Seniors News&
SILVER TONES BAKE SALE
AFTER ALL MASSES, DECEMBER 11 & 12
Time to rally 'round and get the ovens hummin' to produce those wonderful Old Fashioned goodies everyone loves.  Lets show Fr. Michael how it's done!  We'll need plenty of fruit cakes, cookies, breads, bars, candy and fudge.  Don't forget our many diabetic members also, with angel food cake, etc.  We will depend on Deacon Joe to bless and remove all calories??!!? Please package in small quantities and price at least nearly what they are worth.  Bring to the narthex (east entrance, near the nursery) before Masses December 11 & 12.  Thanks for making this sale a huge success.  God bless.
COMING EVENTS
Silver Tones Meeting, December 16 at 9:00am open to all seniors of St. John's (55+) who enjoy companionship.  We will adjourn to the OLD COUNTRY BUFFET, in Fridley for lunch.  See you at the meeting.
Year 2000 Casino Trip coming in January - watch bulletin for details.

Liturgy News&
MANY THANKS!
The Arts and Environment Committee would like to thank the following people for preparing our Church for the Advent season. 
Mary LaVaque   Loretta Witkowski
Kathleen     Julie Sawyer
Jenni LaVaque   Arliss Velander
Jean Velander   Barb Gregerson
Alan Gregerson   Gary Rother
Shelby Logeais   Tom Quayle
Jerry Elfert    Betty Lou Elfert
Lois Leitzke    Tom Leitzke
Bea Schonhardt

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
The schedule for January, February & March of 2000 is in the works.  If you are going to be gone for an extended period of time please call Jay @ 651-633-8333.

Music Notes&
CONSIDER JOINING THE SANCTUARY CHOIR FOR THE ADVENT/CHRISTMAS SEASON.  Perhaps your schedule doesn't permit a year long commitment.  We welcome seasonal singers too!  Bring music and joy to your holiday preparation.  Join us on Wednesdays at 7:15pm in the Church.

Bulletin Board&
WOULD YOU PRAY FOR A PRIEST EACH DAY?
December    5 Rev. Marc Maus
December    6 Rev. John Mazzitello SJ
December    7  Rev. Thomas McCabe
December    8 Rev. David McCauley
December    9 Rev. James McConville
December   10  Rev. Kevin McDonough
December   11 Rev. Thomas McDonough

ARCHBISHOP'S RETREAT FOR VOCATIONS
DECEMBER 17-19, 1999
VILLA MARIA RETREAT CENTER
The fourth annual Archbishop's Retreat for Vocations conducted by Archbishop Harry Flynn will be held in Frontenac, MN during the weekend of December 17-19, 1999. All young men, 17-40 are invited to attend.  Retreatants will have the opportunity to listen to several conferences given by the Archbishop, spend time in personal and communal prayer and discussion.  Each retreatant will have an opportunity to speak one to one with the vocation director who will help in outlining a plan for discernment suited to each individual's needs.  For more information please call the vocation office @ 651-962-6890.

GO NUTS FOR SCOUTS!
Cub Scout Pack 93 will be holding their annual holiday nut sale the weekend of December 11/12 after all the masses.  Scout Mix, Honey Roast and Butter Toffee Nuts will be sold in 9-10 oz tins for $3 each or 2/$5.  They make great holiday gifts!  To pre-order call Bob or Sharon Hansen at 651-631-0617.  Pack 93 thanks you for your support and wishes you the very best this holiday season!

WEEKLY COLLECTION

                     Actual             Goal
11/28             $23,076       $20,894
Last Week    $24,740       $21,589

Since:
July 1, 1999   $472,408    $490,635
Last Week    $497,148   $512,224

Thank you for your support!