1 October 2006: Respect Life Sunday!

835 2nd Avenue Northwest
New Brighton, MN 55112-6842
Phone:  (651) 633-8333
Fax:  (651) 633-7404
E-mail:  stjohnsnb@pclink.com
Website:  www.stjohnnb.com
Perpetual Adoration

"A Community called and formed by the Gospel."


THIS IS RESPECT LIFE WEEKEND


We thank Colleen Tronson and Vicky Iacarella from Adoption Option Committee for speaking at all Masses. For  more information about adoption, please visit our table after Mass in The Plaza. We have precious feet and pro-life bracelets available for purchase. Help us continue our mission to respect all human life from conception to natural death through today's Give for Life campaign. Your prayers and donations are appreciated. Thank you!


BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS

Please assemble in St. Paul Plaza with your pets to be blessed on Tuesday, October 3, at 7:00 p.m.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY

Fall Clothing Drive is on Saturday, October 7, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. There will be a truck in the west parking lot, and volunteers will unload your donations. We especially need winter items -- jackets, coats, mittens, etc. -- in all sizes. Extra large sizes and children's clothing are always in demand. All clothing will be made available to the needy. Call Carole for details, (651) 639-9103.

ST. JOHN'S VOLUNTEERS
Leadership Mass & Breakfast is on Saturday, October 14. This is for everyone who gives of their time, talent, or treasure! Mass begins at 8:30 a.m. and breakfast follows in St. Joseph Hall. RSVP by calling (651) 633-2211, ext. 1284; include your name and number of guests.


ST. JOHN'S VOTER REGISTRATION will be held after all Masses on October 7/8 in St. Paul Plaza. Please read Father Skluzacek's article inside this bulletin for more information. St. John's will not provide support for, or opposition to, any political parties or candidates running for elected office. Below are brief, easy-to-read resources.

RESOURCES TO REVIEW BEFORE VOTING:

Voting with a Clear Conscience by Father Frank Pavone www.priestsforlife.org  or 1-888-735-3448

Voter's Guide for Serious Catholics by Catholic Answers Action, w.catholicanswersaction.com , 1-888-291-8000

A Brief Catechism for Catholic Voters by Father Stephen F. Torraco, Ph.D., www.leafletmissal.org  or (651) 487-2818

Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life Voter's Guide
www.mccl.org  or (612) 825-6831

Reaping the Whirlwind of Abortion by Bishop Thomas Doran, www.rockforddiocese.org  or (815) 339-4300

Minnesota Voter Guide by The Minnesota Family Institute www.mnvoter.com  or 1-888-740-7777

Campaign Questions from the Minnesota Catholic Conference, www.mncc.org  or (651) 227-8777

The Challenge of Faithful Citizenship by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, www.usccb.org  or (202) 541-3000

An Examination of Conscience, imprimatur by Archbishop Harry J. Flynn, www.leafletmissal.org  or (651) 487-2818

As a Catholic Community, we joyfully proclaim and grow in the Good News of Jesus Christ through worship, fellowship, service, and lifelong faith formation.

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