St. John the Baptist of New Brighton


	Stewardship of Treasure Capital Actual Goal Campaign II October 19, 2003: $26,013 $23,212 $6,259 Since July 1, 2003 (YTD): $419,017 $422,642 $619,686 Children's (YTD): $167.00 God bless you for your generous support!


	Pastoral Ministry

Nursing Home Schedule, Week of October 26:

Tuesday, October 28

Word/Comm. 11:45 AM Presbyterian Homes

Thursday, October 30

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

GROWING THROUGH LOSS continues this week on Thursday, October 30, 7:00 p.m. with "Loss of Dreams" by speaker Ted Bowman; small groups 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. For anyone in need of support or interested in learning more about grief; call Anne Marie, 651-633-8333, ext. 1237.

OPEN DOORS HALLOWEEN PARTY this Friday night, October 31; come in costume if you wish. Sloppy joes, chips, beverages, snacks, and veggies will be provided, 7:00 - 11:00 p.m. Come for the fun!!!

HEALING & ANOINTING MASS on Wednesday, November 12, 9:45 a.m.; for all in need of healing of any kind and a special invitation to those who have suffered a loss through death this past year: "Come to me all who labor and are heavy burdened, and I will give you rest."

CEMETERY NOTICE: After Saturday, November 1, management accepts no responsibility for items left on gravesites because of removal of snow for winter burials. Wreaths and other forms of Christmas decorations can be used during the Christmas season. Thank You!


	School News


	SPAC UPDATE The School Principal's Advisory Committee held their first meeting of the school year. Sue Clausen, Principal, reported a good beginning to the school year with students working hard. Volunteers have started working on projects such as school pictures, vision screening, Santa's Secret Shop, and helping in the classrooms. SPAC members formed committees for Finance, Marketing, and Policies. The Finance Committee will propose 2004-2005 tuition rates at the November SPAC meeting. SPAC members will also chair committees to research uniform policies and school start times. A special thanks to the Hanton's, the Marathon committee, students, and all who contributed to this year's successful Marathon. The School Principal's Advisory Committee is an advisory board. Its primary responsibility is to advise the principal on policy matters. Parents with questions or concerns about the day-to-day operations of the school are asked to call Sue Clausen at 651-633-1522, ext. 1117. The school is seeking volunteers who would like to help monitor the lunchroom with a school-appointed supervisor. Please call Ellen Stanslaski, 651 633-1522, ext. 1118, if you would be interested in doing this on a regular basis. 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. LITTLE LIGHTS PRESCHOOL The school year started out great with the students learning about apples and changing seasons, visiting an apple orchard, taking a nature hike, and quickly settling into an academic schedule. The school is looking forward to a visit by live penguins from Como Zoo! Out of the mouths of babes: Recently heard in the classroom after the bell rang, signaling it was time to clean up, one student said to his classmates, "Let's rock n' roll, boys; the bell has rung!"


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

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, Christopher Gosch, 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


	Seniors


	CASINO TRIP Tuesday, November 18, 9:15 AM departure to Turtle Lake, WI.; it will be a 4-hour stay. The cost is $6.00, and you get $5.00 free at the casino. Call Ginny Petro for details at 763-784-5254, and watch for brochures in the Parish Office (include card # on application).