We say Yes to God through Prayer, Worship & Service
Electronic Sign Update
 
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 150 pavers from completing the sign (phase 2).
                   Click here for more info

Click here to purchase a paver or to donate
 Click here for the latest Bulletin
ThisWeekend This weekend
Community Night
Culvers in Rosemount
Wednesday, September 19th

Simply say you are with  "St. Joseph School" and  a percentage of purchases will go back to St. Joe's School!  
Come Join cub Scouts!

Do you have a son who will be entering Kindergarten through 5th grade this fall? Cub Pack 207, Chartered by the Church of Saint Joseph would like to invite you and your son to join our Cub Scout Pack!
In Cubs, your son will have lots of fun, learn new skills and make friends that will last the rest of his life. Cubs is so much more than that-it's organized chaos with a purpose.
Our School Night For Scouting is next  Thursday, September 20th
at the Church of St. Joseph.
If you and your son want to learn more, please come visit us.
You can also call Larry Johnson at (952) 212-2264.
The Nursery will be returning this Fall!
Sunday, September 23rd 
For 10:30 am Mass- Room 115

Volunteers are needed!  
If you are interested in volunteering in the Nursery please contact Bridget.Sturm@stjosephcommunity.org
or you can also sign up by using this link


Next Week
Coats for Kids
"Warming hearts, one coat at a time"  

When:  
Before & After All Masses -
            Sept 29th & Sept 30th and
       Oct 6th & Oct 7th
What: Needs are prioritized as follows:
1st.  Coats size 4-6     2nd.  Coats size 2-3T
3rd.  Snowpants size 4-6  
4th.  Boots children size 9-12  
5th.  Coats size 8-10     6th.  Coats size 12-14
         7th.  Hats ( new) and mittens  
                       Where: Gather Area by the windows  
 
The CAPS Agency is always thankful  for our donations.
Coming soon...
ALL ARE WELCOME TO JOIN
St. Joseph School's 
Service Marathon
Friday, October 5th

We will be packing meals at Feed My Starving Children in Eagan.   There are three packing sessions available Friday- 2:30 p.m ., 6:00 p.m ., and 8:00 p.m We are asking each participant to donate $10 or more to Feed My Starving Children.  Please bring your donation to Feed My Starving Children on October 5th.  Please click here to register & for more information!
Blessing of the Animals
Saturday, October 6th @ 10am

We invite you to gather with us on Saturday, October 6th, 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 10 am.       
Click here for more info...

Loaves and Fishes-  
Weekend of October 6th & 7th
    
Time for our annual fall clothing drive for our guests at Holy Rosary Church.  
Please bring your gently used clothing to Church the weekend of October 6th & 7th to be distributed on Tuesday,  October 9th.   

We are still in need of volunteers for our second shift from 5-7 pm and a second shift supervisor. 
To volunteer or for more info, contact 
Fay 952-250-7613    or   Kevin 952-426-8633 

Parishioner Parishioner News & Info
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.

Veteran Wall of Honor

The Veteran's Recognition Committee has designed a permanent display soon to be installed on the wall in the NE corner of the Gather Space. For more info click here.
Donations are being accepted to cover the cost of the display.  
Thank you!     ~ St. Joseph's Veterans Recognition Committee

Click here for August 19th's bulletin for more info

Growing Through Loss

AN INTERDENOMINATIONAL COALITION OF SOUTH SUBURBAN CHURCHES PRESENTS THE THIRD IN A  FOUR-WEEK SERIES:
GROWING THROUGH LOSS with 
Judy Ross, MS, LMFT, RYT-200 Juki ross Holistic Therapy Psychotherapy & Yoga Services -
Judy will speak on "Using Mediation, Breath Work and Yoga Therapeutically for Grief"
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
Church of the Risen Savior, , Burnsville
Registration, 6:30 ; Speaker, 7:00; Support Groups 
(facilitated by trained leaders), 8:00
Freewill Offering
This program is offered to any adult experiencing a loss or major crisis and to Pastoral Ministers, i.e., Befrienders and Stephen Ministers. For additional information, call: 651-452-8261 or  e-mail: growingthroughloss@gmail.com
Twin Cities Prison Ministry

Have you ever thought about writing to someone in prison?  We are working though the Order of Malta's Pen Pal program.  There are several male and female inmates that have asked for a penpal.  If you are interested, please contact  tcpm.linda@gmail.com
Linda will inform you of the process and guidelines for this program.   


Midweek Reflection~



 
St. Joseph Catholic SchoolSchoolNews
God Bless our Teachers & Staff in the new school year!
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
2018-19 School Year

Click here to register for classes...

Click here to view the school website...

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
Click here for the latest GREEN WAVE from St. Joseph School
150th Anniversary 
   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

In our Community   


Info for Franciscan Retreats & Spirituality Center, 
Prior Lake:

September 20-23:   Silent Retreat for Men & Women
October 2-4:              Women's Midweek
October 5-7:               Women's Weekend
October 12-14:          Women's Weekend
October 19-21:          Men's Silent Weekend
October 26-28:         Friends of Francis
November 2-4:         Women's Weekend

Click here for more info & to register for any of the above

Events around our area...


Wednesdays- starting September 19th from 7-8:30 pm
Catholic Apologetics - Defending the Faith
Saint Helena, Minneapolis
Cost $20
Click here for more info & to register

Saturday, Sept. 22nd 3-9 pm & Sunday, Sept. 23rd 11-4 pm
St. Mathew's Church, St. Paul ~ Harvest Festival
Click here for more info

Saturday, September 22nd ~ 5:30 pm-11:00 pm
6th annual Harvest of Hope Gala, Marriott Northwest, Brooklyn Park
Click here for more info & to register

Saturday, September 22nd @ 6:00 pm
Elevate Life, formerly Total Life Care/TLC Options for Women Annual Benefit Gala, Double Tree-Bloomington
Click here for more info & to register

Saturday, September 22nd or Saturday, November 3rd
8-3:30 pm
Archbishop's Men: Deacons Discernment Day
Saint Paul Seminary

Tuesday, September 25th ~ 8-6:30 pm
Saint Padre Pio Comes to America
The tour of the relics of Padre Pio on the occasion of the 50th commemoration anniversary of Padre Pio entering eternal life.
Diocese of St. Cloud - Cathedral of Saint Mary, St. Cloud
Click here for more info

Tuesday, September 25th ~ 6:30 pm-9:00 pm
Catholic Watchmen Rally
St. Peter, Forest Lake
The evening includes Eucharistic Adoration, Confessions, and dinner. Bishop Andrew Cozzens will present on "Spiritual Fatherhood, Every Man's Duty".   A free-will offering will be collected.
Click here for more info 

Saturday , September 29th @ 5:15 pm
Blue Mass for First Responders
Cathedral of Saint Paul, St. Paul

Tuesday, October 2nd ~ 6-8 pm
Miriam Dinner @ Holy Cross, Minneapolis
Archbishop Hebda & Father Blume invite women ages 16-35 who are discerning consecrated life.  Come for an evening of prayer and dinner.  
Click here to register and for more info
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