St. Joseph of the Lakes

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 »

What to Know for this Week

Posted by Anne Serwe on 5/27/25

Priest Ordinations Next Saturday                                                                        

Please pray for the five men who will be ordained to the priesthood this Saturday, May 31,  by Archbishop Hebda at the Cathedral. The archbishop will lay his hands upon them, anoint their hands and pray for them along with the thousands gathered for this ... Read More »

Habemus Papem!!!  

Posted by Anne Serwe on 5/19/25

Habemus Papem!!!                                                                                                 

We were all shocked to learn the incredible news that our new Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV is from America, and not only that, but from not-too-distant Chicago! His has Midwestern roots like us here at St. Joe’s! It’s surreal!

Personally, I’m trying to wrap my head ... Read More »

Happy Mother's Day!

Posted by Anne Serwe on 5/12/25

Happy Mother’s Day!                                                                                                     

Happy Mother’s Day to all our moms! We thank God for the gift of life given to us through our mothers. May God bless them on this special day and always!

May is also the month of Mary dedicated to the Mother of us all in ... Read More »

Papal Transition; A Time For Prayer

Posted by Anne Serwe on 5/05/25

We’re in an in-between time in the life of the Church. Pope Francis has died and is being mourned. His funeral Mass was celebrated in Rome with dignitaries from around the world joining hundreds of thousands who gathered. We find ourselves suddenly saying goodbye to the shepherd who has ... Read More »

Happy Easter Everyone!

Posted by Anne Serwe on 4/22/25

I wish you all a very Happy Easter and welcome you to St. Joseph of the Lakes. If you’re visiting for the first time, we welcome you! If you’re back from being away for a while, we welcome you! If  you’re new to the area we welcome you and ... Read More »

End of our Lenten Journey

Posted by Anne Serwe on 4/14/25

Please pray for those preparing for the Easter Sacraments          

We’re so blessed to celebrate the Easter Sacraments for eleven adults who are joining our parish. Four will be Baptized at the Easter vigil, and another 7 are either joining us from another Christian tradition, or were Baptized Catholic and ... Read More »

Holy Week Begins Next Weekend

Posted by Anne Serwe on 4/07/25

Holy Week Begins Next Weekend                                                                       

Lent always goes by quickly and this year is no exception. Next weekend Holy week begins with Palm Sunday on April 12 & 13. At Mass we’ll bless palms, process into the Church triumphantly as Jesus did into Jerusalem, read the Passion from Luke’s ... Read More »

Fr. Bill's Parish Updates

Posted by Anne Serwe on 3/31/25

Lenten Almsgiving: Lakes Area Life Center & Alexandra House

Next weekend we’ll have our final special almsgiving collection for the Lenten Season to support women in crisis and their children. The Lakes Life Care Center supports women in crisis pregnancies so that they have the assistance that they need ... Read More »