'Alive' Mass is a monthly Worship event that takes place at 11:15 AM Mass. Children and families are invited to participate as ministers of the Mass, and music is provided by an intergenerational ministry: the 'Arise' Ensemble, the SJA Voices School Choir and other young people of the parish. NEW THIS MONTH: Open Choir for grade school - middle school kids. Just come an hour early at 10:15 AM to practice.

On Saturday, October 15th, at 10:00 AM, there will be a public Rosary held at Veteran's 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.

On Wednesday, October 19th, at 10 AM Archbishop William E. Lori will be here for an official groundbreaking ceremony. All parishioners are invited to witness this truly significant moment in the history of our parish.

Prince Of Peace Parish in Edgewood is offering a short series of gatherings that will establish a sanctuary for communication and a safe place to grieve. St. Joan of Arc parishioners are invited too, and welcome to participate.

All parishioners, especially those registered to vote, are encouraged to join us in the Parish Hall after 11:15 AM Mass on October 23rd as we explore how our Faith informs us as American Citizens, in the light of the US Bishops' document "Forming Consciences For Faithful Citizenship." Light refreshments provided.

St. Joan of Arc will have a truck float in the Aberdeen Christmas Parade coming up on Saturday, December 3rd. The theme is 'Christmas in Candyland' so bring your favorite candyland costumes or accessories, or just come as you are and represent our church to the wider community! Gather at 2:20 PM at SJA.

On Sunday December 4th we will have our next Parish Faith Formation Event: ‘On That Holy Mountain.’ Parish Faith Formation is for ALL parishioners, young and old, families and singles! We will have hospitality, music, prayer, seasonal activities and discussion for all ages.

'Alive' Mass is a monthly worship event that takes place at 11:15 AM Sunday Mass after Parish Faith Formation. Young people and families minister at Mass, including our 'Open Choir' for kids Grade 3 to Middle School age. (For your child to sing in the open choir, just bring them to rehearsal at 10:15 AM that morning!)

December 8th is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary, a holy day of obligation. Just like Sunday, Catholics are expected to participate in Mass! We will have two Masses at St. Joan of Arc at 8:30 AM (School Mass) and at 7:00 PM. All welcome!

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 Tuesday, December 13 to receive the sacrament of reconciliation when a number of priests will be present, beginning at 7:00 PM.