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Respect Life

THE BABY BUSH IS HERE!  St. John's Baby Bush is "planted" in St. Paul Plaza through next weekend, 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. 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 questions, 763-712-0659. 
Aug. 12 -Monthly Planning Meeting - 7:30-9:00 p.m. at St. John's in St. Vincent De Paul Room. Bring suggestions for future events; will focus on Fallfest - volunteers needed! Optional: bring an item for Open Doors' "singles basket" for the St. John's Fallfest 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 times can be reserved after all Masses this weekend. If you have any questions, please call Rita, 651-636-9124. Thank you.

"Together, we can save a life!"

Faith Formation News

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).

ELEMENTARY FAITH FORMATION PARENTS
We still need teachers & catechists for the upcoming school year; Wednesday nights for only one hour from September through April.  We have wonderful curriculum and excellent training. For more information, please call Teresa Neuman, Elementary Coordinator, 651-633-1540 (ext. 1234). Please take some time to share your faith with our first through sixth grade students of St. John's!

Everyone's invited!
Please join us on Wednesday
Aug. 6, 6:00 p.m., East Pkg Lot
to build St. John's Float for Stockyard Days!
ARE YOU TRYING TO PLAY GAMES WITH GOD?

Now you can play all the games you want (and get away with it!) by sharing your talents as an adult games volunteer at Fallfest this September. Pull tabs, the mouse game, and many more activities will put you in heaven on earth. Please call the Parish Office for details, (651) 633-8333. You'll be blessed!

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