A MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR OF PARISHES
We are Called to More
We are inviting all parishioners of St. Joan of Arc and St. Thomas More to recommit to their Catholic faith through daily prayer and the intercession of Our Blessed Mother. Watch the video below to learn more and watch our communications channels in the coming weeks for ways to deepen your family’s walk with the Lord.
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!
Totus Tuus is a week-long Catholic summer camp where youth deepen their faith through prayer, games, and fun led by young adult missionaries — generally who include seminarians for the Archdiocese of Omaha!
𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝟔-𝟏𝟐 meet in the evening June 14-18, 6:30-8:30 PM. They are also invited to volunteer to help during the daytime sessions.
𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝟏-𝟓 meet 9 AM to 2:30 PM each day June 15-19.
All sessions will be held at St. Thomas More School and Church.
📋 Register now with the forms in the gathering area of each parish or by contacting Jenny Keller or Renae Vorland.
Yesterday, the Church celebrated Mary Help of Christians, a beautiful title given to Our Blessed Mother that reminds us of her constant love and care for God’s people.
Throughout history, Christians have turned to Mary in times of difficulty, uncertainty, and need, trusting in her prayers and her loving guidance toward her Son. May we remember that we are never alone. We have a Mother who walks beside us, intercedes for us, and always points us toward Jesus.
𝙈𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙃𝙤𝙡𝙮 𝙑𝙞𝙧𝙜𝙞𝙣 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙮, 𝙃𝙚𝙡𝙥 𝙤𝙛 𝘾𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙖𝙣𝙨, 𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙨𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙩 𝙞𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙥𝙚𝙩𝙪𝙖𝙡 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥. 𝙄𝙣 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙤𝙧𝙧𝙤𝙬, 𝙗𝙚 𝙖 𝙈𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙤 𝙪𝙨. 𝘿𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙪𝙨 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙙𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙘𝙚𝙙𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙪𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙙𝙨. 𝘼𝙢𝙚𝙣.
Tomorrow we celebrate the feast of Saint Rita of Cascia, often known as the 𝐒𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞.
St. Rita experienced suffering, loss, and hardships throughout her life, yet she remained faithful and never stopped trusting God. Her life reminds us that even when situations seem broken or hopeless, God is still at work.
What impossible situation, burden, or prayer intention are you carrying today?
Place it in the hands of Jesus and ask for St. Rita’s intercession.
𝐒𝐭. 𝐑𝐢𝐭𝐚 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚, 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐮𝐬.
Join us TONIGHT at STM to pray for peace!
We are participating with the USCCB to celebrate 250 years of faith in America by renewing our love for Christ in the Eucharist and praying for healing and protection for our nation. Join us at 7 PM tonigh at STM as we pray our weekly holy hour. The theme for this week is simply PEACE.
𝑷𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒆 𝑰 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒚𝒐𝒖; 𝒎𝒚 𝒑𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒆 𝑰 𝒈𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒚𝒐𝒖. 𝑵𝒐𝒕 𝒂𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅 𝒈𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒔 𝒅𝒐 𝑰 𝒈𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒊𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒚𝒐𝒖. 𝑫𝒐 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒍𝒆𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒔 𝒃𝒆 𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒃𝒍𝒆𝒅 𝒐𝒓 𝒂𝒇𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒅.
- John 14:27
As our students finish another school year, let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we thank You for every lesson learned, every friendship formed, and every blessing You have given throughout this school year.
Watch over our students as summer begins. Fill their days with joy, laughter, adventure, and rest. Keep them safe in their travels and activities, and help them continue to grow closer to You through prayer, family, and faith.
May this summer be filled not only with fun memories, but with hearts that continue to seek You.
Amen.
As our students finish another school year, let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we thank You for every lesson learned, every friendship formed, and every blessing You have given throughout this school year.
Watch over our students as summer begins. Fill their days with joy, laughter, adventure, and rest. Keep them safe in their travels and activities, and help them continue to grow closer to You through prayer, family, and faith.
May this summer be filled not only with fun memories, but with hearts that continue to seek You.
Amen.
As we prepare for Pentecost, the Church enters into a special time of prayer known as the Pentecost Novena—one of the oldest of all novenas ever prayed.
After the Ascension, the apostles and Mary gathered together in prayer for nine days, waiting for the coming of the Holy Spirit. We are invited to do the same.
This is a beautiful opportunity to pray for renewed faith, wisdom, courage, peace, and a deeper openness to the Holy Spirit in our lives.
Learn more and join the novena on Hallow : hallow.com/blog/holy-spirit-novena-pentecost-novena/
Come, Holy Spirit.