We say Yes to God through Prayer, Worship & Service
Knights of Columbus

will be hosting a...
Pancake breakfast
 
Sunday, Oct. 15th following the 7:00, 8:30 & 10:30 masses.
 
   
The menu will include Pancakes, Eggs, Sausage or Ham, 
Coffee,  and a sweet drink.

  A free will offering will be accepted with proceeds supporting the 
Knights of Columbus Charitable Causes.

St. Joseph Youth Choir


For many years, St. Joseph's has had the tradition of a Youth led Choir once a month during the school year.  
We are proud to continue that tradition this year with a modified schedule.   Our first rehearsal will be Thursday, Oct. 12th from 5:00 to 6:00 PM in the church and we will sing the following Sunday, Oct. 15th . 
The Youth Choir sings at the 8:30 Sunday Mass and the Children's Mass at 4:00 PM on Christmas Eve.  The rest of the fall schedule will be provided at the first rehearsal.   All students from 3rd to 8th grade are invited to become a part of this wonderful music ministry!
 For more information, please contact Bonnie Borrell (612) 850-1096 
or Joyce Quy (612) 719-5525.

ThisWeekend This weekend

In honor of the Centennial of Our Lady of Fatima, please join us in praying a rosary for our country.  We will gather at the Cross of St. Joseph Cemetery on Hwy 3 at noon on Saturday, October 14th.  Bring rosaries if you have them; extra will be available.  All are welcome. Feel free to add my name and contact info if you'd like.  Thank you so much! 
Any questions?   Donna Matuszewski  651-452-8352

Next Week
American Heritage Girls

Troop MN2016 will be raking leaves on October 20, 2017 for a service project.
(weather permitting)

We are hoping to rake leaves for people who cannot do this themselves. Also, we are looking for homes that are in Rosemount and are "walkable" from the library area.
If you or someone you know will need their lawn raked let me know.  We will take the first 10 houses that respond to this message.  Thanks for helping the girls give back to the community! Contact: Marie Hoffmann email:
Phone: 952 406 9048 (this is my cell, so you can text too)

Heroes, Scoundrels, and Just Plain Folks
 
Stories of People Buried in St. Joseph's Cemeteries
 
Tours will take place on 
Saturday, October 21, 2017
10:00 am Highland Cemetery
                                                          11:30 am Current St. Joseph  Cemetery
 
All are welcome to join in learning more about some colorful characters and tragic stories laid to rest in these cemeteries. No registration is necessary. 
Please wear shoes suitable for trekking over uneven terrain, especially in Highland, where we'll visit some graves deep in the woods behind the main part of the cemetery.     Click here for more information

October 21st & 22nd

Celebrating our Missionary Spirit On World Mission Sunday

Envelopes are in your weekly packets.
 

The Solemnity of All Saints

a day in which we celebrate  the lives of the saints, 
is a Holy Day of Obligation. 
Our Mass times for 
Wednesday, 
November 1st 
 8:30 am and 6:00 pm.


Coming soon...
Appalachian Christmas Project

Once again our parish will be filling a shoe box with a gift and small articles for a child or teen. 
Return shoe boxes and socks by Oct. 28th to St. Joe's .  All items will be sent to 
St. Michael's parish in Paintsville Kentucky and distributed by Fr. Hoppenjans.
Please pick up label and directions for shoe boxes and sock information at office, kiosk, or online. 
 

Parishioner Parishioner News & Info
Administrative Assistant-
    Receptionist:


This is a Full Time Job Opportunity...


Part-Time Building Supervisor Wanted:

Loaves and Fishes- October 18th

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 October 18 th.  If you are interested in signing up for future dates or have any questions, please contact
Patty - 651-341-5284, pcasurella@hotmail.com . 

Drivers Wanted!

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. If you are interested and/or have questions, please contact Don Flach at 651.322.7271.
The time commitment is roughly once every 4-6 weeks.
Traditionally the month of November has a special focus on the faithful departed...
 
On All Saints Day, November 1st, we will dedicate this to being "Remembrance Time" at our parish. We will be setting up a special space where framed photographs of departed loved ones will be set out, near our beautiful Resurrection Window.
 
We would invite you to share a photo of your departed loved one.  The individual does not need to be a parishioner, and could be a friend or family member of a parishioner. Frame the image, and place a note on the back with your name and contact information as well as the name of the depicted loved one, and then bring it into the office during the week  prior to Oct. 30th.
 
If the office is closed when you bring in a photo, leave the framed image in the church's sacristy (where the priest, deacon and lectors prepare for Mass).
The very latest we can receive it in the office is
by noon Monday, October 30th.


HYMNALS ARE HERE!!

Saturday, Sept. 9th & 10th
They made there debut!

It's not too late to dedicate a new hymnal! 
You still have an opportunity to donate $30 per Gather III hymnal. Donations may be made in honor of someone living, or as a memorial for a deceased loved one.  There will be a small bookplate in the front of each new hymnal to honor the designated individual.  We have 3 ways for you to make a donation...First, we have envelopes below the Monitor in the Gathering Space.  Secondly, you can go to our website. 
Or click here  


For more information about the tour click here
Midweek Reflection


St. Joseph Catholic SchoolSchoolNews
* Preschool Assistant Teacher*

St. Joseph School has a part-time 
job opening...            
 Please see the job description on the
Archdiocesan website:

*Volunteer/Development/Events Coordinator*

St. Joseph School has another part-time job opening
Please use the link below for more info 

Do you enjoy working with children?

Our Faithful Beginnings Preschool
is looking for a few "helping hands!"  
We are in need of volunteers to assist in our preschool rooms from
3:45 -5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday at St. Joseph School.  Interested high school age or older volunteers please contact Shannon Carroll at

For update & pictures from Preschool click here and go to page 7
 

Community Night at Panera

Mark your calendar!
October's Community Night will be held at Apple Valley Panera on 
Wednesday, October 18th

Click here for the flyer to bring in with you...
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Scholastic Book Fair

Shop before and after school 
October 30th-November 6th
Evening shopping on Monday 
Oct. 30th & Nov. 6th - 8pm
Open after 5pm Mass on 
Nov. 4th and after the 8:30 am & 10:30 am Masses Nov. 5th
Come & get early holiday shopping done!
 

Stewardship
Thank you...
Hurricane Irma Collection:

We had a second collection the weekend of September 23rd & 24th during all masses for Hurricane Irma.  As a parish we collected $3,538.56!
 

Thank you St. Joe's Parishioners
for your generosity!  


Thank you St. Joe's for the fabulous donations of fleece for blanket making.  Many talented women and men helped to cut and tie blankets for St. Michael's parish in Paintsville Kentucky. Fr. Hoppenjans and Sr. Nancy distribute them at Christmas time. We have made 60 blankets to send.
Mission team ~Lou Croke  

In our Community   
Events around our area...

Thursday, October 12 ~ 6-8 pm
Miriam Dinner at Holy Cross Catholic Church, NE Minneapolis
Hosted by Archbishop Hebda for women ages 16-35, 
who are discerning consecrated life
Register by Oct 9th
Click here for more info

Friday, October 13th - 15th
Women's Weekend
Franciscan Retreats and Spirituality Center, Prior Lake
Click here for more info & to register

Friday, October 13th - Mass at 5:15 pm 
Rosary procession to follow
Feast of Our Lady of Fatima
Cathedral of St. Paul
Click here for more info

Saturday, October 14th ~ 9am-3pm
Living God's Love:  refresher Course for Married Couples
University of St. Thomas-O'Shaughnessy Education Center
Cost $60 per couple
Click here for more into & to register

Saturday, October 14th ~ 10:00 am -4:00 pm
Centering Prayer Retreat Day
St. Joseph the Worker, Maple Grove
Cost $15 (Includes Panera lunch box)
Register here

Tuesday, October 17 @ 7:00 pm
Annual White Mass for Healthcare Workers
Cathedral of St. Paul
Click here for more info

Tuesday, October 17th ~ 7-8:30 pm
Depression Support Coalition 2017 Fall Speaker Series
St. John Neumann Catholic Church
"From Trauma to Trust to Triumph"
All are Welcome
Click here for more info

Friday, October 20-Sunday, October 22
Discover the Gift of Living in Divine Will 
through the writings of Luisa Picartta
Mary, Mother of the Church, Burnsville
Call 952-890-0045 for questions 

Friday, October 20 -Sunday, October 22
Men's Silent Retreat
Franciscan Retreats and Spirituality Center, Prior Lake
Click here for more info & to register


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