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Exciting progress is happening on campus! Take a look at how our renovations are coming along!

Today, we remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001. We pray for all those souls who lost their lives and for their families who continue to grieve their loss. May eternal rest be granted unto them, O Lord.

St. Teresa of Calcutta reminds us that holiness often looks like something small: noticing someone who feels left out, sitting with someone who needs a friend, helping without being asked, choosing kindness when it’s easier not to. You may not be able to fix every problem around you, but you can love the person right in front of you. Your St. Teresa challenge: Do ONE small thing today with great love. Who needs that love from you?

The Fourth Annual Parish Festival is back and right around the corner! On September 13th, we would like to welcome you all to join us for a day full of fun, food, and fellowship, starting with 11:00 a.m. Mass. The fun will start directly after Mass concludes! Due to the exciting construction projects, the majority of the festival activity will be in the backyard, behind the school. Please enter through the gym doors for food, drinks and fun! As in previous years, there will be delicious food, kid and adult beverages, inflatables, a corn hole tournament, face painting, balloon twisting, a wonderful basket raffle, the Browns game televised, and new activities such as a petting zoo, Father's Bourbon & Cigar tent and other fun additions. Everything is complimentary, except for alcohol and raffle tickets. However, for this wonderful event to run smoothly, we need your help! Please consider donating your time, treasure or both, to make 2026 the best parish festival yet. To sponsor, please complete the attached forms and drop them in the mail or to Helena in the Parish. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4AADA723A6FAC07-63671978-sjaparish#/ If you would like to volunteer but are not sure what slot is best, or any other questions, please reach out to Haley Kovey or Debbie Fitzmaurice. We hope to see you all on the 13th! Thank you, Haley Kovey haleykovey@gmail.com Debbie Fitzmaurce debbie.fitzmaurice@gmail.com

Want to see what's happening inside the Parish Office? Click through the photos to get a behind-the-scenes look at our renovations and see the progress! More updates coming soon! #FathInOurFuture

The Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary celebrates Mary being taken up, body and soul: ⁣ “The Most Blessed Virgin Mary, when the course of her earthly life was completed, was taken up body and soul into the glory of heaven, where she already shares in the glory of her Son’s Resurrection, anticipating the resurrection of all members of his Body.” (CCC 974)

Demolition has officially begun as we make way for exciting improvements to our parish and school. We can't wait to share each step of the journey with you. Stay tuned—there's so much more to come!

The month of August is dedicated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. During this time, the Church venerates her Immaculate Heart and her expression of the virtue of love, especially regarding her love for Jesus. While the Sacred Heart of Jesus signifies God’s love for humanity, Mary’s Immaculate Heart represents her desire to bring all the world to her son, Jesus. Pope Pius XII encouraged the Church to uphold this special devotion to the Immaculate Heart and pray for Mary’s intercession to bring, “peace among nations, freedom for the Church, the conversion of sinners, the love of purity and the practice of virtue” (Decree of May 4, 1944). We pray to the intercession of our Blessed Mother and her Immaculate Heart to bring us closer to her son.

Coming this Fall: EDGE by LifeTeen Calling all 6th, 7th, and 8th graders- join Jeff Botos, beginning Sept. 22, Tuesdays at 5:45 p.m. for EDGE! EDGE is a comprehensive Catholic middle school youth ministry program focused on community, catechesis, and service/retreats. Typical nights will include a time to gather, proclaim, break, and send. EDGE gives middle schoolers the opportunity to grow spiritually, relationally, and emotionally. We can’t wait to see you Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 5:45 p.m. More details coming soon! Check out our website and bulletin for more updates and registration.

A big thank you to our Women's Guild and all the amazing volunteers who helped make this year's Rummage Sale a success! From sorting and organizing to working the sale and cleaning up, it took a lot of hands to make it happen. We're so grateful for everyone who donated, shopped, and volunteered their time. Thank you for another great event!

Today is the Memorial of Saints Joachim and Anne, parents of our Blessed Mother and the grandparents of Jesus. While there is no mention of them in Scripture, tradition holds that Joachim and Anne were promised a child, Mary, by an angel after being barren for all their lives. We honor their lives as the grandparents of Jesus, holy and admirable in their devotion to God. They are the patrons of parents and grandparents. Saints Joachim and Anne, pray for us!

Today is the feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. This feast celebrates the apparition of Mary to a Carmelite monk named St. Simon Stock in the 1200s. Simon was given the brown scapular for the Carmelites to wear. Mary said that “This shall be a privilege for you and for all Carmelites: whoever dies clothed in this shall not suffer eternal fire, rather, he shall be saved.” Our Lady of Mount Carmel, pray for us!

Happy Birthday FJB! Enjoy your week off!

Two days until book club starts! Grab your copy of Brant Pitre's "Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist," and come Saturday morning at 9 a.m. for an engaging discussion with Deacon Noah. The Deacon can't wait to see you there!

Our tabernacle is back! Be sure to check out Deacon Noah’s Liturgy Lesson in this weekend’s bulletin to learn more about the significance and purpose of the tabernacle in our Catholic faith. And don’t forget—Adoration is offered every Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Stop by and spend some time with Jesus!

What are you reading? Hopefully, “Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist” for the first book club meeting this Saturday, July 11 at 9 a.m! Join Deacon Noah Saturday, July 11, July 18, July 26, and Aug 1 for a four-week book club discussion that dives into the biblical foundations of the Eucharistic mystery central to our Catholic faith. All are welcome and books can be purchased via the link in bio. Please read the Forward through Chapter 2 prior to the discussion on July 11.

Lord, bless our country. 🇺🇸 Grant us wisdom to seek what is good, courage to stand for truth, and hearts that work for peace, justice, and unity. May we never take for granted the freedoms we enjoy, and may we use them to serve others and glorify You. God bless America.

Join Deacon Noah this summer for a four-week book club discussion of “Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist” by Brant Pitre. Discussions will be at 9 A.M. Saturday, July 11, July 18, July 26, and Aug. 1. All are welcome as we dive into the biblical foundations of the Eucharistic mystery central to our Catholic faith. Books can be purchased via the link in our bio. Please read the Foreward through Chapter 2 prior to the discussion on July 11. We hope to see you there!

Happy Father’s Day to all fathers, grandfathers, priests, godfathers, mentors, and spiritual fathers who reflect the love and strength of our Heavenly Father. 💙 Thank you for your sacrifices, guidance, protection, prayers, and steady presence in the lives of others. May God bless you abundantly today and always.fathers

Vacation changes your schedule, but it doesn’t have to pause your faith. ☀️🙏 ⁣ A few simple ways to stay rooted while traveling: • Make a plan for Mass before your trip • Start the morning with prayer before the day gets busy • Communicate your plans and priorities with the people you’re traveling with ahead of time • Don’t leave your relationship with God up to chance ⁣ Rest is good. Adventure is good. But staying connected to the Lord while away can transform your entire trip.

Sacred Heart of Jesus, burning with love for us, have mercy on us. ❤️ Today we remember the Heart of Christ—a heart full of mercy, compassion, patience, and unfailing love. No matter where you’ve been or what this season has looked like, His Heart remains open to you.

On June 11, 2026, as part of the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. bishops will consecrate the United States of America to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Parishes around the country are encouraged to join the bishops in celebrating the consecration of our nation to the Sacred Heart. ⁣ The event will be livestreamed on the USCCB YouTube channel on June 11, 2026 at 4 p.m. ET from the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe in Orlando, Florida as a part of the bishops’ spring plenary assembly. ⁣ Livestream Link: https://www.youtube.com/live/j1WyC4TSeoo ⁣ Accompanying resources may be found at: https://www.usccb.org/consecration-united-states-sacred-heart-jesus

Happy summer! To celebrate the end of the school year, our St. Joan of Arc students and their parents gathered outdoors for Mass with Fr. John. Following Mass, Principal Webster continued the tradition of our annual prayer service, blessing and commissioning our students as they move to the next grade level. We were also delighted to join Mrs. Webster in welcoming several students from SJA’s inaugural preschool class who will be joining us next fall! Thank you to our students, families, faculty, and staff for another wonderful school year! We hope you have a blessed and refreshing summer break. We can’t wait to see what God has in store for our school community in the Fall!

We are thrilled to welcome two new faces to the St. Joan of Arc community, CJ and Lucy! CJ and Lucy will be interning at the parish this summer thanks to the Mary, Mother of the Good Shepherd Institute. Their internship will show them what professional parish life is like, as well as offer spiritual, intellectual, and skills-based formation. Make sure to say hello when you see them around!

Today is the feat day of St. Pope Paul VI. ⁣ Paul VI, originally born as Giovanni Battista Montini, became a priest in 1920 and in 1924 began work for the Vatican Secretariat of State. In 1954, he was named the archbishop of Milan and was selected to be a cardinal in 1958 by John XXIII. ⁣ He was elected pope in June of 1963 and continued the work of his predecessor during the Second Vatican Council in which 16 documents were promulgated. ⁣ Paul VI was also influential with his written encyclicals, visits, and relations with other countries. He increased the number of cardinals in the Church, giving many countries their first. Pope Paul VI died on August 6, 1978. ⁣ He is the patron of the Archdiocese of Milan. ⁣ St. Pope Paul VI, pray for us!

Happy Birthday, Jeff Botos! 🎉 Serving as our Director of Mission and Engagement. Thank you for all that you do! Wishing you a year filled with joy, purpose, and continued impact! 🎂

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With great joy and gratitude, we warmly welcome our newest members into the Catholic Church! Please join us in celebrating and supporting these individuals who have recently received the sacraments and fully entered into our faith community. Their journey of faith is an inspiration to us all, and we are blessed to walk alongside them as brothers and sisters in Christ.

Our New Parishioner Brunch was a hit! Thank you to everyone who joined us—we loved getting to connect with you. Stay tuned for details about our next one!

Join us for our Parish Lenten Mission. Speakers: Fr. John and Renee Barber Music: Jeff Botos (Praise & Worship) The mission will also include Eucharistic Adoration.

From all of us here at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, we'd like to wish Pope Leo a blessed birthday!

Bishop Malesic invites you to join him and special guest Matthew Kelly—best-selling author, business consultant, and founder of Dynamic Catholic—at this year’s Alleluia Ball on October 25.⁣ ⁣ This inspiring evening highlights the transformative power of Catholic education and our shared commitment to providing students and teachers with the resources they need to thrive.⁣ ⁣ Sponsorship and individual tickets available!⁣ ⁣ https://www.catholiccommunity.org/about/events/2025/10/25/alleluia-ball-2025/event-details

Fr. John wants to get to know you and our parish. You're an important part of our parish community, so let your voice be heard. Come to share your experiences, wants, and dreams for our parish at one of the four upcoming listening sessions.

9/11. Those two numbers instantly direct our minds to one of the darkest days in American history--but also to the stories of heroism and bravery that took place on that September day, 24 years ago.⁣ ⁣ Where were you when you heard about 9/11? What do you remember about that day? And how do you try to honor the lives of those who were lost today?⁣ ⁣ We'd love to hear from you, SJA family. Tell us in the comments below.

We want to send out a huge thank you to the St. Helen Unicycle Drill Team for coming out and providing incredible entertainment during our parish festival this year! Check out some of their amazing tricks!

We had an absolute blast at our parish festival on Sunday! It was so wonderful to see so many members of our parish community and Chagrin Falls come together to have such a lovely time. We're already counting down to next year - mark your calendars now for September 13, 2026!

Happy birthday, Mary! Today we celebrate the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Check out this video to see what today's feast day is all about and why it matters--and then consider giving Mary a great gift by joining us for daily Mass! Our weekday schedule is Monday-Thursday 9:00am.⁣ ⁣ Mary, Mother of God, please guide us and teach us how to be more like you. Help us live as God wants us to live, with you as our model of a life free of sin. Be our mother and our guide, show us how to have faith like you. Amen.

Today we celebrate St. Teresa of Calcutta, also known as Mother Teresa, founder of the Missionaries of Charity. The MCs are still going strong, in India and around the world. ⁣ ⁣ In fact, they serve the poor and dying here in the United States. And if you're looking for an opportunity to live out the corporal works of mercy, looking into volunteering with the Missionaries of Charity on Mother Teresa's feast day sounds like a great place to start! SJA family, follow the link for more information, or search online for the nearest MC house and contact them directly.⁣ ⁣ https://missionariesofcharity.org/volunteers_readmore.html

The SJA Parish Festival is THIS WEEKEND! We are getting so excited. Did you know that we make sure that all ages have a great time? Check out the fun things we have for the youngest members of your family! ⁣ ⁣ A special inflatable obstacle course ONLY for ages 5 and under, a balloon artist, face painting, and touch-a-truck from the Chagrin Falls Fire Department are only a few of the amazing activities! There are also pony rides, a bubble show, and lawn games. With this much fun, you just can't miss out - we'll see you THIS SUNDAY from 12pm-4pm!

Today, we celebrate all workers! As the Church teaches, work isn't supposed to be dreary toil; instead, it's an opportunity for each of us to contribute our talents to the wider good, becoming more human in the process. Thanks to everyone in our SJA family who works, and enjoy your big day!

Did you know that September is the Season for Creation? Our Catholic Social Teaching tells us that we are called to be stewards for creation, to care for the Earth and all of the plants and animals God created. How will you take care of God's creation this month? We suggest spending time in the Garden of Life at SJA!⁣ ⁣ Let us pray that, inspired by Saint Francis, we might experience our interdependence with all creatures who are loved by God and worthy of love and respect.

The SJA Annual Parish Festival is in just ONE WEEK! We are getting so excited - preparations are well underway to make this the best year yet. Check out these snaps from last year, and get ready for just as much fun this year, with the Rocket Car, Pony Rides, Face Painting, and inflatables! Plus, this year, we have EVEN MORE planned. We can't wait to see you there - Sunday, September 7 beginning with 11:00am mass, then the festival fun from 12pm-4pm.

🔥 “He must increase; I must decrease.” — John 3:30 🔥⁣ ⁣ Today we remember the Passion of St. John the Baptist—the fearless prophet who prepared the way for Jesus and gave everything for the truth, even his life.�His courage, humility, and bold witness still challenge us today:Will we stand for truth?Will we speak with love?Will we live like Christ is worth everything?⁣ ⁣ St. John the Baptist, pray for us.

From all of us here at undefined, we send our love and prayers out to the community of Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis, MN. Lord, in their hour of need, show them your great mercy.⁣ ⁣ You can learn more here: https://www.osvnews.com/breaking-school-shooting-reported-at-minneapolis-catholic-elementary-school/

Today, we had the joy of welcoming all of our students back to school! It's so wonderful to see all of them on campus again. Please join us in the following prayer, for not just our students at St. Joan of Arc, but for ALL students who have recently or are this week starting a new school year: God of our past, our present and our future, God of our dreams, our designs and our decisions, Be love in us as we journey through this new school year. Be our inner vision, that we may see life through your eyes, Be our inner hearing, that we may listen well for your call, Be our inner judgment, so we may discern clearly that which gives life, Promotes growth, and nurtures love. As we move into this school year, fill us with hope and abiding trust that you dwell in us, So that, in both joy and sorrow, we radiate hope. Amen -From an unknown author, published on the Society of the Sacred Heart of the United States and Canada website.

St. Joan of Arc is blessed to have formally welcomed and installed our new pastor, Fr. John D. Betters, during the 11am mass on Sunday, August 24. If you missed the mass, don't worry! Check out some of the highlights, including Fr. John taking the oath to be our pastor and his remarks to the congregation!

We can’t wait for our parish festival in just TWO WEEKS! We have so many fun things planned, from brand-new entertainment featuring the St. Helen’s Unicycle Troop to fan-favorites like the Rocket Car and cornhole tournament! This event isn’t one you’ll want to miss.

There is no livestream today due to technical difficulties (no internet) from construction beyond our control. We understand that this is frustrating because it is Fr. Gary Malin’s farewell Mass - we’re upset too! We’re working on a solution to record tomorrow’s 11am Mass.

We’re so excited for our annual Rummage Sale! Donations are accepted THIS WEEKEND from 9am-5pm.

Congratulations to our Class of 2025 graduates! We are so proud of you and we can’t wait to see the amazing things you’ll achieve. “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” -Jeremiah 29:11

Pope Francis has passed away today, April 21, 2025. Pope Francis, the first South American pope and the first Jesuit pope, was known as a loving and compassionate shepherd of the people. His beautiful legacy of caring for the environment, the poor, the imprisoned, and the marginalized will be honored as an example of Jesus’s love for the world and he will be remembered as a true leader of the Kingdom of God. His passing at Easter reminds us of Jesus’s great love and sacrifice for us, and the hope of eternal life. May Pope Francis rest in the arms of God, whom he served so faithfully.

Merry Christmas from all of the staff at St. Joan of Arc! May this Christmas bring you love, joy, peace, and hope. We offer this prayer for you and your Christmas gatherings.

It's true! Our Parish Festival is going to be even better than last year! While we've brought back crowd favorites like the Rocket Car, cornhole tournament, and pony rides, we're also adding SO MUCH MORE! More inflatables, a reverse dunk tank, balloon artist, and even picnic classics like sack races, tug-o-war, and more! We can't wait to see you there!

Help us make our Parish Festival one to remember! Show your SJA pride and sponsor the festival. With sponsorship opportunities from $200-$1000, there are plenty of choices for families or businesses!

The annual Rummage Sale is about to begin! Come on out tonight 4-7 ($10 admission), tomorrow and Friday 10-5, and Saturday 9-12 for amazing finds and bargain deals!

Check out our newest ministry: SJA Family Connections! This is a fabulous opportunity to bring all the members of your family together with like-minded members of our church community. Join in for a great way to get to know more people, socialize, and strengthen your faith.

Happy 4th of July! May we come together today and this weekend to celebrate the freedom that our country affords us. Dear God, as we celebrate the birth of our nation, help us to recognize that our freedom is not something to take for granted. Help us mold our country to be more like the Kingdom of Heaven, where all are treated equally with dignity, love, and mercy, united in the understanding that we are all children of God. We thank you for our many blessings and our good fortune to live in such a wonderful place. Amen.

What a day! Our Mary-thon was a prayer filled day to Our blessed mother🙏 Thanks to all who came out to pray and learn more about our Garden of life and Our Lady of Fatima ! To Jesus through Mary🙏

What a glorious day for a May crowning 💐🙏

Our Mary-thon has officially begun 🙏 8am mass and muffins with Mary😇 Come up and pray a rosary today in our Garden of Life!!

Novena to Our Lady of Fatima🙏

Novena to Our Lady of Fatima 🙏 Pray with us 😇

Alleluia! He is Risen! Happy Easter to all. May the risen Christ bring hope and peace to your hearts and minds.

Please join us in our Holy Week observances. We look forward to seeing you celebrate this most sacred of weeks with us.

Pray for our confirmandi this evening! Holy Spirit come 🔥 🕊️✝️

How’s your Lent going? Come spend some time with Jesus.. he’s waiting for you🙏😇

This merits reposting… it’s not just about the food🙏 #lent #fast

Celebrate Christmas with us! Here’s a reminder of our Mass schedule for this weekend. All Masses for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day will be live-streamed both on the Parish website and here on Facebook!

Happy Gaudete Sunday🙏 My souls rejoices in my God! May joy be in your heart today and always!

The students have certainly decked the halls!! Merry Christmas from St. Joan of Arc School 😇

Happy Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe! “Heavenly Father, as I live this day, may the intercession of Our Lady of Guadalupe assist me in recognizing your constant and abiding presence in my life.”

Having the right friends is crucial. Make sure you have ones that will bring you to Jesus🙏 #forgiveness #healing

Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception 🙏 Salve Regina! Immaculate Virgin,/ Hear me implore, and thy pity bestow;/ Wild waves of trouble around me are surging,/ Light with thy smile the deep night of my woe./ Queen of the saints! hear my earnest petition,/ Mother of Jesus, conceived without sin,/ Turn me aside from the road to perdition,/ Let me the fold of thy love enter in. William H. C. Hosmer

Thanks to everyone that came out for our Science Tests Faith Brown Bag Lunch! It was a great time learning about and sharing our faith🙏😇

Happy Advent! As we begin this glorious season let us “Stay Awake” to the glory all around us and the glory to come in Christ Jesus!

May the peace of God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit dwell in you now and forever 🙏

If He parted the Red Sea for Moses trust that He will clear a path for you 🙏

Happy Feast Day of Christ the King🙏 “The Kingdom of Christ is a gift offered to the people of every epoch so that those who believe in the incarnate Word ‘may not die but have eternal life’” Pope Benedict XVI

Happy Thanksgiving to you and those you love 🙏

"May we always welcome the word which you send us," he wrote, "and give it flesh in our lives, that those who come after us may learn the message of your love from what we do and say." Blessed Arnold Jules Rèche. Teacher of Christian doctrines🙏

In todays gospel the blind man shouted “Jesus Son of David, have pity on me!” Jesus’s response is one to take to prayer. “What do you want me to do for you?” If He were standing before you.. What would you ask of Him?

Although born into royalty and riches St. Elizabeth’s desire to follow Christ was first and foremost in her short life. She founded a hospital and personally tended the sick and dying. She “received from the poor special grace and humility.” #stelizabeth #prayforus

The greatness of our life in furthering God's plans does not depend on what we do, on what form our activity takes, but on how we perform our tasks. From such trifles of life, when they are performed with a great heart, arises the greatness of man. The value of a human act does not depend on what sort of work one does, but on how one does it, on the degree of one's love and submission to God. Blessed Stefan Wyszyiski (+ 1981)

Happy Feast Day of St. Pope Leo the Great 😇 "Christian, remember your dignity, and now that you share in God's own nature, do not return by sin to your forms base condition." #leothegreat

Tonight we remember at the souls of the faithful departed from our parish family this year. Eternal rest grant unto them and perpetual light shine upon them🙏

Parish life 🙏 School life 😇 #praytherosary

Join us tomorrow!! Beauty, Wonder and Awe the birds of Northeast Ohio. The more we understand then the more we are in awe of the complex and marvelous work of God’s creation! BYOL😇

This Saturday!!

Happy Feast Day of Guardian Angels😇

It’s happening this weekend!! After every mass join us in the parish hall to discover all the ministries our parish offers and how you can be a part of them!! #shareyourgifts

Happy feast day of St. Bartholomew. This statue of him is the most famous work of art in the Duomo di Milano. It is believed he was flayed and beheaded for converting the King at that time in Armenia to Christianity. He is depicted here holding his own skin. Despite opposition and persecution he was not duplicitous and held on to the truth in the teachings of Christ. St. Bartholomew pray for us🙏

WELCOME BACK STUDENTS!! Our building is buzzing and classrooms are brimming with bright shining faces in our favorite places🙏 You bring life to our campus!! Prayers for another spectacular year here at SJA School 😇 #learn #lead #live

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Jesus I trust in you🙏😇