SAINT JOAN OF ARC CHURCH 570 LINCOLN STREET, WORCESTER, MA 01605. 508-852-3232 FAX 508-852-3223 WWW.MYSTJOANOFARC.ORG E-MAIL: STJOAN570@HOTMAIL.COM PARISH OFFICE : Monday-Wednesday: 9:00am - 3:00pm THE LORD S DAY/DIA DEL SEÑOR Vigil Saturday Mass: 4:30pm (English). Sunday Masses: 8:00am,10:00am & 5:30pm (English), 12:00pm (Español) 2:00pm (Twi). WEEKDAY MASS /MISAS EN SEMANA Monday - Thursday: 9 am (English). Martes: 6:30 pm (Español). 3rd Wednesday of the month: 3 pm Worcester Health Center Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: 1st Wednesday of the month: 9:30am to 12:00pm. Hora Santa: 1er Martes de cada mes: 5:15pm Bilingual Healing Mass & Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: 1st Saturday of the month 9:00am. Parish Administration/Administración: Welcome! If you are new to our parish, please introduce yourself a er Mass to a member of our staff, so we may be er serve you. Bienvenidos! Si eres nuevo en nuestra parroquia, por favor presentate después de la Misa a un miembro de nuestro staff para poderte servir mejor. Parish Office Hours: Our office opens Monday to Wednesday from 9:00am to 3:00pm. The office is closed Thursday, Fridays, weekends, and holidays. Horas de la Oficina: Nuestra oficina abre de Lunes a Miércoles de 9:00am a 3:00pm. Los Jueves, Viernes, fines de semana y días fes vos la oficina esta cerrada. SACRAMENTS/SACRAMENTOS Christian Initiation/ Iniciación Cristiana Infant Bap sm/bau smo de niños: Bap smal instruc on is by appointment. Parents should call the rectory and request an ini al interview before the bap smal instruc on. Bap sm in English is the 2nd Saturday of the month or within Mass. En Español son el 3er Sábado del mes a las 2PM, o en la Misa. Adults: The RCIA is an ongoing process designed to meet individual needs in the process of entering into the discipleship of Christ. Adults call the parish to inquire. RICA es un proceso diseñado de acuerdo a las necesidades del individuo en el proceso de conver rse en discípulo de Cristo. Adultos llamar a la oficina para registrarse. First Communion/ Primera Communion: Yearly process of catechesis. Call the office for registra on. Children must be in 3rd grade of school. Proceso annual de catequesis. LLamar a la oficina para registrarse. Los niños deben estar en 3er grado. Confirma on/confirma on: Two years process. Pre-confirma on for youth in 9th grade. Confirma on for youth in 10th to 12th grades. Call the office to register. Dos años de proceso. Preconfirmación para jóvenes en 9º grado. Confirmación para jóvenes en 10º a 12º grado. LLamar a la oficina para registrarse. Adults Confirma on/ Confirmación de Adultos: Call the Diocese to register/ Llamar a la Diócesis para registrarse. Sacraments of Healing/ Sacramentos de Sanación: Penance/Confesiones: Saturdays from 3:15pm to 4:15pm or by appointment. Sábados de 3:15pm a 4:15pm o por cita. Sacrament of the Sick/ Unción de los enfermos: Please let us know if you or anyone in the parish is hospitalized or homebound and need communion, confession, or to be annointed. Communion is given weekly. Llámenos y déjenos saber si usted o alguien de nuestra parroquia está hospitalizado o enfermo en la casa y necesita la Comunión, la confesión, o la Unción. La communion se lleva semanalmente. Sacraments of Service/ Sacramentos de Servicio: Matrimony/Matrimonio: Couples should contact the priest a year prior to the desired date of the wedding. Las parejas deben contactar al sacerdote con un año de anterioridad a la boda. Holy Orders and Religious Life/ Ordenes Sagradas y Vida Religiosa: If you or someone you may know is considering a voca on as a priest, deacon, or professed religious, please contact one of the priests of the voca on office www.worcestervoca ons.com or the Diocesan voca on director at 508-340-5788. Si enes inquietud vocacional para ser sacerdote, diácono, o consagrarte a la vida religiosa comúnicate con la oficina de vocaciones de la diócesis. 1-951
ST. JOAN OF ARC THIRD EASTER SUNDAY APRIL 15TH, 2018 PARISH STAFF Rev. Nelson Rivera, Pastor. Ext. 106 Sr. Andrea Avellaneda Ext. 102 Hispanic Ministry Sr. Ines Almeida, Pastoral Asst. Ministry of the sick. CCD English. Ext. 103 Magdalena Soto, Parish Secretary. Ext. 100 Worship & Prayer/ Adoración y Oración Adoration of Blessed Sacrament First Wednesday of the month 9:30 AM to noon. Hora Santa 5:15PM antes de la Misa el primer Martes del mes. Holy Rosary Monday to Thursday 8:30 am before morning Mass. Novena to the Miraculous Medal Every Wednesday after 9:00am Mass Divine Mercy Chaplet Every Thursday after 9:00am Mass Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary (Adoration, rosary and Healing Mass) First Saturday of each month 9:00am to 11:00am Prayer Line, Mass Intentions & Mass Cards: Please call the office or visit us with the prayer request. VIGIL CANDLE In memory of Pascual Rivera $10 for 2 weeks 3rd Sunday of Easter Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, Peace be with you. But they were startled and frightened (LUKE 24:36-37 ) Throughout the day we have many opportunities to see the face of Jesus in others and to be the face of Jesus to others. Do we take that opportunity to provide peace to those we encounter or are we afraid of what others will think of us and do nothing? Pray for the strength to live a God-centered life and not a self-centered life. Saturday, April 14th 4:30pm + John Gouley Sunday, April 15th 10:00am + George Wallace 12:00am + Mariana Cruz López 1st anniv + Pascual Rivera 5:30pm In Memory of Rev. Peter Phuong Nguyen first anniv. Sunday, April 22nd 10:00am 12:00am + Junior Nicolas Beltre 1st anniv. + Pascual Rivera + Maria Vargas + Harry Torres + Mayra Rodriguez 5:30pm +In Memory of Peter Please consider calling our office for a Mass intention for your needs, for your loved ones, and for the faithful departed. It is our Christian duty and privilege to offer sacrifices for ourselves and for others (living and dead). FOOD PANTRY Monday-Wednesday: 5 pm-7 pm (rear door of the rectory by the garages). Please always consider bringing non perishable foods to the weekend Masses. Closed on Monday, April 16th, 2018 Patriot s Day 1-951
ST. JOAN OF ARC TRANSFORM ME O LORD! APRIL 15TH, 2018 Sunday Readings The first reading, taken from the Acts of the Apostles 3:13-15, 17-19, relates the story of Peter and John's meeting with a man crippled from birth who asked them for alms. Peter said he had neither gold nor silver, but he would give him something better and proceeded to heal him. The second reading is from the first Letter of John 2:1-5. In this extract the Apostle is urging his fellow -Christians to avoid sin. If they should sin, they are to admit their fault and seek pardon, which will be given in abundance. He has in mind the Gnostic heretics of the time who did not keep God's commandments and yet held that they were not sinning by violating them. John exhorts Christians not to imitate these heretics. The Gospel is from St. Luke 24:35-48. Our Lord's glorious resurrection is the crowning miracle of his sojourn on earth among men. It is the foundation and cornerstone of our Christian religion. His death on Calvary proved that he was really human; his resurrection proved he was also divine. During his public life he had claimed to be God. Had that claim been untrue God the Father could not have raised him from the dead. By his death he made atonement for the sins of the world "he nailed them to the tree of the cross"; by his resurrection he opened the gates of death for all men and made them heirs to the eternal life. The Sunday Readings by Fr. Kevin O'Sullivan, O.F.M. The Week Ahead Saturday, April 14th Confession Baby Shower Hall Sunday, April 15th CCD English: 8:45-9:50am CCD Español: 10:40-11:50am- First Communion 8:45-11:00am Primera communion-10:00-11:50am 4pm Ghanaian Reception ARC Monday, April 16th OFFICE CLOSED & Food Pantry 6-8:30pm-Ghanaian Gr. Church Basketball practice 5-9pm-ARC Tuesday, April 17th 10am-Al Anon-Hall 5-7pm Food Pantry 7:30PM Dancing with the stars meeting-hall Wednesday, April 18th 5-7pm Food Pantry 5-8pm DMH Hall 7-9pm Prayer Meeting-Church Basketball practice 5-9pm-ARC Readings for the week of April 15th Monday: Acts 6:8-15; Ps 119:23-24, 26-27, 29-30; Jn 6:22-29 Tuesday: Acts 7:51 8:1a; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 7b, 8a, 17, 21ab; Jn 6:30-35 Wednesday: Acts 8:1b-8; Ps 66:1-3a, 4-5, 6-7a; Jn 6:35-40 Thursday: Acts 8:26-40; Ps 66:8-9, 16-17, 20; Jn 6:44-51 Friday: Acts 9:1-20; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Jn 6:52-59 Saturday: Acts 9:31-42; Ps 116:12-13, 14-15, 16-17; Jn 6:60-69 Sunday: Acts 4:8-12; Ps 118:1, 8-9, 21-23, 26, 28, 29; 1 Jn 3:1-2; Jn 10:11-18 Thursday, April 19th 6:30-8:30pm-Juan XXIII-Hall (Choir Rehearsal) Friday, April 20th Grupo de Oracion Saturday, April 21st 3-5pm- Music Ministry-Hall 6-8pm Ghanaian Choir rehearsal -Hall 2-951
STEWARDSHIP Weekly collection Week of April 7-8, 2018 Thanks to all our parishioners who have made their gift to the 2018 Partners in Charity Appeal. Saint Joan Of Arc has raised $11, 985.00 towards our goal of $38,000. We still need $26,015 to reach our goal. So far, we have received 27 gifts. If you have not yet made a gift or pledge, please fill out a commitment pledge envelope located in the back of the Church. Partners in Charity, formerly known as the Bishop s Fund, is the Annual Appeal for the Diocese of Worcester, serving 28 charitable, educational, and pastoral. Through your generous support we are able to serve thousands of families and individuals in Worcester County through outreach, formation, evangelization, and worship. Thank you! Office and Food pantry will be closed on Monday, April 16th, 2018 Patriot s Day Check the back page of this bulletin! We need sponsors to help pay for printing. Information is on the last page under Church Bulletin Advertising. 1-800 333 3166 ext. 161 Mass Collections: $3,369.00 Our weekly budget for Mass Collection is $5,500. This week s shortfall was: $2,131.00 Good Friday $27.00 Easter $207.00 Building Fund $401.00 Spanish Apostolate $666.67 Funeral $300.00 Hall $125.00 Basketball $200.00 Candles $195.00 Vigil Candle $10.00 Total: $5,500.67 Mother Teresa of Calcutta was originally from Albania. While serving in India as a schoolteacher, one day she looked a poor person in the face who was begging her for help. She saw Christ looking back at her. The rest is history. She left her easy life as a teacher and started her own order, the Missionaries of Charity, in 1950. It is now active in 133 countries worldwide! She was probably the greatest saint of the 20th Century. Just about everyone puts her on a pedestal to admire. But rather than just admiring her, maybe we could all try to imitate her, in whatever way is available to us in our current state of life. I am a little pencil in the hand of a writing God who is sending a love letter to the world. Mother Teresa Quotes catholic bible 101.com 3-951
GOD MUST BE SERVED FIRST Gospel Reading Luke 24:35-48 On the third Sunday of Easter, we continue to hear Gospel accounts of Jesus appearances to his disciples following his Resurrection. Today s reading, taken from the Gospel of Luke, follows immediately after the report of Jesus' appearance to his disciples on the road to Emmaus. This is the event being recounted by the disciples in the opening verse of today s Gospel. Consistently in the reports of Jesus post- Resurrection appearances, Jesus greets his disciples with the words, Peace be with you. This is a most appropriate greeting. The disciples have witnessed the death of someone they loved, and they now fear for their own lives as well. Peace is what they need more than anything else. Jesus often connects this greeting of peace with another gift forgiveness. In today s Gospel, this connection is made in the final verses. Even as they hear Jesus greeting of peace, the disciples are startled and terrified. They are uncertain about what to make of the figure before them and, quite understandably, they mistake Jesus for a ghost. Yet the figure before them is not a ghost; Jesus invites them to experience his resurrected body with their senses, to look and to touch. The figure before them is flesh and bone, still bearing the marks of crucifixion. Although the disciples cannot forget his suffering and death, peace begins to take root in their hearts, as their fears turn to joy and amazement. As further proof of his identity and of his resurrected body, Jesus eats with his disciples. The disciples have known Jesus best through the meals that he has shared with them. Descriptions of these meals are a defining element of Luke s Gospel. By eating with his disciples after his Resurrection, Jesus recalls all these meals, and most importantly, he recalls the Last Supper. Luke s report of the Last Supper and the meals that Jesus shared after his Resurrection unveil for us the significance of the Eucharist. Having shared a meal with his disciples, Jesus now uncovers for them the significance of what was written about him in the Scriptures. So, too, our celebration of the Mass is an encounter with Jesus, through the Word and the Sacrament of the Eucharist. As Jesus commissions his disciples to be witnesses to what Scriptures foretold, our celebration of the Eucharist commissions us. Like the disciples, we are sent to announce the good news of Jesus forgiveness of sins. Misgivings coming to Worcester Our Lady of Providence Parish will host Misgiving on Saturday, May 12 in the Gym at St. Bernard Church, 228 Lincoln St., Worcester. The one-man show is a divine comedy of bellylaughs, blessings, blarney and bingo! Begins with a Social hour at 5 pm, Dinner is at 6 pm and Showtime is 7 pm. Tickets are $25 and there will be a 50/50 raffle. For reservations or information contact Renee Jalbert at the Parish Office at 508-755-3820. Day of Reflection in Charlton Saint Joseph Retreat Ministry is having a day of reflection on May 19 from 8:30 am to 2 pm. There will be Mass, several talks, lunch, and discussion time. To register visit stjosephscharlton.com/retreatministry. OPEN HOUSE Venerini Academy will hold its Spring Open House on Monday April 23 through Friday April 27 from 9-11 a.m. Visit our classes, meet our parents and faculty. Located at 27 Edward St. Worcester. Contact us at 508-753-3210 x7310 for more information. Cursillo or "short course in Christianity" is an uplifting and educational experience. Cursillo was brought from Spain to the United States in 1962. The weekend is facilitated by a team of laypeople and clergy who deliver organized talks and discussions. What the presenters add to the talks is the witness of their own lives, their struggles and triumphs in Christ. The weekend is full of laughter, prayer, great music, wonderful meals and so much more. Our 2018 dates are: Men s - June 14-17; Women s - May 3-6 & October 25-28. All weekends will be held at the Immaculate Conception Spiritual Renewal Center in Putnam, CT. For additional information, please contact Sue Leighton at 508-278-3155 or sleighton1958@gmail.com OR Joan Laracy at 774-239-2474 or joanlaracy@yahoo.com. Loyolapress.com 4-951
ST. JOAN OF ARC GHANAIAN COMMUNITY 3rd SUNDAY OF EASTER Theme: Be true witnesses to Christ s Resurrection The resurrection of Christ had filled the apostles with immense power to preach and do miracles in the name of Jesus. When the high priests got to know of it, they were called to put a stop to their activities. The apostles were whipped and told not to mention the name of Jesus again. As soon as they left the leaders, they were seen filling Jerusalem with their teachings. They could not stop the apostles from witnessing to the resurrection. Nothing should stop you and I from witnessing to the resurrection of our Lord. That s our victory. His victory is our victory, so I say victoire, victoire, victoire. His Glory is shown among all nations and we have a unique role to play in testifying to the many people by our way of life. My dear people of God, like the apostles we are sometimes confronted with the issues of obeying God or man. Men teach that contraception, abortion, euthanasia, capital punishment, etc, are the key to a better society or world. However these tenets of men are contrary to the right to live which is enshrined in the Decalogue. We Catholics must stand up and obey the command of God and not man. Like the apostles, in trying to obey God, we might suffer humiliation but let us be happy if we are humiliated for the sake of righteousness; the kingdom of God is ours. As we continue to celebrate this victory of Christ, join me in welcoming the Good Shepard of the Diocese, His Excellency, the Most Rev. Robert J. McManus. It is with deep joy and gratitude that we have His Lordship celebrate the Holy Mass with us and to receive the Apostolic blessings. His Lordship is the epitome of a true witness of Christ on earth and for us, as an African ministry in the Diocese of Worcester, he is a blessing to us. I cannot recount the many good things his kind office has done for us since establishing the office of the African Ministry in the Diocese. My beloved people of God join me again in congratulating our bishop for 40 years of true and divine priestly calling and service. My Lord, we as an African Ministry of Joan of Arc, St. Andrew the Apostles, Cathedral of St. Paul, and St. Anthony of Padua wish you well and pray for strength and God s protection for you and the Diocese of Worcester. Welcome, Akwaaba, Karibu, Bienvenue. Fr. Enoch Kyeremateng Chaplain, African Ministry Ghanaian Community at St. Joan of Arc Ghanaian Mass: Sundays at 2pm Ghanaian Music Ministry: Saturdays at 3-5pm (BWR) Men s & Women s Groups: 2nd Sunday of the month after 2pm Mass (BWR/Hall) Baptismal Instruction: by appointment with Anthony Boateng or Kwabena Odame Darkwah Ghanaian Choir: Saturdays at 6-8pm Ghanaian Youth Group: 2nd Sunday of the month after 2pm Mass (BWR) Charismatic Renewal Group: Mondays 6:00pm to 8:30pm. Ghanaian Catholic Community Announcements St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Society meets on the third Friday of the month from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at (BWR). Prayer Meeting Every Wednesday from 7:00pm to 9:00pm in the Church. Prayer Session (Healing) First Wednesday of every month from 7:00pm to 9:00pm in the Church. Teachings of the Church- Second Wednesday of the Month Holy Hour and Benediction Third Wednesday of every month from 7:00pm to 9:00pm in the Church. Holy Hour and Benediction Healing Mass- Last Wednesday of the Month, 7pm-9pm Prayer Line Every Friday at 7:00pm. The number to call is 712 451 0011 Access Code: 269300#. 5-951
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