that she knew she were. Juliet doesn t know it! God says to us, his beloved daughters and sons: O you are my love. Would that you knew you were! Could the unforgivable sin against the Holy Spirit be our refusal, upon hearing the message of God s love in Jesus, to appropriate this message and let it shape our lives? Joseph Campbell once suggested that the unpardonable sin was the sin of inadvertence, of not being alert, not quite awake. The spiritual life is about staying awake to the infinite love and mercy of God given us in Jesus. Though Shakespeare as a dramatist is not a religious writer, his plays provide clues for understanding the great mysteries of sin and forgiveness. For these clues, we should be grateful Liguori Publications, One Liguori Drive, Liguori, MO Scripture quotations in this publication are from New American Bible, revised edition, 2010, 1991, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Washington, DC. Pope Francis quotation is used with permission and copyright 2018 Libreria Editrice Vaticana. All rights reserved Liguori.org. Family Faith & Fun Day COST TO SPONSOR ACTIVITY OR GAME $1,700* All Four Bumper Cars $425 Bumper Car $425 Bumper Car $425 Bumper Car $425 Bumper Car Please contact Diane Salerno or Debora Bradley at with any questions. Do I find security in the love of another in a healthy way?is it the fruit of giving and not possessing? Is my strongest foundation in the love and mercy of Jesus? APRIL 21 10:00am-2:00pm Sponsors Needed! 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14 PRAY FOR THE SICK Acuna, Alba Adler, Michael Ambach, Maria Elena Anasaii, Viole Aragon, Eric Arcau, Georgina Arteaga, Denny Agustynowicz, Rita Babione, Helen Babione Jr., Robert Baker, Jimmy Barros, Ethel Benicy, Alexander Bitondo, Carmela Bobbitt, Joann Bradley, Earl Brennan, Leslie Brown, Cheryl Buffone, Peter Cacase, Theresa Carrera, Abelardo Cluster, Michael Cooke, John Costello, Jerry A. Cullen, Debra Ann Enck Cunningham, Ed Cussen, Myrna Cwal, Paul D Angelo, Phil Darbyshire, Brenda De Chard, Christine de Varona, Jorge Deitz, Eileen Dlugos, Donald Dorsey, Greg Doyle, Arthalie DuBois, Raymond Dunn, Morgan Durand, Raul Salazar Enck, Mary Farrell, Amanda Fetter, Mary Fischer, Bill Fisher, Grace Flores, Victoria G., Debbie Garay, Jose Gardner, Marie Geraci, Frank Gerlach, Greg Gerlach, Marlene Gildharry, Nelly Gesner, Carmela Giguere, Gerald Gonsalves, Pat Gould-Peck, Patrica Grasso, Vincent Harris, Cameron Hickman, Lauren Hines, Billy Hines, Rita Iemolo, Angelica Jannotta, Carol Kabbas, Diana Kahn, Kristopher Kelleher, Anthony James ST. JOAN OF ARC BAPTISMS Largia, Elda Laudato, Frances Layer, Robert Liu, Wendy Loesch, Dolores Lopez, Carlos Lucido, Matthew Mancini, Teresa Margolis, Robert Martinez, Eridania Altagracia Maldonado Delboy, Fernanda Marullo, Phyllis Mealo, Patsy Midgley, John H. Miret, Emilio Mochler, Marie Montigny, Bryant Moore, Jeff Morgan, Todd Morrow, Marjorie Murphy, Sr. Immaculata Niro, Michael Norzius, Odney Ortiz de la Cruz, Bradley Peloso, Margaret Petho, Ellen Pinto III, Richard Pomales, Ray Hernandez Post, Ed Power, Theresia Quachi, Mr. & Mrs. Rabb Sr., James Rious, Raymond Robert, Barbara Saffran, Dorothy Segler, Charly Seller, Peter Shand, Larry Phillip Shand Sheltry, Paul Sigda, Bob Smith, Sarah Spera, Dan St. Germaine, Robert A. Stokes, Ken Stone, Fran Suao-Castleberry, Tania Taylor, London Terwillger, Maureen Thomas, Colleen Siebenahler Tkatch, Elizabeth Tobin, Son Hwa Tolly, Morris Tygett, David Valdez, Pilar Varacchi, Deborah Vetto, Robert Vicari, Laura Waddick, Wyatt Zabarowski, Barbara The Clairvoyant Family The Larios Family The Nuñez Family OVERSEAS IN THE US ARMED FORCES: Staff. Sgt. Douglas, PVT 1st Class Brendan Nestor, Sgt. Maj. John Hermeling, Capt. Christopher Allen & PFC Lee E. Palmer, David Schuler, Lance Corp., Lt. Ryan Appleman & his wife, Lt. Christine Appleman TO LEAVE A LEGACY FOR ST. JOAN OF ARC STEP 1 Gather your information about your assets, including retirement funds, bank accounts and real property. STEP 2 Choose the type of bequest you d like to make. 1. Unrestricted bequest. This is a donation to be used for St. Joan of Arc general funds. This donation would be used where it is most needed. 2. Restricted bequest. This donation specifies how the money is to be used. (This could be restricted to go into the endowment, a specific ministry, or the building fund.) A bequest can be made in a number of ways: A specific dollar amount. Specific assets, such as securities, real estate, or tangible property. Retirement account assets, consisting of any benefits remaining in your retirement plan. A residuary bequest, St. Joan of Arc receives all or a percentage of your estate after all other obligations are met. An existing will or trust can be easily amended to include a gift to St. Joan of Arc without rewriting the entire document. Your attorney can prepare a simple document, called a codicil, which adds a new bequest while reaffirming the terms of your will. Similarly, an attorney can prepare an amendment to a revocable trust to add St. Joan of Arc. STEP 3 Meet with your estate planning attorney. If you need to create a will or just update your existing document, you ll want to get advice from your estate planning attorney. An attorney can advise you as to the best way to structure your will in order to take care of your loved ones first and then your charitable interests while assuring the best tax benefits. As a charitable, not-for-profit all bequests to St. Joan of Arc are fully deductible for estate tax purposes. STEP 4 Contact us. We acknowledge and welcome donors into our Arc Angel Society. Members are invited to special member events and receive special mailings. (We also recognize and respect the wishes of anyone that wishes to remain anonymous.) Please contact Wendy Horton in the Development Office at (561) or horton_wendy@stjoan.org. 14 ST. JOAN OF ARC APRIL 8

15 ANDREA LEWIN Directora del Ministerio Hispano y de Actividades de la Parroquia lewin_andrea@stjoan.org Padre José Crucet Padre Alfredo Hernández Misa en español todos los Domingos a las 6:30pm. Confesiones todos los Domingos a las 5:50pm 6:20pm en la capilla. SEGUNDO DOMINGO DE PASCUA O DOMINGO DE LA DIVINA MISERICORDIA. San Juan Pablo Segundo, siendo Sumo Pontífice en el año 2000 estableció el Segundo Domingo de Pascua como Domingo de la Divina Misericordia. Una monja polaca, hoy santa, llamada Faustina Kowalska ( ) tuvo visiones y conversaciones con Jesús, quien le pidió propagara la devoción a la Divina Misericordia. El mesaje de la devoción es : Dios es Misericordia y nos ama a todos. Ella consignó en un Diario numerado los mensajes de Jesús, como; La humanidad no conseguirá la paz hasta que no se dirija con confianza a Mi misericordia. O este otro; Cuanto más grande es el pecador, tanto más grande tiene derecho a MI misericordia. La misericordia es la virtud que nos lleva a compadecernos y ayudar al prójimo en sus necesidades materiales y espirituales. La misericordia es una expresión del amor de Dios. San Juan de la Cruz afirma que en el atardecer de la vida el examen va a ser sobre el amor, se nos va a preguntar cuanto amamos a Dios, al prójimo y a nosotros mismos. Los salmos nos dicen que Dios es bueno y misericordioso, que su misericordia es eterna. El capítulo 25 de San Mateo nos narra el juicio final. Jesús enseña que cuando tenemos misericordia con nuestros hermanos también somos misericordiosos con El mismo. En el Evangelio de este Domingo se nos narra que lo primero que hace Jesús el día de su resurrección es ir a visitarlos, tiene misericordia de ellos, quienes se encuentra devastados, y les lleva la paz. Además les dio el Espíritu Santo y el poder para perdonar los pecados. Es decir, instituyó el Sacramento de la Penitencia, también llamado Confesión o Reconciliación, que es otra manifestación de la misericordia que Dios tiene para con nosotros cuando pecamos. Dios quiere que todos nos salvemos. A veces El permite ciertas pruebas difíciles en nuestra vida, nunca que no las podamos superar, con el fin de purificarnos y ayudarnos en nuestra jornada hacia la Casa del Padre. Pidamos al Espíritu Santo y a María Santísima que cada día nos apliquemos más a ser misericordiosos con nuestro prójimo, de palabra y obra. Feliz Domingo, Diácono Edgar Cáceres. APRIL 8 ST. JOAN OF ARC 15

16 La Resurrección de Jesús es el acontecimiento central de la vida Cristiana. El Apóstol Pablo, en una frase bien elaborada, ya lo expresaba de manera contundente: "Si Cristo no hubiera resucitado, vana seria nuestra fe" (1Cor 15,14). Sin la resurrección la fe cristiana sería un verdadero absurdo. La Resurrección le dio el sentido total a la vida y obra de Jesús de Nazaret. Con ella quedo refrenado que todo lo que Jesús dijo e hizo tenía el sello, el aval, del Padre Dios. Para un cristiano celebrar el acontecimiento de la Resurrección, es volver a confesar que Dios le quito la razón a los asesinos de Jesús y se la dio al Crucificado. La fiesta que celebramos ese día tiene que disponernos a vivir el cristianismo en una nueva lógica, en una nueva actitud. Hoy hemos de renovar nuestra fe en Dios Padre y Señor de la vida y en Jesucristo, el Hijo que resucitando de entre los muertos inauguro el reino de la vida definitiva, para que, caminando según la lógica, nos dispongamos a vivir la experiencia del Reino en nuestra vida personal y comunitaria. Cuando leemos el Evangelio que nos propone la Liturgia para este día glorioso de Pascua, nos damos cuenta que además de Jesús, se resalta de manera contundente, la figura de una mujer: María Magdalena, la figura de María Magdalena tiene que llevarnos a pensar sobre el papel que juegan desde el origen, las mujeres en el cristianismo. Con Magdalena, con los primeros testigos de la Resurrección y con todos los bautizados de hoy, hemos de reconocer que confesar que Jesús ha resucitado es vivir de manera radical la fe cristiana como una alternativa social y un verdadero fermento para la transformación del mundo. Hemos de disponer los corazones para hacer creíble la experiencia del resucitado en el medio del mundo. VIVAMOS DE MANERA COHERENTE, LA VIDA DE LA RESURRECCION QUE JESUS NOS OFRECE HOY. Dios nos Bendiga Abundantemente. Josefina M. Yi 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 Biblia los días Martes en la Casa Kilby a las 7pm. Rosario por la vocaciones sacerdotales todos los M iercoles a las 7pm en la Capilla. Grupo de Oración todos los Jueves a las 7pm en la Casa Kilby. SE REINICIAN Jueves 5 de Abril debido al TIEMPO DE CUARESMA debido al Vía Crucis y el Jueves Santo. Taller de Oración Padre Larrañaga (Duración de 15 semanas): Iniciamos el Taller el 31 de Enero de 6:45pm a 8:45pm en la Casa Kilby. Interesados para taller del 2018 contactar a Martha Bencomo Tel tovmartha. bencomo@gmail.com Curso Matrimonial del Padre Ignacio Larrañaga comienza a fines de Mayo en Santa Juana de Arco. Son cupos limitados para inscribirse y mas información contactar a Martha Bencomo Tel tovmartha.bencomo@gmail.com Sandra Castro y Luis Guash CALENDARIO DE ACTIVIDADES Y FIESTAS DOMINGO 2 2 DE ABRIL a las 1 :30 pm ] en la Iglesia. BAUTIZOS en español son al cuarto Domingo de cada mes. MARTES 24 DE ABRIL en la Casa Kilby a las 9:00am a 10:30am. CLASE DE FOTOGRAFÍA para adultos. Una sesión semanal los días martes por Cuatro Semanas. MARTES 24 DE ABRIL en la Casa Kilby a las 5:30pm a 7pm CLASE DE FOTOGRAFÍA para los estudiantes de Middle and High School. Una sesión semanal los días Martes por Cuatro Semanas. VIERNES 11 DE MAY O en el Arena de 6:30pm a 8pm EDGE SOCIAL Invitamos a los estudiantes de Santa Juana de Arco del colégio y catequesis de 6to, 7to y 8vo grado a compartir en la fiesta social del mes de Noviembre. Trae a tus amigos! H APPY FRIDAY fecha de inicio pendiente en la Casa The Ark a las 6pm ( Primer Viernes de cada mes) Para iniciar nuestras reunión es social es mensual es par a compartir en comunidad juegos de mesa y rica comida! N ECESITAMOS VOLUNTARIOS. Una pareja para ser de anfitriones un viernes al mes. Los interesados comunicarse con Andrea Lewin al lewin_andrea@stjoan.org BUSCAMOS VOLUNTARIOS PARA: Invitamos a todos los NIÑOS QUE HAYAN hecho su Primera Comunión a ser parte de nuestro GRUPO DE MONAGUILLOS (Altar Servers)Los interesados contactar a Andrea Lewin al teléfono Invitamos a participar en nuestro GRUPO DE UJIERES para dar la bienvenida a nuestra comunidad asistente a la Santa Misa y ayudar con la colecta de la ofrenda (Ushers). Y si ya formas parte de este prestigioso grupo de voluntarios te invitamos a considerar ser su LÍDER. Para alabar al Señor te esperamos para participar en nuestro Coro. Los interesados contactar a Andrea Lewin al teléfono Si te 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 MINISTROS EXTRAORDINARIOS DE LA EUCARISTÍA CUERPO DE CRISTO Fernando Cordova - 1, Nora Fasce - 2, Jeanette Cordova - 3 SANGRE DE CRISTO Luis Maldonado - A, Sol Ganica - B, Oscar Rodriguez - C, Maria de Los Angeles Angulo- D MINISTROS DE LA PALABRA 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 APRIL 8