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We say Yes to God through Prayer, Worship & Service
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Christmas Bake & Craft Sale
THIS WEEKEND!
December 8th & 9th
The sale supports our Haiti and Kentucky adult mission team projects. Thank you!
Click
here for November 18 Bulletin Cover
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Get your Christmas Goods Here!
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Immaculate Conception
Holy Day of Obligation
Mass Schedule:
Friday, December 7th @ 6:00 pm
Saturday, December 8th @ 8:30 am
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Eucharistic Adoration
Friday, December 7th @ 1:00 pm
*Please note later start time*
Benediction will be completed by 5:00 pm.
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Click here for the latest Bulletin
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This weekend
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Anointings this weekend
December 8th & 9th
Following all Masses
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Giving Tree 2018
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Turn in your gifts this weekend!
To ensure the gifts get to the families on time,
gifts must be back at St. Joe's no later than
12:00 noon on Sunday, December 9th
as gifts are delivered the same day. We also need volunteers on December 9th to help sort, wrap, and pack the gifts.
Any questions please contact Elaine Benfante at 651-402-7385
For more information click here for November 11
Bulletin
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The Nursery will be open...
THIS Weekend...
For 10:30 am Mass- Room 115
Volunteers are needed!
or you can also sign up by using this link
*Please note the Nursery will be closed December 23 & 30*
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Loaves and Fishes-
Tuesday, December 11th
Our parish will be serving a meal at Holy Rosary Church in southeast Minneapolis.
Cooking crew: 1:30pm;
Serving and clean up crew: 5pm- 7pm.
Please let me know if you can attend.
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THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!!
We are also very grateful for the coats provided by Kyle Finken and the Knights of Columbus. So many of the guests, went out of their way to express their thanks for the hope and warmth you shared with them.
Because of the early onset of winter, The Drawer, came a few months early and provided new socks and new underwear. They gave away over 800 items. We are so grateful for our association with the non-profit "The Drawer", who started giving away socks and underwear at our Loaves and Fishes' night five years ago, before they became a 501c3 and now service beyond the Twin Cities. We even took 500 pairs of socks and underwear to an orphanage in Israel. Please check out their Facebook page and support them.
Last and best, we now have an evening shift supervisor, Marilyn Matz. Please join Marilyn and her husband, Jim on the second Tuesday of every month from 5pm - 7pm. Thank them when you see them for taking on this task. Most of all, thank you to all the volunteers, past and present, who have made Loaves and Fishes a fun and loving ministry - it is more than just a meal. Hope to see you there soon.
~Fay and Kevin Connors,coordinators.
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All School Living Rosary
Friday, December 14th
@ 9:40 am
In Church
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Cub Scouts Winter Event
December 16th from 1-3 pm
Do you have a son in Kindergarten through 5th grade this year? Cub Scout Pack 207, Chartered by the Church of Saint Joseph would like to invite you and your son to come see what Cub Scouts is all about and join us for our Winter event on December 16th in the St. Joseph Social Hall! We'll be doing several different activities and thinking about others at Christmas time. Join us between 1pm and 3pm.
In Cub Scouts, your son will have lots of fun, learn new skills and make friends that will last the rest of his life. Cubs is so much more than that-it's organized chaos with a purpose.
Scouting is a family-based organization developing character, good citizenship, leadership and communication skills.
If you and your son want to learn more, please come visit us.
You can also call our Cub master
Larry Johnson at (952) 212-2264.
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Parish Office Will Be Closed:
December 24th & 25th and
December 31st & January 1, 2019
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Parishioner News & Info
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Respect Life Corner-
Come one, Come all!
Christmas Caroling for Life
Saturday, December 15 8am - 10am
Planned Parenthood
671 Vidalia St. St. Paul
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New Member Connector
Do you have a desire to share with a new member how to "Get Plugged In" here at St. Joseph's? Consider joining the New Member Connector Ministry. We are looking for current parishioners like you to help our newest members become active members. As a New Member Connector, you will be matched up with a new member to contact and invite to a Donut Sunday. Would you like more information on this ministry? Please contact Bridget Samson at 651-313-8462
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Have you ever needed someone to talk to who would listen without offering advice? Befrienders are here to listen in a
compassionate
and confidential way.
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CANA Dinner Chair Couple Needed!
The Cana Dinner is the annual couples evening held every other year in February at St. Joseph's to celebrate the sacrament of marriage. The evening's itinerary usually includes Mass, a couples' blessing, a catered dinner, and a performer or speaker. Ticket prices vary based on program and meal.
In order for the event to go this year a Chair Couple is needed to step up and lead this committee with planning/preparation, contact Bridget Samson, Parish Life Director at 651-313-8462
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Military Wall of Honor
The Veteran's Recognition Committee has designed a permanent display and is now currently being 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
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The lettering for our new parish sign has been installed. The parish logo will be lit when the specialty cable is installed - expected by
December 15.
Phase 2 will begin when we raise the required funds (70 pavers or equivalent contributions). If in hand by mid-January, we could have our electronic billboard for Easter / Holy week - surely a terrific goal.
Sincere thanks to all who have supported this parish project.
Click here to purchase a paver or to donate
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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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You are invited!
"Christmas at St. Joseph's -2018"
ST. FRANCIS AND THE NATIVITY
TUESDAY, DEC. 18TH
CHURCH OF ST. JOSEPH
FREE OF CHARGE
Our Christmas Gift to you...
SCHOOL HANDCHIME
PRESCHOOL- 4TH GRADE SCHOOL CONCERT
1:00 P.M. & 7:00 P.M.
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"Ask the Archbishop"
books are on sale through our school office!
This book "is based on the belief that religion is at its best when we are seeking answers to life's questions." The Catholic Schools Center of Excellence and the Archdiocese of St. Paul & Minneapolis published this book from students' questions to Archbishop Hebda about Catholic teachings, his personal experiences and living out our faith, "bring[ing] some of the youngest members of our faith community together with our Archbishop in conversation and celebration...." Every school contributed submissions including our own St. Joseph School on page 108. Books are
$20
and make excellent gifts! Please see Cris Meaden in the school office to purchase. Thank you for your support!
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1st Annual St. Joseph Alumni Basketball Tournament
A group of 20 former Alumni came out on Black Friday for some reminiscing, fun, and "bragging rights. In the first game, the team of college aged Alumni defeated the High School aged team 52-46. In the second game, the college
aged team defeated the "old guys" 56-53 and then the "old guys" defeated the high school aged team 62-55. Everyone seemed to have a great time. Spread the word and we will see all you players next Black Friday.
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
The Annual St. Joseph School Gala
is planned for
Saturday, March 2, 2019
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Click here for the latest GREEN WAVE from St. Joseph School
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Aging religious need your help!
Senior Catholic sisters, brothers, and religious order priests ministered for years for little to no pay. Their sacrifices now leave their religious communities without adequate retirement savings. Your gift to today's second collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious helps to provide medications, nursing care, and more for tens of thousands of elderly religious. Please be generous.
Envelopes are provided in your weekly packets.
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Year-End Stock Contributions
Calendar 2018 is quickly coming to an end
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Now is a wonderful time to consider donating appreciated stock to St. Joe's. It is a simple process but can make an important difference in support of our parish ministry operations or reducing our mortgage debt. As you consider your year-end charitable contributions, please keep the Church of St. Joseph in your plans.
During this time of year, it is important to remember the many ways that God has blessed each one of us. Thank you for the many ways you share your God-given personal gifts & financial resources with our parish. Your contributions will allow us to present another year of faith-filled ministry to thousands of people in 2019.
If you have any questions or need the required donation information for your broker, please contact:
Randy Haney, Parish Director @ 651-313-8468
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A huge thank you to all those who helped decorate the gather space with a beautiful Christmas Tree!
They worked on it all day to make sure it was perfect.
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Info for Franciscan Retreats & Spirituality Center,
Prior Lake:
December 7-9:
Serenity
December 13: Advent -Day of Prayer
December 14-16: Men's Weekend
January 11-12: Women's Weekend
January 18-20: Women's Weekend
February 1-3: Men's Weekend
February 8-10: Married Couples
Click here for more info & to register for any of the above
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Events around our area...
Thursday, December 6th ~ 6:00 pm -9:00 pm
Exploring the Gospel of Luke
A Saint John's School of Theology and Seminary Theology Day
Saint Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, Maple Grove
Free event
Click
here for more info & to register
Friday, December 7th @ 8:00 pm
Cor Jesu
St. Mary's Chapel at the Saint Paul Seminary, St. Paul
Eucharistic adoration, confession and praise and worship music and fellowship with young adults, college-age and older.
Bishop Cozzens will preside
For more info call 651-962-6890
Monday, December 10th -Wednesday, December 19th
~ 7:00 pm- 9:00 pm
Young Adult Listening Sessions with Archbishop Hebda
Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis
Tuesday, December 11th ~ 7:00 pm -8:00 pm
Holy Hour for Vocations
Holy Family Catholic Church, St. Louis Park
Friday, December 28-6:30 pm - Sunday, December 30-1:00 pm
Archbishop's Discernment Retreat
Christ the King Retreat Center, Buffalo
Register by December 14th
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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