Our Story
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For the past 106 years, our faith community has continuously grown and provided for each generation. Starting with Our Lady of Lourdes in 1917, then expanding north with the addition of St. John Vianney in 1967, the Bettendorf Catholic community has faithfully witnessed to Christ.
More recently, Our Lady of Lourdes and St. John Vianney have worked closely together in developing a master plan proactively to adapt to changing needs in our community. Our aging facilities and membership; a shortage of priests; a growing, shifting population and recent changes to how our Catholic schools are funded bring both significant challenges and exciting opportunities.After conducting a planning study last fall, our parishes have been working with diocesan leadership to set a course for action that will transform the Catholic landscape in our region. Our long-range vision is to build a new school and church at the northwest corner of Hopewell Avenue and Criswell Street and eventually seeing Our Lady of Lourdes and St. John Vianney becoming one parish.
To turn this vision into reality, we are pleased to launch our One Faith – One Family – One Future Capital Campaign, which will provide the funds to build St. Joan of Arc, our new Bettendorf Catholic school, and support our individual parish commitments to our diocesan Upon This Rock Campaign.
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- Mission, Vision & Purpose Statements
- Our Campaign Prayer
- A Letter from Bishop Zinkula
- The Story of Saint Joan of Arc
- St. Joan of Arc Prayer
- The St. Joan of Arc Chapel
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Mission Statement
The St. Joan of Arc Foundation is empowered to lead philanthropic efforts that support the needs of the Bettendorf Catholic School, churches and community. We strive to serve our donors, parishioners, and fellow citizens in Bettendorf, and the broader Quad Cities region.
Vision Statement
Empowered by the Holy Spirit to educate the young and grow faithful Disciples of Christ.
Purpose Statement
Building and uniting the Bettendorf Catholic Community for the future.
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Campaign Prayer
Heavenly Father, we thank You for our faith community.
You are truly the Master Builder.
You provide for all our needs, and we trust in your goodness.
Christ Jesus, You are the firm foundation on which we build, the hope that does not disappoint.
Our community needs Your grace to thrive and grow.
Holy Spirit, we ask for Your wisdom and guidance as we work to construct our new school.
May it be a place where students flourish as they come to know, love, and serve Christ and His Church.
Gracious God, as we journey in faith towards our future,
help us continue to work as one family united in heart and mind.
Grant us the courage to lead and to be faithful stewards, so that our school can be a wellspring of faith and hope for generations to come.
Through Christ Our Lord.
Amen.
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Learn more about the story of saint join of arc.
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St. Joan of Arc Prayer
St Joan of Arc, give me strength:
In this, my time of need, I beg thee to come to my aid.
I humbly ask thee to help me bear my trials with honour,
As I remember you in your earthly agonies.Blessed Joan, duty bound to God, give me courage:
You who left family and friends to enter into God’s service,
Devout and valiant to uphold righteousness to the end,
While being insulted and harmed by your enemies.Holy Joan, daughter of God, give me fortitude:
Help me to prevail in life and death over evil,
While bearing my injuries with the dignity you showed
When wounded in the breast, head, thigh, and heel.Pious Joan, help me to be fearless:
Abandoned by the king you yourself had crowned,
Captured and sold to the highest bidder,
You put your trust in the King of Heaven to deliver you.Venerable Joan, help me to be unwavering in my faith:
Beaten, bruised, questioned and accused,
You were denied that which you loved most:
Communion, confession, mass and public prayer.Heroic Joan, help me to uphold justice:
Imprisoned, neglected, threatened and condemned,
Sentenced to die as a heretic, the most cruelest death,
To die by the fire and be raised up in heaven!Glorious Virgin, please intercede for me:
(Share your request…)
Hear this petition and my heartfelt plea.
Pray for me in this, my time of need,
For I believe God will deny you nothing. Amen.
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The Saint joan of arc chapel
