2025 archive of Pastor's Notes - Fr. Bill Deziel
End of Summer Recap!
Posted by Anne Serwe on 8/25/25
Josh Bohl heads to Seminary
Please pray for parishioner Josh Bohl who this week will begin a year of spiritual formation known as the propaedeutic year at the St. Paul Seminary. It’s a year of prayer and community living with other seminarians to prepare for the more academic seminary ... Read More »
Festival Time!
Posted by Anne Serwe on 8/04/25
We’re all looking forward to our parish festival next weekend and I hope you can join us! It will be my second festival at St. Joe’s and I’m excited to be a part of it!
This year, I’ll be offering my “Steak Spectacular” after the 5:00 PM Saturday evening ... Read More »
Thank you for your generosity!
Posted by Anne Serwe on 7/28/25
Our parishioners are always very generous to both the poor and our parish. Last weekend over $5,500 was offered at the Masses to support the mission appeal for the people of Papua New Guinea. Fr. Mathew Sanish offers his gratitude to us. He was most impressed with our parish ... Read More »
Mission Weekend
Posted by Anne Serwe on 7/25/25
This weekend we welcome Rev. Sanish Mathew who is our Archdiocesan assigned missionary preacher for this year. He is speaking to us about the missionary needs of the diocese of Aitape in Papua, New Guinea.
Fr. Mathew serves at St. Theresa of the Infant Jesus parish in Premont, Texas. ... Read More »
Mission Priest Next Weekend
Posted by Anne Serwe on 7/14/25
Next weekend we welcome Rev. Sanish Mathew who is our Archdiocesan assigned missionary preacher for this year. He will speak to us about the missionary needs of the diocese of Aitape in Papua, New Guinea.
Fr. Mathew serves at St. Theresa of the Infant Jesus parish in Premont, Texas. ... Read More »
Summertime Rest!
Posted by Anne Serwe on 7/07/25
It's summer, and as Minnesotans, we all look forward to the breaks that we take from our usual routines. I hope that you get a chance to rest and relax and enjoy some summertime fun with your family.
We’re also reminded that the Lord is always inviting us to ... Read More »
Prayer Requests
Posted by Anne Serwe on 6/23/25
From Archbishop Bernard Hebda
I ask all people of goodwill to join me in prayer for the repose of the souls of Minnesota House Speaker-Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark along with prayers of recovery for Senator John Hoffman and his wife Yvette.
I also ask you to ... Read More »
Thank you from VBS!
Posted by Anne Serwe on 6/17/25
It was Wild this past week with all the TRUE NORTH Vacation Bible School excitement! We had an incredible time during our week here at St. Joseph of the Lakes! From cool games and engaging Bible lessons to energetic worship and creative crafts, every moment was packed with fun, ... Read More »
Grand Slam Finale! Four Awesome Feasts in a Row!
Posted by Anne Serwe on 6/09/25
We’re in the midst of a Grand Slam Finale with our Sunday celebrations of the Eucharist. There’s four big Sundays in a row as we conclude the Easter Season and transition to Ordinary Time. There is a theological order to these Feasts which is important for us to appreciate. ... Read More »
New Seminarian from St. Joseph of the Lakes Parish
Posted by Anne Serwe on 6/02/25
Josh Bohl to Begin Seminary Studies
Congratulations to Josh Bohl who has been accepted to begin seminary studies at the St. Paul Seminary this Fall. The son of Thomas and Evelyn Bohl, Josh grew up at St. Joe’s and as an adult has been active in many parish ministries ... Read More »