St. Joseph Catholic Community
Parish Office
Hours: Monday - Thursday 9:00a - 3:00p; Friday 9:00a - 2:00p
Address: 8701 36th Avenue N, New Hope, MN 55427
Phone: 763-544-3352
Fax: 763-544-3435
Email: communications@stjosephparish.com
Social Media (Facebook, Instagram): @StJoeNewHope
Ministry Staff
All Staff are VIRTUS Trained
![]() Fr. Terry Rassmussen Pastor 763.544.3352, x116 Fr. Terry's Video Message to You! |
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Fr. Terry joined St. Joseph in the Fall of 2006. Previously he served as Pastor of St. Cecilia in Ames, Iowa for 12 years. Fr. Terry graduated from Richfield High School and the University of St. Thomas. He then entered the Franciscan Order and served in various ministries: Coordinator of Teens Encounter Christ in the Toledo Diocese, Associate Pastor at St. Bonaventure in Bloomington, Minnesota, Pastor at St. Joseph University Parish in Terre Haute, Indiana, and St. Celilia in Ames, Iowa. Fr. Terry enjoys playing and singing Irish music with his band, kayaking on Medicine Lake, having pizza at Broadway Pizza, and participating in parish activities. ![]() Fr. Michael Reding Incoming Pastor (July 1, 2023) 763.544.3352 Fr. Michael will join St. Joseph Catholic Community in July 2023. He will provide pastoral leadership for the mission and leadership of St. Joseph Catholic Community after Fr. Terry Rassmussen's retirement. Fr. Michael is from Red Wing, Minnesota and attended Wabash College in Crawfordsville, Indiana. Earning a degree in political science, he spent six years in business before entering the Saint Paul Seminary, School of Divinity at the University of St. Thomas. Fr. Michael was ordained a priest of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis in May of 1997. He has stayed in Minnesota and served as Associate Pastor at Transfiguration Church in Oakdale, Pastor at St. Bartholomew in Wayzata, Pastor at St. Thomas the Apostle in Minneapolis, Canonical Administrator at Carondelet Catholic School in southwest Minneapolis, and on the Board of Directors for Benilde-St. Margaret’s school in St. Louis Park. ![]() Donna Kranz Pastor's Assistant / Bookkeeper / Marriage Administrator 763.544.3352, x109 Donna started working at St. Joseph's in the fall of 1979 as the print room operator running copies and mailing out the parish bulletins. After serving the parish in many roles, she is now the bookkeeper, secretary to the pastor, Mass intention coordinator and is responsible for helping engaged couples through the marriage process. She lives in Plymouth with her husband and enjoys reading, cooking and spending time with her three kids and five grandchildren. |
![]() Deacon Bob Bramwell Parish Deacon |
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Deacon Bob, born and raised in Northeast Minneapolis, became the first deacon in his home parish of St. Joe's in 2007. Previously he served at St. Thomas the Apostle in Corcoran, was chaplain for the Gas Workers Union and ministered at St. Therese's Nursing Home. Ordained by Archbishop Roach on September 28, 1991, he has been a deacon for over 30 years. He continues to assist Fr. Terry as needed. Deacon Bob and his wife Darlene have raised six children and have many grandchildren. |
![]() Dean Rademacher Parish Director 763.544.3352, x110 |
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Dean serves the St. Joseph’s Catholic Community, as the Parish Director. He enjoys accompanying one another as we serve each other and God United in Jesus Christ. Dean also loves to learn from others to serve well. Dean recently completed a certificate in Church Management through Villanova University, and he is also nearing completing a master’s in ministry, with a focus on Youth and Family Evangelization at St. John’s School of Theology and Seminary. Dean has strong connections to St. John’s, graduating in 1990 with a degree in organizational leadership, and dedicating himself as a Benedictine Oblate since 2015. In his free time, he is loyal Packer Shareholder and blessed to spend time with his wife of 30+ years, Ellen, as well as his daughters Abbey and Caitlin. He celebrated the marriage of Caitlin and Mitch at St. Joseph’s in June of 2022 and acquired a wonderful son-in-law.
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![]() Larry Thomas Director of Youth Ministry / Safe Environment Coordinator 763.544.3352, x138 |
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Larry joined the Parish staff of St. Joseph in August, 1994. He serves as Coordinator of Middle School Youth Ministry and Confirmation, and is the Safe Environment Coordinator. Prior to moving to St. Joseph he was the Youth Minister for St. Peter and St Joseph Catholic Churches in Delano, MN from 1990-1994. Before moving to Minnesota in 1990 from Huntsville, Alabama, Larry served as a youth worker for St. Joseph Church in Huntsville from 1978-1990. Prior to his youth ministry experience, he was employed as an auto body repairman. He has been married for over 40 years and has 2 sons. |
![]() Brennan Palony Coordinator of High School Youth Ministry 763.544.3352, x139 |
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Brennan joined St. Joseph in 2019 as the program coordinator for the High School Youth Ministry. He grew up participating in St. Joseph’s youth ministries, was active in peer ministry and core team leadership, serving at mass, and part of the Youth Works organization. Brennan is a perfect fit for this important ministry with his uplifting personality, gift of music, fun nature, and dedication to the faith. He is a natural at connecting with the youth and building relationships. |
![]() Patty Neuville Director of Communications, Marketing and Systems 763.544.3352 Patty's Video Message to You! |
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Patty has directed communications, marketing and systems for the Parish since the beginning of 2019. She has been an active parishioner of St. Joseph’s since 1997 and has held lead roles in Vacation Bible School, Fall Festival, St. Joseph’s Feast, Super Service Saturday, Lenten Renewal, and teaching youth ministries. Patty's background is in business / project management, mainly Medical Device Manufacturing, Quality Systems, and Information Technology, an Adjunct College Professor, and Board Member and Business Director/Treasurer for several non-profit organizations. She is also very involved with the Special Needs community and coaches Special Olympics bowling, track, bocce, and tennis. Her family includes her husband and four children, who enjoy her creativity in the kitchen, entertaining, and fun outside adventures. |
![]() Lynn Kotecki Administrative Professional 763.544.3352, x100 Lynn's Video Message to You! |
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Lynn has been at St. Joseph Catholic Community since 2007 and is a full-time Administrative Professional, assisting the ministry staff. She especially enjoys creating posters and flyers promoting the many events held at St. Joseph’s and doing the weekly artistic layout for the church bulletin. However, the favorite part of her job is greeting, assisting, and talking with parishioners when they visit the office. She is a former Wisconsin Cheese Head born and raised, migrated to Minnesota in 1980 and now lives for the Purple (but still secretly maintains a soft spot in her heart for that other team)! She and her husband Dan live in Champlin, MN and are blessed with three sons and five beautiful grandchildren. |
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