St. John the Baptist of New Brighton


	Year-end Tax and Financial Planning Seminar Tuesday, December 10, 2002 7:00 p.m. St. Joseph Hall The St. John's Stewardship Committee is sponsoring a panel discussion to assist parishioners in minimizing their taxes and managing their personal finances. Mark Beethe, CPA and financial advisor with Cornerstone Financial Advisors, LLC in New Brighton. Mark will focus on the basics of family financial planning for everyday life. Terry Nygaard, CPA and Senior Tax Manager with Ernst & Young in Minneapolis. Terry will focus on year-end personal tax planning to help parishioners save tax dollars in 2002. Tom Cronin, CPA, Managing Director of National Tax Services, and partner with RSM McGladery in Bloomington. Tom will cover some of the basics of family estate planning. Ed Robinson, CPA, will moderate the discussion. In addition, during the month of December, the bulletin will feature articles on personal finances, taxes and charitable donations. Sponsored by St. John's Stewardship Committee.

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 the St. Vincent De Paul Room for socializing and snacks. Come to the meetings or just the events. You're always welcome!!

No regular monthly meeting this month. Next meeting will be January 14, 2003!

UPCOMING EVENTS:
December 8- Holidazzle Parade- Meet for an early dinner at 4:00 pm at the Oak Room in downtown Marshall Field's Store (7th & Nicollet Mall). Park in Marshall Field's parking ramp. Holidazzle parade begins at 6:30 pm. Please RSVP to Deb at (651) 639-8210.

December 14 - Holiday Potluck to be held in St. Joseph's Hall. Social hour at 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner. Bring a dish to share and a wrapped "white elephant" gift. Entertainment and games following dinner. Beverages will be provided - donations will be appreciated. Please RSVP to Teri at 651-633-8333 for the pot luck by December 11.

NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING
Modern Natural Family Planning is based on comprehensive scientific research, is healthy and marriage building! A series of classes in the highly effective Billings Ovulation Method, taught by a qualified instructor, will begin in several local sites on: Sunday, November 17th- St. John the Baptist, New Brighton (Billing OM, 651-789-9422), and Sunday, December 1st at Nativity of Our Lord, St. Paul (612-699-8139)

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MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING

Available to parishioners on a no fee basis. Appointments are available on Monday and Wednesday evenings. Call Teri at (651) 633-8333 for an appointment.


	St. John's Family of Faith Fine Jewelry Makes an IDEAL Christmas Gift!


	Order by December 15 to receive in time for Christmas! Available in Sterling Silver and 14k Gold Several Styles available! Jewelry is for sale in St. Paul Plaza after all Masses now through December 15.

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, Jim Lapinski, Linda Leier, Herb Loscheider, Nancy Mehrer, Rupert Meyer, Irene Mitchell, Lance and Ann Moe, Corliss Moore, Donna Murphy, Ray Nelson, Ben Ruebbelke, Frances Sventek, Ted Spiess, Ed Stich, Richard St. Germain, Sr. , Bob Sorem, Fr. Greg Tolaas, Frances Vonacek , Donna Waldoch, Mildred Werner, Linda Zappa

The souls who have recently died:
Bert Kuchinski, Josephine Brugler (mother-in-law of Susanne Brugler)


	PRAYER LINE Call one of these numbers with your prayer requests. All requests are confidential. 651-633-1618 763-784-5254 651-636-5251

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