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:
Holy Week & Easter Schedules
HOLY THURSDAY, April 2
7:00 pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper followed by procession to the Great Hall for prayer until 10:00 pm
GOOD FRIDAY, April 3
3:00 pm Stations of the Cross
7:00 pm Reading of the Passion of the Lord and Veneration of the Cross and Holy Communion
HOLY SATURDAY, April 4
8:00 pm Easter Vigil
EASTER SUNDAY, April 5
8:30 am & 10:15 am Mass
Spring Flower Sale - Benefits our Mission Trip to Guatemala
We have our annual Spring Flower sale to help support our food shipment and mission trip to Guatemala. The plants are gorgeous and healthy and It’s easy to just view the selection online: www.gertensfundraising.com and our ID is 955. You can look for an individual to support or just the general group. Order early as some plants go fast! Last day to order is April 6!
Year 1 Confirmation retreat — Saturday, April 11
Our Year 1 retreat this year, held at St. Joe's, focuses on Catholic social teaching. We'll begin with lunch at noon in the Great Hall and hear from a guest speaker, have opportunities for hands-on service, and lift our hearts and voices to God through praise & worship music from a local music group, In The Name. We'll attend the 5:00 PM Mass as the culmination of our retreat; In the Name will also provide the liturgical music for that Mass. Families are welcome to attend Mass with their Year 1 Confirmation students.
Guest Musicians at 5:00 PM Mass on Saturday, April 11 -- In the Name Worship
St. Joseph of the Lakes is honored to have a visiting local group, In The Name Worship, provide music for our 5:00 PM Mass on Saturday, April 11, after they lead our Year 1 Confirmation students in praise and worship during retreat earlier that day. We encourage and welcome all to attend this Mass!
Men's Group 2nd Sunday of Easter—April 12, 2026 Pancake Breakfast
All are invited to a delicious pancake breakfast in the Great Hall after the 8:30 and 10:00 am Masses on April 27. The Men’s Group is serving pancakes, sausage, coffee, juice, & milk. Free will offerings will be accepted in support of scholarships for our graduating seniors, and for local charities.
Coffee with Caregivers Group - Tuesday, April 14
Our next monthly meeting at the parish is this coming week on Tuesday, April 14 from 10:00 am - 11:00 am. Please stop by the front desk when you arrive to find out where we are gathering in the building. Caregivers of all experiences are invited to join us, share their experience, and be heard by those who understand well the challenges and blessings that can come with caregiving.
Year 2 Confirmation Mass — Sunday, April 19 at the Cathedral of St. Paul
Our Year 2 confirmands will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation at 2 PM at the Cathedral of St. Paul. This is a non-ticketed event and all are welcome to attend. Year 2 families will receive additional details about this Mass via St. Joe's Confirmation newsletter. Please email Sarah Ray in the parish office with any questions.
Vacation Bible School - Rainforest Fall - June 15-19
Rainforest Falls (VBS) is geared for kids entering Pre-Kindergarten through of 5th grade for the Fall of 2026-2027.
Join us at St. Joseph of the Lakes Church this summer for a week of fun at Rainforest Falls (VBS). Rainforest Falls is a wild adventure deep in the jungle! Kids will explore rushing waterfalls, tall trees, and amazing animals while learning how much God loves them. With fun Bible stories, music, games, and hands-on activities, each day is packed with excitement, laughter and faith-filled discoveries. Get ready to explore, play, and grow at Rainforest Falls!
Cost is $65.00 per camper until Friday, May 29th. Based on availability, late registration will be accepted at a fee of $75.00 per participant. Click here to register your child/ren.
We are also looking for teen and adult volunteers to help us out the week of VBS. To sign up to volunteer CLICK HERE!
Baptism Preparation Classes
Our next baptism classes are scheduled for :
- Saturday, May 9 from 10:00 am to 12:00 Noon in Rooms 101-103
- Saturday, July 11 from 10:00 am to 12:00 Noon in Rooms 101-103
All Baptism Preparation classes are from 10:00 am – 12:00 Noon here at St. Joe’s. Contact Jenni Hughes in the parish
office at 651.784.3015, or by email at: JenniH@SaintJosephsParish.org with questions or to register for this class.
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/
