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We still need 4-5 teams of 4 people for 5:00 Mass to take care of social hour once a month. All the treats are provided and all you need to do is set them out, make lemonade and coffee and then clean up afterwards.

Meet the 6 parishioners that will be journeying to Bouzy, Haiti as members of the Fall 2018 Haiti ministry team.

We are blessed to have such a great response to sharing your gift of time with our Families Moving Forward guest families who are homeless. Typically we host 2 or 3 families with their children. One or two more overnight hosts are still needed for Aug 12, 19, 20 and 23.

“Summer Stretch Mission” is a summer program for young people entering 6th, 7th and 8th grade in the fall of 2018. Summer Stretch Mission at St. Joseph the Worker gives youth an introduction to the powerful volunteer experience of a mission trip combined with the fun and energy of summer camp!

Join for Mass on Wednesday, August 15 to celebrate the Assumption of Mary, Mass times are 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. This is a holy day of obligation.

We are in our 10th year of sister parish partnering with St Catherine’s in Haiti. Several friends of Haiti have been talking about this blessed friendship in the context of Slow Kingdom Coming by Kent Annan. We have long viewed our Haiti relationship as a mutually giving one, a brotherhood, a partnership of equals.

After the Outdoor Mass on Sunday, September 9 go and dust off your sneakers! Join Fr. Mike, Fr. Don and our guest, Fr. Claude, as they lead us on the course for our Annual Haiti Fun Run! You can walk/run/jog for 30 minutes (yes, strollers welcome).

Our Annual Outdoor Mass is Sunday, September 9, at 10:00 a.m. There will be no 8:30 or 10:30 a.m. Mass that weekend. Plan to bring your own lawn chairs, blankets, etc. for seating. Some chairs will be available.  The KC's and the KC Ladies Auxiliary are planning on preparing and serving the food during the parish picnic after the outdoor mass. Please bring bars, salads or a dessert to share.

Book title: To Light a Fire on the Earth: Proclaiming the Gospel in a Secular Age BY Bishop Robert Barron. Learn about the goodness and truth of the Catholic tradition through topics such as spiritual life, atheism, and movies.

Faith Sharing for All Seasons resumes Wednesday, September 12. The group meets each Wednesday morning. 9:30 - 11:00 a.m., Room 2, St. Joseph the Worker.

We will study Twelve Women of the Bible. Any adult (men & women) who appreciates learning and discussing rich gospel topics together are invited to join us.

Moms' Group will meet Thursday mornings & some select evenings

THE TURNING POINT-- A STUDY OF THE GOSPEL OF JOHN: Eight Encounters with Jesus that will Change your Life. By Dr. Allen Hunt, published by Dynamic Catholic

Join the Housing for All Bus Tour Sept 18 for an opportunity to visit affordable housing in the NW community and engage in dialogue about why it is important to preserve housing that is naturally occurring. Housing for All advocates for stable housing for people of moderate and low incomes in the northwest metro suburbs of Hennepin County.

Seller registration will close no later than Wed, September 12 OR once all 50 spots are full. Interested in volunteering? Working any two hour shift between set up Thursday and driving out donations on Monday will earn you the privilege to shop the pre-sale Friday evening, September 21st.  Click on the heading to access the link to register to volunteer.

Parish sacrament presentations. Anyone welcome--just come! With Fr. Mike, Fr. Don, Deacon John & Rose Wallin, Deacon Kevin & Ann O'Connor Parish sacrament presentations on 3 consecutive Sundays in St. Joseph Hall,  12:00 noon-1:00 p.m.

“Exploring the Gospel of Luke: The Cosmic Battle” – December 6 by Fr. Michael Patella, OSB Theology Day – January 31 “Fifty Years on the Family: A Look Back to the Present” by Kari-Shane Davis Zimmerman, Ph.D. Join us for these informative presentations.

A Thank You and Reflection from Bonnie Steele, Director, Pastoral Ministries

Join us Thursday, April 5 from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at SJTW. Topic: Jesus in the Gospels: Why the Search for the Historical Jesus Makes No Sense for Catholics (and other Christians)

Join us for a farewell celebration April 8 at 12:00 noon in St. Joseph Hall.