As you all know, thanks to Nick Ziccardi and his Development Team, Msgr. McMahon launched the Legacy Campaign in 2007. On Jan. 27, 2009, we will be breaking ground to enclose the Sports Arena and build Locker Rooms, Bathrooms and Athletic Offices. To celebrate this day, we are inviting all parents to a Ground-Breaking Ceremony and Luncheon at 12 noon. Bishop Gerald Barbarito will be here to bless this event.

Please join us in this joyous occasion. You must RSVP to 392-0007 ext. 110 (Wendy Horton) by Jan. 20, 2009 in order to attend.

We would like to acknowledge our benefactors who generously gave to help underwrite this year's Auction.  Thanks to the support of our Auction Co-Chairpersons, Mrs. Rose Procacci and Dr. Neta Kolasa, along with the parish community, this year's auction will further efforts to enclose the gymnasium and support the Parish and School Wish List.

Most Rev. Gerald M. Barbarito, Bishop of the five county Diocese of Palm Beach, announced the details and kick-off for the upcoming 25th Anniversary of the Catholic Diocese of Palm Beach. “The upcoming year provides a joyful opportunity for all of us to look to the past with gratitude and to the future with hope. It certainly is my joy and privilege to share part of these years with you and to experience your deep faith, hope and love,” said Bishop Barbarito.

The 25th Anniversary theme, “A Eucharistic People” is the vision of Bishop Barbarito, the fifth Bishop of the growing Diocese of Palm Beach. Reflecting on the milestone, Bishop Barbarito said, “While twenty-five years is a very short period of time in comparison to the two thousand year history of the Church, we are an integral part of that history, especially through the celebration of the Eucharist which transcends all time and makes us one in Christ.”

Throughout the year many spiritual and social events have been planned by the Anniversary Committee, including Forty Hours Eucharistic devotion at each parish and mission in keeping with the Eucharistic theme, a dinner/dance at the Breakers Palm Beach, individual Masses in each of the four deaneries celebrated by Bishop Barbarito which will provide an opportunity for the faithful to celebrate closer to home, a large scale youth event, vocations awareness events, ministry of prayer for the homebound, Catholic schools activities, and the closing Mass on October 24, 2009 at the Palm Beach Convention Center in West Palm Beach.

For more information visit the Anniversary page on the website of the Diocese of Palm Beach.

Pope John II, asked women to accept God's urgent call to "aid humanity in to not falling."  Did you know that God created you for a very special purpose and mission and that your womanhood is part of His plan?  In this Women of Grace Foundational Study Series, you will embark upon a journey of discovery and transformation as you explore the great call and gift of your femininity.  You'll delve into prayer, Sacred Scripture, Church documents and teachings, the Cathecism and the lives of women saints.  By looking to the Blessed Virgin Mary who is our exemplar, you will find a spiritual path that leads you to the heart of the Father and the abundant life of Jesus Christ.

A nine week series will be offered in the morning, afternoon, and evening at the Spiritual Life House.

Registration is required.  Space is limited.  To register, please contact Martha Nicolli, (561) 338-3097 (manicolli@aol.com) or Marie Barbagallo (561) 391-4346 (barbagallom@stjoan.org.

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a process to guide you on a journey into full communion in the Catholic Church. If you have not received Holy Eucharist or Confirmation or have not been Baptized, come join us! We are beginning the period of inquiry, so for more information, please call Marie Barbagallo at 561-391-4346. May God bless you and the Holy Spirit guide you.