Church Bell fixed.

The Church (Electronic) bell was out of wack for some time. It needed a new ‘clock’ and it is fixed. Now on it will ring Angelus every noon @12. It will also ring automatically five minutes before the start of the scheduled Masses on Weekdays and weekends. Wedding Bells also could be chimed as per request from the couple.

After the massive attendance on Easter Sunday, it was noticed that the PA output in the gallery of the Church is not good enough. We are looking to fix that as well.

During summer many pointed out the need for fans in the Church. The Finance Committee is deliberating on installing mega fans.

Communion for the Homebound

We can organise Holy Communion to be ministered to the homebound parishioners. If your family member is in need, contact the parish office with name, address, and contact details.

Catholic Enquiry, RCIA

The parish will be commencing a program of instruction and preparation in June for those interested in joining the Catholic Church. Should anyone be interested make an appointment to meet with Fr Thomas to learn about the details.

Pilgrims of Hope According to Luke

The Gospel of Luke has an underlying theme of pilgrimage of hope. Over three sessions in August, Fr Thomas will be talking on it and leading discussions. The sessions will be from 7pm-8.30 pm, Wednesdays (6,13, 20 August). Please email the parish office for registration.

CWF Appeal

This weekend and next is CWF appeal. Your contribution to CWF will help various charitable works of the Archdiocese of Sydney. Two or more dollars of donation are tax deductible. Please use a CWF envelope to make your donation. Parish has a quota, and any shortfall will be paid from the second collection. Please donate generously.

Standard Mental Health First Aid

St Joan of Arc Parish will be offering Mental Health First Aid Training on Saturdays 24 and 31 May 2025 at the St Joan of Arc School, 88 Dalhousie Street, Haberfield.

Most people are familiar with physical first aid courses that teach skills and knowledge to recognise and respond to different situations.  Mental Health First Aid training adopts a similar approach.

Using a practical, skills-based action plan, participants learn to recognise and respond to someone experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis, until professional help is received or the crisis resolves.  They are equipped with the skills to listen, connect, and offer to those experiencing mental health problems in our workplaces, communities, parishes.

This course is led by accredited Mental Health First Aid trainer, Sr Ruth Davis, from our local Marist Sisters congregation. The course will run from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm with lunch provided. This course costs $30.00 which covers the cost of the books and freight. Sr Ruth is offering her services for free.

Please rsvp to join this course by emailing Paula, St Joan of Arc Parish Secretary on admin@stjoanofarc.org.au

Jubilee of Justice

Jubilee years are celebrated every twenty five years, and are an occasion of grace, an opportunity to renew our own commitment to Christ and to renew society, to make it more just, more in conformity to God’s vision for humanity.

Mass at St Joan of Arc has been confirmed for Sunday 25 May, our day of the Jubilee for Justice. This will be a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the work for justice in Australia and the world.

All those involved in the world of the law and secular, canonical and ecclesiastical justice (judges, public prosecutors, magistrates, lawyers, legal practitioners, etc.) are especially invited to this jubilee event, together with their families.

St Joan of Arc Feast Day

This year we celebrate the feast of our patron saint on a Friday, 30^th May. We will join with SJA school to celebrate. Our celebration will commence with light breakfast in the Plaza and then process to the church with the children for 9.15am Mass. Please join us in the plaza, if you are able, to honour St. Joan.