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DECEMBER 20 • ST. JOAN OF ARC • PG#DECEMBER 20, 2015

As a diverse Catholic community, we joyfully worship God, celebrate fellowship and care for our neighbor.

ESTABLISHED 1956 ESTABLISHED 1960

YOUR CATHOLIC COMMUNITY IN DOWNTOWN BOCA RATON

370 SW 3rd St. • Boca Raton • FL 33432561.392.0007 • 561.392.0074 Fax

w W w . s t j o a n . o r g

Msgr. Michael D. McGraw • PastorFr. Tom Lafreniere • Parochial VicarFr. Wesler Hilaire • Parochial Vicar

Deacon Bill Watzek

Fr. Carlo DiNatale-Tarasi • AssistingFr. Norman Schwartz • AssistingMsgr. Steven Bosso • AssistingFr. Michael Driscoll • Assisting

Deacon Michael ZatargaDeacon Sam J. BarbaroDeacon David Keegan

P a r i s h O f f i c e H o u r s

Monday - Thursday 8:30am to 6:00pmFriday 8:30am to 5:00pm

Saturday 9:30am to 2:00pm in the Gift Shop • 561.393.0006

S c h o o l O f f i c e H o u r s

561.392.7974 • 561.368.6671 FaxMonday - Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm

M a s s S c h e d u l e s

Saturday Vigil: 4:30pm, 6:30pm (Spanish)Sunday: 7:30am, 9:15am,

10:45am, 12:15pm & 5:00pmMonday-Friday: 6:45am & 8:15am

Saturday mornings: 8:15amEve of Holy Days: 6:00pm

Holy Days: 6:45am, 8:15am, 9:15am, & 12:15pm

Holidays: Only one Mass at 9:00am

B a p t i s m s

Sunday (English): 1:30pm3rd Saturday (Spanish): 12 noon

C o n f e s s i o n s

Saturday: 3:15 - 4pm & 5:30 - 6:15pm

We see in the readings today that we not only have a Messiah, a Savior, in our Lord Jesus the Christ, we have a Messiah that was foretold, that was prophesied. This is an important aspect of our faith that we do not always pay attention to. Our reading from the book of Micah reiterates the promise that Nathan the prophet makes in the 2nd book of Samuel, that David son of Jesse will be the root from which an everlasting kingdom will arise. The minor prophet, Micah, states that the place of David’s birth, Bethlehem, will be the birthplace of a new king, a king whose “greatness shall reach to all the ends of the earth.” There are other prophets, as we have heard in our Advent readings who also prophecy to

the birth of this Davidic king whose kingdom will last forever. The fulfillment of this prophecy, this promise in the person of Jesus seems to us to be one of inevitability since we are so far removed from its fulfillment but it must have been perplexing for the apostles when Jesus states that “the reign of the Kingdom of God is amongst you.” Most assuredly it was among them because the King of that Kingdom was with them the Ruler whose “Kingdom will never end” and who will “gather all nations to Himself.”

To think that the fulfillment of all of the expectancy of the history of the Jewish people depended upon the “yes” of this young woman we see in today’s Gospel. When we read that the result of that choice made even a baby in the womb jump for joy, we should be even more joyful at the celebration we will be a part of in a few days’ time and be grateful to a God who comes to us as one of us to show us the way to the Father.

Amen.

Deacon Bill Watzek

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DECEMBER 20, 2015MASSES FOR THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 20, 2015

MONDAY – DECEMBER 206:45amAnn Jolly

by Claire GarveyMary Siraco

by Michael & Phillis Costa8:15am

David Barrettby Ray & Katie Stack

Bob Felizby M. Feliz

TUESDAY – December 216:45am

Virginia Granfieldby The Marshall Family

James Phelanby His Mother

8:15amMr. & Mrs. Edward Fitzgerald

by M. FelizMary Rhees

by Barbara & Rocjard Zaborowski

WEDNESDAY – December 236:45am

Thomas McGinleyby Wife, Mary

Margaret Sheldonby Martha & Tony Nicolli

8:15amSan Padre Pio

by Teresa VigliettiThomas McGinleyby His Wife, Mary

THURSDAY – December 246:45am

Wanda & Lucien Choquetteby The Klipsic Family

Ronald Klipsicby The Klipsic Family

8:15amThe Riccio Family

by Luisa RiccioRocco Vigliettiby Luisa Riccio

4:30pmSalvatore V. Bitondo

by The FamilyChat & Gary Polanin by The Polanin Famly

6:30pm Gilbert Handalby Judith HandalPatricia Dudal

by The Arilli Family8:30pm

Wendy Aceresby The Aceres, Blaine & Harris Family

12:00am MidnightTinerfe Tejera

by The O’Dea FamilyTom & Eileen O’Deaby The O’Dea Family

FRIDAY – December 257:30am

D. R. McGaharanby Wife, LillianAnita Savarese

by The Christ Child Society9:15am

Luann Lavoieby The Family

Augusta & Anton Smaniaby The Family

10:45amVeronica & Elsie Aquino

by The Aquino FamilyDoris & Marcelino Arroyo

by Vivian Arroyo & Ralph Caputo12:15pm

Ed & Bea Palgutaby Daughter, SheriJanet Rose Ferrari

by Jean Ferrari

SATURDAY – December 198:15am

R. Scott Morrison, Jr.by The Gerosa FamilyThe Granfield Familyby The Marshall Family

4:30pmLillian & Emil Odierna

by The FamilyEugene Broulliette

by The Bonczyk Family6:30pm

Ernesto Abas & Jorge Clavoby The Clavo Family Miguel Ribadeneira

SUNDAY – December 207:30am

Johanna Butlerby The Pearce Family

Margaret Staats Sheldonby Ron & Janet Sheldon

9:15amLolita Fensholt

by The Mann FamilyLorraine Oussani

by Sandy & LarryDahman10:45am

Franciska & William Agustynowiczby The Family

Stanley Agustynowiczby The Family

12:15pmGilbert Handal

by Judith Handal & Tom LamaTom Lama

by Judith Handal5:00pm

James Harveyby The Godoy Family

Rita Spedalere & Marie Montefuscoby The Hernandez Family

WEEK DAY MASSES for ADVENTBegan Mon. November 30 through Wed. December 23

Mon.- Fri. 6:45am & 8:15am – Sat. 8:15amDAILY MASSES (not a Christmas Mass)

Thurs. December 24 6:45am & 8:15am

CHRISTMAS EVE MASS SCHEDULE Thurs. December 24

4:30pm (3 sites), 6:30pm (Spanish Mass in Church),8:30pm & 12:00am Midnight

CHRISTMAS DAY MASS SCHEDULEFri. December 25

7:30am, 9:15am, 10:45am & 12:15pm final Mass of the day

FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILYSat. December 26

Vigil Mass 4:30pm, 6:30pm (Spanish Mass)Sun. December 27

7:30am, 9:15am, 10:45am, 12:15pm, 5:00pmDAILY MASSES

Thurs. December 316:45am & 8:15am

MARY, THE HOLY MOTHER OF GODThurs. December 31

6:00pm (Vigil for the Holy Day of Obligation)Friday, January 1 (New Year’s Day)

6:45am, 8:15am, 9:15am,& 12:15pm final Mass of the day

ADVENT & CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE 2015

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BULLETIN EDITOR: PATTY DELANEY

Praying with Different Spiritual SchoolsAn Advent time of sharing with our Parish Team

You are invited to set aside a short time each week during Advent to reflect on

various spiritual schools and learn different forms of prayers. Each week one of our

Parish Team members – Monsignor McGraw, Fr. Tom, Fr. Wesler and

Sr. Vivian will gather with parishioners for a short talk and prayer/reflection

period on each of the saints chosen for the day. Don’t miss this great opportunity

to deepen your spiritual life.

MONDAY, DEC. 21"The Spirituality of

St. Francis of Assisi: True Joy" - Fr. Wesler Hilaire

THISMONDAY!

Please RSVP so we may plan for each week. Call the Office of Faith Formation (561) 952-2872 In the Chapel at 11am - Noon

This incentive allows individual taxpayers aged 70½ and older to donate up to $100,000from their Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) directly to charitable nonprofi ts.

By donating your IRA distribution to a charitable organization the funds are no longer considered income. This generous act helps non-profi ts, such as St. Joan of Arc, and reduces your taxable income.

For more information please call your personal Financial Advisorand Wendy Horton, SJA Development Director at 561.952.2838 or email [email protected]

DECEMBER 20 • ST. JOAN OF ARC • 3

PASTOR’S MESSAGE

Very often I am asked in Confession or Spiritual Direction how it is that we know if we are making spiritual progress or growing in holiness? In response, I would like to offer some ways of gauging our Advent progress in virtue and holiness. First of all, we all know how fast the time before Christmas zips by with one day blurring into the next. So it is really necessary to counteract this mad race of events and tasks with some quiet time for reflection. We need

to identify a few minutes of each day during which we focus on who we are and on the meaning of our life. It is good to remember the

proverb that “an unexamined life is not worth living”.

A very helpful prayer form for this purpose is called “Meditation”. We meditate when we listen carefully in prayer and focus our

attention on a spiritual event like the Nativity or the Incarnation. This type of prayerful attention and receptivity will teach us very much concerning the truth of our identity as a beloved child of God. We are so beloved of God that God chose to become one like us in order to tell us with divine/human words and actions who we really are. This is the saving Advent truth that we are all a beloved child

of God.

In addition to paying attention to our true identity, it is equally helpful to reflect upon “Why we are here” the meaning and purpose of life. We will discover in moments of tranquility and prayerful centeredness that we exist out of love and for the purpose of love. The more unselfishly and passionately we love, the more we

fulfill our life’s destiny and experience true and lasting happiness. This Advent we are especially aware of how hatred, violence, war and terrorism threaten our world community and tear apart the

fabric of peace and harmony. Our Christian responsibility is to ask for God’s healing of all of our own inner lack of peace and of our prejudices or lack of regard for the stranger. “Hospitality of heart”

is necessary to welcome the Christ Child, Emmanuel, and also, to create a safe and welcoming world for all of God’s vulnerable

little ones.

Another important gauge of growth in the spiritual life is to measure how sacrificial our loving really is? We will benefit

immensely during Advent from a thoughtful consideration of the important people and relationships that

make up the tapestry of our lives. Once we do this, we will discover multiple

opportunities for unselfish acts of love and consideration. A simple, truthful compliment accomplishes far more than

we think. Each time we affirm the worth, uniqueness and

special gifts of another, we help that person to be more courageous, hopeful and joyful. The gift of speech is one of God’s greatest ones and it is easily misused or distorted. Every time we use our speech to build up and not tear down we are building the Kingdom of God

that was ushered in on the first Advent of the Lord’s coming.

Our ministerial volunteerism in one of our parish ministries is also an opportunity to get out of our own preoccupations and focus upon the needs of others. As Jesus has taught us “What you do to the least of my sisters or brothers, you do to me”. Advent in an important way also teaches us that we do not journey in faith as a solitary. We are part of a People, chosen, saved and guided by the grace of God. During this “Holy Year of Mercy” our devotional chapel is a perfect place to express the communal dimension of our life of faith.

At times we will be praying alone and have the Lord present in the Holy Eucharist as our companion. At other times, we find ourselves praying with others and for others in the spirit of true Christian

solidarity. So another helpful Advent measure is how much time we have spent in our chapel?

As Advent begins to wind down, it is a perfect time to pause and measure progress and perhaps re-commit so that Advent doesn’t come and go and we find ourselves still stalled in the same place

on our spiritual journey.

SPIRITUAL JOURNEYING THROUGHOUT A LIFE OF ADVENT

- Msgr. Michael D. McGraw


PARISH DIRECTORYANNULMENTSDeacon Bill Watzek 561-952-2828by appointment only

BAPTISMAL ARRANGEMENTS 561-392-0007(English) Baptism class for parents 1st Thurs. each month, 7pm.561-392-0007Constanza Preble (Spanish) Baptism class for parents 3rd Tues. each month, 7pm.561-392-0007

CARE MINISTRY 561-962-6000

COUNSELING CENTER(Catholic Charities Satellite Office at SJA)Counseling Director:Maria T. Isava MA, LCSW - 561-215-0208Mario Acosta, Ph. D. - 561-254-6558

COUNSELING CENTER (Private Practice)Pamela Sigda, Ph. D. - 561-706-2277

COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTORPatty Delaney, 561-952-2868

DEVELOPMENT DIRECTORWendy Horton, 561-952 2838Special Projects: Diane Salerno 561-952-2848

FAITH FORMATION MINISTRYSr. Vivian Gonzalez / DirectorRosa Davidson / Admin. Asst.561-952-2872

FAMILY LIFE MINISTRYTessie O’Dea, 561-952-2852

FINANCE & HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTORPatricia Suau, 561-392-2806

HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRYCecilia Chinchilla, 561-952-2858

USHERS MINISTRYJavier Palomo, 561-445-1782

MULTICULTURAL MINISTRYConstanza Preble, 561-859-4666

HOMEBOUND/PASTORAL VISITATIONFr. Wesler Hilaire, 561-392-0007ext. 2824

MUSIC MINISTRYDouglas Byers, 561-952-2856Director of Liturgical Music

PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRYDeacon Bill Watzek, 561-952-2828

PHYSICAL PLANT DIRECTORPaul Micelli, 561-392-0007 ext. 2850

SCHOOL PRINCIPALMrs. Caroline Roberts, 561-392-7974

RELIGIOUS ARTICLES STORELaura Watzek, 561-393-0006.Hours: Mon. - Wed. 7:30am to 4:30pm Closed Thursdays Fri. 7:30am to 3:30pm Sat. 9am to 5:30pm Sun. 9am to 1:30pm

SACRAMENTSAnointing of the Sick and Elderly: First Saturday of the month following the 8:15am Mass. Please call the Parish Office to request a priest if you are a patient at Boca Regional Hospital.

SISTERS OF MERCYSr. Ellen, Sr. Josephine, Sr. Kathleen,561-392-7974

WEDDING PREPARATIONRosario Gonzales, 561-952-28546 Months notice required for marriages

WEEKLY TREASUREThe Weekly Offertory Collection for December 12/13, 2015

totaled $24,554. 661 envelope users contributed $19,409

and non envelope users contributed $4,580.

The Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Marytotaled $2,225.

If you would like to be included in SJA’s School Quarterly Newsletter, The SJA Gazette

mailings, please email us your name and address at [email protected] or call the School Office with your contact information at (561) 392-7974.

THE ST. JOAN OF ARC SCHOOLGazette

Holy Year Of MercyDECEMBER 8, 2015 - NOVEMBER 20, 2016

CORPORAL WORKS OF MERCY• To Feed The Hungry• To Give Drink to the Thirsty• To Clothe The Naked• To Shelter The Homeless• To Care for The Sick• To Visit the Imprisoned• To Bury the Dead

SPIRITUAL WORKS OF MERCY• To Convert Sinners• To Instruct the Ignorant• To Advise the Doubtful• To Comfort the Sorrowful• To Bear Wrongs Patiently• To Forgive Injuries• To Pray for the Living and Dead

"It is a favorable time to heal wounds, a time to offer everyone the way of Forgiveness and Reconciliation." - Pope Francis

Dear Parishioners,

If you are in the hospital or hospice,please call the Parish Office at (561)392-0007 so that you can insure visitation from one of our priests on duty.

Thank you.

HOSPITAL OR HOSPICEPRIEST VISITATION


THISMONDAY!

Harvard Professor Robert Putnamhas been called by the New York Times,“poet laureate of civil society” for hisability to foresee and analyze societaltrends which impact our daily lives. In conversation with Rabbi Dan Levin and Msgr. Michael McGraw, we will seekto understand how to maintain lives of

connection in a world that pushes us to disconnect, how toembrace religious and economic diversity in our society ratherthan let it tear us apart.

In honor of the 30th Anniversary of our Catholic-Jewish Dialogue, we present:

Conversations on the Cutting Edge: "America Divided: CAN RELIGION BE THE ANSWER?"

Exploring Connection, Spirituality, Belief, Trust and Community: An evening withHarvard Professor Robert Putnam

ST. JOAN OF ARC CATHOLIC CHURCH& TEMPLE BETH EL BOCA RATON

Tuesday, January 12 at 7:00 pmTemple Beth El Schaefer Family Campus

$25 general ticket or $90 sponsorship ticket (includes priority seating and pre-event meet and greet cocktail reception at 6:00 pm)

Register online by following the link on our home page at www.stjoan.org

We encourage our St. Joan of Arc parishioners to attend this informative evening as we begin our 30th Anniversary of our

INTERFAITH Dialogue with our friends at Temple Beth El.

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The following dates are scheduled for the

Pre-Baptismal classes for

2015-2016.

PRE-BAPTISMAL PREPARATION SCHEDULE

Classes are given on the 1st Thursday of every month. Please call the main office

to register before attending.

DEEPEN THE KNOWLEDGE OF YOUR FAITH… RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS (RCIA) IS FOR ALL

ALL PARISHIONERS are invited to audit the RCIA faith classes with our Catechumens, Converts, and Candidates the topics for the next three weeks are scheduled as follow, please note there has been a change in the calendar from last week.

- NO RCIA CLASSES ON TUESDAY DECEMBER 22 OR DECEMBER 29 for Christmas and New Year’s break. Classes will resume on Tuesday January 5, 2016.

If you are interested in any of the topics, you are welcome to join us!

WEDNESDAY PARENT FAITH SHARING GROUP AND SUNDAY BIBLE CLASSES

We have started FAITH SHARING GROUP for parents whose children are in the Wednesday session. Come in for cups of coffee… get to know other parents… and have the opportunity to learn more and share about your faith in a comfortable, community atmosphere. Every Wednesday at 5 – 6pm in Conference Room A

Parents with children in Religious Education are specially invited to attend the Sunday morning BIBLE CLASSES. In Conference Room B from 9 – 10:15am each Sunday.

FAITH FORMATION & RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

2016January 7February 4March 3April 7May 5June 2July 7

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER IN THE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM

Sunday December 20 and 27 - NO CLASSES- Christmas and New Year holidays.Wednesday December 23 and 30 - NO CLASSES- Christmas and New Year holidays.HOMESCHOOL FAMILY CATECHESIS FOR GRADES 1ST TO 6TH Our next Homeschool Family Catechesis session will take place on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 from 5:00p.m. - 6:00p.m. in Conference Room A of the Ministry Building.

VIRTUS TRAINING WORKSHOP FOR PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN All volunteers and staff working with children are mandated by the Diocesan Office of Safe Environments to have their background screen check by means of fingerprints and to attend a Virtus Workshop. All Catechists and Religious Education Office Volunteers must comply with these requisites. If you still have not attended the Virtus Workshop we will have one on SATURDAY JANUARY 9, 2016 from 9:00a.m. to 12:00p.m. in Mercy Center. This is a free service but registration is required. No children are allowed at the training workshop. You may register online http://www.virtus.org/virtus/reg or call the Office of Religious Education to register.

for Religious Education Office Hours Monday - Thursday: 9am - 4pmFriday: 9am - 2pmSaturday: CLOSEDSunday: 8:30am - 12:30pm(Office closed during 10:45am Mass)- And by appointment -

PLEASE NOTE NEW

HOURS

SR. VIVIAN GONZALEZDirector of Faith Formation(561) [email protected]

ROSA DAVIDSON, Administrative Assistant(561) 952-2872 • [email protected]


BLESSING OF BABY JESUSOn December 6 and Wednesday 9 the classes of Religious Education (CCD) gathered to have the statues, images and pictures of Baby Jesus blessed for their home manger. It was an opportunity for the students to reflect about the meaning of Christmas and getting ready to celebrate the Birth of our Lord.

FROM THE DIRECTOR OF MARRIAGE MINISTRY

On Friday, November 20, 2015 we had the joy of being present for the Convalidation Ceremony of Richard Frankenstein and Michele Swartz.

They have been SJA parishioners for many years.

Richard is attending RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) and Michele is happy to support him, coming with him to the RCIA classes.

Richard will be fully introduced to our Catholic Faith during our Easter Vigil. Saturday, March 26, 2016.

We are rejoicing in Christ. May God bless them with many more years of Love Joy and Faith.

ROSARIO GONZALEZSJA Director of Marriage Ministry


TO THE HEART OF OUR FUTUREJourneying Forward

What excites you the most about our Journey Forward plan? Journey Forward confirms our belief and faith in the Vital Future of our Church and its impact in the community.

How do you think our ministries will benefit from the new meeting spaces? More conducive to creativity, community and impact on its surroundings. Better facilities with less intrusive impact on school rooms and schedules.

How do you think our events will be impacted by having a new Mercy Center Hall and a Palm court area that ties in the Arena?

Fewer limitations in our ability to create and grow. Greater flexibility and enhanced opportunities.

In the future when we have more space, what types of events would you like to see at St. Joan? Lectures and more events like the Catholicism series, concerts and drama events.

What excites you the most about our Journey Forward plan? It is exciting for the children coming in. We’ve had a great experience at St. Joan and the new facilities will make it better.

How do you think our ministries will benefit from the new meeting spaces? It will allow ministries to gather more easily and do even more good.

How do you think our events will be impacted by having a new Mercy Center Hall and a Palm court area that ties in the Arena? We believe that St. Joan will be able to have bigger and better events with a larger space.

In the future when we have more space, what types of events would you like to see at St. Joan? We would like to see more activities geared to keeping Teens involved in their Church.

What do you feel is the most important benefit of being a member of the St. Joan of Arc Church community? The sense of belonging and community at St. Joan is like no other. Whenever tragedy strikes one of the families, help comes from everywhere and what is needed is always attained.

ST. JOAN OF ARC'S DEVOTED PARISHIONERS

BILL, ROXANNE, KAITLYN, MATTHEW AND MEGAN BLADEMembers for 15 yearsInvolved with CCW, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Prepare Ministry and the Edge.

“Before kids we attended a small parish by our house, but after kids we visited once and we were hooked. We happened to be at a Family Mass and registered the following day.”

Journey Forward confirms our belief and faith in the Vital Future

of our Church

“”

BENJAMIN AND KATHY TROXELL Members for 15 years.Involved with Koinonia, AIM, and Eucharistic Minister.

Ben was a Ruling Elder and is a convert to Catholicism. Kathy is a revert. We love to study our faith and love to do so at St. Joan including the Bookstore

...our SJA School children

will be so blessed with the new

Gazebo!

“

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Join your parishioners who have contributed to our Journey Forward Pastoral Campaign. Pledge forms are on the credenzas in Church, the Parish or School Office, or on-line at www.stjoan.org. For more information call Wendy Horton in the Development Office at 561-952-2838


ANNUAL ST. JOAN OF ARC CHRISTMAS VISIT TO LA BELLEThe Santa Ana Circle of the St. Joan of Arc CCW had another successful trip to La Belle to help migrant workers and their families. 100 boxes filled with non-perishable food and toiletries were delivered, and also toys and bicycles for more than 140 kids. Some of these items where collected by the SJA Care Ministry with our annual Angel Tree.

Some of our SJA school students and our 8th Graders helped in the preparation and delivery of these Christmas spirited gifts. Msgr. Michael McGraw blessed the gifts and all who participated. May God continue to bless our SJA Ministries!


OH COME ALL YE FAITHFUL...Christmas Brunch

CALL ASAP TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATION:Jean Ordonez at 561-350-0643 or

Rita Agustynowicz at 561-737-7471

The St. Joan of Arc Holiday Fellowship Ministryis Organizing a Brunch on Christmas Day!

December 25 1:30pm

Deer Creek Country Club2801 Country Club Blvd.

Deerfi eld Beach, FL 33442

COST: $31.50 tax and tip included

DECEMBER 21

5:15pm - THE MAIN CHURCH PARKING LOT6:00pm - THE ATRIUM, 1080 NW 15TH STREET6:45pm - AVANTE (next door to The Atrium)

7:45pm - BOCA REHAB, 755 MEADOWS RD. (across from boca raton community hospital)

Come join the Men’s Ministry, The Knights of Columbus, Columbiettes, Dad’s Club and Music Ministry as we go Christmas Caroling to the

Elderly Care Facilities near Saint Joan of Arc Church.

Please bring your Silly Christmas Hats and Musical Instruments.

Help us hand out Christmas stickers, stuffed toys, candy and chocolatesto the patients if you wish, but please ask if they are diabetic before

dispensing the treat.

Christmas Caroling

Ho Ho Ho, let’s Go Go Go, Keep Christ in Christmas

CONTACT KC GRAND KNIGHT: JOSE HERNANDEZ AT 561.654.3470

THISMONDAY!

THISFRIDAY!

HAITIAN CHRISTMAS PARTY


FR. RANDALL'SBOOK CLUB 2016

Meetings will be held at St. Joan of Arc School Conference Room A in the Rose & Pat Procacci Education Building on alternate Tuesdays 3:00 pm-4:45 pm.

JAN 5:

JAN 19:

FEB 2:

FEB 16:

MAR 1:

MAR 15:

MAR 29:

Realities of The 1960's: Cold War, Authority Crisis, Sexual Revolution, Racism Readings: Merton's Conjectures of a Guilty Bystander (1-112); Introduction to Solyhenitsyn's One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich

One Day in the Life and Solzhenitsyn's "Address to the Catholics of Liechtenstein," 1993

Cheever's The Wapshot Scandal (Class, Gender and Race) and Merton's Conjectures (67, 109-211)

The Wapshot Scandal: Nuclear War Fear & Merton's Conjectures Part 4 (219-272)

Walker Percy's The Moviegoer: What's it all about, Alfy? Parts 1 & 2

The Moviegoer Parts 3-5. (Reading the Signs of God); Merton 265-8)

Review of Merton, Parts 3-5. Introduction to Catch 22 ("Other Voices")

Catch 22, Joseph Heller, Chapters 1-21

Catch 22, Chapters 22-42 ("There's a catch to everything!) Moral Convictions Closed week of ChristmasBoca Tierra Park - 2601 NW 43rd St., Boca Raton

ST. JOAN OF ARC MOMMY & ME DECEMBER 2015

You are invited to a playgroup for mothers and their children. All ages and faiths welcome!

Every Tuesday from 2:30 - 4:30pm this group will meet at the Ark or a specifi ed location toallow our children to interact and explore together.

Please contact Amanda Roccapriore Herrera for more details at [email protected] or 561-859-8684

DEC. 22

DEC. 29

Take a Lenten Journey withand discover the great call and gift of your feminine genius through this ten week Foundational Study...

“Full of Grace: Women and the Abundant Life!”Each week you will meet two great women saints, receive wisdom from

our Holy Mother Church, unpack the life changing wisdom of sacred scripture, and discover how the Blessed Virgin Mary is exemplar of Christian Discipleship, and the pathway to her Son Jesus Christ and into the Heart of God our Father.

Study Details:Tuesday, January 12, 2016

12:30-2:30pm OR 7:00-9:00pm

SpanishMonday, January 11, 2016

10:30am-12:30pm ALL Classes held at St. Joan of Arc, “Yellow House”

(First Session is a informational session about the program)

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

Tessie O’Dea 561-952-2852 | [email protected] or Kris Toimil 561-929-3468 | [email protected]

Men’s Retreat

BE Merciful

AS YOUR Father

Ron Sheldon, Men’s Retreat Promoter(704) 403-3224 • E-mail: [email protected]

St. Joan of Arc parish Men’s Retreatis planned to be at

OUR LADY OF FLORIDASPIRITUAL CENTER1300 US Highway 1,

North Palm Beach, FL 33408.

JANUARY 22-24, 2016 Please make a note in your calendars of these dates so you can schedule “YOUR RETREAT” and make “YOUR TIME” with our Lord a PRIORITY.

You may registeron the website at:

www.ourladyoffl orida.org


AROUND OUR DIOCESEStep Up For Students has opened its enrollment for the 2016-2017 PLSA Step Up Scholarships! Visit www.stepupforstudents.org for more information on how to apply.

Changes & Where to Watch the Diocese’s TV Mass The Diocese of Palm Beach’s weekly Sunday morning Mass for the homebound no longer airs on Estrella TV – West Palm Beach. It now airs on CW34 WTVX and at its normal time 9 -9:30amCW34 can be found on the following channels: • On Comcast Channels 4 & 435HD • On AT&T/U-Verse Channels 4 & 1004HD • On Hometown Cable Plus Channels 4 & 304 HD • On Direct TV & Dish Network Channel 4 • On Digital Antennas Over-the-Air channel 34.1If you have questions about the change, please contact the Office of Communications at 561-775-9529 or visit www.diocesepb.org/tv-mass

New Year’s Eve Evening of Reflection Date: Dec. 31, 6pm-12am Location: Our Lady of Florida Spiritual Center, North Palm BeachJoin us for this New Year’s Eve Reflection & Celebration led by retreat team with a presentation by Br. Ed Hall, C.P. Registration begins at 6:00 p.m. and dinner will begin promptly at 7:00 p.m. This event includes a Presentation, Reconciliation, Mass and Midnight Party. Cost is $80.00 per person for overnight or $60.00 per person for evening only. Reservations are required.Please visit our website wwww.ourladyofflorida.org to register. For Questions Contact: [email protected] | 561-626-1300

Monthly Rosary Service in West Palm Beach Date: Jan. 2, 9:00am Location: Presidential Women’s Center, West Palm BeachCatholic Charities Office of Respect Life conducts a Rosary Service the first Saturday of each month outside the Presidential Women’s Center, located at 100 Northpoint Parkway, just off 45th St. and Village Blvd. Please join us across the street from the abortion center as we peacefully pray. For Questions Contact: [email protected] | 561-330-3330

4th Annual Diocesan National Migration Week Celebration Mass Date: Jan. 2, 4:30pm Location: Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola, Palm Beach GardensAll are invited to attend this Mass as the Diocese of Palm Beach observes National Migration Week. This week highlights the importance of family in our daily lives. This is of particular importance when dealing with migration because the members of migrant families are too often separated from one another. Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito will be the main celebrant.For Questions Contact: Elena M. Garcia at [email protected] | 561-360-3327

Day of Reflection Date: Jan. 6, 10:00am-2:30pm Location: Our Lady of Florida Spiritual Center, North Palm BeachDay of Reflection led by Fr. Damian Towey, C.P. with the theme: “God’s Chosen Ones.” Cost is $30.00 and registrations are required. The day includes: Presentations, Sacrament of Reconcilation, Lunch and concludes with Mass at 2:00 p.m.Reservations are required. Please visit our website wwww.ourladyofflorida.org to register. For Questions Contact: [email protected] | 561-626-1300

The Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima Date: January 15 – January 31, 2016 Location: South Florida FairWhile you are enjoying the South Florida Fair, we invite you to stop and pay homage to Our Lady of Fatima in Building 3, Space 31. A beautiful hand carved statue, made in Fatima, and blessed by Bishop John Venancio of Fatima.Volunteers are needed to help staff the booth as an effort to evangelize our Catholic faith and to spread devotion to Our Blessed Mother.Questions Contact: Tom and Charlene Sherry at [email protected] | 561-308-7426

32nd Annual Anniversary Mass for Married Couples Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito, Bishop of Palm Beach, will preside at the celebration of our 32nd Annual Anniversary Mass for Married Couples. Cake, coffee and punch will be served in the parish hall after the Mass. All couples who will be celebrating 25, 40, or 50 or more years of marriage in the calendar year 2016 are invited to participate in one of these two masses. To attend, please contact your own parish office and register your names as soon as possible. We ask all participating couples to arrive at 10am - Thirty minutes prior to the start of mass.

Date: Feb. 13, 10:30am Date: Feb. 27, Location: Holy Spirit Church, Lantana Location: St. Lucie Church Register By: Jan. 25 Register By: Feb. 8

Protection of Children and Young People The Catholic Diocese of Palm Beach is committed to the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults in its care. The Virtus Protecting God’s Children Workshops are open for anyone to attend and are a requirement for those who work or volunteer with youth in our diocese. The workshop schedule is listed on the diocesan website along with the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People and the Code of Conduct. The website also lists all the other programs and workshops the diocesan Office of Safe Environments provides to children and young people to keep them safe. There are parental tips on internet and texting and more. The diocesan website is www.diocesepb.org Look under the Offices button and then select from the drop down menu Safe Environments. You can also call the diocesan Office of Safe Environments at 561-775-9500. Victims of abuse are encouraged to contact the Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator to begin necessary emotional, psychological and spiritual healing. The Diocese of Palm Beach Victim Assistance Coordinator, Ms. Theresa Fretterd, can be reached at 561-801-0999. To view the USCCB Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People, please go to www.diocesepb.org and click on Offices/Safe Environments.


SJA MINISTRIES & SUPPORT SERVICESPRAY THE ROSARY - 6:15am in the Chapel, to pray for our Pope, Bishop, Priests, Deacons, Religious and for vocations. Join us every morning after the 8:15am Mass in the Chapel to pray to end abortion.AA (Alcoholic Anonymous) - Saturdays at 10am in Immaculata Center, Mondays, 7pm, Art Room and Wednesdays at 7pm in Immaculata Center.More information call: 561-276-4581.AL - ANON - Meets at St. Joan of Arc Saturdays at 10am in Art Room. More information call: 561-882-0308.ALA TEEN - Meets at St. Joan of Arc Saturdays at 10am in Conference Room B. More information call: 1-888-425-2666.NA (Narcotics Anonymous) - Meets at St. Joan of Arc Fridays at 7pm, in Immaculata Center. More information call: 561-702-1095.ST. JOAN OF ARC KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - We are a part of this great dynamic Catholic International Organization. Call José Hernandez, G.K.: 561-654-3470.ST. JOAN OF ARC COLUMBIETTES - Please join us as United We Stand to embark on this fresh new year in building a strong bond in our parish. For details call Mary Lou Hotchkiss at 561-362-5952.MOMMY & ME - Weekly get together every Tuesday between 2:30-4:30pm. Come and go as you please. Please contact Amanda Roccapriore at 561-859-8684 or E-mail [email protected] for information.SCRIPTURE STUDY - Sunday Morning from 9:15-10:30am in Conf. Room B. Thursday Morning Scripture Study 9am at the Casa Hispana. (corner of 3rd Ave. & 4th St.)SJA RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY - Join us to pray the rosary at the Planned Parenthood site at 8177 Glades Rd., West Boca. We meet in front of the shopping center at 9:45am on Fridays. More information call: Terri at 561-901-7312.KOINONIA - Our Annual parish Retreat, a spiritually uplifting weekend experience that takes place in our Parish Grounds. More information call: Tessie O’Dea at 561-952-2852.P.O.P.S. (Parents of Prayer & Service) - Meet every Thursday during the school year, 7:45 - 8:15am in the Convent Chapel. Please join us.ALLELUIA CLUB IS A MEETING OF PARISHIONERS 50+More information please call Tessie O’Dea at 561-952-2852.SHARED CARE - Each Wednesday at Temple Beth El, 9:30am - 2:30pm.More information call: Tessie O’Dea at 561-952-2852.UPGRADE YOUR CLOSET! THE ST. JOAN OF ARC USHERS WANT YOU!!!Are you tired of your wardrobe and deciding what to wear to Mass each week? Let us dress you! Call Javier Palermo at 561-445-1782 or Dennis Jordan at 561-395-8329.

THE LIGHT - Young Adults Ministry of St. Joan of Arc. Ages 18-35, single or married. 1st & 3rd Mondays 7:30-9pm at the Ark, 319 SW 35rd St. More information E-mail: [email protected] or call 561-392-0007.ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT - Join us every Tuesday, 5-9pm and Friday, 9am - 9pm in the Chapel. Divine Mercy Chaplet prayed on Fridays at 3pm and the Rosary on Fridays at 8:30pm.KNIT/CROCHET SOCIAL - Join us on the 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month at 10:30am at the Casa Hispana (corner of 3rd Ave and 4th St.). Beginners to experts are needed to make prayer shawls and projects for preemies, kids and our troops. More information call: Claire at 561-445-4802.SJA DAD’S CLUB - Every Monday in Mercy Center at drop off - 7:45am. All dads in the Parish welcome.THE MEN’S MINISTRY - The Men’s Ministry of St. Joan of Arc strives to develop God-centered Catholic men through Christian fellowship, education and service. We gather in Christ’s love and offer an environment of encouragement, confidentiality and support. We meet Wednesday evenings from 6:45-8:30pm at The Ark. All men of the parish are most welcome. Call Paul Paschke 561-392-2476.SJA SCHOOL ALUMNI - We invite you to register on our St. Joan of Arc website as an alumni if you haven’t already done so at stjoan.org/school/alumni-outreach/WOMEN OF GRACE - Find your purpose... feed your soul.Embark upon a 10-week Journey of Discovery and Transformation that is life-changing! More information contact: Tessie O’Dea 561-952-2852or E-mail: Kris Toimil at [email protected] SJA PUBLIC ADVOCACY COMMITTEE - is requesting the current members and any other parishioners who wish to join, to send their email/phone number (whichever you wish) to Joseph Kabbas, Chairman of Public Advocacy at [email protected]; phone 561-299-8921; fax 561-362-7134SUNDAY TV MASS FOR THE HOMEBOUND - The Diocese of Palm Beach’s weekly Sunday morning Mass for the homebound airs on CW34 WTVX at 9am -9:30am.HOMEBOUND MINISTRY - Call us if you or someone you know is no longer able to attend Mass. Our Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion visit the elderly & infirmed parishioners. 561-392-0007.SJA COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN (CCW) - St. Ana Circle 4th Wednesday at 8am, St. Clare Circle 3rd Wednesday at 1pm., St. Elizabeth Circle 2nd Tuesday at 8am-9:30am at Casa Hispana, Sts. Martha & Mary Circle 3rd Thursday at 7pm, St. Monica Circle 4th Monday at 2pm, St. Therese of Lisieux 3rd Tuesday at 9am. Please join us and make new friends as we are Women Making a difference. More information call: 561-392-0007 Ext. 8104.


PRAY FOR THE SICK December

OVERSEAS IN THE US ARMED FORCES:Staff. Sgt. Douglas Stott, PVT 1st Class Brendan Nestor. Sgt. Maj. John Hermeling, Capt. Christopher Allen & PFC Lee E. Palmer; David Schuler, Lance Corp., Marines. Benjamin Creed, PO3.

STEP 1 Gather your information about your assets, including retirement funds, bank accounts and real property.

STEP 2 Choose the type of bequest you’d like to make.1. Unrestricted bequest. This is a donation to be used for St. Joan of Arc general funds. This donation would be used where it is most needed.2. Restricted bequest. This donation specifies how the money is to be used. (This could be restricted to go into the endowment, a specific ministry, or the building fund.)A bequest can be made in a number of ways:• A specific dollar amount.• Specific assets, such as securities, real estate, or tangible property.• Retirement account assets, consisting of any benefits remaining in your retirement plan.• A residuary bequest, St. Joan of Arc receives all or a percentage of your estate after all other obligations are met.• An existing will or trust can be easily amended to include a gift to St. Joan of Arc without rewriting the entire document. Your attorney can prepare a simple document, called a codicil, which adds a new bequest while reaffirming the terms of your will. Similarly, an attorney can prepare an amendment to a revocable trust to add St. Joan of Arc.

STEP 3 Meet with your estate planning attorney.If you need to create a will or just update your existing document, you’ll want to get advice from your estate planning attorney.

An attorney can advise you as to the best way to structure your will in order to take care of your loved ones first and then your charitable interests while assuring the best tax benefits.

As a charitable, not-for-profit all bequests to St. Joan of Arc are fully deductible for estate tax purposes.

STEP 4 Contact us.We acknowledge and welcome donors into our Arc Angel Society. Members are invited to special member events and receive special mailings. (We also recognize and respect the wishes of anyone that wishes to remain anonymous.)

Please contact Wendy Horton in the Development Office at (561) 952-2838 or [email protected].

TO LEAVE A LEGACY FOR ST. JOAN OF ARC

4 Easy Steps4 Easy Steps

Alexander, GeraldArcau, Georgina Barone, LydiaBauchman, MaureenBertalan, FredBertalan, OlgaBobbitt, JoannBollella, AnnBondi, BarbaraBrede, HelenBruzzo, TamaraButch, LaurieCiarletta, DylanCline, AshleyCloeren, LaHomaConoghan, PatrickDe La Quintana, CarmenDe La Torre, EugeniaDeMarco, DianeDeMuth, DavidDescanio, LauraDraper, TeddyEvans, RickFarrell, AmandaFishter, RobertFranGalindo, ErikaGreenwald, Carol

Gesner, CarmelaGolden, DorothyGonsalves, PatGould, JenniferHamilton, Bob Harris, CameronHeitz, JudyHollerbach, Nancy Hughes, BarryIemolo, SalvatoreJacobs, KatherineJohnson, JaneKaram, DeanKenny, PaulineKildus, MargotKilpatrick, RainKolesar, DonaldKrzewinski, RoyKuchina, JohnKurtz, MatthewLargia, EldaLoesch, DoloresLopez, CarlosLugo, MiguelLupo, AnaLynn, AdeleMargolis, RobertMariette

Mastinengo, NoahMcKenzie, Jessica Miret, EmilioMunro, BrianMurphy, Sr. ImmaculataNebel, Lee AnnNofe, DiannePetho, EllenPetito, JosephPfistner, PaulPower, TheresiaRedner, JabrielRey, FernandoRichards, CraigRoberts, RobynSaffran, DorothySan Martin, GloriaSchoemaker, RaquelStevens, CarolineSzlyk, JaniceThorson, KimUrquiaga, LiliaWilliamson, SpencerWord, CharlotteYee, JamesZimmerman, Shirley

ALTARBREAD

VOCATIONCHALICE

The Chalice will be accepted by The McNulty Family Sunday, December 20th at 12:15pm

Do you want a special remembrance for a loved one, living or deceased? You can donate Altar Bread for a week of Masses by calling Karen Tringali, 561-752-0014.

We welcome the newest members of St. Joan of Arc Parish and offer our congratulations to the parents of the newly baptized.

Rosemary Bratton

BAPTISMS

DECEASED

Kathryn Grace Eltringham and Saraluna Del Castillo on Sunday, December 20

In memory of my beloved son, Gregory F. Esposito by His Mother

Would you like to donate flowers to decorate the altar

on the weekend masses?

This week’s altar flowers donated

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Please call Patricia, (561) 405-6856Cell: (516) 444-2072

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If you would like to donate flowers to decorate our altar, please call

Patty Delaney, (561)952-2868 or email her at [email protected]

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If you would like to donate flowers to decorate our altar, please call

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DIRECTOR MINISTERIO:Constanza Preble [email protected]

DIACONÍA:Diácono Álvaro Velasco [email protected]

Padre Wesler Hilaire capellán del Ministerio Multicultural, habla inglés, español, francés y creole. Atiende todas las necesidades pastorales de la comunidad Multicultural. Para marcar consulta llame a 561-392-00097. [email protected]

IV DOMINGO DE ADVIENTO SAN LUCAS 1, 5-25: LA VOCACIÓN DE MARÍA. La Virgen, elegida desde la eternidad

Estamos ya muy próximos a la Navidad. Ahora va a cumplirse la profecía de Isaías: Una Virgen concebirá y dará a luz un Hijo, y se llamará Emmanuel, que significa «Dios con nosotros». Son muchos los frutos que podemos obtener en estos días con el trato y amor a la Virgen. Ella misma nos dice: Como vid eché hermosos sarmientos y mis flores dieron sabrosos y ricos frutos. Yo soy la madre del amor, del temor, de la ciencia y de la santa esperanza.

Venid a mí cuantos deseáis y saciaos de mis frutos. Porque recordarme es más dulce que la miel, y poseerme, más rico que el panal de miel4

María aparece como la Madre virginal del Mesías, que dará todo su amor a Jesús, con un corazón indiviso, como prototipo de la entrega que el Señor pedirá a muchos.

Queremos vivir estos días de Adviento con el mismo espíritu de servicio con que los vivió nuestra Madre. Apoyados en la entrega humilde de María, vamos a pedirle como buenos hijos que nos ayude para que, cuando el Señor venga, encuentre nuestro corazón dispuesto y sin reservas, dócil a sus mandatos, a sus consejos, a sus sugerencias.

MINISTERIO MULTICULTURAL

Misa en español todos los sábados a las 6:30pm. Confesiones todos los sábados a las 5:30pm en la capilla.

LA “PUERTA SANTA” EN NUESTRA CAPILLA

MES DE DICIEMBRE

Según la Biblia, el lugar donde mora la misericordia de Dios es el vientre, las entrañas maternas, de Dios. Que se conmueven al punto de perdonar el pecado. El Jubileo de la misericordia puede ser una ocasión para redescubrir la ‘maternidad de Dios

Me ha venido a la mente esa imagen de la Iglesia como un hospital de campaña después de la batalla; es la verdad, ¡cuánta gente herida y destruida! Los heridos son curados, ayudados a sanar, no sometidos a los análisis para el colesterol. Creo que este es el momento de la misericordia. Todos nosotros somos pecadores, todos llevamos pesos interiores. He sentido que Jesús quiere abrir la puerta de Su corazón, que el Padre quiere mostrar sus entrañas de misericordia, y por eso nos manda el Espíritu: para moverse y para movernos. Es el año del perdón el año de la reconciliación.

Es obvio que el mundo de hoy tiene necesidad de misericordia, tiene necesidad de compasión, estamos habituados a las malas noticias, a las noticias crueles y a las atrocidades más grandes que ofenden el nombre y la vida de Dios. El mundo tiene necesidad de descubrir que Dios es Padre, que tiene misericordia, que la crueldad no es el camino, se cae en la tentación de seguir una línea dura, en la tentación de subrayar solo las normas morales, pero cuánta gente se queda fuera.

Palabras del Papa Francisco


LAS INTENCIONES DEL PAPA FRANCISCO PARA DICIEMBRE:1.Para que todos experimentemos la misericordia de Dios, que no se cansa jamás de perdonar2.Par que las familias, de modo particular las que sufren, encuentren en el nacimiento de Jesús un signo de segura esperanza

ACTIVIDADES EN ESPAÑOL

Ministerio Extraordinario de la Eucaristía y Grupo de Oración : Fernando Cordova 561-573-0194. Proclamadores de la Palabra: Rosis Suarez 561-665-1725 • Liturgia de la Palabra para los niños: Cynthia Lara 561-716-4334. Ujieres y monaguillos Constanza 561-859-4666.

• Bautismos 16 de enero Sábado al mediodía llamar al 561-392-0007 para información.

• Clases de Catecismo para adultos: información con Constanza

• Clase Pre Bautismal 19 de enero martes a las 7:00pm

• WOG en Español Volvemos en enero.• Grupo de oración Todos los jueves

a las 7:00pm en la Casa Hispana. • Rosario Padre Pio Todos los jueves

a las 9:00am en la Casa “The Ark.”• Rosario por las vocaciones

Sacerdotales los jueves en la Capilla a las 9:30am

• Clases de Inglés. Llamar al 561-289-7846 para información.

• Ciudadanía 954 -818 -5032.• Clases de Biblia Padre Oscar Alonso

7:00pm en la Casa Hispana Próxima clase: Lunes 4 de enero

• Jueves a las 10:00am en El Ark “La Gran Aventura”. Volvemos el jueves 7 de enero.

Cómo quiere el Papa Francisco que vivamos este Año Santo

6. ¿Quiénes son los misioneros de la misericordia de los que habla en la bula? Sacerdotes enviados por el Papa a los que les dará autoridad para perdonar pecados especialmente graves incluso aquellos reservados a la sede papal; estarán presentes en todas las diócesis “signo vivo de cómo el Padre acoge a todo aquel que busca el perdón”. (n.18)

7. ¿Qué dice la bula del sacramento del perdón? Se pone otra vez el sacramento de la confesión en el centro de la vida cristiana. Porque permite vivir la grandeza de la misericordia, en el sacramento de la reconciliación. Dios perdona todos los pecados con la mediación de la Iglesia. Acudir a la confesión será fuente de verdadera paz interior. Se prevé que la iniciativa 24 horas para el Señor se incremente cada diócesis el próximo año, el viernes y sábado antes del IV domingo de Cuaresma.

8. ¿El Año Santo se vivirá sólo en la Iglesia católica? La misericordia tiene un valor que sobrepasa los confines de la Iglesia. Nos relaciona con el judaísmo y el Islam. El Jubileo invita a un diálogo con otras religiones que permitan conocer mejor y comprendernos para eliminar de este modo cualquier forma de violencia, menosprecio y discriminación. (n.23)

9. ¿El Año Santo habla de oración? Para ser capaces de misericordia, en primer lugar debemos colocarnos a la escucha de la Palabra de Dios. Esto significa recuperar “el valor del silencio para meditar la Palabra que se nos dirige” (n.13). De este modo es posible contemplar la misericordia de Dios y asumirla como propio estilo de vida.

10. ¿Es conveniente cruzar la Puerta Santa de la misericordia? La peregrinación es un signo peculiar en el Año Santo, porque es imagen del camino que cada persona realiza en su existencia. La vida es una peregrinación y el ser humano es viator, un peregrino que recorre su camino hasta llegar a la meta anhelada. También para llegar a la Puerta Santa en Roma y en cualquier otro lugar, cada uno deberá realizar, de acuerdo con las propias fuerzas, una peregrinación. Las etapas de la peregrinación mediante la cual es posible alcanzar esta meta: «No juzguéis y no seréis juzgados; no condenéis, y no seréis condenados; perdonad, y seréis perdonados. Dad y se os dará: os verterán en el regazo una buena medida, apretada, sacudida y repleta. Con la medida seréis medidos.“ (Lc 6,37-38).

DICIEMBRE PROCLAMADORES DE LA PALABRA

5 Nora Acevedo y Luis Guash

12 Rosis Suarez y Valeria Lozada

19 Carmen Bruckner y Luis Cortes

24 Sandra Castro y Anibal Lozada

26 Maria de los Angeles Cajale y Anibal Lozada

MINISTROS EXTRAORDINARIOS DE LA EUCARISTIA

5 Luis Chavez y Georgina Garcia, Josefina Bolla, Aurora Cortez y Saray Esquivel12 Maria Angeles Angulo y Rebeca Vera, Josefina Bolla, Carmen Bruckner y

Benito Fernandez19 Aurora Cortez y Rachel Licciardino, Georgina Gracia, Nelcy Sua y Paula Patino24 Fernando Cordova y Nelcy Sua, Jeannette Cordova, Georgina Garcia y

Benito Fernandez 26 Jeannette Cordova y Nelcy Sua Fernando Cordova , Maria Angeles Angulo y

Carmen Bruckner

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