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 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.
Today we celebrate the feast of St. Thomas More! In the back of our church, surrounding his icon, are five words that capture the virtues he lived so well:
๐๐ผ๐น๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ๐๐ โ St. Thomas More sought God first through prayer, family life, and fidelity to the Church.
๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ โ When pressured to compromise his faith, he remained steadfast, even at the cost of his position, freedom, and ultimately his life.
๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฒ โ He used his gifts to serve both God and neighbor, caring for his family, his country, and the people entrusted to him.
๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ฝ โ As a lawyer, statesman, and advisor to the king, he led with integrity and conviction, guided by truth rather than popularity.
๐๐ป๐๐ฒ๐น๐น๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ โ One of the most brilliant minds of his time, he showed that faith and reason work together in the pursuit of truth.
St. Thomas More's final words were, ๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐๐๐ฃ๐'๐จ ๐๐ค๐ค๐ ๐จ๐๐ง๐ซ๐๐ฃ๐ฉ, ๐๐ช๐ฉ ๐๐ค๐'๐จ ๐๐๐ง๐จ๐ฉ. May we follow his example by living lives marked by holiness, courage, service, leadership, and intellect.
Are you seeking a deeper relationship with the Lord?
Sometimes the best way to grow in faith is to step away from the noise of everyday life and spend intentional time with God. Whether through prayer, reflection, fellowship, Eucharistic Adoration, or the Sacrament of Reconciliation, retreats offer an opportunity to encounter Christ in a deeper way.
We wanted to share two upcoming retreat opportunities in our area:
๐ Women's Morning of Inspiration and Prayer
Hosted by the St. Elena Prayer Rooms at St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church on June 27. Fr. Michael Voithofer will lead participants in reflecting on their baptismal calling and praying with Christ for healing and miracles.
Register by June 22: stelenaprayerrooms.org/
โ๏ธ Men's Retreat
Hosted at St. Gerald Catholic Church, Ralston, NE on June 27. Led by Deacon James Keating, this retreat will focus on discovering our true identity in Christ and living with greater fidelity, purpose, and courage. Opportunities for Eucharistic Adoration and Reconciliation will also be available.
Register here: stgerald.org/news-event/840-men-s-retreat-2026
May God continue to draw each of us closer to Himself. โค๏ธ
June is dedicated to the ๐๐๐๐ซ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ซ๐ญ ๐จ๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฌ, a devotion that reminds us of Christ's immense love for each of us.
โค๏ธ ๐ง๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ฅ๐ง โ representing Jesus' human and divine love for all people.
๐ฅ ๐ง๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐ โ symbolizing the burning intensity of His love, which never ceases.
๐ ๐ง๐๐ ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ช๐ก ๐ข๐ ๐ง๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ก๐ฆ โ reminding us of the suffering Jesus willingly endured for our salvation.
โ๏ธ ๐ง๐๐ ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ฆ๐ฆ โ pointing to His sacrifice on Calvary and the victory of His Resurrection.
Together, these symbols tell the story of a God who loves us completelyโthrough joy and suffering, in life and in death.
As we journey through the month of June, may we spend time reflecting on the Sacred Heart of Jesus and responding to His invitation:
"Learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart."
(Matthew 11:29)