St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church - Phoenix

Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 📖

Happy 45th Anniversary to our beloved parish 🎉🎉!

Let us know in the comments what has been your favorite memory or event here at the parish. Was it a wedding? baptism? monthly Bingo with the Knights of Columbus? Lenten Fish Fry?

We look forward to hearing everyone's stories!

For the Feast of St. Benedict today, be sure to take a minute to check out this great article from EWTN that provides explanation behind the many details you encounter on the St. Benedict medal.

St. Benedict, pray for us 🙏!

The Popes and the Power and Significance of the Saint Benedict Medal The medal of St. Benedict is also known as the "devil-chasing medal" for it's power against evil. Here's what some of the symbols and phrases inscribed on the front and back of it mean

They're here!!!

Fr. Cruz, Fr. Vietor and the SJA staff look forward to everyone joining us this Friday, on the parish's 45th anniversary, at our 830a daily Mass, where the long anticipated murals of our patroness saint, painted by the talented Ruth Stricklin of , will be unveiled after Mass.

We can't wait for you to see them in person!

Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 📖

God Bless America 🇺🇸!

Don't miss out on the first of Brett's four Wednesday discussions about preparing for and participating in Mass, kicking off tomorrow night at 6:45p!

Happy Parish-versary to Fr. Daniel Cruz!

We are very blessed to have you leading our parish 🤗. May God bless you today and always, Fr Cruz 🙏!

Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 📖

We invite all high school and college aged men to our Priest Discernment Night next Friday here at St. Joan of Arc Parish!

The evening will begin with Holy Hour in our St. Katherine Drexel Adoration Chapel, followed up with discussions and fellowship in Santa Maria Hall.

For questions, please contact Seminarian Nathan Blanchard at [email protected].

Our very own Brett Gilfillan will be launching a series of talks beginning next Wednesday, July 3rd, regarding how we, the Laity, can enhance both our preparation and participation in Mass. We look forward to having everyone join in for these great discussions!

For any questions regarding this series, you may contact Brett at [email protected].

Happy Feast of St. John the Baptist!

St. John the Baptist was pivotal in preparing humanity for the coming of the Messiah, his cousin Jesus. Born 6 months before Jesus, we recall the Visitation, when John leapt in his mother Elizabeth's womb, upon Mary's arrival. During his life, John preached the imminent arrival of the Messiah and called people to prepare their hearts to receive Him.

St. John the Baptist, pray for us 🙏!

Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time 📖

Only 1 more week until our Men's Retreat next Saturday, featuring former Swiss Guard under Pope John Paul II, Mario Enzler. You don't want to miss out!

Be sure to register today by scanning the QR code below ⬇. For questions regarding the retreat, you can contact Rick Perry ([email protected]).

We'll see you all there!

Enjoy your 😄☀️!

Dear God, we thank you for the gift of fatherhood. We pray for all fathers and those hoping to become fathers. May You give them the strength to be a vessel of Your love. Amen 🙏.

Wishing you all a blessed Father's Day 👔!

Prayer Credit: Hallow

St. Joan of Arc is excited to host former Swiss Guard Mario Enzler at our Cor Men's Retreat coming soon on Saturday, June 29th! Be sure to scan the QR Code below ⬇ to register for this special event for our men in the community. We hope to see you there!

For any questions about the Men's Retreat, you can email Rick Perry at [email protected]

Happy Friday 😄!

Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 📖

Happy Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary ❤️‍🔥🌹🗡!

"At Calvary, the perfect hearts of Jesus and Mary were united for the salvation of mankind. And this is why the Two Hearts are honored together.

While the Sacred Heart of Jesus is the source of Christ's burning love for humanity, and is largely spurned by the indifference of mankind towards Him, the Immaculate Heart of Mary is the source of Our Lady's burning love for God and her desire to bring souls to her Son..."

excerpt from the article "What You Should Know About the Immaculate Heart of Mary", catholiccompany.com

A great read to take in today on the Feast of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus 🔥❤️‍.

Happy Friday!

A Rib, A Cross, and A Promise: The Origins of Devotion to the Sacred Heart - Good Catholic For God so loved the world, as to give his only begotten Son; that whosoever believeth in him, may not perish, but may have life everlasting. John 3:16 Do you know why the whole month of June is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus?  Many Catholics are aware that the Feast of the Sacred […]

We're excited to announce our Cor Men's Faith Formation group will kick off their first meeting next Saturday, June 15th!

The mission of Cor is to focus Catholic men more on Jesus Christ and to form and strengthen them in faith and virtue through a brotherhood committed to prayer, formation, and fraternity. The goal of each Cor gathering is to provide the opportunity for men to encounter Christ, to pray together, to be formed in their faith, and to strengthen their bonds of brotherhood, preparing them for courageous leadership and the mission of evangelization for their families and communities.

For questions regarding Cor, please contact Deputy Grand Knight Rick Perry at [email protected].

SJA High Schoolers:

There's still time to register for the 2024 Steubenville West Conference in Tucson next month! Registration is open until the 28th, so don't miss out on this exciting weekend!

Scan the QR code below ⬇️ to register and for more information, be sure to reach out with Youth Ministry Coordinator, Mac Coomer, at [email protected].

The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
(Corpus Christi)

May we join the Church in dedicating the entire month of June to the Sacred Heart of Jesus!

Grant, we pray, almighty God,
that we, who glory in the Heart of your beloved Son
and recall the wonders of his love for us,
may be made worthy to receive
an overflowing measure of grace
from that fount of heavenly gifts.
Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

- From the Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

📣 Attention SJA High Schoolers and Middle Schoolers!

Summer is officially here ☀ 🌡 and our Youth Ministry Office is geared up with some great events coming up in June and July. You don't want to miss out!

If you have any questions about these upcoming Summer events, be sure to reach out with Youth Ministry Coordinator, Mac Coomer ([email protected]) for more information.

Wishing you all a safe and happy Summer 🌞☂!

As we pray for those who lost their lives in conflict throughout our history, we recognize the ongoing war and violence that continues to plague humanity in many places, many forms. Today, we pray for peace, which those we honor today fought valiantly to achieve. In Your name we pray 🙏. Amen.

Wishing you all a safe and blessed Memorial Day 🇺🇸!

Prayer Credit: Hallow.com

We invite you to join us for a solemn chanted Mass next Thursday on the Solemnity of our Patroness, St. Joan of Arc ⚜️. There will be music preformed by the choir Floriani and a special intention for the newly baptized.

We look forward to seeing you there!