Liturgy News&
NEW ICON COMMISSIONED FOR CENACLE CHAPEL
The word icon comes from the Greek eikon, meaning image.  Often referred to as theology in color and doorways to heaven, icons are a form of sacred art, the content of which is spiritual--they reveal a vision of "a Kingdom not of this world". 
The icon of Our Lady of Tenderness was written by Nicholas Markell of Golden Valley, MN.  Next week we will list the donors who made this very generous gift  possible.
FINAL MASS SERVER TRAINING
We have 12 openings left for Mass servers.  The final session will run Monday, August 19--Friday, August 23 from 9:30 - 11:45 a.m.  All five days are obligatory.  Please call the parish office to register--651-633-8333.  Grades 6 & up are welcome!

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. Martin de Porres Room for socializing and snacks.   Come to the meetings or just the events.  You're always welcome!!

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 25 - "Restaurant of the Month"   Group will meet at 7:00 p.m. at Bar Abilene (Southwestern menu) located at 1300 Lagoon Ave. South in the Uptown
area. RSVP by July 22 to Colleen at 651-639-8239.   Carpooling from St. John's at 6:30 p.m. if interested.

July 26 Como Lakeside Theatre-- "Fiddler on the Roof" (Cost $5) and pot luck picnic.  Bring a dish to share and beverage.  Meet at picnic area (by coffee shop) just west of Como Lakeside Pavilion entrance at 6:00 p.m.  Look for the Open Doors signs.  Play begins at 7:00 p.m.  RSVP to Jan at 651-780-2142 by July 23. 
Directions to Como Lakeside Pavilion :  35W to Hwy. 36 east to Lexington and go south.  Drive around perimeter of Como Golf Course and turn into the first driveway on the left which leads into the Pavilion's north parking lot.

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.

St. John's Respect Life Committee invites you to "pick" a card off the Baby Bush during the next two weekends.  Each card   contains the name of a needed baby item for the Northside Life Care Center or Birthright of St. Paul.  Return items the following weekend.