PARISH OFFICES Mon.—Thurs., 8 A.M. - 7:30 P.M.; Friday Closed Phone: 925-830-0600 Fax: 925-830-5059 Email: ParishOffice@sjasr.org

YOUTH MINISTRY OFFICE Grades 7-12 Phone: 925-830-4720 Fax: 925-830-5059 Email: YouthOffice@sjasr.org

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE Pre-School-Gr. 6

Mon.—Thurs. 9:30 a.m.—5:00 p.m. Fri., 9:30 a.m.—3:30 p.m. Phone: 925-830-4710 Fax: 925-830-5059 Email: REOffice@sjasr.org

CYO OFFICE Basketball: stjoancyo@aol.com Track: www.stistjcyotrackclubspaces.com Website: www.stjoancyo.com

REGISTRATION: Pre-registration Forms can be found on the vestibule counters. You may drop them at the parish office or in the collection basket.

St. Joan of Arc Parish 2601 San Ramon Valley Blvd. • San Ramon, CA 94583-1630

January 1/2, 2011

Our Mission…

To Be Christ for Others As Christ is for Us

“Learn it, Live it”

DAILY SCHEDULE OF SERVICES

Sacrament of Reconciliation – Saturday, 4:30 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. or by appointment Saturday Evening Mass (Vigil of Sunday) – 5:30 P.M. Sunday Masses – 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 A.M. & 12:00 Noon Daily Masses: Monday through Friday – 9:00 A.M. Communion Service: Saturday mornings – 9:00 A.M. Anointing of the Sick:1st Saturday of the month -- 9:00 A.M. Holy Day Masses – 6:00, 9:00 A.M., 12:10 & 7:30 P.M. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament - 7:00 p.m. First Friday of each month (unless otherwise noted)

Dear Sisters and Brothers, If you put a plant in the window, its leaves will turn toward the light. There is something in the plant that recognizes that life cannot survive without light. No wonder that light is a universal sym-bol for the power of God. The whole of human life is a journey toward the light of God.

In our first reading, the prophet Isaiah announced that the Light of the World has come. Darkness covered the earth like thick clouds in the middle of the day. But the glory of the Lord bursts through those thick clouds in shining radiance. The ancient world believed that the star you were born under shaped your whole life. It’s no wonder that the early church taught that Jesus was born under a new star. His life was unlike any other life in human history. He brought the very light of God into the darkness of our human world. Think about the wise men’s journey. Out of all the billions of stars in the sky, they followed the new star that brought them to Christ. Out of all the great religious teachers under heaven, Christ is the one “star” who draws us out of dark-ness into the light.

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PARISH OFFICE .................................... 830-0600 Rev. Ray Zielezienski—Pastor x223

frray@sjasr.org Rev. Ian Mendoza—Parochial Vicar—x226

imendoza@sjasr.org Deacon Charlie Stanton — Pastoral Associate x224

cstanton@sjasr.org Mike Backes—Maintenance Supervisor x225

mbackes@sjasr.org Jeanne Da San Martino—Office Manager x221

jdasanmartino@sjasr.org Wendy Bankson — Admin. Asst./Bookkeeper x222

wbankson@sjasr.org Janèt Sullivan Whitaker—Music Director x227

Ruben Gomez—Deacon Hock Chuan Oey—Deacon

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE 830-4710 Maureen Tiffany—Director x229

mtiffany@sjasr.org Sheri Martinez— R.E. Office Manager x230

smartinez@sjasr.org Liz Mooring—6th Grade Coordinator x231

lmooring@sjasr.org Jamie Ingrassia—Little Angels/Little Saints 232

jingrassia@sjasr.org

YOUTH MINISTRY OFFICE 830-4720 Bob Cummings—Youth Ministry Director x234

bcummings@sjasr.org Kerry Fahey — Y.M. Office Manager x234

kfahey@sjasr.org Mary Machi — Youth Minister x244

mmachi@sjasr.org Gina McCormick— Junior High x233

gmccormick@sjasr.org WEB SITE www.sjasr.org Lisa Krenzelok - Web Master

Sacraments SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Held Sundays—Please

allow 8 weeks for preparation. Contact the parish office for more information.

SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION: Preparation for teens begins in Grade nine; please contact the Youth Ministry Office. Adults (over 18) please contact the Parish Office.

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: The bride, the groom or their parents must be registered parishioners of St. Joan. The couple must also meet with a priest or deacon at least six months prior to the proposed wedding date.

SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK: For anyone experiencing chronic illness or preparing for medical treatment, surgery, long-term care, etc., please call the Parish Office to arrange an appointment with a priest. Also celebrated in the communal form on the 1st Saturday of each month at the 9am Mass.

CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (R.C.I.A.): For individuals interested in becoming Catholic, and for adult Catholics who have not received Eucharist or Confirmation please contact the Parish Office.

EUCHARIST TO THE SICK OR HOMEBOUND If you or someone you know

would like to receive the Eucharist at home, please call our Parish Office at 830-0600

or Deacon Hock Oey at 804-6790

Blessings, Fr. Ray

Fr. Ray’s Reflections

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January 2, 2011 Mass Intentions

SAT: 5:30 PM No Mass-New Year’s Day SUN: 7:30 AM Karen Roberts + 9:00 AM Ken Kappeler + 10:30 AM Rick Ussery 12:00 PM Ruben Padre MON: 9:00 AM Nancy McGarity Ryan + TUES: 9:00 AM Celine Carlin + WED: 9:00 AM Karen Roberts + THURS: 9:00 AM Bob Fredianelli + FRI: 9:00 AM Almo Tabacco + SAT: 9:00 AM M/M John Sweeney

Pray for those who are sick or suffering: Elfi Ashouri, Bill Finnegan, Stanley Zielezienski, Father Declan Deane, Clare Dowling, Roberta Ambrose Sotelo, Tom Pult, Ann Otis, Bob and Ann Grau, Honey Giblin, Nicholas Policar, Janet Bertolero, Susan Yates, Dona Marguglio, Joann Porter, Mary Splane, Mary Beth Kramer, Ida Trimmer, Mary Bickford, William McGul-lam, Cora Jinayon, Mary Roberts, Fernando Ramos, Irene Moreno, Veronica Alexander, Danny Whalen, Heinz Miller, John Bauer, Jake Laguisma

Pray for the deceased: Lorraine Flask, Rion Borja, Antoinette Burris, Joffre Pantig, Peyton Wayne Starkweather (Father of T.W. and Randy Starkweather)

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The Epiphany of The Lord Questions of the Week:

Question for Adults: “What insights about your own faith have you gained from learning about other faith tradi-tions”

Question for Children: “What could you do to be like a star and lead someone to know about Jesus?”

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: 1 Jn 3:22 — 4:6; Mt 4:12-17, 23-25 Tuesday: 1 Jn 4:7-10; Mk 6:34-44 Wednesday: 1 Jn 4:11-18; Mk 6:45-52 Thursday: 1 Jn 4:19 — 5:4; Lk 4:14-22a Friday: 1 Jn 5:5-13; Lk 5:12-16 Saturday: 1 Jn 5:14-21; Jn 3:22-30 Sunday: Is 42:1-4, 6-7; Ps 29; Acts 10:34-38; Mt 3:13-17

The Parish Office will be CLOSED Monday, January 3

FEAST OF FAITH The Liturgy of Emmanuel

The assembly has gathered from near and far, on foot, by bus, by car, by subway, singly and by twos and threes: single people, couples, families. Now that move-ment is ritualized and made visible in the liturgy’s en-trance procession. We are not alone on this journey; Christ is with us. The procession is led by the cross, with the image of Christ upon it. Candles, signs of a living presence, are carried around the cross. Candles also accompany the Book of the Gospels, another sign of Emmanuel, God-with-us. The priest presider is likewise a sign of Christ’s presence in our assembly; he will act in persona Christi, in the person of Christ, who presides at every Eucharist. As the procession begins, we stand and sing to-gether in our first act as a community. The joining of our voices begins to turn many into one. The songs we sing range from ancient chants to contemporary hymns, but they have the same purpose, to foster our unity and turn our thoughts to the mysteries we gather to celebrate. We may feel that we can’t sing well, but “Christ always in-vites us to enter into song, to rise above our own preoccu-pations, and to give our entire selves to the hymn of his Paschal Sacrifice” (USCCB, Sing to the Lord, 14). —Corinna Laughlin, © Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co.

ST. JOAN OF ARC HOLY HOUR OF PRAYER

Friday evening,

January 7, 7:00 p.m.

ALL ARE INVITED

Religious Education Telephone: 830-4710—Email: REOffice@sjasr.org

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Tiny Treasures Play Group...

Parents and Children meet Thursdays 10:00 to 11:30 am in Classroom 2 & 3

(unless otherwise noted)

Questions: Call Sabrina at 456-0569

Classes Resume as usual on Monday, January 3.

Next Sunday, January 9

is the First Reconciliation Retreat from 2 to 4:30.

BLAST

Hey BLAST families! We are ready to BLAST out of holiday mode

and learn the 4th Commandment:” Honor Your Father and Your Mother!”

Be there this Thursday at 6:30

in the MPR!

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YOUTH MINISTRY OFFICE 925-830-4720

YouthOffice@sjasr.org

Next Youth Mass Sunday,

January 9

When the star in the sky is gone When the kings and princes are home

When the shepherds are back with their flocks The real work of Christmas begins . . .

To find the lost To heal the broken To feed the hungry

To release the prisoner To teach the nations To bring Christ to all

To make music in the heart. - Howard Thurman

Happy New Year to our LIGHT and EDGE and CONFIRMATION teens and their families, and especially our amazing volunteers who make a difference

in the lives of our young people!

First LIGHT Night of 2011: Monday, January 3 First EDGE of 2011: Wednesday, January 5

C-U THERE!

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P a r i s h S t e w a r d s h i p

January 1, Feast of Mary, Mother of God

Today’s second reading reminds us that through Christ we have been delivered from the law and become sons and daughters of God. New Year’s Day provides a perfect opportunity to ask ourselves the question: Does my life reflect my gratitude for all that my loving Father has given me? If not, how can a live a life of gratitude? January 2, 2011Epiphany of Our Lord

“Then they opened their treasures and offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.” - Matthew 2:11

The image of the Magi kneeling before the infant Jesus and opening their treasure chests for Him is an image that we should all try to embrace. Each of us is called to open our gifts before Jesus, offering Him what He needs. The gifts we bring – our time and service and some share of what we earn for the work we do – are equally precious in His sight. We can remember that we are called to share our gifts by keeping one of the Magi from our Nativity set on our desk or dresser as a year-round a reminder to bring our gifts to Jesus. A Steward Among Us I was born with a “curiosity gene.” I love to wonder about and to investigate all that is “seen and unseen.” Thank you, Deacon Charlie, for giving me the chance to explore my faith with the Adult Faith Formation Committee. Getting to suggest topics and speakers with your guidance, and coming to the parish talks and prayer groups deepened and enriched my faith. Highlights for me were learning meditation techniques with Br. Camillus a while back and just recently reflecting on Vatican II with Andrew Kirschman, S.J. Thank you, also, Charlie, for your bulletin messages that gave me much to think and pray about.

Missy Davey, Adult Faith Formation Committee

Due to “Holiday Printing Schedules”, the Sunday first collections for December 12, 19,26, January 2 will be reported in next weekend’s bulletin.

Treasure

PEOPLE OF LIFE

"For a long time, it seemed to me that life was about to begin...real life.

But there was always some obstacle in the way, something to be gotten through first,

some unfinished business, time still to be served , a debt to be paid.

THEN life would begin. At last, it dawned on me

that these obstacles were my life."

Alfred D. Souza

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WALK FOR LIFE JANUARY 22, 2011

The Seventh Annual Walk for Life West Coast will take place in San Francisco on January 22, 2011. The Knights of Columbus are coordinating transportation to and from this event by arranging three buses for all parishioners who wish to attend. Please consider joining us to express your support for the sanctity of life at all stages. The unborn children and elderly deserve our continued support and protection. Sign-ups for the Walk for Life will be outside after all masses after the Christmas Season. Consider joining fellow parishioners and sign up for buses, chartered by the Knights of Columbus to take us to and from the Walk for Life. There is a suggested donation of $20 per person. If you cannot join us, please consider a donation to help defer the cost of these buses. For registration, please call any of the following: Mario Diaz (925)2631776 Vic David Jr. (925)9978867 Randy Starkweather(510)3050172

SAVE THE DATE Right now, everyone is busy with Christmas and New Year’s plans, but here is a present for you to anticipate…

SATURDAY, MARCH 5, 2011 The Liturgy Committee of St. Joan of Arc Parish is planning a Convocation for all Liturgical Ministers to give us an opportunity to prepare for Lent and provide a time to reflect on how we live out our ministry and share it with family and fellow parishioners. Please plan to spend the day with us as we will have a speaker in the morning, lunch to share, and time to meet within our individual ministries in the afternoon. Details for follow. We hope you will join us for this enriching event! Blessings, The Liturgy Planning Committee

Living our Catholic Faith for the Glory of God

Saturday, February 5, 2011 8:30 am to 4:00 pm St. Joan of Arc Gym

Join your sister parishioners for a joyful day filled with inspirational speakers, prayer, music, sharing, and the making of new friends. Registration forms are available in the vestibules of church or at the parish office. A donation of $25 is suggested prior to January 16, $35 after January 16. (Donations less than $25 will be accepted and donations over $25 will help us fund the participation for other women.) Make your check payable to St. Joan of Arc. Mail your checks to: Rose Holland, 727 Bourne Ct. Danville 94506 Rose.holland85@gmail.com or 925-362-3031

EPIPHANY Solemn things of mystic meaning: Incense doth the God disclose; Gold a royal Child proclaimeth; Myrrh a future tomb foreshows. -Roman Breviary,

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Important Information regarding S.H.A.R.E.S card:

1. Pick up your S.H.A.R.E.S card in the Parish Office 2. Cards MUST BE swiped before their order is finished being rung up. 3. Instantly UP TO 3% of the supporters spending goes to St. Joan’s!

The Saint Joan of Arc Book Group Invites you to celebrate the

Christmas Season by reading The Gospel of Matthew

We will discuss the gospel on Thursday January, 20th

at 9:30 a.m. in Classroom 1.

Please call Meg Monaghan at 803-8830 or mmonaghan@pacbell.net if you have any questions

WELCOME THE NEW YEAR

WITH THE ST. JOAN OF ARC EARLY TIMERS

(+55 Group)

Old and New Friends are invited to a Potluck Dinner

Date: Friday, January 14 Time: 5:30 p.m. Place: Multi Purpose Room

Please bring the following dish

if your last name starts with:

A-D Dessert or Fruit E-L Hors d’oeuvres M-P Vegetable or Salad

Sharing the Joy of Christmas During a Homebound ministry meeting, Fr. Ian mentioned it would be nice to have the homebound ministers pick a care home and coordinate carolers to bring holiday cheer. Merrill Gardens was sug-gested. Thank you to Maureen Tiffany and Janet Sul-livan Whitaker for helping us tune our voices in preparation for the event, while Bianca Ocampo played the piano. The children eagerly sang, many residents sang loud with joy, some sat with a twin-kle in their eye and some just smiled. The joy of Christmas was definitely in the room while we sang his many blessings and shared homemade cookies and punch.

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Epiphany Open House Today!

Sunday, January 2nd at the Parish House

(please enter through the back gate of the church parking lot)

3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Bring your favorite sweet and/or savory finger food to share.

Save the Date!!

Knights of Columbus

Crab & Pasta Feed

February 12, 2011

To benefit: Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano

and St. Joan of Arc Parish

In the St. Joan of Arc parish gymnasium

No-host social hour @ 6:00 PM / dinner @ 7:15 PM

$45 per person or $400 for a table of 10

Reserve early! This event has sold out for several years – a great value and great food!

Reserve your place now @ www.koc9206.org

For further information, please call Knights of Columbus 925-263-1776