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PENTECOSTWe, the body of Christ, all have a part in the plan that God has for His Church. As Paul says in his first letter to the Corinthians, “To each individual the manifestation of the Spirit is given for some benefit.” God leaves it up to us to discern what our gifts are and how to use them for the greater honor and glory of God. Some have beautiful voices and use that talent in the choir to enhance the quality of the liturgy. Others may have a compassion for the poor so they help in the Care Ministry and hand out food bags to the less fortunate. Still others may be good with people skills so they become Ministers of Hospitality. Whatever abilities that you have received from God it is your responsibility to engage your talents in a way that will bring others the joy of the Gospel and in doing so bring them closer to God.

On this feast of Pentecost we celebrate the birth of the Church when the Apostles were filled with the Holy Spirit and took the Gospel into the streets. At our Baptism we also received the Holy Spirit, may we let him work within us to be agents of the Gospel as we share the good news by what we say and what we do in our lives.

- Deacon Bill Watzek

370 SW 3rd St. • Boca Raton • FL 33432 561.392.0007 • 561.392.0074 Fax

w W w . s t j o a n . o r g

Msgr. Michael D. McGraw • Pastor Fr. Dominic Toan-Tran • Parochial Vicar Fr. Martin Dunne, III • Parochial Vicar

Deacon Bill WatzekMsgr. Stephen Bosso • Assisting Fr. Michael Driscoll • Assisting

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

Fr. Norman Schwartz • Assisting Deacon Michael Zatarga

P a r i s h O f f i c e H o u r s Monday - Thursday 8:30am to 5:30pm

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

in the Gift Shop • 561.393.0006S c h o o l O f f i c e H o u r s 561.392.7974 • 561.368.6671 Fax Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm

M a s s S c h e d u l e s Saturday Vigil: 4:30pm

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

& 6:30pm (Spanish) Monday-Friday: 6:45am & 8:15am

Saturday mornings: 8:15am Eve of Holy Days: 6:00pm

Holy Days: 6:45am, 8:15am, 9:15am, & 12:15pm

Holidays: Only one Mass at 9:00am B a p t i s m s

Every 1st & 3rd Sunday (English): 1:30pm 4th Saturday (Spanish): 1:30pm C o n f e s s i o n s (CHAPEL)

Saturday: 3:00pm - 4:00pm (English) Sunday: 5:50pm - 6:20pm (Spanish)

Confessions by appointment during office hours

NURTURING YOUR SPIRITUALITY EVERYDAY

MAY 20, 2018 YOUR CARING CATHOLIC COMMUNITY IN DOWNTOWN BOCA RATON

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MASSES FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 20, 2018

MONDAY – May 21 6:45am Mother’s Day Novena 8:15am Souls Devoted to the Immaculate Heart of Mary by Anonymous, Beverly Gideon by Brian & Mimi ManginesTUESDAY – May 22 6:45am Mother’s Day Novena 8:15am Padre Pio by Teresa Viglietti, Suzanne Schoenfeld by Jim & Karen KeenanWEDNESDAY – May23 6:45am Massimo Mattiuzzo by David & Jackie Johnson, Alberto & Francesca Tomei by Gina Tomei 8:15am Mary Duval by Dave & Kathy Walsh, Angelo Grecco by Monty ZulloTHURSDAY – May 24 6:45am Massimo Mattiuzzo by David & Jackie Johnson, Edgar Barret by Cynthia Soeters 8:15am Donald E. Warrick by Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Colangelo, Joan Gregory by The Van Buskirk FamilyFRIDAY – May 25 6:45am The Carrizo Family by Anonymous 8:15am Robert Cos by The Cremin Family, Mr. Cloran by Mike PotterSATURDAY – May 26 8:15am Massimo Mattiuzzo by David & Jackie Johnson, Daniel Enrique Castellanos by Susan Saxton 4:30pm Mary Barlow by The Eberst Family, Josephine Liguori by Laura LiguoriSUNDAY – May 27 7:30am Mary & Frank Valenti by Mary Varrone, Bruce Berger by Judy Lewczyk 9:15am Patrick O’Connell by Martha & Tony Nicolli, Angela Sellitto by The Alexanders 10:45am Joann Harpster by The Family, Rita Palomo by The Palomo Family 12:15pm Josephine Liguori by Mary Holmes, Olga Palomo by The Palomo Family 5:00pm Kevin McCoy by Tom Auletta, Jason Licata by Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Coyne 6:30pm Teresa de Jesús Pescador by Hernán Gomez, Carmen Burgos by Sylvio Fuentes & Alicia Lopez

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

We extend a warm WELCOME to all newcomers and visitors! If you are a new member of our St. Joan of Arc Parish Family or are visiting us for the first time, be sure to stop-by our Parish Office. There, a member of our parish leadership team will be happy to inform you about our parish life, ministries, organizations, and service opportunities. We look forward to meeting you!

Mr. & Mrs. Larry Leturmy

If you would like to be included in SJA’s School Quarterly Newsletter, The SJA Gazette mailings, please email us your name and address at info_school@stjoan.org or call the

School Office with your contact information at (561) 392-7974.

THE ST. JOAN OF ARC SCHOOLGazette

Would you like to work to further the Mission of St. Joan of Arc?

The following positions are open:

MIDDLE SCHOOL ENGLISH TEACHERQualifications: The candidate will possess the skills and have demonstrated success in teaching at the middle school level. The candidate should be flexible and be able to work collaboratively within a professional learning community with colleagues and administration. The candidate should also demonstrate proficient use of technology to enhance student performance. Requirements: Applicants must possess a valid Florida Professional Teaching Certificate in 5-9 English with a minimum of 2 years of teaching experience. Interested candidates are invited to send a cover letter and resume to Lani Hiponia at hiponia_lani@stjoan.org.

PART TIME JANITORTwo part-time Janitorial positions for the school are open. Those interested please email your resume to miceli_paul@stjoan.org

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The color of Pentecost is fiery red. This is in remembrance of the tongues of fire that hovered over the apostles in the locked room and of the powerful wind that also signaled the Holy Spirit's presence. That this was a trans-formative event for the apostles is clear. They were a band of close collaborators and friends who were praying and seeking a new purpose and direction. They were not yet convinced of their new role as witnesses to the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, their Rabbi and Master. They were unclear as to how they were to witness, where and in what capacity. Tradition suggests that they were also anxious, fearful of persecution and death.

Into this world of fear and uncertainty, the Holy Spirit descended and changed everything. The Gift of Tongues was characterized by many different languages spoken in praise of God but miraculously understood by all present as their own language. The confusion of languages that had occurred in the Tower of Babel story is now overturned by a different experience of languages that does not result in confusion but exultant praise in a miraculous harmony. This event is also a foreshadowing of the responsibility of preaching the "Good News" to peoples of every race and language that the Apostles would gradually assume. One of the most powerful sermons presented in the Acts of the Apostles is Peter's Pentecost Address. It is a crystallization of post-Resurrection Faith that is most inspirational and challenging.

"THEREFORE LET THE WHOLE HOUE OF ISRAEL KNOW FOR CERTAIN THAT GOD HAS MADE HIM BOTH LORD AND MESSIAH, THIS JESUS WHOM YOU CRUCIFIED"

Peter then goes on to invite all of his listeners to follow the New Way and have their lives changed forever.

"REPENT AND BE BAPTIZED, EVERYONE OF YOU, IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST FOR THE FORGIVENESS OF YOUR SINS, AND YOU WILL RECEIVE THE GIFT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT."

This declaration of faith and call to conversion would be echoed over and over again throughout the known world and spread like wildfire in a movement like the world had never seen before. Pentecost is often described as the "Birthday of the Church" because the preaching, witnessing, conversions and baptisms would build the early Church of community, sharing, mutual support and prayers. This is forever the model of earliest Christianity for all ages to imitate.

Pentecost reminds us that the Church is ever being energized and given new direction by the presence of the Holy Spirit. Each generation of Christians has its own set of challenges to deal with but we know that we are never alone. The Paraclete and Advocate that Jesus left us as a gift is constantly present with us. The Holy Spirit's influence is one of courage , wisdom and imagination. The impetus to think outside of the box and to take necessary risks for the Gospel and its proclamation comes from the Holy Spirit. It is a prolongation of Pentecost to every age and generation. In our Church's life and in our personal lives we need to discern, listen and follow wherever the Holy Spirit guides us. Prayer with true humility and docility opens the door for the Holy Spirit and brings us guidance and courage.

Come Holy Spirit, Come!

- Msgr. Michael D. McGraw

PASTOR’S MESSAGE

PENTECOST WISDOM AND COURAGE – SPRING 2018

Please check out this bulletin

for pictures and faith formation articles.

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PARISH DIRECTORY

WEEKLY TREASURE

ANNULMENTS Deacon Bill Watzek 561-952-2828 by appointment only

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

CARE MINISTRY 561-962-6000

CATHOLIC CHARITIES COUNSELING CENTER Maria T. Isava MA, LCSW Jithin George, MA, Provisional LMHC 844-848-6777

COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR Patty Delaney, 561-952-2868

DEVELOPMENT & STEWARDSHIP DIRECTOR Wendy Horton, 561-952 2838 Special Projects: Diane Salerno 561-952-2848

HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTER Valerie Bryant, bryant_valerie@stjoan.org

HOMEBOUND/PASTORAL VISITATION DIRECTOR Fr. Martin Dunne III, 561-392-0007

MARRIAGE MINISTRY DIRECTOR Rosario Gonzales, 561-952-2854 6 Months notice required for marriages

LITURGICAL MUSIC & CHOIR DIRECTOR Douglas Byers, 561-952-2856

PARISH FINANCE MANAGER Jodi Panzeri, 561-952-2806

PARISH ACTIVITIES & HISPANIC MINISTRIES DIRECTOR Andrea Lewin 561-952-2852 lewin_andrea@stjoan.org

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

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

PHYSICAL PLANT DIRECTOR Paul Miceli, 561-392-0007

RELIGIOUS GIFT SHOP Laura Watzek, 561-393-0006 Hours: Mon. - Wed. 7:30am to 4:30pm Closed Thursdays Fri. 7:30am to 3:30pm Sat. 9am to 5:30pm Sun. 9am to 1:30pm

SACRAMENTS Anointing of the Sick and Elderly: First Saturday of the month following the 8:15am Mass. Please call the Parish Office to request a priest if you are a patient at Boca Regional Hospital.

SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Mrs. Caroline Roberts, 561-392-7974

ASSISTANT SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Miss Lani Hiponia, 561-392-7974

SISTERS OF MERCY Sr. Josephine 561-392-7974

USHERS MINISTRY Javier Palomo, 561-445-1782

YOUTH & ADULT FAITH FORMATION DIRECTOR Rosa Davidson, 561-952-2870 Administrative Assistant Ailen Ponce, 561-952-2872

The Weekly Offertory Collection for May 12/13 totaled $21,805.

549 envelope users contributed $16,782 and non envelope users contributed $5,023.

The Catholic Communications and Catholic University collection totaled $3,386.

Congratulations Msgr. Michael D. McGraw

on his 43rd Anniversary of Ordination in the Priesthood Wednesday, May 16th, 2018.

Thank you for your years of serving the Lord, God bless our Pastor!

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Summer is fast approaching. While some of us may be sitting at our desks, lazily dreaming of sunnier days ahead, others are preparing their caps and gowns for upcoming graduations.

To all the graduating seniors, I wish you all the best in your journey ahead. If your college and career plans take you far from home, there will always be a place for you here at St. Joan of Arc. If you are ever home for the holidays, please know that the doors here are always open for you. The young adult ministry, the Light, will be ready to welcome you into their group.

To all the graduating 8th graders from St. Joan of Arc, I know many of you are nervous about leaving your friends but excited as you continue your academic journeys in new schools. We will see you all again soon as we prepare for Confirmation. Everyone is encouraged to continue their spiritual journey, which started with the Edge and continues in the high school group, the SpArk. Follow the group on Facebook or Instagram @SJASpark for upcoming events and updates. Do not forget we have another beach clean up scheduled for May 26th at Boynton Beach Inlet Park!

To all the students moving on up from 5th grade to 6th grade, welcome to middle school! Now you can be a part of the youth group, the Edge! From engaging spiritual discussions to fun, social events, there are plenty of ways to get involved.

This summer while you are taking a well deserved break and vacationing, remember to schedule God in your daily schedule through prayer, volunteering, and Mass. Just because you are on summer break, does not mean a break from the Church! What’s great about the Catholic Church is that it’s universal! After all, that’s what “Catholic” means. So if you are traveling away from home, please remember to spend some time in God’s home.

Have a great summer!

Valerie Bryant SJA Youth Minister

FROM THE SJA YOUTH MINISTER

The state-of-the-art hearing loop system will wirelessly transmit sound directly to persons with a telecoil-enabled hearing aid or cochlear implant. This will enable such persons to clearly hear speech during services while eliminating background noise. For people with diminished hearing who do not wear telecoil-enabled hearing aids a hearing loop receiver with headphones will be made available for your use.

Our cost for this system is $17,000.00

We are asking you to give us your input concerning the system. Please complete survey below and either put in collection basket or drop off at the Gift Shop or Church office during the week. Your responses will help to guide us in making our decision to offer this service.

ST. JOAN OF ARC IS INVESTIGATING A NEW SOUND SYSTEM

FOR THOSE WHO USE HEARING AIDS.

SURVEY:

1. How may years ago did you purchase you current hearing aids?

________________________________________

2. Do you know if your hearing aids are equipped with a tele-coil?

________________________________________

3. Do you think our purchase of this system would be advantageous to you?

________________________________________

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MONDAYS – THURSDAYS: 9:00am – 5:00pmWEDNESDAYS: 9:00am – 6:30pm

(When there is no class on Wed. Office will close at 5pm)FRIDAYS: 9:00am – 12:00 noon

SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS: CLOSED and by appointment

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE HOURS

ROSA DAVIDSON, Youth & Adult Faith Formation Director561-952-2870 davidson_rosa@stjoan.org

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

PRE-BAPTISMAL PREPARATION SCHEDULE

POPE FRANCIS’ PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR THE MONTH OF MAY

Classes are on the 1st Thursday every month.Please call the main office to register before attending. Classes are in Conference Room A from 7:00pm - 8:30pm.

2018June 7July 5Aug. 2

YOUTH & ADULT FAITH FORMATION MINISTRYCONFIRMATION 2018 – SAVE THE DATES

SUNDAY BIBLE STUDY Join the Sunday Bible Study in the Study of Genesis on Sundays at 9:15am in Conference Room B. Perfect time

for parents of Sunday Religious Ed children! All are welcome. Come and see!

REGISTRATION FOR 2018-2019

IS OPENPlease pick up registration packet in

the Religious Education Office or Parish Office. $25 Early Registration Discount

until June 30th.

Sundays Family Catechesis: 9:15am – 10:30am, followed

by 10:45am MassWednesdays Traditional Catechesis:

5:00pm – 6:15pm

LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS FOR NEXT YEAR 2018-2019If you have a faith-filled heart and would like to share your love of God and His Church with the children and families, please consider volunteering in Religious Education. All Religious Ed volunteers must attend Virtus training (Protecting God’s Children), pass a fingerprints background check, and sign adherence to the diocesan Code of Conduct. In addition, Catechists must be able to obtain at least the Basic Catechist Certificate (available online through Searchlight Virtual School at http://www.searchlightvs.com/).

• Catechists and Assistant Catechists are in the classroom teaching lessons. • Hall Monitors watch the hallways during class. • Office volunteers help with office work either on class days, or during regular office hours.

Please call the Religious Ed office (561) 952-2872 or stop by the Religious Ed Office to pick up volunteer forms. Thank you!

Confirmation Retreat: Sat. August 18th, 2018 Confirmation Rehearsal: Mon. October 8th, 2018 Confirmation Day: Sat. October 13th, 2018

WHAT IS SUNDAY FAMILY CATECHESIS?

"Family-centered catechetical programs are opportunities for parents to catechize their children directly, for spouses to catechize each other and for children to catechize one another and their parents” (National Directory for Catechesis #61.2).

Families will come to class together about once a month on a Sunday from September to May. While children are taught the first lesson of each textbook unit by their grade-level catechists, the parents will also attend a class that will help them teach the rest of the unit’s lessons at home. Lesson plans for each lesson in the textbook will be available to parents. Children will turn in work done at home to their Sunday catechists.

Families participating in Family Catechesis make the commitment to continue the faith formation of their children each year, from First Communion through Confirmation, to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days, and to help each other live out their Catholic faith.

Wednesday afternoon Religious Education classes will remain the traditional weekly catechist-taught classes.

THE CROWNING OF MARYThe Religious Education children who received First Communion last Saturday processed before the 10:45 AM Mass, dressed in their First Communion clothes and carrying flowers, to crown Mary.

Congratulations to all the children who received their First Holy Communion on

Saturday, May 12th. May you always stay close to Jesus and keep Him in your hearts!

Evangelization – The Mission of Laity

That the lay faithful may fulfill their specific mission, by responding with creativity to the challenges that face the world today.

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To make a donation please fi ll out the form on the credenza and return toSt Joan of Arc Development Offi ce,

370 SW 3rd Street, Boca Raton, FL 33432

You can also make a donation by visiting our website, and clicking on the DONATE button at the top of the SJA home page. Please fi ll out the

special instructions with 2018 Matching Gift.

For additional information, please contact Wendy Horton at horton_wendy@stjoan.org or 561-952-2838.

Once again a parishioner has blessed us with a $100,000 Matching Gift Challenge!

Your 2018 Matching Gift donations will help us fi nalize outstanding Journey Forward Financial Goals.

$100,000$75,000$50,000

$25,000

$150,000$200,000$250,000$300,000$350,000

We are up to $90,000. Only $10,00 to go!

St. Joan of Arc had the privilege of becoming one of the locations for the diocesan School of Christian Formation three years ago. Last week we had our first graduates who completed the three year cycle of the program: Ramona Joachim, Lucy Jurzek, Kim Nolan, Hector Barragan. Bishop Barbarito celebrated the Graduation Mass and then passed out the diplomas to all of the proud graduates from many churches in our diocese. We will be starting classes back up in August so keep your eyes on the bulletins to get the opportunity to share in this amazing program!

DIOCESE OF PALM BEACH SCHOOL OF CHRISTIAN FORMATION GRADUATION

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CCW members, please RSVP to your Circle Leader. For more information contact: Maria Alejandra Feo at 561-410-3113

or Sandra Castro at 954-448-9914

Please j� n us at the annual

Mass will be celebrated by: Monsignor McGraw

COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN’SINSTALLATION MASS AND DINNER

Wednesday, May 23 from 6pm-9pmSt. Joan of Arc Church

Recepti� and Dinn� immediately following in Mercy CenterCost is $10.00

Please invite your family and friends to celebrate this

beautiful Mass!

The 5th Grade Tea party has quickly become an annual tradition at St. Joan of Arc. The students dress up for this afternoon party where they learn how to properly set a table, different etiquette rules, and the history of tea. Scones, cookies, and cakes were served with cream, lemon curd or strawberry jam. Students had the choice between orange blossom tea and black tea poured into porcelain teacups. This party also celebrates the end of their elementary school years and the beginning of middle school. Every parent was asked to write a letter to their child congratulating them on their achievement. Thank you, Mrs. Spencer, for coordinating such a fine party!

ANNUAL SJA SCHOOL 5TH GRADE TEA PARTY

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SJA FIRST COMMUNIONOne hundred and thirty-two children from Saint Joan of Arc School and Religious Education celebrated their First Communion last weekend. Congratulations!

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ST. JOAN OF ARC SCOUT MASS 2018

The Scouts of St Joan of Arc Troop 323 and Pack 323 will be providing coffee and donuts after every 10:45am

Mass during the month of May. Please join us!

JOIN US FOR COFFEE & DONUTS!

SUNDAYS IN MAY AFTER EVERY 10:45AM MASS

Congratulations to our Catholic Scouts Religious Awards and Emblems Recipients for 2017-2018. Well done!

EAGLE SCOUT Matthew Blade Francis Olearczyk Luke Murrison Cory Woods

LIGHT OF CHRIST Nathaniel Busold, Pack 311 Johnny Veller

MY PROMISE MY FAITH This Award is given to Girl Scouts who complete the requirements of understanding how their Faith and the Girl Scout Law are connected, through scripture, an activity, and interaction with women of faith in their community. It can be earned for each year of scouting. Below are the recipients for this year.

Daisies: Myla Ruff

Brownies: Catherine Cavanagh Madelyn Ruff

Juniors: Emma Ahnell Angelina Aponte Emerson Bezjak Julianna Carlin Summer Chiericozzi Isabella Devarona Abigail Dlugos Daniela Dominguez Julia Emmerich Nina Grau Brenda Mariano Peyton Owens

GIRL SCOUT SILVER AWARD Megan Blade Elena Hartigan

DAISIES, GOD IS LOVE Valentina Freire Stephanie Perdigao AnaSofia Knapp-Diaz Myla Ruff

DAISIES, GUARDIAN ANGEL Karaline Holtfreter Stephanie Perdigao Victoria Herrera Valentina Freire

BROWNIES, FAMILY OF GOD Chloe Qumsien Catherine Cavanagh Madelyn Ruff Gabriela Grassano

JUNIORS, QUEEN OF THE ROSARY Ariana Zuloaga Vanessa Qumsien Abigail Dlugos Sophia Robbins Julianna Carlin Rory Porter

CADETTES, QUEEN OF THE ROSARY Sarah Veller

CADETTES, OUR LADY Annabella Dlugos

SENIORS, MARY, THE FIRST DISCIPLE (MARIAN MEDAL) Hannah Phelps

Juniors: Rory Porter Ellie Press Vanessa Qumsieh Sophia Robbins Josephine Spera Kennedy Szabo Eiva Tinney Isabella Turner Delaney Vasile Ariana Zuloaga

Cadettes: Sarah Veller

Seniors: Aislinn Cruz Elena Hartigan

BISHOP AWARD, PACK 311 Johnny McMahon Carlos Conde Robert Habor Renzo Mercias

BOY SCOUTS AD ALTARE DEI, TROOP 323 Nicolas Herbert Thomas Ternus John Gawlinski Jr

GIRL SCOUT AWARDS

BOY SCOUT AWARDS

BOY SCOUT LAW A Scout is Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, and Reverent.

GIRL SCOUT LAW I will do my best to be honest and fair, friendly and helpful, considerate and caring, courageous and strong, and responsible for what I say and do, and to respect myself and others, respect authority, use resources wisely, make the world a better place, and be a sister to every Girl Scout.

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END OF THE YEAR "SURVIVAL EDGE" PARTYThe EDGE, middle school ministry kicked off the 2017-2018 school year with a "Super Heroes of faith" themed party and we finished the year with our "EDGE Survival" island themed party, where children learned how to be good, social, fun, cool, athletic and active Catholics in a healthy and safe environment!

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summer campST. JOAN OF ARCʼS

summer camp

CALLING ALL SJA CHILDREN TO THIS YEAR’SCALLING ALL SJA CHILDREN TO THIS YEAR’S

EXTENDED DAY: 4pm - 5:30pm$15 per day or $60 per week

MONDAY - FRIDAYMonday, June 4 to

Friday, July 27, 2018

(Closed week of July 4)

HOURS: 8am - 4pm

*Available for children entering Pre-K4 through 5th Grade

for the 2018/19 School Year

Non-refundable Registration fee: $30 per child or $40 per family.Registrations are currently open to St. Joan of Arc Parishioners

AVAILABILITY ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS.

WEEKLY RATE FOR FULL DAY PER CHILD: $200.00 ($175 Sibling Discount). Lunch Meal Plan Available on Fridays: Menu will be provided ahead of time.

ST. JOAN OF ARC CHURCH & SCHOOLWish List

FOR THE CHURCH:• 50 -100 FOLDING CHAIRS – for overfl ow Masses & events in the arena and Palm Court

ART CLASS NEEDS:• 4 CASSO DISPLAY SYSTEMS - to hang art in hallways without nails• BLOCK PRINTING MATERIALS

MUSIC CLASS NEEDS:• 4 XYLOPHONES – One in bass, alto, tenor, and soprano.• 4 ROLLING STANDS FOR XYLOPHONES

If someone wishes to donate one of these items in memory or in honor of a loved one, we can make arrangements to engrave a plaque

for installation on donated item.

These items were not included in the church’s budget so a donor is needed to underwrite these items. Partial Or Complete Donation Can Be Made.

To donate please contact Wendy Horton at 561-952- 2838 for more details.

SAVE THE DATE:

DECEMBER 7, 2018

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THE BREATH OF THE SPIRIT By Mary Katharine Deeley

When our children were toddlers, we played a game called Typhoon. It was simple—we looked intently into their eyes and then blew into their faces and said, “Typhoon.” Whether it was the breath blowing past them or the word itself, I am not sure, but they always widened their eyes, looked startled for a minute, and then started laughing.

The memory of this game comes unbidden when I read that Jesus blew on the disciples and commanded them to receive the Holy Spirit. I can imagine that their eyes widened and they looked startled for a minute. Maybe one or two of them were tempted to laugh, but the enormity of what Jesus said next sobered them quickly. There was power in the Spirit Jesus breathed out: a power to forgive sins.

The Church uses this passage, among others, to support Christ’s institution of the sacrament of reconciliation, and so it is. In our reflection, though, we shouldn’t forget that we all are called to forgiveness in our relationships with one another.

While our forgiveness is not sacramental, it’s a measure of our life in the Spirit that’s poured out on the world at Pentecost. One of our great temptations is not to forgive but hold others bound because of our anger, fear, or plain stubbornness.

Remember, though, that forgiving others frees us as much as it frees them. In forgiving, we are no longer bound by hate, resentment, or feelings of vengeance. Rather, we show ourselves transformed in Christ by this immense gift of love.

OUR ADULT FAITH FORMATION CORNER PENTECOST

• How often do I seek Mary’s intercession or help?• Patience is a fruit of the Spirit. How can I practice more patience this week?

© 2018 Liguori Publications, One Liguori Drive, Liguori, MO 63057. Scripture quotations in this publication are from New American Bible, revised edition, © 2010, 1991, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Washington, DC. Pope Francis quotation is used with permission and copyright © 2018 Libreria Editrice Vaticana. All rights reserved. 1-800-325-9521. Liguori.org.

LOVING OUR HUMAN CHURCH By Fr. Thomas Richstatter, OFM

Unless you have been living under a rock, you probably know all too well that the Catholic Church is a human church—human sins, scandals, and disappointments. It makes one wonder if God couldn’t have made the Church a little less human, a little more divine. But that is not how God does things.

And as God entrusted his creation to our first parents, so Christ entrusted his Church to us, his disciples. This is the positive, amazing side of belonging to this human Church. Christ commissioned us to cause the Church to “fill the earth.” We are to make the Church catholic, universal, all-embracing—both in space (reaching to every land and culture) and in time (gracing every historical age).

What an awesome responsibility to be co-creators in God’s great plan! What trust God has in us!

RICH TRADITIONS Many cultures and historical periods have shaped the Catholic Church. There are parts of the Church that have taken root in the cultures of Byzantium and Syria. Probably most of you reading this article belong to the branch of the Church that has been highly influenced by Roman and European culture. Each Sunday we see the priest at the altar wearing Roman clothing. (Albs and chasubles were once daily clothing for a first-century Roman.) We govern our Church with a Code of Canon Law based on the Roman legal system.

From the Europe of the Middle Ages we picked up the custom of serfs bowing and kneeling before the liege lord. From court etiquette we adopted titles such as “Your Eminence,” “Your Excellency,” and “Monsignor.” And as the Church progresses through the centuries we try to select and incorporate what is good from the culture and let go of those elements that are no longer useful.

There’s the problem! Our human vision is limited: We are not always sure which elements are good and which are no longer useful. Is the requirement of celibacy for priests still helpful to the Church? Should bishops be appointed or elected?

WHEN, WHEN NOT, TO CHANGE During the past fifty years we have experienced many changes in the Mass. We know that some parts of the Mass were instituted by God and can’t be changed, while other parts of the Mass are of human origin. These human elements can be changed and indeed should be changed when they no longer help us express the meaning of the Eucharist. But what elements ought to be changed? How are they to be changed?

These important decisions God has entrusted to us. Sometimes we make wrong decisions as circumstances change or as we see situations more clearly. But isn’t that all part of being human?

Catholics believe that being human is a good thing. Our bodies are good. Creation is good. Growth and change are good. That’s why it’s great to belong to a human Church—a Church that is forever growing, developing, and maturing—a Church that is always discovering new ways to proclaim the gospel until that day when the fullness of God’s plan will be revealed in us.

SUNDAY READINGS

Acts 2:1–11 "Then there appeared to them tongues as of fire, which parted and came to rest on each one of them."

1 Corinthians 12:3b–7, 12–13 or Gal 5:16–25 "As a body is one though it has many parts…so also Christ."

John 20:19–23 or John 15:26–27; 16:12–15 "[Jesus] breathed on them and said to them, 'Receive the holy Spirit.'"

WEEKDAY READINGS

May 21–26, 2018

Monday, Weekday: Jas 3:13–18 / Mk 9:14–29

Tuesday, Weekday: Jas 4:1–10 / Mk 9:30–37

Wednesday, Easter Weekday: Jas 4:13–17 / Mk 9:38–40

Thursday, Weekday: Jas 5:1–6 / Mk 9:41–50

Friday, Weekday: Jas 5:9–12 / Mk 10:1–12

Saturday, St. Philip Neri: Jas 5:13–20 / Mk 10:13–16

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Do you want a special remembrance for a loved one,

living or deceased?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

TO LEAVE A LEGACY FOR ST. JOAN OF ARC

PRAY FOR THE SICK Acuna, AlbaAdler, MichaelAgustynowicz, RitaAmbach, Maria Elena Anasaii, VioleAragon, EricArcau, Georgina Askelana, Jo EllenBabione, HelenBabione Jr., RobertBaker, JimmyBarros, EthelBenicy, AlexanderBitondo, CarmelaBobbitt, JoannBradley, EarlBrennan, LeslieBrown, CherylBuffone, PeterCacase, TheresaCarrera, Abelardo Cluster, MichaelCooke, JohnCostello, Jerry A.Cousineau, CalCraven, KathyCuevas, AuraCullen, Debra Ann EnckCunningham, EdCussen, MyrnaCwal, PaulDarbyshire, BrendaDe Chard, Christinede Varona, Jorge

de Varona Jose (Joey)Deitz, EileenDorsey, GregDoyle, ArthalieDuBois, RaymondDunn, MorganDurand, Raul SalazarEnck, MaryFara, ClaudiaFarrell, AmandaFetter, MaryFischer, BillFisher, GraceFlores, VictoriaG., DebbieGaray, JoseGardner, MarieGeraci, FrankGerlach, GregGerlach, MarleneGildharry, NellyGesner, CarmelaGiguere, GeraldGonsalves, PatGould-Peck, PatricaGraham, AudreyGrasso, VincentHarris, CameronHickman, LaurenHines, BillyHines, RitaHudson, GeeIemolo, AngelicaJannotta, Carol

Kabbas, DianaKelleher, Anthony JamesKing, Victor LookLargia, EldaLaudato, FrancesLayer, RobertLiu, WendyLoesch, DoloresLopez, CarlosMancini, TeresaMargolis, RobertMartinez, EridaniaAltagraciaMaldonado Delboy, FernandaMarullo, PhyllisMealo, PatsyMidgley, John H.Miret, EmilioMochler, MarieMontigny, BryantMoore, Jeff Morgan, ToddMorrow, MarjorieMurphy, Sr. ImmaculataNiro, MichaelNorzius, OdneyObeso, Ana TeresaOrtiz de la Cruz, Bradley Peloso, MargaretPetho, EllenPinto III, RichardPomales, Ray HernandezPower, Theresia

Preble, MathiasQuachi, Mr. & Mrs.Rious, RaymondRobert, BarbaraSaffran, DorothySegler, CharlySheltry, PaulSigda, BobSotta, BeatrizSpera, DanSt. Germaine, Robert A.Stokes, KenStone, FranSuarez, RosisSuao-Castleberry, TaniaTaylor, LondonTerwillger, MaureenThomas, Colleen SiebenahlerTkatch, ElizabethTobin, Son HwaTolly, MorrisTorres-Broussett PilarTrupiano, AnthonyTygett, DavidValdez, PilarVaracchi, DeborahVetto, RobertVicari, LauraWaddick, WyattZabarowski, Barbara

OVERSEAS IN THE US ARMED FORCES:Staff. Sgt. Douglas, PVT 1st Class Brendan Nestor, Sgt. Maj. John Hermeling, Capt. Christopher Allen & PFC Lee E. Palmer, David Schuler, Lance Corp., Lt. Ryan Appleman & his wife, Lt. Christine Appleman

Those we love who have died: Julio Pinzon - Martinez

ALTAR BREAD

YOU CAN DONATE ALTAR BREAD FOR A WEEK OF MASSES by calling The Parish Office at 561.392.0007

Would you like to donate fl� � s to decorate the alt�

on the weekend masses?

If you would like to donate fl owers to decorate our altar, please call Patty Delaney, (561)952-2868 or email her at delaney_patty@stjoan.org

(Flowers can be donated in memory of a loved one, birthdays or for any special occasion.)

For the intentions of St. Joan of Arc Priests, Deacons & Religious by The Rodriguez-Garnica Family

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Misa en español todos los Domingos a las 6:30pm. Confesiones todos los Domingos a las 5:30pm–6:20pm en la capilla.

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

Padre José CrucetPadre Alfredo Hernández

DEMOSLE LA BIENVENIDA AL ESPIRITU SANTO.

Jesús es nuestra fuente de alegría, por eso el cristiano auténtico debe vivir alegre. Con alegría vivimos el Domingo de Resurrección y hemos seguido gozosos todo el tiempo de Pascua que finalizó el Domingo pasado con la fiesta de la Ascención del Señor, que recuerda la subida del Señor al cielo para sentarse a la derecha del Padre, ser nuestro abogado y prepararnos una morada para la vida eterna.

Jesús antes de irse prometió enviarnos al Espíritu Santo o Espíritu de Verdad para que nos recordara todo lo que El nos enseñó y nos enseñara muchas cosas más.

Pentecostés era una de las grandes fiestas del pueblo judío, y celebraba la entrega de las Tablas de la Ley que Yahvé hizo a Moisés en el monte Sinaí.

Nos cuenta la liturgia de la Palabra de hoy que un Dia de Pentecostés, después de estar reunidos en oración en el Aposento Alto o Cenáculo, todos los discípulos y María Santísima, súbitamente sopló un viento muy fuerte acompañado de un gran ruido y de unas lenguas como de fuego que descendieron sobre los discípulos y ellos empezaron a oir hablar en su propio idioma lo que se hablaba en otro idioma. Se podría esto comparar con la traducción simultánea de hoy dia.

El Espíritu Santo o Espíritu de Dios es una persona, es la tercera persona de la Santísima Trinidad. Ha existido desde siempre, pues es Dios. Génesis 1:2 dice: “Un viento de Dios aleteaba sobre las aguas”. Ezequiel 37:5 dice: “Así dice el Señor Yahvé: “He aquí que voy a hacer entrar el Espíritu en ustedes y vivirán”.

Nos dice el evangelio de este Domingo de Pentecostés que al anochecer del Domingo de Resurrección los discípulos estaban encerrados por miedo a los judíos y Jesús, ahora cuerpo glorioso se les apareció, les dio la paz, sopló sobre ellos y les dijo: “Reciban el Espíritu Santo. A los que le perdonen los pecados, les quedarán perdonados y a los que no se los perdonen les quedarán sin perdonar”. Esta fue institución del sacramento de Reconciliación, Penitencia o Confesión. Nótese que es la primera vez que los discípulos reciben el Espíritu Santo.

Nuestro primer Pentecostés es el Bautismo, que nos borra el pecado original, nos hace hijos de Dios y miembros de la Iglesia. Cada vez que recibimos un sacramento recibimos al Espíritu Santo.

El Espíritu Santo nos da siete dones: sabiduría, inteligencia, consejo, fortaleza, ciencia, piedad y temor de Dios. Cuando tenemos los dones comenzamos a producir frutos: amor, gozo, paz, paciencia, benignidad, fe, mansedumbre y dominio propio.

Hermanos y hermanas pidamos al Padre que nos envíe hoy una gran efusión de su Santo Espíritu para que podamos, como El espera, dar abundante fruto.

Feliz Domingo de Pentecostés Diácono Edgar Cáceres.

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

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

CALENDARIO DE ACTIVIDADES Y FIESTAS

MARTES 1 9 DE JUNIO en la Casa Kilby a las 7pm . Clases Pre Bautismales los terceros martes de cada mes.

DOMINGO 2 4 DE JUNIO a las 1 :30 pm en la Iglesia. BAUTIZOS en español son al cuarto Domingo de cada mes.

H APPY FRIDAY fecha de inicio pendiente en la Casa The ARK a las 6pm ( Primer Viernes de cada mes) Para iniciar nuestras reunión es social es mensual es par a compartir en comunidad juegos de mesa y rica comida! N ECESITAMOS VOLUNTARIOS. Una pareja para ser de anfitriones un viernes al mes. Los interesados comunicarse con Andrea Lewin al email: lewin_andrea@stjoan.org

CLASE DE FOTOGRAFÍA para adultos y jovenes . Una sesión semanal los días martes por Cuatro Semanas en Septiembre.

ACTIVIDADES EN ESPAÑOL

Rosario por las Intenciones del Ministerio Hispano de Santa Juana de Arco todos los Lunes a las 7:30pm en la Capilla.

C lases de Biblia los días Martes en la Casa Kilby a las 7pm.

Rosario por la vocaciones sacerdotales todos los M iercoles a las 7pm en la Capilla.

Grupo de Oración todos los Jueves a las 7pm en la Casa Kilby. SE REINICIAN Jueves 5 de Abril debido al TIEMPO DE CUARESMA debido al Vía Crucis y el Jueves Santo.

Taller de Oración Padre Larrañaga (Duración de 15 semanas): Iniciamos el Taller el 31 de Enero de 6:45pm a 8:45pm en la Casa Kilby. Interesados para taller del 2018 contactar a Martha Bencomo Tel. 561-212-5021 | email: tovmartha.bencomo@gmail.com

Curso Matrimonial del Padre Ignacio Larrañaga comienza a fines de Mayo en Santa Juana de Arco . Son cupos limitados para inscribirse y mas información contactar a Martha Bencomo Tel. 561-212-5021 email: tovmartha.bencomo@gmail.com

Nora Acevedo y Luis Cortes

CUERPO DE CRISTO Luis Maldonado - 1, Georgina Gracia - 2, Nora Fasce - 3

SANGRE DE CRISTO Fernando Cordova - A , Maria de Los Angeles - B , Jeanette Cordova - C , Benito Fernandez - D

MINISTROS EXTRAORDINARIOS DE LA EUCARISTÍA

MINISTROS DE LA PALABRA

Hoy es PENTECOSTES. Hoy es fiesta de la comunidad. La Iglesia esta feliz porque hoy el Crucificado-Resucitado se queda con la Iglesia para siempre.El Espiritu Santo es el mismo Viviente que acompañara a la Iglesia hasta la consumacion de la historia. Es el Espiritu que va indicando el camino y va mostrando la ruta que la comunidad portadora de la vida de Dios tener que seguir si quiere ser fiel al proyecto de Jesus y a la propuesta de liberacion que el ha hecho a la humanidad. Muchas veces hemos pensado que el Espiritu actua de afuera para adentro. Esto no es logico, ni coherente , El Espiritu actua de adentro para afuera.Desde la creacion esta dentro de cada persona Dios coloco en el interior de cada persona la realidad del Espiritu de cara a que cada hombre y que cada mujer llegara a vivir en su propia vida la plenitud de Dios, pero las personas nos hemos ido encerrando en nuestros propios egoismos, en nuestros orgullos casi que cerrandole la posibilidad al Espiritu ser lo que tiene que ser en la vida de cada creyente. Cuando el Espiritu de Dios se despierta en la vida de una persona creyente, desde el momento que sucede eso el que vive por la fuerza del Espiritu Santo de Dios comienza a estar capacitado para construir la comunidad y hacer real la vida del Crucificado-Resucitado en medio del mundo y de la historia. Que en esta fiesta cada uno de nosotros experimentemos el gozo de reconocer a Jesus como el Señor de nuestra vida. Y que este reconocimiento que hacemos a El nos de el animo necesario de vivir lo cristiano en la logica mas genuina y la perspectiva mas clave: la liberacion. El Espiritu sigue esperando una respuesta generosa de cada uno de nosotros. Dios sigue contando contigo y conmigo para seguir haciendo la historia de la salvacion. Pero hemos de estar atentos. Es importante abrazar a los hermanos y a las hermanas y sentir de manera radical y contundente. Es importante de manera etico-profetica que el seguimiento de Jesus tiene una honda raiz teologica y que es en el descubrimiento que encontramo. " Buena Fiesta de Pentecostes para todas y todos los que comparten la experiencia de la Palabra de Dios" Que sientan en sus vidas el Amor de Dios que lo experimentemos a traves de la persona del Espiritu Santo que el nos impulse a abandonar el egoismo y que nos disponga para la vida de la comunidad. Que asi sea !

Que haya Paz y Bendiciones en el Mundo, Dios nos Bendiga.

Josefina M Yi