The Catholic Connection

9-13-26 1. Sign up for faith formation 2. Stewardship Campaign will begin next week

2026 9-6-26 1. Faith Formation starts Wed. Oct. 7th.  You are encouraged to sign up your children.  Note there are some differences this year.    

8-30-26 Meet Brain and Tamee Franck  

For weekend of August 22-23rd 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.

Faith Formation for 2026-2027 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 Starti...

ANNOUNCEMENTS for July 25-26 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...

1. Bring a friend to Mass this weekend. 2. This coming week is power up, because of power up, there will be no seekers this Thursday July 16th.    

July 4th-5th: 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.  

June 27-28 2026 1.    The Prayer Guild will pray the rosary in the parking lot of the new church this  Monday, June 29th at 5:00pm. 2.   Seekers will meet this Thursday, July 2nd at SJ church for a cookout, games, discussion and ice cream at High Wheel. Meet at 6pm. 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...

1. Happy Father's day, there is a special collection for the Priest Care Fund this weekend. 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.

1. Totus Tuus begins next Sunday June 21st 2. Fr. Eli gone this Saturday, Fr. Paul will cover the Mass.  

ANNOUNCEMENTS for June 6-7 1.      Corpus Christi procession-June 7th after the 1030 Mass today---so no coffee and donuts. 2.      Summer activities for our youth and young adults. See the bulletin for details.         a.       Totus Tuus-June 21-26-we need help with snacks, food and meals         b.      Seekers-starting June 18         c.       Power-Up-3 days July 14, 15 and 16 3.      Every We...

ANNOUNCEMENTS for May 30-31 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 ou...

1. There will be a Corpus Christi Procession after the 10:30 AM Mass on June 7th from St. Joseph in Crosby to the new St. Joseph church. 2. Totus Tuus is coming up, sign up your students.

May 17th 2026  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.  

Announcements 5-10-26 1. Happy Mothers Day 2. Newsletter should be in the mail this week 3. Good luck Fishing

4-19-26 Announcements: 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.  

4-16-26 Fr. Eli discusses the on-going call of the Christian after OCIA is finished

1. Michelle Duppong Event Wed. 6:30 PM or Thur. 6 AM or 9:30 AM 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

1. Spanish Mass this Saturday, March 28th at SJ at 8am 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.

1. Tuesday Mass is moved to 6 pm instead of 12 noon.  Fr. Eli is in Duluth for a meeting. 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 a...

ANNOUNCEMENTS for March 14-15 1.       GROUP night is this Wednesday, March 18th. Scan the QR code in the bulletin and see which one looks interesting to you! 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 consid...

Dcn. Jim teachings on the sacraments of healing

Dr. Paul Severson teaches on these two sacraments

1. This Wednesday is ENCOUNTER night. All are welcome to the church: 6:15-7:15pm. 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.