We say Yes to God through Prayer, Worship & Service

EVERYONE IS INVITED

"As for me and my house, we will 
serve the Lord."   Joshua 24:15

Bring the whole family to the 
Ministry Showcase!

February 3-4 after 5 pm, 7 am, 8:30 am or 
10:30 am Masses. 
 
This annual event encourages you to explore the ministries available at St. Joseph's Church.  A chance to learn about our ministries, join in fellowship and win prizes for attending.  Hope to see you there!

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Eucharistic Adoration
Friday, February 2nd

Adoration will begin immediately  following the
8:30 am mass in Church.
Benediction will be completed
by 5 pm .
 


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ThisWeekend This weekend
CANA Dinner Tickets on Sale this weekend 
in the Gather Space-click here for more info
CANA DINNER
Saturday, February 10th @ 6pm

Join us in 2018 in celebrating 150 years of Marriages at  St. Joseph. The evening's itinerary will include  5 pm Mass, a couples' blessing, a catered dinner, and a speaker. 
$50/couple-$25/person.
A portion of the proceeds will help assist the Youth Mission trip. Tickets will be on sale the weekend of January 27& 28.
Please call the Parish office with any questions.
Deadline to purchase tickets 
Tuesday, February 6th



CAP AGENCY Food Collection
February 3rd & 4th

Click here for the items most in need & also to read the thank you...


Rosary for All & Social Hour
Saturday, Feb. 3rd @ 6 PM

Where: Meet in St. Joseph gather space
Who: ALL ages welcome
What: We will be praying for all the human traffic victims that will be brought to our area for the Super Bowl.
No experience necessary!
Rosaries and pamphlets on "How to pray the rosary" will be available.
Grab a friend and come and join us in prayer and fun.

Next Week
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Electronic Sign-
Biscayne and Connemara
Tuesday, Feb. 6th @ 6pm

Do you have a flare for design, wondered why we don't have an electronic sign on the corner, do you have the skills to help put a sign in place, are you just curious? A meeting is planned for  Tuesday, Feb. 6th at 6pm RM 101
for information and to let your voice be heard. Preliminary work has been done to have a beginning point. Questions to be covered will include, why an electronic sign, how could we fund such a project,  size requirements, what would be on the sign, who might like to help, what might a design look like (some initial drafts) and much more. See you February 6th. - The Electronic Sign Committee

Catholic Watchmen
Tuesday, Feb. 6th from 7-9 pm

All Men are invited to Catholic Watchmen this coming Tuesday f rom 8-9 pm that evening all  Men and  Women are invited  for Eucharistic Adoration.

COME JOIN US!

The Adult Education Committee is bringing two studies to enrich our Lenten season.
"The Passion and Resurrection
 Narratives of Jesus"
  This is a 7week study beginning February 13th and 14th . Signups begin this weekend and continue through Feb. 7th.
"Queen of Heaven: Mary's Battle for Souls"
This is a 10week study beginning February 10th. Signups begin this weekend and continue through February 6th.
Registration forms & additional info are also available on the website.


Coming soon...

Mass Schedule
Wednesday, February 14th

8: 30 am :  Mass
5: 0 0 pm :   Communion Liturgy
7:00 pm :    Mass


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

Click here for the job description


Nursery Coordinator
Part time Position

  • Have you been called by Christ to help others to grow in their experience of Christ's Love and Mercy?
  • Do you have successful experience as a child care provider and want to share it? 
  • Do you want to help enhance the experience of Mass for parents of young children?
  • Do want to help create and guide the operation a nursery for the parish?

    IF you answered "yes" to any of these questions, use the link below to read the position description and submit your resume and a letter of introduction to Ann Brown in the Parish office at 651-423-4402 or email
Click here for a detailed Position Description

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.
Cursillo-Mark your Calendars
Next Cursillo Weekends:

Men- February 15-18, 2018 
Women - February 22-25, 2018
at St Joachim & Anne, Shakopee.  


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Knights of Columbus' walk for Life Sponsoring..

The Knights walk for life is sponsoring the event and our youth mission kids from Saint Joe's will be attending.  FLYER

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Inclement Weather Policy

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"Closing" & "Late Start" Policy

Midweek Reflection


St. Joseph Catholic SchoolSchoolNews
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
2018-19 School Year

Click here to register for classes...

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Open Gym!
Sunday, February 11th  
 11:30-1:30 pm

All school and parish families are invited to come in from the cold and burn off some energy! Parents are asked to stay with their children, please no drop offs. Families are welcome to bring their own refreshments.
 



The 2018 Catholic United Financial Catholic Schools Raffle  runs  January 12-
February 25.  Tickets will be available for purchase after M asses on these dates:

February 10-11 & 24-25

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

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Stewardship

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


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In our Community   
Archdiocese Info:

Totus Tuus: College-aged young adults are needed for teaching this summer!
Apply to be a team member for the Totus Tuus Summer Catechetical Program! We are in need of college age men and women who feel called to share their Catholic faith with the youth from local parishes around the Archdiocese. Positions are a 2-month commitment (6/1-7/28), which includes one week of training and one week break for the 4th of July. Each team member will receive $2,520 for their work. For more information, visit www.archspm.org/TotusTuus.

Marriage in Christ Seminars
Friendship with God, Friendship with Our Spouse, In the Holy Spirit
Throughout 2018, several parishes will be hosting Marriage in Christ seminars. The five-week seminar is for all married couples. Good habits and the power of the Holy Spirit transform all marriages! Find more details and the list of host parishes at www.archspm.org/marriageinchrist.




Info for Franciscan Retreats & Spirituality Center, 
Prior Lake:

February 2-4-     Men's Weekend Retreat
February 9-11 or April 6-8-  Married Couple's Retreat
February 16-18-  Women's Weekend

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


Events around our area...


Friday, February 2nd @ 8:00pm
Cor Jesu for Young Adults at the St. Paul Seminary (St. Mary's Chapel)
First Friday Eucharistic Adoration, confession, praise and worship music and fellowship with young adults, college-age and older. We welcome Fr. Christopher Shofner to campus to preside in the New Year!

Saturday, February 3rd ~ 9:00 am -2:30 pm
2018 Newly Married Retreat 
 Church of St. Charles Borromeo, St. Anthony
For couples married 0-7 years-
Cost $40 per couple including continental breakfast & catered lunch
Click here for more info & to register

Tuesday, February 6th ~ 6-8 pm
Miriam Dinner @ Church of the Holy Cross, Minneapolis
Hosted by Archbishop  Hebda for women, ages 16 - 35, who are discerning consecrated life.
Register online before February 1st

Thursday, February 8th @ 6:45 am
South Metro Business Leaders for Catholic Education breakfast meeting.
Holiday Inn & Suites, Lakeville 

Thursday, February 8th - Saturday, February 10th
Vianney Visit-St. John Vianney College Seminary, St. Paul
Click here for more info & to register

Saturday, February 10th
WINE:  Catholic Women's Conference 
Mary, Mother of the Church, Burnsville
Click here for more info & to register

Tuesday, February 13th ~ 7-8 pm
Holy Hours for Vocations
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Hastings
Click here for more info and to register


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