ST. JOAN OF ARC CATHOLIC CHURCH January 20, 2019 (View this bulletin on-line at www.stjoanofarcfl.com) Page 1 13485 Spring Hill Drive Spring Hill Florida 34609 ~ Telephone: (352) 688-0663 Fax: (352) 686-7937 Pastoral Team Rev. Patrick Rebel, Pastor Assisting: Rev. Jerry Murphy, Rev. Edward Reiter, Rev. Michael Kouts, Rev. Paul Coughlin, Rev. Dennis Kaelin, Msgr. Joe Sobiesiak Deacons: Deacon Fred LaPiana and Deacon José Cruz Business Manager/Secretary Anne Cofone Faith Formation and Youth Ministry (352) 686-7864 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 EMAIL: jchrchca@tampabay.rr.com Website: www.stjoanofarcfl.com Emergencies Only: (352) 666-3156 or (352) 683-0755 Website: www.ndcsfl.org 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: 352-683-0755 Website: www.ndcsfl.org 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) Weekdays: Monday-Saturday 9:00 a.m. 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. 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) 556-3670 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) 688-0663
Page 2 (View this bulletin on-line at www.stjoanofarcfl.com) January 20, 2019 Notes from the Pastor Notes from Deacon Fred Pope Francis: Amoris Laetitia (On Love in the Family Beginning the Journey In this Apostolic Exhortation, Pope Francis offers us an extended homily on marriage and family. This apostolic exhortation is optimistic, yet a realistic view of marriage and family life in the modern world. This document examines a variety of issues facing families today. These issues range from unwed mothers to a lack of housing. It also includes cohabitation to divorce, as well as concerns for the elderly, families with special needs and more. While upholding doctrines and teachings of the Church, the Holy Father stresses the importance of tenderness, compassion and encouragement in the path to conversion. What is an Apostolic Exhortation? An apostolic exhortation is a document from the pope. Even though it does not introduce new doctrine, it is meant to reflect on important issues concerning the Catholic Church. Amoris Laetitia presents the thoughts following the Synods of Bishops on the Family in 2014 and 2015. Good News for Families Pope Francis has spoken about the family since the start of his pontificate. His inauguration on March 19, 2013 was on the feast day of St. Joseph. That day, he spoke about the Holy Family. Since that occasion, he has continued to reflect on the family. He did this in his general audience and at events such as the 2015 Meeting of Families in Santiago de Cuba and the World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia. He also called the Synod of Bishops on the Family in 2014 and 2015. This apostolic exhortation may be seen as the culmination of all these efforts to focus the Church on what our faith tells the Church about the family. Adapted by Our Sunday Visitor Well, here we begin.. as we start our journey with our Lord anew.. Strengthened by the hope of the birth of our Lord, we begin our journey with the help of our Blessed Mother Mary and the help of the Holy Spirit working through each of us through the gifts he has given each and every one of us. Last week we touched upon the gift of grace.. and how the power of God s love can change our lives, despite our shortfalls. In the account of the wedding at Canaan we see grace in action. Mary realizing that the wedding party fell short in providing for their guests, did not complain or criticize or condemn but quickly put into action her intercession with her Son to fix the shortfall so that the celebration would continue without interruption. Even though Jesus was reluctant in the timing of His help, He performed this first miracle because of His Mother s plea. Grace in action. We also begin our journey knowing we are encouraged and strengthened by our community of faith. In this community we find the Holy Spirit working in many different ways through the many different gifts he has given us. Gifts of healing, faith expression, expressions of wisdom, good deeds, expressions of prayer and joy, and so many more help us on the way. Our journey is like climbing a mountain sometimes it is difficult, sometimes we need rest, sometimes we share a glorious view of God s creation, mostly we share the path with others, including our Blessed Mother. In all cases the climb is worth it There is nothing like being on the top of the mountain except for one thing.. being there with others to share the joy. Let us begin!
January 20, 2019 T M, S.J (View this bulletin on-line at www.stjoanofarcfl.com) A P, A VISIBLE GOD We find it difficult to convey ideas to people unless we can actually show them something, demonstrate what we mean. God, who is invisible and truly beyond human understanding, apparently faces the same difficulty. People want to see, not just listen to an idea. So God gave us Jesus Christ, God made visible in the world. During these past weeks we have seen how Jesus was revealed as an infant to the shepherds and the magi, and then began his adult public life at his baptism by John. Today s Gospel reading tells us of his first sign, providing wine for the wedding guests at Cana. Of course, even Jesus, God made visible, was not always easily understood in his own day, nor is he even now. So we have to ponder what we see: the poverty and simplicity of his birth, his humility and openness before John the Baptist, his kindness and compassion toward people in their ordinary problems, such as running short of wine at a wedding. Yet it is in coming to know Jesus that we come to know God. TODAY S READINGS First Reading As a bridegroom rejoices in his bride, so God rejoices in the chosen ones (Isaiah 62:1-5). Psalm Proclaim his marvelous deeds to all the nations (Psalm 96). Second Reading All the varied gifts in the Christian community are from one Spirit (1 Corinthians 12:4-11). Gospel Rejoicing at a wedding celebration in Cana, Jesus replenishes the wine supply (John 2:1-11). READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Heb 5:1-10; Ps 110:1-4; Mk 2:18-22 Tuesday: Heb 6:10-20; Ps 111:1-2, 4-5, 9, 10c; Mk 2:23-28, or any of a number of readings for the Day of Prayer Wednesday: Heb 7:1-3, 15-17; Ps 110:1-4; Mk 3:1-6 Thursday: Heb 7:25 8:6; Ps 40:7-10, 17; Mk 3:712 Friday: Acts 22:3-16 or 9:1-22; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Mk 16:15-18 Saturday: 2 Tm 1:1-8 or Ti 1:1-5; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9 or Ps 96:1-3, 7-8a, 10; Mk 3:20-21 Sunday: Neh 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10; Ps 19:8-10, 15; 1 Cor 12:12-30 [12-14, 27]; Lk 1:1-4; 4:14-21 J. Page 3, SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: St. Agnes; Martin Luther King Jr. Day Tuesday: Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children; World Youth Day Wednesday: St. Vincent; St. Marianne Cope Thursday: St. Francis de Sales Friday: The Conversion of St. Paul the Apostle; Week of Prayer for Christian Unity ends; Saturday: Ss. Timothy and Titus TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION The cause of church unity is commended to Christians for prayer and action every year around this time. This week is not so much to focus on the many divisions within the Christian family, but on bonds of faith and mission. Even though Christians have always shown an inclination to fracture, spin off, and mutate into new expressions, recent history shows some new points of convergence and agreement. Catholics are more firmly rooted in the word of God, for example, and many Protestants are more likely to celebrate Communion than in years past. Some denominations are merging and pooling resources, and people from various traditions are collaborating on projects. The call of this week is to be mindful of the diversity of our traditions and customs while treasuring what we hold in common. The old advice to lighten up is good medicine, because sometimes our differences are delightful and amusing. If someone says, Let us pray, a Catholic might close the eyes, bow the head and fold hands; a Protestant reach out and clasp hands with the person in the next chair; and someone belonging to an Orthodox tradition might stand up with eyes wide open. Each has taken a different path, but the goal is always the same. This is a week not for focusing on the well worn paths of divergence, but for mutual delight in a common goal. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. The In His Footsteps Soup & Sandwich $1 Campaign will be held after each of the Masses this weekend. Thank you for your generous support to our program!
Page 4 (View this bulletin on-line at www.stjoanofarcfl.com) January 20, 2019 Notitas del Diácono José SATURDAY January 19 9:00 a.m. Fred Linkendorfer (D) req by Loving Wife 4:00 p.m. Theodore A. Statuto (D) req by Loving Family SUNDAY January 20 7:30 a.m For our Parish Community 9:00 a.m. Robert De Chiara (D) req by Sue Page 11:00 a.m. Vito Gassi (D) req by His loving wife Vickie 1:00 p.m. Tomás Cabrera (D) req by His wife Marilina - MONDAY January 21 9:00 a.m. Mary Trojanowski (D) req by Loving Family - TUESDAY January 22 9:00 a.m. Deceased of the Rosati Family (D) req by Emilia Rosati WEDNESDAY January 23 9:00 a.m. Etta Jenks (D) req by Fred and Karlene Burger - THURSDAY January 24 9:00 a.m. Thomas Squiller (D) req by Arlene and George Abram FRIDAY January 25 9:00 a.m Dorothea Graca (D) req by Loving Husband - SATURDAY January 26 9:00 a.m. Harry Pio Hunt (D) req by Mom and Dad 4:00 p.m. Irene Costa (D) req by Husband Joe - SUNDAY January 27 7:30 a.m Awilda Berrios (L) req by Loving Friend 9:00 a.m. For our Parish Community 11:00 a.m. Fr. Ray O Neill (D 1:00 p.m Dolores Mandragon (L) req by Mary Jo Waggoner Este pasaje del Evangelio termina con la observación de Juan de que sus discípulos creyeron en él (Juan 2, 11). Pero hubo una persona en esta escena que ya creía en él con anterioridad: su madre. Habiendo notado que se había acabado el vino se lo dijo a su Hijo. A pesar de su aparente rechazo ella alerta a los sirvientes. Este suceso no es solamente un signo del poder de Jesús, sino también del comportamiento de la familia humana. Lo ideal es que una madre crea en sus hijos y en la habilidad de ellos para hacer más de lo que parecen poder hacer. El hijo o la hija obedece lo mejor que puede. La Sagrada Familia nos ofrece un modelo. La semana pasada escuchamos la narración de Lucas acerca del Espíritu Santo que descendió en forma de paloma sobre Jesús en su bautismo. Hoy escuchamos a san Pablo que le dice a los corintios que todos estos prodigios que están sucediendo en la Iglesia primitiva son obra del Espíritu Santo. Toda la novedad descrita en las lecturas de hoy son obra de Dios: el nombre nuevo que se le da a Jerusalén, el vino nuevo de Caná, los dones espirituales nuevos en Corinto. Dios hace nuevas todas las cosas. Mañana celebramos el día de Martin Luther King. Durante la vida del Dr. King mucha gente se sintió incómoda o aún enojada por lo que él predicaba. Tal vez algunos en Corinto se hayan sentido igual. El movimiento del Espíritu Santo puede desafiar a aquellas personas que se sienten bien donde están y piensan que tienen una respuesta para todo. El movimiento del Espíritu Santo puede molestar a las personas que se sienten amenazadas por las transformaciones radicales. Pero, no es acaso el don de la salvación una transformación radical de la humanidad? Dios exalta a los abandonados, se casa con la humanidad y rebosa nuestra vida con vino bueno. El Espíritu Santo fluye en nuestro ser. Pregunta de la Semana En qué forma soy desafiado a vivir diferentemente? Puedo reconocer al Espíritu Santo cuando se me desafía a cambiar? You cannot out-do the generosity of God. Stewardship Report for December 23, 2018 Attendance: 861 Envelopes Used: 244 Envelopes : $5063.00 Offertory Cash $1732.00 2nd Collection $2407.00 Total: $9202.00 Debt Reduction- $2068.00 Christmas: $9261.00
January 20, 2019 (View this bulletin on-line at www.stjoanofarcfl.com) Page 5 The Council of Catholic Women (CCW) will be hosting a light lunch and game day Fundraiser on Thursday January 31st. Bring your friends, your games and spend some fun time with our ladies. Tickets will be $10 and will be sold after all of the Masses in January. Doors open at 11 am. Lunch will be served at noon. For questions call: Rosalie Montemagno at 352-200-6481. MILES OF SMILES TRAVEL CLUB The next Miles of Smiles Club Meeting will be on Tuesday, February 12th, (the second Tuesday of each month) at 10:00 in the Library. Everyone is invited to attend. Open to all - come and bring a friend. Trip Fliers are available on the bulletin board located in the hall leading to the library and restrooms. Come check out our trips to St Johns Pass with dolphin cruise (Jan), Cinderella at the Show Palace (Jan), New Orleans (Feb), Medieval Times (Mar), Dunedin Highland Games (Apr), and a cruise to Spain, Italy & the Greek Isles (May). January 2020: Cruise South America (from Argentina around Cape Horn to Chili) Questions about the club or to sign up for a trip, please call Sandy Sachs 352-397-5493 or Joyce Thomas 352-610-2883. Hope to see you in December. Craft and Vendor Fair St. Joan of Arc Parish Hall on March 16th from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm. Shop for Easter, Mother's Day, Father's Day, graduation or birthday gifts. There is something for everyone! No admission fee and lots of free raffle items. Food will be available. Don't miss this one day event, sponsored by the Columbiettes Auxiliary #11317. Call Ellen Jimenez at 352-515-0380 or email ellenbjimenez@gmail.com for more information. MARRIED COUPLES: We firmly believe that everyone who marries does so because of a deep romantic love and with the expectation that their love will last a life time. We also believe that this is what God intends for YOUR marriage. But sometimes we need to brush up on us. Carve out the time you so richly deserve for yourselves at the beginning of the New Year and attend a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend and experience the peace, romance and joy that God wants for you! Space IS limited, so apply early! For more information about taking a private time away, check out flwc-wwme.org or call 813-270-7832. The next available WWME weekend will be at the Hilton Gardens Hotel in Oldsmar Jan. 25-27, 2019. The Marriage Jubilee Mass of Thanksgiving with Bishop Gregory Parkes will take place at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle on Sunday, February 10th at 3:00 pm. This event honors couples throughout the diocese who will celebrate 25, 50 or more years of marriage during the 2019 calendar year. Please RSVP to the parish office by Thursday January 24th. In the Wildflowers Retreat for women who have suffered childhood sexual abuse This 10-week Christ-centered private retreat will be held in Tampa, FL. on Saturdays beginning February 2 through April 6, 2019 from 2 pm to 6 pm. Cost is $15 per session (meal is included). No one will be turned away for inability to pay. If you are interested in participating in this retreat, please contact Cathy at 813-843-8969; wildflowersretreats@gmail.com or visit our website: https://www.wildflowersretreat.org.
Page 6 (View this bulletin on-line at www.stjoanofarcfl.com) January 20, 2019 CHRISTMAS FLOWER MEMORIALS 2018 Scott Marshal Alfreda Wolowiec Jeffrey Rohde Carol Marshal CHRISTMAS FLOWER Mary Wiltberger MEMORIALS 2018 Barbara O Sullivan Joseph Parisi Quinn & Julia Family Hudak Family Robert Bernaudo Brittany Copeland Urban Family Pat Cervo Phillip Bladgett D Aquisto Family Michael Mc Kenna Louis Bladgett Robert H. St. John Timothy Mc Kenna Carole Moran Viola E. St. John Ed Hurley Carmella Corvino Robert H St. John Jr. Ted Hartman Sharon St. John Tom & Grace Dwyer Hartman Family Linda Butterfield Charles & Eliz White Grover & Mary Mc Crea Betty Cvengros Byrne Family Robert A. DeChiara Al & Mary Mogavero Peter Lupini Mezzacapo Family Edith & John Robert & Irene Lemire De Martino Family Montemagno Raymond & Jeanne Matte Julianna Lorincz Mary & Harold Pitcher Fr. Ray O Neill John & Gwen Nelson Mary & David Barry Robert Fucile Dantoni & Kelly Family Vaughn Family Rosealie Kalinowski Charles Dick Gavin Family Edward & Florence Walek Gregory Dick Wisehart Family Earl & Elizabeth Eckert Rohde Family Holman Family Amanda & Kim Eckert Frank Zuilkonski