315 SW 21st Street
P.O. Box 110
Grand Rapids, MN 55744

218-326-2843

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Our Mission To support and strengthen each other in living our shared Catholic Faith St. Joseph's Catholic Community of Grand Rapids is a vibrant faith community located in the heart of the land of Pines and Mines in northern Minnesota.  The 1,300 families and individual members participate in a variety of parish and community activities.  The goal of this site is to help you learn more about us, your faith, and the Grand Rapids area.  Please visit...
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Generations of Faith Generations of Faith   No matter the age, our parish community embraces and serves everyone
when we join together in sharing the importance of Catholic faith in our lives… This is an exciting time for our Parish…..and with thoughtful and careful planning, we can make our parish campus inviting for everyone…..Imagine the possibilities! Our New Education Center opened THIS Fall--2011!  Learn more about how you can be part of this exciting project by offering your time...
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Welcome to our newly designed web site!

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BE SURE TO 'PAGE DOWN'--THERE IS A LOT OF PARISH HAPENINGS TO READ ABOUT!

SpiritFest-Logo-FinalOur Parish Festival will be held on SATURDAY, JULY 21, 2012 

11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
We are very excited about this fun filled day and are looking forward to our Parish family sharing it with the Grand Rapids community.  Here's what you can look forward to:

GREAT FOOD & BEVERAGES  Featuring St. Joe's FAMOUS "HEAVENLY" BROASTED CHICKEN, plus much more!

WONDERFUL ENTERTAINMENT -  Several entertainers will be returning from last year, as well as additional performers. These include:  THE 2ND WIND HARMONICA BAND,  THE MILTICH FAMILY,  PAT SURFACE,  "OL COUNTRY",  and GROCK.   Music will be playing the entire day for your entertainment.  If you are interested in sponsoring a band, please contact MaryJo Hendricks at 326-6912.

COUNTRY STORE -   The Country Store will feature handmade ( NEW ) items such as knitting, quilting, woodworking, jewelry, jams, and a BAKE SALE.   We appreciate all of your generous donations to our store.  Items may be dropped off at the Parish office at any time, or contact Amanda Dosen-Windorski at 259-9297 or Shannon Harker at 259-1318.

RAFFLE -  Our raffle this year will consist of several impressive items.   If you have a prize you would consider donating ($500 + value), please contact the Parish Office or Jim & Kathy Hoolihan at 259-5141.

SILENT AUCTION -  The silent auction was very successful last year and we hope to continue this tradition.  Some ideas from last year include paintings, fishing trip,  gift baskets, gourmet dinner, handmade furniture, etc. We would appreciate your donation by June 8th. You may drop it off at the Parish office or contact Nancy Arnhold at 244-5063.

GAMES -  Fun for the whole family including bounce houses, children's games, teen games, and last but not least BINGO.
Once again we will be asking for your help on the day of the festival.   Sign up sheets will be available mid - June.  Thank you in advance for all of your help in making this a successful day.

 

Marriage Matters--

learn more about Catholic theology as it relates to the Marriage Amendment that will be on the November ballot.  Mn. Catholic Conference (MCC) coordinates the Catholic Church’s non-partisan lobbying and public policy activities on behalf of the bishops of Minnesota.  First, they analyze the moral dimension of public policies and then advocate for what will promote the sanctity of life and dignity of the human person and help lead decision makers to reach just solutions for the broader community.  To Learn more, log onto

 www.capwiz.com/mncc/home

Our First Most  Cherished Liberty— A statement on religious liberty”. 

This document encourages “Catholics to speak frankly with each other when our freedoms are threatened. Now is such a time. As Catholic bishops and American citizens, we address an urgent summons to our fellow Catholics and  fellow Americans to be on guard, for religious liberty is under attack, both at home and abroad”.    More information about Catholicism in the United States can be found at 
www.usscb.org

Click here to view the PDF USCCB document "Our most cherished liberty--A statement on religious liberty".

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Fr. Francis and the first students of St. Francis Moto Hope Academy located in Kenya, Africa. The 1st phase of classrooms is located behind the group on the left.

Your prayers are appreciated for this most exciting missionary work in Kenya, Africa....Fr. Francis' home town!

Click on the link below to view 'Moto Hope Mission' Spring newsletter with more information and pictures.    You can also log onto the Moto Hope Mission web-site at www.motohopemission.com -- 
Click here to view Friends of 'Moto Hope Mission' Newsletter.

 
Help us to edit our Ministry Manual. 

Click on link below to view entire manual.  Send on any changes to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  Thank You!

Click here to view the Ministry Manual in PDF Format.

 
Check this out!!
CLICK HERE TO View the Dedication Mass of our New School and Education Center held on august 7TH
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