This Week's Message
from Fr. Amesse
November 17, 2024

In 1977, as a novice, I spent 3 months in Northern Minnesota.  I worked in a parish with another novice.  When the time was up, the priest drove us back to the novitiate, near St. Louis.  We spent 1 night at an Oblate residence in St. Paul, MN.  An Oblate took us to a ball game, the Twins vs Cleveland.   

On the way to the stadium, my brother Oblate complained about the people living in Minneapolis.  He said in a homely way, “They try to be something they ain’t!”  Pope Francis has recently written an encyclical letter on the Sacred Heart of Jesus.  The title is, “He Loves Us.”  

The Pope wants us to examine our hearts.  Very often we try to be something we ain’t.  When he was a child, the Holy Father’s grandmother made a pastry using a very thin batter.  When she dropped the strips of batter into the hot oil, they would expand.  But then, when he bit into them, they were empty inside.   

These cookies were called “lies.”  His grandmother explained why, “Like lies, they look big, but are empty inside; they are false, unreal.”  Pope Francis states, “Instead of running after superficial satisfactions and playing a role for the benefit of others, we would do better to think about the really important questions in life.”

And what are these questions?  Who am I, really?  What am I looking for?  What direction do I want to give to my life, my decisions and actions?  Why and for what purpose am I in this world?  How do I want to look back on my life once it ends?  What a wonderful beginning to this letter devoted to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.      

I remember you at Mass!

St Joseph the Worker
Thanksgiving Dinner
Sunday, November 24

The Shrine’s Thanksgiving tradition of hosting a dinner for our elderly or for those who may be alone on this holiday is now being planned. 

This effort is made possible only through your generosity.  Money donations are now being accepted to cover the cost of the meal.  You may place your donation in our Offertory Collection boxes with a note indicating Thanksgiving Dinner, or you can leave your donation at any time in the Shrine Gift/Bookstore or the Business Office during regular business hours.

• Reservations are required for attendance.
• Participation is limited to 60 guests (first come, first served)
• There is a limit of 2 persons per reservation.

You may register in our Gift Shop/Bookstore during regular business hours.

First Fridays at the Shrine
Next First Friday, December 6

Immediately following the 8:00 am Mass, we will pray the Rosary with reflections written by the Venerable Fulton J. Sheen.

Immediately after the Noon Mass to 5:15 we will have Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

Please keep First Fridays fervent here at the Shrine by spending some time with our Lord. 

Legion of Mary
at the Shrine

Meetings are held in the downstairs Conference Hall each week after the Sunday 12:00 noon Mass.

The Legion of Mary is a Marian movement founded in Ireland in the 1920’s. It is currently the largest apostolic organization of lay people in the Catholic Church.

Pope Francis’ November
Prayer Intention

We pray that all parents who mourn the loss of a son or daughter find support in their community and receive peace and consolation from the Holy Spirit.

On that Good Friday, standing at the foot of the Cross, the Savior led you to understand that  despite all your sins and guilt, you had been liberated and forgiven and healed.

St. Eugene de Mazenod, lead us to Jesus through the trials of life.

St. Joseph
Patron of the Poor
Pray for us!

Full Litany of St. Joseph

Praying with the Stained Glass Windows of
St. Joseph the Worker Shrine

Part I - The 100 Year+ Windows Series
Part II - The St. Joseph Windows

May 27, 2024 - End of 40 Hours of Devotion Eucharistic Procession

Self-Guided Tour
St. Joseph the Worker Shrine

Ring the Bells of the Shrine

Everyday of the year, the “Bells of St. Joseph” ring-out God’s praise for all to hear!

Our Carillon can play Special Hymns of your choice any day of the year. At your request, our chimes will ring in honor of loved ones for the entire community to hear and prayerfully remember.Your offering of $20.00 will be greatly appreciated and will assist us in maintaining the Shrine and its ministries. Thank You!

Bell-ringing selections may be reserved for specific days & times throughout the year(s) in the Shrine Gift Shop/Bookstore.

St. Eugene de Mazenod’s Prayer to the Sorrowful Mother

 O Lord, Almighty God, you endowed the Blessed Virgin Mary with the fullness of every gift and grace. By allowing her heart to be pierced with the deepest sorrow, you crowned her merit and placed her at the head of countless legions of martyrs who, for love of your Son Jesus Christ, have shed their blood. Through the painful martyrdom endured by this gentle Mother seeing her beloved Son dying as a Victim because of his love for us, grant us the grace to bear with fortitude the disappointments and setbacks in our life, and not to fear torment or death itself, when we are called to confess our faith in Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.

Confession

Mon - Friday
10:00 am - noon
4:30 pm - 5:15 pm

Saturday 
10:00 am - 1:00 pm

First Wednesday of the month

Eucharistic Adoration

The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed for adoration on -

Saturday after the noon Mass until the 4:00 pm Mass
First Fridays after the noon Mass until the 5:30 pm Mass