HANDS FREE CELL PHONE DRIVING!!!

Effective August 1, 2019




Minnesota's hands-free cellphone driving requirement kicks in Aug. 1, meaning holding your phone while operating a motor vehicle is punishable by a $50 ticket on the first offense and $275 for tickets thereafter.  More information.

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St. Joseph Parish Directory Photo Sessions

Various Times September through November

Registration:  tinyurl.com/sjccdirectory


All Parishioners are encouraged to have their picture taken!  Those who attend will receive a FREE photo session, FREE 8x10 photo, and a FREE printed Parish Directory (no purchase necessary!).  Pictures will be taken by Lifetouch photography and members can purchase additional prints and packages if desired.  See the website for additional information.  

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50+ Singles Summer Picnic

Sunday, August 25
5:00p, Parish Center


Brats and hot dogs, buns, condiments, water, coffee and soda will be provided. Please bring a dish to pass or donate $10. Indoor and outdoor games will be played after dinner.
 

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Sonnesyn Elementary Open House

Thursday, August 29, 5:00p - 6:30p



Back to school is almost here! Help BEE the DIFFERENCE for our neighborhood families by volunteering to help families find the correct classrooms and sign up for the Robbinsdale School District’s Parent Portal where they can manage lunch accounts, find bus information, check final grades and much more.  Contact Jason to volunteer or learn more jwittak@stjosephparish.com or 763.544.3352 ext. 118.

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Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

Thursday, September 12, 7:00p, Parish Center

No Registration Required


Adults interested in knowing more about the Catholic Church are invited to an information meeting, The Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA) is for people inquiring about faith and about life. It is for those who are baptized in another Christian faith, for those who have never been baptized, or for Catholics who wish to complete their initiation through the sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation. For more information call Fr. Terry at the Parish Office 763.544.3352.

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My Place at the Table - Joining the Body of Christ for the Eucharistic Feast

September 14, Saturday, 9:00a - 12:00p, Parish Center


Registration Link:  https://tinyurl.com/SJCCTable

Jackie Graham, Liturgist and RCIA Coordinator in various parishes in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis for over 30 years, will be the featured speaker on the topic of the Christian Tradition of Hospitality and the Eucharist. Learn how your ministry in the Sacred Liturgy extends the Peace of Christ to those whom you serve. Jackie will guide us through activities and discussion to aid in our discovery of what the "work of the people" truly means. Light breakfast will be served. Registration Requested.

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Housing for All Bus Tour

Tuesday, September 17, 5:30 - 8pm
Hope Bridge Community Center
4217 Boone Ave, New Hope 

Register:  rsvp@micah.org / 651-646-0612

Come see and hear how the need for affordable housing impacts our community, our neighbors and our seniors in the Crystal, Robbinsdale, New Hope and Plymouth area. All are welcome to join the tour and a light dinner will be provided. There is no cost for the tour and we will visit Robbins Way, a senior citizen center, in Robbinsdale.  Housing for All is a community and faith-based group, advocates for stable housing for people of modest incomes in the NW suburbs of Hennepin

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St. Joseph's Fall Festival!

October 12/13, Saturday/Sunday
St. Joseph Parish Center

 

Watch the Website for Raffle and Chicken Dinner Ticket Information AND How to Volunteer for this GREAT Event!

Community fun for everyone!  Our annual get-together is a wonderful time to enjoy each other's company, meet new friends, sing, dance, play and hope to win the prize!  Saturday evening will be filled with kid games, bingo, our famous chicken dinner and pulled pork patio, bake sale, silent auction, wall of wine, raffle and much more!   If we did not get enough enjoyment on Saturday, Sunday will provide continued fun with a waffle breakfast and other entertainment for all.
 

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Iconography Workshop

Oct 14-18, Monday-Friday, 9:00a - 5:00p, Parish Center



Registration:  $395 (includes all supplies), Limit 25
                            Contact Judy Symalla
                            symalla@centurylink.net; 1-651-351-0650

Religious icons are becoming popular in our culture and parishes.  As a result, St. Joseph is hosting this iconography workshop to make the riches of the Eastern Church tradition known to Western Christians.  During the workshop, skilled instructors work with beginners and teach the steps they need to complete their own icon during the five days.  Technical, theological, and spiritual perspectives are taught during the icon writing process that expresses in images, the same Gospel message that Scripture communicates by words.

Mass and Iconography Public Presentation - FREE!
Oct 15, Tuesday, 6:00p - 7:00p, Parish Center
Daily Mass will be held 5:30p - 6:00p and from 6:00p - 7:00p, all parishioners are invited to learn more about Iconography and see the progress of the workshop participants.  The Iconography instructor, Nick Markell, has been creating icons for over 30 years and has a Masters degree in Sacred Theology and a Masters of Divinity degree.  Hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be served.
 

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