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Administrative Assistant-
    Office Operations


This is a Full Time Job Opportunity...
Preschool Assistant Teacher

St. Joseph School has a part-job opening...            
 Please see the job description on the
Archdiocesan website:

ThisWeekend This weekend
Coats for Kids

"Warming hearts, one coat at a time"
 
 
When:   Before & After All  Masses -
              Sept 30th & Oct 1st and
        Oct 7th & Oct 8th
 
KC Cinnamon Roll Fundraiser

The Knights of Columbus 4th Degree Mother Teresa Assembly is sponsoring a cinnamon roll fundraiser after all masses this weekend!  All proceeds are donated to St. Joseph Statue Fund for the future carving of the Mother Teresa Statue to be displayed at a future date.

Thanks to all for your continued and generous support!
40 Days for Life Campaign

St. Joseph's will be participating in the (fall) 40 days For Life Campaign on 
Fri. October 13, & Sat. October 14.
All are invited to stand and peacefully pray for an end to abortion at the Planned Parenthood facility, 675 Vandalia St., St. Paul. The hours are 6 AM to 6 PM, with participants taking a 1 hour time. If unable to attend, please consider fasting and/or praying at your convenience during these important 40 Days. We will have sign-ups on after Mass on Sept. 30 and Oct.1, and October 7 & 8.

Next Week

Commission Night - Thursday, Oct. 5th-Mass is at 5:30pm

Do you wonder what the St. Joe's commission structure is all  about? Interested parishioners are welcome to join us for any or all of the evening to learn about our six commissions - Administration, Lifelong Faith Formation, Parish Life, Pastoral Care/Outreach, School and Worship.  We begin each first Thursday of the month with Mass at 5:30 pm followed by a light supper at 6:00 pm.  We move on to a large group meeting at 6:30 pm prior to the commissions breaking out into their individual groups from 7:00 - 8:30 pm.  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 at lhannasch@charter.net.

Blessing of the Animals
Saturday, October 7th @ 10am

We invite you to gather with us on Saturday, October 7th, at 10:00 am.   We'll remember not only the care of all creatures at our Blessing of the Animals (the first Saturday of October), but your pet will be blessed individually as well.  Please gather at the front School entrance by 10am. 

Loaves and Fishes Reminder:

Please bring your gently used school clothing for the children at the Holy Rosary site of Loaves and Fishes the weekend of...
October 7th and 8th after all Masses .  
We will distribute them at Holy Rosary Church in SE Mpls. on the following Tuesday, October 10th   
There will be a gently used blanket and winter clothing drive January 6th & 7th, 2018.
  Thank you for your generosity. 
We can always use volunteers.  Holy Rosary - 2nd Tuesday of the month;  Easter Lutheran - 3rd Wednesday.  
It is very helpful to contact us so we know that you are coming. 
Holy Rosary site:  Kevin - 952-426-8633; Fay.connors@gmail.com. 
Eagan site:  Patty - 651-341-5284,pcasurella@hotmail.com. 

"Rosary for All"
and Social Hour

When :   Saturday, October 7th, 2017 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, and 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.

Coming soon...
Catholic Watchmen
Please note date change!

Calling all Men and your teen sons/grandson to join us the first Tuesday of each month beginning Tuesday October 10th from 7-9pm in  the Social Hall.  Snacks and beverages included and ending with Eucharistic Adoration in the Worship Space.  

St. Joseph Youth Choir


For many years, St. Joseph's has had the tradition of a Youth led Choir once a month during the school year.  
We are proud to continue that tradition this year with a modified schedule.   Our first rehearsal will be Thursday, Oct. 12th from 5:00 to 6:00 PM in the church and we will sing the following Sunday, Oct. 15th . 
The Youth Choir sings at the 8:30 Sunday Mass and the Children's Mass at 4:00 PM on Christmas Eve.  The rest of the fall schedule will be provided at the first rehearsal.   All students from 3rd to 8th grade are invited to become a part of this wonderful music ministry!
 For more information, please contact Bonnie Borrell (612) 850-1096 
or Joyce Quy (612) 719-5525.

Knights of Columbus

will be hosting a...
Pancake breakfast
 
Sunday, Oct. 15th following the 7:00, 8:30 & 10:30 masses.
 
   
The menu will include Pancakes, Eggs, Sausage or Ham, 
Coffee,  and a sweet drink.
  A free will offering will be accepted with proceeds supporting the 
Knights of Columbus Charitable Causes.

American Heritage Girls

Troop MN2016 will be raking leaves on October 20, 2017 for a service project.
(weather permitting)

We are hoping to rake leaves for people who cannot do this themselves. Also, we are looking for homes that are in Rosemount and are "walkable" from the library area.
If you or someone you know will need their lawn raked let me know.  We will take the first 10 houses that respond to this message.  Thanks for helping the girls give back to the community! Contact: Marie Hoffmann email:
Phone: 952 406 9048 (this is my cell, so you can text too)

Parishioner Parishioner News & Info
GROWING THROUGH LOSS

AN INTERDENOMINATIONAL COALITION OF SOUTH SUBURBAN CHURCHES PRESENTS THE THIRD IN A FOUR-WEEK SERIES:
 
Monday, October 2, 2017
7:00 -9:00 pm

Located at Church of St. Thomas Becket

 

Hero Scouts start here!

Interested families in grades Kindergarten through 5th grade, please contact Pack 207 Cubmaster Larry Johnson at 952.212.2264 or jlarry_14@yahoo.com ; boys in grades 6th through 12th grades, please contact Troop 207 Scoutmaster Jim Herget at 612.910.0955 or avherget@gmail.com.   Cub Scout information can be found online at www.heroscouts.org and Boy Scout information is available at  www.beascout.org .
Join as a scout or volunteer any time; no prior scouting experience required!

HYMNALS ARE HERE!!

Saturday, Sept. 9th & 10th
They made there debut!

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  


For more information about the tour click here
Midweek Reflection


Special Note...

To my St. Joe's Family,
  Words cannot express my gratitude and love for this amazing parish. As I start a new leg in my journey I want to thank you all for the opportunity to be a part of your faith family for the past 17 years. It is with a heavy heart that I say "Goodbye". I've been blessed with relationships within this faith family which makes saying goodbye even that much harder.  Thank you for....
    The kindness you've shown me...
          For filling my life with joy...
                For the opportunity to share laughter, love and even a few tears...
  I will forever be grateful to Fr. Tom Hill, Fr. Paul Jarvis and Fr. Paul Kammen. These fine priests, no doubt the smartest men I've ever worked with and each so gifted in such wonderful unique ways have shown me great kindness over the years. They have been and will continue to be a blessing to me.
  My last day here at St. Joe's will be Friday September 29th and I will begin my new position at
St. Michael's in Farmington on Monday October 9th. Please keep me in your prayers and you can be assured that you all are in my prayers as well.
  God bless you and THANK YOU again for 17 wonderful years.       ~Patty

St. Joseph Catholic SchoolSchoolNews
St. Joseph School...

...  is holding our 3rd annual Service Marathon on Friday September 29th.    The school students, staff and families will be packing meals at Feed My Starving Children in Eagan.  FMSC, a Christian organization, provides nutritionally complete meals for starving, malnourished and hungry children and families worldwide.  Please join us by finding the information to sign up on our website:  

Do you enjoy working with children?

Our Faithful Beginnings Preschool
is looking for a few "helping hands!"  
We are in need of volunteers to assist in our preschool rooms from
3:45 -5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday at St. Joseph School.  Interested high school age or older volunteers please contact Shannon Carroll at
 
GREEN WAVE - September 28th Edition
Stewardship
Our Parish had a second collection the weekend of September 9th & 10th during all masses for Hurricane Harvey.  
As a parish we collected $6,316.46!
 

Thank you St. Joe's Parishioners
for your generosity!
Thank you...
Dear St. Joe's Parishioners,

As we all know, Hurricane Harvey left behind devastation affecting the families in Texas. The nonprofit organization called 'Undies for Everyone' was seeking donations of NEW underwear for families.
St. Joe's parishioners donated 170 pairs of children's and 288 pairs of adult's NEW underwear! The total of 398 pairs of underwear will now be shipped to this nonprofit organization. Thank you for showing support and love as you helped give hope to these families in need of all types of assistance! Families may also go to www.undiesforeveryone.org for additional information.

THANK YOU!

In our Community   
Events around our area...


Saturday, September 30th ~ 9-11 am - Check in at 8:30 am
8:00 am Mass for Life-optional
Justice For All @ St. Hubert-Fellowship Hall, Chanhassen
Pro-Life Ministry Workshop-Free to Attend

Saturday, September 30 ~ 8:30 am -7:00 pm
Sunday, October 1 ~ 8:00 am-1:00 pm
The Church of St. Joseph in West St. Paul will be having their annual
Craft and Bake Sale
No admission fee

Each week from Oct 1-Dec 17th
Read Between the WINEs Fall Book Club
For more info on the book club click here
To register click here

Registration Opens October 1st
March for Life 2018 -Dates are Tuesday, Jan. 16-Sunday, January 21
For more info, cost & to register click here

Tuesday, October 3rd -Thursday, October 5th
Women's Midweek Retreat
Franciscan Retreats and Spirituality Center, Prior Lake
Click here for more info & to register

Tuesday, October 3rd-Thursday, October 5th
"Pastoral Care of the Sick-Touching the Hem of His Garment"
All are welcome to attend the study on October 4th with 6 workshops
Click here for more info & to register

Wednesday, October 4th ~ Noon - 1:30 pm
Saint Paul Street Evangelization:  Providing an Avenue to Share your Faith
Saint Joseph Hall- The Chancery, St. Paul
Come & learn 10 practical ways  to live out your part of God's plan
Free will offering, suggested donation $10
Questions?  Contact Susanna Bolle at 651-291-4411

Friday, October 6- Sunday, October 8
Women's Weekend
Franciscan Retreats and Spirituality Center, Prior Lake
Click here for more info & to register

Friday, October 6th @ 8:00 pm
Cor Jesu ~ St. Mary's Chapel at The Saint Paul Seminary, St. Paul
Eucharistic Adoration, confession, praise & worship music & fellowship
College age and older
For more info call 651-962-6980 or see our Facebook page "Cor Jesu" 


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