We say Yes to God through Prayer, Worship & Service
Coats for Kids
"Warming hearts, one coat at a time"  

When:  
Before & After All Masses -
            Sept 29th & Sept 30th and
       Oct 6th & Oct 7th
What: Needs are prioritized as follows:
1st.  Coats size 4-6     2nd.  Coats size 2-3T
3rd.  Snowpants size 4-6  
4th.  Boots children size 9-12  
5th.  Coats size 8-10     6th.  Coats size 12-14
         7th.  Hats ( new) and mittens  
                       Where: Gather Area by the windows  
 
The CAPS Agency is always thankful  for our donations.
Click here for Mark Schostag's obituary...
 Click here for the latest Bulletin
ThisWeekend This weekend
The Nursery is OPEN!
This Weekend... 
For 10:30 am Mass- Room 115

Volunteers are needed!  
If you are interested in volunteering in the Nursery please contact Bridget.Sturm@stjosephcommunity.org
or you can also sign up by using this link


Next Week
Divine Mercy is Coming to St. Joseph's

Learn more about it at our informational meeting and watch the DVD  "I am a Voice Crying for Mercy" by the Eucharistic Apostles of Divine Mercy.  Tuesday, October 2, 2018 from 9-1030 AM in Rm 115.  

A start up Divine Mercy Cenacle  (small group) will be formed from this meeting and include  those who have already expressed interest.    The first Cenacle meeting will be Tuesday, October 9 from 9-1030 AM in Rm 115.
Catholic Watchmen
Tuesday, October 2nd @ 6:30 pm

Calling all Men of Saint Joseph to join us for our first Catholic Watchmen this coming  Tuesday October 2nd in  the Social Hall.
Hang out once a month for a couple of hours as we will talk about relevant things that will help us be better Men.
Food is served at 6:30 pm and we will start at 7 pm.
From 8 pm to 9 pm is Eucharistic Adoration in the Church.
Commission Night 
Thursday, October 4th 

Do you wonder what the St. Joe's commission structure is all  about? 
 Interested parishioners are welcome to join us for any or all of the evening to learn about our six commissions - We begin each first Thursday of the month with a light supper at  6:00 pm .  We move on to a large group meeting at 6:15 pm prior to the commissions breaking out into their individual groups
 from  6:45-8 pm.  
You are welcome to join us for any part of the evening to learn more!  
To RSVP (preferred but drop ins are welcome) 
or for additional information, contact Dave Berg 
St. Joseph Youth Choir

For many years, St. Joseph's has had the tradition of a Youth led Choir once a month during the school year. We are proud to continue that tradition of service this year.   Our first rehearsal will be on Thursday, October 4th from 5:00 - 6:00pm in room 100;  A second rehearsal on Thursday, October 18th from 5:00 - 6:00pm in the church; and leading the music on 
Sunday, October 21st  at the 8:30 Mass.
  The rest of the fall schedule will be provided at the first rehearsal.
The Youth Choir sings once a month and at the 4:00 PM Children's Mass on Christmas Eve.All students from 2nd to 8th grade (and beyond) are invited to become a part of this wonderful music ministry!  For more information, please contact Bonnie Borrell (612) 850-1096 or Joyce Quy (612) 719-5525.
Eucharistic Adoration
Friday, October 5th

Eucharistic Adoration will begin immediately  following 8:30 am Mass.
Benediction will be completed
by  12:00 pm.

**Please note this is an earlier time for Adoration Closing**
ALL ARE WELCOME TO JOIN
St. Joseph School's 
Service Marathon
Friday, October 5th

We will be packing meals at Feed My Starving Children in Eagan.   There are three packing sessions available Friday- 2:30 p.m ., 6:00 p.m ., and 8:00 p.m.  We are asking each participant to donate $10 or more to Feed My Starving Children.  Please bring your donation to Feed My Starving Children on October 5th.  Please click here to register & for more information!
Coming soon...
Blessing of the Animals
Saturday, October 6th @ 10am

We invite you to gather with us on Saturday, October 6th, at 10:00 am. We'll remember not only the care of all creatures at our Blessing of the Animals (the first Saturday of October), but your pet will be blessed individually as well. Please gather at the front School entrance by 10 am.       
Click here for more info...

Loaves and Fishes-  
Weekend of October 6th & 7th
    
Time for our annual fall clothing drive for our guests at Holy Rosary Church.  
Please bring your gently used clothing to Church the weekend of October 6th & 7th to be distributed on Tuesday,  October 9th.   

We are still in need of volunteers for our second shift from 5-7 pm and a second shift supervisor. 
To volunteer or for more info, contact 
Fay 952-250-7613    or   Kevin 952-426-8633 

Blanket Making Workshop
Monday, October 15th @ 6:30 pm

There is a need for winter blankets and we will cut and tie fleece blankets that will be sent to Fr. Hoppenjans Kentucky Mission Church. No sewing required. Meet other parish members as we all work together for this worthwhile project. Come to room 115 at 6:30 PM on Mon. Oct. 15th .

Click here for more info

It's not too late to get your cards or letters hand stamped with the St. Joseph's 150 year celebration postmark.  Just take your stamped card, letter or anything that has a First Class stamp to the Rosemount Post Office until October 15  and request the special Postmark.  A Great way to share the news with family and friends.

Parishioner Parishioner News & Info
Part-Time 
Building Monitor Wanted

St. Joseph Church has an opening for a Part-Time Building Monitor. Responsibilities include: setting up and taking down tables, light janitorial work and monitoring the building security. This position will also be available to fill in with a few hours to days' notice. The shifts being covered are weeknights and weekends. If interested, please pick up an application at the Parish Office. For more details, contact Pat Archer at 651-423-4402 x5125.

CONGRATULATIONS WINNERS!

                                    $2500 - John Ritter
$1500 - Jim Luckman
$500 -   Mary Moeller
Electronic Sign Update
 
Enough funds have been donated to provide the base of the sign with our name, logo, established date and installation of pavers purchased to date. The electronic part of the sign will be purchased and installed when the remaining funds have been secured. Thank you to all who have purchased a paver or donated. We are approximately 150 pavers from completing the sign (phase 2).
                   Click here for more info

Click here to purchase a paver or to donate
Veteran Wall of Honor

The Veteran's Recognition Committee has designed a permanent display soon to be installed on the wall in the NE corner of the Gather Space. For more info click here.
Donations are being accepted to cover the cost of the display.  
Thank you!     ~ St. Joseph's Veterans Recognition Committee

Click here for August 19th's bulletin for more info

Growing Through Loss

AN INTERDENOMINATIONAL COALITION OF SOUTH SUBURBAN CHURCHES PRESENTS THE FOURTH IN A  FOUR-WEEK SERIES:
GROWING THROUGH LOSS with 
Paul Johnson, M.A.,
Bereavement Specialist/Consultant
Paul will speak on "I Just Can't Do It This Year"
Dealing with Special Days as a Grieving Individual
Tuesday, October 2, 2018
Church of the Risen Savior, , Burnsville
Registration, 6:30 ; Speaker, 7:00; Support Groups 
(facilitated by trained leaders), 8:00
Freewill Offering
This program is offered to any adult experiencing a loss or major crisis and to Pastoral Ministers, i.e., Befrienders and Stephen Ministers. For additional information, call: 651-452-8261 or  e-mail: growingthroughloss@gmail.com
Twin Cities Prison Ministry

Have you ever thought about writing to someone in prison?  We are working though the Order of Malta's Pen Pal program.  There are several male and female inmates that have asked for a penpal.  If you are interested, please contact  tcpm.linda@gmail.com. 
Linda will inform you of the process and guidelines for this program.   
Midweek Reflection~



 
St. Joseph Catholic SchoolSchoolNews
God Bless our Teachers & Staff in the new school year!
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
2018-19 School Year

Click here to register for classes...

Click here to view the school website...

Do you enjoy working with children?

Our Faithful Beginnings Preschool is looking for Preschool Substitutes  for all types of positions (preschool teacher, preschool assistant teacher, and preschool aides). You will be working with 3, 4, & 5 year-old children in our Faithful Beginnings Classroom. We are open from 7:00am-6:00pm, so there are a lot of different times available that we could need help. Qualifications: You must meet DHS requirements for the specific position (teacher, assistant, or aide) and have experience working with children. If you are interested, please contact our Preschool Director, Shannon Carroll. shannon.carroll@stjosephcommunity.org   651-313-8491
Click here for the latest GREEN WAVE from St. Joseph School
150th Anniversary 
   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

Thank you...   

Click here for Habitat Highlights & Photos in the September 23rd Bulletin


In our Community   


Info for Franciscan Retreats & Spirituality Center, 
Prior Lake:

October 2-4:               Women's Midweek
October 5-7:               Women's Weekend
October 12-14:          Women's Weekend
October 19-21:          Men's Silent Weekend
October 26-28:         Friends of Francis
November 2-4:         Women's Weekend
December 7-9:          Serenity
December 14-16:     Men's Weekend

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

Events around our area...

Saturday , September 29th @ 5:15 pm
Blue Mass for First Responders
Cathedral of Saint Paul, St. Paul

Tuesday, October 2nd ~ 6-8 pm
Miriam Dinner @ Holy Cross, Minneapolis
Archbishop Hebda & Father Blume invite women ages 16-35 who are discerning consecrated life.  Come for an evening of prayer and dinner.  
Click here to register and for more info

Thursday, October 4th
Church of St. Michael-Day of Prayer for healing & reparation
Adoration 6am -10pm/ Mass 8:30 am/ Rosary 12pm/ 
Click here for more info

Thursday, October 4th ~ 6:30 -8:00 pm
Walking with Purpose-A Women's Catholic Bible Study
All Saints Catholic Church
Click here for more info & to register

Thursday, October 4th @ 7:00 pm
Celebrating the Life of St. Francis
You are invited to join the Secular Franciscans for the St. Francis of Assisi Feast Day Mass
St. Austin Campus of the Parish Community of St. Bridget, Minneapolis
Click here for more info

Thursday, October 4th @ 7:00 pm
Tegeder Talks Presents:  Examining the Intersection of Faith and Politics
St. Francis Cabrini, Minneapolis
Click here for more info & to register

Thursday, October 4th ~ 7-8:30 pm @ St. Peter, Mendota or
Tuesday, October 9th ~ 7-8:30 pm @ St. Hubert, Chanhassen
Missionary Discipleship Series
 Click here for more info & to register

Friday, October 5th
Saint John's School of Theology and Seminary invites you to STAR-Lite
Learning Strategies-Awareness-and Resilience in a Single Day
Click here for more info & to register

Friday, October 5th @ 8:00 pm
Cor Jesu-  St. Mary's Chapel at the Saint Paul Seminary, St. Paul
College Age and older
Click here for more info

Friday, October 5th -Monday, October 8th
Humanae Vitae Documentary Film Presentation
Click here to schedule a time and place to see the film

Saturday, October 6th ~ 8-8pm
Men's Pilgrimage to the Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine
Join other men from Archdiocese on the annual pilgrimage to Lacrosse
7:30 am Meet at the Archdiocesan Catholic Center

Tuesday, October 9th ~ 7-8pm
Holy Hour for Vocations @ All Saints, Lakeville
Click here for more info
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