From the Pastor
We remember the faithful departed
11-10-2019Fr. Dan ConnealyHappy Sunday!
As we continue our journey through the liturgical year we pause in this month of November to remember the faithful departed. The Church invites us to pray in a special way for our loved ones who have passed from this life. In fact, she invites us to pray for all the deceased. We often speak of offering prayers for the souls in Purgatory. The Church teaches us that Purgatory is the place where souls go after death who "are indeed assured of their eternal salvation; but after death they undergo purification, so as to achieve the holiness necessary to enter the joy of heaven" (CCC 1030). Preaching about praying for the dead, St. John Chrysostom said, "Let us help and commemorate them. If Job's sons were purified by their father's sacrifice, why would we doubt that our offerings for the dead bring them some consolation? Let us not hesitate to help those who have died and to offer our prayers for them." Prayers for the dead are a powerful way to assist those who are being purified, even if we do not know their names.
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SJA Preschool Cash/Tuition Raffle
Oct 12, 2019 - Oct 13, 2019
The raffle is scheduled to be drawn on Tue, Nov 26 at our Thanksgiving Feast. Please see the Preschool table in the narthex after all the masses on Nov 9/10 and Nov 23/24 to get your raffle tickets.
The Eucharist in Scripture
Oct 15, 2019: 7:15pm
Tuesdays at 7:15pm in Santa Maria Hall, Oct 15 - Nov 19
Book Study
Nov 13, 2019 - Dec 4, 2019 (weekly)
Discovering the Feminine Genius: Every Woman's Journey by Katrina Zeno
Wednesdays at either 9:30-11:00am or at 7:00-8:45pm in the Gomes Center, Sep 25 - Dec 4
Safe Environment Foundation Class
Nov 16, 2019: 10:00am
If you wish to continue volunteering within your ministry and have never completed this course...YOU MUST attend this class.
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) Gatherings
Nov 17, 2019
Two (2) Sundays a month, 8:15-10:15am
SOLTeen Prayer Night
Nov 18, 2019: 6:00pm
Join us for Mass at 6:00pm followed by food, fellowship and prayer in Santa Maria hall until 8:15pm. Prayer nights aim to assist the teens as they journey in their relationship with God and will include Adoration and an opportunity for Confession at the end of the night.
Book Study
Nov 20, 2019 - Dec 4, 2019 (weekly)
Discovering the Feminine Genius: Every Woman's Journey by Katrina Zeno
Wednesdays at either 9:30-11:00am or at 7:00-8:45pm in the Gomes Center, Sep 25 - Dec 4
SJA Seniors
Nov 20, 2019: 11:30am (every third Wednesday of the month)
3rd Wednesday of the month, 11:30am lunch.
St. Joan of Arc Mom's Group
Nov 21, 2019
This group is meant to encourage, support, and provide fellowship to all the moms of our parish along with their children!
Knights of Columbus Thursday Night Bingo
Nov 21, 2019: 6:30pm
in Weidner Hall
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