Faith Formation News

HEY, 18! Are you at least 18 years of age or older? Then   you need to register with the parish! Call Teri, 651-633-8333.


TIME TO ORDER YOUR BUTTER BRAID BREADS for the holidays.  Faith Formation will be taking orders for Butter Braid Breads after all Masses this weekend. Please stop by and sample this delicious bread for yourself. Place an order and pay for it this weekend, and your order will be ready for pick up at Church the weekend of November 8/9. Thank you in advance for your support.

CIRCLE OF WOMEN welcomes women of all ages to our brunch meeting on Thursday morning, October 30, from 9:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Our speaker will be Deacon Rod Palmer. His topic is "Why Me Lord? Our call to service." Come, join the Circle, and bring a friend. Call Circle of Women Coordinator Ruth Pauly with your questions, 651-717-0010. Child care is available; the suggested donation is $3.00. Please call Rita, 651-639-0291, to register your child.

SEEKERS: Adult Theological Book Club's next meeting is  Thursday, October 30, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m., at St. John's in Room 210. The book to read is Scarred by Struggle, Transformed by Hope by Joan Chittister (William B. Eerdman Publ.).

NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING, a series of classes on the highly effective Billings Ovulation Method and taught by a qualified instructor, will begin on Monday, November 17, at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Roseville. For class times and to register, please call 612-789-9422. For a complete list of classes offered throughout the Archdiocese, call 651-291-4489.

CATHOLIC FAMILY RADIO & TELEVISION is alive and well in the Twin Cities! Tune in your radio to WMIN 740-AM, and turn on Channel 19 (not cable!) on your television set. Besides local programming, both carry programs from the Eternal World Television Network (EWTN), and Channel 19 already provides coverage 24 hours a day. For more information on Catholic radio, please call 763-546-4000; for more information on Catholic television, please call 612-724-2265.

CATHOLIC PILGRIMAGES? If you are one of the growing number of people desiring to make a Catholic pilgrimage to Rome, Fatima, Lourdes, the Holy Land, or elsewhere, there is a tour company with 22 years experience in taking pilgrims to the Marian Shrines of Europe and Mexico. The Catholic Tour Company, founded by Mr. James G. Adair, has been dedicated to Our Lady of Fatima. Mr. Adair is also the founder and former president of Regina Tours. For additional information, please call the toll free number, 1-877-627-4268.

ST. JOHN'S "HAIL MARY" CRUSADE is a simple request asking everyone to say at least one Hail Mary everyday for those who are suffering from any form of violence in our world. Thank you to those who are currently doing this, and thank you to those who make the Hail Mary a part of their prayers before and after their meetings. What better way to pray for peace than to ask Our Blessed Mother to intercede for us at the throne of Her Divine Son?

Social Justice

BIRTHRIGHT OFFICE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for our Coon Rapids Office. Committed, compassionate people are needed for two hours, one to two times per month, to help those experiencing a crisis pregnancy, or those who just need to talk about it. Birthright offers free pregnancy testing, and educates and supports people in making alternative choices to abortion. Volunteer training is Saturday, November 22, 8:45 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., and Sunday, November 23, 11:45 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Please call Judy Quayle, 651-633-0459, for more information (or for an opportunity to just observe before training, if you wish.).

"A nation that kills its own children is a nation without hope." 

(Pope John Paul II, 1995)

Open Doors is...

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. Vincent de Paul Room for    socializing and snacks.  Come to the meetings or just the events.  The door is open -- you're always welcome!!   For additional information, call Anne Marie at 651-633-8333, ext. 1237. 

Upcoming events:
October 31 - Halloween Party from 7:00 - 11:00 PM. in St. Joseph's Hall at St. John's Church.  Get your costumes ready and come on out for a fun-filled night with friends!  Games, prizes, food, and beverages will be provided; or bring your own game.  RSVP to Sharon at 651-633-2083 by Mon., Oct. 27 (Costumes optional, but encouraged!).
November 8 - Movie Night  We'll be going to see the movie "Mystic River" in the evening, and out for some socializing afterwards.  Watch for more details!
November 11 - Monthly Planning Meeting  7:30-9:00 PM at St. John's in the St. Vincent de Paul Room. Bring your ideas for upcoming events.  Volunteers needed to coordinate future events. It's easy, it's fun, and it's a great way to get to know more people! 
November 20 - Restaurant of the Month  (Note: change in schedule this month) Watch for additional details. 
December 13 - Holiday Party  Mark your calendars now for a fun and festive holiday party you won't want to miss!!  Watch for more details.
Caribbean Cruise
- Open Doors 7-day South Caribbean Cruise March 14 - 21, 2004; visit San Juan and five other islands. For more details, contact Mary Kay at 612-782-3872, or e-mail at mkv.hilsgen@juno.com .

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