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We say Yes to God through Prayer, Worship & Service
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Annual Back to School Drive
Collection Weekends:
July 28-29 & August 4-5
Over the years our parish has been incredibly generous with this local drive. Again this year we will partner with CAPS Agency in Rosemount. Many area children have been helped through your kindness & are so grateful that they can always count on our support.
Barrels will be in the Gather Space
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Click here for the latest Bulletin
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This weekend
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"We are St. Joe's Annual Parade
Saturday, July 28th @ 11:00am
Come and Join us as we walk & celebrate our 150th Parish Anniversary with St. Joe's Float at the annual Rosemount's Leprechaun Days Parade.
There will be an information table in the Gathering space this weekend ...
July 21/22 after each Mass...
Come support St. Joe's at the Leprechaun Days Parade.
Please note if your child is walking with another family "Parental Consent" waiver forms must be filled out and turned in at the St. Joe's float check in site, otherwise they will not be able to participate. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
LIABILITY WAIVER
(For adult participants only)
PARENTAL CONSENT AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT
(For children walking in the parade with another family)
For more information click
here
Please walk with us as we celebrate our Parish!
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Celebrate our Irish Heritage
with Irish Flavor!
Saturday, July 28th
On Saturday, July 28th, please join us for 5pm Mass which will be filled with Irish Music.
Following Mass celebrate with fellow
parishioners at an
Old Fashion Ice Cream Social on the
Parish Lawn...
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Raffle Tickets will be available for
pick up starting 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.
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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!
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Decorating for our 150th Anniversary Weekend Liturgies
There will be a meeting to plan the decorations in the Worship Space for our 150th Anniversary celebrations the weekend of September 15/16th. Please
join us
Sunday, August 5th, after the 10:30am Mass
. If you can't attend but have questions, please contact email Bill Bradley or 651-239-3828.
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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!
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SMILE...Have you signed up yet?
2018 Updateable Directory
St. Joe's photo sessions are starting next week
July 24th
for our newest
2018 Updateable Pictorial Directory! We are excited to capture our parishioners/families in this special book & connect us together...
Each family who participates in a photo session will receive:
* Complimentary 8x10 portrait
* Updateable Directory
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150th Celebration Book - (
Keepsake Book filled with our rich history)
You can schedule a session in the following convenient ways:
* Click
here to go to the Lifetouch scheduling site
* If you need assistance you can call Ann at the Parish Office 651-423-4402
Volunteers needed to be hosts during our photography days to check in families-great opportunity to meet & greet parishioners:
* Please call Ann if interested in these 2-3 hour volunteer times-651-423-4402
SIGN UP TODAY!!
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Feast of the Assumption
Wednesday, August 15th
Mass Times Offered:
8:30 am & 6:00 pm
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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.
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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.
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CRAFTERS WANTED!
Second Annual Craft Fair in conjunction to the Harvest Festival
September 14 (6-10 pm) & 15 (9-3 pm).
We have
50
spaces available! Spots will cost
$30
for a 6X8 table space,
$25
if you don't need a table and
$5
extra if you need electricity. You pay us for the space along with a donated item and you keep your profits. If you or someone you know sells a quality craft product, please forward this email and give them my contact: Bridget at
bridget.samson@stjosephcommunity.org
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New This Year!
5K Run & Kids Fun Run
Early Bird Discount for the
5K Run-
$25 if you sign up by August 10th
Kids Fun Run-
$15
Use this link below to sign up
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Parishioner News & Info
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2018-19 Faith Formation Registration is NOW OPEN!
Opening Mass will be
Wednesday, September 5th!
Click
here for more info on Faith Formation Classes
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Loaves and Fishes-
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.
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Electronic Sign Update
After weekend Masses in July & August 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
August 1st to ensure the Electronic Sign to be in place by the weekend of Sept. 14-16th, in time for our 150th Anniversary celebration.
We currently have
99 pavers dedicated!
Click here to purchase a paver or to donate
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Please help us at the
Dakota County Fair Booth
Soon there will be an opportunity to give witness to the sanctity of life right here, right now. The Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life (MCCL) booth at the Dakota County Fair presents the truth and beauty of life from conception to natural death. We are looking for help in staffing the fair booth Aug. 6th to Aug. 12th. Monday through Sunday. Most shifts are two hours.
Please call if you can give some time to promote a culture of life. CHOOSE LIFE!
Call Lou Croke 952 891 1029 if no answer please leave a message.
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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
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If you need to see someone outside of these office hours,
please make an appointment.
Parish phone
651-423-4402
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St. Joseph Catholic School
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REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
2018-19 School Year
Click here to register for classes...
Click here to view the school website...
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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!
You are welcome to have your picture taken! Please join us!
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Click here for the latest GREEN WAVE from St. Joseph School
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REGISTER HERE FOR 2018-19 FAITH FORMATION
**Opening Mass for Faith Formation is
Wednesday, September 5th**
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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
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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
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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.
Calling all Graphic Artists
The 150th Committee is looking for designs for consideration for the 150th Celebration Book Cover spotlighting the 150 years of St. Joseph Parish from 1868-2018. If you are looking at ways to add to your portfolio, or you have an artistic flare we would love to see your design. Please email Bridget
Deadline to apply is Wednesday, August 1, 2018 for consideration.
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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
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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
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Events around our area...
Friday, July 27th - Sunday, July 29th
Worldwide Marriage Encounter
Faithful Shepherd School, Eagan
This is a weekend for married Christian couples who value their relationship and desire a rich, fuller life together.
Click
here for more info & to register
Friday, July 27th - Saturday, July 28th
Shrine of Our Lady Guadalupe, Lacrosse, WI
Open to the public
Thursday, August 2- Saturday, August 4
Pro-life Action Ministries
National Sidewalk Counseling and Direct Action Symposium
Best Western Premier, Burnsville, MN
Click
here for more info & to register
Friday, August 3rd - Sunday, August 5th
God Awaits You
Fr. Peter John Cameron said, "Mercy, like every grace, always enters through a wound." 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. The next Rachel's Vineyard Twin Cities' retreat is August 3-5, 2018. For more information contact Nancy at
rachels@rvineyardmn.org, call 763-250-9313, or see www.rvineyardmn.org.
Saturday, August 4th & Saturday, August 18th ~ 9:30 -11:30 am
Sacrament of Confirmation classes for those with Special Needs
Available for persons with special needs, mental or physical disabilities
Age 16 and older-Both meetings are mandatory!
St. Richard , Richfield-Candidates will be confirmed on Sept 16th
Monday, August 6th
Elevate Life, formerly TLC Options for Women, will host its 32nd Annual Golf Tournament at Crystal Lake Golf Club in Lakeville
In support of our 33+ Pregnancy Resource Centers (PRCs) in MN and Western WI, Elevate Life is providing increased quantity and quality of training for its affiliates to better serve their clients
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
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Church of St. Joseph | 651-423-4402 | www.stjosephcommunity.org
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