With the Apostolic Letter “Patris corde” (“With a Father’s Heart”), Pope Francis recalls the 150th anniversary of the declaration of Saint Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church. To mark the occasion, the Holy Father has proclaimed a “Year of Saint Joseph” from December 8, 2020 to December 8, 2021. The Vatican Announcement.

Heavenly Father,
Who gave St. Joseph to Jesus and Mary
As protector and guide,
Grant that our Archdiocesan Synod,
Under his protection and guidance,
May help us discern your direction for our Church.
May we listen as he listened,
Trust as he trusted,
Obey as he obeyed,
Receive as he received,
Love as he loved,
And share in his life of devotion to Jesus and Mary.
Amen.
St. Joseph, pray for us.

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LET'S CELEBRATE

A YEAR OF SAINT JOSEPH!


In conjunction with the Universal Church celebrating a "Year of Saint Joseph," Archbishop Bernard Hebda asked if St. Joseph Catholic Community would accept the honor of celebrating Saint Joseph in a special way during the month of July.
Father Terry was delighted and of course said "Yes!"

We are offering many activities to learn more about and celebrate our patron Saint Joseph. We invite you to participate in various activities throughout the year to celebrate in your own way and with our Catholic community. See below for ideas and watch the bulletin for more on Saint Joseph celebrations!
 

 

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Who Is Saint Joseph?
 

Saint Joseph was a carpenter, son of a noble family who God chose as the foster father of Jesus and wife of Mary. He is honored as the patron of the Universal Church, of fathers, of families and so many other patronages. March 19 has been dedicated as the Feast of Saint Joseph. When get-togethers are possible, St. Joseph Catholic Community celebrates our patron Saint Joseph with an evening Mass followed by a large-scale pasta dinner for our parishioners. Our community gathers and honors the humble Saint Joseph for his life-long sacrifice and protection of Mary and our Lord Jesus.
 

Click the Picture Below to Learn More About Saint Joseph

This Statue of the Holy Family is Located in our Parish Center!
 

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Monthly Informatives on the 19th of Each Month!


Commemorating the 150th anniversary of Saint Joseph, we invite you to learn more about our patron Saint Joseph each month on the 19th day, celebrating his life and the wondrous life he led. Join the St. Joseph's Flocknote group " Year of Saint Joseph" to receive a link to read or listen to and learn more about this great man!

Assigned by the Universal Church, the month of March is known as the Month of Saint Joseph and is punctuated by the Solemnity of Saint Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary on March 19th

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Cuppa Joe is a series of 10 talks by 10 theologians on the 10 wonders of Saint Joseph, taking place at 10 Local Pilgrimages in our archdiocese entrusted to the patronage of our spiritual father. These talks will premiere the first Tuesday of the month
– just in time for your afternoon coffee!

The St. Paul/Mpls Archdiocese Invites You to Enjoy Virtual Talks on Saint Joseph!
First Tuesday of the Month at 4:00 PM, March – December 2021
Facebook, YouTube and Instagram – and on their Year of Saint Joseph page
Sign up to receive monthly Archdiocese videos and other Synod updates.

Schedule of Events (All Virtual)

March 2: “Delight of Saints,” Fr. Tom Margevičius, West St. Paul
April 6: “Our Spiritual Father,” Dr. Deborah Savage, Lino Lakes
May 4: “Young Husband of Mary,” Fr. Evan Koop, Maple Grove
June 1: “Virginal Father of Jesus,” Kelly Wahlquist, Red Wing
July 6: “Just and Reverent Man,” Fr. Kevin Zilverberg, New Hope
August 3: “Savior of the Savior,” Deacon Joe Michalak, Miesville
September 7: “Adorer of Christ,” Liz Kelly, Waconia
October 5: “Silent Witness,” Fr. John Floder, Rosemount
November 2: “Patron of a Happy Death,” Deacon Dan Gannon, St. Paul
December 7: “Terror of Demons,” Fr. Jon Vander Ploeg, Taylors Falls
 

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Color and Learn About Saint Joseph

Get out your coloring pencils, markers and pens to create beautiful artwork while learning the story of Saint Joseph and why we honor him.

Click Below for Our Saint Joseph Coloring and Learning Activity Book

Adult Saint Joseph Coloring Book for Purchase
Other Saint Joseph Crafts for Kids

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This Fun Event Has Ended

The Year of Saint Joseph is filled with activities to celebrate our Patron Saint Joseph on the 19th of each month. Starting March 14, we invite you to go searching for 19 of the coveted Saint Joseph Easter Eggs!  

This fun adventure is for the entire family, so “hop” to it and start searching the web!

While searching the St. Joseph Catholic Community website.    Complete and submit the entry form with 19 locations by Wednesday, April 7.   A random prize drawing for all completed entries will be awarded! Happy Easter Egg Hunting on www.stjosephparish.com! 

Entry forms are found in the Spring mailing sent to all families, and are available at the Parish Office or online in the links section on this page starting March 14.
Find 19 locations by Wednesday, April 7!

Winners of the random prize drawing for all completed entries will be mailed by April 19!

CONGRATULATIONS AND THANKS FOR EASTER EGG HUNTING WITH US!!!

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Archdiocese Saint Joseph Offerings

The Archdiocese has created many ways for us to participate in this wonderful celebration, such as making an individual consecration to Saint Joseph, and offering the Archdiocesan Synod Prayer to Saint Joseph.
Visit:  archspm.org/synod/stjoseph. 

 

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We pray to Saint Joseph who has achieved special privileges. He hears our prayers and is among heaven's most powerful protectors and intercessors.

To you, O blessed Joseph (Ad te, beate Ioseph)

To you, O blessed Joseph, do we come in our afflictions, and having implored the help of your most holy Spouse, we confidently invoke your patronage also.

Through that charity which bound you to the Immaculate Virgin Mother of God and through the paternal love with which you embraced the Child Jesus, we humbly beg you graciously to regard the inheritance which Jesus Christ has purchased by his Blood, and with your power and strength to aid us in our necessities.

O most watchful guardian of the Holy Family, defend the chosen children of Jesus Christ; O most loving father, ward off from us every contagion of error and corrupting influence; O our most mighty protector, be kind to us and from heaven assist us in our struggle with the power of darkness.

As once you rescued the Child Jesus from deadly peril, so now protect God’s Holy Church from the snares of the enemy and from all adversity; shield, too, each one of us by your constant protection, so that, supported by your example and your aid, we may be able to live piously, to die in holiness, and to obtain eternal happiness in heaven. Amen.
 

Daily Prayers to Saint Joseph

Glorious Patriarch Saint Joseph, whose power makes the impossible possible, come to my aid in these times of anguish and difficulty. Take under your protection the serious and troubling situations that I commend to you, that they may have a happy outcome.
My beloved father, all my trust is in you.
Let it not be said that I invoked you in vain, and since you can do everything with Jesus and Mary, show me that your goodness is as great as your power. Amen.

Hail, Guardian of the Redeemer,
Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
To you God entrusted his only Son;
in you Mary placed her trust;
with you Christ became man.
Blessed Joseph, to us too,
show yourself a father
and guide us in the path of life.
Obtain for us grace, mercy, and courage,
and defend us from every evil.  Amen.