Faith Formation & More

Perpetual Adoration   

ATTN., ALL RECONCILIATION PARENTS: This is the week of First Reconciliation. Services will be held on Tuesday, November 16, at 6:30 p.m.; and on Saturday, November 20, at 10:00 a.m. If you did not attend the Reconciliation Meeting on November 13, you must call my office to make arrangements for your child to receive this sacrament. Please call Teresa Neuman at (651) 633-1540, ext. 1234.

ATTN., ALL 5TH AND 6TH GRADE STUDENTS:  Your retreat will be on Wednesday, November 17, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. in St. Joseph's Hall. Our theme is "Learning about the Bible." You must pre-register for this retreat by calling Teresa Neuman at (651) 633-1540,  ext. 1234.

CIRCLE OF WOMEN: There will be no gathering on November 18. Join us when we meet again on December 2!

LOOKING FOR A RELATIONSHIP? Check out Little Rock Bible Study 2005, 11 Monday nights, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

GETTING MARRIED:

Y Julie Bona & Eric Anderson in St. John's Church on  Saturday, November 27, at 2:00 p.m.

"I desire that Adoration take place for the intention of imploring Mercy for the world."

Words of Jesus to St. Faustina of the Blessed Sacrament


ADORERS ARE NEEDED FOR THESE HOURS:
W Thursday, 4AM - 5AM
W Friday, 10AM - 11AM and 4PM - 5PM
W Saturday, 7AM - 8AM and 8AM - 9AM

Please call Dorothy at (651) 636-1660 or Jerry at (651) 636-2054 to sign up for an hour of adoration. NOTE: The Cenacle will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday from 8 AM Thursday (November 25) until 9 AM Friday (November 26).

BIRTHRIGHT

Caring help for pregnant women

(651) 646-7033--Saint Paul

(763) 757-0715--Coon Rapids

Free Travel Show   

Youth Ministry Round Up

ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15, at 7:00 p.m., there will be a free Travel Show at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Fridley on 6831 Highway 65 NE. A tour is scheduled for Australia & New Zealand. Please call  Erv at (763) 788-1393.

THANKSGIVING PIE SALE! Reserve your delicious, homemade pie today after all Masses: Pumpkin $9; Pumpkin Cheesecake, Pecan, and Chocolate Pecan $12. Pies will be available for pick up next week, and all proceeds go to benefit our trip to Germany for World Youth Day.

JUNIOR HIGH GIRLS' NIGHT is on Friday, November 19, from 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. All 7th - 8th grade girls are invited to a night of "girly fun." Bring your sleeping bag, blanket, and pillow. No charge, but please sign up at school or Faith Formation! Call Libby, (651) 633-1540, ext. 1218.

OUR MONTHLY YOUTH MASS is on Saturday, November 20, at 6:30 p.m. in the Chapel; Hot Topic at 7:30 p.m. in the Youth Room will feature Robert Fischer. Come meet the man behind the music! Youth grades 8 - 12 are welcome!

Open Doors is...

a social group for divorced, widowed, and single men and women -- meets the second Tuesday of each month from 7:30 - 9:00 PM in Room 210 for socializing and snacks. The door is open -- you're always welcome! Call Anne Marie, (651) 633-8333, ext. 1237. Upcoming Events:

November 18 - Restaurant of the Month - Meet at 6:30 PM at Old Chicago, 198 Northtown Dr. NE, Blaine. RSVP by Monday, November 15, to Deanne at (763) 754-0602.

November 20 - Mass & Dinner - Group will meet for 4:30 PM Mass and 6:00 PM dinner at Acapulco Restaurant, 9360 Baltimore St. NE, Blaine. If interested in Mass, meet by the Welcome Desk at St. John's at 4:15 PM to sit together.  RSVP by Wednesday, Nov. 17, to Jan at (651) 780-2142.

December 2 - Families Moving Forward - For one week, St. John's will house families who are currently homeless. Open Doors has volunteered to cook dinner for our guests on Thursday evening, Dec. 2, but volunteers are needed to play with the children and provide hospitality. If you can help from 6:30 - 8:30 PM, call Anne Marie, (651) 633-8333, ext. 1237. Your help means so much to the families!   

MARK YOUR CALENDAR! - The date is set for the Open Doors Annual Holiday Party on Saturday, December 11.     

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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 at (651) 780-2142.

Wild Honey & the Locusts CD ($15) and St. John's new history book ($15) are available at the Welcome Desk in The Plaza. Cash or checks to St. John the Baptist Church.

Let's go to Italy with Fr. Bill!

FATHER BILL is leading a tour to Italy on April 18 - 26, 2005. Travel brochures are in the kiosks in St. Paul Plaza. What a great Christmas gift this would make for a loved one in your life! Please start thinking about it now.

The bulletin deadline is 12:00 noon on Thursday, 10 days before the Sunday publication date. Space is very limited; NO inserts.


Deadline for the January Forerunner is Wed., Nov. 24.

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