St. John the Baptist of New Brighton


	Pastoral Ministry& BEFRIENDERS HOLIDAY POTLUCK Wednesday, December 5--6:30 p.m. St. Martin De Porres (upper level). Bread, beverages and "empty cups" will be provided. OPEN DOORS HOLIDAY POTLUCK Saturday, December 8--6:30 p.m. Open Doors has been in motion at St. John's since March of 2001. This group is primarily social and is for widowed, divorced and single folks. This evening would be a good time to try us out--the mood will be festive, the company excellent. Bring a friend! RSVP at 651-633-8333.


	OPEN DOORS (divorced/widowed/singles group) meet the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. (next meeting date: Dec. 11) in the Pastoral Center for socializing and snacks. 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. 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

The families and souls of those who recently have died:

Richard Hage


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

Monthly Prayer Vigil&

The Eucharist is the focal point of the Catholic faith because it is Jesus present with us here today. In the Eucharist, Jesus prolongs His presence on earth and most completely fulfills His words: "Behold, I am with you all days, even to the consummation of the world." - Mt. 28:20 (Father V. Warkulwiz, M.S.S)

Come and spend an hour with Our Lord present in the Blessed Sacrament in the Chapel on Thursday, December 6 from 9 a.m.--9 p.m. The southwest door of the church will be open during adoration hours.


	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.

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