Updates from our Archdiocese & St. Joe's:
St. Joseph of the Lakes is open for in-person Mass. We are following current guidelines from the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. Masks are not required, but recommended for those who have not been vaccinated or care for someone who is unvaccinatied or immunocompromised. We are live streaming the 8:30 am Mass on Sundays and it's available for viewing on our Facebook, YouTube and website as well.
Memoradum from the Office of Worship of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis lifting all restrictions: March 24, 2022
Video Message from Archbishop Hebda regarding gatherings this Advent and Christmas Season: December 9, 2021
Letter from Archbishop Hebda regarding the end of the dispensation of the Sunday obligation for the weekend of July 3-4, 2021: June 3, 2021
Wondering about the end of the dispensation? Read the Facts Sheet from the Archdiocese of St. Paul & Minneapolis: June 3, 2021
Video message from Archbishop Hebda to remain vigilant with Social Distancing and Mask Wearing: April 27, 2021
Covid-19 Vaccine FAQ's from the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis: January 4, 2020
Archbishop Hebda Video on scaling back in person meetings and non-essential gatherings at churches: November 20, 2020
Letter from Kelly Thurmes regarding Trailblazer Faith Formation Grades 1-6 - November 12, 2020
Letter from Archbishop Hebda responding to Fr. Altier's homily - September 22, 2020
Letter from Faith Formation Staff regarding the start of Faith Formation 2020-2021 - August 26, 2020
A Message from Archbishop Hebda - July 8, 2020
Letter from Faith Formation Staff regarding programming and registration for 2020-2021 - June 30, 2020
Letter from Kelly Thurmes to First Eucharist Families - June 23, 2020
Return to Mass Disclaimer from St. Joseph of the Lakes - June 2, 2020 Disclaimer
Updated Letter from Fr. Michael Anderson on the Return to Mass - Letter from June 8, 2020
Video for St. Joseph of the Lakes return to Mass - Video for June 1, 2020
Letter from Archbishop Hebda - May 20, 2020
Video from Archbishop Hebda - Video from May 15, 2020
Letter from Archbishop Hebda - Letter from May 15, 2020
Pope Francis calls for Day of Prayer on May 14, 2020 - Vatican News Release
Letter from Archbishop Hebda - May 1, 2020 Letter to the Faithful
Letter from Archbishop Hebda - Stay at Home Update from April 17, 2020
From Gizzy Miko regarding Confirmation - Confirmation Update from April 21, 2020
From Kelly Thurmes regarding First Eucharist - First Eucharist Update from April 2, 2020