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!
𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 [𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗝𝗲𝘀𝘂𝘀] 𝘄𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗹, 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗺...
- Hebrews 6:19
Youth ages 7th-12th grade join us for Youth Group this Sunday at 5:30 PM in the STM Media Room.
![𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 [𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗝𝗲𝘀𝘂𝘀] 𝘄𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗹, 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗺...
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𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙙𝙚𝙫𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙢𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙫𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙖𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙡𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙚, 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙧𝙖𝙮𝙚𝙧𝙨.
-Acts 2:42
This verse that we find in Acts is a simple blueprint the Lord gives us for how to live as His disciple and share our faith with others.
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀 – Daily Prayer - Pray is how we get to know the Heart of Jesus and how he gets to know our hearts as well. Taking time to converse with the Lord daily allows us to grow in relationship with Him and His Church.
𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 – Community - We are all created for relationship with God and one another. We are not meant to be isolated or to even live out our faith by ourselves. We NEED community; others to walk with us, challenge us, and encourage us to always trust in the Lord.
𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 – The Sacraments - As Catholics, we see the Eucharist as the source and summit of our faith. The
Eucharist transforms us from the inside out and nourishes our hearts to lean on Christ and serve others in whatever way he calls.
𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗹𝗲𝘀 – Catholic Teaching - In a world that tells us that truth doesn’t matter; the Lord gives us teachings that have been passes down by the Apostles that reveal the person of Jesus Christ. We are called to know our faith deeply to help form our minds and share truth faithfully.
Youth Ministry High School Night
Thursday, July 3
6:30 PM
STM Media Room
Bring Your Bibles!
👑 ❤️ All are invited to participate in the 1st Saturday Devotion on July 5 at STM. To fulfill Our Lady's request, the following must be completed on the 1st Saturday of any five consecutive months, with the intention of making reparation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary:
1) Go to Confession
2) Receive Holy Communion
3) Pray the Rosary
4) Keep Our Lady Company for 15 Minutes
👑 ❤️ To those who faithfully meet these condition, Our Lady has promised to assist at the hour of death with the graces necessary for Eternal Salvation.
𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟑𝐫𝐝!
Family Formation (formerly know as Religious Education) is a program for our school-age children and their families for the purpose of growing in their relationships with God as well as preparing to receive the sacraments. This program meets twice a month on Wednesday evenings and includes classes for the parents.
Registration forms can be found in the gathering areas of each church. For more information, to register your child(ren), or to volunteer, please contact Renae Vorland at rvorland@midtowncatholic.church or Jenny Keller at jskeller@omahacsc.org.
Join us TODAY to watch episode 1 of season 5 of The Chosen!
From triumph to betrayal—walk with Jesus through His final days. Welcomed as a king, He confronts injustice, shares the Last Supper, and is betrayed by one of His own. Through His Passion and sacrifice, Jesus Christ—our Savior—offers the greatest gift: redemption for all.
7 PM | STM Cafeteria
Light refreshments will be served
This Sunday, June 29—the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul—Archbishop Michael McGovern will take part in a time-honored tradition as he receives the pallium from Pope Leo XIV in Rome! And, you can witness it!
Save the date and learn more here: spiritcatholicradio.com/archbishop-mcgovern-to-receive-pallium-from-pope-leo/
Today we celebrate the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist. We know only about St. John and Jesus' adult interactions from the Gospels. We know that Mary traveled 90-100 miles to visit her cousin St. Elizabeth, St. John's mother, while both women were pregnant. But, it is likely the boys did not know each other in childhood.
This beautiful painting by William-Adolphe Bouguereau imagines the boys and Mary in an ornate throne room. Artists depicted biblical scenes in their present day settings to make religious stories more relatable to their audience, often blending sacred events with familiar surroundings. This approach fostered a personal connection between viewers and the stories.
Meditate today on how God called Mary, Jesus, and St. John to have total dependence on Him while fulfilling their pivotal roles in salvation history. Pray about how God is calling you to total dependence on Him and His plan for your life.