We say Yes to God through Prayer, Worship & Service

2018-19 Faith Formation Registration is NOW OPEN!

REGISTER HERE

Click here for more info on Faith Formation Classes
Friendly Reminder:

The weekend of May 5th & 6th  we will be
celebrating 1st Eucharist Weekend.
"Larger" groups will be during the 
Saturday 5pm mass & Sunday 10:30am.
 
Please keep these children in your prayers as they are preparing for this special day.  
 ~ Thank you
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First Eucharist Rehearsal Reminder:
 Saturday, April 28th
**Photos will also be taken on this day as well **

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 Click here for the latest Bulletin
ThisWeekend This weekend
     
Reminder for those who registered for the 
150th Anniversary Card Event
This Saturday, April 28th 
2:00 -4:30 pm 
          Social Hall
          See you there!

 
 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
Is the Holy Spirit calling you?

Come learn more about the servant leadership opportunities available at St. Joe's.
  
Thursday, May 3rd

Wednesday, May 9th at 7:00 pm-Worship Space

Contact Lori Hannasch for further information.


St. Joseph Youth Mission Team  Flower Sale
Saturday, May 5th & Sunday May 6th

Please see this weekend's bulletin for more info 
or our website~ Thank you
Click here for more info
SUMMIT SINGERS ARE BACK!!
Saturday, May 5th 
Food at 6:00 pm (KC Pork Chop on a Stick)
Concert at 7:00 pm
Free will offering to support  Adult Mission to Haiti

Click here for more info

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Welcome Sunday
May 6th ~ 9:45 am-10:15 am

Coffee and donuts will be provided. During this time you will have an opportunity to register if you have not done so already , ask questions, and receive valuable information about our Parish.
We look forward to meeting with you.


Annual Cursillo Luncheon -
Sunday, May 6th after the  10:30 am Mass 
  in the Social Hall
ALL ARE WELCOME! 
 
Click here for more info 



Rosary for All Ministry invites you to 
join them on...
Sunday, May 6th at 1:30 pm for the
71st Annual May Family Rosary Procession at the State Capitol

Click here for more info

Coming soon...
May is the month dedicated to Our Blessed Mother...
To help celebrate, the Grandparent Ministry has arranged for a special statue of Our Lady of Fatima to be temporarily housed here at St. Joseph's. The World Apostolate of Fatima, U.S.A. will lend her to us. There are materials available which explain the Apostolate as well as the miracles of Fatima. You will find the statue gracing the Gathering Space from May 1st to May 10th. Stop and pick up some information and say a Hail Mary to our Heavenly Mother.
Respect Life Ministry Speaker:
Monday, May 7th @ 9 am Room 101

Respect Life Ministry will have a representative from Holy Family Catholic Adoption Agency presenting information and answering questions about Adoption at their meeting on Monday, May 7th at 9:00 am Rm 101 . 
All are invited to attend.

Respect Life Ministry Mother's Day     Flower Sale
Weekend of May 12th & 13th

Long stemmed Roses and Carnations will be available for purchase. All proceeds will be used to fund Pro Life activities for our parish and the surrounding community.
 



MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Virtus Training...

Saturday, May 19th: 1-4 pm

Click here for more information and
 how to register!


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

Click here for last week's bulletin cover with more info on dates & times


Parishioner Parishioner News & Info
Part Time Position:
Building Monitor

Click here for more information
All Youth EXPO Attendees & Volunteers:

Just a quick reminder that April 22, 2018  was our last EXPO of the year.   I am looking forward to next year already and spending more time with you and our Faith. Thank you to all of our Small Group Leaders.  Please consider coming next year to volunteer again.  My prayer is that you had as much fun with these young adults as I did. 
Blessings  
Mijanou Sampers - Youth EXPO Coordinator  msampers@msn.com  or
612-214-3231 if you  would like more information on Youth EXPO 
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


Growing Through Loss
Tuesday, May 1st @ 7:00 pm
St. James Lutheran Church, Burnsville

Click here for more info from the brochure


Midweek Reflection~


 
St. Joseph Catholic SchoolSchoolNews
    Thank you...

Many thanks to all of our Gala Attendees and Supporters, Volunteers and Sponsors for your dedication to and investment in our 2nd Annual St. Joseph School Gala, The Golden Age of Jazz!

Special thanks to the following sponsors:
Anchor Bank,  Summit Dental,   
Greg Haase & Bridget Ahmann
The Loehndorf Family,  Barley & Vine,  
Tom & Terri Joseph, 
The Gillet Family,  
Brother's Mfg,  My Fair Maids,
Rev. Francis J. Roach,  
Krech Exteriors,   Tentinger Law

Click here and scroll to page 3 on the 
School's Greenwave for photos of this wonderful event!
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
2018-19 School Year

Click here to register for classes...

Click here to view the school website...




Join us for Summer PreK 
@ St. Joseph School

Click here for more information & to Register!


Click here for the latest GREEN WAVE from St. Joseph School
Stewardship
Thank you for your support of the many ministries that are the beneficiary of the funds raised by the
Catholic Services Appeal .
Thank you for your support.
Keep up the good work.   Blessings.

Thank you...
A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR 
WONDERFUL VOLUNTEERS!
We hope you enjoyed our appreciation 
for you last weekend!

In our Community   


Info for Franciscan Retreats & Spirituality Center, 
Prior Lake:


May 10:                     FIA Award
May 15-17:               Women's Midweek
June 12-14:            Women's Midweek
June 21-24:            Silent Retreat for Men & Women
August 9-12:          Silent Retreat for Men & Women

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

2018 Leading with Faith Awards-Nominate Someone Today!
Do you know a great Catholic who is in a leadership position at his/her place of business? Tell us, and we'll tell everyone else! Nominating is easy. Find our online and printable nomination forms at TheCatholicSpirit.com/LeadingWithFaith. 
Deadline for nominations is May 4. The annual Leading with Faith Awards will be presented at a luncheon on Friday, August 10 at University of St. Thomas.
Any questions, contact Mary Wiebusch, 651-251-7709 or  wiebuschm@archspm.org .
Events around our area...


Saturday, April 28th ~ 8-4 pm
Prascilla Shirer Simulcast
Community of Hope, Rosemount
Click here for more info & to register

Saturday, April 28th ~ 9-5 pm
Called & Gifted Workshop
Mary, Mother of the Church, Burnsville
Cost is $80
Click here for more info & to register

Sunday, April 29th @ 10:30 am
"Tips for Sharing Our Faith in Our Families"
by Judy Cozzens, mother of Bishop Andrew Cozzens
Annunciation Parish, Minneapolis ~ All are Welcome
Mass at 9:30 am followed by coffee & treats prior to the presentation
Any questions call Helen Trepainer at 612-822-8360


Sunday, April 29th 
St. Joseph the Worker, Maple Grove:  1-3 pm
Our Lady of Lourdes, Minneapolis:  4-6 pm
Restorative Justice and Healing- with Justice Janine Geske
Click above for more info from each Church

Thursday, May 3rd ~ 8:30 -1:00 pm
Living Longer~ The Power & Possibilities of Aging and the Arts
Rosemount Community Center
Exhibits open at 8:00 am
$35 Registration prior to April 20th
$50 after April 20th
Click here to register

Friday, May 4th @ 7:00 pm
Missa Gaia~ Earth Mass
St. Thomas Beckett, Eagan
Click here for more info & to register

Sunday, May 6th~Gather at the State Capitol for 1:30 pm
Archdiocesan Family Rosary Procession
Click here for more info

Tuesday, May 8th ~ 6:30 pm -9:00 pm
Catholic Watchmen Rally & Marian Procession
All Saints, Minneapolis

Tuesday, May 8th ~ 7:00 pm -8:00 pm
Holy  Hours for Vocations
Church of Saint Michael, Stillwater
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