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Commitment to Parish Life (CPL) is such a wonderfully, deep connection between families/individuals and the parish was a whole. In many ways it is similar to every other relationship we form, friends become deeper friends the more we get involved in the lives of one another.

All are invited to join us Friday, Dec 6 at 7:00 p.m. for this fun annual concert and to usher in Advent the Christmas seasons! 

Join us Monday, Dec 9 to celebrate the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Mass will be Monday, Dec 9 at 11:00 a.m.

Join us at 8:30 a.m. Mass for our annual Advent Anointing Services.

The other day our parish held a special memorial mass for our parish families who have experienced a loss of child.  We had an incredible number of families present.

By now you should have received our annual report in the mail. If not, you may not be actually registered as a parishioner. I encourage you to do so. Hopefully you have taken the time to read the booklet for it explains where we get our money and where we spend our money

Our parish community would like extend a helping hand to our parish families again this Christmas by including you in our Christmas outreach. Your parish family will provide you with gift cards to do shopping and a Christmas Food basket. Learn how you can share your gifts or let us know if you would like to be part of our outreach by calling 763-425-6505 ext. 106. All information is confidential.

We invite you to join us throughout Advent for opportunities to celebrate and prepare for His birth!

Ten years ago the parish began to use the concept of Commitment to Parish Life (CPL) as our primary method for parish involvement.  We moved to the idea of people giving of their time and talent to enable our multiple ministries to thrive.

Your Commitment to Parish Life creates a Great Parish Life! There is a Gospel story Jesus tells about how foolish it would be for a person to start building a home and not have enough money to finish the project.

We have sent out the annual financial report from the parish.  If you do not have it yet, you should in a few days.  It tells you where we used your money last year and how we ministered to people who came seeking to be a part of this parish.

Many times after a baptism I am invited to the family’s home where a party is taking place.  Everyone wants to hold the baby so they are passed around.  I wonder what the sensation is for the little one.  All these strange voices.  All these strange faces.

Last week I spoke about the number of people who became a member of our faith family by making a commitment to giving back.  We have a wide range of ministries.  I am sure one of them would fit into your life style and make a difference in our parish.

Upon arriving at St. Joseph the Worker many people told me that the reason they belong to this parish and the reason they joined is that we emphasize the need to see Christ in one another and not just at Mass. Over the years that grew and developed into the many programs we now offer at St. Joe’s.

Many of the parishes programs have started up again.  It is always impressive to see how many people step forward to work in our many ministers.

Welcome! Welcome to St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Community. This Outdoor Mass sprang from the idea of celebrating the family during the summertime when so many gather.

Next weekend our parish celebrates the beginning of a new season. 

Summertime is when many people move into the region or change parishes.  This summer I have noticed that new people express the reason for joining our parish is the warm welcome they receive from other people in the parish.

The Parish has just concluded our annual welcoming of Families Moving Forward.  For decades families in the parish have come together to welcome homeless families into our space.

Discover the difference your Commitment to Parish Life makes! Download a copy of our 2018-19 Commitment to Parish Life Report.