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:
November 2026 Daily Mass Schedule
Tuesday | 8:30 am in the Main Church
Wednesday | 8:30 am in the Main Space
Thursday | 8:30 am in the Main Church
*First Thursday | 6:30 pm (Held in the Historic Church)
Friday | 8:30 am in the Main Church
The Next Step - Only One Thing is Necessary Small Groups
Please join us for a short, 3 week small group session! Meet new friends, build community and prepare your house and family to grow in God's love! Groups will meet 3 times, mid-November to early December!
There are 11 different groups, which meet at various times and days. A small group is a gathering of like-minded parishioners who want to learn more about their faith. Join the Lunch Bunch (bring your lunch!), a New Parents WITH Toddlers group, gatherings of parents during Faith Formation or join a group open to all. We also have a Ladies group and a group for Young Men!
Use the link to register and to .... Take the Next Step: https://forms.gle/fu3mCDNFRK2haXVF8
Cemetery Clean Up
As per our Cemetery Decoration Policy, cemetery staff will remove floral designs and flowers, both natural and artificial from the graves seasonally, or when these arrangements have become unsightly. The cemetery will be cleaned up beginning November 9, at which time seasonal (spring/summer) items will be removed. Please refrain from placing fall/winter items on graves until after November 16.
Reminder that any plant stands, vases and flower pots are allowed, but must be affixed to the ground. One vase, plant stand, pot is allowed per grave. Metal plant stands that meet our guidelines are available to purchase from the parish. The placing of personal items, toys, keepsakes, photographs
and other items is highly discouraged and prevents our groundskeepers from mowing/trimming close the grave markers. If items of importance to you are removed from graves, please understand that it is for the safety of all.
A copy of this full policy is available to anyone – please stop by the parish office or contact us at Office@SaintJosephsParish.org to have one sent to you.
CCW & KC Christmas Boutique
Please join us November 14 & 15 here at St. Joe's in the Great Hall and St. Joseph Hall to shop unique gifts, crafts and decoration from more than 50 vendors. Buy a raffle ticket or two for a chance to win a beautiful handmade quilt. Snack on fresh cinnamon and caramel rolls. Lunch on a delicious pulled pork sandwich, hot dog, sloppy Joe, turkey wild rice soup or Fr. Minh's famous egg rolls. Take home a treat from the wide assortment of handcrafted candies and bake sale items and be sure to grab some KC beef jerky.
- Saturday, November 14 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
- Sunday, November 15 from 9:00 am to 12:00 Noon
November 2026 Youth Masses
- Sunday, November 15 at 5:30 PM
ALL are invited to attend the St. Joe's Youth Masses in the Main Church
Attention Hunters!!!
The Men’s Group is in need of 10-12 deer to “meat” our needs for our annual Venison Dinner. We will take full deer or trimmings. We need to have sufficient venison in early November, so processing can be completed for our feast on November 24. If you have an extra tag, or know someone that has extras, please consider donating a deer or two to the Men’s Group. Your donation helps support our scholarship program that gives four $1,250 scholarships to our graduating seniors. Please contact the St Joe’s Office, Steve Mancl or Terry Meyer if you have questions or a donation. We are excited to make this the best Venison Dinner yet and need your help to do it!
Mass of Anointing
You are invited to join us for a special Mass, Anointing of the Sick, on Saturday, November 21 at 10 am. During the liturgy, all who wish to receive the Sacrament of the Sick will have the opportunity to be anointed. Anointing is for anyone experiencing physical, emotional, or spiritual distress. If you have any questions, please contact the Director of Pastoral Ministry, Meisha Johnson at 651. 784.3015 #112 or email MeishaJ@SaintJosephsParish.org.
Baptism Preparation Class
The next Baptism preparation session will be held on Saturday, November 21 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 about baptisms here at St. Joe’s.
Men’s Group Venison Dinner
You are invited to the annual Men’s Group Venison Dinner on Tuesday, November 24, at 6:30 pm in the Great Hall - Doors open at 6:00 pm. Dinner includes venison sausage, steak, baked potato, squash, corn, coleslaw, and pie. Tickets are $20.00 per ticket. Tickets will go on sale after all Masses starting November 14 and are available for purchase at the parish office during the week. Tickets will also be available at the door. You may reserve a table with a purchase of 8 tickets.
We have many great raffle prizes this year. Prizes include a Dewalt snowblower, Ryobi 2,500 PSI pressure washer, Stihl chain saw, 26’ multi-purpose ladder, and a TV. Raffle tickets are $2.00 per ticket. Additionally, we are raffling a shotgun, rifle, and handmade knife. Tickets for this raffle are $5.00 per ticket. Many beautiful gift baskets will be available via auction.
Come and join us for a great night of food, friends, and raffles. Proceeds from this event help support High School Senior Scholarships.
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/
