We recently welcomed Sullivan Stuart St. Catherine, son of James and HaleyRose St. Catherine, into our parish family through the waters of baptism.

The memorials will be used to purchase Christmas trees and poinsettias. Put your offering in an envelope with the names of those you wish to remember. Place your envelope in the offering basket or drop at the parish office.

Just a reminder there will be NO religious education classes this Wednesday, November 27. Classes will resume on Wednesday, December 4.

The Giving Tree will be up in the entrance of the church by next weekend, November 30-December 1.

“The Lord said … ‘Martha, Martha, you are anxious and worried about many things. There is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part’” Luke 10:41 Is Jesus calling you to spend an hour at His feet?

We are looking for a Eucharistic minister who would be willing to bring Communion to Catholic residents at Hayward Health Services (Valley) once or twice a month on Thursdays beginning in January. The person would be put on a schedule with the dates assigned. Please contact the office if interested.

Sat, Nov 2, is All Souls Day. There is a book on the table by the parish office where you can list the names of your deceased loved ones who will then be remembered in a special way during the month of November.

We recently welcomed into our parish family: Cole Patrick O’Brien, son of William & Lacie O’Brien and Isaac Andrew Vortanz, son of Eric & Ashley Vortanz

Religious Ed has bins at the entrances of the church to collect bags of candy to donate to the community Trunk or Treating event on Main Street on October 31.

A special collection for World Missions will be held this weekend, October 26-27.

There will be no confessions this Tuesday, October 15, prior to the Rosary at 4:45 and prayer/communion service at 5:15 pm.

St. Joseph Parish is accepting applications for a full-time secretary/bookkeeper.

The Book Club will be meeting on Friday, November 8, at 12:40 pm at Waters Edge.

The Elizabeth Ministry will be meeting on Monday, Oct. 28, 2019 at 6:00 pm in the Church Hall. Dinner will be provided with a meeting to follow. Visitors are welcome! RSVP to Mary Jane at (715) 462-9060 or Dar at (715) 634-4733.

Deacon McCaffery will now be doing a prayer/communion service on the first Saturday of each month at 9:00 am, rather than a regular mass. Also, there will not be any confessions at 8:00 am on the first Saturdays.

"Unplanned"  will be shown in the Parish Center on Tuesday, October 1 at 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM, and on Sunday, October 13 at 3:00 PM.  It is a true story of love, hope, and forgiveness. What Abby Johnson saw on a particular day in her life as an abortion clinic director changed EVERYTHING.  Seeing this movie will change everything for you.  For more information contact:  John or Arlene Mizerka, 699-2112. 

The liturgical feast of Our Lady of the Rosary is celebrated annually on October 7. It was instituted to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary in gratitude for the protection that she gives the Church in answer to the praying of the Rosary by the faithful. Therefore, the Rosary will be prayed before all Masses during the month of October.

March for Life registration is open. This year the march will be held on January 24, 2020, in Washington, D.C. If there are any students grades 9-12 interested in attending, please contact Religious Ed.

Spending an hour a week with our Lord in quiet adoration is good therapy. We are in need of adorers for the following hours: Monday – 10:00 am (temp) & 5:00 pm Tuesday – 1:00 pm Wednesday – 3:00 pm & 4:00 pm Friday – 9:00 am, 7:00 pm & 8:00 pm Call 715-634-4331 if you would like to spend 60 very special minutes a week with Jesus.

The SDCCW is sponsoring a Fall Retreat on Saturday, October 26, 2019, at St. Peter's Catholic Church, in Cameron, WI. Danielle Hendricks is giving two presentations on how we as Catholic women are called to live our faith in today’s world and carry out God's Great Commission. Fr. Balaraju Policetty is providing a time for Reconciliation and is also celebrating Mass.The cost for the retreat is $20.00 and includes lunch. Registration forms are available in the parish office.