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:
Summer 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
Attention 2026 High School Graduates
This year, the St. Joseph’s Men’s Group is pleased to offer four $1,250 Scholarships. All graduating members of St. Joseph’s are encouraged to apply. You can pick up an application at the Parish office during business hours or at the Information Booth after Masses. Applications are due by May 14. Congratulations and good luck to all of our talented students.
Vacation Bible School - Rainforest Fall - June 15-19
Rainforest Falls (VBS) is geared for kids entering Pre-Kindergarten through of 5th grade for the Fall of 2026-2027.
Join us at St. Joseph of the Lakes Church this summer for a week of fun at Rainforest Falls (VBS). Rainforest Falls is a wild adventure deep in the jungle! Kids will explore rushing waterfalls, tall trees, and amazing animals while learning how much God loves them. With fun Bible stories, music, games, and hands-on activities, each day is packed with excitement, laughter and faith-filled discoveries. Get ready to explore, play, and grow at Rainforest Falls!
Cost is $65.00 per camper until Friday, May 29th. Based on availability, late registration will be accepted at a fee of $75.00 per participant. Click here to register your child/ren.
We are also looking for teen and adult volunteers to help us out the week of VBS. To sign up to volunteer
CLICK HERE!
Graduation Breakfast - May 31 after the 10:00 am Mass
The Men’s Group invites our parishioners and all of our High School Graduates to our annual Graduation Breakfast after the 10:00 am Mass on Sunday, May 31. This breakfast is to honor the amazing achievements of all our graduating seniors of 2026 and to announce our our 4 Scholarship winners so all applicants are encouraged to attend the 10 am Mass and the breakfast in the Great Hall.
Kick off Summer with Faith, Family, and Fun at St. Joseph of the Lakes!
Join us for the St. Joe’s Blessed Together Celebration on Sunday, June 7, right after the 10:00 am Mass.
Bring the whole family for an afternoon of faith, fun, and community. We’ll have a bounce house, lawn games, exciting kids’ activities, hot dogs and chips, family summer ideas, and more! This free event is all about making memories together while celebrating the joy of faith and family through the Archdiocese’s “Reclaiming Sundays” initiative.
No RSVP is needed, just come ready for fun! We can’t wait to celebrate with you at St. Joe’s Blessed Together Celebration!
Baptism Preparation Classes
Our Summer baptism class is scheduled for:
- Saturday, July 11 from 10:00 am to 12:00 Noon in Rooms 101-103
All Baptism Preparation classes are from 10:00 am – 12:00 Noon here at St. Joe’s. Contact Jenni Hughes in the parish office at 651.784.3015, or by email at: JenniH@SaintJosephsParish.org with questions or to register for this class.
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/
