ST. JOAN OF ARC CATHOLIC CHURCH Spring Hill Drive Spring Hill Florida ~ Telephone: (352) Fax: (352)

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1 November 12, 2017 (View this bulletin on-line at Page ST. JOAN OF ARC CATHOLIC CHURCH Spring Hill Drive Spring Hill Florida ~ Telephone: (352) Fax: (352) November 12, nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Eucharistic Liturgies Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m. Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and Spanish Mass: 1:00 p.m. Daily Mass: 9:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. & by appointment Pastoral Team Please call the Parish Office at (352) for information regarding any of the following: Baptism for Children: Parent preparation. Matrimony: If you are contemplating marriage at St. Joan of Arc Church, please be mindful that there is a six month prior notice request required. RCIA/RCIC: Rite of Initiation into the Catholic faith. Ministers of the Eucharist: Please notify the Parish Office if you, or someone you know is sick, in the hospital, homebound or shut-in. Martha s Helpers: Services for our homebound. In His Footsteps Soup & Sandwich Lunch: Served on the second Thursday of each month from Noon - 2:00 p.m. in our Parish Hall and on the fourth Thursday of each month for the homebound only. Parishioners in need of assistance: St. Vincent de Paul Society (352) Mary & Martha s Gift Shop: Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Saturday: 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sunday: 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Closed during all Masses & Wednesdays in August Emergencies Only: (352) Rev. Patrick Rebel, Pastor Rev. Jerry Murphy, Assisting Rev. Edward Reiter, Assisting Rev. Michael Kouts, Assisting Deacon Lee Hinderscheid Deacon Fred LaPiana Deacon José Cruz Anne Cofone, Business Manager/Secretary Mary Jo Waggoner, Director of Faith Formation Joyce Thorpe, Director of Music Nancy Lovelock, Youth Minister Parish Office Hours Monday - Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Friday: 9:00 a.m. - Noon (Closed daily 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.) Phone: (352) jchrchca@tampabay.rr.com Website: Religious Education/Faith Formation For information on all programs of: Rel. Ed. & Youth Ministry: (352) Rel. Ed. StJoanRelEd@gmail.com Youth Group: SJOA-Youth@TampaBay.rr.com Notre Dame Catholic School Phone: (352) Website:

2 Page 2 (View this bulletin on-line at November 12, 2017 T M S. J A P J,,,. I CAN DO ANYTHING I have started houses with no more than the price of a loaf of bread and prayers, for with him who comforts me, I can do anything. Frances Xavier Cabrini Stay awake, for you know neither the day nor the hour. Matthew 25:13 WISDOM We consider wisdom today. The first reading from the book of Wisdom presents this precious gift as a feminine spirit, a very desirable virtue sought by many and graciously present to all who seek her. In today's Gospel, Jesus tells a parable to illustrate wisdom in a practical, measurable way. The wise will conserve their resources, use them prudently, and mark the passing of time. The foolish, on the other hand, not planning ahead, will be in the dark. Both of these readings tell us how accessible wisdom is to all who simply and honestly seek it. Paul's words to the Thessalonians are not about wisdom, but describe one result of true wisdom: To the wise person of faith even death holds no terror. Our faith in Jesus' resurrection tells us we will all one day rise to new life in Christ. TODAY S READINGS First Reading Wisdom is easily discerned by those who love her (Wisdom 6:12-16). Psalm My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God (Psalm 63). Second Reading Since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have died (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 [13-14]). Gospel Stay awake! You know neither the day nor the hour (Matthew 25:1-13). SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Wednesday: St. Albert the Great Thursday: St. Margaret of Scotland; St. Gertrude Friday: St. Elizabeth of Hungary Saturday: The Dedication of the Basilicas of Ss. Peter and Paul; St. Rose Philippine Duchesne; Blessed Virgin Mary READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Wis 1:1-7; Ps 139:1b-10; Lk 17:1-6 Tuesday: Wis 2:23 3:9; Ps 34:2-3, 16-19; Lk 17:7-10 Wednesday: Wis 6:1-11; Ps 82:3-4, 6-7; Lk 17:11-19 Thursday: Wis 7:22b 8:1; Ps 119:89-91, 130, 135, 175; Lk 17:20-25 Friday: Wis 13:1-9; Ps 19:2-5ab; Lk 17:26-37 Saturday: Wis 18:14-16; 19:6-9; Ps 105:2-3, 36-37, 42-43; Lk 18:1-8 or (for the memorial of the Dedication) Acts 28:11-16, 30-31; Ps 98:1-6; Mt 14:22-33 Sunday: Prv 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31; Ps 128:1-5; 1 Thes 5:1-6; Mt 25:14-30 [14-15, 19-21] PURGATORY Since the faithful departed now being purified are also members of the same communion of saints, another way we can help them is to obtain indulgences for them, so that the temporal punishment due for their sins may be remitted. (#1479 Catechism of the Catholic Church) An indulgence is a remission before God of the temporal punishment due to sins whose guilt has already been forgiven, which the faithful Christian who is duly disposed gains under certain prescribed conditions through the action of the Church which, as the minister of redemption, dispenses and applies with authority the treasury of the satisfactions of Christ and the saints (Paul VI. Indulgentiarum doctrina). The Church s Prayer for the Faithful Departed: Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord and may perpetual light shines upon them. May their souls and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen

3 November 12, 2017 (View this bulletin on-line at Page SATURDAY Nov 11 9:00 a.m. For our Veterans living and deceased 4:00 p.m. Theodore A. Statuto (D) req by The Family - - SUNDAY Nov 12 7:30 a.m. Edward and Josephine Golonka (D) req by Ken and Jean Shubinski 9:00 a.m. James Callahan (D) req by Vickie Steward 11:00 a.m. Joaquina Bogalhas (D) req by Family 1:00 p.m. The Parish Family 9:00 a.m. MONDAY Nov 13 Scott Marshal (D) req by SVDP Workers 9:00 a.m. TUESDAY Nov 14 Mary Trojanowski (D) req by Her Family - - 9:00 a.m. WEDNESDAY Nov 15 Samantha Gnaster (D) req by Klewer Family 9:00 a.m. THURSDAY Nov 16 Charles McGovern (D) req by Phil and Ann McGovern - - 9:00 a.m. FRIDAY Nov 17 Gregory Lusson (D) req by Jennifer and Bruce Ristich SATURDAY Nov 18 9:00 a.m. Mildred Baylis (D) req by Vicky, David and family 4:00 p.m. Timothy McKenna req by Mom - - SUNDAY Nov 19 7:30 a.m. Dorothea Graca (D) req by Husband 9:00 a.m. Russell Martocci (D) req by Knight of Columbus 11:00 a.m. Mildred Baylis (D) req by Joanne Lambraia and Family 1:00 p.m. The Parish Community The 2018 Mass Intention Book was opened on Wednesday November 1. If you are requesting 3 or more intentions please write the name, date and who it is requested by on a sheet of paper prior to coming to the office. MILES OF SMILES TRAVEL CLUB The Miles of Smiles Travel Club meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 1000 in the Church Library. Everyone is invited to a end. Open to all - come and bring your neighbor. Upcoming day trips for 2017 include Micanopy, Fla. Our December trip is to Calloway Gardens (near Atlanta) for their Christmas light display. In January we will be taking a day trip to the Presidents Hall of Fame, Citrus Tower, and Mt Dora. Like to cruise? We have 2018 cruises planned for Hawaii in April and for Northern Europe & Russia for September. Ques ons about the club? Please call Sandy ( ) or Judy ( ). Hope to see you at our next mee ng. A BEQUEST IS A GIFT LEFT IN A WILL. When you leave a bequest to your church, you give a gift that lasts longer than your lifetime, a gift that will always be remembered. Priests Mass Schedule for 18/19 (subject to Change) 4:00 pm Fr. Pat 7:30 am Fr. Ed 9:00 Fr. Ed 11:00 Fr. Pat 1:00 pm Fr. Ed Catholic Charities in Spring Hill is seeking volunteers to sand, paint and reupholster approximately 20 chairs used by clients in their Alzheimer s and Dementia Respite Program. Work can be done at the Catholic Charities office or another site of your choosing. If you are interested in helping, kindly call Maria Smith, , ext 23. Thank you for considering your gift of Time. CHRISTMAS FLOWER MEMORIALS Memorials are a beautiful way to remember loved ones with Christmas Flowers at the Sanctuary. Memorials are published in our January 15 th bulletin. Envelopes are at the Welcome Desk. A suggested donation is $7.00 for each memorial. Please return envelopes by December 10th.

4 Page 4 (View this bulletin on-line at November 12, 2017 From Leadership is Stewardship by Bill Peel 4 Principles of Biblical Ownership (1 of 4) 1. The principle of ownership. The psalmist begins in Psalm 24 with The earth is the Lord's, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it. In the beginning of Genesis, God creates everything and puts Adam in the Garden to work it and to take care of it. It is clear that man was created to work and that work is the stewardship of all of the crea on that God has given him. This is the fundamental principle of biblical stewardship. God owns everything, we are simply managers or administrators ac ng on his behalf. Therefore, stewardship expresses our obedience regarding the administra on of everything God has placed under our control, which is all-encompassing. Stewardship is the commitment of one s self and possessions to God s service, recognizing that we do not have the right of control over our property or ourselves. (Principles 2-4 to come..) Every faculty you have, your power of thinking or of moving your limbs from moment to moment, is given you by God. If you devoted every moment of your whole life exclusively to His service, you could not give Him anything that was not in a sense His own already. C. S. Lewis, Mere Chris anity Stewardship Report for 10/22/2017 Attendance: 943 Envelopes Used: 245 Envelopes : $ Offertory Cash $ Second Collection: $ Total: $ Notitas del Diácono Una Oración de la mañana Señor, en el silencio de este día que nace, vengo a pedirte paz, sabiduría y fuerza. Hoy quiero mirar al mundo con ojos llenos de amor. Ser paciente, comprensivo, humilde, suave y bueno. Ver a tus hijos detrás de las apariencias, como los ves tú mismo, para así poder apreciar la bondad de cada uno. Cierra mis oídos a toda murmuración. Guarda mi lengua de toda maledicencia. Que sólo los pensamientos que bendigan permanezcan en mí. Quiero ser tan bienintencionado y bueno que todos los que se acerquen a mi sientan tu presencia. Revísteme de tu bondad señor y haz que en este día yo te refleje. Amén.

5 November 12, 2017 (View this bulletin on-line at Page Dear St. Joan of Arc parishioners, The Giving Tree is in the Library and ready for sharing our blessings with others. Please take home an 'ornament' and purchase the item named on it for a needy person. Return your holiday wrapped gi with the ornament tag firmly a ached to the package. St. Vincent de Paul -pink tags/ Kids Central-green tags/ Parish Needs - yellow tags/ Catholic Chari es -red tags. Ques ons? Please call Why not show your THANKS to God by GIVING to those less fortunate? Place it under the tree no later than December 2nd as these will be sorted and distributed to the various agencies and families. Reminder: Council of Catholic Women Meeting Save The Date. Dec. 12, 2017 is our annual Ladies Christmas Party and Luncheon. Watch for ticket sales, only $15. All ladies are welcome so spread the word to family and friends. As a member of St. Joan of Arc Parish Family you have many opportunities to grow spiritually. If you would like to be more involved with the church, come and join one or more of our church ministries or organizations. Some of the many areas you can participate in: Sacristan, Lector, Welcome desk, Usher, Greeter, Altar Server, Eucharistic Minister, Choir, Faith Formation Volunteer, Minister of Care, Jail and Prison Ministry, St. Vincent de Paul Society, Knights of Columbus, Columbiettes, Council of Catholic Women, Grounds Crew, Martha s Helper and many others. Whatever time you can give will be greatly appreciated. These are rewarding experiences for all involved. Let us all work together to do God s Work! Stop in or call the office for more information about any of these ministries or organizations. SAVE THE DATE! Foundations of Life Gala 2017 & Silent Auction Benefitting Foundations of Life Pregnancy Center Tampa, St. Petersburg, Spring Hill, Dade City & Knights Women s Center in Tampa Saturday, November 18, 2017, 6:00 pm Higgins Hall 5225 North Himes Avenue, Tampa The Most Reverend Bishop Gregory Parkes will provide Opening Remarks. The Guest Speaker will be Dr. William Lile, Board Certified OBGYN. "The ProLife Doc," shares how he and a partner bought out the practice of the largest provider of abortion services in Pensacola. Using the tools the abortionist had left behind, he has produced prolife educational articles and videos hosted online at ProLifeDoc.org. Dr. Lile is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology, and former OB/GYN Department Chair at Sacred Heart Hospital. He is licensed to practice medicine in both Florida and Alabama and served as an instructor with both The University of Florida and Florida State Medical School OB/GYN residency programs. Sponsors are the Difference Makers! Champion of Life: $ 10,000 - Defender of Life: $ 5,000 Protector of Life: $ 2,500 Angel of Life: $ 1,000 Sponsorship includes: Preferred Seating, Table for 10 guests, Sponsor Signage, Gala Program & Website Recognition Table Reservations: $ 650 (Includes a table for 10 guest) Individual Tickets: $ 65 For sponsorships, reservations, silent auction donor information, call Make checks payable to Catholic Charities with Gala 2017 in the memo line and send to Foundations of Life Gala, 6515 N. Armenia Avenue, Tampa, FL or make online reservations at Foundation of Life Pregnancy Center is a ministry of Catholic Charities Diocese of St. Petersburg, Inc., a non-profit organization under section 501(c) (3) of the IRS code. Federal Identi ication Number:

6 Page 6 (View this bulletin on-line at November 12, 2017 CATHOLIC CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT WORKING ON THE MARGINS Next week, our second collection will be for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. Over 46 million people in the United States live in poverty. This collection supports programs to empower people to identify and address the obstacles they face as they work to lift themselves out of poverty. By supporting this collection you give people a hand up, not a hand out. Learn more about the Catholic Campaign for Human Development at 7 St Vincent de Paul THRIFT STORE & FOOD PANTRY, 1291 Kass Circle Spring Hill (Food list 7) Our SVdP Food Pantry collects these suggested Items each month. Please donate based on the first letter of your last name to help those in our area. A,B...boxed cereals, powdered milk. C,D...peanut butter, jelly, All Fruit, canned fruit drinks. E,F,G spaghetti meat sauce, dry spaghetti. H,I,J..beef stew, canned tuna, canned ham, Spam. K,L,M...chunky soup, clear broth, Ramen noodles. N,O,P...Rice-a-Roni, macaroni & cheese, Hamburger Helper. Q,R,S,T rice, Spaghetti O s, Beef-a-Roni, ravioli. U,V,W,X...toilet paper, personal products, soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes. Y,Z canned vegetables, canned fruit, baked beans, instant potatoes. The In His Footsteps Soup and Sandwich Lunch Program again says Thank You for your support. Because of you we are able to provide a monthly lunch to many people in our community. Our next $1 Campaign will be next weekend: Nov 18/19. With your generosity we may be able to give each family a nice Thanksgiving dinner. Please be generous in your giving to families in need. St. Vincent Food Pantry Holiday Appeal Your generous support is a blessing to so many families, especially at the holidays. You enable us to bring joy to the neediest among us with our special holiday package of food and Christmas toys. Your support in our holiday program is very important to us, and should you wish to donate, please send your check to SVDP, 1291 Kass Circle, Spring Hill, FL 34606, marked Holiday Food or Toys. Please know that we are a 100% volunteer organization and all your funds will be used for food or toys as you indicate. You are also welcome to bring donated food to the pantry M F 10am 3pm. God continues to bless us with the ability to provide for our neighbors in need and we continually thank and bless all those who help us in this ministry for His poor. "And in doing good let us not grow tired; for in due time we shall reap if we do not relax. Let us do good to all men, but especially to those who are of the household of faith." We Vincentians do not stop at those of faith. We serve those of no faith or of other faiths than our own. We let them know they are always welcome at our church. Eph. 6.6