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	Pastoral Ministry… OPEN DOORS "God, how please we are by open doors. As we stand outside, they paint a picture of invitation, welcome and warmth." Please let us know if you are interested in gathering with other divorced singles for friendship, conversation and perhaps some outreach. Call Anne Marie (651-633-8333) or Sharon Nast (651-633-2083) if you are interested or have ideas for opening this new door at St. John's. READING RACK How do we welcome back Catholics who have been away? Maria Ruiz Scaperlanda reports on Catholics who return to the fold, and the efforts that bring them back. Check out the January issue of U.S. CATHOLIC on the reading rack to find out about this and many other stories.


	Faith Formation… SEEKERS: ADULT THEOLOGICAL BOOK CLUB Explore your faith, expand your vision. Read: The Twelve, The Lives of the Apostles After Calvary, by C. Bernard Ruffin, Our Sunday Visitor Press, and join us at our next meeting. It will we Thursday, February 8, 7:00--8:30 p.m. in the Parish Center. Questions? Call Mary Ann Zervas at 651-633-1540. You may call Dorothy Kunze at 651-633-1205 about books, she has some left at $8.05 ea. Youth Newz… SR. HIGH SERVICE CLUB Thursdays, February 8-March 8 6:00-9:00 p.m. Cost: $25 (includes all materials, transportation & final event costs) DEADLINE: January 22 Open to all 9-12th graders. Turn in completed registration form and $25 to Rick at parish office no later than deadline. Contact Rick with questions, 763-754-7666. CONFIRMATION RETREAT I People registering for the first Confirmation Retreat will have brochures by now. Turn in final registration by January 15. Questions, contact Rick Craig, 763-754-7666. Circle of Women… Fr. Kevin Clinton, Pastor of St. Peter's Church in Mendota Heights, will speak on Thursday, January 18. He was served the Archdiocese for 26 years as a priest. Three years of his priesthood was served here at St. John's, from 1980 to 1983. He will speak on the stories of those dealing with the aftermath of abortion. Circle of Women invites all women to join us this 9:15--11:25 a.m. in the parish center, lower level. Childcare is available during the Circle of Women meetings, register your child by calling our Children's Program Coordinator, Kari Gill @763-785-6947. Preschool… St. John's Little Lights Preschool will have a round-up for parent's and children on Monday, January 22. We will have parent-child time from 6:30--7:00 and then split up for a parent meeting while children have supervised play time. Come and find out what we are planning--we will also be taking registrations for next fall! Meet in the school kindergarten room, but please let us know you are coming by calling the parish center (651-633-8333). Questions can be directed to Mary Walus at the parish center.


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

PLEASE PRAY FOR

Those in our community who are ill:
John Battmer, Leonard Blees, Marcella Boomer, Mel Cardinal, Ann Czech, Louis Czech, Jeanne Des Lauriers, Leona Doroff, Lenore Dougherty, Joe Fellner, Bud Gormally, Bernadette Hearn, Mary Heurkins, Bernice Hopkins, Henry Horbatuck, Kevin Keenan,James Lenzmeier, Sr., Albert Lind, Vernon Lind, Richard McCallum, Rupert Meyer, Irene Mitchell, Donna Murphy, Georgianne Myers, Ben Ruebbelke, Richard St. Germain, Sr., Dan Sebesta, Mary Shea, Ed Smith, Bob Sorem, Wanda Swanson, Frances Vonacek, Mildred Werner, Linda Zappa, Julia McCluer, Dennis Ryan

The families and the souls who recently have died:
Ray Gerner, Larry Farber, George Petersen, Paul Thibedeau,
Donald Meissner

WEEKLY COLLECTION

LAST WEEK CAPITAL ACTUAL GOAL CAMPAIGN
12/31 $34,322 $19,262 $52,301
1/7 $26,638 $37,817 $11,709

SINCE: July 1, 2000 To Date
12/31 $729,342 $724,553 $1,650,670
1/7 $755,980 $762,370 $1,662,379
Children's
$58.00
Thank you for your support!

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