St. John the Baptist of New Brighton

ATTN., ALL ELEMENTARY Faith Formation Parents and Students: Elementary Faith Formation will begin classes on Wednesday, September 14, with "Meet Your Teacher" night. All parent and students will gather in St. Joseph Hall at their designated time, 5:00 p.m. for the early session and 6:30 p.m. for the later session. All parents were since a letter with class information and a volunteer survey last week. Please remember to bring your surveys and a snack, per the instructions in the letter. We look forward to welcoming all our 1^st - 6^th graders to this new year of learning and sharing our faith. Questions? Call Teresa Neuman at (651) 633-1540, ext. 1234.

ATTN., ALL RECONCILIATION/ EUCHARISTParents and Students: Parent meetings to learn about the Sacrament of Reconciliation will be held on Monday/Tuesday, September 19/20, at 6:30 p.m. in Room 207 on the 2^nd floor of the Parish Center. The meeting will last only 1 hour. All parents must attend! Letters were sent to all registered parents last week. If you have any questions, please call Teresa Neuman at (651) 633-1540, ext. 1234.

WEDNESDAY SCRIPTURE STUDY with Sr. Clarinda will start up again on Wednesday, September 14, in Room 204. Call Sister with questions, (651) 633-8333, 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, September 15, in St. Joseph Hall, 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.

ARE YOU LOOKING for a rewarding way to fulfill your daily life or your school volunteer hours? Do you enjoy spending time with young children? If so, we have an opportunity for you! Circle of Women is looking for loving and caring adults to volunteer their time to care for children while their moms are attending our gatherings (1^st Thursday of the month, 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., October - May). Whether you can help every month, every couple of months, or on an "as needed" basis, we need you! Please prayerfully consider if God is putting it in your heart to volunteer. Your help would be greatly appreciated! Questions? Please stop by our Green Mill food booth at Fallfest and fill out a form, or contact Shannon Mildenberger: (763) 780-4449 or shannonlynn88@msn.com.

GETTING MARRIED:
"Each of you men should know how to live with his wife in a holy and honorable way." (1 Thessalonians 4:4)

Y Debra Rinehart & Ryan Jensen on Saturday, September 24, at 2:00 p.m. in St. John's Church

NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING CLASSES at St. John's on Sunday, September 25, Room 211; call (612) 789-9422.

BAPTIZED ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 21:

� Charissa Anne Malone, mother
� Declan Noah Malone, son


	A GRANDPARENT'S PRAYER Saint Anne, I am an anxious grandparent who worries and prays for my grandchildren. They are confronted with a life full of obstacles, dangers, and difficult issues. They are not always aware of them. I beg you to take them under your maternal protection, because you took such good care of your Grandson, Jesus Christ. Together with your husband, Joachim, you taught your daughter, Mary, to observe the Commandments and to love God and neighbor. Now I entrust my grandchildren to you. How delighted you were when your Grandson, Jesus Christ, was born! Out of that same love for Him, please extend your protection to my grandchildren. Some are still young while others have grown up and are facing life's responsibilities. Bless them all. Help them discover the importance of prayer, the beauty of Christian values, and love of the Lord! Keep them from danger, harm, temptations, and all obstacles to their true happiness! Good Saint Anne, please keep all grandparents and grandchildren in your loving, motherly care. Amen. Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament


	FRANCISCAN RETREAT in Prior Lake, Tuesday - Thursday, September 20 - 22. We will carpool from St. John's at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, and return after lunch on Thursday. If you are interested, please call Mary Jane Dahlgren at (612) 781-0350 or Marie Stepaniak at (651) 633-3573. Thank you.

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:

Walking Group - Monday, Sept. 12, from 6:00 - 7:00 PM at Long Lake Regional Park; call Bob at (651) 690-4162.

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

September 13 - 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 upcoming months.

St John's Fall Festival: September 17 &18 - The group will have a booth again this year, and we will sell caramel apple sundaes. VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED! Please call Anne Marie at (651) 633-8333, ext. 1237.

September 22 - Restaurant of the Month - Join the group at 6:30 PM at Major's Sports Bar, 10950 Club West Pkwy. in Blaine. Call Deb or Brad at (651) 639-8210.