February 4, 2018 w this bulletin on-line at www.stjoanofarcfl.com) Page 1 ST. JOAN OF ARC CATHOLIC CHURCH 13485 Spring Hill Drive Spring Hill Florida 34609 ~ Telephone: (352) 688-0663 Fax: (352) 686-7937 February 4, 2018 5th Sunday of Ordinary Time [The L ] tells the number of the stars and calls each by name. Psalm 147:4 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) 688-0663 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. 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) 556-3670 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 Emergencies Only: (352) 666-3156 Rev. Patrick Rebel, Pastor Rev. Jerry Murphy, Assisting Rev. Edward Reiter, Assisting Rev. Michael Kouts, Assisting Rev. Paul Coughlin, 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) 688-0663 E-mail: jchrchca@tampabay.rr.com Website: www.stjoanofarcfl.com Religious Education/Faith Formation For information on all programs of: Rel. Ed. & Youth Ministry: (352) 686-7864 Rel. Ed. StJoanRelEd@gmail.com Youth Group: SJOA-Youth@TampaBay.rr.com Notre Dame Catholic School Phone: (352) 683-0755 Website: www.ndcsfl.org
Page 2 (View this bulletin on-line at www.stjoanofarcfl.com) Notes from the Pastor Being Present: What Technology Cannot Replace Priests (and all faithful) present in the world of digital communications should be less notable for their media savvy than for their priestly heart, their closeness to Christ. -Pope Benedict XVI The media do nothing by themselves; they are instruments, tools, used as people choose to use them. In reflecting upon the means of social communication, we must face honestly the most essential question raised by technological progress: whether, as a result of it, the human person. is becoming truly better, that is to say more mature spiritually, more aware of the dignity of his humanity, more responsible, more open to others, especially the neediest and the weakest, and readier to give and to aid all.. (Pope John Paul II Redemptor Hominis, 15) Christians Can Bring a Soul into the Fabric of the Online World In an ever changing world where updated software and upgraded hardware is used to improve the world, it is good to remember that one thing never changes. While God is not flashy or loud and will not poke you when you have not checked in with Him for some time, He is always there. No matter where you are, God desires to be present in your life. God wants to commune with you and others through you. As we use the latest technology in communication, one thing is certain, we will never waste time trying to seek a personal relationship with the Lord. Connection to Him is the one and only constant. Our relationship with God will never depend on a signal, a service provider, or a monthly payment. Christ will never give us or the world a message that is obsolete. Adapted from Our Sunday Visitor by Jennifer Fulwiler. February 4, 2018 Notitas del Diácono Job está en las últimas de su desesperación. Sus días son miserables, sus noches dolorosas. Teme que su vida termine antes de volver a ser feliz de nuevo. Así y todo, dirige su lamento a Dios. En algún lugar escondido de su ser debe haber un destello de esperanza, la esperanza de que Dios lo escuchará. Todo el pueblo se apiñó junto a la puerta (Marcos 1:33). Jesús estuvo curando a la gente toda la tarde, curaba enfermedades y expulsaba demonios. Probablemente pudo haberse quedado allí por varias semanas, ya que las noticias de estas curaciones se extendían por toda la región. Después de todo, la gente de Cafarnaúm se acercaban a él, en vez de lo contrario. Y la semana pasada escuchamos que su fama se extendió por toda Galilea. Pero el Jesús que nos describe Marcos no se queda quieto. Como era de esperar, la mañana siguiente Jesús se fue a orar a su Padre a un lugar solitario. A su regreso le dice a sus discípulos: Vamos a los pueblos cercanos para predicar también allá el pues para eso he Evangelio, venido (Marcos 1:38). Jesús tenía una misión, una misión que le dio Dios, y esa misión requería ir a la gente y difundir el Evangelio. La misión de Jesús de ir a predicar impacta a todos los que se encuentran con él. San Pablo asume seriamente la misión de predicar el Evangelio y eso se convierte en la vocación de su vida. La suegra de Simón Pedro, una vez curada de su fiebre, se levanta inmediatamente y se pone a servir a sus comensales. La palabra que usa Marcos para describir la acción de ella es diakoneo, un vocablo que también se usa para describir el ministerio o el discipulado.
February 4, 2018 w this bulletin on-line at www.stjoanofarcfl.com) Page 3 T M S. J A P J,,,. TIRELESS DISCIPLESHIP The stories we ve been hearing these weeks come from the very first chapter of Mark, and they show us the public ministry of Jesus in its infancy. Today s account shows some of the strain or adjustment of his new life of preaching the reign of God, healing the sick, and casting out demons. Notice that after sunset, when darkness ended the workday, people brought the sick and possessed to Jesus. The following day he rose before dawn to get away by himself to pray, but to no avail. Simon Peter and the others don t just look for him, they pursue him, filled with the fervor that his ministry has incited. With the self-sacrificing example he gave until the end of his earthly life, he tells his followers that this is his whole purpose. Through Mark, he is also telling the early church, and he is telling us, that this is our purpose, our vocation: to be tireless in our pursuit of proclaiming the Good News, and in bringing the healing, reconciling touch of Christ to the world. TODAY S READINGS First Reading Job experienced months of misery and troubled nights (Job 7:1-4, 6-7). Psalm Praise the Lord, who heals the brokenhearted (Psalm 147). Second Reading I have become all things to all, to save at least some (1 Cor.9:16-19, 22-23). Gospel Jesus cured many who were sick with various diseases (Mark 1:29-39). READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Kgs 8:1-7, 9-13; Ps 132:6-7, 8-10; Mk 6:53-56 Tuesday: 1 Kgs 8:22-23, 27-30; Ps 84:3-5, 10-11; Mk 7:1-13 Wednesday: 1 Kgs 10:1-10; Ps 37:5-6, 30-31, 39-40; Mk 7:14-23 Thursday: 1 Kgs 11:4-13; Ps 106:3-4, 35-37, 40; Mk 7:24-30 Friday: 1 Kgs 11:29-32; 12:19; Ps 81:10-11ab, 12-15; Mk 7:31-37 Saturday: 1 Kgs 12:26-32; 13:33-34; Ps 106:6-7ab, 19-22; Mk 8:1-10 Sunday: Lv 13:1-2, 44-46; Ps 32:1-2, 5, 11; 1 Cor 10:31 11:1; Mk 1:40-45 SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time; World Day for Consecrated Life; Boy Scouting Sunday Monday: St. Agatha Tuesday: St. Paul Miki and Companions Thursday: St. Jerome Emiliani; St. Josephine Bakhita; International Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking Saturday: St. Scholastica TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION We re reading St. Paul s letter to the Corinthians these days. What was Corinth like? It had a beautiful setting on an isthmus, about fifty miles from Athens. The location makes for very easy exchange by sea routes between Greece and Italy, a factor in its economic success even today. In Paul s day it was a cosmopolitan and wealthy city with inhabitants drawn from all over the world, including a sizeable Jewish community. When Paul arrived about the year 50, the city was only about a century old, but already five times the size of Athens. Paul lived in Corinth for a year and a half, and a few years later came back for three months. The community of Christians there struggled against the influence of a very secular and self-indulgent society that was blind to the plight of the poor. Pagan attitudes afflicted the community, which had a way of breaking Paul s heart; he wrote to them sometimes with many tears (2 Corinthians 2:4). Today, Corinth is a small industrial city. Its historic core has been destroyed by a series of earthquakes over the centuries, and what little remained was totally obliterated in a war with Turkey in the 1820s. There s a core city with glamorous shops to catch the tourists, but it is mainly a cargo port, with piles of marble, tiles, and minerals everywhere, a huge oil refinery nearby, a busy canal, a modern fast rail line to Athens, and a meeting point of major highways. Today, the remains of the Temple of Apollo and the marketplace are more ruined than most such sites. The glory of the city Paul knew well has faded, but the relevance of his words shines through the centuries. Rev. James Field HINDSIGHT God s presence is not discerned at the time when it is upon us, but afterwards, when we look back. John Henry Newman
Page 4 (View this bulletin on-line at www.stjoanofarcfl.com) February 4, 2018 Notes from Deacon Lee SATURDAY Feb 3 9:00 a.m. Fr. Ray O ONeill (D) req by Barbara Brush 4:00 p.m. Frank Sciorra (D) req by Marie and Charles Incarnato SUNDAY Feb 4 7:30 a.m. For our Parish Community 9:00 a.m. Russell Martocci (D) req by Wife 11:00 a.m. For Deceased Husbands of the Widows Group 1:00 p.m. Para que haya mas sacerdotes de nuestras familias. Monday Feb 5 9:00 a.m. Arcangelo Galella (D) req by Lucia and Angela TUESDAY Feb 6 9:00 a.m. Maria Odorisi (D) req by George and Nanette Bartichek WEDNESDAY Feb 7 9:00 a.m. Salvatore Giovenco (D) req by His loving wife, Angleina THURSDAY Feb 8 9:00 a.m. Frank Sciorra (D) req by Members of CCW FRIDAY Feb 9 9:00 a.m. For our unborn children, that they may all have life. SATURDAY Feb 10 9:00 a.m. For Father Conrad Sundholm 4:00 p.m. Theodore A. Statuto (D) req by Family SUNDAY Feb 11 7:30 a.m. Tom and Kay Seery (L) req by John Martellucci 9:00 a.m. For our Parish Community 11:00 a.m. Robert D Alessio (D) req by Kelly Purdy 1:00 p.m. Para que las mujeres embarazadas escojen vida para sus bebés Stewardship Report for Jan 7, 2018 Attendance: 968 Envelopes Used 288 Envelopes : $ 6456.00 Offertory Cash $ 1548.00 Second Collection: $ 688.00 Total: $ 8692.00 Solemnity of Mary: $171.00 STEWARDSHIP Today s Gospel is all about healing. St. Mark tells us that when Jesus entered the house of Simon (Peter) and Andrew, He healed Simon s mother-inlaw who was suffering with a fever. Then later that evening He healed many who were ill or possessed by demons. Following His miraculous healing activities, Jesus went off to a deserted place where he prayed. In doing His Father s will by healing and praying, Jesus set a great example for us. When we pray, we are given the spiritual energy and direction that we need in order to do the will of God. Let us take the time each day to sit quietly with the Lord and first thank Him for all that we have: life, health, family and friends, a loving parish community and freedom to pursue our dreams. Then, in gratitude, we need to open ourselves up to the will of God because He certainly has work for us to do for Him and for our brothers and sisters in need. Quiet prayer is an outstanding way to discern how and what to give back to God. What do we mean when we say that through our gratitude we should share our talent? Just exactly what do we mean by talent? Talent is any act of generosity from helping an elderly lady put groceries into her car to organizing and running a charitable organization such as the St. Vincent DePaul Society. There are many things we can do right here at St. Joan of Arc. Think of all the times we have been helped or prayed for by the members of this parish. Maybe it s time for pay back. Giving to our Parish should have a high priority among those charities we choose to help. Clearly, St. Joan of Arc Parish needs our financial help. If we weren t able to make a financial commitment to our Annual Pastoral Appeal, let us consider increasing our Offertory contributions where possible. An attitude of gratitude should always be accompanied by our dare to share. It is in giving that we receive. St. Francis (Deacon Lee is ill, please keep him in your prayers.)
February 4, 2018 w this bulletin on-line at www.stjoanofarcfl.com) Page 5 ADULT FAITH FORMATION Through Videos and discussions, come study the writings of the Vatican II Documents with Mary Jo Waggoner, our Director of Faith Formation. This is the Council that updated our church in our modern world. Pope St John XXIII called the Second Vatican Council, a significant event which, to this day, continues to affect the very flow of contemporary human history. Set against a dramatic backdrop of world events, The Faithful Revolution: Vatican II is the first filmed series to document this council, its decisions, and its profound impact on all of humanity. Told through the eyes of many men and women who witnessed this event firsthand, The Faithful Revolution is an important historical documentary for all Catholics. These videos and discussions will be held in the Nursery room, Tuesdays, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM. The following are the topics that we will discuss. Feb 6 Genius of the Heart Feb 13 Inspired Awakening Feb 27 Human Dignity Mar 6 A World Transformed Mar 13 The Dynamics of Hope Sign up prior to Feb 6 at 352-686-7864 so proper amounts of handouts can be available. Please leave your name and email for contact information. THERE IS NO COST FOR THIS SERIES! ASH WEDNESDAY is February 14th. Ashes will be distributed during the Masses at 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM. ANNUAL PASTORAL APPEAL KICKOFF! Today is our commitment weekend for the 2018 Annual Pastoral Appeal: Blessed are we Everyone is asked to join Bishop Parkes and all of the parishes and missions throughout our diocese in making a pledge or gift for the benefit of each parish, and more importantly, for the many in need throughout the five counties of our diocese. Every gift is valuable. Sometimes it is hard to envision how one gift could make a difference in an organization the size of our diocese, but it does. Every Catholic in every parish, when united can advance the mission of Christ, loving and serving one another. In times of change and transition, our gifts from God may be more difficult to identify; but we must remember God blesses each of us every day and there is no limit to His mercy. No one can do everything, but everyone can do something. Our focus is not equal gift, but equal sacrifice. Be part of the blessing and transform someone s life. Thank you in advance for continuing to support our parish and our parish and our diocesan faith family in so many ways. 2 St Vincent de Paul THRIFT STORE & FOOD PANTRY, 1291 Kass Circle Spring Hill 352-688-3331 (Food list 2) 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...chunky soup, clear broth, Ramen noodles. C,D...Rice-a-Roni, macaroni & cheese, Hamburger Helper. E,F,G...rice, Spaghetti O s, Beef-a-Roni, ravioli. H,I,J..toilet paper, personal products, soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes. K,L,M...canned vegetables, canned fruit, baked beans, instant potatoes. N,O,P...boxed cereals, powdered milk. Q,R,S,T peanut butter, jelly, All Fruit, canned fruit drinks. U,V,W,X...spaghetti meat sauce, dry spaghetti. Y,Z.beef stew, canned tuna, canned ham, Spam.
Page 6 (View this bulletin on-line at www.stjoanofarcfl.com) February 4, 2018 CCW FEBRUARY Meeting Notice The Council of Catholic Women will hold their February General Meeting on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018 beginning with the 9 AM Mass. As usual, there will be a light Continental Breakfast followed by the Business Meeting. We will end the day with our Annual, Traditional meat free lunch of Soup and Bread. The purpose of this lunch is to put us in a Lenten mindset and to remember those who are less fortunate. Ash Wednesday, first day of Lent, is on February 14 The Mass intention will be for the repose of the soul of Frank Sciorra, deceased husband of CCW member Mary Sciorra. The Blood Mobile will be here at St. Joan of Arc on Sunday February 11. Please give if you can, you could save a life! A NOTE TO PARISHIONERS Any parishioner wishing to obtain a 2017 Tax Financial Statement, please contact the Parish Office to request it. THANK YOU. The St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry THANKS all our Parishioners who donated to our Holiday Plea this year and filled our weekend Food containers at Church. Because of your generous participation we served 20,468 neighbors with quality food baskets this past year. 1,023,400 pounds of food was distributed in 2017 and our 3 churches contributed 28,000 pounds, and all who came to us for Thanksgiving and Christmas, received extra packages with all the trimmings for a wonderful meal. Our toy program distributed 20 family gift packages plus gifts to 420 children including the forgotten teenagers. Please know that all your donations only go to feeding our neighbors in need, as you wished. Join us and be a volunteer. The Food Pantry is Blessed to have your wonderful support during the holidays and throughout the year. May God Bless each of you for "Helping us Help Others. 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, 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. Healing the Wounds of Abortion Project Rachel Rachel s Vineyard Weekend Retreat April 6-8, 2018 With an estimate of over 60 million abortions in our country since the infamous Roe vs. Wade decision of 1973, there s little doubt that countless marriages are suffering from one or both spouses involvement in an abortion. There is help and healing. Project Vineyard Weekend Retreat offers help and healing. allows you to move toward reconciliation with yourself, your unborn child, your family, your Church, and your God. For details or to register for the retreat email Project Rachel at projectrachel@ccdosp.org or call 813-924-4173. Visit Rachel s Vineyard website for more info: www.rachelsvineyard.org