Music Notes&

SALARIED POSITION  We are still seeking an  accompanist for our adult choir.

Kindermusik

All Kindermusik classes begin October 14th.  There are still openings available in all classes.  Registrations forms are available in the pastoral office.  Call Mary Anne    Bennek (651) 633-8333 ext. 1220.


COATS NEEDED:  St. John's, along with the area churches, are again collecting coats, gloves, scarves and new hats for our 5th Annual Coat Giveaway  on October 26th at the New Brighton Community Center.  We especially need children's items and large men's coats.  These were gone within the first hour last year.  Labeled boxes will be at the east and west entrances of the church.  For information call Carole Beggs (651) 639-9103. 

OPEN DOORS - A social group for divorced, widowed, and single men and women -- meets the second Tuesday of each month from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. in St. Vincent de Paul Room for socializing and snacks.  Come to the meetings or just the events.  You're always welcome!! 
UPCOMING EVENTS:

October 24 - Restaurant of the Month.  The 50's Grill 5524 Brooklyn Blvd.  Brooklyn Center RSVP to Deb at     651-639-8210 by October 22. 

October 26 - Retreat.  Inspirational speaker, Cheryl Karpen, will lead this evening retreat focused on  celebrating where you're at in life. Time is 6:30-10:30    p.m. in St. Joseph's Hall.   Please call Anne Marie at 651-633-8333 for details and RSVP by 10/15.

ITALIAN DINNER
The Italian Heritage Society will be having our annual spaghetti dinner from noon to 3:30 pm on Sunday, October 20^th at Moose on Monroe, 356 Monroe Street NE, Minneapolis.  Tickets at $6.00 per person will be available at the door.
IRONDALE RAKEATHON
FRIDAY OCTOBER 25TH -  2:30 TO 6:00 PM
Irondale Student Council is looking for seniors who need a hand raking their yards.   Please call Doug Austin (651) 786-5200 ext. 4318.

Families Moving Forward
Families Moving Forward is coming soon.  On the weekend of October 19th-20th we will host a series of pictures called :  "The Children's Faces Project"
The children's faces represent only a portion of the 3000 homeless children living in emergency shelters or transitional housing on any given night in the Minneapolis/ St. Paul metro area.  The average age of these children is six.
Did you know?
Homelessness affects Children's Health

• 2 times the rate of respiratory infections
  
• 6 times the rate of stunted growth
  
• 7 times the risk of anemia
  

• 41% of homeless children attend 2 or more schools in one year.
  
• 75% of homeless children test below grade level in reading
  
• 54% of homeless children test below grade level in math
  

PLEASE PRAY FOR

Those in our community who are ill:
Beau Anderson, John Battmer, Donald Beaubien, Marcelline Beseler, Marcella Boomer, Karen Bona, Wayne Carlson, Helen Cmiel, Ann Czech, Louis Czech, Lenore Dougherty, Joe Fellner, Linda Franklin, Bernice Hopkins, Anna Horbatuck, Henry Horbatuck, Mike Kallok, Kevin Keenan, Br. Joseph Katzmarek, Michael Kavanagh, Linda Leier, Herb Loscheider, Nancy Mehrer, Rupert Meyer, Irene Mitchell, Lance and Ann Moe, Corliss Moore, Donna Murphy, Ray Nelson, Ben Ruebbelke, Chuck Schunk, Frances Sventek, Ted Spiess, Ed and Eleanor Stich, Richard St. Germain, Sr., Bob Sorem, Fr. Greg Tolaas, Frances Vonacek, Freda Ward, Mildred Werner, Linda Zappa

The families and souls of those who recently have died:
Ode Winger, Clara Janisch

                                                    Capital
                        Actual   Goal   Campaign
Last week:
                  $31,661  $29,518        $9,766
Since            July 1, 2002
                   $352,541 $356,642 $3,949,606

Children's $3