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Nouvelle SJA

Please click on the link if you would like to read the February edition of Nouvelle SJA.  We encourage your attendance and participation at the many events coming up.

Lenten Mission

Come, Taste & See, Hear & Feel the Goodness of the Lord!

February 25th, 26th and 27th at 7:00 PM

Monday:  6:30 PM Mass followed by Mission talk on Repentance.

Opportunity for confession following talk.

Tuesday:  5:30 PM Mass followed by light refreshments. 

                  Mission talk will begin at 7:00 PM on the topic of Healing.  Opportunity for anointing after talk.

Wednesday:  7:00 Closing Mass with the theme of the talk on Eucharist.

Presenter:  Fr. Byron Miller, C.Ss.R

Director of the National Shrine of Blessed Francis Seelos

New Pastor Appointed!

We extend a warm welcome to Fr. John-Nhan Tran!  Fr. John is currently pastor of St. Bonaventure in Avondale but will officially become pastor of St. Joan of Arc at the end of September.  He is also a current member of the Archdiocesan Priest Personnel Board as well as a Master of Ceremonies for the Archdiocese.  Plan to meet and visit with Fr. John at our 60th Anniversary Picnic on September 30th!

Service Hours Opportunity

The following opportunities are available for students needing service hours:

Parish Office work - assist with filing, copying, data entry and shredding any weekday between 8 AM and 4 PM.

September 30th - Assist the the Parish Picnic

Call the parish office at 652-9100 for more information.

Confirmation Class of 2008 -Ministry Form Envelopes Due

Cadidates for Confirmation in the Class of 2008 are reminded to turn in their envelopes with their blue ministry form, their polo shirt size and $15 for the cost of the shirt.  This must be turned into the Parish Office no later than 4:00 PM Friday, August 21.

Confirmation Class of 2009 Now Forming

Applications are now being accepted for enrollment in the Confirmation Class of 2009.  All teens entering grades 9 through 12 who are not currently enrolled in our program but are seeking the Sacrament of Confirmation should pick up a form on the tables in the quieting room.  Students enrolled in this program will enter a three year preparatory journey that when successfully completed will culminate in the reception of the sacrament in the fall of 2009 Completed applications are due in the Parish Office by Friday, September 7, 2007

Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Mother

Mass times for this Holy Day of Obligation are as follows:

Vigil:  Tuesday, August 14th at 5:30 PM

Feast Day:Wednesday, August 15th at  7:00 AM, 8:30 AM for students, 6:30 PM

Corpus Christi Eucharistic Procession

Ascension of Our Lord and St. Joan of Arc Churches invite you to join us in a Eucharistic Procession on the Feast of Corpus Christi.  Holy Mass will be celebrated at Ascension of Our Lord at 2:00 PM Sunday, June 10th.  The Eucharistic Procession will begin immediately following the Mass.  Benediction and reposition will take place at St. Joan of Arc. The route is approximately 2 miles long.  Please wear comfortable but modest clothing.  You are welcome to bring water.  Wheelchairs and strollers are welcome - no motorized vehicles, bicycles, skates or skateboards please.  Busses will be available to transport parishioners to and from their home parishes.  Banners, if carried, should not have the images of Our Lady or the saints.  Questions, please call AOL at 652-2615 or SJA at 652-9100.

Feast Day of St. Joan of Arc

We will begin celebrating the 60th Anniversary of our parish on the Feast Day of St. Joan of Arc and will continue until the actual dedication of our parish in September.

On Wednesday, May 30th, the Feast of St. Joan of Arc, we will have a Holy Hour with the Hope Monstrance from 6:30 PM until 7:30 PM.  We will have fellowship immediately following.  Since St. Joan of Arc is the patron of soldiers, we encourage parishioners to bring photos of family and friends who are serving or have served our country to place in the Patron Prayer Space in the church.  Photos may be brough to church  Memorial Day weekend.  If you know of a soldier who would like to receive a care package from St. Joan of Arc parish, please call the parish office with the name and address.  If you would like to donate non-parishable items to the care packages, please bring items to the parish office.

Confirmation forms online

Guidelines for the Triduum Report and Mass Ministry Forms are now online.  Go to -Our Parish- and select -Parish Forms-. 

Confirmation Service Opportunity!

Because many of our Confirmation Candidates are off for the Mardi Gras Holidays we are soliciting your help!  On Friday, February 23, 2007 we will need students to prepare a major parish mailout.  If you are interested, just arrive at the Parish Office for 10:00 AM and plan on staying approximately 2 hours.  Yours assistance will be greatly appreciated.  Call Mrs. Helena if you have any questions.

Service opportunities

We still have some opening for the Candidates 2007 to assist with Ash Wednesday Services.  If you need a Parish Event/Service Hours, please call to sign up to help on Wednesday, February 21, 2007.  Hours of service are 7 AM, 8:30 AM, Noon, and 6:30 PM.

SJA Long Range Plan Revealed!

All interested parishioners are welcome to attend the presentation of the Long-Range Plan for St. Joan of Arc Parish and School.  ISPD consultants Tom Bagwill and Mary McClendon will reveal their recommendation for us on Tuesday, January 16th at 7:00 PM in the Church.

PSR Classes Resume Monday, January 8, 2007 6:45 PM

Vacation Bible School

There is a waiting list for volunteers, but registration for campers is ongoing. Applications can be found at the Hacienda in the quieting room of church. Also please help us out by picking a pepper and donating one or more of the items needed. You can make a difference!

Youth Event

Feast of Corpus Christi is June 18, 2006 at 3:00 PM
Feast of Corpus Christi Mass & Procession
Sunday, June 18, 2006
Holy Mass: 3:00PM
Immaculate Conception Church, 130 Baronne St.
Celebrant: Archbishop Alfred C. Hughes

A Corpus Christi procession will immediately follow at 4:00PM from Immaculate Conception Church to St. Louis Cathedral, where we will have Eucharistic Adoration & Benediction.

The Hope Monstance, blessed by Pope Benedict XVI, for special use during the extended Year of the Eucharist, will be used during the procession and Holy Hour. A plenary indulgence is available for all those present and properly disposed.

A special invitation is extended to youth.
For more information, contact Mimi at 504-849-2570 or e-mail monstranceofhope@aol.com.

Free Parking Available at the Baronne Street Plaza (Old Sears Building)

A Bulletin signed by an attending priest may be used as validation.

Vacation Bible School Sign-up

This year's vacation bible school, FIESTA!!, will be held Monday through Friday, July 10-14 from 12:15 PM until 3:30 PM. Watch for upcoming sign-up times.

Now is a good time to review your Confirmation Requirements!

Confirmation Candidates in both the 2006 and 2007 classes should review their requirements. You should be making an effort to serve not only your mass ministry requirements, but your Parish Event, Service Hours, and Youth Event (See Truth Unplugged). For a comprehensive list, please e-mail your request to dre@sjachurch.com. God Bless each of you this New Year.

Parish School of Religion (CCD)-

Regular classes will be held on Monday, September 26, 2005 from 6:45-8:00 PM. Thanks for being on time and don't forget to bring your books.

Parish Event!!

For those candidates still needing a parish event, you may contact Mrs. Therese Ocmond 535-2686 to help with the Senior Social scheduled for July 22. Help will also be needed on the Thursday before. This may be your last opportunity!

Service Opportunities

Vacation Bible School service opportunty is CLOSED. Thanks to all who responded. Anyone wishing to still work will be put on a waiting list. If we need you we will call. All others should plan on attending the VBS workshop on June 26th at 6:45 PM in the Family life bldg.

Confirmation Info

Confirmation Class of 2006: Applications are now being accepted for enrollment in the Confirmation Class of 2006. All young parishioners grades 9th through 12th who are not cuurently enrolled in our program but are seeking the Sacrament of Confirmation should pick up a form in Church. Completed applications are due in the Parish Office by Monday, October 11, 2004.

St. Joan of Arc School Notice

St. Joan of Arc School is closed Wednesday, October 6, 2004, in observance of the Funeral Mass being held for Sr. Germaine Roussel.

Classes resume Thursday, October 7.

Confirmation Requirements and Schedule Posted

The confirmation requirements and schedule has been posted to the Confirmation page. Please note that the schedule may be subject to change.

Youth Events

Abbeyfest, Steubenville/Alexandria Conferences, CCRNO Southern Regional Conference and Houma-Thibodaux Youth Rally forms are available in the church. For more information, call the CRE at 652-9100.

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