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:
Join the Knights of Columbus for Our Annual Booyah Event!
All men of the parish are invited to join the Knights of Columbus for a fun and flavorful tradition—making our famous Booyah!
Cooking Continues on:
· Saturday, October 4: Cooking starts for the day at 7:00 am to finish the Booyah, with serving around 12:00 PM.
Booyah Sales:
· Available after all Masses on Saturday, October 4 and Sunday, October 5, while supplies last.
Note: Last year, we sold out quickly, so don’t miss out!
Come lend a hand, share some laughs, and help us create a
delicious batch of Booyah for our community. No experience needed—just bring your enthusiasm! For more details, contact the Knights of Columbus.
High school Confirmation Class on Sunday, October 5
Class this Sunday includes and begins with 5:30 pm Youth Mass – enter through the Worship Space doors and sign in as you do for class. All families as well as parishioners and visitors are encouraged to attend this Sunday Mass; students are welcome to sit with their families or join the middle and high school student reserved pews.
Afterward, all middle and high school students registered for faith formation will gather with their catechists for youth fellowship dinner in the Great Hall before going to their faith formation classes and wrapping up at 7:30 pm.
Lakes Life Care Center Fundraising Banquet Thursday, October 9
Join us for an evening of great food, uplifting stories, and inspiring music. We are thrilled to welcome Mark Schultz, as our keynote speaker and performer. Mark's powerful testimony and uplifting music will shine a light on the life-affirming impact of pregnancy centers.
Event Schedule
· Social Hour: Doors open at 5:30 PM
· Dinner: Served at 6:30 PM
· Program: Begins at 7:15 PM
Don't miss this inspiring evening. We can't wait to share it with you! RSVP by using the QR code above.
Woodbury Chorus & Orchestra Concert
Fundraising for Centennial Schools Powerpack Program
The Woodbury Chorus and Orchestra, under the direction of Cindy Martinson, will present "Rhythm of Life", a concert of familiar choral and orchestral music, including Festival Gloria-Craig Courtney, Seven Bridges Road-Stephen T. Young, Hosanna-Rene Clausen, Glow-Eric Whitacre, The Whistler’s Grace-Kathryn Fenske, You Raise Me Up with Be Still My Soul-Rolf Lovland and Brendan Graham, The Awakening-Joseph Martin and many more.
The concert is at 4:00 pm on October 12, 2025, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 171 Elm St., Lino Lakes in the Worship Space. A free-will offering will be taken, with 100% of the proceeds going to benefit Powerpack which is a program under CCFS: helping all children on the weekends in need at all Centennial Schools by supplying a bag of food. See
https://www.centennialfoodshelf.org/powerpack for more information
CCW Meeting on Tuesday, October 14
The. CCW meeting will be held at 7:15 pm in Room 23 off of the Great Hall. This month we will have Kirsten Riess teach us how to make rosaries. All women of the parish are invited to attend.
Saint John’s Bible This Week
This weekend’s illumination is from the Book of Amos and is titled Demands of Social Justice. The artist, Suzanne Moore commented that many of the pieces she worked on have been about choice, the alternatives of light and dark, obedience and disobedience; and this is no exception. Stop by the St. John’s Bible in the Gathering space and spend some time with this incredible illumination. You can also find it on the Saint John’s Bible’s website at www.saintjohnsbible.org and click on SEE THE BIBLE.
What does this passage tell us about God’s mercy and judgement?
Cemetery Clean-Up
As per our Cemetery Decoration Policy, cemetery staff will remove floral designs and flowers, both natural and artificial from the graves seasonally, or when these arrangements have become unsightly. The cemetery will be cleaned up beginning October 13, at which time seasonal (spring/summer) items will be removed. Please refrain from placing fall/winter items on graves until after October 16.
Reminder that any plant stands, vases and flower pots are allowed, but must be affixed to the ground. One vase, plant stand, pot is allowed per grave. Metal plant stands that meet our guidelines are available to purchase from the parish.The placing of personal items, toys, keepsakes, photographs and other items is highly discouraged and prevents our groundskeepers from mowing/trimming close the grave markers. If items of importance to you are removed from graves, please understand that it is for the safety of all.
A copy of this full policy is available to anyone – please stop by the parish office or contact us at 651.784.3015 to have one sent to you.
Christmas Wreaths
Boy Scout Troop 263 is selling Christmas Wreaths in the Gathering Space after Mass the following weekends:
· October 18 & 19
· October 25 & 26
Please stop by to place an order in the Gathering Space after Mass. Pick up is on November 22 & 23.
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/
