St. John the Baptist of New Brighton

KINDERGARTEN ROUND UP is on Wednesday, January 25, at 6:30 p.m. in St. Joseph Hall. If you are looking for the right school for your kindergartener for the 2006-2007 school year, we invite you to join us to discover the exciting opportunities awaiting your child in the St. John's School Kindergarten Program. Our presentation includes a slide program of our kindergarten classes in action! Join us at Kindergarten Round Up for vital information in making a very important decision for your child.

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK is Sunday, January 29 - Friday, February 3. Our theme for 2006 is "Catch the Wave: Compassion, Character & Values." Please join us for our opening Mass on Sunday, January 29, at 11:15 a.m., followed by an Open House in the school until 1:00 p.m. We will be accepting registrations during Open House. If you have questions, or would like more information, please call Sue Clausen, Principal, at (651) 633-1522, ext. 1117.

Include the following items with your registration forms:

Student's birth certificate

Baptismal certificate, unless baptized at St. John's

$100 registration fee (no student is considered registered unless this fee accompanies the forms)

NO RCIA CLASS on Monday, January 2; the next class is Monday, January 9.

NO BAPTISM CLASS on Tuesday, January 3; the next class is on Tuesday, January 10.

MOMS IN TOUCH meet every Wednesday in Room 211, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Call Carrie at (763) 780-5160 or Marsella at (651) 697-9164 for more information on this ministry. If you don't pray for your children, who will?

SJB MEN'S FELLOWSHIP is a group of men who desire to be obedient to the will of God by gathering every week to share their faith and experiences through friendship, prayer, study, and fraternity. The next meeting is Thursday, December 22, in St. Joseph Hall, 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.

SJB EMMAUS YOUNG ADULTS: Weekly Activities =

Thursdays: Prayer Group at Epiphany (Coon Rapids).

Fridays: Sports Night with Cathedral Young Adults!

2^nd Sundays (monthly): Serve dinner at the Women's Homeless Shelter.

Contact: SJBYoungAdults@yahoo.com; (651) 633-8333, ext. 1287; or www.stjohnnb.com.

GETTING MARRIED:

Y Melanie Wachter & Adam Dowell on Saturday, December 31, at 2:00 p.m. in St. John's Church

NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING CLASS here at St. John's on Saturday, January 21, at 4:30 p.m. in Room 211. To register or for more details, please call (612) 789-9422.


	NO GATHERING THIS WEEK due to the Christmas Season. We will resume on Thursday, January 5; hope to see you then! THANK YOU TO ALL who hosted tables and/or attended our recent Advent Tea by Candlelight. We collected $300.00 for St. John's Outreach Programs to help the needy this Christmas Season. Also, a big 'thank you' to the talented Merry Minstrels (students of St. John's School) for volunteering their time to perform for us!


	PRAYER LINE Call one of these numbers with your prayer requests. All requests are confidential! (651) 633-1618 / (651) 636-5251


	Twin Cities Catholic Television, UHF Channel 19: 24-hours a day (612) 724-2265


	St. John's has a great website! www.stjohnnb.com


	CASINO, LUNCH & BRANSON SHOW to Turtle Lake on Tuesday, January 31. Pay $45 and get $5 upon arrival at the casino. Depart from St. John's parking lot at 8:30 a.m. and return at approximately 5:30 p.m. Deadline for signup is Wednesday, December 28, or when full. Register on sign up sheets in the St. Paul Plaza kiosks. Call Pat or Bob Wagner with any questions, (763) 784-6308.

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:

500 Game Night - 1^st & 3^rd Thursdays of every month in Room 210, 7:00 - 9:00 PM; call Carol, (763) 572-0346.

For more information, or if you wish to be added to or removed from this mailing list, call Anne Marie at (651) 633-8333, ext 1237.