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 familyโs 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 โMidtown Catholicโ 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 Noahโs 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!
The kids are back in school, routines are settling into place, and perhaps this is the perfect time to add something new to your own weekly schedule: ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐ฑ๐๐๐๐. ๐
Consider committing to a weekly Holy Hour of Eucharistic Adoration at St. Joan of Arc or St. Thomas More.
One quiet hour each week. No agenda. No expectations. Simply time to step away from the noise, sit in the presence of our Lord, and allow Him to meet you there.
As the school year begins and calendars start filling up again, make room for the One who gives us the grace to carry it all.
**Could Jesus be asking you to give Him one hour this year?**
๐ Back to School Means Back to ๐
๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐
๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง!
As backpacks are packed and a new school year begins, don't forget to make faith formation part of your family's plans for the year ahead.
Midtown Catholic's ๐
๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐
๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง program is for families whose children do not attend a Catholic school. It helps children continue growing in their knowledge and understanding of the Catholic faith and prepares them to receive the Sacraments.
But faith formation isn't just for the kids! Parents play an essential role as the first teachers of the faith, which is why our program provides opportunities for families to learn, pray, and grow together.
If your children attend a public, private, or homeschool program and are not receiving religious education through a Catholic school, now is the time to register for Family Formation.
Give your children the gift of knowing their faithโand help your whole family grow closer to Christ.
Registration is open on our website: midtowncatholic.church/youth/family-formation/
๐๐จ๐๐๐ฒ ๐ฐ๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐๐ฆ๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐จ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐จ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐ฅ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐๐ ๐๐ข๐ซ๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐ซ๐ฒ
The Assumption celebrates the Churchโs teaching that, at the end of her earthly life, the Blessed Virgin Mary was taken body and soul into the glory of Heaven. This ancient belief of the Church was solemnly defined as a dogma of the Catholic faith by Pope Pius XII in 1950.
Mary's Assumption points us toward the promise that awaits all who belong to Christ. She has gone before us, sharing fully in the victory of her Son and reminding us that our ultimate home is with God in Heaven.
Today, may we look to Mary as a model of complete trust in God. From her ๐ฒ๐๐ฌ at the Annunciation to her presence at the foot of the Cross, her life continually pointed to Jesus.
๐ด๐๐๐, ๐ธ๐๐๐๐ ๐จ๐๐๐๐๐๐
๐๐๐๐ ๐ฏ๐๐๐๐๐, ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐!
Tomorrow We Celebrate the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
This year, the Solemnity of the Assumption falls on a Saturday. While the Assumption is ordinarily a Holy Day of Obligation, the obligation to attend Mass is lifted in the United States when August 15 falls on a Saturday or Monday.
๐๐ฎ๐ญ ๐ ๐๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐จ๐๐ฌ ๐ง๐จ๐ญ ๐ก๐๐ฏ๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐ ๐จ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ฒ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐ ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐ก ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ !
The Assumption is one of the great Marian feasts of the Church, and we invite you to begin your Saturday by joining us for Mass at 8 AM at STM as we honor our Blessed Mother and celebrate the hope that her Assumption holds for all of us.
We are so grateful to the Ladron de Guevara Ortiz and Ortiz Rangel families from Dual Language Academy, along with Renae Vorland, for sharing their time and talents to help beautify the grounds and trim the trees at St. Joan of Arc!
We are truly blessed by your generosity and willingness to serve our parish community.
๐ ๐๐๐ง ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐ก๐๐๐ซ ๐ข๐ญ? ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ฑ๐๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐ข๐ซ...
We've been waiting to share this one with you, and the time is almost here.
Any guesses what's coming soon? ๐
Drop your guess in the comments! ๐
Healing Begins with Christ.
We all carry woundsโdisappointments, fears, losses, and hurts that can affect our relationship with God and with one another. The good news is that Jesus desires to meet us in those places and bring healing.
Beginning ๐๐จ๐ง๐๐๐ฒ, ๐๐ฎ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐, Midtown Catholic parishioners are invited to join the ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฐ ๐๐๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐๐ฌ ๐๐ซ๐๐ฒ๐๐ซ ๐๐ก๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ ๐.
Over the course of seven days, you'll pray alongside Sr. Miriam James, SOLT, of the Abiding Together podcast, and Dr. Bob Schuchts, founder of the John Paul II Healing Center. Through prayer, Scripture, and reflection, you'll explore some of the most common emotional wounds and discover how Christ offers healing, hope, and lasting peace.
Whether you're seeking healing for yourself, praying for a loved one, or simply longing to grow closer to the Lord, we hope you'll join us.
Let's begin this journey of healing together as a parish family.
Midtown Catholic is collecting "Back to School" supplies for St. Thomas More Catholic School, Dual Language Academy, and Guiding Grace.
Please consider donating!
๐๐๐ก๐จ๐จ๐ฅ ๐๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐๐๐:
- Crayola Crayons (24 count)
- Bleach Wipes
- Loose Leaf Paper
- Pencils (#2)
- Markers (10 count)
- Glue Bottles/sticks
- Binders/Pocket Folders
- Backpacks
Donations can be dropped off at the rectory or the back of church the weekend of August 8-9th.