Do you know anyone from Wales?
Beginning tomorrow,  September 30, You will!  A few months ago Joe Kenney, one of our deacons, announced he was planning on retiring when he reached 65.  Well that time has come.  Joe will ride out into the sunset  tomorrow.  We wish him all the best as he enjoys more leisure In his life.
We also welcome Deacon Michael Winn as a full-time Deacon/Social Justice minister.  He was ordained a deacon with Rod Palmer who serves our parish community part-time.  Most recently, Michael has served at Holy Name of Jesus parish in Medina.  Yes, he comes to us from Wales, Canada, Medina.  Please welcome him to the community as he joins the parish staff.
Perpetual Adoration&
ADORATION SIGN UP NEXT WEEKEND
Stop at the table in St. Paul's Plaza and choose a weekly hour for an intimate visit with Our Lord present in the Holy Eucharist in the Cenacle Chapel.  Extra Adorers are needed to cover our "snow birds" who will be leaving in the coming months.
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.
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 will be available to parishioners on Monday evenings beginning this September 8th.  A counselor will meet with clients 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.
THANK YOU- We wish to thank the Community of  St. John's for their thoughts and prayers.  Special Thanks to Fr. Bill, Jay Hunstiger, Kathy Carlson and the Funeral Lunch Committee for their services we received during the funeral of Hugo Heiling.--
  The Heiling Family       

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

October 8 - Regular monthly meeting.

October 12 - Take a Walk in a Corn Maze.  Ever wonder what it's like to wander through a corn field?  Now's your chance to find out!  Group will go to the Corn Maze near Canterbury Park.  Admission is $8.  Meet at St. John's parking lot at 12:00 noon to carpool.  Call Pat at 651-633-4512 to RSVP by 10/10.   
October 24 - Restaurant of the Month.  Call Deb at 651-639-8210 for details and RSVP by 10/21. 
October 26 - Retreat.  Inspirational speaker, Cheryl Karpen, will lead this evening retreat focused on celebrating where you're at in life. Time is 6:30-10:30 p.m. in St. Joseph's Hall.   Please call Anne Marie at 651-633-8333 for details and RSVP by 10/15.

A SPECIAL NOTE OF THANKS

A big thank you to everyone who volunteered their time and talent in one way or another for the Fall Fest.  Our   basket for the silent auction and our first try at a booth selling caramel apples raffling two bikes was a huge success!  Thank you!! Open Doors would also like to extend a huge thank you to the fall fest committee for all their hard work in  coordinating the entire weekend of events.  It was a big job and you are a hard working group and also very dedicated.  We had a lot of fun and appreciated being a part of it!! 

PLEASE PRAY FOR

Those in our community who are ill:

Beau Anderson, John Battmer, Donald Beaubien, Marcelline Beseler, Marcella Boomer, Karen Bona, 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, Linda Leier, Herb Loscheider, Nancy Mehrer, Rupert Meyer, Irene Mitchell, Lance and Ann Moe, Corliss Moore, Donna Murphy, Ray Nelson, Ben Ruebbelke, Ed and Eleanor Stich , Richard St. Germain, Sr., Bob Sorem, Ted Spiess, Frances Vonacek,  Mildred Werner, Linda Zappa
Frances Sventek, Chuck Schunk, Wayne Carlson, Robert Tharaldsen

                                                     Capital
                          Actual   Goal   Campaign
Last week:
                      $22,378  $26,322        $5,461
Since July 1, 2002
                     $299,781 $302,235 $3,934,467

Children's $9