Music Notes...
     We are introducing new eucharistic acclamations at the Sunday 6:15 liturgy, in keeping with the new rubrics which emphasize the importance of congregational singing at every mass.  The new acclamations, from David Hurd's 1980 mass, A New Plainsong, are in the a cappella chant style of the great foundational musical tradition of the Church, Gregorian Chant.  We believe they will work well with the simpler, "back to basics" style of this liturgy. 
  A Blast From the Past:  All during the month of February, the adult choir will be reviving favorite SJB anthems from the past, whetting your appetite for our Sunday, March 2 concert, 100 Years of Music at SJB.  All of our music ensembles will participate in this event.  Mark your calendars!

Adoration...
Adorers are needed for 1-2 AM and 7-8 AM Fridays, and 5-6AM Saturdays.  Other days and times are also available.  Please consider spending an hour each week in adoration.  Find quiet, peace and joy being in the presence of Jesus.  Call Jerry  at (651) 636-2054 or Dorothy at (651) 636-1660 to sign up.
ADORATIONCOMMITTEE MEETING  Tuesday, February 11, at 7:00 pm in the St. Clare Conference Room.  Hour coordinators are encouraged to come.
Seekers
ADULT THEOLOGICAL BOOK CLUB  You are always welcome to join us, we ask only that you read the assignment- or at least a good part of it!  Our current book selection is The Battle for God  by Karen Armstrong.  We will read pages 135 through 277 for February.  The meeting is Thursday, February 27, 7:00-8:30 pm, in the St. John Center, St. Vincent de Paul Room (#210).  We are seeking to develop and adult faith.  You are invited to explore your faith and expand your vision.

Circle of Women…
     We welcome women of all ages to share our mid-winter Valentine Brunch on February 13, 2003, from 9:15-11:30 am. Our speaker Candis Fancher will be returning to present "Life is like a Bowl of Chocolates!" Candis is a   practicing speech pathologist, inspirational speaker, and contributing author to Kay Allenbaugh's book Chocolate for a Women's Soul. Come join the Circle, and bring a friend...Reminder: Please Register for the Women's Retreat hosted on Saturday March 1, 2003. Look for the electric pink brochure in the literature racks near the coat room. Also, we will be holding a raffle for a chance to attend the Retreat for FREE. Get your chances at the Valentine Brunch!
     Call Circle of Women Coordinator Ruth Pauly with your questions 651-717-0010. Child care will be available; suggested donation is $3. Please call Rita 651-639-0291 to register your child.

PLEASE PRAY FOR

Those in our community who are ill:
Beau Anderson, John Battmer, Donald Beaubien, Marcelline Beseler, Marcella Boomer, Karen Bona, Wayne Carlson, Helen Cmiel, Ann Czech, Louis Czech, Lenore Dougherty, Joe  Fellner, Linda Franklin, Bernice Hopkins, Anna Horbatuck, Henry Horbatuck, Mike Kallok, Kevin Keenan, Br. Joseph Katzmarek, Michael Kavanagh,  Esther Knapp, Mary Krenik, Linda Leier, Herb Loscheider, Nancy Mehrer, Rupert Meyer, Irene Mitchell, Lance and Ann Moe, Corliss Moore, Donna Murphy, Ray Nelson, Ben Rubelke, Cynthia Schwall, Frances Sventek, Ted Spiess, Ed Stich, Richard St. Germain, Sr., Bob Sorem, Fr. Greg Tolaas, Frances Vonacek, Donna Waldoch,  Mildred Werner, Linda Zappa.

The souls of those who recently have died:   
Giles Weber; Elizabeth Nalepka, mother of Cathy Moynihan and mother-in-law of Tom, Juanita Howland, John Hanson