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A CATHOLIC APPROACH to historical problems, such as the Inquisition, the Crusades, Galileo, Selling Indulgences, and the Da Vinci Code will be examined by Father Michael Keating in a talk at the Church of St. Helena in Minneapolis (3204 East 43rd Street) on Friday, November 18, 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Call (612) 729-7321 for details; fee is only $5 for this evening of exceptional insight!
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PRESIDENT BUSH recently nominated Samuel Alito, another Roman Catholic to the U.S. Supreme Court. Please pray for pro-life judges and a fair confirmation hearing. Call Senator Norm Coleman (1-202-224-5641) and Senator Mary Dayton (1-202-224-3244) and ask them to help us build a culture of life. God bless you!
IF YOU ARE SUFFERING from an abortion, experience the healing love of Jesus Christ on a Rachel's Vineyard Weekend Retreat on December 2 - 4 in the Twin Cities. For more information, please call Nancy at (952) 882-2072. Also, visit the website at www.rachelsvineyard.org.
ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES CAUSE CANCER? In a press release issued on 29 July 2005 by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), a division of the World Health Organization (the United Nations' specialized agency for health), an outright declaration was made that the combined estrogen-progestagen oral contraceptives (OC's) are carcinogenic. The IARC has placed the contraceptives into its Group 1 classification, the highest classification of carcinogenicity. In 2003, The National Cancer Institute (NCI) already had reported a significant increase of the risk for breast cancer and cervical and liver cancers. A 2004 Swedish presentation to the American Association for Cancer Research found a sharp increase in breast cancer risk among young women; the incidence rose 17% for each year a woman under 20 used oral contraceptives. For more information, check the press release category when visiting the website for the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC): www.iarc.fr.
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"Can you Hear me now?"
"Can you Hear me now?"
Well, can you? Can we? It is said that, "The Lord hears the cry of the poor." Do we also? As in previous years here at St. John's, we are collecting socks and underwear (men's and women's) for the poor and homeless. The items will go to Simpson Homeless Shelter, St. Stephen's, and the Women's Shelter (There are over 8,000 homeless people in Minnesota!).
What can a pair of socks or some new underwear do to help? Well, folks, it lights one candle. It lets the recipients know that someone does care about them. The next time we see that T.V. commercial and hear the man say, "Can you hear me know?," let's answer, "Yes, Lord, we hear you and the cry of your poor!" God bless the generous people of St. John's! The blue containers are at the church doors.
sponsored by the St. Vincent de Paul Society
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YOU ARE INVITED to Advent Tea by Candlelight on Tuesday, November 29, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Circle of Women is also looking for people who would be willing to host a table of eight. You would be in charge of decorating your table (dinnerware, candles, party favors - if you'd like, etc.) and supplying the dessert (can be bought or homemade). Circle of Women will supply the beverages. If you would like to host a table, please write your name on one of the blank hostess cards on the sign-up board in St. Paul Plaza; you may also have a co-host. If you would prefer to just attend, sign up under the hostess name of your choice on the sign-up sheet. This event is free, but we will take up a freewill offering to help the needy this Christmas Season. If you have questions, call Shannon Mildenberger at (763) 780-4449. Thank you!
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ST. JOHN'S FORMER DEACON is battling lung cancer. Please send letters of support to our beloved friend at P.O. Box 256, Poplar, Montana 59255. May God bless him!
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AND CENTERPIECES will be available from St. John's Boy Scout Troop 93 after all Masses starting next weekend. The scouts will also place wreaths at St. John's Cemetery for you at no additional cost. Please support the efforts of these fine young men. Thank you.
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FATHER BILL is leading a tour to the Holy Land, March 19 - 28, 2006. Brochures in Plaza kiosks; only 12 seats left!
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