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370 SW 3rd St. • Boca Raton • FL 33432561.392.0007 • 561.392.0074 Fax

www.stjoan.org

Msgr. Michael D. McGraw • PastorFr. Jimmy B. Hababag • Parochial VicarFr. Tomasz Bochnak • Parochial VicarFr. Vincent Byaruhanga • In Residence

Fr. Carlo DiNatale-Tarasi • AssistingDeacon Bill Watzek

Deacon Michael CairnesDeacon Michael Zatarga

Parish Office Hours

Monday-Thursday 8:30am to 7:30pmFriday 8:30am to 5:00pm

Saturday 9:30am to 2:30pm

School Office Hours

561.392.7974 • 561.368.6671 FaxMonday-Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm

Mass Schedules

Saturday Vigil: 4:30pmSaturday Spanish Mass: 6:30pm

Sunday: 7:00am, 8:00am, 9:15am, 10:45am, 12:15pm & 5:00pm

Monday-Friday: 6:45am & 8:15amSaturday mornings: 8:15amEve of Holy Days: 6:00pm

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

Baptisms

Sunday (English): 1:30pm1st Saturday (Bilingual): 12 noon3rd Saturday (Spanish): 12 noon

Confessions

Saturday: 3:15-4pm & 5:30-6:15pm

ST. JOAN OF ARCCATHOLIC CHURCH & SCHOOL

As a diverse Catholic community, we joyfully worship God, celebrate fellowship and care for our neighbor with steadfast faith, confident hope and passionate love.

ALIVE IN THE SPIRIT OF CHRIST!

AUGUST 12, 2012

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As you all know, implementation of Our Journey Forward Strategic Plan has gradually started.This implementation of our Plan will require the collaboration of many parishioners with the Six Goal Champion Teams.

In this bulletin you will notice a Journey Forward Goal number next to every event, task or program that points-out a pertinence to one of St. Joan of Arc’s Goals:

Please consider your role in working with Ministry Leaders, parish staff and many of your fellow parishioners to create a future that will be energized by the Holy Spirit and responsive to God's will.

Emails indicating interest in volunteering should be sent to: [email protected]

YOUR CATHOLIC COMMUNITY IN DOWNTOWN BOCA RATON

GOAL 1

GOAL 2

GOAL 3

GOAL 4

GOAL 5

GOAL 6

GROW IN LOVE

GROW IN SERVICE

GROW IN FAITH

GROW THE CHURCH

SPREAD THE GOSPEL

GROW OUR RESOURCES

2 l ST. JOAN OF ARC l AUGUST 12

BULLETIN EDITOR: PATTY DELANEY*Please email Bulletin materials to: [email protected]*We reserve the right to edit and publish such materials at our discretion

August 12, 201219th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Masses for the Week of August 13, 2012

INDEX

AUGUST

K of C Installation and dinner 8/18 (Pg 5)

First day of 2012-13 School Year 8/20

SEPTEMBER

Higgh School Youth 9/9 (Pg 9)

Dad's Club Welcome Back Party 9/15

Journey Forward Launch Event 9/23

OCTOBER

CCW Membership Brunch 10/7 (Pg 11)

Confirmation 10/13

Praise & Worship Concert 10/17

International Festival 10/21

EVENTS CALENDAR

Monday

6:45am Isabel by Leslie & Frank DiMarco

Betty De Pereyra by Deacon Bill Watzek

8:15am Veronica Aquino by Jessica & Nicolas

Cati Fromm by Friends

Tuesday

6:45am SJA Parishioners

8:15am Kaitlin Kesl by Vic & Karin Fontaine

Lenny & Arlene Padayao by Vic & Karin Fontaine

6:00pm SJA Parishioners

Wednesday


8:15am William Kesl by Vic & Karin Fontaine

Lisa DiPrato by Frances & Rita Agustynowicz


12:15pm Chet Gay by Jo-Ann & Lud Odierna

Thursday


8:15am Emile St. Lot by Dr. Emilie Razafikely

Hugo Torres by Jose, Susan, Vic, Joe, Jean & Vinnie

Friday


8:15am Esther St. Lot by Dr. Emilie Razafikely

Annegret & Richard Maher by Vic & Karin Fontaine

Saturday

8:15am Raymond Duchemin by Dr. Emilie Razafikely

Laurie Caruso by Friends

4:30pm Ed & Bea Palguta by Daughter Sheri

Joann Dressman by Fran & Chet Polanin

6:30pm Gloria Maria Trench de Onetto

Amelia & Roberto Donayre by Amelia Arrue

Sunday

7:00am George Maltezos by Eleanor Miceli

8:00am D. Richard McGaharen by McGaharen & Hevener Family

Joseph Altier by Anita Frage

9:15am Robert Ida, Jr. by Sister Connie

Giorgio Cotroneo by Deana, Dean, Marika & Mia

10:45am Adolfo Ruperto Escaleros

by Maria Romo & Monica Escaleras

Margaret Moulton by Mitchell & Carolyn Kasper

12:15pm Stephen Schnellenberger by Mother & Dad

Theresa Reed by The Reed Family

5:00pm Stephen H. Carney by Nancy, Megan & Ruthann Tormey

Alina Brady by Monica Aber

PG. 3- Msgr. McGraw’s message

PG. 4 - Parish Directory

- Weekly Treasure

- Stewardship Corner - Brother Steward

PG. 5- Knights of Columbus/Columbiettes

Installation Ceremony

- A Request for Help from all Professional

Financial Planners in the Parish

PG. 6- Giving Opportunities at St. Joan of Arc

PG. 7- The Assumption of the

Blessed Virgin Mary

- Altar flowers

- Memorialize a loved one

PG. 8 - Parish Liturgy Committee 2012

- Sept. 11 Remembrance Mass

- Family Life presents an 8 week

study on the Holy Spirit

- Come join our Bible Study Group!

PG. 9 - High School Youth Group Registration

& Family Fun Night!

- Knitting Needs

- Joyful Again!

PG. 10- Florida Catholic Conference

- R.C.I.A.

- St. Joan of Arc School

PG. 11- School of Christian Formation

- Mommy and Me

- Join us for Religious Education

PG. 12 - SJA Ministries & Support Services

PG. 13 - Pray for the Sick

- Would you like to donate flowers

to decorate the altar on the

weekend Masses?

- Overseas in the US Armed Forces

- Baptisms

- Altar Bread donations

- The Arc-Angel Society

PG. 14- Around our Diocese

PG. 15, 16- Ministerio Hispano

AUGUST 12 l ST. JOAN OF ARC l 3

PASTOR´S MESSAGE

AN INFORMED VOTER IS A RESPONSIBLE VOTER

Primary Election Early Voting Underway

The U.S. bishops remind us, "In the Catholic Tradition, responsible

citizenship is a virtue, and participation in political life is a moral

obligation.” (Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship, USCCB, 2011)

To help parishioners become informed on where candidates stand on key

issues, the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops has polled those

running for office in the U.S. Congress and the Florida Legislature. To see

how candidates on the August 14 primary election ballot responded to

the questionnaire, visit

http://www.flaccb.org/CQP/2012/candidates.html.

The Florida Catholic newspaper offers a brief explanation of each of the questions asked and provides links to candidates'

websites to assist with further research.

Early voting is now underway in all Florida counties. Florida is a closed primary state. In most cases, if you wish to vote in

a partisan primary election, you must be a registered voter of the party for which the primary is being held. All registered

voters, regardless of party affiliation, can vote on non-partisan candidates.

For early voting locations and times in your county, visit:

http://election.dos.state.fl.us/pdf/Early_Voting_Sites_Primary_2012.pdf

I would like to pass on to all parishioners this Faithful Citizen voting information.

As we all prepare to exercise our right to vote, I would like to suggest that we approach voting

as an act of discernment.

Discernment implies that we familiarize ourselves with the issues and the positions of the candidates and

that we consider them within the context of faith, the Bible, Church teaching and prayer. In that manner

we will succeed in integrating our faith with the important freedom of voting in a democracy.

- Msgr. Michael D. McGraw


ANNULMENTS

Deacon Bill Watzek 561-952-2828

by appt. only.

BAPTISMAL ARRANGEMENTS 561-392-0007

Cassie Krajewski (English). Baptism class for

parents 1st Thurs. each month, 7 pm.

561-392-0007

Constanza Preble (Spanish) Baptism class for

parents 3rd Tues. each month, 7 pm.

561-392-0007

CARE MINISTRY 561-962-6000

COUNSELING CENTER

Pamela Sigda, Ph.D., 561-706-2277

COMMUNICATIONS MINISTRY

Patty Delaney, 561-952-2868

FAITH FORMATION

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)

Constanza Preble, 561-620-6280

/Maria Jose Mitsoulis, 561-391-4345

Religious Education - Maria Jose Mitsoulis,

561-391-4345

Maria Jose Mitsoulis, 561-391-4345

Fax: 962-6002. Office Hours: Mon., Tues.,

Thur., Fri., 8am to 4pm; Wed. 10 am-6pm,

Sun. 8 am to noon.

Classes: Sunday: 9:15-10:30 am.

Wednesday: 4:45-6 pm

FAMILY LIFE MINISTRY

Tessie O’Dea, 561-620-4805

YOUTH MINISTRY DIRECTOR

Katherine Leach, 561-952-2858

HISPANIC MINISTRY

Constanza Preble, 561-843-1099

HOMEBOUND MINISTRY & PASTORAL CARE

Deacon Bill Watzek 561-952-2828

MUSIC MINISTRY

Dr. Lola Gonzalez, 561-392-0007, ext. 2856

PARISH MANAGER

Patricia Suau, 561-392-0007, ext. 2806

PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY

Rose Marie Arnold, 561-392-8337

RELIGIOUS ARTICLES STORE

Ann Voit, 561-393-0006.

Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed, 7:30 am to 4:30 pm.

Sat. - 9 am to 5:30 pm, & Sun. 9 am to 1 pm.

SACRAMENTS

Anointing of the Sick and Elderly: First

Saturday of the month following the 8:15

am Mass. Please call the Parish Office to

request a priest if you are a patient at

Boca Community Hospital.

SCHOOL PRINCIPAL/SISTERS OF MERCY

Sr. Ellen Murphy R.S.M., 561-392-7974

Sr. Josephine Sullivan R.S.M.

Sr. Kathleen Sweeney R.S.M.

Sr. DeLourdes O’Mahony R.S.M.

SJA DEVELOPMENT MINISTRY

Wendy Horton, 561-952-2838

Diane Salerno, 561-952-2848

(Special Projects)

WEDDING PREPARATION

Rosario Gonzales, 561-952-2854

6 months notice required for marriages

WEEKLY TREASURE

WOULD YOU LIKE TO CONTRIBUTE BY CREDIT CARD?

Forms are available at the back of the church or in the Parish Office.

You can earn frequent flyer miles on your contributions to St. Joan of Arc.

STEWARDSHIP CORNER

The Weekly Offertory Collection for August 4/5, 2012

totaled $20,412.00.

720 envelope users contributed $17,627.00

and non envelope users contributed $2,785.00.

We now accept

most mayor

credit cards:

Playbooks and Prayerbooks!

It’s exhibition season for football, and our Abbot is examining our

Xs and Os and prospects for a winning season. First our playbook

is our prayerbook. He asks, are we executing our prayers with

diligence and devotion? Blocking? Are we protecting our

homeless and helpless from being blindsided

by poverty? Do we use our talents to

improve Our Catholic Community? Are we

using our treasure or financial assets to

support the goals of our Church,

School and Ministries?

Are we dedicated and tough

enough to beat the competition

from immorality injustice, apathy,

and the assaults on our Religious

Freedom? With the Lord’s help;

let the games begin!

- Brother Steward

God Bless!

WishList

Partial or complete donations may be made for any item To donate an item call Wendy Horton, 561-952-2838

1. Tuition (full or partial) for a needy child for 2012-2013

2. Underwrite new surfacing for the playground

3. Underwrite Religious Education

Classes for a Needy Child.

S T . J O A N O F A R C

C H U R C H & S C H O O L

Holy Day Schedule for

The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Holy Day of Obligation

Vigil Mass Tuesday, 8/14 - 6:00pm

Masses Wed., 8/15

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


As part of our Journey Forward Strategy to “Grow our

Resources” we invite parishioner financial professionals to

volunteer their specific expertise in estate planning, taxation,

wills, trusts, annuities, and bequests. The purpose is to

educate interested parishioners on what steps or options

to take in providing for their families, charitable

organizations, and their spiritual family here at St. Joan.

The first meeting to plan the Financial Planners Work-Shop will

be on August 14th at 6 p.m. The objective will be to plan an

agenda and format for an open question and answers meeting

for parishioners on Oct. 17th at 9am in the

Mercy Center and another at a later date, preferably in early

December before the end of the tax year. Many of our younger

families as well as older parishioners have shown

interest in the steps to financial planning before committing to

a specific vehicle or consultant. Our group of SJA

volunteer professionals will guide them through the

INVITE THE CONGREGATION OF ST. JOAN OF ARC TO ITS

INSTALLATION CEREMONY IN THE CHURCH ON

SATURDAY, AUGUST 18, 2012 at 3:00pm

The ceremony will be approx. 1 hour or less and will represent the Catholic Solidarity

of the organization in its Patriotism, Spirituality and Charity.

There will be a reception from 5:45pm to 9:00pm., in Mercy Center with dinner and dancing.

A beautiful evening is planned. The cost of the dinner and dance is $20.00 for adults and

$10.00 for children 12 and under.

Tickets are available at the Parish Office.

No tickets will be sold at the door. Please attend and join us for a great evening of celebration.

Joseph Kabbas, Grand Knight elect and Terri Picinich, President of the Columbiettes and our members.

THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS AND THE COLUMBIETTES

process and benefits of planned and annual gift giving.

Information given is strictly educational, non-binding,

and free to all parishioners.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PARTICIPATE, PLEASE CONTACT WENDY

HORTON AT 561-952-2838 OR [email protected]

A REQUEST FOR HELP FROM ALL PROFESSIONAL FINANCIAL

PLANNERS IN THE PARISH


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THE ARC-ANGEL SOCIETY

THE COAT OF ARMS SOCIETY

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES AT ST. JOAN OF ARC

TARGETED GIFTS

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The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven at the end of her earthly life is a defined

dogma of the Catholic Church. The Feast of the Assumption, celebrated every year on August 15,

is a very old feast of the Church, celebrated universally by the sixth century. It commemorates the

death of Mary and her bodily assumption into Heaven, before her body could begin to decay--a

foretaste of our own bodily resurrection at the end of time. Because it signifies the Blessed Virgin's

passing into eternal life, it is the most important of all Marian feasts and a holy day of obligation.

The feast was originally celebrated in the East, where it is known as the Feast of the

Dormition, a word which means "the falling asleep." The earliest printed reference to the belief

that Mary's body was assumed into Heaven dates from the fourth century, in a document entitled

"The Falling Asleep of the Holy Mother of God." The document recounts, in the words of the

Apostle John, to whom Christ on the Cross had entrusted the care of His mother, the death, laying

in the tomb, and assumption of the Blessed Virgin. Tradition places Mary's death at Jerusalem or

at Ephesus, where John was living.

On November 1, 1950, Pope Pius XII, exercising papal infallibility, declared in "Munificentissimus

Deus" that it is a dogma of the Church "that the Immaculate Mother of God, the ever Virgin Mary,

having completed the course of her earthly life, was assumed body and soul into heavenly glory."

As a dogma, the Assumption is a required belief of all Catholics; anyone who publicly dissents from

the dogma, Pope Pius declared, "has fallen away completely from the divine and Catholic Faith."

While the Eastern Orthodox believe in the Dormition, they object to the papal definition of the

dogma, seeing it as unnecessary, since belief in Mary's bodily assumption, tradition holds, goes

back to apostolic times.

THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

Date: August 15. Type of Feast: Solemnity - Holy Day of Obligation

Altar flowers to honor

THE ASSUMPTION OF THE

BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

on Aug. 14 & 15

have been donated

by Jackie Caruso

in loving memory

of her Father

Ernest Caruso Sr.and brother

Christopher

REMEMBER YOUR LOVED ONES

St. Joan of Arc has three places to memorialize a loved one:

In Memory of Wall (Engraved wall plaques next to the Cry Room)

Marian Garden Wall (Engraved wall plaques outside the Chapel)

Walk of Honor (Engraved pavers in between Arena and

Our Lady of Mercy Center)

For more information contact Wendy Horton in the

Development Office at 561-952-2838 or go to

http://stjoan.org/development-stewardship/targeted-gifts/memorials/


St. Joan of Arc will celebrate a Mass of Remembrance on Tuesday,

Sept. 11, 2012, at 7:00pm in Church.

At this time, we are asking our parishioners and friends who knew

a victim of the September 11, 2001 tragedy, to please

send us the name/s to add to our prayers for the Ceremony.

We are inviting the local Police and Fire Depts. to the Mass.

Please send-in the name/s to [email protected]

or call (561)392-0007.

SEPT. 11 REMEMBRANCE MASS

FAMILY LIFE

PRESENTS AN 8 WEEK STUDY ON THE HOLY SPIRIT,

Fridays at the Spiritual Life House from 9-10:30am,

starting on AUGUST 3rd - SEPTEMBER 21st.

Each session begins with the Holy Rosary.

We will be using two small books- "Sweet Guest of the Soul"

and "The Holy Ghost, our Greatest Friend", cost for both $5.35

Please, contact Tessie O'Dea at 561-952-2852 with questions.

Come and join us - Bring a friend!

COME JOIN OUR BIBLE STUDY GROUP!

We are embarking on a great adventure through Matthew:

The King and His Kingdom - A study written and narrated by Jeff Cavins.

This exciting narrative study gives a deeper understanding of

the salvation story and the Gospel message.

We will dive into the life of Christ and fully understand our role in the

Kingdom of God by the end of this study.

If you are interested in becoming part of a very fun and social group

of ladies who share a common bond in Christ, please join us on

Wednesday, September 5th, at 9am at the Spiritual Life House.

For more information, please contact Kristin Rieger either by e-mail

[email protected] or call at 561-634-0648.

We look forward to seeing new faces and building new

relationships in Christ.

August 15, 2012 Wednesday Solemnity of the Assumption

November 1, 2012 Thursday Solemnity of All Saints

December 8, 2012 Saturday Solemnity of the

Immaculate Conception

December 25, 2012 Tuesday Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord

Please check the bulletin for Mass Schedule.

HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION

FOR THIS YEAR 2012

HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION

FOR THIS YEAR 2012

PARISH LITURGY COMMITTEE 2012


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HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUPREGISTRATION

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following

the 5:00pm Mass

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

SUNDAY,SEPTEMBER 9,

2012SUNDAY,SEPTEMBER 9,

2012

Our Knitting ladies are in need of full skeins or pounders of

yarn for Baby Blankets. PLEASE bring to the Parish Office.

All knitted blankets will be going to Birthline.

Contact Tessie O'Dea if you have any questions

at 561-952-2852

Thank you!

JOYFUL AGAIN!

A program for widowed men and women who want to honor their

grief and find joy in living again.

Experience the support of people who care and who understand.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2012 at 8:30am-7:30pm

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2012 at 8:30am-3:00pm

For details, call:

Marjorie 561-395-6029 or Marguerite 561-394-6284

KNITTING NEEDS


R.C.I.A. is the Rite of Christian Initiation of

Adults. Through this process, we hope to

be able to meet the needs of the following

people 16 years of age or older:

Have you been worshiping with us, but never officially took the

step to become Catholic?

Have you been a Catholic all your life but never celebrated

all the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation

and Holy Eucharist?

Have you been away from the Church, returned, and would

like to know more about the Catholic Church?

If any of those questions apply to you, you might want to

consider participating in the R.C.I.A. process.

Or, if you know of anyone who could answer yes to any of these

questions, perhaps you could extend an invitation to them.

If you are interested and have questions, or would like to register,

please call the Office of Religious Education at 391-4345.

R.C.I.A. classes are held most Tuesdays, 7pm-8:30pm.

Classes begin Tuesday, September 25. There is no fee.

FCC Advocacy Network: How can you become an advocate for Life,

Dignity and the Common Good?

Join the FCC Advocacy Network and receive via e mail:

*Action alerts on key bills at the state and federal levels

*Reports, summaries and educational materials that help you identify

and follow legislative proposals affecting life and justice in our state.

This weekend, after all Masses,

please stop-by the tent outside of Church

to register for FCC Advocacy Network.

It takes just a few moments of your time to be informed!

https://votervoice.net/FCC/Register

Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops

201 West Park Avenue, Tallahassee, FL 32301-7760

Phone: (850) 222-3803. Fax: (850) 681-9548

Email: [email protected]

ST. JOAN OF ARCC A T H O L I C S C H O O L

• Christ-centered community of faith• High academic standards• Fully accredited by the Florida Catholic Conference• Emphasis on social justice and service

• Over 30 clubs including academics, sports & fine arts• New state-of-the-art Sports Arena• Extended care available daily• Feeder school for our Diocesan Pope John Paul II H. S. &

other regional Catholic High Schools

U.S. DEPT. OF EDUCATION BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2012/2013 SCHOOL YEAR

For additional information, or to schedule a tour please contact Mrs. Debora Bradley at 561.392.7974

WWW.STJOAN.ORG


mommy&me

TUESDAYS 11:00am -1:00pm

“The Ark” located at 319 SW 3rd Street

Boca Raton (across the street from

St Joan of Arc parking lot)

AUG 12

(19th Sunday in Ordinary Time)

1Kgs 19: 4-8;

Eph 4: 30—5:2 Jn 6:41-51

AUG 19

(20th Sunday in Ordinary Time)

Prov 9: 1-6; Eph 5:15-20

Jn 6: 51-58

SUNDAY READINGS

Director: MARIA JOSE MITSOULIS

Adm. Asst.: MARIE OLSON

Office Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00am - 4:00pm

Phone: 561-391-4345 Fax: 561-962-6002

Please register your child for 2012/2013 as soon as possible,

as some of our classes are almost full.

You can download the appropriate Registration Form that

applies to you thru our webpage: www.stjoan.org

Then go to CCD and download form. You can also stop by the

Religious Education office. We accept all credit cards.

CONFIRMATION DAY:

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2012

We are still in need of volunteers to teach, teacher assistants,

office workers, helping with special projects, translators - from

Spanish to English, bakers for our meetings, and much more.

Please help your children with your talents!

JOIN US FOR

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

AUGUST 14 The Ark

*AUGUST 23 Quiet Waters Splash Adventure Park

401 S. Powerline Rd. Deerfield Beach FL

$5 all day admission (No Sessions). 1 yr free

*Please note that the 23rd is a Thursday

AUGUST 28 The Ark

Please contact Katie Correia for more details

at [email protected] or 215-435-6766

SCHOOL OF

CHRISTIAN

FORMATION

Come and join

the class to learn

more about

our wonderful faith

and history of

the Church!

The new year for the

School of Christian Formation

begins in August

The first class will be

Introduction to Vatican II,

taught by Deacon Bill Watzek

Classes will be held at

Ascension Catholic Church on

Wednesdays from

7:00 to 9:00 pm on the

following dates:

August 22, 29. September 5,

12, 19 and 26.


PRAY THE ROSARYJoin us every morning,6:15am in the Chapel, topray for our Pope, Bishop,Priests, Deacons, and Religious, andfor vocations. Join us every morningafter the 8:15am Mass in the Chapel topray to end abortion.

SCRIPTURE STUDYSunday Morning from 9:15am to 10:30am. in Conf. Room B as we study theBook of Romans.The Thursday morning Bible Study(9:00am. to 10:30am.) will resume sessions on Thursday, Sept. 6 at theFamily Life House.

ST. JOAN OF ARC KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS!We are a part of thisgreat dynamicCatholic InternationalOrganization. Call Joe Kabbas,G.K.: 561-299-8921.

ST. JOAN OF ARC COLUMBIETTESare the Knights of Columbus Auxiliaryof dedicated Catholicwomen. Please join usas United We Standto embark on thisfresh new year inbuilding a strong bondin our parish. For detailscall Terri Picinich, 561-901-7312.

UPGRADE YOUR CLOSET! THE ST. JOAN OF ARC USHERS WANT YOU!!!Are you tired of your wardrobe and deciding what to wear to Mass eachweek? Let us dress you! We are aministry of over 60 men and womenthat provide each mass with the hospitality & services to make allparishioners and guests feel welcome.We would like to tell you about thisgreat ministry and how getting involvedprovides a service to St. Joan and ablessing for you. And you’ll be one ofthe best dressed people at Mass! Call Dennis Jordan 561-395-8329.

S.J.A. MINISTRIES & SUPPORT SERVICES

JOIN THE SJA COUNCIL OFCATHOLIC WOMEN (CCW)St. Joan of Arc Councilof Catholic Women(CCW) is a dynamicgroup of women whosupport, empower andeducate its members inspirituality, leadershipand service. We are anaffiliate of the NationalCouncil of Catholic Women. Our CircleMeetings are smaller groups that meetonce a month. St. Ana Circle 4th Wednesday at 8am. St. Clare Circle 3rd Wednesday at 1pm.Sts Martha & Mary Circle 3rd Thursday at7pm. St. Monica Circle 4th Monday at2pm. St. Therese of Lisieux 3rd Tuesdayat 8am. We have an interesting calendarof events. Please join us, make newfriends, as we are Women Making a difference. For more information call Miriam Gaynor, 561-395-5615

SJA RESPECT LIFE MINISTRYJoin us to pray the rosary at thePlanned Parenthood site at 8177Glades Rd., West Boca. We meet infront of the shopping center at 9:45am on Fridays. For information call Terri at 561-901-7312 or Mary Jane at 561-961-4900.

PREGNANT? KNOW YOUR OPTIONS, CALL 800-395-HELP

ADORATION OF THE BLESSEDSACRAMENT Join us everyTuesday, 5-9pmand Friday, 9am to9pm in the Chapel. Divine MercyChaplet prayed on Fridays at 3:00pm, and the Rosary on Fridays at 8:30pm.

KNIT/CROCHET SOCIALAll are invited to join us on the 1st & 3rdThursday of themonth at 10:30am inthe Spiritual LifeHouse. Beginners toexperts are neededto make prayershawls and projects for preemies, kidsand our troops. Call Claire at 445-4802 or Dottie at395-2681 for more information.

SJA DAD’S CLUB Monday mornings at 7:30 am.All dads in the Parish welcome.Drop off your children & come to MercyCenter for coffee and fraternity.

P.O.P.S.Parents of Prayer & Service meetevery Thursday during the school year,7:45am to 8:15am in the ConventChapel. Please join us.

ALLELUIA CLUB Is a meeting of Parishioners 55 +, will resume meeting September 9, 2012.

SJA SCHOOL ALUMNI: We invite you to register on our St.Joan of Arc website as an alumnus ifyou haven't already done so at [email protected]

SHARED CAREEach Wednesday at Temple Beth El, 9:30am to 2:30pm. Bring your loved one so you mayhave some respite care, or come and volunteer and have fun with us! This is a combined effort between Temple Beth El, St. Joan of Arc andThe First Presbyterian Church. For more info call Tessie O’Dea at 561-952-2852.

THE SJA PUBLIC ADVOCACYCOMMITTEE is requesting the current members and any other parishioners who wish to join, to send their email/phone number(whichever you wish) to Joseph Kabbas, Chairman of Public Advocacy. Joined with Public Advocacy is Respect Life. If you are a member or wish to bepart of these two ministries, pleaseforward your e-mail / phone numberto Joseph Kabbas Chairman e-mail [email protected] phone 561-299-8921 fax 561-362-7134

AA (ALCOHOLICANONYMOUS)Meets at St. Joan of Arc Saturdays,10am in Immaculata Center, Mondays, 7:00pm, Art Room, andWednesdays 7:00pm in Immaculata Center.

NA (NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS)Meets at St. Joan of Arc Fridays at 7pm, in Immaculata Center. More information call: 276-4581

KOINONIAGATHERING 2nd Sunday ofeach month at10:30am Im-maculata Cen-ter. For info callTessie O’Dea at 561-620-4805

MOMMY & MEWeekly get togetherWeekly get together-Every Tuesday between 11:00 am and 1:00pmCome and go as youplease at THE ARK.We bringsnacks/lunch for the little ones andourselves. Please contact Katie Correia at 215-435-6766 [email protected] for information.

JOYFUL AGAINFor more information please call Marjorie O’Sullivan 561-395-6029.

SUNDAY TV MASS FOR THE HOMEBOUND Each week at 9:30am on WPXP TV,Channel 8, Mass for the Home-bound can be seen. For a copy of theSunday Missal, call the Diocesan Office of Communications at 561-775-9529.

HOMEBOUND MINISTRYCall us if you or someone you knowis no longer able to attend Mass.Our Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion visit the elderly & infirmed Parishioners. Call 561-952-2828

RELIGIOUS EDUCATIONDirector: Maria Jose Mitsoulis Adm. Asst.: Marie Olson Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday,Thursday, Friday: 8:00am-4:00pmWednesday: 10:00am-6:00pm. Sunday: 8:00am-12:00pm Phone: (561) 391-4345 Fax:(561) 962-6002. Sunday Classes (9:15 – 10:30 am)Wednesday Classes (4:45 – 6:00pm)


Afghanistan: Staff. Sgt. Douglas Stott, PVT 1st Class

Benjamin Creed, PVT. Brendan Nestor.

Iraq: Sgt. Maj. John Hermeling, Capt. Christopher Allen & PFC Lee E.

Palmer; David Schuler, Lance Corp., Marines.

Okinowa: Sr. William Fix Jr., US Navy.

AugustBAPTISMSWe welcome the newest members of St Joan of

Arc Parish and offer our congratulations to the

parents of the newly baptized.

Caleb Vu Keen Chang

Morgan Jane McMullen

ALTAR BREADDo you want a special remembrance for a loved one,

living or deceased? You can donate Altar Bread for a week of Masses by

calling Karen Tringali, 561-752-0014.

August 12: In loving memory of Robert J. Babione

by his family

DECEASEDMargaret Mary Kelly

Lois Houska

PRAY FOR THE SICK

Overseas in The US Armed Forces:

Truly your parish has been a part of your faith

development, a member of your family.

Consider becoming a member of

The Arc Angel Society as a way of guaranteeing

the health of your spiritual family long into

the future. Please consider a bequest as part of your plans to benefit

your parish. Through your estate, your membership in our extended

community of faith will continue in perpetuity.

Your attorney, or financial advisor can advise you on the tax benefits

and other considerations you will want to think about as you consider

your estate plans. A number of valuable and attractive benefits will

accompany your membership. These include special masses and mailings

designed especially for Society members.

For more information, please contact Wendy Horton at 561.952-2838.

When you consider your estate plans,remember your spiritual Family

"We loved them in life; let us not abandon them in death until we have seen them safely into the House of the Lord."- ST. AMBROSE

You can do this to celebrate special dates,

(birthdays, anniversaries etc.), you can also

donate them in memory of someone or

to celebrate your family, or your business

or simply to decorate the Lord's table.

Your name would be printed here on

the week you choose to donate

the flower arrangement/s.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO DONATE

FLOWERS TO DECORATE THE ALTAR

ON THE WEEKEND MASSES?

If interested, please call Patty Delaney

at (561)952-2868 or email [email protected]

Adilia Torres, Andrew Swider, Amy Horn, Betty Miller, Brodie Wyatt

(1½ Year old)and Tabitha Wyatt (3½ Years old), Charlene Fromm,

Charlene DiCiccio, Chet Polanin, Christopher Nguyen, Catrina Fromm,

Carlo Calautti, Capt. William C. Kotheimer, Jr., David Barbee,

Daniel Ortiz, Denise Goldschneider, Elsa Santacroce, Ernest Gonzales,

Edward Farrell, Eric Heger, Frydel Schoemaker-Uchitelle, Gino Devellis

(5 yrs. old), Gertrude Rishoff, Grace Vaught, Hendrick DeMello,

Jim Malony, John Watsek, Jack O’Neil, Jean Manno, Joan McGarry,

John & Adele Lynn, John Feeney, John McCormick, Josephine Fiorito,

Joseph Strazzulla, Juan Carlos Passano, Laurie Caruso, Laverne

Kolcun, Lilian Santiesteban, Lucien Choquette, Maria Gonzalez,

Mary Cynthia Donnelly, Mary Rellick, Mayelin Guerra, Diacono,

Miguel Munoz, Michael Santacroce, Nick Aloi, Nathan Bragg,

Neil Lavey, Paul Jackson, Patty Verzino, Pat Connelly, Patricia

Vissicchio, Patrick Conaghan, Patti Vurchio, Ramon Miranda,

Fr. Ray Staunton, Ron Gaynor, Roland Mitchell, Robert Wollenberg,

Ruby Troy, Susanne Smiley, Sue Posey, Stephen Pike, Teresa Ridge,

Thomas-Eilmansberger, Tyler Roberts, Vida Cox.

This week’s altar flowers courtesy of:

Florals provided complimentary by BOCA BY DESIGN. A floral & décor company

servicing south Florida for all of your floral and event needs 561-447-5444

www.bocabydesign.com

10% discount to SJA parishioners should you state prior to

ordering that you were referred by St Joan of Arc.


PLAN A MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKENDCelebrate Your Marriage! Just as you celebrate special occasions and gatherings to-

gether with family, why not also celebrate your marriage by going to a World

Wide Marriage Encounter weekend? Carve out the time you so richly deserve

to make your good marriage better. 2012 weekend date Oct 26-28. Call John

and Ann Geer at 954-785-5955, or apply online at

http://www.wwmesefla.com

CATHOLIC CHARITIES: DIOCESE OF PALM BEACHPROMOTING LIFE, DIGNITY AND JUSTICECounseling, Elder Affairs, Guardianship Training, Immigration & Refugee

Services, Office of Black Catholic Ministry, Pahokee Pals, Outreach

Information and Referral, Pregnancy Care Centers, Prison Ministry,

Respect Life Ministry, Catholic Relief Services, Samaritan Center,

Substance Addiction Ministry, Wellness and Interfaith Health & Wellness.

For general or program information contact 561-775-9560.

“PRAYERS FOR RELIGIOUS LIBERTY” NOW PART OF A NATIONWIDE PRAYER CAMPAIGNThe Administrative Committee for the United States Conference of Catholic

Bishops (USCCB) is calling for a nationwide prayer campaign for the protection of

religious freedom and conscience rights. To support this effort, the USCCB has

developed prayers sources in both English and Spanish. These can be found on

the diocesan website at www.diocesepb.org. Look on the center of the home

page for the “Religious Freedom and Conscience Protection” image. Click on that

image for the prayers and the latest information related to the U.S. Department

of Health and Human Services (HHS) healthcare mandate that virtually all private

health care plans must cover sterilization, abortifacients, and contraception. This

section also provides other helpful links and provides information that can help

you gain a better understanding of this threat to religious freedom. For the latest

information, please continue to visit this page plus the “Bishop’s Statements” sec-

tion at www.diocesepb.org

VOTE TO PROTECT RELIGIOUS FREEDOMThe faithful of the Diocese of Palm Beach and Floridians have an

opportunity this November to take direct action towards the protection

of religious freedom by voting ‘yes’ on both Amendments 6 and 8. Amend-

ment 6 protects taxpayers from funding services against their conscience by

prohibiting public funds for abortion and requires parents to give their consent

in order for their child to obtain an abortion. By preserving time-honored public-

private partnerships, Amendment 8 eliminates discrimination against churches

and religious organizations that provide social services. It provides that neither

the government nor any agent of the government may deny to any individual

or entity the benefits of any program, funding, or other support on the basis of

religious identity and belief. For more information on these amendments,

please visit the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops at www.flaccb.org. If

you want to sign up for advocacy and action alerts, look at the Take Action sec-

tion of the site and click on Join The Network and/or Grassroots Action Center.

Information can also be found on the diocesan website www.diocesepb.org.

COME AWAY FOR A WOMEN'S WEEKEND RETREATOur Lady of Florida Spiritual Center in N. Palm Beach invites the women of our

Parish to a Retreat on Friday, September 14, 2012 to Sunday, September 16

starting at 8 PM Friday and ending at noon on Sunday.

The theme for the retreat program this year is: "Draw near to God and He will

draw near to you".

Consider taking this time for spiritual enrichment and renewal...and invite a

friend from the Parish to accompany you. To register, go to

www.ourladyofflorida.org and mail the registration and deposit.

Space is limited.

RESPECT LIFE WEEKEND OCTOBER 5-7Planning is underway for special events to take place within the Diocese of

Palm Beach (including prayer chains and a Tony Melendez concert) in honor of

Respect Life Sunday, the first Sunday in October in which Catholics celebrate

life and participate in pro-life events. All families, individuals and youth, are

invited to attend events that weekend Come enjoy fellowship and prayer with

your brothers and sisters in Christ. For more information, please call Office of

Communications at 561-775-9529 or via email: [email protected]

YEAR OF FAITH MASS OCTOBER 11This Mass will be celebrated at the Cathedral of St. Ignatius at 7 p.m. to ob-

serve the beginning of the “Year of Faith,” proclaimed by Pope Benedict XVI to

help Catholics appreciate the gift of faith, deepen their relationship with God

and strengthen their commitment to sharing faith with others. The year of faith

begins on Oct. 11, 2012 -- the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Second

Vatican Council -- and concludes Nov. 24, 2013 -- the feast of Christ the King.

For more information, call the Office of Liturgy at 561-775-9539 or

via email: [email protected].

VOCATION AWARENESS WEEKEND NOVEMBER 11-13A free weekend for those who feel God is calling them to the Priesthood. For

more information, call the Office of Vocations at 561-775-9552 or email:

[email protected] Lumen Christi – December 1, 2012. This annual

event is a fundraiser for the Catholic schools of the Diocese of Palm Beach. It

will be held at the Breakers in Palm Beach. For more information, call the De-

velopment Office at 561-775-9590.

SAVE THE DATE FOR SPECIAL MASS FOR GRANDPARENTSThe fourth annual Grandparents Pilgrimage will take place on Saturday, October

20, 2012, at 4:30 p.m. with a Mass celebrated by Most Reverend Gerald M.

Barbarito, Bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach.

Families are encouraged to “Pilgrim” to the Cathedral to celebrate the role

grandparents serve in passing on family faith traditions.

All are invited to gather in prayer for the strengthening of all families.

For more information, please call the diocesan Office of Marriage and Family

at 561-775-9557.

AGOSTO 12 l ST. JOAN OF ARC l 15

Ministerio Hispano

¡Ave María, Mujerhumilde,

bendecida por el Altísimo!

Virgen de la esperanza, profecía de tiempos nuevos,

nosotros nos unimos a tu cántico de alabanza

para celebrar las misericordias del Señor,

para anunciar la venida del Reino

y la plena liberación del hombre.

¡Ave María, humildesierva del Señor,

gloriosa Madre de Cristo!

Virgen fiel, morada santa del Verbo,

enséñanos a perseverar en la escucha de la Palabra,

a ser dóciles a la voz del Espíritu Santo,

atentos a sus llamados en la intimidad de la conciencia

y a sus manifestaciones en los acontecimientos de la historia.

¡Ave María, Mujer de dolor,

Madre de los vivos!

Virgen Esposa ante la Cruz, Eva nueva,

sed nuestra guía por los caminos del mundo,

enséñanos a vivir y a difundir el amor de Cristo,

a detenernos contigo ante las innumerables cruces

en las que tu Hijo aún está crucificado.

¡Ave María, Mujer de fe,

primera entre los discípulos!

Virgen Madre de la Iglesia, ayúdanos a dar siempre

razón de la esperanza que habita en nosotros,

confiando en la bondad del hombre y en el Amor del Padre.

Enséñanos a construir el mundo desde adentro:

en la profundidad del silencio y de la oración,

en la alegría del amor fraterno,

en la fecundidad insustituible de la Cruz.

LA ASUNCIÓN DE

MARÍA SANTÍSIMA AL CIELO

15 de agosto de 2012

Subió al Cielo nuestra Abogada, para que,

como Madre del Juez y Madre de Misericordia,

tratara los negocios de nuestra salvación.

16 l ST. JOAN OF ARC l AGOSTO 12

MINISTERIO HISPANO. AVISOS PARROQUIALES

n Las CLASES DE INGLES comenzaron el Miercoles 8 de agosto por favor llame al:

561-289-7846 para información.

n Los TALLERES DE ORACION Y VIDA, fundados por el sacerdote Capuchino Ignacio

Larrañaga, nos dan la oportunidad de desarrollar, cultivar y profundizar ese trato

personal diario con Dios; mediante sencillos ejercicios y modalidades de oración que han

sido practicadas a través de los tiempos. Y, que hemos comprobado, en estos tiempos

con la vida tan agitada que llevamos se hacen necesarios para recuperar la serenidad

interior, y sentir la presencia de Dios en nuestro diario vivir. Duración del Taller:

15 semanas. Inicia: martes 21 de agosto. Hora: 6:45pm a 8:45pm. Lugar: Salón A -

Santa Juana de Arco Ministry Building. No requiere registración previa.

Para mayor información llamar a Martha Bencomo Tel. 561-212-5021

email: [email protected] o llamar a la Casa Hispana 561-952-2860.

n Únase a nosotros para Rezar el SANTO ROSARIO todos los viernes enfrente de

Planned Parenthood (8177 Glades Road West Boca) a las 9:45am. Nos encontramos

en frente del shopping center a las 9:45am .

n EBARAZADA? Necesita ayuda? Llame al 800-395-4357 o al 561-243-0612

n VISITE LA CASA HISPANA para admirar los nuevos murales pintados por nuestra

querida profesora de arte Patricia Cadena. Las clases de Arte de Patricia se realizarán

durante todo el verano los Martes en dos sesiones, por la mañana a las 9:00 am y

después de las cinco de la tarde para los que trabajan. Llame a la Casa hispana o a

Patricia al teléfono 954-394-4846.

n CÓMO HACERSE CIUDADANO DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS la próxima sesión será el

lunes 13 de agosto y 27 de agosto de 11:00am a 12:00pm

n Las CLASES DE PREPARACIÓN EN INGLES PARA EL EXAMEN DE CIUDADANÍA

recomenzaran en octubre. El curso durará seis semanas continuas (de octubre a

noviembre). Si usted esta interesado y puede participar cada semana llame a la

hermana Carmen al 561-289-7846 para información acerca del lugar, hora y requisitos

de su residencia necesarios.

DIRECTORIODirector: Constanza Preble 561-952-2860 - 561-843-1099 - Ministerio Extraordinario de la Eucaristía: Sr. y Sra. Córdova 561-573-0194 -

Bautismos en Español: 561-952-2860 - Servidores del Altar: Patricia Jaramillo 561-674-4852 - Proclamadores de la Palabra: Gisela Delgado 561-952-2860 -

Clases de Computación: 561- 929-9005 - Clases de Inglés: 561- 289-7846 - Director de Música: Dr. Lola González : 561-952-2856 - Informes: 561-952-2860

n ARREGLOS FLORALES todos los miércoles de 10:00am a 12:00pm en

la Casa Hispana.

n CLASES DE COMPUTACIÓN. Inicio de Clases Sabado 1 de Septiembre,

de 9:00am a 11:00am. Duracion 4 semanas. SE REQUIERE INSCRIPCION PREVIA .

Más información e inscripciones llamando al telefono 561-929-9005.

n Todos los jueves después de la Misa de las 8:15am nos reunimos en la Casa

Hispana para rezar el SANTO ROSARIO EN ESPAÑOL los esperamos!

n GRUPO DE ORACIÓN SANTA JUANA DE ARCO. Te invitamos todos los jueves de

7:00pm a 8:00pm a orar y alabar al Señor en la Casa Hispana, no precisa registrarse.

n Las CLASES DE PREPARACIÓN PARA EL BAUTISMO DE LOS NIÑOS son todos los

terceros martes de cada mes llamar a la parroquia 561-392-0007 para más

información. NO SE PERMITEN NIÑOS EN ESTAS CLASES!

El Maestro está aquí y te llama, se nos dice

cada día. No desatendamos esa invitación;

vayamos con alegría y bien dispuestos a su

encuentro.

“No hay mayor felicidad en esta vida que

recibir al Señor. Cuando deseamos darnos a los

demás, podemos entregar objetos de nuestra

pertenencia como símbolo de algo más pro-

fundo de nuestro ser, o dar nuestros

conocimientos, o nuestro amor..., pero siempre

encontramos un límite. En la Comunión, el

poder divino sobrepasa todas las limitaciones

humanas, y bajo las especies eucarísticas se

nos da Cristo entero. El amor llega a realizar su

ideal en este sacramento: la identificación con

quien tanto se ama, a quien tanto se espera.

«Así como cuando se juntan dos trozos de cera

y se los derrite por medio del fuego, de los dos

se forma una cosa, así también, por la partici-

pación del Cuerpo de Cristo y de su preciosa

Sangre» (San Cirilo de Alejandría, Comentario

al Evangelio de San Juan,). Verdaderamente,

no hay mayor felicidad, ni bien mayor, que

recibir dignamente en la Sagrada Comunión a

Cristo mismo.

IXX Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario, Ciclo B San Juan 6, 41-51:

El Pan Vivo(Autor: Padre Francisco Fernández Carvajal)

R.I.C.A.

Rito de Iniciacion Cristiana para Adultos

(Mayores de 16 años).

Si usted conoce a alguien que quiere ser recibido en la Iglesia Catolica,

o desea recibir los sacramentos o simplemente saber mas sobre la fe de

la Iglesia puede participar de estas clases.

Llame 561-952-2860 o al 561-843-1099, para registrarse

PRIMERA REUNION INFORMATIVA MIERCOLES 29 de AGOSTO A LAS 7:00pm

Las clases comienzan en septiembre.

Todos los martes de 7:00 a 8:30pm.

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