We invest in what truly matters, ensuring we grow in our relationship with Christ and our parish family.
Please see the list below to determine how you can nurture your relationship with Christ.
To cultivate a community of faithful men who inspire and challenge each other to grow in their relationship with Christ. With the aid of professional programs, fellowship, prayer, and action, we are dedicated to sharpening one another spiritually, emotionally, and intellectually. We aim to build a brotherhood of strong, resilient men of faith who are equipped to lead, serve, and transform our families, our church, and our world with the love and truth of the Gospel.
We meet every Saturday of each month from 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. at Saint Joan of Arc in the Social Hall.
Contact: Steve Helmrich
The Men's Club is a Catholic men's social organization that provides for and promotes the social and spiritual needs of its members and offers service to Saint Peter Saint Joan of Arc Parish. This is accomplished by fostering fellowship through social, charitable, service, and spiritual activities.
Contacts: Daren Maloney, President
Brian Kenney, Membership
Young at Heart provides seniors an opportunity for connectivity, fellowship, socialization, and faith-based activities. Together, through prayer, social activities, and fellowship, we seek to celebrate the wisdom, dignity, and contributions of our seniors, enriching both their lives and the life of our parish community.
Contact: Diane Sauvageau
Our council, and the Knights of Columbus as a whole, help Catholic men to grow in faith, through prayer and service. We aim to serve others and defend your Catholic values through various activities assisting our pastor, our parish, and the surrounding community.
Contact: Jeremy Martin
Our council, and the Knights of Columbus as a whole, help Catholic men to grow in faith, through prayer and service. We aim to serve others and defend our Catholic values through various activities assisting our pastor, our parish, and the surrounding community.
Contact: Joe Trivisonno
The Men's Spirituality Group exists to foster community prayer among the men of the parish, provide group study of Catholic religious material, provide opportunities for faith sharing, and enhance the development of men's small faith sharing groups. We promote parish life and evangelization by strengthening, boosting, and supporting the faith of parish men.
We meet on the First and Third Saturdays of the month at the St. Peter Campus. We begin in the church at 7:15 a.m. for Morning Prayer, followed by our Group Meeting in the Blue Room.
Contact: Deacon Phil Paulucci
Walking with Purpose is a parish-based Bible Study for women. All women regardless of faith background, age, or marital status are welcomed. All of the studies present practical teachings consistent with Church doctrine and the Catechism of the Catholic Church. The program helps women grow in their relationship with Jesus as they discover the truths found in Scripture to live joy-filled lives.
Contact: Lisa Satin
The Women's Club is a social, service, and philanthropic faith-based organization that strives to deepen our faith and commitment to our church and community. The Women’s Club performs service to the Parish and to the community while enriching its members through faith-sharing activities and education. Through its fundraising efforts, the Women’s Club financially supports programs, needy families, and individuals as identified by the Parish.
Contact: Bernadette Harvey
The Saint Joan of Arc Knights of Columbus Women's Auxiliary is a Christ centered ministry dedicated to embodying the core principles of the Knights of Columbus: Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism. We provide spiritual and material support to women, families, and seniors within our parish and to our wider community. Together we foster a strong sense of sisterhood through friendship and volunteerism.
We meet on the first Tuesday of each month at Saint Joan of Arc Campus, typically in Rooms 11 and 12.
Contact: Jennifer Dahlgren
Young at Heart provides seniors an opportunity for connectivity, fellowship, socialization, and faith-based activities. Together, through prayer, social activities, and fellowship, we seek to celebrate the wisdom, dignity, and contributions of our seniors, enriching both their lives and the life of our parish community.
Contact: Diane Sauvageau
The Saint Joan of Arc Quilters is a social and service group open to all parishioners. Our mission is to create quilts for families in need.
We meet on the First and Third Thursday of each month at the Saint Joan of Arc Campus at 2:00 p.m. Room location will be confirmed after contacting our parish office.
Contact: [email protected]
Youth Ministry is a community of people who live the Kingdom of God here and now through the presence of God within us. This is accomplished through fellowship, games, talks, prayer, worship, and small group discussions.
Contact: Grace Morris
As a Catholic faith community, we will journey from an encounter with the living Christ to a loving relationship with Him, using our unique gifts to be activated disciples, making church matter.
Contact: Holly Monnier
Contact: Grace Blackburn
Pray & Play is an opportunity for the youngest members of our parish community (and their families) to encounter the heart of Jesus in Eucharistic Adoration. Each session, parents and children of all ages gather in the Reis Resurrection Chapel at St. Peter for a time of both silent and guided prayer and end their time together at play! PRAY & PLAY MEETS THE FIRST THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH FROM 9:00AM - 11:00 A.M.
Contact: Grace Blackburn
Trail Life USA is a Christ-centered, boy-focused scouting and discipleship program. It's an opportunity for our young men to grow in authentic Catholic masculinity, deeply rooted in our faith, sacramental life and a commitment to virtue. Our mission to provide boys with an opportunity to form lasting friendships, develop leadership skills, and strengthen their relationship with Christ.
We meet on the First, Second and Third Thursdays of every month, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Location will be confirmed after contacting the ministry leader.
Contact: Chris Skocik
Vacation Bible School is a summer faith encounter for the children of St. Peter St. Joan of Arc to grow their relationship with Jesus Christ. This mission is accomplished through Bible stories, crafts, experiments, prayer, worship, small group time and snacks.
Contact: Holly Monnier
St. Peter St. Joan of Arc Marriage Ministry seeks to support and encourage married couples in living out their vocation as spouses and parents with love and joy at every stage of married life. We offer resources, programs, and events that foster unity within marriage, communion with God, and community with other couples.
Intermittent formation programs and monthly social events are available. Please see the parish bulletin for upcoming opportunities.
Contact: Karri Brady
Liturgy of the Word with Children provides an opportunity during Mass for children to hear God's word in a way that they can understand and apply to their daily lives. Liturgy of the Word with Children grounds them in their Catholic faith and provides a sense of belonging to the parish.
We meet on the First Sunday of each month at the Saint Joan of Arc Campus at the 10:00 a.m. Mass. There is no Children's Liturgy of the Word during the months of May, June, July, or August.
Contact: Chelsea Coleman
BLAZE is a Walking with Purpose ministry that was created to counteract the way society drives girls to question their true worth and beauty. Through BLAZE, we emphasize how a girl's identity is rooted in Christ as God's chosen, beloved daughter. An antidote to bullying, anxiety, and body-image issues, BLAZE replaces lies with truth and strengthens girls from the inside out through Scripture-based learning.
Contact: Chelsea Coleman
Our parish is blessed with not one, but two dedicated adoration chapels. Parishioners can stop in, almost at any time, and spend time with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Adoration takes place Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at St Peter Campus and from Monday at 9:00 a.m. through Saturday at 8:00 a.m. at St Joan of Arc Campus. You can either stop in for a short visit or sign up for a weekly holy hour. Both are encouraged!
More info: Eucharistic Adoration
We serve the spiritual needs of those who are unable to attend mass due to illness or infirmity by bringing them the Holy Eucharist on a regular basis (either in their own homes or at a care facility), and by facilitating the reception of the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick.
No set meetings, ocassional training sessions are scheduled.
Contact: Becky Rubal
Upper Room exists to disciple parishioners into a deeper relationship with God through worship, teachings and prayer. We are a charismatic group that aims to equip believers to discover and use their spiritual gifts (charisms) through the power of the Holy Spirit. We foster a community which allows others to connect through worship, prayer experiences and encountering God's love.
Contact: Michelle Biagi
Our mission is to promote and defend the Right to Life, from conception until natural death, through education, prayer, service and community involvement.
Contact: Kelly Hamilton
Our mission is to support the families of men and women who are realizing their discernment and to promote religious vocations for men and women in our Parish and in the Diocese of Columbus.
We meet on the Third Monday of each month at the Saint Joan of Arc Campus, Room 3, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Contact: Patty Vandewalle
Surviving Divorce provides a support system and hope for individuals who are divorced or in the process of divorcing. Together participants meet with a facilitator to go through the Ascension Press twelve-session study by the same name (Surviving Divorce by Rose Sweet).
Contact: Kiley Starner
The Men's Spirituality Group exists to foster community prayer among the men of the parish, provide group study of Catholic religious material, provide opportunities for faith sharing, and enhance the development of men's small faith sharing groups. We promote parish life and evangelization by strengthening, boosting, and supporting the faith of parish men.
Contact: Deacon Phil Paulucci
We are a group of caregivers for people with dementia, Alzheimer’s, mild cognitive impairment, disabilities, or long-term illnesses. Our mission is to provide opportunities in a faith-based community for support and healing in and through our Care-Partner roles. Whether your care receiver lives with you, in a care facility, or in their own home but struggling with independence, this group offers emotional, practical, and spiritual support.
Contact: Janet Hellmann
Our mission is to grow in our faith and share God's mercy through reading and discussing the Diary of Saint Faustina Kowalska, along with the Bible and Catechism. Our group strives to grow closer to the Lord by reflecting on the extraordinary message of mercy He shared with Saint Faustina. We encourage one another to show mercy to the world through our actions, words, and prayers.
We meet on the first and third Fridays of the month from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at the St. Joan of Arc Campus in Room 4.
Contact: Mike Havercamp
Monday Monicas is a gathering of mothers and grandmothers who share the heartache of having adult children and/or grandchildren who are away from the Church. Together we find strength and comfort in sharing our stories and draw on the grace of the Sacraments, willing ourselves to practice the theological virtue of HOPE. We attend 8:30am Mass and Rosary on the first Monday of every month.
Contact: Anne Mallampalli
The Prayer Chain is a network of parishioners who offer up prayers on behalf of those who request it. Our mission is to efficiently communicate requests for prayers to members of our faith community.
Contact: Kara Prem
The bereavement committee works together to provide a meal for a grieving family after a funeral Mass. We foster community amongst each other and share our time and talents as we create a warm and welcoming environment where grieving family members can connect, share, and support one another while enjoying a delicious meal.
Contact: Ann Bielek
The Grief Support Group offers an opportunity for anyone who has experienced a loss, regardless of how long it has been, to share with others. We strive to listen, understand, comfort and support those adjusting to the loss of a loved one. A Christian based manual, suggested readings and handouts are offered. We offer a spring and late fall six-week session. Please contact the Parish Office if you would like further information.
Contact: Mary Ann Koncal
St. Teresa's Outreach is a ministry dedicated to helping those in need regardless of faith, background or life circumstances. We coordinate food collections and distributions, as well as sandwich making and other outreach needs as they are identified. We also support the Bread Run, Giving Tree, Anthony's Garden, Open Shelter and Street Ministry.
We meet on the second Thursday of each month at Saint Joan of Arc Campus at 6:30 p.m. Room location will be confirmed after contacting the ministry leader.
Contact: Robin Ruehlen
As a ministry, we supply food and necessary supplies, such as clothing, blanket and toiletries to the marginalized population on our streets as Jesus instructed us to do. When these basic needs have been met, we have the opportunity to then evangelize and help our sisters and brothers in Christ realize their value and dignity as children of God.
Contact: Leslie Bush
Anthony's Garden is a community garden where we plant, grow and sow organic vegetables to donate to the local food pantry, helping those in our community who are in need of fresh produce. The garden provides a space where families can gather to spend time together, learn tips on gardening and work together in service to our greater community.
Contact: Robin Ruehlen
Volunteers with the English Language Learners ministry allow the Holy Spirit to work through their hearts and talents to provide adult students the opportunity to learn English, become familiar with our culture (as we too learn about theirs), gain lucrative employment, improve conversation skills and feel accepted in their new home community.
Contact: Tess Mawhinney
We serve the spiritual needs of those who are unable to attend mass due to illness or infirmity by bringing them the Holy Eucharist on a regular basis (either in their own homes or at a care facility), and by facilitating the reception of the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick.
Contact: Becky Rubal
We are a group of parishioners who maintain the plants in the garden spaces around the church buildings. Our mission is to provide the parish community with a welcoming environment for worship, prayer, and fellowship.
Contact: [email protected]
The Justice Ministry promotes the integration of social concerns through action that brings about social change in light of Catholic social teaching. A key way we do this is in collaboration with over 40 congregations across Columbus that come together to identify local issues, identify solutions, and seek to secure commitments from local officials to implement solutions to the community problems.
We meet on the Third Sunday of each month, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Saint Peter Campus, but the shifting to Saint Joan of Arc Campus in New Year. Room location will be confirmed after contacting the ministry leader.
Contact: Matt Burns
We are a group of parishioners who support SPSJOA in its mission to assist those in need, by coordinating food and other material collections (such as warm clothing, school supplies, and Christmas gifts). We provide opportunities for parishioners to donate their time and treasure, and hope to assist them in developing strong habits of charitable giving that will persist across their lifetimes.
Contact: Kathleen McGraw
The St. Vincent DePaul Society is a group of men and women volunteers who share the compassion and love of Christ by serving our neighbors in need. We are dedicated to feeding, clothing, housing and healing individuals and families in our community who have nowhere else to turn for help. We also provide our volunteers with meaningful opportunities to serve their neighbors in need with love and compassion.
We meet on the Fourth Tuesday of each month at St. Peter, Blue Room, at 9:15 a.m.
Contact: Marty Mostyn
We are a group of parishioners who provide sack lunches and comfort twice a month for marginally-housed and homeless people in Central Ohio in conjunction with The Open Shelter. Our mission is to be Christ's hands on earth by serving His people in need.
We meet on Sunday afternoon before the Third and Fourth Monday of each month. Location will be confirmed after contacting the ministry leader.
Contact: Maria Dishop
We are a group of parishioners who welcome and serve the Red Cross Bloodmobile by providing the space, manning the donor canteen and helping to recruit donors for upcoming bloodmobiles. This provides our parishioners with the opportunity to serve our community. Since not all donors are members of our church, it is also an opportunity to demonstrate how the Catholic Church reaches out to help those in need.
Contact: Edward Reik
Our mission is to create a fun and engaging festival that brings together our church and neighboring communities and celebrates our shared values. We strive to provide a welcoming and inclusive environment that fosters a sense of belonging and encourages people to connect with one another. We are committed to making a positive impact on our community and to creating lasting memories for all who attend.
Contact: Leon Ziolkowski
The Coffee and Donut Ministry is hosted by volunteers (parishioners, church groups). Our mission is to promote fellowship among members of our faith community. It is a great way to meet your fellow parishioners and strike up new friendships.
Contact:
St. Peter Campus - Stacie Burgiana
St. Joan of Arc Campus - Mary Jo Newell
The SPSJOA Legacy Society educates parishioners about legacy giving and inspires legacy gifts to the parish or to parish endowments. Legacy gifts provide for the long-term financial stability of the parish and assure that the promotion of parish life and evangelization will continue for future generations.
Contact: Ronald Rowland