Circle of Women...

We welcome women of all ages to our regular Thursday Morning meeting on October 10th at 9:15 a.m.  Our speaker will be Kandee Kubat, from the Emily Program in St. Paul. She is a licensed psychotherapist, currently specializing in outpatient treatment for eating disorders. Kandee has broad clinical experience offering therapies for issues related to drug and alcohol abuse, depression and anxiety, adoption and at-risk adolescents. Kandee will present a talk on "Disordered Eating in our Loved Ones." Come join the Circle, and bring a friend& Call Circle of Women Coordinator Ruth Pauly with your questions 651-717-0010. Child care will be available; suggested donation is $3. Please call Rita 651-639-0291 to register your child.

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 by 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.

School News&

     There are NO CLASSES for students October 17 & 18 because of teacher workshops.
      Student Government will be collecting pop tabs this school year, so please have your child bring your family's tabs to school and drop them in the canister at the top of the stairs by the flagpole door.  The tabs collected will then be sent to the Ronald McDonald House.  Please help contribute to this fund throughout the year.  Your donations are greatly appreciated!
     The Holy Childhood Association--Making a Difference in the Lives of Children:  The Mission Office of the Archdiocese of St. Paul/Minneapolis acknowledges and is grateful for the demonstration of Christian concern by students of St. John the Baptist School.  Your prayers and thoughtful donations help the poorest of the world's children come to know and experience the love of Jesus.  Congratulations on winning the Holy Childhood Award.
  October 9--SPAC Mtg. 7:00 p.m. St. Clare Conference Room

Bulletin Board&

PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELING

Available on Tuesdays to adult parishioners on a no fee basis.  Call Teri at (651) 633-8333 for an appointment.

EVENING COUNSELING
Counseling available on Monday evenings on a no fee basis.  Call Teri at  (651) 633-8333 for an appointment. 

ANGER MANAGEMENT COUNSELING
Available Wednesday evenings, October 2nd and 16th, November 6th  and 20th,  December 4th and 18th.  Please call Teri at (651) 633-8333 for more information.

Pastoral Ministry&
NURSING HOME SCHEDULE

Tuesday,  October 8
Word/ Comm   2:00 p.m. Pres. Homes
Mass                   2:15 p.m. New Brighton Care Center

Thursday, October 10
Word/Comm   10:15 a.m. Innsbruck
Word/Comm    7:00 p.m. St. Anthony
Word/Comm    7:15 p.m.  Trevilla

THE GROWING THROUGH LOSS SERIES
This Thursday, October 10.  Topic:  "Why do I fee like I'm going crazy?".   Registration at 6:45 pm, speaker at 7:00, small groups at 8:00.  Cost:  $3.00.   Come one night or all six.  If you are in need of support and have experienced a loss in your life, please join us. Any questions, Call Anne Marie (651) 633-8333 ext. 1237.

OPEN DOORS
Tuesday, October 8 at 7:30 p.m.  NOTE:  Room changed to St. Vincent de Paul (Room 210).  Come talk about the "Fallfest" success and finalize plans for Oct. 26 retreat. 

CANCER SPIRITUALITY
Our group meets this Wednesday, October 9 at 2:00 p.m. in the Jeanne Jugan Room (lower level).  Come for support, prayer and friendship.  Call Anne Marie with questions, 651/633-8333 ext. 1237.

HEALING MASS
One Wednesday, October 23, we will have a healing Mass in the chapel for all in need of anointing--we will gather at 1:30 p.m.  Please know all are welcome.

Perpetual Adoration&
ADORATION SIGN UP TODAY!
Prayer partners are needed for the following hours:
Mon.  8-9 am, 11-noon, 2-3 pm & 5-6 pm
Tues.  1-2, 2-3, 3-4, 4-5 AM
            12-1, 2-3, 3-4, 4-5, 5-6 PM
Wed.    2-3 & 3-4 AM, 3-4 & 10-11 PM
Thurs.  1-2 AM, 6-7 AM, 3-4 PM, 11-12 PM
Fri.  12-1 AM (two needed!), 2-3, 3-4 AM
Sat.       1-2, 2-3, 3-4, 9-10 AM, noon-1 PM, 3-4 PM
Choose a convenient hour and sign up in St. Paul Plaza  today or call Dorothy at 612/789-8647 or Mary at 651/633-9358.

POTLUCK SUPPER, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12
Parishioners who take part in Eucharistic Adoration at St. John the Baptist are invited to a potluck supper Saturday, October 12 at 6PM in St. Joseph's Hall.  Sign up on the list on the table in the Cenacle Hallway.  A special section in the church will be reserved for the adorers and their families at the 4:30 pm Mass.

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