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Visit: www.stjoan.com 4537 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55419 612.823.8205 Fax: 612.825.7028

Pastor’s 2 Cents From: Fr. Jim DeBruycker

The people of Israel had come back from exile. Their homeland was destroyed and it was time

to rebuild their society. Who were they? What were their core beliefs? They not only needed

physical rebuilding, but psychological and spiritual rebirth. The priests Ezra and Nehemiah

found the source for this rebirth in the Torah, the story of their covenant and laws dictating that

covenant with God. It said some people cried, partly out of the reestablishment of their identity,

and partly out of their fear to be able to live it.

Dare I say St. Joan’s may be a community of exile? It has been said of St. Joan’s that it is the

last place you are a Catholic before you leave the church and the first place you come back to

when you rejoin. many of us the are the wounded who have been hurt by the Church for many

different reasons. It is the source of our motto, We welcome you wherever you are on your

journey. We want to hear your story and not judge; we want to experience who you are. This

doesn’t mean we agree with everything you believe or do, but we value you and your experi-

ence.

Last week we had a wakeup call as we celebrated with a couple over their child’s Baptism and

how important it is to them to have a faith community. What was to us a simple celebration was

parsed into a credal statement about every aspect of their life and the St. Joan community. Part

of the problem was this was put on social media and went, as they say, viral.

Yes, it happened from the pulpit, but before the Mass. It was not meant to be a dogmatic procla-

mation or a teaching and I am sorry for any who were offended by it. It was us, SJA, celebrating

with our parishioners. Just because the couple is gay does not mean we are promoting a ‘gay

agenda,’ - whatever that means - any more than we promote every part of our straight parishion-

ers ‘agenda’. We celebrate their presence with us as we do with all our community.

Many of the online comments were about the issues surrounding surrogacy and in vitro fertiliza-

tion and what it means in terms of respect for women and life issues. According to the Church’s

teaching, these issues are not recognized as acceptable and, as many in the parish are una-

ware of this teaching and its ethical implications, we will look into remedying this through educa-

tion. Again, I apologize to any who were offended by this and reiterate this was not a credal

stance.

Finally, we met with Archbishop Hebda on Tuesday and had a frank and honest discussion

about this event. He accepted our apology and understood we were not purposely at odds with

him or the Church. He did request we be more proactive in working with our speakers and he

asked us to use this as a teaching moment to better present the Church’s teaching on all the

subjects we have been challenged with by this event.. I will be writing an open letter for our

website in the next few weeks that will discuss these subjects in greater depth. In the Gospel

today, Jesus claims his anointment with a passage from Isaiah:

The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring glad tidings to the poor.

He has sent me to proclaim liberty to captives and recovery of sight to the blind,

to let the oppressed go free, and to proclaim a year acceptable to the Lord.

Our task is to always answer with integrity the question, ‘What would Jesus do?’

Gym Masses

Presider: Fr. James Cassidy

Today we welcome Mary Johnson Roy,

founder of From Death to Life. Mary will

tell her story of reconciliation with the

young man who murdered her son, and

will share her healing work with families

that have experienced homicide. Mary

is a Leadership Fellow with the Alafia

Foundation, which is the recipient of SJA

Justice Grant funding from our Outreach

Fund. Join Mary and Alafia's Brian

Mogren after the 11am mass in the Up-

per Room to learn more about this jour-

ney. Thank you, Mary, for being with us!

Thank you Steve Kremer and Lee

Vague, long-time members of SJA’s

music family, for adding your inspiration-

al solos to our worship today. You help

us make a joyful noise always!

Family Mass

Today we celebrate Dr. King’s spirit with

a visit from Sister Thea Bowman, a

prophet of social justice who spread the

message through word and song. Thank

you to our actor Rachel Lovejoy! We

invite all to our joyful family liturgies in

the church at 9:45/11:45am. Join us!

Highlights This Week at SJA

Scripture Readings:

Sun, Jan. 27: Ne 8:2-4a,5-6,8-10; 1 Cor 12:12-30; Lk 1:1-4,4:14-21

Mon, Jan. 28: Hebrews 9:15, 24-28; Mark 3:22-30

Tue, Jan. 29: Hebrews 10:1-10; Mark 3:31-35

Wed, Jan. 30: Hebrews 10:11-18; Mark 4:1-20

Thu, Jan. 31: Hebrews 10:19-25; Mark 4:21-25

Fri, Feb. 1: Hebrews 10:32-39; Mark 4:26-34

Sat, Feb. 2: Malachi 3:1-4; Hebrews 2:14-18; Luke 2:22-40

Sun, Feb. 3: Jeremiah 1:4-5,17-19; 1 Cor 13:4-13; Luke 4:21-30

Looking Ahead…

Alex., Bob Ardorter, Desmond B., Dennis Barta, Jan Bartell, Peyton Berkland, Phyllis Berninger, Elaine Boehm, Marcia Boehnlein, Lorraine Bryant,

Pam Burd, Courtney, Catherine C., George C., Dayna Cell, Dennis & Alice Coleman, Baby Monty D., Anita Dehinten, Jim DeBruycker, Koko Dehn,

Colleen Dooley, Greg Eklund, Kris Erickson, Henry F., Loretta Farrell, John Fierce, Sally Finnegan, Flo Francis, Karen Frees, John & Margaret Frees,

Heidi Gregorich, Tom Griep, Brent Harapat, Brad Hinker, Jeff Hinton, Megan Hoffman, Jan Horner, Kathy Horner, Neysa Housley, Ceil Jaisle,

Roz Jarrett, Dan Jay, Tom Jay, Joan Johnson, Paul Jonsson, Lois Kalis, Maria Karpinski, Glen Kelley, Chuck & Kathy Kennedy, Sage Kirscht,

Barbara Klebel, J. Kost, Mark Kratovil, Liam, Luke, Marianne Lafex, Amy Lainus, Iva Lang, Jim Lappen, Melva Larson, Dorothy & Darlene Lawson,

Tony Lescarbeau, Andrew Litchy, Rick Long, Kamran M., Kyle M., Michael M.,Alex Martens, Dawn McCelland, John McGarry, Kate Meyer,

Kelley Meyer, Teddy Mueller, Jerry Mullane, Sheri Murch, Nanette Murry, Nate, Randy & Rachel Naae, Craig Nordby, Arla Olive, Ken Olsen,

Dick Olson, Paul Olvera, Colette Ott, Pam Paul, Bill Peterka, Alice Priola, Ruth, Niles R., John Ramerth, Jim Rapp, Carol Reiland, Jimmy Rieck,

Jean Rieck, Donald & Susan Roufs, Pat Russell, Shane, Joe S., Kim & Jim S. & family, Kay Samuelson, Merry Pat Scherzer, Carter Schmidt,

Phil Schmidt, Dana Sell, Mattie Sieler, Sam Slagerman, Harold Sonnek, Priscilla Specht, Joan Speltz, Joleen Strosahl, David Sylvester,

Irene Taddiken, Tom Tedford, Matthew Tennant, Echo Thoren, Kari Toensing, Glo Tonskemper, Carin Vagle, Leroy Vague, Kathy Vattthauer,

Barbara Verthein, Theo W., Floyd Ward, Baby Gus Weaver, Marlys Weber, Bennett Wentworth, Rosemary Weyl, Mary White, Eric William,

Jim & Jerry Wohnoutka, Jim Wolfe, Morley Woodruff, Ann Woolsey, Sofia Wright, Curt Youngren, Regis Yunker, Annemaire & Ava Zubrzycki

Prayer Corner Requests: To keep prayer requests current, names will be included in the bulletin for four weeks and then removed.

To add a name or to renew your request, please call Nancy Becker at 612.823.8205 ext. 223.

A Book of Prayer is located in our Gym vestibule. If you have a family member or friend who is ill or who has recently died, please

write their names in our Book of Prayer before Mass so we may include them in prayers during our Sunday Masses.

Prayer Corner: Please remember in your prayers those who are in need of healing:

Gluten-free Communion is available upon request. Please see

any of the Sunday sacristans in the gym before Mass.

Enhanced Hearing Devices are available in the church and gym.

They are located in the back of the church and the welcome center.

SignUpGenius for Eucharistic Ministers is available online. It

is simple, user friendly and a reminder is sent 3 days before your

scheduled volunteer day. FFI contact Marcia at [email protected].

FFI check the bulletin, the SJA website or call the Parish Center.

The Upper Room is located in the Parish Center; Hospitality Hall, in

the Church basement; the Arc, across 45th Street, 4457 3rd Ave.

Monday, January 28

Every Church A Peace Church, 6:30pm in Hospitality Hall

Tuesday, January 29

8am Mass in the Orleans Chapel

Thursday, January 31

8am Mass in the Orleans Chapel

Grief Support, 6:30pm in the Arc

Choir, 7pm in the Welcome Center

Friday, February 1: EcoSpirits Movie Night, 6:30pm in

Hospitality Hall

Saturday, February 2:

Archdiocesan Black Catholic Ministry, 9am in the Welcome Center

Sunday, February 3:

SJA Under 40ish, 12:30pm in the Welcome Center

Sunday 9 and 11 am Gym Masses:

January 27: Presider: Fr. Cassidy. Mary Johnson Roy returns

to us to share her powerful story of forgiveness and reconciliation

and her ongoing work in our community.

February 3: Presider: Fr. DeBruycker. Dr. Ayaz Virji, a family

physician in Dawson, MN, joins us to share his journey as a Mus-

lim man in a rural community building bridges with his neighbors.

February 10: Presider: Fr. Cassidy. ISAIAH director Doran

Schrantz will share a powerful, prophetic message of faith in

action for economic and racial justice. SJA Is a proud member

of ISAIAH and we invite you to join us after the 11am mass for

coffee and conversation about our work.

February 17: Presider: Fr. DeBruycker. Rabbi Michael Latz

of Shir Tikvah Synagogue will be with us. We are thrilled to

welcome him.

February 24: Presider: Fr. DeBruycker. Founder of Mixed Blood

Theatre and SJA parishioner Jack Reuler joins us to reflect on

an incredible career making art that inspires and challenges our

community to be people of justice.

Parish Life

Summary of contributions for the week and fiscal year. Includes

plate, envelopes and estimated Sustaining Member payments.

Current (January 14 - January 20, 2019)

Actual $44,053 Budget $36,675

Prior Year Actual $36,300

Year to Date (July 1 – January 20, 2019)

Actual $1,201,384 Budget $1,194,040

Prior Year Actual $1,157,588

Thank You!

Choir will begin rehearsal for the Lenten season this Thursday, Jan.

31 at 7pm in the Welcome Center. This is a good time to join us if

you are new, can sing in tune, and love music!! See Anna Vagle,

612.823.8205 ext. 235.

Archdiocesan Black Catholic Ministry: Please join us on Saturday,

Feb. 2, 9 - 11:30am, in the Welcome Center for a continental break-

fast as we are updated on the Black Catholic Ministry Constitution

and ByLaws, initiatives within the Archdiocese, the USCCB Letter

on Racism, national updates, and upcoming events.

SJA Happy Hour Returns: Our next SJA Happy Hour will be on

Tuesday, Feb. 12, 4:30 - 6:30pm at The Patty Wagon,

6042 Nicollet Ave. Our happy hours are always fun and

a great opportunity to meet and socialize with other

SJA folks. Hope we see you there.

Working for Our Father: Aligning Your Career with God's

Mission: Come explore how your work really matters to God and

how you can make a difference in the world on Tuesdays, Feb. 19

and 26, 7 - 9pm, at Our Lady of Peace Church, 5426 12th Ave S.,

Mpls. Registration: www.cicintl.org/wfofolp

2018-2019 SJA Concert Series: The final concert will be at 7pm in

the gym. Tickets are on sale in the Welcome Center after each Sun-

day mass, online at www.stjoantickets.com or in the Parish Center

during the week days. Don't miss the music! Don't miss the fun!

�� Sunday, March 3: The Charles Lazarus Band - Lovejoy.

Fresh takes on classic American songs plus heartwarming and

toe-tapping originals. A cocktail of musical romance, with SJA

keyboardist, Tommy Barbarella and vocalist, Maggie Vagle.

(Please note: The Concert Series brochure has an incorrect date

of March 11 on the back of the brochure. The concert date is

March 3.)

Pick Up Your SJA Photo Directory: If you had your picture taken

for the SJA photo directory, you can pick up your free book this

weekend in the Paris Center. Books are only available to those

pictured. We may have books for sale later. Thanks for your

patience with this process.

SJA Bridge Club: The St. Joan of Arc Bridge Club, believed to be

the oldest continuing social gathering in our parish, is starting its new

bridge season that begins in April and ends in November. All SJA

bridge players are invited and encouraged to join this casual fun

group. We are always looking for new bridge players (singles or

couples). FFI email Peter Knaeble at [email protected].

Mobile Loaves Twin Cities needs toiletry size soap, shampoo and

lotion, toothpaste, toothbrushes, lightweight socks, winter gloves and

mittens. Please place your donations in the collection hamper across

from the food shelf bin in the Parish Center entrance. FFI contact

[email protected].

Arm In Arm In Africa is looking for a volunteer bookkeeper. This

individual will work with Arm In Arm’s Treasurer

and Executive Director to conduct the day-to-day

accounting work of our organization. On average

this part-time position would require about 6 - 10

hours a week over the course of a year. FFI, please call Pat Daw-

son, Executive Director, at 952.221.5305 or email [email protected].

Feed My Starving Children: On Saturday, Feb. 9, 2 - 4pm,

spend an afternoon packing food for children in need around

the world. Join other SJA families at the Eagan site. To sign up,

contact Gabrielle at [email protected].

Join the Clare Housing Supper Club and prepare a meal each

month for the residents at one of their care homes. Clare Housing

provides affordable housing, supporting services, and compas-

sionate care to around 200 people living with HIV/AIDS, including

20 families. FFI contact Gabrielle at [email protected].

From Our Friends at Sabathani Food Shelf: Each week, our

food donations are collected by Sabathani Community Center

(at 38th St. and 3rd Ave.). We have learned that the government

shutdown is impacting many in our community, and there is an

increased need for your donations of non-perishable food.

Collection bins are inside the entrances to the Church and

Parish Center. Thank you for your help!

Take the SJA Plastic Pledge Today: Sign up after mass to

join almost 400 SJAers committed to reducing our

consumption of single-use plastic. Some of us have

not bought a disposable plastic water bottle since

signing the pledge, and you'll find yourself making

changes you never thought you could! It's not hard

to make a difference - sign up today.

The Sunday Morning Registration and Information Office

is located in the Parish Center. In the office you may register to

become a SJA parishioner; get program information; sign up for

a program; and register to volunteer. The office is open after both

of our Sunday morning liturgies.

FFI on Pastoral Ministries contact Sherri Stella at

612.823.8205 ext. 231 or [email protected].

Mental Health Ministry: Please join us in Hospitality Hall on

Monday, Feb. 11, 5:45 - 8pm, as Jillian Simpson, PsyD., LP,

from Mt. Olivet Counseling Center presents, Trauma and

Relationships. Our evening begins with a light supper.

All are welcome for this free event.

Did you Know? Trauma can have a negative impact on our

relationships. Andrea Brandt, Ph.D., M.F.T., cites four ways in

which this occurs:

1. The False Self: When we bury our emotions, we lose touch

with who we really are, because our feelings are an integral

part of us.

2. Victimhood Thinking: Negative self-talk disempowers us and

makes us feel like we have no control over our lives — like

victims.

3. Passive-Aggressiveness: You don't express your feelings

straightforwardly, but since you can't truly suppress anger,

you express your feelings through passive-aggressiveness.

4. Passivity: When we bury our feelings, we bury who we are.

Coalition for Grief Support: On Thursday, Jan. 31, Ted

Bowman, national trainer and grief counselor presents, Building

Resilience. Please join us, 6:30 - 8pm, at SJA in the Arc (4457

3rd Ave S). The evening begins with light refreshments, followed

by a presentation and facilitated small group sessions. FFI

please contact Norine Larson at 952.925.2437 or Sherri Stella

at the Parish Center.

The Prayer Shawl Ministry will be meeting on Monday, Feb. 4,

6:30 – 8pm in the Daisy Room in the Parish

Center. Please join us for an evening of cro-

cheting/knitting, conversation and prayer. All

are welcome! Our prayer shawl members are

open to teaching new members to knit and crochet. FFI contact

Sherri Stella at the Parish Center.

The Parish Visitor Ministry offers confidential listening, prayer,

communion, and support in times of life challenges or transitions.

Through phone calls and visits, this quiet support is available

to parishioners who cannot join us for worship or would like an

additional long or short term parish connection in the home,

hospital, rehab or care center. FFI contact Sherri at the Parish

Center or Carolyn Dobis at 651.485.2868. �

Every Church a Peace Church: This Monday, Jan. 28, SJA will

host this network of faith communities dedicated to nonviolence.

Potluck at 6:30pm in Hospitality Hall, followed by professor and

author, David Schultz, speaking on the impact of the 2018 elec-

tions on the political landscape, and the generational shift that is

changing our politics.

EcoSpirits Movie Night for All: Beat the winter doldrums with

us in Hospitality Hall at 6:30pm this Friday, Feb. 1,

when we screen Dr. Seuss' wonderful, The Lorax,

with popcorn, apple juice and other treats. A really

good, family-friendly film! Bring cushions to relax

upon and join us for an informal evening together.

SJA Housing Ministry: We Need Volunteers! Sign up to rehab

a home or apartment with our partners at Urban Homeworks, next

Saturday, Feb. 2 and April 6, or with our new partner, Twin Cities

Habitat for Humanity, on March 2. These are all opportunities to

spend the day with fellow parishioners transforming a space for a

low-income family. Every skill level welcome. FFI/to volunteer,

contact Julie Madden. Space is limited.

Day on the Hill: Joint Religious Legislative Coalition (recipient

of Justice Grants from the SJA Outreach Fund) brings people of

many faiths together to advocate for economic justice. JRLC will

host an excellent day at the legislature on Thursday, Feb.7 - no

prior advocacy experience is necessary. Go to www.jrlc.org and

sign up today.

Harvest of Empire: Join our Welcome the Stranger and Sister

Parish ministries as they host a screening of this powerful film on

Monday, Feb. 11 at 7pm in the Welcome Center. It reveals the

crucial connection between U.S. economic and military interven-

tion in Latin America and an unprecedented wave of migration. We

must be aware of what our country is doing if we seek to change

our policies - please join us.

SJA Antiracism Ministry Update: Note change in date! Stop by

our table in the Welcome Center for more info on the following:

�� On Wednesday, February 20, students from Southside Family

School (based right here at SJA) will present on their Civil

Rights trip through the American South. Families most wel-

come to join this event, which will include a simple dinner.

RSVP to Julie Madden.

�� Our visit to the new MN African American Heritage Museum

has been changed to Saturday, February 23 at 10am, with

lunch at a neighborhood restaurant to follow. RSVP to Julie

Madden.

ISAIAH Thank You! We thank all the SJA delegates to the

ISAIAH event at the Convention Center last week, and

we thank the parishioners on our core team for their

leadership. We are creating an inclusive community and

an inclusive economy - and we were joined by elected officials

who share this vision, including Gov. Walz! Doran Schrantz,

director of ISAIAH, will be with us as our SJA pre-mass speaker

on Feb. 10, and we invite you to an "Intro to ISAIAH Coffee" after

the 11am mass that Sunday to learn more about our work.

Pastoral Ministries

Peace and Justice FFI on Peace & Justice programs contact Julie Madden at

612.823.8205 ext. 228 or [email protected].

SJA Chapter of Health Care for All MN: Stop by tables next

Sunday for info on Preparing to Talk with your MN Legislator

on upcoming bills to provide quality, affordable health care to

all Minnesotans. We can do this!

Faith Formation and Adult LearningFaith Formation and Adult LearningFaith Formation and Adult LearningFaith Formation and Adult Learning

We form the faith of our community through participation in prayer, liturgy,

sacraments, education, community and works of justice.

Families, Build the Beloved Community Together! We are

inviting families to write letters to our new Governor, Tim Walz, to

ask him to focus special attention on issues that impact the health

and well-being of our state’s most vulnerable people. Over the next

few weeks, we ask families to work on a letter, discussing not only

the meaning of the issues themselves but also the importance of

working together to try and make the world a better place. We’re

asking that you return these letters to either the Faith Formation

classes or Family Mass by Feb. 10; we’ll get them to Governor

Walz. For our handout with more info contact Gabrielle at

[email protected]. Thank you for helping to bring about God’s

kingdom!

Children in Grades 4 - 6, Work With Mobile Loaves Twin

Cities! Join together with other SJA kids to pack food

for our neighbors, which will go out on the Mobile

Loaves Twin Cities truck! We’ll meet at Knox Presby-

terian Church (4747 Lyndale Ave S., Mpls) from

3:45pm to around 4:30pm. Pack some meals, make

some friends, do some good! FFI or to sign up, contact

Gabrielle at [email protected].

New to SJA? Meet a Mentor Family! Do you love SJA but find it

hard to connect with other parish families? Would you like to be

part of the many exciting SJA ministries, but don’t know how to get

started? Sign up with a mentor family! Your mentor family will join

you for coffee and cookies after a Family Mass to share with you

the ways their family found a home at SJA. FFI contact

Gabrielle at [email protected].

Nursery: FFI contact Michelle Dehn, Nursery Director at [email protected] or 612.823.8205 ext. 240.�

Our Nursery, located in the lower level of the Parish Center, is

open for the 9 & 11am Sunday Masses. The Nursery

is a wonderful community of families and volunteers

that allows parents to enjoy Mass and meet other

families in the parish. Drop-ins welcome.

Pre-school��(Ages 4-Kindergarten) FFI contact Magnolia Ditzler at [email protected] or 612.823.8205 ext. 230��

We Welcome Magnolia Ditzler to our SJA staff as our new Pre-K

Program Director. Magnolia is a recent graduate of St. Ben's and

we are very happy she has accepted the Pre–K job. Welcome

Magnolia!! We also say goodbye, good luck and thank Olivia

Brown, who is leaving the Pre-K job to spend more time with her

new son, Apollo. Olivia has been a great part of the SJA staff and

we're going to miss her a lot. God bless, Liv, and the best to you.

Grade School��(Grades 1-6) FFI contact Marie Bissonnette at 612.823.8205 ext. 229.

First Communion 2019: Families with children from 2nd to 6th

grade, who have not had their First Commun-

ion, will be receiving invitation letters this week

to participate in our preparation program. Regis-

tration and information meeting is March 10 at

12:30pm in the Gym. If you do not receive a letter but would like to

participate, please contact Marie.

Youth Ministry: (Grades 7-12) FFI contact Rose Aspholm at 612.823.8205 ext. 241 or [email protected].

Milwaukee Summer Service Trip: Registration Now Open!

Dates: June 23 - June 28, 2019. Open to ascending 9-12 graders,

we will spend a week in Milwaukee, WI, serving alongside some

great organizations working to support this urban community.

These organizations include food pantries, soup kitchens, local

gardens, and intergenerational care centers. Many of these

organizations are interconnected in the process of reducing

food insecurity throughout the community. In the evenings

you’ll participate in a local worship service, prepare and serve

a community meal, go to the beach of Lake Michigan, and hear

from community friends who work with teenagers and adults that

grew up in the inner city. $100 nonrefundable deposit reserves

your spot! Questions? Email Rose or Brennan.

Adult Learning:�FFI contact Cynthia Bailey Manns at

612.823.8205 ext. 226 or [email protected].

Women of St. Joan of Arc (WSJA): Pause for a morning of self

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community, sisterhood, and prayer. Please join presenter Sandra

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Rachael Kroog) as she guides us through a morning of radical self

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Saturday, Feb. 9, 9:30 am - 12 pm in Hospitality Hall. RSVP by

Thursday, Feb. 7 at the Parish Center. All are Welcome!

Parish Book Club meets on the 2nd Wednesday of a month at

6:30pm in the Parish Center. Everyone is welcome anytime!

�� Feb. 13: My Beloved World by Sonia Sotomayor

�� Mar. 13: In the Garden of Beasts by Erick Larson

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