St. Joan of Arc is blessed with a magnificent digital Church Organ. Beginning Saturday September 7th the church will be filled with the sound of the organ at 5PM Mass, and each week going forward. If you prefer a more traditional style of church music, consider joining us in song every Saturday.

St Joan of Arc has a vibrant adult Bible Study Group, and we invite you to join us! This year we will study Acts of the Apostles, written by St. Luke. We meet on Tuesdays from 10:00 – 11:15am in the Meeting House. Our new study on Acts begins on August 20th, 2024.

On Wednesday, September 11 at 10AM, our St. Joan of Arc School will conduct a 'Freedom Walk' and prayer service at Festival Park in Aberdeen. All are invited join as we remember The Fallen and thank those military, law enforcement, health care, and first responders who serve and protect our Nation and community.

Come and join us for our very first Pastorate Picnic. Beginning with Outdoor Mass at 11 AM in the grounds of St. Patrick Church in Havre de Grace (615 Congress Avenue) and followed by great food, and family fun for the afternoon. Come and get to know our community. All welcome!

Join Bishop Bruce Lewandowski C.Ss.R, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Baltimore, at St. Joan of Arc for a beautiful conferral of Confirmation upon the young people from our Pastorate. Come early for good seating choices!

Come and join in as we kick off a new year of Parish Faith Formation on Sunday October 6th – open to all parishioners of all ages. This session will launch a new effort in our Pastorate based around 'Respect Life' and will help grow our Catholic understanding in age appropriate ways.

'Family Mass' (formerly known as 'Alive! Mass') happens on the 1st Sunday of every month at 11:15 AM. Come and join us for an uplifting family celebration ... KIDS: Join the choir - practice in the church at 10:30 AM!

On Saturday, October 12th, at 12 Noon, there will be a public Rosary held at Veteran's Memorial Park in Aberdeen. We will be praying for Life, and for our Nation. Everyone is welcome. Bring a lawn chair to be comfortable, and a set of rosary beads.

A FREE flu shot clinic will be held at St. Joan of Arc Parish on Thursday, October 31st from 10 AM to 1 PM, downstairs from church in the Parish Hall. In addition to the latest influenza vaccine, you can also get your COVID-19 booster shot and pneumonia vaccine. Check here for what you need to bring!

On Friday, November 1st, our Pastorate of St. Patrick and St. Joan of Arc will celebrate ‘All Saints Day’, a holy day of obligation. Just like Sunday, Catholics are expected to participate in Mass! We will have two Masses at each of our parishes on All Saints Day. Click here for details.

This Summer, we invite Parish & School families to come spend time together using our beautiful new space, the Parish Life Center. We'll be opening the Gym for basketball, and maybe some other indoor sports on select Saturday mornings, from 9am to 11am. Our next date is August 10th. Click here for more info.

Join parishioners from St. Patrick and St. Joan of Arc Parishes for a great evening out at Ripken Stadium in Aberdeen, Friday August 23rd. Game begins at 7:05 PM. Click here to buy tickets!

The ‘Fr. Willie Fund’ has been created in tribute to our former Pastor of 12 years (2012 – 2024) Fr. William F. Franken to provide financial support for families in need who wish their children to receive a Catholic Education at St. Joan of Arc School. Consider making a tax-deductible donation today and help the Fund get off to a great start.

Click here for the latest update on planning for the formation of our new Pastorate with St. Patrick Parish in Havre De Grace, coming July 1st 2024, from Fr. Willie and Fr. Francis.

On May 27th we will celebrate Mass at 8:30am and remember all those who have sacrificed for our Nation and lost their lives in war. Light refreshments will be served afterwards. ​​​​​​​All military, law enforcement, health care, and first responders are welcome to wear their uniforms.  

After 36 years of priesthood and 12 years at St. Joan of Arc Parish, Fr. Willie Franken, our Pastor, is retiring, with our gratitude for his selfless service and steady leadership all these years. Come to 11:15 AM Mass on Sunday June 30 to wish Fr. Willie well on his retirement and thank him for his priestly ministry to our community.

Join Storyteller, Songwriter, and Christian Performer Sam Kauffman for an inspirational but relaxing two-day Women's Retreat focused on recognizing the unique gifts that women bring to the Church. Save the date: Friday May 3 (6:30 - 8 PM) and Saturday May 4 (9:30 AM to 3:30 PM) at St. Joan of Arc Parish.

Robert Feduccia from Nashville TN is a nationally recognized Catholic speaker and retreat leader with a 30 year background in youth ministry at the national level. While rooted in the traditions of our Church, Mr. Feduccia will bring us on an engaging journey as we explore how the Eucharist can bring our faith alive in real and concrete ways, through story and symbol and shared community experience. Open to all - free admission.

Come join your fellow parishioners on Saturday July 20th at 6 – 8 PM PM (after 5 PM Mass) for an informal opportunity to meet and welcome Fr. Francis, our new Pastor, Fr. Franz, our new Associate Pastor, and Deacon Ken. The Knights of Columbus are preparing a delicious dinner for everyone!

Would you like to enter more deeply into the meaning of the Eucharist and grow your faith in the real presence of Christ in your life? “33 Days to Eucharistic Glory” is a wonderful spiritual opportunity to do just that through personal reading, prayer and discussion with others. Join Deacon Ray and fellow parishioners this summer and enter the mystery together.