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NOVEMBER 20 • ST. JOAN OF ARC • 1

NOVEMBER 20, 2016

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 Kursborski • Assisting Fr. Carlo DiNatale-Tarasi • 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

CHRIST THE KING The gospel reading today seems a bit strange for celebrating the kingship of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The rulers of the Jews were mocking Jesus, as was Pilot, who put the inscription above Jesus stating that He was the King of the Jews. The only one who recognized Jesus as a true king was the criminal who saw that Jesus was innocent and something more than a man when he rebuked the other criminal and asked Jesus to remember him when Jesus comes into His Kingdom.

When we think of a king who is raised up and enthroned we usually do not think that he is raised up on a cross, but this is how our King was treated. However, through the blessing of the Resurrection, the cross now becomes the symbol of His triumph! The symbol of the crucifix now adorns our churches and homes as a reminder of what God has accomplished for us in His passion death and resurrection, our very salvation. Who would have thought that an instrument of torture and death would become a symbol of triumph over death itself! What a genius God is using a symbol of death to triumph over death and to make it now a symbol of eternal life!

So as we reflect on the Kingship of Jesus today, the King of the Universe, the King over all that exists we are compelled to ponder the love that God must have for us, giving His beloved Son to us not only as a sacrifice for our salvation but also that food from Heaven that satisfies our spiritual hunger as well. Amen

Deacon Bill Watzek

2 • ST. JOAN OF ARC • NOVEMBER 20

NOVEMBER 20MASSES FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 21, 2016MONDAY – November 216:45amCurtiss William Harter, Jr. by Miriam Luz HarterLily Mastronunzio by Daughter, Claudia8:15amGertrude Rishoff by Dr. & Mrs. Geoffrey ZannJohn Gresh by Betty & Joseph Tkatch

TUESDAY – November 226:45am Curtiss William Harter, Jr. by Miriam Luz HarterDorothy Delaney by Martha & Tony Nicolli8:15amFrantz Dufort by Robert DufortMary Springs by Carol Scott

WEDNESDAY – November 236:45am Curtiss William Harter, Jr. by Miriam Luz HarterFrank Rapka by Marcelo & Kris Toimil8:15amSt. Padre Pio by Teresa VigliettiDorothy & John Kashuda by Veronica & Paul Donovan

THURSDAY – November 249:00amSteve Schnellenberger George & Grace Krug by Judy Blaine

FRIDAY – November 259:00amCurtiss William Harter, Jr. by Miriam Luz HarterAnthony Comparato by Helene & Stephen Weicholz

SATURDAY - November 268:15amJim Brich by Kevin KramerJoe Merino by Ron & Evelyn Grau4:30pmEd & Bea Palguta by Sheri SundguistMario Prioriello by The Elizabeth Fuchs6:30pmMaria Chavarro de Enciso by Elpidio EncisoMarcelino Toimil by Anayda, Marcelo & Kris Toimil

SUNDAY - November 277:30amSally Mika by Mary VarroneJillian Miller by The Cipolla Family9:15amJackie Caruso by A FriendMaurice Lefta by Marianne Weaver 10:45amMarty Kane by Mildred KayleStanley Janson by A Friend12:15pmEsperanza Paz Soldan by The Reisler FamilyGilbert Handel by The Handel Family5:00pmRobert P. Imbrigiotta by The Imbrigiotta FamilyConnie Guglietti by The Spadavecchia 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!

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. Claudia Erardy

Ms. Rachel Devine

Ms. Yareli Rosas

Ms. Patricia Mead

Mr. & Mrs. Richard Bianco

Mr. & Mrs. George DeMarco

Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Walker

Ms. Kathleen Giansiracusa

Mr. Dominic DiBona

Ms. Maria Nelson-Lavie

Happy BirthdayFr. Wesler Hilaire!

NOVEMBER 19

Wishing you a birthday filled with God’s blessings,Thanking God for the gift of your faith-filled life, and

Praying that the Holy Spirit will strengthen you as you serve the Church.Have a Blessed Birthday


- Msgr. Michael D. McGraw

PASTOR’S MESSAGE

For many of us, Thanksgiving is our most beloved holiday. There are many reasons, not the least of which, is the festive dinner and sharing to which we look forward with such anticipation. At the heart of the celebration is this festive meal that brings families and friends together to focus on what is really important: our presence and meaning in each other’s lives. We realize, perhaps more than on any other day, why our lives are so blessed. We are blessed because of all of the people who are blessings for us and for whom we are a blessing in return. We keenly miss absent family, friends and loved ones because we know how impoverished our life is without them. The joy of physical presence, the sounds of familiar voices, the sight of loved ones all come together in an intense experience of the real meaning of love.

It is an interesting human characteristic that we love to share food and drink together in ways that are about more than just bodily sustenance. This experience of a "sacred meal" is also an important dimension of our life of faith. When we gather to participate in the Holy Eucharist, the Mass, we are uniting our Thank You to the Father with the Thank You of Jesus the Son. We are acknowledging our total dependency upon God's loving providence. We take everything of who we are and what we have and offer it as a great gift of gratitude to our loving Creator. Thanksgiving is what we do best as Catholics every time we join as the Body of Christ in expressing our deepest spiritual identity in Word and Sacrament, Hymns and Holy Communion.

Our Mass, born out of the Hebrew experience of Exodus and Passover, is the most important sacred ritual that we have. United with Christ and following His command, we bless, break, and consume His Body and His Blood. In this miraculous sharing, He continues to be with us and in us until the end of time. For this transformation of bread and wine and for our own transformation in holiness We Give Thanks. Every other sacred meal, most especially Thanksgiving, has its most profound meaning in connection with the Sacred Meal of Thanksgiving, the Eucharist.

May our celebration of Thanksgiving this year be an opportunity for growth and deepest joy.

God, Love, Family, Friendships and Community define most fully the true meaning of our life. For this Eternal Truth, We Give Thanks!

THANKSGIVING BLESSINGS COMING SOON

Thanksgiving Prayer

O Gracious God,we give you thanks for your overflowing generosity to us.

Thank you for our home and family and friends,especially for those gathered here today.

Thank you for the blessings of the food we eatand especially for this feast today.

Thank you for our health, our work and our play

Open our hearts to your love so we may help those who are hungry, alone, sick and suffering war and violence.

We gratefully remember too our family membersand loved ones who are not here with us physically

and celebrate the gift which they have beenand continue to be for us.

May we live this and every day gratefulfor all that has been given to us.

We make this prayer as we do all thingsthrough Christ our Lord

Amen


WEEKLY TREASURE

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 561-215-0208

COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTORPatty Delaney, 561-952-2868

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

FAITH FORMATION MINISTRYParish Catechetical Leader Rosa Davidson, 561-952-2870 Administrative AssistantAilen Ponce, 561-952-2872 PARISH MINISTRIES & ACTIVITIES Andrea Lewin [email protected]

FINANCE & HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTORPatricia Suau, 561-952-2806

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

USHERS MINISTRYJavier Palomo, 561-445-1782MULTICULTURAL MINISTRY DIRECTORConstanza Preble, 561-392-0007

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

MUSIC MINISTRY DIRECTORDouglas Byers, 561-952-2856

PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRYDeacon Bill Watzek, 561-952-2828

PHYSICAL PLANT DIRECTORPaul Micelli, 561-392-0007

SCHOOL PRINCIPALMrs. Caroline Roberts, 561-392-7974

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.

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

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

PARISH DIRECTORY

The Weekly Offertory Collection for November 12/13 totaled $20,407.

602 envelope users contributed $16,406and non envelope users contributed $4,001.

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.)

THAT’S MERCY? WHO KNEW?ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED OCTOBER 2016 IN

Faith, The Magazine of The Catholic Diocese of ErieText By: Schuyler Stupica

You’ve heard of the spiritual and corporal works of mercy. But what do they really mean when it comes

to how you live your life?

Forgive InuriesBe quick to accept an apology from a sibling after an argument, and be willing to

offer your own apology for your role in the confl ict. Remember that apologizing and forgiving are signs of strength, not weakness.


ANNUAL SJA PARISH MISSION December 5, 6, and 7 at 7:00pm in SJA Church

Father Mike Joly is a Roman Catholic priest celebrating twenty-two years in the priesthood. Currently, he serves as pastor of St. Joan of Arc Parish in Yorktown, Virginia and loves teaching, preaching, singing, witnessing Christ’s movement in others. Finding meaning, purpose, and direction in his own vocation,

Fr. Mike works to communicate how universally available this is in everyone’s life.

Our parish family is about to experience an Advent Mission which will “open the door” for miracles to become more evident in our lives. A man who has been blind for most of his life will present the mission. Fr. Mike Joly - a parish pastor, director of retreats and Catholic recording artist - will open up whether miracles are fact or fi ction, and will challenge everyone to receive the power of miracle anew.

Our Advent Mission will begin at all Masses on the weekend of Saturday/Sunday, December 3-4. Fr. Mike will invite all the faithful in our parish, from teen-agers up through the most mature in our faith family to attend a three-night Mission: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings (December 5, 6, and 7), beginning at 7:00 p.m. He will draw on music and interacting dynamics to “open the door” to the power of miracle in this “New Evangelization.” He will make use of Advent/Christmas scriptures and the writings and teachings of Pope Francis and some great leaders in our Catholic faith.

“MERCY, MIRACLE, AND OUR MISSION FROM POPE FRANCIS”

Speaker: Fr. Mike Joly


The massive and exciting effort to complete the redesign and refurbishing of our SJA Campus continues, growing ever so close to reality each day. But, it is not yet there and funds are still needed.

Over the summer, St. Joan of Arc was gifted $250,000 towards the campaign with the caveat that this funding would ignite a passion to complete the project sooner than anticipated through a match challenge donation. Will you rise to the recent challenge set forth by this gift? Will you help to complete this project? Because no gift is too small, will you give what you can in order to do so?

While typical capital campaigns concentrate on the bricks and mortar, Our St. Joan of Arc Campus will be more than defining walls or aesthetically appealing accompaniments. Rather, it will be a place where St. Joan of Arc school children are able to learn in an art conservatory where discovering music, dance and the visual arts lends to learning in other academic areas. And, it will be a place for children to discover, grow and thrive.

It will be a place where people in need come for help. It will be a gathering place for social events and meetings. It will be a legacy for our children, who will be the future of our Catholic faith. The redesign and refurbishing of our SJA Campus is a part of us all.

You see, the Journeying Forward into the Heart of Our Future is so much more than superficial buildings or structures. It is a comprehensive, thoughtful and caring plan to meet the needs of our seniors, our children and our families. It’s about being able to provide more help to the community too. The Journeying Forward into the Heart of Our Future is, in part, about our past. A past full of passion and dedication to have a Catholic church in Boca Raton, a past that started a future for us all. Wouldn’t you want to help start a future for others?

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.

For additional information, please contact Wendy Horton at [email protected] or 561-952-2838

Thanks to those parishioners who contributed over the weekend we have raised $60,000 towards our Matching Gift of $250,000. Leaving us

with $190,000 remaining! Please make your pledge now... because your donation is twice as valuable!

All donations made up until December 31 will be matched up to $250,000.

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MATCHING CHALLENGE!

Journeying Forward to the Heart of Our FutureGOAL !


FROM THE SJA HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRYAs 2016 comes to a close, it’s the perfect time to reflect and make resolutions for the new year. Resolutions mean a time for change and new beginnings, and that is exactly what is happening with the SpArk, the High School Youth Ministry program.

It’s about time we introduced ourselves. We are your new leaders of the SpArk and we could not be more excited to be serving you. Valerie Bryant is the Guidance Counselor at Saint Joan of Arc. Michael Piranio is a junior at Florida Atlantic University pursuing a Bachelors of Art in English with a concentration in Creative Writing and Rhetoric. We are the planters of the mustard seed and the harvesters of tomorrow. We engage in faith-based exploration of ideas through worship, recreation, and application of the Gospel message in the 21st Century. Come and see us for yourselves at our meet and greet session at the Ark on Friday, December 2nd from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. We would love to see you there!

The SpArk is so much more than a simple meeting. The youth takes care of the 5pm Mass on Sundays doing anything from ushering to lectoring and serving the Blood and Body of Christ. We are engaged in the celebration of Mass in every way. After Mass, we convene at the Ark for dinner, activities and group discussion. It’s a great way to meet fellow youth members at the Church and to explore the Catholic faith on a deeper level. After the holidays, Michael will be leading Bible studies on Friday afternoons at 3:30 pm in the Ark for anyone who wants a deeper understanding of the Bible and Jesus’s teachings. That’s not all we do! We are planning a Mass on the beach, a food packing day and other great activities.

Michael and I already have some great ideas, but we need to hear from you as well! We care about the active involvement of our youth in our Church and allowing our young people the opportunity of expressing their faith in a youth friendly atmosphere. We look forward to seeing you next Sunday. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions. You can reach Valerie at [email protected] or Michael at [email protected]. God Bless!

Valerie Bryant SJA High School Youth Ministry

SJA CATHOLIC CHURCH & SCHOOL VETERANS DAY SERVICEWe are so proud of our U.S. Veterans!

As it is customary, St. Joan of Arc Church & School celebrated a Prayer Service to honor our Veterans. Many of the participants belong to our parish, are friends of parishioners, or are related to our school families. At the Prayer Service each individual veteran was honored, and a short story of their life in our armed forces was shared with all attendees. SJA students were delighted to hear the stories and see pictures of these inspiring men and women! A joyful reception followed organized by our school staff. God bless our Veterans! God bless the U.S.A!


POPE FRANCIS’ PRAYER INTENTIONS

FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER

UNIVERSAL: COUNTRIES RECEIVING REFUGEES That the countries which take in a great number of displaced persons and refugees may find support for their efforts which show solidarity.

EVANGELIZATION:

COLLABORATION OF PRIESTS AND LAITY

That within parishes, priests and lay people may collaborate in service to the community without giving in to the temptation of discouragement.

FAITH FORMATION & RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Religious Education Office Hours 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

PLEASE NOTE NEW

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.

2016 Dec. 1

Jan. 5Feb. 2

SUNDAY RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES: 9:00 AM - 10:15 AMNovember 27th – NO CLASSES (Thanksgiving Break)December 4th – ClassesDecember 11th – ClassesDecember 18th – ClassesDecember 25th – NO CLASSES (Christmas Day)

WEDNESDAY RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES: 5:00 PM - 6:15 PMNovember 23rd – NO CLASSES (Thanksgiving Break)November 30th – ClassesDecember 7th – NO CLASSES (Advent Parish Mission)December 14th – ClassesDecember 21st – ClassesDecember 28th – NO CLASSES (Christmas Break) NEXT HOMESCHOOL GROUP MEETING: December 13th 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.

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 2016-2017

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:

For what are we thankful? Food on the table, a roof over our heads, family and friends? How often do

we “count our blessings”? A wonderful Thanksgiving Day family tradition is to hand everyone pieces of

paper in the shape of leaves, where each person can write blessings received during the year. Even if the

blessings are not read aloud, they may be gathered in a basket and offered to God in thanksgiving during our prayer before the meal. If these leaves are preserved in a Thanksgiving Journal or notebook, how wonderful

will it be to look back at years past and remember the blessings of meeting a new friend, celebrating a wedding, welcoming a new baby, finding a new job, purchasing a house or missing someone special who is no longer with us. Let us count our blessings and

thank God for every single one, no matter how small.


CCW FASHION SHOWThe Catholic Council of Women (CCW) hosted their annual Fashion Show on November 9. It was a joyful and entertaining event! An evening to see the latest trends from the Californian brand "Cabi". A delicious dinner prepared by the CCW members followed. The ladies collected wine bottles to benefit our Annual Auction.

WIN A SEVEN DAY/SIX NIGHT TRIP TO MAGNIFICENT ROME, ITALY!

1 for $503 for $100

Raffl e Tickets on Sale in the Religious Gift Shop, Special Projects,

and at The School & Parish Offi ce. Drawing of the winning raffl e ticket will take place

at The Polo Club in Boca Raton at 10pm on Friday, December 9, 2016. Winner need not be present.

Experience the beauty of Italy in the winter, spring or fall. This trip includes airfare in coach class for two persons and 6 nights

accommodations at a four star rated hotel in Rome, Italy. (Hotel will be determined at time of booking.)

Also included, are two tickets to the Sistine Chapel & Vatican Museum in Vatican City, Rome.

TICKETS SOLD OUTSIDE

THIS MASS!


MedicareWorkshops

101

Monday, November 28 7:00pm-8:00pm

This event is only for educational purpose and no plan-specifi c

benefi ts or details will be shared.

Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) is between October 15 and

December 7, 2016.

PLEASE JOIN US for an informational seminar regarding your 2017 Medicare options.

All will be held in Conference Room A.

For more information please contact Andrea Lewin at 561-952-2852 or Maggie Miller at 954-729-0347.

THE 1ST & 3RD THURSDAYof the month at the Kilby House

10:30AM

COME AND KNIT WITH US

ARE YOU WALKING WITH CHRIST?

Walking Toward EternityMaking Choices for Today

A Seminar with Jeff Cavins

Registration is required. To register online, visitwww.stvincentferrer.com/jeffcavins/ or stop by the

parish offi ce. For more info, please call 561-665-8566 or e-mail [email protected]

DECEMBER 10, 9AM-3PMSt. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church, Delray Beach, FL.840 George Bush Blvd. Delray Beach, FL 33483

Includes seminar materials, continental breakfast, and lunch

$39


LECTOR TRAINING MAKE UP CLASS

December 310:00am

at Kilby Ministry HouseSt. Kateri room

Training is for returning lectors,and an invitation to any individual

interested in joining the lector team.

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

THERE WILL BE A MAKE UP CLASS FOR THOSE INDIVIDUALS’ WHO MISSED THE PREVIOUS TRAINING.

All current EM's that distribute communion at

Mass, to the home-bound, nursing homes and at the hospital are required to attend the training on

Wednesday, November 30

at 6:30pm in the Church.

Anyone interested in becoming an EM is also welcome.Topics include: salvation history, sacramental theology, history of the Eucharist, origin and development of the Mass, principles of good liturgy, spirituality, ministry to the

sick, and up-to -date information on rubrics for EMs.For more information contact Deacon Bill at 561-952-2828

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 28 AT 6:30PM

Living Nativity

At Sanborn Square

ST. JOAN OF ARC BARNES & NOBLE SHOPPING DAY

1400 Glades Road • Boca Raton

If you have any questions, contact Alessandra Novoa at561.952.2956 or [email protected]

BARNES & NOBLE SHOPPING DAYSunday, December 11, 2016 from 9am to closingJoin us for shopping, story time, a concert, bell choirs and more.

A percentage of your Barnes & Noble purchases will benefi t St. Joan of Arc School.

YOU MUST MENTION ST. JOAN AT THE REGISTERfor our School to receive credit. Can’t attend our shopping day at Barnes & Noble? Please give our ID number to friends and relatives to use online: Bookfair ID: 11974094

To sign up to volunteer visit:www.SignUpGenius.com/go/60B084BABAD2-barnes


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

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.

Kimberly Nemeth, Robert Fishter

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 Amumazgui, NicholasAnasaii, VioletArcau, Georgina Babione Jr., RobertBaker, JimmyBarone, LydiaBauchman, MaureenBenicy, AlexanderBobbitt, JoannBondi, BarbaraBoronat, Consuelo Brown, DottieBradley, EarlBrown, NancyBruzzo, TamaraBuffone, PeterBugueiro, Maritza Ciarletta, DylanCozme, ValeriaCunningham, BeverlyCushing, DorothyDague, William DeaconDarbyshire, ColinDattolicco, Josefi naDe Chard, ChristineDe La Quintana, CarmenDe La Torre, EugeniaDent, KarenDescanio, LauraDunn, MorganDurand, Raul Salazar Enck, MaryFaragler, TrudyFarrell, AmandaFerrari, Roseanna

Fisher, GraceFranFritas, MarcelGalindo, Erika Gardner, MarieGarvey, ClaireGiguere, TheresaGreenwald, CarolGesner, CarmelaGolden, DorothyGoldstein, CarlottaGonsalves, PatGould, JenniferGrasso, VincentGrimont, TimHarris, CameronHazard, HowardHershberger, PaulHerzner, NancyHevert, ElizabethHill, Ceri Hill, KristenHill, MarissaHoch, RichardHollerbach, Nancy Jacobs, KatherineJames, MariasKeegan, BillKersan, KimKolesar, DonaldKuchina, JohnKurtz, MatthewLa Rocca, SalLane, MaryellenLargia, Elda

Laudato, FrancesLabbad, KiraLevin, SteveLinzer, RyleeLoesch, DoloresLopez, CarlosLuczyszyn, MichaelLugo, MiguelLynch, ElizabethLynn, AdeleMacher, PecaMancini, TeresaMargolis, RobertMarrocco, LindaMartinez, EridaniaMarullo, PhyllisMcPhillips, Daminica Mealo, PatsyMerizalde, ManolitoMicozzi, JoeMiret, EmilioMochler, MarieMochler, MichaelMoore, GregMorgan, ToddMorrow, MarjorieMuir, JamesNebel, Lee AnnNofe, DianneOrdonez, NellyPeloso, MargaretPeguero, BrittanyPetho, EllenPetito, JosephPicinich, Antonio

Pfi stner, PaulPortelli, EnzaPower, TheresiaQuillard, MillieRatto, Michelle Robert, BarbaraRubenberg FamilySaffran, DorothySalcedo, Maria San Martin, GloriaSantos, Rosa MariaSastri, Lorenzo Searle, Linda S. Segler, CharlySoihet, SissiSmolij, MonicaSprings, SteveSt. Germaine, Robert A.St. Juste, MargieSzlyk, EdwardTimoney, JohnTweel, JimValleti, FranVega de Watmough, LidiaVetto, ReginaVetto, RobertWilhem, PatWinograd, ElsaZaborowski, BarbaraZumaeta, Mery

Special prayers requested for three members of our SJA Dad's Club who will participate in a pilgrimage walking 20+miles a day until

their final destination Santiago de Compostela.Please keep Rod Mayen, Pete Kurdziel and Jim Tomsula in your prayers.

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. Trabajo 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.

La Solemnidad que celebramos «es como una síntesis de todo el misterio salvífico». Con ella se cierra el año litúrgico, después de haber celebrado todos los misterios de la vida del Señor, y se presenta a nuestra consideración a Cristo glorioso, Rey de toda la creación y de nuestras almas. Aunque las fiestas de Epifanía, Pascua y Ascensión son también de Cristo Rey y Señor de todo lo creado, la de hoy fue especialmente instituida para mostrar a Jesús como el único soberano ante una sociedad que parece querer vivir de espaldas a Dios.

Solemnidad. Jesucristo, Rey del Universo XXXIV Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario, Ciclo C.

San Lucas 23, 35-43: El reinado de Cristo

Que Cristo reine en primer lugar en nuestra inteligencia, en nuestra voluntad, en todas las acciones...

FIESTA DE NUESTRA SEÑORA DE GUADALUPEEste año la fiesta de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe la celebraremos a las 7:00pm con una corta procesión, una Misa festiva y una reunión en el Comedor del colegio “GAZEBO” después de la Misa. Los esperamos a todos con flores para la virgen y un plato para compartir. Gracias


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.

• Bautismos Sábado 17 de Diciembre al mediodía llamar al 561-392-0007 para información.

• Clases de Catecismo y Confirmación para adultos: información con Constanza.

• Clase Pre Bautismal martes 20 de Diciembre a las 7:00pm.

• Grupo de oración Todos los jueves a las 7:00 pm en la Casa Hispana.

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

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

• Grupo Santa Ana próxima reunión el 21 de diciembre (Desayuno de Navidad)

.• Clases de Biblia: Padre Oscar Alonso Próxima clase el 28 de Noviembre en el centro Kilby

• Navidad en el Parque SanBorn Lunes 28 de Noviembre 6:00pm -8:00pm

• Taller para Ministros Extraordinarios Miércoles 30 en le Iglesia a las 6:30

• Fiesta de la Virgen de Guadalupe Lunes 12 de Diciembre 6:30pm Procesión, 7:00pm Santa Misa, 8:00 – 10:00pm Recepción.

• Concierto de Navidad el 14 de Diciembre

• La Belle será anunciada la fecha

ACTIVIDADES EN ESPAÑOL CALENDARIO

INTENCIONES DEL PAPA PARA NOVIEMBRE Universal Acogida a refugiados. Que los países que acogen a gran número de refugiados y desplazados, sean apoyados en su esfuerzo de solidaridad. Por la Evangelización Colaboración entre sacerdotes y laicos. Para que en las Parroquias, sacerdotes y laicos, colaboren juntos en el servicio a la comunidad sin caer en la tentación del desaliento

Te invitamos a participar en la apertura de la escena del Pesebre Viviente representa-da por niños y la bendición ecuménica por sacerdotes y ministros de Santa Juana de Arco, San Gregorio Episcopal y de la Primera Iglesia Metodista. Con amor, agradec-imiento y alegría cantaremos canciones navideñas al Niñito Jesús en comunión con

nuestros hermanos cristianos.

LUNES, 28 DE NOVIEMBRE A LAS 6:30PM

Pesebre Viviente

en Sanborn Park

Increiblemente importante. Los Ministros Extraordinarios de la Eucaristia DEBEN participar el dia 30 de noviembre en el taller especifico de Santa Juana de Arco dictado por el diacono Bill Watzek en la Iglesia a las 6:30.

Ministros Extraordinarios de la Eucaristia

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