Social Justice&

ATTENTION:  CARPENTERS/WOODWORKERS

The Homeless Shelters have asked us to build 92 wood lockers to house the belongings of their people.  We have the plans if you have the time & the tools.  Can you help us?  Please call Bill at 763-574-0218.  A service of   St. Vincent de Paul.

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FOOD SHELF VOLUNTEERS

St. John's is in need of volunteers to staff our food shelf.  Food Shelf hours are Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 10:00 a.m.--noon.  Volunteers receive training and generous support and YOU CAN BRING SOMETHING WITH YOU!  If you want a couple of hours each week to devote to reading, knitting, etc.  - bring it with you!  If you are interested, call Teri Shea at the parish office, 651-633-8333.


PLAYGROUND POSITION AVAILABLE

If you are a mom, dad or grandparent and love to work with children, have consistent policies and are punctual,  St. John's is looking for a playground supervisor for grades 1-8.  Hour are 11:45--1:05 daily.  This position pays $10 per day.  Call the school office at 651-633-1522.

ANTIQUE APPRAISAL ROAD SHOW
The Historical Societies of New Brighton & Shoreview are sponsoring the Fourth Annual Antique Appraisal Road Show, Sunday, February 3, 2:00--5:00 p.m. at the New Brighton Family Service Center.  An expanded lineup of antique experts will be on hand to help determine value and provide advice and opinions.  Please limit items to one per expert.  Questions/information call 651-483-2416.

OPEN DOORS (divorced/widowed/singles group) meet the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Pastoral Center for socializing and snacks. 

UPCOMING EVENTS:
CORRECTION!  DATE CHANGED!
February 16-- Cosmic bowling at Flaharty's in Arden Hills (Cty. Rd E & Snelling Ave.) Lanes are reserved from 1:30--4:00 p.m.  Cost for bowling is $3.75 per person.  RSVP to Teri at St. John's (651-633-8333) by    February 12.

February 12--Open Doors will sponsor Pete Feigal, who will speak from his own experience on "Making the Most Out of Life" - finding the gifts and joy in life's challenges.  The entire parish community is invited.  Refreshments following speaker.

March 2--Casino Trip.  Watch for more details.  Plan to RSVP in advance.

March 23--March 20 marks a full year of Open Doors!  Plan to come to the One Year Anniversary Bash!  Watch for details.   

April 9--Planning meeting for summer activities.  Come and share your ideas and suggestions for making the most of the coming summer months.

April 24--Speaker. Watch for more information.

For more information about Open Doors please call Anne Marie Bartlett at 651-633-8333 ext. 1237.

ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL
Next weekend marks the beginning of the 2002 Annual Catholic Appeal.  The Appeal supports forty-five mini tries and programs that support the spiritual, educational, and social needs of the Archdiocesan community.  Please look for your letter from Archbishop Flynn and prayerfully consider a gift to the appeal. 

NOTICE: 

EFFECTIVE
IMMEDIATELY

During Office Hours
(Monday--Friday, 8:00 a.m.--4:00 p.m.)
The east parking lot is strictly
short-term (drop-off/pick-up) and handicap parking only.   

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