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:
September 10 -Regular monthly meeting. Persons wishing to donate to the Open Doors' "singles" basket for the Fall-Fest auction, should bring their items to this meeting. Suggestions for donations could be gift certificates for movies, car washes, restaurants, gas, etc., disposable camera, picture frames, wine, coffees, candy, etc.
September 14 - Rescheduled date for lawn bowling at Brits Pub, located in downtown Minneapolis on Nicollet Avenue between 11th & 12th Streets.  Plan to arrive and meet upstairs on bowling green by 3:30 to sign up.  Game begins at 4:00 p.m.  Approximate cost per person is $5.00 plus food and beverage.  RSVP to Mary Kay at 612-782-3872 by September 12.

September 21 & 22 - Volunteers needed for Open Doors' Fall-Fest fundraiser booth!   Please call Anne Marie at 651-633-8333 to sign up for a time slot. 
September 26 - "Restaurant of the Month"   Watch for details!

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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. 
NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING
Modern Natural Family Planning  is based on comprehensive scientific research, is healthy and marriage building!  A series of classes on the highly effective Billings Ovulation Method taught by a qualified instructor, will begin on Sunday, September 29th here at the Church of St. John the Baptist.  For time of class, to register or for more information, call (612) 789-9422.
Respect Life…
MEETING-TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
Respect Life Committee will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, September 17th at 7:00 p.m. in St. Martin de Porres (Rm. 208)  of the pastoral center (rescheduled from September 10th).  We will talk about the fine response to the Baby Bush and to start to discuss plans for Respect Life Sunday in January.
Perpetual Adoration…
"Eucharistic adoration is the best way of doing something positive:  It is the greatest weapon that eliminates all the negatives because what we are talking about is Divine Supernatural Power."  Come and spend a weekly hour with Our Lord in the Cenacle Chapel.  We have 27 adorers waiting for prayer partners in their hours!  For information call Mary at (651) 633-5230 or Dorothy at (612) 789-8647

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, Howard Morris, Corliss Moore, Donna Murphy, Ray Nelson, Ben Rubbelke, Marilyn Schunk, Chuck Schunk, Marcella Sperling, Ed and Eleanor Stich, Richard St. Germain, Sr., Bob Sorem, Frances Vonacek, Mildred Werner, Betty Williams, Linda Zappa, Eileen Urbanski, Michael Fournier, Frances Sventek, Wayne Carlson, Rose Ryan