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Building Project Update&
WE'VE HAD A BREAK-THROUGH!
You may notice as you are leaving Mass today that we have finally broken through the back wall of the church for our new entrances to the gathering space. This is one of the final phases of the project.
Formal Dedication of the St. John Pastoral Center is October 13. Mark your calendar and watch for weekly bulletin updates!
Youth Newz&
Parents of 7-8th graders are reminded to register your sons and daughters for the Odyssey program to be held at St. John's School. Sessions will be held on Wednesdays at 4:45 and 6:30 p.m. The programs "kicks off" on September 12 with a Parents only meeting at St. John's at 4:45 or 6:30 p.m. Student sessions begin September 19. Please contact Rick Craig at 763-754-7666 or the St. John's Faith Formation office with any questions or concerns you may have.
The Fallfest is September 15 & 16 and TEEN TURF is back with Challenge games, Humongous inflatable obstacle course, a street dance and more! Mark your calendars now! Call Margi Kirk, 763-754-7666 or David Budzynski, 651-636-6279 to volunteer to help.
9-12th graders are invited to join Service Club which begins Wednesday, September 19. Service Club meets on five Wednesdays from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Please submit $25 and registration to Rick by September 5. See the Newzpaper for details or call Rick Craig at 763-754-7666.
CONFIRMATION ORIENTATION
Sunday, September 30, from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. (after 6:15 Mass). Confirmation students, parents and sponsors are asked to attend. Contact Rick Craig for details at 763-754-7666.
Faith Formation&
FAITH FORMATION (GRADES 1-8)
Calendars have been mailed to all families that are registered for classes.
SUNDAY SCHOOL (Ages 3 - Kindergarten)
Classes start Sunday, September 30 during the 9:30 or 11:30 Mass. Volunteers still needed, teacher training will be Sunday, September 23 at 10:30 a.m.
ELEMENTARY
Classes start Tues./Wed. September 18 & 19 at 4:45 or 6:30 p.m. The first night there will be a parent/student orientation in the gym. Teacher training will be Tuesday, September 11 at 7:00 p.m. in the school cafeteria.
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JR. HIGH ODYSSEY (Grades 7/8)
Jr. High Odyssey will begin with a parent-only night on Wednesday, September 12 at 4:45 or 6:30 p.m. Students will begin on Wednesday, September 19.
REGISTRATION FORMS for all Faith Formation classes as well as sacraments are located on the table outside the nursery or at the parish office.
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.
Circle of Women&
Mark your calendars! Circle of Women will be back in full swing this fall with our first session beginning September 20. After a short reflection on scripture and a few announcements our guest speaker will be Mary Pinney-Erickson who will speak on "Responding to the Poetry of Sacred Experience," followed by small group sharing. Again, childcare is provided by Kari Gill (please pre-register your child). For more information on Circle of Women please call Carrie Pomeroy at 763-780-5160.
Bulletin Board&
THANK YOU
We would like to thank Fr. Bill Murtaugh, Fr. Michael Becker, Deacon Joe Kenney and the Funeral Luncheon Committee for helping our family through the loss of our husband, father & grandfather.
The Family of Mel Cardinal
COUPLES BRIDGE GROUPS
The St. John's Couples Bridge Group meets the first Friday of each month at 7:30 p.m. (October - May). To join call Ken or Jan McCauley at 651-783-1435 by September 15.
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