Church Related Ministries

ALTAR BREAD

Parish Office, 561-392-0007
Provides altar bread each week for the Eucharist. It is usually offered in memory of a loved one or for a birthday. The intentions are published in the weekly Church bulletin.
YOU ARE INVITED TO…give a donation in the name of a loved one and
provide the altar bread for the Eucharist


ALTAR SERVERS (ADULTS), M.A.S.S.

Laura Watzek, 561-952-2808
Adults who help at daily liturgies as lectors/servers.
YOU ARE INVITED TO…help on a weekly basis or as a substitute


ALTAR SERVERS (YOUTH)

Deacon Bill Watzek, 561-952-2828
SJA school and CCD students in 5th grade or higher, who have received 1st Holy Communion that wish to serve at the altar of the Lord, and assist the priests and the deacons in the celebration of the Sacred Liturgy
YOU ARE INVITED TO… for training and study

Saturday Masses: 4:30pm – English or 5:30pm – (Spanish beginning in March 2022)
Sundays Masses: 7:30am, 9:15am, 10:45am, 12:15pm


ALTAR  LINEN’S SOCIETY

Laura Watzek, 561-952-2808
Members assist with maintaining altar linen throughout the year. Schedule is on a rotation basis.
YOU ARE INVITED TO…launder altar linens


EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

Laura Liguori, 561-910-3577
Tuesdays in the Chapel from 4:00pm to 8:30pm. Join us for one hour to spend prayerful time in the presence of Jesus.


EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION (CHURCH, HOSPITAL, & NURSING HOMES)

Deacon Bill Watzek, 561-952-2828
Assists with the distribution of Holy Communion and Sacramentals during Mass, and in the hospital and nursing homes.


EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION (HOMEBOUND/PASTORAL CARE)

Deacon Bill Watzek, 561-392-0007
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: The key to the Tabernacles is in the Parish Office from Mon. thru Fri., and in the Church Bookstore on Sat. & Sun. All Homebound Ministers must register their name and the names of the SJA parishioners/patients they are visiting.

As we continue to pray for you, accept our gratitude, love and support for your time and your ministry.


FUNERALS

Funeral Arrangements in the Parish Office:
Constanza Preble & MaryAnn Hodges, 561-392-0007
Funeral Coordinator:

Mary Lavalle, 561-391-6642
ronnsheldon@gmail.com


LECTORS

Parish Office, 561-392-0007
Men and women trained to serve as lectors.


LITURGY COMMITTEE

Parochial Vicar:
Father Robinson Aza,  561-392-0007
Guides liturgical spirituality and assists with planning, environment, and organization of liturgies
and other worship events.


LITURGICAL MUSIC MINISTRY/ CHOIR

Music Ministry Director:
Douglas Byers, 561-952-2856 | byers_doug@stjoan.org
The essential purpose of this ministry is to “give glory to God” and to help our parish praise God as a community at the weekend and special sacramental liturgies.
YOU ARE INVITED TO…join one of our adult, youth or children’s choirs (rehearsals weekly)


USHERS (Ministers Of Hospitality)

Javier Palomo, 561-445-1782
Men and women at St. Joan of Arc represent the parish and the community in their function as
hosts and hostesses at our liturgies. Their role is decisive in creating an atmosphere of hospitality and friendliness among members of the assembly.