We say Yes to God through Prayer, Worship & Service
DISCERNMENT  TONIGHT! 

Attend Discernment night Wednesday, May 10th at  7:00  pm to discern as a servant leader, or to pray for those who are willing to discern as a Parish Leader!  
 
Are you being called to be a servant leader?


ThisWeekend This weekend
Anointings

This weekend following all masses.
May 13th & 14th
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Mother's Day Fresh Flowers

Saturday, May 13th & after Sunday  masses on May 14th

Make her day extra special by surprising your mother, wife, or friend with beautiful roses and carnations. St Joe's Respect Life Committee will be selling long  stemmed roses and carnations. 

Confirmation Sending Mass
will be held on Sunday,
May 14th at 10:30 am

*Rehearsal at 12:00 pm in the Church

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GROWING THROUGH LOSS


Church of St. Joseph is hosting the 
Spring Speaker Series

NEXT DATE:  Tuesday, May 16th at 7:00 pm


Prison Ministry Workshop
St. Joseph and Highland Cemetery Clean Up!  May 20th ~ 9-12 pm
 
Bring your shovels, hand shovels, rakes, wheel barrows and gardening gloves to help get the cemeteries ready for Memorial Day! 
  
Fr. Paul will be blessing the Crucifix in the St. Joseph Cemetery at 11:00 am.
Questions?
  Please call Tim and Desiree' Fleming at 952.836.9348.



school supplies laid out on a table...ready for the first day of school.
Thank you...
... very much for the generous donations for Fr. Hoppenjans Kentucky mission .  At this time we are unable to take any more adult clothing.  We will still accept donations of bedding, towels, linens or any clothing or shoes for  infant, child, or teen. You may also donate new school supplies for high school students.  College lined paper, composition books, colored pencils, pens and pencils.
Please place items in the red and blue mission bin located in the hallway across from the restroom. Items need to be in by May 21st.


Coming soon...
Information Night Wednesday, May 24th @ 7pm
For more information about the tour click here
Fr. Paul's 10th Anniversary Celebration

Friday, May 26th
Mass:  8:30 am (Church)
Reception:  9:00 am (Social Hall)

In honor of Fr. Paul's 10th anniversary of his ordination we would like to celebrate with a potluck brunch after morning mass on Friday, May 26th.
If your last name begins with 
A-F, bring fruit
G-M, bring an egg bake or casserole
N-Z, bring sweet rolls, /pastry/doughnuts
Beverages will be provided.
RSVP to Patty at 651-423-4402 by May 23rd  



PARISH GARAGE SALE

Mark your calendars for the
weekend of
June 22-24th
 
As the time for Spring Cleaning is drawing near,
 so is the St. Joseph Parish Garage Sale. 
Please save your items for the
drop off date starting June 14th!
 

VOLUNTEER SIGN UPS available i n the Gathering Space


HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

SAVE THE DATE

June 26-30 in St. Paul Park

Parishioner Parishioner News & Info
REGISTER FOR FAITH FORMATION & VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

READY NOW!!


Dates for VBS are July 24th - 28th


The above programs are in need of VOLUNTEERS!  Click on the links below for more info on opportunities...

Please contact   Esther  if you are interested!

HONOR SOMEONE SPECIAL...

...Through a Hymnal Dedication

It is time for new worship aids!  
To accommodate our weekly liturgies and provide copies for musicians, we will need 750 hymnals at a cost of $15,000.  We are offering you 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 will offer 3 ways for you to make a donation...
We have envelopes below the Monitor in the Gathering Space.  
You find a form to clip out in the Bulletin and turn into the Parish Office. Or click here 
 

Limited amount of 
Tickets Available
June 9-10

Tickets $25, anyone welcome to purchase, simply stop in the parish office.  If you are interested in the free bus on Friday, June 9th only you need to fill out the form below. Bus leaves at 4:30 pm.
Dear Parishioners

We are looking for help with the very special ministry of cleaning and pressing our Altar Linens. It is time for parishioner Nancy Hinke to pass on this ministry to a new servant of the table.  Nancy has cared for our Altar Linens for over forty years for our community.  
Her commitment and dedication is inspiring.
And so we will be looking for help in this regard.  This essentially involves the washing and pressing of the Purificators, the Lavabo (hand) towels and the Corporal (the 24 inch cloth that rests on the Altar Cloth). If you would like to be of service, please call or email me and I will explain a bit more about this ministry.
 
Blessings,
Bill Bradley
 
Monday, May 15th 6:30 -8:30 pm
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Rosemount Area Arts Council to host an opening reception at the Steeple Center for an exhibit featuring photography by
Fr. Paul Kammen
 
 
Loaves n Fishes ~ Wednesday,  May 17th

EASTER LUTHERAN BY THE LAKE, EAGAN:
 Located at the intersection of 
Cliff and Pilot Knob:  
Free community meals are served every Monday through Thursday,  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 May 17th.  
If you are interested in signing up for future dates or have any questions, please contact
Patty Casurella at 651-341-5284 or  pcasurella@hotmail.com .


Memorial Day Schedule:
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We would like to introduce our newest  members to the Parish...
 
Bruce and Melissa Doeden,
Michael and Jessica Drummer,
Chantel Folden,  Danielle Gergen,
Joan Holland,  Ashley Lopez,
Sarah Prosen,  Lance and Mara Schottenbauer, &  Joe Sullivan
 
"Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you,
for the glory of God."  Romans 15:7
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New Members, Mark Your Calendars! 
The next Pizza with the Padre is Thursday, July 13th  at 6 pm at Fireside.  If you plan to attend please RSVP by July 10th to the Parish Office 651-423-4402.

Midweek Reflection:


 
St. Joseph Catholic SchoolSchoolNews
JOB POSTING:

Click here for 6th Grade Teacher/Middle School Math

TEACHER FEATURE

My name is Haley Taylor; this is my first year as the Extended School Care Director! I have twin kindergarteners at St. Joe's and a two year old. I am an active volunteer in the Faith Formation program, as well as a Confirmation Mentor.  
Fun Fact: I can recite every Star Wars movie, word for word!

ST. JOSEPH'S SPRING  MUSICAL 
  "WRIGHT!
CELEBRATE THE BEGINNING OF FLIGHT"
THURS., MAY 25TH 1:00 pm & 7:00 pm

School Gym - Free of Charge
Preschool Update:

St. Joseph School will be opening our
"Faithful Beginnings" preschool program this fall.
To make room for this exciting new program,  we've moved our library.
Check out this wonderful new space at St. Joseph School!


Stewardship
Thank you...
The Knights of Columbus 4th degree Mother Teresa Assembly... 
... wish to thank you for supporting the recent cinnamon roll fundraiser. The event raised $1015 toward the Mother Teresa statue to be displayed in our Sanctuary in the near future. To date, $6921  has been raised toward the $8000 needed to complete payment for the statue. Thank you again for your
continued support!
In our Community   

Totus Tuus-Summer Faith Formation



Volunteers Needed at St. Joseph's Hospital
Contact Heather Du VAll for more info at 651-232-3756
Events around our area...

Wednesday, May 10th ~ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Regional Grandparents Meeting
Mary Pedersen, Dir. of Adult Faith Formation, Archdiocese of Dubuque
White Bear Lake - Free Will Offering

Saturday, May 13th ~ 8:30 am -5:00 pm
Our Lady of Fatima Event -Church of St. Michael, Pine Island, MN
A retreat and celebration commemorating the 100th anniversary 
All are invited, free will offering

Tuesday, May 16th ~ 6:30 pm -9:00 pm
Catholic Watchmen Rally, Holy Name of Jesus in Medina
Men are invited, the rally will include Adoration & Confession
Dinner will be provided, Registration not required, Free will offering

May 16th - 18th
Women's Midweek Retreat @ Franciscan Retreat Center, Prior Lake

Wednesday, May 24th ~ 5:30 pm -7:00 pm
Grandparents Study Group Training Workshop
St. Joseph Hall at the Chancery, St Paul
Learn about tow wonderful Grandparent Study Guide options
Free will offering ($10 suggested)

Saturday, June 3rd @ 10:30 am
Archdiocesan Marriage Day Celebration at the  Cathedral of St. Paul
Renewal of vows, and a short reception.
Families & friends of all couples are welcome.

Saturday, June 3rd at 7:00 pm/Praise & Worship at 6:30 pm
Annual Pentecost Mass Celebration 
 St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in St. Anthony, MN
Archbishop Hebda is the Mass Celebrant
For more info click here or call 763-571-5314

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