May 27, 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 Most Holy Trinity May 27, 2018 Go... and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Matthew 28:19 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) 686-7864 Faith Formation Director:Mary Jo Waggoner StJoanRelEd@gmail.com Youth Ministry: Nancy Lovelock, Youth Minister SJOA-Youth@Tampabay.rr.com Organist: Joyce Thorpe, Director of Liturgy sjoaorganist@gmail.com 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 Ministers of the Eucharist: Please notify the Parish Office if you, or someone you know is sick, in the hospital, homebound or shut -in. OFFICE E-mail: jchrchca@tampabay.rr.com Website: www.stjoanofarcfl.com Emergencies Only: (352) 666-3156 or (352) 683-0755 Website: www.ndcsfl.org 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 Notre Dame Catholic School Phone: 352-683-0755 Website: www.ndcsfl.org
Page 2 (View this bulletin on-line at www.stjoanofarcfl.com) May 27, 2018 Notes from the Pastor Notitas del Diácono José What the Church teaches about Same-Sex Marriage People throughout our country demand for legal recognition of same-sex marriage have grown louder and more insistent. Debates about same-sex marriage have intensified. This has divided the legislature, courts, communities and even families. Where and why does the Catholic Church stand on this topic. What Exactly Is Marriage? The Catholic Church teaches that marriage, as God instituted it, is a faithful, exclusive, lifelong covenant. It is the permanent union of one man and one woman. They are joined through a mutual giving of themselves. In marriage, a husband and wife commit themselves totally. The commit is not only to each other but also to the responsibility of bringing children into the world and caring for them. We see this in the Scriptures. It begins with the Book of Genesis, with God s creation of man and woman in His own image. In Genesis 1:27 it states, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him. So God gives man and woman to each other in marriage. As a result they become one flesh. In Genesis 2:24; 1:28 God invites them to be fruitful and multiply. Jesus also confirms this truth in His teaching on divorce in Matthew 19: 3-9. Because God has created us out of love, He calls us to love as well. This is our vocation as creatures of God made in His likeness. The mutual love of man and woman in marriage becomes a sacred image of God s love for His people. This love is also seen in Ephesians 5:25-33. As a symbol of this love, the valid marriage of baptized Christians is a sacrament. This is a saving reality that brings God s grace into our lives and helps us to be holy. Sacramental marriage points the world to Christ s faithful, creative, and sacrificial love. Adapted by Our Sunday Visitor By Paul Thigpen Jesús debe haberles dado ilusión y expectativa a sus discípulos cuando les dijo: Me ha sido dado todo poder en el cielo y en la tierra (Mateo 28:18). Jesús, con todo el poder del mundo que tenía a su orden, por lo cual podía hacer cualquier cosa y mandar todas las cosas, les dijo también: Vayan, pues, y hagan discípulos a todos los pueblos, bautizándolos en el nombre del Padre y del Hijo y del Espíritu Santo, enseñándoles a cumplir todo cuanto yo les he mandado (28:19 20). Lo más poderoso es, por lo tanto, transmitir la fe, mostrarles el camino a otras personas e invitarlas a seguir ese camino. Esto es lo que puede transformar el mundo. El Evangelio de Mateo termina con la reconfirmación de Jesús a sus discípulos: Yo estoy con ustedes todos los días, hasta el fin del mundo (28:20). A través de toda la historia, desde la creación hasta el nacimiento de Jesús, Dios ha acompañado a la humanidad. Pero durante el ministerio de Jesús, Dios acompañó a aquellas personas que respondieron al llamado a la misión de una manera más inmediata. Ahora, con la venida del Espíritu Santo, Dios nos acompaña de la manera más íntima. El misterio de la Santísima Trinidad tres personas y un solo Dios revela la importancia de las relaciones. La relación íntima entre el Padre, y el Hijo y el Espíritu Santo es una parte esencial de la identidad de Dios. Desde los meros comienzos Dios ha sido parte de una relación. Dios nunca ha estado solo. 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 may graces promised by Our Lady of Fatima to those who embrace this devotion for 5 consecutive First Saturdays. June 2nd is our next monthly rosary. Pregunta de la Semana Qué puedo hacer, con la ayuda del Espíritu Santo, para transformar mi familia, mi comunidad y el mundo? FATHER S DAY MASS REMEMBRANCE Statistics tell us that if fathers accompany their children to Mass, 80%100% of their children will remain practicing Catholics. Fathers have an important role in the future of our Church. On June 17th we will specifically celebrate Fathers Day at the 9:00 AM Mass on Sunday, June 17th at the 9:00 a.m. Mass. Father s Day Remembrance Envelopes are available at the Welcome Desk. Please return all Mass intention offering envelopes to the Parish Office by Monday, June 11th.
May 27, 2018 (View this bulletin on-line at www.stjoanofarcfl.com) Page 3 T M S. J A P J,,,. THE RESPONSIBILITY OF OUR FAITH Today is a day simply to ponder the fact that in baptism we were claimed by God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The first reading from Deuteronomy prompts us to fix in our hearts the truth that God is the Lord of both heaven and earth and there is no other god. Saint Paul reminds us that, because we received the Spirit of adoption in baptism, we are now children of God. In the Gospel Jesus charges us with the responsibility to make other disciples. These realities make today s solemnity a day of praise, adoration, and responsibility. It is a fitting day to thank God for the absolutely free gift of faith that we were given in baptism. It is also a day to ask God for strength to take on the responsibility of sharing that faith with others. TODAY S READING First Reading Ask now of the days of old: Did anything so great ever happen before? Was it ever heard of? (Deuteronomy 4:32-34, 39-40). Psalm Blessed the people the Lord has chosen to be his own (Psalm 33). Second Reading You received a Spirit of adoption through whom we cry, Abba, Father! (Romans 8:14-17). Gospel I am with you always, until the end of the age (Matthew 28:16-20). READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Pt 1:3-9; Ps 111:1-2, 5-6, 9-10c; Mk 10:17-27 Tuesday: 1 Pt 1:10-16; Ps 98:1-4; Mk 10:28-31 Wednesday: 1 Pt 1:18-25; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Mk 10:32-45 Thursday: Zep 3:14-18a or Rom 12:9-16; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Lk 1:39-56 Friday: 1 Pt 4:7-13; Ps 96:10-13; Mk 11:11-26 Saturday: Jude 17, 20b-25; Ps 63:2-6; Mk 11:27-33 Sunday: Ex 24:3-8; Ps 116:12-13, 15-18; Heb 9:11-15; Mk 14:12-16, 22-26 ETHNIC FESTIVAL - October 18th through the 21st Mark your calendar for these fun dates: The Festival starts on October 18th and ends on October 21st. Do you want to get involved in our parish? The Ethnic Festival is in need of volunteers to serve as Food Booth Captains and help in other areas of our Festival preparation. You are invited to attend a meeting on Tuesday, June 12 at 7 p.m. in the hall. If you have any questions, please call Paul D'Aquisto at 688-1685 or Frank Mezzacapo at 345-4316. All are encouraged to attend this planning meeting. SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: The Most Holy Trinity Monday: Eighth Week in Ordinary Time; Memorial Day Thursday: The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Friday: St. Justin; First Friday Saturday: Ss. Marcellinus and Peter; Blessed Virgin Mary; First Saturday TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION One of the great treasures of the Eastern tradition is the icon of the Holy Trinity created by the Russian iconographer Andrei Rublev in the 1400s. The Trinity is symbolized by the three travelers to the tent of Abraham and Sarah. They are seated at a table blessing a cup of wine, under the oak of Mamre. If you look closely, you will see a sacrificed calf in the chalice, reminding the viewer of the cross. The table, prepared for eating and tilted toward the viewer, is an invitation to the Eucharist. From left to right, each figure is keyed to a person of the Trinity. Like all icons, this image is theology in art. The persons are equal in proportion and dignity, they all carry staffs to symbolize their power, and are shown with golden wings and halos. Today, the best place to see Rublev s work is the Holy Trinity Cathedral, at the heart of the vast Holy Trinity monastery about an hour from Moscow. After decades of persecution, it is now once again a living monastery, a world heritage site, and the spiritual home of Russian Orthodoxy. A Google visit is highly recommended today! Rev. James Field RICHES Of what use are riches in eternity? St. Aloysius Gonzaga BURSTING THROUGH Nature is too thin a screen; the glory of the omnipresent God bursts through everywhere. Ralph Waldo Emerson Post Abortion Healing Project Rachel Women experiencing abortion aftermath may exhibit: nightmares, frequent crying, anger, increased use of drugs and alcohol, eating disorders, flashbacks, relationship troubles. Project Rachel, sharing your grief, wishes to reach out to you in love and support. The next Rachel s Vineyard Retreat is scheduled for: June 15-17, 2018. Call Project Rachel- English (813-924-4173), Spanish (813-631-4398) Email: projectrachel@ccdosp.org Website: www.rachelsvineyard.org
Page 4 (View this bulletin on-line at www.stjoanofarcfl.com) May 27, 2018 Notes from Deacon Fred SATURDAY May 26 9:00 a.m. Andrés Borges (D) req by 4:00 p.m. Irene Costa (D) req by Her husband Joseph -- SUNDAY May 27 7:30 a.m. Andrés Borges (D) req by 9:00 a.m. For Our Parish Community 11:00 a.m. Robert DeCharia (D) req by Dita Nuñez 1:00 p.m. Alvaro y Juana Rosa (D) req by Abraham Rosa MONDAY May 28 9:00 a.m. Andrés Borges(D) req by TUESDAY May 29 9:00 a.m. Alfred Patane (D) req by His loving son, Ed WEDNESDAY May 30 9:00 a.m. Andrés Borges (D) req by THURSDAY May 31 9:00 a.m. Andrés Borges (D) req by - FRIDAY June 1 9:00 a.m. Deceased Husbands of Widows Group - SATURDAY June 2 9:00 a.m. For the Souls in Purgatory req by Barbara Brush 4:00 p.m. Victor Osanitsch (D) req by His Sister - SUNDAY June 3 7:30 a.m. Henry Blow (D) req by Mary Ann Drobina 9:00 a.m. Donald Johnson (D) req by Loving Wife JoAnn 11:00 a.m. Mary Trojanowski (D) req by Family 1:00 p.m. For our Parish Community Altar flowers.. are given in memory of a loved one or in honor of a special day. Each week the Altar Flower Memorial is announced in our Parish Bulletin. To request your flowers, please come to the Parish Office during the week. Donation is $30. What s in a Name? We all have a name, don t we? Perhaps we take that gift for granted as it is so common, or is it? Our name when spoken by others in conversation brings our very presence in the room. It brings to the conversation who we are, what we are known for, who we love or associate with, what are values are and so much more to those listening. When we change our name it is an event marking a significant change in our lives, such as when we choose a Saints name for our Confirmation name, recognizing that a new journey of faith is about to begin. To be named is a very powerful event! When God called Moses to lead the Israelites from captivity, He called him by name. God said to Moses that He would be with him during his mission. Moses did not know God s name.. so Moses asked so that he could tell others who sent him. God told Moses His name, I Am, and it was in His name Moses set the people free. The prophet Isaiah foretold, The people in darkness have seen a great light. For a child is born to us, a son given us. They name Him Wonderful Counselor, God-Hero, Father-Forever, Prince of Peace ; Jesus the Christ. Jesus tells us that whatever we ask of the Father in His name He will do so that the Father may be glorified in the Son if we believe in him and follow the way. He gave us the advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father sent in the Son s name to teach us and remind us of all Jesus told us. When we were baptized in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, God was present. All that God is, is made present in the invocation of His name. All that God is, was there at our Baptism. All that God is, is with us because of His Son Jesus The name above all names! When Jesus calls us to His Heavenly kingdom, He will call us by our name! What s in a name? Quite a bit. Tithing is the responsibility of every Catholic. You cannot out do the generosity of God. Stewardship Report for Apr 29, 2018 Attendance: 934 Envelopes Used: 286 Envelopes : $6528.00 Offertory Cash $1460.00 Debt Reduction: $ 532.82 Total: $8520.82
May 27, 2018 (View this bulletin on-line at www.stjoanofarcfl.com) Page 5 For youth entering 9 th grade 12 th June 2018 Events June 6 th 6:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Uno, spoons and other card games. June 8 th 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Fun in the sun. Meet at the water fall at Buccaneer Bay. Cost is $13.00. You can pack a lunch or bring money to buy food. Don t forget your sunscreen. You will need to be picked up at 4:00 at the same place you were dropped off (the water fall). June 18 th 6:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Rock painting and Wii games. June 27 th 6:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Bring a board game to share. We ll also have games to choose from. Vacation Bible School!!!! Who: Children entering grades K 5 this upcoming school year. When: July 16 th 20 th 5:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. What: Our theme this year focuses on Pope Francis encyclical On Care for Our Common Home, as well as related Scripture and Church teaching. Children will learn to care for all of God s creation. We will present a solid biblical basis for caring for creation, in a way that children can easily understand. We will model care for God s creation and will teach children to continue this care well after their week of VBS has ended. Where: In our Parish Hall. Other Details: The cost is $20.00 per child. If you have financial concerns, please let us know. We don t want anyone left out due to the cost. Register by contacting Nancy Lovelock Contact: Nancy Lovelock sjoa-youth@tampabay.rr.com or 352-686-7864 To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under Heaven. - Ecclesiastes 3:1 a time to die Please pray for the deceased of our parish, who recently passed away. Especially for: Andrew V. Coviello St. Vincent de Paul Society at St. Joan of Arc Spring time is a time of new growth and renewal. When you donate to the St. Vincent de Paul society, we are truly grateful. We will keep you in our prayers. We promise you it all goes to help the poor in our parish and community. God bless you all. Show us, O Lord your kindness, and grant us your salvation. Psalm 85 Dear St. Joan of Arc Parishioners, My family and I wish to sincerely thank everyone who sent cards and well wishes as well as prayer and Mass memorials to Deacon Lee during his illness. Looking at the mail always brought a smile of gratitude to his face. He truly missed his ministries at St. Joan's and he also missed seeing his faithful parishioners. You can be assured that all the prayers sent our way kept our path sure and steady. Thank you for all the comforting wishes and inspirational visits. God bless you all, Ann Hinderscheid Calling all graduates! On June 3 rd, at 11:00 AM Mass, we will be having a special mass to honor all high school and college graduates. If you would like to attend please contact Nancy Lovelock, Youth Minister. Graduates will be taken out to lunch after mass. You must contact Nancy Lovelock at: sjoa-youth@tampabay.rr.com or call 352-686-7864 to let us know you will be attending this celebration. We are looking forward to celebrating this accomplishment with you. Dear Parishioners!!!! Our Mission Co-op will be for the Catholic Diocese of Moshi, Tanzania, East Africa on June 9/10. The faithful of the Diocese of Moshi intend to build schools for children with disabilities. This school will help children with disabilities to get an opportunity to develop their intellectual potential just like other children. These children are from poor families and are neglected by society. Please make checks payable to St. Joan of Arc then one check will be forwarded to the Diocese. Thank you for your generosity.
Page 6 June (View this bulletin on-line 2018 at www.stjoanofarcfl.com) May 27, 2018 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat G - Garden H - Hall L - Library NU - Nursery O - Orleans S-Sanctuary N - Nazareth 1 Widow s Group mtg. 9:30 am 2 Mass 9 am Hispanic EMHC Mtg. 10 am Vigil Mass 4:00 pm (S) 3 Corpus Christi Masses- 11 am Graduates Mass Columbiettes Pancake Breakfast 8 am-11 am 4 Spanish Bible Study 6 pm 5 33 Days of Glory 6 pm 6 6:00 p.m. in the Hall 7 Benediction & Exposition 6:00 pm (S) K of C Bus. Mtg. 7 pm (H) Columbiettes Mtg. 7 pm Hall 8 K of C Dinner & Dance 5 pm (H) 9:00-4:00 Buccaneer Bay 9 Mass 9 am Vigil Mass 4:00 pm (S) 10 Masses- 11SVdP mtg. 9:30 am Spanish Bible Study 6 pm West Hernandp coin club mtg. 6:30 pm (H) 12 Travel Club mtg. 10 am 33 Days of Glory 6 pm 13 14 Soup/Sandwich lunch Noon (H) Adoration Spanish 6 pm KC 4th degree 7 pm( H) 15 16 Mass 9 am Vigil Mass 4:00 pm (S) 17 Masses- Blood Mobile Church grounds 18 Spanish Bible Study 6 pm 6:00 p.m. in the Hall 19 33 Days of Glory 6 pm 20 21 Adoration Spanish 6 pm 22 23 Mass 9 am West Hernando Coin Club Show 9 am-3 pm (H) Vigil Mass 4:00 pm (S) 24 Masses- Columbiettes & CCW Baby Shower Fundraiser 2 pm (H) 25 Spanish Bible Study 6 pm 26 33 Days of Glory 6 pm 27 6:00 p.m. in the Hall 28 Adoration Spanish 6 pm K of C Board. Mtg. 7 pm (H) Columbiettes Mtg. 7 pm Hall 29 9 am Mass Columbiettes Corporate Communion Reception Following Mass 30 Mass 9 am Vigil Mass 4:00 pm (S) K of C Scholarship Awards night dinner 5 pm (H)