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Mass of Christian Burial

John "Jack" & Eunice Meaden
   ~Parents of Tom Meaden

Joint Funeral Service will be Thursday, March 1st at 11:00 am here at the Church of St. Joseph with visitation starting at 10:00 am.

Please keep John & Eunice and their family in 
your prayers.

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.

 Friday,  February 23rd.
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The 2018 Catholic United Financial Catholic Schools Raffle  runs  January 12-
February 25.  

This is 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.
We need your thoughts...

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After all Masses the weekend of February 24 & 25 
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.
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American Heritage Girl Fundraiser

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

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Next Week
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

Prayer Shawl Ministry Reminder:
Next Meeting-
Thursday, March 1st 1:30-2:30 pm

Commission Night
Thursday, March 1st @ 6 pm

Do you wonder what the St. Joe's commission structure is all   about? 

You are welcome to join us for any part of the evening to learn more! 
To RSVP (preferred but drop ins are welcome) or for additional information, contact Lori Hannasch 


Knights of Columbus sponsored


DATES:
 
 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. 
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.

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Rosary of All & Social Hour

When: Saturday, March 3, 2018 at 6pm.
Where: Meet in St. Joseph gather space
Who: ALL ages welcome
What: We will pray those with health issues, struggling families, Confirmation students, & the strength to live our Faith. Following the Rosary you are invited to stay for a social hour with snacks, craft projects and games.
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.


March 11th - Clocks forward 1 Hour
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Welcome Sunday
March 11th ~9:45 am-10:15 am

Coffee and donuts will be provided. During this time you will have an opportunity to register if you have not done so already , ask questions, and receive valuable information about our Parish.
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.
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  FLYER
 
Any questions please contact 
Kim Doyle @ 651-332-2266

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

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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

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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Midweek Reflection~


 
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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!

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Stewardship

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


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150th Celebration # 28
The 150th Anniversary

St. Joe's would love your photographs that may relate to our parish and history.  Do you have old photos of the Church(es) or school(s), or events & activities that took place.  Please include specific information for your photo as well as dates and names.  (We will make copies of your photos)

In our Community   


Info for Franciscan Retreats & Spirituality Center, 
Prior Lake:

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
May 10:                    FIA Dinner

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   
  
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Events around our area...


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   
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Saturday, February 24th ~ 8:30 am -4:30 pm
Winter Teaching Evangelization Conference-
Boundless Enthusiasm for the Gospel
Epiphany Catholic Church, Coon Rapids
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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-
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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

Sunday, February 25th ~ 6:30 -7:15 pm
Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday, Feb. 26-28 ~ 10:30 -12 pm 
or 7-8:30 pm
St. John Neumann -Parish Lenten Retreat
For more info call 651-454-2079
  
Monday, February 26th ~ 6:45 pm -8:30 pm
Treating Disconnected Kids:  A Non-Pharmaceutical Approach to Reversing ADHD/Autism Disorders
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