Events
December 2021
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1 Elementary Faith Formation
Our Trail Blazers Elementary School Faith Formation Ministry is designed to engage children through experiential learning, combining hands-on guided learning through "play" and reflective thinking. We believe it is important for children to be active learners; giving them an opportunity to use all senses to experience the Catholic faith and God's love for us. When possible, children will journey with their small group to various areas within the church for hands on learning.
Joe's Diner
This week Joe's Diner is serving a Pasta Bake with Caesar Salad, Garlic Bread and Pumpkin Bars for dessert. See you in the Great Hall! Discipleship Training Year 1
We start our evenings in St. Joseph Hall. | 2 RCIA Session
Are you or is someone you know wanting to take your faith to the next level? The R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) process is designed for those who are interested in searching out the Catholic faith. It is open to the unbaptized, those who have been baptized but un-catechized in the Catholic Church, and those who have been baptized in another tradition. Sessions run from September through Pentecost. The R.C.I.A. community includes the candidates and their significant others, sponsors, catechists, a liturgy coordinator, ministers of hospitality, and a director. In addition to the regular weekly sessions on Thursday evenings, certain rites marking stages along the way are celebrated during weekend liturgies. RCIA sessions are also wonderful for those who would like a complete overview of the Roman Catholic Faith. All are welcome!
The Eucharist Bible Study
There is still time to join the Eucharist Bible Study. It’s easy to catch up because all videos are available on the FORMED website. We meet Thursdays from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm in the Worship Space. Study guides are available for $10. Couples may choose to share a copy. Contact Andi Million in the Parish Office with any questions at 651.784.3015 with any questions. | 3 | 4 Women's Advent Reflection
Navigating through our busy lives with God at the center can be a challenge. All women are invited to join us for a Make & Take Reflection: an opportunity to pray, reflect, and create with other women. Like a Paint & Wine party with prayer & reflection included! Childcare may be available with advance reservation! Allow yourself the opportunity to let the Holy Spirit move through you as you create, pray, and socialize with other women. No art experience necessary! Suggested freewill donation (may vary per date) includes most supplies and morning refreshments.
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5 Adventure Kids Faith Formation
Session Reminders:
Year 2 Discipleship Training
We will meet in the Great Hall. | 6 | 7 | 8 Family Playtime
Joe's Diner
Join us for dinner in the Great Hall! Joe's Diner is serving: Soup & Subs with Chips! Elementary Faith Formation
Please join us for Mass for the Holy Day of Obligation for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. We'll have Joe's Diner in the Great Hall starting at 5:15 pm with Soup & Subs so you can have dinner before Mass!
7th Grade Faith Formation
We start our night in St. Joseph Hall after Mass! | 9 Advent Morning Retreat
Advent Retreat morning includes: coffee, reflection, prayer, conversation, and lunch. Sign up by 12/2 with Barb Uschold Anderson. Suggested freewill donation: $15.
RCIA Session
Are you or is someone you know wanting to take your faith to the next level? The R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) process is designed for those who are interested in searching out the Catholic faith. It is open to the unbaptized, those who have been baptized but un-catechized in the Catholic Church, and those who have been baptized in another tradition. Sessions run from September through Pentecost. The R.C.I.A. community includes the candidates and their significant others, sponsors, catechists, a liturgy coordinator, ministers of hospitality, and a director. In addition to the regular weekly sessions on Thursday evenings, certain rites marking stages along the way are celebrated during weekend liturgies. RCIA sessions are also wonderful for those who would like a complete overview of the Roman Catholic Faith. All are welcome!
The Eucharist Bible Study
There is still time to join the Eucharist Bible Study. It’s easy to catch up because all videos are available on the FORMED website. We meet Thursdays from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm in the Worship Space. Study guides are available for $10. Couples may choose to share a copy. Contact Andi Million in the Parish Office with any questions at 651.784.3015 with any questions. | 10 | 11 |
12 Fair Trade & Cinnamon Rolls
Join us in the Gathering Space after Mass for our Pre-Christmas Fair Trade Market! Pick up some last minute one-of-a-kind gifts, along with co-op coffee and chocolate. And don’t forget to grab a freshly baked cinnamon roll—Yum!
Adventure Kids Faith Formation
Session Reminders:
Year 2 Discipleship Training
We will meet in the Great Hall. | 13 | 14 CCW Christmas Luncheon
All women of the parish are invited to attend the CCW Christmas Luncheon at 11:30 am on Tuesday, December 14 in Rooms 101-103. We especially hope everyone who helped make our recent Christmas Bazaar a huge success will join us. This includes, but not limited to, those who made and packaged candy and baked goods, who cooked and served food in the kitchen, who cashiered, made coffee, monitored the CCW sales table and served crafters their lunches and last but not least those who shopped our many vendors. Please join us and feel free to bring a friend. To help us plan for food, please RSVP to Cathy McCarty at cathymccarty13@gmail.com or at 651.784.3164 or Pam Leibel at 651.429.5540.
Men's Group Meeting
The Men's Group will meet on Tuesday, December 14 at 7:15 pm in the Great Hall. All men of the parish are invited to join us for the meeting and for refreshments afterwards. We'll see you there!
| 15 Elementary Faith Formation
Our Trail Blazers Elementary School Faith Formation Ministry is designed to engage children through experiential learning, combining hands-on guided learning through "play" and reflective thinking. We believe it is important for children to be active learners; giving them an opportunity to use all senses to experience the Catholic faith and God's love for us. When possible, children will journey with their small group to various areas within the church for hands on learning.
Joe's Diner
8th Grade Faith Formation
We start our night in St. Joseph Hall. | 16 RCIA Session
Are you or is someone you know wanting to take your faith to the next level? The R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) process is designed for those who are interested in searching out the Catholic faith. It is open to the unbaptized, those who have been baptized but un-catechized in the Catholic Church, and those who have been baptized in another tradition. Sessions run from September through Pentecost. The R.C.I.A. community includes the candidates and their significant others, sponsors, catechists, a liturgy coordinator, ministers of hospitality, and a director. In addition to the regular weekly sessions on Tuesday evenings, certain rites marking stages along the way are celebrated during weekend liturgies. RCIA sessions are also wonderful for those who would like a complete overview of the Roman Catholic Faith. All are welcome!
The Eucharist Bible Study
There is still time to join the Eucharist Bible Study. It’s easy to catch up because all videos are available on the FORMED website. We meet Thursdays from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm in the Worship Space. Study guides are available for $10. Couples may choose to share a copy. Contact Andi Million in the Parish Office with any questions at 651.784.3015 with any questions. | 17 | 18 Advent Individual Reconcilation
Reconciliation is held in the Reconciliation Room off of the chapel. |
19 Faith Chat: Why Catholic? with Meisha Johnson
Come join a night of conversation with Meisha Johnson, the new Coordinator of Mission here at St. Joseph’s, as she shares her very personal story about leaving a successful career as a journalist and on air personality at CBS in Philadelphia to pursue a relationship with God that ultimately led her to joining the Catholic Church in 2019. Learn about the challenges that Meisha faced in leaving a life that she had worked so hard for and the amazing ways that God revealed himself to her on this journey. Meisha is passionate about her relationship with God which can be seen by all who she encounters. No registration required just join us in the Great Hall. If you have any questions about Faith Chats please contact Scott Frieler at 651-784-3015 x104 or by email at ScottF@SaintJosephsParish.org.
| 20 Baptism Preparation Class
First-time parents and parents new to St. Joseph’s are required to attend the preparation session prior to their child’s baptism, preferably before the child’s birth. If this is your second, third or fourth baptism at St. Joe’s within five years, you are encouraged, but not required to attend the session. Please call Andi Million at 651-784-3015 to register. This class meets in rooms 105-106. | 21 | 22 Youth Group Christmas Party
It's a Christmas Party and Youth 7th -12th Grade and their families are invited! Our Night in St. Joseph Hall includes:
Please contact Scott Frieler with any questions at ScottF@SaintJosephsParish.org or at 651-784-3015 x 104. | 23 | 24 Christmas Eve Mass
All are welcome to join us as we celebrate the birth of Christ our Savior! Christmas Eve Mass
All are welcome to join us as we celebrate the birth of Christ our Savior! | 25 Christmas Day Mass
All are welcome to join us as we celebrate the birth of Christ our Savior! |
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Wednesday Dec 1, 2021
Elementary Faith Formation
Wednesday Dec 1, 2021 5:30 PM to 6:45 PM
Our Trail Blazers Elementary School Faith Formation Ministry is designed to engage children through experiential learning, combining hands-on guided learning through "play" and reflective thinking. We believe it is important for children to be active learners; giving them an opportunity to use all senses to experience the Catholic faith and God's love for us. When possible, children will journey with their small group to various areas within the church for hands on learning.
Joe's Diner
Wednesday Dec 1, 2021 6:30 PM to 7:15 PM
This week Joe's Diner is serving a Pasta Bake with Caesar Salad, Garlic Bread and Pumpkin Bars for dessert.
See you in the Great Hall!
Discipleship Training Year 1
Wednesday Dec 1, 2021 7:15 PM to 8:45 PM
We start our evenings in St. Joseph Hall.
Thursday Dec 2, 2021
RCIA Session
Thursday Dec 2, 2021 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Are you or is someone you know wanting to take your faith to the next level? The R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) process is designed for those who are interested in searching out the Catholic faith. It is open to the unbaptized, those who have been baptized but un-catechized in the Catholic Church, and those who have been baptized in another tradition. Sessions run from September through Pentecost. The R.C.I.A. community includes the candidates and their significant others, sponsors, catechists, a liturgy coordinator, ministers of hospitality, and a director. In addition to the regular weekly sessions on Thursday evenings, certain rites marking stages along the way are celebrated during weekend liturgies.
RCIA sessions are also wonderful for those who would like a complete overview of the Roman Catholic Faith. All are welcome!
The Eucharist Bible Study
Thursday Dec 2, 2021 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
There is still time to join the Eucharist Bible Study. It’s easy to catch up because all videos are available on the FORMED website. We meet Thursdays from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm in the Worship Space. Study guides are available for $10. Couples may choose to share a copy. Contact Andi Million in the Parish Office with any questions at 651.784.3015 with any questions.
Saturday Dec 4, 2021
Women's Advent Reflection
Saturday Dec 4, 2021 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Navigating through our busy lives with God at the center can be a challenge. All women are invited to join us for a Make & Take Reflection: an opportunity to pray, reflect, and create with other women. Like a Paint & Wine party with prayer & reflection included! Childcare may be available with advance reservation! Allow yourself the opportunity to let the Holy Spirit move through you as you create, pray, and socialize with other women. No art experience necessary! Suggested freewill donation (may vary per date) includes most supplies and morning refreshments.
Sunday Dec 5, 2021
Adventure Kids Faith Formation
Sunday Dec 5, 2021 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Session Reminders:
- Please help your child find and put on their nametag
- The color of their nametag indicates the color name of their small group.
- Please bring your child’s “Pick Up Ticket” with you to Mass and when returning to St. Joseph Hall to pick them up, please hand the “Pick Up Ticket” to your child’s teacher.
Year 2 Discipleship Training
Sunday Dec 5, 2021 6:45 PM to 8:00 PM
We will meet in the Great Hall.
Wednesday Dec 8, 2021
Family Playtime
Wednesday Dec 8, 2021 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Joe's Diner
Wednesday Dec 8, 2021 5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
Join us for dinner in the Great Hall! Joe's Diner is serving: Soup & Subs with Chips!
Elementary Faith Formation
Wednesday Dec 8, 2021 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Please join us for Mass for the Holy Day of Obligation for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. We'll have Joe's Diner in the Great Hall starting at 5:15 pm with Soup & Subs so you can have dinner before Mass!
7th Grade Faith Formation
Wednesday Dec 8, 2021 7:30 PM to 8:45 PM
We start our night in St. Joseph Hall after Mass!
Thursday Dec 9, 2021
Advent Morning Retreat
Thursday Dec 9, 2021 8:45 AM to 1:00 PM
Advent Retreat morning includes: coffee, reflection, prayer, conversation, and lunch. Sign up by 12/2 with Barb Uschold Anderson. Suggested freewill donation: $15.
RCIA Session
Thursday Dec 9, 2021 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Are you or is someone you know wanting to take your faith to the next level? The R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) process is designed for those who are interested in searching out the Catholic faith. It is open to the unbaptized, those who have been baptized but un-catechized in the Catholic Church, and those who have been baptized in another tradition. Sessions run from September through Pentecost. The R.C.I.A. community includes the candidates and their significant others, sponsors, catechists, a liturgy coordinator, ministers of hospitality, and a director. In addition to the regular weekly sessions on Thursday evenings, certain rites marking stages along the way are celebrated during weekend liturgies.
RCIA sessions are also wonderful for those who would like a complete overview of the Roman Catholic Faith. All are welcome!
The Eucharist Bible Study
Thursday Dec 9, 2021 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
There is still time to join the Eucharist Bible Study. It’s easy to catch up because all videos are available on the FORMED website. We meet Thursdays from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm in the Worship Space. Study guides are available for $10. Couples may choose to share a copy. Contact Andi Million in the Parish Office with any questions at 651.784.3015 with any questions.
Sunday Dec 12, 2021
Fair Trade & Cinnamon Rolls
Sunday Dec 12, 2021 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Join us in the Gathering Space after Mass for our Pre-Christmas Fair Trade Market! Pick up some last minute one-of-a-kind gifts, along with co-op coffee and chocolate. And don’t forget to grab a freshly baked cinnamon roll—Yum!
Adventure Kids Faith Formation
Sunday Dec 12, 2021 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Session Reminders:
- Please help your child find and put on their nametag
- The color of their nametag indicates the color name of their small group.
- Please bring your child’s “Pick Up Ticket” with you to Mass and when returning to St. Joseph Hall to pick them up, please hand the “Pick Up Ticket” to your child’s teacher.
Year 2 Discipleship Training
Sunday Dec 12, 2021 6:45 PM to 8:00 PM
We will meet in the Great Hall.
Tuesday Dec 14, 2021
CCW Christmas Luncheon
Tuesday Dec 14, 2021 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
All women of the parish are invited to attend the CCW Christmas Luncheon at 11:30 am on Tuesday, December 14 in Rooms 101-103. We especially hope everyone who helped make our recent Christmas Bazaar a huge success will join us. This includes, but not limited to, those who made and packaged candy and baked goods, who cooked and served food in the kitchen, who cashiered, made coffee, monitored the CCW sales table and served crafters their lunches and last but not least those who shopped our many vendors. Please join us and feel free to bring a friend. To help us plan for food, please RSVP to Cathy McCarty at cathymccarty13@gmail.com or at 651.784.3164 or Pam Leibel at 651.429.5540.
Men's Group Meeting
Tuesday Dec 14, 2021 7:15 PM to 8:30 PM
The Men's Group will meet on Tuesday, December 14 at 7:15 pm in the Great Hall. All men of the parish are invited to join us for the meeting and for refreshments afterwards. We'll see you there!
Wednesday Dec 15, 2021
Elementary Faith Formation
Wednesday Dec 15, 2021 5:30 PM to 6:45 PM
Our Trail Blazers Elementary School Faith Formation Ministry is designed to engage children through experiential learning, combining hands-on guided learning through "play" and reflective thinking. We believe it is important for children to be active learners; giving them an opportunity to use all senses to experience the Catholic faith and God's love for us. When possible, children will journey with their small group to various areas within the church for hands on learning.
Joe's Diner
Wednesday Dec 15, 2021 6:30 PM to 7:15 PM
8th Grade Faith Formation
Wednesday Dec 15, 2021 7:15 PM to 8:45 PM
We start our night in St. Joseph Hall.
Thursday Dec 16, 2021
RCIA Session
Thursday Dec 16, 2021 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Are you or is someone you know wanting to take your faith to the next level? The R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) process is designed for those who are interested in searching out the Catholic faith. It is open to the unbaptized, those who have been baptized but un-catechized in the Catholic Church, and those who have been baptized in another tradition. Sessions run from September through Pentecost. The R.C.I.A. community includes the candidates and their significant others, sponsors, catechists, a liturgy coordinator, ministers of hospitality, and a director. In addition to the regular weekly sessions on Tuesday evenings, certain rites marking stages along the way are celebrated during weekend liturgies.
RCIA sessions are also wonderful for those who would like a complete overview of the Roman Catholic Faith. All are welcome!
The Eucharist Bible Study
Thursday Dec 16, 2021 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
There is still time to join the Eucharist Bible Study. It’s easy to catch up because all videos are available on the FORMED website. We meet Thursdays from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm in the Worship Space. Study guides are available for $10. Couples may choose to share a copy. Contact Andi Million in the Parish Office with any questions at 651.784.3015 with any questions.
Saturday Dec 18, 2021
Advent Individual Reconcilation
Saturday Dec 18, 2021 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Reconciliation is held in the Reconciliation Room off of the chapel.
Sunday Dec 19, 2021
Faith Chat: Why Catholic? with Meisha Johnson
Sunday Dec 19, 2021 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Come join a night of conversation with Meisha Johnson, the new Coordinator of Mission here at St. Joseph’s, as she shares her very personal story about leaving a successful career as a journalist and on air personality at CBS in Philadelphia to pursue a relationship with God that ultimately led her to joining the Catholic Church in 2019.
Learn about the challenges that Meisha faced in leaving a life that she had worked so hard for and the amazing ways that God revealed himself to her on this journey. Meisha is passionate about her relationship with God which can be seen by all who she encounters.
No registration required just join us in the Great Hall. If you have any questions about Faith Chats please contact Scott Frieler at 651-784-3015 x104 or by email at ScottF@SaintJosephsParish.org.
Monday Dec 20, 2021
Baptism Preparation Class
Monday Dec 20, 2021 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
First-time parents and parents new to St. Joseph’s are required to attend the preparation session prior to their child’s baptism, preferably before the child’s birth. If this is your second, third or fourth baptism at St. Joe’s within five years, you are encouraged, but not required to attend the session. Please call Andi Million at 651-784-3015 to register. This class meets in rooms 105-106.
Wednesday Dec 22, 2021
Youth Group Christmas Party
Wednesday Dec 22, 2021 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
It's a Christmas Party and Youth 7th -12th Grade and their families are invited!
Our Night in St. Joseph Hall includes:
- Fun Christmas Challenge Games
- Ginger Bread House Making Contest
- Great Snacks including Hot Chocolate Bar, Christmas Cookies, Popcorn and more.
- Christmas Themed Prayer
- Dodgeball and much more
Please contact Scott Frieler with any questions at ScottF@SaintJosephsParish.org or at 651-784-3015 x 104.
Friday Dec 24, 2021
Christmas Eve Mass
Friday Dec 24, 2021 4:00 PM to 5:15 PM
All are welcome to join us as we celebrate the birth of Christ our Savior!
Christmas Eve Mass
Friday Dec 24, 2021 10:00 PM to 11:15 PM
All are welcome to join us as we celebrate the birth of Christ our Savior!
Saturday Dec 25, 2021
Christmas Day Mass
Saturday Dec 25, 2021 10:00 AM to 11:15 AM
All are welcome to join us as we celebrate the birth of Christ our Savior!