Father Jindra’s
Recommended Reading List
Books by Frank Sheed
– Theology for Beginners
– Theology and Sanity
Books by Patrick Madrid
– Surprised by Truth (1,2, or 3)
– Where is That in the Bible?
– Answer me This!
– Why be Catholic?
– Pope Fiction
– The Godless Delusion
Books by Scott Hahn
– Rome Sweet Home
– Hail Holy Queen
– The Lamb’s Supper
– Reasons to Believe
– The Fourth Cup
– A Father Who Keeps His Promises
– Lord Have Mercy
– Joy to the World
– Hope to Die
– The Supper of the Lamb
Our Mission
Midtown Catholic is a community of two parishes in the Archdiocese of Omaha.
We are One Church: Encountering Jesus, Equipping Disciples, Living Mercy, Sending Apostles.
Parish Locations
Both St. Joan of Arc and St. Thomas have proud histories. About a seven minute drive from one another, both parishes were founded in the early 1960s. As neighborhood parishes they both grew as the neighborhoods grew filling with young families.
As the neighborhoods change so do the parishes. Now in a new season of life, St. Joan of Arc and St. Thomas More, are committed to work together to continue the mission. In the summer of 2020, the parishes began a partnership of sharing a pastor, ministries, maintenance, Mass schedule, and mission. The parishes use the name “Midtown Catholic” to describe this partnership.
St. Joan of Arc
3122 S. 74th St
St. Joan of Arc Parish was founded in 1958 and has been serving the Catholic community of central Omaha ever since. Parishioners are dedicated to community outreach and host a number of parish events, including the annual Sausage Fest.
Mass Schedule
Sunday Mass
Saturday (vigil): 5:30 pm
Sunday: 8:00 am
Daily Mass
Monday-Wednesday: 8:30 am
Holy Days and Holidays
(Check the Bulletin)
Confessions
Saturdays: 4:30-5:20 pm
St. Thomas More
4804 Grover St.
Founded in 1958, St. Thomas More is a neighborhood parish anchoring the corner of 48th and Grover with its unique, award-winning architecture resembling Noah’s Ark. The parish has a strong history and culture of Catholic education and loyal, generous parishioners.
Mass Schedule
Sunday Mass
10:30 AM
4:30 PM
Daily Mass
Thursday-Friday: 7:00 am
Saturday: 8:00 am
Holy Days and Holidays
(Check the Bulletin)
Confessions
30 minutes before Masses
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Midtown Catholic
Midtown Catholic is the combination of St. Thomas More and St. Joan of Arc. Our two parishes function as one community!
Join us 𝗧𝗢𝗡𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 for Benediction at 7 PM at STM. We will we pray in adoration for the students of STM, DLA, and Religious Education. Watch for additional dates throughout the school year. Confession will also be available on select Wednesdays.
𝑳𝒐𝒓𝒅, 𝒕𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒉 𝒖𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒑𝒓𝒂𝒚.
- Luke 11:1
Its that time again!
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STM Parish Festival is October 5, noon-7 PM
All of your favorite foods and games will be available!
Friday, September 5th is the feast day of St. Teresa of Calcutta, a woman whose life of radical service revealed the love of Christ to the poorest of the poor. Her mission was fueled by the words of Jesus from the Cross: “I thirst.”
Mother Teresa reminds us that this was not only a cry of physical thirst, but of Jesus’ deep longing for each of us—to be close to Him, to love Him, and to let His love transform our lives.
May we, at Midtown Catholic, live out that same love in our families, parish, and community—quenching Christ’s thirst by serving others with joy.
St. Teresa of Calcutta, pray for us!
☕️ Remember to join us Saturday morning, bright and early! ☕️Men of Midtown Catholic—this summer, let’s continue our mission to elevate our game at Mass. The Mass, in theory, should be about worship and thanksgiving. Is that where your head is when you walk into church? We will focus on cultivating a thanksgiving mindset. Hopefully, that leads to greater praise and worship.
𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 Saturday 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 as we cover the following topics (with videos by):
📌Aug 9 – The Resurrection (Chris Stefanick, Fr. Spitzer, Shroud of Turin)
📌Aug 16 – The Our Father (Bishop Barron, Fr. Schmitz)
📌Aug 23 – The Transfiguration (Chris Stefanick, Scott Powell)
📌Aug 30 – Does the clothing we wear to Mass matter? (Bishop Barron)
📌Sept 6 – How do we prepare for receiving the Eucharist? (Bishop Barron)
Come be inspired, challenged, and renewed—both in life and at the Mass. Coffee and donuts provided! ☕️
✅ Family Formation starts next week! Be sure to get registered on our website or by visiting one of the parish offices.
midtowncatholic.churchFamily Formation classes begin September 3rd!
✝️ Family Formation is for our school-age children and their families to grow in their relationships with God and prepare for the Sacraments.
🗓️ Meets twice a month on Wednesday evenings and includes separate classes for the parents.
📝 Registration forms can be found in the gathering areas of each church or on our website!
💻 For more information, to register your child(ren), or to volunteer, please contact Renae Vorland at rvorland@midtowncatholic.church or Jenny Keller at jskeller@omahacsc.org.
🙋🏼♂️ Volunteer to help! Sign up forms and envelopes in the gathering area at SJA. Sell those raffle tickets! 🎟️🌮 Please join St. Joan of Arc and Dual Language Academy for our Fall Fiesta! 🌭
Saturday, September 6th | 4-10 PMSausage, Tacos, Beer, DJ, Raffle, Kids Games
🎣 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲, 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐡, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐮𝐧 | 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝐬𝐭
Fishing at Platte River State Park 9-11 AM
All kids and parents from SJA, STM, and DLA are welcome!
🎣 The Park Naturalist will teach us how to bait a hook, cast a line, and catch a fish. Loaner equipment will be provided.
🎟️ Park pass required. Meet in SJA parking lot at 8 AM to car pool. Otherwise, join us at the park at 9 AM.
📞 Contact Bill Hower at 402-553-1788 or Jerry Hassett at 402-650-0360 if you are interested.