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1 October 28, 2018 (View this bulletin on-line at Page 1 ST. JOAN OF ARC CATHOLIC CHURCH Spring Hill Drive Spring Hill Florida ~ Telephone: (352) Fax: (352) October 28, th Sunday in Ordinary Time The L has done great things for us; we are glad indeed. Psalm 126:3 Eucharistic Liturgies Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m. Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 pm (Spanish) Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. & by appointment 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. Pastoral Team Rev. Patrick Rebel, Pastor Assisting: Rev. Jerry Murphy, Rev. Edward Reiter, Rev. Michael Kouts, Rev. Paul Coughlin, Rev. Dennis Kaelin Deacons: Deacon Fred LaPiana and Deacon José Cruz Business Manager/Secretary Anne Cofone Faith Formation and Youth Ministry (352) Faith Formation Director:Mary Jo Waggoner StJoanRelEd@gmail.com Youth Ministry: Nancy Lovelock, Youth Minister SJOA-Youth@Tampabay.rr.com Director of Music: Joyce Thorpe sjoaorganist@gmail.com OFFICE jchrchca@tampabay.rr.com Website: Emergencies Only: (352) or (352) Website: 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. 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 St. Vincent de Paul Society (352) 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) Ministers of the Eucharist: Please notify the Parish Office if you, or someone you know is sick, in the hospital, homebound or shut-in. Notre Dame Catholic School Phone: Website:

2 Page 2 (View this bulletin on-line at October 28, 2018 Notes from the Pastor What The Church Teaches: PORNOGRAPHY When You Need Additional Help If pornography has hurt your marriage, you may need professional help. Linda, whose husband admitted to being addicted to pornography, stated, I didn t know what my husband was looking at until I caught him one day. I was shocked and devastated when I found out. Linda, like most people whose spouse gets caught in pornography, stresses the importance of finding a Catholic Counselor who understands the Catholic Churches teachings about masturbation, sexual pleasure and marriage. Linda continued by saying, We ve been in counseling for more than a year. She also said that things are getting better. However, she is not sure that the marriage will survive. Twelve-step groups like Addicts Anonymous or Sexaholics Anonymous are available. Linda also stated, I know the Church s teaching and so does my husband, but SA put the problem out there in a way that neither of us could deny. Even if your spouse doesn t want to go, you can attend twelve -step group meetings for spouses and family members affected by this addiction. One such group is S-Anon. As Linda stated, You ll learn that you aren t alone. Never before has pornography been so available to so many people. Like the plague, it sickens and even kills those who come in contact with pornography. It corrupts our idea of marriage. It can also turn people into commodities while producers of pornography make a profit. These producers of pornography are unscrupulous, immoral and do not care who they affect. As Bishop Loverde says, We stand at a threshold-either we can continue to allow this plague to spread with fewer and fewer checks or we can take concrete steps to uproot it in our lives, our families, our neighborhoods and our culture. This is a choice that we have to make. Adapted by Our Sunday Visitor by Woodeene Koenig-Bricker The Rosary is prayed in the sanctuary every First Saturday of the month immediately after the 9AM Mass. Come join in and learn about the many graces promised by Our Lady of Fatima to those who embrace this devotion for 5 consecutive First Saturdays. Please join us on November 3rd. Benediction and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament is always First Thursday of the month from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. Please join us on November 1st. Notes from Deacon Fred More Than a Statue Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free. Send these the homeless, tempest tossed to me. I lift my lamp beside the golden door. This was quite an invitation for such a young country of only 110 years old. But it was a people who put their reliance on Divine Providence that would extend that invitation to others less fortunate... to share the gifts that God has given them. Those who came were not guaranteed work or benefits, but were guaranteed opportunity that only freedom could offer. They were the newly adopted family of Americans. They had an opportunity to make a new life for themselves and their families regardless of the means with which they came. Through their perseverance, fueled by a faith that if they made the right choices and followed the right path, they would find a home. This invitation rings with a truth much deeper than the words of Lady Liberty. The Lord said, I will gather them from the ends of the world, with the blind and the lame in their midst. I console them and guide them and lead them to brooks of water, on a level road so that none shall stumble. The Lord not only gives us an invitation to come to Him, but, when we do, He heals us in mind heart and spirit and asks us to tend to His children. And when we do, we experience what true freedom is and become part of that torch of hope which pierces the darkness and welcomes the lost. A father s son and his son s friend were thrown overboard in a storm. The father had only one life line to throw. He yelled out to his son I love you son! He threw the life line to his son s friend. The son s friend was safe on board but the son s life was gone and his body was never recovered. The father knew his son would be with Jesus for eternity, but could not bear the thought of his son s friend passing on to eternity without Jesus. Therefore, he sacrificed his son to save his son s friend. How great is the love of God the Father. that He would do the same for us. He really loves us. Grab the lifeline. Youth Group Event Saturday, November 3rd Cosmos bowling Mariner Lanes. Join us for a night of Cosmic Bowling and bowl under the disco lights and loud music. $12 per person. Minimum of 4 people ($48) required to book a lane. Shoe Rentals are included. A truly "one of a kind" bowling experience! 10:00pm - 12:00am

3 October 28, 2018 T M, S.J (View this bulletin on-line at A P, THE HOPE AND PROMISE OF REDEMPTION The prophet Jeremiah prophesies the end of the Babylonian exile. He describes how the weak and sorrowful people now return with joy. These are the scattered people of God: the blind and the lame, the mothers and pregnant women. They shall be led along an easy road so that no one will stumble. The Lord s kindness and mercy are on all these weak and broken people. Here and in Psalm 126 we find the most lovely poetic images of God s love and care for us. Those that sow in tears / shall reap rejoicing. Although they go forth weeping, / carrying the seed to be sown, / they shall come back rejoicing, / carrying their sheaves (Psalm 126:5 6). Although God had to punish Israel for their many sins, God never forgot them, scattered as they were, and brings them all back to the land of their ancestors, there to flourish and be joyful again. We can see in this the hope and the promise of our own redemption, gathered from the far corners of the earth into the great banquet of God. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. TODAY S READINGS First Reading I will lead the people to brooks of water, on a level road, so that none shall stumble (Jeremiah 31:7-9). Psalm The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy (Psalm 126). Second Reading It was not Christ who glorified himself, but rather the one who said to him: You are my son: this day I have begotten you (Hebrews 5:1-6). Gospel Immediately the blind man received his sight and followed Jesus on the way (Mark 10:46-52). READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Eph 4:32 5:8; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 13:10-17 Tuesday: Eph 5:21-33 or 5:2a, 25-33; Ps 128:1-5; Lk 13:18-21 Wednesday:Eph 6:1-9; Ps 145:10-14; Lk 13:22-30 Thursday: Rv 7:2-4, 9-14; Ps 24:1-6; 1 Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12a Friday: Wis 3:1-9; Ps 23:1-6; Rom 5:5-11 Jn 6:37-40, Saturday: Phil 1:18b-26; Ps 42:2, 3, Lk 14:1, 7-11 Sunday: Dt 6:2-6; Ps 18:2-4, 47, 51; Heb 7:23-28; Mk 12:28b-34 J. Page 3, SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time; Priesthood Sunday; National World Youth Day (U.S.) Wednesday: Halloween Thursday: All Saints Friday: Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls Day); First Friday Saturday: St. Martin de Porres; Blessed Virgin Mary; First Saturday TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Today is the feast of the Forty Martyrs of England and Wales, the first representative body of many Catholics who died for their faith between 1535 and 1679 to be beatified or canonized. Almost all of them died at Tyburn, a place of public execution near today s Marble Arch in Hyde Park, London. The first to suffer were Carthusian monks who refused to swear an oath supporting Henry VIII as supreme head of the Church in England, and the last was Saint Oliver Plunkett, the Primate Archbishop of Ireland. The method of execution was particularly vile, since the condemned were hanged and their living bodies quartered to be displayed around London as a horrific warning. Today, the tree-like gallows provides the design of a religious symbol, the canopy over the altar of the martyrs in Tyburn Convent. There, at the heart of the bustling city, a monastic community of women practices contemplative prayer and spiritual hospitality in the Benedictine tradition. Oddly, the community is French in origin; it was expelled from France a century ago when France outlawed contemplative monastic life. England, where the laws against Catholicism had been lifted, invited the community in. In gratitude to their new homeland, and in honor of those who gave their lives for the Catholic faith, the nuns came to Tyburn. In the public crypt, coats of arms stand for each of the 350 martyrs. A Web site visit is possible at Rev. James Field A SAINTLY DEFINITION The saint does everything that any other decent person does, only somewhat better and with a totally different motive. Coventry Patmore

4 Page 4 (View this bulletin on-line at October 28, 2018 Notitas del Diácono José SATURDAY October 27 9:00 a.m. Mary Trojanowski (D) req by Her Family 4:00 p.m. Deacon Lee Hinderscheid (D) req by Maryann Quinn ---- SUNDAY October 28 7:30 a.m. Gaspare and Maria Orlando (D) req by Lenny and Denise Orlando 9:00 a.m. For our Parish Community 11:00 a.m. George Dwyer, Sr. (D) req by Linda and Libby Campo 1:00 p.m Domingo and Elisa Morales Diaz (D) req by Their Loving Daughter, Mary - - MONDAY October 29 9:00 a.m. Deacon Lee Hinderscheid (D) req by SJOA Sacristans - - TUESDAY October 30 9:00 a.m. Dr. Mike McKenzie (D) req by Parish Council - - WEDNESDAY October 31 9:00 a.m. Mery Caturano (D) req by Sweeney Family - - THURSDAY November 1 ALL SAINTS DAY 9:00 a.m. Ernie Quinn (D) req by Wife, Maryann 7:00 p.m. James Sheridan (D) req by Parents - - FRIDAY November 2 9:00 a.m. Deceased Husbands of Widows Group - - SATURDAY November 3 9:00 a.m. June Theresa Quirino (D) req by Sweeney Family 4:00 p.m. Russell Martocci (D) req by Wife ---- SUNDAY November 4 7:30 a.m. For Our Parish Community 9:00 a.m. For those names on our Tree of Life 11:00 a.m. Frank Tine. (D) req by Loving Wife 1:00 p.m. Luis Alfonso López (D) req by Esposa, Sofi López You cannot out-do the generosity of God. Stewardship Report for September 30, 2018 Attendance: 861 Envelopes Used: 280 Envelopes : $ Offertory Cash $ nd Collection $ Total: $ Qué apropiado es que leamos este pasaje de Jeremías ya al acercarnos al día de Todos los Santos y al de Todos los Fieles Difuntos. Jeremías nos habla de Dios que congrega a su pueblo desde los confines de la tierra y los guía por un camino en el que no tropezarán (Jeremías 31, 9). Todos venían llorando, pero regresarán jubilosos. De la misma manera Dios saca a los creyentes desde todos los rincones de la tierra hasta el reino celestial. Que Dios nos consuele mientras cosechamos los frutos de lo que sembramos con lágrimas. El salmo responsorial le hace eco al pasaje de Jeremías que describe la liberación del exilio de Israel. Dios ha invertido la suerte de los creyentes: Iban llorando... (pero) al regresar, cantando vendrán (Salmo 126, 6). Honestamente hablando, la historia del pueblo escogido en todo el transcurso del Antiguo Testamento tiene muchos percances por los cuales su suerte cambia, tanto para bien como para mal. Pero siempre podían mirar hacia el futuro con esperanza, porque tenían fe en el Señor. Esta fe la refleja Bartimeo y hace que Jesús le diga: Vete, tu fe te ha salvado (Marcos 10, 52). La fe nos permite mirar hacia el futuro con esperanza. La pregunta que Jesús le hace a Bartimeo es casi igual a la que le escuchamos hacerle a Santiago y Juan la semana pasada: Qué es lo que desean? (Marcos 10, , 51). Pero mientras que Santiago y Juan pidieron poder y gloria, sin darse cuenta de lo que le pedían a Jesús, el ciego Bartimeo reconoce quién es Jesús y le pide que lo cure. Una vez que consigue lo que ha pedido, Bartimeo inmediatamente se dispone a seguir a Jesús. En otras palabras, inmediatamente se convierte en discípulo. Bartimeo estuvo ciego, pero siempre contó con los ojos de su fe. Pregunta de la Semana De qué manera contestaría la pregunta: qué Jesús hizo en las dos últimas semanas? Qué es lo que deseas?

5 October 28, 2018 (View this bulletin on-line at Page 5 ST JOAN OF ARC July 1, 2017 June 30, 2018 Finance Report and Budget Income/Revenue: $650,882 Includes $35,427 one time Forward-In-Faith distribution. Worship Expenses: $210,786 Includes Pastor and Priest s salaries and expenses, catholic school support, faith formation, music and liturgical expenses. Facilities Expenses: $169,314 Includes all one time Hurricane Irma repairs, maintenance, utilities, insurance, grounds keeping, building repairs and salaries. Administration Expenses: $242,911 Includes office expenses, salaries, benefits and day to day operational expenses. As mandated by the Diocese of St. Petersburg, when the fiscal year numbers are finalized, they are to be reported and shared with our St. Joan of Arc parishioners. There are three categories to which every expense is attributed: Worship, Facilities and Administration. We take the total revenue and subtract expenses, leaving our bottom line at $27, Budget Income: Offertory...$450,000. Forward in Faith distribution 0. Fundraising (Primarily Ethnic Festival)..$ 50,000. Other Revenue (Hall Rental, Religious Ed, Debt/Maint., etc.). $ 97,400. Total Revenue Budgeted.. $597,400. Expenses: Worship $192,904. Facilities... $142,376. Administration.$229,164. Total Expenses Budgeted...$564, Thank you for your continued support of St. Joan of Arc! God Bless You, Fr. Pat THANK YOU for your generous response to the collection for the Society for the Propagation of the Faith last weekend on World Mission Sunday. You may stay connected year round to the Pope s missions, continuing the commitment of World Mission Sunday by visiting

6 Page 6 November (View this bulletin on-line at October 28, 2018 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat G - Garden H - Hall L - Library S-Sanctuary N - Nazareth NU - Nursery O - Orleans 4 Masses- Liturgy of the word 11 am (L) RCIA 10 am Edge Noon (H) 5 Spanish Bible Study 6 6 Morality 6 7Rel. Ed. Classes 5:45pm (Nu, L,H) Youth Group 7:30 1 All Saints Masses 9 am & 7 pm CCW Brd. Mtg. 9:30 am (L,Nu) Benediction 6:00 pm K C & Columbiettes Mtg. 7 pm Hall 8 CCW Gen l mtg. 9:30 am (L) Soup/Sand. Lunch Noon (H) Parish Council 5:30 KC 4th degree mtg. 7 pm (H) 2 Widow s Group Mtg. 9:30 am (L,Nu) K of C Memorial Mass 5 pm (S) 3Mass 9 am EMHC Hispanic Mtg. 10 am (l) 9 10 Mass 9 am Columbiettes Chapter mtg. 9:30 am (H) 11Masses- Liturgy of the word 11 am (L) RCIA 10 am 18Masses- Liturgy of the word 11 am (L) RCIA 10 am Confirmation 9 am / Edge Noon 12 Parish office closed SVdP mtg. 9:30 am (L) West Hernando Coin Club mtg. 6;30 pm (H) 19 Spanish Bible Study 6 13 Travel Club mtg. 10 am (L) Morality Rel. Ed. Classes 5:45pm (Nu, L,H) Youth Group 7: Adoration Spanish 6 pm (S) 22 10:00 AM Mass Parish Office Closed Mass 9 am Hernando Club Coin Show 9 am Hall 23 Parish Office Closed 24 Mass 9 am 25Masses- RCIA 10 am (L) 26 SVdP mtg. Mtg. 7 pm (H) Spanish Bible Study 6 27 Morality 6 28 Rel. Ed. Classes 5:45pm (Nu, L,H) Youth Group 7: Adoration Spanish 6 K C & Columbiettes Mtg. 7 pm Hall 30