St. John the Baptist of New Brighton


	Pastoral Ministry


	Stewardship of Treasure Capital Actual Goal Campaign II October 26, 2003: $26,716 $28,164 $6,926 Since July 1, 2003 (YTD): $445,733 $450,806 $626,612 Children's (YTD): $188.00 God bless you for your generous support!


	Nursing Home Schedule, Week of November 2: Tuesday, November 4 Mass 11:45 AM Presbyterian Homes Word/Comm. 2:15 PM New Brighton Care Center Thursday, November 6 Word/Comm. 10:15 AM Innsbruck Word/Comm. 2:00 PM St. Anthony Mass 2:15 PM Trevilla BEFRIENDERS meet this Wednesday, November 5, at 7:00 p.m. In-service with Catholic Charities "a caregiver's toolbox for dementia." GROWING THROUGH LOSS continues this Thursday at Abiding Savior Lutheran Church with the topic of "Coping with Grief during Holidays." Speaker at 7:00 PM; small groups at 8:00 PM. Come for any part or all of the evening. Next Thursday will be the last session of this fall's program. Call: Anne Marie at 651-633-8333, ext. 1237. HEALING MASS on Wednesday, November 12, here at St. John's at 9:45 AM. This is for all who are in need of healing and hope, and those who are walking with grief. Please join others in our community and invite a friend who might be in need. OPEN ARMS HELP NEEDED St. John's has been part of the ministry at Open Arms for several years, packing and delivering lunches to homebound people with HIV. If you are interested in becoming part of this ministry, help is needed on the 4^th Friday of the month, 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon. Call Molly at the Open Arms Office (612-872-1152) and identify yourself as a volunteer from St. John's, or call Anne Marie with questions, 651-633-8333, ext. 1237.


	School News


	It is hard to believe that the first quarter of the school year is over already. Report cards will be distributed on Monday, November 3. Parent-Teacher Conferences are Wednesday, November 12; Thursday, November 13; and Friday, November 14. We look forward to sharing with parents the progress the students have made during their first quarter. There are NO CLASSES for the children on these days. PTO: Parent Teacher Organization fall general meeting is at 6:30 PM on Tuesday, November 11, in St. Joseph's Hall. School Principal Advisory Committee members will be there to give a brief financial picture of the school. We welcome all parents. There will be a $50 drawing, but you must be present to win!

Please Pray For:

Those in our community who have entered eternal life:
Mike Hegstrand, brother of Dan; Bob Pearson, brother of Mindy Schlien

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


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