We say Yes to God through Prayer, Worship & Service
Knights of Columbus
Pancake Breakfast
Sunday, May 20th

Join us for our May breakfast (eggs, sausage, ham, pancakes coffee and juice) on May 20 , after all morning Masses.  Come Hungry! 
Proceeds from this breakfast will benefit the 150th Timeline project scheduled to be unveiled at the September Harvest Festival Event.
St. Joseph & Highland Cemetery 
Clean Up!
May 19th ~ 9-12 pm

Bring your shovels, hand shovels, rakes, wheel barrows and gardening gloves to help get the cemeteries ready for Memorial Day!    What a great way to honor our friends and family who are buried in our cemeteries! 
We will be cleaning out winter and welcoming summer!  Everyone is welcome!  We will need a group for St. Joseph's Cemetery and a group for Highland Cemetery . 
Please go to the cemetery you would like to
work on at 9:00 am. 
Questions?
  Please call Tim and Desiree' Fleming at 952.836.9348
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PLEASE NOTE:  
With the Cemetery Clean Up scheduled for May 19th it is very important that families remove any items they wish to keep, especially those not in our cemetery guidelines.
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ThisWeekend This weekend
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Virtus Training...

Saturday, May 19th: 1-4 pm

Click here for more information and
 how to register!

New to the Parish?
Come join us for 
"Pancake with the Padre"

Recently, postcards were sent out to parishioners who have registered in the Parish the last 9 months to join us for Pancake with the Padre, Sunday, May 20th . Fr. Paul will join us following 8:30 am Mass. 
Look for the "reserved" tables.   If you did not receive a postcard please stop by the Parish Office or call 651-423-4402 for information.  

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

Please note the Nursery will be open until  
Sunday,  May 27th.    ~Thank you 


Next Week
PLEASE NOTE:

Brother Knights, due to Memorial day weekend our May meeting has been changed to the 21st this month.   We will be having a guest speaker at 6:30 so the rosary will be starting at 6:00. 
Hope to see you there!! 

Join us for "Friday Feast" ~ May 25th

Come together in community for coffee and conversation on the last Friday of each month following morning Mass. The Parish staff will serve up the coffee and a few simple tasks as needed. You are invited to bring treats to share. Come when you are able.
Memorial Day Schedule

The Veterans' grave sites at St. Joseph Cemetery will be decorated on Saturday, May 26, 2018 , beginning at 8:30 am. If you know of a grave site that has been missed, please contact Jack Wallace at 612-207-5051.
 

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Coming soon...
The Parish Office & School will be closed on Monday, May 28th in observance of Memorial Day.


Eucharistic Apostles of the Divine Mercy
Come together with other members of St. Joseph's parish to learn more about what a Divine Mercy cenacle is and what the steps are to start one in our parish. 
A 12-year member from the Divine Mercy Cenacle from Mary Mother of the Church will share her experience with the start up of their cenacle and answer questions. An informational meeting will be held at the Church of 
St Joseph on Wednesday, May 30th, 2018 9 am-10 am. In room 101.
All are welcome!

COMING SOON!
2018 Garage Sale
June 21st -23rd
            Mark your calendars!

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SAVE THE DATE!
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
JULY 23-27, 2018

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Parishioner Parishioner News & Info
Kindergarten Teacher Posting for
St. Joseph School

Please use this  link for more information  and to apply
Part Time Position:
Building Monitor

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2018-19 Faith Formation Registration is NOW OPEN!

REGISTER HERE

Click here for more info on Faith Formation Classes

Dear Parishioners,

We are in need of dedicated Adults to serve in one of the areas listed below for our Youth EXPO programs:
* Mentor/Youth EXPO Small Group Leader
* Presenter
* Committee Member
Please contact Mijanou Sampers at 612-214-3231 to volunteer or faith.formation@stjosephcommunity.org 
for more info.

Click here for more info on volunteering
There will be no Vacation Bible School in 2018. Thank you for your understanding.
 
We look forward to offering you a fun & exciting program in the summer of 2019, 
so mark your calendars!  


Electronic Sign Update

After weekend Masses in May committee members will be in the Gather space showing the design, providing information, and making order forms available.
 
Our goal is to have 350 pavers dedicated by July 15th to insure the Electronic Sign to be in place by the weekend of Sept. 14-16th, in time for our 150th Anniversary celebration.  
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Click here to purchase a paver or to donate
Annual Summer Book/Activity Drive for
Children at Loaves & Fishes, 
Holy Rosary Church, Mpls 
 
As you go through your end of the school year supplies, please save any unused/gently used materials (papers, pencils, crayons, markers, glue, scissors) for the children at Loaves & Fishes to be used in the summer.  We are also accepting children's reading and activity books. Garage Sales are great places to pick up inexpensive children's books.  There will be containers for you to drop off your donation items in the Church narthex and the school beginning June 1 until June 10.                      
Questions: Contact Mary Ann Rolandson   651-423-2977  

Father Paul will be in the Art-a-Whirl this coming weekend!
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He will have matted photos, framed photos & greeting cards for sale.
Good Luck, Fr. Paul!
Midweek Reflection~


 
St. Joseph Catholic SchoolSchoolNews
St. Joseph School 8th Grade Graduation Mass
Sunday, June 3rd @ 12:30 pm

Reception to follow in the Social Hall

 
What makes St. Joseph School Unique?
What makes St. Joseph School Unique?
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
2018-19 School Year

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Join us for Summer PreK 
@ St. Joseph School

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150th Anniversary #34
Share your History for the 150th! 

The St. Joe's 150th Anniversary Committee is going to celebrate our history in yet another way. We need your help to fill the showcases in the Social Hall with artifacts and mementos from St. Joe's past. If you have any items that relate to the old church or school, we would love to borrow them for the display.
So, dig around in your attics and closets and see if you can find something that brings a smile to your face and a fond memory of your church or school. Just drop them off at 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 promptly returned after our Harvest Festival 150th Anniversary Weekend celebration that concludes on September 16, 2018.
 
Thank you...  

We would like to thank the parishioners of 
St. Joseph for the incredible generosity you shared with Pregnancy Choices through the financial gifts collected in the baby bottle drive. It was a great blessing to see your commitment and dedication to life, and to receive this great kindness to support our work of our ministry. Through your generosity $4244 was raised to date which allows us to provide much needed items for moms and babies.
God Bless you all and know that we continue to pray for the good work at St. Joseph's. You are our partners in this life affirming work. If you are interested in learning more, please contact us at info@mypregnancychoices.com or 
952-997-2229.

In humble gratitude,
Becky Hanel, Executive Director -Pregnancy Choices

In our Community   


Info for Franciscan Retreats & Spirituality Center, 
Prior Lake:


June 12-14:                Women's Midweek
June 21-24:               Silent Retreat for Men & Women
August 9-12:             Silent Retreat for Men & Women
September 7-9:       Prayer Shawl
September 11-13:   Women's Midweek 

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

Totus Tuus -Summer Faith Formation for Youth
Totus Tuus is a fun and energetic parish-based summer catechetical program. Over 25 parishes are now taking reservations, with programs available for youth grades 1-6 and 7-12. Visit archspm.org/TotusTuus for the list of dates and parishes. Contact a parish to register. Students do not need to be a member of the parish to attend.
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Quo Vadis  Youth Vocations Camps
July 8 - 11 : Quo Vadis Camp for Young Men
July 15 - 18 : Quo Vadis Camp for Young Women
St. John Vianney College Seminary on the University of St. Thomas campus.
Each session begins on Sunday with 4:15 p.m. registration, followed by 5 p.m. Sunday Mass and concludes on Wednesday at 1 p.m. The camp includes Mass, prayer, talks, field trips to visit religious communities, confession, rosary along with lots of fun and recreation! Quo Vadis is a camp experience for youth ages 14-17 to learn that nothing is more important than discovering God's will for your life - and living it! Space is limited. For more information and to register, visit 10000vocations.org.
Events around our area...

Friday, May 18th ~Gates open at 6:00 pm
All Saints Music Festival
Little Log House Pioneer Village, Hastings
Lawn Chairs Welcome
Click here for more info & to buy tickets

Friday, May 18th @ 6:30 pm-Holy Mass offered at 5:30 pm
Exposition of Sacred Relics-Treasures of the Church
Church of St. Michael, Pine Island
Click here for more info

Saturday, May 19th @ 6:30 pm -Worship begins at 6:00 pm
The Catholic Charismatic Renewal Office Annual Pentecost Mass with Archbishop Hebda as Celebrant
St. Williams, Fridley  ~  All are Welcome
Click here for more info

Sunday, May 20th ~ 12:30 pm -2:00 pm
How to become America's Next Top Model...Disciple
Learn how to be a 21st Century Model Disciple
Mary, Mother of the Church, Burnsville
Click here for more info & to register

Friday, June 1st - Sunday, June 3rd
Receive Grace, Mercy and Healing Retreat
If you or someone you love is grieving the loss of a child to abortion, come and experience the healing mercy of Jesus Christ on our weekend retreat.
Rachael's Vineyard Twin Cities, Prior Lake
Click here for more info & to register

Saturday, June 2nd ~ 10:00 am Mass
Archdiocesan Marriage Day Celebration
Cathedral of St. Paul
Celebrant:  Bishop Andrew Cozzens
Reception immediately following.  Family & Friends Welcome
Click here for more info
** Submit your request for a special certificate by May 30th
please call 651-291-4488 **

Sunday, June 3 @ 1:00 pm
Nativity of our Lord Third Order Carmelites Information Sunday
Steiner Hall, St. Paul
For Catholic men & women, in good standing, who want to grow spiritually by following the Carmelite way of life.
For more information call Michael at 651-645-7362 or website
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