The Catholic Connection

1. Resurrection party after Easter Vigil Mass at SJ in the social hall.

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.

1. SJ Gala is coming up May 16th, thanks for all who are helping us by taking a pew sticker from the board in the entry way at SJ.  Keep it up.  

2. Holy Week schedule:

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

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

1. Men's retreat this Saturday, Walk ins welcome.  Mass at 8 AM (first Sat.) breakfast at 8:30 am and first talk is at 9:15 AM.  The day ends with 4 PM Mass at OLF with Bishop Daniel, all are welcome to attend the Mass.  There will be no 8:30 AM Mass Sunday April 6th because of the extra Mass.

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.  

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.