1. Men’s Retreat at SJ is April 5th. Sign-up sheets are in the back of church, call the office or register on the church’s website.

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.

1. Feast of St. Joseph Mass at 6 PM with ice-cream social afterwards

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)

March 2nd 2025

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. 

Parish Announcements for 2-23-25

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!

Announcements:

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.

Announcements:

Announcements:

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

1. Catholic Schools week is this week Jan. 26th-Feb 1st, St. Franics students may be selling raffle tickets after Masses.

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.