The novena in honor of the Holy Spirit is the oldest of all novenas since it was first made at the direction of Our Lord Himself when He sent His apostles back to Jerusalem to await the coming of the Holy Spirit on the first Pentecost.  It is still the only novena officially prescribed by the Church.  Addressed to the Third Person of the Blessed Trinity, it is a powerful plea for the light and strength and love so sorely needed by every Christian.

Parish Festival Photos Needed!

To celebrate the 40th Anniversary of our festival, we would like to display pictures of past festivals. If you have any pictures to share please drop them off at the parish office.

Thank You!

Memorial Day is a time when we pause to remember those who have died serving our country in the Armed Forces. Please consider taking a moment to pray the below prayer for deceased veterans.


COLLECTION OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AT ST. JOAN FOR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

St. Joan of Arc Parish is sponsoring with Habitat for Humanity of the Greater Harrisburg Area a special one day collection of household  items, which will be sold at Habitat’s ReStore located in Harrisburg.  All proceeds benefit Habitat’s activities to promote safe, decent and affordable housing for lower income persons and families.

This special collection will occur on the St. Joan of Arc parking lot along Areba Avenue on Saturday, June 28, 2014 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.   Items to be collected include appliances, furniture, cabinets, building materials, light fixtures, home décor items, and household electronics.  All items must be in working order and in useable condition.  Examples of items NOT collected include clothing and shoes, mattresses/box springs, faucets, used anti-freeze and motor oil, unframed glass, carpet, wood with nails, water heaters and dishwashers.

This event is a good opportunity to get rid of unwanted items for a good cause and receive a donation receipt for tax purposes.  We urge your participation in this event.  Questions regarding this event may be directed to Chuck Gassert at 566-5058.