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:
Summer Daily Mass Schedule
Tuesday | 8:30 am in the Historic Church
Wednesday | 8:30 am in the Worship Space
Thursday | 8:30 am in the Historic Church
*First Thursday | 6:30 pm (Held in the Historic Church)
Friday | 8:30 am in the Worship Space
Family Playtime at St. Joe’s on Wednesday Mornings
Join us on the Playground/Pavilion at St. Joe's for more Family Playtime from June 24 through September 2! We will meet every Wednesday - weather dependent - from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. Fee: $2.00 per child per session. No registration necessary! Come when it's convenient for you.
Summer Festival 2026 - It’s A Wonderful Tradition - Since 1908!
August 8 & 9, 2026
What a great weekend! There was great food, music, games, and of course a fabulous celebration of community. We hope you enjoyed your time with us and will visit us again.
Here are the listings of winners for the different raffles:
2026 Restaurant Raffle Winners
See you next year for our Wonderful Tradition - August 7 & 8, 2027!!!!!
Registration for the 2026-2027 Faith Formation Program Year is Now Open!
Our faith formation team looks forward to helping our parish’s children and youth grow in their personal connection with God in our world.
The registration period ends on September 1, 2026. Registrations made after this date will include a late fee, and the child’s name may be placed on a waitlist until an open spot on our active roster can be confirmed.
Please register using the Google Form link below that corresponds to your child’s age/grade for the 2026-2027 school year. Each child must be registered separately.
After you register your child, return to this page for the link to pay online (unless you wish to pay by check or cash at the parish office instead).
We love our faith formation volunteers! We’re looking for help across a variety of roles. Check out the volunteer opportunities we offer and sign up to help make our programs a success again this year.
General questions? Please contact Sarah Ray, Director of Faith Formation at
SarahR@SaintJosephsParish.org or 651-784-3015 ext. 108.
Here’s how to register for faith formation, pay for fees, and sign up to volunteer:
- Please read our Faith Formation Overview Letter (2026-2027).
- Read through the St. Joe’s Faith Formation Program Offerings.
- Select, complete, and submit the registration form(s) you need for your children.
- Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration Form
- Elementary and Middle School Registration Form
- Confirmation (9th grade and older) Registration Form
4. Decide on your payment method for faith formation registration fees. Note that registration and
payment are separate steps.
- Payments can be made online through the St. Joe’s secure payment page (click the button below), or in cash/check brought in to the parish office during regular business hours.
- Scholarships (whole or partial) for faith formation fees are available this year. See the registration forms for more information.
5. Consider joining us as a volunteer this year!
- See which opportunity appeals to your gifts and your schedule, and register your interest with us here. We’ll be in touch closer to the start of the program year.
To pay tuition online click here!
St Joe’s Blood Drive - Wednesday, September 9 from Noon-6PM in St Joseph’s Hall
Sponsored by the St Joseph Knights of Columbus Council 9905. There is currently a critical need for blood donations, and you can help. Your donation will save three lives.
Book your appointment at RedCrossBlood.org under “Find a Blood Drive” in the upper right corner, using code: LinoLakes (no space). Or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Driver Safety Class
Attention Drivers 55 years or Older: Attend Driver Safety Class to receive 10% off your auto insurance. The course taught follows the State of Minnesota guidelines. Our next class will be held at St. Joseph of the Lakes Catholic Church on Saturday, September 12, 2026 beginning at 9:00am in St. Joseph Hall. The cost for the class is $20 per person. To register, or have questions answered, contact Tammy or Gary Lincoln at (651) 494-3943.
New Monday Small Group!
Using Bishop Barron’s ‘What Christians Believe’, we will explore the Nicene Creed through Sacred Scripture, Church Teaching, & Catholic Intellectual Tradition. The group will meet from 9:30-11am in rooms 105-106 starting on Monday, September 14. All participants will be lent a copy of the book for the duration of the group. Please contact Jacob Wilson to sign up at JacobW@SaintJosephsParish.org or at 651-784-3045 ext 104.
Baptism Preparation Class
The next Baptism preparation session here at St. Joe’s is on Saturday, September 19 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 on baptisms here at St. Joe’s.
Build a Bed Donations & Volunteers Needed
Join our church wide Build a Bed project to bring comfort and hope to local children in need! We're partnering with Sleep in Heavenly Peace, a remarkable nonprofit dedicated to ensuring no child sleeps on the floor. Their mission is to build and deliver beds to children who lack a safe, comfortable place to rest, transforming lives one bed at a time. Last year this event was a major success. We had over 80 volunteers and we built 30 beds. We also raised over $5,000 for the organization.
This year we will meet in the Pavilion on Saturday, September 19, from 8:45 AM to 12:00 noon. Each bed costs $250 to cover materials and bedding, which includes twin sheets, a pillowcase, a pillow, and a comforter. We’re seeking donations of money and/or new twin bedding to make this possible—every contribution and at any amount counts!
All skill levels are welcome for building beds. The work is light, sanding, drilling, staining and assembly of parts of the beds with screws, nuts and bolts. Each position will have training.
The Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary will provide coffee and fresh rolls in the morning and a light lunch at noon to keep our volunteers energized. They are also coordinating bedding donations.
For monetary contributions, please make checks payable to Knights of Columbus – Council 9905. In the notes section of the check please add donation for SHP and provide your email if you would like a faster way of getting a receipt. We will have a collection bin in the Church entry way for donations.
Be a part of this heartwarming initiative!
To sign up, contact Richard Tobias at dspmathguru@proton.me or 408 -858-4007.
Ministry of Mothers here at St. Joe’s on Monday Nights
No matter where you are in your journey as a mother and a catholic woman, we know there are plenty of joys and struggles along the way. This small group is for mothers with children ages 0-18, bonded by their vocation and solidified by their faith. Our goal is to connect young mothers to form lasting friendships and encourage growth in their relationship with God. This weekly bible study is held on Monday nights throughout the school year, childcare is available. The group also plans occasional spouse and family friendly activities. For more information contact MinistryofMothers171@gmail.com.
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/
