Pastoral Ministry&
ANGEL TREE PROJECT
(Toy collections for the needy)
Help is needed to collect toys at weekend liturgies on Dec. 1--16.  Help is also needed to deliver toys on       Monday mornings Dec. 3--17.
If you would like to help, please call Judy at the parish office, 651-633-8333 ext. 1229.

READING RACK


Book groups illustrate a yearning for community and spiritual growth, says Maureen Abood. She interviews author Ron Hansen, for whom writing is a form of prayer, and who tries to share that experience with      others. 
Culture in Context", Patrick McCormick talks about six good books that look at how our society has been shaped by the Good Book.
Check out the November issue of U.S. CATHOLIC on the parish reading rack. Look for our new location in St. Paul Plaza near the new west entrance to the church.

OPEN DOORS (divorced/widowed/singles group) meet the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Pastoral Center for socializing and snacks.  Our     November  meeting was a smashing success--the best turnout yet!  Several ideas were brought up for the   coming months.  Watch the bulletin for updates! All are welcome!

UPCOMING EVENTS:
December 8--Holiday Pot Luck to be held in the Pastoral Center.  Social hour at 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner.  Bring a dish to share and a wrapped "white elephant" gift.  Entertainment and games following dinner.  Beverages will be provided--donations will be appreciated.  Details to follow regarding a holiday service opportunity in connection with St. John's.  Please RSVP for Holiday Pot Luck by calling Teri Shea at 651-633-8333 by December 1. 

December 11 -- The regular monthly meeting for December will be focused on "Getting Through the Holidays."  If you need support, or can offer support, please come to the parish center at 7:30 p.m.

For more information about Open Doors please call Anne Marie Bartlett at 651-633-8333 ext. 1237.

PLEASE PRAY FOR

Those in our community who are ill:
Beau Anderson, John Battmer, Donald Beaubien, Marcelline Beseler, Leonard Blees, Marcella Boomer, Helen Cmiel, Ann Czech, Louis Czech, Leona Doroff, Lenore Dougherty, Joe Fellner, Bernadette Hearn, Bernice Hopkins, Henry Horbatuck, Michael Kavanagh, Kevin Keenan, Herb Loscheider, Joe Maciaszek, Nancy Mehrer, Rupert Meyer, Irene Mitchell, Corliss Moore, Howard Morris, Donna Murphy, Georgianne Myers, Norman Petri, Ben Ruebbelke, Dennis Ryan, Ed & Eleanor Stich, Richard St. Germain, Sr., Dan Sebesta, Mary Shea, Bob Sorem, Frances Vonacek, Mildred Werner, Patty Wirth, Linda Zappa, Mary Buscher, Richard Hage.


The families and souls of those who recently have died:

Ronald Wolter (brother of Ginny Petro), Chuck Johnson

Employment Opportunity

Full-Time Janitorial Position

St. John's is now hiring a full-time janitor to clean Pastoral Center. 
Evenings/weekends, competitive
salary, full benefits package. 
Please call 651-633-8333 if interested.

PRAYER LINE
Call one of these numbers with your prayer requests. 
All requests are confidential.
651-633-1618
763-784-5254
651-636-5251

Is there a BASS in the house?

We've gained members in the choir again this year, and now we are much in need of basses to balance our sections.  Join us NOW as we begin
preparing for Advent/Christmas.

C'mon guys--we need you!

Birthright

Caring help for pregnant women.

651-646-7033--St. Paul
763-757-0715--Coon Rapids

Call Cheri Sykes at 651-633-8333 ext. 1231

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