St. John the Baptist of New Brighton


	Faith Formation News


	Evensong & Reconciliation Advent Evensong & Hospitality Sunday, December 14, 4:00 pm Communal Reconciliation Sunday, December 21, 4:00 pm Monday, December 22, 6:30 pm Private Reconciliation Friday, December 19, 5:30 - 7:00 pm Saturday, December 21, 3:00 - 4:15 pm


	CONFIRMATION Tonight is our Advent Prayer Service. Bring your sponsor and your Bible. We're meeting with Tyler and Heidi's small groups for dinner at 5:00 p.m. FAITH FORMATION We're looking for a few good men and women to lead small groups for Junior High Faith Formation. Classes meet at 5:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday evenings. Can't commit to the whole semester? "Time share" opportunities are available. Contact Libby DuPont for more information, 651-633-8333, ext. 1218. SENIOR HIGH YOUTH GATHERING Join us on Wednesday, December 10, at 8:00 p.m. in the Youth Room for Hot Topics with Fr. Michael Keating. All 10th through 12th graders are welcome. Bring a friend! PRO-LIFE YOUTH RALLY We will be joining youth from around the diocese for a Pro-Life Youth Rally on Saturday, December 13. Interested? Please call Brad DuPont for more details, 651-633-8333, ext. 1218. WINTER SKI TRIP Keep an eye out for more information on our trip to Afton Alps! Call or e-mail Brad if you're interested at johnthebaptistyouth@yahoo.com. SEEKERS: Adult Theological Book Club Our next meeting is December 11, 8:30 p.m., in Room 210. We will view and discuss a PBS Legacy Video on INDIA. The next book to read is: Jesus in the New Universe Story by Cletus Wessels. CIRCLE OF WOMEN Join us for a Holiday Potluck Brunch on Thursday, December 11, 9:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Our speaker will be Cheryl Eliason. Her topic is When Dreams Die: The stories of Sarah & Mary, Our Mother. Call Ruth Pauly with your questions, 651-717-0010. Child care will be available; suggested donation is $3.00. Please call Rita, 651-639-0291, to register your child.


	Note: Private Confessions are available throughout the year at 3:30 pm on Saturdays or by appointment.


	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 Room 210 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:
December 9 - 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, fun, and a great way to get to know more people! If you ordered Lorie Line tickets, they will be given out at this meeting (see below).

December 13 - Holiday Party Mark your calendars now for a fun and festive holiday party you won't want to miss!! Bring a dish to share, a wrapped "white elephant" gift, and a food shelf donation item. Beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided. Social hour begins at 7:00 PM, followed by dinner, fun, and games from 7:30-11:30 PM in St. Joseph's Hall at St. John's. Entertainment will be provided by Comedy Sportz! Come alone or bring a friend! RSVP to Jan at 651-780-2142 by December 10.

December 21 - Lorie Line Concert If you ordered tickets for the Lorie Line concert, tickets will be handed out at the meeting on December 9, along with drawings for free gifts! If you can't make it to the meeting, call Linda at 651-636-6713 to get your ticket. On date of concert, meet at St. John's parking lot at 2:00 PM to carpool to the Orpheum Theatre. Concert begins at 3:00 PM. Dinner afterwards for those interested; place to be determined.

Caribbean Cruise - It's not too late to sign up for the Open Doors 7 - day, South Caribbean Cruise March 14 - 21, 2004, visiting 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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If you, or someone you know, would like to be added to our mailing list, or if you would like to receive an invitation to visit our new web site, please call Jan at 651-780-2142.


	Music Notes


	IT'S TIME FOR NEW CHOIR ROBES for St. John's Adult Choir! You have probably noticed this fall that we are not robed. Our familiar 20-year-old green robes were sold last summer when the opportunity arose. Thanks to parishioner generosity, we are now more than halfway to our goal of $8,000 to purchase crème-colored albs matching those of the other liturgical ministers (cantors, servers). We need 50 robes costing $180 each. Will you help by (partially) sponsoring a robe? Any size pledge would be gratefully accepted! Contact the Music Office, 651-633-8333, ext. 1231, or you may simply leave a donation in the Parish Office. Thank you! ST. JOHN'S HALLELUJAH CHORUS will participate in the Christmas play called HUMILITY in the Fellowship Hall of Immaculate Conception Church in Columbia Heights. They will perform at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, December 12, the Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe. The admission fee is $5.00. Please call Mary Anne Bennek for more information at 651-633-8333, ext. 1220.