The Catholic Connection

The Catholic Connection ANNOUNCEMENTS July 19-20 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 25...

The Catholic Connection ANNOUNCEMENTS July 12-13 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.

1. 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. Sale is July 17th-19th 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. Brochur...

The Catholic Connection ANNOUNCEMENTS June 28-29 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.

The Catholic Connection ANNOUNCEMENTS June 21-22 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 y...

Announcements for June 14th and 15th 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 P...

The Catholic Connection ANNOUNCEMENTS June 7-8 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...

The Catholic Connection ANNOUNCEMENTS for May 31-June 1 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 car...

1. Spanish Mass this Saturday, May 24 at 8am 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....

1. Big weekend May 16 Gala, 17th SJ all school reunion Mass at 4 PM, 18th (no 8:30 Mass at SJ) after 10:30 Mass ground breaking at new church site. 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...

1. Big weekend May 16-18. Gala: get your tickets and join us at the NP Center. SJ All School Reunion on Saturday with Mass at 4pm. Groundbreaking Ceremony on Sunday after the 1030 Mass. Light refreshments, rosary and digging. 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:...

1. Big weekend May 16-18. Gala: get your tickets and join us at the NP Center. SJ All School Reunion on Saturday with Mass at 4pm. Groundbreaking Ceremony on Sunday after the 1030 Mass. Light refreshments, rosary and digging. 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...

 April 26-27 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. Everyo...

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 Ma...

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: 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...

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. Las...

Gala individual reservations are now on sale, call the office or visit our website Men’s retreat is coming up next weekend, please sign up by calling the office, signing up at entry way of SJ or online. The day ends with a 4 PM Mass with Bishop Daniel. All welcome to attend. 4 PM Mass at OLF w/ FGZ. There will be no 8:30 Mass as a result of having 2 Saturday Masses. 10:30 Mass is Ad Orientem this...

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,...

"Taste of Heaven" is the theme for our May 16 Gala. Right now, table and 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 sponsorships, contact Joanne Ruttger. Her contact information is on the gala page on the webs...

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 sp...

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 hea...

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 A...

Announcements: Cribbage night Cana wine bar 6-7:30 Sunday Feb 16th, sign up at the back of church Ministry Appeal letters from the diocesan office should have come in, please pray and consider how you can help us make our goals. 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 CCW i...

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 dioc...