News & Events
St. Joseph of the Lakes is proud to have an active faith community - there’s always something going on! Be sure check the listing below for news & events. Please check out our other channels too:
September 2026 Daily Mass Schedule
Tuesday | 8:30 am in the Historic Church
Wednesday | 8:30 am in the Worship Space
Thursday | 8:30 am in the Historic Church
*First Thursday | 6:30 pm (Held in the Historic Church)
Friday | 8:30 am in the Worship Space
Family Playtime at St. Joe’s on Wednesday Mornings
Join us on the Playground/Pavilion at St. Joe's for Family Playtime in the childcare room. We meet most Wednesday mornings from 9:30 am to 11:30 am during the school year. Fee: $2.00 per child per session. No registration necessary! Come when it's convenient for you.
Driver Safety Class
Attention Drivers 55 years or Older: Attend Driver Safety Class to receive 10% off your auto insurance. The course taught follows the State of Minnesota guidelines. Our next class will be held at St. Joseph of the Lakes Catholic Church on Saturday, September 12, 2026 beginning at 9:00am in St. Joseph Hall. The cost for the class is $20 per person. To register, or have questions answered, contact Tammy or Gary Lincoln at (651) 494-3943.
New Monday Small Group! - Starts Monday, September 14
Using Bishop Barron’s ‘What Christians Believe’, we will explore the Nicene Creed through Sacred Scripture, Church Teaching, & Catholic Intellectual Tradition. The group will meet from 9:30-11am in rooms 105-106 starting on Monday, September 14. All participants will be lent a copy of the book for the duration of the group. Please contact Jacob Wilson to sign up at JacobW@SaintJosephsParish.org or at 651-784-3045 ext 104.
DINE TO DONATE EVENT - Monday, September 14 at Texas Roadhouse in Coon Rapids
Mark your calendars for Monday, September 14 as St. Joes is participating in a DINE TO DONATE fundraiser at Texas Roadhouse in Coon Rapids. The parish receives a 10% donation of your total food purchase that night – it can be a Take-Out or Dine-In experience. Present the flyer insert from the bulletin, or you can download one below. Additionally, we have cards available for a FREE Kid’s Meal and FREE Appetizer at Texas Roadhouse to be used anytime.
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Baptism Preparation Class - Saturday, September 19
The next Baptism preparation session here at St. Joe’s is on Saturday, September 19 at 10:00 am in Room 101-103. Please call Jenni Hughes at 651.784.3015 to register for the class or for more information on baptisms here at St. Joe’s.
Build a Bed Donations & Volunteers Needed
Join our church wide Build a Bed project to bring comfort and hope to local children in need! We're partnering with Sleep in Heavenly Peace, a remarkable nonprofit dedicated to ensuring no child sleeps on the floor. Their mission is to build and deliver beds to children who lack a safe, comfortable place to rest, transforming lives one bed at a time. Last year this event was a major success. We had over 80 volunteers and we built 30 beds. We also raised over $5,000 for the organization.
This year we will meet in the Pavilion on Saturday, September 19, from 8:45 AM to 12:00 noon. Each bed costs $250 to cover materials and bedding, which includes twin sheets, a pillowcase, a pillow, and a comforter. We’re seeking donations of money and/or new twin bedding to make this possible—every contribution and at any amount counts!
All skill levels are welcome for building beds. The work is light, sanding, drilling, staining and assembly of parts of the beds with screws, nuts and bolts. Each position will have training.
The Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary will provide coffee and fresh rolls in the morning and a light lunch at noon to keep our volunteers energized. They are also coordinating bedding donations.
For monetary contributions, please make checks payable to Knights of Columbus – Council 9905. In the notes section of the check please add donation for SHP and provide your email if you would like a faster way of getting a receipt. We will have a collection bin in the Church entry way for donations.
Be a part of this heartwarming initiative!
To sign up, contact Richard Tobias at dspmathguru@proton.me or 408 -858-4007.
Ministry of Mothers here at St. Joe’s on Monday Nights - Starting September 21
No matter where you are in your journey as a mother and a catholic woman, we know there are plenty of joys and struggles along the way. This small group is for mothers with children ages 0-18, bonded by their vocation and solidified by their faith. Our goal is to connect young mothers to form lasting friendships and encourage growth in their relationship with God. This weekly bible study is held on Monday nights throughout the school year, childcare is available. The group also plans occasional spouse and family friendly activities. For more information contact MinistryofMothers171@gmail.com.
Receive a Monthly Message from Archbishop Hebda
All of us in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis have the opportunity to sign up for a monthly message from Archbishop Hebda. You still have time to sign up for Archbishop Hebda’s newsletter, “Together on the Journey”! Sign up and learn more on the Archdiocesan website:
https://www.archspm.org/togetheronthejourney/
