We say Yes to God through Prayer, Worship & Service
 
                 
This weekend and next we are launching our Harvest Festival raffle . Tickets are $5 and there are several cash prizes.  Pick-up your raffle ticket bundle this weekend after mass in the gathering space.  There will be an envelope with your family name on it containing the tickets.   
 
Volunteers:
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


Harvest Festival Helping Hands:
Call for student artists!  We need your help
 creating the Harvest Tree in anticipation of the Harvest Festival.  PreK and older are invited to make leaves for the tree on Monday, August 7th in Social Hall A from 6pm to 8pm (come and go as your schedule allows).  
Middle school, high school, and college artists: we need your help designing the tree trunk and branches.  Please email Katie Johnson at kmcrescentia@yahoo.com to collaborate on the materials and design at your earliest convenience.
 
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


ThisWeekend This weekend
Eucharistic Adoration

Friday, August 4th

Eucharistic Adoration will begin immediately  following the 8:30 am Mass.  Benediction will be completed
by 12:00 pm .    
REMINDER:  Eucharistic Adoration will be scheduled through the Summer months on the First Friday during  open office hours.  It will begin after mass and Benediction will close by noon.
CAP AGENCY-Food Collection

August 5th & 6th

 Thanks to the parishioners of
St. Joe's for their continued support!

 

It's time for our annual 
"Back-to-School" Drive!

Over the years our parish has been incredibly generous with this local drive. This year we are partnering with CAPS Agency in Rosemount.  Many area children have been helped through your kindness & are so grateful that they can always count on our support.
Please bring your donations this weekend
August 5th & 6th



Please welcome Father Bryan O'Rourke who will speak at all the masses on behalf of Cross Catholic Outreach which was founded to create a meaningful link between parishes in America and the priests and nuns working in the Church overseas in the Caribbean, Africa, Asia, Central and South America.  Please be generous in your response to Father's appeal.  Brochures will be provided if you wish to support this worthy Catholic ministry.

Next Week
American Heritage Girls Events:

Retreat with Sr. Francis 
When: August 7, 2017 at 6:30pm
(check in begins 6:15pm) until 8pm.
Who: All Girls ages 10-14
What : A short retreat with Sr. Francis
Where: At Church of St. Joseph
Come Join Us!
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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

Coming soon...
Feast of the Assumption

Tuesday, August 15th
 
Mass times offered:

8:30 am   and   6:00 pm
VIRTUS DATES:

Thursday, August 17th & 
Tuesday, September 12th
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 8th
           (more than just a meal)
 
We need YOU!!!  Join us for  prep (anytime between 1:30-4:30pm) and as many as possible during our serving of the meal and clean up (5-6:30pm). 
Come be the hands, feet and heart of Jesus...share his love.  2nd Tuesday of every month, Holy Rosary Church, 2424 18th Ave. South, Mpls.  High Schoolers!  Young Adults!
Only 1 1/2 hours per month.  Fill your cup and find a greater reward.  
For more info, please contact:   Kevin 952-426-8633;  or
Fay 952-250-7613 

 
Call Patty at the Parish office if you'd like to help fill this empty chair on Sunday morning! 
651-423-4402 ext. 3221
Faith Formation Registration

Faith Formation Registration is 
NOW open!



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.
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 July 31st.



THIS WEEKEND!

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

Beginning on  Friday, June 2nd the parish
office will be open as follows:
 
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



St. Joseph Catholic SchoolSchoolNews

5th Grade Teacher Position:
Click here for more info & to apply



Registration is OPEN for 
St.Joseph School & Preschool!




Preschool Opens THIS FALL!!
St. Joseph School Packet Pick Up
Tuesday, August 15th

This used to be in July, but now has changed to August. 
Please mark your calendar!
In our Community   
  Learning session about Prison Retreats -
Representatives from the Charis and Residents Encounter Christ (REC) organizations that coordinate retreats in Prison will provide an overview of what they do and be available to answer questions.  This will be  Thursday, August 3 at 6:30pm  in the Commons area of St Thomas Becket church in Eagan.

All are welcome to learn more - no commitment necessary.

For more info contact Kevin Connors

Dakota County Prolife Fair Booth

MCCL (Minnesota Citizen's Concerned for Life) will have a booth at the Dakota County Fair,  Aug. 7th through Aug. 13th 2017 .  We are looking for help in staffing the fair booth. You and a partner are there to offer brochures, balloons and a smile. Shifts are 2 hours, from 10 AM to 10 PM . Call if you can give some time to promote a culture of life.
 
Call Lou Croke at 952 891 1029 or crokelouise@gmail.com

Events around our area...

Friday, August 4th -Sunday, August 6th
Don't Be Burdened Any Longer
Rachel's Vineyard Twin Cities retreat dealing with loss of a child

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

Thursday, August 10th 11:30 am ~ Lunch at 12:00 pm
2017 Leading with Faith Award Luncheon
Join us to honor and celebrate the 2017 winners.
Awards presented by Archbishop Hebda
Space is limited -register today-$35 pp

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"

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