SCHOOL NEWS (Cont'd)...
SPAC UPDATE
The School Principal's Advisory Committee met December 12.  Sr. Gwendolin reported students are busy preparing for Christmas with Advent prayer services, nursing home service projects, Santa's Secret Shop, and toy collections for Caring and Sharing Hands.  The school Christmas program was held December 14.
Thanks to parents and teachers for successful conferences in November.  Also, thanks to the many school volunteers in classrooms, on field trips, at the Book Fair, and at Santa's Secret Shop.
SPAC has recommended tuition rates for the 2001-2002  school year, which have been approved by the Parish Finance Committee.  School registration for new kindergarteners will be held on January 28 as part of Catholic Schools Week.
Parents with questions or concerns about the day-to-day operations of the school are asked to call Sr. Gwendolin at 651-633-1522.

Pastoral Ministry&
THANK YOU!  Thank you to all who helped make the Angel Tree project a success.  To all those who sorted,  collected and bagged gifts; to those who delivered gifts to Ralph Reeder food shelf; to the committee:  Shannon  Alexander, Kathy Ballot, Barb Clark, Bonnie Heslin, Pat Smithberger; to all who choose an angel and brought in a gift or gift certificate--Thank you and God Bless you!  Judy Quayle.

If you or a family are ill or homebound or walking through some difficult times, we want to offer support and prayer.  Call Anne Marie 651-633-8333.  We all make up the community of St. John's.--we welcome your call! 

SPIRITUALLY BASED Cancer Support Group meets Wednesday, January 10 at the parish center.  Please join a wonderfully supportive and loving group of people--2:00-3:00 p.m. Call Anne Marie with questions,  651-633-8333.

Bulletin Board&
BACKPACKING ADVENTURE! 
To the proud outdoorsmen, who thrive on backcountry, wilderness camping . . . and hiking through scenic, rugged mountain passes, I extend this invitation.  I will be leading an eight day backpacking excursion to the  Canadian Rockies next summer.  Any male from the ages of roughly 14 years and on up is welcome.  The dates for the trip are: leaving 9:30 a.m. Sunday August 5th, and  returning 8:00 p.m. Tuesday August 14th.  Party is  probably limited to about 20 men.  If you are interested please contact me (Fr. Michael) at the parish office.  An information meeting is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. , Sunday, January 28th, in the parish office.  The cost will be cheap, but the experience rich!

NEEDED:  Large suitcases to carry medical supplies to Megjugore.  Call Jim at 763-972-2159 or Teri at the Parish Office

Married Couples&

The Married couples group is planning a Wine & Cheese tasting on Saturday, January 20  at 7:00 pm.  This is a fun evening out.  Call for directions and more information.   Jane Heinks 651-633-4979  or Mary Walus 763-571-8199.

The Annual Cana Dinner is scheduled for Saturday,    February 17, 2001.  All couples are invited - Invite another couple, celebrate your marriage.  We have a great speaker lined up, food and fellowship.  Watch for more details.

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.

WEEKLY COLLECTION

DECEMBER 17, 2000                                       CAPITAL                         ACTUAL           GOAL                  CAMPAIGN
                  $30,012               $28,421                       $20,265

SINCE: July 1, 2000                                             To Date
              $605,000              $624,157                    $1,575,151
Children's   
               $285.00

Next week:  December 24/Christmas/December 31


THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT IN 2000!

PLEASE PRAY FOR

Those in our community who are ill:
John Battmer, Leonard Blees, Marcella Boomer, Mel Cardinal, Ann Czech, Louis Czech, Jeanne Des Lauriers, Leona Doroff, Lenore Dougherty, Joe Fellner, Bernadette Hearn, Mary Heurkins, Bernice Hopkins, Henry Horbatuck, Kevin Keenan,James Lenzmeier, Sr., Vernon Lind, Richard McCallum, Rupert Meyer, Irene Mitchell, Donna Murphy, Georgianne Myers, Ben Ruebbelke, Richard St. Germain, Sr., Dan Sebesta, Mary Shea, Ed Smith, Bob Sorem, Wanda Swanson, Frances Vonacek, Mildred Werner, Linda Zappa, Roy Greiman, Jane Massie.

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