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ATTN., ALL FAITH FORMATION FAMILIES: Registration for Sunday School, Elementary Faith Formation, Junior High, and the Sacraments of Reconciliation/Eucharist and Confirmation are taking place now. Registration will close on Monday, August 15. Please make sure to register your child before August 15! Registration forms are available in the kiosks in St. Paul Plaza. 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 1st and 4th 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 11, in Room 204, 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.
SJB WOMEN'S EVENING BRIDGE MIXER starts in September, and new members are welcome! If you want to play, we meet the 2nd Thursday of the month, September through May. For details, please call Susan, (763) 753-3124, or Anna, (763) 572-1437, by Wednesday, August 24.
GETTING MARRIED:
"HE FORMED A WOMAN OUT OF THE RIB AND BROUGHT HER TO THE MAN." (Genesis 2:22)
Y Kristina Cloutier & Kevin Westphall on Saturday, August 13, at 2:00 p.m. in St. John's Church
Y Kimberly Zamor & Robert Sahr on Saturday, August 20, at 2:00 p.m. in St. John's Church
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WE ARE MEETING & FLOATING! Our float-building party is on Wednesday, August 10, at 7:00 p.m. in St. John's east parking lot next to the rectory garage. We will build our float for the Stockyard Days Parade on Thursday, August 11. Everyone is welcome! Bring all your ideas and float materials, and we will bring the candy...
BOTTLE BONANZA RETURNS! Start saving those jars and bottles for the return of Bottle Bonanza, last year's wildly popular, new Fallfest game. Bottles need to be clean, with a lid intact. Fill them with goodies ranging from candy, $, small toys, toiletries; anything that would be of interest (no junk, please) to people of all ages. There will be a prize given to the individual/family who brings in the most bottles (filled). For more information, please call Mary Anne Bennek at (651) 633-8333, ext. 1220.
THE KIDS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN! Please consider donating the following items: 2-liter plastic soda bottles (full) for Ring-a-Pop, jump ropes, water bottles, sunglasses, kites, pinwheels, spinner wands, travel games, small binoculars, paddleball games, sip cups, deck of cards, silly putty, hats/caps/visors, Frisbees, books, address books, diaries, puzzles, scrapbooks, photo albums, coloring books, dominos, notebooks, etc. Call Jeanne if you can help, (651) 633-4270 or (651) 726-0300. Thanks!
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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:
Volleyball - Every Monday at 6:30 PM, Moore Lake Park on Old Central; call Brad at (763) 571-3903.
500 Game Nights - 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month in Room 210 at 7:00 PM; call Carol, (763) 572-0346.
August 9 - Monthly Meeting - Join the group from 7:30-9:00 PM at St. John's in Room 210 for socializing and snacks. We'll plan events for the upcoming months. If you wish, bring an item to donate for the Open Doors "singles basket" at the Sept. Gala, and you can still sign up to work at our booth at the Fall Festival (see below).
August 25 - Restaurant of the Month - Join the group at 6:30 PM at Broadway Pizza, 8298 University Avenue in Fridley. Call Bob at (651) 690-4162.
September 2 - Establishment of the Month - Join the group for happy hour from 5:30 - 7:30 PM at The Green Mill Restaurant, 1000 Gramsie Road in Shoreview. Call Bev at (763) 571-3903.
St John's Fall Festival: September 17 &18 - The group will be having a booth again this year, and we will sell caramel apple sundaes. If you would like to help out, call Anne Marie at (651) 633-8333, ext 1237.
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