496 East Washington Street Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44022216-402-5431 (Jack) SJA Covid Corner By: Amanda Haberman It is time to REGISTER for our February 4th, 2021 ZOOM event with popular

496 East Washington Street • Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44022

OUR PARISH MISSION STATEMENT

St. Joan of Arc Parish is a growing community of

Roman Catholic Christians in the Chagrin Falls area.

We are a diverse, gifted and joyful people who

share a common belief in the Word of Jesus Christ.

Our Mission, like that of Jesus Christ and His apostles,

is to proclaim the Kingdom of God through living

the gospel.

WE GATHER AS A CHRIST-CENTERED

COMMUNITY TO:

CELEBRATE our faith and the presence of God in

the Eucharist and in one another.

IMITATE our Savior in His service to others.

TEACH our beliefs at all levels.

WELCOME the participation of all in our Christian

fellowship.

Parish Office ........................................................... 440-247-7183 Parish E-mail .................................... [email protected] Parish Website ........................................ stjoanofarcchurch.org Music [email protected] Religious Education Office……………………….440-247-3606 Pastoral [email protected] . 440-247-1141 School ...................................................................... 440-247-6530 Youth Ministry ............... [email protected] RCIA ....................................................................... 440-376-9177 Sr. Judith Bucco, SND, Director of Religious Education Rev. Mr. Jeffrey Dunlop, Deacon Miss Allie Gall, Coordinator of Youth Ministry Rev. Mr. Dennis Guritza, Deacon Mrs. Amanda T. Haberman Pastoral Minister Mr. Ralph Holtzhauser, Director of Music Rev. Gary J. Malin, Pastor Mrs. Stacie M. Webster, Principal Rev. John R. Olsavsky, Retired Pastor Weekend mass: Saturday 4:30 PM Sunday 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM Weekday mass: Monday, Thursday, and Friday 8:00 AM Tuesday 9:00 AM September through May 8:00 AM June, July, and August

Holy Day mass and Civic Holidays, see bulletin Baptism: Celebrated at most weekend masses or on most Sundays at 12:00 noon. Contact the Parish Office. Reconciliation (Confession): Saturdays 3:30 PM until all are heard. In Advent and Lent 3:15 to 4:00 PM Sacrament of Matrimony: Please contact a priest or deacon at least one year before the anticipated date. Care of the Sick and Elderly: Please inform us of those who are sick, aged, unable to come to church, homebound, hospitalized, or may need the Sacrament of Anointing. Funerals: Please contact the parish office before scheduling or publishing (generally through a funeral director). Bereavement committee available for hospitality. Sponsor Certificates: May be obtained by registered, practicing members of our parish who have received the three sacraments of initiation: Baptism, Confirmation and the Eucharist (and, if Married, were married in the church). Please contact the Parish Office for more details. Sessions in the Catholic Faith (RCIA): Wednesdays at 7:00 PM (September thru May). Contact Deacon Jeff at ………...440-376-9177 New Parishioners: Welcome to St. Joan of Arc! Contact the Parish Office to register.

Sunday, January 17, 9:00 AM Millie Semesac (DiStaulo) 11:00 AM St. Joan of Arc Parishioners Monday, January 18 8:00 AM Ziggy Walkewicz (Connell) Tuesday, January 19 9:00 AM Jeff Graves (Gallick) Wednesday, January 20 No mass Thursday, January 21 8:00 AM Maria Ritchie (Gleason) Friday, January 22 8:00 AM Siggi Berns (Zamiska)

Saturday , January 23 4:30 PM Fr. Bob Lorkowski (Florkiewicz)

Greetings of Peace. We just completed the Christmas Season in church this past weekend. The stores have been decked out for Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, and I have also seen some accoutrements for Easter! Amazing. Looking ahead, the next “Season” (in church) is Lent, which begins on Ash Wednesday, February 17. That is one month away! It is interesting that we are thinking about Lent when we just “finished” Christmas! Until we begin Lent, we are in the midst of “Ordinary Time” in our “Church Liturgical Year.” We also know it is the Season of Winter!

Here is a “short lesson” about The Liturgical Year. Our “church calendar” begins in Advent and continues through the Christmas Season. The time after the Christmas Season, until Lent, is named “Ordinary Time” - which continues until we begin Lent and celebrate the Easter Season. The time after the Seasons of Lent and Easter (until the next Advent Season) is again called “Ordinary Time.”

However, the term “Ordinary” does not mean “regular” or “unspectacular.” Rather, it is derived from the word we use for “counting” (as in 1, 2, 3, etc.). These are “ordinal numbers” (if we remember our elementary school mathematics.). We basically count the Sundays and Weeks of the Year that are not Advent, Christmas, Lent, or Easter Time. So now, since it is not Advent, Christmas, Lent, or Easter, we are in “Ordinary Time.” Remember, though, with our faith, nothing is Ordinary. We truly believe that Jesus, who was born for us, died for us, is raised and lifted up to heaven. He promises us the gift of eternal life. We celebrate this “Joyful Mystery” each Sunday and it is indeed something special. “Extraordinary!” In this “ordinary time” we should remember that this “child who was born for our salvation” is “all grown up” and teaches us how to live and love. In a New Year, Pope Francis asked all people of faith to focus on building a peaceful and welcoming world around us - and particularly in our own lives and relationships. The Holy Father suggested that we all set aside a moment of silence each to be with God - and to leave behind the burdens of the past and to start over from the things that really matter. I say, “Amen!”

Have a great week. Blessings and Peace. Fr. Gary

Baptism Classes With the ongoing difficulties in scheduling meetings, due to Covid 19, Baptism Classes are being scheduled on an "as needed" basis.

These classes can be conducted either on Zoom or in person. Inquiries about the classes, Baptism, or to schedule a class can be directed to Diana Guritza at 440-552-1046.

Parish School of Religion

Martin Luther King Holiday There are no Virtual PSR classes on Sunday/Monday, January 17/18, for Grades 1/2, 7/8, and High School, and no FRP classes the week of January 17 in commemoration of the Martin Luther King holiday. Sacrament of Confirmation All completed Service Project Record Forms are due on

February 20. Service Project Record Forms can be handed in to Sr. Judy any time before February 20, either at the Office of Faith Formation or emailed to: [email protected] if all your required hours (10) have been recorded, signed, and the (3) reflection questions answered for each service completed. Thank you!

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY! Coordinator needed for St. Pats Hunger Center. St Joan of Arc Parish partners with Holy Angels to cook and serve at St Pat’s the fourth Tuesday of months with five Tuesdays, which is four times a year. St Joan of Arc Parish provides the food 2 of these times which is what the coordinator is responsible for. If you are interested, please contact Connie Eddy (440) 821-0729 or [email protected]

Giving Pantry In order to keep the donations for the Food Pantry coming in to stock the shelves, Jack and Jane Zilly will be at the bottom of their driveway (5231 Maple Springs Drive) with the back door of their SUV opened to accept donations on Thursdays 10-11am.

[email protected] 216-402-8912 (Jane) 216-402-5431 (Jack)

SJA Covid Corner By: Amanda Haberman

It is time to REGISTER for our February 4th, 2021 ZOOM event

with popular Catholic speaker Fr. Donald Calloway. This is a

great opportunity to hear firsthand Fr. Calloway’s life story and

testimony from the comfort of our own homes. Please join us for

an interesting and compelling evening of faith and inspiration

from 7:00-8:30pm. Please register for this FREE event by

sending me your contact information including your email

address to: [email protected].

THANK YOU JEANETTE BEHLOW

We want to acknowledge the great service of Jeanette Behlow, who recently retired from her position as parish sacristan.

Jeanette served our parish with faith and dedication beginning in 1978 when Saint Joan of Arc was under the leadership of then Vicor Co-Adjutor Fr. John Kinkopf. Fr. Kinkopf later became pastor in 1981.

Thank you Jeanette for your many years of service! May God Bless you in your retirement.

2020 Contribution Statements

To minimize the number of phone calls into the Parish Office, all parishioners will receive a printed copy of their 2020 Contribution Statement.

We plan to mail them the week of January 18th.

Mass Celebrant Jan. 23/24

4:30PM Fr. Gary J. Malin 9:00AM Fr. Gary J. Malin 11:00AM Fr. Gary J. Malin

Parish Calendars Parish Calendars for 2021 are available in church (from the ushers) or from our Parish Office. We extend a sincere “Thank You” to the St. John Funeral Home (in Bainbridge and Bedford) for providing our annual calendars.

To register for Fr. Calloway's free zoom To register for Fr. Calloway's free zoom presentation on Feb.4, 2021 from 7:00-8:30 please email Amanda Haberman at [email protected] with your contact information. (In order to register she will need the email address that you plan to use the night of the presentation. Thank you.)

Collection January 9/10

Cash/Checks $17,629.39 E-Giving $8,766.00 Total $26,395.39

Thank you for your generosity