Thank you for participating in our pew survey this weekend. Once the results are in we will share them with you. Your willingness to participate will help the Planning and Pastoral Councils plan for the future at St. Joan of Arc. If you were out of town and did not complete a survey, please stop by the parish office and pick one up. We will be distributing surveys and collecting them through Monday, February 22.

St. Joan of Arc welcomes Fr. Thomas Antoine from the Brothers of St. John to present our 2010 Lenten Mission.  He will begin our evening mission at 7:00 pm on Sunday, February 21 and continue through Tuesday, February 23. New this year will be a children’s mission that we will offer for children ages 5 through 5th grade.  Babysitting will be available for those children under the age of 5. Please call the parish office, 865-9964, to register your children. Each evening mission will follow with a Holy Hour and Reconciliation. Please mark your calendar and plan to attend this “Beatific Mission”.

“The Beatific Vision ~ Light of Hope in Our Struggles”

 Sunday, February 21 ~ 7:00 pm    Can scientific progress help us reach our ultimate Beatitude?

                                                         “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God”

Monday, February 22 ~ 7:00 pm    What builds up the Body of Christ? What causes division?

                                                          “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God”

Tuesday, February 23 ~ 7:00 pm  What is the most essential characteristic of a true disciple of Jesus?

                                                          “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy”

Monday is your last day to buy tickets to celebrate World Marriage Day at St. Joan of Arc’s Valentines Day Dinner and Dance on Saturday, February 13, from 5:45 – 10:00 pm in the John Paul II room on the lower level. Seating will be limited and reservations are required. Tickets per couple are $35. The Sts. Joan of Arc and Patrick School 8th graders and their parents will offer free will babysitting for the evening, but you need to reserve your spot for that also. Reservation forms are available in the kiosk and in the parish office. If you have questions contact Amy Pitzer at 453-9050.

As a result of the devastating earthquake that rocked Haiti in January, St. Joan of Arc parishioners have given more than $19,000.00 to be sent to Catholic Relief Services to offer assistance to that ravaged country. Donations can still be given to St. Joan of Arc or sent directly to Catholic Relief Services, PO Box 17090, Baltimore, MD 21203-7090 or donate online at www.crs.org .
We have gotten word that our sister parish Bas-Limbe in Haiti survived the earthquake, but so many are saddened because of the death of family and friends that lived in Port au Prince. Please continue to keep them in your prayers.

Fifty people left last Wednesday evening, January 20th, from St. Patrick Church to pilgrimage to Washington D.C. to participate in the peaceful protest of the 37th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the infamous case which paved the way for no-fault abortion. This included 25 adults and 25 youth. During their pilgrimage they attended the Vigil Mass for Life at the Basilica, toured by night the Lincoln Monument, Jefferson Monument, and Roosevelt Monument. They also toured the Franciscan Monastery prior to beginning the March for Life before heading home. Here are some pictures to share of their experience while standing up for the fundamental belief of the Catholic Faith: All human life is sacred.