We say Yes to God through Prayer, Worship & Service
Our Faith Formation Program, which is scheduled to begin on Wed, Sept. 6th , has reached a very  CRITICAL Phase!
 
85 volunteers are still needed through out all grade levels.  We only have 3 weeks to get everyone trained & essential 3 compliant.
 

Faith Formation Registration

Opening Mass is Sept 6th!  If you have not done so already, please register your child right away...



MANY MORE  VOLUNTEERS are needed in order for us to be ready for sessions to begin in September!

For more information on Faith Formation programs click here
Or contact Esther Jaeger at 651-423-4402 ext. 3225

**Please Note Confirmation registration deadline is
August 14th 
in order to start in September!
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In Loving Memory 


Shirley Mae Suppe
~Mother of Sue Saintey

"May she live in the light and peace of God's presence forever"

Please keep Shirley and her family in your prayers.



ThisWeekend This weekend
Anointings 

This weekend August 12th & 13th
following all Masses.

For more info click here

 
          
Did you pick up your Harvest Festival raffle tickets? If not, please pick up your raffle ticket bundle this weekend after mass. Tickets are $5 and there are 5 cash prizes: two $500 prizes, one $750 prize, one $1000 prize and the Grand Prize of $2500. Please turn in completed tickets and money collected to the church office.
***Turn your  tickets in Early & Often***
   The parishioner that sells the  most tickets  and turns in the payment and ticket stubs sold 
(must be in the parish office by 4:30 pm) by 
August 28  will  win $500 cash .    Stop by the Parish Office during office hours Monday - Thursday 8-4:30 pm and 
Friday 8-Noon to pick up more packets to sell.   
*Winner will be contacted by phone the week of August 28, 2017.
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Volunteers Sign Up Weekends:
August 26/27:  Volunteer sign ups during mass
September 2/3 & 9/10:    Volunteer Sign ups in Gathering Space
 
 
There are immediate needs for volunteers to make our Harvest Festival a success.  Such as a "Games Chairperson"
For more information on this and many more opportunities CLICK HERE

Donation Opportunities:
  •  Bingo -Gift cards of any denominations are needed for Saturday night Bingo
  •  Kids Games - A huge draw for many and relies on the donation of prizes from our  parishioners.  We are in need of Junk Food for our the Junk Food Walk, 2 Liter  Bottles of Soda for our Ring Toss Game, Brand new stuffed animals for the Plinko  Game
  •  Wine Wall-Donate your favorite bottles of wine.
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There is still time Crafters!
St. Joseph's is putting on a craft fair in conjunction to the Harvest Festival
September 15 & 16 from 6-10 pm each evening and we have  space available!   If you or someone you know sells a quality craft product, please forward this email.   If interested in Volunteering or Reserving a Craft Space contact: 
and fill out the following 2 Forms:
DEADLINE for Crafters is SEPTEMBER 8TH


REMINDER:
Harvest Festival will be held on 
Friday & Saturday, 
September 15th & 16th
6:00 pm-10:00 pm

Next Week
Feast of the Assumption
~Holy Day of Obligation

Tuesday, August 15th
 
Mass times offered:

8:30 am   and   6:00 pm
VIRTUS DATES:

Thursday, August 17th & 
Tuesday, September 12th
Coming soon...
American Heritage Girls 

Parent/Registration Meeting 
August 21st - 6:30 pm @ St. Josephs
 For more info contact Marie Hoffman 

Click here for more information on American Heritage Girls

Parishioner Parishioner News & Info
Dear Parishioners,

Our New Mass schedule begins this fall, the weekend of September 9th & 10th.  We will now be offering a 7:00 am Mass time on Sunday mornings and will no longer have the Sunday, 6:00 pm Liturgy.


Loaves & Fishes ~ Tues. August 16th
         Easter Lutheran by the Lake-Eagan
 
Located at the intersection of Cliff and Pilot Knob:  Free community meals are served every Monday thru 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 August 16th.  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 .  

Please check out the usher's closet in the  Gather Space for items you may have  left behind at Church.
 
This summer we will be cleaning out the closet by August 25th .  At that time items will be  donated to a local charity.   ~Thank you
HONOR SOMEONE SPECIAL...

...Through a Hymnal Dedication

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. Last, simply clip the form from the bulletins and turn into the Parish Office. 
 Or click here  
Thank you to all those who've made a donation...this update includes all donations made by August 7th.

Last year in Feb. our church participated in the Mobile Food Pack at Rainbow Foods in Apple Valley to benefit the FMSC program. The dates for the 2018 Mobile Pack are Jan. 29 to Feb. 3rd.  We need about 5  volunteers to implement the project.  We would start meeting in Oct. for planning and complete the project by Mar.  If you have an interest 
please call  Lou Croke 952.891.1029/  crokelouise@gmail.com

For more information about the tour click here
Summer Parish Office Hours:

The following hours are in effect through September 1st.
 
Monday to Thursday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm; Friday, 8:00 am to 12 noon .
 
If you need to see someone outside of these office hours, please make an appointment.
Parish phone # 651-423-4402
 
Sunday Helper Ministry is in the Gather Space on Sundays from 9:30am - 11:45am.  

Midweek Reflection



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Welcome Back Night (Open House)

Wednesday,  August 30th 
        4:30-7:30 p.m.    

St. Joseph School students and families are welcome to meet teachers, drop off school supplies, socialize with friends, and grab a quick dinner.  Hope to see you there!



Registration is OPEN for 
St.Joseph School & Preschool!
PRESCHOOL OPENS THIS FALL!!



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St. Joseph School Packet Pick Up & 
Donald's Uniform Sale
Tuesday, August 15th
4-7 pm

Stewardship
Schedule Online Giving Today!
 *  Set up your own contributions
  *  Change your contributions at any time
   * No need to write checks  * Contributions are scheduled
 
You can call the Parish Office at 651-423-4402
 
     Or Simply go to the Parish Website  

Thank you for your support of our Parish!
150th Celebration # 14   
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   
Events around our area...

Wednesday, August 9th-Saturday, August 12th
All Saints Catholic Church 9th Annual Garage Sale, Lakeville

Saturday, August 12 & Saturday, August 26th ~ 9:30am-11:30am
Sacrament of Confirmation Classes for those with Special Needs
Church of St. Richard, Richfield
Both classes are mandatory for guardians & candidates
Confirmation Date:  Sunday, September 17th
To register call 651-291-4488 or email flomos@archspm.org

Sunday, August 13 - Service:4:30 -5:30 pm/Prayer Walk:5:30-6:30 pm
Come Together, praying for healing
St. Joan of Arc Catholic Community, Minneapolis

Tuesday, August 15th ~ 6:30 pm-8:00 pm
College Seminary Application Information Meeting
For men entering their senior year in high school and interested in entering the seminary formation for the Archdiocese of St. Paul/Minn. attending St. John Vianney college seminary.
Parents or Guardians are encouraged to attend as well.
Questions call 651-962-6890 or to register

Tuesday, August 22 ~ 6:30 pm-8:30 pm
Small Group Ministry-Facilitator Training
St. Joseph Hall at the Chancery, St. Paul
Dinner provided
Register or more details click here

Tuesday, August 22 ~ 7:00 pm-8:30 pm
Depression Support Coalition 2017 Fall Speaker Series
St. John Neumann, Eagan
"Parenting with Depression:  Building the Family's Strength"

Saturday, August 26th ~ 9:30 am-4:00 pm
Catholic Grandparent Conference-Registration is now open!
St. Vincent de Paul, Brooklyn Park

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