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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

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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 KeeganDeacon Bradley Reed

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

THE LORD QUALIFIES THE CALLED

You may have heard the quote, “God does not call the qualified; He qualifies the called.” While this quote is often attributed to Blessed Teresa of Calcutta and others, the author is unknown. However, the validity of the quote remains. In fact, in our first reading from Isaiah and in our Gospel today, we hear it played out.

In both readings, the subject of the call demurs and it is God who qualifies the person. In the case of Isaiah, God calls him to be a prophet. He responds that he is not worthy, that he is a sinful man. God cleans his sin and Isaiah becomes one of the great prophets of the Hebrew people. In the Gospel, Jesus calls Peter as a disciple. He too balks at such a suggestion and claims that he is a sinful man. Jesus encourages Peter (“Do not be afraid”) and Peter soon becomes not only one of the Twelve Apostles, but also a great leader of our Church and our first Pope.

As for us, God calls each one of us, every day. First, He calls us all to a vocation – to marriage, religious life, Holy Orders, or single life. These calls can seem daunting at first. We may not feel ready or worthy of such a call. How many brides and grooms have gotten “cold feet” before their wedding? How many young men preparing for ordination or young women preparing to make their religious vows have spent the night before in earnest prayer? As we prepare to accept these great calls, if we listen, we can hear God say to us, “Do not be afraid,” and, perhaps with wobbly knees, we are able to process down the aisle to the altar.

As I mentioned in the previous paragraph, God calls us every day. If we enter into our prayer, we will discover that God is asking us to be his hands and his feet, his voice, and his heart in our world today. We may not feel ready; we may believe that we are not worthy, but with a simple touch of God’s hand and the comforting sound of Jesus saying, “Do not be afraid,” I pray that we may all respond as Isaiah did – “Here I am, send me!” - Father Tom Lafreniere

We invite all of you who have not registered in our Parish, to stop-by our Parish Office to fill out a Registration Form. If you are already a registered

parishioner and your personal information has changed, please stop-by the Parish Office to update your records.

Thank you for your cooperation. - The St. Joan of Arc Parish Family.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2016

2016 LENTEN, HOLY WEEK, & EASTER SCHEDULE

MASSES FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 8, 2016MONDAY – February 86:45amSr. Malachy Duggan by Sisters of Mercy Sister Kathleen Hanley by Sisters of Mercy8:15amAlina Maria Brady by St Joan of Arc School Joan Wainwright by Christ Child Society (L)

TUESDAY – February 96:45am Julie Petrille by Kathleen Phyllis Di Angelo by Joan Calloan8:15amJohn and Mary Lou Watzek by Deacon Bill WatzekSister De Lourdes by Maria Reid Nelson by Blanca Carbonell (living )

WEDNESDAY – February 106:45am Stephen and Maryann Ladika by The Cippola Family Jack Reid by The Cipolla family8:15amGiuseppe Mazzei by Joseph & Catherine ColangeloJorge Larguia by Maria 9:15am Alina Maria Brady by Santa Ana CircleSister De Lourdes by Santa Ana Circle12:00pm Janet Rose Ferreri by Jean FerreriMaria Zuccarelli by Jean Ferrari5:00pm Deacon Bill Watson by SJA Parish (L)Deacon Sam Barbaro by SJA Parish(L)7:00pm Gloria Maria Trench – Onetto by MCPJose Maria Laguardia by MCP

THURSDAY – February 116:45amSJA Parishioners8:15amRick Bourne by The Virostek Family

Kim Nemeth by Jenine Duval (L) Kim Nemeth by Friends of SJA (L) Alejandro Hinestrosa Tovar by De la Rosa Family

FRIDAY – February 126:45amMaria Elena Larguia by MCP Nivaria Tejera by The O’Dea Family8:15amJeremy and Margaret Connolly by The O’Dea FamilyPablo y Maria Alvarez by Tessie O’Dea12:00pm Alejandro Hinestrosa Tovar by Tessie O’Dea & FamilyTom & Eileen O’Dea by The O’Dea Family

SATURDAY - February 138:15amJohn Delaney by Martha and Tony NicolliSaint Joan of Arc Married Couples 4:30pmThe Farrell and Price Families by Helene Farrell Ed and Bea Palguta by Sheri Sundquist6:30pmRoberto Chica by La familia Chica Joe Trujillo y Maxima Quezada by Rebeca Vera

SUNDAY - February 147:30am Maria Carlsen by The Sullivan Family9:15amLorraine Oussani by Mary Ann WeaverRobert Tolf by Dorothy Ferron10:45amSteve Schnellenberger Holly Garbinski by The Newstreet Family12:15pmLuis, Lillian and Edward Scarpetti by Donna RizzoRobert Rizzo by his wife Donna5:00pmKenneth Swicegood by The Allen FamilyCora Reissaud and Craig Allen by The Allen Family

ASH WEDNESDAY MASSES: WEDNESDAY, Feb. 10: 6:45am, 8:15am, 9:15am, 12:00 noon, 5:00pm, & Spanish Mass 7:00pm. Ashes distribution after all Masses & between 1:00pm & 7:00pm (Chapel).

LENTEN DAILY MASS SCHEDULE: In the Church Mon.– Fri. 6:45am, 8:15am, and 12:00pm noon in the Chapel Saturdays 8:15am.

SPANISH LENTEN VIA CRUCIS & MASS: THURSDAYS Feb. 11, Feb. 18, Feb. 25, Mar. 3, Mar. 10, Mar. 17 at 7:00pm in the Chapel.

PARISH LENTEN MISSION: Presenter: Fr. Tom McCarthy, O.S.A. Preaching weekend Masses Feb. 27 & 28. Presentations on Feb. 29, Mar. 1 & Mar. 2 at 9:00am (Chapel) & 7:00pm (Church).

SPANISH LENTEN RETREAT: Presenter: Sr. Vivian GonzalezSATURDAY, Feb. 27 9:00am–6:00pm in the Gazebo

LENTEN STATIONS OF THE CROSS:Every Friday during Lent in the Chapel at 3:30pm.

LIVE STATIONS OF THE CROSS: MONDAY, Mar. 14: at 8:45am, TUESDAY, Mar. 15: at 8:25am & 9:30am in Mercy Center

COMMUNAL CELEBRATION OF THE SACRAMENT OF PENANCE: 7:00pm MONDAY, Mar. 14 at St. Joan of Arc Church TUESDAY, Mar. 15 at St. Jude Church WEDNESDAY, Mar. 16 at Our Lady of Lourdes Church THURSDAY, Mar. 17 at St. Vincent Ferrer Church

CONFESSIONS: MONDAY, Mar. 21, TUESDAY, Mar. 22, WEDNESDAY, Mar. 23: After the 6:45am & 8:15am Masses, 11:00am to 11:30am before the 12:00pm Mass at SJA Chapel.

TENEBRAE SERVICE: WEDNESDAY, Mar. 23: 7:00pm at SJA Church.

HOLY THURSDAY: March 24: Morning Mass not permitted. The Eucharistic Liturgy of the Lord’s Supper will be celebrated at 7:00pm - Bilingual. Following the 7:00pm Mass the Blessed Sacrament will be on the Altar of Repose in the Chapel for Adoration until midnight.

GOOD FRIDAY: March 25: Morning Mass not permitted. Parishioners are urged to observe the 3 hrs. commemorating the Passion of our Lord on Good Friday. STATIONS OF THE CROSS at 1:00pm in the Church. SPANISH STATIONS OF THE CROSS at 4:00pm in the Church, followed by a Celebration of The Lord’s Passion in Spanish. CELEBRATION OF THE LORD’S PASSION with the distribution of Holy Communion and Adoration of the Cross at 2:00pm and 7:00pm in the Church.THE DIVINE MERCY NOVENA begins at 3:00pm in the Chapel and continues each day at 3:00pm through April 2.

HOLY SATURDAY: March 26: Morning Mass is not permitted. THE BLESSING OF FOOD is at 1:00pm in the Chapel. A combined English/Spanish EASTER VIGIL MASS will be held in the Church at 7:00pm & we will celebrate the reception of Catechumens & Candidates. This Mass will last two hours.

EASTER SUNDAY: March 27: Masses: 7:30am, 9:15am, 10:45am, 12:15pm & 5:00pm. (Additional Masses on Easter Sunday will be celebrated at 9:15am & 10:45am in Our Lady of Mercy Center.)

Please email Bulletin material to: delaney_patty@stjoan.org*We reserve the right to edit and publish such materials at our discretion.

BULLETIN EDITOR: PATTY DELANEY

Do you think God is calling you to the Priesthood?If you are junior in high school or older, come join other men who are looking to answer that question. John Vianney Seminary in Miami is hosting a weekend to experience what life is like at the seminary and to answer any questions you might have. Transportation will be provided. Please contact the Office of Vocations for more information 561.775.9500, or vocations@diocesepb.orgMARCH 4TH-6TH, 2016

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PASTOR’S MESSAGE

HOLY DAYS AND HOLY SEASONS: ESPECIALLY IN TIMES OF TRIAL

- Msgr. Michael D. McGraw

Especially in times of international problems and crises, people of faith turn to God for the strength necessary to find answers and solutions. In our world today terrorism, poverty, hunger, disease, and injustice all seem to be intractable with solutions somehow beyond our reach. As members of the great spiritual Traditions of our world, we long for community, common efforts, understanding, dialogue and blessed change. As one effort towards this end, each of the great world spiritual Traditions (Judaism, Christianity and Islam) that trace their origins back to Abraham as a model of faith, have High Holy Days and Holy Seasons: Yamin nora’im, (Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur), Advent and Lent and Ramadan.

Why do we pause during the year to celebrate these sacred days and seasons? We know that a greater than human wisdom is necessary. We know that inner strength and conviction is required for us to marshal the human and economic forces necessary to change our world’s evils. So it is important for us to slow down and become more contemplative at special times like Lent. This is in order to pay attention and honor great formative spiritual events, to discover God’s Will, to re-commit to our beliefs and traditions and to be transformed by the grace of God. Only then can we become agents of the world’s transformation. The world’s transformation depends upon our individual transformations.

This Wednesday we celebrate Ash Wednesday and begin our Holy Season of Lent. We will have the Sign of Cross etched upon our foreheads in ashes from last year’s burnt palms. The Cross of ashes reminds us of the fragility and brevity of life and of our responsibilities to live as faithful disciples of the Lord. The Cross which was a symbol of disgrace and death has been transformed in its meaning and becomes a blessing because it unites us with the death and resurrection of the Lord. So we begin our Lenten journey signed on behalf of the suffering world, with the Cross of our Master and also with Resurrection faith and hope.

Lent has many meanings but one ancient one is that it is a time of purification and preparedness for participation in the Paschal Mystery, the Death and Resurrection of the Lord and all that this miraculous event accomplished--our salvation, the world’s salvation. Throughout our history as Catholics, we have embraced the triad of Lenten spiritual disciplines: fasting, prayer and almsgiving. Here at Saint Joan of Arc it is also a time of stimulating spiritual presentations and of our parish mission.

Finally, it is a good time to make commitments for change that embrace again the Ten Commandments, the Beatitudes and Jesus’ two-fold Law of Love--God and Neighbor. It is also a time to study, pray, commit, and act on behalf of solutions that will bring about individual and social progress. Lent is a time of spiritual progressing and of openness to conversion and to new and marvelous spiritual experiences. May we all set out together in this Holy Season with trust, gratefulness and surrender! The Lord wills for us “fullness of life, holiness and salvation.” We only need to be the world’s clay for the Divine Potter and the world’s fertile ground for the Divine Sower.

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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 paiest 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 TREASURE

The Weekly Offertory Collection for January 30/31, 2016 totaled $22,606.

660 envelope users contributed $16,912 and non envelope users contributed $5,694.

Sunday, February 14th

1:30pm in Mercy Center

Alleluia Club

BINGO

All are invited to attend!

A Journey ofthe Paschal MysteryPARISH RETREAT 2016 March 4, 5, & 6

This is a spiritually uplifting weekend experience that takes place right here in our parish, while you go home to sleep in the comfort of your own home.

Sandra Robert at 561.350.0503or Tessie O’dea at 561.952-.2852for additional information

Register Nowin the parish offi ce

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OUR SJA NEW AND IMPROVED GAZEBO HAS BEEN BLESSED!Last Monday, February 1st was the Grand Opening of our SJA campus Gazebo! Msgr. Michael McGraw thanked all of our Journey Forward participants as this first phase of our journey is completed. Our campus is improving right before our eyes, we as a parish community have set a goal, created a plan and completed this first phase. May God continue to bless our Parish Community!

TO THE HEART OF OUR FUTUREJourneying Forward

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CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF INTERFAITH WITH TEMPLE BETH ELINTERFAITH MASS AT SAINT JOAN OF ARC

TEACHERS’ NIGHT WITH BOTH COMMUNITIES

FROM THE DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL OUTREACH MINISTRIES

Deacon Bill Watzek SJA Director of Social Outreach Ministries

With Lent just around the corner, I am sure that we are all looking for a new or interesting practice that we could engage ourselves in that would make this the best Lent ever. It just so happens that seven families in our parish have participated in a wonderful practice the last four Lenten seasons, that gave them many graces and allowed them not only to grow in their faith together, but to give of themselves for the good of the community. Parishioners, Connie and Craig Hudson have spearheaded a group of families from their neighborhood to participate in a program called “Meager Meals.” During Lent, on every Sunday, the seven families would gather at one of their homes for a shared a meal. The catch was that the cost of the meal could not exceed $2.00 dollars per person. The meals would start with prayer and or a Bible reading that may focus on the readings for that Sunday. One may want to even expand this with a sharing of how the readings of the day struck you or gave you some insight into your faith. To participate in the alms giving spirit of the season each guest offers a minimum donation of $5.00 for the meal which, at the end of the Lenten season, would be donated to the St. Joan of Arc Care Ministry Food Pantry. Combining prayer, table fellowship and a spirit of generosity, it would seem that this type of Lenten practice would be ideal for a group of friends that would like to deepen their Lenten experience in a spirit of community! Whatever form of Lenten practice that you choose to engage in this year, we hope that you have a blessed spiritual experience and that you come closer to Christ throughout this Lenten and Easter season. If you have any questions regarding this beautiful Lenten practice you are welcome to contact Connie Hudson at cnchudson@comcast.net. for more information.

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Father Tom is an experienced teacher, administrator, retreat director and parish mission preacher. Fr. Tom ministered for 21 years at St. Rita of Cascia High School in Chicago as a teacher, campus

minister, Principal, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors.

He is currently the Vocation Director for the Our Mother of Good Counsel (Midwest) and St. Thomas of Villanova (Eastern) Provinces and resides at Villanova University.

with Fr. Tom McCarthy, O.S.A.

EVENING 1 The Sacraments of Initiation – Baptism, Eucharist and Confi rmationWhere do you feel comfortable and welcome? Why did Jesus like to party so much? Do you know who the lost member of the Trinity is? What do bowling shoes have to do with Confi rmation?

EVENING 2The Sacraments of Healing – Anointing of the Sick and ReconciliationWhy is Hollywood boycotting Vatican II? What is the difference between the 5th and 6th Commandments? Find out why the Boca Raton Police Department will be fl ooded with calls on Tuesday night.

EVENING 3The Sacraments of Vocation – Matrimony and Holy OrdersFind out why you should never get married. Come and get your dishtowel.

For more information contact Sister Vivian Gonzalez by email at gonzalez_vivian@stjoan.org or phone at 561-952-2872

Lenten Refl ection on The Sacraments:TREASURIES OF OUR FAITH

Feb. 29, March 1 and 2, 2016 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday)There will be a half hour talk immediately after the 8:15 am mass each of the days.

7:00 p.m. – Mission night8:30 p.m. – Fellowship

St. Joan of Arc 2016 PARISH MISSION

7-8th grade Rel. Ed. Classeswill attend the mission on Wednesday March 2

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Deacon Brad Reed IV Theology, Diocese of St. Petersburg“I have been assigned to St. Joan of Arc as a seminarian since last January, at which time I was an assistant catechist

for 8th Grade Confirmation prep. Then I was re-assigned to St. Joan’s as an assistant in the RCIA program. I was ordained a transitional deacon for the Diocese of St. Petersburg on December 20th. Now, I am back at St. Joan’s this spring semester serving in my third role: as a deacon! I enjoy being at St. Joan of Arc because it is a large parish with a very diverse group of parishioners and a wide array of ministries. I have found the people of St. Joan’s to be friendly and welcoming, and I look forward to concluding my time as a seminarian at the parish. From my experience at St. Joan’s, I have learned the value of unity in diversity, collaboration, and charity.”

Seminarian Troy Fulford I Theology, Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee“Hello, my name is Troy Fulford and I am a seminarian at St. Vincent de Paul.

This year I have had the honor of teaching confirmation this school year at St. Joan of Arc. I cannot express the joy this class has brought my life. The realness in how they dialogue with me and engage the material has probably been what I have enjoyed the most. While I am certain the kids must get tired of hearing me talk and teach, and I don’t blame them, what I have been truly grateful for is how much I have learned from them in the process. I am truly thankful to the St. Joan of Arc community for this opportunity and for the amazing experience I have had and will have the rest of this year.”

Deacon David Keegan IV Theology, Diocese of St. Augustine“I’m currently in my second year at St. Joan of Arc. Last year I had the

privilege of working with the RCIA program along with Sr. Vivian. Being here in this amazingly vibrant parish has been a true blessing for me. I am learning so much about parish life and ministry. I really am enjoying getting to know the wonderful people here and am constantly humbled by how open and welcoming you all are. I truly feel that I am being well-formed for my future ministry as a priest for the Diocese of St. Augustine.”

Seminarian Christopher Knight I Theology, Diocese of St. Augustine“Assigned to teach in the Religious Education Department has been a

blessing for me this year for several reasons. First and foremost, it gives me the opportunity to engage in the parish life, reminding me of my vocation to serve the people of God. Second, having to teach 5th and 6th grade challenges me to really understand what I am learning everyday here in the classroom. These kids have great questions keeping me on my A game. Most of all my time at St. Joan of Arc has given me an opportunity to grow, to be part of a community different than where I grew up and I am very thankful for this chance.”

Recently St. Joan of Arc has received a new Deacon in training. Deacon Bradley Reed, will join Deacon David Keegan in helping out in our parish as they prepare for their priesthood ordination. We also have two other seminarians serving in Religious Education as Catechists. We are currently

hosting men in formation from four of the seven dioceses that form the Miami Province.

Let’s keep them in our prayers as we get to know them and help them in their journey of faith.

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

FAITH FORMATION & RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER IN THE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM

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) 952-2870gonzalez_vivian@stjoan.org

ROSA DAVIDSON, Administrative Assistant(561) 952-2872 • davidson_rosa@stjoan.org

MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Feb. 10- ASH WEDNESDAY - Wednesday session classes will attend Ash Wednesday Mass. Students must be in class at 4:45pm this week to go from the classrooms to the Church. Mass starts at 5:00pm Dismissal after mass will be from the classrooms.

Feb. 14- Rice Bowls will be sent home for Sunday session.

Feb. 17 - Rice Bowls will be sent home for Wednesday session.

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.

FEB. 9 – Morality I – What is Morality? – Deacon Bill Watzek If you are interested in any of the topics, you are welcome to join us!

PRE-BAPTISMAL PREPARATION SCHEDULE

The following dates are scheduled for the Pre-Baptismal classes for 2016-2017Classes are given on the 1st Thursday of every month. Please call the main office to register before attending.

Classes are in Conference Room A from 7:00pm - 8:30pm.

2016Mar. 3Apr. 7May 5Jun. 2Jul. 7

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FEB. 24TH, 8:15AMin the Church for Mass, followed directly in Mercy Center for refl ection on:

Living the Spiritual Works of Mercy:A Call to Compassion

What might these works mean for each of us, for our families,for the parish, for the Church, for the world?

Presented by guest speaker Dr. Mary Carter Waren, Associate Professorof the School of Theology and Ministry at St. Thomas University

Please join the CCW of SJA for our

Annual Day of Refl ection

A cold breakfast and coffee will be provided after Mass.

RSVP to Beth Hartigan 561.212.6561 or through your circle leader.

FREE TO ATTEND. ALL ARE WELCOME.

FR. RANDALL'S BOOK 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.

FEB 16:MAR 1:

MAR 15:MAR 29:

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 1-21Catch 22, Chapters 22-42 ("There's a catch to everything!) Moral Convictions

Date : 03/06/2016Time: 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM

Location : Saint Joan of Arc Catholic Church & School • Bloodmobile •

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OVERSEAS IN THE US ARMED FORCES:Staff. Sgt. Douglas , 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 horton_wendy@stjoan.org.

TO LEAVE A LEGACY FOR ST. JOAN OF ARC

4 Easy Steps4 Easy Steps

ALTARBREAD

DECEASED

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, 561.843.7420.

David Clark, Lillian Anita Piritino

In loving memory of Courtney Postmaby her familyPRAY FOR THE SICK FebruaryAlexander, Gerald Anasaii, VioletArcau, Georgina Babione Jr., RobertBarone, LydiaBauchman, MaureenBenicy, AlexanderBertalan, FredBertalan, OlgaBobbitt, JoannBollella, AnnBondi, BarbaraBrede, Helen Brown, NancyBruzzo, TamaraButch, LaurieCacace, VincentCiarletta, DylanCline, AshleyCloeren, LaHomaConoghan, Patrick Dague, William Deacon De Alva, Elena LópezDe La Quintana, CarmenDe La Torre, EugeniaDeMarco, DianeDeMuth, DavidDent, KarenDescanio, LauraDraper, TeddyEvans, RickFarrell, Amanda

Fisher, GraceFishter, RobertFranGalindo, ErikaGreenwald, CarolGesner, CarmelaGolden, DorothyGonsalves, PatGould, JenniferHamilton, Bob Harris, CameronHeitz, JudyHollerbach, Nancy Hughes, BarryIemolo, SalvatoreJacobs, KatherineJohnson, JaneKabbas, DianeKaram, DeanKenny, PaulineKildus, MargotKilpatrick, RainKolesar, DonaldKuchina, JohnKurtz, MatthewLargia, Elda Loesch, DoloresLopez, CarlosLugo, MiguelLupo, AnaLynn, AdeleMargolis, Robert

MarietteMcKenzie, Jessica Miret, EmilioMunro, BrianMurphy, Sr. ImmaculataNebel, Lee AnnNofe, DiannePetho, EllenPetito, JosephPfistner, PaulPower, Theresia Quillard, Millie Redner, JabrielRichards, CraigRoberts, RobynSaffran, DorothySan Martin, GloriaSchoemaker, Raquel Springs, Steve St. Juste, Ena Therese St. Juste, MargieStevens, CarolineThorson, KimUchitelle, FrydelUrquiaga, LiliaValleti, FranVetto, RobertWilliamson, SpencerWord, CharlotteYee, JamesZimmerman, Shirley

Would you like to donate fl� � s to decorate the alt�

on the weekend masses?

If you would like to donate fl owers to decorate our altar, please call Patty Delaney, (561)952-2868 or email her at delaney_patty@stjoan.org

(Flowers can be donated in memory of a loved one, birthdays or for any special occassion.)

FEBRUARY 7 • ST. JOAN OF ARC • 11

ST. JOAN OF ARC CATHOLIC CHURCH Statement of Activities

1,470,342 (1) 784,800

39,150 242,366101,998193,858

55,885119,683

3,008,082

Offertory Collections Non Offertory Church Donations Stole Fees (Weddings - Funerals - Baptisms)

Parish Social Ministries Donations (Includes Care Ministry) Ministries Programs Income Parish Activities Income (Includes Auction)

Church Bookstore Income

Other Income (Includes DSA Overage & Interest)

Total Operating Revenue

1,501,000 187,000 38,800

241,60985,638

200,000 60,140

104,700

2,418,887

Income & Expenses 7/1/14 - 6/30/15

Budgeted Income & Expenses7/1/15 - 6/30/16REVENUE

39,623166,077

46,053169,972421,725

136,585

283,448280,575

96,09978,65264,129

197,322262,839265,042 145,382

43,63898,580

165,129

1,980,835

2,539,145

$ 468,937

Church Expenditures Liturgical Expense Salaries - Clergy (Resident - Non resident Clergy & Deacons) Church Repairs & Maintenance

Music Expense

Total Church Expenditures

Total Clergy Housing Expenditures (Includes Building Maintenance)

Parish Expenditures Parish Social Ministries Expense & Salary (Includes Care Ministry)

Other Ministry Program Expense & Salary Parish Activities Expense (Includes Auction)

Church Bookstore Expense Donations Operations Expense Administrative Salary & Payroll Tax Expense Health Ins. & Pension Plant & Facilities (Includes Maintenance Dept. Salaries) Utilities Property & Liability Insurance

Parish Subsidy to School

Total Parish Expenditures

Total Operating Expenses

Net Operating Income / (Loss)

37,000150,710

30,000 174,935392,645

94,341

286,811302,056 120,75088,93740,000

182,252266,482265,637159,864

37,864100,000 170,000

2,020,653

2,507,639

$ (88,752)

EXPENDITURES

(1) Includes one time estate donation totaling $614,000. Applied towards building fund.

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ST. JOAN OF ARC CATHOLIC SCHOOL Statement of Activities

3,483,880414,786

20,53947,296

127,75172,334

210,256

4,376,842

Tuition Fees - (Net of discounts and Tuition Assistance)

Registration & Other Fees Donations Fundraising Income - Raffle Extended Care Income (After School Care & Summer Camp)

Other Income Parish & Diocesan Support

Total Operating Revenue

3,662,670390,925

20,000 40,000

120,000 70,500

203,000

4,507,095

Income & Expenses 7/1/14 - 6/30/15

Budgeted Income & Expenses7/1/15 - 6/30/16REVENUE

1,421,48565,253

1,486,738

355,381

790,095316,862

29,515606,155147,756122,988

76,033441,490

2,530,894

4,373,013

$ 3,829

Instructional Costs Salary Extended Care Expense

Total Instructional Costs

Instructional Supplies & Other Expenses

Administration Costs Salary & Payroll Tax Expense Administrative Expense Donations Health Ins. & Pension Utilities Property, Liability & Student Insurance Development Office Expense Plant & Facilities (Includes Salaries & Capital Expenditures)

Total Administration Costs

Total Operating Expenses

Net Operating Income (Loss)

1,568,44863,000

1,631,448

310,201

819,095 316,149

10,000581,007154,456124,000

77,714614,756

2,697,177

4,638,826

$ (131,731)

EXPENDITURES

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Supplemental Financial Data

Church / School Endowment FundDesignated Reserve Fund (Donor restricted)

Non - Designated Reserve FundEmergency / Capital Reserve - Bequest received in 2010 & 2011Capital Campaign Donations (Collected)

Kilby Designated Gift (Donor restricted)

$ 1,399,750$ 1,053,909$ 733,328 $ 506,768$ 2,422,478$ 669,331

ENDOWMENT / RESERVES

School Debt (Loan) - Payable to Diocese of Palm Beach Parish Debt (Loan) - Payable to Diocese of Palm Beach

$ 111,603 $ 228,571

OUTSTANDING DEBT

Facilities and Technology Improvements Church & School(Church new lighting - Air Conditioners Replacements - I Pads and software purchases) St. Joan of Arc Parish Support for School

100% of the funds collected by the Care Ministry are distributed to help clients in need. St. Joan of Arc Parish subsidizes total salaries and other expenses needed to run the Care Ministry Program

$ 169,630

$ 165,129

EXPENDITURES

EXPENDITURES

Diocesan Services Appeal - Support to the Diocese of Palm Beach

Catholic Relief Services

Church in Latin America & Africa

Respect Life

Propagation of Faith

Campaign for Human Development

Retired Religious

Catholic Education Support

Education of Seminarians

Holy Land

Peter’s Pence

Catholic Communication

Black & Indian Mission

Victims of Nepal Earthquake

Ministry of Good Shepherd (Spaghetti Dinner - International Festival - Other Collections)

Total Parishioners Support for Required Special Collections

$ 343,288$ 5,429$ 4,628$ 5,263$ 2,801 $ 5,117$ 9,243$ 6,009 $ 8,352$ 6,514$ 6,962 $ 4,783$ 4,803$ 7,963$ 15,000$ 436,155

Parish Support for Diocesan Required Collections & Other Collections

(*) $19,212 short of DSA Goal

(*)

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AROUND OUR DIOCESE

Ash Wednesday - Day of Reflection/Evening of Reflection Registration is required. Be sure to indicate if you are registering for our Day or Evening Reflection event. Date: February 10 Time: 10:00am-2:30pm and 6:00pm-9:30pm Cost: $30 For Information Contact: ldiedrich@cpprov.org

Scripture Retreat with Fr. Don Senior, C.P. Registration is required. Date: February 12-14 Time: 10:00am-2:30pm Cost: $225, $50 reservation fee For Information Contact: malbee@cpprov.org

Retiros En Español Registration is required. Date: February 19 and 21 Cost: $210.00 Inscripción y se requiere depósito For Information Contact: malbee@cpprov.org

Day Of Reflection: “Our Human Suffering and the God of Love” Registration is required. Date: March 2 Time: 10:00am-2:30pm Cost: $30 For Information Contact: dierich@cpprov.org

Charismatic Retreat led by Dr. Carol Razza and team Registration and Deposit are required. Date: March 18-20 Cost: $210 For Information Contact: dierich@cpprov.org

Holy Week Retreat Registration and Deposit are required. Date: March 23-27 Time:5:00pm-10:am Cost: Variable for religious, singles & couples. For Information Contact: malbee@cpprov.org ENCOUNTER: Palm Beach Date: Feb. 13 Time:6:00pm Location: St. Peter Church in Jupiter Contact: Kathryn at 561-775-9559 | EncounterPalmBeach@gmail.com

Workshop for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Currently serving Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion wishing to attend should call your parish office as they will be taking reservations and registering all participants with the diocesan Liturgy Office. Date: Feb. 20 Time:9:00am-12:00pm Register By: Feb. 18 Location: St. Patrick Church in Palm Beach Gardens.

Family Fully-Alive In Christ Event Date: Feb. 20 Doors Open at: 7:30am Cost: $10 individual and $25 for full family For Questions Contact: Jim Manhardt at 772.321.3886 | cathmenforjesus@aol.com and/or Willy Guardiola at 305.610.2992 | willyguardiola@yahoo.com Website: www.catholicmenforjesuschristofflorida.org

Celebrate Your Marriage Date: Feb. 26 Register before February 5th 2016 and receive a discount. Website: FLSE-wwme.org Contact: Roberto and Maria Ibarra at 954.972.8129 | robmar1987@outlook.com or Frank & Fran Kulze at 954.804.0661

32nd Annual Anniversary Mass for Married Couples 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. Date: Feb. 27 Time:10:30am Register By: Feb. 8 Location: St. Lucie Church

Circle of Hope Gala Date: March 12 Cost: $100 Location: Quail Ridge Country Club, Boynton Beach Phone: 561.244.7627

Counseling’s 6th Annual Easter Tea Date: March 15 Cost: $100 Location: The Chesterfield Hotel, Palm Beach Phone: 561.630.2695

Registrations Underway for the 7th Annual Catholic Women of Faith, Women of Action Conference Date: March 19 Time: 8:00am-3:00pm Location: St. Matthew Church, Lake Worth Cost: $30 received before 2/29; $35 thereafter; Students: $15 Get Forms and Schedules at: www.diocesepb.org/womensconference For More Information Contact: Patti Amann 561.662.4780 | patti_amann@yahoo.com or Vivian Rogers 561.799.1975 | vivlrog@aol.com

Live Evey Day With Passion & Purpose - with Matthew Kelly and Special Musical Guest Eliot Morris Date: March 19 Time: 10:00am-2:00pm Location: St. Joseph Catholic Church, Stuart To purchase tickets visit: www.DynamicCatholic.com/Stuart Phone: 859.980.7900

Rachel’s Vineyard Healing Retreat This retreat offers an opportunity to deeply enter into the grieving process and identify the ways your abortion or miscarriage may have affected you or a loved one. Participation is strictly confidential. Date: April 8-10 Time: 10:00am-2:00pm Location: Casa San Carlos Retreat Center, in Delray Beach Contact: Donna Gardner 561-602-4778

Interfaith Health and Wellness 12th Annual Luncheon Date: April 8 Cost: $100 Location: The National Croquet Center in West Palm Beach Contact: 561-345-2006

Step 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.

Events at Our Lady of Florida Spiritual Center 2016 1300 US Highway 1, North Palm Beach, FL. Phone: 561.626.1300 | Website: www.ourladyofflorida.org

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. 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.

For more information on Diocesan policies and procedures for reporting abuse as well as 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.

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DIRECTOR MINISTERIO:Constanza Preble 561-620-6280preble_constanza@stjoan.org

DIACONÍA:Diácono Álvaro Velasco Silva786-417-9073papial@yahoo.com

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 561-392-0097. hilaire_wesler@stjoan.org

A todos nos llama el Señor para seguirle de cerca y para ser apóstoles en medio del mundo. La eficacia apostólica depende de la unión con Cristo. A todos nos llama el Señor para ser apóstoles en medio del mundo: delante de un ordenador o empuñando un arado, en la gran ciudad o en la pequeña villa, con cinco talentos o con tres; no quiere Jesús seguidores suyos de segunda categoría. A todos nos llama para que, con santidad de vida y ejemplaridad humana, seamos instrumentos suyos en un mundo que parece huir de Él. «Todos los fieles, cualesquiera que sean su estado y condición, están llamados por Dios, cada uno en su camino, a la perfección de la santidad, por la que el mismo Padre es perfecto». Y a los laicos pertenece, «por propia vocación, buscar el reino de Dios, tratando y ordenando según Dios los asuntos temporales». Llama el Señor a los cristianos y a la mayoría los deja en una ocupación profesional, para que allí le encuentren, realizando aquella tarea con perfección humana y, a la vez, con sentido sobrenatural: ofreciéndola a Dios, viviendo la caridad con todos, aprovechando las pequeñas mortificaciones que se presentan, buscando la presencia de Dios...

V DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO, San Lucas 5, 1-11:

MAR ADENTRO

RETO PARA FEBREROAntes de ponerse a trabajar ofrecer el trabajo. “Ayudame

a hacer bien mi trabajo por amor a Ti y a los demas.” Santa Maria, Angel de mi guarda interceded por mi.

MINISTERIO MULTICULTURAL

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

FEBRERO 2016

Miercoles 10 de febrero a las 7:00pm Misa de Cenizas

10:00 a.m. – Inscripciones y Café

10:30 a.m. – Introducción y Oración de Apertura “Orando con los Salmos de Misericordia”

11:00 a.m. – Primera Charla – “Jesucristo nos muestra el rostro misericordioso del Padre”

11:45 a.m. – Tiempo de Reflexión personal

12:30 p.m. – Almuerzo

1:30 p.m. – Segunda Charla – “Las Parábolas de Misericordia:”

2:15 p.m. – tiempo de Reflexión personal

3:45 p.m. – Tercera Charla- “Viviendo la Misericordia hoy: Obras Corporales y Espirituales de Misericordia”

4:30 p.m. – Trabajo de reflexión grupal

5:00 p.m. – Preparación para la Confesión

5:30 p.m. – Tiempo de Confesiones

El Padre Oscar Alonso estará disponible para confesiones

6:30 pm La Santa Misa

RETIRO PARROQUIAL DE CUARESMA Camino de Cuaresma: Sean Misericordiosos como el Padre es Misericordioso Cuándo: Sábado 27 de febrero, 2016 Horario: 10:00 a 5:00p.m. Presentadora: Hna. Vivian González, rmi Donación: $10 (inluye comida y material) Registrarse con Constanza: 561.392.0000 o 561.854.4666

LA FAMILIA PLENAMENTE VIVA Conferencia organizada por

“Catholic Men for Jesus Christ”

en colaboracion con la Oficina de Pastoral Hispana de la Diocesis de Palm Beach. El 20 de febrero de 2016 de 7:00pm a 10:00pm en el Centro de Convenciones de Palm Beach.

Orador invitado Juan Alberto Echeverry.

$10 por persona/familia Mas Informacion preguntar a Constanza

Rosario por las vocaciones sacerdotales Miercoles 9:30am en la capilla

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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 26 de febrero Sábado al mediodía llamar al 561-392-0007 para información.

• Clases de Catecismo para adultos: información con Constanza

• Clase Pre Bautismal martes 16 de febrero a las 7:00pm

• WOG en Español Los Lunes de 10:00am a 12:30pm en el “Ark.”

• 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 el “Ark.”

• Rosario por las vocaciones Sacerdotales los miercoles en la Capilla a las 9:30am

• Clases de Inglés. Todos los Miércoles en la Casa Hispana 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 29 de febrero

• Todos los jueves de 10:00am a 12 continuamos en El Ark con “La Gran Aventura” estudio bíblico con dvd’s en español.

“Bienaventurados los misericordiosos, pues ellos recibiran misericordia.”Como me esta llamando Dios a ser misericordioso esta semana?

ACTIVIDADES EN ESPAÑOL

Esta semana el “Caliz Vocacional” lo lleva la familia

Madrigal

Proclamadores de la Palabra Febrero6 Nora Acevedo y Luis Cortes10 Carmen Bruckner y Sandra Castro13 Sandra Castro y Luis Guash20 Claudia Evan y Anibal Lozada27 Neisy Nuñez y Maria de los Angeles

Ministros Extraordinarios de la Eucaristia 6 Luis Chavez, Benito Fernandez y Carmen Bruckner. Aurora Cortez, Nelcy Sua, Saray Esquivel. 10 Fernando Cordova, Nelcy Sua, Rebeca Vera, Jeannette Cordova13 Maria A. Angulo , Paula Patino, Racchel Licciardino, Rebeca Vera, Jeannette Cordova, Fernando Cordova, Luis Chavez.20 Georgina Garcia, Fernando Cordova, Jeannette Cordova, Racchel Licciardino Maria A Angulo, Carmen Bruckner, Benito Fernandez.27 Aurora Cortez, Nelcy Sua, Rebeca Vera. Saray Esquivel, Paula Patino, Josefina Bolla, Georgina Garcia

Cuaresma Preparación para la Resurrección del Señor.10 de febrero Miércoles de Ceniza Misa a las 7:00pm

Todos los Jueves a las 7:00pm El Camino de la Cruz, Vía Crucis dirigido seguido por la Santa Misa en la capilla.Sabado 27 de febrero Retiro Parroquial con la Hermana Vivian

Te gustaria honrar al Señor llevando las ofrendas?

Es un honor llevar las ofrendas del pan y el vino. Vistete elegantemente y acercate a Constanza antes de la Misa.

Durante este Año Jubilar de la Misericordia, el Papa Francisco nos llama a compartir con cada uno la tierna compasión de Dios que nosotros mismos hemos experimentado. En el Evangelio de hoy, Lucas utiliza una interesante palabra en griego que conlleva dicha ternura.. En la visión de Lucas y también la del Papa Francisco, nosotros que hemos sido “atrapados vivos” en las redes por la misericordia de Dios nosotros mismos nos convertimos en “misioneros de la misericordia” durante este Año Jubilar de la Misericordia, rescatando a nuestros prójimos pecadores del peligro y reuniéndolos en la comunidad de Jesús para disfrutar de la plenitud de la vida.

—Adaptacion de Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

En esta cuaresma recordemos de compartir nuestros bienes y dar nuestra limosna también a nuestra Diócesis! A los que ya lo hicieron: Muchas gracias por su generosa donación anual para los Servicios Diocesanos. Pero aún no hemos llegado a la meta, recuerde de enviar su sobre a la Diócesis o dejarlo en la

Martes de 4:30 a 9:00pm Viernes de 9:00am a 9:00pm