Sowers of Justice&
SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE MEETING
The Social Justice Committee will meet on Monday evening, January 10 at 7:00pm in the Parish Center.  New members are always welcome. Can't come but have an interest?  Call Deacon Joe Kenney @ (651) 633-8333.

MLK CONVOCATION
See today's bulletin insert for detailed information regarding this event.

COATS--COATS--COATS
The Social Concerns Network, of which St. John's is a member, will again be collecting gently-used coats, mittens, and new hats.  These will be combined with collections from several other local churches and given away to those in need on Saturday, January 15, at the Mounds View Community Center.  Collecting at St. John's will take place at all masses on the weekends of January 1/2 and January 8/9.  We had great participation at St. John's last year.  Please help again by donating your surplus winter clothing.  Children's items are especially needed. If you have any questions about this event, call Carole Beggs @ 651-639-9103.

Seniors News&
TURTLE LAKE CASINO TRIP
Tuesday, January 18, 2000.  Lets start the New Year right with a winning trip to Turtle Lake.  Brochures available in the Parish Office or on the church bulletin boards.  See you there!  Also, check with the parish office with a trip to the New Science Museum February 1, 2000.   

Prayer Vigil&
VIGIL COMMITTEE TO MEET JANUARY 10
The St. John's Vigil Committee will hold a short meeting Monday, January 10, at 7:00pm in the Parish Center.  We will discuss possible changes in our vigil schedule.  Members and others who are interested are invited to attend.
           
Respect Life...
Cathedral Prayer Service and March for Life

Make plans now to join the group from St. John's Church going to the Cathedral for the annual prayer service led by Archbishop Flynn to demonstrate respect for all human lives:  born and unborn, whatever their age or condition.
A march around the Capitol following the prayer service will show our legislators and Governor Ventura that the pro-life cause is alive and well in Minnesota!
We will meet in the east parking lot at St. John's at 9:15am and ride to St. Odilia's parking lot where a charter bus will be waiting.  Bring the kids; dress warm, and do your part for the pro-life cause!  Any questions?  Call 612-789-8647.

PLEASE PRAY FOR

Those in our community who are ill:

Bea Kayser, John McAlpine, Irene Mitchell,
Clarence Thole, Geraldine Shea,  Mary Ann
DeMars, Linda Zappa, Kevin Keenan, Chris
Fodness, LaVonne Hruby, Lois Leary, Jerod
Hawley, Bernadette Hearn. Henry Widmer, Irene DeBruzzi, Joe Koch, Ann Griffin, Ann Czech, Dan Sebesta, Beverly Stamfle, Mary Kay Utecht, Sandra Zauner, Michael Kavanagh, Richard St. Germain, David Moser, Diane Ryan, John
Battmer, Bill Miske, Jacquie Evans, Mary Shea, Henry Horbatuck, Sr. Lois Wasielewski, Frances Vonasek, Marjorie Peterson, Infinity Duncan, Marlene Wresh, Marie Macho, Frank Gajeski, Phyllis Rech, Wanda Swanson, Betty Kapala, Marcie Thompson, Bernice VandenPlas, Rupert Meyer, Howard Morris, Adina Gagner, Ray Caputa, Rose Ryan, Sam Clark.

WINE & CHEESE TASTING

The Married Couples Group is hosting a wine & cheese tasting party on Saturday, January 22 at 6:55pm.  Bring a favorite wine and/or cheese to share.  To RSVP please call Jane/Mike Heinks at (651) 633-4979 or Kim/Richard Tiede at (651) 631-1381.  We have a lot of fun and hope to see you there!

Christmas/Sunday
                                       Actual             Goal
                                       $76,542         $73,549
Weekend of Jan 1/2
                                       $35,676         $25,889
Capital Campaign
                                       $10,062
Since:
July 1, 1999                    $665,369     $693,094
                                       $701,045      $718,983
Thank you for your support!