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NOVEMBER 12 • ST. JOAN OF ARC • 1

NOVEMBER 12, 2017 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. Dominic Toan-Tran • Parochial Vicar Fr. Martin Dunne, III • Parochial Vicar

Deacon Bill Watzek

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

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

Fr. Norman Schwartz • Assisting

Deacon Michael Zatarga

P a r i s h O f f i c e H o u r s Monday - Thursday 8:30am to 5:30pm

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

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

& 6:30pm (Spanish) 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 Every 1st & 3rd Sunday (English): 1:30pm

3rd Saturday (Spanish): 12 noon

C o n f e s s i o n s Saturday: 3:00 - 4:00pm

Sunday: 5:50 - 6:20pm (Spanish & English) Confessions by appointment during office hours

Each one of us is going to die. We all know it and the readings we have for this weekend are about this very fact. In the early years of the Church it was thought that the second coming of Jesus was going to be very soon, that Christ would return within their lifetimes, therefore Paul writes about those who have already “fallen asleep” and those “who are left until the coming of the Lord.” The end will surely come for each and every one of us, some sooner and some later. We do not know “the day nor the hour.” The Gospel message is very clear for us, even in the form of a parable, that some of us will be ready as the wise virgins were and some of us will not be ready as the foolish virgins were. This being so, what steps might we take to ensure that we have the “extra oil’ for our “lamps” when the Lord comes for us? It is interesting to note that oils are used in four of the seven sacraments of the Church, with no less than 2 oils used in Baptism alone, our first sacrament of initiation. In pointing to the sacraments we see, as Catholics, an important connection between ourselves and God. What better way to be ready to “meet our Maker” than participating in the gifts that He has given us in order to stay close to Him during our time on Earth? Being faithful to the Mass so that we can receive our Lord weekly in Communion and not just when it is convenient for us, even if it takes a great effort, demonstrates our love of God and enriches our souls with grace. Becoming regular attendees of the sacrament of Penance, not obsessively but regularly, helps us to reorder our lives in a way that moves ourselves away from our sins and toward God. Having regular prayer lives, communicating ourselves with God and being attentive to His responses is another way to ensure we are keeping our lives on the right track. In short, keeping ourselves close to God here on Earth is a very good way to ensure that we will be with Him in eternity. Amen.

- Deacon Bill Watzek

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NOVEMBER 12

MASSES FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 13, 2017MONDAY - November 136:45amTeddy Sullivan by The Liguori FamilyRoberto Riccio by Luisa Riccio8:15amJavier Monsalve by Carmenza ClarkOzzy Miles Jablin by Kevin Kramer

TUESDAY - November 146:45am Teddy Sullivan by the Council of Catholic WomenJulian Hernandez by Doris Amaya8:15amRobert Fishter by Domingo OrtizJosune Crippa by Debra Bradley

WEDNESDAY - November 156:45amTeddy Sullivan by AIMSergio Robelto by Doris Amaya8:15amAcción de Gracia by The Claude Chery FamilyVien Gia Nguyen by Marilyn Nachman

THURSDAY – November 166:45am Teddy Sullivan by Cassie KrajewskiThomas Galos by Claudia Erardy8:15amCindy Krieg by The Sclafani FamilyHelen Ruth La Badie by Bruno & Marcia Giordano

FRIDAY - November 176:45amRenaldo Nicolli by George & Linda

8:15amHumberto & Elsa Santamaria by Jorge AquinoPete DiSalvo by The Columbiettes

SATURDAY - November 188:15amTeddy Sullivan by The Handal FamilyLeonard Martin Yacona in Loving Memory of Our Son & Brother4:30pmPoor Souls in Purgatory by The Power FamilyMadeline D’Angelo by Mary Spring

SUNDAY - November 197:30amAlfred & Marion Lebel by Mary & Tom MarciniMaryann Ladika by The Cipolla Family9:15amTeddy Sullivan by Earl & Debora BradleyFrances Toman & Family by Pete & Lynne Ciaramita10:45amMark Enck by The Higgins FamilyRita LaBelle by The Higgins Family12:15pmLouis, Lilian & Edward Scarpettiby Donna RizzoRobert G. Rizzo by Wife, Donna5:00pmHwa Sil Anna Woo by Theresa WooWally Sowers by The Marzolini Family6:30pmBeatriz Herrera by The Dovaihi FamilyJulio Juan Texidor by The Family

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!

Dear Parishioners & Friends, When coming to Mass, please note that additional Parking is available across the street at Temple Beth El.Thank you very much.


PASTOR’S MESSAGE

Each year, on November 11, we celebrate Veterans Day as a National Holiday.

The celebration grew out of the Armistice Day memorial that marked the end of World War I, on November 11, 1918. President Dwight Eisenhower, in 1954, proclaimed Veterans Day a day of remembrance of all who served in the armed services and as a complementary remembrance to Memorial Day, which specifically honors all those who died in military service. Every year, at 11:00am on November 11, at the Tomb of the Unknowns in Washington, a color guard representing all of the military services executes “Present Arms” and the presidential wreath is laid upon the tomb to the sound of taps.

As is the case with all memorials, it is important to keep reminding ourselves why we are celebrating. In the case of Memorial Day, we are remembering and honoring the bravery and courage of all veterans who in wartime and peacetime risked their lives in defense of our country and our ideals and values. I think that President Eisenhower expressed the meaning of this Veterans Day very powerfully when he wrote:

...”it is well for us to pause, to acknowledge our debt to those who paid so large a share of freedom’s price. As we stand here in grateful remembrance of the veteran’s contributions we renew our conviction of individual responsibility to live in ways that support the eternal truths upon which our Nation is founded, and from which flows all its strength and all its greatness.”

Today we are perhaps more aware than at any recent time of the cost carried by the veterans of our country and their families. We read of the many problems with re-entry into civilian life, of health problems, financial problems and family stress. There are also accounts of veterans feeling unappreciated, misunderstood and disrespected. There are also the well-documented examples of inadequate healthcare and benefits never received.

As people of faith and compassion, it seems to me that we have an important responsibility to live our American ideals and values in such way as to insure the strength of our Republic and its role in the world. Our veterans have shown us the way in the past. Soldiers today are responding to terrorism, health epidemics, tyranny, and threats to peace in a similar courageous way. We owe them our support and prayers.

I also encourage us to get behind our Knights of Columbus and their supportive activities for the care for veterans in our community.

- Msgr. Michael D. McGraw

OUR GRATITUDE ON 2017 VETERANS DAY


PARISH DIRECTORY

WEEKLY TREASURE

The Weekly Offertory Collection for November 4/5

totaled $20,489.

The All Saints Day Collection totaled $2,430,

ANNULMENTS Deacon Bill Watzek 561-952-2828 by appointment only

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

CARE MINISTRY 561-962-6000

CATHOLIC CHARITIES COUNSELING CENTER Maria T. Isava MA, LCSW 844-848-6777

COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR Patty Delaney, 561-952-2868

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

HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTER Valerie Bryant, [email protected]

HOMEBOUND/PASTORAL VISITATION DIRECTOR Fr. Martin Dunne III, 561-392-0007

MARRIAGE MINISTRY DIRECTOR Rosario Gonzales, 561-952-2854 6 Months notice required for marriages

LITURGICAL MUSIC & CHOIR DIRECTOR Douglas Byers, 561-952-2856

PARISH ACTIVITIES & HISPANIC MINISTRIES DIRECTOR Andrea Lewin 561-952-2852 [email protected]

PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY DIRECTOR Deacon Bill Watzek, 561-952-2828

PARISH WORSHIP & SPIRITUALITY COMMITTEE Fr. Dominic Toan-Tran, Chairperson 561-392-0007

PHYSICAL PLANT DIRECTOR Paul Miceli, 561-392-0007

RELIGIOUS GIFT SHOP Laura 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

SACRAMENTS Anointing 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 PRINCIPAL Mrs. Caroline Roberts, 561-392-7974

ASSISTANT SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Miss Lani Hiponia, 561-392-7974

SISTERS OF MERCY Sr. Josephine 561-392-7974

USHERS MINISTRY Javier Palomo, 561-445-1782

YOUTH & ADULT FAITH FORMATION DIRECTOR Rosa Davidson, 561-952-2870 Administrative Assistant Ailen Ponce, 561-952-2872

LECTOR PROGRAM & TRAINING

Training is for any current or new Lectors that did not attend the October session.

For more info contact Bill Watzek at 561-952-2828 | [email protected]

Theology of proclaiming the Word, Practical and procedural items, Contact information, Workbook

PROGRAM INCLUDES:

NOV. 136:30PM

MERCY CENTER


Our Honorary Chairpersons are so excited about our upcoming Gala Evening...JOIN THE EXCITEMENT!

1.- Purchase your reservations outside this Mass

2.- Donate an item or service to be auctioned

3.- Advertise your business in the Auction Program

4.- Buy Raffl e tickets for a Trip to Iceland!

FRIDAY, DEC. 8At The Polo Clubin Boca Raton

COCKTAILS ❅ HORS D’OEUVRES ❅ SILENT AUCTION ❅ DINNER LIVE AUCTION ❅ DANCING

Reservations sold in the Church Giftstore, Parish, School or Special Projects Offi ces. For online reservations, please follow the Bidpal link on our website: stjoan.org For more details, please call 561-952-2848 or email [email protected]

Mr. & Mrs. Brian Herbert

Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Sheldon

Mr. & Mrs. Paul Story

Dr. & Mrs. Charles Metzger, Jr.


FROM THE SJA MARRIAGE MINISTRY DIRECTOR

Rosario Gonzales SJA Marriage Ministry Director

FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION

1) What is cohabitation? Cohabitation means living together in a sexual relationship when not married.

2) What reasons do people express for living together? For some, living together was seen, at least initially, as simply a way of spending more time together. There was little prior discussion about the possibility of marriage. For others, living together was seen, from the beginning, as a way to test out a serious relationship to see if it was “the right one.” Many people, especially those who have been divorced, or who have experienced divorce in their immediate family, are fearful of making a/another mistake. Others, already engaged, found living together to be more convenient and more economical than living separately.

3) Why do people who are living together choose to get married? There could be many reasons, or a combination of reasons. Some may be deciding that they do now wish to marry, their fears and anxieties about marriage having lessened since they began living together. Some may have had a change of heart about the morality of their situation, or those feelings have become stronger. One partner may have “delivered an ultimatum” to the other, to either marry or to separate. Perhaps also contributing is a desire on the couple’s own part to be more “socially acceptable,” and to receive the support and encouragement for their relationship which is offered to married couples. Perhaps some external factor- a new job which necessitates a move, someone leaving school – has put some pressure on the couple to change their situation.


SJA SCHOOL SAINTS PROGRAM

Please join us for the Ecumenical live Nativity scene represented by children which will be blessed by the priests from Saint Joan of Arc Catholic Church,

Saint Gregory Episcopal Church, and First United Methodist Church as we sing to the New Born Child.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27 AT 6:00PMAt Sanborn Square

Living Nativity

On October 27th, the third-grade classes performed their traditional Saints Program. The students researched and dressed up as the Saint of their choosing. They recited a quick line about their Saint and sang a variety of songs, including, "When the Saints Go Marching In." The students also presented the Beatitudes and reminded the audience how they can become Saints.


Pope Francis on Sept. 20 continue his series of audience talks on Christian hope, giving extensive advice on how to teach people, especially youth, to remain full of hope. No matter "where God has planted you, hope." The following is Pope Francis' guide to hope:• Enemy No. 1 is not out there somewhere, but inside oneself. "Don't make room for bitter or dark thoughts."

• Believe in the existence of the most noble and beautiful truts" and trust that God, through the Holy Spirit, is ushering everything toward the good, toward "Christ's embrace."

• Never believe the struggles here on earth are "useless." God never disappoints and he wants that seed he planted in everyone to bloom. "God made us to flower, too."

• "Wherever you are, build!"

• When life gets hard, and "you have fallen, get up. Never stay down. Get up and let people help you to your feet."

• If you're sitting, start walking!" Start the journey. "If you're bored stiff, crush [boredom] with good works."

• "If you feel empty and demoralized, ask if the Holy Spirit may newly replenish" that void.

• Work for peace among people

• Don't listen to those "who spread hatred and division."

• No matter how different people are from one another, human beings "were created to live together. With disputes wait patiently. One day you will discover that a silver of truth has been entrusted to everyone."

• Love people. Respect everyone's journey–whether it be troubled or down the straight and narrow because everyone has a story behind them.

• Every baby born is "the promise of a life that once again shows it is stronger than death."

• "Jesus has given us a light that shines in the darkness; defend it, protect it. This unique light is the greatest richness entrusted to your life."

• Dream of a world still not seen, but that will certainly come one day. Think of those who sailed oceans, scaled mountains, conquered slavery or made life better for people on earth.

• Ask God for courage every day. "Remember, Jesus conquered fear for us" and "not even our most treacherous enemy can do anything against faith."

• If fear or evil looms so large it seems insurmountable, remember "that Jesus loves in you. And through you, it is he, who, with his meekness, wants to subdue all enemies of humanity: sin, hatred, crime and violence."

• Be courageous in speaking the truth, but never forget, "you are not above anyone."

• Hold onto ideals and live for something greater than yourself, even if it comes at a high price.

• "Nothing is more human than making mistakes and these mistakes must not become a prison for you." The son of God came "not for the healthy, but the sick" so people should not be afraid to get up again and start over when they fall, "because God is your friend."

• "If bitterness strikes, firmly believe in all those people who still work for the good; the seed of a new world is in their humility."

• Spend time with people who have kept a child-like heart. "Learn from splendor, nurture amazement."

• "Live, love, believe, and with God's grace, never despair."

By Catholic News Service Originally Published in FaithLife –Page 2: October 1, 2017

HOLD ON TO HOPE - POPE FRANCIS OFFERS IN-DEPTH GUIDE

In the St. Joan of Arc Gift Shop!

• Advent wreaths• Advent candles• Advent calendars

Laura Watzek (561) 393-0006 [email protected]

ADVENT ITEMS NOW AVAILABLE


Handel ’s

MessiahCONCERT

PRESENTS

musical performance by:

Delray Beach Chorale & Orchestra

Dr. Patricia P. Fleitas, conductorAsmik Arutyunyants, soprano

Jessika Roy, altoDerreck Stark, tenor

Samuel Flores, bass

generous patrons are sponsoring

this TOP RATED performance, so all are invited to this

free of charge live concert.St. Joan of Arc

Catholic Churchon November 30, 2017

at 7:30 pm

ST. JOAN OF ARC CATHOLIC CHURCH370 SW 3rd Street, Boca Raton. FL. 33432 | 561-392-0007 | www.stjoan.org


MONDAYS – THURSDAYS: 9:00am – 5:00pmWEDNESDAYS: 9:00am – 6:30pm

(When there is no class on Wed. Office will close at 5pm)FRIDAYS: 9:00am – 12:00 noon

SATURDAYS: CLOSEDSUNDAYS: 8:30am – 12:00 noon (Office will close

during 10:45 a.m. Mass. When there is no class on Sunday, office will be closed.)

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE HOURS

ROSA DAVIDSON, Youth & Adult Faith Formation Director561-952-2870 [email protected]

AILEN PONCE, Administrative Assistant561-952-2872 | [email protected]

PRE-BAPTISMAL PREPARATION SCHEDULE

Classes 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.(Please note date changes for Dec. 14 & Jan. 11.)

2017Nov. 2 Dec. 14 Jan. 11

YOUTH & ADULT FAITH FORMATION MINISTRY

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASS SCHEDULE

SUNDAYS: 9:15am – 10:30am October 29 – Class Nov. 12 – Classes – 6A attends 9:15am Mass Nov. 19 – Classes – 7A and 7B attend 9:15am Mass Nov. 26 – NO CLASSES. THANKSGIVING BREAK Dec. 3 – Classes – Advent Reconciliation for Post-Communion children

WEDNESDAYS: 5:00pm – 6:15pm Nov. 15 – Class Nov. 22 – NO CLASSES THANKSGIVING BREAK Nov. 29 – NO CLASSES. THANKSGIVING BREAK Dec. 6– NO CLASSES DUE TO BOCA PARADE STREET CLOSURES (Please note this is a change from Calendar Handbook.)

HOME SCHOOL: One Tuesday a month 5:15pm – 6:30pm November 14 – Class – Meet in Conference Room A

SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONFIRMATION 2018 CANDIDATES:

FOOD PANTRY COLLECTION Collecting, sorting, and shelving food

November 11th & 12th Please contact Deacon Bill at (561) 952-2828

or “[email protected]

SANBORN SQUARE NATIVITY November 27th, 2017 at 6:00 PM – – Attend the blessing of the Nativity Crèche and participate in the evening’s event. Please look for Rosa at the event.

CHANGING MISSALETTES December 2nd around 10:00am

The arrival time is dependent upon no funerals being scheduled. Please contact Laura Watzek

directly at "[email protected]"

SECOND WEEKEND IN JANUARY 2018 - Stuffing Envelopes with Pencils for the Diocesan Service

(Bishop’s) Appeal. Please contact Laura Watzek directly at “[email protected]”

SUNDAY BIBLE STUDY Study the Gospel of St. John at 9:15am in Conference Room B. Perfect v for parents

of Sunday Religious Ed children! All are welcome. Come and see!

WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY Study the Bible Time Line: the Story of Salvation by Jeff Cavins in the Kilby House at 5:00 PM. Perfect

time for parents of Wednesday Religious Ed children! All are welcome. Come and see!

Estudie la Historia de la Salvación los Miércoles a las 5:00 PM en la Casa Kilby. Perfecto para los padres mientras esperan a sus hijos que están en clase de

Catecismo los miércoles. Los videos tienen subtítulos en español y las facilitadoras del estudio son de habla

hispana. Todos están bienvenidos!

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEEDS VOLUNTEER CATECHISTS, ASSISTANTS, & HALL MONITORS to help Sundays (9:15am – 10:30am), Wednesdays (5:00pm – 6:15pm) or one Tuesday a month (5:15pm – 6:30pm). Volunteers are also welcome to help with filing, answering phones, and light general office work.

THE CHILDREN’S LITURGY MINISTRY NEEDS VOLUNTEERS to facilitate the Children’s Liturgy during the 12:15pm Mass.

All volunteers must attend Virtus training (Protecting God’s Children), pass a fingerprints background check, and sign the diocesan Code of Conduct.

CONFIRMATION 2019 (Confirmation Preparation Year 1) Parents Meeting

A meeting for Parents of children in the First Year of Confirmation Preparation will be held on November 13, 2017 from 7:00 – 8:00 PM in the Church.

If you have a faith-filled heart willing to share your love of God and His Church with the children, please call the Religious Ed office at (561) 952-2872.


RELIGIOUS ED ALL SAINTS DAY MASS & CONFIRMATION CANDIDATE BIBLE CEREMONY

An All Saints Day Mass was celebrated for the Wednesday Religious Education students and families. The Religious Education first graders dressed up as their favorite saints. At the end of Mass, the Confirmation classes received their Bible as part of the Confirmation Candidate Ceremony.


FUNDAMENTAL PLANNING By Janel Esker

At first glance, the well-prepared (including me) might take great pride in today’s Gospel. You know who you are—you whose purses contain everything but the kitchen sink, you who stockpile food and fuel just in case “the big one” hits. I rarely leave the house without food, drinks, tissues, and reading materials and am often the one others come to when they’re less than prepared for a long wait, unexpected hunger, or a surprise runny nose. And I’m hardly humble about my planning abilities—it’s perhaps my favorite topic for gloating.

Then how, on a recent weeklong trip, did I forget to pack underwear? My family was shocked that The Planner had forgotten something so basic. No gloating that week!

In gospel times, lamp oil was also a necessity—how would a lamp remain lit without oil? Yet five of the women in the wedding procession left home without it. Did they just forget? Did they think the bridegroom would be on time so there’d be no need for lamps after dark? How did they miss something so fundamental?

We too, in our busy lives, often miss the fundamentals. Fundamental 1: Life is short and we will die—at a time we don’t know. Fundamental 2: Nothing is more important than our relationship with God.

Today’s Gospel challenges us to think about how we’re preparing ourselves for the end of our lives. We prepare wills, trusts, and health-care directives, but how about spiritual preparations? What are we doing to deepen our relationship with God every day? How are we living our Christian faith more concretely on a daily basis? These are the fundamentals. How prepared are we?

WHY DO WE SUFFER? By Michael D. Guinan, OFM

Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, the Mexican and Haitian earthquakes, the Indian Ocean tsunami. Accidents, terror attacks, disease, and death. Natural disasters and those produced by humans bring with them so much suffering. Ancient literature from Egypt and Mesopotamia attests that even then people called out, “Why?” In the lament psalms of the Bible, the psalmist cries out, “Why, Lord?” Our voices join an age-old chorus!

The problem of suffering is difficult. How can we understand a benevolent, just God in the face of such human experiences?

Perhaps the best biblical example of this struggle is found in the Book of Job. Job suffers the loss of possessions and family and is afflicted with a terrible disease. Friends hear of his plight and come to console him. After Job’s cry of pain, the discussion begins.

Why is Job suffering? One easy answer that surfaces immediately is that Job deserves it; he is suffering because of his sins. When Job rejects this, his friends counter, in effect, “Don’t give us that! All humans are rotten sinners!” For them, all suffering is somehow a punishment for sin. Sad to say, Job’s friends have vocal descendants even now. While it is true that our sinful actions have consequences, as an all-purpose explanation, this one is too simplistic.

PROBLEM OR MYSTERY? Even within the Book of Job, the situation is more complicated. As readers, we know from the start that his friends are wrong. Job is righteous, and his suffering is allowed by God to test his virtue. Other answers also appear in the book. Like any good ancient Near Eastern father, God disciplines us through suffering to make us better (5:17–18, 36:15). Or, suffering is mysterious, so who are we to understand God’s ways? (11:7–10, 15:8–9).

Although these responses may give temporary relief, ultimately they are not satisfactory answers to the meaning of suffering. While we seek understanding, perhaps this is not the best approach to the problem. In fact, maybe the problem with suffering is that it is not really a “problem” at all, but a mystery.

What is the difference? A problem is something “out there.” We can see all the pieces, survey its dimensions. The question is, how do we put it together? How do we solve it? Problems are solved intellectually. A mystery is different. It is a situation in which I am so immersed that I can never get far enough away to see it all “out there.” Love and death are mysteries. So is suffering.

Mysteries involve us on the deepest levels of our relationships with ourselves, others, the natural world, and with God. To be human is to be enmeshed in these relationships. When they grow into greater wholeness (through love) or come apart (through suffering), we are in the presence of mystery. We will never solve the meaning of suffering any more than the meaning of love.

“I AM WITH YOU” At the heart of Christianity is the affirmation that, through the Incarnation, Jesus entered into these relationships too. Jesus fully shared in the human condition. When he faced suffering and death, he also called out, “Why?” His final words from the

Wisdom 6:12–16 Resplendent and unfading is wisdom, and she is readily perceived by those who love her.

1 Thessalonians 4:13–18 or 13–14 God, through Jesus, [will] bring with him those who have fallen asleep.

Matthew 25:1–13 [Jesus said,] “Therefore, stay awake, for you know neither the day nor the hour.”

BRINGING HOME THE WORD NOVEMBER 12, 2017 | THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

SUNDAY READINGS

• Am I constantly in contact with the mercy of God so I am always ready?

• How am I living now so that I am always prepared for the final encounter with Jesus?

Lord, I am grateful for the gift of the Holy Spirit. Help me

to keep awake to the movement of your Spirit in

my life.

From Grateful Meditations for Every Day in Ordinary Time by

Rev. Warren J. Savage and Mary Ann McSweeny


WEEKDAY READINGS November 13-18Mon. St. Frances Xavier Cabrini: Wis 1:1–7 / Lk 17:1–6Tue. Weekday: Wis 2:23—3:9 / Lk 17:7–10Wed. Weekday: Wis 6:1–11 / Lk 17:11–19 Thu. Weekday: Wis 7:22b—8:1 / Lk 17:20–25Fri. St. Elizabeth of Hungary: Wis 13:1–9 / Lk 17:26–37Sat. Weekday: Wis 18:14–16; 19:6–9 / Lk 18:1–8

A WORD FROM POPE FRANCIS Profit and capital are not a good over and above the human person; they are at the service of the common good. When the common good is used only at the service of profit and capital, this has a name: it is called exclusion, and through it the throwaway culture gets stronger and stronger.

— Homily in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, at world labor meeting, February 17, 2016

© 2017 Liguori Publications, One Liguori Drive, Liguori, MO 63057. Scripture quotations in this publication are from New American Bible, revised edition, © 2010, 1991, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Washington, DC. Pope Francis quotation is used with permission and copyright © 2017 Libreria Editrice Vaticana. All rights reserved. 1-800-325-9521. Liguori.org.

cross were, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” (Mark 15:34). We know that God did not forsake Jesus but raised him to everlasting life.

Nowhere in Scripture do we read, “Have faith in me, and you will understand everything, including suffering!” But we do read, whatever the suffering, “Do not be afraid, for I am with you.” We do not suffer alone. Together, we survive all suffering—even death itself!

HIGH SCHOOLS PLACEMENT TESTING

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27:45am – 11:30amAll incoming freshmen are required to take the HSPT in order to be included in the fi rst round of the admission decisions mailed out on Friday, January 19, 2018. Otherwise, students may be placed on a waiting list.

The school address is:2900 NE 47th StreetFort Lauderdale, FL 33308Visit our website at: www.cghsfl .org

For more information please contact Admissions at 954-491-2900 ext.108

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28:00am – 12:00pmAll 2018-2019 freshman applicants are required to take the HSPT. You must complete the Online Application and pay the Application/Testing Fee to be registered for the test. Only students who test on the offi cial test date will be eligible for scholarships.

The school address is:4001 N Military TrailBoca Raton, FL 33431 Please RSVP online at www.sjpii.net For more information please call:561-314-2128

CARDINAL GIBBONSHIGH SCHOOL

ST. JOHNPAUL IIACADEMY

CCW SANTA ANA BINGO NIGHT SOCIAL

On Wednesday, November 1st St Ana CCW Circle held a Bingo Night social gathering to help raise funds for SJA's Annual Auction Gala event! Held at the home of one of the members, this social event helped raise money to pay for the Gift Basket that was donated for the SJA Annual auction. What a wonderful volunteer effort!


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

PRAY FOR THE SICK Adler, MichaelAmbach, Maria Elena Anasaii, VioletArcau, Georgina Agustynowicz, RitaBabione, HelenBabione Jr., RobertBaker, JimmyBarros, EthelBenicy, AlexanderBitondo, CarmelaBlanz, MargieBobbitt, JoannBradley, EarlBrown, CherylBuffone, PeterByers, DouglasCarrera, Abelardo Cepeda, RafaelClark, JoannaClark, ShenitaCluster, MichaelCooke, JohnCostello, JerryCullen, Debra Ann EnckCunningham, BeverlyCussen, MyrnaCwal, PaulDarbyshire, BrendaDe Chard, Christinede Varona, Jorge Deitz, EileenDes Vignes, CarenDlugos, DonaldDoria, AngelaDoyle, ArthalieDuBois, RaymondDunn, MorganDurand, Raul SalazarEnck, Mary

Farrell, AmandaFetter, MaryFisher, GraceG., DebbieGeraci, FrankGildharry, NellyGesner, CarmelaGiguere, GeraldGonsalves, PatGould, JenniferGould-Peck, PatricaGrasso, VincentGuastella, Fr. LukeHarris, CameronHernandez, AlidaHill, Ceri Hines, BillyHines, RitaHollerbach, NancyHyde, CarolIemolo, AngelicaJannotta, CarolKelleher, Anthony JamesKoss, JeffLa Rocca, SalLabbad, KiraLargia, EldaLaudato, FrancesLayer, RobertLiu, WendyLoesch, DoloresLopez, CarlosLucido, MatthewMancini, TeresaManoogian, GabrielMargolis, RobertMartinez, EridaniaAltagraciaMarullo, PhyllisMcPhillips, Daminica

Mealo, PatsyMidgley, John H.Miret, EmilioMochler, MarieMonte-Blaschitz, MichelleMoore, Jeff Morgan, ToddMorrow, MarjorieMurphy, Sr. ImmaculataNebel, Lee AnnNiro, MichaelPeloso, MargaretPerkowski, FranPetho, EllenPicinich, AntonioPomales, Ray HernandezPower, TheresaQuachi, Mr. & Mrs.Robert, BarbaraSaffran, DorothySalcedo, Maria Sbardello, Louis DollySegler, CharlySeller, PeterSheltry, PaulSpera, DanSt. Germaine, Robert A.Stone, FranTerwillger, MaureenThomas, Colleen SiebenahlerTobin, Son HwaTolly, MorrisValdez, PilarVaracchi, DeborahVetto, RobertVicari, LauraWaddick, WyattZatarga, Pat

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., Lt. Ryan Appleman & his wife, Lt. Christine Appleman

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 occasion.)

YOU CAN DONATE ALTAR BREAD FOR A WEEK OF MASSES by calling The Parish Office

at 561.392.0007

Do you want a special remembrance for a loved one, living or deceased?

A L T A R B R EAD


Misa en español todos los Domingos a las 6:30pm. Confesiones todos los Domingo s a las 5:50pm en la capilla.

CALENDARIO DE ACTIVIDADES Y FIESTASMIÉRCOLES Taller de Oración (Duración de 15 semanas) Taller de Oración, Padre Larrañaga de 7pm a 9pm en la Casa Kilby

NOVIEMBRE 21 en la Casa Kilby a las 7pm . Clases Pre Bautismales los terceros martes de cada mes.

DOMINGO 24 DE ENERO después de la Misa de la Familia de 10:45am Fiesta e Bienvenida "Ice Cream Party" y oportunidad para conocer nuestros ministerios y grupos. Y Con la oportunidad para ser voluntario y seguir creciendo espiritualmente a través del SERVICIO al Señor en nuestra parroquia.

LUNES 27 DE NOVIEMBRE en la plaza Sanborn a las 6pm

EL NACIMIENTO de nuestro señor Jesús en la plaza Sanborn representado por los los niños de nuestra parroquia y del colegio Santa Juana de Arco. Contara con la bendición de Msgr. McGraw y con la presencia de nuestro clero, Saint Gregory Episcopal Church y la First United Methodist Church.

DOMINGO 2 8 DE ENERO 2018 a las 1 :30 pm en la Iglesia. BAUTIZOS en español son los últimos Domingos de cada mes

PRÓXIMAMENTE ENTRENAMIENTO de Ujieres y Altar Servers en Octubre. Para mas detalles comunicarse con Andrea Lewin y Rosis Suarez.

Los FUNERALES en español son los Sábados a las 9 am y a las 11 am. Para coordinarlos comunicarse con la oficina parroquial.

ANDREA LEWIN Directora del Ministerio Hispano y de Actividades de la Parroquia561-952-2852 | [email protected]

Padre Oscar Alonso, Sch.P. Padre José CrucetPadre Alfredo Hernández

El Grupo del Santo Rosario por las intenciones del Grupo Hispano de Santa Juana de Arco, se encuentra muy complacido, porque ya cuenta con la estatuilla del Inmaculado Corazón de María con su urna.

Nuestra virgen y su nueva urna, fueron bendecidas por el Rev. Padre Oscar Alonso.

Nuestro Santo Rosario, se celebra todos los Lunes, a las 7:30 pm. En la Capilla de nuestra parroquia Santa Juana de Arco. Cada Lunes, un miembro del grupo, se encarga de dirigir el Rosario y terminado el mismo, se lleva la

LUNES, 27 DE NOVIEMBRE A LAS 6:00PM

Pesebre Viviente

en Sanborn Park

Rosario por las Intenciones del Ministerio Hispano de Santa Juana de Arco todos

los Lunes a las 7:30pm en la Capilla.

urna con la virgen a su casa , donde permanecerá hasta el próximo Lunes, en que la retornará a la Capilla , para que otro miembro tenga la misma oportunidad de ser visitado por nuestra santísima madre.

Nuestro grupo ha tenido una gran aceptación y esperamos que siga creciendo, para Gloria del Señor e incrementación de nuestra fe.

Nuestro deber de cristianos es fomentar en nuestras familias el rezo del Rosario para incrementar en nuestros hijos y familiares nuestra fe y conocimiento de la Palabra de Dios, acrecentando los valores religiosos y morales Todos aquellos hermanos interesados en participar son bienvenidos a la Casa del Padre, todos los Lunes a las 7:30 pm Grupo del Santo Rosario.

Nota: Merfi no quiere que aparezca como un mensaje personal, sino como una comunicacion del grupo , para evitar confrontaciones Este es el que ella quiere publicar, gracias


PARÁBOLA DE LAS VÍRGENES

Estamos hacia el final del Año Litúrgico y los Evangelios de éstos últimos Domingos nos hablan de la segunda venida de Jesús ó Parusía.Este Domingo Jesús nos dice la parábola de las vírgenes necias y de las prudentes: 10 vírgenes han sido invitadas a un banquete de bodas. Según la costumbre todas deben llevar una lámpara para iluminar el camino. Cinco de ellas llevan aceite extra, las otras no. El novio se demora y todas caen dormidas. Súbitamente llega el novio y las que tenían suficiente aceite tienen sus lámparas encendidas y entran al banquete. Las otras salen corriendo a comprar aceite, pero cuando vuelven ya la puerta está cerrada y a pesar de su insistencia el novio no les abre. Finaliza la parábola aconsejando que estemos preparados porque no sabemos el día ni la hora.El banquete de bodas representa el Reino de los cielos. Las vírgenes simbolizan a todos los cristianos, ó sea a la Iglesia. El esposo es Jesús. El aceite es el símbolo del amor y la espera es el período de tiempo antes de la Parusía. Las bodas judías duraban varios días y el ambiente en que se desarrolla éstos parábola es el último día del banquete. En este día la novia estaba en su casa con sus amigas en espera del novio que venía a buscarlas para llevarlas a su casa donde se celebraría el banquete. Las vírgenes prudentes llevaron una cantidad extra de aceite por si había, como en efecto pasó, alguna demora. Ellas no sabían a que hora vendría el novio (Jesús). Las vírgenes necias no entraron al banquete por descuidadas. (No estaban preparadas). Los cristianos tenemos fe en que Jesús va a venir una segunda vez y si nos encuentra con las lámparas encendidas nos abre las puertas del Reino de los Cielos para que disfrutemos de su Presencia por toda la eternidad, obteniendo así felicidad eterna. Por eso el Señor nos dice: "Estén preparados porque no saben ni el día ni la hora." Preguntémonos hoy. "Estoy preparado?" Cuanto aceite de reserva tengo en mi lámpara? Que equivale a decir: Cuánto amor tengo almacenado en mi corazón? Recordemos que en el atardecer de la vida el examen va a ser sobre el amor. Dios es amor y su ley es la ley del amor: amar a Dios por encima de todas las cosas y al prójimo como a tí mismo.

Feliz Domingo Diácono Edgar Cáceres

Invitamos a todos los NIÑOS QUE HAYAN hecho su Primera Comunión a ser parte de nuestro GRUPO DE MONAGUILLOS (Altar Servers)Los interesados contactar a Andrea Lewin al teléfono 561-952-2852.

Invitamos a participar en nuestro GRUPO DE UJIERES para dar la bienvenida a nuestra comunidad asistente a la Santa Misa y ayudar con la colecta de la ofrenda (Ushers). Y si ya formas parte de este prestigioso grupo de voluntarios te invitamos a considerar ser su LÍDER.

Si te interesa participar en nuestros bautizos mensuales estaremos haciendo un entrenamiento para asistir al Padre Oscar Alonso.

Si te gustan los niños te necesitamos para ensenar a nuestros "Pequeños Discípulos" en la Capilla la palabra del Señor, mientras sus padres participan de la Santa Misa. Los interesados contactar a Andrea Lewin al teléfono 561-952-2852

Para alabar al Señor te esperamos para participar en nuestro Coro. Los interesados contactar a Andrea Lewin al teléfono 561-952-2852

BUSCAMOS VOLUNTARIOS PARA

Sandra Castro A nibal Lozada

MINISTROS DE LA PALABRA

SANGRE DE CRISTO Georgina Gracia - A Nora Fasce - B Lucy Jurzec - C Jeanette Cordova - D

CUERPO DE CRISTO Fernando Cordova - 1 Rachel Licciardino - 2 Maria de Los Ángeles - 3

MINISTROS EXTRAORDINARIOS DE LA EUCARISTÍA

ACTIVIDADES EN ESPAÑOL

Rosario por las Intenciones del Ministerio Hispano de Santa Juana de Arco todos los Lunes a las 7:30pm en la Capilla.

C lases de la Biblia con el Padre Oscar Alonso todos los Martes en la Casa Kilby a las 7pm.

Rosario por la vocaciones sacerdotales todos los M iércoles a las 7 pm en la Capilla.

Grupo de Oración todos los Jueves a las 7pm en la Casa Kilby.

Ministerio Extraordinario de la Eucaristia y Grupo de Oración : Fernando Cordova 561-573-0194. Proclamadores de la Palabra Monaguillos para la santa Misa: Rosis Suarez. 561-665-1725.

Si estás interesado en ser voluntario y en ser parte del grupo de Ujieres contactar a Andrea Lewin 561-952-2852.

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