Author: Karen

St. Joan Of Arc Church

496 East Washington Street • Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44022

Our Parish Mission Statement
St. Joan of Arc Parish is a growing community of
Roman Catholic Christians in the Chagrin Falls area.
We are a diverse, gifted and joyful people who
share a common belief in the Word of Jesus Christ.
Our Mission, like that of Jesus Christ and His apostles,
is to proclaim the Kingdom of God through living
the gospel.
and to grow in faith, holiness and service.

We Gather as a Christ-centered community to:
CELEBRATE our faith and the presence of God in the Eucharist and in one another.
IMITATE our Savior in His service to others.
TEACH our beliefs at all levels.
WELCOME the participation of all in our Christian fellowship.

Parish Office 440-247-7183
Parish E-mail stjoanchagrin@gmail.com
Parish Website stjoanofarcchurch.org
Music Ministry...rholtzhauser@stjoanofarc.org..440-247-7183
Religious Education Office……………………….440-247-3606
Pastoral Minister..ahaberman@stjoanofarc.org 440-247-1141
School 440-247-6530
Youth Ministry agall@stjoanofarc.org..440-247-4316
RCIA 440-376-9177
Sr. Judith Bucco, SND, Director of Religious Education
Rev. Mr. Jeffrey Dunlop, Deacon
Miss Allie Gall, Coordinator of Youth Ministry
Rev. Mr. Dennis Guritza, Deacon
Mrs. Amanda T. Haberman Pastoral Minister
Mr. Ralph Holtzhauser, Director of Music
Rev. Gary J. Malin, Pastor
Mrs. Stacie M. Webster, Principal
Rev. John R. Olsavsky, Retired Pastor
Weekend mass:
Saturday 4:30 PM
Sunday 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM
Weekday mass:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday 8:00 AM
Tuesday 9:00 AM September through May
8:00 AM June, July, and August
Holy Day mass and Civic Holidays, see bulletin
Baptism: Celebrated at most weekend masses or on most Sundays at 12:00 noon. Contact the Parish Office.
Reconciliation (Confession):
Saturdays 3:30 PM until all are heard.
In Advent and Lent 3:15 to 4:00 PM
Sacrament of Matrimony: Please contact a priest or deacon
at least one year before the anticipated date.
Care of the Sick and Elderly: Please inform us of those who
are sick, aged, unable to come to church, homebound,
hospitalized, or may need the Sacrament of Anointing.
Funerals: Please contact the parish office before scheduling
or publishing (generally through a funeral director).
Bereavement committee available for hospitality.
Sponsor Certificates: May be obtained by registered, practicing
members of our parish who have received the three sacraments
of initiation: Baptism, Confirmation and the Eucharist (and, if
Married, were married in the church).
Please contact the Parish Office for more details.
Sessions in the Catholic Faith (RCIA):
Wednesdays at 7:00 PM (September thru May).
Contact Deacon Jeff at ………...440-376-9177
New Parishioners: Welcome to St. Joan of Arc!
Contact the Parish Office to register.

Greetings of Peace this first weekend of Lent.
This is also the weekend we participate in our Diocesan Catholic Charities Annual Appeal (with all parishes in our diocese). Thank you for your past generous support for the mission of the Church through this great effort. Catholic Charities in Northeast Ohio is one of the oldest and largest Catholic Charities networks in the United States, serving more than 400,000 people each year through 150 services and 60 locations in the eight counties of our Diocese. For more than 100 years, Catholic Charities has provided help and created hope for those who are most vulnerable and most in need.
The 2021 Catholic Charities Appeal asks us to reflect on the call to “Love Your Neighbor.” Together we can respond to those in need throughout Northeast Ohio by reaching out with God’s love and our support. Thank you again for your participation in this year’s appeal.
Now that we have entered into our Lenten journey, it might be good to review some church guidelines for the Fridays in Lent. All Fridays in Lent (and Ash Wednesday) are days of Abstinence – which means all Catholics 14 years old and older are to Abstain from Meat.
Moreover, Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, in addition to being days of Abstinence, are Days of Fast. Catholics between the ages of 18 and 59 are to Fast on both Ash Wednesday and Good Friday
How’s this for a simple description of each?
Fasting means, “one full meal, two other light meals.” (Together, the “lighter meals” are not equivalent to the one main meal.)
Abstinence means “no meat.”
It is prudent to remember there are cases and circumstances that excuse one from the obligations of Fast and/or Abstinence. Those who are “outside the age limits,” those who may be physically or mentally ill (including individuals suffering from chronic illnesses - such as diabetes) are “exempt” from the “rules.” Also excluded are pregnant or nursing women or others with physical needs, those who “exercise manual labor for a living,” and such alike. In all cases, common sense should prevail, and no one should jeopardize their health by Fasting.
A few years ago I shared some thoughts on what we might do during Lent. It was very well received and I have actually been asked to put in my column again. And so, here it is.
“Keeping a Holy Lent” (based on reflections by William Arthur Ward, 1921-1994, an American author, teacher and pastor)
Fast From … and … Feast On
Fast from judging others; Feast on the Christ dwelling in them
Fast from emphasis on differences; Feast on the unity of life
Fast from apparent darkness; Feast on the reality of light
Fast from thoughts of illness; Feast on the healing power of God
Fast from words that pollute; Feast on phrases that purify
Fast from discontent; Feast on gratitude
Fast from anger; Feast on patience
Fast from pessimism; Feast on optimism
Fast from worry; Feast on divine order
Fast from complaining; Feast on appreciation
Fast from negatives; Feast on affirmatives
Fast from unrelenting pressures; Feast on unceasing prayer
Fast from hostility; Feast on non-resistance
Fast from bitterness; Feast on forgiveness
Fast from self-concern; Feast on compassion for others
Fast from personal anxiety; Feast on eternal truth
Fast from discouragements; Feast on hope
Fast from facts that depress; Feast on verities that uplift
Fast from lethargy; Feast on enthusiasm
Fast from thoughts that weaken; Feast on promises that inspire
Fast from shadows of sorrow; Feast on the sunlight of serenity
Fast from idle gossip; Feast on purposeful silence
Fast from problems that overwhelm; Feast on prayer that strengthens
Blessings and Peace,

Fast from anger; Feast on patience
Fast from pessimism; Feast on optimism
Fast from worry; Feast on divine order
Fast from complaining; Feast on appreciation
Fast from negatives; Feast on affirmatives
Fast from unrelenting pressures; Feast on unceasing prayer
Fast from hostility; Feast on non-resistance
Fast from bitterness; Feast on forgiveness
Fast from self-concern; Feast on compassion for others
Fast from personal anxiety; Feast on eternal truth
Fast from discouragements; Feast on hope
Fast from facts that depress; Feast on verities that uplift
Fast from lethargy; Feast on enthusiasm
Fast from thoughts that weaken; Feast on promises that inspire
Fast from shadows of sorrow; Feast on the sunlight of serenity
Fast from idle gossip; Feast on purposeful silence
Fast from problems that overwhelm; Feast on prayer that strengthens
Blessings and Peace,

Lenten Resource Page
A special Lenten resource page will be available on the diocesan website beginning Feb. 15 at
dioceseofcleveland.org/lent.
Included will be a daily Lenten reflection from Bishop Edward Malesic providing meaningful insight and focus for reflection during the season of prayer, fasting and almsgiving, as well as links to relevant videos and other resources to help the faithful observe Lent in a more meaningful way.

Giving Pantry
In order to keep the donations for the Food Pantry coming in to stock the shelves, Jack and Jane Zilly will be at the bottom of their driveway (5231 Maple Springs Drive) with the back door of their SUV opened to accept donations on Thursdays 10-11am.
jmzilly@hotmail.com
216-402-8912 (Jane)
216-402-5431 (Jack)

Sunday,
February 21
9:00AM St. Joan of Arc Parishioners
11:00 AM Charles Porter (Kruse)
Monday,
February 22
8:00AM Kathy Croasdeile (Gleason)
Tuesday,
February 23
9:00AM Alex Toth (Toth)
Wednesday,
February 24
No Mass
Thursday,
February 25
8:00AM Kathy Maresco (Porter)
Friday,
February 26
8:00AM Gene Hilser (Yoe)
Saturday ,
February 27
4:30PM Lorraine Cohen (Metzger)

Parish School of Religion
Monday PSR Classes – Grades 1-6
There are no PSR classes for Virtual classes for Grades 1/2, 7B, and FRP classes for Grades 3-6 on Monday, March 1, since there are no classes for those who attend Chagrin Schools in Grades 1-6 that day. Thank you!
PSR Lenten Project
The CRS Rice Bowl is the Lenten Project of Catholic Relief Services, the official international agency of the Catholic Community in the United States. Your prayer, fasting and sacrificial contributions support CRS’ work with the poorest of the poor in 100 countries! The Rice Bowls will be available in our Parish Office as well as in the Office of Faith Formation on Ash Wednesday, February 17, and throughout the month of February until March 31.
You can also submit your CRS Rice Bowl gifts online, by phone or mail if you are able to contribute:
Online – https://support.crs.org/donate/change-life-lent-0
By Phone – Call: 1-877-435-7277 from 8am-11pm Eastern Time. *Be sure to tell the operator that the gift if for CRS Rice Bowl.
By Mail – Please write “CRS Rice Bowl” in the memo of your check and mail it to:
Catholic Relief Service
CRS Rice Bowl
P.O. Box 17090
Baltimore, MD 21297-0303
*On your donation, please note that you are from St. Joan of Arc Church.
THANK YOU SO MUCH for whatever you can donate!
Confirmation Spirit Day Retreat
THANK YOU, Adam Lesko, Confirmation Retreat facilitator, and Allie Gall, our SJA Youth Minister, who assisted Adam, and Amanda Haberman, our Pastoral Minister, and parents who were Table Leaders. The Virtual Spirit Day Retreat for our Confirmation Candidates was a wonderful, spiritual, and enjoyable experience of God’s Goodness and the grace of the Holy Spirit!
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Our second graders in SJA School and PSR will receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time on Thursday, February 25 at 6:00pm (Last Name: B-Kostura) and 7:00pm (Kovalski-Z) in Church. We pray for our children as they prepare for their first reception of Jesus’ forgiveness and peace. May our God bless them and their families!

The Disciple Maker Index Survey is Opens this Week! Please Read and Help!
It is official! The Disciple Maker Index Survey opens this week, and we need your help!
Please help us participate by completing a 10–15-minute survey as soon as possible.
Go to: https://portal.catholicleaders.org/dmi/survey/dtg6tdt46t on the parish website.
Also, you can obtain a paper copy in the SJA Parish Office or by contacting Amanda Haberman at 440-247-7183 ext: 127.
The survey will only be available from Wednesday Feb. 17 - Monday March 22 and will ask you to reflect on your own spiritual growth and enable you to provide feedback on our parish’s efforts to help you grow. All responses will be confidential and the parish will only receive information about the community as whole. We are trying to get the highest response rate possible. This information will be invaluable to Father Gary Malin and our various ministries as we plan for the future and strive to be the best disciples we can be. We will receive the results this spring/summer at which time we will share what we have learned with the entire parish.
Thank you for helping with this important project!

Baptism Classes
With the ongoing difficulties in scheduling meetings, due to Covid 19, Baptism Classes are being scheduled on an "as needed" basis.
These classes can be conducted either on Zoom or in person.
Inquiries about the classes, Baptism, or to schedule a class can be directed to Diana Guritza at
440-552-1046.

Collection February 13/14
Cash/Checks $5,176.78
E-Giving $4,149.00
Total $9,325.78
Thank you for your generosity

Mass Celebrant Feb. 27/28
4:30PM Fr. Dan Schlegel
9:00AM Fr. Gary J. Malin
11:00AM Fr. Gary J. Malin