768 Asbury Road Candler, NC 28715

Phone: (828) 670-0051 Fax: (828) 670-0052

Email: stjoanofarc3640@bellsouth.net On the Web: stjoanofarccandler.org

Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday & Friday 10:00am-4:00pm and Tuesday & Thursday 9:30am-12:30pm;

1:30pm-4:30pm

Welcome to

SAINT JOAN OF ARC Catholic Church

“Valuing our Church as a community of faith that is welcoming and affirming, we strive to live and spread our Catholic faith so as to grow and unify the Saint Joan of Arc Parish through prayer, worship and service.”

Most Reverend Peter J. Jugis JCD Bishop of the Diocese of Charlotte

Fr. Dean Cesa, Pastor

MASS SCHEDULE Saturday: 5:00pm Sunday: 10:00am (English) and 12:00pm (Spanish) Monday: 9:00am Communion Service Tuesday: 12:00pm Communion Service Wednesday: 12:00pm Mass Thursday and Friday: 9:00am Mass Holy Days: To be announced Reconciliation: Saturday, 4:00pm—4:45pm, or by appointment. SACRAMENTS Baptism Preparation required; call parish of-fice to make arrangements 2 months prior. Bautismo 2 meses de preparación. Deben ser miembros de la comunidad par-roquial. Favor de hablar con el pa-dre después de la misa. Matrimony Couples planning marriage must contact parish priest at least six (6) months in advance of the marriage. Matrimonio 6 meses de preparación. Deben ser miembros de la comunidad par-roquial. Favor hablar con el padre después de la misa.

Serving the Communities of West Asheville, Candler, Enka and Beyond!

“Whoever gives but a cup of cold water to another will surely be rewarded.”

Matthew 10:37-42

July 2, 2017

CALENDAR OF EVENTS & MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, July 1 1:00pm Neira Quinceañera (Church) 4:00pm-4:45pm Confession 4:30pm Rosary 5:00pm Mass In Memory of Janice Kelley + By Sue Kaplan 2nd Collection for ABCCM & St. Vincent de Paul Sunday, July 2 2nd Collection for ABCCM & St. Vincent de Paul 9:30am Rosary 10:00am Mass (English) Intention for Guy Morris, Jr. and Family, by Sue Kaplan 12:00pm Mass (Spanish) For the People Monday, July 3 9:00am Communion Service Tuesday, July 4 INDEPENDENCE DAY OFFICE CLOSED 12:00pm Communion Service Wednesday, July 5 12:00pm Mass In Memory of Leo Stone + By Pauline Tennant

Thursday, July 6 9:00am Mass In Memory of Jerry Hunter + By Sue Kaplan 6:00pm Knights of Columbus (Meeting Room # 2) 7:00pm Coro (Church) Friday, July 7 9:00am Mass In Memory of Fr. Vincent Alagin, S.J. + By Christopher White 6:30pm First Friday Devotions (Church) 7:30pm Hispanic Youth Group (Fellowship Hall) Saturday, July 8 8:00am-6:00pm Hispanic SEPI Classes (Fellowship Hall & Kitchen)

1:00pm Maria Miranda Quinceañera (Church) 4:00pm-4:45pm Confession 4:30pm Rosary 5:00pm Mass In Honor of Dave & Lynn Brockman’s 50th Wedding Anniversary, by the Brockman Family Sunday, July 9 8:00am-1:00pm Hispanic SEPI Classes (Fellowship Hall & Kitchen)

9:30am Rosary 10:00am Mass (English) In Memory of William Samuels + By Mary Ann Schiller 12:00pm Mass (Spanish) For the People

PASTORAL TEAM Pastor, Fr. Dean Cesa ................................................. 670-0051 In Case of Emergencies ............................................ 670-0053 Pastor’s Secretary, Carol Wald ................................. 670-0051 Bookkeeper, Linda Frady .......................................... 670-0051 Parish Pastoral Council Doug Bailey (Chairperson).………………………...…697-7849

Katie Kalarovich, Dennis Mehring, Mary Harper, Jeanne Schlesinger, Jody Lawrence, Mike Pedroza Connie Cathey, Tonya Kelley and Rob Berls Finance Council, Paul LeSchack (Chairperson)…….665-9809 Katie Boyea, John Gales, Jeanne Duncan, Trish Nicoll & Linda Frady Buildings & Grounds Commission Mike Andreucci (Chairperson) ................................ 683-9978 Evangelization & Ecumenism Commission Rob Berls (Chairperson)……………………………545-2433 Caring Hearts Ministry, Paul LeSchack ...................... 665-9809 Bright Blessings Ministry, Paul LeSchack..………….665-9809 Faith Formation Commission Maria Eva Tabora (Commission Leader)………….329-4498 Tim Kelley (Faith Formation Coordinator)………..777-1514 Liturgy and Spiritual Life Commission, and Music Ministry Linda Gaines (Director) ........................................... 273-4103 Altar Society, Nina Quinlan………………………..665-7229 Women’s Spirituality Group Elaine Lovelace .................................................. 545-3251 Praying Hearts Elaine Lovelace ................................................. 545-3251 Parish Life & Fellowship Commission Jo MacWilliam (Chairperson) ................................. 777-6096 Bereavement Ministry Barbara Buell …………………………………..712-0122 Nina Quinlan …………………………………..665-7229 Young at Hearts, Pauline Tennant ........................... 298-1227 Stewardship Committee Doug Bailey (Chairperson)…………….…………..697-7849 Kim Hayden, Eva DeSantiago & Lizzy Desantiago-Tabora Catholic Daughters, Diane Clarke-Hawkins ............ 667-0236 Knights of Columbus, John Gales…………………..667-0097 Ministerio Hispano, Antonio Garcia ........................ 670-0051 St. Vincent DePaul, Pager No. ................................. 775-1933 Catholic Charities ..................................................... 255-0146 50 Orange Street, Asheville, NC 28801 (ccdoc.org)

QUINCEAÑERAS: Favor avisar con minimo 4 meses de anticipación. La preparación dura aproximadamente un mes. En la Iglesia hay unas formas que debe llenar, en ellas encontrara mayor información. COMMUNION CALLS AND HOSPITAL CALLS: Please call Parish Office to request the Sacraments of Communion or Anointing at home or in the hospital. SACRAMENTO DE LOS ENFERMOS: llamar a oficina a cualquier hora. REGISTRATION: New parishioners please register at the Parish Office. Notify the office of any changes to help keep our records up to date.

PRAYER LIST

Please pray for those who have died, and those in nursing homes, hospitals, the homebound, and for

the sick, especially:

Norma Aguilar, Kevin Bailey, Guadalupe Barraras, Geri Brower, Bob Brown, Karen & Edith Bruggemann,

Dave Campbell, Iris Campbell, David Carman, George & Kathy Carpenter, Kaylee Castillo,

Martha Castillo, Dorothy Collins, Pat Corcoran, Kelly de Franco, Zerrany Delatorre, Jeanne Duncan,

Virginia & Paul Finegan, Ortenzio “Art” Filotei, William Fleming, Francoeur, Gene, Amalia Gentry,

Barbara Granville, Joasia Halka, Bob Harrell, Maureen Hayden, Cathy Henderson, Don Hennelly,

Evie Hoffman, Mary & Dick Hueber, Lori Joens, Bill & Katie Kalarovich, Julia Kearley, Sophie Ledzian,

Fr. Michael Klepacki, Fr. George Kloster, Bridget LaCivita, Larry, Fr. Matt Leonard, Jordy Lopez,

Maria Lopez-May, Joe Lusk, Marie Mautauer, Mark & Kathy McGuire, Megan McKiernan, Robert McPherson, Melissa, Joshua Midgley,

Elizabeth Miller, James Miller, Virginia Morales, Dan Mordini, Stella Mordini, Guy Morris, Jr.,

Leonard Noud, Steve Novotny, Carl & Peggy Obuchowski, Mary Ollis,

Isabelle Ortiz, Rebecca Pallack, Shirley Pfeffer, Samuel Quain, Margaret Reilly, Neil Roblero,

Cesar Rodriguez, Mike Sanford, Dick Schwartz, Heath Seay, Sharon, Susie Smith, John Sweeney,

Mary Triana, Jerry & Ruth Ventricelli, Tibbi Vest, Vicki, Cathy Weber, Teresa Wright, Ana Zabel

Please pray for our armed forces and diplomatic personnel, and missionaries serving our Church,

both here and abroad:

Sgt. Jason Pallack (Army), Ft Leonard Wood, MO, son-in-law of Ellen Dame Capt. David Smestuen, (USMC), Camp LeJeune, nephew of Mina Sweeney Maj. Randall J. Sweeney, (Army), Ft. Bragg, son of Mina Sweeney Specialist David Middleton (Army), home from Afghanistan and now stationed at Ft. Bragg, nephew of Kathy & Mark McGuire Christopher Matthews (USAF), following his tours in England, Afghanistan and Africa, is now stationed stateside in Arizona, he is the grandson of Monica Matthews Clay Campbell (Army), being deployed to South Ko-rea, great grandson of Shirley Smith FC3 Thad Shampang (SW) (Navy), currently on the USS George H.W. Bush CVN 77, engaged in Operation Inherent Resolve in the Persian Gulf, son of Dave & Lee Shampang FC3 Britany Shampang (Navy), Norfolk VA, on the USS Normandy Guided-Missile Cruiser, daughter-in-law of Dave & Lee Shampang

STEWARDSHIP CORNER

In today’s readings we see how the simple act of “welcoming” someone builds the

Kingdom of God, and the builders are re-warded. Be kind and welcoming to all.

July 2, 2017

13th Sunday in Ordinary Time

TODAY’S READINGS

First Reading — Elisha promises a baby son to the hospi-table woman (2 Kings 4:8-11, 14-16a). Psalm — For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord (Psalm 89). Second Reading — We shall live in newness of life as Christ was raised from the dead (Romans 6:3-4, 8-11). Gospel — Whoever gives but a cup of cold water to an-other will surely be rewarded (Matthew 10:37-42). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, Interna-tional Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Eph 2:19-22; Ps 117:1bc-2; Jn 20:24-29 Tuesday: Gn 19:15-29; Ps 26:2-3, 9-12; Mt 8:23-27; or, for Independence Day, any readings from the Mass “For the Country or a City,” nos. 882-886, or “For Peace and Justice,” nos. 887-891 Wednesday: Gn 21:5, 8-20a; Ps 34:7-8, 10-13; Mt 8:28-34 Thursday: Gn 22:1b-19; Ps 115:1-6, 8-9; Mt 9:1-8 Friday: Gn 23:1-4, 19; 24:1-8, 62-67; Ps 106:1b-5; Mt 9:9-13 Saturday: Gn 27:1-5, 15-29; Ps 135:1b-6; Mt 9:14-17; Sunday: Zec 9:9-10; Ps 145:1-2, 8-11, 13-14; Rom 8:9, 11-13; Mt 11:25-30

Faith Formation Page

Eucharistic Congress During the early summer, we continue to look forward to our annual Eucharistic Congress, taking place at the Charlotte Convention Center on September 8-9, and the speakers who will be present. Since last week’s bulletin was put together, there has been a change to the first Saturday English speaker. Instead of Fr. John Paul Mary, the first Saturday English speaker, speaking at 12:30 PM, will be Mario Enzler. He is a former Swiss Guard who served St. John Paul II for three years in the dou-ble capacity of soldier and conductor of the Swiss Guard Band. After finishing his time of service at the Vatican, he worked for 18 years in investment banking and corporate finance. He then left the financial indus-try for a full-time work in Catholic education at the classical-curriculum academy he and his wife founded in 2008. When he is not in his office or with the stu-dents in a classroom teaching music or ancient Greek, he can often be found speaking at retreats and confer-ences where he shares about the role the Holy Father had in fostering his commitment to the New Evangeli-zation and his love for the Liturgy and helping shape him into a being a better man, executive, and leader.

Be on the lookout for our fundraiser,

coming Sunday, August 13!

Congreso Eucarístico Ahora que ha comenzado el verano, podemos comen-zar a mirar hacia adelante a nuestro Congreso Eucarís-tico anual, que tendrá lugar en el Centro de Conven-ciones de Charlotte del 8 al 9 de septiembre. El segundo sábado español, hablando a la 1:30 PM, será el P. José Luis Serrano. El P. José Luis Serrano es sacerdote de la Diócesis de Tampico, México. Nació en el estado de Zacatecas, México en 1978. Estudió en Roma Italia, donde obtuvo la licenciatura en Filosofía y Teología. Fue ordenado sacerdote en el 2006. Ha ejercido como formador de futuros sacer-dotes en Italia y México, donde además ha dirigido grupos de pastoral familiar y juvenil y vocacional. Ha sido asesor de distintos movimientos laicales, coordi-nador de cursos y seminarios sobre paternidad re-sponsable y bioética. Posee una maestría en psicología de consultación y se ha dedicado a asesoría matrimo-nial, dirección espiritual y discernimiento vocacional, predicador de ejercicios espirituales y retiros para lai-cos y religiosos en Italia, México y Estados Unidos. Actualmente ejerce su ministerio en la Diócesis de Zacatecas, México.

Holy Father’s Prayer Intention of the Month

Lapsed Christians: That our brothers and sisters who have strayed from the faith, through our prayer and witness to the Gospel, may rediscover the merciful closeness of the Lord and the beauty of the Christian life.

PRAYING HEARTS, a St Joan of Arc prayer ministry, welcomes prayer requests from all parishioners for them-

selves, a loved one or a friend in need. The person may have medical problems, upcoming surgery or other life issues. On the other side of the coin….Any adult members of the parish, who feel led to join this ministry, are invited to join our group of Praying Hearts by receiving periodic emails with a list of those in need and offering pray-ers for those who have requested them. Please feel free to contact Elaine Lovelace or Linda Gaines if you have a prayer request or wish to join. Their contact numbers are in the bulletin or you may speak to them in person.

THE RICHNESS OF LIFE IN CHRIST

Today we have the beautiful story of the woman promised a child, the wonderful exhortation about life in Christ, and a powerful instruction from Jesus. An embarrassment of riches? Not if we take Jesus' words about "welcome" to heart. The many chal-lenges and blessings offered to us today by Elisha, Paul, and Jesus should be cause for rejoicing, and welcomed heartily into our lives. And, like the great treat that they are, they should be enjoyed and shared generously with others. Today's reading from Romans was chosen very early in the liturgical life of the Church to be the sole ap-ostolic instruction received by candidates for bap-tism at the Easter Vigil. This illustrates its im-portance as a core belief, and as a means of compre-hending the story of the Resurrection. Christ's resur-rection is not merely a story about something that he underwent once upon a time, but it is our story, the story of how we joined the other members of the one Body of Christ, the church. We were not only dead, but we were buried; not ultimately buried, but raised to eternal life with Christ. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION

It’s Independence Day week, and there is a link worth trac-ing between the Declaration of Independence and the lan-guage of liturgy. One of the signers of the Declaration on that July 4 long ago was Charles Carroll, probably the wealthiest man in the colonies and one of the few Catholics on the political scene. As a flourish to his signature, he sought to distinguish himself from other prominent citizens bearing the same name by penning “Charles Carroll of Carrolltown”—a defiant “come and get me if you dare” postscript aimed at the British. Carroll’s brother John was a priest and patriot who in 1789 was given the task of organizing the Catholic Church in this country. By 1791 he had assembled a synod, or assembly of delegates, to launch that task formally. Archbishop Carroll wanted to gain acceptance of our faith by American people who mistrusted our customs and could not comprehend our liturgy. He made the amazing proposal to Rome that our lit-urgy should be prayed not in Latin, but in the vernacular, English. His wish was denied, but one hundred sixty years later, his deep desire helped the American bishops and scholars at the Second Vatican Council to win the vote in favor of the vernacular not just for the United States, but for the Church throughout the world.

—Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Altar Flowers

The Altar Flowers have been given in

celebration of the 65th Wedding Anniversary of

Paul & Virginia Finegan.

They were married on June 28, 1952 in St. Edward’s Chapel at JAX Naval Air Station, Jacksonville, Florida.

They have 7 children, 13 grandchil-

dren and 5 great-grandchildren.

We wish them God’s blessings on this special occasion.

CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS

COURT ST. JOAN OF ARC # 2471

IN UNITY AND CHARITY Catholic Daughters of the Americas strives to em-brace the principle of faith working through love in the promotion of justice, equality, and the advance-ment of human rights and human dignity for all. We donate to local and national charities, administer scholarship programs and strive “to be helping hands where there is pain, poverty, sorrow or sickness.” For example: We collect Box tops for Education to sup-port programs at Asheville Catholic School. Box tops are collected and sent to ACS twice a year, in April and December. Members of the parish are encour-aged to participate. Box tops may be given to any Catholic Daughter.

July 2, 2017

WEEKLY KNIGHT

ALTAR FLOWERS

For those who wish to have flowers on the altar for a special memorial or thanksgiving, please contact the parish office and speak with Carol Wald. Notify the parish office at least one (1) week in advance; and specify if you would like our Master Gardener, Jane Roberts to arrange the flowers, or if you would like us to order from one of our local florists. Either way, The cost of Altar Flowers is $60.00. If you make out a check, please note “For Altar Flowers” on the memo line. Thank you all for your donations to the Flower Fund and a special thanks to Jane for all the beautiful arrangements she continu-ously puts together each week, at Christ-mas, Easter and on special occasions. This is truly a gift of her time, tal-ent and treasurers.

District Meeting

Now that we have started a new fraternal year on July 1, the council leaders from the four councils in the district will meet together to plan for the year to come. This meeting will be held Saturday, July 22, at 10:00 AM, at St. Jude in Sapphire. District 17 congratulates and welcomes new Grand Knight Josh Andreucci and the rest of the council leadership team for the “three hour tour” to kick things off. Ahora que hemos comenzado un nuevo año fraternal el 1 de julio, los líderes del consejo de los cuatro consejos en el distri-to se reunirán para planificar para el año venidero. Esta reunión se llevará a cabo el sábado 22 de julio, a las 10:00 AM, en St. Jude en Sapphire. El Distrito 17 felicita y da la bienvenida al nuevo Gran Caballero Josh Andreucci y al resto del equipo de liderazgo del consejo para la "gira de tres horas" para comenzar las cosas.

Pancake Breakfast

We apologize for all the confusion about previously scheduled dates for pancake breakfasts. Hopefully we have it right this time. With the retreats in the rear view mirror, we will be back to serving up tasty breakfast fare on the third Sunday of the month again. This month, please join us Sunday, July 16, after both the 10:00 and 12:00 Masses for the pancakes and sausages you all love. Join with your fellow parishioners for food and fellowship. Pedimos disculpas por toda la confusión sobre las fechas pre-viamente programadas para desayunos de panqueques. Ojala lo tengamos bien esta vez. Con los retiros en el espejo retrovi-sor, volveremos a servir la sabrosa tarifa de desayuno en el tercer domingo del mes de nuevo. Este mes, por favor, únase a nosotros el domingo 16 de julio, después de las 10:00 y 12:00 de las misas para los panqueques y salchichas que todos aman. Únase con sus compañeros feligreses para comida y compañerismo.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

THIS IS AN OPEN INVITATION FOR ALL PRACTIC-ING CATHOLIC MEN OVER THE AGE OF 18 TO

JOIN US AND BE A KNIGHT.

NAME: ____________________________ ADDRESS:

_____________________________________________ PHONE: _______________________

CABALLEROS DE COLON

ESTO ES UNA INVITACIÓN ABIERTA PARA TODOS LOS HOMBRES CATÓLICO PRACTICANTE MÁS DE 18 AÑOS PARA INSCRIBIRSE EN NOSOTROS Y SER

UN CABALLERO. NOMBRE: __________________________

DIRECCIÓN: ____________________________________________

TELÉFONO: _______________________

2017 Diocesan Support Appeal (DSA)

Some day you, or someone you know, will be helped because of a DSA-funded ministry. It is never too late to make a contribution You can donate online at www.charlottediocese.org/dsa or by returning the pledge form that you received in the mail.

WEEKLY OFFERING SUMMARY FOR

Saturday & Sunday

June 24 and 25, 2017

Amount Collected

Weekly Budget Amount

Difference

Offering

$4,350.40

$4,590.00

- $239.60

Building Fund

$170.00

$970.00

- $800.00

2017 Priests’ Retirement

$2,692.33

Marian Pilgrimage, sponsored by St. Barnabas of Arden This is a very special Pilgrimage planned for November 6 - 15, 2017. This trip is designed for those folks who otherwise would be unable to attend a Marian Pilgrimage. This is a "Slow-Paced" Pilgrimage designed with the elderly, people who need the aid of walkers or canes, people who can not keep up the pace of normal style Pilgrimage in mind. Please pass this information on to whoever you feel would be interested in going on a trip such as this one hosted by St. Barnabas and Fr. Adrian Porras. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT ST. BARNABAS OF ARDEN @ 828—676—6819.

St. John Neumann of Charlotte Catholic Family Cruise

Cruise with your fellow diocesan Catholics

January 15-20, 2018 on the Carnival Ecstasy out of Charleston to the Bahamas.

Prices begin at $459 per person and include all

port fees and taxes.

Transportation to the port from St. John Neumann will be offered for an additional fee.

Deposits of $150 per person will reserve your

cabin.

Daily Mass, Private One Hour Cocktail Party, and Bottle of Wine per cabin included.

Other group events planned.

For further info or to register, contact Terri

DeLuca Obermeier at 704-774-7779 or tobie1258@gmail.

Space is limited so register early!

2017 St. Joan of Arc

Goal

Paid to Date By

79 Donors

The Women's Spirituality Group will take a couple of months off for the summer so we will NOT meet in June or July. Please look for announcements later in the summer for

our gathering on August 5th.