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You are a Priest for Ever,
in the Line of Melchizedek. ~ Ps 110
WE INVITE YOU TO THE
Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ Sunday Mass
Saturday, June 21, 4:30 PM, Parish Center
Sunday, June 22, 8 AM, Historic Little Church
Sunday, June 22, 10 AM, Parish Center (Also Online)
Clic pic above and listen to psalm music by Francesca LaRosa while reading your enews!
EVENTS & ACTIVITIES!
SAVE WITH EARLY BIRD FAITH FORMATION REGISTRATION -
NOW OPEN!
Faith Formation programs for children Age 3 through Grade 12 will enlighten the students and bring them closer to God and the Catholic faith.
Classes will run October 2025 through May 2026.
Early registration BY AUGUST 29 will score a $25/child discount.
Catechist and aides will receive a discount equal to the
cost of one child’s annual tuition.
Clic pic for more about our programs and find the registration link and schedules below!
THE CHAIN SHORTENS!
Let's celebrate Lynn this month as she counts down the days to her retirement after 18 years at St. Joe's. Her final day will be Thursday, June 26.
CLIC PIC FOR HER BACK STORY!!!
Please Join Us:
Wednesday, June 18
9am Mass & Blessing | 9:30am - 11am Reception
FOOD FOR LESS!
Wednesday, June 18, 3pm - 5pm
St. Joseph Parish Center
Credit, Debit, Cash, EBT Only
JOIN MEN WITH A MISSION!
Knights of Columbus Council Meeting
Thursday, June 19, 7pm
Parish Center
Everyone Needs Love
Everyone Needs Communication
Everyone Needs Someone
Get involved with our "St. Joe's Cares" program as we reach out to our parishioners who may be isolated, ill, lonely, disconnected and/or celebrating a special event. By making and sending cards, we wish to bring hope, joy and compassion to others.
You and others of all ages can share your gifts by creating caring cards with personal words of uplifting encouragement and/or artwork. Clic pic to find our more.
SAVE A LIFE!
Wednesday, July 10
Parish Center, 12pm - 6pm, Lounge
Give blood -
every 2 seconds someone in the U.S. needs it.
Appointments or Info: Call 1-800-733-2767, clic pic above or visit RedCrossBlood.org (enter Sponsor Code: ST JOE NEW HOPE).
NOW HIRING!
Saint Joseph Catholic Community
has open positions.
See bulletin for more information!
WHAT IS THE HOLY SPIRIT
CALLING YOU TO DO?
The world is filled with Holy Moments,
just look for them!
Clic pic to find Holy Moments submitted by our parishioners.
ALWAYS BE IN THE KNOW!
...so you know!
LEARN TO FILM THE MASS, IMPROVE YOUR PUBLIC SPEAKING SKILLS, ETC. AND SUPPORT YOUR CHURCH!
Please see descriptions of the liturgical ministry opportunities offered at St. Joseph Catholic Community and enroll in the ones of interest!
Contact Katherine Byers (kbyers@stjosephparish.com) with questions and for more details.
HELP NEEDED!
PRISM is raising transportation funds to replace their out-of-commission food rescue van that collects and distributes 40,000/month. Goal: $20,000
Fresh Produce Distribution Volunteers
Contact lboris@prismmplls.org - (2 hour shifts 12:30pm - 5pm)
July 1 & 15: August 5 & 19; Sept 2 & 16; Oct 7 & 21
Cub Foods (Waterford Plaza) Pop-Up Volunteers
June 19, 4pm - 5:30pm (pre-pack)
June 21, 9:30am - 4:15pm (event shifts)
SJCC SMALL GROUPS
All Are Invited to Drop in When You Can!
For More Information or to Join a Group,
See Flocknote or Contact Pat - pgoetz@stjosephparish.com
The Holy Rosary Every Sunday, 9:30 AM
Respect Life Meeting, Third Sunday (Sept-May), 11 AM - 12 PM (Fall)
Parish Center, Chapel
Respect Life Meeting, Third Sunday (Sept-May), 11 AM - 12 PM (Fall)
Parish Center, Chapel
Second Monday, 1:30 - 3 PM (Jul 14)
Parish Center, John Paul Room
Tuesdays, 1:30 - 2:30 PM (TBD)
Parish Center
Every Tuesday, 7 AM - 7:30 AM, Zoom
For Invite, Contact johnbyrnesmn@gmail.com
Third Wednesday (Sept-May), 1:30 PM (Fall)
Parish Center, Room 2
Get-Togethers! Dates/Times Vary (see member emails)
In-Person
Every Thursday, 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Historic Little Church and Zoom
Third Thursday, 9:30 AM (resumes Sep 18)
Parish Center, Room A
First and Third Thursdays (Sept-May), 9 AM - 10 AM (Fall)
Parish Center, Noah's Ark Childcare Center
Support through grief, divorce, job loss, chronic or terminal illness
and other life crises.
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
To keep you informed,
we ask you to keep us informed!
Please click on one or both of the below links if you have contact information for us!
PRAY WITH US!
CELEBRATE OUR LORD!
Regular Worship Schedule
Tuesday, 5:30 PM - Parish Center
Wednesday, 9 AM - Parish Center
Eucharistic Adoration - Wednesday, 9:30 AM - 2 PM - Parish Center
Thursday, 9 AM - Parish Center
First Fridays, 11 AM - Parish Center (except July)
Saturday, 4:30 PM - Parish Center
Sunday, 8 AM - Historic Little Church
Sunday, 10 AM - Parish Center & Online*
Reconciliation Schedule
Tuesdays: 5pm - 5:20pm
Thursdays: 8:30am - 8:50am
Thursdays: 8:30am - 8:50am
or by Appointment (Contact the Parish Office)
We invite you to join our weekly liturgies.
LET US PRAY FOR YOU!
Prayer and Mass Intentions can be made for those in need. We pray for those on the prayer list at Mass and also list on our website.
Specific Masses can also be said to honor those who have passed.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT!
SUMMER FUN!
The City of New Hope has a line-up of great performances, music in the park, storytime in the park, acting camps, and off-broadway musical theater! Clic pic to find out the June - August schedule!
ARCHDIOCESAN MARRIAGE DAY
Saturday, June 21, 10am
Cathedral of Saint Paul, St. Paul
Celebrate the beautiful mystery of the mutual self-gift between a man and a woman in the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony. This celebration is open to all and includes Mass, renewal of vows, and a short reception.
Annual Widows Day of Reflection
Saturday, June 21, 8am - 1pm
Our Lady of Grace, Edina
Clic pic for more information and to register.
RURAL LIFE MASS
WITH BISHOP IZEN
Sunday, June 29, 1:30pm
Valley View Dairy, 2889 30th St. NW, Maple Lake
Family fun with lunch, childrens activities and a tour of the Eisenpeter farm!
Catholic Outdoor Family Concert!
July 10, 5pm - 10pm
Holy Family Catholic Church, Victoria
A first annual Catholic outdoor family-friendly concert with food trucks, activities for families, amazing music with Seph Schlueter (Counting My Blessings and Running Back to You) and Aly Aleigha (PLOW and several pieces on the Hallow app). The evening will conclude with Adoration under the stars! See Eventbrite for tickets.
Summer Camp
Musical-in-a-Week - ARISE!
July 14 - July 20, 9am - 5:30pm
Registration, Lunch, Scripts & T-Shirt $175
Maternity of Mary, St. Paul (clic pic for more info)
MONTH OF JUNE
Help Us, Help Others!
PRISM COLLECTIONS:
Breakfast Cereal, Paper Bags, Food & Cash
Year Round Collection: Nonperishable groceries, clean household items,
financial donations, paper/plastic bags
MISSIONS INC. COLLECTIONS
Home Free Women's Shelter: "Summer is Here!"
Personal Care Items: Full size, unopened containers please: Deodorant, bar soaps, full size lotions, toothpaste and toothbrushes, shampoo and conditioner, body wash, hair products for women of color like grease/conditioner, gel, etc.
Men's Nursing Home Birthday Gift Program:
Year Round Collection
Allow God’s love to heal, nourish and transform your life. Find rest in body, mind and spirit in this hermitage sanctuary. No schedules or daily distractions. Experience an environment of silence to pray and enter into an intimate union with God.
Clic pic for a list of local retreats.
HELP NEEDED / RESOURCES
STAY CONNECTED!
A Great Way to Join Small Groups!
Flocknote is the name of our SJCC email / text system to communicate this weekly e-news as well as provide you announcements and invites to special events! Flocknote also provides you free access with no password, allowing you to update your contact info and subscribe to various interest small groups such as the Fall Festival, Bible Studies, Outreach opportunities and the many other groups we offer.
Click "My Info" at the bottom of any Flocknote to change your contact info
and personalize your Flocknote group preferences!
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To ensure we stay connected with you, we ask you to contact us if you have moved, changed email, mobile/home phone numbers, your name, have had a change in your household, etc. Please let us know so we can continue to reach out and serve you in the best ways possible!
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Thank You and God Bless!