Upcoming Events


Grief Support Group
October 3
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
The Downtown Coalition for Grief Support holds weekly meetings that are free and open to the public, regardless of religious affiliation. The meetings provide a safe, understanding environment for gri...



Contemplative Practices/Sacred Activism
October 3
9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Join us as we bring together our inward-focused work of spirituality through contemplative practices and outward  focused work of activism to help us dismantle the vicious cycles of cruelty, oppr...



Adoptive Families Book Club
October 3
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
On October 3rd, we'll meet to discuss Dust Child by Nguy?n Phan Qu? Mai. On October 31st, we'll meet to discuss Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix. Both days, we'll meet at Turtle Bread Co....



Sunday Family Mass
October 4
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
On St Francis Day, we hear St Clare (Maddie Lenarz-Hooyman), the Sultan (Riley Moynihan) and the Leper (Derik Iverson?) talk about the man Francis. Fr. Nosbush presides.Our joyful Family Mass is...



Sunday Gym Masses
October 4
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Today we celebrate the messy and miraculous life of St. Francis  with guest reader Tom Sonnek and music from our SJA band. Fr. DeBruycker presides. As we sow the seeds of God’s love, we hear...



Youth Ministry Club
October 4
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Our first Club of this program year! Come to Hospitality Hall for fun, games and sharing. 



Centering Prayer
October 4
10:15 AM to 10:45 AM
Join us Sunday mornings in the Parish Center, 10:15 - 10:45am, for in person meditation. Centering Prayer is a receptive method of Christian silent prayer which opens our awareness to God, whom we kno...



EcoSpirits: Plastic People Series
October 4
This Sunday, after each Mass, we will show portions of the acclaimed documentary Plastic People, followed by discussion on the impact of microplastics to our health, and how to remove them from o...



Blessing of the Animals
October 4
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
On October 4th at 2pm we celebrate the Feast of St Francis. Join us in the Memorial Garden to celebrate our beloved pets. Bring your furry, feathered and finned friends for a fun, lively and short ble...



Warm Hands Warm Hearts
October 4
4:45 PM to 6:00 PM
Pick up a card after all Masses on Sept. 26-27to purchase a new coat and winter accessories for one of 600 children in our community. ~ If you have pre-purchased a coat, please drop it off at the fron...



SJA's Team Democracy Zoom
October 6
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Join a Weekly Zoom with SJA's Team Democracy: Every Tuesday from 6:30-7:30pm on Zoom, connect with SJA parishioners working to engage voters and protect our elections. Contact Julie Mad...



SJA Young Adults
October 6
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Join us on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 6:30 to 8 p.m.: All young adults (18-35+) are invited to our October faith formation gathering in the Arc (across 45th St. from the north end of the church parking lot). Al...



Rent is Due Meeting
October 7
8:30 AM to 9:00 AM
Join our partners at Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative for the best 30 minutes of the month! From 8:30 to 9am on Zoom, we will hear updates on housing legislation this session and take an action...



Scripture Matters - Weekly Scripture Reflection
October 8
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Do you want to know more about the Bible? Join us weekly to read and discuss the meaning of the three Bible readings for the upcoming weekend Mass using Easter (4/5-30) The Word Among Us booklet. You ...



SAGES Retirement Seminar
October 10
9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Whether you are newly retired, long retired or about to retire, come, share your retirement concerns and experiences. Register at the SAGES table in the Welcome Center on Sunday, Oct 4 or call the Par...



Grief Support Group
October 10
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
The Downtown Coalition for Grief Support holds weekly meetings that are free and open to the public, regardless of religious affiliation. The meetings provide a safe, understanding environment for gri...



Voter Engagement Door Knocking
October 10
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
We invite you to join us on Saturday, Oct. 10 at 10:30am in the Welcome Center for a brief training before going out in pairs to engage voters in the SJA neighborhood to participate in this&...



Feed My Starving Children
October 10
12:00 PM to 1:45 PM
On Oct 10th, noon-1:45pm, join other SJA families to pack food for kids in need at FMSC. We meet at the Eagan site (990 Lone Oak Rd #136, Eagan, MN 55121). Contact Gabrielle to sign up at gdane@stjoan...



Sunday Gym and Family Combined Masses
October 11
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Sunday, October 11th will offer a joint Mass with Fr. DeBruycker and members of the Church of Gitchiwaa Kateri, honoring Indigenous People. We have been invited to participate in a smudging ceremony a...



Youth Ministry Small Groups
October 11
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Today our small groups (by grade) meet in the Arc for topical discussions.



Centering Prayer
October 11
10:15 AM to 10:45 AM
Join us Sunday mornings in the Parish Center, 10:15 - 10:45am, for in person meditation. Centering Prayer is a receptive method of Christian silent prayer which opens our awareness to God, whom we kno...



EcoSpirits: Plastic People Series
October 11
This fall, following each Mass, we will show portions of the acclaimed documentary Plastic People, followed by discussion on the impact of microplastics to our health, and how to remove them from...



Sister Parish Solidarity Walk
October 11
12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
New Ways to Walk Together. On Sunday, Oct 11, gather outside the gym after the 11am mass for a brief walking meditation that will include readings, music, and prayer to lift up our Sister Parish relat...



Concert Series: Abbey Road
October 11
7:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Collective Unconscious brings the Beatles' album Abbey Road to the St. Joan of Arc Concert Series stage. They will perform the full album, start to finish, along with a set of early Beatles favorites....



SAGES 2nd Monday Dialogue
October 12
1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
Please join us for SJA long-time parishioner Sarah Gleason 's presentation, ISAIAH: What Values Are You Voting?, which focuses on helping people get out to vote in the upcoming midterms. All are welco...



St. Joan of Arc Book Club
October 14
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
The purpose of the Parish Book Club is to build community through the shared experience of great stories – and we do just that on the second Wednesday of most months. This month we are reading the boo...



Scripture Matters - Weekly Scripture Reflection
October 15
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Do you want to know more about the Bible? Join us weekly to read and discuss the meaning of the three Bible readings for the upcoming weekend Mass using Easter (4/5-30) The Word Among Us booklet. You ...



St. Joan of Arc Choir
October 15
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
The St. Joan of Arc volunteer adult choir is a very special music community! We lift our voices in song to praise God. We bring hope and joy to the people of Saint Joan of Arc as we open our hearts to...



Grief Support Group
October 17
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
The Downtown Coalition for Grief Support holds weekly meetings that are free and open to the public, regardless of religious affiliation. The meetings provide a safe, understanding environment for gri...



Sunday Family Masses
October 18
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
As Jesus tells us to know God's way, we hear the story The Money Tree, by Sarah Stewart, in which a woman lives her life and continues her work unmoved by a tree of money growing in her yard. Our read...



Sunday Gym Masses
October 18
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
St. Joan of Arc Young Adults share their faith journey with us. Fr. DeBruycker presides.



Service Sunday: Swap Squad
October 18
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
On October 18th, come to Hospitality Hall between the Masses for a fun Service Sunday. Learn about Youth Group's project: Swap Squad. See how you can take part as a family. Create signature cloth bags...



SJA Housing Ministry Intro and Coffee
October 18
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
SJA Housing Ministry Intro and Coffee: From 10-11am on Sunday, Oct. 18, join members of our Housing Ministry leadership team in the Parish Center Upper Room to learn more about our partnersh...



Centering Prayer
October 18
10:15 AM to 10:45 AM
Join us Sunday mornings in the Parish Center, 10:15 - 10:45am, for in person meditation. Centering Prayer is a receptive method of Christian silent prayer which opens our awareness to God, whom we kno...



Teach-In on the Minneapolis Budget
October 20
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Our Antiracism ministry will host a presentation on the Minneapolis budget at 6pm in Hospitality Hall. Please join us for this timely discussion on how our public funds are spent.



Children's Choir Camp
October 24
11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Make some joyful noise with other kids! The choir, directed by Children’s Choir Director Seth Boyd, is open to all in grades 2-7. Rehearsals start with a Choir Camp with a pizza lunch on Saturday, Oct...



Centering Prayer
October 25
10:15 AM to 10:45 AM
Join us Sunday mornings in the Parish Center, 10:15 - 10:45am, for in person meditation. Centering Prayer is a receptive method of Christian silent prayer which opens our awareness to God, whom we kno...



Trunk or Treat
October 25
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Once again we are hosting our annual Trunk or Treat Halloween carnival. We'll have trick-or-treating, carnival games, prizes, and hot cider. Wear a costume and join us for a fun filled hour in the SJA...



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