We say Yes to God through Prayer, Worship & Service
Part-time Preschool 
Assistant Teacher

St. Joseph School Faithful Beginnings preschool program is seeking a part-time Preschool Assistant Teacher.  Candidates must be assistant teacher qualified as required by the Minnesota Department of Health and Human Services. Please visit this link for preschool assistant teacher qualifications. 
The position will be Monday-Friday, 1:00-4:30 p.m. working with our 3 year old preschool students.
Please contact  Shannon Carroll , Preschool Director, for more information- 
Direct phone number is 651-313-8491
Use this link to apply
 Click here for the latest Bulletin
ThisWeekend This weekend
Retreat with Sr. Francis

Sponsored by American Heritage Girls Troop MN2016    Come Join Us!
Who: All Girls ages 10-16
What : A short retreat with  Sr. Francis
Where:  Church of St. Joseph
When: August 10 at 6:30pm 
              (check in begins 6:15pm) until 8pm
 
Questions???? Contact Marie Hoffmann at momrocks45@hotmail.com or 952 406 9048  
  Sr. Francis will be speaking about the importance of prayer, how to find your spiritual gifts, mystical names and what prayer means to us.
For more info click here
Anointing After All Masses 
This weekend Aug. 11th & 12th

This Sacrament may be received by any  Catholic who is seriously ill, about to undergo  major surgery, or in poor health. 
The second Sunday of each month we offer this sacrament 
after each Mass or
 call  the Parish Office,  (651) 423-4402.

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Welcome Sunday
August 12th @ 9:45 am

Are you new to the Parish?  
"Welcome Sunday" will be held   Sunday, August 12th from 9:45-10:15 am and will be completed in time for 10:30 am Mass. 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 you!

Raffle Tickets will be available for   pick up this weekend!

Stop by the table in the  Gather Space to pick up your packet.
Proceeds this year will benefit a new PA Security System.

ANNUAL 
HARVEST FESTIVAL -
  SEPTEMBER 14-16
Harvest Festival

This weekend and next weekend you we will have a Volunteer Sign Up Table in the Gather Space, come see us an join us in celebrating
150 years as a parish.

You can also click here for opportunities to be apart of this special occasion!

Next Week

Feast of the Assumption
Wednesday, August 15th
Mass Times Offered:
8:30 am & 6:00 pm


Coming soon...
VIRTUS TRAINING
Wednesday, August 22~6-9 pm
and Saturday, Sept. 8~8-11 am

If you are new to volunteering here at 
St. Joseph, please contact the director of that program area you wish to help in to get necessary information about becoming Essentail 3 qualified. After speaking to staff go to "click here" to download the Virtus 2017 New User Guide. 
This guide provides step-by-step instructions for completing all required credentialing components including registering for the Virtus training. 
All new volunteers working with children or vulnerable adults must complete all credentials before volunteer work can be started.

September 14th-16th
SAVE THE DATE!!

Click here for more info on this year's  amazing events...

Click here for the bulletin cover~all about volunteer needs and ways you can be apart of this year's special event!

ITEMS NEEDED FOR HARVEST FESTIVAL & 
COUNTRY STORE
Come check out the  "Donation Tree" and donate a fun item for Harvest Festival. It's simple just take a tag, pick up the item and bring it back on or before August 25/26. Or if you like to show off your arts and crafts skills, donations of handmade items are being accepted as well to be sold at St. Joe's country Store September 14-16. Proceeds from Harvest Festival will benefit a new Church Campus PA system. Please place your item in a plastic bag marked with a suggested price with the words "For Country Store" and drop off at the church office.   Sorry, no commercial or food items accepted.

CRAFTERS WANTED
We still have spots available, First Come First Serve basis. Please see our website for more info or email Bridget in the Parish Office.  

HARVEST FEST CHICKEN DINNER SALES
 Dinner tickets will go on sale beginning the weekend of August 25th & 26th in the Gather Space.

New This Year!  
5K Run & Kids Fun Run
 
5K Run @ 9:00 am:
$30 if you sign up by September 10th
 
Kids Fun Run @ 11:00 am:
$15

Use this link below to sign up


Want to Grow in Holiness, 
but don't know how?

Join us on October 10th as we begin Consoling the Heart of Jesus- a ten-week book and video group retreat to aid us in our quest toward spiritual growth.
Wednesday October 10 - December 19, 9-10:30am, we'll watch a 30-minute video by popular author and speaker, Fr. Michael Gaitley and share our insights within our small group.
Registration deadline is September 17th.
Registration forms are available in the kiosk and on the Church of St. Joseph website   
Questions- please contact Kim Doyle-651-332-2266

FLYER                  REGISTRATION FORM
Parishioner Parishioner News & Info
Did you know...?!?
If your family attends a photo session for our newest Directory, you will receive a FREE 150th Celebration Book!  A beautiful keepsake full of our rich history here at the Church of St. Joseph!   Please sign up today !!!

Photo sessions are underway...
  • You can sign up by clicking on the blue link above or by calling our parish office at 651-423-4402 and we can assist you.
  • Each family who participates in a photo session will receive a complimentary 8x10 portrait, the Updateable Directory as well as the 150th Celebration Book as mentioned above!
Please join us as we connect our families!!

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Has your name been misspelled or you have a new phone number or address? Maybe your landline is no longer active and you only use your cell phones? Well, it's time to fix it! Help us make the printed roster in the new directory accurate. Please submit any roster corrections to the church office no later than
September 2nd, or email  Maggie Roth 
Loaves and Fishes- 3 Opportunities!!

Tuesday, August 14th-We Need You!!
The St Joseph Church Community has been serving at Holy Rosary Church in Mpls for over 30 years.   We always serve on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. There are two teams needed: the prep shift from 1:30pm - 4:30pm; serve and clean up shift: 5-7pm. We have always had the most fantastic crews. Join us for a few hours of your time a month, to serve Jesus in a concrete way and answer his call to feed the hungry...to feed Him.
For more info, please contact:  Kevin 952-426-8633 or
Fay 952-250-7613 

HELP NEEDED  
We are looking for someone to supervise the serving and clean up crew on the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 4:45pm-7pm at Holy Rosary Church, Mpls.  This is a commitment of 2 1/2 hours per month.  Please contact  Fay  or 
Kevin Connors 952-250-7613 952-426-8633 for more information.

Wednesday, August 15th - 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 August 15th.  If you are interested in signing up for future dates or have any questions, please contact 
Patty Casurella at 651-341-5284 
Electronic Sign Update
 
Our goal is to have 350 pavers dedicated. 
We currently have 125 pavers dedicated! 

                   Click here for more info

Click here to purchase a paver or to donate
Parish Office

Through Friday, August 31st  the parish  office is open as follows:
 
Monday to Thursday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm;  Friday, 8:00 am to 12 noon .
 
If you need to see someone outside of these office hours,
 please make an appointment.   Parish phone  651-423-4402
Midweek Reflection~


 
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REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
2018-19 School Year

Click here to register for classes...

Click here to view the school website...



 
What makes St. Joseph School Unique?
What makes St. Joseph School Unique?
Thursday, August 16th
4:00 -7:00 pm

St. Joseph School Families:
Packet Pick-up, the Donald's Uniform Sale AND School Pictures will be Thursday, August 16 from 
4-7 pm in the School Atrium.  
 Click here  To order your picture package online  or pick up a form the day of! 
We will see you there!  
Home school
 Families!
    You are welcome to have your picture taken!  Please join us! 
Click here for the latest GREEN WAVE from St. Joseph School
Faith Formation Info

about Faith Formation: 
If you have not registered yet, please do so TODAY...
don't delay!
Volunteers are still needed...are you the missing piece?!?
Questions? Contact Kayla Rooney

Please note:  Opening Faith Formation Mass is Sept. 6th

Our youth of all ages need you!
"Catechists are people who keep the
memory of God alive." ~Pope Francis
 
Is God tugging at your heart to help in some way? Not sure how to help? Don't feel qualified? When God tugs, He doesn't give up...so volunteer today!
 
A variety of opportunities are available at all age levels and in different capacities.  Materials and detailed lesson plans are 
provided. Still unsure, maybe start with our Middle School-the new curriculum is DVD based and does the teaching for you!
 
To Learn More or to Sign-Up Contact:
You can also sign-up to volunteer by
clicking on HERE
Calling all High School 10th Graders desiring to Confirm in 
May 2019


To begin eligibility for the May 2019  Confirmation you will need to:  
  •  Register Online through TADS
    (click here)
  •  Complete your Faith Survey on Saturday, September 8, 2018
    (if not already completed in June) 
These two steps get you into the program and start working towards completing the necessary components to be receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.
 
Questions can be directed to the
Confirmation Coordinator,
Mijanou.sampers@stjosephcommunity.org
Stewardship 
Thank you...

Dear Parishioners,
Thank you for your generous contributions towards  Fr. Hoppenjans church of St. Michael's in Kentucky.  We collected $9,296 for their parish & community.   Your kindness is overwhelming!
150th Anniversary 
Send in your Momentos for the 150th!

The St. Joe's 150th Anniversary Committee needs your help to fill the showcases in the Social Hall with artifacts and mementos from St. Joe's past. If you have any pictures of events such as Church Dinners or Holiday pictures, Baptisms or Weddings or even Summer Church Picnics, anything that relates to the old church or school, we would love to borrow them for the display.
Drop off these mementos to 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 returned after our Harvest Festival 150th Anniversary Weekend celebration which concludes on September 16, 2018. Thank you.

In our Community   


Info for Franciscan Retreats & Spirituality Center, 
Prior Lake:


August 9-12:              Silent Retreat for Men & Women
September 7-9:       Prayer Shawl
September 11-13:    Women's Midweek
September 14-16:   Grieving Retreat 
September 20-23:  Silent Retreat for Men & Women
October 2-4:             Women's Midweek

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

Events around our area...


Friday, August 10- Saturday, August 11
Blessed is She-Women's Retreat
St. Mark Catholic Church, St. Paul
All meals provided-Early Bird Discount
Click here for more info & to register

Tuesday , August 14th ~ 7-8 pm
Holy Hours for Vocations
All people of the Archdiocese of St. Paul & Minneapolis are invited
Click   here for more info

Wednesday, August 15th ~ 6:30 pm- 8:30 pm
Seminary Application Information Meeting
Saint John Vianney College Seminary, St. Paul
Are you a High School Senior interested in college seminary? This meeting is for men entering their Senior year in High School and are interested in entering seminary formation for the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis and attending Saint John Vianney college seminary. Parents or guardians are also encouraged to attend. Join us for Mass, a light meal, tour of the seminary and discussion of application procedures for Fall 2019 entry. Questions? Please contact the Office of Vocations at 651-962-6890  Click here for more info & to register

Thursday, August 16th ~ 6:30 -8:00 pm
Prayer in Real Life:  An Evening for Grandparents
Good Shepherd, Golden Valley
Join Bishop Andrew Cozzens for an evening as he speaks on how to pray in real life as grandparents.
Click here for more info & to register

Through Thursday, August 16th
Can you believe that it has been 10 years since we began filming for the CATHOLICISM series?
To celebrate the incredible impact the series has had over the years, you are invited to a  10th Anniversary FREE Online Screening Event.
From August 7-16th, you can watch all 10 episodes for FREE at   https://CatholicismSeries.com.

Saturday, August 18th ~ 8:15 am-1:30 pm
Siena Symposium Workshop-McNeely Hall of St. Thomas Univ., St. Paul
  This workshop will focus on the Humanae Vitae encyclical. Cost: $25 (Includes continental breakfast during check-in, box lunch, and a bound copy of Humanae Vitae). Register at stthomas.edu/sienasymposium. Questions? 
Contact Mary Kay O'Rourke at mkorourke@stthomas.edu.
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