Pastoral Ministry&
Congratulations and thanks to our Nursing Home Ministry!  St. John's nursing home ministry bring the Eucharist, the Word, and friendship to friends at New Brighton Care Center, Presbyterian Homes of Roseville, Trevilla, Innsbruck, St. Anthony Care Center, Chandler Place, Brightondale, Palmer Drive apts., and Meadowood--over a given year, approximately 11,000 visits are made to these places--all this work is accomplished by about 70 volunteers.  On Sunday, November 11, at 9:30 a.m. Mass we will honor and thank these people.  Please pick up your corsage before Mass begins!

The Church of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary is offering for the sixth year, a liturgy service for the Naming of Children and the Commending of those children who have died before birth.  Please join other families in this meaningful service on Sunday, November 4 at 2:00 p.m.--for more information call 651-777-6041.

BEFRIENDERS
Meeting Wednesday, November 7, 7:00--8:30 p.m. in Bl. Katherine Drexel mtg. room (2nd level).

OPEN DOORS-- NOTE CHANGE
Open Doors meets Tuesday, November 6, 7:30--9:00 p.m. come help plan our holiday dinner and meet some new friends at the same time.  We will meet in Katherine Drexel room (2nd level).

Seniors&
Seniors, come join us for coffee, juice, and a donut after weekday Masses on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.  Coffee will be served after each Mass in the Jeanne Jugan Senior Leisure Center on the lower level of the Pastoral Center.  Take the time to come to have a light breakfast and visit with friends and fellow parishioners.

CHAIR AEROBICS
Classes will be offered in the Senior Leisure Center each week on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 9:15 a.m.  Classes will begin on Tuesday, November 6.   Chair   Aerobics is a low impact exercise program for people of all ages, but particularly helpful for older adults and those with physical limitations.  Classes are open to     everyone, regardless of age.  There is NO charge for the classes but a free-will donation of $1 per class will be   welcome.  Any contributions will be used to defray the cost and help fund future activities.  Reservations are not necessary but a call to Joe Kenney at 651-633-8333, will be helpful to ensure adequate space arrangements.  Come give it a try!!

NOVEMBER SENIORS MEETING--WED. NOV. 14
The Seniors meeting will now follow a new format.  We will meet at 10:45 (following the School Children's Mass at which we are all welcome) in the Jeanne Jugan Senior Leisure Center on the lower level of the new Pastoral Center.  The Silvertones meeting will begin at 11:00 a.m.  A hot lunch will be served at 11:30.  Following lunch we will have either recreation or entertainment.  At the November meeting we will play "Buck Bingo".  At the December 19 meeting the New Brighton Kitchen Kutups Band will entertain with their special Christmas program.  ALL ARE WELCOME  You are an eligible senior when you decide you are.  The charge for lunch is $3.00.  Please call Kitty Collins, 651-639-1091 to make a reservation.  For questions or further information, call Joe Kenney at 651-633-8333.

GRAND CASINO HINCKLEY
Join us on Tuesday, November 13 for a day at Grand    Casino Hinckley!  Cost: $6 (you receive a $5 voucher at the door)  Reservation forms available in the parish office.  For more information call Ginny Petro at 763-784-5254.