TALLer Tales  ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Page 2 Parish Directory / Liturgy Schedule/ Readings  ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Page 3 Mass Intentions / Lectors & Servers/ Bulletin Deadline ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Page 4 Calendar of Events / Words on the Word ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Page 5 Christian Service ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Page 6 Religious Education  ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Page 8 Advent Tea ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Page 9 K of  C Christmas Party Dinner Dance  ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Page 10 Brunch with Santa  ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Page 11 Family Movie Night ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Page 12 Our Lady of Guadalupe  ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Page 13 Children’s Choir at Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament  ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Page 14 Prayers for the Sick  ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Page 15 Bringing Home the Word ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Page 16 

Saint Joan of Arc News 

Second Sunday of Advent | December 04,  2016 

The members of St. Joan of Arc Parish are disciples of Jesus Christ, who recognize God’s love for the world & are 

empowered by the Holy Spirit to proclaim the Gospel to all people through joyful worship, life‐long education, 

compassionate service, responsible stewardship, & active community living. 

 

~ Mission Statement ‐ Pentecost 1998 ~ 

What’s Inside 

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CENTER 

22415 Overlake Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080 

 

Phone: 586‐772‐1282 Fax: 586‐775‐8374 

E‐mail: repoffice@sjascs.org 

SCHOOL 22415 Overlake 

Saint Clair Shores, MI  48080  

Phone: 586‐775‐8370 Fax: 586‐447‐3574 

Website: www.stjoan.net E‐mail: info@stjoan.net 

PARISH CENTER 22412 Overlake 

Saint Clair Shores, MI  48080  

Phone: 586‐777‐3670 Fax: 586‐774‐5528 

Website: www.sjascs.org E‐mail: info@sjascs.org 

TALLer Tales

Cooking for Thanksgiving: Thankfully, my family didn’t moan too much when they heard that I was doing the turkeys and stuffing this year. The saving declaration to my family (actually my get out of jail card) was: “But remember, I’m also bringing a bunch of great desserts from Bommarito’s.” That usually keeps them quiet!

My journeys to Kroger are always interesting when I shop for a big meal like Thanksgiving. I wish I was a bit more organized because I usually end up going to the store two or three times before I can start cooking. There’s always something I’m missing. As I was figuring out what I needed to buy for the 2016 Thanksgiving Day Extravaganza, I discovered that many of my spices had “use by” dates that were pretty old, some dating back to 2014! I’ll admit, the “use by” and “sell by” dates get pretty confusing. Even though I thought they were “ONLY spices,” I didn’t want to take the chance that my spices would be the reason for a 2016 Thanksgiving Day Debacle! So, one of my Kroger tasks was to replenish my many spices. That almost became paralyzing because there were so many choices. Is red pepper the same as cayenne pepper?

Now as for the turkeys, I purchased them on a shopping trip a week before Thanksgiving. I got them early enough so they had enough time to thaw. I’ve had problems in the past with thawing turkeys in my refrigerator because where I place them turns out to be the coldest part of my refrigerator. I remember one year that my turkeys were still pretty frozen on the day I was supposed to start cooking them. Talk about paralyzing a novice cook! But this year I decided to move the turkeys from deep freeze to the refrigerator on the Saturday before Thanksgiving.

With turkeys in place, spices bought and ingredients all ready for the great beginnings on Thanksgiving morning, I was now ready. After I opened the church at 6 a.m. that morning, I returned to my kitchen and began the preparations for the 2016 Thanksgiving Day Extravaganza. Out came the first turkey. After cutting the bag and with the turkey in hand, I started to panic. There were still ice crystals on the inside of the turkey cavity and it was still somewhat frozen in several areas. UGH! So my washing down of the turkey also served as a “let’s help thaw this bird out” process! Once turkey number one was cleaned, prepped and buttered down, it made its way into the Reynold’s bag and was then coated with a mixture of apple juice and maple syrup. It was then sealed and returned to the refrigerator so turkey number two could be prepped. Once turkey number two was done (and thawed out), they both went into the oven (which was a challenge but some careful calculations and the finding of the right aluminum pans helped the process). Once they began the great process of being the best ever Thanksgiving Day turkeys, I turned my attention to the stuffing.

I had this stuffing recipe that I used several years ago when I went healthy on my family. I decided to give it a try again because it sounded good. After diligently following the recipe’s instructions, I began the tasting process. I wasn’t impressed at all. I tried a few more spoonfuls and

thought this was never going to pass. It just didn’t taste all that good. But I was now stuck. Do I go out to Kroger and buy more dry stuffing mix? I thought for a few minutes and then rummaged through my cupboards. There on the top shelf next to the expired butternut squash soup was a bag of country style stuffing. Hmmm. Upon inspection I found that the “sell by” date was January 2016. Sell by, use by … this is too confusing for a novice cook. Plus I already used all the celery stalks I had on hand. After some thought, I decided it was just dried bread that I was “bringing back to life.” Plus, I figured, I did BUY the bread prior to January 2016 and there was no “use by” date. And, come on, it was just dried bread. So to work I went trying my best to come up with some simple traditional stuffing minus a few ingredients. After it was prepared, I tried a few spoonfuls and decided it wasn’t all that bad. It tasted like stuffing with butter, onions and chicken stock (that’s all I had left). Since my stomach didn’t react to the tasting experience I figured it was good enough to move to the dinner table later in the day! After all, as I continued to convince myself, it was only dried bread!

Armed with all my contributions to our family’s 2016 Thanksgiving Day Extravaganza, I moved my stuff to the car so it could be transported to my parent’s house. Once at my parent’s house and after the Lion’s game (of course) we put everything together and began the great feast. I kept waiting for a Griswold Family moment with the food (especially the turkeys) but it never happened. No one got sick (amen). Everyone seemed to like it (amen again). All was good … even the long expired dried bread come back to life in the simple traditional stuffing. It was a great 2016 Thanksgiving Day Extravaganza! I hope yours was too!

Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception: A Holy Day of Obligation: Please remember that Thursday is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, a holy day of obligation. A Vigil mass will be celebrated on Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. On Thursday we will have masses at 7:00 a.m., 8:30 a.m. (the school Mass), 12:00 noon and 7:00 p.m.

With the celebration of the Immaculate Conception “we recall that Mary, free from original sin, remained free of all sin throughout her life. This means that she always chose to be faithful to God’s will, even in the most difficult times. Mary was a human being who, as the Second Vatican Council taught, was on a ‘pilgrimage of faith.’ Even when her faith was tested she remained steadfast. As the Council also affirmed, she freely cooperated ‘in the work of human salvation through faith and obedience.’ She shows us what it means to be a follower of her Son. As we participate in the Eucharist on this December 8, we thank God for giving us the Blessed Virgin Mary as the pre-eminent model of discipleship and holiness (from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops website: www.usccb.org).”

Enjoy the week. Know of my prayers.

In Christ,

gmb gmb@sjascs.org

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ST. JOAN OF ARC DIRECTORY

Parish Center School Religious Education Phone: 586-777-3670 586-775-8370 586-772-1282 Fax: 586-774-5528 586-447-3574 586-775-8374

PASTOR MSGR. G. MICHAEL BUGARIN gmb@sjascs.org

ASSOCIATE PASTOR REV. JOSEPH W. TUSKIEWICZ jwt@sjascs.org

PERMANENT DEACONS: DEACON MIKE BARTHEL mpb@sjascs.org DEACON TOM STRASZ tes@sjascs.org

MINISTRY TO THE SICK & HOMEBOUND SR. ROSE CLEMENT, CSJ SR. MARGARET CANUELLE, IHM

PRINCIPAL KATHY KALICH kpk@sjascs.org ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL MARY PAT BRENNAN mbrennan@stjoan.net BUSINESS MANAGER DEACON MIKE BARTHEL mpb@sjascs.org

MUSIC MINISTER JOHN PERNA jgp@sjascs.org GUITAR GROUP DIRECTOR KENNETH MADELEINE kenmadeleine01@gmail.com RELIGIOUS EDUCATION DIRECTOR SUZANNE CORNELIUS sfc@sjascs.org REP SECTION HEADS: TRISHA MORATH tmorath@sjascs.org JUDY REMPEL jrempel@sjascs.org EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN MARY CAL mcal@sjascs.org ATHLETIC DIRECTOR DON POMAVILLE 586- 775-7490 dpomaville@stjoan.net YOUTH GROUP LINDA LIETAERT llietaert@stjoan.net

BAPTISMS Please call the parish office to make arrangements.

RCIA Please call the parish office & ask for extension 1510

MARRIAGES Arrangements should be made at the Parish Center at least six months prior to the desired date. Pre-marriage series required.

REGISTRATION It is very important that every family and independent adult be registered in the Church in order to keep our records and mailings current. Please contact the Parish Office to register at your earliest opportunity.

BULLETIN All bulletin copy needs to be emailed to: info@sjascs.org. Copy deadline: Monday 5:00 pm (Unless otherwise noted)

ST. VINCENT DEPAUL SOCIETY - DONATIONS To have items you wish to donate picked up please call 1-877-788-4623

PARISH CENTER OFFICE HOURS Monday - Thursday 8:30 am - 9:00 pm

Friday & Saturday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

MEMBERS OF PASTORAL PARISH COUNCIL

Chairperson Rosemary Dygert

Secretary Kevin Kaptur

Finance Betty Loeher

Liturgy / Worship Rosemary Dygert Anne Marie Armaly

Parish Life Kevin Kaptur

Evangelization Mary Cal

Education & Faith Formation Betty Loeher Diana Ziolkowski

Senior At Large Kevin Karapuz

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament There will be Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Mondays & Thursdays in the Parish Center Chapel. The Blessed Sacrament is God’s Gift of Love, the real presence of Our Lord Jesus.

Hours of Exposition 10:00 a.m. — 6:45 p.m.

Divine Mercy Chaplet will be said in the Chapel at 3:00 PM.

Weekly Readings

WEEKDAYS Monday to Friday

7:00 a.m. & 8:30 a.m. Saturday: 8:30 a.m.

WEEKENDS Saturday Vigil Masses: 4:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.

Sunday: 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. & 12:00 p.m.

HOLYDAYS Vigil Mass: (evening before) 7:00 p.m.

HOLYDAY MASSES: 7:00 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m.

ROSARY Recited: Monday–Friday

after the 7:00 a.m. & 8:30 a.m. Mass in the Cry Room Saturday at 8:00 a.m. in Church

RECONCILIATION Saturday 11:00 a.m.

EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Every Monday & Thursday in the Parish Center Chapel

10:00 a.m.— 6:45 p.m. Divine Mercy Chaplet will be said in the

Chapel at 3:00 pm

Liturgy Schedule 

Monday, December 05 Isaiah 35: 1-10 Luke 5: 17-26

Tuesday, December 06 Isaiah 40: 1-11 Matthew 18: 12-14

Wednesday, December 07 Isaiah 40: 25-31 Matthew 11: 28-30

Thursday, December 08 Genesis 3: 9-15 Ephesians 1: 3-6, 11-12 Gospel: Luke 1: 26-38

Friday, December 09 Isaiah 48: 17-19 Matthew 11: 16-19

Saturday, December 10 Sirach 48: 1-4, 9-11 Matthew 17: 9a, 10-13

Sunday, December 11 Isaiah 35: 1-6a, 10 James 5: 7-10 Gospel: Matthew 11: 2-11

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Altar Server Schedule

December 10-11, 2016

Mass Server

4:00 PM D. Chomicz/ F. Chomicz/ E. Kane/ M. MacMaster/ R. MacMaster/ R. MacMaster

6:00 PM M. Barrett/ J. Baur/ S. Baur/ N. Maus/ P. Maus/ B. Ren

8:00 AM M. Bentley/ L. Capaldi/ J. Crippen/ A. Hill/ E. Miller/ J. Miller

10:00 AM L. Austin/ M. Chesney/ R. Chesney/ G. Colombo/ H. Hass/ L. Hass

12:00 PM A. Kensora / J. Mears/ R. Perez/ F. Tanedo/ N. Tanedo/ T. Tanedo

Lector Schedule December 10-11, 2016

Mass Lector

4:00 PM Robert Stasak Peggy Hysick

6:00 PM Jennifer Raybaud Patricia Kowalski

8:00 AM Robert Muha Matthew Zanotti

10:00 AM Jeanne VanEgmond Rosie Nagy

12:00 PM Mary Margaret Paige Jane Meeker

MONDAY, DECEMBER 05, 2016 ADVENT WEEKDAY (PURPLE) 7:00 a.m. – Sam and Grace Valenti 8:30 a.m. – Irene Mack

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 06, 2016 ADVENT WEEKDAY SAINT NICHOLAS, BISHOP (PURPLE/WHITE) 7:00 a.m. – Charmaine Schick 8:30 a.m. – Celerina Hamoy

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 07, 2016 SAINT AMBROSE, BISHOP AND DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH (WHITE) 7:00 a.m. – Joyce Cueter 8:30 a.m. – Virgil Medley 7:00 p.m. – Barbara Guzdial

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 08, 2016 THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY (WHITE) 7:00 a.m. – The deceased members of Rogier and Detloff families 8:30 a.m. – Elise and Leonard Czarnecki 12:00 p.m. – Rob Bidigare 7:00 p.m. – John Conti

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 09, 2016 ADVENT WEEKDAY SAINT JUAN DIEGO CUAUHTLATOATZIN (PURPLE/WHITE) 7:00 a.m. – Wallie Gray 8:30 a.m. – Jerry Brennan

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2016 ADVENT WEEKDAY (PURPLE) 8:30 a.m. – Christina and Henry McGuckin

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2016 VIGIL: THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT (PURPLE/PINK) 4:00 p.m. - Mary Ellen Moffitt, Caroline Moffitt, Kenny Martin, Edward and Henry Blind, Josephine and Stephen Murawski, Elena Siguenza, Nancy-Ellen Fuhrman, Mary Beth Gumapal, Sam Curcuru, the deceased members of the Stefani and Rossi families, Robert Rinaldi, Richard and Phyllis Zanotti, and a special intention for Autumn Delzeit 6:00 p.m. - Wallie Gray

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2016 THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT (PURPLE/PINK) 8:00 a.m. - For the Intentions of SJA Parishioners 10:00 a.m. - Sr. Marie Gregory SSJ, Leslie Doby, the J. Champine Family, and Mary Beth Gumapal 12:00 p.m. - Victor Hage

Deadlines for Bulletin Articles Articles for the December 25th bulletin must be in no later than 12:00 p.m. on December 15th.

Articles for the January 1st bulletin must be in no later than 12:00 p.m. on December 22nd.

Articles for the January 8th bulletin must be in no later than 12:00 p.m. on December 29th.

St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church Weekly Calendar of Events

Monday, December 05 7:00 AM - Beaumont Nurses Retreat - MPR 4:00 PM - Basketball Practice - Gym 4:15 PM - REP - Classrooms, 10 & 11 6:00 PM - Scout Den Meetings - Lower Hall 6:15 PM - REP - Classrooms, 10 & 11 7:00 PM - Men's Fellowship Meetings - PC #3 7:00 PM - Advent Tea - MPR

Tuesday, December 06 10:30 AM - Sunday Scripture Group - FYC # 2 12:00 PM - Open Cards Club - MPR 3:15 PM - Brownie Troop 71428 - FYC #2 4:00 PM - Basketball Practice - Gym 6:00 PM - Scout Leaders Meetings - Lower Hall 6:30 PM - Light of the Spirit Prayer Grp - FYC #3

Wednesday, December 07 6:00 AM - Java with Jesus - Youth Room 8:00 AM - Picture Retakes - Room 10 &11 9:30 AM - Bible Study - FYC # 2 1:00 PM - Women's Bible Study - FYC #3 1:00 PM - Knitting/Crochet Ministry - MPR 3:30 PM - Children's Choir - Choir Room 4:00 PM - Basketball Practice - Gym 6:00 PM - Scout Den Meetings - Lower Hall 6:30 PM - Anthems Practice - Church 7:00 PM - Bible Study - FYC #3 7:15 PM - Choir - Choir Room

Thursday, December 08 8:30 AM - All School Mass - Church 4:00 PM - Basketball Practice - Gym 6:00 PM - Tiger Cub Scouts Den Meeting - Lower Hall 7:00 PM - Epic Youth Group Mtgs. - Youth Room 7:00 PM - Post Partum Depression - PC #4 7:30 PM - Guitar Group - Choir Room

Friday, December 09 4:00 PM - Basketball Practice - Gym 6:30 PM - K of C Christmas Dance - Away

Saturday, December 10 9:30 AM - Inner Healing Day - FYC # 2, FYC #3 11:00 AM - Exceptional Needs Christmas Party - MPR 4:30 PM - Teen Choir Practice - FYC - 6 7:00 PM - Family Movie Night - Multipurpose Room 7:00 PM - Young Adult:Thirst for Christ - Youth Room

Sunday, December 11 9:15 AM - Choir Warm-up - Choir Room 9:30 AM - Children's Liturgy of the Word - YR, FYC #2 10:30 AM RCIA - FYC #3 10:30 AM Coffee & Donuts - Multipurpose Room

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Words on the Word December 4, 2016 – Places That Are Safe By Mike Chapp

Much has been written over the last several weeks about the creation at college campuses of so-called safe spaces, at which students can seek sanctuary or protection from the difficulties of the world. A recent story in The Detroit News provided details on such efforts at several of the state’s largest universities, including the types of amenities they offer to students. All of this has become highly politicized, to be sure, and the intent here is not to take sides on whether such protected places are necessary, helpful or advisable. Instead, we might simply pause a moment, in the middle of the ongoing debate, to assess our priorities and remind ourselves, again, that – safe spaces or not – there will al-ways be issues and circumstances in the world that are difficult to manage. And to likewise remind ourselves that real solace, and last-ing peace, ultimately can only come from God. And that when we seek God, we will find him. “Then the wolf shall be a guest of the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid,” we hear in today’s first reading from the Prophet Isaiah. “The calf and the young lion shall browse together, with a little child to guide them. “The cow and the bear shall be neighbors, together their young shall rest; the lion shall eat hay like the ox. The baby shall play by the cobra’s den, and the child lay his hand on the adder’s lair.” Christmas is just three weeks away. As we get closer to celebrating the coming of the Lord among us, may we all remember that the safest place of all is in God’s loving care. © 2016, Words on the Word

Card Club Why not join the seniors as they play cards in the Family & Youth Center. The Senior Card Club Meets on the following

Tuesdays at 12:00 pm - Cards to begin at 12:30 pm

December 6th December20th

You do not need a partner to participate in the card club.

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Save your Cans and Bottles

The 8th grade class at St. Joan of Arc is hav-ing a can/bottle drive to help defray the cost of their Washington D.C. trip. Any parishion-er wishing to donate cans or bottles can drop them off at the Parish Center throughout the year or call and we will pick them up. Any

questions please call Marcia Ferszt (586) 747-6865.

St. John’s Needs Unscented Play-Doh The Pediatrics unit at St. John Hospital is in need of regular (no fruit flavors) Play-Doh.

The Play-Doh would be very much appreciated to help these children pass the time while they are in the Hospital.

Thank you in advance for your kindness and concern for these children who endure so much at such a young age. Please bring any unscented (no fruit flavors) Play-Doh do-nation to the Parish Center during normal business hours.

Healing the Heart Grief Support Reverence Hospice in conjunction with St. John Hospital & Medical Center, is offering ongoing Grief Support Groups. These groups provide a supportive, safe and friendly envi-ronment for those who are grieving to share their story and help the process of healing in a group setting. These groups are open to any adult who has lost a loved one due to death. “Healing the Heart” is offered as a community ser-vice, and there is no charge for the service.

St. Joan of Arc Church Family and Youth Center 21620 Greater Mack

St. Clair Shores, MI 48080

Group meets the second and fourth Wednesday of the month from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. For further information or registration, call Elaine Rosen at 586-723-9492.

Can Tabs Keep saving those tabs. The proceeds now go to support poor adults and children who have transplant surgery and cannot afford the cost of medication needed afterwards. Thanks for all you have done in the past. Just keep them coming. God bless you. Bring the tabs to the parish center to Sr. Rose.

Capuchin Soup Kitchen’s Earthworks Urban Farm Holiday Open House Earthworks Urban Farm, will be hosting an Holiday Open House Wednesday, December 14 to Friday, December 16, 9 AM to 5 PM. The event will include the opportunity to learn about the work of the Capuchin Soup Kitchen, includ-ing the Earthworks Agricultural Training Program, and to purchase locally produced products. Available products include local jams made with Earthworks berries, greeting cards, t-shirts, stickers and more. The event will be held at the Meldrum Capuchin Soup Kitchen site, 1264 Meldrum, Detroit 48207.

Solanus Center Advent Series: Preparing the Stable of our Hearts During this time of preparation for the birth of Jesus, we invite you to prepare the stable of your heart by reflecting with the Solanus Casey Center staff every Wednesday dur-ing Advent (Dec. 7, 14 & 21). We will begin with a Noon Mass followed by a simple soup lunch and reflection. $3 suggested donation is appreciated. Please RSVP to Sally McCuen at 313-579-2100, ext. 149. All are welcome. Se-cured parking available.

Christmas Programming on CTND As you prepare for the birth of our savior, Jesus Christ, on Christmas, tune into the Catholic Television Network of De-troit (CTND) for programming focusing on the true meaning of Christmas.

Since 1985, CTND has broadcast faith-filled programming that informs, educates, inspires, and entertains to homes throughout southeast Michigan. CTND became an affiliate of Boston-based CatholicTV Network in 2011.

CTND is available to 900,000 homes throughout southeast Michigan. A complete schedule can be found on the Arch-diocese of Detroit website and in The Michigan Catholic newspaper.

For more information about CSA-funded ministries, pro-grams, and services, please go to www.AOD.org.

Attention Men of the Parish: The annual St Joan of Arc Men’s Retreat at Manresa Jesuit Retreat House in Bloomfield Hills, is scheduled for Friday evening January 13, 2017 thru Sunday afternoon January 15, 2017. Father Leo Cachat, SJ is our Retreat Director this year. Come join us for a spiritual weekend of quiet time away from the ordinary demands of life. This is a great opportunity to grow closer to God, and gain a better perspective on the deeper meaning of your life. The week-end begins on Friday night with dinner at 7:00 p.m. and ends with the celebration of the Eucharist on Sunday at 12:00 p.m. This is a silent retreat based on the Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius of Loyola. The staff of Jesuits at Manresa are available for private talks, and the Sacraments are administered. All meals and a private room are provid-ed, on the exceptionally beautiful grounds of Manresa. Please contact Gary Stankowski (Team Captain) at (586) 777-5747 or E-mail: alwaysglg@aol.com for details and a reservation. Space is limited.

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Become a Volunteer

Many older and disabled adults in our community find them-selves faced with a variety of basic chores, yard work & minor repairs. For those who are frail or handicapped, have no family nearby, and are living on very low incomes, these tasks -- which most of us handle routinely -- are overwhelm-ing and impossible to manage. If you can rake leaves, put up storm windows, fix a leaky faucet or help with any other routine chores or minor home repairs, we need to hear from you. Even if you have just a few hours to spare once or twice a year, you can help a desperate neighbor remain in their own home a little longer. Work is arranged entirely around your schedule and near your home or office. Have a Heart. Be a Hero. Volunteer. MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

For more info contact us at: Interfaith Volunteer Caregiv-ers (586) 757-5551 or www.ivcinfo.org.

Christmas Choir Here’s a way to keep Christ in Christmas: Join the Christ-mas Choir! The Christmas Choir will sing Midnight Mass (and Christ-mas Day if there’s enough interest). Made up primarily of members of all SJA music groups, it is open to anyone who sings. The commitment, limited to the Advent Season and Christ-mas Day, is two-fold. First, it means singing at the week-end liturgies of one of SJA’s regular music groups (see be-low) and attending weekly rehearsals. Second, it means singing with the Christmas Choir and attending two joint rehearsals toward the end of Advent. The time period is less than a month, beginning in the last week of November with rehearsal and ending with Midnight Mass (or a Christ-mas Day Liturgy). Below are short descriptions of SJA’s regular music groups.

St. Joan of Arc Choir is the large group of singers that ministers from the choir loft at 10:00 AM Mass and practices on Wednesdays, 7:15-9:15 PM. The choir’s rep-ertoire includes traditional and contemporary music.

The Guitar Group is a collection of singers and in-strumentalists that ministers year-round from the sanctu-ary at 4:00 PM. Saturday Mass, doing primarily contem-porary music. They practice Thursdays, 7:30-9:00 PM.

Anthems is a small group of singers who ministers from the sanctuary at the Sunday Noon Mass, doing pri-marily contemporary music. They practice Wednesdays 6:30-7:30 PM.

The Teen Choir is a group of teen-aged singers and instrumentalists. They minister from the choir loft at the 6:00 PM Saturday Mass. They practice on Saturday be-ginning at 4:30 pm. Their repertoire consists of traditional and contemporary music.

If you’re interested or want more information, talk to any member of these groups or contact Music Director John Perna by phone (586.601.1226) or by email (jperna@sjascs.org), or by stopping him after any Mass.

Knitting/Crochet Ministry Knitting/Crochet Ministry It is the 12th year of the SJA Knitting and Crochet Ministry! We meet every Wednesday from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Meeting Dates through December 2016 are: December 7, December 14 (blessing w/potluck after) December 21 through December 28 (No meeting - Holi-days)

These are the items we are knitting and the approximate sizes: Hats, scarves and mittens (all sizes), Lap robes (36 x 36), Afghans (42 x 52) and Shawls, Chemo Caps and Slip-pers, Baby Sweaters, booties and caps and Baby Blankets (36 x 36) Preemie baby blankets (28 x 28)

We are extremely grateful for the generosity of our parish-ioners for their donations of yarn, however, we are only ac-cepting full skeins of yarn at this time. And as always, no donations of craft items will be accepted.

Any questions or for further information, please con-tact: Josie Dehelean at nonag.7@comcast.net or (313) 885-4706 or Marie Bryski at (586) 943-0240. God bless!

Annual Capuchin School Night Out Thursday, December 8, 5:30 PM Enjoy a night of mingling with likeminded young adults and learn how to support the Capuchin Soup Kitchen. The event will be held at Brew Detroit, 1401 Abbott St, Detroit, MI. $50 advance ticket includes heavy hors d'oeuvres, drinks, music and a brewery tour. Proceeds benefit the Capuchin Soup Kitchen. Purchase tickets online at www.CSKDetroit.org or by calling (313) 579-2100, ext. 170.

Christmas Cards Now Available Share your Christmas greetings with family and friends plus help Detroit’s children. Capuchin Soup Kitchen is offering eight Christmas card designs; artwork created by our Soup Kitchen kids. Cards are available in packs of 10 for $10 or sets of 20 for $18. Order yours by visiting: www.CSKDetroit.org

Christmas Concert With Sing-A-Long The Belgian American Association Band (www.thebaa.us)under the direction of Larry Huntington, will play a Christ-mas concert with a sing-a-long on Wednesday, December 14th, from 7-8 PM.

The location is St. Lucy Church 23401 Jefferson Ave. (Just South of 9 Mile ) St. Clair Shores, MI 48080. This event is open to the public. Bring your family, friends, co workers & neighbors. No charge, but free will donations appreciated. Please consider to join us. This year is the 85th anniversary of the BAA Band.

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If a nature show on TV depicted wolves playing with lambs, cows and bears living next door to each other, and a little baby romping with a deadly serpent, what would you think? These unnatural events might make you think you had

tuned into a science fiction program! Or you might wonder whether you were dreaming. The prophet Isaiah describes the peace that the Messiah will bring by reversing the hostile elements of nature. Listen for the animals the prophet mentions: the wolf and the lamb, the leopard and the "kid" (baby goat), the young lion and the calf are opposite kinds of animals (wild and farm animals). When these two kinds of animals get along together, then we will know that peace is here! We pray for this kind of peace to come into our world. The prophet dreams of the day when God's reign of justice and peace is established over all creation. That blessed event will become a reality at the end of the world when Jesus comes again in glory. What a hero Isaiah describes: the Spirit of the Lord-gifts we speak of at Confirmation-- are his; he wears faithfulness and justice as garments; he speaks up for the poor and all who are unjustly treated. He destroys evil and, yet, peace comes with him. We believe that the bud blossoming from the stump of Jesse is Jesus. Jesus came to us at Bethlehem; now we look for him to come at the end of time. Yet how can we be eager for his coming, knowing that he will judge us? Have you ever felt judged by someone, perhaps judged wrongly? This will not happen with Jesus: "Not by appearance shall he judge, nor by hearsay shall he decide." Jesus urges us not to judge others. How can we leave the judging to Jesus, especially during Advent? Paul, in our second reading, reminds us we can find encouragement and guidance in God's word. "Accept one another, then, as Christ accepted you.” How does Christ accept us? How can we show acceptance of others? When are we tempted not to accept others? What "walls" do we build at these times and how can we dismantle them? Whom does the Lord ask me to welcome as Christmas approaches? Acceptance of others does not mean we must agree with everything they do. When we accept and love others as Christ does, we accept and love their true selves, even if we cannot agree with their decisions. Sometimes, for our good and theirs, we have to separate ourselves from the actions of others. For example, the prodigal father did not leave his farm to follow his wayward son. He waited with open arms and open heart for the son to return. Our gospel speaks of John the Baptist who was one of those preachers who did not mind stepping on people's toes-even those of the rich and powerful. His mission was to get people to repent and be baptized before the Messiah arrived. John warns the religious leaders of his time that they must produce good fruit as proof of their conversion. John the Baptist seems to be a believer in the saying, "Actions speak louder than words." He tells the religious leaders of his day, "Give some evidence that you mean to reform." John wanted everyone to be ready for the Messiah: no excuses! Are we really a follower of Christ or are we just jumping on the Advent-Christmas bandwagon

Religious Education

“O God, the time is short, these days are too few as we prepare for the feast of the birth of Mary’s son. Busy days, crowded to the brim, with long lists of gifts to buy and things that must be done. Show to us, your highly favored children, how to guard our hearts from noise and hurry’s whirl, so that we might hear your voice calling our hearts to create an empty space that might be pregnant with Heaven's fire. Quiet us within; clothe our bodies in peacefulness, that your Word once again may take flesh – this time, within us – as once it did in holy Mary, long Advent days ago. We pray all of this in the name of Jesus Christ, the one for whom we watch and wait this holy Advent season. Amen” In an age where we can get just about everything we desire in an instant, Advent is wonderfully old school. It’s four weeks of pressing the pause button. It’s taking a breath amid the chaos of searching for the perfect gift, decorating everything within reach, and stringing bright lights. Advent gives us time to think about the true light of the world. Use the library or your computer to explore the different feast days of Advent. One this week is December 6-the feast of St. Nicholas which celebrates the kindly bishop who tried to help the poor. Children remember this feast by setting their shoes out to be filled with treats—if they have been good. The feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe (Dec. 12) is a great time to honor Mary, learn about Mexican culture, and talk about ways God can surprise us in our lives. The feast of St. Lucy (Dec. 13) whose name means “light,” offers a timely evening to seek out and enjoy Christmas lights. Find the light around us—and don’t forget the ancient custom of the Advent wreath. It seems we are always anticipating the next electronic gadget, the next big thing to change our lives. This year, I want Advent to teach me who is truly worth waiting for. Have a Blessed Second week of Advent, Mrs. C the DRE

Living Rosary St. Joan of Arc is going to have a Living Rosary at 6:30 pm on Wednesday De-cember 7, 2016. A Living Rosary is the Rosary brought to life. We will have one person representing each bead of the Rosary. Our Living Rosary will be wrapped around the Altar. Each mem-ber will hold a candle and will be asked to say a part of the Our Father or Hail Mary. The only re-quirement is that you are at least 14 years of age and are able to stand in place for about 30 minutes. We ask that you arrive at 6:00 pm and assemble in the Multipurpose Room in the Family and Youth Center. If you are interested in being part of this Living Rosary please call Sherry Savin at 313-530-2533 or Pam Haisen-leder at 586-291-7045.

Advent Tea With Fr. Richard Bartoszek

Monday, December 05, 2016 7:00 p.m.

Family and Youth Center

We invite you to bring your teacup, any Advent decorations you wish for your table, an appetizer or dessert and a gift for charity.

Reservations are required, so please call the Parish Center to reserve your spot. This year’s speaker will be Fr. Rich!

Friday, December 9, 2016 The Assumption Greek Church 21800 Marter Road Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080 Doors Open - 6:30 p.m. $40 per person Social Hour - 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Food and Drinks Dinner - 7:30 p.m. Included See any member for tickets or call: Ben Ancona (586) 214-1400 Matt Cebulski (586) 771-6923 Aldo Cardosi (313) 886-1281

St. Joan of Arc Brunch with Santa

Saturday, December 17, 2016

11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Please join us for Brunch with Santa in the dining room of the Family and Youth Center at St. Joan of Arc

Tickets are $14.00 per person Children 18 Months and older require a ticket.

Please make checks payable to SJA PTG with “Santa Brunch” in the memo line.

All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please bring a camera if you would like a picture with Santa.

Return bottom portion with payment to the School Office or Parish Center by

Friday, December 9, 2016

Name ____________________________________________________________________________

Amount enclosed: ______________________ # of adults________ # of children:__________ Checks made payable to SJA PTG

Phone number and email for confirmation: _______________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ A confirmation and special instructions will be sent to your email. For questions please contact Sharon Artley at artleysharon@gmail.coml.

A Family Movie Night Saturday, December 10, 2016

Immediately after 6:00 p.m. Mass

In the Multi-Purpose Room adjacent to the Gathering Space Admission: a new warm hat, scarf, or pair of mittens for a

needy child. Seating will be available or bring blanket and pillow to be comfy.

Sponsored by: SJA School Staff and Students

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Pray For Our Men & Women in the Military Pray for the Sick—Parishioners

Pray for the Sick—Family and Friends

David Adams Robert Bartlett Bonnie Batche Alma Berlenbach Terry Bertelsen Thomas Bishop Del Bodary Kathleen Brys Conrad Cal Patricia Cantin Marilyn Chevalier Joseph Cianciolo Pat and Debra Colaluca Mary Ellen Cooper Art and Ann Corker Victoria Cornwell Agnes Corrado Sara and David Curcuru Lucille Daniels Sam Dehealen Anita and Deborah Dembeck Nina Delisi Theresa DiVirgil Mark and Cheryl Drouillard Eugene Dubyk Marie DuPont Carmen Fannon Callista Fortier Nora Anne Francis Mark Franzel Patricia Fraser Charles Freund Thomas Gabel Isabel Gazzarato Katherine and Jim Glaeser Paul Geist Sylvia Gentile Larry Graham Margaret Hartung Joseph Heenan Jennifer and Patrick Heit Jack Hellems Ted and Gracie Hinz Michaeline Hrabonz Eleanor Irvine Ann Izzard James Jara Ed Jonas James Kammer Monica Kay Bernice Kowalik Delaney Kraemer Edward Krappmann Al Kraska Dorothy Krowicki Ludmila Kruse Mary Lederman Dotty Lubinski Janet Malaski Florence Nancy McDonnell Marilyn McEvoy

Mary McEvoy Karen McMahon Lee and Patty Majewski Vincent Marino Velma Marone Hector Martinez Rose Matthew Susan Mazalauskas Nick Menzo Nan Milleville Mary Moloci Louise O’Connor Rose Orlando Helen Paczala Toni Pantano Mary Papp Mario Parletta Norma Philp Dolores Poeschel Mary Pozzuoli Salvatore Promesso Helen Radomski Laura Rizzo-Andela Rich and Virginia Robinette Suzanne Roland Stephanie Romac Victoria Rydholm Nora Satrun Elizabeth Schaller Louise Seleno Virginia and Amelia Shamo Mary Anna Sheldon Greg Simon Madeline Smyka Sharon Strus Elizabeth Stundon Rosemary Sustrich Paul Tatti Richard Taylor James & Bernadette Thompson Veronica Torey Geraldine Van Der Haegen J Fred and Wanda Vogt Ralph Wales Kenneth Walsh Joan Weber Audrey Weekley Pauline Weinbeck Daniel William Sr. Joan Williams Douglas Wilson Margaret Wilson Anna Marie & William Woodruff Chuck and Steve Wolschlager Helen Wrynn Marion Zapytowski

Army Tom Barrett Richard Brown Anthony Damitio Greg DeMoss Brian C. Ellis Shawn Hunter Thaddeus Kapuscinski Joseph R. Kozlinski Greg Lietz Chris Listilla Daniel Meagher James Pranger Kyle Richardson Christopher Scholz Joseph Sattler Samuel Sattler Steven Sattler Dan Travis Joseph VanDusen David Weise Samantha Williams

National Guard Christopher Kuzma Air Force

Dan Adams Charles Bartlett James A. Brannigan Robert C. Carden Kevin Conley Hector M. Martinez Jacob Milatz Martin Rodriguez Dave Russell

Navy Fr. John Kaul Frankie Kocis Joseph Goeddeke Tom Miller, Jr Anthony M. Morgan Cullen O’Brien John Patterson Michael Ryan Andrew Seator

Marine Corps Daniel Allen Arthur J. Barron David Chute John M Haas Mark W Haas Theresa Hencsie David J. Kennedy Paul Koss Matthew Krugler Justin Lienemann Nick Lienemann Michael Light David Light Nicholas Mayer Lee Michael Thomas Reichling Thomas Rose Frank Schuster Daniel Sparkman Tom Stevenson Connor Yeager

Coast Guard Christopher Rogers Norma Ray Smihal

Pray for the Sick List Please note that we regularly clear the “Pray for the Sick List” because the list grows beyond our space allocation and we don’t always hear from people when they’ve gotten better. If you would like to add a person please call the Parish Center front desk at 586.777.3670 or send an email to our general inbox at info@sjascs.org.

Amy Anderson Michael Aridi Stella Arvan Walter Bailey Jerry Baird Theresa Bellomo Lisa and Thomas Bingham Paul Bogos Agnes Bousho Rose Mary Bramante Stanley Brys Teddy Burns Jaelynn Caskie Amanda Cavanaugh Judy Cesarek Marissa Cordell Fr. Timon Costello Delores Cyganski Clara Marie Cyplik John Debinski Derek DeDene Erin and Emily DeFoor Anita Delbeck Autumn Delzeit Caleb Dunne Jeff Eble Edith Chris Fontecchio Madalene Fortier Matthew Gebauer Gwen Gielniak Al and Isabel Giroux Fr. Peter Granzotto Michael Gray Brandon Green Donna Green

Clare Grinvalsky Aleda Grogan Christian Grundy Marie Guastella Kathleen Halloway Joe Hass Gary Hiekes Janet Hughes Amanda Huntsman David Huntsman Family Cody Paul Jackson Donna Marie Johnson Cindy Jones Ashleigh Kohlitz Lisa Linda Kole Barbara Krause Tricia Lalka Helen Lechner Laurie MacDonald Geri Malicsi James Marca Anthony Martin Jane Martin John McCade II Vern McElmurry Cliff Metting Irene McMahon Edward McMann Eva Megargle Anthony Miserendino John Mondro Philip Mooney Mary Mulrenin Rina Mulrenin Rick Nefske

Rebecca Nehra George Pasarikoevski Anne Perez Jeannie Petreson Michelle Ployngam Carol S. Provencal Caroline Pruzinsky Donald Quinlan Ben Rajala Judy Rascano Joel Rivera Robert K. Roach Frederick Salk Joseph Samyn Jack Sarb Stewart Saunders Viginia Sawyer Joe Sfair Bev Seguin Theresa Schans Andrew Smith Walter and Terri Tack Doris Tackett Gerry Tessman Jim Testori Bert Valina Robert Vangunten Richard Vuylsteke Judy Heater Usworth Carolyn Ward Robert Wehner Caroline Wilson Janice Wouters