We say Yes to God through Prayer, Worship & Service
If you participated in the Sale, please join us following 10:30 am Mass on Sunday, July 23rd in the Social Hall
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!  
Our first annual garage sale was a tremendous success due to the generosity of all who donated items and all those who volunteered so many hours accepting, sorting, pricing, selling, and cleaning up. We finished just short of $8,000 after expenses. The sale allowed us to fund a Large flat-screen TV and DVD player for the Gathering space, the rehabilitation of the cross in the Hwy 3 Cemetery, and fully fund the start-up curriculum and provide other support for our new preschool. All the goods not sold have been donated to local charities, which will support and assist many people in our community.
Garage Sale Volunteers...

The garage sale committee and parish staff extend a big  THANK YOU to all those who volunteered to make our first parish garage sale a success.  If you participated in set up, the sale itself, or cleanup afterwards, please plan to join us after 10:30 Mass on Sunday, July 23 in the Social Hall for a thank you coffee, donuts, and fruit . 

Obituary for Helen Lorraine Walsh


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In Loving Memory

Anne Barta
~ Sister in law of Jane Duffy

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

Please keep Anne and her family in your prayers.

ThisWeekend This weekend
Come sign up for the Parade after all masses this weekend!
"WE are St. Joe's"

On July 29th , Come and Join us as we walk & celebrate with St. Joe's Float at the annual Rosemount's Leprechaun Days parade.  Meet at the St. Joe's float at 10:30 am  We are float # 18. (See New Parade Route for start area & parking). 
The Parade will begin at 11am. 

The Leprechaun Days Committee is encouraging Ride Share. 

 Because we want to maintain a safe but festive atmosphere for everyone participating in the parade, all children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, and sign a waiver to walk in the parade.
There will be an information table in the Gathering space July 22/23 after each Mass...


Come support St. Joe's at the Leprechaun Days Parade!



Are you being called to the Altar Server Ministry?

If you or someone you know is in 4th grade or above and interested in being trained as an Altar Server this summer, please contact Patty Stibal at the parish office, 651-423-4402 ext. 3221 or email her at
Those trained this summer will begin serving at mass in the fall.
*Our next training sessions will be: 
Sunday July 23rd & 30th after 10:30 am Mass  

Next Week

Vacation Bible School Starts...

This week is our Vacation Bible School Program.
July 24th - 28th

We are looking forward to this week and building on God's Word and love for us!


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 the weekends of
July 29th & 30th  & August 5th & 6th



Coming soon...
HARVEST FESTIVAL - 
                   September 15 & 16
  • Ocktoberfest/Irish Fest Theme Nights 
  • 150th Anniversary Kick Off
Volunteers:
There are immediate needs for volunteers to make our Harvest Festival a success.  Some examples are: Publicity Chariperson(s),  Volunteer Chariperson(s), and Games Chairperson(s)
For more information on the following opportunities CLICK HERE

Sponsors:  
We are still seeking sponsors for our event. 
If your business is interested in being a part of our celebration please use the link below for more information.

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 50 spaces available!   Spots will cost $30 for a 6 X 8 table space, $25 if you don't need a table and $5  extra if you need electricity.  You pay us for the space along with a donated item and you keep your profits.  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,
 if space is still available!

Parishioner Parishioner News & Info

 
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.
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 
 

Thank you to all those who've made a donation...this update includes all donations made by July 17th.



Free Lunch:
Hamburgers/hot dogs, salads, cookies and lots of water...

Click here for more info

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:

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



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School Part-Time Position

Volunteer/Events/Development Coordinator


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   
St. John Paul II Champions for Life Awards -Nominate someone today!

Do you know of someone who devotes his or her time helping the poor, elderly, disabled, pregnant, or is committed to praying for Respect Life issues? He or she may be our next Champion for Life! The Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis is looking to honor those who respect life at our annual St. John Paul II Champions for Life Awards. To submit a nomination or for more information, go to archspm.org/C4L. Questions?  Please contact Nancy Schulte Palacheck at 651-291-4489 or  MFL@archspm.org    
Deadline August 1st!
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, July 21st & Saturday, July 22nd
Cristiada Conference at Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Lacrosse
Queen of the Americas Guild
Cardinal Raymond Leo Burke to speak

Beginning Sunday, July 23rd
NFP Awareness Week 2017
It's Time!  Say "YES" to God's plan for Married Love is the theme of this year's Natural Family Planning Awareness Week.

Wednesday, July 26th @ 8:45 am
Celebrate the Feast of Sts. Joachim and Anne
All grandparents invited to a morning of enrichment, encouragement, prayer and fellowship ~Refreshments will be served
Fr. Alvaro is the presenter at Nativity of Our Lord, St. Paul

Register by July 31st
Archbishop Harry Flynn Catechetical Institute
Classes begin in September

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

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 ~ 9:30 am-11:30 am
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


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