2025 is a Jubilee Year of the Catholic Church ... celebrate by making a once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage to Italy with our Pastor, Fr. Francis Ouma, to walk in the footsteps of the saints. See the places where some of our most famous holy men and women lived and prayed, such as Padre Pio, St. Rita of Cascia, St. Anthony of Padua and Blessed Carlo Acutis. Click for more information.

This year, the Pastorate of St. Patrick and St. Joan of Arc Parish will be partnering and praying with St. Bernardine Parish in West Baltimore, recently merged with FOUR other nearby parishes. Consider supporting them by participating in the 12th Annual Peace Walk on Martin Luther King Day, January 20th, either virtually or online. Click for more details.

The March for Life is an inspiring, peaceful, vibrant, and joy-filled rally of women, men, young people, and children from all across the country. If you are interested in joining fellow parishioners for the March, please contact Deacon Ray Van Pelt for more information. (Click for details)

This Sunday, BRING YOUR BIBLES TO BE BLESSED! We will also commission our Lectors and give special focus to the beautiful and saving power of the Word of God. Click for more information.

Join us at 11:15AM Mass on Sunday, February 2nd, and celebrate the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord with Most Reverend William E. Lori, Archbishop of Baltimore. In addition, Archbishop Lori will formally celebrate the installation of our new pastor, Fr. Francis.

Join parishioners from the Pastorate of St. Patrick and St. Joan of Arc as we gather on Saturday, November 9th at 11AM as we pray the Rosary for our beloved deceased family members at Mt. Erin Cemetery in Havre de Grace. All are welcome to participate in prayer.

On Monday, November 11th we will have a special mass at 8:30 AM to honor and thank all of our veterans. Active duty and retired military, law enforcement, firefighters and first responders are encouraged to wear their uniforms, while all others are encouraged to wear red, white & blue! Light reception after Mass.

Did you miss picking up our Advent prayer book, made by the families of St. Joan of Arc Parish? Click here for the digital version!

Come and join us at 9AM on Thanksgiving morning at either St. Patrick or St. Joan of Arc Church to give thanks to God for all he has done for us.

The "Giving Tree" is a beautiful tradition in our parish that enables parishioners to purchase Christmas gifts for children and families in need in our local area. Take a tag, then return gifts (with card attached) by December 15 for distribution. Click here for full details.

Do you like a hearty breakfast? On Sunday December 1st, from 9 AM - 11 AM down in the Parish Hall, the Knights of Columbus will be cooking up our annual Advent Breakfast. The menu will include: Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Mixed Fruit, Juice, Coffee and Tea. All welcome. (Click here for prices)

The Pastorate of St. Patrick and St. Joan of Arc will walk in the Aberdeen Christmas Parade coming up on Saturday, December 7th. The theme this year is “Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer” so bring your favorite Christmas reindeer costumes, antlers, or other accessories, or just come as you are and represent our Pastorate to the whole community! Gather at 2:30 PM opposite St. Joan of Arc Church on Law St. in Aberdeen.

Because December 8th falls on a Sunday of Advent this year, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a holy day of obligation, has been moved to Monday December 9th. Just like Sunday, Catholics are expected to participate in Mass. Four Mass opportunities available.

Advent is a time of anticipation of the Lord's coming at the end of time and at Christmas! As part of our Advent journey, Confession is a wonderful spiritual practice aiding our interior spiritual preparation. There will be a special opportunity on Wednesday, December 11 to receive the sacrament of reconciliation when a number of priests will be present, beginning at 6:30 PM.

Join fellow members of the Pastorate on Saturday, December 14th at 10 AM in Parish Hall (downstairs in the Church building) for a Continental Breakfast, followed by guided Live Wreath decoration. You will decorate a live Frazier Fir wreath! All decorating materials will be supplied. AND ... you get to keep your wreath for your home decorations at the end of the event! Tickets $40. Reserve online or call the Parish Office.

Join us on Wednesday evening, December 18th at 6:30 PM for our ‘Pastorate Advent Mission’ at St. Patrick Church in Havre de Grace. Prepare your heart for the coming of the Lord with an evening of adoration, reflection and reconciliation.

Join us this year at St. Joan of Arc or St. Patrick for one of our Christmas Masses to welcome our Lord Jesus with beautiful music, singing and prayer. Click for details.

January 1st is a holy day of obligation for Catholics, when we celebrate the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God. Get your year off to a blessed beginning by joining us for Holy Mass. Happy New Year!

Pope Francis has declared 2025 to be the Jubilee Year of Hope. Come and join us at Parish Faith Formation as we begin to explore God’s hope and promises in our lives on Sunday January 5th – open to all parishioners of all ages. Come and then stay for Family Mass at 11:15 AM.

St. Joan of Arc Church in Aberdeen is preparing for the “Christmas Giving Tree!” If you are a family in need or know a family who might benefit . . . please call our office at (410) 272-4535 to be included. Places limited.