28th Sunday In Ordinary Time October 12, 2014 Mass Intentions A New Beginning Let Us Work Together To Build Up Our Parish! Along with Fr. George, our Pastor, let us commit ourselves to giving new life to our parish. Saturday 4:00 p.m. Oct 11, Vigil, 28th In Ordinary Time +Arthur Santo, Deacon Steve and Donna Yatcko Sunday 8:30 a.m. Oct 12, 28th Sunday In Ordinary Time Special Intention for Eramo and Canepari Families, by Anne Marnic 11:00 a.m. +Jeanne Cooper, by Deacon Steve and Donna Yatcko Monday 9:00 a.m. Oct 13, Weekday +Stephen and Julia Rohal, by Raymond and Sandra Novak Tuesday 9:00 a.m. Oct 14, St. Callistas I, Pope +Joseph Vanacore, by Wife and Family Wednesday 9:00 a.m. Oct 15, St. Teresa of Jesus Open For Mass Intention Thursday 9:00 a.m. Oct 16, Sts. Hedwig, St. Margaret Mary Open For Mass Intentions Friday Oct 17, St. Ignatius of Antioch No Parish Mass Saturday Oct 18, St. Luke, Evangelist No Parish Mass Saturday 4:00 p.m. Oct 18,Vigil,29 Sunday Ordinary Time +Laura Velardi Shellard, by Family Sunday 8:30 a.m. Oct 19, 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time +Helen Novak, by Pam and Mike Chernovetz Fr. George was appointed Administrator of St. Joan in September 2013, and petitioned to become pastor this past September. 11:00 a.m. +Cassidy and Hadlock Families by Agnes and Bill Beckert We applaud and welcome him and pray that the Holy Spirit will guide him as our new Pastor. Sanctuary Candle Is Lit This Week In Memory Of +Joseph Vanacore, by Family Special Projects Collection 2014 Every parish family should have received a letter from Father Mukuka this week asking for a contribution to our Special Projects Collection to help with our operating budget and provide our aging buildings with the preventative maintenance and necessary repairs. The participation of ALL parishioners is essential for the success of this effort. Please return your gift card today. Thank you! All Souls Day Remembrance All Souls Day is a special time or us to offer prayers for our deceased relatives and friends. Please list the persons you wish to be prayed for our your All Souls Remembrance envelope and place them in the basket. Prayerfully search for ways that each one of us can be an active member of St. Joan of Arc. Fr. George Mukuka was appointed Pastor of St. Joan Arc on October 1, 2014, for a term of six years. Before that, he was Parochial Vicar at St. Francis of Assisi in Naugatuck, then as temporary Chaplain to the Sisters of the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Hamden. While at St. Joan of Arc as a parochial vicar, he was also doing graduate work in Canon Law at Catholic University of America in Washington, DC, earning his Licentiate in Canon Law last summer. World Mission Collection For The Propagation Of The Faith Next Weekend, October 18-19 Next weekend our parish will celebrate World Mission Sunday. This year we re invited to reach out and help build the Church in Mongolia, the world’s youngest Catholic Church, as well as local churches throughout the Missions, in the most remote areas across our world. Please be prepared next weekend to give generously to this collection. For more information, please visit www.IAmAMissionry.org. Save The Date Wedding Anniversary Celebration At Cathedral, Oct 19 Wine and Beer Tasting Fundraiser, Nov 8, 5-9 p.m. Christmas Fair, Nov 15, 9-3 p.m. He May Not Be Able To Sing Like His Wife, Agnes, But, Like Her, He Gives Of Himself For Our Church Bill Beckert is a member of our Parish Council & Finance Council. He is a faithful usher at the 11am Mass. He is the parishioner, behind the scenes, who has been securing the ads for our Parish Bulletin for many Bill, Beatifying Our Flower Beds years. Prayerfully Consider How You We are thankful Can Offer Your Time and Talent for his dedicated To Build Up Our Church! service! Plan To Join Us With Your Family and Friends Wine and Beer Tasting Fundraiser Food, Fun, Raffle, Socializing To Support Our Parish Saturday, November 8th, 5-9 p.m. In Our Parish Center Tickets Will Go On Sale Shortly Annual Fall Clothing Drive Next Weekend, October 18-19 Our Annual Fall Clothing Drive will be held next weekend, October 18-19, and that weekend only. We will be accepting clean fall and winter clothing in good condition for the needy of our community. Any questions, please call Bill Lucas at 203-248-5028. Blessings On God’s Special Creation This past Sunday was a special day for our parish animals and pets. Are You Interested In Becoming a Deacon The Archdiocesan Office of Deaconate Formation is now preparing to accept new candidates to the Diaconate for classes starting Fall of 2015. Any Catholic man between the ages of 35 and 60 interested in becoming a Deacon should speak to his pastor. For more information and to pre-register by March 1, 2015 call the office at 860-242-5573, Ext. 7447 or by e-mail [email protected]. Respect Life Conference Saturday, October 18, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Holy Angels Parish Center, 385 Main St., Meriden The keynote speaker for this conference is Abby Johnson, former Planned Parenthood Director and Founder of And Then There Were None. Author of “Unplanned” which chronicles both her experiences within Planned Parenthood and her dramatic exit. Registration is $25 per person. Contact our parish representatives: Michael DePrimo, 203-281-1496 or Anne Marnic, 203-288-8753. Senior Food Collection, Next Weekend, Oct 18-19 Agnes & Bill Beckert Dr. Larry & Mary Lou DeNardis Al & Betsy Gorman Carlton & Leona Haddad Armand & Barbara Lemieux Teaching Our Children About God’s Love For His Creation Fr. George gently sprinkled each animal that was brought to him with the holy water of God’s special care and blessing. Parish Financial Update Weekly Offertory Target $4,265 Actual Offertory, Oct 5, 2014 $4,114 Shortfall For Weekend -$ 151 Annual Offertory Shortfall To Date -$18,337 We Appreciate Your Kindness & Support. Bulletin Benefactors Chuck & Fran Mantiglia Diane Masotta Peter & Rita Milone Ralph & Julia Nicefaro Ralph & Cammy Nigro Rich & Helen Palleria Bali & Lou Pomarico The Vanacore Family John & Dolores Zamparo