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Respect Life

THE BABY BUSH IS COMING!  St. John's Baby Bush will be "planted" in St. Paul Plaza for the next two weekends, August 2/3 & August 9/10.  Please pick up a baby gift card listing a needed item for donation, and then return the gifts the following weekend.  All baby items will be given to Northside Life Care Center and Birthright. 

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.   The door is open -- you're always welcome!! Call Anne Marie with questions, 651-633-8333 (ext. 1237). 

UPCOMING EVENTS:
Every Wednesday - Walking and Jogging Groups will meet from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at the boat launch area at Long Lake Regional Park. Call Barb, 763-784-6399.
Aug. 2 - Mini-Golf - 7:00 PM at Spring Lake Amusement Park, 1066 NE Hwy 10 in Spring Lake Park. Look for the "Open Doors" sign. $5.00/course; drinks after golf. Call Sharon with RSVP or questions by July 31, 651-633-2083.
Aug. 5 - "2 for 1" Swing Dance Lessons - by TC Swing at Heart Alive, 5801 John Martin Dr., Brooklyn Center; 6:15 p.m. Look for "Open Doors" sign to get special price ($5 for lessons and dance!). East Coast Swing lesson at 6:30, Lindy Hop lesson at 7:30, and dance at 8:30. No partners or experience needed!  Call Jan with RSVP and questions by August 4, 651-780-2142. 
Aug 9 - Saints Game - For those who have signed up, meet at St. John's parking lot at 5:30 p.m. to carpool.  Call Kathy with question, 763-712-0659. 
Aug. 12 -Monthly Planning Meeting - 7:30-9:00 p.m. at St. John's in St. Vincent DePaul Room. Bring suggestions for future events; will focus on Fall Fest - volunteers needed! Optional: bring an item for Open Doors' "singles basket" for the St. John's Fall Fest silent auction.


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, 651-780-2142.

Birthright
Caring help for pregnant women.

651-646-7033--St. Paul
763-757-0715--Coon Rapids

Shared Ministries

WANTED: LOAVES & FISHES COORDINATOR
St. John's prepares and serves an evening meal for the homeless on the first Monday of each month at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in North Minneapolis. We invite everyone to consider volunteering as a coordinator. Call Mike Winn for details, 651-633-8333 (ext. 1216).


ST. JOHN'S WELCOMING MINISTRY

We are looking for friendly and enthusiastic individuals to staff the new receptionist desk in St. Paul Plaza.  Volunteers will greet and direct visitors coming into the Pastoral Center.  Several people are needed to serve one morning or afternoon per week. Training will be provided. Call Pat Keyes for details, 651-633-8333 (ext. 1217).

ÌST. JOHN'S RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
The Blood Drive is at St. John's on Tuesday, August 12, from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. Appointment time sign-ups will be after all Masses next weekend, August 2/3. If you would like to sign up, but you will not be here next weekend, please call Rita, 651-636-9124.

"Together, we can save a life!"

Faith Formation News

DO YOU WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE CATHOLIC FAITH?   There is a program at St. John's called the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) that will answer these questions. If you are interested, please call the Parish Office for details. The faith Formation Director will contact you in August.  RCIA is held each Monday evening from  September  through May. 


ALL FAITH FORMATION PARENTS AND STUDENTS
Registration for all Faith Formation Programs (Sunday School, Elementary, Odyssey, Confirmation): Please return forms immediately!  If you did not receive a registration form, please call the Faith Formation Office and leave a message,  651- 633-1540 (ext. 1211). 

CARIBBEAN MISSION TRIP 2004  Workers are needed to build houses and work with the school children in the Dominica and Union Island which are part of St. Vincent and the Grenadines.  The trip will take place January 30 to February 14, 2004.  For information, contact Tom Quayle,  651-633-0459, or see website:  http://unionisland.com  or www.goodnewswi.com. 

Everyone is invited!
Please join us on Wednesday
Aug. 6, 6:00 p.m., East Pkg Lot
to build St. John's Float for Stockyard Days!

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