Youth Newz&

Sr. High (9-12th grade) students... Did you miss Peer   Ministry Training?  New training materials are now available.  We still want you!  Contact Sara Riehle for more information, 763-754-7666.

Confirmation class will meet this Sunday, October 28 from 7:00--8:30 p.m. in the new youth room.

Odyssey, junior high faith formation, will NOT meet Wednesday, October 31 at St. John's.  All Faith formation students are expected to attend the All Saints' Day Mass at St. John's on November 1 at 7:00 p.m.  Classes will meet again on Wednesday, November 7.  All students are reminded to bring their Bibles!

JHL will NOT meet on October 31.  See you again on November 7!

JHL is still in need of snack donations for the year long program.  If you would like to contribute please contact Sara @ 763-754-7666.

All adults interested in learning skills for working with teens are invited to attend "Adults in Youth Ministry Training" being offered at Highland Catholic Community  in St. Paul, on October 30 and November 6, from 6:30 - 9:30 pm.  Materials for these training sessions are provided and there is no cost to participate.  Adult volunteers in youth ministry are encouraged to attend.  Please call Sara to pre-register.  Consult the Newzpaper for further details or call Sara at 763-754-7666.

Senior High Service Club II will meet Wednesday,  November 7 from 6-9 p.m.

Jr. High students registered for the overnight retreat  November 10-11, should meet at Silver Lake Camp by 10:30 a.m., Saturday morning.  The retreat will end after the 11:30 a.m. Mass at St. John's on Sunday.  Please call   Rebecca Janicke if you have any questions at 763-754-7666.

Circle of Women&
The Circle of Women invite women of all ages to join us in our  new setting on the second level of the St. John Pastoral Center on Thursday, November 1 from 9:15--11:30 a.m.  Our guest speaker will be Julie Goldstein, storyteller, who will speak on "Women's Lore:  Strong Heroines and the Transformation in Multicultural Folktales."  As a storyteller, Julie is a time traveler, purveyor of magic, and transformationist.  Her tales empower, heal, teach, inspire, enchant and entertain. Bring a friend and join us for fellowship!  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.

Faith Formation&
MISSION POSSIBLE--5TH/6TH GRADE RETREAT
Tuesday, October 30, 4:45--7:30 p.m. in St. John's NEW youth room!  Join us for snacks, friends and fun during this mini-retreat. All 5/6th graders are expected to attend.
Call Teresa Newman at 651-633-1540 if you have  questions.   Hosted by St. John's Youth Ministry.

CELEBRATE THE WORD
Children who have registered will not have their own    liturgy until the beginning of November when the new chapel is complete.  Training for volunteers will be in late October.  Thank you for your patience.  Questions?  Call Teresa Nueman at 651-633-1540.

SEEKERS:  Adult Theological Book Club
We are seeking to form an adult faith.  We read a variety of books, and raise a variety of questions.  You are always welcome to join us, we ask only that you read the book.  The book for November is A History of God by Karen Armstrong, (Ballentine Books, New York).  It gives a good background in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.  Plus chapters on Philosophy, Mysticism, the Reformation, the future.  We will meet Thursday, November 29, 7-8:30 p.m. in the St. John Pastoral Center, St. Vincent de Paul Room.  Explore your faith, expand your vision.  Questions?  Call Mary Ann Zervas at 651-633-1540.

School News&

On Friday, November 2, there is early dismissal for students at 12:25 p.m.  Kindergarten AM class is in session but there are NO CLASSES for the kindergarten PM class.

The "One to One" program at St. John's helps children that are struggling with reading and/or math.  The program is seeking volunteers, you don't have to be a teacher.  Your commitment is to helping children for 60 minutes one day a week.  We provide materials and ideas.  If you are available during the school day one hour each week call Joan Grieman at 651-633-6707 or Jackie Bilski at 763-571-5609.

Monthly Adoration&
"Through adoration the Christian mysteriously contributes to the radical transformation of the world and to the sowing of the Gospel.  Anyone who prays to the Eucharistic Savior draws the whole world with him and raises it to God."
      (Pope John Paul II--Letter to the Bishop of Liege.)
Because of the celebration of All Saints Day on Thursday, we will have our adoration of Friday (November 2) from 9:00 a.m.--9:00 p.m. in the Chapel.  The southwest door of the church will be open during vigil hours.