Liturgy News

     The Liturgy, and especially the Mass, is the center and source of the Christian life, and also the center of our unity.  This is why the Church has always paid so much attention to it, and continues to do so as the years go on.  Recently a New General Instruction of the Roman Missal was published for the whole Church.  The American bishops have made certain adaptations to the general document, and these have been confirmed by the Holy See.  December 1^st is the implementation date for the new guidelines.
     In the coming weeks we will be talking about what the new guidelines will mean for St. John's and how we celebrate the liturgy.  The changes will not be huge; we've been doing most of this already.  We'll keep you posted. 

Circle of Women...
No Circle of Women this week due to the MEA break.

Seekers&
SEEKERS (ADULT THEOLOGICAL BOOK CLUB)
You are always welcome to join us, we ask only that you read the book or at least a good part of it!  We have chosen The Secret Archives of the Vatican Maria Luisa Ambrosini for October.  It gives a comprehensive  history of the Church.  The book is available at Barnes & Noble for $9.98.  We will meet Thursday, October 24, 7:00- 8:30 pm in St. Vincent de Paul of the Pastoral Center.  Explore you faith, expand your vision.  We are seeking to form an adult faith so we read a wide variety of books and ask a wide variety of questions.

Seniors&
CASINO TRIP  The next casino trip sponsored by the  Silvertones will be Wednesday, October 30th to Hinckley Grand Casino.  Brochures in the office. For more info. call Ginny (763) 784-5254.
SILVERTONES MEETING
Silvertones will meet Wednesday, October 16^th at 10:30 am (after the school Mass at 9:45 am).  Lunch will be served     following the meeting.  Social Activities will be provided after lunch.  Bingo??  Tickets will be required for the lunch and will be available in the parish office. Lunch tickets will be $3.00 for non-members, $2.00 for members.
FIRST AID CLASS
(SPONSORED BY THE PRIMETIMERS)
Parishioner Kay Bauer, a critical care nurse for many years, will conduct a two session class on First Aid.  Learn what to do in event of an emergency.  Resuscitation will be covered including  choking and a brief mention of CPR.  Learn what to do for joint injuries, broken bones, poison, animal bites, insect stings, burns, heat stroke, heart attack, diabetes reactions  and many more.  There will be an opportunity for hands on practice.  A booklet from the National Safety council will be used.  The booklet, which costs $2, must be purchased at the first session. 
     All high school age and adult parishioners are invited to St. Joseph's Hall for these Monday sessions from 6:30-9:30 pm.  Pre-registration  is requested. Registration is limited to 50. Call Ralph or Jane Arnott (651) 633-0265 or Frank or Marlene Nickel (763) 784-1239.