Thanks to our Funfest Chair, Amy Pitzer, and all of the volunteers for making our 2nd Annual Funfest a funfilled success!

If you enjoy singing than we might have a spot for you in one of St. Joan of Arc’s choirs! We have a openings inour Robed Choir (9:00 am Mass), the Contemporary Choir (Noon Mass) and the Youth Choir (5:30 pm). Please call the parish office, 865-9964,  if you would like to share your musical talents with us.

If you are currently not involved in one of our men’s groups, prayerfully consider joining one. There are several different class times available in order to meet your needs.
Please contact Chad Grube at 865-9964 if you have questions.

Available Men’s Groups

Monday          St. Patrick – Mother Teresa Room        7:15 pm

Tuesday          Currently Rescheduling

Wednesday    St. Joan of Arc – JPII Room                   6:00 am

Friday              St. Patrick – Bethany Ctr                         6:00 am

Saturday         St. Joan of Arc – Frassati Room           7:00 am

Come join in the fun on Wednesday nights this fall for Family Initiative. We will meet for six consecutive weeks beginning September 8 thru October 13. No prior participation is necessary to sign-up. We offer opportunities for all ages. This is the how the evening is organized:

5:45 pm – meet in the cafeteria for a pitch-in dinner (optional)
6:30 – 8:00 pm – class time

Registration forms are available at Fr. Ted’s Corner and can be returned to the parish office.  Classes being offered are:

For Married Couples Only (cost $20 per couple – this covers both the fall and winter session)
A Marriage Made for Heaven, a class developed by Dr. Greg and Lisa Popcak, presents a faithful, practical path for getting the most out of your marriage.  Whether you are a newlywed or an old hand at marriage, A Marriage Made for Heaven will introduce you to new insights, show you new techniques, challenge your assumptions and open up new doors for greater intimacy both with your mate and the God who loves you and gave you to each other. A Marriage Made for Heaven will help you realize that there is more to marriage than meets the eye; that the road to a happy marriage leads directly to a Heavenly Marriage. Jeremy and Terri Burke will be the instructors for this class.

For Adults (no cost) – Our priests will alternate teaching a class called “The Fathers Answer Your Questions”
This class will address the many theological and liturgical questions asked by our parishioners on our February 2010 Pew Survey.

Middle School – 6-8 grade (no cost)
The parish and school counselor, Heather Becker, will offer a Peer Leadership class which will lead this very critical age group to a greater understanding of how to positively influence their peers and develop leadership skills.

Kids for Jesus – 4 years to 5^th grade ($5 per child)
The program for this age group is designed to motivate children to learn how to live virtue and choose what is good. They also learn how to create strong friendships with others who are also practicing virtue and to learn the traditions of the Church and deepen their relationship with Jesus.

Babysitting for those under the age of 4 (free)

The Father’s Blessing – A retreat for men! Dcn Ralph Poyo will be in Kokomo to lead a retreat for men beginning the evening of Friday, September 17 and ending Sunday afternoon September 19. Space is limited – so mark your calendar and call the parish office, 865-9964 to reserve your spot! Cost is $40 – scholarships are available. Click here to download the brochure and registration form.

Why go? Simply, go to get some guidance from God who is the source of all truth instead of from a world that depicts men in media as stupid idiots who live as predators seeking to devour women.

I can’t give up a whole weekend!
Now we all know that is not true.  It is a value issue.  You simply don’t believe it is worth your time.  You wouldn’t hesitate to give up a weekend to participate in a sports event or hunting and you would put out more money to do so.

 I don’t want to spend the money!
Again, this is a value issue.  You don’t believe that this will be worth the money and or time to invest in.

I have too much work!
We all know that is true but again, you would take the time for other things you would value more.  We want you to make an investment in yourself and your family! Do it for them!

 My wife won’t let me go!
 What wife would not want a better husband back from a retreat?