We say Yes to God through Prayer, Worship & Service
A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR 
WONDERFUL VOLUNTEERS!
Please join us next weekend as we celebrate you!!!
SAVE THE DATE!
Volunteer Appreciation Weekend
April 21st & 22nd
(Following all masses)

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Gala tickets are still available!
You are joyfully invited to the St. Joseph School Annual Gala!
Saturday Evening
April 14th

Click here  for more info & 
to purchase tickets


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In Loving Memory...

Carol Frances Droste
     ~Wife of Bill Droste

John Thomas Coyne

Donald Geronime

We pray for all our departed Brothers and Sisters and those who mourn their loss.

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ThisWeekend This weekend
Baby Bottle Campaign Turn in...
April 14th & 15th

The Respect Life Ministry's annual Baby Bottle Campaign to raise funds for Pregnancy Choices, the crisis pregnancy center has begun.
 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!

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Confirmation Sending Mass
Sunday, April 15th at 10:30 am

There will be a reception & rehearsal following the Mass for Candidates,  Sponsors & Parents.

Confirmation Day is Saturday, April 21st- 10:00 am at the Cathedral of St. Paul


Is the Holy Spirit calling you?

Come learn more about the servant leadership opportunities available at St. Joe's.  
Commission Information Night
Thursday, April 19 at 7:00 pm
Social Hall A

Contact Lori Hannasch for further information.

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

Wednesday, May 9th at 7:00 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...


 Nursery is open 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
Mandatory Meeting- 
Youth Mission Team & Parents
Monday, April 16th ~ 6-8 pm

2018 Summer Youth Mission trip meeting is this Monday, April 16th from 6-8 pm in the Social Hall. A very important meeting as we will go through details and get our documents signed.   Pizza will be served.


Coming soon...
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!

150th Anniversary Event
Saturday, April 28th 
2:00 -4:30 pm 
          Social Hall
  • The 150th Anniversary Committee will have cards and cribbage boards available for Mini Tournaments of   500 or Cribbage. 
  • L ight refreshments will be served and prizes awarded  to the winners.  
     
  • Sign ups will take place in the Gathering Space at the Welcome Desk for the card game of your choice.  Free will donations accepted.
     
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Parishioner Parishioner News & Info
Full Time Position:
Director of Lifelong 
Faith Formation

Click here for the job description
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Part Time Position:
Building Monitor

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2018-19 Faith Formation Registration is NOW OPEN!


Click here for more info on Faith Formation Classes
Electronic Sign Update

The design for our new sign has been finalized.  The Committee is now focused on raising the needed funds.
After all weekend Masses in April and May committee members will be in the Gather space showing the design, and selling paver bricks to fund the sign.   Non-brick donations are welcome as well.
Click here for more info

Click here to purchase a paver or to donate

Loaves & Fishes- Wednesday, April 18th
Easter Lutheran by the Lake, Eagan

Located at the intersection of Cliff and Pilot Knob:  
Free community meals are served every Monday through Thursday, from 5:30 - 6:30 pm. 
All are welcome. 
St. Joseph's is volunteering there the third Wednesday of each month , with the next one being April 18th.  
If you are interested in signing up for future dates or have any questions, please contact  Patty Casurella at 651-341-5284.


Growing Through Loss
Tuesday, April 17th
6:30 pm -9:00 pm
St. James Lutheran Church, Burnsville

Click here for more info from the brochure


SALT (Seniors Learning Together)

SALT Spring 2018 
Starting Monday, April 23rd

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Midweek Reflection~


 
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St. Joseph School Community Night!
Wednesday, April 18th~ 5-8 pm

15% of your purchase will be donated when you mention St. Joseph School!

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SJS Spirit Wear Shop is open for a limited time!

There's something for everyone including t-shirts and sweatshirts for the whole family and new water-resistant slickers in men's and women's styles!  
Order online now through Sunday, April 15th! .  https://stjoesspring.itemorder.com/sale


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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Stewardship
Thank you...
Thank you to so many people who donated items for Kentucky.  
Due to the great response, we are no longer able to accept any more items - our trailer and trucks are full. 
Please save any further donations for St. Joseph garage sale coming this June.
             Thank you so very much. 
                          Kentucky adult mission group
In our Community   


Info for Franciscan Retreats & Spirituality Center, 
Prior Lake:


April 10-12:             Women's Midweek
April 20-22:           Women's Weekend
May 10:                    FIA Dinner
May 15-17:               Women's Midweek

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

Bethany House:
We are currently taking applications for women interested in Bethany House for September 2018 to May 2019. Bethany House is a home for women who live in community, pray together, take meals together and discern whether they are called to consecrated life. It is sponsored by the Office of Vocations and is located in North East Minneapolis. Qualities of a good candidate for Bethany House include single women, ages 20 - 27, who are interested in dedicating a year to intentionally discerning a vocation to religious life. If this describes you, we invite you to contact us by completing the interest form at 10000vocations.org/bethany-house.
Events around our area...


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

Monday, April 16th ~ 6:45 pm-8:30 pm
Promoting Social Skills
Shepherd of the Valley, Apple Valley
Click  here for more info

Monday, April 16th ~ 7:00 pm-8:15 pm
Get the facts on pornography
All Saints Church, Lakeville
Questions call 952-469-6466

Monday, April 16th ~ 7:00 pm-8:30 pm
Annulments:  Facts vs. Fiction
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Hastings
All are Welcom
Questions contact Jill

Nordic Voices Schedule:
Thursday, April 19th- Bethel University 7:30 pm
Friday, April 20th-Mall of America SEars Court at 2:00 pm
Sunday, April 22nd-1st Covenant St. Paul 9:30 am 
Sunday, April 22nd-Gloria Dei St. Paul 3:00 pm
Tuesday, April 24th- Bernadotte 7:00 pm

Friday, April 20th ~4-8 pm
Saturday, April 21st ~ 7-4 pm
Rosemount High School Band Garage Sale
Rosemount High School Student Center

Sunday, April 22nd ~ 9:45 -10:45 am
Encountering God through Sacred Art
Our Lady of Lourdes, Minneapolis
Everyone is Welcome
Click here for more info

Sunday, April 22nd ~ 11:30 am-5:30 pm
Taste of Lebanon Dinner
St. Maron Maronite Catholic Church, Minneapolis
Click here for more info & to purchase tickets

Sunday, April 22nd
55th Annual World Day of Prayer for Vocations
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