St. John the Baptist of New Brighton


	Stewardship of Treasure Capital Actual Goal Campaign II September 21, 2003: $24,729 $23,721 $8,174 Since July 1, 2003 (YTD): $311,092 $317,768 $589,194 Children's (YTD): $105.00 God bless you for your generous support!


	THANK YOU, EVERYONE, FOR MAKING ST. JOHN'S FALLFEST WEEKEND A GREAT SUCCESS!!!


	Pastoral Ministry


	Nursing Home Schedule Week of September 28: Tuesday, September 30 Word/Comm. 11:45 AM Presbyterian Homes Thursday, October 2 Word/Comm. 10:15 AM Innsbruck Word/Comm. 2:00 PM St. Anthony Mass 2:15 PM Trevilla RETREAT This Wednesday, October 1, a retreat evening is planned for all pastoral ministers: "The Spiritual Practice of Noticing" with Sr. JoAnne Sehmer; 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. with a light dinner. GROWING THROUGH LOSS SERIES begins Thursday, October 9, at Abiding Savior Lutheran Church in Moundsview at 6:45 pm. Speaker is Gail Naller with an overview on "Understanding the Grief Process." The Growing Through Loss Program provides an opportunity for individuals to obtain information and support for a variety of loss and grief issues. Each of six weeks features a specific topic and speaker and an opportunity to participate in a small group, if you wish. Come for any or all of the series. For a brochure or for information, call Anne Marie Bartlett or Sue Amos Palmer at the Parish Office, 651-633-8333. FAMILIES MOVING FORWARD We still need folks willing to share some time with our Families Moving Forward guests. They will be here the week of October 12-19. Call Anne Marie if you can help, (651) 633-8333, ext. 1237. NEEDED A Bethel college student needs a ride to church. Can you help? Call Anne Marie, (651) 633-8333, ext. 1237.


	School News

SCHOOL PICTURE DAY is Thursday, October 2. Preschool time is 12:30 p.m. for those not attending Little Lights. Children may dress up in their Sunday best!

MARATHON This year's Marathon is Saturday, October 4, at Central Park in Roseville. Participants will walk, run, or bike around Bennett Lake in celebration of our efforts! If you have any questions or would like to make a donation, please contact Sue Clausen, School Principal, or use the envelopes that will be in the pews this weekend and next weekend. The funds will go towards new reading books for grades 3 - 6 and a continuing fund to build a new gym entrance. The students and the staff appreciate your generosity; call 651-633-1522, ext. 1117.

PETER LABUZA SELECTED FOR 2003 JSHS!
Peter S. Labuza, freshman at St. Paul Academy, was selected by the Minnesota Academy of Science as one of only 36 finalists to present an original research paper at the 36^th Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS) Tri-State Competition in October (Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota). Peter will compete and make a scientific presentation based on his eighth grade St. John the Baptist Science Fair Research Project. Congratulations, Peter!

ST. JOHN'S 20 YEAR CLASS REUNION: CLASS OF 1983

St. John the Baptist School's eighth grade class of 1983 will have its 20-year reunion on Saturday, October 11, in St. Joseph's Hall. Dinner to follow the 4:30 p.m. Mass. This invitation is also extended to the parents of the class of 1983. To make your reservation, contact Kelly (Kidd) Wahlquist at 763-553-1614 or Melinda (Juran) Gillis at 651-484-1535.

PLEASE PRAY FOR...

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 and 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, Mary Peterson, Rose Ryan, Cynthia Schwall, Frances Sventek, Ted Spiess, Ed Stich, Richard St. Germain, Sr.; Bob Sorem, Sylvia Thorne, Judith Tschida, Frances Vonacek, Donna Waldoch, Helen Winger, Mildred Werner, Linda Zappa


	ST. JOHN'S MOVIE STUDIO! If you know how to produce videos, or want to learn, free classes are available at CTV-15. Maybe you're already certified? We need your expertise. Call Maurice, (651) 633-8333, ext. 1224. Roll 'em!


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