Adult Opportunities&
SEEKERS (Adult Theological Book Club)
You are always welcome to join us, we ask only that you read the book.  We have chosen the Gospel of John for August.  You will need your Bible plus a commentary on the Gospel, which is available from Dorothy Kunze (651-633-1205).  We will meet Thursday, August 22, 7-8:30 p.m., in the St. Vincent de Paul Room.  Explore your faith, expand your vision.  We read a wide variety of books and ask a wide variety of questions, because we are seeking to form an adult faith.

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FUNERAL LUNCHEON VOLUNTEERS
We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who donates food items for funeral luncheons.  Because of your generous support we are able to provide a wonderful service to members of our faith community.  Please note:  you can pick up dishes in the old nursery (off the narthex in church).  We now encourage you to use disposable dishes whenever possible.
Thanks & God Bless,
Loretta Witkowski & Funeral Luncheon Committee

BENEFIT FOR BR. JOSEPH KATZMAREK
There will be a fundraising benefit for Brother Joseph Katzmarek, a Franciscan Brother from our archdiocese (and brother of parishioners Barb Hanson and Chuck Katzmarek), who was paralyzed in an accident last    November.  The benefit and silent auction will be held on July 28, 2002 from 2-5 p.m. at Kieran's Irish Pub in downtown Minneapolis.  Tickets are $10 and will be sold after Masses on July 14.  For more information, please contact Abby Katzmarek at 952-447-0084.

OPEN DOORS (divorced/widowed/singles group) meets the second Tuesday of each month from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the St. Martin de Porres Room for socializing and snacks.   

Every Wednesday - REMINDER - Group walks every Wednesday (weather permitting) from 6:00-7:00 p.m.  Meet at the boat launch area at Long Lake Regional Park.  Call Barb at 763-784-6399 with any questions. 

July 14 - Pool Party and BBQ -- 1:00 to 6:00 p.m.  Hamburgers and hotdogs will be provided.  Bring a dish to share, your own beverage, your swimsuit, and a game if you wish, to John Crudo's place at 1784 Sioux Blvd., New Brighton.  Take 694 to Silver Lake Rd. and go south. Take a left on 5^th St., right on 16^th Ave. NW and another right on Sioux Blvd.  Brown house on right.  RSVP by July 10 to John at 651-636-8197. 

July 25 - "Restaurant of the Month"   Details in next weeks bulletin.

August 3 - Lawn bowling at Brits Pub, located in downtown Minneapolis on Nicollet Avenue between 11th & 12th Streets.  RSVP to Mary Kay at 612-782-3872 by July 31 or arrive between 3:00 & 3:30 to sign up.  Game begins at 4:00 p.m.  Approximate cost per person: $5.00 plus food and beverage.  Meet upstairs on bowling green.

August 24 - Saints game at 7:05 p.m.  Payment for ticket ($4.00) and RSVP is required in advance and should be dropped off or mailed to St. John's Church, "Attn:  Open Doors-Saints Game" on or before July 26. Questions can be directed to Linda at 651-636-6713.  Sorry - no refunds are available.

For more information on Open Doors contact Anne Marie Bartlett at 651-633-8333 ext. 1237.