St. John the Baptist of New Brighton


	Pastoral Ministry


	Stewardship of Treasure Capital Actual Goal Campaign II October 12, 2003: $23,721 $25,737 $6,855 Since July 1, 2003 (YTD): $393,004 $399,430 $613,427 Children's (YTD): $150.00 God bless you for your generous support!

Nursing Home Schedule, Week of October 19:

Tuesday, October 21

Word/Comm. 11:45 AM Presbyterian Homes
Word/Comm. 2:15 PM New Brighton Care

Thursday, October 23

Mass 10:15 AM Innsbruck
Word/Comm. 7:00 PM St. Anthony
Word/Comm. 2:15 PM Trevilla

GROWING THROUGH LOSS continues this week on Thursday, October 23. The speaker is Sister Adaire Lassonde. She will speak on "Self-care: Taking care of your Feelings." The series is held at Abiding Savior Lutheran Church at 8211 Red Oak Drive in Moundsview. Begins at 6:45 p.m. with registration, a speaker. and small groups. If you are currently walking with grief, please consider this experience as a way of help and support for you.

NEEDED: Eucharistic Minister to bring Communion to all Catholics at Unity Hospital once or twice a month on Fridays. Call Anne Marie at 651-633-8333, ext. 1237.


	School News


	A BIG THANK YOU to all parishioners who donated towards the St. John's School Marathon. We collected $3,183 from the parish at large. The total amount collected is approximately $48,000. A big thank you to Jim Hanton for chairing this event for the school. Our students did a great job of walking and riding of bikes around Central Park. On Friday, October 31, there is early dismissal for students at 12:25 PM. Kindergarten AM class is in session, but there are NO CLASSES for the Kindergarten PM class.


	Social Justice


	Seniors


	COAT DRIVE continues for those in need in our own community. St. John's will be collecting coats until Saturday, October 25 (sponsored by St. Vincent de Paul Society).


	CASINO TRIP The next Casino Trip will be Tuesday, November 18. The destination is Turtle Lake. Watch for flyers. Call Ginny at (763) 784-5254.


	QUILTERS meet this Friday, October 24, at 1:00 p.m. in the Lower Level Room 108. All are welcome to join us.


	PRAYER LINE: Call one of these numbers with your prayer requests. All requests are confidential. 651-633-1618 763-784-5254 651-636-5251


	Turkey Dinner Sunday, November 2

Please Pray For:

Those in our community who have entered eternal life:
Marilyn Gardas; Rita Vigness; Frances Murschell, mother of Terry

Those in our community who are ill:

Beau Anderson, John Battmer, Donald Beaubien, Marcelline Beseler, Marcella Boomer, Karen Bona, Shawn Brewer, Esther Cadwallader, Wayne Carlson, Ann and Louis Czech, Lenore Dougherty, Joe Fellner, Linda Franklin, Bernice Hopkins, Anna Horbatuck, Fr. Michael Joncas, Kevin Keenan, Br. Joseph Katzmarek, Esther Knapp, Mary Krenik, Helen Kulas, Linda Leier, Herb Loscheider, Julie Martinez, Nancy Mehrer, Rupert Meyer, Irene Mitchell, Lance and Ann Moe, Corliss Moore, Ray Nelson, Mary Peterson, Rose Ryan, Cynthia Schwall, Frances Sventek, Ted Spiess, Ed Stich, Richard St. Germain, Sr.; Bob Sorem, Sylvia Thorne, Judith Tschida, Frances Vonacek, Donna Waldoch, Helen Winger, Mildred Werner, Linda Zappa,Christopher Gosch


	It will be an OLD FASHIONED TURKEY DINNER so bring family and friends to enjoy a full delicious turkey dinner with all the trimmings. This year we will have an "Auntie's Attic" booth for those gently used articles that every home has - - souvenir items, old records, tapes, statues, vases, pictures, toys, jewelry, yard goods. A special feature will be booths of local artists organized by parishioner Joyce Vanderwyst. We are looking for crafts of all kinds: paintings, paper arts, jewelry, sculptures, woodworking, needle arts, etc. If interested, call Joyce at 651-633-0131.


	Please look for your favorite Apple or Pumpkin Pie recipe. Your generous donation of your homemade pie defrays the cost and makes dessert special.


	Workers are needed. Sign up for your favorite work shifts by calling Loretta at 651-633-2857. WE NEED YOU!