We say Yes to God through Prayer, Worship & Service
STATIONS OF THE CROSS

You are invited to join us on Fridays in Lent for the Stations of the Cross beginning at 
5:30 pm in Church. These devotions will be led by Deacon Steve and Deacon Gordon.
The first date will be Friday, 
February 16th.

Knights of Columbus sponsored


DATES:
 
Feb. 16th, March 2nd and March 16th!
(following Stations of the Cross at 5:30 pm)
   Free Will Offering/Visa or MC accepted
 
MENU:  
 Includes fried or baked cod, potato, Macaroni and Cheese, vegetables or salad, bread, dessert and Coffee, water or lemonade. 
CALLING ALL FAMILIES...

Have you found in the past that Lent passes by so quickly you did not spend anytime reflecting on prayer, fasting and alms-giving?  Do you want to find a very easy way to connect your children to giving service during the Lenten Season?  Here's an idea... Come and volunteer for a couple of hours to help prepare and serve at the KC Fish Fries.  Prep work begins at 3:30pm, dinner begins at 6pm, Clean up begins at 7:30 pm Come and help out any time between 3:30 & 7:30pm Questions-Contact Bridget at 651-423-4402 ext. 3223

Lent Reconciliation Service
Monday, February 26th @ 6:30 pm

We will offer extended Reconciliation on the following Saturdays during Lent:
March 17th & 24th
It will start at 3:00 pm
~Thank you
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In Loving Memory of...

Jeanette Marie McMillan

Please keep Jeannette and her family in your prayers.

Obituary


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Community "DAY"
Saturday, February 17th
  ALL DAY!!

Come join us at Goodcents Deli Fresh Subs (15594 Pilot Knob, Suite 700 across the parking lot from Target)
Purchases made with this flyer will give St. Joseph School 15% of the proceeds! Check it out!  Click here for the flyer

We need your thoughts...

Electronic Sign:
After all Masses the weekends of February 17 & 24
we will be holding an open voting process. We plan to have people in the gather space to answer questions.  Please limit voting to one ballot per adult parishioner. We expect to make results known, & name the final design, by March 1st.
Click here for more info...

Next Week
Make an appointment & 
Mark  your Calendars...
Knights of Columbus
sponsoring
Community Blood Drive
Monday, February 19th

Click here for more info and how to sign up...


The 2018 Catholic United Financial Catholic Schools Raffle  runs  January 12-
February 25.  

The last weekend to purchase Raffle Tickets -February 24-25!!
Thank you for your generosity!

 Our goal is raise $20,000 for our school.  Tickets are $5/each.
American Heritage Girl Fundraiser

We will be selling these after all Masses the weekend of February 24-25th.

Click here for more info


40 Days for Life

The Respect Life Ministry is asking parishioners to volunteer 1 hour of prayer time there on Fri. Mar 9th and Sat. Mar 10th for an end to abortion and healing for those who've had one.
   There will be sign up sheets at a table in the gathering space the weekends of Feb. 24th and Mar. 3rd.

Click here for more info
Coming soon...
33 Days to Morning Glory

Join us on April 4th, as we begin 33 Days to Morning Glory- a six-week book and video group retreat to aid us in our quest toward spiritual growth.  Open to all adults!
Registration deadline is March 18.
Click here for more info & to register...
  FLYER
 
Any questions please contact 
Kim Doyle @ 651-332-2266

Parishioner Parishioner News & Info
Full Time Position
Director of Lifelong 
Faith Formation

Click here for the job description


Loaves & Fishes~ Wednesday, Feb. 21st

EASTER LUTHERAN BY THE LAKE, EAGAN:
 Located at the intersection of Cliff and Pilot Knob:  Free community meals are served every Monday through Thursday, from 5:30 - 6:30 pm. 
All are welcome. 
St. Joseph's is volunteering there the third Wednesday of each month , with the next one being February 21st.  If you are interested in signing up for future dates or have any questions, please contact  Patty Casurella at 651-341-5284   

Coming soon - Free nursery for families attending 10:30 am
Sunday Mass (ages 1-3)
 
We are in the process of making available a free nursery for the 10:30 am Sunday mass. Based on responses this may be expanded to include the 8:30 am mass. The target begin date is late February / early March. As a result, we are looking for a Nursery Coordinator, which is a compensated position. If interested, please check the web site for further details and how to apply for this position. The person selected will be involved in the set up and running of the Nursery. More information will be published as it becomes available.
Darts Bus Drivers...

Every weekend, St. Joseph's brings our parishioners to the 10:30 am Liturgy. Please take a moment to think about driving a Darts 15 passenger bus so that we can continue to offer this ministry for our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. NOTE: you do not need a special license or school bus endorsement,  a class D basic license is all that is required. 
If you are interested and/or have questions, please contact Don Flach at 651322.7271  (Roughly once every 4-6 weeks.)

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Inclement Weather Policy

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"Closing" & "Late Start" Policy

Midweek Reflection~


 
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2018-19 School Year

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Join us for Summer PreK 
@ St. Joseph School

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St. Joseph School students say thank you for 
your support during Catholic Schools Week!

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SAVE THE DATE~
St. Joseph's School Presents our 2nd Annual Gala!
Saturday Evening
April 14th

Ticket Sales & More Information will be very soon!

Click here for the latest GREEN WAVE from St. Joseph School
Stewardship

The 2018 Catholic Services Appeal of our Archdiocese has officially begun!
 


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Thank you...
Thank you...
... to so many people who participated in the recent Feed My Starving Children Mobile Pack.  St. Joe's had over 175 volunteers to pack food, our $4,000 donation goal was met and we had wonderful donations  of food and help to make up and serve dinner to 50 staff people on Wed. Over 2 million meals were packed last week in Burnsville and have been shipped out. It is interesting to note that Mission of Hope, where St. Joseph's Haiti team volunteers, is one of the mission partners for FMSC.  Dave Berg has witnessed in the past, the shipments of FMSC food packed in Minnesota  present in the warehouse in Haiti, and also distributed from there.  Dave says the food moves out very fast. 

Thank you...

...to all those who joined us for the
150th Anniversary Card Tournament!
Fun was had by ALL!!
 
In our Community   


Info for Franciscan Retreats & Spirituality Center, 
Prior Lake:

February 16-18:   Women's Weekend
March 23-25:       Women's Weekend Palm Sunday (Silent)
March 29-31:        Men's Holy Week
 April 6-8:              Married Couple's Retreat
April 10-12:            Women's Midweek
April 20-22:           Women's Weekend

Click here for more info & to register for any of the above

Lenten Day of Prayer:
February 22, March 1, 8, & 15 ~  9:30 -3:00 pm   
  
Click here for more info & to register for above      

Events around our area...


Saturday, February 17th ~ 8-3:30 pm
Women's Retreat with Bishop Cozzens
Maternity of Mary Catholic Church, St. Paul
The retreat is for single Catholic women, ages 16 to 35
Click here for more info

Tuesday, February 20th -March 27th ~ 9:30 -11:30 am
The Cup of our Life:  a Guide to Spiritual Growth
6 week Lenten Program/Cost $75
Click here to Register & more information

Thursday, February 22nd ~ 9 am- 2:30 pm
ACCW Legislative Day 2018
Open to all men & women-Be a Catholic Voice in a public arena!
Cost $20 -  Cathedral of St. Paul   
Click here for more info & to register

Saturday, February 24th ~ 8:30 am -4:30 pm
Winter Teaching Evangelization Conference-
Boundless Enthusiasm for the Gospel
Epiphany Catholic Church, Coon Rapids
Click here for more info & to register

Saturday, February 24th ~ 10:00 am -1:00 pm
Agape Dinner- Christian fellowship for Widow's & Widower's
Check-in begins at 9:30 a.m. followed by Mass and a presentation by Archbishop Hebda  Cost: $10 (includes dinner).
St. Peter's Church, Forest Lake-
Click here for more info
Register by Feb 16th by calling Deacon Terry M.
651-295-4444

Saturday, February 24th ~ 2:00 -4:30 pm
All in God's Plan
All in God's Plan program is an educational program presented by local speakers. It discusses the physical and emotional changes of early adolescence, the sacredness of human life, and God's plan for our sexuality. This program is designed to encourage communication between the parent and child.
For more info & to register please contact Mary Glover at 
763-533-0423

Sunday, February 25th ~ 1:00 -3:00 pm
#MeToo:  A Community conversation and A Christian Response
Basilica of Saint Mary, Minneapolis
 Panelists from Project Pathfinder, an organization dedicated to preventing sexual abuse and restoring lives, will share their experience and possible solutions to this overarching problem in our society. 
Click here for more info

Monday, February 26th ~ 6:45 pm -8:30 pm
Treating Disconnected Kids:  A Non-Pharmaceutical Approach to Reversing ADHD/Autism Disorders
Shepherd of the Valley, Apple Valley
Click  here for more  info

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