The Catholic Connection

1. Gala individual reservations are now on sale, call the office or visit our website
2. 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.
3. 4 PM Mass at OLF w/ FGZ. There will be no 8:30 Mass as a result of having 2 Saturday Masses.
4. 10:30 Mass is Ad Orientem this week and next week.
5. Walleye dinner tickets available after Masses today for this coming Friday April 4^th
6. Triduum schedule for Holy Week April 17^th, 18^th and 19^th Holy Thurs. 6 PM SJ, Good Friday services 3 PM OLF, 6 PM SJ, Easter Vigil 9 PM w/ resurrection party afterwards.
   1. Easter Sunday at OLF 8:30 AM, and 10:30 AM at SJ
7. Insert in this weekend’s bulletin SJ Messenger project update.

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)

1. "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 website as well. Individual reservations will be available later in March. Proceeds from the gala will go toward purchasing new church pews.
2. The Ministries Appeal: Fostering personal growth through charitable initiatives, support services, and outreach ministries is part of Evangelization & Outreach done through the Ministries Appeal. If you haven’t made your gift yet, please prayerfully consider doing so.
3. Men’s Retreat at SJ is April 5^th. Sign-up sheets are in the back of church, call the office or register on the church’s website.
4. Feast of St. Joseph is Wednesday, March 19^th. We’ll have Mass at 6pm followed by an ice cream sundae social at SJ.
5. Lenten Penance service will be at SJ on Sunday, March 23 at 6pm.
6. Stations of the Cross starts this Friday. 4pm at OLF and 6pm at SJ with a simple meal to follow at both. (meatless potluck at OLF)

 

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:

1. Cribbage night Cana wine bar 6-7:30 Sunday Feb 16^th, 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 22^nd 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.