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.
       
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.  You can bring work or reading with you! Hours: Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 9:00am--noon. Call Tim at the Parish office.
Sowers of Justice&
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.