It's over, hope you didn't miss it!
The annual tradition of the Lenten Fish Fry at St. Joan of Arc wrapped up this Friday. It is always an amazing effort in coordination for so many volunteers to come together and create such a wonderful event that serves all faiths! On Fridays during Lent everyone wants to be Catholic so they can have a reason to eat fish.
Congratulations to our Knights of Columbus and parish volunteers for serving over 900 dinners in just two and half hours!
Behind the scenes dedicated members of the Knights of Columbus spend countless hours preparing for these six weeks. During Lent the process usually begins with ordering supplies which are delivered on Thursdays. The huge shipments arrive weekly and are stocked in freezers, refrigerators and storage closet. Thursday evening finds the Knights busy transforming the social hall and classrooms into an expansive dining facility.
Friday morning volunteers begin to prepare the fish, cole slaw, mac'n cheese and green beans. By the time parish groups and ministries are in place to help serve the fish, many hours of behind the scene preparations have occurred. In the kitchen, the fish fry chefs work together like a finely tuned machine cranking out the tasty dinners.
After the final meal has been served, with one final valiant push the Knights tackle cleaning the kitchen, classrooms and social hall. This massive job of resetting the entire space is quite challenging but each week it is accomplished.
This week the GIFT communities had the privilege of assisting the Knights with serving the meals. It is always fun to visit with the guests as they go through the serving line. We are truly blessed by the countless ways the Knights of Columbus along with the many ministries and organizations of St. Joan of Arc work together to build up the Body of Christ.
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Masses this Weekend... Palm Sunday of our Lord's Passion
This Sunday, Palm Sunday of our Lord's Passion, is an exciting time for any active music program!
On Saturday evening we'll be having our principal Solemn Mass with music provided by St. Joan of Roc.
On Sunday morning we're excited for our Choral Mass at 10:45 which will feature some tremendous anthems for the edification of our congregation.
At the 5:30pm Sunday evening Mass our Children's Choirs will raise their voices with a glad Hosanna as they acclaim our Lord Jesus Christ as King.
Come journey with us through this weekend and into Holy Week! This is an exciting and solemn time of the Church year.
On Saturday evening we'll be having our principal Solemn Mass with music provided by St. Joan of Roc.
On Sunday morning we're excited for our Choral Mass at 10:45 which will feature some tremendous anthems for the edification of our congregation.
At the 5:30pm Sunday evening Mass our Children's Choirs will raise their voices with a glad Hosanna as they acclaim our Lord Jesus Christ as King.
Come journey with us through this weekend and into Holy Week! This is an exciting and solemn time of the Church year.
Monday, March 26, 2012
Holy Week . . . The Triduum
The time is approaching for our elect and candidates for full communion, to be received into the Church.
They will walk with us in prayer through the Triduum, savoring the expererience of each night
until the Easter Vigil . . . when all will be made new in Christ . . .
Come share the joy of these nights . . . for there is nothing else like it!
They will walk with us in prayer through the Triduum, savoring the expererience of each night
until the Easter Vigil . . . when all will be made new in Christ . . .
Come share the joy of these nights . . . for there is nothing else like it!
Palm Sunday & The Meaning of Stewardship
Looking back on Palm Sunday, it must have caused some of the earliest Christians great feelings of guilt and complicity. How many of them welcomed Jesus into Jerusalem with palm branches and shouts of Hosanna. Yet, a few days later how many of them probably joined the crowd in saying, "Does anything good come from the Gallilee?
Hopping on the bandwagon is nothing new, it even happened in the ancient world. Think it couldn't happen to us? Do you really want to think of the times that we all stood around while others including the Church were the butt of people's jokes and we either pretended not to hear or put up a feeble defense. However, if someone said those same things about our favorite sports team, music group or actor or actress, chances are the outcome might just become heated.
As Lent is winding down, we too like those earliest of Christians can redeem ourselves by embracing the truth and help those, including the Church, who are coming under attack from those who sense an opening to attack the weak. In standing up for the truth, we will find ourselves becoming stronger in all things, including faith.
Hopping on the bandwagon is nothing new, it even happened in the ancient world. Think it couldn't happen to us? Do you really want to think of the times that we all stood around while others including the Church were the butt of people's jokes and we either pretended not to hear or put up a feeble defense. However, if someone said those same things about our favorite sports team, music group or actor or actress, chances are the outcome might just become heated.
As Lent is winding down, we too like those earliest of Christians can redeem ourselves by embracing the truth and help those, including the Church, who are coming under attack from those who sense an opening to attack the weak. In standing up for the truth, we will find ourselves becoming stronger in all things, including faith.
Friday, March 23, 2012
Small Faith Sharing Communities, BIG Benefits!
Learn! Grow! Share Friendship in the Parish!
Appreciate Your Faith More!
Appreciate Your Faith More!
St. Joan of Arc small faith sharing communities are a conduit for getting to know parish members and grow in faith together.
Recent events for small faith sharing communities:
Parish Mission, Fish Frys, Stations of the Cross, Women's & Men's Breakfast with Fr. Larussa, Women's Groups: Lenten Longings & Women of Grace Book Club, Men's Faith Sharing, Fall French Toast Breakfast, Christmas potlucks and Summer picnics. Upcoming event: Next Friday, March 30th the Small Faith Sharing Communities (GIFT) will be assisting the Knights of Columbus with serving fish at the Fish Fry. If interested in volunteering, please contact us.
Become a part of something BIG join a small faith sharing community TODAY!
Contact Romy Riebe 614-885-9450 or Pete Shears 614-888-1562.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
This Sunday at St. Joan of Arc
This Sunday at St. Joan of Arc we'll be having music provided by cantors at the 5:00pm Vigil, and the 7:30am, 9:30am and 12:30pm Masses. At 10:45 we'll have our contemporary ensemble St. Joan of Roc leading us in song. The 5:30pm Mass on Sunday evening will be our Choral Mass.
Also this weekend we'll be having a concert on Sunday Evening (March 25th) at 7:00pm as part of our Christian Concert Series. As with all concerts in our series, admission is free but a free-will offering will be taken up to support the artists involved as well as our parish music program.
Also this weekend we'll be having a concert on Sunday Evening (March 25th) at 7:00pm as part of our Christian Concert Series. As with all concerts in our series, admission is free but a free-will offering will be taken up to support the artists involved as well as our parish music program.
The Book of Jonah
Organist Matthew J. Meloche presents this unique concert which will include the reading of the Book of Jonah in its entirety. Organ music played under the reading will enhance the themes and interludes with organ improvisations will give the listener time to reflect upon the Word of God. This is not a traditional organ concert – there will be no repertoire or large-scale organ pieces. Instead, this is a night to hear the Word of God and music combined together for inspiration during this Lenten season.
We hope to see you there!
Monday, March 19, 2012
This Week in Stewardship
Our outreach work continues this Lent. As indicated in a previous post, in the coming weeks there will be various mailings going out to reach out to Catholic and non-Catholic alike. We are trying to reach out to all and make them aware of the dynamic faith community we have here at St. Joan's. Our faith calls us to make known to all the mysteries and gifts of God.
Our modern world does not seem to shy away from evangelizing all things from burgers and cars to vacation spots, some of them take on a life and lifetyle of their own. Sadly many are substituting things for faith. During this Lent let us show others the way by letting them see what we do to help others. Now might be a good time to review the spiritual (admonish the sinner, instruct the ignorant, counsel the doubtful, comfort the sorrowful, bear wrongs patiently, forgive all injuries, pray for the living and the dead) and corporal works of mercy (feed the hungry, give thirst to the thirsty, shelter the homeless, clothe the naked, visit those in prison, visit the sick and bury the dead) so as to validate what our faith means to us. It could be a powerful witness to a world that needs it.
Our modern world does not seem to shy away from evangelizing all things from burgers and cars to vacation spots, some of them take on a life and lifetyle of their own. Sadly many are substituting things for faith. During this Lent let us show others the way by letting them see what we do to help others. Now might be a good time to review the spiritual (admonish the sinner, instruct the ignorant, counsel the doubtful, comfort the sorrowful, bear wrongs patiently, forgive all injuries, pray for the living and the dead) and corporal works of mercy (feed the hungry, give thirst to the thirsty, shelter the homeless, clothe the naked, visit those in prison, visit the sick and bury the dead) so as to validate what our faith means to us. It could be a powerful witness to a world that needs it.
Friday, March 16, 2012
Lenten Opportunities
This beautiful spring-like weather with so many trees and flowers beginning to bloom, is the perfect reminder of how our small faith sharing communities are blooming at St. Joan of Arc.
This past Saturday March 10, featured a Women's Breakfast with Fr. Larussa. It was initiated as a result Women's Conference and about 55 ladies attended.
The gathering began with Saturday morning Mass which included a lovely breakfast hosted and served by the participants of the Men's Conference. The theme of the morning was Pathways to Christ - Keeping Your "Soil" Fertile. Fr. Larussa shared the scripture reading from Mark 4:1-20; the Parable of the Sower. Each participant was given a hyachinth bulb planted in a container as a reminder to keep our spiritual soil culitvated with God's word and works. Many opportunities were shared to help faciliated our spiritual growth.
These opportunities include special Lenten experiences:
GIFT (Growing In Faith Together) Romy Riebe 614-885-9450
Lenten Longings, 6 sessions, begun on Mar. 6, Tuesday evenings 7:00-8:30 pm
Facilitated by Anne Benington, 614-764-0924
Mornings of Grace Book Club, My Life with the Saints, 5 sessions begun on Mar. 2, Friday Mornings 9:30-11:00 am Facilitated by Jennie Wallace
Burdens and Blessings Women's Prayer Group, meets, April 21, May 12, 26, June 2, 16
Saturdays 9:00 a.m.Facilitated Annie Dalby, spiritual director
Coming in the Fall 2012:
Women's Overnight Retreat Michelle Biagi 614-785-0709, Jean Supron 614-433-9815
Various Small Group Study Series:
~ Catholicism DVD Series
~ Together! Series (28 sessions) Eileen Huber 614-849-8827
~ Women of Grace (9 sessions) Jennie Wallace 614-430-8202 & Anne Benington 614-764-0924
Please watch bulletin for future details.
"And those are the ones on whom seed was sown on the good soil; and they hear the word and accept it and bear fruit thirty, sixty and a hundredfold." Mark 4:20
This past Saturday March 10, featured a Women's Breakfast with Fr. Larussa. It was initiated as a result Women's Conference and about 55 ladies attended.
The gathering began with Saturday morning Mass which included a lovely breakfast hosted and served by the participants of the Men's Conference. The theme of the morning was Pathways to Christ - Keeping Your "Soil" Fertile. Fr. Larussa shared the scripture reading from Mark 4:1-20; the Parable of the Sower. Each participant was given a hyachinth bulb planted in a container as a reminder to keep our spiritual soil culitvated with God's word and works. Many opportunities were shared to help faciliated our spiritual growth.
These opportunities include special Lenten experiences:
GIFT (Growing In Faith Together) Romy Riebe 614-885-9450
Lenten Longings, 6 sessions, begun on Mar. 6, Tuesday evenings 7:00-8:30 pm
Facilitated by Anne Benington, 614-764-0924
Mornings of Grace Book Club, My Life with the Saints, 5 sessions begun on Mar. 2, Friday Mornings 9:30-11:00 am Facilitated by Jennie Wallace
Burdens and Blessings Women's Prayer Group, meets, April 21, May 12, 26, June 2, 16
Saturdays 9:00 a.m.Facilitated Annie Dalby, spiritual director
Coming in the Fall 2012:
Women's Overnight Retreat Michelle Biagi 614-785-0709, Jean Supron 614-433-9815
Various Small Group Study Series:
~ Catholicism DVD Series
~ Together! Series (28 sessions) Eileen Huber 614-849-8827
~ Women of Grace (9 sessions) Jennie Wallace 614-430-8202 & Anne Benington 614-764-0924
Please watch bulletin for future details.
"And those are the ones on whom seed was sown on the good soil; and they hear the word and accept it and bear fruit thirty, sixty and a hundredfold." Mark 4:20
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Holy Week Anthems
The choir is readying several special anthems for Easter and Holy Week. Want to check out their music before coming to Mass so you can more readily enter into the music being sung? It's easy with the internet!
One anthem that will be used on Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday and Good Friday is entitled Who is that Man? The piece, sung from the prospective of someone watching the events of Holy Week take place in history, questions who Jesus is, why He lives so peacefully, why many and why his friends leave Him in His time of need.
It can be listened to here: http://listeninglab.stantons.com/title/who-is-that-man/462723/
An anthem that will be used at the Easter Vigil and on Easter Sunday at our 9:30am Choral Mass is entitled There is a Redeemer. The rich orchestration will make this piece truly special as the choir acclaims that we do have a Redeemer and that He has truly risen.
It can be heard here: http://listeninglab.stantons.com/title/there-is-a-redeemer/462774/
Finally our choir will repeat our popular Easter anthem from last year Glory to the Risen Lamb, but it will be slightly different since the orchestration will be primarily strings and woodwinds, whereas last year it was entirely brass.
It can be heard here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vdp3wD6HJnI
There will be many other motets and anthems throughout the week to draw you into the liturgies being celebrated. Included are some more traditional motets by Samuel Webbe, W.A. Mozart and others.
We urge you to spiritually journey with us through the Holy Week Choral Masses.
Please note, our Choral Mass on Palm Sunday is at 10:45AM.
One anthem that will be used on Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday and Good Friday is entitled Who is that Man? The piece, sung from the prospective of someone watching the events of Holy Week take place in history, questions who Jesus is, why He lives so peacefully, why many and why his friends leave Him in His time of need.
It can be listened to here: http://listeninglab.stantons.com/title/who-is-that-man/462723/
An anthem that will be used at the Easter Vigil and on Easter Sunday at our 9:30am Choral Mass is entitled There is a Redeemer. The rich orchestration will make this piece truly special as the choir acclaims that we do have a Redeemer and that He has truly risen.
It can be heard here: http://listeninglab.stantons.com/title/there-is-a-redeemer/462774/
Finally our choir will repeat our popular Easter anthem from last year Glory to the Risen Lamb, but it will be slightly different since the orchestration will be primarily strings and woodwinds, whereas last year it was entirely brass.
It can be heard here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vdp3wD6HJnI
There will be many other motets and anthems throughout the week to draw you into the liturgies being celebrated. Included are some more traditional motets by Samuel Webbe, W.A. Mozart and others.
We urge you to spiritually journey with us through the Holy Week Choral Masses.
Please note, our Choral Mass on Palm Sunday is at 10:45AM.
Monday, March 12, 2012
Midway through Lent
Midway through Lent with RCIA . . . and time is precious now, for we are rapidly approaching Holy Week and the Triduum. We spent this past Sunday evening looking into the Creed and the Our Father. After the session people spoke about the depth of those two prayers and how they found new meaning and understanding from the session.
The tip of the iceberg . . . the challenge for us all . . . to come to "know in our hearts" the prayer's we pray so often. Can we be open to receiving new insights? Will we find ways to give them expression with our lives?
There is still time . . . we are only midway through Lent . . .
Stewardship Plans
This Lent the Stewardship team is busy planning a series of mailings and events that we hope will help get the faithful message of the parish out to the greater community. We pray this in turn leads to our continued spiritual growth and outreach to the greater community. This summer our parish will celebrate her 25th anniversary and we need your prayers to make sure all of the parish's endeavors in faith and outreach are a success.
We are more than halfway through Lent and now is the time to assess our growth in faith and stewardship. In some ways Lent us like spiritual training and exercise as we prepare for Christ's death and resurrection. The best thank you gift we can give Christ is the seriousness in which we grow in our faith and service to others.
We are more than halfway through Lent and now is the time to assess our growth in faith and stewardship. In some ways Lent us like spiritual training and exercise as we prepare for Christ's death and resurrection. The best thank you gift we can give Christ is the seriousness in which we grow in our faith and service to others.
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Tom Booth's SJA Mission Performance
Tom Booth Lenten Parish Mission New Song Performance, Feb. 28th (Click here)
Tom Booth composed, recorded, and then performed this original piece for the first time at the St. Joan of Arc Parish Mission, in Powell, OH, on Tuesday, February 28th. It has been tentatively named "All That I Need" The second verse is under revision, but enjoy this live performance! This song is not currently available for sale, but may be on future Tom Booth recordings. For more information, please visit: http://tomboothmusic.com. Thanks!
This inspirational parish mission with Tom Booth and his sister Carrie Graham, was attended by over 2,100 adults and children. Their faithfilled stories, prayers and songs provided a beautiful, reflective introduction into the Lenten season.
Anyone that ordered Tom Booth's CD's or song books during the mission may pick up their order after Masses during the weekend of March 24 and 25. The CD's were back ordered and will be shipped to our parish late next week. Thanks for your patience and understanding.
Keep the Lenten Mission alive in your heart by living the message of prayer, fasting and outreach. Lenten small faith sharing groups are in session during Lent. For more information, please call Romy Riebe 614-946-5488.
This inspirational parish mission with Tom Booth and his sister Carrie Graham, was attended by over 2,100 adults and children. Their faithfilled stories, prayers and songs provided a beautiful, reflective introduction into the Lenten season.
Anyone that ordered Tom Booth's CD's or song books during the mission may pick up their order after Masses during the weekend of March 24 and 25. The CD's were back ordered and will be shipped to our parish late next week. Thanks for your patience and understanding.
Keep the Lenten Mission alive in your heart by living the message of prayer, fasting and outreach. Lenten small faith sharing groups are in session during Lent. For more information, please call Romy Riebe 614-946-5488.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
YOUTH MINISTRY IRISH MUSIC NIGHT THIS SUNDAY!
We are going to have an Irish music night this Sunday March 11th featuring "The Kells" in the Social Hall. The Kells play traditional Irish music and it will be like a teen coffee house set up only everyone is invited to enjoy the music. We will serve some pizza and soft drinks too. Hope to see you all there!Check out their Myspace page to hear their music.
Michael A. Barone
SJOAYM
Fish Fry, Concert ON SUNDAY, Sunday Masses
Our Music Department will be hosting the Fish Fry this Friday evening at the Parish. We hope you will come out and enjoy some good food and fellowship and be served by those who sing/ring to the glory of God at St. Joan of Arc.
This Sunday evening St. Joan of Arc will be hosting the choir from Hamilton College in New York. Please consider coming out to hear this 70 member choir on Sunday evening (March 11) at 7:30PM. We are blessed to have them be the first concert in our Christian Concert Series. We thank our Pastor, Father Raymond Larussa, for his encouragement in our beginning this Christian Concert Series. All concerts in the series are free to the public, but a collection will be taken to support the artists and the music program at St. Joan of Arc.
On the Third Sunday of Lent (March 10/11), our Choral Mass will be at 10:45AM, we will have cantors at all other Masses, and our handbell choir will enhanse the music at the 5:30PM Sunday Evening Mass. We hope you come out this and every Sunday to be a part of your parish community and to celebrate Holy Mass.
This Sunday evening St. Joan of Arc will be hosting the choir from Hamilton College in New York. Please consider coming out to hear this 70 member choir on Sunday evening (March 11) at 7:30PM. We are blessed to have them be the first concert in our Christian Concert Series. We thank our Pastor, Father Raymond Larussa, for his encouragement in our beginning this Christian Concert Series. All concerts in the series are free to the public, but a collection will be taken to support the artists and the music program at St. Joan of Arc.
On the Third Sunday of Lent (March 10/11), our Choral Mass will be at 10:45AM, we will have cantors at all other Masses, and our handbell choir will enhanse the music at the 5:30PM Sunday Evening Mass. We hope you come out this and every Sunday to be a part of your parish community and to celebrate Holy Mass.
Monday, March 5, 2012
Something to ponder . . .
Ever wonder what it is like taking part in RCIA . . . as we approach the final weeks leading up to their receiving the sacraments of initiation . . . there is a heightened sense of anticipation and a heightened sense of preparation.
This past Sunday we discussed sin, conscience and the ten commandments. Sounds fairly straight forward and yet as I pomdered the homework assignment I wondered how members of our community would respond to the three questions that the Elect and Candidates are working on this week?
1) The Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) teaches that the Christian who seeks to purify him/herself of sin and become holy with the help of God's grace is not alone. God's children are joined through Christ to the life of all other Christians in the supernatural unity of the Mystical Body of Christ. WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU COULD DO TO INCREASE THIS SUPERNATURAL UNITY?
2) Sin is a personal act. Bu t we have a responsibilty for the sins committed by others when we cooperate in them.We cooperate by: a) participating directly and voluntarily in them; b) ordering, advising, praising, or approving them; c) not disclosing or not hindering them when we have an obligation to do so; and d) protecting evil-doers. Sin makes people partners of one another and causes lust, violence, and injustice. Give an example of people cooperating in the sins of others, and what you could do to end such cooperation.
3) The CCC tells us that anger is a desire for revenge. If anger reaches the point of deliberate desire to kill or seriously wound someone, it is gravely against charity; it is a mortal sin. Jesus was very angry and violent when he drove (Lk 21, 12-13) the money changers and the dove sellars from the temple precinct, calling them a "den of thieves." Was Jesus committing a sin? How do we reconcile this incident with Paul's statement that " He was like us in all things except sin."
A thought provoking challenge for us all during this Lenten season . . . your responses are welcome!
This past Sunday we discussed sin, conscience and the ten commandments. Sounds fairly straight forward and yet as I pomdered the homework assignment I wondered how members of our community would respond to the three questions that the Elect and Candidates are working on this week?
1) The Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) teaches that the Christian who seeks to purify him/herself of sin and become holy with the help of God's grace is not alone. God's children are joined through Christ to the life of all other Christians in the supernatural unity of the Mystical Body of Christ. WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU COULD DO TO INCREASE THIS SUPERNATURAL UNITY?
2) Sin is a personal act. Bu t we have a responsibilty for the sins committed by others when we cooperate in them.We cooperate by: a) participating directly and voluntarily in them; b) ordering, advising, praising, or approving them; c) not disclosing or not hindering them when we have an obligation to do so; and d) protecting evil-doers. Sin makes people partners of one another and causes lust, violence, and injustice. Give an example of people cooperating in the sins of others, and what you could do to end such cooperation.
3) The CCC tells us that anger is a desire for revenge. If anger reaches the point of deliberate desire to kill or seriously wound someone, it is gravely against charity; it is a mortal sin. Jesus was very angry and violent when he drove (Lk 21, 12-13) the money changers and the dove sellars from the temple precinct, calling them a "den of thieves." Was Jesus committing a sin? How do we reconcile this incident with Paul's statement that " He was like us in all things except sin."
A thought provoking challenge for us all during this Lenten season . . . your responses are welcome!
Stewardship Prepares For A Busy Year
While the weather in Lent can be tospy turvy full of cold and warms spurts, the Stewardship Committee is turning their thoughts to summer and our parish's 25th anniversary celebrations. In truth the parish is celebrating her birthday this whole calendar year. However, in July we will officially celebrate our 25 years.
In that 25 years the parish has grown by leaps and bounds. While it is certainly great to see our numbers grow, we also want to see our faith grow as well. St Joan of Arc offers numerous programs that enable parishioners to grow in their faith. Perhaps as the year marches onward you can consult the bulletin for programs that will help you and your family grow further in their Catholic faith. There could be no better feeling than celebrating the parish's birthday in July knowing that your faith is growing just like our parish.
In that 25 years the parish has grown by leaps and bounds. While it is certainly great to see our numbers grow, we also want to see our faith grow as well. St Joan of Arc offers numerous programs that enable parishioners to grow in their faith. Perhaps as the year marches onward you can consult the bulletin for programs that will help you and your family grow further in their Catholic faith. There could be no better feeling than celebrating the parish's birthday in July knowing that your faith is growing just like our parish.
Friday, March 2, 2012
Tom Booth Parish Lenten Mission Wrap up
Special thanks to Tom Booth and his sister Carrie Graham for the inspirational Lenten Parish Mission.
Thanks also to the 2,100 + people who attended the St. Joan of Arc Parish Lenten Mission with Tom Booth, February 25, 26, 27, & 28, 2012.
We especially want to acknowledge all those that made this parish mission possible.
Our clergy: Fr. Ray Larussa, Fr. Jeffrey Tigyer, and through their prayers of support; Msgr. George Schlegel, Bishop James Griffin, Deacons Tom Berg Sr., Jim Rouse, & Michael Ross.
PSR & Youth Ministry: Emily Winner, Mary Jo Newell, Susan Fox, Laura Sams, Jeanne Hayslip, Judy Komenda, Cindy Guzak, Michael Barone, whose coordination of children and family attendance were invaluable.
Music Ministry: Matthew Meloche, Paula Vasey, Val Galaktinov, and all music ministry volunteers for the beautiful Mass celebrations.
Our Parish Office Staff: Elosie Carlet, Diana Zinkhon, Jean Keefe, Elizabeth Kunze, Greg Hosfeld, Gary Kimball, David Hartline, Angie Siefring, whose behind the scene efforts kept things moving.
Planning Team & Volunteers: Greg Savoldi, Sound Engineer, Gordon Mawhinney, photographer & video productions, Tess Mawhinney CD sales, Carol, Tom, Nicole and entire Fisher Family, Phyllis Brant, Ann Bielek, Diana Burcu, Jackie Witty, Christine Jordan, Martha Daum, Mary Jones, Mary Rosato, Pete & Ellie Shears, Leon Ziolkowski, Minh Nguyen, whose unselfish donation of time and talent made our mission inviting and memorable.
Saturday morning, February 25 began with a Workshop &
Tom Booth and his sister Carrie Graham shared stories,
prayers and uplifting music and songs to guide parishioners into the desert of our hearts and hear God's message to each of us.
One of the stories Tom shared involved his commission to write a song for Mother Teresa when she was alive. It was interesting to hear how Tom found the inspiration for his song Prayer of Abandonment for her. Even more interesting was Mother Teresa's response and the personal impact on Tom as result of the song years later.
The mission has come and gone, now it is up to each of us to find ways to live the message of prayer, trust and openness of heart to hear God's word.
Thanks also to the 2,100 + people who attended the St. Joan of Arc Parish Lenten Mission with Tom Booth, February 25, 26, 27, & 28, 2012.
We especially want to acknowledge all those that made this parish mission possible.
Our clergy: Fr. Ray Larussa, Fr. Jeffrey Tigyer, and through their prayers of support; Msgr. George Schlegel, Bishop James Griffin, Deacons Tom Berg Sr., Jim Rouse, & Michael Ross.
PSR & Youth Ministry: Emily Winner, Mary Jo Newell, Susan Fox, Laura Sams, Jeanne Hayslip, Judy Komenda, Cindy Guzak, Michael Barone, whose coordination of children and family attendance were invaluable.
Music Ministry: Matthew Meloche, Paula Vasey, Val Galaktinov, and all music ministry volunteers for the beautiful Mass celebrations.
Our Parish Office Staff: Elosie Carlet, Diana Zinkhon, Jean Keefe, Elizabeth Kunze, Greg Hosfeld, Gary Kimball, David Hartline, Angie Siefring, whose behind the scene efforts kept things moving.
Planning Team & Volunteers: Greg Savoldi, Sound Engineer, Gordon Mawhinney, photographer & video productions, Tess Mawhinney CD sales, Carol, Tom, Nicole and entire Fisher Family, Phyllis Brant, Ann Bielek, Diana Burcu, Jackie Witty, Christine Jordan, Martha Daum, Mary Jones, Mary Rosato, Pete & Ellie Shears, Leon Ziolkowski, Minh Nguyen, whose unselfish donation of time and talent made our mission inviting and memorable.
Saturday morning, February 25 began with a Workshop &
Morning of Reflection for liturgical ministers & cathechists.
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prayers and uplifting music and songs to guide parishioners into the desert of our hearts and hear God's message to each of us.
One of the stories Tom shared involved his commission to write a song for Mother Teresa when she was alive. It was interesting to hear how Tom found the inspiration for his song Prayer of Abandonment for her. Even more interesting was Mother Teresa's response and the personal impact on Tom as result of the song years later.
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| Tom Booth and parishioner, Nicole Fisher sang Sacred Silence during the Mission closing guided meditation. |
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Consider some of the many opportunities St. Joan of Arc offers. Especially helpful are the Small Faith Sharing mini series available during Lent. For more information contact Romy Riebe 614-885-9450.
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