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Welcome to St. Joan of Arc, a Roman Catholic church and member of the Diocese of Fall River. We are situated in Orleans, Massachusetts. Orleans is a resort community on the outer Cape in southeastern Massachusetts, at the elbow of Cape Cod. The church consists of 1100 families of many nationalities and all ages.

We are a faith-filled community and this is a joy! The wonderful spirit of generosity and hospitality of our parish is a constant beacon of welcome for all who seek the warm embrace of solace and friendship. This is a special charisma which continually strengthens and inspires us.

Both the upper church and the church hall are handicap accessible.

Please take time to peruse our web site. Your comments and suggestions are appreciated.

New Parishioners are welcome. Please introduce yourselves to the priest after Mass or call the office to register. We urge you to become active members of our Parish Family.

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HOLY WEEK AT ST. JOAN OF ARC

Sunday April 14 is Palm Sunday and we begin our journey through Holy Week.

Thursday, April 18

Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper 7:00pm
All Eucharistic Ministers are invited to process into the church
as a group at the opening of the 7pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper.
Please gather in the Parish Center no later than
6:40pm that evening.

Friday, April 19

Good Friday Services 3:00pm

Saturday, April 20

Easter Vigil 7:30pm

NO CONFESSIONS on Holy Saturday.

April 21 Easter Sunday

Masses at 8:00, 9:30, and 11:00am

LENTEN EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed from 1:00pm until 4:00pm each Friday during Lent. All are welcome to come and spend some time with our Eucharistic Lord as a particular Lenten devotion this year. A sign-up sheet has been placed in the church foyer to ensure that someone will be present throughout the adoration period.

See Lenten Message from Fr. Bill at https://joanarc.org/bulletins/2019/039031019.pdf

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NOTE THE FALL, WINTER, SPRING SCHEDULE

Saturday Vigil

5:00 p.m.

Sunday Masses

8:00 & 10:00 a.m. [Sept. (after Labor Day) through June]

8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. (July through Labor Day)

Holy Days

5:00 pm Vigil, 8:00 and Noon on the Holy Day

Reconciliation

Sat. 4:00 - 4:45 P.M. or by appointment

Daily Mass

8:00 a.m. Monday thru Friday

Novena

Wednesdays before Mass at 7:45 a.m.

Baptism

By Appointment. See Baptism Guidelines at forms\baptismalguidelines.pdf

Weddings

By Appointment 9 to 12 months in advance ... please read our guideline at forms\Wedding Guidelines '18.pdf

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