SANTA'S SECRET SHOP is Tuesday and Wednesday, December 6 & 7. Students are invited to do their Christmas shopping for their families in our own Santa's Secret Shop in the Seniors' Lounge. Our students look forward to this annual event with great excitement. Thanks to everyone involved in making this event possible.

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.  Please include the following items with your registration forms:

  • Student's birth certificate

  • Baptismal certificate, unless baptized at St. John the Baptist Parish

  • $100 registration fee (No student is considered registered unless this fee accompanies the registration forms.)

JUNIOR HIGH FAITH FORMATION is back to normal! See you at your regular session time. Remember to work on Advent Outreach for San Miguel School's chairs.


MOMS IN TOUCH meet every Wednesday in Room 211, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Join us on December 7! Call Carrie at (763) 780-5160 or Marsella at (651) 697-9164 for more information. 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 8, in St. Joseph Hall, 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.


CIRCLE OF WOMEN: Thanks to all who participated in our Evening Advent Tea; we hope you enjoyed it! We invite women of all ages to join us for our next gathering on Thursday, December 8, 9:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., in Room 206. Our guest speaker will be Betsy Lee, and she will speak on "Experiencing the Presence of God." Childcare is available; please call Rita at (651) 639-0291 to register your children no later than Monday, December 5. Any questions? Please call Carrie at (763) 780-5160 or Shannon at (763) 780-4449. We hope to see you there!


SJB EMMAUS YOUNG ADULTS: Weekly Activities =

  • Thursdays: Prayer Group at Epiphany (Coon Rapids).

  • Fridays: Sports Night with Cathedral Young Adults!

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

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

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


December 4 - Lori Line Music Show - 3:00 PM at the State Theater in Minneapolis. Carpool: Meet in St. John's west lot at 2:00 PM. Dinner reservations have been made at a local restaurant. Call Linda, (612) 636-6713.

December 17 - Open Doors Christmas Party - Join us from 6:00 -10:30 PM in St Joseph Hall. Bring a dish to share, a white elephant gift, and board/group games or cards. Beverages provided; call Bev at (763) 754-4839.


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.

Everyone interested in quilting is invited to our meeting on Thursday, December 8, at 1:00 p.m. in Room LL108. Please join us; quilting is fun for people of all ages!

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.

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