St. John the Baptist of New Brighton


	Pastoral Ministry


	Stewardship of Treasure Capital Actual Goal Campaign II August 24, 2003: $24,053 $23,137 $10,167 Since July 1, 2003 (YTD): $202,339 $206,178 $554,369 Children's : $34.00 God bless you for your generous support!

Nursing Home Schedule for the week of August 31:

Tuesday, September 2nd
Mass (Anointing) 11:45 AM Presbyterian Homes
Word/Comm. 2:15 PM New Brighton Care Ctr.

Thursday, September 4th
Word/Comm. 10:15 AM Innsbruck
Word/Comm. 2:00 PM St. Anthony
Mass (Anointing) 2:15 PM Trevilla

BEFRIENDER MINISTRY Wednesday, September 3, at 7:00 p.m. Welcome Back Reminder: "How I spent my Summer Vacation" papers are due!!

FAMILIES MOVING FORWARD Next Monday, September 8, we will be having sign up to help out the week of October 12-19 when our guests will be staying here at St. John's. The meeting starts at 7:15 p.m. and lasts about and hour. If you want to try this new ministry, please come. If you have questions, call Anne Marie, (651)633-8333, ext. 1237.

"STILLING THE WATERS USING YOUR FAITH" On Saturday, September 13, the 27th Annual Fall Conference for the Separated and Divorced will be held here at St. John's. The cost is $25.00 which includes presentation and lunch-- Mass is celebrated at the end of the conference. For brochures and information, call 651-603-0251 or 651-603-0231.

NEEDED: A parishioner has expressed a need to have someone come to take her grocery shopping to Byerly's in Roseville with some regularity. If you can help, call Anne Marie, (651) 633-8333, ext 1237.

THANK YOU to the two women who answered the call to read to a homebound parishioner. Blessings!

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, ext. 1210.


	School News


	SEPTEMBER 2 IS THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL for the students at St. John's. Classes begin at 9:20 A.M., and school dismisses at 4:00 P.M. Students should be in their rooms by 9:15 A.M. We are sure that you will find this a rewarding year for your child/children. If at any time you have a question about school, do call the office, (651) 633-1522, ext. 1118. We wish the best for you and your family during the coming year. This year, St. John the Baptist School will welcome these teachers who are enthusiastic about working for a Catholic school with an outstanding reputation. They are: Mr. Michael Beck Mrs. Sarah Law Mr. Jerome Bennek Mrs. Karen Leciejewski Mrs. Jennifer Carroll Ms. Carol Mike Miss Danielle Darwin Mrs. Mary Nawrocki Mrs. Mary Doenges Miss Marie Povolny Mrs. Jeanne Dompierre Miss Diane Ptak Miss Rebecca Farr Mrs. Mary Schweizer Mrs. Mary Fischer Mrs. Marie Spoden Miss Peg Hankes Mrs. Theresa Steffes Mrs. Teri Hirsch Mr. Steve Steffl Mrs. Maria Koskie Miss Heidi Stevenson

Please pray for:

Those in our community who have entered eternal life:

Jerry Galush

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, 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


	Silvertones


	CASINO FLASH We're going back to Treasure Island Casino, Monday, September 8. Cost: $6.00. Departure 9:15 a.m. in St. John's parking lot. For details, call Pat Wagner, 763-784-6308; flyers in Parish Office, too. EVENING BRIDGE GROUP The St. John's Ladies Bridge Group resumes play the second Thursday of each month from September through May. We welcome new members! Call Joan, 651-633-1047, or Geri, 763-571-3903. PREFER MORNING BRIDGE? The Totino-Grace Bridge Group meets at St. John's the third Monday of each month at 9:15 a.m. For more information, please call Jan McCauley, 651-783-1435.