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We are so proud of our SJA Catholic School Class of 2019!

PRAYER FOR MEMORIAL DAY Gracious God, On this Memorial Day, we pray for those who courageously laid down their lives for the cause of freedom. May the examples of their sacrifice inspire in us the selfless love of Your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. Bless the families of our fallen troops, and fill their homes and their lives with Your strength and peace. In union with people of goodwill of every nation, embolden us to answer the call to work for peace and justice, and thus, seek an end to violence and conflict around the globe. We ask this through your name. Amen.

HONORING THE LEGACY OF THE SISTERS OF MERCY AT ST. JOAN OF ARC. The St. Joan of Arc Sisters of Mercy Scholarship Endowment has been created to honor all of the Sisters who selflessly gave of themselves for over 60 years to educate generations of young Catholic students at St. Joan of Arc School. Learn how you can help expand their legacy... Click on this link for more details: https://one.bidpal.net/srsofmercyscholarship/welcome

All are invited to a Mass of Thanksgiving to celebrate SISTER JOSEPHINE SULLIVAN'S 40 Years of Service and the Legacy of the Sisters of Mercy at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church & School.💒 THIS SUNDAY, MAY 5 at 10:45am A reception will follow in Mercy Center. A wonderful occasion to show your gratitude to our dear Sister Josephine! 💐🍀🇮🇪

EASTER SUNDAY: April 21: Masses: 7:30am, 9:15am, 10:45am, & 12:15pm. (After this Mass SJA campus closes). Overflow Masses today will be celebrated at 9:15am & 10:45am in Mercy Center. "... Everything that we do as Resurrection people has the potential to brighten and dazzle our world with the faithful love of God and the inspiring vision of Jesus Christ Risen. Happy Easter! Joyful future! Excerpt from Msgr. Michael McGraw's Easter message, see full message: https://stjoan.org/keeping-alive-our-easter-joy-rejoice-he-is-risen-alleluia/

HOLY SATURDAY: April 20: Morning Mass is not permitted. THE BLESSING OF FOOD is at 1:00pm in the Chapel. A combined English/Spanish EASTER VIGIL MASS will be held in the Church at 7:00pm & we will celebrate the reception of Catechumens & Candidates. This Mass will last two hours.

GOOD FRIDAY: April 19: Morning Mass not permitted. Parishioners are urged to observe the 3 hrs. (12 to 3pm) commemorating the Passion of our Lord on Good Friday. STATIONS OF THE CROSS at 1:00pm in the Church. SPANISH STATIONS OF THE CROSS at 4:00pm in the Church, followed by a Celebration of The Lord’s Passion in Spanish. CELEBRATION OF THE LORD’S PASSION with the distribution of Holy Communion and Adoration of the Cross at 2:00pm and 7:00pm in the Church. DIVINE MERCY NOVENA begins at 3pm in the Chapel, continues at 3pm until April 28. (only on Monday, April 22 DM Novena will be at 9:00am) Closing Service at 2:30pm.

HOLY THURSDAY: April 18: Morning Mass not permitted. The Lord’s Supper will be celebrated at 7:00pm - Bilingual. Following the 7:00pm Mass the Blessed Sacrament will be on the Altar of Repose in the Chapel for Adoration until midnight.

Once again this year St. Joan of Arc provided the sacred space in our Church for the Ordination of 15 new deacons who will serve throughout the seven Dioceses of Florida. Two were ordained to the Diocese of Palm Beach. Prayers to all!

This Saturday, April 13 from 5pm to 8pm, join us at our Annual Spaghetti Dinner! 🍝 Adults $12, Children $6. Proceeds of this fun evening benefit Sister Immaculata's Ministry of the Good Shepherd in Alto Trujillo, Peru. Brought to you by the ladies of CCW from St. Elizabeth & Santa Ana Circles. Don't miss this fun and colorful evening! 🇮🇹

We want to thank the over 1,000 parishioners and nearly 200 volunteers of all ages, who helped in the success of St. Joan of Arc's 60th Anniversary kick-off Spring Celebration!🎉These are some of the many events that will follow: • Family, Faith & Fun Day 🤹‍♂️ on April 27. • “Rat Pack” Concert 🎤 on September 27. • 60th Anniversary Musical Concert 🎼 on October 17 at 7:30pm in the Church. • Piano Virtuoso Concert 🎹 on November 8 at 7:00pm in Mercy Center. • Anniversary Mass 💒 in Church with Reception in Mercy Center on Sunday, November 10. • Diamond Anniversary Gala 💎 on Friday, December 6 at The Polo Club, Boca Raton. Thank you again for making St. Joan of Arc an outstanding Parish Community!

St. Joan of Arc Catholic School invites all new interested families to our OPEN HOUSE, this Thursday, April 4 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. See firsthand why our school was awarded the title of a Certified STREAM (Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) School. 501 SW 3rd Avenue, Boca Raton FL, 33432 For more information, please call 561-392-7974 or email [email protected]

Our Parish Mission: AN INVITATION TO HOLINESS Please plan to attend and have your life changed! LENTEN MISSION: Presenter: Dr. Margaret Watzek, theme: “The Universal Call to Holiness is Also Personal” Monday, March 25, Tuesday, March 26, & Wednesday, March 27 9am to 10am in the Chapel & 7pm to 9pm in the Church. Dr. Margaret M. Watzek (Meg to family and friends) has been talking about God with her brother Bill since they were children. She began her undergraduate career in Chemistry at Georgetown University, but changed to Theology because it was the only homework she really enjoyed. She received her MA from Loyola University of Chicago, and her Ph.D. from Emory University in Atlanta. Her studies focused on Patristic Theology and Contemporary Theological Methods. After teaching theology for almost 20 years, Meg cared for her mother full time until her mother’s death. Her theological interest turned away from academics to becoming a lay theologian working from the pews. She has been heavily invested in doing theology with and for lay people since 2009, and has participated in formal and informal adult faith formation at the parish and diocesan levels. She has led retreats, days of reflection, parish missions and various types of workshops and classes, primarily in West Virginia, but also in New Hampshire, Kentucky and Florida.

Last chance to buy your discounted tickets: This weekend stop by the tables outside all Masses! Don't miss this great event as St. Joan of Arc Celebrates 60 Years of Catholic Presence in Boca Raton! Dinner, Music, Dancing, Games for ALL ages, Bingo, a visit from the Easter Bunny, 🐰 Raffi and much more! Tickets also available at the Gift Store & Parish Office.🎉

Join us as we kick off our 💎 DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY YEAR!🎉 60th Anniversary Spring Celebration!🌷 Friday, March 29 from 5:30 to 8:30pm on our parish grounds. A fun-filled evening of music, 🎼 dinner, 🍛 dancing, 💃🕺bingo 📝and games 🤹‍♂️ for ALL ages.👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Pre-sale tickets🎫 available in the Church Gift Shop, Parish Office and after Masses, March 16, 17, 23 & 24. ADULTS: $10 each • PRE-SALE 2 ADULTS: $15 • CHILDREN 6 to 12: $5 • KIDS under 5 free. Pre-Sale discounts end March 25. Visit stjoan.org for more information. https://stjoan.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Full-page-celebration-adS.jpg

Hooray for our school's 2019 Girls JV Soccer Team!!!

Don't miss this Thursday's St. Joan of Arc School OPEN HOUSE! 🎉 8:30am – 10:30am For additional information call 561-392-7974 or email [email protected] • https://stjoan.org/school/