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Remembering Joan on her feast day

May 30 is the day teenage Joan of Arc was burned at the stake by a corrupt church court. Even if you can’t be with us today, take a few moments to celebrate the short blaze of glory that was her young life. Here’s Captain Amanda’s favorite Joan of Arc song for inspiration — feel free to explore our virtual library for more Joan of Arc feast day inspiration.

Coming Up….

  • May 30 Feast Day party with prayer service at the Old Ursuline Convent. Dress in white and bring flowers to leave at the statue.
  • May 30: Last day for early bird membership prices
  • June 8: Book Club discussing “Smoke City” [NOTE DATE AND LOCATION CHANGE]

Details of all events below; full calendar

2023 Feast Day, photo by Margarita Bergen

Thursday May 30 Feast Day Prayer Service and Party

Thursday May 30 will be our annual prayer service and party in honor of the Feast Day (death day) of Saint Joan of Arc. We’ll have the service at 6 p.m. in the St. Mary’s Chapel at the Old Ursuline Convent (chapel doors open at 5:45) and then around 6:30 we’ll make a short progression over to lay flowers at the Joan of Arc statue and recite a few statements there. Following the statue ceremony (around 6:45), we’ll gather informally at Market Café at the foot of the Joan of Arc statue for dinner and/or drinks. RSVP would be helpful for dinner so we can give Market Café some idea of how many to expect. Feel free to join us for all or any part of the festivities. We’ll start the prayer service at 6 p.m. sharp; all other times are estimates.

Prospective members welcome — bring a friend!

Early Bird Membership Pricing ends May 30

Membership prices go up after Joan’s Feast Day May 30th, All Saint’s Day Nov. 1, and Dec. 1. Here’s the link to join!

Book Club discussing “Smoke City” Saturday June 8

NOTE DATE AND LOCATION CHANGE!!!!

Join us at Twelfth Night Coffee (perhaps you’ll want to try their “Joanie on the Pony” latte!) to discuss the novel Smoke City, a quirky modern tale about a mixed-up young man working through his guilt with his psychiatrist and seeking forgiveness. And we’re talking some serious guilt here — he’s the reincarnated executioner of Joan of Arc!  Smoke City by Keith Rosson has already won several awards. Get your copy from Frenchmen Art and Books, and come enjoy the discussion (even if you haven’t read the book).  Saturday June 8, 10-11:30 a.m. at Twelfth Night Coffee (628 N. Rampart, map). Full book club details