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.

OPEN ARMS is always looking for volunteers--we help package and deliver meals to persons and families affected by the HIV virus. We meet the last Friday of the month at 1414 Franklin Ave.  It's fun and wonderful  outreach call Anne Marie if interested--651-633-8333.

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 be 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. For future dates and titles watch this space.

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.

Circle of Women&
Circle of Women invites ALL women of ALL ages to join us this Thursday, January 25 from 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.

Thank you&
Thank you to everyone who has prepared food, worked and served at funeral luncheons.  Our volunteers have gone above and beyond these last six weeks.  God bless you all!  -- Loretta & Betty

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:
Donald Christensen, Peter Bielecki, Rubie Beauregard

2001:  A Grace Odyssey
St. John's Bible Study
The Acts of the Apostles
begins January 29, 2001
Mondays 7:00--8:30 p.m.

Registration forms by the book rack in the back of church or by calling the parish center at 651-633-8333.

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