We say Yes to God through Prayer, Worship & Service
Gala tickets will be on sale this weekend, April 7th & 8th following all masses!!
You are joyfully invited to the St. Joseph School Annual Gala!
Saturday Evening
April 14th

Click here  for more info & 
to purchase tickets


Baby Bottle Campaign
April 7th & 8th

The Respect Life Ministry's annual Baby Bottle Campaign to raise funds for Pregnancy Choices, the crisis pregnancy center, will begin this weekend .
 Please gather up your spare change, cash, and/or a check to put in the baby bottles.
Bottle turn in dates April 14th & 15th-look for the barrel!

Click here for more info

150th Anniversary Event

Rehearsals are in full swing for
"What REALLY Happened at St. Anthony's," the Rosemount Area Arts Council and Second Act Players play, produced in partnership with St Joseph's 150th Anniversary Committee.
 
Tickets for the play, which will be presented at 7 pm, April 6, and 2 pm and 7 pm on April 7 at the Steeple Center, are available at rosemountarts.com .  Seats are reserved and cost $14. Tickets are also available at the RAAC Box Office, at the Steeple Center, 14375 South Robert Trail, on Mondays from  10 am until noon, and Fridays from 2 pm-4 pm.
 
Remember to invite your friends from our neighboring parishes to this special event created just for St Joseph's. Non-Catholics are welcome, too, as Catholic humor seems to be universal.
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ThisWeekend This weekend
Eucharistic Adoration
Friday, April 6th

Will begin immediately  following the
8:30 am mass in Church.
Benediction will be completed  by 5 pm .
 



Anointing
Following all Masses the weekend of  April 7th & 8th



Rosary for All & Social Hour

When: Saturday, April 7, 2018 at 6 pm.
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.
Grab a friend and come and join us in prayer and fun.
CAP Food Shelf Collection
April 7th & 8th

Click here for items most in need


 Nursery opens this weekend during 10:30 am Mass in Room 115

We look forward to making use of the Nursery beginning on
Sunday, April 8th, it will be in room 115, just down the hall and across the hallway from Catechesis of the Good Shepherd.  
We are in need of volunteers for the Nursery, if you are interested please use the sign-up sheet at the Welcome Desk. The nursery is also accepting gently used toys for ages 1-3. Please drop off in the Parish Office.
Thank you for your help & generosity!
 

Next Week
Catholic Watchmen

This is a reminder that the Catholic Watchmen are gathering  Tuesday April 10th  from 7 pm - 9 pm . 
We will begin in the Social Hall with fellowship, reflection and discussion followed by Adoration in Church from 8 pm - 9 pm.

How are you being called to Serve?

Nomination Weekend begins NEXT  weekend  as we begin the search for new servant leaders for our commission servant leadership positions here at St. Joe's.  You may nominate yourself or another by placing your completed ballot in the collection plate, in the parish council box in the Gather Space or by dropping them off at the office. 

Thursday, April 19th at 7:00 pm-Social Hall

Wednesday, May 9th at 6:30 pm-Worship Space

Homes for Haitians Fundraiser

The adult mission trip is hosting a Cinnamon Roll Fundraiser the weekend of 
April 14/15th in the gather space- 
Free will offering

Click here for more info on how the money raised will help in Haiti...


Coming soon...
SAVE THE DATE!
Volunteer Appreciation Weekend
April 21st & 22nd
(Following all masses)

Click here for more info...


Nurturing the Faith Life of 
your Teen

An evening of information about a teens faith life and what we offer at St. Joe's to help you nurture that...  
 
Who:      Parents of Current 8th Grade Students
When:   Wednesday, April 25th
Time:     7:00 -8:00 pm
Where: St. Joseph's Church Social Hall A

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Virtus Training...
Thursday, April 26th: 6-9 pm
Saturday, May 19th: 1-4 pm

Click here for more information and
 how to register!

Parishioner Parishioner News & Info
Full Time Position
Director of Lifelong 
Faith Formation

Click here for the job description


Loaves & Fishes- Tuesday, April 10th

We need YOU!!!  Join us for prep (anytime between 1:30-4:30pm) and as many as possible during our serving of the meal and clean up
(5-6:30pm).  2nd Tuesday of every month ,
Holy Rosary Church, 2424 18th Ave. South, Mpls. 
High Schoolers!  Young Adults! -Only 1 1/2 hrs!!
Fill your cup and find a greater reward.  For more info, please contact:   Kevin 952-426-8633 or
Fay 952-250-7613 


Growing Through Loss
Tuesday, April 10th
6:30 pm -9:00 pm
St. James Lutheran Church, Burnsville

Click here for more info from the brochure


Midweek Reflection~


 
St. Joseph Catholic SchoolSchoolNews
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
2018-19 School Year

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Click here to view the school website...




Join us for Summer PreK 
@ St. Joseph School

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Click here for the latest GREEN WAVE from St. Joseph School
Stewardship
2018 Catholic Service Appeal

The CSA recognizes each parish itself as a ministry integral to the daily life of the Archdiocese. Our parish really is our second home; we see our brothers and sisters in Christ every week as together we celebrate the Mass. It is also where we are prepared and supported as disciples to go forth to preach the Gospel. Thus, our parish is a benefited ministry of the CSA; we receive 25% of the dollars we collect in our parish if we reach our parish goal. Please prayerfully consider making a pledge to help us reach our goal!
 
Thank you for your generosity and support!

150th Celebration #31
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)


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

Thank you...

Many thanks to all who contributed to and attended my farewell breakfast reception. Also for the many cards and the money, which I intend to contribute to Loaves and Fishes.
God Bless you all!
           Sincerely,
                      Larry Schaefer
 

Dear Church of St. Joseph,
   Thank you for your generous monetary gift and large donation of food items to Our Lady of Peace. We truly appreciate your support and acknowledgement of our wonderful mission.
   Our Lady of Peace was founded in 1941. Since that day we have been providing free end-of-life care to individuals with limited financial resources. That mission continues today, thanks to the generous community of donors whose donations make our work possible. Without your support we could not continue to provide this care free of charge to our patients and their families.
 
Thank you & Warmest Regards,
Lisa Sweeney, Director of Development  

In our Community   


Info for Franciscan Retreats & Spirituality Center, 
Prior Lake:


 April 6-8:              Married Couple's Retreat
April 10-12:            Women's Midweek
April 20-22:           Women's Weekend
May 10:                    FIA Dinner

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

Events around our area...


Thursday, April 5th @ 5:45 pm
Pro-Life Across America Culture of Life Banquet
Guest Speaker:  Father Rocky from Relevant Radio
St. John the Baptist, New Brighton
Click here for more info & to purchase tickets

Thursday, April 5th:  Check in @ 6:30 pm  
Presentation 6:30-9 pm
Jesus in the Gospels:  Why the Search for the Historical Jesus makes no sense for Catholics (and other Christians)
Saint Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, Maple Grove
Free event, Light refreshments provided
Click here for more info & to register

Friday, April 6th at 5:00 pm
Priests vs. Seminarians Basketball Tournament
Barbecue @ 5:00 pm   Basketball Game @ 6:30 pm
Free will offering
Click here for more info

Friday, April 6 @ 8:00 pm
Cor Jesu for Young Adults 
St. Paul Seminary (St. Mary's Chapel), St. Paul
Bishop Andrew Cozzens will preside

Saturday, April 7th ~ 9:00 am -11:00 am
The Biology of the Theology of the Body
Church of the Risen Savior, Burnsville
Free will donation
RSVP to Betz Ulrich 952-937-0439 or Pat Turner 612-201-8341
by April 6th!

Sunday, April 8th 1:30 pm -3:30 pm
Divine Mercy Sunday
St. John Neumann, Eagan  (651) 454-2079

Church of St. Michael, Farmington @ 2:00 pm    (651) 463-3360

Monday, April 9th ~ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Deepening Spirituality Series-Marianist Tradition
St. Catherine University, St. Paul
Each month's program will introduce charisms, core values, and spiritualities.  Sessions include small group sharing, and Q&A. Each evening is self-contained, so  you  can attend as many or as few work for your schedule.  $15 for first two sessions/ $10 after second session. To register, or for information and directions, please contact: Gloria Blaha, Theology Department,  651-690-6017 .  www.stkate.edu .

Tuesday, April 10th ~ 7-8 pm
Holy Hours for Vocations
 Each month, the Holy Hour for Vocations will take place at another parish in the Archdiocese.
Click here for more info

Thursdays, April 12th-June 14th
Grandparents Spring Series: Divine Mercy in 
"The Second Greatest Story Ever Told"
Mary, Mother of the Church, Burnsville

Thursday, April 12th ~ 6:45 am- 7:45 am
South Metro Business Leaders for Catholic Education Breakfast Meeting
Speaker is Christina Smith
holiday Inn & Suites, Lakeville
RSVP to Tom Bengtson @ tombengtson@hotmail.com

Thursday, April 12th 8:30 am Registration
2018 Southeast Deanery April Meeting
Church of St. Mary in Bellechester
Cost for the Day is $8
Please make your reservations by calling Ellen 651-764-0231 
by Monday April 9th
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