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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.

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

(Pope John Paul II, 1995)


	ATTENTION ALL RECONCILIATION PARENTS: Our group meeting for Reconciliation will take place on Saturday, November 8, from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. All Reconciliation students should attend. We will be reviewing the six chapters in the book and practicing for Reconciliation. Babysitting is available by pre-registering. Please call Teresa Neuman at 651-633-1540, ext. 1234. ATTENTION ALL PARISHIONERS WHO BOUGHT BUTTER BRAID BREADS: You can pick up your order in the school cafeteria after all Masses on November 8/9. Thank you for all of your orders; the fundraiser was a huge success! ATTENTION 5TH & 6TH GRADE ELEMENTARY FAITH FORMATION PARENTS AND STUDENTS: Our fifth and sixth grade retreat will be held Wednesday, November 12, in St. Joseph's Hall. If you have not returned your sign-up sheet, please do so as soon as possible so that correct counts can be made for the food. Parents, if you would like to be involved in this retreat, please call Teresa Neuman at 651-633-1540, ext. 1234. CIRCLE OF WOMEN welcomes women of all ages to our meeting on Thursday morning, November 6, from 9:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Our speaker will be Lisa Venable, an inspirational speaker and spiritual psychotherapist. Her topic is "Living Peace." 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. MARRIAGE RETREAT; IT'S NOT TOO LATE! Come explore the spiritual foundations of marriage in a retreat sponsored by Father Keating and the Young Married Couples Society (YMCS), Saturday, November 8, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. with an 8:30 a.m. Mass in the Chapel. Call the Parish Office to sign up, 651-633-8333. SEEKERS: Adult Theological Book Club We are seeking to expand our vision and develop and adult faith. Our next meeting is December 11, 8:30 p.m. in the St. John Pastoral Center, St. Vincent de Paul Room (210). At that meeting we will view a PBS Legacy Video on INDIA with a discussion following. For our post-December meeting, the book to read is: Jesus in the New Universe Story by Cletus Wessels, Orbis Books (Maryknoll, NY, 2003). You are always welcome to join us.


	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 information, call Anne Marie at 651-633-8333, ext. 1237.

November 8 - Movie Night Meet at 7:00 PM at HarMar Theatre, 2100 N. Snelling Ave. in Roseville, to see the 7:30 PM show of "Mystic River." Then join us at Joe Sensor's afterwards for socializing. RSVP by Wednesday, November 5, to Mary Kay at 612-782-3872.
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 a great way to get to know more people!
November 20 - Restaurant of the Month Note: Change in schedule this month. Join us at Buca di Beppo, 12650 Elm Creek Blvd., Maple Grove. You won't want to miss this one -- one lucky person will win a free dinner!! Watch for more details!
November 27 - Thanksgiving Day 5K Run/Walk Come on out for a 3.1 mile run or walk through downtown Minneapolis to benefit Second Harvest Heartland Food Bank. Starts at 8:30 AM at Hennepin Ave. & 6th Street. Registration fees vary from $15 - $23. Registered runners receive a long sleeve T-shirt, refreshments, and use of the NW Racquet Arena Club until 12:00 noon on race day. For more information, call Paul at 763-717-6991, or visit web site http://www.raceberryjam.com/arena.html.
December 13 - Holiday Party Mark your calendars now for a fun and festive holiday party you won't want to miss!! Watch for 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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	Birthright Caring help for pregnant women 651-646-7033--St. Paul 763-757-0715--Coon Rapids