Last weekend, we had the honor to celebrate our Declaration of Independence. We are a nation that continues to struggle in our attempt to remain true to these sacred words, "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all people are created equal, that they are endowed by their Crea-tor with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happi-ness." In the most recent edition of the Arm In Arm In Africa Newsletter, I shared the wisdom of Carter Woodson, an African American historian, when he reminds us that "if you make a person feel that they are inferior, you do not have to compel them to accept an inferior status, they will on their own." The lofty ideals of our democracy are often eclipsed by the uncanny human need to not live in a way that insures all people equal access to justice. Last weekend, we not only celebrated our democracy, we celebrated being able to come home to SJA and worship together. It was not only an opportunity to actually see one another, it will also be our opportunity to continue the work of justice. Amid the pandemic, we were exposed to the unvarnished truth as to how far away we are from a world of justice for all people. Author Brene Brown reminds us that "We will not go back to normal. Normal never was. Our pre-corona existence was not normal other than we normalized greed, inequity, exhaustion, depletion, extraction, disconnection, confusion, rage, hoarding, hate and lack. We should not long to return, my friends. We are being given the opportunity to stitch a new garment. One that fits all of humanity and nature." As we begin to set aside masks and social distancing in the US, South Africa is under an elevated exposure of the virus, exacerbating food scarcity, education and healthcare inequities. I am inviting you to join me and participate in AIAIA's upcoming virtual fundraiser. Arm In Arm In Action. Our virtual fundraiser will be a 60 minute celebration of our 21st anniversary. Our celebration is next weekend, Saturday, July 17, 12:00 CDT. YouTube and Facebook Live will have links prior to the event. You will be able to hear very compelling stories of lives touched, as well as entertainment from South Africa and the Twin Cities. We are a Mn. based 501(c)(3) supporting food, healthcare and education in a post-apartheid South Africa. Our goal is to raise $200,000 to support our ongoing programs. You can pre-register today by going to aiaia2021.funraise.org. If you are in need of more info, you can call 952.221.5305 or pdawson@aiaia.org. Life is meant to be shared and as we have learned over the years from our South African family, our humanity is intertwined. When one person struggles, we all struggle. We who believe in jus-tice cannot rest. SJA understands the importance of speaking out loud and often when it comes to justice. Consider hosting a Watch Party next Saturday, anything you can do to get the word out would be greatly appreciated. My heartfelt gratitude for your support of AIAIA (aiaia.org).

Presider: Fr. James Cassidy

Family Masses will begin on September 12 at 9:45 and 11:45am in the church.

As we re-open our SJA campus, our Parish Center hours are 9am - 3pm, Monday - Friday. We look forward to seeing you, and we ask that you wear a mask when visiting the Parish Center. We invite you to continue to drop off donations for Sabathani Community Food Shelf, as well as socks and toilet-ries for Mobile Loaves Twin Cities. These donations have been a mainstay for Sabathani and MLTC. Thank you! We plan on scheduling ministry group meetings on-site beginning in August. Our groups are discerning how to incor-porate Zoom and online options along with in-person opportunities, and we will keep you posted as we go forward.

Sun, July 11: Amos 7:12-15; Ephesians 1:3-14; Mark 6:7-13 Mon, July 12: Exodus 1:8-14,22; Matthew 10:34-11:1 Tues, July 13: Exodus 2:1-15a; Matthew 11:20-24 Wed, July 14: Exodus 3:1-6,9-12; Matthew 11:25-27 Thu, July 15: Exodus 3:13-20; Matthew 11:28-30 Fri, July 16: Exodus 11:10-12:14; Matthew 12:1-8 Sat, July 17: Exodus 12:37-42; Matthew 12:14-21 Sun, July 18: Jeremiah 23:1-6; Ephesians 2:13-18; Mark 6:30-34

Chuck Abramson, Arlene Axelson, Bill, Carol B, Marcus B, Dennis Barta, Phyllis Berninger, Michael Branigan, Rob Brown, Elaine Boehm, Marcia Boehnlein, Michael Branigan, Patty Brennan, Lorraine Bryant, Stacy Budd, Pam Burd, Fred Bursch, Sue C, Jared Callahan, Mary Cermak,

Larry Clark, Mary Cowden, Culver family, Melva D, Nick & Megan Daoust, Bill & Meg Davis, Elizabeth Davidson, Larry Dease, Jim DeBruycker, Joe Dooley, Marvin & Betty Dubert, Jerry Dudley, Ava Dunlay, Joe Dunn, Kathie DuRocher, Pete Eichten, Henry F, Ellie Fitzgerald, Donny Fitzpatrick,

Michelle Fourre, John & Margaret Frees, Michelle Fries, Jim Green, Heidi Gregorich, Jerry H, Steff H. Brad Hinker, Jim Hinton, Amy Hnilicka, Megan Hoffman, Jan Horner, Kathy Horner, Kathy Itzin, Janie, Ruth J, Tom Jay, Barb Janisch, Dave & Donna Johnson, Therese K, Annie Kack, Alex Kalal, Brad Karkkainen, Glen Kelley, Chuck Kennedy, Paul Kennedy, John Kingston, Sage Kirscht, Lois Koegl, Mary Kremer, Steve Kremer, Abby L, Alex L, Helen LaFavor, Amy Lainus, Sally Lambert, Amy Larkin, Melva Larson, Lindsay family, Theresa Little, Bob Loftus, Chantilly Lynch,

Samantha M, Claire Madden, Delores Masuda, Amy Matykiewicz, Pamela Mayfield, Dawn McCelland, Kate Meyer, Bob Miller, Rita Miller, Bev Moran, Royce Morrissette, Jack Muelken, Ted Mueller, Nate, Rita Nelson, Allan Nichols, Craig Nordby, Dale Olson, Pat Olson, Paul Olvera, Mike O’Rourke,

Marleny Rivera Orozco, Colette Ott, John Palmer, Jacques Parent, Jimmy Peterka, Alice Pirola, Brenda & Ernesto Ramirez, Ahlaia Rash, Ruth Reese, Jack Riebel, Donald & Susan Roufs, Dorothy Rowe, Pat Russell, Kayla Ryan, Sam, Bev S, Monica Sausen, Don Schafer, Carter Schmidt,

Colleen Schroeder, Bernice Sederberg, MaryAnn & Dick Seekamp, Gerry Sell, Jack Sell, Nate Shaw, Tania Sisel, Sam Slagerman, Harold Sonnek, Teddy Sparrman, Joan Speltz, Ross, Doug Stahlke, Vivian Steblay, Peter Steen, Carson Stier, Nancy Stockhaus, Rick Streng, Christine Stuart,

Lorelei Swan, Grayson Taylor, Matthew Tennant, Ed Tischleder, Glo Tonskemper, Arturo Torres, Abby V, Carin Vagle, Leroy Vague, Dave Velasco, Floyd Ward, Pam Washington, Marlys Weber, Mike Williams, Phil Wixsten, Jerry Wohnoutka, George Wolf, Morley Woodruff, John Wozniak,

Michele Wylie, Dave Youngren, Edwina Zagami, Annemaire & Ava Zubrzycki, Bridget Zvirin

Prayer Corner Requests: To keep prayer requests current, names will be included in the bulletin for four weeks and then removed. To add a name or to renew your request, please call the Parish Center at 612.823.8205.

Gluten-free Communion is available upon request. Please see any of the Sunday sacristans in the gym before Mass.

Enhanced Hearing Devices are available in the church and gym. They are located in the back of the church and the welcome center.

SignUpGenius for Eucharistic Ministers is available online. It is simple, user friendly and a reminder is sent 3 days before your scheduled volunteer day. FFI contact Marcia at mkurtz@stjoan.com.

Peace Prayer for the Journey

O God, our mother and father, may your spirit enliven us as we proclaim good news

in our families, our communities and in the world.

You send us out in peace and joy so that we may also bring

peace and joy wherever we go. You are the God of our journey.

Amen

Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday, July 10: • 5pm in the church Presider: Fr. Cassidy; music by Deb Harley

Sunday, July 11: • 7:45am in the church, Presider: Fr. De Bruycker

• 9 and 11am in the gym, Presider: Fr. Cassidy; Pre-mass speaker: Cynthia Bailey Manns, our director of Adult Educa-tion, will update us on the Synod process in our diocese.

Deb Harley solo / SJA musicians

• Online virtual weekend mass (connect through the SJA website) Presider: Fr. Cassidy / solo by Steve Kremer

SJA Choir: The St. Joan of Arc volunteer adult choir is excited to get back together again after our long separation. We are planning a casual get together, get reacquainted event on Thursday, Aug. 19 at 5:30pm. Sing-a-long with Dan Chouinard! Details to come. Watch your email and this

bulletin. Mark your calendars and plan to COME! We are ready to make a joyful noise. FFI, avagle@stjoan.com. SJA ISAIAH: At Work in Minneapolis: Join an upcoming forum to learn more about our path to a city where everyone can thrive! Learn more about our work to create a new Department of Public Safety and a path to Rent Stabilization. Join our SJA ISAIAH core team on Zoom July 22 at 6:30pm, or in person at SJA on Wednesday, August 4 at 6:30pm. To RSVP, contact Julie Madden. The St. Joan of Arc Parish Council is seeking SJA parish members interested in serving a 3-year term on the Parish Council. The dis-cernment process will begin tentatively sometime in the summer/fall, once we are able to safely meet in person. Please contact Dennis Heaney with any questions dheaney@stjoan.com. Food Shelf Donations Needed: We continue to accept non-

perishable food items, especially cereal, laundry detergent & body soap for Sabathani Community Center. All items can be dropped off Monday through Friday, 9am - 3pm, in the bins in the Parish Center.

Thank you for your willingness to help those in need. Mobile Loaves Twin Cities needs toiletry size soap, shampoo and lotion, toothpaste, toothbrushes and lightweight socks. Please place your donations in the collection hamper in the Parish Center lobby. FFI contact info@mobileloavestc.com. Recycle: Please use the labeled receptacles for compost, paper, glass, plastic, cans, waste and cups. By doing so we will be ecologically responsible and a big help to our maintenance staff as well. Thank you. Parking: Please be considerate of our neighbors and their property. Do not block driveways or park in their “on-street” handicapped areas. Thank You! Wedding Policies: Weddings at St. Joan of Arc are provided as a service to members of the parish community. For a wedding to take place at SJA, it is necessary that one of the engaged couple be a registered member of the parish for at least six months before a wed-ding date can be set. A date can only be scheduled by one of the priests after an initial interview with the engaged couple. A minimum of six months from the time the date is set to the wedding is neces-sary in order to complete requirements. In cases where there has been a previous marriage ending in divorce, it is not possible to set the wedding date until notice of an annulment is in hand. FFI call Sherri Stella at the Parish Center.

St. Albert the Great Summertime Jazz: Join us for Connie Evingson, Sunday, July 18 at 2pm. From Jazz to Broadway Standards this Twin Cities-based singer has an adventurous spirit, that like her music, knows no boundaries. And on Sunday, August 1 at 2pm we welcome Maud Hixon and Rick Carlson. Put aside any definitions of jazz and simply listen to versatile singer Maud and piano virtuoso Rick. They’ll wow you again and again. Tickets $20 at www.stalbertthegreat.org or at the door, Church of St. Albert the Great, 2836 33rd Ave. S. Minneapolis.

The TRUST Chore Program is looking for workers to mow lawns, do small home repairs, organize and clean at the homes of sen-iors and people with disabilities. If you are interested, please call the TRUST Chore Program at 612.827.6150. Join the TRUST Grocery Transportation Program Volunteer Team. We're looking for volunteer drivers to help with this essen-tial program, which empowers seniors to shop independently and mixes in fellowship too. After a pause due to COVID-19, we will resume providing transportation in June. FFI, contact TRUST at 612.827.6159 or email grocerycoordinator@trustinc.org.

SJA Mission Statement

Saint Joan of Arc is a joyful Christian community which celebrates the loving word of God in worship and action.

We transcend traditional boundaries and draw those who seek spiritual growth and social justice.

We welcome diverse ideas and encourage reflection on the message of the gospel.

We are committed to the equality of all our members and strive to ensure their full participation

through liturgy, education and service. By these means we seek to empower all who come to grow

in wisdom and bring to reality the promise of Christ.

SJA Vision Statement

To be a visible, progressive, Catholic Community, compassionate and welcoming to all

Summary of contributions for the week and fiscal year. Includes plate, envelopes and estimated Sustaining Member payments.

Week of June 21, 2021 - June 27, 2021 Actual $19,717 Budget $34,458 Prior Year Actual $31,621

Year to Date (July 1, 2021 – June 27, 2021) Actual $1,853,442 Budget $1,999,170 Prior Year Actual $2,104,967

Thank You for your continued generosity!

FFI on Pastoral Ministries contact Sherri Stella at 612.823.8205 ext. 231 or sstella@stjoan.com.

Monday Mental Health: Please join us in September for our new series titled, Hope, Healing & Growth. More details to follow. Pastoral Care: During these difficult and uncertain times, we want you to know that you are not alone. We never know the challenges someone is facing, the pain they are enduring, or the grief they carry with them. So, always remember to reach out to one another in the spirit of love, compassion and grace. Even small acts of love and kindness can make all the difference in someone’s life. If you, or a loved one is in need of pastoral care support, please contact Sherri Stella at 612.300.6228 or sstella@stjoan.com. Have you been given the gift of knitting or crocheting?

Would you be interested in sharing your talent with our community? Our Prayer Shawl Ministry cre-ates prayer shawls and other needlework projects (hats and mittens) for individuals experiencing illness, grief, loneliness and isolation. No experi-

ence is necessary. Our group is willing to teach anyone who is interested in learning. FFI contact Sherri at sstella@stjoan.com. “To each is given a manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.” 1 Cor 12:7 Mental Health Matters: It’s OK to not feel OK. Know that help is available if you need it. Hennepin County Cope: Call 612.348.2233 (17 and under) Call 612.596.1223 (18+) henne-pin.us/cope. More free resources: Text “MN” to 741741 Call **CRISIS (**274747)

Today we invite all of SJA to the next steps of our journey: • Building an Antiracist Church: Transform racist systems in

ourselves, and in our institutions. We gather every month to pray, to learn, and to act.

• EcoSpirits: Protect and celebrate God's creation. Join us right now to stand with indigenous leaders in northern Minne-sota and resist the Line 3 pipeline.

• Health Care for All Minnesota: for quality, affordable, acces-sible healthcare for all of us. And if you have a story to share of your experiences with our current system, we want to hear it.

• Housing Ministry: Ensure that everyone has safe, affordable, dignified housing. Join us in hands-on work, and in organizing for change.

• ISAIAH: Imagine a multiracial democracy where everyone can thrive. Now join our SJA core team in this statewide

coalition as we create the path to realize this vision. • LGBTQ Group: Deepen our commitment to unconditional

welcome and inclusion of our LGBTQ community. We host a number of wonderful ways for all to

• Sister Parish: Celebrate our 27 year relationship with a parish in Tierra Nuevo Dos in Guatemala. Join our virtual delegation in August and get a taste of the joy we share

together! • WAMM Peacemakers: Follow Jesus' witness of non-violence,

and engage our parish in ending war and militarism. • Welcome the Stranger: Accompany refugees, asylees, and immigrants, and advocate for change in our broken immigration system. Join us for an upcoming coffee to learn more. And that's not all. We also want to thank all of our SJA Outreach Fund donors and

leaders. (The SJA Outreach Fund is separate from our operating budget. It is a restricted, designated fund that is not subject to the archdiocesan assessment). We continued all of our

Outreach Fund efforts during the past 16 months, and our reach has expanded, thanks to you: • CARE Committee: We have continued to provide emergency

financial assistance for housing and utilities to parishioners and neighbors in need, and we are grateful to meet in person again!

• Justice Grants: We have awarded grants to incredible organ-izations in which our parishioners are volunteers and leaders - check out this list on the SJA website.

• Sustaining Partners: We are proud to partner with Mobile Loaves Twin Cities, Sister Parish, Arm in Arm in Africa,

Women Against Military Madness, and Risen Christ School. • During the pandemic, and in response to the needs in our

cities, we made special donations to 8 local organizations working for racial justice and economic development. Please join us. This is a holy journey, with beloved companions, joined in the power of the Spirit. I have never been more aware of that than I am right now. Thank you, and blessings, SJA.

FFI on Peace & Justice programs contact Julie Madden at 612.823.8205 ext. 228 or jmadden@stjoan.com. Welcome, welcome, welcome. It is a profound gift to gather again with you, St. Joan of Arc.

In this time of re-membering and re-centering, and on behalf of our parish and our community, I want to thank all of you who have strengthened and supported and led (God bless all our co-chairs!) our peace and justice ministries in the time we have been distanced.

These ministries, grounded in the teachings of Jesus and the principles of Catholic Social Teaching, have been an anchor and a beacon - thanks to all of you.

You have continued to build the Beloved Community. You made sure we stayed connected with one another, and you made sure we countered despair by staying engaged in healing our hurting world. You created sacred space on Zoom. You reflected on and responded to the needs of an unprecedented time. You spoke truth to power - virtually and effectively!

We form the faith of our community through participation in prayer, liturgy, sacraments, education, community and works of justice.

Baptism: To have your child baptized at St. Joan’s you must be a registered member and participate in a 90-minute Baptism preparation class. FFI and to register contact JP by email at jfitzgibbons@stjoan.com or by calling the Parish Center.

: FFI contact Michelle Dehn, Nursery Director at

mdehn@stjoan.com or 612.823.8205 ext. 240.

Our Nursery, located in the lower level of the Parish Center, is open for the 9 & 11am Sunday Masses. The Nursery is a wonderful community of families and volunteers that allows parents to enjoy Mass and meet other families in the parish. Drop-ins welcome. (date is yet to be determined for the re-opening of our Nursery)

: (Ages 4-Kindergarten) FFI contact Michelle Dehn

at mdehn@stjoan.com or 612.823.8205 ext. 240.

: (Grades 1-6) FFI contact Marie Bissonnette

at 612.823.8205 ext. 229. First Communion: Group #1 previously registered for spring 2020: check your email for information on choosing dates this fall to celebrate! FFI email mbissonnette@stjoan.com Group #2 for those who missed preparing for and celebrating in 2021: information forthcoming in mid-July for you to register and pick up preparation materials to celebrate this fall.

Elementary Faith Formation Classes will begin in the Fall. Specific dates are still to be determined. Please see future bulletins and visit our website for information and registration, upcoming this summer.

Online Family Liturgies: Continue to worship as a family during these strange times. Take a little time to pray, sing, and reflect together each week at a gospel-based service designed for the whole family.

: (Grades 7-12) FFI contact Rose Aspholm

at 612.823.8205 ext. 241 or raspholm@stjoan.com or Brennan Hall at bhall@stjoan.com.

Confirmation 2020-21 Update: Classes will begin Fall 2021. Open to teens in 10th and 11th grade, our program is grounded in relationship building, discernment, and service. If you would like to be added to our contact list for teens and families who are interested email Rose: raspholm@stjoan.com

: FFI contact Cynthia Bailey Manns at

612.823.8205 ext. 226 or cmanns@stjoan.com.

Parish Book Club: Join us Wednesday, July 14, as we discuss, A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman, 6pm social half-hour, 6:30 - 8 discussion. The dates (through Dec.), books and authors are on the SJA website under Ministries/Parish Book Club. For the Zoom link

email Lucy at lpetermeier@comcast.net.

Centering Prayer: Join us Sunday’s in the Arc, 10:15 - 10:45 am, for an in person meditation, we will also be simultaneously Zoom-ing it on line. FFI contact Ray Spack at raymondspack@gmail.com. Wills: Every adult should have a will, whatever the size of the estate. In addition to being a legal document, a will is an ethical document that conveys your values and priorities from which organizations and causes important to you may benefit. We hope that in preparing your will you consider including St. Joan of Arc as a beneficiary. If you already have, please let us know so we can thank you. Our legal title is Church of Saint Joan of Arc, Minneapolis.

Catholic Social Teaching: The Foundation of Our Faith and Our Shared Future. The principles of CST offer us a powerful lens through which to see and love the world as God does. They are a blueprint for us in overwhelming times: • Human Dignity: Every one of us is created in the image and

likeness of God. • Common Good: We realize our human dignity in relationship

and community. • Option for the Poor: The moral test of our society is how we

treat our most vulnerable. • Rights and Responsibilities: We all have a fundamental right

to what is needed to live in dignity - life, food, shelter, health care, education, employment. We also have a responsibility to participate in our public life together.

• Role of Government: The state has a positive moral function to promote human dignity, protect human rights and build the common good.

• Economic Justice: All workers have the right to decent and fair wages and safe working conditions. No one is allowed to amass excessive wealth while others lack the basic necessi-ties of life.

• Stewardship of God's Creation: We are called to live in right relationship with the earth.

• Promotion of Peace and Disarmament: Peace is not just the absence of war. Peace is the fruit of justice.

• Global Solidarity: We are called to work together globally in an interdependent world.