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Faith Formation&
Reminder:
There will be no faith formation classes on November 23 & 24 due to Thanksgiving Break.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
We are looking for a part-time teacher for a 3 year old Sunday School class during the 11:00 am Mass. Please call Mary Walus @ 651-633-1540 for more details.
FAMILY ADVENT EVENING
All families are invited to an evening of food, entertainment and family craft project on Sunday, December 5 from 5:00--7:00 pm. Mark your calendars! Call the Faith Formation office @ 651-633-1540 for more details .
SEEKERS: Adult Theological Book Club
We have a nice group of interesting people going now and you'll always be welcomed. We are seeking a knowledge of God deep in our hearts. We stretch and open our minds and share our faith. We try to read a book a month, but you're welcome to join us for discussion even if you don't find time to read. We meet the 2nd Thursday of each month, 7:00-8:30pm. Parish Center, Francis Room (or wherever we get moved to!) BOOK TO READ FOR DECEMBER 9: Amazing Grace by Kathleen Norris, Riverhead Books, New York.
Early Childhood.&
ANNUAL "LEAVE 'EM TO THE ELVES"
Saturday, December 6, 11:00 am--4:00 pm
Deadline: November 30
This is an activities day for 3-8 year olds. Want to do some shopping? Have a free day for yourself? Why not "Leave 'em to the Elves?" Our high school "elves" will provide fun holiday activities and craft-making for children. A fun-filled day of cheer and holiday bliss! Donation is $8 per child, limit of $20/family. Pre-payment and registration is required. Contact Rick Craig, Youth Minister @ 612-754-7666 with questions. Registration forms will be sent home with Sunday School and in St. John's school folders. Extras available from Parish Center receptionist. Sponsored by our high school youth group.
Circle of Women&
There will be no meeting this week due to Thanksgiving break. We will resume meeting on Thursday, December 2.
HELP WANTED
The Circle of Women is looking for several childcare workers to help in the nursery on Thursday mornings from 9:15--11:45am. This is a paid position ($20.00 per morning). Commitment could be every Thursday morning or work on a rotating schedule.
There are two other childcare workers working in the nursery and a morning curriculum is provided. Please contact Lisa Sjobeck @ 651-490-9158 if interested.
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Sowers of Justice&
ADVENT SCRIPTURE SERIES ON SOCIAL JUSTICE
A four week series focused on the justice implications of the Advent Sunday readings will be held on the four Tuesday evenings of Advent beginning on November 30. Sessions will be held in the lower level of the Parish Center from 7:00--8:00pm. There is no charge. Please call Joe Kenney at the parish office, 651-633-8333, if you intend to attend so that we can be sure to have enough materials.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL MEETING
The St. Vincent De Paul meeting will be held next Tuesday, November 23 at 7:00pm in the parish center. Darrell Bach, Archdiocesan President of the St. Vincent De Paul Society will be present to give an overview of the role of the SVDP in the local church. Anyone interested in learning more about the work of this charitable organization is welcome to attend. If you have an interest, but are unable to attend, please call Joe Kenney @ 651-633-8333.
THANKSGIVING OUTREACH
In the past we have provided food baskets for members of our community who have difficulty providing a complete thanksgiving meal. Last year we changed to providing food coupons to local stores so that families could choose their own thanksgiving foods consistent with their own traditions. Again this year we will provide food coupons to anyone in need of help for thanksgiving.
If you, or a family you know, are in need of this help, please call Judy or Joe at the parish office, (651) 633-8333. If you are requesting a certificate for someone else, please ask their permission before calling. All requests are confidential. Deadline for requests is Wednesday, November 17th. Certificates will be mailed or delivered on Monday, November 22.
Music Notes&
You are invited to join the 9:30 sanctuary choir for our Advent/Christmas season. Perhaps you are unable to make a full-year commitment. Join us through December, and bring music and joy to your preparation and celebration!
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