Fr. Don Kline, Pastor
The Charity and Development Appeal or CDA takes place once each year. It is a time when every Catholic family is asked to support—financially and with prayer—the over 70 charitable, educational and spiritual ministries which counsel, feed, clothe, house, educate and comfort those in need throughout the four counties in our Diocese, which includes Mohave, Maricopa, Coconino and Yavapai. CDA also provides training for seminarians, deacons, catechetical, liturgical and youth ministers in this area, which covers 44,000 square miles.
This year our diocesan wide participation goal is 35% and our financial goal is $10,000,000 to support them. The donor cards can be found in the pews, the narthex, as well as the bulletin. These cards contain information on how to make your financial gift and/or commitment to prayer. They also contain information on how to make your gift online instead of completing a donor card.
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Many of you know about the CDA. It is our one annual appeal that supports so many in our community. What you may not know is that the CDA is often the basis for many of our organizations who help seniors, the homeless, those who have lost jobs, women who have been abused and of course, families in crisis.
You can imagine that this year is another critical time for support. Paz de Cristo is trying to find funds to feed families. The Foundation for Senior Living has many more seniors who lost retirement funds and need our help.
Here at St. Joan of Arc we see everyone as part of our family. It is a mission that all of us share as One Family in Christ. We are called to protect life at every stage, from the infant in the womb to those nearing the end of life. Especially in this environment, we need to protect those who have no home, food or a job.
In this Year for Priests, we recognize that our support for the Charity and Development Appeal supports our seminarians in their journey to follow Christ. It supports our priests who offer their leadership in our parishes, schools and missions. All of them offer us the opportunity to deepen our relationship with Christ.
It is your support for the Charity and Development Appeal that makes such support possible. CDA is about who we are as a Church and as a family. It is about praying for those in our family who need care and support. It is about protecting the dignity of life from unborn babies to those nearing the end of life. It is about putting our faith into action by investing in families, education for our children and social services. It is about committing ourselves to becoming a strong and visible presence in the life of our entire community.
Please join me in prayer and support for our One Family in Christ. Consider praying for those in need throughout our Diocese as well as discerning how to support them with a financial gift.
May Our Lady be your solace and guide in every endeavor, joy, and trial! And may the Holy Eucharist be your wisdom and strength!
God Bless,
Fr. Don Kline
Estimados Hermanos y Hermanas en Cristo
El CDA son las siglas para la Campaña de Caridad y Desarrollo. Esta campaña se efectúa una vez al año, y pide a cada hogar Católico que respalde – con un donativo y por medio de la oración – a más de 70 (setenta) ministerios caritativos, educativos y espirituales que proveen con consejería, alimento, vestido, hogares, educación y apoyo a quienes tienen necesidad en los cuatro condados de nuestra diócesis incluyendo a Mohave, Maricopa, Coconino y Yavapai. El CDA también proporciona entrenamiento y educación para seminaristas, diáconos, ministros de liturgia y ministros de la juventud en ésta área la cual cubre 44,000 millas cuadradas.
Este año, nuestra meta de participación de toda la diócesis es de 30% y nuestra meta financiera es de $10,000,000. Las tarjetas de donación se encuentran en las bancas, la parte posterior de la iglesia, y en el boletín, e indican como puede ser su regalo financiero o comprometerse a orar. La tarjeta también indica como puede ser su contribución sobre el Internet en vez de con la tarjeta de donación.
Muchos de ustedes conocen el CDA, es nuestra única campaña anual que apoya a muchos en nuestra comunidad. Lo que a la mejor no saben es que el CDA regularmente es la base para muchas de nuestras organizaciones que ayudan a los ancianos, los desamparados, aquellos que han perdido su empleo, mujeres que han sido abusadas, y por supuesto a las familias en crisis.
Ya se imaginaran que este año es otra vez un tiempo crítico para apoyar a esta campaña. Paz de Cristo está tratando de encontrar fondos para alimentar a las familias. La Fundación para Personas de la Tercera Edad tiene a muchos ancianos que perdieron sus fondos de retiro y necesitan de nuestra ayuda.
Aquí en la parroquia de Santa Juana de Arco vemos a todos como parte de nuestra familia. Es la misión que cada uno de nosotros comparte como Una Familia Unida en Cristo. Somos llamados a proteger la vida en cada etapa, desde el infante en el vientre hasta aquellos que están cerca de su propia muerte. Especialmente en este ambiente, debemos proteger aquellos que no tienen hogar, comida o empleo.
En este Año Sacerdotal, reconocemos que nuestro apoyo a la Campaña de Caridad y Desarrollo, apoya a nuestros seminaristas en su camino de seguir a Cristo. Apoya a nuestros sacerdotes, quien ofrece su liderazgo en nuestras parroquias, escuelas y misiones. Todos ellos nos ofrecen la oportunidad de profundizar nuestra relación con Cristo.
Es su propio apoyo a la Campaña de Caridad y Desarrollo que hace posible el apoyo para los demás. El CDA describe lo que somos como Iglesia y como familia. Se trata de rezar por aquellos en nuestra familia que necesitan cuidado y apoyo. Se trata de proteger la dignidad de la vida desde los bebes no nacidos hasta las personas que se acercan al fin de sus vidas. Se trata de poner nuestra fe en acción al invertir en familias, en la educación de nuestros hijos, y en los servicios sociales. Es el comprometernos a ser una presencia fuerte y visible en la vida de nuestra comunidad.
Por favor únanse conmigo en oración y apoyo por nuestra Única Familia en Cristo. Considere orar por aquellos tan necesitados de nuestra Diócesis y también discernir como apoyarlos con una contribución.
Que Nuestra Señora sea su consuelo y guía en cada esfuerzo, alegría, y prueba! Y que la Santa Eucaristía sea su sabiduría y fortaleza!
Que Dios los bendiga,
Padre Don Kline
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New Kitchen Stoves: Due to the age and condition of our stoves in the kitchen we’ve had to replace
them. If you are able to make a donation to help defray the cost, please contact me at the parish office.
Volunteers Needed: Volunteers are needed for our Lenten Fish Frys. We’re looking for people to seat and serve
our guests, to help with washing dishes and putting away the supplies at the end of evening. We’re also in need of
someone who is available to come in on Friday mornings to bring supplies to the hall from the warehouse. For
more information, please contact me at the parish office.
Sweetheart Dinner/Dance
St. Joan of Arc Council #14357 will be
conducting a Sweetheart Dinner/Dance
on Saturday, February 13, 2010, in
Weidner Hall starting at 6:00 PM. Proceeds
to benefit Right to Life. Tickets are $10.00 per person, $12.00 at the door.
Meal will be a roast pork dinner with all the fixings.
Music will be provided for dancing.
Tickets are available from Knight after all Masses or
by calling Chairperson Jesus Ibarra at 6239330354.
High School Confirmation Candidates
For all high school aged Confirmation candidates, please remember to turn in your permission slip for the upcoming retreat on March 5th, 6th and 7th. Also, be reminded that your service projects are due the last week of February. If you have any questions, please contact Zack Hohenberg in the Youth Office.
Sacrament Classes (grades 38)
For those Confirmation candidates, grades 38, please remember that your Midterm Assessment will be held in class on February 15th. Also, due to the exam, please be advised that class may be extended by 30 minutes that day so that no teaching time is lost.
Mass Card Change
Please note that due to continued infringement upon St. Joan of Arc’s Mass attendance policy, we have decided to prohibit the increasingly common practice of signing bulletins in place of Mass cards. From this point on, no matter the reason, our priests/deacons will no longer sign anything but Mass Cards. If there is any problem whatsoever, please contact Michael or Brenda in the main office during the week.
Weekly DVD Series on the Teaching of Jesus Christ to begin
St. Joan of Arc is currently hosting a weekly DVD catechetical session during our Religious Education classes each Wednesday and Thursday evening at 4:30 and 6:30pm respectively. We will be presenting The Teaching of Jesus Chris, a 50 episode series on the Catechism of the Catholic Church, hosted by Fr. John Corapi, SOLT, STD, that is aimed at helping the “average Joe” come to a deeper understanding and appreciation for what the Church teaches on a wide range of topics.
RCIARite of Christian Initiation of Adults (Inquiry Session Starting)
St. Joan of Arc will be starting a second Inquiry Class for all who might be thinking about coming into the Catholic Church. The Inquiry phase is an informal period of “inquiry” that precedes entrance into the Order of Catechumens in the fall. The first session will be held Tuesday, February 9, from 6:307:30 pm. Room to be announced. All are welcome and we look forward walking with you on this most important of journeys.
