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Latest News
From The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Mpls
Keep up-to-date on announcements and events from Archbishop Hebda and the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis.
Synod Praying with Scripture Series
Available Any Time (5 Part Series)
Online Download - View Them Any Time!
This 5-part virtual series on praying with Scripture offers practical tools for growing in holiness, drawing upon the rich tradition of the Catholic Church. Archbishop Hebda and Bishop Cozzens will teach the fundamentals of praying with Scripture and explain how to use a Prayer Companion resource to enrich your prayer experience. Watch at your convenience with family, friends or on your own.
To participate and receive materials, download "MyParish" from your app store and search "Archdiocesan Synod" OR sign up to receive emails at eva.us/archspm-fall2020. More information at archspm.org/synod.
Healing and Hope Series
5-Part Series
Available Any Time!
This five-part virtual retreat grounds each person in his or her fundamental identity as a beloved child of God. Yet each person has experienced wounds that bind. This retreat explores how to unbind these knots through the intercession of Our Lady, Un-doer of Knots, and open these wounds to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Encountering Jesus’ love and mercy brings healing and hope. This series begins October 18, and will be permenently housed on the Archdiocesan website.
To participate and receive materials, free sign up to receive emails at eva.us/archspm-fall2020. More information at archspm.org/synod.
PRISM Holiday Toy Shoppe
Collection and Distribution
PRISM - 1220 Zane Avenue N, Golden Valley
Every kid deserves to enjoy happy holidays. But hundreds of parents in PRISM’s service area struggle to make ends meet. Putting food on the table, keeping the lights on, paying the rent, and providing proper winter clothes are their challenges and priorities. There just isn’t any money left for presents at the holidays.
Volunteers are needed to sort donations, set up the event, assist with distribution, and help clean-up. Signup: email Nolan Isaacson, Volunteer Manager at nisaacson@prismmpls.org .
To attend this event, please see the requirements on the PRISM website:
https://www.prismmpls.org/holidaytoyshoppe
Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel Exhibition
Now through January 31
Mall of America, Bloomington
The exhibit includes all of Michelangelo’s works displayed on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, from his famous fresco, “The Creation of Man,” all the way to the “Last Judgment,” which was completed in 1541 as part of an altar wall redesign.
Cost to visit the exhibit is $19 for adults, $14 for seniors, members of the military and college students, and free for children 6 and under. Visitors can buy tickets in advance or at the door. The exhibit will follow safety protocols for in-person events. Click the picture to find out more!
Give to the Max! #Giving Tuesday
Support St. Joseph Catholic Community
Year-Round Giving Program - Thank You!
Please support St. Joseph's mission to provide In-Person and Online Programming, Liturgies, Children and Adult Faith Formation, Young Adults, Men's, and Mom's Small Faith Groups, Social Outreach, General and Facility Funds, and More!
Give a one time or recurring gift, look into corporate matching programs - Your generosity is greatly appreciated! mightycause.com/organization/sjccmn (St. Joseph Catholic Community, New Hope/Plymouth)
#SJCCShares - You can also visit www.stjosephparish.com/give
St. Joe's Word Cloud Fun!
November 29 through December 18
Facebook - See November 28 Upcoming Post
LET'S HAVE SOME FUN!
Together, let's build a Word Cloud especially for St. Joseph Catholic Community!
Go to https://www.facebook.com/StJoeNewHope/ and:
1) PLACE ONE WORD that you feel describes St. Joseph Catholic Community in the response section by December 18.
2) We'll take all the responses and build a Word Cloud collaboratively made with your help and share it with you at Christmas!
What a fun present to look forward to! If you do not have Facebook, please feel free to email your word to communications@stjosephparish.com or contact the Parish Office.
Fasting and Prayer Against Racism
Wednesday, December 2, 7:00p
The Cathedral of St. Paul
The Church in the United States will be observing a day of fasting and prayer against the sin racism. There will be prayer at the Cathedral. St. Joseph parish will also have a special prayer at our 9:00a Mass that day.
St. Joe's Young Adults GAME NIGHT!
Wednesday, December 2, 8:00p
Online and Free of Course!
Enjoy camaraderie, faith, fun and a purpose with St. Joe's Young Adults group! Game Nights occurs every first Wednesday of the month for members to drop in when they can via Zoom. If you have questions and want to receive invites for the fun, please see our Young Adults webpage!
PRISM - Fill The Van Event
Thursday, December 3, 1:00p - 7:00p
PRISM - 1220 Zane Avenue N, Golden Valley
Help PRISM fill their van full of unwrapped holiday gifts for families in our community! Need ideas? Check out the registry: https://www.linktr.ee/prismmpls.
St. Joseph's Virtual Youth Retreat!
Saturday, December 5, 9:00a to 12:00p
ONLINE
From Fear to Freedom Journey to the Mountain Retreat. We invite Middle School and High School youth of St. Joseph Catholic Community to join in a virtual journey of reflection and growth..
Registration: https://stjosephnewhope.wufoo.com/forms/youth-ministry-online-retreat-2020/
Saturday 4:30p Parish Center Mass is Suspended
Please join us for Mass in-person or online
Sundays at 10:00a
The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra Concert Series
250 Years of Beethoven - Free Online
Saturday, December 5, 8:00p (Live Streamed)
Sunday December 6, 2:00p (Rebroadcasted)
Grosse Fugue for String Quartet
Kyu-Young Kim - violin
Hyobi Sim - viola
Julie Albers - celloSymphony No. 6 for Piano Four-Hands, Pastoral (arr. By Carl Czerny)
Alexandra Nepomnyashchaya - piano
Richard Egarr - pianoSymphony No. 7
Thomas Zehetmair - conductor
Mark Your Calendar for Entire Free Fall 2020 Digital Season:
https://content.thespco.org/music/concert-library/live-streams
In-Person and Streamed Mass at St. Joseph!
Sunday, December 6, 10:00a
St. Joseph Parish Center, Sanctuary
We are excited to announce an invitation to in-person Sunday Masses! In protecting public health and based on the recommendations from several government agencies, St. Joseph has prepared a safe environment for our Catholic family to return to Mass if they wish while meeting the required protocols.
See our website for more information on both in-person and online Mass schedules, along with what to expect, safety protocols and the reservation process.
For saftey and health reasons, the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis recommends that you continue to worship with us through online Masses if:
- You are older than 65
- You have underlying health conditions
- you are sick or have a fever or other COVID-19 symptoms
- you are COVID-19 positive or live with someone who is COVID-19 positive
- You feel uncertain about your safety if you come
It’s also important to know that the obligation to attend Sunday Mass and Holy Days of Obligation continues to be suspended as long as the pandemic continues. So a person continuing to shelter in place and not attend Mass remains a Catholic in good standing.
We are Cautious, We are Concerned, We are Prepared, We Rejoice!
www.stjosephparish.com/welcome-back
RESPECT LIFE ROSARY
Sundays, 9:35a
Parish Center Chapel, Reservations Required
The Respect Life Group will pray the rosary prior to Mass. Participants must make a Reservation for the 10:00a Mass online and check-in at the kiosk before going to the Chapel. We ask that you wear a mask and comply to social distancing requirements.
Cenacle of Prayer for Priests - AT HOME
December 6 and Every First Sunday of Each Month
Pray together to build a spiritual reservoir of grace for priests and seminarians and their challenges and needs.
Christmas Stories with JB Eckert
Sundays, December 6 and 20; 1:00pm
Online, Free
Listen to parishioner JB Eckert as he shares his story telling during the "Sundays at Landmark" programs now through December. View these virtual events on landmarkcenter.org.
The Virtual Peace Light Ceremony
Sunday, December 6, 8:00p
Online from New York
The 2020 Peace Light will not be making its journey across the Atlantic this year, however we can continue to share the Peace Light's message of peace and friendship in a virtual ceremony in New York with the light from last year's journey: bit.ly/2020VirtualPeaceLightCeremony
A Year of St. Joseph!
Patron of the Universal Church
Tuesday, December 8
The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis observes a Year of St. Joseph, beginning December 8, 2020. The Church Universal marks the 150th anniversary of Pope Pius IX's proclamation of St. Joseph as the Patron of the Universal Church. May St. Joseph be a source of inspiration for us as we prepare for the Synod of 2022.
Archbishop Hebda will consecrate the Archdiocese to Saint Joseph on December 8, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, at 7:00p at the Cathedral of Saint Paul. COVID-19 protocols will be observed for those in attendance, and the event will be livestreamed - see http://www.cathedralsaintpaul.org/ for more information.
The lay faithful are invited to join Archbishop Hebda and Bishop Cozzens in preparing for our Archdiocesan Year of St. Joseph, by making personal consecrations to St. Joseph through a 33-day preparation period during the year of St. Joseph. Learn how at https://www.archspm.org/synod/stjoseph/
Feast of Immaculate Conception Mass
Tuesday, December 8, 5:30p
Parish Center, In-Person Reservations Required
See Our Website for the Online Mass
The logic of piety helped God’s people to believe that Mary was full of grace and free of sin from the first moment of her existence. Moreover, this great privilege of Mary is the highlight of all that God has done in Jesus. Rightly understood, the incomparable holiness of Mary shows forth the incomparable goodness of God. We celebrate Her on this day; click Her picture to find out more about this Feast day.
In-Person Guidelines: ww.stjosephparish.com/welcome-back
Reservations Available Dec 6 (Noon): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/126180544405
St. John's Theology Day - ONLINE
December Schedule
Registration Required 5 Business Days Before Event
- FREE -
Theology Day is a chance for people in our communities who are seeking a deeper understanding of their faith and its place in their everyday lives to learn from and interact with the theologians of Saint John's School of Theology and Seminary. It offers a chance for these scholars to gain insights and grow in their faith, as well.
Dec 11, 9:00a - 11:00a: Callings of Women in the Church: A Young Feminist Perspective, Jessie Bazan, M.Div. '17
Retirement Fund for Religious Orders
Annual Appeal - December 12 - 13
Parish Center
Religious order sisters, brothers and priests sacrifice worldly possessions to serve Jesus by serving His people. Now, it's our turn to help them by contributing to the 2020 Retirement Fund for Religious campaign. This year's slogan: " Please give to those who have given a lifetime." Drop a marked envelope ("RFR") at your parish, go to www.archspm.org/rfr or https://retiredreligious.org for more information. Click the picture to watch the overview video.
Christmas at the Monastery
December 7 - 13
Online Marketplace/Silent Auction/Social Hour
Virtual Events hosted by the Sisters of St. Benedict of St. Paul’s Monastery
Celebrate Christmas virtually with the Sisters of St. Benedict in three virtual ways! Online materials included. Attend live or watch recorded sessions:- Online Christmas Marketplace – December 7-13: Complete your Christmas shopping list while raising essential funds for the Community and their Ministries!
- Online Silent Auction – December 12, 2-4:30 p.m.: Among our many other exceptional offerings, this year’s silent auction will include a three-course dinner for eight with Archbishop Bernard Hebda, hosted and catered by St. Paul’s Monastery!
- Virtual Social Hour with the Sisters – December 12, 3-4 p.m.: You are cordially invited to attend this special social hour with the Sisters! Registration is free, but donations are greatly appreciated.
For more information and to register: www.stpaulsmonastery.org/christmas
Cana Advent Morning of Reflection for Mothers of Young Children
Saturday, December 12, 9:00a - 1:00p, Online
Full of Grace! Prepare your heart to be transformed this Advent! Mothers of young children, a special morning just for you! Are you in need of filling your spiritual cup? Are you open to God’s grace to grow your relationships with your spouse and children? Receive the gift of grace with the Lord on this self-guided reflective mini-retreat designed especially for you!
Please register by December 9 at canafamilyinstitute.com/events to receive your digital retreat guide. Invite your friends to participate! Questions? Contact Cathy Carson at cathy@canafamilyinstitute.com. Brought to you by Cana Family Institute as part of The Cana Experience.
St. Joseph's MOM's Group
Monday, December 14, 1:00p - 1:40p
Online - Ascension Press Video Discussion
This spiritual MOM's group meets every 2nd and 4th Monday of each month via Zoom. We will watch and discuss various videos from Ascension Press. Today's discussion will be " When to Work, When to Rest." Click the MOM's Group picture for a link to the video and how to join.
Advent Reconciliation Service
Thursday, December 17, 7:00p - Registration Required
Parish Center, In-Person and Live Streamed
See Our Website for the Online Mass
Please join us to receive general absolution this holiday season. St. Joseph's will provide this sacrament while you are in the pews for the prayer service and absolution.
In-Person Reservations Available Dec 6 (noon)
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/127032247873
The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra Concert Series
Handel's Messiah - Free Online
Saturday, December 19, 8:00p (Live Streamed)
Sunday December 20, 2:00p (Rebroadcasted)
Messiah George Frideric Handel
Jeannette Sorrell - conductor
Carine Tinney - soprano
Reginald Mobley - countertenor
Rufus Müller - tenor
Jesse Blumberg - baritone
The Singers — Minnesota Choral Artistschorus
Matthew Culloton - artistic director
Mark Your Calendar for Entire Free Fall 2020 Digital Season:
https://content.thespco.org/music/concert-library/live-streams
Rejoice! - Jesus, Our Lord is Born!
Christmas Masses, Reservations Required
December 24 & 25 (See Schedule Below)
See Our Website for the Online Mass
We welcome all families and friends, those traveling near and far, and those who have fallen away from the church, to become renewed and celebrate with us!
Christmas Eve, Thursday, December 24
4:00p Parish Center (also streamed on SJCCMN YouTube)
5:30p Parish Center - Communion Distribution Drive-Up (for viewers of the 4:00p Mass)
Christmas Day, Friday, December 25
10:00a Parish Center (also streamed on SJCCMN YouTube)
See our website on December 6 (noon) for IN-PERSON RESERVATIONS..
St. Joseph's MOM's Group
Monday, December 28, 1:00p - 1:40p
Online - Ascension Press Video Discussion
This spiritual MOM's group meets every 2nd and 4th Monday of each month via Zoom. We will watch and discuss various videos from Ascension Press. Today's discussion will be " Spiritually Healthy Ways to Soothe Emotional Pain." Click the MOM's Group picture for a link to the video.
Solemnity of Mary Masses
Friday, January 1, 11:00a, Parish Center
(See Our Website for the Online Mass)
Mary, the all-holy ever-virgin Mother of God, is the masterwork of the mission of the Son and the Spirit in the fullness of time. Join us for this Holy Day of Obligation in Her honor. Click Her picture to find out more about Mary.
See our website on December 27 (noon) for IN-PERSON RESERVATIONS..
St. Joe's Young Adults GAME NIGHT!
Wednesday, January 6, 8:00p
Online and Free of Course!
Enjoy camaraderie, faith, fun and a purpose with St. Joe's Young Adults group! Game Nights occurs every first Wednesday of the month for members to drop in when they can via Zoom. If you have questions and want to receive invites for the fun, please see our Young Adults webpage!
Prayer Service for Life
Friday, January 22, 10:30a
In-Person and Online
Cathedral of Saint Paul
Please the Cathedral of Saint Paul for the Annual Prayer Service for Life. This prayer service commemorates the millions of lives lost to abortion and the many women and men wounded by abortion’s aftermath.
Limited seating will be available, and COVID-19 protocols will be followed. The prayer service will also be livestreamed on the Cathedral’s Facebook page; https://www.archspm.org/prayer-service-life/
March for Life Youth & Family Conference
Friday, January 22, 9:00a - 5:00p
St. Agnes Church, 535 Thomas Ave W, St Paul
Gather together at St. Agnes for a morning session, march to the Capitol for the noon rally, and then return to St. Agnes for an afternoon of prayer and education. Contact Katie at walkerk@archspm.org with any questions!
St. John's Theology Days - ONLINE
January Schedule
Registration Required 5 Business Days Before Event
- FREE -
Theology Day is a chance for people in our communities who are seeking a deeper understanding of their faith and its place in their everyday lives to learn from and interact with the theologians of Saint John's School of Theology and Seminary. It offers a chance for these scholars to gain insights and grow in their faith, as well.
Jan 22, 9:00a - 11:00a: What Mass Means: How Sacrifice and Real Presence Are Life-Changing, Fr. Anthony Ruff, OSB
Jan 28, 6:30p - 8:30p: What Mass Means: How Sacrifice and Real Presence Are Life-Changing, Fr. Anthony Ruff, OSB
St. Joe's Young Adults GAME NIGHT!
Wednesday, February 3, 8:00p
Online and Free of Course!
Enjoy camaraderie, faith, fun and a purpose with St. Joe's Young Adults group! Game Nights occurs every first Wednesday of the month for members to drop in when they can via Zoom. If you have questions and want to receive invites for the fun, please see our Young Adults webpage!
St. John's Theology Days - ONLINE
February Schedule
Registration Required 5 Business Days Before Event
- FREE -
Theology Day is a chance for people in our communities who are seeking a deeper understanding of their faith and its place in their everyday lives to learn from and interact with the theologians of Saint John's School of Theology and Seminary. It offers a chance for these scholars to gain insights and grow in their faith, as well.
Feb 5, 9:00a - 11:00a: Angels and Demons: What do Scripture and Tradition Say About Them?, Fr. Michael Patella, OSB
Feb 11, 6:30p - 8:30p: The Common Thread of Holy Saturday: How a Trauma Lens Can Unite and Strengthen our Catholic Church, Amie Schumacher, M.Div. '15
Feb 18, 6:30p - 8:30p: Callings of Women in the Church: A Young Feminist Perspective, Jessie Bazan, M.Div. '17
St. Joe's Young Adults GAME NIGHT!
Wednesday, March 3, 8:00p
Online and Free of Course!
Enjoy camaraderie, faith, fun and a purpose with St. Joe's Young Adults group! Game Nights occurs every first Wednesday of the month for members to drop in when they can via Zoom. If you have questions and want to receive invites for the fun, please see our Young Adults webpage!
St. John's Theology Days - ONLINE
March Schedule
Registration Required 5 Business Days Before Event
- FREE -
Theology Day is a chance for people in our communities who are seeking a deeper understanding of their faith and its place in their everyday lives to learn from and interact with the theologians of Saint John's School of Theology and Seminary. It offers a chance for these scholars to gain insights and grow in their faith, as well.
Mar 4, 6:30p - 8:30p: The Common Thread of Holy Saturday: How a Trauma Lens Can Unite and Strengthen our Catholic Church, Amie Schumacher, M.Div. '15
Mar 19, 9:00a - 11:00a: Angels and Demons: What do Scripture and Tradition Say About Them?, Fr. Michael Patella, OSB
Mar 26, 9:00a - 11:00a: The Common Thread of Holy Saturday: How a Trauma Lens Can Unite and Strengthen our Catholic Church, Amie Schumacher, M.Div. '15
St. Joe's Young Adults GAME NIGHT!
Wednesday, April 7, 8:00p
Online and Free of Course!
Enjoy camaraderie, faith, fun and a purpose with St. Joe's Young Adults group! Game Nights occurs every first Wednesday of the month for members to drop in when they can via Zoom. If you have questions and want to receive invites for the fun, please see our Young Adults webpage!
St. John's Theology Days - ONLINE
April Schedule
Registration Required 5 Business Days Before Event
- FREE -
Theology Day is a chance for people in our communities who are seeking a deeper understanding of their faith and its place in their everyday lives to learn from and interact with the theologians of Saint John's School of Theology and Seminary. It offers a chance for these scholars to gain insights and grow in their faith, as well.
Apr 9, 9:00a - 11:00a: Callings of Women in the Church: A Young Feminist Perspective, Jessie Bazan, M.Div. '17
Apr 15, 6:30p - 8:30p: Callings of Women in the Church: A Young Feminist Perspective, Jessie Bazan, M.Div. '17
Apr 23, 9:00a - 11:00a: What Mass Means: How Sacrifice and Real Presence Are Life-Changing, Fr. Anthony Ruff, OSB
Apr 30, 9:00a - 11:00a: Angels and Demons: What do Scripture and Tradition Say About Them?, Fr. Michael Patella, OSBessie Bazan, M.Div. '17
St. Joe's Young Adults GAME NIGHT!
Wednesday, May 5, 8:00p
Online and Free of Course!
Enjoy camaraderie, faith, fun and a purpose with St. Joe's Young Adults group! Game Nights occurs every first Wednesday of the month for members to drop in when they can via Zoom. If you have questions and want to receive invites for the fun, please see our Young Adults webpage!