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We say Yes to God through Prayer, Worship & Service
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HARVEST FESTIVAL 2018 ~ SEPTEMBER 14TH -16TH
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Chicken Dinner Tickets on Sale
this weekend in the Gather Space!
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Raffle Tickets will be available for
pick up this weekend!
Stop by the table in the
Gather Space to pick up your packet.
Proceeds this year will benefit a new PA Security System.
ANNUAL
HARVEST FESTIVAL -
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Harvest Festival
This weekend you we will have a Volunteer Sign Up Table in the Gather Space, come see us an join us in celebrating
150 years as a parish.
You can also click here for opportunities to be apart of this special occasion!
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New This Year!
5K Run & Kids Fun Run
$30 if you sign up by September 10th
Kids Fun Run @ 11:00 am:
$15
Use this link below to register!
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September 14th-16th
Click
here for more info on this year's
amazing events...
Click here for the bulletin cover~all about volunteer needs and ways you can be apart of this year's special event!
ITEMS NEEDED FOR HARVEST FESTIVAL &
COUNTRY STORE
Come check out the
"Donation Tree"
and donate a fun item for Harvest Festival. It's simple just take a tag, pick up the item and bring it back on or before
August 25/26.
Or if you like to show off your arts and crafts skills, donations of handmade items are being accepted as well to be sold at St. Joe's country Store September 14-16. Proceeds from Harvest Festival will benefit a new Church Campus PA system. Please place your item in a plastic bag marked with a suggested price with the words
"For Country Store"
and drop off at the church office.
Sorry, no commercial or food items accepted.
CRAFTERS WANTED
We still have spots available, First Come First Serve basis. Please see our website for more info or email Bridget in the Parish Office.
HARVEST FEST CHICKEN DINNER SALES
Dinner tickets will go on sale beginning the weekend of
August 25th & 26th in the Gather Space.
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Click here for the latest Bulletin
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This weekend
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Veteran Wall of Honor
Veteran's Recognition table will be in the Gather Space after mass on August 25-26 to fill out an application or obtain additional information. Donations are being accepted to cover the cost of the display.
Thank you!
St. Joseph's Veterans Recognition Committee
Click
here for last weekend's bulletin for more info
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Is that a bird? Is that a plane? Why it's Mars!
Come join us on
Wednesday, August 29, 7:30pm
for an evening of stargazing with Mike Lynch, WCCO Radio's meteorologist, astronomer and St Joseph parishioner. Mars will be the closest to the earth since 2003. Mike's presentation is fun and interactive. All donations will benefit our Prison Ministry program. Suggested donation: $10/Adults; children free. Mike will have his book available for sale and will sign your copy. We will start with dessert and presentation in the social hall, then move to the biggest outdoor theater.
Bring a lawn chair for your seated outdoor enjoyment.
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A Blessing for Students!
We will have a blessing for students after
all Masses on
Labor Day Weekend.
Each student will receive a blessed cross which they may carry with them throughout the school year. The blessing will take place in the church immediately following each Mass.
"Take your cross and follow me" Mt., 16-24
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PARISH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED
LABOR DAY, SEPTEMBER 3RD
There will be morning Mass at 8:30 am.
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VIRTUS TRAINING
Saturday, Sept. 8~8-11 am
If you are new to volunteering here at
St. Joseph, please contact the director of that program area you wish to help in to get necessary information about becoming Essentail 3 qualified. After speaking to staff go to "click here" to download the Virtus 2017 New User Guide.
This guide provides step-by-step instructions for completing all required credentialing components including registering for the Virtus training.
All new volunteers working with children or vulnerable adults must complete all credentials before volunteer work can be started.
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Fall 2018 Bible Study
~The Beatitudes~
8 Week Study
Begins September 22nd
$30 for the Study Guide
Multiple Session Options
Info desk will be in the Gather space this weekend and next.
Click here for more info & registration
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Want to Grow in Holiness,
but don't know how?
Join us on
October 10th
as we begin Consoling the Heart of Jesus- a ten-week book and video group retreat to aid us in our quest toward spiritual growth.
Wednesday October 10 - December 19, 9-10:30am,
we'll watch a 30-minute video by popular author and speaker, Fr. Michael Gaitley and share our insights within our small group.
Registration deadline is September 17th.
Registration forms are available in the kiosk and on the Church of St. Joseph website
Questions- please contact Kim Doyle-651-332-2266
Please visit the information table after Masses the weekend of
September 8th & 9th
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Parishioner News & Info
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We would like to introduce our newest members to the Parish...
Leroy and Patty Burkemper,
Aime and Brooke Caines,
Marilyn Head, Steven and Doris Kroyer,
Heather Lindsay,
Thomas and Kristina Spaniol, &
Daniel and Gwendalyn Weiland
"Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God." Romans 15:7
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If your family attends a photo session for our newest Directory, you will receive a FREE 150th Celebration Book! A beautiful keepsake full of our rich history here at the Church of St. Joseph!
Please sign up today
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2 WEEKS LEFT...
- You can sign up by clicking on the blue link above or by calling our parish office at 651-423-4402 and we can assist you.
- Each family who participates in a photo session will receive a complimentary 8x10 portrait, the Updateable Directory as well as the 150th Celebration Book as mentioned above!
Please join us as we connect our families!!
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Has your name been misspelled or you have a new phone number or address? Maybe your landline is no longer active and you only use your cell phones? Well, it's time to fix it! Help us make the printed roster in the new directory accurate. Please submit any roster corrections to the church office no later than
September 2nd, or email Maggie Roth
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Part-Time
Building Monitor Wanted
St. Joseph Church has an opening for a Part-Time Building Monitor. Responsibilities include: setting up and taking down tables, light janitorial work and monitoring the building security. This position will also be available to fill in with a few hours to days' notice. The shifts being covered are weeknights and weekends. If interested, please pick up an application at the Parish Office. For more details, contact Pat Archer at 651-423-4402 x5125.
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Loaves and Fishes- Opportunity
HELP NEEDED
We are looking for someone to supervise the serving and clean up crew on the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 4:45pm-7pm at Holy Rosary Church, Mpls. This is a commitment of 2 1/2 hours per month. Please contact
Fay
or
Kevin Connors 952-250-7613 952-426-8633 for more information.
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Nursing Home Volunteers
On the 2nd Friday of the month from
9:30 -11:00 am St. Joseph parishioners go to Trinity Care Center in Farmington. We have been helping out at Trinity since 2013. We lead the rosary, do a communion service, and then distribute communion to residents in their rooms.
We would be happy to have more people join us.
For more information or to volunteer please contact
Lou Croke 952-891-1029
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Electronic Sign Update
Footings are in place for phase 1 of the sign! Enough funds have been donated to provide the base of the sign with our name, logo, established date and installation of pavers purchased to date. The electronic part of the sign will be purchased and installed when the remaining funds have been secured. Thank you to all who have purchased a paver or donated. We are approximately
180
pavers from completing the sign (phase 2).
Click here to purchase a paver or to donate
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Parish Office
Through Friday, August 31st
the parish
office is open as follows:
Monday to Thursday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; Friday, 8:00 am - 12 noon.
If you need to see someone outside of these office hours,
please make an appointment.
Parish phone
651-423-4402
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St. Joseph Catholic School
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Part-time Preschool
Assistant Teacher
St. Joseph School Faithful Beginnings preschool program is seeking a part-time Preschool Assistant Teacher. Candidates must be assistant teacher qualified as required by the Minnesota Department of Health and Human Services. Please visit this
link for preschool assistant teacher qualifications.
The position will be Monday-Friday, 1:00-4:30 p.m. working with our 3 year old preschool students.
Direct phone number is 651-313-8491
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REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
2018-19 School Year
Click here to register for classes...
Click here to view the school website...
WELCOME BACK NIGHT
Wednesday, August 29th
4:30 pm -7:30 pm
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Do you enjoy working with children?
Our Faithful Beginnings Preschool is looking for
Preschool Substitutes
for all types of positions
(preschool teacher, preschool assistant teacher, and preschool aides). You will be working with 3, 4, & 5 year-old children in our Faithful Beginnings Classroom. We are open from 7:00am-6:00pm, so there are a lot of different times available that we could need help. Qualifications: You must meet DHS requirements for the specific position (teacher, assistant, or aide) and have experience working with children. If you are interested, please contact our Preschool Director, Shannon Carroll.
shannon.carroll@stjosephcommunity.org
651-313-8491
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Click here for the latest GREEN WAVE from St. Joseph School
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about Faith Formation:
If you have not registered yet, please do so TODAY...
don't delay!
Volunteers are still needed...are you the missing piece?!?
Please note: Opening Faith Formation Mass is
Sept. 6th
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Our youth of all ages need you!
"Catechists are people who keep the
memory of God alive." ~Pope Francis
Is God tugging at your heart to help in some way? Not sure how to help? Don't feel qualified? When God tugs, He doesn't give up...so volunteer today!
A variety of opportunities are available at all age levels and in different capacities.
Materials and detailed lesson plans are
provided. Still unsure, maybe start with our Middle School-the new curriculum is DVD based and does the teaching for you!
To Learn More or to Sign-Up Contact:
You can also sign-up to volunteer by
clicking on HERE
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Calling all High School 10th Graders desiring to Confirm in
May 2019
To begin eligibility for the May 2019
Confirmation you will need to:
- Register Online through TADS
(click here)
- Complete your Faith Survey on Saturday, September 8, 2018
(if not already completed in June)
These two steps get you into the program and start working towards completing the necessary components to be receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Questions can be directed to the
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Send in your Momentos for the 150th!
The St. Joe's 150th Anniversary Committee needs your help to fill the showcases in the Social Hall with artifacts and mementos from St. Joe's past. If you have any pictures of events such as Church Dinners or Holiday pictures, Baptisms or Weddings or even Summer Church Picnics, anything that relates to the old church or school, we would love to borrow them for the display.
Drop off these mementos to the church office any time during the weeks ahead. Put your name and phone number on them, and if there is a story that goes with the item- please share it. They will be returned after our Harvest Festival 150th Anniversary Weekend celebration which concludes on September 16, 2018. Thank you.
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150th Anniversary Prayer
Gracious God, We gather here today to give you thanks. Thank you for 150 years of faith, family and friendship. Thank you for this community that supports each other in joy and sorrow, baptisms and funerals, in celebrations and the sacraments. WE are grateful Lord, for your love, your blessings and your presence each and every day. May we be faithful witnesses, living in communion with the Holy Spirit, to go forth proclaiming your Good News.
We ask this through Jesus Christ, Your Son,
Our Lord. Amen
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Info for Franciscan Retreats & Spirituality Center,
Prior Lake:
September 7-9:
Prayer Shawl
September 11-13: Women's Midweek
September 14-16: Grieving Retreat
September 20-23: Silent Retreat for Men & Women
October 2-4: Women's Midweek
October 5-7: Women's Weekend
Click here for more info & to register for any of the above
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Events around our area...
Tuesday, September 4th ~ 7-9 pm
Sidewalk Counseling Training
St. John Vianney Seminary, St. Paul
Attend this free seminar and learn how to save babies by peacefully reaching out in love to those entering abortion centers
Thursday, September 6th ~ 7-8 pm
Prayer for Racial Justice, Peace and Healing
St. Peter Claver Church, St. Paul
All people of good will are invited to this ecumenical prayer service for racial justice, healing, and peace. Archbishop Bernard Hebda will preside. Our prayer will include hymns lead by the St. Peter Claver Ensemble Choir.
Friday
, September 7th @ 8:00 pm
Cor Jesu at St. Mary's Chapel-The Saint Paul Seminary, St. Paul
Eucharistic adoration, confession, praise & worship music and fellowship with young adults, college-age and older.
Call 651-962-6890 for more info
Tuesday, September 11th ~ 7-8 pm
Holy Hour for Vocations @ St. Therese, Deephaven
All people of the Archdiocese are invited to participate in the Holy Hours for Vocations, a new program sponsored by the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis.
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