Pastoral Ministry&
HEALTH SCREEN PLUS RETURNS TO ST. JOHN'S!
This Tuesday, August 7, Health Screen Plus will be at St. John's.  The following screening will be available:

1. Stroke/carotid vascular screening
   
2. Abdominal aortic aneurysm
   
3. Ankle brachial index
   
4. Osteoporosis screening
   

Befriender Ministry at St. John's is very ALIVE.  We currently have 20 individuals who have completed training and now have a relationship with a parishioner who has asked for a companion.  Many of our befriended parishioners are homebound, or walking through grief after a loss, or isolated because of a chronic illness or have little family support nearby.  We all need each other in this world and the Befriender Ministry helps bring people together and bring the gospel to bear on each others lives.  Each month the Befrienders gather to support one another, share prayer and have a little fun.  If you are interested in becoming a Befriender, training begins this fall.  Call Anne Marie or Judy Quayle at 651-633-8333.

Faith Formation&
COME & SEE A WELCOMING COMMUNITY!
St. John's Faith Formation will be having a ministry fair August 25/26 after all Masses.  Enroll your children in Faith Formation and check out our opportunities for adults, including Bible Study, RCIA & Circle of Women. 

CLASS LISTS
Faith Formation class lists are posted on the bulletin boards at the west entrance.  Please verify the class day and time for your child and call Sandy at 651-633-1540 if you have any changes. 

JOB OPENING
FAITH FORMATION COORDINATOR
For Grades 1-6, Sacraments of Reconciliation & Eucharist, Celebrate the Word & Vacation Bible School.  Education, Theological background and experience preferred.  Call Mary Ann Zervas at 651-633-8333.

FAITH FORMATION REGISTRATION FORMS-- are available on the table by the nursery or at the parish office.  Please fill out one   registration form per family for all programs.  If you have questions call Sandy at 651-633-1540.

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&
We continue to take registrations for our new Preschool, space is limited, so register today!!  We have hired a great teacher for our preschool, come meet her at the Family Picnic--July 25, 2001--6:00--7:30 p.m. at Sunny Square Park in New Brighton.

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.

PLEASE PRAY FOR

Those in our community who are ill:

John Battmer, Donald Beaubien, Marcelline Beseler, Leonard Blees, Marcella Boomer, Mel Cardinal, Helen Cmiel, Richard Cook, 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.

The families and souls of those who recently have died:
Jean Davidson Giesner