Into The Deep
For five weeks, we are going to dive into the deep water of the Lord’s presence in our lives. Each week you will learn something new about how to pray and listen to the Lord’s voice. Invite your friends and family to join you!
Reflection Questions
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Slides
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!
Totus Tuus is coming back to Midtown Catholic!
Save the Dates: June 8-13, 2025
Learn more: midtowncatholic.church/youth/totus-tuus/
𝑰𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑳𝒐𝒓𝒅 𝒄𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒕𝒐 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆?
𝑩𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒂 𝑳𝒊𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒈𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝑴𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓!
✨ Participate more deeply in the Sacrifice of the Mass as a Lector or EMHC
✨ Add your voice to our group of musicians
✨ Greet people coming to Mass, especially newcomers!
✨ Become an Altar Server or Usher (any age or gender)
Contact the parish office to learn more!
𝑬𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒊𝒔 𝒕𝒐𝒐 𝒃𝒊𝒈 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒋𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒅𝒂𝒚.
𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑶𝒄𝒕𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝑬𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓 is an eight-day celebration where each day is treated as a "little Easter." The Church invites us to stay in the joy and wonder of the Resurrection—Christ conquering sin and death! This week is a time to let the beauty of the Resurrection sink in.
The same psalm echoes through each day:
𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒊𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒅𝒂𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑳𝒐𝒓𝒅 𝒉𝒂𝒔 𝒎𝒂𝒅𝒆; 𝒍𝒆𝒕 𝒖𝒔 𝒓𝒆𝒋𝒐𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒃𝒆 𝒈𝒍𝒂𝒅 𝒊𝒏 𝒊𝒕!
- Psalm 118:24
Let Easter joy fill your heart all week long—He is risen indeed!
Read more about Easter Monday: catholicvote.org/he-is-risen-he-is-not-here-celebrating-easter-monday-day-of-the-angel/?mkt_tok=N...
What is an 𝑨𝒍𝒕𝒂𝒓 𝒐𝒇 𝑹𝒆𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒆? Come tonight to the Mass of the Lord's Supper at STM at 7 PM to see!
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Following the Mass of the Lord's Supper, the Blessed Sacrament is taken in a solemn procession to the Altar of Repose. People may pray and reflect in front of this altar until Midnight.
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New this year, we are introducing the Sicilian tradition called 𝑺𝒆𝒑𝒐𝒍𝒄𝒓𝒊, meaning 𝒕𝒐𝒎𝒃𝒔. Pots of wheat were planted in the 3rd week of Lent and then grown in complete darkness. This caused the plants to grow yellow (see the plants in front of the tabernacle in the image). Placed on the Altar of Repose tonight, they serve as a reminder of the institution of the Eucharist—Jesus is the bread of life! Throughout the night, exposed to even a little light, the wheat sprouts will begin to turn green! A reminder that from the darkness of Christ’s death and tomb new life and resurrection spring forth.
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These plants will remain on the altar through Easter Sunday. Come see the altar to experience this beauty and reminder of God's grace and salvation!
Living Stations of the Cross tonight at SJA! This is your last opportunity to experience the Living Stations. Please come support our youth who have worked hard to present this moving depiction of Jesus' last hours.✞ Make the 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 part of your preparation for the Lenten Triduum! The Stations, with meditations written by Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, will be presented by a group of young parishioners from Midtown Catholic. Invite your family and friends to these special events. ✞
What is Tre Ore?
"Tre Ore" means "Three Hours" — a traditional Good Friday devotion reflecting on the final words of Jesus from the Cross.
Join us throughout the afternoon for Scripture, Stations, and prayer as we walk with Christ in His Passion.
🕛 Noon–3 PM | Various devotions at St. Joan of Arc and St. Thomas More
🕕 6 PM | Good Friday Service at St. Joan of Arc
📍 Full schedule: midtowncatholic.church
Join us for Living Stations of the Cross TONIGHT!✞ Make the 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 part of your preparation for the Lenten Triduum! The Stations, with meditations written by Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, will be presented by a group of young parishioners from Midtown Catholic. Invite your family and friends to these special events. ✞