We say Yes to God through Prayer, Worship & Service
Taizé Prayer Evening
 
Thursday, November 9th 
at 6:30 pm

Here at the Church of St. Joseph


 
ThisWeekend This weekend
Protestant Reformation at 500 years:

Have Catholics and Protestants drawn closer?What still divides us?

A short 4 session Bible Study on Saturday mornings beginning  November 11th,
18th, December 2 and 9 from 9 am - 11 am
in Room 101.

No registration necessary - Bring your Bible!
Any questions please call Pete Herold at 952-994-7558 or email:  Pete

Anointings
November 11th & 12th
 
  Will be this weekend following all Masses.


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Are you new to the Parish?

The next "Welcome Sunday" will be held Sunday, November 12th from 9:45-10:15 am and will be completed in time for 10:30 am Mass. Coffee and donuts will be provided.
During this time you will have an opportunity to register if you have not done so already , ask questions, and receive valuable information about our Parish.  We look forward to meeting with you.

Would you like to be a part of this fulfilling committee & assisting with welcoming our new members?  Please contact Bridget

YOUTH MISSION TEAM

Next Mission Date is 
July 1-7, 2018
New Braunfels, Texas

There will be a short informational meeting for youth currently in Grades 10-12 and parents on 
Sunday, November 12th following 10:30 am Mass
 
Click here for more info
Next Week
Did you have a great time at the Harvest Festival this past September, and think to yourself,
I would love to be a part of this committee?!?
Here is your chance!!
 
The first meeting of the 2018 Harvest Festival will be...
 
Monday, November 13th at 6:30 pm- Room 100
(Mark your Calendars)

Next Week...

our second collection will be for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. Over 46 million people in the United States live in poverty. This collection supports programs to empower people to identify and address the obstacles they face as they work to lift themselves out of poverty. By supporting this collection you give people a hand up, not a hand out. Learn more about the Catholic Campaign for Human Development at
Envelopes are in your monthly packets.

Check out the video for Catholic Campaign for Human Development
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 .  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.

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!

Coming soon...
St. Joe's Seniors
 
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!

Thanksgiving Day Mass:

Thursday, November 23th ~  8:30 am
 
Friday, November 24th ~  8:30 am  
 
Reminder:  
Office will be closed both  Thursday & Friday

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


Come be a part of our 
Music Ministry for Christmas

You're welcome to join us for the following  liturgies this Christmas:
 


Choirs:  
¨   Children's Choir for the Christmas Eve, 4pm Mass - Rehearsals
     Saturday Dec. 9th & 16th  9:30-11:00 am
¨   Christmas Eve, 6pm Mass - Men's Choir/Family Choir . 
      Rehearsal 12/21
¨   Christmas Eve, 10pm Mass - 
      Choir Rehearsals 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21 at 6:30 pm
¨   Choir for Christmas Day, 10:30am Mass -
      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!
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

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


Parishioner Parishioner News & Info
Have you Noticed?

For our wee (little) worshipers, handmade activity bags on a tree post beneath the big screen in the gather space. These are made available through the generous contribution of time, talent and treasurer of anonymous parishioner(s).
 
Enjoy and Thank You
 



Loaves & Fishes ~ 2 opportunities!!
Minneapolis -Tuesday, Nov. 14th
Prep: 1:30-4:30  Dinner 5-6:30 pm
Eagan- Wednesday, Nov. 15th
Dinner 5-6:30 pm
 

Contact Kevin for Minneapolis
Contact Patty for Eagan
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St Joseph Loaves and Fishes thanks parishioners who provided gently used clothing for distribution at the meal site our parish services at Holy Rosary Church in Minneapolis. It says a lot when clients go to the clothing table to select clothing before going to get their meal. May you be blessed for your thoughtfulness and efforts. 
"Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you or thirsty and give you drink? When did we see you a stranger and welcome you or naked and clothe you? When did we see you ill or in prison and visit you?" Matt 25:37-39 
 
Confirmation Preparation

We have a group of Candidates who will be starting their preparation process on 
Dec. 3rd, 2017.
 
If you are:
¨   10th to 12th grade
¨   Have not been Confirmed
¨   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.
Good News!
There are openings in our Catechesis of the Good Shepherd & Sunday School Programs!


Part-Time Building Supervisor Wanted:


Do you like to make crafts?

In conjunction with the Mission Bake Sale in December, we will have a craft table with proceeds going to support the adult missions. All types of donated, handmade crafts would be appreciated.
Drop off will be the same time as the baked items.
 
Questions call Lou @ 952.891.1029

HYMNALS ARE HERE!!

Saturday, Sept. 9th & 10th
They made their 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. 
Or click here  


For more information about the tour click here
Midweek Reflection


St. Joseph Catholic SchoolSchoolNews
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
 
Click here for the latest GREEN WAVE from St. Joseph School
Stewardship
Thank you...
Prayer Shawl Ministry

Our next meeting is Thursday, November 30th, from 1:30- 2:30 pm, in room 115.  
All are welcome to participate in the
Prayer Shawl Ministry
and can do so in the following ways:  
  •  Join our monthly group & knit or crochet with fellow prayer shawl members
  •  Make a prayer shawl from home while working at your own pace
  •  Donate three 6oz. Skeins of Lion Brand Homespun or Red Heart with Love 4 ply acrylic yarn
  •  Offer to add a fringe to a shawl
  •  Help spread the word about the prayer shawl ministry
 
If you have any questions please call Marjie Menard  612-644-2300
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Thank you to the Prayer Shawl Ministry parishioners for the 30 prayer shawls that were provided to Shakopee Women's Prison through St Joseph Prison Ministry. In addition to the beautiful work, most appreciated are the prayers, love and peace woven into the fabric as they are created. We are sure your labors will pass that solace and comfort on to those in distress who use them in prayer. 
Thank you...

The Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree Mother Teresa Assembly thanks you for supporting the last cinnamon roll fundraiser. $1018 was raised at this event, all proceeds went toward the Statue Fund for the Mother Teresa carving  to be displayed soon in our Church Sanctuary. The Statue is now paid in full.  Thank you again for your support!

In our Community   
Free Veterans Dinner

Rosemount Beyond The Yellow Ribbon would like to invite Veterans, Active Duty Service members and a guest to a FREE Veterans Day dinner Sunday November 12th from 4:15 to 6:00 pm. This will be held at the First Baptist Church, 14400 Diamond Path, Rosemount, Minnesota
LIMITED SPACE, please RSVP by Monday, November 6th, to Elaine at 651-402-7385

Events around our area...

Thursday, November 9 ~ 6-8 pm
Operation Andrew Dinner
Archbishop Hebda & Bishop Cozzens invite men discerning the priesthood (ages 16-50) to dinner & conversation
Lumen Christi, St. Paul
Click here to register;  flyer

Thursday, November 9 ~ Check in from 6-6:30 pm
Presentation 6:30 -9:00 pm
Discernment and Self-honesty:  Wisdom from the Benedictines
A Saint John's School of Theology and Seminary Theology Day
Free event at Pax Christi Church, Eden Prairie
Registration required-click here and for more info

Friday, November 10th ~ 
5:30 pm Social & Silent Auction - 7:00 pm Dinner & Program
Reiser Relief Fall Gala 2017-Marriott Northwest, Brooklyn Park
Click here for more info & for tickets

Monday, November 13th
Deepening Spirituality Series 2017-18-Carmelite Tradition
To register or more info please contact Gloria Blaha-Theology Dept 
651-690-6017

Monday, November 13th ~ 6:45 pm -8:30 pm
ADHD, Autism, & Other Disabilities on the Spectrum
Integrative Medicine for Children with Challenges
Shepherd of the Valley, Apple Valley
Click here for more info

Tuesday, November 14th ~ 7-8:30 pm
Depression Support Coalition 2017 Fall Speaker Series
St. John Neumann Catholic Church
"Suicide Prevention & Grief After Suicide:  We all have a Role"
All are Welcome
Click here for more info

Tuesday, November 14th ~ 7-8 pm
Holy Hours for Vocations
Church of St. Timothy, Maple Lake
Click here for more info

Thursday, November 16th-18th
Vianney Visit
Provides high school sophomores -college age men the opportunity to take a closer look and experience college seminary.
Click here for more info

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

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



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