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

ESTABLISHED 1956 ESTABLISHED 1960

YOUR WELCOMING CATHOLIC COMMUNITY IN DOWNTOWN BOCA RATON

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. Wesler Hilaire • Parochial Vicar Fr. Dominic Toan-Tran • Parochial Vicar

Deacon Bill Watzek

Msgr. Steven Bosso • Assisting Fr. Michael Driscoll • Assisting

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

Fr. Norman Schwartz • Assisting

Deacon Sam J. Barbaro 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 6:00pm

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

in the Gift Shop • 561.393.0006

S 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, 6:30pm (Spanish)

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

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 Sunday (English): 1:30pm

3rd Saturday (Spanish): 12 noon

C o n f e s s i o n s Saturday: 3:15 - 4pm & 5:30 - 6:15pm

Deacon Bill Watzek

As we move through the middle of Easter we have the opportunity to continue to reflect upon The Resurrection. When we celebrate this season every year we are not merely celebrating an event that happened a long time in the past. We assuredly are celebrating something that began a long time ago with the resurrection of Christ, the event that changed everything. What we are celebrating is nothing less than the salvation of the world, a world that has been, is being, and always will be transformed by the incarnation of God who became man, who suffered, died and rose from the dead in order that we may have eternal life with Him in Heaven! The plan that was set forth by God from the beginning of time is accomplished, done, finished, completed and kaput in the saving work of Jesus Christ, that is, the part that God had to do. For our part, the only thing that God asks us to do is to believe and to behave as if we do indeed believe, and even in this part of the plan we are aided by God. God has given us His Church, that body of Christ on earth, the Church in which we are spiritually nourished. The Church in which we take an active participation in the worship of God our Father, Jesus our Brother and the Holy Spirit our Advocate and then go forth from that worship to keep the mission that has been entrusted to us, to bring the message of Christ to a world that is in such desperate need of the truth of Easter!

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MAY 7

MASSES FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 8, 2017MONDAY – May 8

6:45am

The Jannotta Family

by Molly & Peter Doran

Henry Orozco

by Albert Orozco

8:15am

Gertrude Witkowski

by Daughter, Maryann

Donald Green

by Phyllis & Jack Linger

TUESDAY – May 9

6:45am

Hector Orozco

by Albert Orozco

Lonek Grzybowski

by Helen & Dave Moss

8:15am

Joan Neff

by Marty & Pat

Conaghan

Patsy Goodman

by Ron & Kathy Lakey

WEDNESDAY – May 10

6:45am

Agustin De Rojas

by His Wife, Regina

Mario Italo

Zerega-Mortola

by Rayan Zerega

8:15am

Joseph Jeukens

by Zak Preble

Ramon Maranges

by Ron & Kathy Lakey

THURSDAY – May 11

6:45am

Mario Italo

Zerega-Mortola

by Rayan Zerega

8:15am

Ann Johnson

by Ron & Kathy Lakey

Edward Fitzgerald

by Mary Feliz

FRIDAY – May 12

6:45am

For the Souls of Priests

& Religious

Mario Italo

Zerega-Mortola

by Rayan Zerega

8:15am

Margaret Cremin

by The Cremin Family

Roosevelt Kernizan

by Claudine Kernizan

SATURDAY – May 13

8:15am

T. Jay Virgin

by The Virgin

& Ramudo Family

For the

Forgotten Souls

4:30pm

Ed & Bea Palguta

by Sheri Sundquist

The Odierna & Orsini

Families

by The Family

6:30pm

Elvia & Jorge

Rodriguez

by Marta Hoynoski

Charlie Beyer

by Domingo Ortiz

SUNDAY – May 14

7:30am

Rachel Margo

by Regina & Bob Vetto

Dorothy Kashuda

by Vincent Kashuda

9:15am

Teodora Bautista

by Elena Degennero

John Defilippis

by Mom & Dad

10:45am

Steve Schnellenberger

by Beverlee

Teresa Pawlowska

by Elizabeth Adami

12:15pm

Louis, Lilian & Edward

Scarpetti

by Donna Rizzo

Robert G. Rizzo

by Wife, Donna

5:00pm

Barbara Ann Sweeny

by Judy & Tim DePalma

Doris Betances

by Vivian Arroyo

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

Mr. Thomas Zurella

Mrs. Deniece Gaudreau & Mr. Jordyn Ortega

Nelcy Sua

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!

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PASTOR’S MESSAGE

As we all know from personal experience, our church is a very busy place. Masses daily and many on weekends, Baptisms, Marriages, Funerals, Confirmations, Penance Celebrations, personal devotions and prayers and recently Communal Anointing of the Sick. All of these sacramental encounters with God strengthen us and help us to grow in holiness. Our church truly is the House of God and where the People of God encounter the "Living God" in ways that are transformational.

Next Saturday we will gather to celebrate our greatest sacrament, the Holy Eucharist, being received for the first time by the children of our parish families. This reception of the Holy Eucharist is a significant and joy filled occasion for all of our larger parish family and for the families of our children. We are "One Body In Christ".

This is because the Holy Eucharist is both the center of our spiritual lives and the source of our unity with each other and with God. For over 2,000 years Catholics have gathered to be fed by Word and Sacrament and to be united in Christ as baptized members of His Body. As the Parable of the Vine and the Branches reminds us, united with Christ our Vine, we flourish unattached to Him, we spiritually languish, and die. The immense privilege of being united with Christ in the most intense way possible is what we are sharing with our children. Each family present for the First Holy Communion Mass will be passing on a priceless heritage and a most important family value and practice. Families pass on, form and support faith and, like Christ, each family is itself a spiritual vine supporting

the faith of all family members especially our youngest. Participation in the Holy Eucharist should be understood as the most significant moment in the faith life of the family. It should be one that completes the fabric of family prayer, scripture reading, spiritual devotions, love and forgiveness and care for neighbor. The "First Communion" is just that, the first, in a lifetime of Holy Communions that will support and nourish our children spiritually throughout their lives. Families that together participate in the Holy Eucharist faithfully will be blessed with an abundance of love, peace and joy. As important as the food that we share around our tables, is the Holy Eucharist that keeps us spiritually alive and capable of living out our Baptismal promises.

We congratulate and are prayerfully united with all of our First Communicants listed below, and their families as they take this most important step in their spiritual development.

- Msgr. Michael D. McGraw

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION

Dominic AlettoLuke AlexanderMegan AloiaIsla AlvarezSebastian AlvarezAriana BalestieriSofia BarreraCamila BartraLyla BatistaHarlow BertanzettiSienna Rose BesnerAriana BitarEmilia BitarPedro BitarAlexander BoissinotKayla CamandonaMatthew CancinoLola CarneyMauricio Caro-PicoFrancesca CascardoMiranda CastroJack CavanaghAlydia ChenalMolly Ann ClancyJohn Paul "Trey"

Claxton IIIAriana Marie CostaMichael CostaKelsey CrawfordLily CrawfordSiena CrippaScotty CroweDapne CruzKamilla CubitAnne D'AlonzoNicole DamelioJulian Dell'AccioDominic DemascioDerek DohlerJacob DonigerGraham DonnellyOlivier DouyonGabriela EstradaJosh FattovichMichael FernandezCarlee FigueroaCollin FischerViolet FischerSadie Ruth FortuneMario Gibbs

Grayson GomezAlejandra GonzalezIvan Jr. GonzalezNathalie GonzalezLuciano GrassoPayton GriekVictoria GriffithAugusto GrimaldiRiley GrosswaldCatherine GuarigliaJacqueline GuarigliaBreigh GuntherStephanie GutierrezKyla HandSarina HandelAllegra E. HatchLucas E. HatchHanna HawkinsonMiguel Herrera ReyesDrake William HillierAda Jane- De AlcantaraJack KalmanowiczGrace KanigeNathan KaplanJoshua Kaskey

Brooklyn KnoteJoseph KoziolChloe KubenezValentina LabradorElizabeth LaurenceAdin LeeCristina A. LeeMariana Leiva MoncadaSophia LesterStephan LiautaudGabriela LovelandEli MarinoffLeonard (Lenny) MarraffinoCeleste Martin-O'BrienGrace McFarlandCaroline MerrittOlivia MolloyKasey MooreThomas Morales-LeivaJoseph MullinsAugustina NoeKenneth O'DellDana OlsonSabrina Olson

Joselyn OlveraTessa O'NealBrian Josue PerezTania Judith PerezRylee Kathryn PowersJames PressDeclan QuilterChloe QumsiehSara RangelTess ReillyAvery ReynoldsKyle RhodesCaden Roa Sebastian RogersJackson RorySabina RosalesEve SabgaBrandon SalasDean SandersAlessandra ScappaticcioHailey ScottAlexander (Alex) SequeteEvan SequeteIsabella SimonsBrielle Snowden

Kristian SnowdenErick Soto-ZelayaGianna StazzoneSienna StierSydney StierAndrew StoppManuel Alejandro Subauste-GarciaKaitlyn SullivanCristina SweeneyBrayden A.SwisherJorge A SzauerAshley Tello-MoralesJorge Tello-MoralesAuraya TinneyAlexandra TomanLyla TomkoWilliam ValeAlyssa Van PeltSophia VelezBrett WojteckiAlfonso Zambuto

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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 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

FINANCE & HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR Patricia Suau, 561-952-2806

HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY DIRECTOR Valerie Bryant, bryant_valerie@stjoan.org Michael Piranio, piranio_michael@stjoan.org

HOMEBOUND/PASTORAL VISITATION DIRECTOR Fr. Wesler Hilaire, 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 ACTIVITIES & HISPANIC MINISTRIES DIRECTOR Andrea Lewin 561-952-2852 lewin_andrea@stjoan.org

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

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

PHYSICAL PLANT DIRECTOR Paul Micelli, 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 Hipponia, 561-392-7974

SISTERS OF MERCY Sr. Josephine, Sr. Kathleen 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

PARISH DIRECTORY

WEEKLY TREASUREThe Weekly Offertory Collection for April 29/30

totaled $22,841. 668 envelope users contributed $17,641

and non envelope users contributed $5,200.

2017 DIOCESAN SERVICES APPEAL

"Together in Mission, We are Called is about coming together and providing the resources needed to faithfully answer God's call to be a

community of faith that brings help, hope and healing to a world in need of the Good News of Jesus Christ... The Diocesan Services Appeal is an essential way of reaching out to support and sustain the mission and

ministries of the Diocese of Palm Beach."-Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito

$362,000

$300,000

$250,000

$200,000

$150,000

$100,000

$50,000

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START YOUR MOTHER’S DAY NOVENA TODAY.Yes, as grateful children, we want to remember her,

show our love, honor her, cherish her and thank her – our dearest Mothers both living and deceased every day of our lives. No matter how

long some have gone back to our loving God’s embrace, for many of us, Mothers remain very much alive in our hearts, in our thoughts and in our memories.

Our dearest Mothers are the most special persons in our lives and God’s precious gifts to us. And Mother’s Day is a special day to remember them in a very special way and the best time

to say how much we love them. We can show our love and appreciation in so many different ways like giving her a bouquet of beautiful roses, treating her to a lavish dinner, etc. Either one will surely express our love and gratitude if the intention is truly coming from the heart. But still the best gift that we can ever

give her is uniting her maternal intentions to the HOLY SACRIFICE OF THE MASS.So please enroll your Mother in our 9 consecutive days-Novena of Masses

from May 15, Monday, through May 23, Tuesday. Envelopes are available at the Credenza Table or ask an Usher for help. Remember,

“He who gives glory to his mother prepares a treasure for himself.” (Sirach 3:4)

May Our Blessed Mother Mary protect our Mothers and help us to love, respect and honor our MOTHERS, not only this Mother’s Day, but as long as they live. Amen!

The enrollment envelope can be placed in the collection baskets

or in the novena box located in the front of the church

Happy Mother ’s Day!

Parish Liturgy Committee:

“GOD BLESS OUR BELOVED MOTHERS!”“A Mother’s love is a refl ection of God’s love!”

Celebration !Mother ’s Day

YOU CAN DONATE ALTAR BREAD FOR A WEEK OF MASSES by calling The Parish Offi ce

at 561.392.0007

Do you want a special remembrance for a loved one, living or deceased?

A L T A R B R EAD

We are in need of lectors, ushers, and

Extraordinary Ministers for the distribution of

Holy Communion

The Youth Mass on Sundays at 5 pm

needs your help!

If you are interested, please contactValerie Bryant at bryant_valerie@stjoan.org.

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FROM THE SJA DEVELOPMENT & STEWARDSHIP DIRECTOR

Wendy Horton SJA DEVELOPMENT & STEWARDSHIP DIRECTOR

THE SCHOOL ENDOWMENT FUNDThe School Endowment Fund was set up and funded by parishioners many years ago to ensure that the school would be passed on to future generations alive and healthy. This past year, we received two estates that were designated to be added to the School Endowment funds. This fund allows us to make ongoing investments in the school’s faculty, programs, and infrastructure. The Development Office and the Parish Consultative bodies can only use the net income or interest earned on those gifts. As the assets of the endowment grow each year, so will the annual interest earned. This interest will enable the parish to sustain the many valuable programs of the school, develop and expand programs to meet future needs.

THE TUITION ASSISTANCE FUNDEven though we are in an affluent area there are always instances where a school family suffers a hardship which places them in a financial crisis such as the loss of a job, divorce, an illness or death in the family. St. Joan of Arc School families who have found themselves in this situation have been able to continue at St. Joan’s thanks to the many caring hearts in our parish community who donate the funds to assist school families in need. Individual donations in any amount can be made directly to the tuition assistance fund.

THE SCHOLARSHIP FUNDAnother way you can assist in the advancement of Catholic Education is by setting up a scholarship. A scholarship can be set up in memory of a loved one or in support of a particular educational program. Several examples of scholarships that have been set up in memory of a loved one are the Lisa Crowley Phillips Scholarship, and the Jane M. Johnson Memorial Scholarship.

IN SUPPORT OF CATHOLIC EDUCATION

Additionally, we have several scholarships that were set up by the donors to recognize students’ academic achievements. The Dr. Robert E. Tormey Science Scholarship is awarded to a rising 8th grade student who has had the best overall grades in Science, while another, The Alina Brady Scholarship is awarded to a rising 7th grade student who is academically talented, focused and hard working.

The Endowment Fund and these scholarships are a blessing to both the school and the students who receive them. These resources enable St. Joan of Arc School to pass on a strong academic and faith-filled foundation to our youth for their future and for the future of our Catholic faith.

Please consider making a donation that will pave a path for the future for our children and our Catholic Faith. You can choose to assist our families in need with tuition assistance or set up a scholarship in memory of a loved one. For more information contact Wendy Horton in the Development Office at 561-952-2838.

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SJA SCHOOL CAREER DAYSJA hosted its 2nd Annual Career Day on April 25th. Grades Pre -K3 - 8th heard from two dozen speakers, including SJA alumni Andres Navarro (class of 2004), whose mom, Mrs. Margie Navarro, is the Art teacher at Saint Joan of Arc! A variety of fields were represented from science, medicine, law, aviation, marketing, engineering, business, journalism and more! Students conducted a science experiment, tried on police gear, handled physical therapy tools, played speech therapy games, and asked questions and spoke with different types of professionals. Career Day couldn't have been made possible without the generous support of parents and community service professionals who volunteered their time to make Career Day special.

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SJA DRAMA PRESENTS: WILLY WONKA JR.SJA's talented drama students danced and sang in the school production, Willy Wonka Jr, on April 27th and April 28th. The middle school cast was accompanied by the 1st grade drama group. The audience was dazzled by all the light effects and state-of-the-art sound and microphone system in the brand new Mercy Center. The tech crew worked the lights behind the curtains and set the stage between scenes. Thank you to Joy Deco, Monica Sherman and Brooke Sterling for directing a sweet production!

SJA THE EDGE & SPARK BEACH CLEANUP"The earth is the LORD's, and everything in it. The world and all its people belong to Him." Psalm 24:1 God called us to be stewards of the earth. The Edge and Spark partnered together in a beach clean up on Saturday, April 29th, at Boynton Beach Inlet Park. Afterward, everyone came together for a picnic. Everyone enjoyed this fun service project and the youth groups will be planning more in the future.

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St. Joan of Arc School invites you to attend the graduation liturgy for our 8th Grade students on

Thursday, May 25 at 5:30 pm in the main church. This liturgy marks a special occasion for

our graduates and their families.

GRADUATION CEREMONYTHURSDAY, MAY 25

5:30PM in the main church

Please join us the first Saturday every month from 9:00-11:00am in the Ark for a continental breakfast, prayer & fellowship.

All women are welcome!

Thank you Fr. Dominic for your grace filled presentation to the Women at our Morning of Grace on Saturday, April lst.

Join us for Our Summer Reading Book Fair!

Wednesday May 10th and Thursday May 11th

8:00am to 3:30pm @ the Media Center

For more information please contact Miss Alessandra Novoa

at novoa_alessandra@stjoan.org

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SJA EASTER LUNCHEONThe St. Joan of Arc Holiday Fun & Fellowship Ministry organized Easter lunch at Rafina Greek Taverna of Boca Raton. Jean Ordonez, is the key organizer and she is helped by Rita Agustynowicz and Rosemary Schlanger. Rita loves selecting the prayer for our special dinner together and Rosemary loves making sure that table flowers and small gifts reflect the holiday spirit. Rosemary is also our official photographer. She captures expressions of peace and joy at the table. Interestingly, each of our holiday dinner parties have included Grandmothers, Grandfathers, daughters and grandchildren, husbands and wives and individuals who would be eating alone... all have chosen to celebrate the holiday with fellow parishioners at a restaurant. We all leave having new friends at St. Joan of Arc. This ministry plans dinners for Easter, Christmas and Thanksgiving Day. Please join us during our next holiday dinner!

SJA LITERACY CLASSES ESSAY COMPETITIONAs members of the Palm Beach Literacy Coalition, our program here at St. Joan of Arc is invited each year to participate in their programs. One of the events which we take seriously is the annual Essay Contest.

The topic for this year was, "Describe Your Life Five Years from Now". Six of our adult learners competed with over six hundred others in Palm Beach County. Alba Mendoza was one of ten chosen to read her essay at a reception held in the Hilton Palm Beach Airport Hotel. Four others, Doris Amaya, Josefina Lee, Maria Rosales, and Jose Rizo received Honorable Mentions.

We are proud of those who come to the program here at St. Joan of Arc to better their lives by learning English. We cannot thank enough the dedicated tutors who volunteer their time and concern for those coming to better their lives. Kudos to Adult Learners and tutors.

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LETTER FROM BISHOP GERALD M. BARBARITO

During the month of May we celebrate World Communications Day, established after the Second Vatican Council to recognize the great importance of social communication. Since its inception, communication methods have exploded with more of us utilizing social and digital media to communicate.

Communication, especially of the Gospel, is at the heart of the special collection the diocese will have on the weekend of May 13 &14. The collection is for the Catholic Communication Campaign (CCC) and Catholic University of America.

Half of the CCC collection will fund national communication efforts of the U.S. bishops. The other half stays here in our diocese to fund our local communications projects such as the television Mass, the Florida Catholic newspaper, our diocesan website and electronic newsletters. All of these resources help bring the gospel message to the public square so all can know the love of God.

Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., is the national university of the Catholic Church. As the only institution of higher education in the U.S. founded by our bishops and chartered by the Vatican, the university educates clergy, religious, and lay faithful from across the nation. Your support

will help the university to expand its impact in preparing the next generation of leadership for our Church and nation.

Because of your support of the CCC and Catholic University collections, millions of faithful will have the opportunity to deepen their faith through media resources and Catholic learning. Your generosity is always deeply appreciated.

With gratitude for your continued generosity and every prayerful wish, I am

Sincerely yours in Christ,

Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito Bishop of Palm Beach

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ:

Please send checks made payable to SJACCW and send to St. Joan of Arc attn. CCW, 370 S.W. 3rd Street, Boca Raton, FL 33432. CCW members, please RSVP to your Circle Leader. Non-members, please RSVP at 561.392.0007 ext 8104

Please joi n us at the annual

Mass will be celebrated by: Monsignor McGraw

COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN’SINSTALLATION MASS AND DINNER

Monday,May 15th at 6pm-9pmSt. Joan of Arc Chapel

Reception and Dinner immediately following in Mercy Center

Cost for dinner is $25.00 Please RSVP by May 5th

CCW SPRING GATHERINGSJA CCW held it's Annual Spring Gathering on April 20. The generous contributions benefited the Women's Circle of Palm Beach County. Special Thanks to Santa Ana Circle for organizing such a lovely event.

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MIAMI/ACROSS THE ATLANTIC - MONDAY, OCTOBER 16 Depart from Miami today aboard your transatlantic jet flight. En-route enjoy dinner followed by a full length movie.

ARRIVE SEVILLE - TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17 Arrive today in the beautiful southern city of Seville. Situated on the banks of the Guadalquivir River in the region of Andalucía, Seville has a rich Moorish heritage. It is most famously known as the birth-place of Flamenco. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. (D)

SEVILLE - WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18 This morning visit Alcazar Palace and the ornate cathedral with Columbus' tomb and Giralda Tower. Also see Maria Luisa Park, City Hall, the Gold Tower and the area of the April Fair described by Hemingway. The afternoon is free. You may want to wander out tonight and experience one of Seville’s many local establishments where you can enjoy Flamenco dancing. (B)

SEVILLE/CORDOBA/COSTA DEL SOL - THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19 This morning’s journey takes you to Cordoba. On your orientation tour you will see the historic quarter, a beautiful network of small streets and squares all arranged around the city’s impressive Mezquita, one of the most famous buildings in the world and origi-nally one of the most important mosques in the world. In the after-noon, continue south to your hotel in the elegant Costa del Sol area for the overnight. (B,D)

COSTA DEL SOL/ GRANADA - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20 This morning drive to the 8th century Moorish stronghold of Granada in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Range. Your sightseeing in Granada includes visits to the Generalife, summer palace of Moorish princes, plus the Alhambra, an ornate, Arabesque confection in pink granite built in the mid-14th century. (B,D)

GRANADA/TOLEDO/MADRID - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21 Today you drive past the many olive and orange groves of the rolling Andalusian hills and then through the barren landscapes of Don Quixote's La Mancha as you head northwards to Toledo. The ancient Castilian capital sits high on a hilltop ringed by Visigoth walls and circled by a loop of the Tagus River resembling a moat. Visit the 13th century Cathedral containing priceless jeweled chalices and paintings before driving to Madrid. (B,D)

MADRID/AVILA/MADRID - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22 This morning on a tour of Madrid see the white-trimmed 2,800 room Royal Palace, and the exquisite gardens that surround it. Other highlights include the Puerta del Sol, Cervantes Memorial, the Plaza de España and the acacia-lined Castellana. Then visit the Prado Museum, housing a collection of masterpieces by Spain's artists Velazquez, Goya and El Greco. In the afternoon you’ll travel north to the walled city of Avila where St. Teresa founded the Order of Carmelites. Visit the Monastery of the Incarnation, where Teresa entered Carmel, made her Solemn Profession, and lived for the next 25 years. Also, visit the foundation of the reform, St. Joseph Monas-tery. See the beautiful Plaza de Santa Teresa and other sites con-nected with her life before returning to Madrid for overnight. (B)

MADRID - MONDAY, OCTOBER 23 Today is completely at leisure to experience this bustling Spanish capital on your own. Relax at one of the many outdoor cafes in the Plaza Mayor, stop by the Market of San Miguel for some shopping, visit one of Madrid’s many museums or spend the time in spiritual reflection at one of the ornate basilicas or churches that this city is so well known for. (B)

MADRID/ZARAGOZA/BARCELONA - TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24 Today you will travel from Madrid to Barcelona via Zaragoza where you will make a brief stop to view the cathedral. (B,D)

BARCELONA - WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25 Barcelona, the cultural and political center of Catalonia and Spain’s most European city, is divided into two major parts: the older area symbolized by the Gothic Quarter and the more modern part with its wide avenues. This morning enjoy a city tour including a visit to the Gothic Quarter. See the Gothic palaces of the Government of Catalonia and the City Hall, the world famous Cathedral with its fine medieval cloister and arcades, and view from the outside the towering La Sagrada Familia Church designed by the Catalonian architect Antoni Gaudí. Begun in 1882, the church is still under construction today. This afternoon drive to the dramatically set 12th century Benedictine Archabbey of Montserrat. Perched high on sheer rock rising abruptly from the Catalonian plain, it is the spiritual heart of Catalonia. Visit the royal Basilica where you will see the venerated 6th century statue of the Black Madonna, Our Lady of Montserrat. The church of the Archabbey, the royal Basilica, is magnificent as are the grounds around it. Return to Barcelona. (B)

BARCELONA - THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26 Enjoy a full day at leisure to further explore this magnificent city on your own. You may wish to do more sightseeing, get in some last-minute shopping, simply relax or stroll along the famous tree-lined avenue, Las Ramblas. (B)

BARCELONA/MIAMI - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27 Your adventure is over as you board your flight back to Miami, arriving the same day. (B)

(B) - Breakfast (D) - Dinner

SPAIN PILGRIMAGE DAY TO DAY ITINERARY

FOR A BROCHURE WITH COMPLETE DETAILS, PLEASE CONTACT: Patty Delaney - Tel: (561) 952-2868 | Fax: (561) 392-0074 | Email: delaney_patty@stjoan.org

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YOUTH & ADULT FAITH FORMATION MINISTRY

MON., TUES, THURS. 9:00am - 5:00pm WEDNESDAY: 9:00am - 6:30pmFRIDAY: 9:00am - 12:00pm

MONDAYS – THURSDAYS: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.FRIDAYS: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noonSATURDAYS: CLOSEDSUNDAYS: CLOSED. Open by appointment only.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE HOURS

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE SUMMER HOURS BEGIN ON SUNDAY MAY 14TH

ROSA DAVIDSON, Youth & Adult Faith Formation Director561-952-2870

davidson_rosa@stjoan.org

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

PRE-BAPTISMAL PREPARATION SCHEDULE

The following dates are scheduled for the Pre-Baptismal classes for 2016-2017Classes are given on the 1st Thursday of every month. Please call the main office to register before attending. Classes are in Conference Room A from 7:00pm - 8:30pm.

2017June 1July 6

LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERSThe Children’s Liturgy Ministry is looking for volunteers to

facilitate the Children’s Liturgy during the 12:15 PM Mass. If you have a faith-filled heart willing to share the Sunday readings with children, Please call the Religious Ed office

at (561)-952-2872.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 2017

SUNDAY BIBLE STUDY Study the Gospel of St. John at 9:15am

in Conference Room B. Religious Education Parents are welcomed and encouraged to join the Sunday Bible Study group

while their children are in class.

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO SEE FROM YOUTH AND ADULT FAITH FORMATION?

We would like to engage more families in faith formation, not only the children, but also the adults. Please email Rosa

Davidson or Ailen Ponce and let us know how Faith Formation Ministry

can help you be more actively involved as a family in learning and living your faith.

Thank you!

POPE FRANCIS’ PRAYER INTENTIONS

FOR THE MONTH OF MAYChristians in Africa.

That Christians in Africa, in imitation of the Merciful

Jesus, may give prophetic witness to reconciliation,

justice, and peace.

HOME CONNECTION:

The Pope’s prayer intention for this month is for the Christians in Africa. From the time of the early Church, Christianity has been present in Alexandria, Egypt. One of the Doctors of the Church, St. Augustine of Hippo, lived near modern-day Algeria.

As a family, learn about the spread of Christianity in Africa. Read about the life of St. Augustine and St. Monica, his mother. Maybe even pick up one of his books, “The City of God” of “Confessions.”

May we pray for our children as St. Monica incessantly prayed for St. Augustine.

NEXT HOMESCHOOL GROUP MEETING: May 2 at 5:00 PM in Conference Room A

Please refer to the Calendar Handbook for important dates and check your emails for important announcements.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 2017-2018Registrations will begin in June

IMPORTANT DATES FOR FIRST COMMUNION FAMILIES Monday, May 8 – First Communion Rehearsal @ 6:00pm (A-K) and 7:15pm (L-Z) in the ChurchSaturday, May 13 – First Communion Mass @ 9:00am (A-K) and 11:30am (L-Z) in the Church

WEDNESDAY REL. EDUCATION CLASSES: 5:00 PM - 6:15 PMMay 10 – Classes (LAST DAY)

SUNDAY REL. EDUCATION CLASSES: 9:00 AM - 10:15 AMMay 7 – Classes (LAST DAY)

SATURDAY: CLOSEDSUNDAY: 8:30am - 12:30pm By Appointment only. (closed during the 10:45am Mass)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

TO LEAVE A LEGACY FOR ST. JOAN OF ARC

Mia Rosella SzymanskiElisa Rosillo Seijas

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.T. Fitz Johnson in Iraq

PRAY FOR THE SICK Adler, Michael,Altagracia Martinez, EridaniaAnasaii, VioletArcau, Georgina Aristizabal, Gloria MercedesAgustynowicz, RitaBabione, HelenBabione Jr., RobertBaker, JimmyBenicy, AlexanderBitondo, CarmelaBobbitt, JoannBraem, SusanBradley, EarlBrown, CherylBuffone, PeterCepeda, RafaelCiarletta, DylanClark, JoannaClark, ShenitaCluster, MichaelCostello, JerryCullen, Debra Ann EnckCunningham, BeverlyCussen, MyrnaCwal, PaulDarbyshire, BrendaDavis, MacKenzieDe Chard, ChristineDlugos, DonaldDunn, MorganDurand, Raul Salazar Farrell, AmandaFisher, GraceFisher, Harry

Geraci, FrankGildharry, NellyGesner, CarmelaGonsalves, PatGrasso, VincentGuastella, Fr. LukeHarris, CameronHernandez, AlidaHill, Ceri Hollerbach, NancyIemolo, AngelicaJames, CalJannotta, CarolKan, JoeKearney, MatthewKoss, JeffKurtz, MatthewLa Rocca, SalLargia, EldaLaudato, FrancesLabbad, KiraLiu, WendyLoesch, DoloresLopez, CarlosLorza-Sanze, Juan DiegoLucido, MatthewLuczyszyn, MichaelMacher, PecaMancini, TeresaManoogian, GabrielMartinez, EridaniaAltagraciaMarullo, PhyllisMcPhillips, Daminica Mealo, Patsy

Miret, EmilioMitchell, MariaMochler, MarieMonte-Blaschitz, MichelleMorgan, ToddMorris, FredMorrow, MarjorieNebel, Lee AnnNicole, LaurenPeloso, MargaretPerkowski, FranPetho, EllenPicinich, AntonioPower, Theresia Redziniak, LouiseRobert, BarbaraSaffran, DorothySalcedo, Maria Sbardello, Louis DollySegler, CharlySeller, PeterSheltry, PaulSmolij, MonicaSpera, DanSt. Germaine, Robert A.Sweeney, Sr. KathleenThomas, Colleen SiebenahlerTingwald, SandyTolly, MorrisValleti, FranValdez, PilarVetto, RobertZatarga, PatZumaeta, Mery

NEXT HOMESCHOOL GROUP MEETING: May 2 at 5:00 PM in Conference Room A

Please refer to the Calendar Handbook for important dates and check your emails for important announcements.

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 memory of a loved one, birthdays or for any special ocassion.)

Would you like to donate flowers to decorate the altar

on the weekend masses?

We seek to offer an ongoing ministry of comfort to those who are mourning the death of a loved one. We hold special events and programs throughout the year: Harvesting Our Tears, Joyful Again!, Grief Support Pot Luck Suppers, and a Special Mass of Remembrance in November. You are also invited to informal conversations - over a cup of coffee - with members of the parish who are willing to listen and share their own experiences of dealing with grief.

For more information and details, please call the Parish Office 561-392-0007 or Marjorie O'Sullivan at 561-395-6029.

BAPTISMS

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6 DE MAYO Sandra Castro Anibal Lozada

MINISTROS DE LA PALABRA

Ministerio Extraordinario de la Eucaristia y Grupo de Oración : Fernando Cordova 561-573-0194. Proclamadores de la Palabra: Rosis Suarez. 561-665-1725. Monaguillos para la santa Misa: Patricia Jaramillo 561-287-1495.

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

SANGRE DE CRISTOG eorgina Gracia Fernando Cordova Jeanette Cordova Maria de Los Angeles Angulo

CUERPO DE CRISTOAurora Cortez R ebeca Vera, Luis Chavez

Invitamos a todos los NIÑOS QUE HAYAN hecho su Primera Comunión a ser parte de nuestro GRUPO DE MONAGUILLOS ( Altar Servers)Los interesados contactar a Patrcia Jaramillo al teléfono 561-287-1495.

Invitamos a participar en nuestro GRUPO DE UJIERES para dar la bienvenida a nuestra comunidad asistente a la Santa Misa y ayudar con la colecta de la ofrenda (Ushers). Y si ya formas parte de este prestigioso grupo de voluntarios te invitamos a considerar ser su LÍDER.

Y si quieres alabar al Señvor te esperamos para participar en nuestro Coro. Los interesados contactar a Andrea Lewin al teléfono 561-952-2852

BUSCAMOS VOLUNTARIOS PARA

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

ACTIVIDADES EN ESPAÑOL CALENDARIO

DESDE EL MIÉRCOLES 5 DE ABRIL AL 10 DE MAYO Curso 33 Dias hacia un GLORIOSO AMANECER todos los miércoles durante seis semanas en el Casa Kilby de 12 a 2pm.

CERTIFICACION MINISTROS DE LA EUCARISTIA PARA ENFERMOS Y MINUSVALIDOS El Padre Wesler hara un entrenamiento de dos sesiones Lunes 8 de Mayo y Viernes 12 de mayo de 3:30pm a 4:30pm en la Iglesia.

MARTES 16 DE MAYO Clases Pre Bautismales

DOMIMGO 21 DE MAYO Misas Especiales Misa 10:45 am Scouts Pack y Troop 323 Misa 12:15 pm Despedida Sister Kathleen

LUNES 22 DE MAYO Clases de la Biblia Padre Oscar Alonso en la Casa Kilby a las 7pm

MINISTROS EXTRAORDINARIOS DE LA EUCARISTÍA

Padre Wesler Hilaire Capellán del Ministerio Hispano 561-392-0007 | hilaire_wesler@stjoan.org

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

- Padre Oscar Alonso, Sch.P. - - Padre José Crucet -

- Padre Alfredo Hernández -

• GRUPO DE ORACIÓN todos los Jueves a las 7pm en la Casa Kilby

• Rosario por la vocaciones scerdotales todos los Martes a las 7pm en la Capilla ADDITTION

• Santo Rosario de la Familia Mayo 9, 15, 16, 18, 19, 22 y 25 en la Capilla

• Clase de Ingles TODOS los MIÉRCOLES a las 12 y a las 7pm. Inscribirse con la hermana Carmen en el teléfono 561-289-7846.

DIACONO EDGAR CACERES, JOSEFINA MAY, GEORGINA ARTAU, ANA CHAVARI, BERTHA TREJOS, GREISS MORENO, ANDREA LEWIN

CELEBRACION CUMPLEANOS DE ABRIL GRUPO DE ORACION

CLASE DE BIBLIA PADRE ALONSO