Action City 2010 in Pictures

Action City Rally: Take One!

Thanks to all of the youth who came out to Action City Friday, Sept. 3rd for pizza, prayer, music, friendship & of course go-karts, laser tag, mini golf, rock climbing, go-karts, bumper cars, arcade games and go-karts. Remember: you are courageous and faith-filled; and use your brakes, 'cuz they're in the car for a reason (you go-kart racers, I know you heard this at least once)!!!

Check out the "action" below!


Action City "Train" Part 1 from Emily Revak on Vimeo.



Action City "Train" Part 2 from Emily Revak on Vimeo.



http://vimeo.com/14776881 from Emily Revak on Vimeo.

Congratulations go out to our newly Confirmed youth!

The conformandi with Msgr. Blecha, Bishop Bullock & Fr. Tom

Here are some more pics from the night... do you have any to contribute to our "online scrapbook?" E-mail them to emily.revak@menomoniecatholic.org

...from the photo shoot files!!!

It was a beautiful mass to cap off a WONDERFUL year of preparing with this great group of youth for the Sacrament of Confirmation.

Blessings as you continue growing and learning about your faith... and always remember: We will be there for you whenever you need us!

Holy Week

We are in the midst of Holy week. There's a lot happening at St. Joe's as we gear up for the beautiful Masses we will experience this week.
Just so you don't miss anything, here are some important dates & times to put on the calendar:

Wednesday, March 31st - Shadow Stations in the Church at 7:30 PM

Thursday, April 1st, the Easter Triduum begins. This is a "three-day festival" of prayer and worship, composed of Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Easter Vigil - the heart and core of the whole Church year - on Saturday evening.

Please join us for these special masses:

Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord's Supper - 8:00 PM (Will you participate in the washing of the feet?)

Good Friday service - 1:00 PM

Easter Vigil - Saturday, April 3rd, 8:30 PM (Come celebrate as we welcome Tim Dolan, Nolan Dowd, Craig Anderson, Ryan Galbreath & Brian Fuhrman into the Catholic church, celebrate the sacraments of Confirmation & First Eucharist with Jessica Boone & Jason Micek, and the sacrament of Confirmation with Priscilla Fuhrman).

Easter Sunday Masses are at 8:30 & 10:15.

Blessings to you and your family!

BCR 2010 in Pictures

Beaver Creek or Bust!

Confirmation Retreat

Beaver Creek Reserve

March 6-7, 2010

The retreat team is gearing up for a GREAT weekend in the Great Outdoors at Beaver Creek Reserve.

We'll depart from the front vestibule of St. Joe's at 12:30 on Saturday, and return by 2:00 PM on Sunday.

Dad’s, Grandpa’s, Uncles, I am in need of ONE MORE MALE CHAPERONE for this retreat. Even if you are only able to drive out to sleep and leave, please contact me!

What To Bring:

One bag or backpack of clothes & personal toiletries

Warm clothes (including hat/mittens/boots for outdoor activities)

Pillow, Sleeping Bag, extra blanket (the cabins are heated, but it may be a chilly night - bunk beds & mattresses are provided in the sleeping cabins)

An Open Mind and Heart, and a Positive Attitude!!!

Please leave all electronics at home (if you bring cell phones, etc they need to be left in your cabins or turned off)

You are welcome to bring snacks, but they will need to be kept in the Main Lodge, and are not allowed in the sleeping cabins (to discourage uninvited company!)

Call or e-mail me with any questions - I’ll see you on March 6th!

Calendar Change!

The February date for our Confirmation session has changed!!!

We will meet Sunday, February 21st from 5:00-8:00 PM in the Parish Center Conference Room.

Enjoy the Super Bowl on February 7th!!!

See you all this Sunday, January 31st @ 5:00 in Charles Hall!