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
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, Feb. 1st.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.
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 will begin meeting in February, please join us!
Date: Thursday, February 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.
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.
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/
