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As we prepare for Advent, our parish family is coming together to share Christ’s love through these special Blessing Boxes. Each box is lovingly prepared offering a tangible reminder that someone is thinking of the you, praying for you, and celebrating the gift of God’s blessings with you.

Once again, we are partnering with our friends at Mobile Hope through “Bags of Joy”. These gifts have become a beautiful parish tradition— bringing comfort, dignity, and joy to families in the Dayton mobile home community.

SNAP benefits will be pausing on November 1st due to the government shutdown and our friends at CROSS Services are in urgent need of donations.

We will have a special collection for Helping Hands on the weekend of Nov 1/2. We encourage you to continue to be generous and pray for us as we continue to reach out a "helping hand" to those around us experiencing hardship.

Each October the Church in the United States celebrates Respect Life Month. As Catholics, we are called to cherish, defend, and protect those who are most vulnerable, from the beginning of life to its end, and at every point in between.

Fall is here! That means it’s time to embrace one of SJTW’s most cherished traditions: Thanksgiving Baskets of Love. Starting October 18th through November 18th, we invite you to help us fill these baskets with love and generosity. Donation boxes will be located inside St. Joe Hall. If you prefer to make a monetary donation, we welcome that too!

Trunk or Treat at SJTW Saturday, October 25, 2025 Mass at 5:00 pm - Trunk or Treat: 6:15–7:15 pm Location: East end of SJTW Parking Lot Join us for 5:00 pm Mass—costumes welcome! After Mass, head outside for an evening of safe, spooky fun.

SJTW is excited to invite children and their parents to take part in our Reverse Halloween event! We will be visiting our senior residents on Thursday, October 30th from 5:00-6:30 pm. This ministry is a beautiful way to bring the love and joy of Christ to those who may be feeling isolated or alone.

This month, the Pack with Purpose ministry will be collecting and packing for Conversations with Friends, an all-volunteer organization whose members visit and support individuals during the process of deportation.

Ladies, here is your chance to grab your bestie and come play Bunco at St. Joe’s Hall on Saturday, September 27, 7:00 pm - 9:00ish. Registration ($10 fee) is now available.

State Fair Special - Get your SJTW merch now and represent your parish in our community! Our Church Merch online store is available now until September 9 only.

Please pray for the children and families who have been affected by the shooting this morning at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis.

Mark your calendars for the 2025 Great Ministry Get Together this August 23rd and 24th!

The Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis is celebrating its 175th anniversary. St. Joseph the Worker has purchased a limited number of volumes of the Archdiocese’s 175th anniversary book, In Everything, Give Thanks.

Due to generous giving at last weekend's Masses, we have now surpassed our $150,000 goal for CPL Plus! Thank you so much for your support!

Our Helping Hands collection will take place the weekend of June 7/8. Please consider making a gift that brings comfort and relief to those who need it most.

Mark your calendars and plan to join us at the fourth annual Parish Retreat this November 7-8!

We will now be offering Anointing of the Sick once a month during the 11 am daily Mass. This will take place on the last Monday of the month beginning Monday, May 26.

This month, our Pack with Purpose ministry is collecting breakfast and lunch to-go kits for homeless youth supported by our partner, HOPE 4 Youth, in Anoka.

The Lady Knights invite you to thank your mothers for giving us life by honoring her with a gift of flowers. On Mother’s Day weekend (May 10 & 11) we’ll have beautiful begonia plants as well as corsages and carnation bouquets available for your purchase.