St. Joan of Arc Parish

Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Sunday, August 1, 2021

“I am the bread of life;

whoever comes to me will never hunger,

and whoever believes in me will never thirst.”

Rev. William M. Rodrigues, Pastor 61 Canal Road Deacon Norman F. McEnaney Orleans, MA 02653 Deacon John P. Twerago Judy Burt Walker, Dir. of Faith Formation Parish email: [email protected] Art McManus, Director of Music Parish office: 508-255-0170 Lisa Scapellati, Administrative Assistant Parish office fax: 508-240-6741 Alec Stansell, Facilities Manager Website: www.joanarc.org

Mass schedule line: 508-240-7818 Mass schedule: Saturday Vigil: 5 pm Faith Formation email: [email protected] Sunday: 8 am and 10 am Faith Formation office: 508-255-1257 Daily: Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri: 8 am Faith Formation fax: 508-255-7442 Confession schedule: Thrift Shop: 508-255-4476 Saturday: 4:00 – 4:45 pm or by appointment St. Vincent de Paul HELPLINE: 508-255-8080 Rosary: M, T, F after 8 am Mass Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 1, 2021 MASS INTENTIONS We thank you for your generous support of our Parish. Week of July 31 — August 6 This weekend—2nd Collection—Peter Pence Saturday 5:00 Peg Deegan Sunday 8:00 Lynn Filomeno Next weekend - 2nd Collection — SVdP Harvest Sunday Bob Leite 10:00 Charlie Wolff Total collected for the July 24/25 Regular Collectionand for Monday 8:00 John & Olivia Kealty the Kenya Konnection Collection will be available next week! Tuesday 8:00 Father Bob Kemmery Wednesday 8:00 Charles Kozlowski LECTORS NEEDED! Friday 8:00 Karen Joan Bundy Interested in a simple way to give God thanks and praise? Weekend of August 7 and 8 Do you have experience in public speaking? Saturday 5:00 Jack Replogle Join our team of lectors! Sunday 8:00 Isobel Una Nielson We are especially in need of lectors for the Sat. Vigil Mass. Call the rectory at 508-255-0170 or Brett Clair send an email to [email protected]. 10:00 Patricia Twerago

Summer Mass Schedule Please help us update our prayer lists. We are planning to continue the regular schedule If you know of any changes that should be made to our prayer of Weekend Masses during the summer months this lists, or if a loved one is in need of the Sacrament of the Sick, year. Masses will be celebrated Saturdays at 5:00pm please call or email the Parish Office — 508-255-0170 or recto- and Sundays at 8:00am and 10:00am. [email protected]. Due to HIPPA medical privacy laws, family mem- bers must contact the Parish Office to request a pastoral visit for Office Information their loved one. Baptisms—by appointment Marriage—arrangements 8 to 12 months in advance PRAY FOR THE ILL OF THE PARISH Thrift Shop 508-255-4476 Martin Coughlin, Loretta Stephens, Harry Marcoux, John Keane, Open Mon., Wed., Thurs., & Fri: 10 am to 4 pm Tris Windle, David Cousins, Lynne Scalia, Alex Podeszwa, Accepting donated items: Tues. & Thurs.: 8 am to noon Thomas Stone, Nick Bartick, Pam Hedlund, Len Hedlund, Greg Morongell, Nora Gould, Edan Pearl, Anne Caruso, John M. Faith Formation Office 508-255-1257; Fax # 508-255-7442 Pollard, Peter Cruckshank, Bill Hannon, Ivy Davis, Maddy Hayes, Office hours: Mon.—Fri.: 9:30 am to 12:30 pm Clare Stevenson, Joseph Nosari, Vincent Lencvewski, Jeffrey SVdP Advocates strive to help clients in need by provid- Wolfgang, Joan Ouellette, Bev Sarazin, Tyler Benscoter, Agnes ing assistance with food, clothing, shelter, fuel, utility ex- Wolfgang, Fr. Paul Smith, Marilyn Drewes, Ray Castriotta, penses, and medical needs. HELPLINE: 508-255-8080 Julianne Sullivan, Robert Grudzina, Marge LaGrassa, Jim Lewis, Joyce Loechner, Frank Salomone, Chad Larivee, Dick Deadline for submission of bulletin items: Monday @ 9 am Wentworth, Nuvia Downs, Karen Mary McNulty, Olivia Hart, Alex Haas, Patrick Devine, Frank McCarthy, Andree Yager, Paul Kascsak, Patty Camarra, James Manley, Betty Babcock, Chris PRAY FOR OUR ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE Frazier, Jessica O., Fran McDonagh, Donna Hibbert, Margaret MEN AND WOMEN Royce, Beth Nixon, Anne O’Brien, Gerry Moynihan, Martha Brandy Nelson, Timothy Horigan, Scott Doucette, Mi- Moynihan, Richard Paskiewicz, Emily Sparks, Stephen Moreau, chael Wilson, David Lucas, Sean Lucas, Peter Civita Paula Madeiro, Paul Brandon, Rita Folger, Gerri DiCristina, Shayne, Peter Cabral, Gregory DeLuca, Joshua Kathleen Kilmer, Marguerite Forren, Mary Pickard, Deepthi Schmitt, Joseph Long, Brad Howard, Thomas Scud- Moola, Steve Novick, Ernie T., Eleanor Symecko, Hector der, Jeffrey Stebbins, Phillip McDonough, David Wil- Pelletier, Bob Cunnane, Crystal McCuin, Rose Austin, Andrew cox, John Amick, David McDonald, Lt. Edward J. Malo- Michael, Siobhan R., Richard M., Joan Pellissier, Bruce Quiel, ney, Andrew Kelley, William James Miller, David Orlo- Addie Priess, Kathleen Paterson, Matthew Hosmer, Patrick ski, Stephen Tammaro, Michael L. Hamilton, Thomas Ahern, Claire and Therese Lamorder, Nancy Scapellati, Pam Crawford, Aaron Charette, Nicholas McGahey, Edward Root, Beverly Moreau, Robert Paterson, Andrew Campbell, Prufer, Christian P. Goodman, Connor Lafontaine, Jeffrey Cartier, Judy Merend, Pat Hastings, Allan E. Gould, Terry Colin Bracken, Michael Bracken Sullivan

- 2 - Do you want to grow closer to Jesus? Come to Eucharistic Adoration on Friday, August 13 — anytime between 12 and 3pm.

You will be transformed!

Christ fills you with His Graces when you spend time with Him in Adoration.

Understood simply, Eucharistic Adoration is adoring or honoring the Eucharistic Presence of Christ. In a deeper sense, it involves "the contemplation of the Mystery of Christ truly present before us." During Eucharistic Ado- ration, we "watch and wait", we remain "silent" in His Presence and open ourselves to His Graces which flow from the Eucharist ... By worshiping the Eucharistic Jesus, we become what God wants us to be! Like a magnet, the Lord draws us to Himself and gently transforms us. + + + + + + + + + + + "I went to adoration for the first time in about 20 years. My evening was booked solid, as is normal for most busy moms. I came tearing into the parking lot between kids' activities...flew into the chapel prepared to check adora- tion off my list, but something happened in the quiet-- I listened! I mean really listened! I left feeling refreshed and renewed after my 30 minute retreat of silence. I need to put this on my to do list more often."– Anonymous + + + + + + + + + + + +

Adoration is held for 40 hours throughout our Diocese from 8 am on the 2nd Thursday of every month, ending at midnight on the following Friday. The Diocesan intention for August is: for unity among all Catholics, while celebrating our diversity.

PARISH PANCAKE BREAKFAST! The Rosary The St. Joan of Arc Knights of Columbus Council is happy to resume Join us as we pray the Rosary with Parish Pancake Breakfasts this Sunday, August 1, 2021, after the 8 Our Blessed Mother every and 10 a.m. Masses in the Parish Center. Proceeds will be used for Mon., Tues. and Fri. after a variety of Knights of Columbus activities. The Parish Pancake the 8:00 am Mass Breakfasts offer blueberry, cranberry, and plain pancakes, along with sausage, juice, and coffee - all you can eat for $6 for adults, $2.50 for children under 12, and FREE for children under 7, with a family limit of $15. Attendees who have not been fully vaccinated Today’s Readings are advised to wear masks as they enter and leave the facility. 1st Reading Ex 16: 2-4, 12-15 Come on down and enjoy the great food and fellowship! Thank Responsorial Psalm 78: 3-4, 23-24, 25, 54 you for your support. 2nd Reading Eph 4: 17, 20-24 Gospel John 6: 24-35 Social Justice Committee Meeting One does not live on bread alone, but by every word that comes forth August 12 @ 9 am in the Parish Hall. All are welcome! Any from the mouth of God. questions, please contact Jane at [email protected].

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“Be Still” Our reflection and stillness, facilitated by Judy Burt Walker, continues this coming Wednesday, August 4, at 8:45 a.m. in the Chapel. KENYA KONNECTION COLLECTION LAST WEEK-END All are welcome.

Thanks to all of you who donated so generously last SVdP Reminder week-end to the collection for the children and women The 2nd collection on Aug. 7 & 8 is the Harvest Collection. of Dandora, Kenya! Your contributions enable life The SVdP Conference helps those in need with necessities - changing assistance to members of our sister parish, food, medicine, rent, utilities. Thank you for your support. Holy Cross.

If you were away last week-end and wish to contribute THIS WEEK on EWTN to St. Joan Arc’s Kenya Konnection, you can write a check to St. Joan of Arc Church and mark Kenya in the SAINTS OF EUROPE — St. John Vianney, the Cure of memo section or make a cash contribution in an enve- Ars—Father Bernard McGuckian, SJ, travels to Ars, lope marked Kenya. Donations may also be made France to document the life of one of the greatest through the parish webpage. The collection total will be saints of Europe, St. John Vianney. Known for his available next week-end. pastoral work, the Cure of Ars is considered the pa- tron saint of priests. August 4, 5:30 pm. 10 Wonders of the Rosary VIANNEY SPEAKS - Renowned throughout 19th cen- All are welcome to join us for a five- part study series led by our pastor, tury France for his powerful sermons and prayers, Fr. Bill Rodrigues, based on the St. John Vianney speaks through the voice of actor, book by Fr. Donald H. Calloway, MIC, 10 Wonders of the Rosary. Father producer, and film director Leonardo Defilippis, in Calloway is vicar provincial and vo- this dramatic recreation. August 7, 2:00 pm. cation director for the Mother of Mer- * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * cy Province of the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception. He is an NEXT WEEK PREVIEW Emmy Award winner, the author of 13 books, and leads pilgrimages to Mari- EDITH STEIN: ST. TERESA BENEDICTA OF THE CROSS - an shrines around the world. He re- In this two-part biography, Fr. Charles Connor ex- sides in Steubenville, Ohio. amines the life of Edith Stein, the renowned philos- We will gather in the Parish Hall from 9:00am to 10:00am on Friday mornings: July 9, 16, 23, 30 and Au- opher and Carmelite nun known as St. Teresa Bene- gust 6. dicta of the Cross, who was martyred at the hands of the Nazis. August 9, 10:30 am and 11:00 am Please contact the Parish Office if you are interested in this study series and would like a copy of the book. Ave Maria! THEY MIGHT BE SAINTS - Fr. Michael McGivney — A look at the canonization cause of Knights of Co- “This book is powerful, accessible and convincing! Whether you have been praying the rosary your whole life or are just lumbus founder, Fr. Michael McGivney. The mirac- picking it up for the first time, 10 Wonders of the Rosary will ulous cure of a child in his mother’s womb has been inspire you. An indispensable read for every Catholic!” – Thomas S. Monaghan, Founder of Domino's Pizza, Ave attributed to McGivney’s intercession. August Maria University and Legatus. 13, 5:00 pm.

“Wonder is a crucial disposition in Christian meditation. How fitting it is, then, that Fr. Calloway has penned a book TWO CROWNS - The heroic life and death of St. on the rosary from the perspective of wonder. May those Maximilian Kolbe, the Polish priest who gave up his who read this book be inspired to open their hearts to all own life to save another at the Auschwitz death the wonders of the rosary!” – Most Rev. John F. Doerfler, Bishop of Marquette, Michigan camp during World War II. August 14, 8:00 pm.

- 4 - CANON’S CORNER — ‘The Seven Sacraments’ Series The Holy Eucharist — Part II -- Proper Reception of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist -- the sacrament in which Christ the Lord himself is contained, offered, and received –

We only receive the many benefits of the Eucharist when we are in the right disposition of mind and heart and when we come to receive with faith and in a state of grace.

How should we approach the sanctuary when it comes time to receive the Eucharist? Make an act of reverence before receiving the Eucharist. You are going to receive the body, blood, soul, and divinity of the King of the universe. We can never show the amount of respect and reverence that our Savior deserves, but we do the best we can by genu- flecting or making a deep bow before receiving the Eucharist. In this reverential act, we acknowledge who we are before God and humble ourselves to receive Him.

Receiving the Host in the hand or on the tongue... There are two approved ways of receiving Holy Communion. The traditional method is the reception of the Host on the tongue: Step forward and kneel at the Communion rail or station (if you stand, make a sign of reverence—such as a bow or genu- flection or Sign of the Cross—before receiving the Host). The priest holds up the Host and says, “The Body of Christ.” Respond, “Amen.” Tilt your head back slightly, extending your tongue and holding still. The priest will place the Host on your tongue after your “Amen” response. Since Vatican II, the second method to receive Communion is reverently on the hand: Step forward and kneel at the Communion rail (if you stand, make a sign of reverence—such as a bow or genuflection or Sign of the Cross—before receiving the Host). The priest holds up the Host and says, “The Body of Christ.” Respond, “Amen.” Extend your left hand upwards with your right hand cupped underneath the left (if you’re right-handed). Reverently, receive and consume the Host in the presence of the priest (before turning around for your retreat to the pew). (from CRISIS Magazine, Father Jerry Pokorsky, March 12, 2019) What are appropriate signs of reverence with respect to the Body and Blood of Christ? The Body and Blood of Christ present under the appearances of bread and wine are treated with the greatest reverence both during and after the celebration of the Eucharist (cf. Mysterium Fidei, nos. 56-61). For example, the tabernacle in which the consecrated bread is reserved is placed "in some part of the church or oratory which is distinguished, conspicuous, beautifully decorated, and suitable for prayer" ( Code of Canon Law, Can. 938, §2). According to the tradition of the Latin Church, one should genuflect in the presence of the tabernacle containing the reserved sacrament. In the Eastern Catholic Churches, the traditional practice is to make the sign of the cross and to bow profoundly. The liturgical gestures from both traditions reflect reverence, respect, and adoration. It is appropriate for the members of the assembly to greet each other in the gathering space of the church (that is, the vestibule or narthex), but it is not appropriate to speak in loud or boisterous tones in the body of the church (that is, the nave) because of the presence of Christ in the tabernacle. Also, the Church requires everyone to fast 1 hour before receiving the Body and Blood of Christ as a sign of reverence and recol- lection (unless illness prevents one from doing so).

If someone without faith eats and drinks the consecrated bread and wine, does he or she still receive the Body and Blood of Christ? A lack of faith on the part of the person eating and drinking the Body and Blood of Christ cannot change what these are, but it does prevent the person from obtaining the spiritual benefit, which is communion with Christ. Such reception of Christ's Body and Blood would be in vain and, if done knowingly, would be sacrilegious (1 Cor 11:29). If a believer who is conscious of having committed a mortal sin eats and drinks the consecrated bread and wine, does he or she still receive the Body and Blood of Christ? Yes. The disposition of the recipient cannot change what the consecrated bread and wine are. The question here, however, is not about the nature of the Real Presence, but about how sin affects the relationship between an individual and the Lord. Before one steps forward to receive the Body and Blood of Christ in Holy Communion, one needs to be in a right relationship with the Lord and his Mystical Body, the Church - that is, in a state of grace, free of all mortal sin. While sin damages, and can even destroy, that relationship, the sacrament of Penance can restore it. St. Paul tells us that "whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord unworthily will have to answer for the body and blood of the Lord. A person should examine himself, and so eat the bread and drink the cup" (1 Cor 11:27-28). Anyone who is conscious of having committed a mortal sin should be reconciled through the sacrament of Penance before receiving the Body and Blood of Christ.

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CAPE COD HOSPITAL—CHAPLAIN’S OFFICE

The Pastoral Care Office at Cape Cod Hospital encourages parishioners to call the Chaplain’s Office if they or a loved one are in the hospital. Although one’s desire for pastoral care is recorded at admissions, occasionally data entry mistakes do happen. The Chaplain tries to visit every Catholic patient within 24 hours on the weekdays and within 48 hours on the weekend. If you would like Communion brought to you or a loved one and have not seen someone from the Chaplain’s Office, please call 508-862-5287 and ask the hospital operator to connect you to Pastoral Care. Sacraments can only be given to the living, so call the Chaplain as soon as possible!

SVdP FOOD PANTRY DONATIONS Online Bereavement Support Please try to purchase the sizes listed so that the items will fit into Due to covid-19, live sessions are not allowed. Currently the food bags for distribution weekly and at Thanksgiving when online sessions are offered by the Diocese of Fall River on typically 600-700 food bags are packed and distributed. Please Tuesdays. If you have lost a loved one, please consider check dates as most of the food collected is distributed at Thanks- taking advantage of this opportunity for support at this giving. Food may be placed in the baskets by the doors. difficult time. One on one sessions can be arranged. For BAKED BEANS (16 oz), BEEF STEW (24 oz), CANNED FRUIT (16 oz), your convenience, two group sessions are offered, one at CANNED SOUP (11 oz), CANNED VEGETABLES (14.5 oz), INSTANT NONFAT 4:30pm and another at 7:00pm. To join these zoom ses- DRY MILK (Box of 5 env), INSTANT OATMEAL (Box of 10 env), JELLY (8-16 sions simply register by calling Rosemary Saraiva at 508- oz), JELLO (3 oz), MACARONI & CHEESE (6 oz box), PEANUT BUTTER (18 678-2828 or 508-642-0583 or email: [email protected]. oz), SPAGHETTI (1 lb box), SPAGHETTI SAUCE (28 oz), TUNA FISH (6 oz). After registering, you will receive a confirmation email Thanks for sharing. containing information about joining the meeting.

SJA THRIFT SHOP HOURS Open: Mon, Wed, Thurs, & Fri, from 10am - 4pm. Closed: Tues., Sat. & Sun.

ACCEPTING DONATED ITEMS Tues. & Thurs. from 8 am to 12pm.

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Feeding One Another Fall River Diocese Office of Safe Environment The Fall River Diocese Office of Safe Environment A good news article in the Boston Globe tells the story of (OSE) is responsible for overseeing abuse response Verda Tetteh –valedictorian of her high school class in cen- and reporting; counseling; prevention training and tral Massachusetts. Verda plans to study biochemistry at education; as well as the compliance of our CORI Harvard, on her way to a medical career. Following the usu- process. If you would like to learn more about OSE, al speeches, the annual General Excellence Award with its you can visit the Fall River Diocese website at: $10,000 scholarship which can be renewed for four years, https://www.fallriverdiocese.org/office-of- was awarded. The award was given to Verda. safe-environment/. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Amidst the cheers of her classmates, Verda accepted the Faith Formation ...Thinking Ahead award. But, when she returned to her seat she said that it As we head into the “Dog Days of Summer”, the hit her – “Someone in this crowd needs this more than I.” Faith Formation Office is beginning to plan theup- She went back to the podium; apologized for interrupting; coming 2021-2022 year. Keep a lookout for more detailed information at the end of August. In the and then said in a trembling voice: “I am so very grateful meantime, if you have a child planning to attend for this. But I also know that I am not the one who needs it kindergarten or first grade in the Fall, or are new to the most. Knowing my Mom went to community college, the area, you may contact the Faith Formation Office and how much that was helpful, I would be so very grateful at 508-255-1257 to schedule a time to register your if the administration would consider giving the scholarship child for the 2021-2022 school year. We would be to someone who is going to community college.” happy to assist you! There was an immediate standing ovation– everybody got it! They had witnessed an ultimate act of generosity.

Verda and her mother came to Massachusetts from Ghana when Verda was eight. Her mother got her degree from a local community college when she was 47 while working full time and raising four children. Verda reflected: “We’re blessed to be a blessing. I thought that I was in the position where God has blessed me so much, and I thought it was the right thing to do to bless someone else.”

The extraordinary generosity of a high school senior from an immigrant family is the food that endures for her high school class and community. The works of God of which Jesus speaks in the Gospel are realized when we can see beyond our own needs and desires – when become aware of the needs of others – when we begin to understand that the blessings we have received are meant to be shared. Jesus, the Bread of Life, admonishes us to live lives that bless one another – to become the blessing that we re- ceive! May God give us the wisdom and the grace to live lives grounded in the food that endures beyond the fleeting and the perishable – the food that feeds with love, gener- osity, and selflessness. Judy Burt Walker Director, Faith Formation

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