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We say Yes to God through Prayer, Worship & Service
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Dear Parishioners,
Please join us in singing with our newest music group, ACQUIRE! This is a "One-time" event for those of you who find it difficult to commit to our weekly music ministry.
We'll sing next weekend Sunday, November 19th at the 10:30am Mass with a rehearsal this Thursday, November 16th at 6:30pm.
You do not need to read music. All are welcome! Any questions, please email me at
bill.bradley@stjosephcommunity.org
I really hope you can make it. I think it will be a very prayerful experience to your Lent. Come as you are!
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Thanksgiving Day Mass:
Thursday, November 23th ~
8:30 am
Friday, November 24th ~
8:30 am
Reminder:
Office will be closed both
Thursday & Friday
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Click here for November 19th's Bulletin
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This weekend
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This Weekend...
Please be generous in this week's second collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. In the United States, one in six people lives in poverty. With this collection you support programs that address the causes of poverty and provide a sustainable future for those who are struggling across the country. In addition, 25 percent of funds collected remains in our diocese to fund local anti-poverty projects. Please prayerfully consider how you can support this collection and work on the margins. More information about the Catholic Campaign for Human Development can be found at
www.usccb.org/cchd/collection
Envelopes are in your monthly packets.
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| Check out the video for Catholic Campaign for Human Development |
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St. Joseph Boy Scout Troop 207
will be selling holiday greenery after all masses
Nov 18th and 19th
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Items for sale include wreaths, swags, center pieces, garland and crosses. We will have many items on hand for you to purchase and take home with you. If we don't have the item you would like on hand we can still take your order and deliver it to you sometime that week.
This is the troops main fundraiser.
Thank You in advance for supporting scouting.
If you have any questions contact Paul @ 612-369-1604.
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Would you like to help one of our students by being their special Senior for the day?
Wednesday, November 22nd
is Grandparents / Seniors Day at St. Joseph's School. Since some grandparents are unable to attend that day, would you like to step in and be their substitute Senior? It would only be from 8:30 am Mass until 11:30 am.
If interested please contact Sheila (253) 381-2424 or at Thank you!
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Giving Tree
Tags available Nov. 25th & 26th
Gifts must be back at St. Joe's no later than
12 pm on Sunday, December 10th as gifts are delivered the following day.
Volunteers are also needed on December 10th
Contact Elaine Benfante if interested at
651-402-7385
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Community Night for
St. Joe's School
Wednesday, November 29th
5-9 PM
Please bring in flyer for the proceeds to be donated to St. Joseph School
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Christmas Bake & Craft Sale
December 2nd & 3rd
St. Joe's Adult Mission Teams are sponsoring the annual Bake & Craft Sale...
We will have Craft & Bake Sale Sign ups after mass on the Weekends of:
November 18-19 and November 25-26
Click here for more info.
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Advent Reconciliation Service
Monday, December 4th
at 6:30 pm
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Come be a part of our
Music Ministry for Christmas
You're welcome to join us for the following
liturgies this Christmas:
Choirs:
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Children's Choir for the Christmas Eve, 4pm Mass
- Rehearsals
Saturday Dec. 9th & 16th 9:30-11:00 am
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Christmas Eve, 6pm Mass - Men's Choir/Family Choir
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Rehearsal 12/21
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Christmas Eve, 10pm Mass
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Choir Rehearsals 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21 at 6:30 pm
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Choir for Christmas Day, 10:30am Mass
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Rehearsals 12/14, 12/21
Instrumentalists:
Any Mass, Thursday evening rehearsals. For more information, please contact Bill Bradley at 651-423-4420 x3230
bill.bradley@stjosephcommunity.org
All Are Welcome!
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Dear Parishioners ,
Come join Father Paul and Maji Travel for an informational meeting on
Wednesday, December 6th at 7:00 pm in Social Hall B
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Parishioner News & Info
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YOUTH MISSION TEAM
Next Mission Date is
July 1-7, 2018
Charlotte, NC
*Please note new location-
Catholic Heart canceled Texas & changed to Charlotte...
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Confirmation Preparation
We have a group of Candidates who will be starting their preparation process on
Dec. 3rd, 2017.
If you are:
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10th to 12th grade
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Have not been Confirmed
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Have not signed up for Confirmation Prep yet
I would like to invite you to join the group. All you need to do to get started is go to the parish web site, click on Lifelong Faith Formation, and register for the program. We will then contact you later in November to set up a time to meet on Dec. 3rd. You can find more information about Confirmation on the Parish Web Site or contact
Esther Jaeger x 3225
in the parish office.
Congratulations to our November 4th Confirmants!
Click here to see the bulletin cover this week with their picture.
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Good News!
There are openings in our Catechesis of the Good Shepherd & Sunday School Programs!
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Dear Parishioners...
Thank you for bringing in your photos of deceased loved ones. The photos are now available for pick up in the parish office.
Office Hours: M-F: 8-4:30 pm
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Respect Life Corner
There is a growing practice in our country and in the world that we as Catholics must take a stand against. Euthanasia, otherwise called mercy killing or assisted suicide, is the intentional taking of the life of someone suffering from a terminal illness, a mental or physical handicap, those persistently unresponsive (vegetative state), even elderly people. The request for an end of life comes from the person suffering, but it can also be at the request of someone who has legal control over the person. "Death with Dignity" is now the term used by those supporting euthanasia, it sounds much kinder. Three states now have Death with Dignity laws on their books, and this number will grow if people do not educate themselves on what these laws encompass. The Catholic Church states, " Intentional euthanasia, whatever it's forms or motives, is murder. It is gravely contrary to the dignity of the human person and to the respect due to the living God, his creator." Saint Pope John Paul II asserted that euthanasia involves a false mercy. He said, "true compassion leads to sharing another's pain, it does not kill the person whose suffering we cannot bear." (Evangelium Vitae #66) We all have to bear suffering on this earth, some more than others, and no one wants to watch a love one suffer; but suffering serves a purpose if we unite it with the suffering of our Lord on the cross. Our faith tells us that God uses all things for good and that includes suffering on this earth.
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St. Joseph Catholic School
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Click here to donate to "Give to the Max"
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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
For update & pictures from Preschool click here and go to page 7
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| Faithful Beginnings Daily Prayer |
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Mark your Calendars:
St. Joseph School students will be the featured school in the Rosemount Area Arts Council Student Art Exhibit for the month of December at the Rosemount Library on
Sunday, December 3
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Christmas at St. Joseph's-2017 ~
Thursday, December 14th
St. Joseph School students Christmas Program
Please join us for Hand Chimes
12:45 pm
&
6:45 pm
Concert is at
1:00 pm
&
7:00 pm
More info to be shared soon!
Click
here for more info...
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Click here for the latest GREEN WAVE from St. Joseph School
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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)
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Events around our area...
Thursday, November 16th-18th
Vianney Visit
Provides high school sophomores -college age men the opportunity to take a closer look and experience college seminary.
Friday, Nov. 17th ~ 7-9:30 pm-Saturday, Nov. 18th 9-4 pm
Called and Gifted Workshop
Church of St. Michael, Stillwater
Click here for more info, to register and cost
Saturday, November 18th
Farmington Knights of Columbus hosting Turkey Bingo
St. Michael Church, Farmington
Sunday, November 19th
Sausage Supper & Turkey Party
St. Mary's Church, New Trier
Serving supper 12-5:30 pm and Turkey party & bingo 6-8 pm
Call St. Mary's with any questions
651-437-5546
Monday, November 27th from 7-8:30 pm
How Does Super Bowl 52 in the Twin Cities Impact Human Trafficking?
Informational Meeting at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, Eagan
Wednesday, November 29
Praying with Saint John Paul II
St. Hubert Catholic Church in Chanhassen
Thursday, November 30
Guardian Angels, Chaska
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