St. John the Baptist of New Brighton


	GREAT IN-SERVICE OPPORTUNITY: If you need service hours for Confirmation, then we are in an excellent situation to help each other. We need people to bus tables and clean up after our big Gala Dinner on Friday evening, September 9. If you can help, please call Pat Keyes at (651) 633-8333, ext. 1217. Thank you!

DO YOU ENJOY SHARING YOUR FAITH? Does the idea of passing on Catholic traditions, rituals, and values to our children bring a smile to your face? If so, Elementary Faith Formation invites you to be a catechist (teacher) of the faith to children in our parish in grades 1 - 6. We meet September - April on Wednesday evenings; training is provided. This is a great way to grow in your faith and become an active member of our community. I especially need 1^st and 4^th grade teachers! Interested? Please call Teresa Neuman at (651) 633-1540, ext. 1234.

RCIA (RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS) is for those who wish to join the Catholic Church; classes start in September. This class is also offered for Catholics who want a refresher. RCIA is a journey of faith and conversion. Progress on the road does not necessarily mean knowing lots of facts about God. It is more like the relationship between two lovers. It is a personal commitment to conversion; a life-long process. I welcome you to call me, Sister Clarinda, at (651) 633-1540, ext. 1228.

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, August 25, in St. Joseph Hall, 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.

NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING CLASSES at St. John's on Sunday, August 28, 4:30 p.m., Rm. 211: (612) 789-9422.

ST. JOHN'S COUPLES BRIDGE: Our group is organizing another great year of good times and fun bridge! We play the first Friday of the month, October through May. Couples interested in joining should call Karen Personius at (612) 788-4830. We look forward to seeing you!


	Baptized in Christ:


	J Elizabeth Rose Baufield, child of Barbara & Aaron J Grace Anna Lynne Beske, child of Trisha & Jason J Blake Patrick Devitt, child of DeAnne & Timothy J Mary Courtney Hoye, child of Bridget & Patrick J Connor Thomas McCollor, child of Carrie & Cary J Stella Marie Miller, child of Kristi & Michael J Zachary John Rieger, child of Joanna & Thomas J Hunter John Schmid, child of Cholena & Travis J Elliot Joseph Sprain, child of Jennifer & Jason


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

PLEASE PRAY FOR...

Those who have entered eternal life:
Catherine Hassing

Those in our community who are ill:
Beau Anderson, John Battmer, Pat & Donald Beaubien, Yvonne Beseler, Marcelline Beseler, William Bleise, Marcella Boomer, John Bona, Shawn Brewer, Willy Burks, Joseph Callier, Wayne Carlson, Carole Casura, Barbara Compton, Louis Czech, Lenore Dougherty, Britta Erickson, Linda Franklin, Bonnie Hayes, Sally Herbst, Dorothy Holmers, Bernice Hopkins, Anna Horbatuck, Fr. Michael Joncas, Dan Kaiser, Br. Joseph Katzmarek, Tim Keohen, Annette Kirwan, Esther Knapp, Elsbeth Kovash, Julie Martinez, James Mathews, Nancy Mehrer, Ann & Lance Moe, Jean Moriarity, Ron Oswald, Irma Petersen, Mary Peterson, Raymond J. Pouliot, Lisa Sage, Rita Schermann, Cynthia Schwall, Bob Sorem, Frances Sventek, Judith Tschida, Fr. Tim Vakoc, Margaret VanHatten, Jackie Varhol, John Varim, Frances Vonacek, Donna Waldoch, Harriet Warming, Elmer Wawers, Mildred Werner, Betty Williams, Helen Winger, Catherine Wisner


	...trip to the Plymouth Playhouse to see "Church Basement Ladies" on Thursday, October 13. The cost is $35.00 for members and $40.00 for non-members; lunch included. Bus leaves St. John's at 11:00 a.m. and returns at 4:00 p.m. Registration forms are in The Plaza kiosks, and the deadline for registration is Friday, September 9!