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Faith Formation&
SEEKERS: Adult Theological Book Club
We're readers, thinkers, discussers and SEEKERS. We're seeking God in our minds and in our hearts. You're welcome to join us at any of our meetings: Second Thursday of every month, 7:00--8:30pm, Parish Center. For our January 13 meeting we will continue reading our current book: AMAZING GRACE by Kathleen Norris, Riverhead Books, New York.
WE COULD USE YOUR HAND&
The Adult Faith Formation committee is in need of people to chair a hospitality and publicity committee. Anyone who would like to know more please contact Mary Ann Zervas @ 651-633-1540.
URGENTLY NEEDED!
Teachers for Middle School Religious Education
Tuesday @ 4:45pm
Wednesday @ 4:45pm
And after Christmas another teacher needed for Tuesday @ 4:45pm
It's easier than you think. NO BIG WHOOP!
Follow the lesson plan -- you can't miss. The kids are
angels. Call me. Please. Tim Carter, Middle School
Coordinator 651-633-1540.
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.
Circle of Women&
Circle of Women will not be meeting on December 23 or 30th due to Christmas break. We will resume meeting on January 6.
Shared Ministry&
WANT TO START 2000 WITH A NEW MINISTRY?
We receive a steady stream of persons needing food and are in the process of establishing regular hours for St. John's food shelf. If you have some time during the week to be present for this ministry please call Tim @ 651-633-1540. You can bring work or reading with you! Hours: Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 9:00am--noon.
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Sowers of Justice&
CHRISTMAS FOOD ASSISTANCE
In the past we have provided food baskets for members of our community who have difficulty providing a complete Christmas meal. Last year we changed to providing food coupons to local stores so that families could choose their own menu consistent with their own traditions. Again this year we will provide food coupons to anyone in need of help for Christmas. If you, or a family you know, are in need of this help, please call Judy at the parish office, 651-633-8333 between the hours of 9:00am--12:00 noon, Monday through Friday only. If you are requesting a certificate for someone else, please ask their permission before calling. All requests are confidential. Deadline for requests in Monday, December 20. Certificates may be picked up on Tuesday, December 21.
MARTIN LUTHER KING CONVOCATION
All are invited to the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation to be held on Saturday morning, January 15 at St. Alphonsus Church. The event will celebrate the life and teaching of Dr. King in prayer, music and reflection. It is also the occasion of the initial covenanting of a new religious coalition to be called ISIAIH which covers the whole metro region. This coalition consists of over 70 congregations of many different denominations from throughout the greater metropolitan area coming together to define issues of social justice based on our religious beliefs and how we can make our faith statement regarding them to the larger community. Information on at least four issue areas currently facing the area will be presented along with an opportunity to join in follow up research and action on these issues. Watch for further details.
MAKARIA--CIRCLE OF STRENGTH
"ONE HAIL MARY A DAY CRUSADE"
The Makaria Circle of Strength Ministry would like to ask you to say one Hail Mary a day for those in our community who are suffering from any form of violence. We are not asking you to make a pledge, just tell the Blessed Mother what you are saying it for. By doing this we can form a powerhouse of prayer. Someone in Vermont thought this would be a good idea and they now call it the Hail Mary Miracle. Then the members of our faith community that need help will know that their church is praying for them.
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