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:
Statement Regarding Deadly Shooting from Archbishop Hebda
New Prayer Group is Seeking Participants!
As our parish begins an Evangelization focus that is directed by our Archdiocese, one of the first needs is that of prayer. Therefore, a new Evangelization Prayer Group has begun meeting, please join us!
Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026
Time: 1:30 to 3:00 pm
Place: Rooms 105 & 106
This prayer group will meet monthly, on the 1st Thursday of each month, from 1:30 to 3:00 pm. Jacob Wilson, Director of Evangelization for Saint Joe's, will be leading the prayer. It will be a peaceful time of reflection, hope and insights as we pray for the success of the Evangelization Team and other parish needs. No experience is necessary, just a love of prayer and a willingness to listen and pray, through scripture.
Spirit Sunday — Sunday, February 8 at 10 AM Mass
Join us for our last Spirit Sunday Mass of the faith formation year. In the gathering space after Mass, we will have a take-home family craft available to support your family's preparation for the season of Lent. Children and youth are encouraged to wear the color red, a symbol of the Holy Spirit. All are welcome! (No donuts/coffee after Masses that weekend; the Great Hall is needed for Variety Show set-up.)
Small Group Registration is Here!
It's time to sign up for a Lenten Small Group! The Evangelization Team has coordinated 12 Small Groups which will connect parishioners and encourage Lenten prayer. While our church family is large, these groups create the bonds that help us all feel connected to our community. Small groups meet once a week for the 6 weeks of Lent. A provided study guide includes scripture readings, discussion questions, and reflection prompts for home use. Everyone is welcome and no prior experience is needed.
The registration deadline is Wednesday, February 11, there is no cost, and it is a great way to meet other parishioners, deepen your prayer life and have fun!
Questions or suggestions? Please contact Jacob Wilson, Director of Evangelization for more information: 651.784.3015 or JacobW@SaintJosephsParish.org.
Extreme Faith Camp Registration - Now Open!
St. Joe's is headed to Extreme Faith Camp (EFC) again this summer, hosted at archdiocese-owned Trinity Woods Catholic Retreat Center in Trego, WI. Grow closer to God and understand more about our Catholic faith while having a great summer camp experience.
- Who can attend: St. Joe's middle school students in 6th-8th grade in Fall 2026 can attend as campers; 9th graders and up can attend as members of the Prayer Team; 10th graders and up can attend as responsible Extreme Team (small group) leaders of our middle schoolers
- Dates and participant cost: Monday, July 13, to Friday, July 17th, 2026. The total cost is $540 per participant (corrected amount as of 1/12/26) and includes transportation from/to St. Joe's, meals, activities, t-shirt.
- Registration: Both a non-refundable $100 deposit and initial registration must be received by Sunday, February 21st.Registration information will be posted on the parish website this week; initial registration (to hold a spot) opens on Tuesday, Jan. 13th. St. Joe's has 15 EFC spots available; once those spots are filled, interested students' names will be placed on a waitlist.
- Please email Sarah Ray (Dir. of Faith Formation) with questions -- sarahr@saintjosephsparish.org
Register for Extreme Faith Camp by Clicking Here!
Pay for Extreme Faith Camp by Clicking Here!
St. Joseph of the Lakes Variety Show - "Meet Me at the Fair"
Come and enjoy a great time at St. Joe's Great Hall for some great fun at the Fair with our talented music ministry fair goers. Shows are on:
- Friday, February 13 at 7:00 pm
- Saturday, February 14 at 7:00 pm
- Sunday, February 15 at 2:00 pm.
Tickets are available to purchase online by clicking here or in person at the parish office during the week.
WINE: Catholic Women’s Conference
Saturday, February 14, 8:00 am-3:00 pm, at St. John Neumann, Eagan
The day begins with Mass celebrated by Archbishop Hebda and features inspirational talks by Barbara Heil, Dr. Kerry McMahon, and Leila Benoit, as well as the amazing music of Teresa Peterson. Opportunities for confession, adoration, shopping, prayer teams, and more! An optional Friday evening gathering includes a tremendous dinner, praise & worship, networking, and entertainment. Find more information and registration at catholicvineyard.com/event/wine-womens-conference.
Presidents Day
The Parish Office is closed on Monday, February 16 in observance of the holiday.
Ash Wednesday Masses
Join us at St. Joseph of the Lakes for Mass on Wednesday, February 18 at:
- 6:30 am - Commuter Mass
- 8:30 am
- 6:00 pm
All Masses are held in the Worship Space. Reconciliation is also on Wednesday, February 18 from 8:00 am to 8:20 am.
Scouting Mass Celebrated by Archbishop Hebda on February 28, 2026
All Scouts (Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Girl Scouts of the USA, American Heritage Girls) are invited to the Archdiocesan Scout Mass on Saturday, February 28th at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Edina celebrated by Archbishop Hebda. The event will begin at 10am and includes recognition for accomplishments this past year. All are welcome!
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/
