JUNE 28, 2015

As a diverse Catholic community, we joyfully worship God, celebrate fellowship and care for our neighbor.

ESTABLISHED 1956 ESTABLISHED 1960

YOUR CATHOLIC COMMUNITY IN DOWNTOWN BOCA RATON

In the second reading today Paul speaks of a “thorn in the flesh” that has been given to him, some malady or mental anguish that seems to distress him greatly. He further testifies that even after praying to God three times for it to be removed from him the answer that God gave him was

“My grace is sufficient for you.” There has been much speculation about what this “thorn” really was, some think that it was a physical ailment or handicap, others think that it was temptations of some sort

and then there were those that think that it was some person who harassed Paul and tried to cause trouble in the Church at Corinth. Whatever the issue that was causing Paul to be troubled it is interesting that God would not relieve him of it even though he prayed, as Christ did in the garden, three times to be

delivered of it. The answer that Paul received that the grace that God gives to him should be enough to get him through should give us hope as well. The hope that we gain from the situation that we see Paul in comes directly from the Sacraments, the wellspring from which the graces of the Church flow so abundantly. In any situation that we may find ourselves, whatever “thorn in the flesh” that we encounter can be endured

with the graces that we receive from the Eucharist, Reconciliation and prayer. God always provides His faithful with the means and the faculties to grow in His love even in our worst of times.

So let us take the example of Paul and carry out our God given mission to share our faith, through action and word, to all of our brothers and sisters, even, and especially, when we are under duress.

Amen.

Deacon Bill Watzek

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

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Msgr. Michael D. McGraw • PastorFr. Tom Lafreniere • Parochial VicarFr. Wesler Hilaire • Parochial VicarFr. Carlo DiNatale-Tarasi • AssistingFr. Norman Schwartz • AssistingMsgr. Steven Bosso • AssistingFr. Michael Driscoll • Assisting

Deacon Bill WatzekDeacon Michael ZatargaDeacon Sam J. Barbaro

P a r i s h O f f i c e H o u r s

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

Saturday 9:30am to 2:30pm

S c h o o l O f f i c e H o u r s

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

M a s s S c h e d u l e s

Saturday Vigil: 4:30pm, 6:30pm (Spanish)Sunday: 7:30am, 9:15am,

10:45am, 12:15pm & 5:00pmMonday-Friday: 6:45am & 8:15am

Saturday mornings: 8:15amEve 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

Sunday (English): 1:30pm3rd Saturday (Spanish): 12 noon

C o n f e s s i o n s

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

June 28, 2015MASSES FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 28, 2015

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

BULLETIN EDITOR:PATTY DELANEY

MONDAY – June 29 6:45amFather’s Day NovenaCarolyn Fillichio by a Friend8:15amMary Amalfitano by Tony & Terri PicinichEdward H. Maloney by Larry & Sandy Dahman

TUESDAY – June 306:45amFather’s Day NovenaJean Miceli by a Friend 8:15amJoe Beucher by Martha & Tony NicolliJackie Schatz by Martha

WEDNESDAY – July 16:45amJoan Locigno by Deacon Bill & Laura WatzekRobert Kerr by David & Rita Kissel8:15amCarolina Tillan by Jorge & Ily AquinoRandy Van Meter by Russ & Patty Delaney

THURSDAY – July 26:45amNatividad Gonzalez by Deacon Bill & Laura WatzekPolly Brown by Laurie Sullivan8:15amDonald Garvey by Tom & Dee TuckerTerri & Tony Picinich by Diane & Joe Kabbas

FRIDAY – July 39:00amCecilia Arczynski by Bill HahlRoberto Riccio by MotherTerri Picinich by Mary Lou Hotchkiss

SATURDAY – July 48:15amThe Picinich Family by Gracie FishterBill Swaller by Mother Mary Continuum Group4:30pmSt. Joan of Arc Parishioners6:30pmJuana Maria Angelesby Aquiles MaldonadoManuel Maldonado by Aquiles Maldonado

SUNDAY – July 57:30amAnthony Varrone by The Varrone FamilyAna Pernoca by Barbara Merlino9:15amLolita Fensholt by The Mann FamilyPatti Donoghue by Patty & Scott Jordan10:45amMary Lou Whelan by Hugh & Phyllis HigginsFernando Kiuhan by Rita & Frances Agustynowicz12:15pmLouis, Lilian & Edward Scarpetti by Donna RizzoRobert G. Rizzo by Wife, Donna5:00pmElsa Santacroce by The FamilyBrian Beau Fischer by The Jordan Family

If you would like to be included in SJA’s School Quarterly Newsletter, The SJA Gazette mailings, please email us your name and address atinfo_school@stjoan.org or call the School Office with your contact information at (561) 392-7974.Thank you.

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.

THE ST. JOAN OF ARC SCHOOL GAZETTE

Dear Parishioners,PLEASE NOTE that in observance of Independence Day our SJA Campus & Mass Schedule will be as follows:

Friday, July 3, 2015:9am: Only one Mass in Church10am: SJA campus is closed for the day (offices, Church & Chapel)10am: Patriotic Rosary at the Marian GardenNO ADORATION OR BENEDICTION this 1st Friday of the month

Saturday, July 4, 2015:8:15am: Morning Mass in Church9am: SJA campus is closed for the day (offices, Church & Chapel)9am: Patriotic Rosary at the Marian Garden3:15 - 4pm: Confessions in Chapel5:30 - 6:15pm: Confessions in Chapel4:30pm: Mass in Church6:30pm: Spanish Mass in Church

Thank you & God bless.

PASTOR’S MESSAGE

- Msgr. Michael D. McGraw

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Soon we will be celebrating our Independence Day National Holiday. Hopefully, it will be a weekend for some relaxation and family activities. It is also a perfect time to remind our selves of the great blessing that it is to be an American and to enjoy the rights and privileges that come with citizenship. We have so many freedoms to be thankful for including freedom of religion, speech and safety in our lives. These freedoms we regularly refer to as the “Rights of Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness”. Along with these freedoms come attendant responsibilities that we need to live out and practice each day. Independence from oppression and the enjoyment of true freedom of life need our vigilance and practical involvement. Apathy can be a great enemy of our freedoms. Active participation in the democratic process as informed citizens is the best way that we can honor our national identity and keep it strong.

Please visit the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops website to read about the different themes that we will be reflecting upon during the National Fortnight for Freedom prayer project, June 21 thru July 4th. (See topics to the right). Copies of meditation and educational materials on each daily theme will be available in the Chapel. Each night during this prayer project there will be a public recitation of the Patriotic Rosary at 7:00 p.m. in our Chapel. Friday and Saturday July 3rd and 4th, the Rosary will be recited in our Marian Garden after the morning Mass. Special thanks to the Eucharistic Adoration Ministry, the Knights of Columbus and the Columbiettes for their leadership in this prayerful opportunity. Prayer, education, and active involvement in the political process will help to preserve and enhance the Freedoms we so gratefully cherish.

http://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/religious-liberty/ fortnight-for-freedom/ DOMESTIC THREATS TO RELIGIOUS LIBERTYThe Right to Practice Faith in Daily Life Health Care Conscience Rights ActMarriage and Religious Freedom Discrimination Against Catholic Adoption Services Discrimination Against Catholic Humanitarian Services Discrimination Against Christian Students on Campus Discrimination Against Small Church Congregations Providing Pastoral Care to Immigrants

INTERNATIONAL THREATS TO RELIGIOUS LIBERTYCradle of Christianity: Killing the Last Christians in the Middle East? India: Secularism Under Siege Mexico: Minority Rights Threatened Myanmar: Reforms Needed Nigeria: Boko Haram Adopts Strategy Similar to ISIS Pakistan: Protecting Minority Rights

INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONAND THE NATIONAL FORTNIGHT OF FREEDOM

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PARISH DIRECTORY

WEEKLY TREASURE

DIOCESAN SERVICES APPEALWe are all one family experiencing the grace of God, and sharing our gifts with our brothers and sisters in His name. Let us follow the model of our Holy Family, Jesus, Mary and Joseph, so that together, as “A Family of Faith in Service to Others” we share the hope and salvation of Christ, our brother.

http://12567.thankyou4caring.org/pages/dsa-brochure-english

- Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito

The Weekly Offertory Collection for June 20/21, 2015 totaled $20,425.00.

576 envelope users contributed $16,330.00and non envelope users contributed $4,095.00.

ANNULMENTSDeacon Bill Watzek 561-952-2828by appointment only

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

CARE MINISTRY 561-962-6000

COUNSELING CENTER(Catholic Charities Satellite Office at SJA)Counseling Director:Maria T. Isava MA, LCSW - 561-215-0208Mario Acosta, Ph. D. - 561-254-6558

COUNSELING CENTER (Private Practice)Pamela Sigda, Ph. D. - 561-7062277

COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTORPatty Delaney, 561-952-2868

DEVELOPMENT DIRECTORWendy Horton, 561-952 2838Special Projects: Diane Salerno 561-952-2848

FAITH FORMATION MINISTRYSr. Vivian Gonzalez / DirectorRosa Davidson / Admin. Asst.561-952-2872

FAMILY LIFE MINISTRYTessie O’Dea, 561-952-2852

FINANCE & HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTORPatricia Suau, 561-392-2806

HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRYCecilia Chinchilla, 561-952-2858

USHERS MINISTRYJavier Palomo, 561-445-1782

MULTICULTURAL MINISTRYConstanza Preble, 561-859-4666

HOMEBOUND/PASTORAL VISITATIONFr. Wesler Hilaire, 561-392-0007ext. 2824

MUSIC MINISTRYDouglas Byers, 561-952-2856Director of Liturgical Music

PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRYDeacon Bill Watzek, 561-952-2828

PHYSICAL PLANT DIRECTORPaul Micelli, 561-392-0007 ext. 2850

SCHOOL PRINCIPALMrs. Caroline Roberts, 561-392-7974

RELIGIOUS ARTICLES STORELaura 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

SACRAMENTSAnointing 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.

SISTERS OF MERCYSr. Ellen, Sr. Josephine, Sr. Kathleen,561-392-7974

WEDDING PREPARATIONRosario Gonzales, 561-952-28546 Months notice required for marriages

HOSPITAL OR HOSPICEPRIEST VISITATION

Dear Parishioners,

If you are in the hospital or hospice,please call the Parish Office at (561)392-0007 so that you can insure visitation from one of our priests on duty.

Thank you.

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FROM THE DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL OUTREACH MINISTRIES

I am departing a bit from the usual ministries article with a response to an atheist who does not believe that there can be a “truth” that is accepted by all, that everything is relative to each and every person and if we happen to agree on some things that is good but there is nothing outside of ourselves that orders anything.

To this I answer balderdash. We all know that this way of looking at creation is false. We understand that a created, ordered universe with natural laws, a true sense of right and wrong and a Creator to make it all happen, truly exists. We can also test a simple thing as mathematics as being true.

I learned in school that a “truth” must have 3 aspects to it in order for it to be truly a “truth.” Those aspects are universality, eternality, and necessity.

A truth must be universal, it must exist anywhere and everywhere. Take the sum of 1+1=2 for this to be true it must be true here, on the moon in any galaxy that exists and so forth. A truth must be eternal, always was and always will be, 1+1=2 must be true always, yesterday, tomorrow, even ten billion years from now.

So far so good. A truth must also be absolutely necessary, 1+1 has to equal 2, it can never be anything but 2. Let us ignore the numbers for a second and do a thought experiment, if we have one pencil on a desk and we place another pencil beside it we will and must always and everywhere we may be, have this many pencils . Now don’t say eleven those are not ones there, they are pencils. So we see that a truth can exist and it is universal, eternal and necessary. Now comes the big question. How can a person like you and me who are not universal, not eternal and even though we might believe so, we are not necessary, how can mere creatures like us understand a truth as we do? The answer is and must be because we are creatures that must have been created by a being that must have these characteristics and we can only know these truths by participating in this Creators creation. We like to call Him God. So, Mr. Atheist, can I introduce you to our RCIA Program Director?

WHAT IS TRUTH?

Deacon Bill WatzekSJA Director of Social Outreach Ministries

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AIM RETREAT WEEKEND“A resounding success and a blessing to many” is how our recent AIM retreat for individuals with physical disabilities is being described. The retreat, an outreach ministry of St. Joan of Arc, was held this past June 5-7 weekend, with Fr. Gavin Badway, Pastor of Ascension Catholic Church, providing the talks and spiritual direction to 46 participants. The retreat theme, “From Suffering to Joy and Glory,” emphasized how we can make suffering something of significant value to us and highlighted how to live a joyful life, despite our limitations or challenges, and be ready to welcome glory. Upon returning home from the retreat, one of our parishioners found out that her elderly mother had stage IV

cancer and she says, “I am so grateful that I had just come back from AIM when I found out, because I now know that suffering serves an important purpose. She’s looking forward to the joy and glory!”

As Monsignor McGraw said during one of his homilies recently, participating in an AIM Retreat Weekend is a transformative experience. Parishioners interested in supporting or participating in future retreats call Margarita Castellon at 954-821-6077 or e-mail at margcast@bellsouth.net.

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OPERATION GATOR GAZEBO

OPERATION GATOR GAZEBO is scheduled to start ahead of time and we need ALL our SJA School Families to pitch in and help Raffi build the “Heart of our Campus” our new multipurpose cafeteria. Now is the time, join the team and make a pledge!

Make a Pledge of $1,000 $28 a month over three years (Minimum pledge of $1,000 over 3 years) Receive 2 Dri-fit T-shirts for your child to wear for PE, Plus Family Name recognition on Mercy Center Wall of Honor. Pledge must be received before June 29th, 2015

T-shirts will be available for pick up in the school office beginning August 3rd, 2015.

TO THE HEART OF OUR FUTUREJourneying Forward

THANKS to all who have donated to Our Journey Forward Pastoral Campaign the plans for our future are moving forward!

YOU CAN HELP US REACH OUR GOAL! MAKE A PLEDGE OR DONATION!

Pledge forms included in the brochures on the credenzas in the back of church

or online at www.stjoan.org on the Development/Stewardship page

or call Wendy Horton at (561) 952-2838

The Fences are UP and construction on the Gazebo has BEGUN!

To learn more about the Journey Forward Pastoral Campaign and how you can get involved contact the Campaign Office at (561) 952-2838 or E-mail the Development Director: horton_wendy@stjoan.org

CONSTRUCTION UPDATES!GAZEBO CONSTRUCTION HAS BEGUN!Monday, June 22nd

the Contractor started to prepare the Gazebo for the new building expansion. The picnic benches were donated to Fr. Raúl Cárdenas from St. Mary Parish in Pahokee.

Check our website at www.stjoan.org under development for photos and continued construction updates.

In the SJA ChapelEVERY NIGHT

7:00 pmFrom: Sunday, June 21st

To: Thursday, July 2nd

At the SJA Marian GardenFriday, July 3rd10:00 amAfter 9:00 am Mass

At the SJA Marian GardenSaturday, July 4th9:00 amAfter 8:15 am Mass

U.S. CONFERENCE OF CATHOLIC BISHOPS

PATRIOTIC ROSARY

DEADLINETOMORROW!

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OUR SJA CATHOLIC SCHOOL 2014 SUMMER VACATIONS

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A unique three day workshop designed to promote self confidence and dignity by teaching about body shapes, color and patterns that enhance girls individual beauty.

Hosted by St. Joan of Arc Youth MinistrySponsored by Catholic Charities Birthline/Lifeline

SUMMER FASHION WORKSHOP FOR TEEN GIRLS

Style for LifeStyle for Life

July 14-16Grand Finale Fashion Show

Friday at 6pm

For registration information please E-mail Cecilia Chinchilla at: chinchilla_cecilia@stjoan.org

Our SJA School students received a “Where is Raffi Vacationing?” T-shirt at the end of the school year. Make sure you wear it when you go to fun places

and send us your pictures so that we can create a collage like last year’s < TO THE LEFT, of our students enjoying their vacations, traveling, at the

park, the beach, the movies or wherever you are having fun!

Last year’s collage is finished! We would love to receive many more fun pictures for this summer!

Please E-mail your pictures to: graphic_dept@stjoan.orgHappy Summer Vacations!

DON’T FORGETYOUR RAFFI VACATIONING T-SHIRT!

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VOCATION CHALICE & FAMILY PRAYERS FOR VOCATIONS

Several years ago the Diocese of Palm Beach began the Vocation Chalice Program. Families were encouraged, one Sunday at a time, to take a chalice home after Mass for a week of prayer for vocations to the priesthood and religious life.

The Serra Club started this ministry to foster and promote vocations to the priesthood and religious life and to further family spirituality and devotional practices. The worldwide Serra movement has over 23,000 members in over 700 clubs in 36 nations. It is named for Blessed Junipero Serra, a Franciscan priest who was a California missionary in the late 1700s.

HOW THE VOCATION CHALICE PROGRAM WORKSOne family, each week, takes a chalice home after the end of the Mass and family members pray every night with the chalice in their midst for more priests and religious vocations. They return the chalice by the following Saturday for it to be given to the next family who is selected for that weekend.

We, at St. Joan of Arc, have not only continued this practice with the English speaking Parishioners, but have also included it with the Spanish-speaking parishioners at the 6:30pm Mass on Saturdays.

Several members of the St. Joan of Arc Columbiettes have chosen to be Chalice Coordinators and will be approaching families after the weekend Masses and/or after the daily masses during the week. Families will have the option to choose the Mass of their choice to receive the chalice.

St. Joan of Arc Gift Shopis looking for part-time

help to assist on Sundays.

ST. JOAN OF ARC

GIFT SHOP

If interested, please contactLaura at (561) 393-0006

Now, more than ever, the Church is in need of young men and women eager to commit their lives to serving in a sacrificial way through the priesthood and consecrated life. As you know, this cannot be accomplished without prayer.

For more information please contact Maria Caceres at (561)392-0007

A preparatory catechesis for the World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia in September.

Call Tessie or Constanza for information: (561) 392-7974

The family which experiences the joy of faith communicates it naturally. That family is the salt of the earth

and the light of the world; it is the leaven of society. Pope Francis. October 27, 2013

Love is Our Mission The Family Fully Alive

http://www.worldmeeting2015.org/plan-your-visit/register/

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Religious Education Summer Office Hours:

Monday - Thursday: 9am - 5pmFridays: 9am - 12pmSaturday and Sunday: CLOSED& by appointment

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:

Baptismal Preparation Class for 2015July 9 *Please note: There is no Baptismal class on the first Thursday of July. Classes for this month will take place on the SECOND THURSDAY of July.Please register with main Parish Office to attend the class.

ADULT SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION:

RCIAARE YOU SOMEONE OR DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO…• Has expressed an interest in becoming Catholic?• Was baptized Catholic as a child, but has not celebrated the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist?• Is a fully initiated Catholic but wants to know more about the Catholic faith?We offer an opportunity to come together in a small group to learn more about our faith. Sessions focus on the teachings and experience of Church and prepare individuals to celebrate the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist during the Easter season. You are welcome to participate in the process with your questions, your insights and your faith story in a warm accepting setting. For information please contact Sr. Vivian (contact information at the top of this page).

SUMMER CONFIRMATION PREPARATIONAdults who are baptized, have received their communion and have no impediments (for example divorced and remarried) can participate in a shorter preparation program in August to receive the sacrament of Confirmation only when the Bishop comes in October 10, 2015. CLASSES BEGIN AUGUST 20, 2015 from 7pm to 8:30pm in Conference Room B. Please call the Office of Religious Education to Register.

FAITH FORMATION & RELIGIOUS

EDUCATION

SR. VIVIAN GONZALEZ,Director of Faith Formation(561) 952-2870gonzalez_vivian@stjoan.org

Rosa Davidson, Administrative Assistant(561) 952-2872 • Davidson_rosa@stjoan.org

As you know Pope Francis will come to visit USA for the World Meeting of Families taking place in Philadelphia September 22-27, 2015. While not many families will be able to attend this event, we can all participate in the preparation with prayer and sharing in the catechesis made especially for this world meeting. In the next weeks, we invite the parents of the children of Religious Education and of the entire parish as well to read in this spot a summary of each of the topics that will be discussed. We open with an excerpt of Archbishop Chaput in his welcome letter to families attending the event.

Saint John Paul II, hailed as the Pope of the Family, created the World Meeting of Families in 1994 in Rome to explore the critical role the family plays in society and to give families opportunities to talk about the challenges and blessings that all families have.

Our theme, “Love Is Our Mission: The Family Fully Alive” was inspired by the early Church Family, St. Irenaeus, who wrote “the Glory of God is man fully alive.” The glory of men and women is their capacity to love as God loves – and no better means exists to teach the meaning of love than the family. His Holiness, Pope Francis also inspired the theme. He embodies the message of mercy, joy and love at the heart of the Gospel.

PREPARING FOR THE WORLD MEETING OF FAMILIES

WE ARE SO EXCITED! NEW FORMATION CLASSES FOR ADULTS!

DIOCESAN SCHOOL OF CHRISTIAN FORMATIONIs starting in our Parish on August 25, 2015 from 7-9pm. The first course of the year is INTRODUCTION TO THE BIBLE. If you are interested please call the Office of Religious Education (561)952-2872 to register. The six week course is only $10.00.

• PK4 to 8th Grade, First Communion Years 1 & 2, Confirmation Years 1 & 2, High School Sacramental Preparation (RCIC), and Homeschool Family Catechesis.

• Registration Forms are online at www.stjoan.org under the Religious Education tab and in the Religious Education Office.

• Please return completed Registration Forms to the Religious Education Office. - You are welcome to email them to: davidson_rosa@stjoan.org - fax them to: 561-962-6002 - mail them to: St. Joan of Arc Religious Education Office 501 SW 3rd Avenue Boca Raton, FL 33432 - or bring them in person to the Religious Education Office.

2015-16 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN

Do you want a special remembrance for a loved one, living or deceased? You can donate Altar Bread for a week of Masses by calling Karen Tringali, 561-752-0014.

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PRAY FOR THE SICK June

OVERSEAS IN THE US ARMED FORCES:Staff. Sgt. Douglas Stott, PVT 1st Class Brendan Nestor. Sgt. Maj. John Hermeling, Capt. Christopher Allen & PFC Lee E. Palmer; David Schuler, Lance Corp., Marines. Benjamin Creed, PO3, William Fix Jr. Navy in Okinawa, Japan

Alexander, GeraldArcau, Georgina Barone, LydiaBauchman, MaureenBondi, BarbaraBruzzo, TamaraCampbell, MaryCiarletta, DylanConoghan, PatrickDascanio, LauraDe La Quintana, CarmenDe La Torre, EugeniaDescanio, LauraEvans, RickFerrar, HelenGalindo, ErikaGreenwald, CarolGesner, CarmelaGolden, DorothyGonsalves, PatHababag, Jimmy

Hamilton, Bob Hollerbach, Nancy Hughes, BarryJacobs, KatherineKaram, DeanKenny, PaulineKick, DebbieKildus, MargotKolesar, DonaldKrzewinski, RoyKuchina, JohnLargia, EldaLoesch, DoloresLopez, CarlosLugo, MiguelLupo, AnaLynn, AdeleMaloney, JimManno, JeanMargolis, RobertMiret, Emilio

Murphy, ImmaculataNofe, DiannePetho, EllenPetito, JosephPfistner, PaulPower, TheresiaHubert, RaymondRusso, KimSaffran, DorothySan Martin, GloriaSchoemaker, RaquelShand, GildaThorson, KimTruman, TedUrquiaga, LiliaWilliamson, SpencerWord, CharlotteYee, JamesZimmerman, Shirley

STEP 1 Gather your information about your assets, including retirement funds, bank accounts and real property.

STEP 2 Choose the type of bequest you’d like to make.1. Unrestricted bequest. This is a donation to be used for St. Joan of Arc general funds. This donation would be used where it is most needed.2. Restricted bequest. This donation specifies how the money is to be used. (This could be restricted to go into the endowment, a specific ministry, or the building fund.)A bequest can be made in a number of ways:• A specific dollar amount.• Specific assets, such as securities, real estate, or tangible property.• Retirement account assets, consisting of any benefits remaining in your retirement plan.• A residuary bequest, St. Joan of Arc receives all or a percentage of your estate after all other obligations are met.• An existing will or trust can be easily amended to include a gift to St. Joan of Arc without rewriting the entire document. Your attorney can prepare a simple document, called a codicil, which adds a new bequest while reaffirming the terms of your will. Similarly, an attorney can prepare an amendment to a revocable trust to add St. Joan of Arc.

STEP 3 Meet with your estate planning attorney.If you need to create a will or just update your existing document, you’ll want to get advice from your estate planning attorney.

An attorney can advise you as to the best way to structure your will in order to take care of your loved ones first and then your charitable interests while assuring the best tax benefits.

As a charitable, not-for-profit all bequests to St. Joan of Arc are fully deductible for estate tax purposes.

STEP 4 Contact us.We acknowledge and welcome donors into our Arc Angel Society. Members are invited to special member events and receive special mailings. (We also recognize and respect the wishes of anyone that wishes to remain anonymous.)

Please contact Wendy Horton in the Development Office at (561) 952-2838 or horton_wendy@stjoan.org.

Jacob Marc RuppAiden Luke Sherlock

4 Easy StepsTO LEAVE A LEGACY FOR ST. JOAN OF ARC

Janice Manasek & Harold Randle

In memory of my beloved mother Henrietta M. Bakerby Carolyn J. Baker

We welcome the newest members of St. Joan of Arc Parish and offer our congratulations to the parents of the newly baptized.

BAPTISMS

WEDDINGS

VOCATIONCHALICE

ALTARBREAD

The Chalice will be accepted by The Kabbas Family on Sunday, June 28 at 10:45am

Would you like to donate flowers to decorate the altar

on the weekend masses?

If you would like to donate flowers to decorate our altar, please call

Patty Delaney, (561) 952-2868 or email her at delaney_patty@stjoan.org

(Flowers can be donated in memoryof a loved one, birthdays or for any

special intentions.)

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AROUND OUR DIOCESEProtection of Children and Young PeopleThe Catholic Diocese of Palm Beach is committed to the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults in its care. Victims of abuse are encouraged to contact the Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator to begin necessary emotional, psychological and spiritual healing. The Diocese of Palm Beach Victim Assistance Coordinator, Ms. Theresa Fretterd, can be reached at 561-801-0999. For more information on Diocesan policies and procedures for reporting abuse as well as to view the USCCB Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People, please go to www.diocesepb.org and click on Offices/Safe Environments.

Rosary Service Held Every MonthCatholic Charities Office of Respect Life conducts a Rosary Service the first Saturday of each month at 9am outside the Presidential Women’s Center in West Palm Beach. The center is located at 100 Northpoint Parkway, just off 45th St. and Village Blvd. Please join us across the street from the abortion center as we peacefully pray. For information, call Catholic Charities Respect Life Office at 561-775- 9565.

Watch the Catholic Mass Each SundayTune in each week on Sunday at 9am for the televised Catholic Mass on local station CW34 WTVX. Each week, priests from around the five counties of the diocese along with Bishop Barbarito bring the Mass to the sick, homebound and all the people of God. The televised Mass is produced by the diocesan Office of Communications. Please visit www.diocesepb.org/videos to hear the weekly homilies. To support the televised Catholic Mass or to request a free Mass missal for viewers, contact 561-775-9529 or write to Office of Communications, 9995 N. Military Trail, Post Office Box 109650, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410. Also visit www.diocesepb.org/tv-mass

Family Fun DaySponsored by the Diocese of Palm Beach Office of Marriage and Family Life & Office of Youth and Young Adult MinistryAt Rapids Water Park Saturday, August 22, 9am - 7pmSpecial Event Price of $31.99(+ tax) per person includes:All Day Admission, 1 Hr. Buffet Lunch, $5.00 Parking Voucher Tickets sold online only at www.diocesepb.org/rapidsUse special event pricing code: keepitcatholicFor more information contact: Cathy Loh (561)775-9557

Celebrate Your MarriageJust as you celebrate a special occasion, why not celebrate yourmarriage by going on a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. Our next date is September, 11-13, 2015. PLEASE REGISTER TODAY!To register, go to FLSE-wwme.org, or call Roberto and Maria Ibarra (954)-972-8129 or E-mail robmar1987@outlook.com, or call Frank & Fran Kulzer, 954-804-066.Application fee before August 21st is $25.00. Application fee after August 21st is $75.00.

Bishops Encourage Support for 4th Annual Fortnight for FreedomThe United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is encouraging Catholic dioceses and parishes across the United States to raise awareness for domestic and international religious freedom concerns during the fourth annual Fortnight for Freedom: Freedom to Bear Witness that begins on June 21, the vigil of the Feasts of St. Thomas More and St. John Fisher, and ends with Independence Day on July 4. The two-week celebration will focus on the theme “Freedom to Bear Witness” to the truth of the Gospel, and will emphasize the freedom to serve the poor and vulnerable with human dignity and the Church’s teaching.

Hispanic Ministry Offers a Special RetreatThe diocesan Office of Hispanic Ministry will conduct a Retreat of Silence from July 17-19 at Our Lady of Florida Spiritual Center in North Palm Beach. The topic will be The Sermon of the Mountain and will be conducted by the Passionist Priest, Fr. German Mendez. It will be conducted only in Spanish. Registration information: To secure a spot, participants need to register by July 1 with a deposit of $75. Contact Beatriz Urrea at 561-775-9544 or burrea@diocesepb.org

Chapter Mass & PicnicLocal CGA Invites Grandparents to Mass & PicnicThe local chapter of the Catholic Grandparents Association (CGA) will have its first Mass and social gathering on Sunday, July 26, the Feast of St. Anne and St. Joachim, the grandparents of Jesus. We invite grandparents and their grandchildren to join us as we celebrate the saints as His Grandparents. Our Mass will be held at noon (12pm) on at Emmanuel Church in Delray Beach and will be followed by a picnic where hotdogs will be served and all can play Penny Bingo. The chapter is the first official chapter in the U.S. of the CGA, an international association. It exists to promote the role of grandparents and offer support to them in their mission of passing on the faith and keeping prayer at the heart of the family. For more information, please contact Kathy Walsh at 561-350- 4402 or Kit Johansen at 561-289-2640. Also visit www.catholicgrandparentsassociation.org

Deacon Appreciation MassAn appreciation Mass for the deacons of the Diocese of Palm Beach will be held on Monday, August 10, the Feast Day of Saint Lawrence Deacon/Martyr, at 6pm at the Cathedral of St. Ignatius in Palm Beach Gardens. Bishop Barbarito will be the celebrant. All are invited to attend this special Mass. A by-invitation- only dinner will follow for the deacons and their wives.During ancient Roman times, Saint Lawrence was one of seven deacons in charge of helping the poor and the needy. He considered the poor and the needy the “Church’s treasure.” Because of his beliefs, Saint Lawrence was condemned to a painful death. On the day he was executed he prayed that Rome would be converted to Jesus. He also prayed that the Catholic Faith might spread all over the world.

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S.J.A. MINISTRIES & SUPPORT SERVICESPRAY THE ROSARY - 6:15am in the Chapel, to pray for our Pope, Bishop, Priests, Deacons, and Religious, and for vocations. Join us every morning after the 8:15am Mass in the Chapel to pray to end abortion.AA (Alcoholic Anonymous) - Saturdays at 10am in Immaculata Center, Mondays, 7pm, Art Room, and Wednesdays at 7pm in Immaculata Center.More information call: 561-276-4581.AL - ANON- Meets at St. Joan of Arc Saturdays,10am in Immaculata Center. More information call: 561-882-0308.ALA TEEN - Meets at St. Joan of Arc Saturdays,10am in Immaculata Center. More information call: 1-888-425-2666.NA (Narcotics Anonymous) - Meets at St. Joan of Arc Fridays at 7pm, in Immaculata Center. More information call: 561-702-1095.ST. JOAN OF ARC KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - We are a part of this great dynamic Catholic International Organization. Call Bob Vetto, G.K.: 561-716-6070.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 Mary Lou Hotchkiss at 561-362-5952.MOMMY & ME - Weekly get together every Tuesday between 10am and 1pm. Come and go as you please.Please contact Amanda Roccapriore at 561-859-8684 or roccapriore@hotmail.com for information.SCRIPTURE STUDY - Sunday Morning from 9:15am to 10:30 am. in Conf. Room B. Thursday Morning Scripture Study 9am at the Casa Hispana. (corner of 3rd ave & 4th St.)SJA RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY - Join us to pray the rosary at the Planned Parenthood site at 8177 Glades Rd., West Boca. We meet in front of the shopping center at 9:45am on Fridays. For information call Terri at 561-901-7312KOINONIA - Our Annual parish Retreat, a spiritually uplifting weekend experience that takes place in our Parish Grounds. More information please contact Tessie O’Dea at 561-952-2852P.O.P.S. (Parents of Prayer & Service) - Meet every Thursday during the school year, 7:45am to 8:15am in the Convent Chapel. Please join us.ALLELUIA CLUB IS A MEETING OF PARISHIONERS 50+More information please call Tessie O’Dea at 561-952-2852SHARED CARE - Each Wednesday at Temple Beth El, 9:30am to 2:30pm.For more info call Tessie O’Dea at 561-952-2852.UPGRADE YOUR CLOSET! THE ST. JOAN OF ARC USHERS WANT YOU!!!Are you tired of your wardrobe and deciding what to wear to Mass each week? Let us dress you! Call Javier Palermo at 561-445-1782 or Dennis Jordan at 561-395-8329.

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT - Join us every Tuesday, 5-9pm and Friday, 9am to 9pm in the Chapel. Divine Mercy Chaplet prayed on Fridays at 3pm, and the Rosary on Fridays at 8:30pm.KNIT/CROCHET SOCIAL - Join us on the 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month at 10:30am at the Casa Hispana (corner of 3rd Ave and 4 th St.). Beginners to experts are needed to make prayer shawls and projects for preemies, kids and our troops. Call Claire at 445-4802 for more information.SJA DAD’S CLUB - Every Monday in Mercy Center at Drop off - 7:45am. All dads in the Parish welcome.THE MEN’S MINISTRY - The Men’s Ministry of St Joan of Arc strives to develop God-centered Catholic men through Christian fellowship, education and service. We gather in Christ’s love and offer an environment of encouragement, confidentiality and support. We meet Wednesday evenings from 6:45-8:30pm at The Ark House. All men of the parish are most welcome. Call Paul Paschke 561-392-2476SJA SCHOOL ALUMNI - We invite you to register on our St. Joan of Arc website as an alumnus if you haven’t already done so at alumniassoc@stjoan.orgWOMEN OF GRACE - Find your purpose... feed your soul.Embark upon a 10-week Journey of Discovery and Transformation that islife-changing! For details contact, Tessie O’Dea 561-952-2852or Martha Nicolli at mnicolli@womenofgrace.comTHE SJA PUBLIC ADVOCACY COMMITTEE - 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 at journeysatce@aol.com; phone 561-299-8921; fax 561-362-7134SUNDAY TV MASS FOR THE HOMEBOUND - Each week at 9:00am on Estrella network. Mass for the Homebound can be seen. For a copy of the Sunday Missal, call the Diocesan Office of Communications at 561-775-9529. Comcast stations #208 or #616.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 4th Wednesday at 8am, St. Clare Circle 3rd Wednesday at 1pm. St. Elizabeth Circle 2nd Tuesday at 8am-9:30am at Casa Hispana, Sts Martha & Mary Circle 3rd Thursday at 7pm. St. Monica Circle 4th Monday at 2pm. St. Therese of Lisieux 3rd Tuesday at 8am. Please join us, make new friends, as we are Women Making a difference. For more information call 561-392-0007 Ext. 8104.

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