Catholic Community! 

I am excited to meet each of you and personally welcome you into our faith family here at St. Joseph Catholic Community. I too am relatively new to St. Joseph’s, accepting the pastoral position July 1 of 2023. Being welcomed into such an accepting and vibrant church has been a wonderful and rewarding experience and my hope it will be for you and your family as well.
 
As an incoming priest to St. Joseph Catholic Community, I was touched by the welcoming staff and active faith community, the number of established small groups focused on faith and fellowship, the meaningful outreach and service programs offered, and the awe of the beautiful Historic Little Church and Parish  Center. Even more so, I truly feel accepted and happy to be a member of this established caring community, a place I call home within the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis.
 
I believe a pastor’s fundamental purpose is to help shape people’s understanding and image of God, who God is for them, and their relationship with God. I pray daily that I can provide you the ongoing support you need, providing you with a gentle but deeply transformative relationship with your faith and with Jesus.
 
St. Joseph Catholic Community is a family of dedicated parishioners with diverse talents as they give witness to our Catholic faith with such generosity. Our love for God is lived out in the many ministries and activities this parish offers, as well as the ways individuals actively care for their neighbors in need.
 
Again, welcome and thank you for making Saint Joseph Catholic Community your new faith home. 
 
Fr. Michael Reding