Adoration

"The church and the world have a great need for Eucharistic   worship.  Jesus awaits us in this Sacrament of Love.  Let us not refuse the time to go to meet Him in Adoration…"
    - Pope John Paul II
Adorers are needed for the following hours:
2 AM - 3AM Tuesday
12 noon - 1 PM Saturday
2 PM - 3 PM Wednesday

Other times are also available. Please call Dorothy at (651) 636-1660 or Jerry at (651) 636-2054 to sign up.  Substitutes are available for times when you can not make your hour.

Pastoral Ministry

Nursing Home Schedule
Week of July 13th

Tuesday, July 15th
 Word/ Comm 11:45 AM  Presbyterian Homes
Word/ Comm    2:15 PM New Brighton Care 

Thursday, July 17th
Mass   10:15 AM Innsbruck
Word/Comm 7:00 PM St. Anthony 
Word/Comm 2:15 PM Trevilla 

FYI:  Both families that stayed with us during our week to host Families Moving Forward have found housing now and are settling in  to a more serene life...Thank You God.

Check your Faith and Values section of Saturday's paper.  The "Open Doors" group will be mentioned-Congrats to this wonderful group of people who have steadily grown and nurtured a very special group that now numbers near 200 on the mailing list. 

JustFaith
JUSTFAITH   a formation program for parishioners interested in social ministry and would-be prophets, will be offered again this fall at St. John's.  JustFaith offers an intensive study of the Christian's call to address the needs of the world.  The thirty-week program includes weekly meetings, regular reading, retreats, and immersion experiences.  Participation will be limited to the first 15  registrants.  The program will run from mid-September to mid-May.  For more information, call the Parish Office at 651-633-8333.

Seniors

JULY SILVER TONES MEETING July 16- at 1:00 AFTER lunch at New Brighton Service Center.  Make your reservations at (651) 638-2145 before July 15th.

GRAND CASINO  Join us July 17 for an adventure to Grand Casino Mille Lacs.  Get your brochures in the     parish office or at bulletin boards.  For more information, call Ginny (763) 784-5254.

SUMMER DELIGHT  On August 14th,      enjoy the delights of summer in Minnesota. Tour the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chanhassen.  From the comfort of a motor coach, an arboretum guide will explain the state's largest public garden.   
    Enjoy lunch and the beauty of a Minnesota day as we glide over the waters of Lake Minnetonka on a Paradise Boat cruise.  (Wide open sun decks or complete comfort with enclosures will allow you to be comfortable no     matter what the weather is like.)    This 2-hour cruise shows off some of the lakes most magnificent homes and historic   estates.   Cost:  $45 for a Silvertone Member,  $50 for a non-member.  Cost includes motor coach transportation, lunch, train, and museum admission.     Depart:  St. John's 10:00 am. 
Return:  approximately 3:30 pm.     
Deadline Date: July 24th. 
Refunds for cancellations made after August 7th will reflect non-recoverable expenses deducted.

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 Czech, Louis Czech, Lenore Dougherty, Joe Fellner, Linda Franklin, Bernice Hopkins, Anna Horbatuck, Fr. Michael Joncas, Kevin Keenan, Br. Joseph Katzmarek, Michael Kavanagh, Esther Knapp, Mary Krenik, Linda Leier,  Herb Loscheider, Julie Martinez, Nancy Mehrer, Rupert Meyer, Irene Mitchell, Lance and Ann Moe, Corliss Moore, Donna Murphy, Ray Nelson, Cynthia Schwall, Frances Sventek, Ted Spiess,  Ed Stich, Richard St. Germain, Sr., Bob Sorem, Fr. Greg Tolaas, Frances Vonacek, Donna Waldoch, Helen Winger, Mildred Werner, Linda Zappa

Seekers
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 book selection for August is  Why am I a Catholic by Garry Wills, Houghton Mifflin, 2002.  Our next meeting is  Thursday, August 28, 7-8:30 pm in the St. John's Pastoral Center, St Vincent de Paul Room (#210).  We are seeking to develop an adult faith.  We invite you to join us and  explore your faith and expand your vision. 

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