Join us for two inspiring movies connected to defending our religious freedom.

Night to include popcorn, pop, and an informal discuss about the topic.

Open to both St. Joan of Arc and St. Patrick parishioners both nights.

Saturday, June 22            7-10 PM               Saint Joan of Arc-Room 342         “A Man for All Seasons”

Friday, June 28                  7-9 PM                  Saint Patrick-Parish Hall                 “For Greater Glory”

Friday, June 14 – 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Saturday, June 15 – 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

Items will be accepted for the rummage sale between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm on:

Monday, June 10 – Thursday, June 13

at the old gym at 834 South Purdum Street.

St. Patrick parish has partnered with The Crossing alternative school and the neighborhood to start a community garden in the green space just south of the parish office. Students and teachers from The Crossing have been planning and working on this garden since the winter. If you have a green thumb or just like to be outdoors and would like to help with the garden, please contact Chuck Jansen at 452-6021.

Parishes around the country will participate in this great hymn of prayer for our country.  This period of prayer, study, catechesis and public action will emphasize both our Christian and American heritage of liberty.

1. Attend the viewing and discussion of A Man for All Seasons Saturday, June 22nd, 7:00pm at St. Joan of Arc.  “For Greater Glory” will be presented Friday, June 28th  at 7:00pm at St. Patrick.
2. Log into fortnight4freedom.org
3. Read Bishops’ statement, Our First, Most Cherished Liberty:  A Statement on Religious Liberty on the USCCB website for prayer and reflection resources including theLitany for Liberty, Prayer for the Protection of Liberty, Prayer to Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Americas and more.
4. Pray the rosary each day.
5. Attend Daily Mass, including our Solemn Mass for Freedom, July 4th 8:15 am.
6. Write to Congress calling for conscience protection or voice your concern.
7. Call the parish office to reserve a Fortnight for Freedom yard sign.  A $7.50 donation to cover the cost of the sign would be appreciated.  These signs can be used every year.  Quantities are limited

St. Joan of Arc will celebrate with joy and gratitude with Fr. Huemmer the three great years that we have been blessed to have him as our priest on Sunday, June 23 at noon in the BJPII room with a light reception. Please come and share this time with him.

Please save the date for Fr. Ted’s farewell party – June 29, 2013!

Fr. Ted’s last weekend at St. Joan of Arc and Kokomo will be June 29/30 as his new assignment begins on July 1.

Please join us as we show our gratitude for his service and commitment to St. Joan of Arc the past seven years.

Saturday, June 29 at 6:00 pm – Mass on the Grass on our beautiful campus followed with a hog roast and pitch in dinner. Our evening will end with a BANG as we wait for the darkness to appear!! Yes, it will end with FIREWORKS! Please contact the parish office if you can help with this farewell evening for Fr. Ted.

If you have recently lost a loved one we want to invite you to a class that we are offering at St. Joan of Arc that will help you focus on finding healing in the midst of your grief.

Heather Becker, St. Joan of Arc parish and school counselor will offer a 6 week class called “Healing through Loss”, beginning Monday, July 8th.  The class will be in the evening from 6:00 – 8:00 pm for 6 consecutive weeks in the St. Vincent de Paul room (lower level). The class will end on August 12^th.

Loss is a painful reality of life and when someone close to us dies, the grieving process can leave us feeling lonely and isolated. We may question why God has allowed this suffering to occur. We may attempt to avoid the hurt. Each of us deals with adversity in our own way, but there are steps we can take to help deal with our loss. We do not have to embark on this journey alone. Please click here to send an email that you want to attend this class or have questions.

In light of the upcoming celebration of  Father’s Day, let your spiritual Fathers give you a little TLC the best ways men receive it: through your stomach, heart and mind!  On June 12 at 6:30 pm we will take you on a journey with a special guest speaker, great food, and plenty of time to grow in fellowship with other dads in the community and in awe of our Lord and Savior.  Join Fr. Ted and Fr. Huemmer one last time before they move to their new assignments!

There will be no charge, but free will donations will be accepted to help offset the cost.

RSVP by June 4 to Jimmy O’Connor at   joconnor@saintjoan.org