Circle of Women&
Circle of Women will take a holiday break beginning   December 21 through January 4, 2001.  Circle of Women will resume on Thursday, January 11.  Betty Beier will speak on her personal journey, "Healing from Cancer Through Nature and Spirituality."

Faith Formation&
SEEKERS:  ADULT THEOLOGICAL BOOK CLUB
HEAR YE! HEAR YE!  CANCELLATION! The SEEKERS book club meeting for December is CANCELLED!  At our January meeting, Cletus Wessels, the author of our selected book, will join us for our discussion session.  He will not present a lecture, so you do need to read the book: The Holy Web by Cletus Wessels, O.P.  Explore your faith and join us on Thursday, January 11, 7-8:30 p.m. in the Parish Center (812 1st Ave).  Questions?  Call Mary Ann Zervas at 651-633-1540.  You may call Dorothy Kunze 651-633-1205 for info on obtaining the books.

Seniors&
CASINO TRIP
January 16--TREASURE ISLAND--$6.00 with $5.00 returned at the casino.  Please sign up by January 13.  Brochures in "Seniors" racks on the bulletin board in back of church or at the parish center.
OLD LOG THEATER
February 22, 2001-- "A Bed Full of Foreigners" at the Old Log Theater.  Watch for more information.

Music Notes&
CHRISTMAS LITURGIES--
 This year we welcome Ralph Schwartz and the Northshore Brass Quintet and Tympani for our 5:00, 7:00 and 11:00 pm liturgies. All Masses will be preceded by 30 minutes of festive prelude music. We are most fortunate to have with us this prestigious group of Twin City musicians.
Christmas Day Masses will feature parishioner Harry Reiner on the trumpet.  The 10:00 a.m. will feature St. John's Handbell Choir.

Social Justice&
FOOD SHELF HELP WANTED
We are in need of a couple of volunteers to help out with our food shelf on Monday, Wednesday & Friday mornings from 10:00--noon.  We have a particular need for Mondays.  It involves receiving calls requesting food and assisting clients who come to pick up food.  NO HEAVY LIFTING.  If you can give us a morning a week or just one or two a month it would be great!  You can make Deacon Joe Kenney's day by calling 651-633-8333.

School News&

May the Lord of surprises bless you beyond your fondest dreams!  May the Lord bless you with abundant patience as you prepare for the coming of His Son--may you know the joys of Christmas present and recall the happy memories of Christmas past, as we work together to make the Christmases of the future those of peace on earth and good will toward all humanity.  May the Lord bless and keep you in the palm of his hand.  A blessed Christmas and joy-filled New Year!

CHRISTMAS FLOWER MEMORIALS

If you would like to remember someone during the Christmas Season, we invite you to donate, in their name, to the Christmas plant, wreath & tree fund.  To do so, please complete the form below & send it with $15 to the parish center or drop in the Sunday collection.

In Memory Of:___________________________________

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From:___________________________________________

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Amount Enclosed _______________

WEEKLY COLLECTION

END-OF-YEAR GIVING
This is just a reminder.  All contributions (cash, stock transfers, etc.) for 2000 must be received at the parish office or postmarked by December 31, 2000 to count in this tax year.  We cannot count contributions received after December 31 (even checks dated in December) for the 2000 calendar year. 

Thank you for your support!
The parish depends on the Christmas offering help make ends meet.  Your generosity this month would be greatly appreciated.  Please remember St. John's at Christmas 2000.       
     Fr. Bill

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