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JANUARY 29 • ST. JOAN OF ARC • 1

JANUARY 29, 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

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

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

Father Wesler Hilaire

Today, the Church invites us to meditate on Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, the Beatitudes. By reading, meditating, praying and contemplating this unique passage from Matthew, we see that we all come from the Lord and we belong to Him; therefore, we are grateful, blessed and belonged. When we belong to the Father we participate in His love, His kindness, His attitudes and His Virtues.

Once we faithfully know that our Spiritual Being belongs to our Heavenly Father; our attitudes are intimately incorporated into these virtues in becoming one with the Father, who imparts His graces and blessings upon us.

The question is, how our attitudes should be vis-à-vis the many blessings our Heavenly Father has given us? Through the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus begs His Disciples and us to live and carry on our journey. Furthermore, Jesus invites us to be aware of our spiritual relation with the Lord and our attitudes toward others and anything that life offers.

If arrogance, mismanagement, misunderstanding, disgrace, poverty, and injustice occur; it is our responsibility to spiritually know and live in His gratitude and blessing on our journey.

The Sermon on the Mount is Jesus Himself speaking to us. Jesus lets us know that we are blessed and grateful because we belong to Him. Jesus touches our very selves and the fragility of our beings; the way we should be living and the reaction of our attitudes in life.

If you are about to meditate on one of the Beatitudes of Jesus, which one is a blessing for you and which one strikes you? Where do you see God’s blessings and gratefulness in your daily life in building communion with others?

Keep in mind, Jesus is speaking to you and all people. Know that you belong to Him and you are His follower; you are blessed and grateful. You are responsible to let Jesus Christ's Beatitudes be your attitudes day in and day out.

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JANUARY 29

MASSES FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 30, 2017MONDAY – January 30 6:45am Teodora Bautista by Elena DiGennoro Ana Antonia Jimenez by Deya de la Cruz 8:15am Frantz Dufort by Robert Dufort Claudine Kernizan by Emilie Razafikely

TUESDAY – January 31 6:45am Robert Butler by Ken & Maryann Brown Hanns Bodewig by Claudia Pardo 8:15am Alphena Jordan by Sheila & Carl Polli John Whelan by Cassie Krajewski

WEDNESDAY – February 1 6:45am Jack McCarry by Marina Hannwacker Hanns Bodewig by Claudia Pardo 8:15am Rose Focacci by Friends of St. Joan of Arc Tony & Terri Picinich by The Family

THURSDAY – February 2 6:45am David Thompson by Joseph & Wilma Collins Hanns Bodewig by Claudia Pardo 8:15am Jack Wilt by Margaret Martin & Noel Picinich by The Family

FRIDAY - February 3 6:45am Peter Sanfilippo by Joseph & Wilma Collins

John Whelan by The Family 8:15am Mary Veccia by Marie MacDonald Raphael, Theresa & Esther Rose Jannotta by Loving Daughter & Sister Maryann

SATURDAY – February 4 8:15am Perpetual Mass Emily & Mary Grace Picinich by The Family 4:30pm Melissa Ropp by Pat & Lin Hurley Angela Haran by The Hannwacker Family 6:30pm Rodrigo Fabian & Eric Rosillo by Barbara Valles Hanns Bodewig by Claudia Pardo

SUNDAY – February 5 7:30am Dr. Thomas Vinci by Joseph & Barbara McManus Col. Joseph Luger by Joseph & Barbara McManus 9:15am Edward Farrell by Helene Farrell Helen & Joseph Sestrich by Daughter 10:45am Dottie Mead by Cathy Griffin Amparo Hernandez by Arla 12:15pm Mary Vecchia by St. Monica Circle Irene Morris by Glenda, Cissy, Pat & Regina 5:00pm Cathy Bourke by The Hannwacker Family Althea Jordan by Marie Parker

Please email Bulletin material to: [email protected]*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!

Mr. & Mrs. David Nugent

Mrs. Vanessa Hernando & Mr. Agustin Dominguez

Mr. Luis Becerra & Mrs. Jhordana Pina

Mr. Nicholas Creuzzo

Ms. Natasha Ramirez

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 [email protected].


PASTOR’S MESSAGE

This weekend, our parish and Temple Beth El will continue our long history of faith and educational activities to strengthen our inter-community relationship, mutual understanding and respect. Friday evening parishioners participated in the Shabbat Service at Temple Beth El. This service included the choirs from both congregations and the participation of our clergy.

On Sunday afternoon, January 29, members, choir and clergy of Temple Beth El will join us at the 12:15pm Mass. At both the Shabbat Service and Sunday Mass, the presenters will be Rabbi Daniel Levin and Monsignor Michael D. McGraw. The theme of this year's celebration is the importance of the virtue of humility in our relationship with God and with our neighbors.

Humility has always been recognized as foundational for our relationship with our God. To be grateful, thoughtful, obedient, and trusting in God's loving will and purpose for us is the most honest posture before God. We know that we have received everything as a gift from our generous God. We should therefore have the humility and spirit of the little ones, the children of Jesus's parables. When we pray we need to be like the tax collector who prayed from the reality of his sinful life and asked for forgiveness. This is by way of contrast with the Pharisee who only praised himself in prayer and denigrated others. Jesus taught us that it was the repentant humble tax collector who went away justified from the temple, not the Pharisee.

Regarding humility in our interactions with others, it is important that we truly listen, respond, and treat others with respect in all of our conversations. The practice of dialogue and seeking mutual understanding is the only way to overcome differences or conflicts. It is also a reflection of the consideration and respect we have for another human being created in love by our generous God.

In this time of conflicting values, ideals, philosophies and way of life, humility in action is a much needed practice.

The first of Jesus's Beatitudes describes what our times needs the most "Blessed are the poor in spirit for they shall inherit the Kingdom of God."

Please make time during this weekend of January 28 & 29 to be a participant in our Thirty-first Interfaith celebration. Through initiatives like this we develop a deeper understanding of the faith of our Jewish brothers and sisters and have an opportunity to recommit ourselves to our own Faith Tradition.

- Monsignor Michael D. McGraw

PUTTING HUMILITY IN ACTION THIRTY FIRST INTERFAITH WEEKEND: SAINT JOAN OF ARC/TEMPLE BETH EL


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 [email protected] or 561-952-2838

Journeying Forward to the Heart of Our FutureGOAL !

$250,000

$50,000 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 $50,000 towards our new matching challenge!

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FROM THE SJA DEVELOPMENT & STEWARDSHIP DIRECTOR

ST. JOAN OF ARC IS BLESSED BY A BENEVOLENT PARISH COMMUNITY!

As with any capital campaign, the most daunting part is raising the last bit of the funding in order to reach its goal. This holds true for the St. Joan of Arc parish as the Journey Forward campaign is in need of a final amount that totals $750,000.

However, there is still hope for a truly successful campaign. You may recall that over the summer a gracious donor tested this incredible parish with a matching gift challenge, and St. Joan of Arc rose to the call. The generosity of St. Joan parishioners was overwhelming, and added to an to an Advent season full of blessings because the campaign was able to quickly raise $500,000 toward the final Journey Forward goal, leaving a deficit of approximately $250,000. As a result of the success of the first matching challenge gift, shown through the kindness of the SJA community, another anonymous donor stepped forward with an additional challenge. The requirements of this new dare is that the donor will give $100,000 to the campaign if St. Joan of Arc can raise $100,000 by the end of February 2017 - which would double the gift and leave a shortfall of $50,000 towards the completion of the Journey Forward goal. These things are proof positive that St. Joan of Arc is blessed! But, this blessing is one that needs some additional support - will you help answer the call of this new opportunity?

Once again I come before the parish family and ask for support. If you have not yet donated or pledged your assistance for this once in a lifetime endeavor, please do so now! Rise to the call, show your benevolence whether for the first time or for the fifth time. All donations are welcome and be assured that no donation is too small. With the new matching challenge, a $100 gift quickly becomes $200 and a gift of $1,000 becomes $2,000.

Raising two thirds of the remaining $750,000 in two months was a monumental accomplishment for St. Joan of Arc which is why, as the Development Director for St. Joan, I feel certain that this community will indeed rise to this new challenge and raise $100,000 by the end of February and secure the final $50,000 as well!

With the fast approaching deadline for this new challenge coupled with the dedication and blessing slated for March 16, 2017, your help is needed now more than ever to help bring the vision and years of planning for the future of St. Joan of Arc to completion.

I do see a bright future ahead for St. Joan of Arc - its families, its parishioners, and its community because of the vast opportunities that will be provided as a result of the Journey Forward strategic plan. But, it’s not complete yet and your help is still needed. Will you rise to this new call? Will you again show your benevolence? Or will you show your benevolence for the first time? Please know that when you do, you do it for the future of this parish, your parish, and for future generations that will continue your legacy through St. Joan of Arc.

Wendy Horton SJA Development & Stewardship Director


MIAMI/ACROSS THE ATLANTIC MONDAY, OCTOBER 16 Depart from Miami today aboard your transatlantic jet flight. En-route enjoy dinner followed by a full length movie.

ARRIVE SEVILLE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17

Arrive today in the beautiful southern city of Seville. Situated on the banks of the Guadalquivir River in the region of Andalucía, Seville has a rich Moorish heritage. It is most famously known as the birth-place of Flamenco. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. (D)

SEVILLE WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18 This morning visit Alcazar Palace and the ornate cathedral with Columbus' tomb and Giralda Tower. Also see Maria Luisa Park, City Hall, the Gold Tower and the area of the April Fair described by Hemingway. The afternoon is free. You may want to wander out tonight and experience one of Seville’s many local establishments where you can enjoy Flamenco dancing. (B)

SEVILLE/CORDOBA/COSTA DEL SOL THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19 This morning’s journey takes you to Cordoba. On your orientation tour you will see the historic quarter, a beautiful network of small streets and squares all arranged around the city’s impressive Mezquita, one of the most famous buildings in the world and origi-nally one of the most important mosques in the world. In the after-noon, continue south to your hotel in the elegant Costa del Sol area for the overnight. (B,D)

COSTA DEL SOL/ GRANADA FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20 This morning drive to the 8th century Moorish stronghold of Granada in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Range. Your sightseeing in Granada includes visits to the Generalife, summer palace of Moorish princes, plus the Alhambra, an ornate, Arabesque confection in pink granite built in the mid-14th century. (B,D)

GRANADA/TOLEDO/MADRID SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21 Today you drive past the many olive and orange groves of the rolling Andalusian hills and then through

the barren landscapes of Don Quixote's La Mancha as you head northwards to Toledo. The ancient Castilian capital sits high on a hilltop ringed by Visigoth walls and circled by a loop of the Tagus River resembling a moat. Visit the 13th century Cathedral containing priceless jeweled chalices and paintings before driving to Madrid. (B,D)

MADRID/AVILA/MADRID SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22 This morning on a tour of Madrid see the white-trimmed 2,800-room Royal Palace, and the exquisite gardens that surround it. Other highlights include the Puerta del Sol, Cervantes Memorial, the Plaza de España and the acacia-lined Castellana. Then visit the Prado Museum, housing a collection of masterpieces by Spain's artists Velazquez, Goya and El Greco. In the afternoon you’ll travel north to the walled city of Avila where St. Teresa founded the Order of Carmelites. Visit the Monastery of the Incarnation, where Teresa entered Carmel, made her Solemn Profession, and lived for the next 25 years. Also, visit the foundation of the reform, St. Joseph Monas-tery. See the beautiful Plaza de Santa Teresa and other sites con-nected with her life before returning to Madrid for overnight. (B)

MADRID MONDAY, OCTOBER 23 Today is completely at leisure to experience this bustling Spanish capital on your own. Relax at one of the many outdoor cafes in the Plaza Mayor, stop by the Market of San Miguel for some shopping, visit one of Madrid’s many museums or spend the time in spiritual reflection at one of the ornate basilicas or churches that this city is so well known for. (B)

MADRID/ZARAGOZA/BARCELONA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24 Today you will travel from Madrid to Barcelona via Zaragoza where you will make a brief stop to view the cathedral. (B,D)

BARCELONA WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25 Barcelona, the cultural and political center of Catalonia and Spain’s most European city, is divided into two major parts: the older area symbolized by the Gothic Quarter and the more modern part with its wide avenues. This morning enjoy a city tour including a visit to the Gothic Quarter. See the Gothic palaces of the Government of Catalonia and the City Hall,

the world famous Cathedral with its fine medieval cloister and arcades, and view from the outside the towering La Sagrada Familia Church designed by the Catalonian architect Antoni Gaudí. Begun in 1882, the church is still under construction today. This afternoon drive to the dramatically set 12th century Benedictine Archabbey of Montserrat. Perched high on sheer rock rising abruptly from the Catalonian plain, it is the spiritual heart of Catalonia. Visit the royal Basilica where you will see the venerated 6th century statue of the Black Madonna, Our Lady of Montserrat. The church of the Archabbey, the royal Basilica, is magnificent as are the grounds around it. Return to Barcelona. (B)

BARCELONA THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26 Enjoy a full day at leisure to further explore this magnificent city on your own. You may wish to do more sightseeing, get in some last-minute shopping, simply relax or stroll along the famous tree-lined avenue, Las Ramblas. (B)

BARCELONA/MIAMI FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27 Your adventure is over as you board your flight back to Miami, arriving the same day. (B)

(B) - Breakfast (D) - Dinner

SPAIN PILGRIMAGE DAY TO DAY ITINERARY


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 [email protected]

HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRYValerie Bryant, [email protected] Michael Piranio, [email protected]

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 21/22

totaled $22,229.

618 envelope users contributed $16,865 and non envelope users contributed $5,364.

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 [email protected]

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


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:


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

[email protected]

AILEN PONCE, Administrative Assistant

561-952-2872 | [email protected]

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:

February 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: How do we practice humility in our lives? A good starting point may be minding our manners. When

entering a building, do we rush in to be first, or do we hold the door open for those who come

behind us? When in a crowded event, do we sit comfortably or do we give our seat to the elderly still standing? When dining out, do we treat our server in an arrogant manner, or are we kind and polite? Let us follow the words of the prophet

Zephaniah and “seek humility” (Zep 2:3).

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 PMFebruary 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


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

Andrea Lewin, Director of Parish Ministries & Activitiesemail: [email protected] | phone: 561.952.2852

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

MOMMY & ME

Looking for 2 VOLUNTEERS to host SJA Mommy and Me afternoon sessions once-a-week on Tuesdays from 2:30pm - 4:30pm or 10:00am - 12:00pm

NEWTUESDAYS 10am – 12pm

at The Ark319 SW 3rd St.

Boca Raton Fl 33432 (across the street of the church)

Meetings are FREE of charge!

MORNING SESSION!

Newborns to PreK-3

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

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

STORE HOURSMonday – Wednesday: 7:30am – 4:30pm

Thursday: CLOSEDFriday: 7:30am – 3:30pmSaturday: 9am – 5:30pmSunday: 9am – 1:30pm

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

Come and browse our variety of items in our displays or visit us online at www.stjoan.org/sja-store/

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.


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 7:00pm 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

JOIN US ON MONDAYS AT 6:00 PM & WEDNESDAYS AT 7:00PM!

In The St. Joan of Arc Sports Arena

For more information, please contact Daniella Palmiotto, with any questions at [email protected].

• Please bring a fl oormat and optional hand weights (1-3 pounds)• The class lasts one hour

• SoulCore consists of core strengthening and isometric exercises. It combines refl ections and movements to nourish body, mind and soul and encourages

deeper meditation on the mysteries and virtues of the Rosary.• All of the movements can be modifi ed so all are welcome to participate,

regardless of fi tness level.

AT SAINT JOAN OF ARC

ARE YOU LOOKING TO BECOME BOTH PHYSICALLY AND SPIRITUALLY FIT IN 2017?A Journey of

the 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


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


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

BAPTISMS

ALTARBREAD

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.

In memory of beloved Thomas F Manno Sr. By his wife Jean and children

(Spanish) - January 21 - Luna Barboza, Kyle Barboza, Victoria Andrea Erminy, Mia AndreaMata Hernandez, Brianna Isabella Machado Erminy

(English) - January 22 - Dominic Michael Parr

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, BarbaraBraem, SusanBrown, DottieBradley, EarlBrown, CherylBrown, NancyBruzzo, TamaraBuffone, PeterBugueiro, Maritza Casani, AngelaCiarletta, DylanCostello, JerryCunningham, BeverlyCussen, MyrnaDanaher, JohannaDarbyshire, BrendaDavis, MacKenzieDe Chard, ChristineDe La Quintana, CarmenDe La Torre, EugeniaDescanio, LauraDominguez, BetseyDunn, Morgan

Durand, Raul Salazar Enck, MaryFaragler, TrudyFarrell, AmandaFerrari, RoseannaFisher, GraceFranGalindo, Erika Geraci, FrankGiguere, TheresaGildharry, NellyGreenwald, CarolGesner, CarmelaGolden, DorothyGonsalves, PatGould, JenniferGrasso, VincentGuastella, Fr. LukeHardie, FrancesHarris, CameronHazard, HowardHerzner, NancyHevert, ElizabethHill, Ceri Hollerbach, NancyHorn, Amy Jacobs, KatherineJames, CalJames, MariasJannotta, CarolKearney, MatthewKersan, KimKolesar, DonaldKuchina, John

Kurtz, MatthewLa Rocca, SalLane, MaryellenLargia, EldaLaudato, FrancesLabbad, KiraLevin, SteveLoesch, DoloresLopez, CarlosLuczyszyn, MichaelLugo, MiguelLynn, AdeleMacher, PecaMancini, TeresaManoogian, GabrielMargolis, RobertMarrocco, LindaMartinez, EridaniaMarullo, PhyllisMcPhillips, Daminica Mealo, PatsyMiret, EmilioMitchell, MariaMochler, MarieMochler, MichaelMoore, GregMorgan, ToddMorrow, MarjorieMuir, JamesNebel, Lee AnnNofe, DiannePeloso, MargaretPeguero, BrittanyPetho, Ellen

Petito, JosephPicinich, AntonioPfi stner, PaulPower, TheresiaRatto, Michelle Robert, BarbaraRubenberg FamilySaffran, DorothySalcedo, Maria San Martin, GloriaSantos, Rosa MariaSastri, Lorenzo Sbardello, Louis DollySegler, CharlySepe, RalphSmolij, MonicaSpera, DanSprings, SteveSt. Germaine, Robert A.Szlyk, EdwardTimoney, JohnTweel, JimValleti, FranValdez, PilarVega de Watmough, LidiaVetto, RobertWilhem, PatWinograd, ElsaZaborowski, BarbaraZambrana, SamanthaZatarga, PatZumaeta, 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.


DIRECTORA DEL MINISTERIO:Constanza Preble 561-392-0007 | [email protected]

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 | [email protected]

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.

IV DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO, CICLO A SAN MATEO 5, 1-12A: El camino de las Bienaventuranzas

Nuestra felicidad viene de Dios. No perderemos la alegría si buscamos en todo al Señor. Todos andamos en búsqueda de la felicidad. La verdadera felicidad es la que viene de Dios, es permanente, en contraste con la que viene del mundo que es temporal y muchas veces seguida por el sufrimiento. Jesús en el Evangelio de Juan 10:10 nos dice "He venido para que tengan vida en abundancia" o sea felicidad. Las bienaventuranzas son palabras de vida eterna que nos muestran el camino para ser felices. Felices los pobres de espíritu porque de ellos es el Reino de los Cielos. Significa que para ser felices debemos seguir la voluntad de Dios. Felices los que lloran porque serán consolados. Jesús nos enseña que el sufrimiento no es un castigo, sino que tiene una acción purificadora. Si entregamos el sufrimiento a Jesús el nos da consuelo. Felices los sufridos porque heredarán la tierra prometida (el cielo). Felices los

que tienen hambre y sed de justicia porque serán saciados. Hacer justicia es dar a cada uno lo que se merece. Si buscamos sinceramente a Jesús encontraremos su justicia. "Buscad el Reino de Dios y su justicia y todo lo demás vendrá por añadidura" Mateo 6:33. El Reino de Dios es paz, amor, justicia y alegría. Felices los misericordiosos porque obtendrán misericordia. Ser misericordioso es sentir el sufrimiento de los hermanos, es comprender sus debilidades y perdonarlos. "El que tiene compasión encontrará misericordia" Proverbios 17:5. Felices los limpios de corazón porque verán a Dios. Ver a Dios es el mayor premio que podemos recibir. Felices los que trabajan por la paz porque se les llamará hijos de Dios. Se refiere a los hacedores de paz. Como cristianos debemos trabajar por la paz. Felices cuando los persigan por mi causa porque será grande su recompensa en el cielo. Pidamos al Espíritu Santo que

grabe las Bienaventuranzas en nuestro corazón para que al seguirlas consigamos la felicidad que tanto anhelamos. Feliz Domingo.

LAS BIENAVENTURANZAS, SON EL CAMINO DE SANTIDAD Y DE FELICIDAD.

Diácono Edgar Cáceres.


Cuando falta la alegría, ¿no estará la causa en que, en esos momentos, no buscamos de verdad al Señor en el trabajo, en quienes nos rodean, en las contradicciones? ¿No será que no estamos todavíadesprendidos del todo? ¡Que se alegren los

corazones que buscan al Señor! San Josemaría, Camino 666.

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.

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

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

11 DE FEBRERO NORA FASCE GEORGINA GRACIA RACHELL LICCIARNINO LUIS CHAVEZ

TERESITA REOYO NELCY SUA BENITO FERNANDEZ

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

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

SÁBADO, 18 DE FEBRERO

Bautismos en español a las 12 del mediodía.

MIÉRCOLES, 22 DE FEBRERO

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.

MARTES, 21 DE FEBRERO

Clase Pre Bautismal A las 7:00pm en la Casa Kilby.

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.

“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

LAS INTENCIONES DEL SANTO PADRE PARA ENERO POR LA UNIDAD DE LOS CRISTIANOS:

MINISTROS DE LA PALABRA

LISTA DE LOS MINISTERIOS EXTRAORDINARIOS DE LA EUCARISTIA

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