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:
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Childcare During Mass
Our Childcare Room has reopened! Children 1 through 4 years of age are welcomed in the Childcare Rooms during the 10:00 am Mass on Sundays.
Synod Small Groups
The Synod Process is taking place the week of September 19 and concludes the week of October 24. Small groups include six 2 hour sessions that explore three primary focus areas. Our parish is hosting two open sessions for anyone in the parish to participate:
- Thursday evenings from 6:30 pm — 8:30 pm in St. Joseph Hall
- Wednesday lunch gathering from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm (bring a bag lunch) in St. Joseph Hall
Everyone is strongly encouraged to attend all 6 sessions, but if you cannot make them all that is okay. Your input is highly valuable so please attend as many as possible. Our parish is also looking for Group Facilitators to lead these small groups and Scribes to record the conversations. If you are interested in these volunteer opportunities please contact Meisha Johnson at [email protected]
For those already meeting in a small group, that’s great! You can sign your group up in the gathering space with a contact person and the Synod Committee will work with you to get the Synod Materials for those six weeks. For more information, please visit our website at www.mystjoes.me. See you at the Synod!
MEA Fall Fun Night - Friday, October 22
Come join us for fun at our MEA Night on Friday, October 22. We start the night off by meeting at Bowlero in Blaine for bowling, laser tag and playing an arcade game or two. We then travel to St. Joe’s for a pumpkin carving contest some pizza and more activities.
- Who: 7th—12 Grade
- When: Friday, October 22
- Time: 7:00 pm—10:00 pm
- Cost is $20.00 per participant and youth are always welcome to invite friends from outside of the parish too.
- Registration deadline: Monday, October 18. Registration forms are available by clicking here or can be picked up at the parish office. If you have any questions, contact Scott Frieler at [email protected]
Trunk or Treat - Saturday, October 30 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pn
This is a reminder to save the date to bring all your ghosts, goblins and other trick or treaters to St. Joe's for our 2nd ever Trunk or Treat. Bring a non-perishable item or two to help out those in need in our area and enjoy trick or treating and stop by the concession stand to purchase some popcorn, soda and more. We'll also have Fair Trade items for sale as well. If you would like to donate candy for our trick or treaters in can be dropped off on the weekend in the Gathering Space or during the week at the parish office. If you would like to volunteer for this event please click the volunteer button.
Peer Ministers are needed for the 2021-22 Faith Formation Program Year
Peer Ministry is open to youth currently in 10th – 12th grade in the parish. The main roles of Peer Ministers is to help out with the Middle School Formation program. Peer Ministers help develop and lead activities for the middle school nights, are a part of small group discussion, and build relationships with the middle schoolers at Joe’s Diner on Faith Formation Nights. Peer Ministers are also invited to help in the planning of Youth Ministry programing throughout the year. The expectation is that Peer Ministers will attend one planning meeting per month and a minimum of 1 programming night per month. Forms to be on the Peer Ministry Team can be found by clicking here or by contacting Scott at the Faith Formation Office at: [email protected] or at 651.784.3015 x 104.
Bible Study - Eucharist: On Thursday evenings starting November 4, 2021
We are excited to announce a new FORMED Bible Study! When we think of how the Mass or the Eucharist is presented in the Bible, likely the first passages that come to mind are the Gospel accounts of the Last Supper when Jesus celebrated the Jewish Passover and broke bread with His Apostles.
Over the sessions of this Bible Study on the Eucharist, Dr. Brant Pitre shows us the prefigurements of and teachings about this sacrament, and how they are found in numerous books of both the Old and New Testaments. Join us as we learn why the Church has always referred to the Eucharist as the "source and summit of Christian Life," and why it is so important for us today.
- What: Eucharist Bible Study
- When: November 4, 11, 18, December 2, 9 and 16, January 6, 13, 20, 27, February 3, and 10.
- Time: 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
- Where: In the Worship Space
- Cost: Study guides will be provided at a cost of $20. Couples may choose to share a copy.
On November 11 in addition to our Eucharist study we will also watch and discuss the The Mass of Corpus Christi homily by Fr. Mike Schmitz, notable for his many videos on Catholic Teachings and most recently voted top "5" Apple podcast for “Bible in a year.”
Come join us for Bible Study of fun, learning, and deepening our faith! Sign-up by clicking the register button below or call parish office at 651.784.3015.
Memorial Evening Prayer - Sunday, November 7 at 7:00 pm in our Worship Space
We will join together for this special time of prayer, remembrance and hope. We remember by name all those from our parish who have died in the past year and if you have lost a loved one in the last year, who is not from our parish we will remember them by name as well. NEW this year, we request a photo, preferably sent via email, of the deceased to use as part of our prayer. Please call the parish office 651.784.3015, or email B[email protected]. These names will be included as part of our sung Memorial Evening prayer. All photos are due by October 29.
CCW & KC's Christmas Bazaar 2021
CCW and KC’s Christmas Bazaar is back and will take place Saturday, November 13 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm and Sunday, November 14 from 9 am to 12:00 Noon here at St. Joseph of the Lakes in the Great Hall. We have many volunteer opportunities available to help make this Bazaar a success:
- Candy making and packaging Monday, November 8 through Thursday, November 11 in the Great Hall.
- Homemade baked goods are needed for the bake sale. Deliver plated and packaged baked goods to the Great Hall Friday evening or Saturday morning.
- Candy and Bake sales help on Saturday and Sunday.
- Vendor lunch delivery on Saturday.
If you are available and would like to help, please contact Cathy McCarty at 651.784.3164. Keep watching the bulletin for more bazaar information.
St. Joseph of the Lakes Ireland Pilgramage - April 19 - 30, 2022
Our pilgramage to Ireland has been rescheduled for 2022! Explore the beauty of the “Emerald Isle” as you travel throughout the north and south. We'll visit the Blarney Castle for some kissing and spend two nights in a 17th-century castle. Savor a pint of Guinness and enjoy the company of our fellow travelers. This tour is accompanied by an excellent local guide, who will give insight about the spiritual and historical significance of Ireland. Let Magi Travel take you on one of their quality, custom tours which have been planned and perfected for over 35 years. Barb Uschold Anderson is the parish host with Fr. Steve Binsfield. Space is limited so sign up today. Click here for more information or to register!