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!
Midtown Catholic is collecting "Back to School" supplies for St. Thomas More Catholic School, Dual Language Academy, and Guiding Grace.
Please consider donating!
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- 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.
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๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐จ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐๐ข๐ ๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐จ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐, when Jesus revealed His divine glory to Peter, James, and John on the mountaintop.
For a brief moment, the disciples saw Christ as He truly isโradiant in glory, the beloved Son of God. This extraordinary event strengthened their faith and prepared them for the difficult journey to the Cross, reminding them that suffering would ultimately lead to the glory of the Resurrection.
As we celebrate this feast, may we remember that even in the midst of life's challenges, Christ is our King. He invites us to listen to His voice, trust in His promises, and allow His light to transform our hearts.
Lord Jesus, transfigure our hearts that we may reflect Your love and glory to the world.
๐ฃ Calling all youth in grades 6th-12th! Come and be the hands at feet of Christ as we serve others in our community!
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Throughout the summer, so many dedicated parishioners, volunteers, staff members, and contractors gave generously of their time and talents to clean, repair, improve, and beautify our parish and school buildings. Their hard workโoften behind the scenesโhelps create a welcoming, safe, and faith-filled environment for everyone who walks through our doors.
(And yesโฆ even Pope Leo stopped by to lend a handโฆ or at least to pose for a photo! ๐)
We are deeply grateful to everyone who made these summer projects possible. Your generosity and servant hearts are a beautiful reflection of our parish community.
As we prepare for the start of another school year, please join us in praying for our students, teachers, staff, families, and volunteers.
๐๐๐๐ซ๐๐ฃ๐ก๐ฎ ๐๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ง, ๐๐ก๐๐จ๐จ ๐ฉ๐๐๐จ ๐ฃ๐๐ฌ ๐จ๐๐๐ค๐ค๐ก ๐ฎ๐๐๐ง. ๐๐๐ก๐ก ๐ค๐ช๐ง ๐๐ก๐๐จ๐จ๐ง๐ค๐ค๐ข๐จ ๐ฌ๐๐ฉ๐ ๐ฌ๐๐จ๐๐ค๐ข, ๐ค๐ช๐ง ๐๐๐๐ง๐ฉ๐จ ๐ฌ๐๐ฉ๐ ๐๐๐๐ง๐๐ฉ๐ฎ, ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ค๐ช๐ง ๐๐ค๐ข๐ข๐ช๐ฃ๐๐ฉ๐ฎ ๐ฌ๐๐ฉ๐ ๐๐ค๐ช๐ง ๐ฅ๐๐๐๐. ๐๐๐ฎ ๐๐ก๐ก ๐ฌ๐๐ค ๐๐ฃ๐ฉ๐๐ง ๐ค๐ช๐ง ๐ฅ๐๐ง๐๐จ๐ ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐จ๐๐๐ค๐ค๐ก ๐๐ง๐ค๐ฌ ๐๐ก๐ค๐จ๐๐ง ๐ฉ๐ค ๐๐ค๐ช ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฎ. ๐ผ๐ข๐๐ฃ.
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As a parishioner of Midtown Catholic, you have ๐ญ๐น๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐จ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ญ๐ถ๐น๐ด๐ฌ๐ซโan incredible online resource filled with inspiring Catholic content for every age and stage of life.
Whether you're looking to grow in your faith, learn more about the Bible, watch a movie with your family, prepare for the sacraments, or dive deeper into the lives of the saints, FORMED has something for you, including:
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Best of all, it's completely ๐ญ๐น๐ฌ๐ฌ through our parish subscription!
If you haven't explored FORMED yet, now is the perfect time. Simply visit FORMED, select ๐
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Grow in your faith anytime, anywhereโand let FORMED help you continue your journey with Christ. โ๏ธ
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What a beautiful witness to the Body of Christ.
This past weekend, ๐ต๐๐ป๐ฑ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฑ๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ผ๐ฝ๐น๐ฒ ๐ด๐ฎ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ฎ๐ ๐ฆ๐. ๐ง๐ต๐ผ๐บ๐ฎ๐ ๐ ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฒ for a spaghetti dinner fundraiser to support a local family who lost their home in a lightning fire earlier this month. The overwhelming response was a powerful reminder that when one member of our community is hurting, we come together in love.
Thank you to everyone who donated food, volunteered their time, organized the event, made a financial gift, or simply showed up to support this family. Your generosity reflects the compassion of Christ and demonstrates what it means to be a parish family.
Please continue to keep this family in your prayers as they begin the long journey of rebuilding. May God bless them with strength, hope, and the assurance that they are surrounded by a community that truly cares.
Thank you, Midtown Catholic, for being the hands and feet of Christ. โค๏ธ
Today the Church celebrates the feast of ๐๐๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ก๐, ๐๐๐ซ๐ฒ, ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ณ๐๐ซ๐ฎ๐ฌโthree siblings whose home in Bethany became a place of friendship, hospitality, and love for Jesus.
The image we've shared today captures one of the family's most familiar moments: Martha serving the Lord while Mary sits at His feet, listening to His teaching (Luke 10:38โ42). While Lazarus isn't pictured in this scene, today's feast honors all three siblings, whose lives together bear witness to faith, hospitality, and trust in Christ.
Each of them teaches us something essential about the Christian life:
๐๏ธ ๐๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ก๐ reminds us to serve the Lord with generous hearts.
๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ฒ shows us the importance of sitting at the feet of Jesus, listening to His word and making time for prayer.
โจ ๐๐๐ณ๐๐ซ๐ฎ๐ฌ is a powerful witness to Christ's promise of new life, reminding us that Jesus is the ๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ซ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ (John 11:25).
Together, these holy siblings reveal that a faithful home is one where prayer, service, friendship, and trust in Christ are woven into everyday life.
May their example inspire each of our families to welcome Jesus into our homes and hearts, making Him the center of all we do.
Saints Martha, Mary, and Lazarus, pray for us!