13485 Spring Hill Drive | Spring Hill, FL 34609 | (352) 688-0663 | sjoa-office@tampabay.rr.com

PARISH OFFICE HOURS

Monday-Thursday 9:00 AM-4:00 PM

closed for lunch 12-1:00 PM

MASSES TIMES

Saturday: 4:00 PM

Sunday Masses: 8:00 AM in English

9:30 AM in Spanish

11:00 AM in English

DAILY MASS

9:00 AM Monday-Saturday

MISSION

The Mission of St. Joan of Arc Parish is to put Jesus first in our lives by seeking to know Him in Scripture, Encountering Him in Prayer, Celebrating His Presence among us in praise and worship and uniting with one another in loving service.

NOTE

WEEKEND ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY. MASKS ARE OPTIONAL IF YOU HAVE HAD YOUR VACCINATION.

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FROM OUR PASTOR, FR, PATRICK REBEL

In the first reading for last Sunday from the Book of Isaiah, the author foretells of a Suffering Servant who wins forgiveness and healing for the world. The title Servant is believed to refer to Israel. The Servant gives his life as an offering for sin. The will of the Lord will be accomplished through the Servant. Though the Servant was tormented, killed and buried in a grave among the wicked, God is pleased with him. The Servant is given honors and rewards as a result of the rejection and suffering he experienced. The suffering of the Servant leads to the justification of many. The Servant surrenders his life as an offering for the sins of others. Through hardship and suffering, the Servant took on the guilt of many. This Servant is exalted by the Lord because he has done God’s saving will. By the light of heaven, this Servant will be a witness in the lives of those who come after him. They will be affected by the sacrifices He made. His life cannot be measured by the limits of this world. His life is measured by the timeless standards of heaven. We can see in the Gospel for last Sunday that Jesus is that Suffering Servant of whom Isaiah has prophesied. Jesus has predicted that His suffering, death and resurrection are quickly coming. However, the apostles totally misunderstand what Jesus is telling them. While Jesus is telling them about His suffering death and resurrection, James and John request places of honor when Jesus comes into His glory. Jesus asks them if they truly understand what they are asking. Ironically, they will undergo a similar type of suffering. They have no idea that Jesus is trying to tell them about His cross and suffering. Jesus then asks James and John if they can drink the cup and undergo the Baptism. Again they misunderstand what the Lord is asking. He is asking them, if they too can endure the same type of suffering that He will encounter. The other 10 Apostles become indignant at James and John. Jesus then tells the Apostles that true discipleship is not about getting seats of honor or seeking glory. True discipleship is about serving others and giving one’s life for the ransom of many. In other words, discipleship is about imitating Our Lord. Glory and honor must be rooted in service. We are not here to be served but to serve the needs of others. In the reading from Hebrews last week, the author tells us that we can turn to Jesus to guide us in being true disciples. Being human, Jesus knows what it is liked to be tested because he was fully human and fully divine. Being the Son of God, Jesus can accomplish great things for us. Jesus can also sympathize with us in our struggles. Jesus is now glorified in His humanity. He has entered into heaven. He can also intercede with the Father. We now have confidence to seek God’s mercy and grace. In conclusion, we are called to follow Jesus with an attitude of service for others. Even though our society values success, fame and wealth; followers of Jesus are asked to serve others. In our celebration of the Eucharist, we acknowledge our dependence on God and each other. The end result in following the example of Christ will lead us to eternal life.

The Faith Formation Office needs a new Fifth Grade Teacher and Aide beginning 2022. If you are interested in teaching our awesome 5th graders on Wednesday evenings, please get in

touch with MaryJo Waggoner, the Director of Faith Formation at Stjoanreled@gmail.com. You will need to complete the background check through the Diocese and be fingerprinted. We

are also in need of substitute teachers for all elementary grades. Thank you for placing this in prayer.

COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN DRIVE THRU DINNER – OCTOBER 23, 2021

If you purchased one of the delicious dinners prepared by the CCW, who in turn help financially to support our parish, we thank you!!!!

We hope to see you in the future for our drive through dinners. Thank you for supporting our ministries and our St Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Parish Community.

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DEACON FRED LAPIANA

A Message In A Bottle

Blessed are the poor in Spirit for theirs is the Kingdom of God. Bartimaeus must have been known by the residents outside Jericho for being blind and always begging for money in order to survive. He had probably lost his pride long ago. He survived by donations given to him out of pity for his condition. No one took him in or cared for him except for the coin thrown his way. He was looked upon as a burden to his community.

He probably heard about Jesus through the talk on the street. Very popular and important. As Jesus passed by, Bartimaeus shouted… “Jesus have pity on me!” As the crowd tried to hush him up he shouted the louder. Was he expecting coin as the others were inclined to throw his way, or something else? Turns out it was something much more important… he wanted to change his life. “Jesus I would like to see” he answered Him. Jesus gave him back his sight and Bartimaeus followed the Way, which changed his life.

The Canaanite woman cried out, “have pity on me Son of David, my daughter needs your help”. The Apostles rebuked her. Even Jesus challenged her since she was not a Jew. She persisted and Jesus healed her daughter because of the womans’ faith and persistence.

Recently a young man came into our celebration of the Mass and came to the altar demanding bread and wine. He was confused and agitated. He was not looking for pity, he was looking for help. Our parishioners did not shout him down, but followed him out the door offering help.

It is most difficult to put pride aside and ask for the help needed to change our life’s direction. It is our life’s struggle which brings us to our Lord. This article is written in hope of finding its way to that young man. A message in a bottle. Our community stands ready to help you in your struggle.

Jesus offers healing and help to those who ask Him. It is so much easier to ask our Lord directly. We can help with this if you would like to take the first step.

NOTITAS DEL DIÁCONO JOSE CRUZ

Los israelitas “vienen llorando” (Jeremías 31, 9), pero al regreso el SEÑOR los consuela y los guía. En el Salmo escuchamos que “al ir, iban llorando”, pero regresan “cantando” (Salmo 125, 6). El ciego Bartimeo se fue al borde del camino en busca de piedad, pero regresó con vista y con Jesús. Nuestro Dios, que puede transformarlo todo, nos trae esperanza y alegría en momentos de dolor y sufrimiento. Pero lo primero no puede suceder sin lo segundo.

Hace dos semanas escuchamos a un hombre rico preguntarle a Jesús, qué podía hacer para alcanzar la vida eterna. Jesús le dijo que debía vender todo lo que tenía y seguirlo. El rico rehusó. Se alejó. Hoy escuchamos a un ciego pedirle a Jesús poder ver. Al levantarse, tiró su manto y, como era limosnero, eso era lo único que poseía, con las monedas recibidas que guardaba en su bolsillo. Después de quedar curado, Jesús le dice que puede marcharse, pero Bartimeo comenzó a seguirlo por el camino. Tanto el hombre rico como el ciego tienen fe en Dios y acuden a Jesús para que los ayude, pero el adinerado rehúsa dejar lo que ya tiene. Su riqueza lo apabulla. El pobre ciego sacrifica lo poco que tiene para seguir a Jesús. Su pobreza lo ha liberado. También se puede hacer un contraste con el Evangelio del domingo pasado. Jesús le hace prácticamente la misma pregunta a Bartimeo (el hijo de Timeo) que le hizo a Santiago y a Juan (los hijos de Zebedeo) en unos cuantos versículos anteriores: “¿Qué es lo que desean?” ¿Qué quieres que haga por ti?” (Marcos 10, 36. 51). Los Apóstoles, sin darse cuenta de lo que pedían, pidieron la gloria, la cual Jesús ni puede ni quiere darla; el ciego, dándose cuenta de quién era Jesús verdaderamente, pide ser curado, lo cual era lo que precisamente Jesús podía y quería hacer. Un último contraste: Bartimeo no tenía vista física, pero su vista espiritual era clara. Aun antes de que Jesús lo curara él tira su manto, el cual era esencial para su ocupación, e inmediatamente después de ser curado comenzó a seguir a Jesús. Pregunta de la Semana ¿Qué aspecto de mi vida necesita ser sanado? ¿Qué quiero que Jesús haga por mí?

BIBLE STUDY BEGINNING AGAIN SOON!

We have started our Bible study for Tuesday evenings at 7:00 pm in the Deacon Lee Library. We are studying OREMUS, A GUIDE TO CATHOLIC PRAYER. It’s an 8 week course that will end December 14th.

Then, on January 4th, we will begin a study called THE BIBLE AND THE MASS by Dr Scott Hahn. Please see the flyer on the bulletin boards in the Narthex. If you are uncomfortable in a group setting, you can do the study at home using the videos that are available on line.

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BAPTISMAL CLASSES!! Baptism classes are held 6:00 pm on the Third Tuesdays of every month.

Our next class will be on November 16th in the Kitchen/Nursery. Parents must be practicing Catholics and MUST pre-register with the parish office by the Monday prior.

If you do not pre-register, we will assume no one is coming and there will be no class.

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Stewardship for Sunday, October 10, 2021

You cannot outdo the generosity of God! Try tithing 10% for three months and see how God blesses your life.

Attendance: 512

Offertory: $6224.00

PLEASE CONSIDER

ONLINE GIVING

Our parish is grateful for your continued support at this time. Go to our

website: www.StJoanofarcfl.com and click on Online Giving. Thank you.

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS Are you interested in learning about Jesus and exploring the Catholic Faith? Would you like to join the Catholic Church? If you have never been baptized or were baptized in another Christian tradition, then the process of the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults is for you. If you would like more information, please call the Parish Office at (352) 688-0663 and leave your name, phone number and email address. RCIA sessions are Sundays, at 9:00 am in the Nursery/Kitchen.

Bishop Gregory Parkes has launched GulfCoastCatholic.org, a news website to help Catholics Know, Live and Share their Faith.. You’ll find articles that inform and hopefully inspire. Plus, each article can be shared via

social media with one click. GulfCoastCatholic.org will provide timely and relevant articles for staying up to date with Catholic Life. We will also share stories about people who are courageously living the Gospel.

Visit GulfCoastCatholic.org to check out the website and to sign up to our free weekly e-mail for top stories.

SING UNTO THE LORD WITH ALL YOUR HEART!

Would you like to join our choir and bring a message to our church through song?

We have rehearsals every Wednesday at 6:30 pm in the Church beginning on Wednesday, Oct. 27. Our singing schedule rotates, so we sing the 1st Saturday of each month at the 4:00 pm Mass,

2nd Sunday and 4th Sundays at the 11:00 AM Mass and 3rd and 5th Sundays at the 8:00 AM Mass. Our first time singing together will be Nov 6th at the 4:00 PM Mass.

Come try us out. I pray you’ll like us and join us in raising our voices up to God! Contact Joyce Thorpe at Sjoaorganist@gmail.com or in the parish office if you have any questions.

THE BLOODMOBILE IS HERE AT ST. JOAN OF ARC!

VERY IMPORTANT!!! CALL FRIENDS AND FAMILY!!! TODAY, OCTOBER 24TH FROM 8:00AM TO 1:00 PM

PLEASE DRINK PLENTY OF FLUIDS BEFORE DONATING.

Blood is made up of four main components: Red blood cells, platelets, plasma and white blood cells.

Each whole blood donation has the potential to save up to three lives. SAVE A LIFE AND DONATE NEXT WEEK!

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23

9:00 AM † Dorothea Graca req by her loving husband John

4:00 PM † Lois Smith req by Mary Ann Wilson

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24

8:00 AM For Our Parish Community

9:30 AM † Gregorio Honrado req by su esposa Sylvana

11:00 AM † Ted Hartman req by his wife, Pat Hartman

MONDAY, OCTOBER 25

9:00 AM For Society of St. Vincent de Paul

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26

9:00 AM For Mark and Mary Jo Waggoner on their birthday

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27

9:00 AM For our Rosary Makers req by

Marilyn Frontiero

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28

9:00 AM For our “In His Footsteps” Soup and Sandwich Program

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29

9:00 AM † Deacon Lee Hinderscheid req by

His loving wife, Ann

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30

9:00 AM † Frank Barle req by Loving Wife

4:00 PM † Art Scarcello req by Loving Wife Rita and Family

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 31

8:00 AM For Our Parish Community

9:30 AM † Nereida Vasquez req by

Guillermina Cruz

11:00 AM † Joan M. Guensch req by

Jane Ruggiero

READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 24, 2021

Sunday: Jer 31:7-9/Ps 126:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6 [3]/Heb 5:1-6/Mk 10:46-52

Monday: Rom 8:12-17/Ps 68:2 and 4, 6-7ab, 20-21 [21a]/Lk 13:10-17

Tuesday: Rom 8:18-25/Ps 126:1b-2ab, 2cd-3, 4-5, 6 [3a]/Lk 13:18-21

Wednesday: Rom 8:26-30/Ps 13:4-5, 6 [6a]/Lk 13:22-30

Thursday: Eph 2:19-22/Ps 19:2-3, 4-5 [5a]/Lk 6:12-16

Friday: Rom 9:1-5/Ps 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-20/Lk 14:1-6

Saturday: Rom 11:1-2a, 11-12, 25-29/Ps 94:12-13a, 14-15, 17-18 [14a]/Lk 14:1, 7-11

MASS INTENTIONS

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OBSERVANCES FOR THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 24, 2021

Sunday: 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time; Wor ld Mission Sunday

Thursday: Sts. Simon and Jude, Apostles

Saturday: BVM

Next Sunday: 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time; Pr iesthood Sunday; All Hallow’s Eve

MASS INTENTION REQUESTS

Offering Mass for a special intention has been a long standing tradition in the Catholic Church. It is usually considered that special graces are received by the person who the intention is for. Masses are said for many reasons; for a deceased person, for a living person, in honor of someone’s birthday, in honor of someone's

anniversary, etc. The name of the person or persons we are praying for is mentioned in the general intercessions, by the priest at Mass and in our weekly bulletin. If you would like to have a Mass said for someone, living or

deceased, please go to the Parish Office. A Mass Card will be given to you as a reminder of the time and date you requested.

Request a Mass for your loved ones, living or deceased, at the parish office.

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TODAY IS WORLD MISSION SUNDAY We celebrate this day by remembering our baptismal call—to bring the Gospel to all! The collection today for the Society for the Propagation of the Faith supports the work and witness of the Mission Church, as it provides for priests, religious and lay leaders who offer the Lord’s mercy and concrete help to the most vulnerable communities in the Pope’s missions. Thank you for your generosity. Please make checks out to St, Joan of Arc and one check will be mailed to the Diocese.

SAVE A LIFE

Kidney Donor Hero Needed—Blood Type “O”

Bert is the father of two teenagers and is in great need of a kidney transplant. Regardless of where you live in the USA, there are not costs to donate—all expenses are paid for donor and caregiver. The National Kidney

Registry’s Donor Shield Program offers comprehensive suppor t and protection for living kidney donors. Please contact us at:

Bert Savage (recipient) email: kidney-for-bert@outlook.com

Barry Cousins (father-in-law): 419-356-9455, or bcounsins@toast.net Facebook or Google: Kidney for Bert Savage

Thank you and please consider helping to save a life.

PARISH STAFF

Pastor Rev. Patrick Rebel Asst. Priests ................................................. Rev. Edward Reiter Rev. Michael Kouts

Msgr. Joe Sobiesiak

Deacons .................................................... Deacon Fred LaPiana

Deacon Jose Cruz

Deacon James Riveiro

Deacon Mike Ruffner Parish Business Manager ....................................... Anne Cofone

Director of Faith Formation .......................... Mary Jo Waggoner Stjoanreled@gmail.com

Director of Junior High and Youth Ministry .... Nancy Lovelock

Sjoa-youth@tampabay.rr.com

Director of Music…………………………...…...Joyce Thorpe

Sjoaorganist@gmail.com

SACRAMENTS

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

Saturday: 10:00 am-11:00 am & by appointment.

BAPTISM FOR CHILDREN

Please call the Parish Office to pre-register. (352) 688-0663 MATRIMONY If you are contemplating marriage at St. Joan of Arc Church, please be mindful that there is a six month prior notice request required.

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OFFICE EMAIL

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Faith Formation & Youth Ministry

(352) 686-7864

RCIA/RCIC

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“IN HIS FOOTSTEPS” SOUP & SANDWICH LUNCH

Served in our Parish Family Hall the 2nd Thursday of each month from Noon-2:00 pm & for our homebound, the 4th Thursday of each month.

MARY & MARTHA’S GIFT SHOP (NOT OPEN AT THIS TIME) Saturday……………………………………...3:30 pm-5:30 pm

Sunday……………………………………….7:00 am-1:00 pm

Wednesdays………………………………….9:30 am-10:30 am

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