School News&
On Friday, November 5, there is early dismissal for students at 12:15pm.  Kindergarten PM is in session, but there are NO CLASSES for Kindergarten AM.

The PTO general meeting is at 6:30pm on  Tuesday, November 9, in the cafeteria.  The 1999-2000 student directories will be available at the PTO meeting.  There will be a $ 50.00 tuition credit drawing.  YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN!

SPAC UPDATE
The School Principal's Advisory Committee held their first meeting of the school year.  Sister Gwendolin reported a good beginning to the school year, with students working hard and happy.  This year's theme is 'Lighting the Way to a New Century', and is being celebrated in prayer services and school masses.  Work continues on our self-study accreditation.  Volunteers have started working on projects such as school pictures, vision screening, Santa's Secret Shop, as well as helping in the classrooms.
SPAC members discussed goals for this school year, and signed up to work on Finance, Marketing, Public Relations and Policy committees.  The Finance Committee will propose 2000-2001 tuition levels at the next SPAC meeting.
Special thanks to the Packers, the Marathon committee, students, and all who contributed to this year's successful Marathon.  The Marathon went smoothly, and the students and families had a great time.  The School Principle's Advisory Committee is an advisory board. Its primary responsibility is to advise the principal on policy matters.  Parents with questions or concerns about the day-to-day operations of the school are asked to call Sister Gwendolin @ (651) 633-1522.
Thank you again to our families, students, faculty, staff and parish for supporting the school through your involvement.
       
Music Notes& .
Our 9:30 choir anthem today is "My Long White Robe," a spiritual arranged by Albert McNeil.  Our tenor soloist is Doug Klemz.
Our new congregational hymn, "How Can I Keep From Singing," is an early American hymn written by Robert Lowry in the 1800s.

Prayer Vigil&
NOVEMBER PRAYER VIGIL

"Could you not spend an hour with Me?"  Our Lord invites us to visit Him present in the Blessed Sacrament in the first-floor parish center Chapel during the 24-hour prayer vigil from 9:00am Thursday, November 4 until 8:00am, First Friday, November 5.  Please sign up on the boards at the parish entrances so that there will be no "gaps" in our adoration of our Lord.

PRAYER VIGIL COMMITTEE TO MEET NOVEMBER 8
The St. John's Prayer Vigil Committee will meet Monday, November 8, at 7:00pm in the parish center.  Our pastor, Fr. Bill, has asked us to consider some changes in our prayer vigil and the input of all the members is needed.  Visitors are also welcome.

Circle of Women&
Circle of Women invites ALL women of ALL AGES to join the circle on Thursday, November 4 (9:15--11:30 am) in the lower level of the Parish Center.  Our featured speaker will be parishioner Dorothy Kunze.  Dorothy will give us an overview of the bible.  How to interpret and use scripture to enhance our spiritual journey.  Childcare is available. Call Mary @ (612) 783-1961 to register your child. PLEASE BRING YOUR   BIBLE!

Sowers of Justice&
SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE MEETING
The Social Justice and Outreach Committee will meet on Monday evening, 7:00pm in the Parish Center.  Agenda will include plans of restructuring, selection of a new chair, and further plans for implementing a parish wide focus on violence in our community and ways to counteract it.  Anyone interested in social justice issues is welcome and encouraged to attend.

SIMPSON SHELTER NEEDS:
Deacon Joe McPherson advises us that the Simpson Housing Shelter in South Minneapolis where he and his wife volunteer is in need of tooth brushes, foot powder, white socks and hand lotion (sample size preferred) for the homeless people who come to their shelter.  If you can help please drop these items in the food containers at the entrances to the church.  We will see that they are immediately delivered to the shelter.  Thanks in advance for your help and generosity.  Thanks also for continuing to bring food periodically to these boxes.  We receive 5-10 requests for food help each week.

RESPECT LIFE COMMITTEE TO MEET NOV. 10
The St. John's Respect Life Committee will meet Wednesday, November 10, in the parish center.  The agenda includes planning for our January observance of Respect Life Sunday.  Anyone interested is welcome to come and share their views.