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Today’s second reading (1 John 2:1-5) may seem contradictory. While we are told that we have Jesus as expiation for our sins, it also claims we do not know God if we do indeed sin (not follow the commandments). The way of reconciling this passage is to recognize our calling to always strive to keep his commandments so that if (“when”) we do not, we can trust that God will still be there to help instantly pick us up in order to strive again!

Recognizing this is a necessary element of living our discipleship. The greatest invitation we have in life is to know God, and part of that recognizes that we are meant to instantly turn to him. Of course we want to always avoid (and never make an excuse to commit) sin, but if we sin we still have a choice. If we choose to stay there and wallow in the sin (“I blew it, so what difference does it make so I might as well stay here for a while”) we are only making things worse, more complicated, more painful. The other option is to instantly pray, “God forgive me, help me!” This is not only so we can “stop the bleeding” right away but it can also help us take steps to undo the damage caused by seeking the forgiveness of those we may have harmed by our decisions. There is even the potential for our mistakes to be transformed into something good via a resolve to never make that mistake again—which solidifies our commitment to living the lives we were created to live!

But as great as it is to rely on God’s help to get us out of the mire caused by our wrong decisions, the greater invitation is to rely on God’s help to avoid the mire in the first place! The teachings of our most-wonderful faith are not to restrict us in misery but to free and protect us for the greatest happiness possible. Yet God knows it is not easy in this world that bombards us with the temptations not just to sin but to not be instruments of God’s love for others, and that is precisely why God offers his help every step of the way! But the key is to strive to love as God loves us, because the more we can love the more naturally the adherence to all of God’s commandments will flow! Through love, prayer, the sacraments, and pursuing the greatest of relationships possible with God and others, God’s love will indeed be perfected within us!

- Fr. Martin Dunne, III

370 SW 3rd St. • Boca Raton • FL 33432 561.392.0007 • 561.392.0074 Fax

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Msgr. Michael D. McGraw • Pastor Fr. Dominic Toan-Tran • Parochial Vicar Fr. Martin Dunne, III • Parochial Vicar

Deacon Bill WatzekMsgr. Stephen Bosso • Assisting Fr. Michael Driscoll • Assisting

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

Fr. Norman Schwartz • Assisting Deacon Michael Zatarga

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

Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm Saturday 9:30am to 2:00pm

in the Gift Shop • 561.393.0006S c h o o l O f f i c e H o u r s 561.392.7974 • 561.368.6671 Fax Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm

M a s s S c h e d u l e s Saturday Vigil: 4:30pm

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

& 6:30pm (Spanish) Monday-Friday: 6:45am & 8:15am

Saturday mornings: 8:15am Eve of Holy Days: 6:00pm

Holy Days: 6:45am, 8:15am, 9:15am, & 12:15pm

Holidays: Only one Mass at 9:00am B a p t i s m s

Every 1st & 3rd Sunday (English): 1:30pm 4th Saturday (Spanish): 1:30pm C o n f e s s i o n s (CHAPEL)

Saturday: 3:00pm - 4:00pm (English) Sunday: 5:50pm - 6:20pm (Spanish)

Confessions by appointment during office hours

NURTURING YOUR SPIRITUALITY 365 DAYS A YEAR

APRIL 15, 2018 YOUR CARING CATHOLIC COMMUNITY IN DOWNTOWN BOCA RATON

Family Faith & Fun DayAPRIL 2110:00am-2:00pmat st. joan of arc

$10 per childChildren 2 and under FREE

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MASSES FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 15, 2018MONDAY - April 16 6:45am Nancy Jimenez Jimenez by Doris Amaya, Richard Buchmeier by Ron & Kathy Lakey 8:15am Christy & Hope Kirks by Terri Picinich, Luann Lavoie by The Family

TUESDAY - April 17 6:45am Fr. Oscar Alonso by The Quellier Family, Kirk Coakley by Arlene Coyne 8:15am Alexander Guzman by Grace Fishter, Jose Sua (Anniv. 18 yrs) by The Sua Family

WEDNESDAY - April 18 6:45am Linda Goble by The Spatola Family 8:15am Alexander Guzman by Grace Fishter, Geraldine Theresa Woehnker by Beverly David

THURSDAY – April 19 6:45am St. Joan of Arc Parishioners 8:15am Alexandra Benizy by Grace Fishter, Robert Abbott by Nancy Koby

FRIDAY - April 20 6:45am William Murphy by April Murphy 8:15am The Riccio Family by Luisa Riccio, Steve Schnellenberger by Beverlee

SATURDAY - April 21 8:15am Marion LoVerdi by The Columbiettes, Mildred Kueppers by The Columbiettes 4:30pm Rose & Salvatore Mistretta by Toni Tesu, Colleen Keeley by David & Madeline Felton

SUNDAY - April 22 7:30am Padre Pio by Teresa Viglietti, Phyllis Silk by Bruce & Denise Silk 9:15am Gina Montalte by The Sherlock Family, Harry Schneeberg by The Grau Family 10:45am Audrey Bloom by Marc Gendreau, Tony Picinich by The Higgins Family 12:15pm Marie Claire Richards by The Handal Family, Dr. Benjamin Berges by Coworkers at Broward Health 5:00pm Martha & Richard Berni by The Bryant Family, Anna Bartley by Luisa Hernandez Family 6:30pm St. Joan of Arc Parishioners

BULLETIN EDITOR: PATTY DELANEYPlease email Bulletin material to: delaney_patty@stjoan.org*We reserve the right to edit and publish such materials at our discretion.

ST. JOAN OF ARC CHURCH & SCHOOLWish List

FOR THE CHURCH:• 50 -100 FOLDING CHAIRS – for overfl ow Masses & events in the arena and Palm Court

ART CLASS NEEDS:• 4 CASSO DISPLAY SYSTEMS - to hang art in hallways without nails• BLOCK PRINTING MATERIALS

MUSIC CLASS NEEDS:• 4 XYLOPHONES – One in bass, alto, tenor, and soprano.• 4 ROLLING STANDS FOR XYLOPHONES

If someone wishes to donate one of these items in memory or in honor of a loved one, we can make arrangements to engrave a plaque

for installation on donated item.

These items were not included in the church’s budget so a donor is needed to underwrite these items. Partial Or Complete Donation Can Be Made.

To donate please contact Wendy Horton at 561-952- 2838 for more details.

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! Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Williams

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

If you would like to be included in SJA’s School Quarterly Newsletter, The SJA Gazette mailings, please email us your name and address at info_school@stjoan.org or call the

School Office with your contact information at (561) 392-7974.

THE ST. JOAN OF ARC SCHOOLGazette

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On April 21, we have our annual Family Faith and Fun Day. It is an opportunity for us to pay attention to the basic unit of society and church, the family, the “Domestic Church,” the “Church of the Home.” We all were born into and grew up within a family. Our basic sense of personal security and identity was shaped within our family of origin. We learned what it meant to be a human being, how to share, forgive, support, and love unselfishly. We also learned the important lessons of working together to make good things happen, and to accept and learn even from failure. The bonds of family give us nurturance, security, and a sense of belonging. From the religious perspective, family is the first place that we learn the most important truth, that we are created and loved by God, and have a mission and purpose in this world. Family faith, practiced regularly, becomes a good habit that will support us through life’s triumphs and tragedies.

Here at Saint Joan of Arc, families work hard to live and pass on our faith. We do so while recognizing the pressures, tensions and difficulties that are also a part of family life. Concerns of finances, job security, health, marital happiness, issues of maturity and aging, child-rearing stresses etc. all require strength and courage. It is with faith, however, that they are manageable and may even be the source of development in character and virtue. It is not easy to be a “counter cultural” family of faith that worships and loves God, and cares for neighbors. Christian life today really has an element of struggle and disconnect with a culture that is non-believing, secularized, and materialistic. More important than all that, however, we have to celebrate the vitality and endurance of the “Family of Faith” of today. So we come together to support one another, and to have fun together. Our Day for Faith and Family Fun.

Our “Celebration of Faith and Fun” brings us together for a morning and early afternoon in order to have fun and enjoy God’s great gift of “Play.” We know that without play we tire, lose enthusiasm, creativity and a zest for living. Play gets us out of the world of work, routine, the predictable and the boring. When we play we live in a different world of spontaneity, creativity, freedom, and the time out of time that we call “playtime.”

As adults we can participate directly or vicariously in the events of “Family, Faith and Fun Day.” But most of all, we are filled with joy as we see our children with painted faces, engrossed in “musical chairs” or the “ring toss” or the petting zoo. On Saturday, Family Faith and Fun come together and perfectly complement one another on April21 in Boca Raton, Florida.

At this time we are also having a lot of activity in our school with school open-house visitations, Arts Night, and soon Drama Productions. We will also have Deacon Ordinations here for all of the Dioceses of Florida on April 14 at 11:00. Soon, on Friday April 20, at 7:30 in the church, we will host the Delray Chorale again for a beautiful evening of “In Praise of Peace” concert.

So much for a quiet spring! Our post-Easter season is truly one of new life and joyful celebrations. Alleluia

- Msgr. Michael D. McGraw

PASTOR’S MESSAGE

2018 – OUR PARISH CELEBRATION OF FAMILY FAITH AND FUN AND EASTER JOY

Please check out this bulletin

for pictures and faith formation articles.

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PARISH DIRECTORY

WEEKLY TREASURE

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

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

CARE MINISTRY 561-962-6000

CATHOLIC CHARITIES COUNSELING CENTER Maria T. Isava MA, LCSW Jithin George, MA, Provisional LMHC 844-848-6777

COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR Patty Delaney, 561-952-2868

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

HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTER Valerie Bryant, bryant_valerie@stjoan.org

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

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

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

PARISH FINANCE MANAGER Jodi Panzeri, 561-952-2806

PARISH ACTIVITIES & HISPANIC MINISTRIES DIRECTOR Andrea Lewin 561-952-2852 lewin_andrea@stjoan.org

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

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

PHYSICAL PLANT DIRECTOR Paul Miceli, 561-392-0007

RELIGIOUS GIFT SHOP Laura Watzek, 561-393-0006 Hours: Mon. - Wed. 7:30am to 4:30pm Closed Thursdays Fri. 7:30am to 3:30pm Sat. 9am to 5:30pm Sun. 9am to 1:30pm

SACRAMENTS Anointing of the Sick and Elderly: First Saturday of the month following the 8:15am Mass. Please call the Parish Office to request a priest if you are a patient at Boca Regional Hospital.

SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Mrs. Caroline Roberts, 561-392-7974

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

SISTERS OF MERCY Sr. Josephine 561-392-7974

USHERS MINISTRY Javier Palomo, 561-445-1782

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

The Weekly Offertory Collection for April 7/8 totaled $21,018.

572 envelope users contributed $15,226 and non envelope users contributed $5,792.

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 delaney_patty@stjoan.org

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

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SAVE THE DATE: DECEMBER 7, 2018

summer campST. JOAN OF ARCʼS

summer camp

CALLING ALL SJA CHILDREN TO THIS YEAR’SCALLING ALL SJA CHILDREN TO THIS YEAR’S

EXTENDED DAY: 4pm - 5:30pm$15 per day or $60 per week

MONDAY - FRIDAYMonday, June 4 to

Friday, July 27, 2018

(Closed week of July 4)

HOURS: 8am - 4pm

*Available for children entering Pre-K4 through 5th Grade

for the 2018/19 School Year

Non-refundable Registration fee: $30 per child or $40 per family.Registrations are currently open to St. Joan of Arc Parishioners

AVAILABILITY ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS.

WEEKLY RATE FOR FULL DAY PER CHILD: $200.00 ($175 Sibling Discount). Lunch Meal Plan Available on Fridays: Menu will be provided ahead of time.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR SESSION 1: APRIL 30TH

APRIL 2110:00am-2:00pm

NEXT SATURDAY!

Please contact Diane Salerno or Debora Bradley at 561-952-2848 with any questions.

COST TOSPONSORACTIVITYOR GAME

Sponsorship Includesa banner with your name or company name placed in front of activity. Your name or company name will also appear in the advertising for Family, Faith, & Fun Day

on our web page and in the parish bulletin.

$850* All Four Bumper Cars

$425 Bumper Car

$425 Bumper Car

*ACTIVITY OR GAME THAT CAN BE SHARED.

Donation form available on the Church Credenzas/Gift Shop/Special Projects, Parish & School Offi ces.

Family Faith & Fun Day

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We are up to $67,000. Only $33,000 to go!

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To make a donation please fi ll out the form below and return to the St Joan of Arc Development Offi ce,

370 SW 3rd Street, Boca Raton, FL 33432

You can also make a donation by visiting our website, and clicking on the DONATE button at the top of the SJA home page.

Please fi ll out the special instructions with 2018 Matching Gift.

For additional information, please contact Wendy Horton atHorton_wendy@stjoan.org or 561-952-2838.

Thanks to our generous parishioners we have met $67,000 of our $100,000 Matching Gift Challenge Goal!

Once again a parishioner has blessed us with a $100,000 Matching Gift Challenge!

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FINALIZING OUR JOURNEY FORWARD CAMPAIGN GOALSIn 2011, the Journey Forward Strategic plan gathered the parish community together to discuss and create plans for how the St. Joan community would adapt for the future in 2016. A short time later, in November of 2013, one of the initiatives that grew out of those strategic plans was the Journey Forward Capital Campaign, and from there the rest became history. Fast forward, here we are today, in what seems like a blink of an eye, it is April 2018. I am certain that most of you would agree, the last 7 years have been quite the Journey! With broad-based participation and community input, an idea was born; that idea blossomed into a plan, and lastly, the plan came to a realization. What a true blessing for all of us to have witnessed.

The SJA faith community has rallied behind this project and raised an astonishing amount of money to complete our Journey Forward Capital Campaign Financial obligations.

We have been extremely fortunate, just when we thought we were going to be saddled with a debt to the Diocese, we were blessed not once but three times with a Matching Gift challenge and each time members of the community embraced and supported this cause.

With your help, once again, we hope to raise the final $33,000 which will complete the 2018 Matching Gift Challenge. This $100,000 match along with the $100,000 raised will complete our Journey Forward Financial Obligation to the Diocese.

We will still be busy collecting pledges from our earlier campaign initiatives of close to $360,000, but those funds combined with the 2018 Matching Gift Challenge funds, will complete the last fundraising challenge of the Journey Forward Campaign.

Together as a giving community, we have come further than anyone could have imagined. Thank you to all who have generously supported the Campaign. To those who have not yet made a commitment to our Journey Forward campaign, there is still time to be a part of this successful endeavor. Please take part in this campaign, join the rest of the community, and say that you have made a significant difference in the Future of St. Joan of Arc.

Make a difference by making a donation today! There are several ways to make a donation, simply complete the form in the bulletin and mail it to the Church’s address, or make a donation at www.stjoan.org by clicking on the donate button at the top of the page. If I can be of further assistance please contact the Development Office for more information.

Wendy Horton SJA Parish Development & Stewardship Director

FROM THE SJA PARISH DEVELOPMENT & STEWARDSHIP DIRECTOR

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SJA SCHOOL STREAM DAYOur first annual STREAM Day was a school-wide event created by our middle school STREAM TEAM. Students in grades Pre-K3 through 8th grade participated in various activities based around STREAM (Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Art and Mathematics). Each grade visited various classes. There were 24 STREAM activities presented today! We wish to thank Miss Christian for coordinating this outstanding event, our superb STREAM TEAM, Saint John Paul II Academy Robotics Team & Mr. Stebbins (advisor), our SJA parent volunteers, as well as Mrs. D'Arelli and Ms. Downing!

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SAINT JOAN OF ARC CHURCH “OPIOID CRISIS SYMPOSIUM”Saint Joan of Arc Catholic Church hosted its first Opioid Crisis Symposium in response to our country’s opioid addiction epidemic on April 4th & 5th. This two day symposium hosted a panel of experts in different related fields that addressed the prescription drugs addiction problems and solutions to all interested in the community. This was a non-faith-based symposium and was open to participants of all age in the entire community.On day one we addressed The Problem with Dr. Ahmed Howeedy, MD, who explained the medical and neurological aspects of opioid addiction. Dr. Beau Nelson, DBH, LCSW covered the emotional and psychological factors of addiction. Law enforcement first responder Bob Lemon & Fire Department Officer Bart L. Galletta talked about the overdose scenarios they deal with and direction on what to do in those situations. And the Chief Assistant State Attorney Alan S. Johnson, leader of the State Attorney’s Sober Homes Task Force, explained in detail the heroin epidemic and rogue actors in the industry who engage in fraud and abuse as well as addressing the efforts to make Florida’s laws more effective in confronting these problems.On day two the experts talked about the “Solutions and Help for Family Members.” Dr. Beau Nelson, DBH, LCSW spoke on the solutions, recovery, brain healing, nutrition and more. Dr. Rotondo addressed solutions for emotional and psychological recovery. We also had three recovered addicts and councilors in different areas: Harvey B. speaking on the family in recovery, John Giodonald explaining the importance of nutrition in the recovery process, and Laura K. who went over the recovering addict process and how the family is affected. We closed with Pastor Dennis W. Glick, with the Church and the Clergy response to this epidemic, creating community awareness in addressing this epidemic and encouraging involvement to work on this crisis.

"It is so important as a community and as a parish that we attend to this opiod drug crisis from within the context of education, family and of our faith. We all need further education concerning the way these drugs affect us and how they are obtained. We also need to do everything we can to combat their entrance into our families and particularly to protect our elderly and our youth. Finally we know that without God's help and guidance, we will lack the divine wisdom we need to attend to the spiritual dimension of this crisis. With the help of the Holy Spirit, we must care for our souls and for our spiritual welfare in what is truly a combat with evil."

- Msgr. Michael D. McGraw

Working and helping to educate the public on addiction and the hope of recovery.

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

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

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

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

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE SUMMER HOURS WILL BEGIN ON MONDAY, MAY 14TH, 2018

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE HOURS

LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS FOR NEXT YEAR 2018-2019

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: If you have a faith-filled heart and would like to share your love of God and His Church with the children and families, please call the Religious Ed office. All Religious Ed volunteers must attend Virtus training (Protecting God’s Children), pass a fingerprints background check, and sign the diocesan Code of Conduct. Thank you!

ROSA DAVIDSON, Youth & Adult Faith Formation Director561-952-2870 davidson_rosa@stjoan.org

AILEN PONCE, Administrative Assistant561-952-2872 | ponce_ailen@stjoan.org

PRE-BAPTISMAL PREPARATION SCHEDULE

Classes are given on the 1st Thursday of every month. Please call the main office to register before attending. Classes are in Conference Room A from 7:00pm - 8:30pm.

2018May 3 June 7July 5

YOUTH & ADULT FAITH FORMATION MINISTRY

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASS SCHEDULE

SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONFIRMATION 2018 CANDIDATES:

APRIL 21, 2018 – Family Faith and Fun Day. Contact Ailen Ponce (561) 952-2870 to register.

SUNDAYS: 9:15am – 10:30am Apr.15 – Classes – Classrooms 7A and 7B to to 9:15am Mass Apr. 22 – Classes – Classrooms 8A and 8B to 9:15am MassApr.29 – ClassesMay 6th – Last Day of Classes – All Classes go to 9:15am Mass (Please meet in the Church at 9:00am. Seats reserved for each class. )

WEDNESDAYS: 5:00pm – 6:15pmApr. 18 – ClassesApr. 25 – ClassesMay 2nd – ClassesMay 9th – Last Day of Classes – All Classes go to 5:15pm Mass (Please meet in the Church at 5:00pm. Seats reserved for each class. )

HOME SCHOOL: One Tuesday a month 5:15pm – 6:30pm, in Classroom 7B May 1st – Last Class

SUNDAY BIBLE STUDY Join the Sunday Bible Study in the Study of

Genesis on Sundays at 9:15am in Conference Room B. Perfect time for parents of Sunday

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

WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY Study the Bible Time Line: the Story of Salvation by

Jeff Cavins in the Kilby House at 5:00 PM. Perfect time for parents of Wednesday Religious Ed children!

All are welcome. Come and see!

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

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

habla hispana. Todos están bienvenidos!

First Communion Rehearsal: Monday, May 7th, 2018 6:00-7:00pm (Last Names A-K / 9:00am Mass)7:15-8:15pm (Last Names L-Z / 11:30am Mass)First Communion Day: Saturday, May 12th, 20189:00am Mass (be seated in church by 8:45am)11:30am Mass (be seated in church by 11:15am)May Crowning of Mary: Sunday, May 13th, 2018 Immediately before the 10:45am MassArrive by 10:30am wearing First Communion dresses and suits. Bring flowers for Our Blessed Mother. Procession will start at 10:40am.

FIRST COMMUNION RETREAT On Saturday, April 7th, First Communion families from Religious Education came together for their Retreat. Parents and children listened to reflections led by their catechists and by Fr. Dominic, decorated their banners, dressed the altar, and practiced receiving Jesus in the Eucharist.

PLEASE NOTE CHANGES TO SCHEDULE FROM CALENDAR HANDBOOK

FIRST COMMUNION

2018

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ST. JOAN OF ARC SCHOOL AROUND THE WORLD DAYAround the World Day is an annual tradition at St. Joan of Arc School! This year's theme featured where the Sisters of Mercy live throughout the world. Classrooms and hallways were decorated with student artwork and projects. Students had an opportunity to "travel" to different places and explore other countries and parts of the United States through games, videos, activities, and sampling of some of the cuisine! Travelers also got to hear interesting facts about the Sisters of Mercy and what good works they are doing, too.

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SJA MINISTRIES & SUPPORT SERVICESAA (Alcoholic Anonymous) Men & Women - Mondays & Saturdays at the SJA Immaculata Center. Saturdays 10:00am -12:00pm. Contact Ben or Kathy Troxel at 561-426-5365 for more info. Also on Mondays 7:00pm - 8:30pm. For more info call: 561-239-2462. AA (Alcoholic Anonymous) Men Only - Meets at the SJA Immaculata Center on Wednesdays 7:00pm - 8:30pm. Contact Jay Mueller for more info at 561-674-6200.AL - ANON - Meets at SJA Saturdays 9:00am -11:30am in the Art Room. Contact Katherine Culhane for more info at: 561-929- 7383.AL- TEEN - Meets at SJA Saturdays 9:30am-12:00pm in Conference Room B. Contact Chris Apter for more info at 954-415-6574.ST. JOAN OF ARC KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - We are a part of this great dynamic Catholic International Organization. Call Ron Hotchkiss: 419-297-0555 .ST. JOAN OF ARC COLUMBIETTES - Please join us as United We Stand to embark on this fresh new year in building a strong bond in our parish. For details call Gracie Fishter at 407-697-5231.MOMMY & ME - Weekly get together every Tuesday between 10am - 12pm. Please contact Andrea Lewin, Director of Parish Ministries & Activities for more info email: lewin_andrea@stjoan.org | phone: 561-952-2852SUNDAY MORNING SCRIPTURE STUDY - 9:15am-10:30am in Conf. Room B.THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY - The Prophets - 9:30am–10:45am at the Kilby House. KOINONIA - Our Annual parish Retreat, a spiritually uplifting weekend experience that takes place in our Parish Grounds. More information please contact: Tim Di Palma at 561-901-1114P.O.P.S. (Parents of Prayer & Service) - Please join us every Thursday during the school year, 8:00am – 9:00am in the Convent Chapel. THE ST. JOAN OF ARC USHERS - Men & women at SJA represent the parish and the community in their function as hosts and hostesses at our liturgies. For more information call Javier Palermo at 561- 445-1782 or Dennis Jordan at 561-395-8329.THE EDGE - Provides Middle schoolers with spiritual and social gatherings in a healthy and safe environment for all SJA School, and Wednesday and Sunday CCD School Students.THE SPARK - High School Youth Ministry. Come join us after the 5:00pm Sunday Mass at the Ark. Contact Valerie Bryant for more info at bryant_valerie@stjoan.orgADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT - Join us every Tuesday, 5-9pm and Friday, 9am - 9pm in the Chapel. Divine Mercy Chaplet prayer on Fridays at 3pm and the Rosary on Fridays at 8:30pm.STITCHES OF LOVE KNIT AND CROCHET GROUP- All levels of knitting/crocheting skills are welcome to help make items for our community in need. Every 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month at 10:30am at Kilby House. For more information contact Maggie Miller 954-729-0347 | email: gatoraidan86@gmail.comSJA DAD’S CLUB - Every Monday in Mercy Center at drop off - 7:45am. All dads in the Parish welcome. For more information contact Ryan Merritt at 561-245-1318 or email at stjoandads@gmail.com.THE MEN’S MINISTRY - The Men’s Ministry of St. Joan of Arc strives to develop God-centered Catholic men through Christian fellowship, education and service. We meet Wednesday evenings from 6pm–8pm at The Ark. All men of the parish are most welcome. Call Paul Paschke 561-392-2476.SJA SCHOOL ALUMNI - We invite you to register on our St. Joan of Arc website as an alumni if you haven’t already done so at stjoan.org/school/alumni-outreach/WOMEN OF GRACE - Embark upon a 10 - week Journey of Discovery and Transformation that is life-changing! For more information email Martha Nicolli at manicolli@aol.comSUNDAY TV MASS FOR THE HOMEBOUND - The Diocese of Palm Beach’s weekly Sunday morning Mass for the homebound airs on CW34 WTVX and at its normal time 10:30am - 11: 00am.HOMEBOUND MINISTRY - Call us if you or someone you know is no longer able to attend Mass. Our Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion visit the elderly & infirmed parishioners. 561-392-0007.SJA COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN (CCW) - St. Ana Circle Last Wednesday of month 8am–10am, St. Claire Circle 3rd Wednesday at 12pm–2pm., St. Elizabeth Circle 2nd Friday 8am–10am, Sts. Martha & Mary Circle 3rd Thursday 7pm–9pm, St. Monica Circle 4th Monday

at 2pm–4pm, St. Therese of Lisieux 3rd Tuesday 9am–11am. Please join us and make new friends as we are Women Making a difference. More information call: 561-392- 0007.WOMENS REFLECTION GROUP - Join us for various Bible Studies. Mondays 8:30am -10:00am. For more information contact Patty Hughes 561-289-7642.MOTHER MARY CONTINIUM - Join us for a Bible study starting with the Rosary. Fridays 9:00am - 10:30am. For more information contact Mary Ann Wheeler 561-715-6420.SOUL CORE CLASS - Enjoy this exercise class while praying the Rosary. Mondays & Wednesdays from 6:30pm to 7:30pm at the SJA Sports Arena. For more information contact Danielle Palmiotto 754-224-9071.GRIEF SUPPORT MINISTRY - Blessed Are They Who Mourn For They Shall Be Comforted... St. Joan offers a range of grief support programs and services: Structured programs include Harvesting Our Tears (8 weekly meetings), and Joyful Again! (Sat/Sun in Nov.), Quarterly Grief Support Suppers where all are welcome. Request an informal conversation with members of the parish who are willing to listen and can share their own experiences of dealing with grief. For more information contact Marjorie O’Sullivan at 561-395-6029.SCOUTS - Boy Scouts, Boys Cub, Girls Scouts Pack and Trope 323 for more information call Tom Vickers at 561-271-1399 and Denise Porter at 412-606-5576.HAPPY FRIDAY - Social gathering once a month at the ARK.SPANISH: Rosary for the Hispanic Minister – Mondays at 7:30pm. Rosary for Priestly Vocations – Wednesdays at 7pm in the SJA Chapel. Bible Classes – Tuesdays at 7pm at the Kilby House. Prayer Group – Every Thursday at 7pm at the Kilby House. Pre Baptisaml classes in Spanish every 3rd Tuesday of the month at pm at the Kilby House.

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PUTTING OUR FEARS TO REST By Mary Katharine DeeleyDuring a particularly difficult period at one place I worked, I would come home at night and rehash conversations and events, wondering whether the outcome would have been different if I’d said or done something else.I wonder whether the apostles asked themselves the same kinds of questions after the crucifixion. “Should we have done something differently? Could we have prevented this somehow?” Perhaps they locked the door because they were afraid they’d be put to death too.When we’re in a bad situation, sometimes all we want to do is hide. It’s a child’s response: If I don’t look at it, maybe it will go away. But the locked door was no barrier, and Jesus came and stood in their midst. Rather than ridicule their fear, he gently put it to rest: “Peace be with you.” The more Jesus talked, the more they heard, and they came to know that the peace of the Lord is not like the world’s peace.It’s not a temporary measure that will only give way to more turmoil. Jesus calmly and lovingly put their fears to rest. It wasn’t that the world was suddenly going to be welcoming; rather, they would be confident in the new life that was in them and in the grace Christ alone can give.Jesus does this for us as well. He walks through the locked doors of our hearts and blesses us with peace. The more we listen to Jesus’ words, the more we can understand and witness to his truth.

ADULT FAITH FORMATION CORNER THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER

• Is there an area of my heart and life where I need Jesus’ healing?• Am I confident in God’s power to raise me up out of my weakness?

© 2018 Liguori Publications, One Liguori Drive, Liguori, MO 63057. Scripture quotations in this publication are from New American Bible, revised edition, © 2010, 1991, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Washington, DC. Pope Francis quotation is used with permission and copyright © 2018 Libreria Editrice Vaticana. All rights reserved. 1-800-325-9521. Liguori.org.

TRANSFORMED BY EASTER By Richard Rohr, O.F.M.

Christian history reaches its crescendo in the resurrection. The risen Jesus is the final revelation of the heart of God—a God who teaches love rather than hate, forgiveness rather than blame, nonviolence rather than violence.

Recall Jesus’ encounters with his disciples after his resurrection. He came to his followers with whom he had spent three years, the people closest to him who had nevertheless rejected, betrayed, and abandoned him. Following his resurrection Jesus had the opportunity to chastise them. And yet, in all four Gospel accounts we see that the risen Jesus neither berates nor blames his disciples. Indeed, Peter, who had betrayed him three times, is given three chances to say “I love you” to his master.

There is nothing to fear in the risen Christ. We have in him the perfect icon of a God who is safe. We have a God who does not blame, punish, threaten, or dominate. We have a God who breathes forgiveness. The entire biblical tradition has been moving to this moment where God is identified with universal forgiveness.

Jesus’ resurrection tells us that there is no victory through domination. There is no such thing as triumph by force. By his life, death, and resurrection Jesus stops the cycle of violence, challenging the notion of dominating power. He invites us to relational or spiritual power, where we are not just changed but transformed.

REDEMPTIVE FORGIVENESS Many of us identify more easily with the judging God we may have encountered in childhood: the one who knows our every sin and metes out punishments, the one we must attempt to placate and please. Often, we are more comfortable living with a fearsome God than one whose love is boundless. But by his life, death, and resurrection Jesus challenges us to new heights of redemptive forgiveness.

Most of us cannot go for long without thinking a judgmental or accusatory thought about others. So often, there

is someone we’re judging, accusing, blaming. To live in the good, to live in the love, to live without a need to judge—that’s major surgery! None of us reaches that point early in life, but when we’re there we know we’re transformed. We’re free. We are at one with the risen Jesus.

Once we have a personal experience in our own life of the risen Christ upholding, loving, and

freeing us, then we have nothing to fear. That’s how secure Christ makes us, because we have a center point. We have received the gift of the Spirit.

DIVINE LURE During a retreat, my fellow retreatants and I were asked to list the adjectives each of us would use to describe

Jesus. My list included words such as compassionate, self-confident, humble, forgiving. When our leader brought us back together as a group she suggested that the qualities we had identified represented not so much what Jesus was like, but what each of us wanted in ourselves. Jesus is the divine lure who invites us forward in our humanity, enticing us into these virtues by his own full living of them. The qualities I had on my list are indeed qualities Jesus possessed. But the reason we want to embrace them is because Jesus has set the standard, the ideal for humanity.

In Jesus we see the divine being who is also the perfect human being. Jesus comes in human form to show us the face of God, who is eternally compassionate and joyous, standing with us in our sufferings and joys. As Christians, our vocation is to unite with Christ crucified and risen. +

A retreat for individuals 18 years of age and above who require various types of physical assistance in order to make a weekend-long spiritual retreat--held in a loving,

accessible and accommodating environment. We welcome volunteers willing to be fi ngerprinted and trained in accordance with the Diocesan Offi ce of Safe Environments

guidelines. The Duncan Center charges $270 per individual. Please ask about the possibility of fi nancial assistance that might be provided to defray the costs of the retreat. Likewise, please ask about opportunities for contributing to this ministry.

SPIRITUALWEEKEND RETREAT

For Individuals with Physical Disabilities

June 29-July 1, 2018Duncan Retreat Center, Delray Beach

For more information contactMargarita Castellon 954-821-6077 | margcast@bellsouth.net)

or Paul Paschke 561-392-2476 | paschkepa@yahoo.com

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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 horton_wendy@stjoan.org.

TO LEAVE A LEGACY FOR ST. JOAN OF ARC

PRAY FOR THE SICK Acuna, AlbaAdler, MichaelAmbach, Maria Elena Anasaii, VioleAragon, EricArcau, Georgina Arteaga, DennyAgustynowicz, RitaBabione, HelenBabione Jr., RobertBaker, JimmyBarros, EthelBenicy, AlexanderBitondo, CarmelaBobbitt, JoannBradley, EarlBrennan, LeslieBrown, CherylBuffone, PeterCacase, TheresaCarrera, Abelardo Cluster, MichaelCooke, JohnCostello, Jerry A.Cullen, Debra Ann EnckCunningham, EdCussen, MyrnaCwal, PaulD’Angelo, PhilDarbyshire, BrendaDe Chard, Christinede Varona, Jorge Deitz, Eileen

Dlugos, DonaldDorsey, GregDoyle, ArthalieDuBois, RaymondDunn, MorganDurand, Raul SalazarEnck, MaryFarrell, AmandaFetter, MaryFischer, BillFisher, GraceFlores, VictoriaG., DebbieGaray, JoseGardner, MarieGeraci, FrankGerlach, GregGerlach, MarleneGildharry, NellyGesner, CarmelaGiguere, GeraldGonsalves, PatGould-Peck, PatricaGrasso, VincentHarris, CameronHickman, LaurenHines, BillyHines, RitaIemolo, AngelicaJannotta, CarolKabbas, DianaKahn, Kristopher Kelleher, Anthony James

Largia, EldaLaudato, FrancesLayer, RobertLiu, WendyLoesch, DoloresLopez, CarlosLucido, MatthewMancini, TeresaMargolis, RobertMartinez, EridaniaAltagraciaMaldonado Delboy, FernandaMarullo, PhyllisMealo, PatsyMidgley, John H.Miret, EmilioMochler, MarieMontigny, BryantMoore, Jeff Morgan, ToddMorrow, MarjorieMurphy, Sr. ImmaculataNiro, MichaelNorzius, OdneyOrtiz de la Cruz, Bradley Peloso, MargaretPetho, EllenPinto III, RichardPomales, Ray HernandezPost, EdPower, TheresiaQuachi, Mr. & Mrs.

Rabb Sr., JamesRious, RaymondRobert, BarbaraSaffran, DorothySegler, CharlySeller, PeterShand, LarryPhillip ShandSheltry, PaulSigda, BobSmith, SarahSpera, DanSt. Germaine, Robert A.Stokes, KenStone, FranSuao-Castleberry, TaniaTaylor, LondonTerwillger, MaureenThomas, Colleen SiebenahlerTkatch, ElizabethTobin, Son HwaTolly, MorrisTygett, DavidValdez, PilarVaracchi, DeborahVetto, RobertVicari, LauraWaddick, WyattZabarowski, Barbara

OVERSEAS IN THE US ARMED FORCES:Staff. Sgt. Douglas, PVT 1st Class Brendan Nestor, Sgt. Maj. John Hermeling, Capt. Christopher Allen & PFC Lee E. Palmer, David Schuler, Lance Corp., Lt. Ryan Appleman & his wife, Lt. Christine Appleman

ALTAR BREAD

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

For the special intentions of the Manno Family

Those we love who have died: Michael Joseph O’Leary, Mary Sinelli

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Misa en español todos los Domingos a las 6:30pm. Confesiones todos los Domingos a las 5:50pm–6:20pm en la capilla.

ANDREA LEWIN Directora del Ministerio Hispano y de Actividades de la Parroquia561-952-2852 | lewin_andrea@stjoan.org

Padre José CrucetPadre Alfredo Hernández

La pasión y muerte de Jesús fue un acto público conocido por todo el pueblo de Jerusalén y poblaciones vecinas.Siendo así imaginémonos el temor y asombro que experimentaron aquellos a quienes se les apareció. El Evangelio de este Domingo nos relata que se encontraban los apóstoles reunidos cuando Jesús se presentó en medio de ellos y le dijo : “La paz esté con ustedes” paz era lo que ellos más necesitaban. Lo habían dejado todo: familia, trabajo, amistades y demás, para seguir a Jesús quien les habló de formar parte de un Reino y ahora su líder estaba muerto y ellos completamente frustrados.

Al verlo, con razón pensaron que era un fantasma. Jesús les dijo. “No tengan miedo, tóquenme, soy de carne y hueso”. Pidió comida y comió delante de ellos. Entonces les dijo que en las Escrituras estaba escrito que el Mesías debía padecer, morir y luego resucitar y que en su nombre se debía predicar a todas las naciones la necesidad de arrepentirse de los pecados y volverse a Dios.

Hoy día, más de dos mil años después, nosotros, discípulos de Jesús, con frecuencia tenemos miedo y no tenemos paz. Pero Jesús,” es el mismo ayer, hoy y siempre”Hebreos 13:8. Hace dos semanas celebramos su Resurrección. Sabemos que está vivo y dentro de nosotros. Que nos ama hasta el extremo de

que dio su vida por nosotros. El derrotó la muerte y el pecado y ascendió al cielo a prepararnos una morada para que compartamos vida con el Dios uno y trino, María Santísima, los ángeles y los santos.

Estamos viviendo el tiempo de Pascua, es tiempo de alegría. La alegría de ser amados hijos de Dios. Pero ¿Cómo podemos corresponder a ese amor incondicional de Dios? Pues en oración diariamente consagrar todos nuestros pensamientos, sentimientos y acciones a Jesús, hacer de nuestro corazón un sagrario que con frecuencia reciba dignamente el cuerpo y la sangre de Jesús, estudiar las Sagradas Escrituras, servir a los hermanos y obedecer con alegría los mandamientos de la Ley de Dios,.

Sí, hermanos y hermanas, con Jesús podemos vivir sin temores y en paz!!

Feliz Domingo.

Diácono Edgar Cáceres

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

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

La imagen de Jesús Misericordioso que tambien se conoce como la imagen de la Divina Misericordia, es una de las imagenes de Cristo crucificado y resucitado más famosas en la historia de la Iglesia y del mundo. Es una imagen extraordinaria, no solo por ser tan conocida en tantos paises sino sobre todo porque su co-autor es Jesús mismo, quien aparecio a Sor Faustina mostrandose segun aparece en la imagen el 22 de febreo de 1931.

La imagen fué pintada por voluntad expresa del mismo Jesús. Es un signo y también una síntesis visual de todo el Mensaje de la Misericordia de Dios; por un lado nos recuerda el misterio revelado en la Sagrada Escritura sobre el Amor Misericordioso de Dios hacia el hombre y por otro exhorta al hombre a formarse en el espiritu de una auténtica actitud cristiana de confianza en Dios y de misericordia hacia los demás, también es como un recipiente que sirve para obtener la gracia que Jesus nos aseguro mediante sus promesas.

Esta imagen de Cristo es muy venerada por los fieles y es famosa por las numerosas gracias que se reciben.

En la visión Jesús aparecia vestido con una túnica blanca, tenía la mano derecha levantada para bendecir y con la izquierda tocaba la túnica sobre el pecho, de la abertura de su túnica salian grandes rayos: uno rojo y otro pálido, en la parte inferior de la imagen aparecen las palabras "JESUS EN TI CONFIO".

Importante conocer es que la mano derecha hace el gesto de dar BENDICIÓN y dijo a Sor Faustina la importancia de los rayos, los dos rayos significan la Sangre y el Agua, el rayo pálido simboliza el agua que justifica las almas, el rayo rojo simboliza la sangre que es la vida de las almas... Ambos rayos brotaron de las entrañas más profundas de mi Misericordia, cuando mi corazón agonizante fué abierto en la cruz por una lanza.

La imagen de la Divina Misericordia se venera publicamente el primer domingo despues de la Pascua, se lee el Evangelio de San Juan que habla de la aparición de Jesús a los Apostoles en el Cenaculo y de la institución del sacramento de la Penitencia, la imagen muestra a Cristo resucitado que nos ofrece la paz, el perdon de los pecados y todas las gracias que nos ha conseguido por su Pasion y Muerte en la cruz, estos dos rayos simbolízan los sacramentos, la Iglesia nace del costado traspasado de Cristo y los dones del Espiritu Santo, cuyo símbolo bíblico es el agua."Bienaventurados quien viva a la sombra de ellos, porque no alcanzara la justa mano de Dios.

No debemos olvidar que la imagen constituye una sintesis visual de la devoción a la Divina Misericordia, pues no solo nos muestra el Misterio de la Misericordia de Dios, que no ha sido revelado más plenamente en la Pasión, Muerte y Resurrección del Señor, sino que tambien nos indica cual debe ser la respuesta del hombre a Dios, al conocer dicho misterio de nuestra fé.

En las palabras que hay bajo la imagen, Jesús en tí confio,se nos indica la respuesta primordial que el hombre deberia tener ante este amor misericordioso de Dios que nos precede: se trata de la Confianza; significa una actitud integra del hombre hacia a Dios que viene determinada por la Fe, la Esperanza y la Caridad y las virtudes morales humildad y contricción, y el amor activo hacia el prójimo.

JESUS YO CONFIO EN TI!!!

Dios nos Bendiga Abundantemente.

Josefina M. Yi

CALENDARIO DE ACTIVIDADES Y FIESTAS

DOMINGO 2 2 DE ABRIL a las 1 :30 pm ] en la Iglesia. BAUTIZOS en español son al cuarto Domingo de cada mes.

MARTES 24 DE ABRIL en la Casa Kilby a las 9:00am a 10:30am. CLASE DE FOTOGRAFÍA para adultos. Una sesión semanal los días martes por Cuatro Semanas.

MARTES 24 DE ABRIL en la Casa Kilby a las 5:30pm a 7pm CLASE DE FOTOGRAFÍA para los estudiantes de Middle and High School. Una sesión semanal los días Martes por Cuatro Semanas.

VIERNES 11 DE MAY O en el Arena de 6:30pm a 8pm EDGE SOCIAL Invitamos a los estudiantes de Santa Juana de Arco del colégio y catequesis de 6to, 7to y 8vo grado a compartir en la fiesta social del mes de Noviembre. Trae a tus amigos!

H APPY FRIDAY fecha de inicio pendiente en la Casa The Ark a las 6pm ( Primer Viernes de cada mes) Para iniciar nuestras reunión es social es mensual es par a compartir en comunidad juegos de mesa y rica comida! N ECESITAMOS VOLUNTARIOS. Una pareja para ser de anfitriones un viernes al mes. Los interesados comunicarse con Andrea Lewin al email: lewin_andrea@stjoan.org

ACTIVIDADES EN ESPAÑOLRosario por las Intenciones del Ministerio Hispano de Santa Juana de Arco todos los Lunes a las 7:30pm en la Capilla. C lases de Biblia los días Martes en la Casa Kilby a las 7pm.Rosario por la vocaciones sacerdotales todos los M iercoles a las 7pm en la Capilla. Grupo de Oración todos los Jueves a las 7pm en la Casa Kilby. SE REINICIAN Jueves 5 de Abril debido al TIEMPO DE CUARESMA debido al Vía Crucis y el Jueves Santo. Taller de Oración Padre Larrañaga (Duración de 15 semanas): Iniciamos el Taller el 31 de Enero de 6:45pm a 8:45pm en la Casa Kilby. Interesados para taller del 2018 contactar a Martha Bencomo Tel. 561-212-5021 | email: tovmartha.bencomo@gmail.comCurso Matrimonial del Padre Ignacio Larrañaga comienza a fines de Mayo en Santa Juana de Arco . Son cupos limitados para inscribirse y mas información contactar a Martha Bencomo Tel. 561-212-5021 email: tovmartha.bencomo@gmail.com

Jeanette Cordova y Anibal Lozada

CUERPO DE CRISTO Benito Fernandez - , Rebeca Vera - 2, Aurora Cortez - 3

SANGRE DE CRISTO Fernando Cordova - A , Lucy Jurzec - B , Georgina Gracia - C , Rachel Licciardino - D

MINISTROS EXTRAORDINARIOS DE LA EUCARISTÍA

MINISTROS DE LA PALABRA