About St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church · Spring Hill, Florida
St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church is a vibrant parish in the Diocese of St. Petersburg serving the southeastern Spring Hill community in Hernando County, Florida. Founded in 1988 and named for the patron saint of France, the parish gathers for daily and weekend Masses in English and Spanish, runs an extensive faith formation and youth ministry program (EDGE and Confirmation), and supports a wide array of lay ministries including Knights of Columbus, St. Vincent de Paul, Catholic Council of Women, Respect Life, Prison Ministry, and a Music Ministry. The parish is pastored by Rev. Patrick Rebel (installed 2014) and assisted by several priests and deacons.
- Established
- 1988
- Patron
- St. Joan of Arc
- Rector
- Rev. Patrick Rebel
- Diocese
- Diocese of St. Petersburg
Why belong here
St. Joan of Arc offers the full rhythm of Catholic life — daily and weekend Masses in both English and Spanish, weekly confession on Saturday mornings, faith formation for children and adults, a robust youth ministry (EDGE and Confirmation), and ministries that reach into the wider community. Parishioners can join a choir, serve as lectors or Eucharistic ministers, feed the hungry through St. Vincent de Paul, advocate for the unborn through Respect Life, or visit the homebound through the Ministry of Care. With a pastor installed since 2014 and a community clearly rooted in worship, formation, and service, newcomers are warmly invited to register and become part of the parish family.
Mass times at St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (or by appointment)
Parish History
St. Joan of Arc Parish was established in 1988 to serve the growing Catholic community of southeastern Spring Hill in Hernando County. From its very first Mass at the Knights of Columbus Hall to the dedication of its sanctuary, Parish Family Hall, stained glass windows and Stations of the Cross, the parish has grown physically and spiritually under a succession of five pastors. The full chronological history of founding dates, building milestones, pastor appointments and anniversaries is published on the parish website.
- August 19, 1988 – Father Michael T. O'Brien assigned to the new unnamed Hernando County parish
- November 1988 – Bishop Larkin names the parish St. Joan of Arc
- November 26, 1988 – First Mass celebrated at Knights of Columbus Hall #6383
- May 1989 – Groundbreaking for the new church building
- May 29, 1990 – Dedication and blessing of the new church sanctuary
- March 1999 – Construction begins on the Parish Family Hall
- August 27, 2000 – Parish Family Hall dedication
- October 2003 – New stained glass windows installed (Parish Enhancement Society)
- December 22, 2003 – New Stations of the Cross installed
- November 22, 2003 – 15th anniversary celebration
- July 15, 2014 – Father Patrick Rebel installed as Pastor
Mass & Worship Schedule
The parish celebrates Mass daily Monday through Saturday at 9:00 AM, with a Sunday morning schedule that includes an English Vigil on Saturday evening and three Sunday celebrations in English and Spanish. The full weekly schedule is posted on the parish website, and the parish notes that children's liturgy of the Word is celebrated for K-5 during the 11:00 AM Mass.
- Weekday Masses: Monday–Saturday, 9:00 AM
- Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:00 PM (English)
- Sunday: 8:00 AM (English)
- Sunday: 9:15 AM (Spanish)
- Sunday: 11:00 AM (English)
- Children's Liturgy of the Word during the 11:00 AM Mass
Parish Staff & Clergy
The parish is served by Pastor Rev. Patrick Rebel, Deacon Jim Riveiro (who also serves as Director of Faith Formation and Bulletin Editor), retired Deacon Jose Cruz, and four assisting priests. Lay staff oversee music, faith formation, youth ministry, business and maintenance operations.
- Rev. Patrick Rebel – Pastor
- Deacon Jim Riveiro – Director of Faith Formation, Bulletin Editor
- Deacon Jose Cruz – Retired
- Fr. Ariel Arias – Assisting Priest
- Fr. Dennis Kaelin – Assisting Priest
- Fr. Michael Kouts – Assisting Priest
- Fr. Ed Reiter – Assisting Priest
- Bruce Nutter – Director of Music
- Mary Jo Waggoner – Adult Faith Formation Director
- Nancy Lovelock – Youth Minister, Director of EDGE and Confirmation
- Mark McGovern – Pastoral Consultant / IT Specialist
- Michelle Ryzowicz – Business Manager
- Marie Duphiney – Staff Assistant
- Melinda Pataki – Office Assistant
- Penny Taurozzi – Sacristan
- Jim Taylor – Maintenance
- Lenny Orlando – Maintenance
Liturgical Ministries
A wide range of liturgical ministries invites parishioners to participate directly in the celebration of Mass. All liturgical roles include training, and many are open to both youth and adults.
- Altar Servers (youth age 9+ who have received First Communion; also adults for weekday Masses and funerals)
- Arts & Environment (flowers, banners and seasonal décor)
- Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
- Greeters
- Lectors
- Music Ministry / Choir (mid-September through Pentecost)
- Sacristans
- Ushers
- Welcome Center volunteers
Faith Formation & Religious Education
Faith formation at St. Joan of Arc serves every age and stage. Children and youth are prepared for the sacraments of First Reconciliation, First Eucharist and Confirmation through dedicated parish programs; the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) welcomes non-Catholics and non-practicing Catholics who are exploring the faith or preparing for the Sacraments of Initiation; and Adult Faith Formation is offered year-round under the direction of the parish's Adult Faith Formation Director.
- Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA / RCIA) – inquiry, catechumenate and Sacraments of Initiation
- Religious Education Program for children (volunteers always needed)
- Confirmation preparation program
- First Eucharist preparation (annual)
- First Reconciliation preparation (annual)
- Adult Faith Formation (Mary Jo Waggoner, Director)
- Children's Liturgy of the Word during the 11:00 AM Mass
Youth Ministry – EDGE & Confirmation
Middle school youth gather through the EDGE program and high school youth are prepared for Confirmation under the direction of Youth Minister Nancy Lovelock. Contact for the youth ministry is [email protected].
- EDGE – middle school youth ministry
- Confirmation preparation for high school youth
- Youth Minister: Nancy Lovelock
- Email: [email protected]
Parish Organizations & Outreach
Beyond the liturgy, St. Joan of Arc parishioners serve the Church and the wider community through organizations focused on service, advocacy and fellowship. Several of these groups operate independently of parish staff while remaining rooted in the parish's Catholic identity.
- Knights of Columbus Council 11317 – Catholic men's service organization
- Catholic Council of Women (CCW) – Church/family, community, organizational and legislative service
- St. Vincent de Paul Society – feeding the hungry, clothing the unclothed, canned goods drives, Christmas Tree of Lights memorial
- Ministry of Care – brings Eucharist from Mass to those at home, in nursing homes and in hospitals
- Prison Ministry – Communion Services conducted twice a month
- Respect Life – advocacy on abortion, euthanasia, genetics, capital punishment and related issues
- Pastoral Council – planning and evaluating parish mission and goals
- St. Joan of Arc Widows Group – meets First Friday after 9 AM Mass in the Parish Library
Sacraments
The parish walks parishioners through each of the seven Catholic sacraments, with annual preparation cycles for the sacraments of initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, First Eucharist and First Reconciliation) and ongoing pastoral care for the sick and homebound. Specific annual dates for First Confession, First Eucharist and Confirmation are published on the parish website each year.
- Baptism – contact the parish office
- First Reconciliation – annual preparation, celebrated in spring
- First Eucharist – annual preparation, typically celebrated at the 11:00 AM Mass
- Confirmation – annual preparation, typically celebrated in May at the parish
- Marriage – contact the parish office for preparation
- Anointing of the Sick and Ministry of Care visits to the hospitalized and homebound
Office Hours, Address & Visiting
The parish office at 13485 Spring Hill Drive is open Monday through Thursday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (closed for lunch from 12:00 to 1:00 PM) and Friday 9:00 AM to 12 noon. Visitors are welcomed at every Sunday Mass, with convenient parking in front of the church off Little Farms Rd and additional parking behind the church accessed from Coronado. Online registration for new parishioners and online giving are both available through the parish website.
- Address: 13485 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill, FL 34609
- Phone: (352) 688-0663
- Fax: (352) 686-7937
- Email: [email protected]
- Office Hours: Mon–Thu 9:00 AM–4:00 PM (closed 12–1); Fri 9:00 AM–12 noon
- Front parking lot off Little Farms Rd; rear parking via Coronado
- Handicapped parking in front and rear
- Online Giving and online parish registration available on the website
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Rev. Patrick Rebel2014–present
Installed as Pastor of St. Joan of Arc on July 15, 2014
- Rev. Raymond F. O'Neill2001–2014
Appointed July 1, 2001; officially installed by Bishop Robert Lynch on September 22, 2002
- Rev. Marciano G. Martin1998–2001
Appointed January 19, 1998; installed by Bishop Robert Lynch on August 13, 1998; Parish Family Hall later redesignated in his honor (2002) as "a friend of all"
- Rev. Anthony D'Angelo1992–1998
Appointed Pastor on October 26, 1992
- Rev. Michael T. O'Brien1988–1992
Assigned to the new unnamed Hernando County parish on August 19, 1988; celebrated the parish's first Mass at the Knights of Columbus Hall #6383 on November 26, 1988