Yay! As of today we have received approval from the Archdiocese, CDC and the State of MN to re-open under recommended health orders. We have done a tremendous amount of planning and preparation for the re-opening celebration of St. Joseph Catholic Community and now can finalize our safety protocols and properly educate our staff, volunteers, parishioners and visitors. We are excited to celebrate with you in a safe and welcoming return to the physical church at a later date. All our parishioners will receive communications prior to that date including a welcome invite and the safety measures to expect. All information will also be posted on our website www.stjosephparish.com. At this time, we continue to pray with and for our community ONLINE with Masses and liturgies throughout the week. Blessings to all and stay safe!

We are so proud of all our Class of 2020 Graduating High School, College and other Program Seniors!  We know that this was not the year-end that you were so looking forward to.  St. Joseph wants to honor you for your hard work and dedication over your high school and college years.  It is truly an accomplishment and we want to celebrate YOU!  Please send us a photo (non-professional) of yourself to https://bit.ly/SJCCGradPic by May 25 that we will include in a tribute to you and all the other graduating seniors! 

Serenity Village Church located at 4100 Douglas Drive near the Crystal, MN city hall will be distributing donated commercial food today at noon-dark and weekly during this time of need. For future donation days and to offer help, please follow Jim Adams on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1461289570

All Masses at St. Joseph Catholic Community will be not be held. We have many resources and information for you online to continue to serve you - please see https://www.stjosephparish.com/preventing-respiratory-illnesses. Also see Archbishop Hebda's full announcement and other forthcoming announcements at https://www.archspm.org/category/announcements/

After the announcement of the first confirmed case of coronavirus in MN, St. Joseph and Archbishop Hebda recommended the following practices be taken when you come to church in addition to refrain from use of the holy water and baptismal fountains: "Stay home if you feel sick, suspend the sign of peace, communion from the chalice, sanitize your hands before receiving the Eucharist and refrain from holding hands during the “Our Father” part of the service." Also, he announced a change of liturgical attendance. For the latest updates at St. Joseph's see: https://www.stjosephparish.com/preventing-respiratory-illnesses

St. Joseph's Parish Director Dean Rademacher and Director of Social Justice and Volunteer Engagement Jason Wittak are featured in the 01-30-2020 Catholic Spirit publication on pages 5 and 16 respectively. They represent our community well by promoting the Synod DMI Survey and Feed My Starving Children Mobile events this month. Read all about us! https://issuu.com/thecatholicspirit/docs/tcsjan30_2020/4

Listening events are now in our area. They are open to all (what's working, what's not) and will assist Bishop Hebda to discern and establish clear pastoral priorities to promote greater unity and lead us to a more vigorous proclamation of Jesus’ good news. See www.stjosephparish.com/synod-2021 or our Facebook Events page for dates, locations and times! Your voice needs to be heard - please attend a session!

The biennial National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) held in November was made possible by caring and supportive St. Joseph parishioners who provided financial support. The attendees grew in faith and love for Jesus, which strengthened their spirits for discipleship. Thank you sponsors, we could not have done it without you! See pictures as they come in via the On The Rock webpage, under NCYC. #SJCCShares www.stjosephparish.com

Come see the updated child care center at the Parish Center! Child care is available Sundays at 10am, special events as announced, and Parents Night Out.

Looking for a qualified person to serve in both our Plymouth and New Hope locations: Tuesdays 5p-9p, Saturdays 3p-6p, and designated event hours. Please see our website for position description and application process.

Interested in what's going on at St. Joseph's and how to get or stay involved? Easy! Access your Flocknote communications account and opt in/out of the groups you are interested in. You'll receive informational emails or texts that inform, inspire, and invite you to your choice of ministries and events without having to download an app or register a password. Don't have a Flocknote account? Just compete the "Connect with St. Joe's!" info on the homepage!

Thank you St. Joseph for participating in the Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Rice Bowl collection this year! During our Palm Sunday and Holy Thursday masses, we will have collection baskets available to place your Rice Bowls. You can also drop off your Rice Bowls at the Parish Office through April 28. Know that your gifts serve the poor and vulnerable in our diocese and around the world - Thank You!

The St. Joe’s Reps will award eligible individuals a scholarship to further his or her education at an accredited post-secondary institution. The Scholarship Committee will be looking for well-rounded individuals and will consider the applicant’s leadership, accomplishments or awards, and future goals as well as a strong emphasis on financial need and involvement in church, school and community activities. The amount for each scholarship may vary. Past scholarships have ranged from $500-$1000 each.

Help pack 1 million meals over 5 days. February 20-24.

Join us in watching St. Joseph Preschool and Elementary program's annual Christmas pageant on Friday, December 21 at 7 pm. This year's pagaent is "My. Phister's Christmas Time Travelers."

Christmas Eve, Saturday, December 24 at 4:30 PM Christmas, Sunday, December 25 at 9 AM

We will be having celebrating the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick after the 4:30 pm Mass on Saturday, December 14th. All are welcome to receive this Sacrament of Healing.

Christmas Eve. Saturday, December 24 at 3:30 PM, 5:30 PM, 10:30 PM Christmas, Sunday, December 25 at 10 AM.

Thursday, November 22, 2018 at 9 AM at the Little Church.

Saturday, December 8, 2018 at 10 AM at the Little Church.