"For just as from the heavens the rain and snow came down and do not return there until they have watered the earth, making it fertile and fruitful, giving seed to him who sows and bread to him who eats, so shall my word be that goes forth from my mouth; It shall not return to me void but shall do my will, achieving the end for which I sent it."     Isaiah 55:10-11

We are pleased to invite you to participate in a weekly scripture study this fall at St. John's, a good way to get to know the Bible better. For more info contact Darlene& 651-786-2754 or Joann& 651-636-7736.

FALLFEST 2000

Gear up for September's Fallfest!  We are in need of members for the committee RIGHT NOW.  Please sign up to join, we need people to work with:

  1. ADULT GAMES
  2. PUBLICITY
  3. FOOD VENDORS
  4. SECURITY SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY
CALL THE PARISH OFFICE TO VOLUNTEER

WANTED:  FOOD VENDORS
Do you own a restaurant? 
Would you like to run a food booth at the St. John's Fall Festival? We are looking for individuals or businesses who would like to have a food booth at our Fall Festival -- both Saturday evening and Sunday.
Interested?  Call the Parish Office @651-633-8333
Great advertising opportunity!  Call today!

FALLFEST GALA 2000

Get yourself ready for the Fallfest Gala by PUTTING ON THE RITZ.  Jazzbos and   Flappers, mark your calendars for September 15, 2000.  Come to Bandana Square for     cocktails, dinner, rolling the cubes and viewing the baskets.  Watch for further announcements and remember (Speakeasy).

GALA SILENT AUCTION

Fallfest Gala Committee invites all parishioners, friends of St. John's, and business owners to participate in our Themed Auction Basket fundraiser.
The Gala Dinner will again feature the silent auction, with which we had success last year, thanks to your participation.  If you would like to participate please think of a basket or item which you would like to represent your business or yourself, put it together and donate it to the Gala.  Some ideas are holiday, seasonal, foods, sports, hobbies, bath, the list is endless.  The baskets were so lovely last year, we are sure you will be as creative this year.  Baskets or items can be turned into the Parish Center after September 1. If you have any questions please call a member of the Gala committee: Linda Mezzenga 651-766-9000 or Donna Shamp 651-631-2835 or the Basket committee: Sandy Leon 763-780-3479 or Lisa Nesser 651-636-4010

Seniors&
DATE CHANGE!
NEW DAY, DATE & TIME
SENIORS MEETING--THURSDAY, JUNE 15-9:00 a.m.
Meeting will end promptly at 9:45 a.m. so we can leave on the Isanti Rosary Tour at 10:00 a.m.

Circle of Women&       

Circle of Women is seeking applicants to fill the position of Nursery Coordinator.  Applicants should have a love of children, excellent organizational and communication skills.  The Circle of Women nursery is open Thursday mornings from 9:15 to 11:45 (during the school year only) and would also include one meeting per month.  Salary is negotiable.  Interested applicants should call Carrie Pomeroy at 612-780-5160.

Liturgy News&       

THE ROLE OF THE CANTOR AT MASS
The role of the cantor comes from very ancient tradition, rooted in Jewish and Christian antiquity, that of chanting the Psalter.  The role of Cantor is not song-leading, such as hymns and songs, but singing the Word of God, the Psalm.  Even though many churches combine the two roles, just as we do here at St. John's, there are many who have begun to separate and elevate the role of Cantor by various means.  Several ways that we will be introducing this on Pentecost Sunday, will be the Cantor will sing the appointed Psalm from the pulpit or ambo vested in the alb.  Why?  The Psalms are very much the Word of God, just as are the readings from the Old and New Testament.  Having the Cantor proclaim the Psalm from the ambo strengthens its relationship to the other three readings which surround it.  Also, due to the very important role of the cantor throughout the Mass, s/he will be vested in an alb, which is the basic garment of all baptized people.  The stole and Chasuble are priestly vestments, but the alb, meaning white, is the vestment which we all put on, on our baptismal day.  The pall at funerals is an extension of that alb, where the Christian puts on "Christ" on the day of burial.  The Cantor will continue to lead singing from the wooden lectern, but will proclaim the Word of God from the ambo.  As we say at every Mass.  Thanks be to God!

WEEKLY COLLECTION

Last Week                                    CAPITAL      ACTUAL   GOAL      CAMPAIGN
5/28 $15,114  $16,020          $7,550
6/4 $25,634  $32.039        $13,329

SINCE: July 1, 1999            To Date
5/28 $1,197,220 $1,262,823          $1,233,536
6/4 $1,223,354 $2,294,862          $1,246,865

Children's   
6/4 $37.00     

Thank you for your support! 

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