Faith Formation&    
SEEKERS:  Adult Theological Book Club
We're readers, thinkers, discussers and SEEKERS.  We're seeking God in our minds and in our hearts.  You're welcome to join us at any of our meetings:  Second Thursday of every month, 7--8:30pm, Parish Center.  The book to read for February 10 is:  Jesus:  A Revolutionary Biography by John Dominic Crossan, Published by HarperSanFrancisco.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
We are looking for a part-time teacher for the kindergarten Sunday School class during the 11:00 am Mass.  Please call Mary Walus @ 651-633-1540 for more details.

Catechist needed for eight 4th graders on Wednesdays at 6:30pm (now through the end of April).  We provide the training and materials.  Please call Mary Garcia at the Parish Center, 651-633-1540.
       
Circle of Women&
Circle of Women invites ALL women of ALL AGES to come join our circle on Thursday, January 27 (9:15--11:30am) in the lower level of the parish center.  Our featured speaker will be our associate pastor Fr. Michael Becker.  Fr. Michael will talk about the different vocations that God has called us to in our lives.  Come fall in love with the vocation that God has called you to. Come join us and bring a friend!

Shared Ministry&
IS YOUR NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION TO MAKE IT TO HEAVEN?  I'VE GOT A PLAN&
Please, I need teachers desperately for Tuesday 4:45 & 6:30pm and Wednesday 4:45pm.  If you aren't available then pray for someone else to volunteer.  Call me. Write me. Come for the weekend...I'll entertain you.  But please consider teaching beginning mid-January and finishing in April.  It's easier than you think!  I've got the greatest kids!  Tim Carter (651) 633-1540.
     
Music Notes&
Last weekend we were honored to have, phenomenal contemporary gospel singer Gwen Matthews at the 9:30 & 11:00am Masses.  What a musical treat!  And that was only a "foretaste of things to come."  Mark your calendars for our concert with her on Friday, February 4 @ 7:30pm.  Gwen will delight us with selections from her new CD, "Celebrate Faith," backed by St. John's own talented electric group and choir.  Our musicians will open the show.  Don't miss this joy-filled, fun event!



CELEBRATE FAITH
WITH

GWEN MATTHEWS

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4
7:30PM

A CONCERT OF
CONTEMPORARY &
TRADITIONAL GOSPEL MUSIC

$10/Adults  $5/children

Tickets at the door or by calling the parish center.

Youth Newz...
CONFIRMATION RETREAT II
People going on the Confirmation Retreat February 4-- are reminded to turn in their permission slips by Friday.  They were sent the week of January 10.  Contact Rick with any questions.

JR. HIGH LIVE BEGINS THIS WEEK!
All 7-8th graders are invited back!  Wednesdays, 7:30--9:00pm, open gym and some new stuff!

GRAND SLAM
DEADLINE:  February 4

All 7-8th graders are invited to come to Grand Slam on February 12 from 1:00--4:00 pm.  Cost is $9 per person.  Includes transportation, 1 laser tag, 1 mini golf, 1 batting token, 1 bumper car and 4 arcade tokens.  Bring extra money for food and more games!  Permission slip and money need to be to Rick Craig by deadline!

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