1. Formation Night this Wed. K-5 class 3:30-5, dinner 5:30-6:15, class 6-11 6:15-7:30 PM

2. Remembrance Mass 8 am Sat. Nov. 7th for all deceased members of the parishes.  A light brunch afterwards

3. Deer Hunters Mass Sat. Nov. 7th 6 PM at SJ (a very simple vigil Mass)

1. Sign up for faith formation

2. Stewardship Campaign will begin next week

1. Faith Formation starts Wed. Oct. 7th.  You are encouraged to sign up your children.  Note there are some differences this year.

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1. Fr. Eli Gone this week, Fr. Paul covering daily Masses

2. Faith Formation will start Oct. 7th this year, later then usual to give us a chance to get ready for the changes this year.

3. No fall party this year, in anticipation of the work necessary for the dedication Mass on Dec. 14th.

What’s different this year:

• A slightly different monthly schedule from last year, trying to adjust to feedback and make it more uniform each month to help people get the schedule down.
  • Meals served 2x a month 1st and 3rd
• Lowering the age of confirmation (still need guidance from the diocese of how low)
  • What that practically means -> readiness based sac. Prep
• Starting a bit later to make the proper preparations
• Halfway through the year we will have two campuses so some events will be at the current St. Joseph office, and others will be at the new SJ Church.

Details:

• Start date of Faith Formation Wed. Oct. 7th
• Take September to discern… who is ready for confirmation?
• We will be developing some criteria to help you think about that

Schedule:

• Each month a schedule of 3 week cycle:
  • 1st Wed Formation Night
  • 2nd Wed group night
  • 3rd Wed Encounter night*(younger kids still meet for formation same as 1st wed)
  • 4&5 Wed off

Classroom formation -> details of 3 different style Wednesdays each month:

• 1st Wed of the month (Formation Night)
• 3:30-5 K-5th grade, 5 yrs old to about 11 years old
  • Location at the parish office
  • CGS for K-3rd
  • Catechesis for 4-5
• 5:30-6:15 Meal in the Church basement -> then over at new church starting in Jan
  • 6:15-7:30 Catechesis for older grades 6th-11th
    • Large group teaching, small group discussion
  • 2nd of the month
    • Group Night 6:15-7:30
    • Location at the parish or another agreed upon location.
  • 3rd of the month (Encounter night)
  • 3:30-5 K-5th grade, 5 yrs old to about 11 years old
    • Location at the parish office
    • CGS for K-3rd
    • Catechesis for 4-5
  • 5:30-6:15 Meal in the church basement -> Jan at new location
    • 6:15-7:15 PM Adoration, confession, praise and worship, testimony in the church
  • 4th and or 5th of month (open) families can take these weeks to do something on their own or just have a night off.

That’s an overview of what is coming this year for faith formation.  Tammy Ringhand our DRE has been working with the diocesan office to put together this plan which we worked out together. 

Looking further down the road… we are seriously considering trying to hire a Youth Minister to do relational ministry with junior high and high school students… bible studies… we hope to take steps on this during this year so as to hire someone in the next year or so.

1. The Prayer Guild will meet at the new church to pray the rosary-tomorrow-Monday at 5pm.

2. Our final Seekers will meet this Thursday at the church at 6pm. Open to 8th grade through college.

3. Golfers: St. Francis of the Lakes school fundraiser on Thursday, July 30. See the bulletin.

4. The Stations of the Cross will be taken down soon to be restored.

5. Coffee and donuts after Mass today.

2. This coming week is power up, because of power up, there will be no seekers this Thursday July 16th.

1. Seekers this Thursday 6 PM- 8:30 PM for Students 8th-college

2. Power up July 14th-16th check with the office to see if there's still room.  

3.      First Friday/Saturday this week. 8am at SJ and Friday at 9am at OLF.

4.    Bring a Friend to Mass is here again. The weekend of July 11-12 at both OLF and SJ. Read Fr. Eli's article this week for more information.

2. KC breakfast for Father's day

3. Totus Tuus begins this week, Mass schedule Mon-Fri 11:30 AM Mass at SJ. The regular 9 am Mass at OLF is still on.

4. No seekers this week, we pick up again 6 PM on Thurs. July 2nd.

2. Fr. Eli gone this Saturday, Fr. Paul will cover the Mass.

1. Final week for the green envelopes for the Priest Care Fund: $25k match goal.

2. Blessing of our Graduates at 10:30.

3. Blood Drive this Wednesday, June 3 from 10am-4pm at SJ social hall. Sign up on the American Red Cross website.

4. Corpus Christi procession-June 7th after the 1030 Mass.

5. Totus Tuus is coming soon. June 21-26. Information in the bulletin and on our website.

6. Upcoming summer youth events: Power-Up and Thursday nights.

7. Coffee and donuts after Mass today.

2. Totus Tuus is coming up, sign up your students.

1. Green envelopes in the pews can be used to make a donation to the Priest Care Fund.

2. Spanish Mass this Saturday May 23rd 8 AM at SJ

3. Mark your calendars, Sunday June 7th is Corpus Christi, there will be a procession from St. Joseph (current site) to the new St. Joseph Church campus after the 10:30 am Mass.  More details to follow.

1. Happy Mothers Day

2. Newsletter should be in the mail this week

3. Good luck Fishing

1. No Daily Masses this coming week.  

2. Engagement Retreat next weekend 4-25/26, most of the spaces will be used for that.

3. First communion at 10:30 Mass on 4/26, be aware extra people and some reserved pews.

2. Sr. Jenn serving as a missionary in Africa, hear her testimony 5:30 Dinner and talk SJ Social Hall Friday

3. Spanish Mass 8 AM Sat. SJ

2. Chrism Mass on Monday, March 30 in Duluth at 5:30pm.

3. Mass schedule for the Triduum: Th at 6pm at SJ. Fr at 3pm at SJ. Sat. at 830 at SJ. Resurrection party COME. Sunday 830 at OLF and 1030 at SJ.

4. Divine Mercy-40 Hours Spring Retreat in Crosslake—see Fr.’s article in bulletin.

2. Wed. is the Annunciation, Masses offered 9 AM OLF, 6 PM SJ, consecration to Jesus through Mary afterwards.

3. Palm Sunday 10:30 AM Mass begins with a procession from the parking lot at SJ.

4. Next week is Holy Week, schedule is:

- Holy Thursday 6 PM SJ

- Good Friday service 3 PM SJ, stations of the cross at OLF 6 PM

- Easter Vigil Mass 8:30 PM SJ

- Easter Sunday Mass 8:30 AM OLF, 10:30 AM SJ

2.       St. Joseph Feast Day is Thursday, March 19th: Mass at 6PM at SJ (no 8am Mass) followed by an ice cream social to celebrate our patron saint!

3.      The Ministries Appeal: If you haven't made your gift yet, please prayerfully consider doing so.

4.      Men's Retreat is Saturday, March 21st. Sign up today in the back of church, online or call the office. 4PM Mass on March 21st at both SJ and OLF. Mass at 10:30 only on March 22 at SJ.

5.      Stations at OLF at 4pm followed by a Lenten meal. Meal from 5:30-6:30pm at SJ followed by Stations at 6:30pm.

2. Stations every Friday: 4pm at OLF (meatless potluck) and fish supper from 5:30-6:30 at SJ with Stations at 6:30.

3. The Prayer Guild will be praying the rosary for the building project Saturday, March 14th at 10am in the adoration chapel.

4. Tonight is our penance service at SJ. Starting at 5:30pm.

2. Your support of The Ministries Appeal benefits us all through Vocation & Clergy Support of our seminarians, deacon, current and retired priests. If you have not already made your gift in support of our clergy, please prayerfully consider doing so.

3. This Wednesday is FORMATION night. Dinner at 5:30 followed by class until 7:30.

4. Altar Server Appreciation is today. Thank you to our servers and parents who encourage them. See the bulletin for details about the pool and pizza party this afternoon.

5. Liability at new church building site: please stay in your car and drive around only.

1. Stations on Friday's of Lent 4 PM at OLF (potluck afterwards except the first 2 weeks of Lent because of the construction project).  Stations at SJ 6:30 Dinner served before 5:30-6:30 PM.

2. Group Night this Wednesday for Faith Formation 6:15-7:15 Meetings for the groups.

2. No Mass this Friday, Feb. 13th.

3. Mark your calendars for March 21st for our Men’s Retreat. Details will be coming.

4. Come downstairs for coffee & doughnuts.

5. Holy Hour for peace and reconciliation after 1st Saturday Mass at SJ.

6. Fr. Joe Sirba subbing for Fr. Eli next weekend Feb 14-15.

2. Faith Formation next week (Feb 11th) is Encounter Night. Adoration and confession 6:15-7:15 PM.

3. Ash Wednesday is Feb. 18th, Masses 9 AM OLF, Noon and 6 PM SJ.

4. Fr. Joe Sirba will be subbing for Fr. Eli the Weekend of Feb. 14th-15th.

2. St. Blaze blessing of the throats offered after Masses next weekend.

3. OLF new floor will be coming to the Church, tile will replace the current carpet.  Project will start Mid February.

4. Save the date Men's conference will be held Sat. March 21st at SJ, more details to follow.

2. KC breakfast is offered after the 2 Masses at SJ on Sunday.  Benefits the Altar Server party.

3. Spanish Mass is next Saturday (January 24th)

4. Catholic Schools week is almost here.  St. Francis school will be offering updates on present and future of the school.  Come experience the school's culture, learn about enrollment opportunities and also get an update on the progress of their new North 9th Street Campus Design and school expansion plans.  Refreshments provided by students and staff.  Sunday January 25th at St. Francis Church after the 11:15 AM Mass.

5. That Man is you starts up again this Thursday for 13 weeks.  6 AM hot breakfast, 6:30 presentation, 7 discussion, 7:30 wrap up, all men of the parish welcome.

This session focuses on the Catholic understanding of morality.  A look at the virtues and gifts of the Holy Spirit.  

1. No daily Masses this week Fr. Eli will be in Missouri visiting a Madonna House Mission house.

2. Faith formation starts up again this week, this Wed. is Group Night from 6:15-7:30 PM.  All the groups are meeting except Fr. Eli's group.

1. Office is closed this Thursday, Dec. 24-Jan. 5.  
2. Spanish Mass this Saturday, Dec. 20th at 8AM at SJ. 
3. Evening of Beauty is next Sunday, Dec. 21st. Vespers at 5:45. Confessions at 6PM. 
4. Mass times for Christmas. 4pm Sj; 830 OLF and 1030 SJ 

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2. Night of Beauty on Sunday Dec. 21st.

  a. Vespers 5:30 PM   b. Penance service with 4 priests 6 PM

1. Faith Formation—We won’t be meeting the rest of December.

2. Masses for the Immaculate Conception: 9am OLF and noon and 6pm at SJ.

3. CCW is hosting a Christmas Market this Saturday, Dec. 6thfrom 9am-2pm. 

4. 55+ is having an event on Dec. 6th. See the bulletin for details.

1. Thanksgiving Day Mass at 8 AM at SJ.

2. No Daily Mass on Friday after Thanksgiving (28th).

3. Christmas Market will be at SJ on Saturday Dec. 6th after the 8 AM first Sat. Mass.  Pick up fresh baked goods and cookies and other crafts.  This is a fundraiser for the CCW.

4. Heads up that Dec. 8th is a Holy Day of Obligation, the Immaculate Conception.  Masses at 9 AM OLF, noon and 6 PM at SJ.

1. Faith Formation—FORMATION Night is this Wednesday. Dinner at 530 and class from 6:15-7:30pm.

2. SJ’s is hosting a 3-part Luncheon Series on Life after Death-both spiritual and practical help in looking at death. The first one is this Tuesday at 1230 in the social hall. Call the office to register-no fee but we’d like to know how many to plan for.

3. The Ministries Appeal: congrats to SJ: we’ve exceeded our goal. Thank you!

(OLF) We’re about $500 away, let’s try to make it this weekend.

4. First Friday is this Friday, November 7th. Mass at 9am at OLF and the usual 8am at SJ.

5. In November we remember our deceased loved ones. Enter their names in the book at the entrances of both churches.

2. OCIA: still time if you’re interested. Contact me or the office if you’re interested in becoming Catholic or learning more about the faith.

3. Book of Remembrance in the narthex. Mass on Saturday, Nov. 1st at 8am followed by rolls/coffee downstairs.

4. All Saint’s Day party here at SJ on Friday, Oct. 31st from 6-8pm. Come dressed as your favorite saint-food, games, prizes and contests.

5. (SJ) CCW has Support Sunday envelopes in the pews this weekend. Please be generous if you can.

(OLF) There are envelopes at the entrances to support CCW. Although the one here at OLF is inactive, the funds will support the chapter at SJ.

1. Faith Formation—off the next 2 Wednesdays. ENCOUNTER Night returns on Oct. 22nd. Open to all. 6:15-7:30pm. Music, confession, testimony and adoration.

2. No Mass on Tues and Wed this week. Back to schedule with 8am Mass a SJ on Th and F.

3. KC Annual Fall Dinner is this Sunday, Oct. 12 from 930am-1pm. Tickets available at the door.

4. October is the Month of the Rosary and we’ll have a Theology on Tap & Uncorked event on Saturday, Oct. 25th at SJ to celebrate and learn about our Lady of Victory and the Battle of Lepanto. See the bulletin for details. 6p start.

5. (CC announcement): There is still seats available for the Women’s Retreat this Saturday. Registration will be taken at the door ($30) starting at 830, Oct. 11 at SJ social hall. Mass with Bishop Felton is open to all the parish at 4pm.

6. OCIA will start in 2 weeks so contact me or the office if you’re interested in becoming Catholic or learning more about the faith.

2. Knights of Columbus Fall Dinner is next Sunday, October 12 from 9:30am-1pm at SJ social hall. See the bulletin boards for details. Pre-sale tickets in the office or pay at the door. To go meal are available.

3. Faith Formation—off the next 2 Wednesdays. ENCOUNTER Night returns on Oct. 22nd. Open to all. 6:15-7:30pm. Music, confession, testimony and adoration.

4. Priest conference is this week so no daily Mass until Friday the 10th at SJ at 8am.

5. This Tuesday, Oct. 7th is the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary and we’ll be praying the rosary at 7pm at SJ.

6. Pasty orders are now being taken. Every Wednesday in Oct. See the bulletin for details.

2. Register for the Women’s Retreat on Saturday, October 11: Leila Lawler is guest speaker. See the website for details. Day includes lunch, confession and Mass with Bishop Felton at 4pm.

3. Financial statements are available in the table at the back of church for both SJ and OLF.

2. That Man is You (TMIY) meets every Thursday, Sept. 18. 6am fellowship, video and discussion. Finish by 7:30 here in SJ social hall. All men are invited.

3. Next Sunday, September 28 we’ll have a rosary procession starting at 2pm from the new church building site and we’ll walk to our current church here. This is in preparation for the month of October which is dedicated to the rosary. There are also 2 upcoming Novenas leading up to these Marian feast days and you can see next week’s bulletin for more info.

4. We will have a Spanish Mass tomorrow, Sept. 20th at SJ at 8am.

5. Sign up for the Women's Day Retreat on Oct. 11. Leila Lawler will be the guest speaker. Go to www.cuyunacatholic.org to register. Seating is limited. Cost: $30 and includes lunch.

1. This Wed. we have our first Encounter Night which is a monthly event we will be having at St. Joseph 6:15-7:30 PM on one Wednesday a month (refer to the calendar in the new letter for dates).  This is open to anyone in the parish or community.  It is a night of adoration, prayer, music and confession.  The focus is encountering Jesus.

2. This weekend after the two Sunday morning Masses there is an open house for the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd at the parish office in RM 2.  This is a formation program for 3-6 year olds that will happen Tuesdays and Saturdays.  Come and check out the Atrium that is setup in Room 2.

3. That Man Is You starts up this Thursday at 6 AM-7:30 AM.  This is a men's group that happens most Thursday mornings.

4. If you have a group that you are interested in starting, let us know.  We are posting the groups we currently have at the entrances of the churches, and people can begin signing up. 

5. This weekend we are celebrating the Exultation of the Cross in place of the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

1. No Mass on Tuesday or Wednesday this week. First Friday/Saturday Mass schedule.

2. Our Fall Party is this Saturday, September 6th. Mass at 4pm at both SJ and OLF. Parishioners A-K=desserts. L-Z=sides. Please bring your dishes to the food tent before Mass at 4pm.

3. Faith Formation starts Sept. 10 so go online to register or call the office. CGS will have an Open House on the 14th of Sept after both SJ Masses.

1. Our Fall Party is Sept. 6th. We need about 75 bottles of wine/liquor and 2-liter soda for our games again. Please bring to the office or leave in the totes in the back of church. Also, items for the silent auction are needed. See the bulletin for ideas.

2. OCIA will be starting in the fall. Please let Fr. know if you or someone you know wants to learn more about the Catholic faith.

3. Registration for Faith Formation and CGS are both open. Please go to our website or stop by the office.

4. 55+ planning meeting is this Wednesday, August 27 at 7pm in the SJ social hall.

5. Prayer Guild will meet by the sign on the new property to pray the rosary for the project at 5pm this Monday, August 25th.

1.      If listening before Friday: Feast of the Assumption to Friday. Vigil Mass SJ at 7pm Thursday and on Friday, Aug. 15 OLF at 9am and noon at SJ.

2.      Refer to the bulletin this week for information about changes in our Faith Formation program this year. We’ll also be staring Catechesis of the Good Shepherd in the Fall, which is a program for 3-6 year olds.

3.      Our Fall Party is Sept. 6th.  We need bottles of wine/liquor and 2-liter soda for our games again. Please bring to the office or leave in the totes in the back of church.

4.      Discernment for those who want to become Catholic will be starting in the fall. Please let Fr. know if you or someone you know wants to learn more about the Catholic faith.

1. There will be no daily Mass this week 8/5-8/8 Fr. Eli is gone on vacation

2. The SJ Fall party is scheduled for Sat. Sept. 6th.  Put it on your calendar.

1. We’ll have a Spanish Mass this Saturday, July 19th at 8am at SJ.

2. KC Annual Mass at the Crow Wing Chapel is this Sunday, July 20 at 2pm. The Knights also have a Pancake Breakfast after Masses at SJ this weekend.

3. There is a CCW mtg this Wednesday, July 23 at 6:30 in the social hall at SJ.

4. No daily Mass July 21-24th. Mass on Friday, July 25th at 8am.

5. Annual Youth Group garage sale is going on now—Th, F and Sat. Thanks to everyone who worked hard to pull this off.

1. Annual youth group garage sale is next this Th-Sa at SJ. July. We’re still accepting items—esp. children’s toys and clothing. Donations will be taken until Thursday.

2. We’ll have a Spanish Mass next Saturday, July 19th at 8am at SJ.

3. Heads up: No daily Mass July 21-24th. Mass on Friday, July 25th at 8am.

2. Building project: go to our website and see a short aerial view of the progress.

3. We’re doing well with our Ministries Appeal goal and need a little over $20k to reach it. It’d be great to meet it early this year. Brochures in church, QR code in bulletin or mail it to Pastoral Center in Duluth directly. Thank you.

1. The office will be closed Friday, July 4th.

2. Annual youth group garage sale is in July and we’re accepting items now. Please call the office or bring your donations to the office T-F 9am-noon.

3. Building project: go to our website and see a short aerial view of the progress.

4. Jury Duty possibility—stay tune for any changes if need be.

1. Corpus Christi is on Sunday. Procession after the 10:30 Mass at SJ and a deanery wide procession starts at 3pm from St. Francis to St. Andrew’s.

2. KC is hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive this Wednesday 10am-4pm in the social hall at SJ. More information in the bulletin re: registration.

3. The office will be closed Thursday, June 26th.

4. Annual youth group garage sale is in July and we’re accepting items now. Please call the office or bring your donations to the office T-F 9am-noon.

1. Totus Tuus youth camp for kids at SJ this week, Daily Masses will be Mon-Fri 11:30 AM at SJ

2. Sat. June 21st 8 AM Spanish Mass

3. June 22nd Sunday is Corpus Christi, there will be a Eucharistic Procession after the 10:30 AM Mass around the SJ property.  Also a deanery wide procession from St. Francis to St. Andrews in Brainerd starting at St. Francis at 3 PM.  There will be a meal at St. Andrews afterwards.

1. Sign-ups in the back of church (SJ) for Corpus Christi procession and Phil Mayer’s meal after his 1st Mass on Saturday, June 14.

2. Week day Mass times at SJ next week—June 16-20 when Totus Tuus is here will be at 11:30. Confessions at 11.

3. Stop down for coffee and donuts after both Masses this weekend at SJ.

4. St. Francis school raffle tickets available after Masses at SJ

1. At the 1030 Mass at SJ, we’ll give a special blessing for our high school graduates.

2. Sign-ups in the back of church (SJ) for Corpus Christi procession and Phil Mayer’s meal after his 1st Mass on Saturday, June 14.

3. Someone from St. Francis School will be in the narthex selling raffle tickets this weekend for a chance to win a golf cart.

4. Stop down for coffee and donuts after both Masses this weekend at SJ.

2. After this weekend’s Masses the KC will be handing out Tootsie rolls to support MN Special Olympics and the Confidence Learning Center in Baxter. Please be generous.

3. Next Sunday at the 1030 Mass at SJ, we’ll give a special blessing for our high school graduates.

4. See the bulletin for a list of summer youth activities, camps and retreats.

5. Stop down for coffee and donuts after both Masses this weekend at SJ.

2. Church directories at the office at SJ, or on the table in social hall at OLF.  If you had your photo taken or submitted, we have one set aside for you.  If you didn't we have a few extra.

3. Everyone is welcome to come to Dcn. Phil's ordination on Friday June 13th at the Cathedral in Duluth at 4 PM.  First Mass will be at SJ Sat. June 14th at 4 PM, with a reception afterwards at SJ.  Call the office if you'd like to carpool and get a ride to the ordination.

4. Next Saturday May 24th we'll have a Spanish Mass at 8 am at SJ, everyone is welcome.

2. Church directories: are in the church office. If you had your photo taken or submitted, we have one set aside. If you didn’t, we have a few extra.

3. Next Tuesday, May 13: Mass at 5:30 at OLF with ice cream afterward.

4. Next Wednesday, CCW will meet in the SJ social hall at 6:30pm. All women of the parish are encouraged/invited to come.

2. Praying for our Confirmandi this weekend. Congratulations on this important step in your faith journey.

3. We’d like to hear what your experience was like with celebrating Mass ad orientem so we’ll meet next Thursday, May 8 at 6pm in the social hall at SJ.

4. If you have sons between the ages of 6-14 and would like some have assistance other dads in helping to form them, please come learn about a possible new group starting at SJ. The meeting is Wednesday, May 7 at 7pm in the social hall.

5. Praying for the conclave that’ll begin on May 7th.

6. Church directories are here. They’ll be available after Masses this weekend at both SJ and OLF.

1. Divine Mercy Sunday: Sunday, today at 230 in Crosslake at Immaculate Heart.

2. Thank you for all the donations that are coming in for the Gala on May 16th. There’s still room so get your tickets online or at the office.

3. Praying for our First Holy Communicants this weekend. And our Confirmandi next weekend. Congratulations on these important steps in your faith journey.

4. Everyone is invited to Deacon Phil Mayer’s ordination in Duluth on Friday, June 13th at 5:30pm and his first Mass will be here at St. Joseph the following day at 4pm. Call the office if you have questions about that.

5. We’d like to hear what your experience was like with celebrating Mass ad orientem so we’ll meet next Thursday, May 8 at 6pm in the social hall at SJ.

6. If you have sons between the ages of 6-14 and would like some have assistance other dads in helping to form them, please come learn about a possible new group starting at SJ. The meeting is Wednesday, May 7 at 7pm in the social hall.

7. Remember: donuts and coffee downstairs today.

2. Divine Mercy Sunday: Sunday, April 27 at 230 in Crosslake at Immaculate Heart.

3. First Holy Communion will be at the 1030 Mass on Sunday, April 27th. 

4. Thank you for all the donations that are coming in for the Gala on May 16th. There’s still room so get your tickets online or at the office.

5. (OLF) Pizza party after Mass on Saturday, April 26th.

6. Happy Birthday to Fr. George on Thursday, April 24th.

2. Holy Week schedule:

• Holy Thursday 6 PM SJ
• Good Friday services 3 PM OLF, 6 PM SJ
• Easter Vigil 9 PM with resurrection party afterwards
• Easter Sunday 8:30 AM OLF, 10:30 AM SJ

3. Easter Memorial flowers due April 14th (This Monday)

4. Church directories are coming hopefully by May, sorry for the delay.

2. SJ Gala planning is in full swing.  Call office or visit website to reserve a spot at the Gala.

3. Last stations of the cross, and dinners afterwards are Friday April 11th.  See bulletin for Holy Week schedule.

4. Last faith formation night is April 9th.  

2. Lenten Penance service will be tonight at SJ on Sunday, March 23 at 6pm.

3. Tickets for our SJ Gala are on sale now. Stop by the office or buy online starting tomorrow, Monday, March 24.

2. Men's retreat sign up online, call the office or sign up at the back of St. Joseph.  Event is April 5th.

3. Stations of the Cross, 4 PM OLF potluck afterwards, 6 PM fish dinner afterwards.

4. Ad Orientem Mass at both SJ Masses on Sunday March 23rd, OLF is with the usual posture.

5. Gala May 16th, SJ school Alumni day May 17th, SJ ground breaking May 18th.

6. Engaged couples retreat last weekend in March (29-30)

1. Our adoration chapel has several hours open.  Please see the bulletin and consider taking or sharing an hour before the Blessed Sacrament each week.

2. "Taste of Heaven" is the theme for our May 16th Gala. Right now, table event sponsorships are available. You can find information about sponsorships on the church website's gala page.  New this year, we are seeking wine-pairing sponsors.  If that is something you are interested in, or have questions about contact Joanne Ruttger.  Her contact information is on the gala page as well.  Individual reservations will be available later in March.  Proceeds from the gala will go towards purchasing new church pews.

3. Women's Retreat is next weekend there are a few spots open.  Call the office if you'd like to come.

4. Ash Wednesday Mass times.  9 AM OLF, Noon and 6 PM SJ.

5. Stations and Soup/Fish suppers every Friday during Lent. 4 PM at OLF and 6 PM at SJ. 

1. Prayerfully consider giving to the Ministries Appeal (this is how we support our Diocesan mission initiatives).

2. SJ parishioners are kindly asked not to park in any of our neighbors on.  It happened recently, and we want to be good neighbors.

3. The Council of Catholic Women is having a meeting on Sat. Feb. 22nd in the SJ social hall, at 9:30 or 10... I've heard two different times.

4. Thanks for all who continue to support the SJ building project!

1. The Ministries Appeal is kicking off this weekend.  Please consider giving to support the ministries of our diocese.  

2. There is a Cribbage social event on Sunday Feb. 16th 6-7:30 at Cana Wine Bar in Crosby

3. The Council of Catholic Women is having a planning meeting open to all women of the parishes to discuss ideas for different guilds.  The meeting is Sat. Feb. 22nd at 10 AM in the St. Joseph Social Hall

4. The Knights of Columbus will have breakfast available after both Sunday Masses at St. Joseph.

1. Cribbage night Cana wine bar 6-7:30 Sunday Feb 16th, sign up at the back of church
2. Ministry Appeal letters from the diocesan office should have come in, please pray and consider how you can help us make our goals.
3. Joseph Sock Drive, one of our students is working to provide socks for those who need them. Consider bringing in some socks and putting them in the bin at St. Joseph
4. CCW is handing out flyer at SJ to invite women of the parish to be involved. The new officers are inviting you to a meeting Sat. Feb 22nd 10 AM in the social hall.
5. We could really use some more adorers in the adoration chapel. Call or stop by the office or and let us know if you can help. Open hours are posted in the bulletin.

1. No Daily Masses this week except first Friday Feb 7th at 9 AM at OLF, Fr. Eli is gone on retreat

2. Donut Sundays after both Masses on Sundays at SJ starting this Sunday

3. Ministries Appeal will be starting up in February should be getting your mailings soon.

4. Cribbage night on Sunday Feb. 16th 6-7:30 at the Cana wine bar bring a board

5. Engagement Retreat sign up on the diocesan website Mar 29-30

6. Rice Lake construction has been selected for the SJ church project

2. Normal Mass schedule this week, note that first Saturday Mass will be at 8 AM at SJ. (Feb 2st)

3. Next week (Feb 3rd-7th) the normal daily Masses are cancelled Fr. Eli will be on the priest retreat at Kings House in Buffalo MN.  Fr. George will celebrate the 1st Friday Mass at OLF 9 AM (Feb. 7th).

4.Donut Sunday will be starting in February.  Every Sunday After both Masses at SJ t here will be donuts in the social hall except on 3rd Sunday when the Knights of Columbus host breakfast.

2. This week on Wed. at Faith Formation, there will be Adoration and Confession from 6:15~7:15 PM all parishioners are welcome to come and pray before the blessed sacrament in the SJ Church.

3. Catholic Schools week begins on the 26th.  Students from St. Francis School will be selling raffle tickets after Masses.

This week we interview Lisa Stokman the Parish secretary