St. Joan of Arc Church St. Joan of Arc Church

St. Joan of Arc Church
2601 San Ramon Valley Blvd. • San Ramon, CA 9458394583-1630
Phone: (925)830(925)830-0600
Fax: 925925-830830-5059
www.sjasr.org
parish office@sjasr.org
February 8/9, 2014
Rev. Raymond Zielezienski
Pastor
Rev. Jayson Landeza
Parochial Vicar
Bob Cummings
Pastoral Associate
Deacon Hock Chuan Oey
Deacon Ruben Gomez
Permanent Deacons
EUCHARISTIC
CELEBRATIONS
Vigil Liturgy
Saturday, 5:30 p.m.
Weekend Masses
Sunday, 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
Weekday Mass
9:00 a.m.
Healing Mass
First Saturday of the month
9:00 a.m.
Holy Day Masses
6:00, 9:00 a.m.
12:10 and 7:00 p.m.
Reconciliation
Saturday, 4:30 p.m.
Communion Service
Saturday mornings 9:00 a.m.
Exposition of the
Blessed Sacrament
First Friday of the month
7:00 p.m.
Our Mission…
To Be Christ for Others
As Christ is for Us
“Learn it, Live it”
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ST. JOAN OF ARC CHURCH
Reflection for Sunday Feb. 9, 2014
We ARE the salt of the earth and we ARE the light of the world. Yet Jesus knows it is easy to withhold the salt and hide
the light under the basket. He knows it is our nature to look for the minimum. Maybe someone else will do it because it always
seems to get done, or maybe if no one knows I’m here they won’t ask me for anything. That works for a while but we all have
God given talents that no one will see unless we let them. I look around at all the people the Lord has had cross my path in this
life and were willing to share their faith with me and know that I am the Chris(an man today because of all that I have
encountered.
We ARE the salt of the earth and we ARE the light of the world. Yet because we are afraid to be too strong a seasoning
or light, we back off all together. We are afraid to be fools for Christ. We minimize the effect the salt and light within us can have
on others. We use baskets to cover our lights and hold onto our seasoning so (ghtly that it loses its en(re flavor. We can’t back
off because we never know who needs to see that light and taste that salt and the difference we can make in a person’s life.
We must come to the realiza(on that our lives are not neutral. Either we reflect the light of Christ which posi(vely
affects those who see it, or the light is covered and the affect is nega(ve for anyone who is looking. How do we season with the
salt of Christ or let His light shine? Take a moment to consider a few ques(ons:
Where do I need to add salt in my world?
What can I do to have my light shine brighter?
These are important ques(ons to contemplate if we are inten(onally going to season and shine.
Bob
PARISH OFFICE
Phone:
Fax:
Email:
Hours:
925-830-0600
925-830-5059
ParishOffice@sjasr.org
Monday thru Thursday
8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Friday Closed
Rev. Ray Zielezienski—Pastor x223
frray@sjasr.org
Rev. Jayson Landeza—Parochial Vicar x226
frjayson@sjasr.org
Bob Cummings—Pastoral Associate x244
bcummings@sjasr.org
YOUTH MINISTRY OFFICE
Grades 7-12
Phone:
Email:
925-830-4720
Fax:
925-830-5059
YouthMinistry@sjasr.org
Mary Machi—Youth Ministry Director x244
mmachi@sjasr.org
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE
Pre-School-Gr. 6
Phone:
925-830-4710
Fax:
925-830-5059
Email:
REOffice@sjasr.org
Hours: Monday thru Thursday 9:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.
Maureen Tiffany—Director x229
mtiffany@sjasr.org
CYO OFFICE
Basketball: stjoancyo@aol.com
Track/XC www.stistjcyotrack.clubspaces.com
Website:
www.stjoancyo.com
Sacraments
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Held Sundays—Please allow
8 weeks for preparation. Contact the parish office for
more information.
SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION: Preparation for teens
begins in Grade nine; please contact the Youth Ministry
Office. Adults (over 18) please contact the Parish Office.
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: The bride, the groom or
their parents must be registered parishioners of St. Joan.
The couple must also meet with a priest or deacon at least
six months prior to the proposed wedding date.
SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK:
For anyone experiencing chronic illness or preparing for
medical treatment, surgery, long-term care, etc., please
call the Parish Office to arrange an appointment with a
priest. Also celebrated in the communal form on the 1st
Saturday of each month at the 9am Mass.
CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (R.C.I.A.):
For individuals interested in becoming Catholic, and for
adult Catholics who have not received Eucharist or
Confirmation please contact the Parish Office.
EUCHARIST TO THE SICK OR HOMEBOUND
If you or someone you know
would like to receive the Eucharist at home,
please call our Parish Office at 830-0600
or Deacon Hock Oey at 804-6790
San Ramon, CA
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Presentation of the Lord
February 9, 2014
Saturday, February 8
9:00 AM
Honey Giblin +
5:30 PM
Members of our Parish
Sunday, February 9
7:30 AM
Members of our Parish
9:00 AM
Frank Barry +
10:30 AM
Arturo Relevo
12:00 PM
Edward P. Murphy +
Monday, February 10
9:00 AM
William Monaghan+
Tuesday, February 11
9:00 AM
Nestor Samson +
Wednesday, February 12
9:00 AM
Jesse Bragg +
Thursday, February 13
9:00 AM
Luke Powers +
Friday, February 14
9:00 AM
John Gordon, Sr. +
Saturday, February 15
9:00 AM
Communion Service
5:30 PM
Richard Lara +
Sunday, February 16
7:30 AM
Rosemarie Yacovetta
9:00 AM
Pamela Johnson +
10:30 AM
Chestley Unland+
12:00 PM
Edward P. Murphy +
Prayers for those who are sick or suffering:
Elfi Ashouri, Stanley Zielezienski, Roberta Ambrose Sotelo,
Janet Bertolero, Mary Roberts, Pavlic Khoudian,
Nicholas Policar, Verla Pelley, Patrick Lofy, Tim Howard,
Jim Croker, Fr. John Conley, Maria Domagas, Kathy
Barnard, Tony Peredo, Leonard Davey, Thommy Trentadue,
Antonio Fernandez, May Wong , Cheryl Mannix-Smith,
Linda Stienbacker, Gerry Legere, Nery dela Cruz, Elaine
Beattie, Carol Dwyer, Demetri Moore, Janine Morrow
Readings for the week
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
1 Kgs 8:1-7, 9-13; Ps 132:6-7, 8-10;
Mk 6:53-56
1 Kgs 8:22-23, 27-30; Ps 84:3-5, 10-11;
Mk 7:1-13
1 Kgs 10:1-10; Ps 37:5-6, 30-31, 39-40;
Mk 7:14-23
1 Kgs 11:4-13; Ps 106:3-4, 35-37, 40;
Mk 7:24-30
1 Kgs 11:29-32; 12:19; Ps 81:10-11ab,
12-15; Mk 7:31-37
1 Kgs 12:26-32; 13:33-34;
Ps 106:6-7ab, 19-22; Mk 8:1-10
Sir 15:15-20; Ps 119:1-2, 4-5,
17-18, 33-34; 1 Cor 2:6-10; Mt 5:17-37
[20-22a, 27-28, 33-34a, 37]
SACRIFICIAL GIVING
Weekly goal: $26,000
February 2 Collection:
Envelope Users
Loose Checks
Loose Cash
OTHER*
Total Sunday Collection
Excess (Shortfall)
$ 10,519.00
$ 3,932.00
$ 3,151.00
$ 5,800.00
$ 23,402.00
$ (2,598.00)
Other includes EFT, Employee Giving Campaign,
On-Line Banking
REASONS OF THE HEART
The heart has its reasons of which reason
knows nothing.
-Blaise Pascal
February 9th - Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Music:
Prayer of St Francis – Sebastian Temple
Psalm 112: The Just One is a Light – Janèt S.
Whitaker
Praise His Name – Michael Joncas
Fly Like a Bird - Ken Canedo
The Community Mass – Richard Proulx
Gift of Finest Wheat – Robert Kreutz
As Christ is For Us – Janèt S. Whitaker
Scriptures:
Isaiah 58:7-10
Psalm 112: 4-5,6-7,8-9
1 Corinthians 2:1-5
Matthew 5:13-16
Presentation of the Lord
February 9, 2014
Adult: “In what way might you be hidig the ight of
Christ from others?”
Child: “How can you let the light of Christ in you
shine for others this week?”
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ST. JOAN OF ARC CHURCH
St. Joan of Arc Adults Growing in Faith
Invite Someone to... Explore
Becoming a Catholic
OR
Take another look at being
Catholic after being away.
Invite them to check out St. Joan’s.
E-Mail or Call Michele Walsh:
MicheleIW@aol.com; 510 305-4143
Bringing Salt & Light
"The Church is the salt of the earth, she is the light
of the world. She is called to make present in
society the leaven of the Kingdom of God and she
does this primarily with her witness, the witness
of brotherly love, of solidarity and of sharing
with others." – Pope Francis, Q & A Session with
Members of Movements, Communities and Ecclesial
Associations,
Grow and Deepen Your Faith
San Damiano Retreat Center
COMMUNITIES OF SALT AND LIGHT:
LIVING AS DISCIPLES 24/7
www.sandamiano.org
" ur parishes are clearly called to help people live
O
their faith in the world, helping them to understand
and act on the social dimensions of the gospel in their
everyday lives."- United States Catholic Bishops,
February 14-16:
An Ignatian Pilgrimage
(Silent Retreat for Men) OR
Married Couples Retreat (PDF)
http://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/how-we-teach/
parish-life/csl-living-as-disciples.cfm
Thurs. Feb. 27:
Pre-Lenten Day of Renewal
Light for the World Through the Media
Wed. March 5:
Ash Wednesday Renewal Day
http://saltandlighttv.org/
Salt + Light is a unique instrument of the New
Evangelization….dedicated to being – and
helping others become – the salt of the earth and
the light of the world. Our mission is to proclaim
Jesus Christ and the joy of the Gospel to the
world by telling stories of hope that bring people
closer to Christ and the Catholic faith.
Sat. March 8:
Contemplation Amidst Busyness
Sat. March 8:
Prayer Check Up for Young Adults:
(Links are live on the parish website)
Crossing Borders
(8 week Lenten Study)
When: March 2 - April 27th—Sunday mornings at 8:3
Crossing Borders covers the following topics:
The Contemporary Debate and Public Policy
The Bible and Migration
Migration and Catholic Social Teaching
The Human Face of the Migrant
History of Migration
Foundations of Migration – Root Causes
Slavery in America
Eucharist and a Theology of Migration
Interested in participating or have questions:
Call or email Patrick Shandonay: (925) 365-6838 or patrick.j.shandonay@gmail.com
SAN RAMON, CA
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Food For Friends : February 15
15--16 Collection
In February our . Please remember our friends who need a helping hand with a donation of non-perishable
food items or food cards. A reminder: if you cannot bring a donation that weekend, yet still desire to
contribute, please place your donation in the cabinets that line two main church entrances when it is
convenient for you.
In January, you donated 103 bags of food plus 2 food cards. Because of your generous support in December
and the efforts of our youth groups, we were able to donate 40 boxes of food and $6000 (due to the
Thanksgiving collection and an extremely generous cash donation). Thank you very much for your incredible
continued support of Food For Friends.
Our goal for 2014 is to expand our client list from the present group (Crisis
Nursery, Farm Workers, Stand, Shelter Inc., and St. Vincent de Paul/St.
Michael's Livermore, and a parish family) to include more parishioners in need,
and possibly another organization. I pray that we can count on your continuing
support in answering Christ's call to reach out to our brothers and sisters who
are in desperate need of a helping hand. May God richly bless you for your
food donations and prayers.
Catholic Values: Take It To The Streets!
Catholic Evangelist Brings The Power Of The Gospel To Life
Richard Lane, the dynamic and engaging Catholic Street Evangelist and founder of
Qorban Minsitries, will be our guest speaker at the February 11, 2014 breakfast forum. Mr. Lane, son of the late Dick “Night Train” Lane; National Football League
Hall of Fame cornerback, will share with us his journey and talk about the importance of sharing our faith in a pro-active fashion. He often asks “With a faith so
powerful and rewarding why would you not want to share the experience as
you would an experience with a good book, movie or restaurant?” He reminds
us of the words of Pope Francis, who is calling for all of us to take our values and
the Word of God to the streets. “Instead of imposing new obligations,
(Christians) should appear as people who wish to share their joy…” (Pope
Francis, The Joy of the Gospel: Evangelii Gaudium) Register now to hear this dynamic and uplifting Evangelist speak about what we know in an new and exciting
way. Be sure to invite your friends and family.
Go to www.catholicsatwork.com to register for this breakfast
forum.
Date: Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Location: Crow Canyon Country Club in Danville
Time: The program begins at 7:00 AM and ends sharply at 8:15 AM
Optional Mass is celebrated at 6:30 AM
Breakfast:
Costs:
A full buffet breakfast is provided
$20 for members, $25 for non-member
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ST. JOAN OF ARC CHURCH
ST. JOAN OF ARC
GRIEF SUPPORT WORKSHOP
February 25th through April 8th
7:00pm to 9:00pm
The death of a loved one is unlike any other loss. Whether the death was sudden and tragic, or one with warning
and
prepara(on, the reality of death leaves most of us in a state of shock, confusion and sadness. Grieving
people need (me and space to honor their grief. Each person’s grief journey has its own path and its own (meline.
Although there is no right or wrong path, there are stepping stones that are part of each journey……
Join us and let us accompany you on your journey of healing…
LOCATION: St. Joan of Arc Church
2601 San Ramon Valley Blvd.
San Ramon, CA 94583
Lower Parking Lot-Mul(-Purpose Room
DATES & TIMES: February 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1 & 8
7:00pm to 9:00pm
PROGRAM INFO: Pre-registra(on is REQUIRED, limited space.
For more informa(on or to register by phone call:
Susan@(925)830-1737 or Stephanie@(925)462-6151
Previous parcipants are WELCOME to re-a end
This workshop is open to all regardless of religious affilia(on
BUKAS PALAD MINISTRY CONCERT
SATURDAY, MARCH 29, 2014
7:30 PM AT ST. JOAN OF ARC
OPEN HANDS MINISTRY FROM THE
PHILIPPINES HAS INCLUDED ST. JOAN IN ITS 2014
US-CANADA CONCERT TOUR.
PLEASE SAVE THE DATE...
AND JOIN US FOR AN HOUR OF BEAUTIFUL AND
INSPIRATIONAL LITURGICAL MUSIC!
SAN RAMON, CA
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Seven
Seven
Knights of Columbus
Crab & Pasta Feed
Make your Reservations NOW!!
February 15, 2014
To benefit:
Food Bank of Contra Costa/Solano
Philippines Relief Fund
and
St. Joan of Arc Parish
In the St. Joan of Arc parish gymnasium
No-host social hour @ 6:00 PM / dinner @ 7:15 PM
$45 per person or $450 for a table of 10
Reserve early! This event has sold out for several years –
a great value and great food!
To make your reservations please go to www.kofc9206.org
Or call the Knights of Columbus (925)-548-2618.
CYO Track and Field
2014 Season Information
The 2014 CYO Track and Field season will be starting in
February. Our website will give you information on new parent
information meetings, registration, practice schedules, and
program overview. Girls and boys from San Ramon, Danville,
Please direct any Diablo and Alamo grades 3rd to 8th are eligible. Registration
questions to
cost is $95 per child; or $225 for 3 or more family members. The
Rafael Zamora,
season will start with practices mid-February, and will go through
Head Coach, via
the beginning of May. We welcome any interested parents for
email: runcyotrack@ our coaching and leadership staff.
aol.com.
Our website address: www.stistjcyotrack.com.
Book Club
The Shoes of the Fisherman
We hope you will join us in reading this book and come to our
meeting on Thursday, February 20, at 9:45 AM in Classroom 1.
Please call Meg Monaghan at 803-8830
or email her at mmonaghan@pacbell.net if you have any
questions.
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ST. JOAN OF ARC PARISH
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE
925-830-4710
REOffice@sjasr.org
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Please pray for the children of the parish who will be
participating in the Sacrament of Reconciliation for
the first time this Tuesday February 11.
AtTention First ComMunion
Families
Letters and Forms for First
Communion went out in the regular
US Mail this past week. Please let
us know if you did not receive your
letter. We will resend you the information. The sooner you return
your forms and information the
better your chance to get your
first choice of date and time.
Thank You to all our
catechists who work with the
children of the parish. You
are the HEART of our
program. We couldn’t do it
without you. Thanks for your
time given so willingly
ROCK
meets this Thursday
from 6:30—8:00
in the MPR.
SAN RAMON, CA
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Next Youth Mass
Feb. 9, 5:30 pm
YOUTH MINISTRY OFFICE
The EDGE Program: Grades 7 - 8
The LIGHT Program: Grades 9 - 12
P: 925 830-4720 E: YouthMinistry@sjasr.org W: ym.sjasr.org
HIGH SCHOOL TEENS: Want to help make the world a better
place? Make a difference and do something incredible for others?
YOU CAN!
YOUNG NEIGHBORS IN ACTION is a week-long summer mission trip,
July 13-19. Contact Mary or Kerry in the Youth Center for more info.!
For8thGraders-TheHANDS&FEETRETREAT
February14th-16th
THISRETREATISTRULY
AGIFTTOYOURCHILD.
This first overnight retreat experience,
in a much smaller setting than EDGE nights,
is an opportunity for 8th graders to remove
themselves from life in San Ramon Valley
and experience a weekend of
learning about compassion and
our call to be the Hands & Feet of Christ,
- the mission of St. Joan of Arc!
Check your email or contact Gina for
additional information.
gmccormick@sjasr.org
Wordsfrom
Hands&FeetThemeSong
by Audio Adrenaline
An image flashed across my TV screen
Another broken heart comes into view
I saw the pain and I turned my back
Why can’t I do the things I want to?
I’m willing yet I’m so afraid
You give me strength
When I say
I want to be your hands
I want to be your feet
I’ll go where You send me
I’ll go where You send me