Council of Catholic Women&
The CCW Annual Christmas Party will be held December 17 beginning at 6:00 p.m. with time to greet your neighbor followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m.  Tickets are $6 and are being sold the weekends of December 1/2 & 8/9.  It has been the tradition of the CCW to support Our Lady of Good Council Cancer Home.  Please be generous this holiday season.

Seniors&
SENIORS CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON

The monthly seniors meeting for Wednesday, December 19, will be a Christmas luncheon.  The luncheon will be followed by a special Christmas performance of the New Brighton Kitchen Kutups band.  We are told the Christmas program includes a special role for Deacon Joe Kenney.  The event is open to all seniors (you know who you are).  If you wish, start your day with the school children's Mass at 9:45 a.m.  Silvertones meeting begins at 10:45 a.m, followed by lunch at 11:30 a.m.  The Kutups follow lunch.  Reservations are required.  There is a $3.00 charge for lunch, please call Kitty Collins to make a reservation at 651-639-1091.

Parish Outreach&

HOME VISITOR TRAINING
In the past few months some of our parishioners have attended a training event for what we have called, "one-to-one" visits.  These people have begun making individual home visits to two specific categories of parishioners, newly registered and parents bringing a child for baptism.  Both groups are persons at a time of change in their lives, either new to the parish or new to parenthood.  The purpose of the visits is to get to know them and their interests and to help them get connected with others, staff or parishioners, who share their interests or can address their needs. If you think you would like to pursue this ministry, we are offering a training on Saturday, December 15, 9:00 a.m.--12:00 p.m., in the Jean Jugan Room (lower level).  Persons who have attended a previous training and would like a refresher or have unanswered questions are also welcome.  Call Teri Shea or Joe Kenney at the parish office, 651-633-8333 for further information or to make a reservation.

Youth Newz&
YOUTH ROOM DONATIONS
Thank you all who are contributing financially to the furnishing of our new youth room!  We have collected $5,000 of approximately $8,000 pledged.  If you have pledged a donation and have not turned it in yet, would you be so kind to let Rick Craig, (763) 754-7666, know of your intentions by December 15?  Thank you!

Odyssey, junior high faith formation, will meet Wednesday,  December 12.  All students are reminded to bring their   bibles! Bible assignments are due on December 12.  If you have questions about the assignment, ask your group leader or Rick Craig.  You may also call Rick at  763-754-7666.

Junior highers, JHL will meet on Wednesday, Dec. 12  in the youth room from 7:30--9:00 p.m.   See you there!

Senior High Service Club II will meet Wednesday,  December 12 from 6-9 p.m. 

Junior and senior high students are you interested in doing service?  Do you feel like "giving back" over the holiday season?  There are lots of service opportunities in the     community like donating gifts, packaging gifts, caroling, or playing games with kids or elderly.  Call Sara for more    information, 763-754-7666.

All 7th and 8th graders are invited to attend the annual Holi-Dance being held on Wednesday, Dec. 19 from 6:30--9:00 p.m. at St. John's.  We will have a DJ and light show!  Snacks and pop will be available.  You may invite your friends!  There is no admission charge but you are asked to bring non-perishable food items to donate to the food shelf.  Hope to see you there!  Questions?  Call Rebecca, 763-754-7666.

Attention 9-12th graders!  All who are interested in playing basketball in the winter church league are encouraged to sign up by Friday, December 14.  You may sign up to be assigned to a team or you may sign up as a team.  There will be 8 players on a team.  The fee is $15.  And is includes a team t-shirt.  All games will be played at St. John's on Sundays, January 6--February 24.  Please turn in your permission slip and fee to Rebecca Janicke by the deadline.  Please specify your shirt size and "number" on the permission slip.  Please, numbers can only include digits under 5.  Call Rebecca with questions, 763-754-7666.