From the Associate&

     A 94 year old man was recently asked this question, "What is the key to your health and longevity?"  He answered, "I eat Total for breakfast."  Personally, I think there is probably a lot more to it than that, but Total does seem to be a good cereal.  For a couple years now I have been switching off between Wheaties and Total.  Wheaties claims to be "The Breakfast of Champions," and sure enough, there is Tiger Woods on the front of my 1 LB 8 OZ box of Wheaties, made of 100% while grain.  Total claims that it "may" reduce risk of heart failure or complications.  It also claims to have 100% of Vitamins C and E, and the daily value of 12 vitamins and minerals.  I recently purchased the 1LB 2OZ box, which is 6 OZ's less weight than the Wheaties box, but they're both kind of big, and I like that.  But then another priest told me that wheat based cereals like these, have glucose, and if I really wanted to control my diet, I'd have more oat cereals, like Cheerios.  I don't know all that food jargon stuff; it seems like every week another study comes out, which flip-flops the latest stats.  Nevertheless I decided to act on his words, and so now I switch off each day between Total and Wheaties,  filling up ¾ of the bowl with one of them, and then topping it off with Cheerios.  We'll see if I'm still eating them at 94.  Either way, good news is I got rid of Frosted Flakes and Fruit Loops along time ago.
     If we want to be strong and healthy we try to eat good foods and exercise regularly.  If we want to be emotionally and spiritually strong, we must pray daily, and receive the Sacraments (Eucharist weekly).  Now healthy bodies make for good laborers, and healthy souls make for loving families. And just as the laborer is the backbone of our economy, so is the healthy family the foundation of a civil, just, and peaceful society.  Without healthy families, any nation crumbles under the violence and abuse, which proceeds from its roots.  We are in a time of turmoil and testing.  We can either return to, and strengthen our Christian spiritual heritage, or enter a global terroristic plot.  I invite you to consider praying one rosary a day, with me, for world peace, and an end to violence, beginning in the  family, the domestic church.  Thanks!

Fr. Michael

Music Notes&
NOTE:  TIME CHANGE FOR HOSANNA!
We will now be rehearsing from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Sundays.

THE ALL NEW "HALLELUJAH" CHORUS
There are still many openings for our group!  This group is open to girls and boys in grades 3-6.  We rehearse Sundays from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.  For more information call Mary Anne Bennek at 651-639-1136.

Youth Newz&

There will be NO ODYSSEY or JHL for 7th and 8th graders this Wednesday, October 17.  Odyssey and JHL will resume next week, October 24.  Remember to bring your Bibles.

JHL is underway and we are looking for snack donations for the year long program.  If you would like to contribute please contact Sara @ 763-754-7666 with questions.

All adults interested in learning skills for working with teens are invited to attend "Adults in Youth Ministry Training" being offered at Immaculate Conception in Columbia Heights, on October 16 and 23, from 6:30 - 9:30 pm.  Materials for these training sessions are provided and there is no cost to participate.  Please call Sara to pre-register.  Consult the Newzpaper for further details or call Sara at 763-754-7666.

Senior High Service Club will NOT meet this Wednesday, October 17.  It will meet again Wednesday, October 24 from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

The youth of Immaculate Conception Parish invite all 7-8th graders to attend a Halloween dance at Immaculate Conception on October 26 from 7-10pm.  There will be a DJ and snacks will be sold!  Come in costume or come as you are!  The cost is $3 at the door.  Call Sara for more   details at 763-754-7666.

Circle of Women&
Circle of Women will NOT meet this Thursday, October 18.  Please join us on October 26 for our fall brunch in our new meeting space in the St. John Pastoral Center.  All women of all ages are invited to join us!  Childcare is provided by Kari Gill (please pre-register your child by calling 763-785-6947).  For more information on Circle of Women please call Carrie Pomeroy at 763-780-5160.
NEEDED: CHILDCARE WORKERS Thursday mornings from 9:00 - 11:45 for Circle of Women.  This is a paid position.  All interested applicants should call:  Kari Gill at 763-785-6947.