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!
๐ข Office Closure Notice โ St. Thomas More
Please note that the St. Thomas More parish office will be closed July 6โ17 to allow our staff time for summer vacations and rest.
During this time, the St. Joan of Arc parish office will remain open and is available to assist with any parish needs.
Thank you for your understanding as our staff takes this opportunity to rest and recharge. We are grateful for your prayers and support, and we wish everyone a safe, restful, and blessed summer!
๐บ๐ธ Join Us for Our Final Holy Hour for America ๐บ๐ธ
As we conclude our series of Holy Hours commemorating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, we invite you to join us on Wednesday, July 1, for an evening of prayer before the Blessed Sacrament.
Together we will pray a Patriotic Rosary for our nation and the Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, entrusting our country, our families, and our communities to the loving Heart of Christ.
As we prepare to celebrate Independence Day, let us remember that true freedom is found in following the Lord. May our prayers strengthen our nation, inspire our leaders, and renew our hearts in faith, hope, and charity.
All are welcome to spend this holy hour in prayer with us.
Today, we celebrate the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, two very different men whom God used to build His Church.
St. Peter, the humble fisherman, was chosen by Jesus to lead the Church. Though he stumbled at times, his faith was transformed by God's mercy, and he became the rock upon which Christ built His Church.
St. Paul, once a persecutor of Christians, experienced a dramatic conversion and became one of the Church's greatest missionaries, boldly proclaiming the Gospel to the nations.
๐๐๐๐๐ง ๐ก๐๐ซ๐๐จ ๐ง๐๐ข๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ช๐จ ๐ฉ๐๐๐ฉ ๐๐ค๐ ๐๐ค๐๐จ ๐ฃ๐ค๐ฉ ๐๐๐ก๐ก ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐ฅ๐๐ง๐๐๐๐ฉโ๐๐ ๐ฅ๐๐ง๐๐๐๐ฉ๐จ ๐ฉ๐๐ค๐จ๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ก๐ก๐จ.
Through different gifts, different personalities, and different journeys, Peter and Paul each gave everything for Christ.
May their witness inspire us to remain steadfast in our faith, courageous in sharing the Gospel, and faithful to the Church Christ established.
Midtown Catholic Youth Ministry Presents:
๐๐๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ก & ๐๐ข๐ก๐๐๐ฅ๐ ๐ก๐๐๐๐ง
Sunday, June 28th at 5:30 PM at STM
*All students entering grades 6th-12th in the fall are invited to attend!
Today we celebrate the ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐จ๐ ๐๐ญ. ๐๐จ๐ก๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ฉ๐ญ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ, one of only three birthdays honored on the Church calendarโthe others being Jesus and the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Even before his birth, John had a special mission: to prepare the way for the Lord. He spent his life pointing others to Jesus, reminding them to turn their hearts toward God. John's words continue to challenge and inspire us today:
๐ฏ๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐; ๐ฐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐.
John 3:30
In a world that often encourages us to focus on ourselves, John shows us a different pathโthe path of humility, courage, and faithful witness to Christ.
As we celebrate his feast day, may we ask for the grace to follow his example and help lead others to Jesus through our words and actions.
๐๐จ๐ข๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ข๐ญ๐ก๐๐ฎ๐ฅ ๐ญ๐จ๐ฆ๐จ๐ซ๐ซ๐จ๐ฐ ๐๐ฏ๐๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ญ ๐๐ญ. ๐๐ก๐จ๐ฆ๐๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ ๐๐ญ ๐ ๐๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฉ๐ซ๐๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐, ๐ฆ๐๐ซ๐ซ๐ข๐๐ ๐, ๐๐ง๐ ๐ซ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐ข๐จ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ฒ!
Lord Jesus Christ,
Present before us in the Most Holy Eucharist, we thank You for the gift of every human life, the sacred vocation of marriage, and the freedoms that allow us to live and proclaim our faith.
Grant wisdom and courage to those who lead our nation, and help us always defend the truth with charity. May religious liberty flourish so that all people may freely seek You, worship You, and live according to Your will.
As we adore You in this Blessed Sacrament, transform our hearts to reflect Your love and mercy in the world.
Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us and on the whole world.
Amen.