January 7, 2018 (View 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 THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD! JANUARY 7, 2018 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. 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) 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 Priests Mass Schedule for Jan. 13/14 (subject to Change) 4:00 pm Fr. Paul 7:30 am Fr. Ed 9:00 Fr. Ed 11:00 Fr. Pat 1:00 pm Fr. Pat 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) January 7, 2018 Notes from the Pastor Notitas del Diácono CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD The word Catholic means universal. This universality is seen in the diverse Catholic traditions in celebrating the season of Christmas. 1) In Latin America Las Posadas is celebrated. Las Posadas is a procession with prayer and song. This tradition dramatizes Mary and Joseph searching for shelter in Bethlehem. 2) In Poland, Oplatek wafers have nativity scenes pressed into the cookie-wafer. These wafers are blessed by a priest and brought home to the family. They are laid on a bed of straw. Pieces are broken off and shared, with a prayer for the blessings of the next year. 3) In the Philippines, people will erect Parols. These are star-shaped lanterns. These Parols are placed along roadways as well as in front of houses as signs of welcome and hope for peace. Throughout the world, besides December 25, there are days which families will exchange gifts. The first day is December 6. This is the feast of St. Nicholas. St. Nicholas was a saint whose actions in life Santa Claus was based. Another day of exchanging gifts is on January 6th. This is the feast of Epiphany. This is the day the Three Wise men came bearing gifts to the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. The birthplace of Jesus is Bethlehem. Bethlehem means house of bread. Many ancient theologians considered this to be a prefiguring of the Eucharist. Jesus came to us in the house of bread, and comes to us in the form of Living Bread. Every time we receive Him under the forms of bread and wine He comes to us in the Blessed Sacrament. Adapted from Our Sunday Visitor By Amy Welborn En las lecturas de hoy Dios se revela a los paganos (todos los que no eran Judíos) de una manera especial. En el libro de Isaías la gloria del Señor es causa de luz para Jerusalén restaurada después del exilio, que atraía a todas las naciones hacia a él. La carta de San Pablo a los efesios dice que los paganos eran coherederos por igual para recibir la salvación (Efesios 3:6). Las primeras personas que visitaron a Jesús recién nacido en el Evangelio de Mateo son los magos, hombres sabios que venían de tierras lejanas. Más tarde los magos y la Sagrada Familia huyen hacia Judea por cuenta de Herodes, y así los miembros de la Sagrada Familia se convierten en extranjeros. De hecho, no sólo se convierten en extranjeros, sino que son refugiados, ya que salieron de su país en busca de seguridad. Los magos, al darse cuenta de que lo mejor sería evitar a Herodes, regresaron por otro camino. Habían planeado regresar por el mismo camino, por Jerusalén, tal como se lo había pedido Herodes, pero cambiaron de plan después de encontrarse con el Señor. Tuvieron un tipo de conversación con el Señor y ya no podían regresar al mismo camino. Los que están en el poder se sienten amen azados por cualquiera que pudiera usurparles su poder. Así sucedió entonces y así sucede hoy. No sólo el rey Herodes se sobresaltó, sino toda Jerusalén con él (Mateo 2:3). Este rey recién nacido pudiera a la larga ser una amenaza para todos ellos. De lo que ellos no se dieron cuenta fue de la clase de poder que Jesús iba a ejercer. Pero irónicamente, aunque Jesús no sería una amenaza política, tenían razón para sobresaltarse. Pregunta de la semana Estoy consciente de algo que cambié después de haberme encontrado con el Señor? Estoy consciente ahora de algo que debo cambiar?
January 7, 2018 (View this bulletin on-line at www.stjoanofarcfl.com) Page 3 T M S. J A P J,,,. SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Monday: Tuesday: Saturday: The Epiphany of the Lord; National Migration Week; Julian Calendar Christmas The Baptism of the Lord First Week in Ordinary Time begins St. Hilary; Blessed Virgin Mary TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Where on earth would you go to honor the magi? Iran or Saudi Arabia, Tarshish or the Isles come to mind, but Cologne, Germany would be a good choice. There the Shrine of the Three Kings has been the centerpiece of the city s cathedral since the fourth century. Today it is the largest reliquary in the world: a gilded and ornamented triple casket gleaming high above the altar. In the fourth century, the supposed relics of the wise men were taken from Constantinople to Milan, where they remained until the German Emperor with the unlikely name Frederick Barbarossa (Red Beard) gave them to the Archbishop of Cologne. Ever since, pilgrims have streamed into the city to honor the magi, the first of all pilgrims, and thus the heavenly patrons of all who have some holy wanderlust. This largest Gothic cathedral in Europe today was begun in the mid-1200 s to house the relics. In medieval times, the relics in a city s possession were often the key to a sound international economy. The reliquary was last opened in 1864, and the remains of three men were indeed discovered. The cathedral is well worth a visit, with enormous twin spires forming the largest façade of any church in the world (it is the model for St. Patrick s in New York). Construction began in 1248 and ended in 1880, a six-hundred-year project. Today, it is a World Heritage Site, described by the U.N. as an exceptional work of human creative genius. This great treasure of our tradition suffered fourteen direct bomb hits in World War II but did not collapse. It survived while the city burned around it, preserved, the townspeople say, by three heavenly patrons. EASTERN STAR Fair eastern star, that art ordain d to run Before the sages, to the rising Sun, Here cease thy course, and wonder that the cloud Of this poor stable can thy Maker shroud. Sir John Beaumont GOD S PROMISE TO ALL PEOPLE Today Isaiah reminds the people of God that the land shall be restored to their possession, they shall rejoice to see their people return from the bondage of exile, and that they shall be a light to the nations. In other words, through the people of Israel, the Savior shall come to all people who seek God with a sincere heart. This brings joy and the radiance of God s glory to all the world and to all people everywhere. Through the fidelity of the people of God, and through God s fidelity to them, all people shall become God s children and rejoice in the fulfillment of God s promise to Israel. TODAY S READINGS First Reading You shall be radiant at what you see, your heart shall throb and overflow (Isaiah 60:1-6). Psalm Lord, every nation on earth will adore you (Psalm 72). Second Reading The Gentiles are copartners in the promise in Christ Jesus (Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6). Gospel The magi were overjoyed at seeing the star (Matthew 2:1-12). READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Is 55:1-11 or Acts 10:34-38 or 1 Jn 5:1-9; Ps 29:1-4, 3, 9-10 or Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Mk 1:7-11 Tuesday: 1 Sm 1:9-20 or 1 Sm 1:1-8 and 1 Sm 1:9-20; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Mk 1:21-28 or Mk 1:14-20 and Mk 1:21-28 Wednesday: 1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20; Ps 40:2, 5, 7-10; Mk 1:29 39 Thursday: 1 Sm 4:1-11; Ps 44:10-11, 14-15, 24-25; Mk 1:40 45 Friday: 1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a; Ps 89:16-19; Mk 2:1 12 Saturday: 1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1a; Ps 21:2-7; Mk 2:13 17 Sunday: 1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19; Ps 40:2, 4, 7-10; 1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20; Jn 1:35-42 THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD January 7, 2018 All kings shall pay him homage, all nations shall serve him. Psalm 72:11
Page 4 (View this bulletin on-line at www.stjoanofarcfl.com) January 7, 2018 Notes from the Deacon Lee SATURDAY Jan 6 4:00 p.m. Paul Smith (D) req by Phil and Anne McGovern SUNDAY Jan 7 7:30 a.m. Anna and William Buehler (D) reg by Gisele and Peter Buehler 9:00 a.m. Anna Welshoff (D) req by Janet and Tom Hennessy 11:00 a.m. Eric Kelly (L) req by Grandmother 1:00 p.m. The Parish Community Monday Jan 8 10:00 a.m. Mildred Baylis (D) req by Mary Ann Wilson 9:00 a.m. TUESDAY Jan 9 Caroline Wetzel (D) req by Michael Zsiga 9:00 a.m. WEDNESDAY Jan 10 Carol Ansendorf (D) req by Cathy Sponton 9:00 a.m. THURSDAY Jan 11 Deacon Lee Hinderscheid (L) req by CCW 9:00 a.m. FRIDAY Jan 12 That all pregnant women choose life SATURDAY Jan 13 9:00 a.m. For those who are ill and in prison 4:00 p.m. Vivian DiCarlo (D) req by Marie and Charles Incarnato SUNDAY Jan 14 7:30 a.m. Our Parish Community 9:00 a.m. Russell Martocci (D) req by His wife 11:00 a.m. Joseph Morrow (D) req by Pam Pinella Family 1:00 p.m. For our Priests and Deacons Stewardship Report for Dec 10, 2017 A endance: Envelopes Used: 286 Envelopes : $ 6188.00 Offertory Cash $ 1698.00 Second Collec on: $ 602.00 Total: $ 8488.00 Immaculate Concep on $1526.00 Today we celebrate the feast of the Epiphany, the event when the three magi visited the newly born Jesus. In today s world the word epiphany means a sudden awakening or realization of something important. God continually calls us to serve Him by serving others. Recognizing His call and committing to honor it is a form of an epiphany. We know we have been called. How have we responded? In today s first reading from the Book of Isaiah, the author writes that our light has come and that the glory of the Lord shines upon us. He encourages us to raise our eyes and look about to see the wonderful riches God has bestowed on us. It is through time in prayer that we must be open to God s calling to determine just how we are to share those riches with others. In today s second reading from St. Paul s letter to the Ephesians, he told his audience that he had received the Stewardship of God s grace for their benefit. He goes on to say that the Gentiles (meaning all others, including us) are coheirs and members of the body of Christ. What a gift from God!!! As recipients of God s Stewardship of grace, how can we, as members of the body of Christ, share God s gifts with others? In today s gospel reading, St. Matthew writes about the magi coming to the house where the child Jesus was staying. And after their long and tiring journey, they prostrated themselves before Him and did Him homage. Then they opened their treasures and offered Him gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. We have the opportunity of coming face to face with Jesus each time we attend Mass. How do we honor Him and give Him homage? And, equally important, do we open our treasures and offer Him our gifts? It is in giving that we receive. St. Francis of Assisi
January 7, 2018 (View this bulletin on-line at www.stjoanofarcfl.com) Page 5 Thank you to the parishioners who have been using envelopes over this past year. It has helped greatly in planning our parish budget and keeping track of income. Please remember that the parish is not able to record your donation for tax purposes unless it is in a parish numbered envelope. In addition, use of envelopes determines Faith Formation and Youth Fees, Catholic school subsidies and is used as a basis for letters of recommendation stating you are a practicing parishioner. RETREAT FOR ALL WOMEN OF THE PARISH The CCW is giving a retreat on Feb. 3, 2018. Mary Jo Waggoner will be presenting the topic : "The Celebration of the Eucharist". All women are welcome. The charge will be $10. We will begin at 9am. Mass, then together we will pray the rosary and then proceed to the parish hall for a light breakfast. Mary Jo will then start her presentation. About 12:30 we will break for lunch and Mary Jo will finish by pm. Tickets will be on sale after all Masses. 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, 6:00PM-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 amount of handouts can be available. Please leave your name and email for contact information. THERE IS NO COST FOR THIS SERIES! 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, 352-686-9897, ext 23. Thank you for your prayerful consideration. The Diocese of St. Petersburg Wedding Jubilee Mass of Thanksgiving with Bishop Gregory Parkes will take place at our St. Petersburg, Florida Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle on Sunday, February 11, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. This event honors our couples throughout the diocese who will celebrate either 25 or 50 plus years of marriage during the 2018 calendar year. If you wish to attend, please RSVP to the parish office NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, JANUARY 19, 2018. BIBLE CLASSES will begin again on Tuesday, January 16 at 7:00 PM in the Library. Please come to study the book of James.
Page 6 (View this bulletin on-line at www.stjoanofarcfl.com) January 7, 2018 1 St Vincent de Paul THRIFT STORE & FOOD PANTRY, 1291 Kass Circle Spring Hill 352-688-3331 (Food list 1) 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...beef stew, canned tuna, canned ham, Spam. C,D...chunky soup, clear broth, Ramen noodles. E,F,G Rice-a-Roni, macaroni & cheese, Hamburger Helper. H,I,J.. rice, Spaghetti O s, Beef-a-Roni, ravioli. K,L,M toilet paper, personal products, soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes. N,O,P...canned vegetables, canned fruit, baked beans, instant potatoes. Q,R,S,T boxed cereals, powdered milk. U,V,W,X...peanut butter, jelly, All Fruit, canned fruit drinks. Y,Z spaghetti meat sauce, dry spaghetti. GIVING TREE THANK YOU Your St. Joan of Arc Parish Council would like to extend a grateful Thank you to our community family for their generous giving of all the gifts for our 2017 GIVING TREE! Without your generosity there would be no Christmas for many families and children this year! It is with pride that we on the Parish Council say that we are members of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church and it is because of our wonderful church family and our love for the Lord that brings us together to have a successful GIVING TREE every year! We truly live by our church s mission statement: JESUS FIRST! WE ARE FAMILY. WHAT WE CAN DO DEPENDS ON YOU! We send our loving wishes to you all and hope you had a blessed Christmas and are blessed with Peace in the New Year! May God continue to bless you all! Yours in Christ, St. Joan of Arc Parish Council CCW JANUARY MEETING NOTICE The Council of Catholic Women will hold their January General Meeting on Thursday, January 11, 2018 after the 9 AM Mass. As usual, there will be a light Continental Breakfast followed by the Business Meeting. We will begin signing up for our Ladies February Pre-Lenten Retreat presented by Mary Jo Waggoner, Director of Faith Formation. The retreat will be on The Eucharist. Details of the retreat are in the bulletin. All women of the parish are eligible and encouraged to attend. The Mass intention will be for the well-being and comfort of Deacon Lee Hinderscheid. FAITH FORMATION Faith Formation classes resume on Wednesday, January 10th at 5:45 pm. MILES OF SMILES TRAVEL CLUB The Miles of Smiles Travel Club will meet on Tuesday, Jan 9th (2nd Tuesday) at 1000 in the Church Library. Everyone is invited to attend. Open to all - come and bring your neighbor. Join us in January for a day trip to the Presidents Hall of Fame, Citrus Tower and Mt Dora and in February for a day at Tampa Bay Downs. Don't miss out - sign up today by calling Sandy Sachs 352-397-5493 or Judy Khan 253-593-4498. Like to cruise? We have 2018 cruises planned for Hawaii in April and for Northern Europe & Russia for September. Questions about the club? Please call Sandy 352-397-5493 or Judy 352-593-4498. Hope to see you on Dec 5th. YOUTH NEWS!! YOUTH GROUP comes back on January 10th at 7:15PM and again on the 17th. THE EDGE meets TODAY, January 7th, beginning with the 11:00 AM Mass and then again on January 21st. CONFIRMATION CLASSES are January 14th and January 28th starting at 9:00AM in the Parish Hall.