St. John the Baptist of New Brighton


	TWO KINDS OF CHURCHES: LIVE ONES & DEAD ONES The anonymous wit who wrote the following words was no doubt a bit excessive, but many may think he has made some astute observations. He wrote: A live church has parking problems, a dead church has lots of empty spaces. A live church will have changing programs and ministries for service. A dead church says, "We've always done it that way." A live church has lots of noisy children and youth; a dead church is very quiet. A live church's expenses often exceed income; a dead church has enough money to maintain its existence... but barely. A live church supports missions enthusiastically; a dead church keeps its money at home. A live church moves out in faith and takes risks; a dead church lives totally by sight. A live church welcomes new people into leadership; a dead church is cold to new people. A live church is filled with tithers; a dead church is filled with tippers.

Liturgy News&

MEMORIALS
Saint John's is the recipient of an anonymous gift for the new Pastoral Centre. Hand-carved six-foot wooded statues of the Blessed Mother and Saint Joseph as well as a large crucifix, all from Italy circa 1940 will grace Saint Joseph Hall. Many thanks to this donor couple.
We have also received an anonymous gift of a sheep for our Nativity scene. This gift enlarges our Nativity set to nine pieces, all hand-carved wood from Italy. The set now includes the Holy Family, the Three Kings, (given last week) an Angel and a sister of the new sheep. Thanks again to our donor!

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.

RAFFLE TICKETS
When completed, please put in an envelope and drop in the Weekend collection! Thanks

Prayer Vigil&
The St. John's Prayer Vigil--Adoration Committee will meet Wednesday, August 21 at 7:00 p.m. in the parish center. Come and give your input as we make plans for Perpetual Adoration in our new Chapel!

WEEKLY COLLECTION

Last Week                                                       CAPITAL                                         ACTUAL GOAL CAMPAIGN
                                       $23,944 $23,122 $ 11,421

SINCE:                            July 1, 2001 To Date
                                   $165,211 $168,270 $ 3,172,579
Children's
$22.00

Thank you for your support!