ST. JOAN OF ARC CATHOLIC CHURCH April 8, 2018 · Faith Formation and Youth Ministry (352) 686-7864...

April 8, 2018 (View this bulletin on-line at www.StJoanofarcfl.com)

ST. JOAN OF ARC CATHOLIC CHURCH 13485 Spring Hill Drive • Spring Hill • Florida • 34609 ~ Telephone: (352) 688-0663 ▪ Fax: (352) 686-7937

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. & by appointment

Baptism for Children: Parent preparation.

Matrimony: If you are contemplating marriage at St. Joan of Arc Church, please be mindful that there is a six month prior notice request required.

RCIA/RCIC: Rite of Initiation into the Catholic faith.

Ministers of the Eucharist: Please notify the Parish Office if you, or someone you know is sick, in the hospital, homebound or shut-in.

“In His Footsteps” Soup & Sandwich Lunch: Served on the second Thursday of each month from Noon - 2:00 p.m. in our Parish Hall and on the fourth Thursday of each month for the homebound only.

Parishioners in need of assistance: St. Vincent de Paul Society (352) 556-3670

Mary & Martha’s Gift Shop: Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Saturday: 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sunday: 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Closed during all Masses

Pastoral Team Rev. Patrick Rebel, Pastor Assisting: Rev. Jerry Murphy -Rev. Edward Reiter, Rev. Michael Kouts—Rev. Paul Coughlin, Deacons: Deacon Lee Hinderscheid Deacon Fred LaPiana and Deacon José Cruz Business Manager/Secretary Anne Cofone Faith Formation and Youth Ministry (352) 686-7864 Faith Formation: [email protected] Mary Jo Waggoner, Director of Faith Formation Youth Ministry: [email protected] Nancy Lovelock, Youth Minister Organist: Joyce Thorpe [email protected] Parish Office Hours Monday - Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Friday: 9:00 a.m. - Noon (Closed daily 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.) Phone: (352) 688-0663 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.StJoanofarcfl.com Emergencies Only: (352) 666-3156 Notre Dame Catholic School Phone: (352) 683-0755 • Website: www.ndcsfl.org

Who, indeed, is the victor over the world but the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God? — 1 John 5:5

(View this bulletin on-line at www.StJoanofarcfl.com) April 8, 2018

Antes del pasaje de hoy en el Evangelio de san Juan, durante la Última Cena Jesús le había prometido a los discípulos que Dios les enviaría el Espíritu, un Consolador, para que estuviera siempre con ellos y los guiara en la verdad. No en balde esto es lo primero que Jesús hace, en el Evangelio de san Juan, cuando se le aparece a los discípulos después de su resurrección. Él sopla sobre ellos y así reciben el Espíritu Santo, que es el don de Dios, entonces y ahora, para todos los que creen. En el libro del Génesis Dios sopló su aliento en la persona humana que había creado del barro y así le dio la vida. Aquí, en la primera aparición de Jesús a los discípulos después de su resurrección, sopla su aliento sobre ellos y les da el Espíritu Santo. Se trata de una clase de re-creación. El soplo de vida en el Espíritu crea una comunidad de creyentes que han “nacido de Dios” (1 Juan 5:1) y que tiene “un solo corazón y una sola alma” (Hechos 4:32). Jesús, al hacer eso, nos da la vida, igual que Dios le dio la vida a Adán. A su vez, nosotros damos testimonio de la presencia del Espíritu cuando nos tratamos mutuamente con el mismo amor y la misma misericordia que Dios nos ha demostrado, pues nos damos cuenta de que al ser todos hijos e hijas de Dios somos por tanto hermanas y hermanos. El Domingo de la Misericordia celebramos la inagotable misericordia de Dios, que a través de toda la historia ha perdonado a aquellos que se han alejado. Jesús predicó el perdón extensamente durante su ministerio, haciéndolo parte de la oración que le enseñó a sus discípulos. Ahora le dice a sus discípulos: “Reciban el Espíritu Santo. A los que les perdonen los pecados, les quedarán perdonados” (Juan 20:22–23). La misericordia de Dios es un don que no merecemos y a la vez un modelo a seguir. Pregunta de la Semana ¿A quién debo perdonar aunque me haya herido, tal vez a alguien que amo? ¿Puedo poner mi confianza en Dios, el autor de toda misericordia? ¿Puedo creer que cuando perdono a mi prójimo le permito al Espíritu obrar a través de mí y que soy partícipe del don de la divina misericordia?

Notitas del Diácono Notes from the Pastor

How to Celebrate the Easter Season

What the Easter Season Is All About In the days and weeks after the Resurrection of Jesus, the Gospels tell us that Jesus’ disciples encounter Our Lord again and again. They encounter Jesus in Jerusalem, in Galilee, in a locked room and on a lakeshore. Jesus teaches them about:

Peace and forgiveness. The power to forgive in His name. The invitation to deeper faith. A call to feed His Sheep. A mission to baptize the whole world. The assurance of His presence with them

always.

During the Easter season, we walk with the Apostles on the same journey with the Risen Christ. Like the Apostles we are assured by Jesus that He will be with us always. At the same time, He is with us now. We also have the same mission that the early Christians. That mission is to spread the Good News of Jesus’ Resurrection, which leads to our salvation to eternal life. The light and life Christ brings into the world are reflected in the symbols of:

The New Paschal Candle, which is lit beginning on the Easter Vigil and during all the liturgies of the Easter season. It is also lit during all baptisms and at all funerals.

The liturgical color during the Easter season is white. This symbolizes the purity of our life in Christ as well as His glory.

Easter lilies, which represents the beauty and glory of Christ.

Please keep Jim Riviero in your prayers as he continues his preparation

in the Diaconate Program.


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SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Second Sunday of Easter (or Sunday of Divine Mercy); Julian Calendar Easter Monday: The Annunciation of the Lord Wednesday: St. Stanislaus Thursday: Yom Ha-Shoa (Holocaust Remembrance Day) Friday: St. Martin I TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Sometimes children acquire nicknames in childhood that stalk them through adulthood: “Pinky,” “Boo-boo,” and the like. This Sunday was once called “Low Sunday,” a step down from Easter glory, and an unfortunate nickname since Easter rejoicing goes on for fifty days. Traditionally this is the day when the newly baptized put away their white baptismal robes and returned to their everyday life after a week of intense celebration. Of course, the goal was to take up everyday duties with a very new point of view. A long title for the day was Dominica in albis deposito, or “The Lord’s Day for Putting Away the Albs,” so no wonder the nickname “Low Sunday” arose. In the old calendar it was also called “Quasimodo Sunday,” after the first word of the opening chant, Quasimodo geniti infantes, or “As newborn infants,” a reference to the newly baptized taken from the Epistle of Peter. Victor Hugo’s bell-ringing hero in The Hunchback of Notre Dame was abandoned as an infant on the threshold of the cathedral of Paris on Low Sunday, 1467, and named “Quasimodo” for the feast.

—Rev. James Field

NO THEORY Let your religion so be less of a theory and more of a love affair.

—G. K. Chesterton EVERYTHING God, of your goodness give me yourself, for you are enough for me. And only in you do I have everything.

—St. Julian of Norwich

SO THAT YOU MAY BELIEVE It is not often that the author of one of the books of the Bible comes right out and tells us directly why he is writing what he is writing. In this Sunday’s Gospel reading, taken from the conclusion of John’s Gospel, the author tells us that he has chosen to record these events so “that you may come to believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that through this belief you may have life in his name” (20:31). The letter of John echoes this idea by saying that “[e]veryone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is begotten by God” (5:1)—what we might refer to as being “born again.” Our reading from the Acts of the Apostles for this Second Sunday of Easter shows us exactly what it looks like when believers are born again through faith. TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — The community of believers was of one heart and mind (Acts 4:32-35). Psalm — Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, his love is everlasting (Psalm 118). Second Reading — Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is begotten by God (1 John 5:1-6). Gospel — The risen Christ comes to his disciples with peace and the Spirit. (John 20:19-31). READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Is 7:10-14; 8:10; Ps 40:7-11; Heb 10:4-10; Lk 1:26-38 Tuesday: Acts 4:32-37; Ps 93:1-2, 5; Jn 3:7b-15 Wednesday: Acts 5:17-26; Ps 34:2-9; Jn 3:16-21 Thursday: Acts 5:27-33; Ps 34:2, 9, 17-20; Jn 3:31-36 Friday: Acts 5:34-42; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Jn 6:1-15 Saturday: Acts 6:1-7; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19; Jn 6:16-21 Sunday: Acts 3:13-15, 17-19; Ps 4:2, 4, 7-9; 1 Jn 2:1-5a; Lk 24:35-48

“… a time to die …” Please pray for the deceased of our parish, who

recently passed away. Especially for:

Marge Davis, Francis N. Lackie and Patrick Kenny

To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under Heaven.

- Ecclesiastes 3:1

MASS INTENTION REQUESTS Offering Mass for a special intention has been a long standing tradition in the Catholic Church. It is usually considered that special graces are received by the person who the intention is for. Masses are said for many reasons; for a deceased person, for a living person, in honor of someone’s birthday, in honor of someone's anniversary, etc. The name of the person or persons we are praying for is mentioned in the general intercessions, by the priest at Mass and in our weekly bulletin. If you would like to have a Mass said for someone, living or deceased, please go to the Parish Office. A Mass Card will be given to you as a reminder of the time and date you requested.


SATURDAY • Apr 7 9:00 a.m. Theresa Gembicki (D) req by Gembicki Family 4:00 p.m. Theodore A. Statuto (D) req by Family ——————————————————————-- SUNDAY Apr 8 7:30 a.m. George Drobina (D) req by Mary Ann Drobina 9:00 a.m. Donald Johnson (D) req by Loving Wife JoAnn 11:00 a.m. Cosimo Losito (D) req by Carmela Losito 1:00 p.m. Parish Community ——————————————————————- MONDAY • Apr 9 9:00 a.m. Charles Dick (D) req by Loving Family ——————————————————————- TUESDAY • Apr 10 9:00 a.m. Marc DeLape (D) req by John Voltaggio ——————————————————————- WEDNESDAY • Apr 11 9:00 a.m. Rev. Jerry Murphy’s Siblings (D) req by Diane Caraynoff ——————————————————————- THURSDAY • Apr 12 9:00 a.m. Marge Davis (D) req by CCW ——————————————————————-- FRIDAY • Apr 13 9:00 a.m. Sig Stock (D) req by Michelle & Dennis Wyllie ——————————————————————-- SATURDAY • Apr 14 9:00 a.m. For the Souls in Purgatiory req by Barbara Brush 4:00 p.m. Julia Osanitsch (D) req by Daughter ——————————————————————-- SUNDAY Apr 15 7:30 a.m. Darragh Healy (D) req by Phil and Anne McGovern 9:00 a.m. Parish Community 11:00 a.m. Marylou Stelfox (D) req by Keith and Vicki Geelen 1:00 p.m. Rev. Marciano Martín

Stewardship Report for Mar 11, 2018 Attendance: 960

Envelopes Used: 308 Envelopes : $6999.00 Offertory Cash $1567.00 Second Collection: $ 592 .00 Total: $9158.00 CRS $ 185.00

STEWARDSHIP Today we celebrate the 2nd Sunday of Easter, Divine Mercy Sunday. In our first reading from the Acts of the Apostles, St. Luke (the author) tells us that the early Christian community of believers was of one heart and one mind. No one in the community claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but that they had everything in common. Whatever was needed by anyone was distributed by the community. What a magnificent example of pure stewardship, not just giving a portion of their wealth, but all of it !! In today’s Gospel, Thomas, called Didymus, did not believe that Jesus had risen from the dead. Once he placed his fingers in the wounds in Jesus’ hands and his hand in the side of Jesus, he believed. Jesus said, “Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed.” During our time in prayer, let us not deny the presence of Jesus but be open to His call to serve others. When Jesus appeared to His disciples following His resurrection from the dead, He breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit.” Our lives are full of the Holy Spirit when we honor our call to be of service to others. There is no greater satisfaction than to serve the Church as did the early disciples. There is so much we can do to fulfill our own lives while filling the lives of others. Along with our service to others is our call to share our financial resources. One of the most wonderful ways that we can share our financial treasure is to include St. Joan of Arc Parish in our last wills and testaments. A simple call to the Parish Office will result in a confidential call from our Finance Minister to discuss the procedures. “It is in giving that we receive.” St. Francis. Please pray for Deacon Lee in his illness.

Notes from Deacon Lee


Spring Tea and Fashion Show Benefitting

Foundations of Life Pregnancy Center, Dade City

Saturday, May 12, 2018, 11AM – 2PM

Saint Anthony of Padua Catholic Church Parish Center

32825 Rhode Island Ave San Antonio, FL 33576

Share the special bond between Mothers, Daughters,

Grandmothers, Aunts, Sisters, & Friends during the

Mother’s Day weekend.

High tea, finger sandwiches, scones, and cream will be served.

Please Remember to Bring Your Own Favorite Teacup

Hats and Gloves are Encouraged

Tickets: $20 per person. Seating is Limited so call for reservation now!

Tickets available at Foundations of Life at 37733 Meridian Avenue, Dade City 33525

For credit card payments or information contact Angelica Herrera at 352-521-1218

AMAZING LADIES HELPING

MOTHERS & BABIES

We would like to take a group of teens that will be entering 9th -12th grade in the 2018-2019 school year, to the Steubenville Orlando Youth Conference July 27th – 29th. During this conference teens will have a fun faith filled time while becoming closer to Christ and our Catholic faith. If you are interested in attending, please contact Nancy Lovelock. You can contact her by email [email protected] or by calling the office at 352-686-7864. Please contact Nancy by April 15th if you are interested. We will work to fundraise so there is little or no cost to families. For more information about this event go to http://www.steubenvilleflorida.com/

Calling all graduates!

Last year we began a new tradition of honoring graduates. On June 3rd we will be having a special

mass to honor all high school and college graduates. If you will be graduating in the Spring of 2018

please contact Nancy Lovelock, Youth Minister at St. Joan of Arc. Father Pat and I will also be taking the graduates out to lunch after mass. So graduates, mark your calendars for Sunday, June 3rd, 11:00 a.m.

Mass and then lunch. You can contact Nancy Lovelock at [email protected] or call

352-686-7864. We are looking forward to celebrating this accomplishment with you.

We are accepting registration for next year’s Confirmation class. You must be at least entering 9th grade in the 2018-2019 school year, have had two years of pre confirmation classes and have received

your First Holy Communion. Please pick up registration information at the office. Classes will

begin in September. If you have any questions please contact Nancy Lovelock

[email protected] or by calling the office at 352-688-0663.

Notes from the Youth Minister

ETHNIC FESTIVAL

Wouldn’t you like to get a New refrigerator? We wish you would because we need your old one. Knights of Columbus are looking for refrigerators for the Ethnic Festival. If you have a refrigerator that you would like to donate, please call Frank Mezzacapo, 352-345-4316.

Frank will arrange the pickup.

St. Theresa's Church in Spring Hill is having a six week retreat by Fr. Michael Gaitley, 33 Days to Morning Glory. This is in preparation for the Consecration on May 6, 2018. Bishop Parkes has extended the Pope's indulgences to those who attend the streaming at St. Theresa's Church. If you're interested in attending, please contact: [email protected].


VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

Are you an experienced cook? Would you like to volunteer by helping our St. Joan of Arc Knights of Columbus as a Sous Chef/Assistant Chef for fundraising events at our church? This would include menu and meal prep in our Parish Social Hall kitchen. One of the perks of this volunteer work is that it's not an "everyday" task, it's just when our Knights of Columbus have fundraising events. If you think this is something you would like, please call our Office at 352-688-0663. Thank you!

SAVE THE DATE!! THURSDAY APRIL 19th. 11:00AM in the Hall

Come join the CCW for a fun day of lunch, games and prizes.

Share the wealth and win a $25.00 in a Raffle Prize.

Did you know we have ALUMINUM CAN

RECYCLING, in addition to paper?

Please bring your cans to the garage shed (to the

right of the garage building). All the proceeds go to our 100%

VOLUNTEER GROUNDS CREW for their grounds upkeep needs. Thank you!

The Knights of Columbus Scholarship applications are available at the parish office for parishioners entering into college fall of 2018. All scholarships must be returned by May 15th at the parish office.

Columbiettes Auxiliary 11317 now have applications available in the office for the Mildred Anne Baylis Scholarship open to all students in their Senior year attending an accredited College or University in the Fall, and have a family member who is currently a registered parishioner of St. Joan of Arc. Come to the office for your application!

A BEQUEST IS A GIFT LEFT IN A WILL

When you leave a bequest to your church, you give a gift that lasts longer than your lifetime, a gift that will always be remembered. Please remember your church in your will.

Carl Anderson Helen Anderson Patrick Coaly Catherine & Fredrick Mc Mahon Barbara Mc Mahon Abdosio Fred & James Mc Mahon Viola & Nicholas Henrici Nicholas Henrici Robert Heard Virgina Henrici Kowalsky Thomas W. Ryan Deceased Ryan Family Deceased Mc Cann Family Tom & Grace Dwyer Charles & Eliz White William & Mary Ringer Gaetano & Mary Frontiero

Myriam Camargo Cesar Augusto Ruiz Ana Dilia De Ruiz Transito De Rojas Leonard Griebel Griebel Family Boettcher Family Jonke Family Osanitsch Family Peters & Finnerty Family Elizabeth Chapyak Joseph Chapyak Teodora & Salvatore Mieles Mr. & Mrs. Panipinella Travis Wellman Mike Ringer Joe & Cheryl Stafford

Additional Easter Flowers Memorials Please keep these families in your prayers.

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