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join us - all are welcome!
St. Joseph Parish Directory Photo Sessions
Various Times Now through November
Registration: tinyurl.com/sjccdirectory
All registered 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.
Faith Formation Sundays!
High School Programs
In-Touch (Gr 6-8) and On-the-Rock (Gr 9-12):
7:15p - 8:45p, Parish Ctr
Registration Required - See Online Form to Register
Elementary Programs:
Preschool & Grade 1: Classes Began Sunday, September 15, 10:00a - 11:15a
Grades 2-5: Classes Began Sunday, September 22, 10:00a - 11:15a
Faith Formation for our youth is held on Sundays where we explore who Jesus is and our response to Him through our Catholic Faith. Elementary age is taught in a classroom setting. In Touch and On the Rock are separate group taught, not in a classroom, learning through community life and laughter. "I told you these things so that my joy may be in you, and your joy may be complete." (Jn 15:11). See website for more information.
St. Joseph Book and Card Clubs!
See Bulletin or Website for Days and Times
Fun for All! Keep your mind and body active by dropping in for a card game of 500 or bridge, or to read a spiritural or social-based book! These four groups meet weekly on different days and times.
Archbishop Hebda Invites You to Share Your Ideas
2019-2020 Listening Sessions - ALL are Welcome!
(Click "Synod 2021" for Locations and Times)
2020 - 2021 Parishwide Group Discussions
2021 - Archbishop Creates Strategic Plan From Ideas
St. Joseph's Fall Festival!
COMMUNITY EVENT - ALL ARE WELCOME!
Saturday/Sunday, October 12/13
St. Joseph Parish Center, FREE Entrance
See the Website for Raffle and Chicken Dinner Ticket Information AND How to Volunteer for this GREAT Event!
JOIN US!!!
BINGO! - Chicken Dinner - Kids Games - Wall of Wine - FREE Live Music/Dancing !
Silent Auction - Bake Sale / Pull Pork Patio & Lounge - Wine / Beer - Raffle
Waffle Breakfast / FREE Inflatables / Vikings Viewing Party!!!
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! Continue our celebration on Sunday with a fun day including a waffle breakfast, inflatables, and Vikings Viewing Party!
John Henry Newman: The Convert Film
Canonizing a Saint
Free Online Now Until October 31
In this beautiful feature length film, travel through England where Newman left his mark and sparked an English Catholic revival. You'll discover how he used his prodigious intellectual gifts to help the Church better understand its identity and mission and engage the challenges of a secular age. It's the perfect opportunity to learn about this brilliant theologian as he's canonized a saint!
https://wordonfire.institute/newman/#screening
2019 Public Square Rosary Crusade
Saturday, October 12, 12:00p
Historic Little Church Parking Lot, Plymouth
Each year since 2007, America Needs Fatima holds the Public Square Rosary Crusade, with thousands of rosary rallies in cities all across the country, simultaneously praying for our country and the world all across America!
Learn how to pray the Rosary: https://www.stjosephparish.com/resources-1
Iconography Workshop
Monday-Friday, Oct 14-18, 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 Master's degree in Sacred Theology and a Master's of Divinity degree. Hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be served.
Centering Prayer
October 15 and Tuesdays Now through May, 2020
7:00a - 7:30a, Historic Little Church
Begin your day listening to scripture and pausing with reflection. All are welcome to join us on Tuesdays.
An Evening With Father Bill
Wednesday, October 16 at 7:00p - 8:30p
Parish Center, Room 3
All are Welcome - Drop in!
Join us to reflect on and discuss Richard Rohr’s meditation on Meeting Christ Within Us. Do you know your body is a Temple of the Holy Spirit? Christ lives in us? Galations 2:20.
All are Welcome! Upcoming Evenings with Fr. Bill: November 20 and January 15.
Youth Ministry - Sleep Out for the HomelessWednesday / Thursday, October 16-17
Parish Center
An annual event that invites all youth, grades 6-12, to come together to get a short glimpse of what it might be like to be homeless. All registered participants must come with their own cardboard box, a donation for PRISM and the warmest gear they have to sleep in.
Spanish Bible Study & Prayer Group
Thursday, October 17, 6:30p - 7:30p, Parish Center
NEW! No Registration, Come When You Can
Come pray and study the Bible in Spanish with United in Christ! Spanish speakers will be meeting twice a month at St. Joseph's. This is a free study and prayer group for the whole family. Future dates: Oct 24, Nov 14, Nov 22, Dec 5, and Dec 19.
Come when you can, no registration necessary.
Behold 8-Week Series for Women Ages 21-29Thursdays, October 17 – November 21, 7 – 8:30p
Our Lady of Grace, Edina
Young women between the ages of 21-29 are invited to come hear the mission of Behold: a mission to help each woman recognize the gift she is, realize the gifts she’s been given and give to the world the gifts that only she can give. This 8-week series will include time for fellowship with other young adult Catholic women, Eucharistic Adoration, awesome presentations from our Behold speaker team and time for Q&A and small group discussion. To find out more visit the event page and register online today!
St. John's University Theology DaySpiritual Direction: The Practice of Contemplative Presence
Thursday, October 17, 6:00p - 9:00p
The Basilica of Saint Mary, MinneapolisAll are invited to attend an evening with Rebecca Van Ness, M.A., Director of the Spiritual Direction Program and oblate of Saint Benedict''s monastery. There is no cost; refreshments are provided.
Registration Required: www.collegevilleMN.com/theologyday or 320-363-3560.
Unplanned - Movie, Dinner, and Discussion
A Look Inside the Abortion Industry
Saturday, October 19, 5:45 - 8:30p, Parish Center
Please RSVP Val at vpoppe4@gmail.com - Free Will Offering Accepted
St. Joseph's Respect Life Group will be hosting this eye-opening look inside the abortion industry from a woman who was once its most passionate advocate. The movie is rated R thus teenagers under 17 must be accompanied by their parents. The movie and light supper will begin at 5:45p (following the 4:30p Mass). The evening will conclude with a discussion of the film. For more information, please visit: https://www.unplannedfilm.com.
"Raising Virtuous Children in a Digital Age"
Monday, October 21, 2:15p
Providence Academy Performing Arts Center, Plymouth
Dr. Guarendi is a Catholic father, a clinical psychologist, author of 12 books, professional speaker, and national radio and television host. He has made numerous television appearances, including The Oprah Winfrey Show and CBS This Morning, and is host of Living Right With Dr. Ray, which can be seen on EWTN. His radio program, "The Doctor Is In" can be heard on over 440 stations and on Sirius XM radio.
Eucharistic Adoration
October 22 and Every 4th Tuesday of the Month
8:30a - 5:30p, Parish Center
Spend some dedicated prayer time before Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Choose your own time to drop in and pray for those who are ill, who are struggling, or for those who have gone home to the Lord. You may not know their specific needs, but the Lord does, simply lift them up with your prayer.
COAR (Community of Oscar A. Romero)
Wednesday, October 23, 7:00 - 8:00p, Parish Center
This meeting is open to the parish to discuss future partnership with the COAR Children's Village supporting orphans in El Salvador.
Pope Francis Documentary - A Man of His Word
Thursday, October 24, 7:00p
Parish Center - Room A
St. Joseph Catholic Community will host a showing of this movie produced by Universal Focus Features and is a rare co-production with the Vatican. Pope Francis’ ideas and his message are central to this documentary, which sets out to present his work of reform and his answers to today’s global questions about death, social justice, immigration, ecology, wealth inequality, materialism and the role of the family. The movie shows Pope Francis ministering as St. Francis did in his day. This movie will touch your heart and give you a new appreciation of our beloved Pope.
Healing the Harm
Saturday, October 26, 9:00a - 12:00p
Church of the Assumption, 51 7th St. W. Saint Paul
In the wake of the clergy abuse scandal, the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis has led the way with programs addressed at healing the harm. Janine Geske, former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice and Marquette Law School professor has led conversations on restorative justice at the Vatican and throughout the world. Justice Geske will be joined by Father Daniel Griffith, pastor at Our Lady of Lourdes in Minneapolis and Liaison for Restorative Justice and Healing for the Archdiocese. Father Griffith will introduce restorative justice in a biblical and theological context. Justice Geske will then share more about this work from her experience and introduce and conduct a healing circle.
Register to Vote Weekend
October 26 / 27, Parish Center
(Before and After All Mases)
Election Day: Novemer 5, 2019
"We need to participate for the common good. Sometimes we hear: a good Catholic is not interested in politics. This is not true: good Catholics immerse themselves in politics by offering the best of themselves so that the leader can govern." - Pope Francis
Rachel's Vineyard - Weekend Retreat
November 1-3, Rachel's Vineyard. Buffalo, MN
If you or someone you love is grieving the loss of a child to abortion, come and experience the healing mercy of Jesus Christ on our weekend retreat. The next Rachel’s Vineyard Twin Cities’ retreat is November 1-3, 2019, in the Twin Cities area. For more information contact Nancy: rachels@rvineyardmn.org, 763.250.9313, or visit www.rvineyardmn.org.
Cenacle of Prayer for Priests
November 3 and Every First Sunday of Each Month
8:30a - 9:45p, Parish Center Eucharistic Chapel
Come together before the 10:00 am mass to pray with us to build a spiritual resevoir of grace for priests and seminarians and their challenges and needs.
Vespers Service of Remembrance
Thursday, November 7, 7:00p
Parish Center
All family members and friends of deceased loved ones are welcome to attend and join the community for this time of prayer. Even if you are unable to attend, please consider submitting a prayer intention to remember a loved one.
Parent's Night Out
Saturday, November 9, 5:30p - 10:00p, Parish Center
Free Will Donations Accepted
A chance for parents to have a Saturday evening out while knowing their child(ren) are being watched in a safe and caring environment from 5:30-10 pm. We play games, have a small snack, story time and have a lot of fun in the church's nursery and Youth Lounge. Contributions to Parent's Night Out help support our High School Youth Mission trips. See website for other Parent's Night Out dates through May 2020!
Catholic Young Adults: The Musical
November 15 - 24
Saint Agnes School, Helen House Auditorium
Missed the Boat Theatre presents "Catholic Young Adults: The Musical." This brand new musical created by the Archdiocese's own Fr. Kyle Kowalczyk distills the essence of Catholic Young Adult subculture in an unexpectedly poignant and reverently hilarious brew. Tickets at www.cyamusical.brownpapertickets.com. Use the code BULLETIN for a $5 discount! Erin da Costa at erin.dacosta@outlook.com for more information.
Spiritual Retreat for Healh Care Professionals
November 15-17, 2019, Christ the King Retreat Center
Registration Required
Curatio is hosting an inspiring weekend with daily Mass, spiritual direction, confession, prayer and a series of meditations integrating life/work/faith and the call to holiness! Led by Master Monsignor James Shea, president of the University of Mary.
Men's Discernment Retreat
Monday - Saturday, December 28 -30
Christ the King Retreat Center, Buffalo, MN
Registration Required: $75
Men (seniors in High School up to age 50) interested in priesthood are invited to this 3-day retreat, which takes place from Saturday afternoon to Monday afternoon at the beautiful Christ the King Retreat Center in Buffalo. Communal and private prayer, Adoration, Mass and presentations by Archbishop Hebda are designed to help participants discern their future vocation.
St. John's University Theology DaySpiritual Direction: The Bible and the Modern World
Thursday, March 5, 6:00p - 9:00p
Pax Christi Church, Eden PrairieAll are invited to attend an evening with Vincent Smiles, Ph.D., Professor of Theology in the Department of Theology of the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University. There is no cost; refreshments are provided.
Registration Required: www.collegevilleMN.com/theologyday or 320-363-3560.
St. John's University Theology DayAngels and Demons: What do Scripture and Tradition Say About Them?
Thursday, March 5, 6:00p - 9:00p
Saint Frances Cabrini Church, MinneapolisAll are invited to attend an evening with Fr. Michael Patella, OSB, Professor of New Testament at Saint John's University and its School of Theology and Seminary in Collegeville. There is no cost; refreshments are provided.
Registration Required: www.collegevilleMN.com/theologyday or 320-363-3560.