New Beginnings Are a Gift From God  December 10th, 2020

Gingerbread House Contest Sponsored by Home & School Thanks to all the families that decorated Gingerbread Houses and sent their pictures in. The teachers are still judging the entries, and we should know the winners by tomorrow. Watch for the email announcement!

REMINDER Spiritwear Day is TOMORROW, Friday, December 11th. If you ordered spirit wear, it should be arriving next week!

Lunch Duty Volunteers 11:30am - 12:30pm Friday, Dec. 11th - Ed Dankert Monday, Dec. 14th - Jeremy Blackwood Tuesday, Dec. 15th - Alexandra Hersey Wednesday, Dec. 16th - Jeremy Blackwood Thursday, Dec. 17th - Clarice Hochhaus Friday, Dec. 18th - Kristin Wiedower

The January Hot Lunch Menu is ready! Please remember the deadline to have your order and payment in is Wednesday, December 16th. You can print the Menu and Order form by clicking the links below:

CLICK HERE to Print the January Menu

CLICK HERE to Print the January Order Form

This year's Soles for Catholic Education Walk, the annual fundraiser for Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, went virtual. The fundraiser provided an opportunity to raise money for the technology needs in our school, including SmartBoards, ChromeBooks, and webcams. Students walked around the parish grounds with their classes, socially distanced and wearing masks. Together we raised $3,425, which will be matched by sponsors to bring our total to $6,850! Thank you to all those who donated and made this effort a huge success!

Perform a Little Act of Kindness The residents of St. Anne's Salvatorian Campus have been confined to the building (and for months to their rooms) since March 15th. We are asking St. Joe's families to bring them some joy by sending them cards or letters. Store bought or hand-made cards or letters. Each piece of mail will be a treasure to this fragile population. The more 'notes of caring' they receive the better so spread the word to family and friends and bring some sunshine into the lives of these elderly men and women. Address cards to: St. Anne's Salvatorian Campus Attn: Janet Krahn 3800 N. 92nd Street Milwaukee, WI 53222

Christmas at St. Joseph “Jesus Is Our Shelter” As we prepare our hearts for the birth of Jesus, we are also preparing a worship space for you. We welcome you with the archdiocesan guidelines including socially distant pews and the requirement of masks. This Christmas St. Joseph will celebrate with 5 Christmas Masses. On Christmas Eve we will celebrate 2 Masses at 4pm (one in church and a separate Mass in the gym) and Mass in church at 10pm. On Christmas Day we will celebrate Mass in church at 8am and 10am. To accommodate everyone safely we are requiring reservations. Please contact the parish office during regular business hours to reserve your spot. 414-771-4626, Monday- Friday 8-3:30, closed December 8th. Please call before December 22nd. When you arrive for your Christmas Mass, the ushers will be able to tell you where your family will be seated. Thank you!

Hello - My name is Sara Quates and I am the current Home & School President. We have a tradition of sending our 8th graders off with a carved bell tower beautifully carved by a parish member. As the gentleman who lovingly created the towers retired last year, we are in need of another crafty woodworker to create bell towers for our eighth graders. The dimensions of the past years have been 11" x 2 3/4". Please contact Sara Quates at sara.k.quates@gmail.com or 414-510-5646 if you would like more information or to volunteer.  Thank you for your consideration and Happy Advent! Sara

Alioto's is here to make your meal planning and holiday menu easy and delicious! Now offering a pick up and go catering menu, hot and ready meals and a Christmas Day menu (including a children's menu). Click on the links below for details or visit their website for menus and more: www.aliotos.net

Signature Catering Menu

Hot & Ready Menu

Christmas Day Menu