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JANUARY 22, 2017

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

ESTABLISHED 1956 ESTABLISHED 1960

YOUR WELCOMING CATHOLIC COMMUNITY IN DOWNTOWN BOCA RATON

370 SW 3rd St. • Boca Raton • FL 33432 561.392.0007 • 561.392.0074 Fax

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Msgr. Michael D. McGraw • Pastor

Fr. Wesler Hilaire • Parochial Vicar Fr. Dominic Toan-Tran • Parochial Vicar

Deacon Bill Watzek

Msgr. Steven Bosso • Assisting Fr. Michael Driscoll • Assisting

Fr. Alfredo Hernandez • Assisting Fr. Norman Schwartz • Assisting Fr. Joe Kuczborski • Assisting

Deacon Michael Zatarga Deacon Sam J. Barbaro

P a r i s h O f f i c e H o u r s Monday - Thursday 8:30am to 6:00pm

Friday 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 Fax Monday - 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 & 5:00pm

Monday-Friday: 6:45am & 8:15am Saturday mornings: 8:15am Eve 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): 1:30pm

3rd Saturday (Spanish): 12 noon

C o n f e s s i o n s Saturday: 3:15 - 4pm & 5:30 - 6:15pm

Deacon Bill Watzek

Jesus, in the Gospel today, preaches about repentance and that the kingdom of heaven is at hand. The concept of repentance means a lot more than being sorry for one’s sins, it means turning away from one’s former life of sin and beginning a new life of thinking and acting as God would have us think and act. The radical message of the Gospel, calls us not only to be believers but to be doers as well, doing things in a different way altogether. The Gospel calls us to put down all things sinful and selfish and to take up a life that is pure and loving of both God and neighbor. The apostles are great examples of this concept of turning away from their former lives, at the very first call of Jesus to “Come after me” they immediately drop what they were doing and quite literally follow after Jesus. This is exactly the kind of response that God calls to us through the Gospel message, to turn away from those things that draw us into sin and to turn toward a way of life that consists of grace and holiness. Indeed we are called consistently throughout our lives to become better and better people, working toward that goal which is eternal life in Heaven. This goal is what we are made for and this life is our proving ground to gain that goal, so let us hear the call of Jesus and put down whatever is keeping us from following the call of Christ and pick up a new way of life that will help us reach our final reward of eternal life with all the angels and saints in Heaven.

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JANUARY 22

MASSES FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 23, 2017MONDAY – January 23 6:45am Kimberly Nemeth by Leane Jordan Nellie Parish by Joseph & Wilma Collins 8:15am Claudine Kernizan by Dr. Emilie Razafikely Alphena Jordan by Phyllis & George Linger

TUESDAY – January 24 6:45am Jeanette D. Carroccia by Alfred M. Carrocia, Jr. Martin Rosen by Joseph & Wilma Collins 8:15am Claudine Kernizan by Dr. Emilie Razafikely Heather Millner Rubino by The Gawlinski Family

WEDNESDAY – January 25 6:45am Mary Lou Casey by Claire Kelley Andre & Anne Marie Chery by Claude & Giliane Chery 8:15am Frantz Dufort by Robert Dufort Claudine Kernizan by Dr. Emilie Razafikely

THURSDAY – January 26 6:45am Judy Mello by Kyle Lauzon David M. Caragol by Getchen Goddard 8:15am Claudine Kernizan by Dr. Emilie Razafikely Jack Wilt by Margaret Wilt

FRIDAY – January 27 6:45am Kim Nemeth by Gail Klipsic John Whelan

by The Family 8:15am Steve Schnellenberger by Beverlee Claudine Kernizan by Dr. Emilie Razafikely

SATURDAY – January 28 8:15am Claudine Kernizan by Dr. Emilie Razafikely Andrew & Angelina Pecora by Son, Donald 4:30pm Mario Prioriello by Elizabeth Fuchs Mary Postman by Claudia Erardy 6:30pm Rodrigo Fabian & Eric Rosillo by Barbara Valles Tita Alfaro Bodewig by Claudia Pardo

SUNDAY – January 29 7:30am Claudine Kernizan by Dr. Emilie Razafikely 7:30am Lectors & EMs by Monica Stanny 9:15am Doug & the Church Choir by The 7:30am Lectors Jose Antonio Da Silva by The Children & Grandchildren 10:45am Amparo Hernandez by Arla Yuquiao Ni by Rosa Davidson 12:15pm Edward Senerote by The Senerote Family Pat Riccio by The Senerote Family 5:00pm Althea Jordan by Elizabeth Scarry Theresa Caruso by Mildred & Art

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

We extend a warm WELCOME to all newcomers and visitors!If you are a new member of our St. Joan of Arc Parish Family or are visiting us for the first time, be sure to stop-by our Parish Office. There, a member of our parish leadership team will be happy to inform you about our parish life, ministries, organizations, and service opportunities. We look forward to meeting you!

Our Sunday Liturgy is the very heart of life here at St. Joan of Arc, the source and summit of all we do. We gather in prayer, in service, to praise, and to give thanks.

We are pleased that you have come to St. Joan of Arc and hope that you will soon call this faith community your home. All are welcome at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church & School!

Ms. Maria Belen Alcorta Mr. Ricardo Polit & Mrs. Diana Vasconez

Would you like to work to further the Mission of St. Joan of Arc?The following full time paid position is open:

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIANSt. Joan of Arc Catholic Church & School in Boca Raton has an exciting opportunity available for a Maintenance Technician to join our Maintenance staff.

The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for general facilities and grounds support. Activities will be of a scheduled nature, but successful candidate must be able to work weekends if needed for school or parish special events, or Sunday Mass collections.

This position will require lifting of heavy objects, bending, standing, and walking. The Maintenance Technician will be physically active the entire shift. Additionally, this position will require the operation of mechanical equipment and other grounds maintenance equipment.

The successful candidate must have a comprehensive knowledge of facilities care and maintenance, including interior and exterior building systems such as, but not limited to air conditioning, electric, lighting, plumbing, construction, repair, painting, lawn and landscape maintenance, and automatic irrigation systems.

Interested candidates are invited to send a cover letter and resume to the Human Resources Department

at suau_patricia@stjoan.org.

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PASTOR’S MESSAGE

On Saturday, February 11 we will once again celebrate our Ministry Volunteer Recognition Dinner. This event has a long history at Saint Joan of Arc and gives testimony to the history of our parish ministries as a constitutive dimension of our faith life. Ministry volunteerism in all of its many forms is the expression of lively faith and deep compassion. Each time that we extend ourselves in service of our neighbor, we imitate the love and miracle-working of Jesus and keep His saving presence alive today. We have some forty different opportunities for ministry service at Saint Joan of Arc and all have their place and value.

It is clear from the life and ministry of Jesus that being a follower of His required more that intellectual acceptance of His preaching and teaching. His "Good News" was a message of hope and courage that required the involvement of the whole person. His discipleship was no "armchair" discipleship or a "spectator activity". His discipleship requires action, engagement and the will to make a difference for the good and on behalf of truth. Christianity is above all else a faith of action and specifically sacrificial loving. Our prayer and our contemplative moments grant us insight, direction and interior strength for the purpose of loving. Jesus so often said "by their fruits you will know them" and he laid out a way of life that was both transformational and liberating. We are transformed when we love and we are liberated when we love.

Here at Saint Joan of Arc we make big differences in the lives of so many people by our ministry volunteerism. I hear testimonies daily from those whose lives have been enriched and assisted by our love in action. As we gather to celebrate the value and the goodness of ministry volunteerism, may we always be thankful to God for the privilege of being instruments of His mercy and grace. We also accept the challenge of being ambassadors for the importance of ministry volunteerism when we invite others to join a ministry or parish activity for the first time. We need to constantly recruit and support others in the ministries of service and assist them in joining and finding their unique way to contribute. Each of us should make it a point to supplement our presence with additional volunteers because the needs keep growing. Many gifts are needed to allow the Body of Christ to come to full stature. Together we are a living testimony to the power that generous love has to free and lift up all who are bowed down or in need. May God bless and keep all of the ministry volunteers of our parish and may the deep joy of the Risen Christ fill us all as we serve in his name.

- Monsignor Michael D. McGraw

THE JOY OF MINISTRY VOLUNTEERING

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ANNULMENTSDeacon 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

CATHOLIC CHARITIES COUNSELING CENTERMaria T. Isava MA, LCSW 844-848.6777

COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTORPatty Delaney, 561-952-2868

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

FINANCE & HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTORPatricia Suau, 561-952-2806 PARISH MINISTRIES & ACTIVITIES Andrea Lewin 561-952-2852lewin_andrea@stjoan.org

HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRYValerie Bryant, bryant_valerie@stjoan.org Michael Piranio, piranio_michael@stjoan.org

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

MARRIAGE MINISTRY DIRECTORRosario Gonzales, 561-952-28546 Months notice required for marriages

MULTICULTURAL MINISTRY DIRECTORConstanza Preble, 561-392-0007MUSIC MINISTRY DIRECTORDouglas Byers, 561-952-2856

PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRYDeacon Bill Watzek, 561-952-2828

PARISH WORSHIP & SPIRITUALITY COMMITEEFr. Dominic Toan-Tran, Chairperson561-392-0007

PHYSICAL PLANT DIRECTORPaul Micelli, 561-392-0007

RELIGIOUS GIFT SHOPLaura Watzek, 561-393-0006Hours: 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.

SCHOOL PRINCIPALMrs. Caroline Roberts, 561-392-7974

SISTERS OF MERCYSr. Josephine, Sr. Kathleen561-392-7974

USHERS MINISTRYJavier Palomo, 561-445-1782

YOUTH & ADULT FAITH FORMATION MINISTRYParish Catechetical Leader Rosa Davidson, 561-952-2870 Administrative AssistantAilen Ponce, 561-952-2872

PARISH DIRECTORY

WEEKLY TREASUREThe Weekly Offertory Collection for January 14/15

totaled $21,595. 651 envelope users contributed $17,335

and non envelope users contributed $4,260.

The Catholic Education Collection totaled $2,808.

The hosts who will help in February are the SJA Columbiettes, and in March the SJA CCW.

Please stop by the Gazebo after the 10:45am beginning Sunday, February 5. If you would like to help serve in this joyful time please contact Gracie Fishter at: 407-697-5231

COFFEE & DONUTSBACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!

BEGINNING IN FEBRUARY AFTER THE 10:45AM MASSES ON SUNDAYS

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.)

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FROM THE SJA MARRIAGE MINISTRY DIRECTOR

Are you and your spouse looking for a way that you can give time to the Church and do it together? Do you believe in the value of the sacrament of matrimony, and would you like to help engaged couples prepare for it? If so, please consider joining the Get Fully Engaged Program.

This program has been implemented for both English and Spanish speaking couples, this inventory incorporates Catholic teaching about Faith and marriage and utilizes a mentor or sponsor couple designed to help engaged couples solidify the foundation upon which they will build their Sacrament of Marriage together with Christ. This is great way to give a small amount of time in return for truly great rewards.

For more information please contact Deacon Bill Watzek at (561)-952-2828 or Rosario Gonzales at (561)-952-2854.

Rosario Gonzales SJA Marriage Ministry Director

Our School's

Enjoy fellowship with the other SJA parents!

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Team: The Spiritual and Pastoral Care Ministry Committee.Theme: “GO FORTH”What: Training and commissioning our Homebound and EM MinistersWho: Hospital, School, Hospice, Homebound, Avante, Atrium, Nursing Homes, Banyan Place and anyone who brings Holy Communion to a loved one; has a private or St. Joan of Arc’s Pyx – Everybody who missed the last training must attend!

For more information, please call at 561-392-0007 Ext. 2828 / 2824

REQUIRED TRAINING & COMMISSIONING OUR HOMEBOUND AND EM MINISTERS

JANUARY 30, 2017 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at St. Joan of Arc Church

To all our Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion,A special THANK YOU to the 52 Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion who participated in the training and commissioning evening last Tuesday. Moreover, we thank all who were unable to make the last training and invite them to participate in the:

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For additional information please contact Rosa Davidson (561) 952-2870 or Lani Hiponia (561) 952-2942

JANUARY 27, 28 & 29, 2017

THIS YEAR’S THEME: “HUMILITY IN OUR DIALOGUE WITH GOD AND NEIGHBOR”

St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church & Temple Beth El, Boca Raton31ST INTERFAITH DIALOGUE BETWEEN

FRIDAY, JANUARY 277:30PM

Shabbat Service atTemple Beth El.St. Joan of Arc

Parishioners are invited to attend

SUNDAY, JANUARY 2912:15PM

Mass at St. Joan of Arc Church, Followed by a

reception in Mercy Center. Temple Beth El members

are invited to attend.

Be a part of this Interfaith Program that is an expression of the mutual understanding that evolves from dialogue and sharing.

COMBINED CHOIRS OF ST. JOAN OF ARC CHURCH & TEMPLE BETH EL WILL PERFORM AT BOTH SERVICES.

Speakers & Dialogue: Monsignor Michael D. McGraw and Rabbi Dan Levin

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YOUTH & ADULT FAITH FORMATION MINISTRY

Mon., Tues, Thurs.: 9:00am - 5:00pm Wednesday: 9:00am - 6:30pmFriday: 9:00am - 12:00pmSaturday: CLOSEDSunday: 8:30am – 12:30pm (closed during 10:45am Mass) By Appointment

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

OFFICE HOURS

ROSA DAVIDSON, Parish Catechetical Leader561-952-2870

davidson_rosa@stjoan.org

AILEN PONCE, Administrative Assistant

561-952-2872 | ponce_ailen@stjoan.org

PRE-BAPTISMAL PREPARATION SCHEDULEThe 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.

2017Feb. 2 Mar. 2 Apr. 6

NEXT HOMESCHOOL GROUP MEETING:

March 14th at 5:00 PM in Conference Room A

Please refer to the Calendar Handbook for important dates

and check your emails for important announcements. As always, please contact the Religious Education office with

any questions or concerns.

IMPORTANT DATES FOR FIRST COMMUNION FAMILIES Monday, February 6, 2017 at 7:00 PM in the Church First Reconciliation Parent Meeting (Mandatory for First Communion Parents) Saturday, February 18, 2017 – FIRST RECONCILIATION SERVICE Last Names A-K at 9:00 AM; Last Names L-Z at 11:00 AM

LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERSYouth and Adult Faith Formation Ministry is looking for volunteers, specifically to facilitate the Pre-Baptismal classes on the first Thursday of every month at 7:00PM. Please call the Religious Ed office (561) 952-2872. Thank you!

DIOCESAN SCHOOL OF CHRISTIAN FORMATION 2016-2017 - CYCLE II

ST. JOAN OF ARC CATHOLIC CHURCH TUESDAYS - 7:00P.M. TO 9:00 P.M. – ROOM 6B

Make plans to spend a couple of hours for six weeks learning about your faith in a systematic and profound way. The Diocesan School of Christian Formation began

in late August. Invite a friend!

2017 COURSE 3: LITURGY AND SACRAMENTS

Jan. 10, 17, 24 • Feb. 7, 14,

COURSE 4: CHRISTIAN MORALITY Feb 28 • March 7, 14, 21, 28 • April. 4

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 2017

SUNDAY BIBLE STUDY Study the Gospel of St. John at 9:15am in Conference Room B. Religious Education Parents are welcomed and encouraged to join the Sunday Bible Study group while their children are in class.

HOME CONNECTION: In today’s Second Reading, Paul urges the church in Corinth to agree in what they say, be united in mind and purpose. This unity in diversity is one of the beauties of the Catholic Church. All Catholics everywhere in the world are united under Pope Francis, Bishop of Rome. We share the same

beliefs, the Sacraments and the liturgy. Anywhere in the world and in any language, the Mass is

the Mass. When traveling, especially in different countries, make it a point to go to Mass on Sundays

and see how the Church is united in its worship even as we are diverse in our cultures.

POPE FRANCIS’ PRAYER INTENTIONS

FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY

CHRISTIAN UNITY:That all Christians may be faithful to the Lord’s teaching by striving

with prayer and fraternal charity to restore ecclesial communion and by collaborating to meet the challenges

facing humanity.

WEDNESDAY RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES: 5:00 PM - 6:15 PMJanuary 25th – ClassesFebruary 1st – ClassesFebruary 8th – ClassesFebruary 15th – ClassesFebruary 22nd – Classes

SUNDAY RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES: 9:00 AM - 10:15 AMJanuary 29th – ClassesFebruary 5th – ClassesFebruary 12th – ClassesFebruary 19th – ClassesFebruary 26th – Classes

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IMPORTANT DATES FOR FIRST COMMUNION FAMILIES Monday, February 6, 2017 at 7:00 PM in the Church First Reconciliation Parent Meeting (Mandatory for First Communion Parents) Saturday, February 18, 2017 – FIRST RECONCILIATION SERVICE Last Names A-K at 9:00 AM; Last Names L-Z at 11:00 AM

Be a pioneer. Give to the future of St. Joan of Arc.

Give to the campaign.

To make a contribution, please fill-in the pledge card located in the pews and credenzas at church, parish and school offices and return in the attached envelope. You can also make your donations online by visiting our website at http://stjoan.org/development-stewardship/

new-mercy-center-campaign/capital-campaign-online-pledge/ For additional information, please contact

Wendy Horton at horton_wendy@stjoan.org or 561-952-2838

Journeying Forward to the Heart of Our FutureGOAL !

$250,000

$30,000 RAISED TOWARDS OUR

DONATION MATCH GOAL!

$150,000

$100,000

$50,000

$750,000

$650,000

$550,000

$450,000

$350,000

We're so enthusiastic thanks to our NEW $100,000 Matching Gift Challenge!

Please be a part of this parish-wide campaign that will ultimately benefit every member of this community and

those who we minister to. A life of generosity reflects God's nature

in a special way!

An anonymous donor made this new offer, thanks to the success of our previous matching gift challenge. Please help us meet our new challenge by February 2017.

So far we've raised $30,000 towards our new matching challenge!

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We have a special need for volunteers to help us with the continuing support of families who have lost a loved one.

If you have experienced the death of a loved one consider joining our Bereavement Group.

Our Quarterly Pot Luck Dinner will take place on Monday February 13 at 5:30 pm at the Kilby House (next door to the Chapel).

Please call Marjorie O’Sullivan or Pat Brehm at 561-395-6029

HARVESTING OUR TEARS Mondays, February 27th - April 1st, from 6:30pm to 8:30pmA unique program (including music for meditation) for a structured eight-week bereavement process which draws on the richness of the scripture, prayer, sacrament, theology...imagery, ritual, wisdom and tradition of the Catholic faith. También en español. Our next session will begin on Monday at the Kilby House. The program ends on Monday April 1st with a Memorial Mass for our loved ones in the Chapel and a Pot Luck Dinner in Kilby House.

JOYFUL AGAINNext workshop: May 12, 13, 14A spiritual weekend program for widowed men and women to help them resolve the normal grief they feel and begin to live again. Participants gather to view videos, refl ect, share, and support one another in the healing process.

Father Randall’sBOOK CLUB 2017Poetic Vision and the Search for Beauty,

Order, Truth in the poetry of Wallace Stevens and the fi ction of Clum McCann

Jan. 31: McCann’s “Thirteen Ways of Looking” & Stevens’ poems

Feb. 14: Final stories of “Thirteen Ways of Looking” & Stevens’ poems; McCann’s “Trans Atlantic”

Feb. 28: “Trans Atlantic” and Stevens’ poems

Mar. 14: “Trans Atlantic” and Stevens’ poems

Mar. 28: “Let the Great World Spin” and poetry

April 11: Let the Great World Spin and poetry of Stevens’ conversion

Recommended Books: “The Palm at the End of the Mind” (Vintage 190); “Thirteen Ways of Looking,” Colum McCann 2016;

“Trans Atlantic,” Colum McCann; Let The Great World Spin, Colum McCann. (Most of these are in paperback at reasonable cost.)

3:00-4:30pmEvery Other Tuesday at

The Kilby House

Looking for 2 VOLUNTEERS to host SJA Mommy and Me

morning or afternoon sessions once-a-week

on Tuesdays9am - 11am or 10am - 12pm whichever time is best for you.

A great opportunity to meet new people, make friends and have fun while being apart of our St. Joan of Arc community!

If you or know of anyone who would be interested please contact:

Andrea Lewin, Director of Parish Ministries & Activitiesemail: lewin_andrea@stjoan.org | phone: 561.952.2852

VOLUNTEER NEEDED

Let’s Go to The HopOh Baby!

Let’s Go to The Hop!

Let’s dance like we did in the 50’s 60’s and 70’s!Dress for the occasion!

Watch for more information to come!

SAVE THE DATE:Saturday, February 25St. Joan of Arc Arena

Sponsored by the SJA Columbiettes

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ACADEMIC ACADEMY • ROBOTICS/ COMPUTER CODING • DRAMA • SPORTS CLINICS WITH MR. D’ALONZO

CREATIVE CULINARY • DANCE • GAMES • ARTS • THEME PARTIES • & MORE

EXTENDED DAY: 4pm - 5:30pm$15 per day or $60 per week

summer campST. JOAN OF ARCʼS

summer camp

MONDAY - FRIDAYMonday, June 5 to

Friday, July 28, 2017(Closed week of July 4)

*Available for children entering Pre-K4 through 5th Grade for the 2017/18 School Year

Non-refundable Registration fee: $30 per child or $40 per family.Registrations are currently open to St. Joan of Arc Parishioners

Weekly off-campus fi eld trips (bowling, movies, zoo, skating, Museum of Science...)*(Students entering Kindergarten participate in in-house fi eld trips only)

CALLING ALL SJA CHILDREN TO THIS YEAR’SCALLING ALL SJA CHILDREN TO THIS YEAR’S

AVAILABILITY ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS. Registration deadline for Session 1: April 30th

WEEKLY RATE FOR FULL DAY PER CHILD: $200.00 ($175 Sibling Discount)Lunch Meal Plan Available on Fridays: Menu will be provided ahead of time.

HOURS: 8am - 4pm

$8 SUMMER CAMP T-SHIRT for off-campus Field Trips

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AROUND OUR DIOCESEMonthly Stations of the Cross for our Priests Date & Time: Jan. 28, 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Contact: 561-371-1658 Location: Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola, Palm Beach Gardens The 8:30 a.m. Mass will be followed by the Stations of the Cross, regarded as a sacrificial prayer and considered important for priests, second only to the Mass.

Rosary & Prayer Planned at Courthouse for Anniversary of Roe V. Wade Date & Time: Jan. 23, 11 a.m. on Contact:561-360-3330 Location: The old courthouse in downtown West Palm Beach (corner of 3rd and N. Dixie). Unite for prayer for the protection of the unborn child. Bishop Barbarito will join us.

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Dates & Times: Jan. 18-25, Times vary. Contact: 561-775-9540 Events & prayers will take place at various houses of worship as the diocese participates in this week when Christian Churches throughout the world join in prayer asking the Lord to restore oneness to the Christian community.

Diaconate Application Deadline Date:Jan. 31 Contact: 561-775-9540 The last day of January is the deadline to turn in applications for men interested in becoming a Permanent Deacon. Applicants are asked to speak to their pastors for permission to apply. Applications are available via the diocesan website at www.diocesepb.org/deacon-formation

Two Anniversary Masses to be held for Married Couples The Diocese of Palm Beach will hold its 33rd Annual Anniversary Masses at two different locations and on two different days in February. The first will be held Saturday, Feb. 11 at 10:30 a.m. at Ascension Church in Boca Raton.

Mass will begin at 10:30 a.m. The second Mass will be held on Saturday, Feb.18 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Lucie Church in Port St. Lucie. Couples are asked to arrive 30 minutes before the start of the Masses. After each Mass, there will be cake, coffee and punched served in the parish halls. Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito, Bishop of Palm Beach, will preside at both celebrations. All couples who will be celebrating 25, 40, or 50 or more years of marriage in the calendar year 2017 are invited to participate. These celebrations are sponsored by the diocesan Office of Marriage & Family Life. For information contact Natalie at 561-775-9557 or nlafleur@diocesepb.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.

A Journey ofthe Paschal MysteryPARISH RETREAT 2017 March 3, 4, & 5

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.

Cindy McLaughlin at 561.239.6026 or Andrea Lewin at 561.952.2852for additional information

Register Nowin the parish offi ce

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SJA MINISTRIES & SUPPORT SERVICESAA (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 Ron Hotchkiss: 419-297-0555 .

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 Gracie Fishter at 407-697-5231.

MOMMY & ME - Weekly get together every Tuesday between 2:30pm - 4:30pm. Come and go as you please. Please contact Andrea Lewin, Director of Parish Ministries & Activities for more info. email: lewin_andrea@stjoan.org | phone: 561.952.2852

SUNDAY MORNING SCRIPTURE STUDY - 9:15am-10:30am in Conf. Room B.

THURSDAY MORNING SCRIPTURE STUDY - 9:00am 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 the 1st & 3rd Saturday of the Month from 9am -1pm. More information call: Constanza 561-392-0007.

KOINONIA - Our Annual parish Retreat, a spiritually uplifting weekend experience that takes place in our Parish Grounds. More information please contact: Andrea Lewin 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.

SHARED CARE - Each Wednesday at Temple Beth El, 9:30am - 2:30pm. More information call: 561-392-0007.

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 18-40+ Meets every 1st & 3rd Monday from 7:30-9pm at the Ark, 319 SW 3rd St. More information E-mail: thelightministry@stjoan.org 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.

STITCHES OF LOVE KNIT AND CROCHET GROUP All levels of knitting/crocheting skills are welcome to help make loving items for our community in need. Every 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month at 10:30am at Casa Hispana. For more information contact Maggie Miller 954-729-0347 | email :gatoraidan86@gmail.com

SJA DAD’S CLUB - Every Monday in Mercy Center at drop off - 7:45am. All dads in the Parish welcome. For more information contact Ryan Merritt at 561-245-1318 or email at stjoandads@gmail.com.

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 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 - Embark upon a 10-weekJourney of Discovery and Transformation that is life-changing! For more information email Martha Nicolli at manicolli@aol.com

THE SJA PUBLIC ADVOCACY COMMITTEE - is requesting the current members and any other parishioners who wish to join, to contact Constanza Preble at 561-392-0007.

SUNDAY 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.

WOMENS REFLECTION GROUP Join us for various Bible Studies. Mondays 8:30am - 10:00am. For more information contact Patty Hughes 561 289-7642.

MOTHER MARY CONTINIUM Join us for a Bible study starting with the Rosary. Fridays 9:00am - 10:30am. For more information contact Mary Ann Wheeler 561 715-6420.

SOUL CORE CLASS Enjoy this yoga class while praying the Rosary. Mondays at 6:00pm and Wednesdays at 7:00pm at the SJA Sports Arena. For more information contact Danielle Palmiotto 754-224-9071.

MOTHER OF DIVINE MERCY CATHOLIC BOOK CLUB FOR WOMEN Meets on the first Thursday of every month from 7:00 pm -8:30 pm at my Mary Ann Wheeler’s house. Anyone can join at any time,we keep extra books on hand. Contact: Mary Ann Wheeler at: wheelermaryann@bellsouth.net

GRIEF SUPPORT MINISTRY “Blessed are they who mourn for they shall be comforted...” We offer support through structured programs like “Joyful again” and “Harvesting Our Tears” as well as brief supportive meetings. For more information contact Marjorie O’Sullivan or Pat Brehm 561-395-6029

WE ARE NAMED THE SJA GIFTSHOP...but there’s so much more you can find here!

ADULT VOLUNTEER NEEDED to assist in the Gift Shop for coverage during busy periods, and vacations. Make inquiries to Laura in the Gift Shop or call 561-393-0006.

STORE HOURS Monday – Wednesday:

7:30am – 4:30pmThursday: CLOSED

Friday: 7:30am – 3:30pmSaturday: 9am – 5:30pm Sunday: 9am – 1:30pm

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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

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 The Parish Office at 561.392.0007.

Walter A. Cornell, Katherine Tesa, Rita M. Compton, Thomas O. Alter

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.

PRAY FOR THE SICK Adler, Michael,Amumazgui, NicholasAnasaii, VioletArcau, Georgina Babione, HelenBabione Jr., RobertBaker, JimmyBarone, LydiaBauchman, MaureenBenicy, AlexanderBobbitt, JoannBondi, BarbaraBoronat, Consuelo Braem, SusanBrown, DottieBradley, EarlBrown, CherylBrown, NancyBruzzo, TamaraBuffone, PeterBugueiro, Maritza Casani, AngelaCiarletta, DylanCostello, JerryCozme, ValeriaCunningham, BeverlyCushing, DorothyCussen, MyrnaDanaher, JohannaDarbyshire, BrendaDattolicco, Josefi naDavis, MacKenzieDe Chard, ChristineDe La Quintana, CarmenDe La Torre, EugeniaDent, KarenDescanio, LauraDominguez, BetseyDunn, MorganDurand, Raul Salazar

Enck, MaryFaragler, TrudyFarrell, AmandaFerrari, RoseannaFisher, GraceFranFritas, MarcelGalindo, Erika Gardner, MarieGeraci, FrankGiguere, TheresaGildharry, NellyGreenwald, CarolGesner, CarmelaGolden, DorothyGoldstein, CarlottaGonsalves, PatGould, JenniferGrasso, VincentGrimont, TimGuastella, Fr. LukeHardie, FrancesHarris, CameronHazard, HowardHershberger, PaulHerzner, NancyHevert, ElizabethHill, Ceri Hill, KristenHill, MarissaHollerbach, NancyHorn, Amy Jacobs, KatherineJames, CalJames, MariasJannotta, CarolKearney, MatthewKeegan, BillKersan, KimKolesar, Donald

Kuchina, JohnKurtz, MatthewLa Rocca, SalLane, MaryellenLargia, EldaLaudato, FrancesLabbad, KiraLevin, SteveLinzer, RyleeLoesch, DoloresLopez, CarlosLuczyszyn, MichaelLugo, MiguelLynch, ElizabethLynn, AdeleMacher, PecaMancini, TeresaManoogian, GabrielMargolis, RobertMarrocco, LindaMartinez, EridaniaMarullo, PhyllisMcPhillips, Daminica Mealo, PatsyMerizalde, ManolitoMicozzi, JoeMiret, EmilioMitchell, MariaMochler, MarieMochler, MichaelMoore, GregMorgan, ToddMorrow, MarjorieMuir, JamesNebel, Lee AnnNofe, DianneOrdonez, NellyPeloso, MargaretPeguero, BrittanyPetho, Ellen

Petito, JosephPicinich, AntonioPfi stner, PaulPortelli, EnzaPower, TheresiaRatto, Michelle Robert, BarbaraRubenberg FamilySaffran, DorothySalcedo, Maria San Martin, GloriaSantos, Rosa MariaSastri, Lorenzo Sbardello, Louis DollySearle, Linda S. Segler, CharlySepe, RalphSmolij, MonicaSpera, DanSprings, SteveSt. Germaine, Robert A.St. Juste, MargieSzlyk, EdwardTimoney, JohnTweel, JimValleti, FranVega de Watmough, LidiaVetto, ReginaVetto, RobertWilhem, PatWinograd, ElsaZaborowski, BarbaraZambrana, SamanthaZumaeta, Mery

HOSPITAL OR HOSPICEPRIEST VISITATIONDear Parishioners,If you are in the hospital or hospice,please call the Parish Offi ce at (561)392-0007 so that you can ensure visitation from one of our priests on duty.Thank you.

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DIRECTORA DEL MINISTERIO:Constanza Preble 561-392-0007 | preble_constanza@stjoan.org

Padre Alfredo Hernández es miembro de la facultad del Seminario Regional San Vicente de Paul en Boynton Beach, sirviendo como Decano de Formación pastoral y Director de Liturgia.

Padre Wesler Hilaire capellán del Ministerio Multicultural, habla inglés, español, francés y creole. Atiende todas las necesidades pastorales de la comunidad Multicultural. Para consulta llame a 561-392-0007 | hilaire_wesler@stjoan.org

El Padre José Crucet nació en Cuba. Antes de ser ordenado sacerdote practico tres años su profesión de Doctor en Medicina. en las parroquias de Santa Juliana y Holy Name de la diócesis de Palm Beach, hoy trabaja en la Catedral de San Ignacio.

Rev. Oscar Alonso, Sch.P. es religioso escolapio. Ha enseñado en las escuelas de los Padres Escolapios desde 1968. Actualmente es profesor del Colegio Cardinal Gibbons en Fort Lauderdale, FL y enseña en el programa de formación y preparación para el Diaconado Permanente de la Arquidiocesis de Miami. El Padre Alonso estudió en la “Catholic University” en Washington, DC donde obtuvo su Maestría en Teología.

MINISTERIO MULTICULTURAL

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

III DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO, CICLO A SAN MATEO 4, 12-23: Luz en las tinieblas. Los cristianos somos luz del mundo.

JESÚS TRAE LA LUZ AL MUNDO SUMIDO EN LA OSCURIDAD. LA FE ILUMINA TODA LA VIDA.

Todos sabemos lo incomodo que es andar en la oscuridad, tropezamos, nos desorientamos, etc. Las lecturas de este Domingo nos hablan de tiniebla y de luz.

Isaías nos dice que los países de Zabulón y Neftalí, pertenecientes al Reino de Israel o del Norte al estar dominados por el Imperio de Asiria caminaban en tinieblas, pero ahora le ha llegado la luz de la libertad y la alegría. Esto constituye una profecía mesiánica. El Mesías (Jesús) también va a traer la luz a la humanidad sumida en las tinieblas del pecado y de la muerte. Precisamente todo comenzó en Cafarnaúm, junto al lago de Galilea en territorio de Zebulón y Neftalí.

Jesús ya había recibido el Bautismo en el Jordán de manos de su primo Juan Bautista, ya había pasado por el desierto donde estuvo en ayuno y oración y venció las tentaciones del maligno. Ya había realizado su primer milagro convirtiendo el agua en vino. Ahora comienza su ministerio público predicando "Conviértanse porque ya esta cerca el Reino de los Cielos ".

Para llevar a cabo su misión llamo a pescadores de la región, hombres rudos, sin mayor bagaje intelectual. Simón (luego llamado Pedro) y su hermano Andrés. Santiago y Juan, hijos de Zebedeo. Ellos subyugados por la Presencia de Jesús dejaron todo, sus familias, redes y barcas y lo siguieron.

Cuando menos lo esperamos aparecen tinieblas en nuestra vida: dificultades, obstáculos, pérdidas, desafíos. Necesitamos luz. Necesitamos a Jesús, el Señor.

El salmista nos dice : " El Señor es mi luz y mi salvación. A quien temeré?

Entreguemos HOY a Jesús lo más preciado que tenemos: nuestra vida. Confiemos plenamente en El.

El es nuestra luz y nuestra salvación. Atrévete a probarlo. Te aseguro que no te arrepentirás!!

Feliz Domingo.

Diacono Edgar Cáceres.

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Ministerio Extraordinario de la Eucaristia y Grupo de Oración : Fernando Cordova 561-573-0194. Proclamadores de la Palabra: Rosis Suarez. 561-665-1725. Ujieres y monaguillos Constanza 561-859-4666.

MINISTROS DE LA PALABRA

SÁBADO, FEBRERO 4 NORA ACEVEDO Y LUIS CORTES

SÁBADO, FEBRERO 11 NEISY NUÑEZ Y VALERIA LOZADA

SÁBADO, FEBRERO 18 CARMEN BRUCKNER Y ANÍBAL LOZADA

SÁBADO, FEBRERO 25 SANDRA CASTRO Y SOL RODRÍGUEZ

SÁBADO, 18 DE FEBRERO

Bautismos en español a las 12 del mediodía.

MARTES, 21 DE FEBRERO Clase Pre Bautismal A las 7:00pm en la Casa Kilby

MIÉRCOLES, 25 DE ENERO

Reunión del Circulo de Santa Ana en la Casa Kilby a las 8:00am

LUNES, 30 DE ENERO

Clases de Biblia: Padre Oscar Alonso a las 7:00pm en Casa Kilby

LISTA DE LOS MINISTERIOS EXTRAORDINARIOS DE LA EUCARISTIA

SABADO, 4 DE FEBRERO AURORA CORTEZ, MARIA DE LOS A. ANGULO, LUIS CHAVEZ, REBECA VERA , BENITO FERNANDEZ, NELCY SUA, CARMEN BRUCKNER

SABADO, FEBRERO 11 NORA FASCE, GEORGINA GRACIA, RACHELL LICCIARNINO, LUIS CHAVEZ, TERESITA REOYO, NELCY SUA, BENITO FERNANDEZ

SABADO, 18 DE FEBRERO CARMEN BRUCKNER, REBECA VERA, BENITO FERNANDEZ, MARIA DE LOS A. ANGULO, GEORGINA GRACIA, RACHELL LICCIARDINO , NORA FASCE.

SABADO, 25 DE FEBRERO - 2017- NELCY SUA, LUIS CHAVEZ, TERESITA REOYO, AURORA CORTEZ, CARMEN BRUCKNER, BENITO FERNANDEZ, REBECA VERA

Las clases de Biblia del padre Oscar Alonso son los últimos Lunes de cada mes. En el “Kilby” a las 7:00pm . 30 de Enero, 27 de Febrero, 27 de Marzo y 24 de Abril. No es necesario registrarse. Para mas información llame a Constanza 561-859-4666 o a Fernando Cordova 561-573-0194.

LAS INTENCIONES DEL SANTO PADRE PARA ENERO POR LA UNIDAD DE LOS CRISTIANOS:“En el mundo actual, muchos cristianos de diversas Iglesias trabajan juntos al servicio de la humanidad necesitada, para la defensa de la vida humana y de su

dignidad, de la creación y contra las injusticias. Este deseo de caminar juntos, de colaborar en el servicio y en la solidaridad con los más débiles y los que sufren, es un motivo de alegría para todos” “Uní tu voz a la mía para pedir por todos los que contribuyan con la oración y la caridad fraterna a restablecer la plena comunión

eclesial al servicio de los desafíos de la humanidad”.

ACTIVIDADES EN ESPAÑOL CALENDARIO• Grupo de oración Todos los jueves a las 7:00 pm en el Centro Kilby

• Rosario por las vocaciones Sacerdotales los martes a las 7:30 en la capilla

• Clases de Inglés. Todos los Miércoles en la Casa Hispana 561-289-7846 para información.

Grupo de oración Todos los jueves a las 7:00 pm en el Centro Kilby