NURTURING YOUR SPIRITUALITY EVERYDAY · 6/17/2018 · Fr. Michael Driscoll ... email your resume to [email protected] We extend a warm WELCOME to all newcomers and visitors!

JUNE 17 • ST. JOAN OF ARC • 1

This weekend is a perfect opportunity to reflect on today’s Psalm 92: “Lord it is good to give thanks to you.” It is most important to thank God throughout the year and at every opportunity we get—it helps us stay grounded, gives us perspective, and helps protect us from being swept-away by the challenges of life which attempt to present themselves as greater than they actually are! If all we can give during the more frenzied busier times of our lives is a few moments of thanksgiving to God that’s very understandable, but my hope and prayer is that all of us have more frequent and more-extended opportunities to reflect on the many blessings God has offered us throughout our lifetimes—and is still offering us through this very day! For example, sometimes it takes a getaway for us to clear our minds and reflect on blessings that previously went unnoticed in our lives and how God has been present throughout it all. Sometimes, when travel is simply not possible, we can still getaway to our beautiful chapel or to a nearby place of solitude so we can be alone with God, simply say, “thank you,” and renew our commitment to express our thanks through the daily faithfulness of our lives.

Today is also Fathers Day, the perfect opportunity to express our thanks to those who were the father figures of our lives who strove as best they could to reflect the perfect love of our Heavenly Father. Whether our natural fathers, grandfathers, foster fathers, godfathers, priest fathers, (living and deceased), today is the great opportunity to express our appreciation for those who strove to love and form us into being the best people we could possibly be, and to renew our commitment to becoming more and more better role models for all we encounter in our lives—all as beloved children and disciples of Christ!

- Fr. Martin Dunne, III

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

w W w . s t j o a n . o r g

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 Sunday (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 EVERYDAY

JUNE 17, 2018 YOUR CARING CATHOLIC COMMUNITY IN DOWNTOWN BOCA RATON

2 • ST. JOAN OF ARC • JUNE 17

MASSES FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 18, 2018MONDAY – JUNE 18 6:45am Fathers Day Novena 8:15am Anthony Spirelli by The Spirelli Family, Bella Desiderio by John DesiderioTUESDAY – JUNE 19 6:45am Fathers Day Novena 8:15am Maria Gavino by Her Son, Feysi Bil by Holiday FellowshipWEDNESDAY – JUNE 20 6:45am Fathers Day Novena 8:15am Amparo Hernandez by Jose Hernandez, Gus Noce by Sherry and Dane SchneiderTHURSDAY – JUNE 21 6:45am Fathers Day Novena 8:15am David Pickron by Alba & Maria, Frank Davis by Arlene KlaasenFRIDAY – JUNE 22 6:45am Fathers Day Novena 8:15am Saint Padre Pio by Theresa Viglietti, Augusto Palomo by The Palomo Family SATURDAY – JUNE 238:15am Fathers Day Novena4:30pm Kenneth Forkey by The Palomo Family , Eddie Nolan by Sous FamilySUNDAY – JUNE 24 7:30am Fathers Day Novena 9:15am Jason Licata by Cookie Anastasi and Daughters, Betty La Barbera by The Glick Family 10:45am Gina Montaite by The Sherlock Family Mary Caso by Mr. and Mrs, Paul Benvenuto 12:15pm Margarita Acela by Mary Lafuente, Fred Barcia by Rosow Family 5:00pm Wendy Aceves by The Aceves and Blaine and Harris Families, Kay Mannarino by Jeannette Stein 6:30pm Luis Gonzaga Gomez by The Gomez family

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

Would you like to work to further the Mission of St. Joan of Arc?The following positions are open:

MIDDLE SCHOOL ENGLISH TEACHERQualifications: The candidate will possess the skills and have demonstrated success in teaching at the middle school level. The candidate should be flexible and be able to work collaboratively within a professional learning community with colleagues and administration. The candidate should also demonstrate proficient use of technology to enhance student performance. Requirements: Applicants must possess a valid Florida Professional Teaching Certificate in 5-9 English with a minimum of 2 years of teaching experience. Interested candidates are invited to send a cover letter and resume to Lani Hiponia at [email protected].

PART TIME JANITORTwo part-time Janitorial positions for the school are open. Those interested please email your resume to [email protected]

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. David DiPierro

As a safety precaution please know the following: No St. Joan of Arc Parish or School staff member will ever directly solicit any individual through text or email asking for funds to purchase gift cards etc. or to send him or her any monetary donation. If you do receive any such request please immediately notify us here at SJA 561- 392-0007.

TECH GURU BYTESAn invaluable safety precaution: Whenever opening an email carefully check the validity of the sender.


Everyone, it seems, wants to tell us how to honor Father’s Day. We are enticed to buy “men’s gifts” in the stores, special offerings in the restaurants. I would like to suggest that we honor the fathers among us in some additional ways:

• Sincere thank yous for all they have given to us especially the gift of their love and presence.

• Generosity on our part to spend time with and celebrate the lives of our Dads

• Children showing acts of love and respect especially in ways that surprise

• Saying some extra special prayers for the health and well-being of our Dads

• Children and teens sharing about their lives and concerns with Dads so that the Dads are not the last to know about what is important

• Telling each of our Dads what we have learned from them and how much we appreciate their wisdom

• Having ice cream and a cake that is Dad’s favorite

• Lobbying for the attendance at Mass as a family on Father’s Day. A great reason to give thanks to God

Saint Joan of Arc as one big Family of families gives special thanks to all of our Dads and Grandfathers. We love you. We respect you. We express our gratitude for all that you contribute by word and example. You are especially in our prayers on this Father’s Day.

- Msgr. Michael D. McGraw

PASTOR’S MESSAGE

MORE THAN A FATHER’S DAY CARD

Please check out this bulletin

for pictures and faith formation articles.

A Blessing for Fathers from the Book of Blessings

God our Father, in your wisdom and love you made all things.

Bless these men, that they may be strengthened as Christian fathers.

Let the example of their faith and love shine forth. Grant that we, their sons and daughters, may honor

them always with a spirit of profound respect. Grant this through Christ our Lord.

A Happy and Blessed Father’s Day to all!


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

YOUTH MINISTRY DIRECTOR Michael Scarumuzzo, [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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 June 9/10 totaled $17,465.

513 envelope users contributed $13,315 and non envelope users contributed $4,150.

The Black & Indian Missions/ Home Missions collection totaled $2,227.

ST. JOAN OF ARC CHURCH & SCHOOLWish List

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.

If you would like to support Catholic Education, your donation towards the next school year's tuition costs will help a family who otherwise would not be able to send their child to our school. Thank you for your generosity and support of Catholic Education!

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.


FROM THE SJA SOCIAL OUTREACH MINISTRIES DIRECTORWe at the Saint Joan of Arc Care Ministry are very proud of the work that we do helping those in need. Our Food Pantry is one facet of our ministry that is often overlooked due to the location and timing of the ministry. Except for our food collections done on one Sunday of the month outside all of the Masses, we distribute food every Saturday morning from 9:00 am to noon. Those who know about Boca Helping Hands often wonder why we are even in existence due to the fact that their capacity exceeds ours by several levels of magnitude. The importance of the existence of our food pantry is that Boca Helping Hands has necessary rules that they must follow in their operation, and these rules often exclude some people in our area from receiving help from them. These exceptions are where our food pantry comes in. Thanks to the generosity of our parishioners we are able to serve up to 30 families a week with groceries. In addition to our monthly food collections our wonderful Knights of Columbus do a special food drive twice a year which enables us to provide turkey dinners with all of the fixings for Thanksgiving meals for our clients as well as give us ample stores for our summer months when many are in need due to seasonal employment.

I would like to thank each and every one of our caring and generous parishioners for the help that they give to those who are in need of the most basic resource that one can give, food for those in need. So the next time we have our food collection please bring in a bag of groceries or throw a few dollars into the baskets held by one of our wonderful volunteers and know that you are following one of the commands that Christ gave us, to feed the poor. May God bless you richly.

Bill WatzekSJA Social Outreach Ministries Director


SJA GIFT SHOP TEMPORARY SUMMER HOURS

JUNE 19 –JUNE 30

MONDAY – WEDNESDAY: 10:00am – 2:00pm

THURSDAY: CLOSED

FRIDAY: 7:30am – 3:30pm

SATURDAY: 9:30am – 3:00pm

SUNDAY: 9am – 1:30pm

Contact Laura Watzek at 561-393-0006 for inquiries.

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTSPlease fi ll out form and return to Parish or Religious Ed Offi ce.

Classes are weekly starting on August 28, 2018 to April 30, 2019. Sacraments received on Easter Vigil, April 20, 2019.

Donation of $75.00 to cover expenses is appreciated.(Please contact Religious Education Offi ce if assistance is needed.)

Name:____________________________________

Address:___________________________________

Phone (H):_______________ (C):________________

E-mail:____________________________________

Best time to contact you during the day:_________________

Best weekday to contact you:_______________________

I’m interested in, please check below:

☐ Bapstim ☐ Communion ☐ Confi rmation

I belong to another faith denomination and

☐ would like to enter the Catholic faith or ☐ would like to know more about the Catholic faith

☐ I’m a fully initiated Catholic but would like to refresh my knowledge of the faith.



MONDAYS – THURSDAYS: 9:00am – 5:00pmFRIDAYS: 9:00am – 12:00 noon

SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS: CLOSED and by appointment

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION SUMMER OFFICE HOURS

ROSA DAVIDSON, Youth & Adult Faith Formation Director561-952-2870 [email protected]

AILEN PONCE, Administrative Assistant561-952-2872 | [email protected]

PRE-BAPTISMAL PREPARATION SCHEDULE

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

2018July 5Aug. 2 Sept. 6

YOUTH & ADULT FAITH FORMATION MINISTRY

CONFIRMATION 2018

SAVE THE DATES

SUNDAY BIBLE STUDY

Join the Sunday Bible Study at 9:15am in Conference Room B. All are welcome.

Come and see!

REGISTRATION FOR 2018-2019

IS OPENPlease pick up registration packet in

the Religious Education Office or Parish Office. $25 Early Registration Discount

until June 30th.

Sundays Family Catechesis: 9:15am – 10:30am, followed

by 10:45am MassWednesdays Traditional Catechesis:

5:00pm – 6:15pm

Confirmation Retreat: Sat. August 18th, 2018 Confirmation Rehearsal: Mon. October 8th, 2018 Confirmation Day: Sat. October 13th, 2018

LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS FOR RELIGIOUS ED YEAR 2018-2019:

Catechists, Assistant Catechists, Hall Monitors, Office Volunteers

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 consider volunteering in Religious Education. All Religious Ed volunteers must attend Virtus training (Protecting God’s Children), pass a fingerprints background check, and sign adherence to the diocesan Code of Conduct. In addition, Catechists must be able to obtain at least the Basic Catechist Certificate (available online through Searchlight Virtual School at http://www.searchlightvs.com/).

• Catechists and Assistant Catechists are in the classroom teaching lessons. • Hall Monitors watch the hallways during class. • Office volunteers help with office work either on class days, or during regular office hours.

Please call the Religious Ed office (561) 952-2872 or stop by the Religious Ed Office to pick up

volunteer forms. Thank you!

WHY FAMILY CATECHESIS?Although at first glance, Family Catechesis is good for families with very busy schedules that are unable to commit to weekly classes, there are many more benefits to participating in the Family Catechesis program: • Parents will have the rewarding opportunity to work with their children • Brings families together and helps communication between family members • All in the family learn more about the faith, children learn from parents, parents learn from their children, and as they prepare the lessons • Promotes participation in the life of the Parish, especially at Mass • Builds community and sense of belonging as families and children get to know each other through fellowship • Helps build strong Catholic families as children see their family centered in Jesus and living their faith, as evidenced by their love and care for each other

Please check out the Loyola Family Catechesis lesson plans and resources found at:

www.FindingGod/families

Are you a Graduating High School Senior?

Are you going away to college?Congratulations on your graduation and your college acceptance! Did you know that there is a Catholic Student group in just about every college and university nationwide? The Newman Connection can help you get in touch with the Catholic Student group in your college or university. All you have to do is email your name, optional contact information (email and/or cell phone), and the name and location of your college or university to “[email protected]” and we will forward it to the Newman Connection. Let your Catholic Student group help you transition to college life and help you continue to live out your Catholic faith on campus.

ADULT CONFIRMATION If you are an adult Baptized Catholic who has received

First Communion but has not been Confirmed, you are welcome to join the Adult Confirmation Class that begins on Saturday August 4th, 2018. Confirmation

will be on Saturday, October 13th, 2018.

Please contact Deacon Bill at [email protected] or 561-952-2828,

or Rosa Davidson at [email protected] or 561-952-2870.


To make a donation please fi ll out the form on the credenza and return toSt 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 at [email protected] or 561-952-2838.

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

Your 2018 Matching Gift donations will help us fi nalize outstanding Journey Forward Financial Goals.

$100,000$75,000$50,000

$25,000

$150,000$200,000$250,000$300,000$350,000

We are up to $97,000. Only $3,000 to go!

The Knights of Columbus spring 2018 Campaign for Citizens with Disabilities collected donations to support the AIM Weekend Retreat and sponsor ten participants. The campaign was very successful and the contributions were able to provide support to sponsor ten retreatants for the next four years.

These photos show members of the St Joan of Arc, Members of the AIM Board of Directors accepting the check from the St. Joan of Arc Knights of Columbus Council 13051.

SJA KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS PRESENT CHECK TO AIM


If it were right and fi tting to pay tribute to all Mothers, equally it is right and fi tting to pay tribute to all Fathers. And we should do this not just on their assigned feast days but preferably as long as they live as a sign of our love and gratitude for all they have done in our lives. “When Israel was a child, I loved him... I taught Ephraim to walk... It was I who healed them. I led them with cords of human kindness, with ties of love... and I bent down to feed them.” HOSEA 11:1-4

According to common practices, it is still the necktie that is the top priority gift followed by wrist watches, wallets, electronic devices, and sports-related items. Yes, no doubt, these gifts are truly fi ne and appreciable but there is still a better gift: A NOVENA OF MASSES thus ensuring them of eternal riches where no moth could destroy nor thieves could steal. Your generous offering of a special remembrance in prayer and Holy Mass on the occasion of Father’s Day will serve to show our appreciation and support to our Dads. Please pick up an envelope at the church credenzas, fi ll them in and place in the collection basket or bring them into the Parish Offi ce.

f� Fath� ’s DayNOVENA OF MASSES JUNE 18 - 26, 2018

May St. Joseph, foster Father of Jesus, bless and protect our beloved Fathers. Thank You for your generosity.

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.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CONSTANZA & FAREWELL BRANDY


The Pastoral Team strongly suggests that parishioners take advantage of these excellent enrichment and educational classes

that are provided here at SJA by the Diocese of Palm Beach School

of Christian Formation.Deacon Bill Watzek teaches

some of the courses.

St. Joan of Arc, Boca Raton Tuesdays, 7:00pm – 9:00pm

Intro to the Bible: Aug. 21, 28Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25

New Testament: Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29Feb. 5, 12

Old Testament: Oct. 16, 23, 30Nov. 6, 13, 20

ChristologyMar. 5, 13, 19, 26Apr. 2, 9

ADULT FAITH FORMATION OPPORTUNITIES

Early Registration Discount available until June 30thPick up form in the Religious Education Offi ce

or download it at: http://stjoan.org/ccd/

For more information contact: Rosa Davidson at [email protected]

SJA RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

REGISTRATION OPEN NOW!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CONSTANZA & FAREWELL BRANDY

MONDAY, JUNE 25th 5:00pm – 7:30pm at KILBY HOUSE

We are learning the value of being with people who understand, to whom we can speak of our grief and our slow, but steady

recovery from grief. We extend an invitation to those “who mourn, that they might be comforted”

Please RSVP to the Parish Offi ce at 561-392-0007or to Marjorie O’Sullivan 561-213-6214

GRIEF SUPPORT POTLUCK SUPPERBereavement Ministry

Last Tuesday our Parish Office celebrated Constanza's birthday which is June 22nd, and also wished Brandy Rumiez farewell as she begins a new phase in her career. May God bless them each and every day!


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: [email protected] | 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.SJA YOUTH MINISTRY - CYO - Contact Michael Scaramuzzo for more info at [email protected] 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: [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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.BODY MECHANICS, EXCERCISE CLASS - This is a barefoot, no-impact, weight-free, healthier alternative to aerobics classes that helps people more easily do the everyday movements they want and need to be able to do. Classes are set to a variety of inspiring music and include standing and seated exercises. Monday at 10am and Thursdays at 4pm on the second floor of the Mercy Center Room 208 and 211. Taught by Colette Haboush Obeck. 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.

PLEASE CONSIDER DONATING FLOWERS FOR OUR CHURCH MASSES.

These can be donated for special intentions like birthdays, anniversaries, in honor of a loved one or simply to adorn your church and honor our Lord.

If you would like to donate fl owers to decorate our altar, please call Patty Delaney, (561)952-2868 or email her at [email protected]


GOD IS OUR GPS By Mary Katharine DeeleyI have a good sense of direction. If I drive by a place, I can usually find my way back, walking or driving as much by instinct that says, “I think it’s over that way a little,” as by any street names or landmarks. I like following unknown paths in the woods just to see where they lead. I almost always find my way back with a minimum of backtracking.This bothers my husband, who is a firm believer in maps, map apps, and GPS voices telling him when to turn. Often he ignores them to take a different route, but he is comforted by their presence and reliably gets from point A to point B.“We walk by faith, not by sight,” St. Paul says in 2 Corinthians 5:7. He may not have had a store in mind, but in a very real way he was talking about getting from point A to point B—from our wandering in this world to our home with God. He was talking about making it out of our spiritual woods into the light of day and making discoveries along the way.We see as human beings do and not as God does. Paul suggests we find our way through our faith in God, who is light in our darkness, the path on which we walk, our goal and destination.Our longing to know where we are going is satisfied when we realize we are going to him. Some will take detours and get utterly lost. Others will rely on maps, and still others will follow those who have gone before—the saints who are our examples or Christ himself. Walking by faith isn’t easy, but God will get us to where we are going if we trust in him.

OUR ADULT FAITH FORMATION CORNER ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

• Do I let the force of my faith multiply into acts of love and service?• Do I trust in God to lead me in my life to him?

© 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.

THE TINY SEED OF FAITH By Joyce Rupp

It is like a mustard seed that, when it is sown in the ground, is the smallest of all the seeds on the earth. But once it is sown, it springs up and becomes the largest of plants (Mark 4:31–32).

As a seed lay in the heart of silent soil, so tiny one couldn’t dream of its growing into a magnificent plant. Only a sturdy faith could trust that something so seemingly dead would hold the promise of immense growth.

While there is tremendous potential for growth in a seed, it doesn’t do the growing unaided. Sun, rain, and soil release energy in the seed, enabling it to awaken and grow.

Today’s Gospel parable describes how the reign of God’s love grows. The foundation of God’s reign is a trusting faith—not faith as an assent to religious doctrines, but a faith that believes we can grow as loving people. This faith is the persistent belief in a gracious divinity, one who empowers us to be spiritually transformed.

This faith lies deep within our spiritual soil. Jesus understood the little mustard seed and its astounding growth. He knew the challenge of believing in something one can’t perceive. Jesus urged this faith to believe in God’s transforming love, even when our spirits are tired.

Faith means growing in our ability to trust God with the seed of ourselves. We would much rather be in charge of our lives, having things our own way. But our seeds of faith are dependent on the grace of God, much like a mustard seed is dependent on soil and climate. And like the mustard seed, our tiny beginnings of spiritual awakening are capable of immense growth.

SLOW, DEEP GROWTH

This seed of faith usually grows slowly. It requires an assent of our will to God’s ability of helping us grow, even though we may not feel him doing so. Faith assures us that the One who plants the seed of faith will be there to care for and nurture it.

I recognized this kind of faith in a story from a friend: “The Catholic Worker House never actually runs out of food,” he said. “Meals may be mismatched foods like vegetarian or mostly bread, but there’s always food. However, one Saturday night they were completely out of food.

Fran and Brad were there alone, talking about what they’d do without food for the Sunday noon meal. They prayed together that somehow food would be there the next day. On Saturday night an unexpected group came to the door with large pans of lasagna, masses of rolls, cookies, and potato chips. Next day at noon more than a hundred guests arrived. Everyone who was hungry got a full plate, including sweets, and bread. No food appeal ever went out—except those prayers.”

HEARTS OF HOPE

Did Fran and Brad’s faith turn God’s hand? Did their prayer cause food to be given? No, the food was already in someone’s oven when they entrusted their anxiety to God. Rather, prayer nurtured their seed of faith, and helped their trust to grow larger than their worries. Prayer filled them with peace rather than anxiety, assuring them that what they needed would somehow come.

It is in our moments of uncertainty and need that our seed of faith is able to stretch and grow. It is then that we discover the power of trustful waiting and the beauty of undefeated hope. Even the tiniest of seeds know this wondrous truth. +rolls, cookies, and potato chips. Next day at noon more than a hundred guests arrived. Everyone who was hungry got a full plate, including sweets, and bread. No food appeal ever went out—except those prayers.”

SUNDAY READINGS

Ezekiel 17:22–24 Every tree of the field will know that I am the LORD. I...wither up the green tree, and make the dry tree bloom.

2 Corinthians 5:6–10 We would rather leave the body and go home to the Lord.

Mark 4:26–34 [Jesus said,] “But once it is sown, it springs up and becomes the largest of plants and puts forth large branches.”

WEEKDAY READINGS – June 11-16

Monday, Weekday: 1 Kgs 21:1–16 / Mt 5:38–42

Tuesday, Weekday: 1 Kgs 21:17–29 / Mt 5:43–48

Wednesday, Weekday: 2 Kgs 2:1, 6–14 / Mt 6:1–6, 16–18

Thursday, St. Aloysius Gonzaga: Sir 48:1–14 / Mt 6:7–15

Friday, Weekday: 2 Kgs 11:1–4, 9–18, 20 / Mt 6:19–23

Saturday, Weekday: 2 Chr 24:17–25 / Mt 6:24–34


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 [email protected].

TO LEAVE A LEGACY FOR ST. JOAN OF ARC

PRAY FOR THE SICK Acuna, AlbaAdler, MichaelAgustynowicz, RitaAmbach, Maria Elena Anasaii, VioleAragon, EricArcau, Georgina Askelana, Jo EllenBabione, HelenBabione Jr., RobertBaker, JimmyBarros, EthelBenicy, AlexanderBitondo, CarmelaBobbitt, JoannBradley, EarlBrennan, LeslieBrown, CherylBuffone, PeterCacase, TheresaCarrera, AbelardoCastle, Lori Cluster, MichaelCooke, JohnCorr, Kim M. Corr, StephenCostello, Jerry A.Cousineau, CalCraven, KathyCuevas, AuraCullen, Debra Ann EnckCunningham, EdCussen, MyrnaCwal, PaulDarbyshire, Brenda

De Chard, Christinede Varona, Jorge de Varona Jose (Joey)Deitz, EileenDoyle, ArthalieDuBois, RaymondDunn, MorganDurand, Raul SalazarEnck, MaryFara, ClaudiaFarrell, AmandaFetter, MaryFischer, BillFisher, GraceFlores, VictoriaG., DebbieGaray, JoseGardner, MarieGeraci, FrankGerlach, GregGerlach, MarleneGildharry, NellyGesner, CarmelaGiguere, GeraldGonsalves, PatGould-Peck, PatricaGraham, AudreyGrasso, VincentHarris, CameronHickman, LaurenHines, BillyHines, RitaHudson, GeeIemolo, AngelicaJannotta, Carol

Kabbas, DianaKelleher, Anthony JamesKing, Victor LookLargia, EldaLaudato, FrancesLayer, RobertLiu, WendyLoesch, DoloresLopez, CarlosMancini, TeresaMargolis, RobertMartinez, EridaniaAltagraciaMaldonado Delboy, FernandaMarullo, PhyllisMealo, PatsyMiret, EmilioMochler, MarieMonahan, Kieran E.Montigny, BryantMoore, Jeff Morgan, ToddMorrow, MarjorieMurphy, Sr. ImmaculataNiro, MichaelNorzius, OdneyObeso, Ana TeresaOrtiz de la Cruz, Bradley Peloso, MargaretPetho, EllenPinto III, RichardPomales, Ray HernandezPower, TheresiaPreble, Mathias

Quachi, Mr. & Mrs.Rious, RaymondRobert, BarbaraSaffran, DorothySegler, CharlySheltry, PaulSigda, BobSotta, BeatrizSpera, DanSt. Germaine, Robert A.Stokes, KenStone, FranSuarez, RosisSuao-Castleberry, TaniaTaylor, LondonTerwillger, MaureenThomas, Colleen SiebenahlerTkatch, ElizabethTobin, Son HwaTolly, MorrisTorres-Broussett PilarTrupiano, AnthonyTygett, 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

Those we love who have died: Kurt Younker


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

ANDREA LEWIN Directora del Ministerio Hispano y de Actividades de la Parroquia561-952-2852 | [email protected]

Padre José CrucetPadre Alfredo Hernández Padre Higinio Rosolen, IVE

EL REINO DE LOS CIELOS

Definir Reino de los Cielos, también llamado Reino de Dios o Reino de Jesús no es fácil, por eso Jesús usa comparaciones para que podamos entender.

En el Evangelio de este Domingo Jesús nos dice que el Reino de Dios se parece a un hombre que sembró una semilla y que sin él saber cómo, esa semilla tuvo la capacidad de germinar y producir una planta, que luego creció y dio frutos.

Luego Jesús nos habla de la semilla de mostaza que es la más pequña de las semillas.

A pesar de su pequeñez la semilla de mostaza se convierte en un arbusto, la más grande de las hortalizas y que permite que en sus ramas las aves construyan sus nidos.

En las Sagradas Escrituras la semilla representa la Palabra de Dios.Mediante su Palabra Dios nos habla.Nos revela quien es El. Nos da las normas a seguir para que consigamos la salvación.Esa palabra es viva y eficaz y penetra hasta lo más profundo de nuestro ser, nos cuestiona y nos transforma.

La Palabra de Dios es luz en nuestro camino, lámpara a nuestros pies para guiarnos por el camino que nos lleva a la casa del Padre.

Dice el Papa Emérito Benedicto XVI que el Reino de los Cielos es Jesús mismo, quien está dentro de nosotros y como todos los bautizados somos la Iglesia, la Iglesia es el Reino de los Cielos.

Entonces el Reino de los Cielos no es un Reino terrenal con Rey, ejército etc. El Reino de los Cielos es un estado espiritual de paz, amor, alegría y justicia que no es afectado por las dificultades, obstáculos y desafíos de la vida.

En el Padre Nuestro decimos: "venga tu Reino". Además de pedirlo debemos merecerlo mediante el estudio y la puesta en práctica de la Palabra, una vida rica en oración y sacramentos, en especial la Eucaristía y el ejercicio de las obras de misericordia.

Feliz Domingo

Diácono Edgar Cáceres.

St. Joan of Arc, Boca Raton Martes, 7:00pm – 9:00pm

• HISTORIA DE LA IGLESIA 23, 30 de AGOSTO y 6, 13, 20 y 27 de SEPTIEMBRE 2018.

• DOCTRINA SOCIAL 18 y 25 de OCTUBRE y 8, 15, 29 de NOVIEMBRE y 6 de DICIEMBRE 2018

• ESPIRITUALIDAD 10,17, 24 y 31 de ENERO, y 7 y 14 de FEBRERO 2019

• EVANGELIO Y LIDERAZGO 7, 14, 21, y 28 de MARZO Y 4 Y 11 de ABRIL 2019

ESCUELA DIOCESANA DE FORMACIÓN CRISTIANA DIÓCESIS DE PALM BEACH

“Libertad, que sigue siendo una de las riquezas más preciadas de este País. Y, como han recordado mis hermanos Obispos de Estados Unidos, todos estamos

llamados a estar vigilantes, como buenos ciudadanos, para preservar y defender esa libertad de todo lo que pudiera ponerla en peligro o comprometerla.”

- Papa Francisco

Las personas de fe están comprometidas a servir a los demás con el amor de Dios en el cuidado de la salud, el bienestar infantil, la migración y el

reasentamiento de refugiados, la educación y más. La libertad religiosa protege el espacio para que podamos continuar sirviendo. La Semana de la Libertad

Religiosa comienza el 22 de junio, la Fiesta de santo Tomás Moro y san Juan Fisher. Únase a los católicos en todo el país para rezar y actuar por

la libertad de servir fielmente y con integridad. ¡Infórmese más visitando www.usccb.org/ReligiousFreedomWeek

Oficina de Libertad Religiosa www.usccb.org/freedom Twitter: @USCCBFreedom

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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.

CALENDARIO DE ACTIVIDADES Y FIESTAS

MARTES 1 9 DE JUNIO en la Casa Kilby a las 7pm . Clases Pre Bautismales los terceros martes de cada mes. DOMINGO 2 4 DE JUNIO a las 1 :30 pm en la Iglesia. BAUTIZOS en español son al cuarto Domingo de cada mes. 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: [email protected] DE FOTOGRAFÍA para adultos y jovenes . Una sesión semanal los días martes por Cuatro Semanas en Septiembre. TALLER DE ORACIÓN Padre Larrañaga (Duración de 15 semanas) Interesados para el proximo taller del 2018 contactar a Martha Bencomo Tel. 561-212-5021 email: [email protected] ANUAL DE SILENCIO 2018 DEL 3 AL 5 DE AGOSTO DEL 2018 Centro Espiritual NUESTRA SEÑORA REINA DE LA FLORIDA Para registrase llamar a Angélica Aguilera, Oficina Pastoral Hispana teléfono (561) 775-9544 email: [email protected]

ACTIVIDADES EN ESPAÑOL

Rosario por las Intenciones del Ministerio Hispano de Santa Juana de Arco todos los Lunes a las 7:30 pm en la Capilla (EXCEPTO FERIADOS) .

C lases de Biblia con el diacono Edgar Caceres Martes de por medio en la Casa Kilby a las 7pm.

C lases de Crecimiento Espiritual en base a la Palabra de Dios con Maria Teresa Isaza Martes de por medio 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.

Curso Matrimonial del Padre Ignacio Larrañaga comienza el 23 de Mayo en el Kilby House . Cupos limitados , para inscribirse y mas información contactar a Martha Bencomo Tel. 561-212-5021 email: [email protected]

Nora Acevedo y Luis Guash

CUERPO DE CRISTO Fernando Cordova - 1, Luis Maldonado - 2, Maria de Los Angeles - 3SANGRE DE CRISTO Aurora Morales - A , Oscar Rodriguez - B , Jeanette Cordova - C , Sol Garnica - D

MINISTROS EXTRAORDINARIOS DE LA EUCARISTÍA

MINISTROS DE LA PALABRA

¡Levántate brilla, llegaron tus vacaciones!

Niños, deben pensar en la Gloria del Señor que amanece sobre ustedes, su Gloria amanecerá sobre ustedes , entonces lo verán , radiantes de alegría, sus corazones se asombraran, se ensancharan, cuando vuelquen sobre ustedes queridos niños y jóvenes los tesoros del mar y las maravillas de los lugares que visiten , disfrutándolos al máximo.

Supongo que estarán bien informados sobre la gracia de Dios que nos ha sido dispensada para provecho de todos. Como el niño de Belén que jugó como todo los de su edad, ustedes también háganlo con respeto y amor al prójimo.

Les hacemos esta pregunta, ¿En que personas, situaciones y lugares de la vida reconocen a Jesús? Recordemos la pobreza, humildad y pequeñez de aquel niño que fue la revelación de la propuesta salvífica de Dios .

En todas sus actividades recreativas, busquen a Jesús, Él siempre se deja encontrar, llámenlo para que siempre este cerca para que el malvado abandone su camino.

Dios nos da la oportunidad en estas vacaciones de demostrar nuestras habilidades y revisar nuestro camino y compromiso de vivir en Paz con todos.

¿Qué aspectos piensan trabajar para vivir felizmente sus vacaciones en compañía de Jesús?

Recuerden hacer sus oraciones, pidiendo al Señor con mucha fe su bendición, el Señor les concederá lo que le pidan si es bueno para ustedes. Estén conscientes de cumplir con sus deberes y serán las vacaciones con Jesús felices y bendecidas.

No olviden que la Iglesia católica celebra con ustedes con gusto desbordante la fiesta de las vacaciones,

Cantemos con Amor y Orgullo el verso del Salmo 71 Señor, en ti busco protección; No me defraudes jamás! Líbrame, ponme a salvo, Pues tu eres justo! Dígnate escucharme, y sálvame. Se tu mi roca protectora, Se tu mi castillo de refugio y salvación. Tu eres mi roca y mi castillo!

Les deseamos que tengan unas magnificas Vacaciones en union de sus seres queridos, Dios les Bendiga siempre.

Derrama Señor tus Bendiciones ahora y siempre. Josefina M yi.

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