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:
Opening in Childcare Room
We have a busy childcare room that provides care to our toddlers and children during various ministries as well as Sunday morning 10:00 am Mass. At this time St. Joe's is looking to hire 1-2 adult childcare providers who would be available primarily Thursday evenings from 5:45 - 7:30 pm, as well as an occasional Wednesday evening or Sunday morning. Individuals must pass a background check and take online Virtus training as requested by the Archdiocese. Interested? Please contact the parish office at 651.784.3015 or send an email to: Office@SaintJosephsParish.org.
Eucharistic Minister Training
All current Eucharistic Ministers and those wishing to become an Eucharistic Minister are required to attend one of these two trainings:
- Saturday, November 15 at 9:00 am in the Worship Space
- Thursday, November 20 at 7:15 pm in the Worship Space
All those who have been confirmed and are Sr. High through Adults are welcome to be Eucharistic Ministers here at St. Joe’s. If you have any questions please contact Andrea Grasse at AndreaG@SaintJosephsParish.org.
Rosary for All Souls - Tuesday, November 25
Mark your calendars! In light of November being the month of All Souls, a time to remember our lost loved ones, we will be hosting a community Rosary prayer where we will pray for the repose of all souls as well as for the holy souls in purgatory, followed by coffee and a sweet treat, on Tuesday, November 25 at 10:00am. We will first pray the Rosary together in the main Church (beginning promptly at 10am) with 15 minutes of meditation following. We will then process down to the Great Hall where we will enjoy dessert and coffee together from around 11 - 11:30am. If you have any questions, please contact Meisha at MeishaJ@SaintJosephsParish.org. Hope to see you there!
Men's Group Venison Dinner - Tuesday, November 25
The Men’s Group would like to invite you to our annual Venison Dinner. This fundraiser dinner helps support four $1,250 scholarships for our graduating seniors. We are serving various venison sausages and steaks with side and great pie. There are many great raffle prizes and gift baskets available to win. We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, November 25. Doors open at 5:00 and Dinner is served at 6:00. Dinner tickets are $20.00 per person and can be purchased after each Mass or at the door.
Thanksgiving Day Mass
All are invited to celebrate with us at our Thanksgiving Day Mass on Thursday,
November 27 at 9:00am in the Worship Space. Ministers are also needed for this Mass contact Andrea Grasse at AndreaG@SaintJosephsParish.org or sign up online.
Parish Office Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
The parish office is closed on Thanksgiving Day and on Friday, November 29. There will be Daily Mass on Friday, November 29 at 8:30 am in the Worship Space and confession starting beforehand at 8:00 am.
Bakers & Crafters Wanted!
We have a Christmas themed Fair Trade Event in December and we’d love your help. We are looking for people to help by baking items and making small crafts that are donated for us to sell to raise funds for different charities that we (St. Joe’s) support. The Fair Trade is on December 6 & 7. If you are interested, please contact Denise Walsh at DeniseW@SaintJosephsParish.org.
Parent Formation - All Parents are Invited
Parent Formation is on Wednesday, December 3 with our festive Be Still and Shop: “My Soul in Stillness Waits” night. Treat yourself to a peaceful, meaningful break in the midst of the holiday rush. Join other parents in the church from 5:40–6:20 p.m. for reflection, conversation, and community. Then stick around afterward for a warm, delicious, home-cooked Tater Tot Hotdish dinner served by Joe's Diner!
Men’s Retreat at Christ the King Retreat Center
All men of the parish are invited to a men's retreat at Christ the King Retreat Center in Buffalo, Minnesota the weekend of December 5 beginning at 7:00pm through lunch on December 7. Treat yourself to a relaxing weekend of spiritual reflection. Register now! Brochures with registration information are available at the Parish Office and in the Gathering Space kiosk. Or register online at kingshouse.com.
Youth Mass Sunday, December 7 at 5:30 PM
ALL are welcome to attend the St. Joe's monthly Youth Mass on Sunday evening, December 7 at 5:30 pm in our main Worship Space.
Feast of the Immaculate Conception - December 8
We will have Mass in the Worship Space at 8:30 AM to celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Conception on Monday, December 8. This year it is not a Holy Day of Obligation because it is on a Monday. However, it is still a joyous Marian Feast Day to celebrate, so please join the celebration if you can!
Parish Wide Reconciliation Evening
On Thursday, December 11 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm in the Worship Space we gather for our Advent Individual Reconciliation evening. Fr. Bill is joined by other priests to provide the opportunity for Reconciliation before Christmas.
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 December 13, 2025 beginning at 9am. The cost for the class is $20 per person. To register, or have questions answered, contact Tammy or Gary Lincoln at 651.494.3943.
Saint John’s Bible This Week
Saint John’s Bible This Week – The Crucifixion
As we celebrate Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe this weekend, we are blessed to have this illumination of the Crucifixion to pray with, meditate on, and gaze upon.
You can gaze at and pray with The Crucifixion either in person in the Gathering space, or on the St. John’s Bible website at www.saintjohnsbible.org and click on SEE THE BIBLE.
Why do you think the artist used so much gold in this illumination?
Registration for the 2025-2026 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, 2025. 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 2025-2026 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 ( 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 (2025-2026 ).
- 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.
- 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.
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/
