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School News&
MARATHON: The Marathon will be October 7 at Central Park at 8:00 a.m. Beginning with prayer and closing at 12:00--it isn't too early to start collecting donations. We invite all of you, parent, grandparents, parishioners and children to join us on this Saturday and share in the excitement of the day. It's a real community spirit that we are trying to form. The Marathon committee has been working all summer and has come up with some really good ideas. With the beginning of school, comes the beginning of trying to raise funds for our school. Many of you ask, "Can I help the school in some way?" Here is your golden opportunity to bring the school extra help and raise some money besides. What is the event--read on!
M--We are always in need of MONEY to keep our school going. This is our biggest money -raiser.
A--This ACTIVITY builds school spirit and community. Plan to be a part of it.
R -- While the students are RACING around the designated course, they will also be racing to get the donations for our school. We ask you to be generous.
A -- ALL of us are involved at school--teachers, staff, students and parents find this a good time for everyone to pitch in and work at the Marathon.
T-- We are THANKFUL for all the support we have received in the past. We'd like to count on your support this time, too.
H -- It does my HEART good to see you so eager and willing to be part of such a great project. Thanks from the HEART.
O-- What better change for the ONE-NESS on bringing folks together! A great boost for morale for everyone!
N -- It is a NECESSITY! We would love to say we don't need it, but this activity has many good features, besides being a fund-raiser for our children and school!
Sr. Gwendolin is willing and eager to accept donations. Just place your donation in an envelope and put it in the collection basket or send it over to school. We ask for your help and know you are willing to do this. So, for all your future help Thank you and God love you!
Sowers of Justice&
HOUSING FORUM WITH LEGISLATIVE CANDIDATES
Last week pastors of six area churches and members of each of their congregations met at St. John's to plan a forum to address the topic of affordable housing. All legislative candidates from this area will be invited to attend the forum and participate. The purpose is (1) in increase the general knowledge regarding critical issues with regard to housing, (2) learn of possible plans of action to address these issues, (3) to present a faith based perspective on the issues, and (4) enlist the support of legislative candidates regarding these issues. The forum is sponsored jointly by several area churches and will be held at St. John the Baptist on the evening of Thursday, September 28. Please mark your calendars now. This is a chance for people of faith to take a stand by our presence to show our interest and concern for the moral objective of decent housing for all. It is our intention to expand this discussion after the election to include other public officials and area business leaders. If you share our concern about the housing crisis and are interested in becoming involved, or if you just want to explore the issue, call Deacon Joe Kenney, 651-633-8333.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL MEETING
The St. Vincent De Paul Society meeting is Tuesday, September 19th at 7:00 p.m. All parishioners are welcome to become a part of this charitable organization. If you are interested, but are unable to attend, please call Deacon Rod Palmer @651-639-0137.
SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE
The Social Justice Committee will meet on Monday, September 11, 7:00 p.m. in the Rectory. As always, committee membership consists of being at the meeting. All are welcome! If you cannot attend this meeting but would like to be a part of this group, please call Joe Kenney, 651-633-8333.
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