A Word From Our Associate...

For my column this week, I wanted to pass on a letter from Archbishop Harry Flynn.
     Fr. Michael
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
     A year ago on October 31, representatives of the Catholic Church and the Lutheran World Federation confirmed and signed the Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification in Augsburg, Germany.  By means of this declaration, we Lutherans and Catholics jointly confess:  "By grace alone, in faith in Christ's saving work and not because of any merit on our part, we are accepted by God and receive the Holy Spirit, who renew our hearts while equipping and calling us to good works" (par. 15).
     On this anniversary of that event, and in recognition of the Prayer service of Thanksgiving to God which was held at the Basilica of Saint Mary in Minneapolis a week later, we the Lutheran bishops and Catholic archbishop, affirm this ecumenical event of historic significance.
     We call upon the members of our respective communities to join us for a discussion and celebration on January 21, during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.  We also ask you to join us in prayer for growth in unity, and witness to our common faith.

Bishop Mark S. Hanson
Saint Paul Area Synod, ELCA

Bishop David W. Olson
Minneapolis Area Synod, ELCA

Archbishop Harry J. Flynn
Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis

Faith Formation...

PARENTS OF "HOME STUDY" CHILDREN GRADES 1-6 may pick up their materials in Room 7 of the school 4:30--7:30 p.m. Tuesdays or Wednesdays.  Be sure to get one student workbook and one Home Study Guide for each student!  Questions?  Call Mary Garcia at the parish office (651) 633-1540.

NO CLASS THIS WEEK, OCTOBER 31 AND            NOVEMBER 1 FOR GRADES 1-8.  All students and their families, please attend Mass on All Saints Day,   Nov. 1

Students in Grades 1-6, remember to bring your puppets, holy cards, and yourselves for All Saints Day Mass,    Nov. 1!

SEEKERS:  Adult Theological Book Club
NO MEETING IN OCTOBER!!!  The next SEEKERS meeting will be Wednesday, November 15, 7:30--9:00     p.m. in the parish center (812 1st Ave).  The book to read for November is In Search of Belief by Joan Chittister.  Join us.  Explore your faith.   Questions?  Call Mary Ann Zervas at (651) 633-1540.  (The book for December 13 is:  The Holy Web, by Cletus Wessels, O.P.)


Circle of Women...
Marianne Reynolds will speak on "AIDS:  Our Family's Journey", Thursday, November 2.  Marianne and her hus

band Bill have been married for 45 years and had four children, one of whom died of AIDS.  She will share her story of their walk with AIDS.
Circle of Women invites women of all ages to join us in the in the lower level of the parish center Thursday mornings from 9:10--11:25 a.m.  We hope you will join us and bring a friend. 
Childcare is available during the Circle of Women meetings.  There are still openings available.  We ask that you register your child by calling our Children's Program Coordinator, Kari Gill @763-785-6947.


Council of Catholic Women...

CCW
For over 70 years the Council of Catholic Women have been a part of our Parish.  Some of you remember is as Solidity, some as Altar & Rosary Society, but whatever the title, our love for Our Lady and our service to the St. John's community has kept us strong.  We welcome members at any time, meeting on the 3rd Monday of the month, September thru May.  Please join us.  All women of the parish are welcome. 
Archbishop Harry Flynn has proclaimed October 29 as Council of Catholic Women Sunday.  All of us in CCW hope you will keep our organization in your prayers as we continue our devotion to Our Lady and our service to St. John's community.

THANK YOU!
Thank you to all who participated in the Living Rosary.  A special thank you to Fr. Michael and Jay Hunstiger and all who helped us honor Mary with such a beautiful ceremony. 

APPALACIA MISSION PROJECT
The St. John's Council of Catholic Women are again  sponsoring the Appalacia Mission Christmas project.  In the past, we have bought presents for families but now they have gone to a free-store concept.  If you have had a family in the past or would like to help us with this     project this year, call Theresa Cermak 763-786-7051. Deadline:  October 31

CORRECTION * CORRECTION * CORRECTION

QUILT RAFFLE

Our faces are red!  Due to a glitch in obtaining the proper permit for our quilt raffle, the drawing needs to be postponed!  It will now take place on Monday, December 18, 2000 instead of at the Turkey Dinner.  Just in time for Christmas!  We apologize for whatever inconveniences this may cause.  We are grateful for your generous support.  Thank you!  Tickets will still be available from members of the Quilters Group until the time of the drawing. 

NEEDED: CHILDCARE WORKERS on Thursday mornings from 9:00--11:45 a.m. for Circle of Women.  This is a paid position.  All interested applicants should call:  Kari Gill @ 763-785-6947.

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