St. John the Baptist of New Brighton

SEEKERS: ADULT THEOLOGICAL BOOK CLUB
Our next meeting will be Thursday, September 27. The book to read is The Birth of Christianity by John Dominic Crossan, HarperSanFrancisco. You are always welcome to join us to discuss a book that captures your interest, or as a regular member. Explore your faith, expand your vision. SEEKERS meets from 7:00--8:30 p.m. in the parish center. Questions? Call Mary Ann Zervas at 651-633-1540.

Little Lights Preschool&
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The preschool is currently seeking qualified applicants for Teacher Assistant in the preschool classroom. Education in Early Childhood, or experience in a licensed day care required. Hours are Monday--Friday, 9:00am - noon. Please send resume to Mary Walus at the parish center or call 651-633-8333.

Liturgy News&

FINAL SERVER TRAINING
For all students grades six and up, who want to be Mass Servers for the coming year, our final server training of the summer will be held August 20-24 from 9:30 - noon. You MUST attend all five days. These severs will be assigned to the 7:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. Sunday Masses ONLY for the coming year. Space is limited to 12 participants. Call the parish office at 651-633-8333 to register.

MEMORIALS
WE THREE KINGS OF ORIENT ARE...
Are what? Are coming to Saint John's via Italy. Through the generosity of Richard and Bea Schonhardt we are proud this year to unveil these regal hand carved four foot wooden Magi. This gift will bring our new Nativity Creche ensemble up to nine pieces. The Kings are given to the Glory of God in honor of their children and grandchildren.

CHANGE ORDERS FOR EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS, LECTORS AND SERVERS
If you are in need of a scheduling change, other than one or two Sundays, please pick up a change order form at the Information Desk in church. We ask that you use this change order form only. Please do not submit changes on slips of paper. Change orders are due by Sunday, September 2^nd. Next schedule will run through January.


	Pastoral Ministry& A THOUGHT& Our number one task when approaching another person, another culture, another religion, is to take off our shoes for the place we are approaching is holy... else we find ourselves treading on another's dream& more serious still, we may forget that God was there before we arrived. BEFRIENDER MINISTRY The Befriender Ministry is an opportunity to grow in your own self knowledge and to deepen your spirituality. The Befriender training addresses issues around active listening, mutuality in relationships, learning to "empty your cup", boundaries, praying with others... an opportunity to grow personally and as a member of St. John's community--orientation will be held on September 12 at 7:00 p.m. Call Anne Marie or Judy with questions (651-633-8333). NEEDED: Temporary Position A woman to provide care for a female parishioner--Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (4-5 hours each day). NO NURSING NEEDED. Companionship and fixing a light lunch--only needed for two months. If you are interested in helping call Anne Marie at 651-633-8333. STILL NEEDED A woman living at Trevilla would love to take part in St. John's events. She needs wheelchair assistance--who would be available? Call Anne Marie at 651-633-8333.

PLEASE PRAY FOR

Those in our community who are ill:

John Battmer, Donald Beaubien, Marcelline Beseler, Leonard Blees, Marcella Boomer, Helen Cmiel, Richard Cooke, Ann Czech, Louis Czech, Leona Doroff, Lenore Dougherty, Joe Fellner, Bernadette Hearn, Eunice Hessberg, Bernice Hopkins, Henry Horbatuck, Michael Kavanagh, Kevin Keenan, Nancy Mehrer, Rupert Meyer, Irene Mitchell, Corliss Moore, Howard Morris, Donna Murphy, Georgianne Myers, Paul Pojar, Ben Ruebbelke, Dennis Ryan, Richard St. Germain, Sr., Dan Sebesta, Mary Shea, Bob Sorem, Frances Vonacek, Mildred Werner, Patti Wirth, Linda Zappa, Maggie Jechorek.

The families and souls of those who recently have died:
Mel Cardinal, Edmund Eggereth


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