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

www.stjoan.org

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

Fr. Carlo DiNatale-Tarasi • AssistingDeacon Bill Watzek

Deacon Michael CairnesDeacon Michael Zatarga

Parish Office Hours

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

Saturday 9:30am to 2:30pm

School Office Hours

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

Mass Schedules

Saturday Vigil: 4:30pm, 6:30pm(Spanish)Sunday: 7:00am, 8:00am, 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

Baptisms

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

Confessions

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

ST. JOAN OF ARCCATHOLIC CHURCH & SCHOOL

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

ALIVE IN THE SPIRIT OF CHRIST!

FEBRUARY 24, 2013

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Seeing the Transfiguration with the Eyes of Faith

Here we are in the Lenten Season and we have the gospel of the transfiguration of Jesus. At first it might seem misplaced, but it provides a lesson in this period of penance and conversion.

Lent is not meant to depress us or make us sad – it is a time to journey forward on our road of discipleship.

The light and brightness of the transfiguration dazzled the disciples, but they did not see – it did not lead them to faith.Faith is a gift from God that we must choose to accept. The French philosopher Blaise Pascal wrote

“In faith there is enough light for those who wish to believe and enough shadow to blind those who do not”. Faith then is both a gift and a choice.

Bringing the Message HomeAt the transfiguration, Peter wanted to erect three tents and relax in the moment. We know that Jesus had manythings for Peter to accomplish that would require Faith. We too are called by God to accept and accomplish certainthings in our life time that require Faith. As Christians we are called to use the Light to see with the eyes of Faith.

God Bless

Fr. Carlo Di-Natale Tarasi

YOUR CATHOLIC COMMUNITY IN DOWNTOWN BOCA RATON

2 l ST. JOAN OF ARC l FEBRUARY 24

BULLETIN EDITOR: PATTY DELANEY

EVENTS CALENDAR

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25

6:45am

Fernando Castro by Wife

8:15am

Mary McCall

by Ken & Ann Augustine

12:00noon

Lilia Del Portillo

by Martha Gomez & Familia

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26

6:45am

Alfonso Liguori

by The Liguori Family

8:15am

Sophie Guastella by Cremin Family

12:00noon

Elin Kelley

by Martha Gomez & Familia

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27

6:45am

Maryann & Steve Ladika

by Cipolla Family

8:15am

Laurence J. Power

by Path & Josephine Sparango

12:00noon

Rita Guare by The Matthews Family

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28

6:45am

Marie Thompson

by The Potter Family

8:15am

Irene by Ed & Edith Murph

12:00noon

Gertrude Lalonde by Millie Yanes

FRIDAY, MARCH 1

6:45am

Helen Formica

by The Formica Family

8:15am

Sonia Grant by Marie MacDonald

12:00noon

John Passante by Brian Dowd

SATURDAY, MARCH 2

8:15am

Msgr. McMahon

by Sisters of Mercy

4:30pm

The Conner Family

by Don & Norma

Kathleen A. Servoss

by Micallef Family

SUNDAY, MARCH 3

7:00am

Theresa Porpora by Family

8:00am

Frances Bertrand

by Patricia Bertrand

9:15am

Rocco Pascarella Jr.

by Alba Learmonth

10:45am

Stephen Schnellenberger

by Mom & Dad

12:15pm

Gilbert Domingo Handal

by Lula Handal

Louis Mecca by Wife

5:00pm

Esperanza Greene

by Clemenzia Apal

Balancing Your Budget!

Lent is a good time for it. Each day has 1440 minutes. How much

Time do you spend in idle chatter, texting, and gossip? Spend a few

more minutes each day in prayer, church visits, and scripture reading.

Each week has 168 hours. Budget an extra hour using your Talents

to volunteer, visit the sick, or help the needy. Next: analyze your

Treasure. Can you cut spending on some items and invest more in

support of your Church and Ministries through Offertory Collections. Or

consider special gifts to the Coat of Arms Society or Arc Angel Soci-

ety? Need some advice? Pray to St. Matthew, the Apostle. He was a

tax collector. Although He has our balance sheets, he wants no one to

default. Remember, the Lord is the lender of first and last resort.

His grace and debt forgiveness is bountiful.

Brother Steward

God bless!

INDEX

*Please email Bulletin materials to: delaney_patty@stjoan.org

*We reserve the right to edit and publish such materials at our discretion

MASSES FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 25, 2013

February 24, 20132nd Sunday of Lent

STEWARDSHIP CORNER

FEB 17

(1st Sunday of Lent)

Deut 26:4-10; Rom 10:8-13

Lk 4:1-13

MARCH 3

(3rd Sunday of Lent)

Ex 3:1-8a 13-15; 1Cor 10:1-6,

10-12

Lk 13:1-9

SUNDAY READINGS

PG. 3

- Msgr. McGraw’s Message:

Leaving Behind

and Overcoming

PG. 4

- Wish List

- Weekly Treasure

- Parish Directory

- Diocesan Services Appeal

PG. 5

- Parish Liturgy Committee:

The Power of God's Grace

in Us!

- The Council of Catholic Women

invites you to our

Annual Beach Mass

PG. 6

- St. Joan of Arc Church 2013

Lenten, Holy Week, & Easter

Liturgical Services

- Blood Drive

- Mommy and Me

- Women, Power and Money

PG. 7

- Lenten Mission

- Lenten Talks

- Bringing Hope in Hard Times

- St. Joan of Arc Catholic School

Schedule for Lent for 2013

PG 8

- American Legion

Symphonic Band

- Youth Mission Trip

PG 9 - 10

- Pope Benedict XVI &

The Papal Transition

PG 11

- Pope Benedict XVI announces

his resignation at end of month

PG 12

- How is a new Pope chosen?

PG. 13

- Family, Faith, and Fun Day

PG. 14

- SJA International

Mission of Friendship

- Divorce Support Groups

- Lay Ecclesial Ministry

Workshops

- Spread the Gospel

PG. 15

- What Do the People Who Have

Attended KOINONIA

Have To Say?

- Religious Education

PG. 16

- Pray for the Sick

- Overseas in the US Armed

Forces

- Altar Bread donations

- The Arc-Angel Society

PG. 17

- S.J.A. Ministries & Support

PG. 18

- Around our Diocese

PG. 19-20

- Ministerio Hispano

FEBRUARY First Reconciliation 2/23

Lenten Parish Mission 2/25-27

MARCH Koinonia Lenten Retreat 3/8-10

APRILJonetteBenkovic Seminar 4/6

Family Faith & Fun Day 4/13

FEBRUARY 24 l ST. JOAN OF ARC l 3

PASTOR´S MESSAGE

Lent has traditionally been a time for spending more time with the

Bible and with the heroes of faith that we find there. This is

particularly appropriate this year as we celebrate the Year of Faith.

During this Year of Faith, we are asked to study our faith as to its teachings

and Tradition and we are also asked to examine the level of our trust in God's

love and mercy: the second component of faith. Both understanding and trust

together expressed in action equals mature faith. The Biblical figures I would

like to recommend for our attention are Peter, James and John, the three

fisherman of Galilee

Why reflect upon Peter, James and John? Recently on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, I had the opportunity to stand on the shores

of the Sea of Galilee and to sail out onto it by a traditional boat. The experience was awesome! .I could so easily visualize the three

apostles setting out to fish, working hard and coming home with nothing (our sailor guides in their fishing demonstration, in fact, caught

nothing). I could also easily imagine Jesus calling to them, challenging their trust and rewarding it with a record catch. I also felt what

it is like to be called to follow Jesus and to leave an old life behind with all of its security, people and possessions. I remembered vividly

the promise to my Bishop that I made thirty-seven years ago when I received a new identity and mission.

For Peter, James and John as for us, faith in Jesus involves both our understanding and our will united in an act of trust. They did

not know what they would have to give up as a follower of Jesus. They did not know where the road that Jesus set out upon would

take them. Scripture only records that: "They left their nets behind and followed after Him". By friendship and time spent together they

would come to know the truth of Jesus and it would set them free. For each of us Lent presents the opportunity to assess what it is that

we have left behind in order to be a Christian? Perhaps the answer will be, nothing. What we face in that case is the challenge to

believe more deeply, risk more courageously or surrender more unconditionally. At the heart of Jesus' preaching was conversion, change

of heart, and change of life-direction. If set out upon with trust like the apostles, this new way of life sets us apart from the herd

mentality and from cultural conformity. To take the gospel of Jesus seriously is to be something of an outsider with values and lifestyle

that do not easily fit with the majority mindset. What we are called to leave behind differs one from the other but there is no journeying

forward without leaving something behind.

For many of us, as was true for the apostles, we have to overcome some obstacles that limit our freedom and surrender to Jesus.

Perhaps there are issues of fear, guilt, attachments, selfishness, pride, distorted image of God, or mindless busyness. Any of these can

prove to be serious obstacles. The "good news" is that these issues can be overcome with the help of Jesus. Perhaps full frontal attacks

are not the way to victory. Maybe we have to find our ways around, over or under the obstacle. In any event, progress is what Jesus

makes possible for us if we combine our knowledge of God with our trusting yes in action that is humble, truthful and generous. Prayer

and discernment of God's will are critical for this journey. We also need to keep reminding ourselves that: "All things are possible for God".

During our parish mission this week, I invite you to determine what it is you must give up and what obstacle you will overcome.

How will each of us become the fishermen and the apostles of today?

- Msgr. Michael D. McGraw

LEAVING BEHIND AND OVERCOMING

ANNULMENTS

Deacon Bill Watzek 561-952-2828

by appt. only.

BAPTISMAL ARRANGEMENTS 561-392-0007

Deacon Bill Watzek (English). Baptism class

for parents 1st Thurs. each month, 7 pm.

561-392-0007

Constanza Preble (Spanish) Baptism class for

parents 3rd Tues. each month, 7 pm.

561-392-0007

CARE MINISTRY 561-962-6000

COUNSELING CENTER AND

CATHOLIC CHARITIES SATELLITE OFFICE

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

Maria T. Isava MA, LCSW.

Counseling Director

Mobile: 561-215-0208

Catholic Charities Diocese of Palm Beach.

COMMUNICATIONS MINISTRY

Patty Delaney, 561-952-2868

FAITH FORMATION

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)

Constanza Preble, 561-620-6280

/Deacon Bill Watzek, 561-952-2828

Religious Education - Deacon Bill Watzek,

561-952-2828

Office, 561-392-0007

Fax: 561-392-0074.

FAMILY LIFE MINISTRY

Tessie O’Dea, 561-620-4805

YOUTH MINISTRY DIRECTOR

Katherine Leach, 561-952-2858

HISPANIC MINISTRY

Constanza Preble, 561-843-1099

HOMEBOUND MINISTRY & PASTORAL CARE

Deacon Bill Watzek 561-952-2828

INTERIM MUSIC COORDINATORS

Reginald Barnes

Douglas Byers

561-392-0007, ext.2856

PARISH MANAGER

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

PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY

Rose Marie Arnold, 561-392-8337

RELIGIOUS ARTICLES STORE

Teresa Vogt, 561-393-0006.

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

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

SACRAMENTS

Anointing of the Sick and Elderly: First

Saturday of the month following the 8:15am

Mass. Please call the Parish Office to

request a priest if you are a patient at

Boca Regional Hospital.

SCHOOL PRINCIPAL/SISTERS OF MERCY

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

Sr. Josephine Sullivan R.S.M.

Sr. Kathleen Sweeney R.S.M.

Sr. DeLourdes O’Mahony R.S.M.

SJA DEVELOPMENT MINISTRY

Wendy Horton, 561-952-2838

Diane Salerno, 561-952-2848

(Special Projects)

USHERS MINISTRY

Ken Meldonian 561-620-4884

Dennis Jordan 561-395-8329

WEDDING PREPARATION

Rosario Gonzales, 561-952-2854

1 year notice required for marriages

WEEKLY TREASURE

WOULD YOU LIKE TO CONTRIBUTE BY CREDIT CARD?

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

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

We now accept

most mayor

credit cards:

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

1.- Underwriting a trip for a teen to attend the first St. Joan of Arc Youth

Mission Trip to Peru scheduled for July, 2013.

2. Hurricane Protection system for all

Stained Glass areas of the Church

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

4. Underwrite Religious Education Classes

for a Needy Child.

WishListS T. J O A N O F A R C C H U R C H & S C H O O L

4 l ST. JOAN OF ARC l FEBRUARY 24

The Weekly Offertory Collection for February 16/17, 2013

totaled $22,360.00. 785 envelope users contributed

$17,689.00 and non envelope users contributed $4,671.00.

The Ash Wednesday Collection totaled $7,190.00.

The 2013 Diocesan Services Appeal recently launched in parishes across the

Diocese of Palm Beach. There are many ministries and programs supported by

this annual appeal. Because of the DSA, and your generosity, the Diocese can

continue to support the many aspects of our larger Church, including the 53

parishes and missions, and our 19 schools. The DSA is the primary source of

funding for the Diocese, providing more than 70 percent of the annual operating

income. The strength of our diocese comes from us recognizing God’s gifts and

sharing a portion of these gifts for building up the Kingdom of God. Please

contribute to the Diocesan Services Appeal and help us meet our Parish Goal.

DIOCESAN SERVICES APPEAL

Please consider your role in working with Ministry Leaders, parish staff and

many of your fellow parishioners to create a future that will be energized

by the Holy Spirit and responsive to God's will.

Emails indicating interest in volunteering should be sent to:

hodges_maryann@stjoan.org

As you all know, implementation of Our Journey Forward Strategic Plan has

gradually started. This implementation of our Plan will require the collaboration

of many parishioners with the Six Goal Champion Teams. In this bulletin you will

notice a Journey Forward Goal number next to every event, task or program

that points-out a pertinence to one of St. Joan of Arc’s Goals:

GROW IN LOVE

GROW IN SERVICE

GROW IN FAITH

GROW THE CHURCH

SPREAD THE GOSPEL

GROW OUR RESOURCES

GROW OUR SCHOOL

FEBRUARY 24 l ST. JOAN OF ARC l 5

THE POWER OF GOD'S GRACE IN US!

It is already the Tradition of the Catholic Church to start the Lenten Season with

the narration about the Temptation of Jesus. He was “led by the Spirit into the

desert for forty days, to be tempted by the devil.” It sounds as if the Spirit

himself is courting the devil and putting Jesus in harm’s way.

“Why does God allow us to be tempted?” This is often asks by many

good and honest Christians who, in spite of their intimate personal relationship

with the Lord, go through some of the difficult trials and tribulations in life.

A student once asked the teacher, “Ma’am, why do you give us so many

tests and examinations? We thought you are after our wellbeing but now it

appears that you want us to fail!” “Of course not,” said the teacher.

“The tests and examinations are design to re-enforce your knowledge and

ability. It is also your opportunity to prove to yourselves and to others

what you are capable of.”

Yes, it is true that every temptation carries the danger of falling. Likewise, it

is true that God sees in every temptation an opportunity for redemption and

an occasion to strengthen our faith and trust in the One True God. When

temptation is viewed as a test of character, of will, and of spirit, then we could

come out of it as better person, better Christian.

Every great person had passed in one way or another through the ‘eye of

the needle’. In fact it is a prerequisite for a truly laudable life “so that the

tested genuineness of your faith – more precious than gold that perishes

though it is tested by fire –

may be found to result in

praise and glory and honor

at the revelation of Jesus

Christ” (1PETER 1:7).

Yes, when tempted, we

are confronted by the dangers

of our weaknesses and

limitations. But we are also

faced with the possibility to rise

to new spiritual heights for the

power of God’s amazing grace had already been implanted in our hearts by

Jesus himself. “Then He breathed on them and said, ‘Receive the Holy

Spirit” (JOHN 20:22).

The challenge is: What will lead us during this Lent? Will we allow

ourselves to be directed by the cravings of our bodily appetites and the basic

instinct of our emotions? Or will we take the test of character, of will, and of

spirit by heeding God’s higher call for a deeper prayer life, a more significant

personal sacrifices, and unconditional love for the needy?

Jesus Christ is waiting on us. God bless us all!

- Father Jimmy B Hababag

Saturday, March 16, 2013

8:30am at South Inlet Park

Father Tomasz Bochnak will

celebrate Mass and a light

breakfast will follow.

There is a $5.00 donation

please pay at your Circle

meeting prior to the event.

RSVP by March 14 to

Marge at 561.994.4453 or

jackcwilt@aol.com

South Inlet Park is located

in Boca Raton at

1298 South Ocean Blvd.

just south of Camino Real

on A1A.

We encourage you to

carpool - parking is limited.

There are automated

parking machines at

this location.

You may want to bring a folding

chair because seating is limited.

ANNUAL BEACH MASSTHE COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN INVITES YOU TO OUR

ANNUAL BEACH MASS

ST. JOAN OF ARC

COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN

WOMEN UNITED IN SPIRITUALITY AND SERVICE

Please bring your family

and friends to celebrate

this beautiful Mass

PARISH LITURGY COMMITTEE

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ST. JOAN OF ARC CHURCH 2013 LENTEN, HOLY WEEK, & EASTER LITURGICAL SERVICES

SPANISH LENTEN VIA CRUCIS & MASS: THURSDAYS, Feb. 28, Mar.7, Mar. 14, at

7:00pm in the Chapel, Mar. 21 in Church.

LENTEN STATIONS OF THE CROSS:

Every Friday during Lent in the Chapel at 3:30pm.

LENTEN DAILY MASS SCHEDULE: 6:45am, 8:15am and 12 noon

in the Church Mon.–Fri., Saturdays 8:15am in the Chapel.

PARISH LENTEN MISSION: Presenter Fr. Kevin MacDonald, C.Ss.R.

Preaching weekend Masses Feb. 24, & 7pm Presentations on Feb. 25, 26, 27. Also

preaching after the 8:15am Masses Feb. 25, 26 & 27.

LENTEN TALKS: Presenter Scripture Scholar Fr. Bill Burton, O.F.M. MON. Mar. 11

”Your Family & the Bible”, MON. Mar. 18 ”The Dead Sea Scrolls” both presentations at

7:00pm–8:30pm in Church.

COMMUNAL CELEBRATION OF THE SACRAMENT OF PENANCE: 7:00pm

THURSDAY, Mar. 14: at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, MONDAY, Mar. 25: at SJA Church

& TUESDAY, Mar. 26: at St. Jude Church.

CONFESSIONS: MONDAY, Mar. 25: After the 6:45am & 8:15am Masses, 11:00am

to 11:30am at SJA Chapel & 7:00pm at SJA Church.

TUESDAY, Mar. 26: After the 6:45am & 8:15am Masses, 11:00am to 11:30am

at SJA Chapel & 7:00pm at St. Jude Church.

WEDNESDAY, Mar. 27: After the 6:45am & 8:15am Masses, 11:00 am to 11:30am

in the Chapel.

Confessions will not be heard after Wed. Mar. 27 at noon to allow for the prayerful observance of

Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday.

TENEBRAE SERVICE: WEDNESDAY, Mar. 27: 7:00pm at SJA Church.

HOLY THURSDAY, March 28 Morning Mass not permitted. The Eucharistic Liturgy of

the Lord's Supper will be celebrated at 7:00pm.-bilingual. Following the 7:00pm Mass

the Blessed Sacrament will be on the Altar of Repose in the Chapel for Adoration until

midnight.

GOOD FRIDAY, March 29: Morning Mass not permitted. Parishioners are urged to

observe the 3 hrs. commemorating the death of Christ on Good Friday.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS at 1:00pm in the Church.

SPANISH STATIONS OF THE CROSS at 4:00pm in the Church, followed by a Celebration

of The Lord’s Passion in Spanish.

CELEBRATION OF THE LORD’S PASSION with the distribution of Holy Communion and

Adoration of the Cross at 2:00pm and 7:00pm in the Church.

THE DIVINE MERCY NOVENA begins at 3:00pm in the Chapel and continues each day

at 3:00pm through April 7.

HOLY SATURDAY, March 30: Mass is not permitted. The Blessing of Food is at 1:00pm

in the Chapel. A combined English/Spanish Easter Vigil Mass will be held in the Church

at 7:00pm & we will celebrate the reception of Catechumens & Candidates. This Mass

will last two hours.

EASTER SUNDAY, March 31: Masses: 7:00am, 8:00am, 9:15am, 10:45am,

12:15pm, 5:00pm. (Additional Masses on Easter Sunday will be celebrated at 9:15am

& 10:45am in Our Lady of Mercy Center.)

7:00pm . March 5, 2013

St. Joan of Arc Our Lady of Mercy Center

WOMEN, POWER AND MONEY

What’s your financial personality?

Did you know that 90% of all Women will be solely responsible

for their finances at some point in their lives.

Are you prepared for that responsibility?

Please join the Council of Catholic Women for this special program.

Please bring questions to ask

our panel of parishioner professionals.

RSVP to Miriam Gaynor at 561-715-6069

by March 1st, 2013

mrsgaynor6@att.net

mommy&me

TUESDAYS 10:00am - 1:00pm

“The Ark” located at 319 SW 3rd Street

Boca Raton (across the street from

St. Joan of Arc parking lot)

FEB 26 - George Snow

MARCH 5 - The Ark

MARCH 12 - Gumbo Limbo Nature

Center. 1801 N Ocean Blvd Boca Raton

MARCH 19 - The Ark

March 26 - Patch Reef Park

Playground

2000 West Yamato Rd Boca Raton

Please contact Amanda Roccapriore -

Herrera for more details at roccapri-

ore@hotmail.com or 561-859-8684

NEXT WEEKEND

Celebrate Life

BLOOD DRIVESunday, March 3

7:30am - 2:00pm.

at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church

FEBRUARY 24 l ST. JOAN OF ARC l 7

Guest Speaker: Rev. Kevin MacDonald, C.Ss.R.

ST. JOAN OF ARC

Fr. Kevin MacDonald, C.Ss.R., is a Redemptorist priest from the province

of Baltimore. He graduated from Boston College in 1978, signed a

professional baseball contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, and played

professional baseball for seven years. He is even a member of the Boston

College Hall of Fame. He felt a calling to the priesthood when he was about

27 years old, after hearing a priest at Mass praying for vocations to the

priesthood and religious life. He was ordained in 1991 at the National Shrine

of the Immaculate Conception in Washington D.C.

Father Kevin served for seventeen years as a parish priest, mainly in the

Caribbean, before becoming a full-time missionary preacher. He is greatly

looking forward to spending the week with our St. Joan of Arc

parishioners and friends.

LENTEN MISSION

Lenten Talks by Scripture Scholar

FR. BILL BURTON, O.F.M. on

Monday, March 11 on Your Family and the Bible

Monday, March 18, on the Dead Sea Scrolls

both presentations will be from 7:00pm. -

8:30pm. in Church.

LENTEN TALKS

Fr. Kevin will be preaching this weekend at all Masses.

GOOD NEWS PEOPLE is an engaging small group process of prayer, reflection, discus-

sion, and learning. Learn more about the richness of your Catholic faith through Scrip-

ture,the Catechism, Church Teaching and lives of the Saints.

You are invited to explore what it means to live as a disciple of Christ in today's world.

Participants can choose an EVENING or a DAYTIME meeting.

Wednesdays: March 6, 20, April 17 and May 1.

The Thursday session will be: February 7, 21, March 7, 21

April 18, and May 2.

Groups meet in THE ARK on SW 3rd ST. (across from St. Joan parking lot)

Call: Marjorie O’ Sullivan at 561-395-6029

BRINGING HOPE IN HARD TIMES

Stations of the Cross for Grades 4-8 at 2:00pm

Tuesday, February 26, Tuesday, March 5,

Tuesday, March 12

Stations of the Cross for Grades 7-8 at 8:25am

Stations of the Cross for Grades 3-5 at 9:30am

Wednesday, March 20

Stations of the Cross for Grades K-2 at 8:45am

Thursday, March 21

ST. JOAN OF ARC CATHOLIC SCHOOL

SCHEDULE FOR LENT FOR 2013

PRESENTATIONS

Mon. Feb. 25

Presentation 1: 8:45am Chapel

Presentation 2: 7:00pm Church

Tues. Feb. 26

Presentation 3: 8:45am Chapel

Presentation 4: 7:00pm Church

Confessions will follow

Wed. Feb. 27

Presentation 5: 8:45am Chapel

Presentation 6: 7:00pm Church

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Calling all High School Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors!Join Katherine in this once-in-a- lifetime experience!Travel to Peru, discover a different world, help those in need, meet new friends and

at the same time make your ‘Service Hours’ for the year! Great memories & an awesome experience to add to your College Applications.

Mission visits and help to The Ministry of the Good Shepherd in Alto Trujillo, Peru and more.For more information call Katherine at 561-952-2868 or leach_katherine@stjoan.org or @leach_katherine

Visit: http://stjoan.org/ministries/high-school-youth-ministry/ to download an Application Form

TRAVEL: JULY 19th – 30thAPPROX. COST: $1,500per person - airfare included

(price could be less after donations are accounted for)

This dynamic group of more than 70 very talented volunteer

musicians will delight our St. Joan of Arc community on

Wednesday, March 20 / Seating 7:00pm

Concert starts at 7:30pm in Church

The Concert is FREE of charge but donations to support the Symphonic Band will be accepted. Invite your friends and family!

The program will include Band

Classics,Stirring Marches by

John Phillip Sousa, Henry Fillmore

and Kenneth Alford, A Medley

from the Broadway Show

"Les Miserables", Favorite

Selections from the music of

George Gershwin and Andrew Lloyd

Webber and a Special Salute to

St. Patricks Day! The Band will also

feature both the Tuba and Clarinet

Sections along with the vocal styling

of Mr. Mark Fernicola!

SAVE THE DATE

for a Musical Evening featuring

One of the largest community bands in the area The American Legion Symphonic Band

generates energy & excitement wherever it performs.

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VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Saying he no longer has the strength to exercise

ministry over the universal church, Pope Benedict XVI announced Feb. 11

that he would be resigning at the end of the month after an eight-year

pontificate.

"After having repeatedly examined my conscience before God, I have

come to the certainty that my strengths, due to an advanced age, are no

longer suited to an adequate exercise of the Petrine ministry," the pope

told cardinals gathered for an ordinary public consistory to approve the

canonization of new saints.

Pope Benedict, who was elected in April 2005, will be the first pope

to resign in more than 600 years.

He told the cardinals, "In today's world, subject to so many rapid

changes and shaken by questions of deep relevance for the life of faith,

in order to govern the bark of St. Peter and proclaim the Gospel, both

strength of mind and body are necessary, strength which in the last few

months, has deteriorated in me to the extent that I have had to recognize

my incapacity to adequately fulfill the ministry entrusted to me."

Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi, Vatican spokesman, told journalists

at a briefing that the pope's decision was not prompted by any medical

illness, but was due to a natural "decline of strength" associated with

old age.

Even though the announcement had caught almost everybody by

surprise, it was not a snap decision, but rather one that "had matured

over the past few months," Father Lombardi said.

The pope made his announcement in Latin from a pre-written text

during a morning ordinary public consistory where a large number of

cardinals were present.

When he delivered his announcement, the pope seemed very

"composed, concentrated" and read "in a solemn manner" in keeping

with the importance of what he was saying, Father Lombardi said.

Fulfilling the canonical requirement, Pope Benedict solemnly declared

to the cardinals, "Well aware of the seriousness of this act, with full

freedom I declare that I renounce the ministry of Bishop of Rome,

Successor of St. Peter, entrusted to me by the cardinals on 19 April 2005,

in such a way, that as from 28 February 2013, at 20:00 hours, the See of

Rome, the See of St. Peter, will be vacant and a conclave to elect the new

supreme pontiff will have to be convoked by those whose competence

it is."

It is up to the dean of the College of Cardinals, Cardinal Angelo

Sodano, to make preparations for a conclave to elect a new pope.

Father Lombardi said after the pope steps down, he will move to the

papal villa in Castel Gandolfo outside of Rome. He will stay there until the

renovation is completed of a cloister, set up by Blessed John Paul II, which

is located inside the Vatican Gardens, he said.

The pope will then live in the cloister, called the Mater Ecclesia

monastery, and dedicate his time to prayer and reflection, the Vatican

spokesman said.

It was likely the pope would keep writing, he added, since the

pope has mentioned many times that he has wanted to spend more time

dedicated to study and prayer.

When asked if there would be any confusion over leadership or a

schism were a possibility, Father Lombardi said he believes the pope

"had no fear of this" happening because he clearly demonstrated his

desire to step down and no longer be pope or retain any papal authority.

"I think in no way is there any risk of confusion or division" in this

respect, he said.

The pope, who is past the age allowed a cardinal to vote for a new

pope, will obviously not be part of the conclave that will convene to elect

POPE BENEDICT XVI & THE PAPAL TRANSITION

Citing Health Reasons, Pope Benedict Announces he will Resign

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his successor, he added.

He is not likely to play any role in the "interregnum" or time between

popes because "there is no role for a predecessor pope" during this period,

the priest said.

The Jesuit priest said a "sedevacante" usually lasts less than a month,

and that it was more than likely a new pope would be elected in time to

lead the full schedule of Holy Week and Easter liturgies.

Cardinal Sodano, who was one of the many cardinals present during

the pope's announcement, addressed the pope, telling him the news left

them with "a sense of loss, almost completely incredulous."

However, it was obvious that his decision was based on a "great

affection" for the well-being of the church, the cardinal said.

Father Lombardi said being a pope today is "much more fast-moving,

more demanding" than it was in the past with an almost nonstop full

schedule of public and private events and liturgical celebrations.

When asked why the pope chose Feb. 11, the feast of Our Lady of

Lourdes, as the day to announce his stepping down, Father Lombardi said

most likely the date was a coincidence, and that the pope instead chose

an event -- the ordinary public consistory -- where a large number of

cardinals would be present.

"The pope chose this significant occasion with the gathered cardinals"

as the best moment to announce his plans, the Vatican spokesman said.

When asked whether the pope had any medical illnesses or bouts of

depression that may have prompted his resignation, Father Lombardi said

the pope was "absolutely not" depressed and possessed a remarkable

"spiritual serenity" and composure despite the many difficult moments he

has had to face as pope.

The Vatican spokesman also said he was not aware of any medical

illness that would have caused the pope to step down, rather it was due

to a "normal" deterioration of physical and mental strength that comes

with old age.

The pope has increasingly had trouble walking in the past year, often

using a cane and always being assisted getting up and down steps.

However, the Vatican has never released medical information that would

make it appear the pope suffers from anything other than joint pain

connected to his age.

The option of a pope to resign is explicitly written into the Code of

Canon Law. It says a pope may step down, but stipulates that the decision

must be made freely and "duly manifested." No one needs to formally

accept a pope's resignation for it to be valid.

The last pope to resign was Pope Gregory XII in 1415.

Pope Benedict had long said it would be appropriate for a pope to

resign for the good of the church if the pontiff felt he were unable to

physically bear the burden of the papacy.

In his book-length interview, "The Light of the World," with German

journalist Peter Seewald, the pope said, "If a pope clearly realizes that he

is no longer physically, psychologically and spiritually capable of handling

the duties of his office, then he has a right and, under some circumstances,

also an obligation to resign."

The pope told the author that it was important, however, that the

pope "must not run away" and "must stand fast and endure" any difficult

situations that are facing the church. For that reason, he was not thinking

of resigning in 2010 -- the year the interviews were conducted.

"One can resign at a peaceful moment or when one simply cannot

go on," the pope had said.

Before ending his remarks during the consistory, Pope Benedict told the

cardinals: "I thank you most sincerely for all the love and work with which

you have supported me in my ministry and I ask pardon for all my defects.

And now, let us entrust the holy church to the care of our supreme pastor,

our Lord Jesus Christ, and implore his holy Mother Mary, so that she may

assist the cardinal fathers with her maternal solicitude, in electing a new

supreme pontiff."

The pope said, "I wish to also devotedly serve the holy church of God

in the future through a life dedicated to prayer."

Father Lombardi said he felt "great admiration" for the pope's "great

courage" and "freedom of spirit" in making this decision. The spokesman

said it shows the pope is not only fully aware of the great responsibilities

involved in leading the universal church, but his hopes that "the ministry

of the church be carried out the best way" possible.

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POPE BENEDICT XVI ANNOUNCES HIS RESIGNATION

AT END OF MONTH

Pope Benedict XVI on Monday said he plans on resigning the papal

office on February 28th. Below please find his announcement.

Dear Brothers, I have convoked you to this Consistory, not

only for the three canonizations, but also to communicate to

you a decision of great importance for the life of the Church.

After having repeatedly examined my conscience before God,

I have come to the certainty that my strengths, due to an

advanced age, are no longer suited to an adequate exercise of

the Petrine ministry. I am well aware that this ministry, due to

its essential spiritual nature, must be carried out not only with

words and deeds, but no less with prayer and suffering.

However, in today’s world, subject to so many rapid changes

and shaken by questions of deep relevance for the life of faith,

in order to govern the barque of Saint Peter and proclaim the

Gospel, both strength of mind and body are necessary, strength

which in the last few months, has deteriorated in me to the

extent that I have had to recognize my incapacity to adequately

fulfill the ministry entrusted to me. For this reason, and well

aware of the seriousness of this act, with full freedom I declare

that I renounce the ministry of Bishop of Rome, Successor of

Saint Peter, entrusted to me by the Cardinals on 19 April 2005,

in such a way, that as from 28 February 2013, at 20:00 hours,

the See of Rome, the See of Saint Peter, will be vacant and a

Conclave to elect the new Supreme Pontiff will have to be con-

voked by those whose competence it is.

Dear Brothers, I thank you most sincerely for all the love

and work with which you have supported me in my ministry

and I ask pardon for all my defects. And now, let us entrust the

Holy Church to the care of Our Supreme Pastor, Our Lord Jesus

Christ, and implore his holy Mother Mary, so that she may assist

the Cardinal Fathers with her maternal solicitude, in electing a

new Supreme Pontiff. With regard to myself, I wish to also

devotedly serve the Holy Church of God in the future through

a life dedicated to prayer.

From the Vatican, 10 February 2013

- BENEDICTUS PP XVI

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HOW IS A NEW POPE CHOSEN?

In the past, 15 to 20 days after a papal vacancy, the

cardinals gathered in St. Peter's Basilica for a Mass

invoking the guidance of the Holy Spirit in electing a new

pope. Only cardinals under the age of 80 are eligible

to vote in a conclave. They are known as the cardinal

electors, and their number is limited to 120. For the

conclave itself, the cardinal electors process to the Sistine

Chapel and take an oath of absolute secrecy before

sealing the doors.

The cardinals vote by secret ballot, processing one by

one up to Michelangelo's fresco of the Last Judgment,

saying a prayer and dropping the twice-folded ballot in a

large chalice. Four rounds of balloting are taken every day

until a candidate receives two-thirds of the vote. The result

of each ballot are counted aloud and recorded by three

cardinals designated as recorders. If no one receives the

necessary two-thirds of the vote, the ballots are burned

in a stove near the chapel with a mixture of chemicals

to produce black smoke.

When a cardinal receives the necessary two-thirds

vote, the dean of the College of Cardinals asks him if he

accepts his election. If he accepts, he chooses a papal

name and is dressed in papal vestments before processing

out to the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica. The ballots of

the final round are burned with chemicals producing white

smoke to signal to the world the election of a new pope.

The senior cardinal deacon, currently French Cardinal

Jean-Louis Tauran, announces from the balcony of

St. Peter's "HabemusPapam" ("We have a pope") before

the new pope processes out and imparts his blessing on

the city of Rome and the entire world.

FEBRUARY 24 l ST. JOAN OF ARC l 13

Save the date for

St. Joan of Arc Church & School

Family, Faith, and Fun Day

$6,975.00 Premier Sponsorship of Entire Event $1925.00 Exclusive Game Sponsor

$5,050.00 Exclusive Activity Sponsor SOLD Tic Tac Toe

$1,300.00 4 Station Euro Bungee $125.00 Ring Toss

$800.00 33 Foot Dual Titanic Slide - SOLD Duck Pond

$800.00 Petting Zoo and Pony Rides $125.00 Penny Toss

$600.00 Thunder Force Obstacle Course $125.00 Tin Pan Alley

$400.00 16 Foot 3 N 1 Combo Unit SOLD Bean Bag Toss

$400.00 Alien Invasion $225.00 Prize Wheel

$400.00 Double Shot Basketball $350.00 Face Painting

$350.00 Toddler Play Land $300.00 Dunk Tank

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COST TO

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ACTIVITY

SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES - a banner with your name

or company name placed in front of activity. Your name

or company name will also appear in the advertising for

Family, Faith, & Fun Day on our web page and in the

parish bulletin. The sponsorships pay for the rental of

the activity and your banner.

COST TO

SPONSOR

GAME BOOTH

SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES - a poster with your name or

company name placed in front of booth. Your name or

company name will also appear in the advertising for Family,

Faith, & Fun Day in the parish bulletin. The sponsorships

underwrite the prizes for each game booth.

April 13, 2012. from 10:00am to 2:00pm

Sponsors needed!

St. Joan of Arc Family, Faith, & Fun Day was started two years ago to offer the families here at St. Joan of Arc an opportunity

to gather together in a fun-filled environment recognizing the common element that brings us together, our faith.

The cost of having this very successful event has increased each year and in an effort to keep the cost of attendance affordable

we are offering these sponsorship opportunities.

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SPREAD THE GOSPEL

One of the initiatives of Goal five is to provide Spanish speaking parishioners with

more opportunities to grow in their faith and receive formation in Christian values and

Catholic doctrine. The Spanish community has incorporated more activities that would

provide Spanish speaking parishioners with a greater knowledge of their faith to better

spread the good news of the Gospel. Amongst these activities: “The Catholicism Series

of Father Barron” is offered weekly in Spanish, “Women of Grace in Spanish” meets

periodically for10 weeks sessions, prayer workshops and retreats such as “The Life

and Prayer” series of Father Ignacio Larranaga, ofm,cap, and “You too can be a saint”

work book of Mary Ann Budnick, are some of the new activities that surged from the

Journey forward activities.

LAY ECCLESIAL MINISTRY WORKSHOPS

Due to a conflict in scheduling the

workshop series for Lay Ecclesial

Ministry will be postponed until

a later date. Please check future

bulletins for updates on when

these exciting and informative

workshops will be offered.

Invites all of our parishioners & friends to our

SJA Annual Spaghetti Dinner

Saturday, March 23

in Mercy Center 5:00pm to 8:00pm

ADULT: $10 CHILD: $5

Proceeds from this joyful event benefit Sr. Immaculata's Good Shepherd

Ministry. Tickets for sale at the Parish Office. For information on St. Joan's

International Mission of FriendshipPlease call Cristi 561-251-1733

St. Joan of Arc’s International Mission of Friendship

in Support of the Good Shepherd Ministry in Peru

DIVORCE HURTS

FIND HELP AT DIVORCECARE.

Who: You or someone you know who may be hurting because of divorce or separation.

What: A special weekly seminar and support group. It’s a place where you can be

around people who understand what you are feeling; a place where you can hear

valuable information about ways to heal from the hurt of divorce.

Why: It’s hard to know how to help someone who is going through a separation

or divorce. It takes a long time and hard work to heal the pain that comes

with a breakup.

When: Wednesday evenings 6:00-7:30pm starting January 16, 2012 in Conference

Room C at St. Joan of Arc. Cost of 13 week session is $15.

Call Rosemarie 561-789-3865 for information.

DIVORCECARE FOR KIDS

ALL CHILDREN ARE AFFECTED BY DIVORCE.

The DivorceCare for Kids program will help minimize and

eliminate the short and long-term negative effects of

divorce on a child’s schoolwork, relationships, emotional

health and spiritual life. This program provides the opportunity

for children of divorce to experience hope, help and

restoration in their lives today and in the future.

DivorceCare for Kids, ages 5-12, meets at the same time

as DivorceCare, and the new session starts Wednesday,

January 16, 2013. Pre-registration required. A parent of

the child needs to be in the DivorceCare group. One

parent and child, $35. Each additional child $5. Call

Patricia, 954-661-7135 to register. Scholarships available.

DIVORCE SUPPORT GROUPS BEGIN JANUARY

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(1) LIVES TOTALLY CHANGED BY KOINONIA RETREAT

“My husband and I had attended St. Joan of Arc Church for almost 20 years, yet

we knew very few people in the Church. One Sunday I was touched when hear-

ing about the upcoming KOINONIA weekend retreat, so we eagerly signed up

that day.

“This weekend retreat CHANGED OUR LIVES! During the retreat, I felt the

hand of Jesus on my shoulder and I felt his unconditional love in my heart. It is

impossible to explain, but I truly look at the world differently today.

“Since then I feel so much LOVE every time I walk into our Church and as I look

around, I am now surrounded by so many people that have become my wonder-

ful friends.”

– Nancy Kissman

(2) VOCATION INVIGORATED BY KOINONIA RETREAT

“Putting our lives on a short hold for the Parish Retreat 2010 took some coordi-

nation with work and family schedules but we were both sensing it was high

time to give it a try. The Lord had been calling.

“We emerged from that KOIKONIA retreat totally refreshed and much eager

for HIS next calling.”

– John and Coralie Stoltz

(3) WHOLINESS POSSIBLE THROUGH KOINONIA RETREAT

“I attended The KOINONIA RETREAT, through the invitation of Fr. Jimmy B.

Hababag, last previous year. I did not know what to expect except to be open to

the inspirations of the Holy Spirit.

“To my surprise it was really beyond my expectations. The whole program

was very nice and truly enriching not only spiritually but in every respect. The

Topics, the Speakers, the Facilitators, the Participants, the Camaraderie, the

ambience, the food, etc. were simply exceptional.

“I strongly invite you to try this once in a life time experience and you will never

be the same again.”

– Fr.Vincent Byaruhanga

Do Not take our words for it. You have to experience it yourself. You will

never be disappointed but glad that you do it.

– Fr. Jimmy B. Hababag (Spiritual Director)

Deacon Bill Watzek, 561-952-2828 / Office: 561-392-0007

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

Learn more about the Word of God by studying one of the books in the Bible.

Meetings are held in Conference Room B on Sundays

from 9:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Contact the Religious Education office for more information.

Gather to read and reflect Sunday’s Readings on Thursdays

from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. in the Family Life House located at

399 S.W. 3rd St. (The corner house).

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

WHAT DO THE PEOPLE WHO HAVE

ATTENDED KOINONIA HAVE TO SAY?

This year Koinonia Retreat will be on March 8, 9 and 10, 2013. The Registration is $85.00 per person including meals. SPACE IS LIMITED.

(No one should be denied this awesome experience for lack of funds).For more information, please call Kathy Troxel at 954-426-5365

To Register, please call Tessie O’Dea at 561-952-2852.

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Altar flowers for the Spanish Mass

donated in loving memory of

Gilberto Pastorfrom his wife & family

Truly your parish has been a part of your faith

development, a member of your family.

Consider becoming a member of The Arc Angel

Society as a way of guaranteeing the health of

your spiritual family long into the future.

Please consider a bequest as part of your plans

to benefit your parish. Through your estate, your membership in our

extended community of faith will continue in perpetuity.

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

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

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

accompany your membership. These include special masses and mailings

designed especially for Society members.

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

When you consider your estate plans,remember your spiritual Family

BAPTISMSWe welcome the newest members of St Joan of Arc Parish and offer

our congratulations to the parents of the newly baptized.

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

You can donate Altar Bread for a week of Masses by calling Karen Tringali,

561-752-0014.

February 24: in memory of my beloved husband John T. Murphy

by Maureen Kerrigan

Aloi, Nick

Ayala, Angelina

Barker, Marion

Bayardelle, Jean

Conaghan, Patrick

Cox, Vida

Connors, Mary

DaSilva, Maria Gomez

De Lopez, Blanca

Dunning, Mary Ann

Ferrari,Clementina

Fiorito, Josephine

Gereke, Dorothy

Guerra, Mayelin

Guevara, Victor

Harpster, Joann

Horn, Amy

Hommer, Tena Lee

Johnson, Jane

Johnson, Hayden

Kassing, Robert

Kolcun, Laverne

Kennedy, Helen

Lynch, Beatriz

Lynn, Adele

Lyew, Madeline(4yrs.)

Labrador, Eva

Maloney, Jim

Manno, Jean

Meyers, Theresa

Miller, Betty

Miklos, Annette

Mitchell, John

McCormick, John

Nguyen, Christopher

Ortiz, Daniel

Ortale, Peter K.

Pershyn, Moira

Pike, Stephen

Polanin,Chet

Prochilo, John

Ray, Roger

Rellick, Mary

Ridge, Teresa

Roberts, Tyler

Rodriguez Mary Ann

Rojas Ruiz, Ana Maria

Santiesteban, Lilian

Simpson, Emma

Solomon, Lynn

Schoemaker, Frydel

Strazzulla, Joseph

Trzeciak, Max

Vaught, Grace

Vissicchio, Patricia

Wyatt, Tabitha

(3½ Yrs. Old)

Zimmerman, Shirley

FebruaryPRAY FOR THE SICK

Altar flowers this weekend

donated in loving memory of

Ernest Caruso Sr.by his daughter

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

SCRIPTURE STUDYSunday Morning from 9:15am to 10:30am. in Conf. Room B as we study theGospel of Mark.Thursday morning Bible Study(9:00am. to 10:30am.) at the Family Life House.

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

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

MOMMY & MEWeekly get togetherWeekly get together-Every Tuesday between 11:00 am and1:00pm Come and go as you pleaseat THE ARK. We bring snacks/lunchfor the little ones and ourselves.

Please contact Amanda Roccapriore- Herrera at 561-859-8684 or roccapriore@hotmail.com for information.

S.J.A. MINISTRIES & SUPPORT SERVICES

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

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

PREGNANT? KNOW YOUR OPTIONS, CALL800-395-HELPADORATION OF THE BLESSEDSACRAMENT Join us everyTuesday, 5-9pmand Friday, 9am to9pm in the Chapel. Divine Mercy Chaplet prayed on Fridays at 3:00pm, and the Rosary on Fridays at 8:30pm.

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

SJA DAD’S CLUB Every Mondays in Mercy Center at Drop off - 7:45amAll dads in the Parish welcome.

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

ALLELUIA CLUB Is a meeting of Parishioners 50 +More information please call 561-392-0007

SJA SCHOOL ALUMNI: We invite you to register on our St.Joan of Arc website as an alumnus ifyou haven't already done so at alumniassoc@stjoan.org

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

UPGRADE YOUR CLOSET! THE ST. JOAN OF ARC USHERS WANT YOU!!!Are you tired of your wardrobe and deciding what to wear to Mass eachweek? Let us dress you! We are aministry of over 60 men and womenthat provide each mass with the hospitality & services to make allparishioners and guests feel welcome.We would like to tell you about thisgreat ministry and how getting involvedprovides a service to St. Joan and ablessing for you. And you’ll be one ofthe best dressed people at Mass! Call Ken Meldonian 561-620-4884 or Dennis Jordan 561-395-8329.

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EVENTS AT OUR LADY OF FLORIDA SPIRITUAL CENTER

1300 U.S. Highway One, North Palm Beach, FL 33408.

Phone: 561-626-1300.

March 6 – Day of Reflection. Presenter. Fr. Fidelis Connolly, C.P. “Living in the

Now – WoW!” 10:00am-2:30pm. $30.00.

Reservations required.

March 27-31 – Holy Week Retreat led by Retreat Team includes Triduum

Services & Sunrise Mass on Easter morning. Costs vary for Singles, Married

Couples & Religious. See website for more information. Registration required.

PROMOTING LIFE, DIGNITY AND JUSTICE

Counseling, Elder Affairs, Guardianship Training, Immigration & Refugee

Services, Office of Black Catholic Ministry, Outreach Information and Referral,

Pregnancy Care Centers, Prison Ministry, Respect Life Ministry, Catholic Relief

Services, Samaritan Center, Substance Addiction Ministry, Wellness and

Interfaith Health & Wellness. For general or program information contact

561-775-9560. Volunteer opportunities are available.

SAVE THE DATE - CATHOLIC DAYS AT THE CAPITOL

Once again, the Diocese of Palm Beach is sponsoring a bus trip to Tallahassee

for Catholic Days at the Capitol, March 19-21, 2013. The event is organized

by the Florida Catholic Conference. At their invitation men and women from all

seven dioceses meet with representatives to promote legislation that supports

the teachings of the Church and to attend the Red Mass where the Bishops of

Florida will concelebrate. The homilist will be the new Bishop of Pensacola-

Tallahassee, Most Reverend Gregory L. Parkes. For more information contact:

Betty McKinley at 561-775-9598 or 772-342-0837, or via email:

bmckinley@diocesepb.prg org Don Kazimir at 561-775-9565 or via

email: dk@diocesepb.org.

NOTRE DAME NIGHT 2013

Thursday, February 28, 2013 in Mount Carmel Banquet Hall at St. Jude

Catholic Church. 21689 Toledo Road, Boca Raton. RSVP by Friday, February

22. Proceeds benefit the Notre Dame Club of Boca Raton Scholarship Fund.

The Diocese of Palm Beach Catholic Committee on Scouting and the

St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary invite you to attend.

SAINT AMBROSE 19TH ANNUAL CARNIVAL

February 28th through March 3rd. Free admission, free parking! Food, rides,

adult games, kids games and more! Pre-sale wristbands and food tickets available

now at discounted prices. Go to www.saintambrosecarnival.com for more

information, or call (954) 427-2225. Special! “Sneak-a-Peak-Thursday” Bring

this ad to the ticket booth for $5 off of a $20 wristband. Valid Thursday only!

PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES, FATIMA, SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA & AVILA

Join Fr. Tom Barret of the Cathedral of St. Ignatius on a journey visiting some

of the holiest sites in France, Portugal and Spain. We will celebrate Mass at the

sites where the Blessed Mother appeared and the 12th Century Cathedral of

St. James, visit the hometown of St. Theresa, the founder of the Order of

Carmelitas, see the Royal Palace in Madrid & much more! The Tour is from

Nov. 5-15th, 2013. The cost is $ 3,199 from Miami. Call Fr. Barret at

561-622-2565 for a brochure and more information.

“IRELAND’S HAPPY MAN”

Saturday, February 23 and October 2, 9, 2013 at 7:00pm. International

Singer, Songwriter and Pianist Cahal Dunne in The New Mt. Carmel Banquet

Hall at St. Jude Catholic Church. Boca Raton, Fl 33433. More information

please call: 561-314-1250.

PIANO CONCERT

By Yoko Sata Kothari “Prelude & Fugue” Baroque to Romantic at St. Ignatius

Loyola Cathedral. 9999 N. Military, FL Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410.

Saturday March 2, 2013, 6:30pm Donation $10 to benefic works of Charity

of the Tepeyac Mission.

"CEO AMBASSADORS FOR CHRIST”

Legatus, the international organization of Catholic business leaders and spouses, is

expanding its membership in the Palm Beach Diocese. Legatus Chairman and Ave

Maria University founder Tom Monaghan and members of the Boca Raton chapter

of Legatus are assisting Bishop Barbarito as we extend Legatus across the Palm

Beach diocese. If you are, or were, a business owner, CEO, President, Managing

Director, or Managing Partner, Legatus would like to invite you and your spouse to

be part of the Palm Beach Diocesan “launch” of this most important and unique

business organization in the world today. Please join CEO and Philadelphia Chapter

President-Emeritus Jim Longon and Chapter Chaplain Fr. Louis Guerin on Tuesday,

February 26 at St. Vincent de Paul Seminary, 10701 South Military Trail, Boynton

Beach. Jim is looking forward to telling you the Legatus Story and why Tom

Monaghan, founder of Dominos Pizza and Ave Maria University and Law School

considers Legatus to be his most important contribution to the Church. Did Pope John

Paul II have you in mind when he invited and challenged business leaders to join

Legatus, saying “The world needs genuine witnesses to Christian ethics, and the

Church asks you to fulfill this role publically and with perseverance.” Our launch

event will begin at 7PM with beverages and hors d'oeuvres, followed by a brief

Legatus presentation and a Q&A period accompanied by coffee, tea and dessert.

We will conclude by 8:30pm. To RSVP, or for more information, please call Jack

Rook at 412-951-0306 or email JRook@Legatus.org.

HOLY WEEK SILENT RETEAT

Triduum Retreat.

March 28th - 30th, 2013.

Holy Thursday through Holy Saturday.

Retreat Director: Fr. Jose Alfaro, Priest

of the Archdiocese of Miami, Vice Rector,

Dean of Human Formation and Assistant

Professor of Church History at St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary

in Boynton Beach. Fr. Alfaro is a dynamic teacher and preacher of the

faith. We are blessed to have the gifts of his deeply spiritual yet down-

to-earth approach to spirituality. Join Father Alfaro during these Holy

Days to Journey with Jesus through the most central events of our

Faith. The Triduum. Come away and pray awhile… all are welcome!

Holy Thurs. 6:00 pm through Holy Sat. 4:00 pm.

Fee: $160 p.p., $300. per couple, all inclusive. Register at: 305-238-

4367 or www.morningstarrenewal.org 7275 SW 124th Street,

Pinecrest, FL 33156

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Ministerio Hispano

Para Información sobre los sacramentos, clases de preparación para bautismo, etc. Entrar en nuestra página

web:http://stjoan.org/ministries/casa-hispana/ o pedir información en la parroquia con María o Rosario 561 392 0007.

Para pedir una intención en las misas para difuntos o enfermos dirigirse a la oficina parroquial en las horas de oficina.

Esta semana rezamos por el alma de: Gilberto Pastor

Jueves 28 de Febrero 7:00pm Via Crucis y Santa Misa – CAPILLA

Jueves 7 de Marzo 7:00pm Via Crucis y Santa Misa – CAPILLA

Jueves 14 de Marzo 7:00pm Via Crucis – CAPILLA

Lunes 18 de Marzo 6:00pm Liturgia de la Penitencia y Confesiones – IGLESIA

Jueves 21 de Marzo 7:00pm Via Crucis y Santa Misa – CAPILLA

SANTO TRIDUO PASCUAL:

Jueves 28 de Marzo 7:00pm JUEVES SANTO Misa Bilingüe – IGLESIA

Viernes 29 de Marzo 4:00pm Via Crucis y VIERNES SANTO DE LA PASION DEL SENOR – IGLESIA

Sábado 30 de Marzo 7:00 pm VIGILIA PASCUAL Bilingüe - IGLESIA

“En el año de la fe, he aqui un resumen de nuestra vida en la fe: llevemos la Verdad con Amor y Obras a nuestros hermanos en Cristo”.

HORARIO DE CUARESMA

II Domingo de Cuaresma, Ciclo C

San Lucas 9, 28b-36: San Lucas 6,17.20-26

Del Tabor al Calvario

Extraído de Hablar con Dios del Padre Francisco Fernández Carvajal

Lo que importa es estar siempre con Jesús. Él nos da la ayuda necesaria para seguir

adelante. Tratemos de fomentar con frecuencia, y especialmente en los momentos

más difíciles, la esperanza del Cielo.El Señor no se separa de nosotros tengamos

siempre presencia de Dios. San Beda, comentando el pasaje del Evangelio de la

Misa, dice que el Señor, «en una piadosa permisión, les permitió (a Pedro, a

Santiago y a Juan) gozar durante un tiempo muy corto la contemplación de la

felicidad que dura siempre, para hacerles sobrellevar con mayor fortaleza la adversi-

dad». El recuerdo de aquellos momentos junto al Señor en el monte fue sin duda

una gran ayuda en tantas situaciones difíciles de la vida de estos tres Apóstoles.

La existencia de los hombres es un caminar hacia el Cielo, nuestra morada9.

Caminar en ocasiones áspero y dificultoso, porque con frecuencia hemos de ir

contra corriente y tendremos que luchar con muchos enemigos de dentro de

nosotros mismos y de fuera. Pero quiere el Señor confortarnos con la esperanza del

Cielo, de modo especial en los momentos más duros o cuando la flaqueza de

nuestra condición se hace más patente: «A la hora de la tentación piensa en el

Amor que en el cielo te aguarda: fomenta la virtud de la esperanza, que no es falta

de generosidad». Allí «todo es reposo, alegría y regocijo; todo serenidad y calma,

todo paz, resplandor y luz. Y no luz como esta de que gozamos ahora y que,

comparada con aquella, no pasa de ser como una lámpara junto al sol... Porque allí

no hay noche, ni tarde, ni frío, ni calor, ni mudanza alguna en el modo de ser, sino

un estado tal que solo entien-

den quiénes son dignos de

gozarlo. No hay allí vejez, ni

achaques, ni nada que se-

meje corrupción, porque es el

lugar y aposento de la gloria

inmortal...

Nuestra vida en el Cielo

estará definitivamente exenta

de todo posible temor. No

sufriremos la inquietud de

perder lo que tenemos, ni

desearemos tener algo

distinto. Entonces verdadera-

mente podremos decir con

San Pedro: Señor, ¡qué bien

estamos aquí! «Vamos a

pensar lo que será el Cielo.

Ni ojo vio, ni oído oyó, ni pasó a hombre por pensamiento cuáles cosas tiene Dios

preparadas para los que le aman. ¿Os imagináis qué será llegar allí, y encontrarnos

con Dios, y ver aquella hermosura, aquel amor que se vuelca en nuestros corazones,

que sacia sin saciar? Yo me pregunto muchas veces al día: ¿qué será cuando toda la

belleza, toda la bondad, toda la maravilla infinita de Dios se vuelque en este pobre

vaso se barro que soy yo, que somos todos nosotros? Y entonces me explico bien

aquello del Apóstol:ni ojo vio, ni oído oyó... Vale la pena, hijos míos, vale la pena».

SAN JOSEMARÍA ESCRIVA

20 l ST. JOAN OF ARC l FEBRUARY 24

DirectorioDirector: Constanza Preble 561-859-4666 - 561-843-1099 - Ministerio Extraordinario de la Eucaristía: Sr. y Sra. Córdova 561-573-0194 -

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

Clases de Inglés: 561- 289-7846 - Ministerio de la Liturgia de la Palabra: Gisella Delgado: 561-809-2873

MINISTERIO HISPANO AVISOS PARROQUIALES

n Grupo de Oración Padre Pio todos los jueves a las 9:00am en la Casa

Hispana contemplación y rezo de los misterios del Santo Rosario.

n “Las llenas de Gracia”, todos los martes de 7:00pm a 9:00pm Para mayor

Información llame a a Rachel Lichardino 561-900-5551, facilitadora de

“Llenas de Gracia”.

n CURSOS DE PREPARACIÓN DE

MONAGUILLOS, LITURGIA DE LA

PALABRA PARA LOS NIÑOS, LEC-

TORES Y MINISTROS EXTRAORDI-

NARIOS DE LA

EUCARISTÍA se ofrecen periódica-

mente para las personas interesadas.

Llame a Constanza al 561-859-4666

para mayor información.

n TALLER DE ESPIRITUALIDAD: “Usted también puede ser santo” se reúne

una vez por semana durante 18 semanas. Llame si desea recibir su libro gratis.

561-859-4666.

n TALLERES DE ORACIÓN Y VIDA DEL PADRE LARRAÑAGA de cinco semanas

de duración se ofrecen dos veces al año. 561-859-4666

n EL CÍRCULO DE SANTA ANA (Consejo de Señoras Católicas) se reúne todos

los últimos miércoles del mes a las 8:00am. La próxima reunión es el

miércoles 27 de febrero en la Casa Hispana.

n LITURGIA DE LA PALABRA PARA LOS NINOS, Si te gustan los niños,

conoces y practicas tu fe, puedes ayudar con la Liturgia de la Palabra para los

niños, el ministerio hispano proveerá el material y la preparación necesarios

para esta tarea. La diócesis requiere un “background check” y huellas digitales

que se pueden conseguir en la parroquia. Si está interesado llame a Constanza

al 561-859-1099 o al 561-952-2860. Mejor aún envíe su información vía

correo electrónico: Preble_constanza@stjoan.org

Si usted está interesado en organizar alguna actividad social los sábados por

favor envié su propuesta al correo electrónico: Preble_constanza@stjoan.org

n EL segundo sábado de cada mes nos reunimos en la Casa Hispana

después de la Santa Misa para más información llame a Adriana Moreno

954-249-8047

SERVICIOS OFRECIDOS PARA LA COMUNIDAD:

n Las CLASES DE INGLÉS para principiantes, dictadas por profesores de

habla inglesa voluntarios de nuestra parroquia, son gratis. Para anotarse

llame al 561-289-7846. La duración de cada curso es de 8 semanas, todos

los miércoles a partir del 9 de enero en dos horarios: a las 12:30 pm y a las

7:00pm. Aún tenemos lugares disponibles para el horario de las 7:00pm.

n Para las CLASES DE ARTE Y PINTURA con Patricia. Llame al 954-394-4846

para mas información.

n Ayuda gratis para PREPARAR LA CIUDADANÍA los lunes 18 de febrero,

4 y 18 de marzoa las 11 am. Mas información con Adriana: 954-818-5032

“Los obispos de los Estados Unidos, reconociendo el valor del sacrificio espiritual y corporal en la vida de la Iglesia animan a todos los fieles a

hacer ayuno y abstinencia todos los viernes por la intención de la protección de la vida, el matrimonio, y la libertad religiosa.”

Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica: EL CIELO Y LA TIERRA

325 El Símbolo de los Apóstoles profesa que Dios es "el Creador del cielo y de

la tierra", y el Símbolo Niceno-Constantinopolitano explicita: "...de todo lo visible

y lo invisible".

326 En la sagrada Escritura, la expresión "cielo y tierra" significa: todo lo que

existe, la creación entera. Indica también el vínculo que, en el interior de la

creación, a la vez une y distingue cielo y tierra: "La tierra", es el mundo de los

hombres (cf Sal 115, 16). "El cielo" o "los cielos" puede designar el firma-

mento (cf Sal 19, 2), pero también el "lugar" propio de Dios: "nuestro Padre

que está en los cielos" (Mt 5, 16; cf Sal 115, 16), y por consiguiente también

el "cielo", que es la gloria escatológica. Finalmente, la palabra "cielo" indica el

"lugar" de las criaturas espirituales —los ángeles— que rodean a Dios.

327 La profesión de fe del IV Concilio de Letrán afirma que Dios, "al comienzo

del tiempo, creó a la vez de la nada una y otra criatura, la espiritual y la corpo-

ral, es decir, la angélica y la mundana; luego, la criatura humana, que participa

de las dos realidades, pues está compuesta de espíritu y de cuerpo" (Concilio de

Letrán IV: DS, 800; cf Concilio Vaticano I: ibíd., 3002 y Pablo VI, Credo del

Pueblo de Dios, 8).

“EVANGELIZAR”

Entre las estrategias previstas para desarrollar en nuestra parroquia se destacan

dos que involucran directamente a la comunidad de habla hispana y estas son:

1. Facilitar medios de formación cristiana en español.

2. Organizar actividades sociales antes o después de la Misa en español y

promover entre los fieles su participación en los distintos ministerios de

nuestra comunidad.

Estos son algunos de los cursos que se ofrecen para facilitar la formación

cristiana y prepara ración para distintos ministerios:

n Serie “CATOLICISMO” del aclamado teólogo padre Robert Barron en español

MARTES de 1:30pm a 2:30 en la Casa Hispana. Traiga su almuerzo. No precisa

registrarse.

n CLASES DE CONFIRMACIÓN E INICIACIÓN CRISTIANA PARA ADULTOS

martes a las 7:00pm en la sala de conferencias A del segundo piso. Información

: Constanza 561-859-4666. PROXIMA FECHA DE CONFIRMACION en la Vigilia

Pacual, el sábado 30 de marzo.

n DURANTE LA CUARESMA REZAMOS EL VIA CRUCIS Y LA SANTA MISA CON

EL PADRE ALONSO EN LA CAPILLA. Jueves 7:00pm.

n El padre Alonso cumple 48 años de

sacerdocio y 30 años de servicio en la

comunidad Hispana de Santa Juana de Arco.

Lo recuerdamos en nuestras oraciones y

agradecemos todos los años servicio al

Señor en nuestra comunidad.