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!
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For generations, our parishes have been places where lives are transformed through the celebration of the sacraments, the proclamation of the Gospel, the formation of our children, and the care of our parish family.
One of the most meaningful ways to ensure that this mission continues for future generations is by remembering St. Joan of Arc Parish or St. Thomas More Parish in your estate plans.
A planned gift, no matter the size, is a lasting expression of faith and gratitude. It helps ensure that future generations will have a place to encounter Christ, grow in their faith, and experience the love of our parish community.
If you have already included your parish in your will or estate plans, thank you for your generosity and vision. If you would like to learn more about leaving a legacy gift, we invite you to contact the parish office.
Your faith has shaped our parish. Your legacy can help shape its future.
๐ณ Support Midtown Catholic with Your Everyday Shopping!
Did you know you can support ๐๐ญ. ๐๐จ๐๐ง ๐จ๐ ๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ข๐ฌ๐ก and ๐๐ญ. ๐๐ก๐จ๐ฆ๐๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ข๐ฌ๐ก ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ก๐จ๐จ๐ฅ without spending an extra penny?
With ๐๐๐๐๐, you simply purchase gift cards at their full face value for places you already shopโlike grocery stores, gas stations, restaurants, home improvement stores, and more. We purchase the cards at a discount, and the participating retailer donates a percentage back to Midtown Catholic. You receive the full value of the gift card, and your parish benefits from every purchase.
It's an easy way to turn your everyday purchases into support for our parish community!
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Purchase SCRIP before or after weekend Masses
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View the available retailers and order form on our website
Thank you for supporting Midtown Catholic in such a simple and meaningful way!
As Catholics, the month of ๐๐๐น๐ ๐ถ๐ ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฑ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐๐ผ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ ๐ผ๐๐ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ผ๐๐ ๐๐น๐ผ๐ผ๐ฑ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ฒ๐๐๐, reminding us of the great price Christ paid for our salvation.
The Blood of Christ is a sign of His infinite love, poured out for the forgiveness of sins and the redemption of the world. Through His sacrifice on the Cross, we have been offered mercy, hope, and the promise of eternal life.
As we continue through this month, let us pause today to pray:
๐ข ๐๐น๐ผ๐ผ๐ฑ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ช๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ, ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ฐ๐ต ๐ด๐๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐๐ต ๐ณ๐ฟ๐ผ๐บ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ฒ๐๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ ๐ฎ ๐๐ผ๐ป๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฐ๐ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐, ๐ ๐๐ฟ๐๐๐ ๐ถ๐ป ๐ฌ๐ผ๐!
May the Precious Blood of Jesus strengthen our faith, deepen our trust in His mercy, and draw us ever closer to His Sacred Heart.
Heavenly Father,
Thank You for the gift of Fr. Jindra and his faithful ministry to our parish. During these days of vacation, surround him with Your peace. Renew his spirit, restore his strength, and grant him moments of quiet joy in Your presence.
May this time of rest refresh him in body, mind, and soul, so that he may return with renewed energy to continue serving Your people with wisdom, compassion, and love.
Keep him safe in all his travels, and bring him home to us rested, healthy, and filled with the joy of the Gospel. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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At Midtown Catholic, ๐
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๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง is more than a religious education programโit's an opportunity for families to grow together as disciples of Jesus Christ.
Throughout the year, parents and children gather to learn, pray, ask questions, and deepen their faith. Some evenings, children and adults meet separately for age-appropriate formation. Other times, the entire family comes together to experience the beauty of our Catholic Faith side by side.
We believe parents are the first and most important teachers of the faith, and ๐
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๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง is designed to support and encourage that sacred calling.
Whether you're returning or joining us for the first time, we invite you to walk this journey with us as we grow in faith, build friendships, and draw closer to Christ.
Registration is now open! Forms are available in the back of each church, and will be available on the website soon.
Today, we celebrate the feast of St. Kateri Tekakwitha, the first Native American saint.
Known as the "Lily of the Mohawks," St. Kateri's life was marked by deep faith, perseverance, and a wholehearted love for Christ. Despite facing rejection and hardship after embracing Christianity, she remained faithful, choosing a life of prayer, purity, and devotion to God.
Her witness reminds us that holiness is possible in every culture, every circumstance, and every stage of life. Like St. Kateri, we are called to trust God even when following Him requires courage and sacrifice.
As we honor her today, let us ask for her intercession for our families, our parish, and all who seek to grow closer to Christ.
St. Kateri Tekakwitha, pray for us.
โ๏ธ ๐๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฐ ๐๐ฉ๐ข๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐ซ๐๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ ๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ง๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐๐!
The battle for our hearts and souls is realโbut we never fight it alone.
Beginning ๐๐๐๐๐, we invite all Midtown Catholic parishioners to join us for the Hallow Spiritual Warfare Challenge. Together, we'll spend time each day in prayer, Scripture, and reflection, asking the Lord to strengthen us in faith and help us put on the Armor of God.
One piece of that armor is especially powerful: the Sword of the Spirit, which St. Paul tells us is the Word of God (Ephesians 6:17).
Unlike the other pieces of armor, the sword is both defensive and offensive. It protects us from temptation and gives us the strength to move forward with confidence. Just as a sharp sword cuts through obstacles, God's Word cuts through fear, lies, and doubt, reminding us of what is true and drawing us ever closer to Christ.
If you haven't signed up yet, there's still time. Join your Midtown Catholic family as we pray together and learn to wield the Sword of the Spirit each day.