Social Justice...

"Clothe the Naked... "
The St. Vincent De Paul Committee will be collecting clean usable clothing for all types on Saturday, October 28 from 9:00 a.m.--1:00 p.m.  Trucks & helpers will be in the church parking lot to accept the clothing as you drive up.  CLOTHING ONLY PLEASE! 

Bulletin Board...

BIRTHRIGHT

Want a part-time job that doesn't pay a dime but the        rewards are many?  This job doesn't provide insurance but does offer tax deductions for mileage.  This position allows you to love every client in a nonjudgmental way, and    educate and support women in making alternative choices to abortion. Time commitment is 2 hrs. 1-2 times per  month.   If interested in this great opportunity contact Julie Scott @ Birthright of Coon  Rapids 651- 766-8670. Volunteer training will be held Sat. Nov.11th (9:00am. - 3:30pm.) and Sun. Nov.12th (12:00pm - 3:30pm).  You don't have to be a professional to do this.

EVENING QUILTER'S GROUP
All interested people are invited to join this group.  No previous experience is necessary, only a willingness to meet and make new friends while helping create quilts for babies, children and families in need.  It is helpful, however, if you can sew a straight 1/4 inch seam.  We meet again on Tuesday, October 24, 2000 at 7:00 in the parish center basement.  Bring a sewing machine, if possible and a smile.  See you there! 

THANK YOU!
Thank you to Fr. Bill for his prayers & his support, Ann Chupita & Jay for the beautiful music & to Loretta and the funeral luncheon committee.  God bless you all!
    Henry Widmer Family

From the American Bishops' Statement: 
"Living the Gospel of Life"  Nov. 1998

"We urge those Catholic officials who choose to depart from the Church teaching on the inviolability of human life in their public life to consider the consequences for their own spiritual well-being, as well as the scandal they risk by leading others into serious sin."

Last Week                                                     CAPITAL                                     ACTUAL   GOAL      CAMPAIGN
                                     $21,663  $26,949          $18,890

SINCE: July 1, 2000            To Date
                        $363,305            $376,548         $1,458,925
Children's   
$45.00

Thank you for your support!

St. John's Quilt Raffle
A hand made, full-size quilt called An American Irish Chain will be raffled off at the Turkey Dinner, Sunday, November 5.  The quilt is on display at the back of church.  Made in red, white & blue, in a traditional quilt pattern,  it depicts the close relationship between the two cultures.  It will enhance any décor or lifestyle.  And it will keep you warm over the cold Minnesota winter!  Tickets can be purchased from any member of the Quilters Group.  They will also be at the church doors today & the next two Sundays & at the Turkey Dinner.  Donation is $1.00 proceeds will benefit the restoration or purchase of art objects for the church.