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!
Today the Church honors 𝐒𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐩𝐡, the faithful guardian of the Holy Family. Though Scripture records few of his words, his life speaks loudly through his trust in God, his quiet strength, and his unwavering devotion to Mary and Jesus.
St. Joseph shows us that holiness is often found in humble obedience—listening for God’s voice and responding with courage and faith.
As St. Teresa of Ávila reminds us, St. Joseph is a powerful intercessor in every need.
St. Joseph, pray for us.
Join us for Youth Group at St. Thomas More! All 7th–12th graders are welcome for a night of community, faith, and fun. Bring a friend and come as you are, we’d love to see you there!
Our 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐕𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐬 will be celebrated at 𝐒𝐭. 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 this year. Join us 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟒 𝐚𝐭 𝟖:𝟑𝟎 𝐏𝐌 for this beautiful and powerful liturgy as we welcome new members into the Catholic faith and celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.
All are invited to Midtown Catholic for your Lenten Devotions this week! Remember Daily Mass is always available to you as well.
Daily Mass Schedule
M-W - 8:30 AM SJA
Th-F - 7 AM STM
Sat - 8 AM STM
Fish Fry Friday - 5-8 PM
Barry Boyce Band 7-9 PM
Best prices in town!
See you tomorrow at St. Thomas More!
In Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus speaks these words to the Samaritan woman at the well. After encountering Him, her life is changed. She leaves her water jar behind and runs back to the town to tell others about the man she has met.
According to Greek Christian tradition, this woman is known as St. Photini, whose name means “the Enlightened One.” Having encountered the living water of Christ, she could not keep the Good News to herself.
Like St. Photini, we are called to share what we have received. Often it begins with something simple—a word from Scripture, a line from a homily, or a moment when Christ speaks to our hearts.
𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒅𝒔 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒅 𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒍𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒓𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒇𝒂𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒕𝒐 𝒔𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑮𝒐𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒍 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒔?
Let us ask St. Photini to help us recognize the living water Christ offers—and to have the courage to invite others to come and see. St. Photini, pray for us.
Why pray before the Blessed Sacrament?
Praying before the Blessed Sacrament is powerful because it is a direct, intimate encounter with the Real Presence of Jesus Christ. In Eucharistic Adoration, we are invited to sit in sacred silence with Him. In that quiet presence, we receive peace, abundant grace, and spiritual renewal.
As St. Alphonsus Liguori reminds us, time before the Blessed Sacrament fosters a deep, transformative, and personal friendship with God.
