St. John the Baptist of New Brighton

Stewardship of Treasure

                                               Capital
                        Actual Goal Campaign II

August 3, 2003:
                     $32,947 $32,092 $9,764

Since July 1, 2003:
                 $130,204 $132,540 $529,019
Children's
$30.00

God bless you for your generous support!


	Pastoral Ministry

Nursing Home Schedule for the week of August 10:

Tuesday, August 12
Word/Comm. 11:45 AM Presbyterian Homes
Mass (anointing) 2:15 PM New Brighton Care Ctr.

Thursday, August 14
Word/Comm. 10:15 AM Innsbruck
Word/Comm. 2:00 PM St. Anthony
Word/Comm. 7:15 PM Trevilla

NEEDED: A homebound parishioner is requesting a willing volunteer to come and read to her on Thursday mornings. Call Anne Marie with questions or for more information, (651) 633-8333, ext. 1237.

PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELING is again available to all St. John's parishioners on a no-fee basis; Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Call Teri, (651) 633-8333.

PRAYER LINE St. John's has a prayer line that many people access with intentions for themselves or their loved ones. If you would like to be one of the individuals who receives these prayer requests and then passes them on and prays, please call Donna Craig, (651-633-1618). The commitment is quite minimal, but the importance and impact of this ministry is bigger than all of us.


	Social Justice


	JUSTFAITH 30 weeks. 18 videos. 15 people. 14 books. 4 encounters. 2 retreats. 1 conversion: Yours! Find Jesus in places that you may not have anticipated. Join JustFaith, a justice formation process at St. John's sponsored by Catholic Charities. Talk to current JustFaith participants after each Mass on the weekend of August 23/24, and then let the Spirit move you.


	School News


	The school is looking for someone who can work with audio/visual materials and machines, assist with clerical duties in the office, supervise cafeteria, and do printing jobs for classroom teachers and administration. This person should be able to work positively with other adults, have a computer/technology background, and be willing to wear several hats with a smile. Need to be honest, sincere, genuine, and ambitious. If you are interested, please contact Sue Clausen, St. John the Baptist School Principal at (651) 633-1522, ext. 1117.


	PRAYER LINE Call one of these numbers with your prayer requests. All requests are confidential. 651-633-1618 763-784-5254 651-636-5251


	LOOKING FOR PICTURES??? Check with the Parish Office for school pictures: Directory, 1st Eucharist, and 8th grade graduation pictures. Check at the receptionist desk in St. Paul Plaza for parish directory pictures.


	Those in our community who have entered eternal life: Todd Kozen (son of Don & Nancy), John Maciaszek, Raymond Jensen, Dorothy Sullivan (mother of Kathy Pletscher) 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, 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, Rose Ryan, Cynthia Schwall, Frances Sventek, Ted Spiess, Ed Stich, Richard St. Germain, Sr.; Bob Sorem, Judith Tschida, Fr. Greg Tolaas, Frances Vonacek, Donna Waldoch, Helen Winger, Mildred Werner, Linda Zappa


	Seniors


	SILVERTONES Next meeting on Wednesday, August 20, to plan for future events. Lunch at 12:00 noon, New Brighton Service Center. Make reservations at least two days before, (651) 638-2145. Meeting in Pastoral Center at 1:00 p.m., followed by a free movie, "Curly Sue." SUMMER DELIGHT Don't forget our trip to Summer Delight on Thursday, August 14. Departure 10:00 am in St. John's parking lot. CASINO FLASH We're going back to Treasure Island Casino by unanimous consent (almost)! Monday, September 8. $10 in Pull Tabs, Free!! Cost: $6.00. Bingo on the Bus! Departure 9:15 a.m. in St. John's parking lot. For details, call Pat Wagner, 763-784-6308; flyers in Parish Office, too.