Survey Regarding Safe and Welcoming Environment

 The SJA Safety Team would like your input about what makes you feel safe while at SJA and what we can do to improve physical and emotional safety on campus.  If you are unable to attend one of the listening sessions described on the Parish Life page, please respond to a short survey before Monday, November 16, 2026. You may respond online by clicking here. If you prefer to use a paper copy, the survey is available at the reception desk in the Parish Center.  The three questions we will ask at the listening session and on the survey are: 

1.  What makes you feel welcome and safe at SJA?
2.  What would make you feel more safe and welcome at SJA?
3.  How can you contribute to keeping a safe and welcoming environment at SJA?

Books for Local Kids

During October, we are seeking books for kids served by Mobile Loaves Twin Cities. Please bring in new or like-new books, with no religious themes, and leave them in the bins in the Welcome Center and church vestibule every Sunday in October. FFI, email Gabrielle Dane.

News from the SJA Outreach Fund

SJA Outreach Fund Update: The SJA Outreach Fund is a restricted, designated fund, which means that donations must be made separately from donations to the operating budget, and donations to the Outreach Fund are not subject to the 10% archdiocesan assessment. This is one of the things we do: Twice a year, we award Justice Grants to nonprofit organizations in which our parishioners are committed volunteers and leaders. If you volunteer with a great project, pick up an application at the front desk or contact Julie Madden at jmadden@stjoan.com. Our next deadline is Nov. 1, and the process is very simple. In the last fiscal year, we awarded 26 grants totaling $150,000 to support work that matters to you!

Shared Ministry Sign Up is Here!

Every September we re-up our commitment to volunteer in our many different ministries. Here is the most current list of offerings. 
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Confirmation 2026-27 Registration

Confirmation Registration for youth in grades 10-12 is now open. You can go to the Sacraments/Confirmation page to see the schedule and link to the registration form. 

Faith Formation for Grades K-12 is Open!

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