In-Person and Online Liturgies
are Available (See Schedule Below)

Parish Center
8701 36th Avenue North, New Hope, MN, 763-544-3352
Overflow Seating at All Masses

Historic Little Church
13015 Rockford Road, Plymouth, MN

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Weekday Masses
                  Tuesdays, 5:30 PM, Parish Center
                  Wednesdays, 9:00 AM, Parish Center
                  Thursdays, 9:00 AM, Parish Center (except Holy Thurday, April 14)
                  Lenten Fridays, 11:00 AM, Parish Center (March 4 through April 8)
                  Saturdays and Sundays (as Listed Below)

+ + + Lent + + +

Ash Wednesday - We Make Time to Reflect, Repent and Devote 40 Days to God
                  Wednesday, March 2, 9:00 AM Mass, Parish Center
                  Wednesday, March 2, 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM, Drive-Thru Distribution of Ashes
                  Wednesday, March 2, 7:00 PM Mass, Parish Center (Also Online)
                  (Ashes may be applied by the thumb directly to the forehead this year.)

Friday Stations of the Cross - We Walk With Jesus in Trust, Love, Guidance and Action
                  Friday, March 4, 11, 18, 25 and April 1, 8, 3:00 PM, Historic Little Church
                  Friday, April 8, 7:00 PM, Historic Little Church
                  Friday, April 15, Good Friday 12:00 PM, Parish Center Sanctuary
                      SJCC Stations of the Cross Recording With Father Terry:  Click Here

1st Sunday of Lent Masses
                  Saturday, March 5, 4:30 PM, Parish Center
                  Sunday, March 6, 8:00 AM, Historic Little Church
                  Sunday, March 6, 10:00 AM, Parish Center (Also Online)
                  Sunday, March 6, 6:00 PM Youth Mass, Parish Center



The Texts and Music of Lent with Father Michael Joncas
                  Wednesday, March 9, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM, Parish Center (Also Online)
              
2nd Sunday of Lent Masses
                  Saturday, March 12, 4:30 PM, Parish Center
                  Sunday, March 13, 8:00 AM, Historic Little Church
                  Sunday, March 13, 10:00 AM, Parish Center (Also Online)
                       (Rite of Election for RCIA Candidates) 

3rd Sunday of Lent Masses - Solemnity of St. Joseph Mass
                  Saturday, March 19, 4:30 PM, Parish Center - Followed by Feast of St. Joseph
                        (Visit St. Joseph Feast Webpage to Volunteer and RSVP for Dinner)
                  Sunday, March 20, 8:00 AM, Historic Little Church
                  Sunday, March 20, 10:00 AM, Parish Center (Also Online)

4th Sunday of Lent Masses
                  Saturday, March 26 4:30 PM, Parish Center
                  Sunday, March 27, 8:00 AM, Historic Little Church
                  Sunday, March 27, 10:00 AM, Parish Center (Also Online)

5th Sunday of Lent Masses
                  Saturday, April 2, 4:30 PM, Parish Center
                  Sunday, April 3, 8:00 AM, Historic Little Church
                  Sunday, April 3, 10:00 AM, Parish Center (Also Online)
                  Sunday, April 3, 6:00 PM Youth Mass, Parish Center

Lenten Communal Reconciliation Service - We Confess Our Sins and Pray for Healing
                  Monday, April 4, 7:00 PM, Parish Center

+ + + Holy Week + + +

Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion - Jesus Arrives in Jerusalem
                  Saturday Mass, April 9, 4:30 PM, Parish Center Sanctuary
                  Sunday Mass, April 10, 8:00 AM, Historic Little Church                  
                  Sunday Mass, April 10, 10:00 AM, Parish Center (Also Online)
                      (Rice Bowl and Alms Collection)

Holy (Maundy) Thursday Mass - Jesus Hosts The Last Supper Before His Death
                 Thursday, April 14, 7:00 PM Mass, Parish Center (Also Online) - No 9:00 AM Mass 
                      (Washing of Feet Offered; Rice Bowl and Alms Collection)
                 Thursday, April 14, 8:00 PM - 10:30 PM Adoration, Parish Center Chapel

Good Friday Stations of the Cross and Service - Jesus is Crucified on the Cross
                  Friday, April 15, 12:00 PM Stations of the Cross, Parish Center Sanctuary
                  Friday, April 15, 7:00 PM Mass, Parish Center (Also Online) - No 11:00 AM Mass
                  Other Online Stations of the Cross Opportunities
                         With Busted Halo
                         With Archbishop Hebda
                         With St. Joseph Catholic Community, Father Terry

Holy Saturday Blessings and Easter Vigil Mass - Jesus Lays in His Tomb
                  Saturday, April 16, 12:00 PM, Historic Little Church
                       (Blessing of Easter Food, e.g. Meats, Eggs, Cake, Bread, Cheese)
                  Saturday, April 16, 8:00 PM Mass, Parish Center (Also Online)
                       (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)

Easter Sunday Mass - Jesus Rises From the Dead, Hallelujah, Hallelujah!
                  Sunday, April 17, 8:00 AM, Historic Little Church
                  Sunday, April 17, 8:30 AM, Parish Center
                  Sunday, April 17, 10:30 AM, Parish Center (Also Online)

+ + + Eastertide + + +

Divine Mercy Sunday Mass - Jesus Gifts Us His Mercy and Love via Death & Resurrection
                  Saturday, April 23, 4:30 PM, Parish Center
                  Sunday, April 24, 8:00 AM, Historic Little Church
                  Sunday, April 24, 10:00 AM, Parish Center (Also Online)


3rd Sunday of Easter Masses
                  Saturday, April 30, 4:30 PM, Parish Center
                  Sunday, May 1, 8:00 AM, Historic Little Church
                  Sunday, May 1, 10:00 AM, Parish Center (Also Online)
                  Sunday, May 1, 6:00 PM Youth Mass, Parish Center

4th Sunday of Easter Masses
                  Saturday, May 7, 4:30 PM, Parish Center
                  Sunday, May 8, 8:00 AM, Historic Little Church
                  Sunday, May 8, 10:00 AM, Parish Center (Also Online)

5th Sunday of Easter Masses
                  Saturday, May 14, 4:30 PM, Parish Center
                  Sunday, May 15, 8:00 AM, Historic Little Church
                  Sunday, May 15, 10:00 AM, Parish Center (Also Online)

6th Sunday of Easter Masses
                  Saturday, May 21, 4:30 PM, Parish Center
                  Sunday, May 22, 8:00 AM, Historic Little Church
                  Sunday, May 22, 10:00 AM, Parish Center (Also Online)

Ascension of the Lord Masses - Jesus Appears to His Apostles and Ascends to Heaven 
                  Saturday, May 28, 4:30 PM, Parish Center
                  Sunday, May 29, 8:00 AM, Historic Little Church
                  Sunday, May 29, 10:00 AM, Parish Center (Also Online)

Pentecost Sunday Masses - The Holy Spirit Descends on the Apostles to Carry On God's Mission
                  Saturday, June 4, 4:30 PM, Parish Center
                  Sunday, June 5, 8:00 AM, Historic Little Church
                  Sunday, June 5, 10:00 AM, Parish Center (Also Online)

+ + + Activities & Resources + + +

Abstinence and Fasting Practices at St. Joseph:
(Archdiocese Lenten Regulations)

Days of Abstinence (No Meat):  Ash Wednesday, all Fridays of Lent and Good Friday (midnight to midnight) for all who have reached their 15 birthday (Canon 1252).

Special dispensation from fasting on Fridays has been granted by Archbishop Hebda this year for:

• March 18, the evening before the Solemnity of St. Joseph (if evening Mass is attended or if the Evening Prayer 1 of the Solemnity is said) and
• March 25, the Solemnity of the Annunciation

Days of Fasting:  Ash Wednesday and Good Friday for all who are 18 - 59 years old (limit one full meal a day)  

Give Yourself to God,
Challenging Yourself During Lent: 
Ash Wednesday through Holy Thursday. Listen to Fr. Mike Schmitz for Generous Inspiration!

Individual Confessions:  Tuesdays 5:00 PM to 5:20 PM, Thursdays 8:30 AM to 8:50 AM, and Wednesday April 13 from 11:00 AM to Noon. 
Also by appointment - contact Father Terry 515-231-5038 or trassmussen@stjosephparish.com



Lenten Communal Reconciliation Service: Monday, April 4, 7:00 PM, Parish Center. Participate with others in prayer and confession, cleansing our souls to become more united with Christ.





Eucharistic Adoration:  Wednesdays from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Parish Center Chapel. A beautiful time to be alone in prayer and feel the warmth and power of our Lord.






Lenten Renewal Groups:   
Join a small group that meets throughout Lent to renew our faith through prayer and reflection. Visit our Lenten Renewal page for more information.





Daily Lenten Reflections
Interested in receiving Daily Lenten Reflections or Holy Day reminders to your email or cell phone? Add “Lenten Challenge” and/or "Holy Day / Special Liturgy Reminders" to your Flocknote account. Also reflect with A Prayer for Lent.


Don’t have a Flocknote account? Signup!  See "Connect with St. Joe's" section on the homepage and get connected to all the great ministries here at St. Joseph!


Lenten Outreach and Resources: 
See the Prayers and Outreach links on this page for ways to pray and provide outreach support for those in need. The Parish Center resource table also has Lenten Daily Reflection Books, CRS Rice Bowls and other materials that will guide you through the seasons of Lent and Easter.


Prayer the Rosary: There are many ways to learn and find joy and peace in praying the Rosary. 

- With St. Joseph's (Learn & Pray)
- With Our Archdiocese 
- With The Rosary Online



Return Palm Branches to the Parish Center or Mother Earth: You may drop blessed dried palms off at the Parish Center Office to be used for Ash Wednesday. Or you may bury them or burn them yourself and spread the ashes outside.

Easter Flower Memorials:  Visit our Easter Memorial webpage for information on honoring a loved one who has passed. All Easter Masses will be offered for those on the Memorial List and publicized at church and online.

Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowls:
During Lent, CRS Rice Bowls can be picked up at the church. Throughout Lent, place monetary offerings in the Rice Bowl. These may be offerings in place of going out for dinner, spare change in your pocket, a dedicate contribution and make sure you pray for the cause! CRS Bowl donations will be collected during Palm Sunday and Holy Thursday Mass. You may also return them to the Parish Center Office, and know you can give online at any time. Watch life-story videos of those who need our help at crsricebowl.org.

Prayer and Almsgiving:  As St. Joseph relies on you to support ministries, programs, events and our outreach programs, we ask you to pray and give as you can throughout the year.. See our Stewardship webpage with various ways that you can help us to continue serving you and our parish. Thank You!