Announcements
WE REMEMBER...Phillip Janey
Mass of Christian Burial for Phillip Janey is on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at the Church of Saint Joseph at 11:00 am.
Visitation will be Monday, December 5 from 4:00-8:00 pm and one hour before Mass on Tuesday, December 6th.
Parish prayers are at 4:00 pm
Please hold the Janey family in your prayers.
May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen
Note: There will not be a 9:00 am Mass at Saint Joseph on Tuesday, December 6th.
WE REMEMBER...Thomas Shantz
Mass of Christian Burial for Thomas Shantz will be on Wednesday, December 7th at 11:00 am-Saint Joseph.
Visitation will be one hour before Mass from 10:00-11:00 am. Please hold in prayer the Shantz family.
Thomas is the father of Joanne Schneider, our first-grade teacher at Saint Joseph Catholic School.
May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen.
Note: The 8:30 am Mass at Saint John the Baptist will still take place on Wednesday, December 7th.
SOLEMNITY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF MARY
December 8th is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of Mary, a Holy Day of Obligation, and the patronal feast of the United States of America.
Masses on December 8th are at 9:00 am, which is also the school Mass and 6:30 pm.
CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE
Christmas Eve:
MARY BOTZ MEMORIAL BLOOD DRIVE
The 38th Annual Blood drive is on December 8th-12:00 pm-6:00 pm at Resurrection Lutheran.
Please see the above attachment.
Please contact Jeff Botz directly at 320-493-1931 or at redcrossblood.org for questions.
EVENT REMINDERS
Join in the fun on December 8th as well: 7:30-8:30 pm (after the 6:30 pm Mass). The youth will decorate (and eat) Christmas cookies, play fun Advent/Christmas games.
PASTORAL MINISTRY/HEALTH & WELLNESS EVENTS
Monday Dec. 5
Caregiver Support
1:00-2:30
Rectory Meeting Room
Monday Dec 5
Our Loss is Our Gain
4:00-5:00
Heritage Hall
Tuesday December 6
Enhanced Fitness
1:30-2:30
Heritage Hall
Wednesday December 7
Chair Yoga
1:30-2:30
Heritage Hall
Thursday December 8
Enhanced Fitness
1:30-2:30
Heritage Hall
Monday December 12
500 and Cribbage (Open to all)
9:30-11:00
Heritage Hall
Monday December 12
Our Loss is Our Gain
4>00-5:00
Heritage Hall
Tuesday December 11
Enhanced Fitness
1:30-2:30
Heritage Hall
Information about our parish cemeteries is now online.
Support your parish and Give Online. It is easy, convenient and you manage the amount and frequency of your gifts.
Support the St. Joseph Community Food Shelf through donations of non-perishable food items, personal care products, and paper products.
The Church of Saint Joseph is compliant with the Safe Environment policy of the Diocese of Saint Cloud. Information is available regarding how to report suspected abuse.
Virtual Weekday Masses, utilize the following resources:
Bishop Barron Masses at 7:15 am CST daily -- LINK HERE
St. John's Abbey Masses at 5:00 pm CST M-F; 11:30 am CST Saturday; 10:30 am CST Sunday -- LINK HERE
CatholicTV Masses at 8:30 am CST M-Sat; 6 & 10:30 pm M-F--LINK HERE
Relevant Radio Masses at Noon CST Daily--LINK HERE
Relevant Radio Masses at Noon CST Daily -- on the Radio at 1180 AM; 93.5 FM
Misa en Espanol -- AQUI
Prayer Resources:
Blessed Is She -- Free Online Resources
Magnificat--Free Online Subscription
Kid's Coloring Sheets/Activities by Shining Light Dolls -- LINK HERE
Coronavirus Novena--LINK HERE
Daily Readings via USCCB--LINK HERE
Give Us This Day--LINK HERE
Mass of Christian Burial for Phillip Janey is on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at the Church of Saint Joseph at 11:00 am.
Visitation will be Monday, December 5 from 4:00-8:00 pm and one hour before Mass on Tuesday, December 6th.
Parish prayers are at 4:00 pm
Please hold the Janey family in your prayers.
May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen
Note: There will not be a 9:00 am Mass at Saint Joseph on Tuesday, December 6th.
WE REMEMBER...Thomas Shantz
Mass of Christian Burial for Thomas Shantz will be on Wednesday, December 7th at 11:00 am-Saint Joseph.
Visitation will be one hour before Mass from 10:00-11:00 am. Please hold in prayer the Shantz family.
Thomas is the father of Joanne Schneider, our first-grade teacher at Saint Joseph Catholic School.
May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen.
Note: The 8:30 am Mass at Saint John the Baptist will still take place on Wednesday, December 7th.
SOLEMNITY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF MARY
December 8th is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of Mary, a Holy Day of Obligation, and the patronal feast of the United States of America.
Masses on December 8th are at 9:00 am, which is also the school Mass and 6:30 pm.
CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE
Christmas Eve:
- 5:00 pm Mass at Saint John’s Abbey (a joint Area Catholic Community (ACC) Mass with Saint John the Baptist parish).
- 9:00 pm at Saint Joseph.
- 9:00 am Mass at Saint Joseph
MARY BOTZ MEMORIAL BLOOD DRIVE
The 38th Annual Blood drive is on December 8th-12:00 pm-6:00 pm at Resurrection Lutheran.
Please see the above attachment.
Please contact Jeff Botz directly at 320-493-1931 or at redcrossblood.org for questions.
EVENT REMINDERS
- Sunday, December 4: Faith Formation for grades 9-10-11 from 6:30-8:00 pm in Heritage Hall. (NOTE: There is no Liturgy of the Word for Children and no onsite sessions for grades 1-8 on December 4).
- Wednesday, December 7: 6:30-8:00 pm--Advent Benediction and Adoration in Church -Faith and Fellowship Evening.
- Thursday, December 8: Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of Mary (Holy Day of Obligation) Mass at Saint Joseph at 6:30 pm.
- Sunday, December 11: Faith Formation onsite for grades 1-8: 9:00-9:50 am and for grades 9-10-11: 6:30-8:00 pm. Liturgy of the Word for Children during the 10:00 am Mass.
- Friday, December 16th: Kid’s Night Out: 5:00-6:30 pm. Be sure to call or email your registration beforehand to the faith formation office. Entrance fee at the time of the event: $5.00 and a non-perishable food item. (Please see above attachment).
- Saturday, December 17: Advent Reconciliation Service at Saint John the Baptist: 1:00 pm.
- Sunday, December 18: Faith Formation for grades 1-8: 9:00-9:50 am and Liturgy of the Word for Children: during the 10:00 am Mass.
Join in the fun on December 8th as well: 7:30-8:30 pm (after the 6:30 pm Mass). The youth will decorate (and eat) Christmas cookies, play fun Advent/Christmas games.
PASTORAL MINISTRY/HEALTH & WELLNESS EVENTS
Monday Dec. 5
Caregiver Support
1:00-2:30
Rectory Meeting Room
Monday Dec 5
Our Loss is Our Gain
4:00-5:00
Heritage Hall
Tuesday December 6
Enhanced Fitness
1:30-2:30
Heritage Hall
Wednesday December 7
Chair Yoga
1:30-2:30
Heritage Hall
Thursday December 8
Enhanced Fitness
1:30-2:30
Heritage Hall
Monday December 12
500 and Cribbage (Open to all)
9:30-11:00
Heritage Hall
Monday December 12
Our Loss is Our Gain
4>00-5:00
Heritage Hall
Tuesday December 11
Enhanced Fitness
1:30-2:30
Heritage Hall
Information about our parish cemeteries is now online.
Support your parish and Give Online. It is easy, convenient and you manage the amount and frequency of your gifts.
Support the St. Joseph Community Food Shelf through donations of non-perishable food items, personal care products, and paper products.
The Church of Saint Joseph is compliant with the Safe Environment policy of the Diocese of Saint Cloud. Information is available regarding how to report suspected abuse.
Virtual Weekday Masses, utilize the following resources:
Bishop Barron Masses at 7:15 am CST daily -- LINK HERE
St. John's Abbey Masses at 5:00 pm CST M-F; 11:30 am CST Saturday; 10:30 am CST Sunday -- LINK HERE
CatholicTV Masses at 8:30 am CST M-Sat; 6 & 10:30 pm M-F--LINK HERE
Relevant Radio Masses at Noon CST Daily--LINK HERE
Relevant Radio Masses at Noon CST Daily -- on the Radio at 1180 AM; 93.5 FM
Misa en Espanol -- AQUI
Prayer Resources:
Blessed Is She -- Free Online Resources
Magnificat--Free Online Subscription
Kid's Coloring Sheets/Activities by Shining Light Dolls -- LINK HERE
Coronavirus Novena--LINK HERE
Daily Readings via USCCB--LINK HERE
Give Us This Day--LINK HERE