BUILDING ON THE FOUNDATION: Commemorating the 25^th Anniversary of Familiaris Consortio: The Role of the Christian Family in the Modern World. You are invited to the 10^th Annual Family Forum on Saturday, October 28, at the University of St. Thomas, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. The day will begin with Mass at 8:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Chapel at the St. Paul Seminary, followed by presentations and several breakout sessions at the Brady Education Center.  Cost is $10/person, $15/couple. For more information, visit www.archspm.org/family or call (651) 291-4488.  Sponsored by the Archdiocese of St. Paul & Minneapolis.

NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING (NFP) Classes on Sunday, October 29, at St. John's in Room 211. NFP is based on comprehensive scientific research, is healthy, and builds marriages! Call (612) 789-9422 for details.

WRAP: White Ribbon Against Pornography Campaign is the week of October 29 - November 5. Pornography is an evil that incites violence against women by portraying them as nothing but objects for sexual abuse. Wear a white ribbon as a sign of respect for women.

NORTH SIDE LIFE CARE CENTER, a nonprofit, life-affirming Christian pregnancy help center in North Minneapolis, has an immediate need for an RN to manage a successful prenatal and ultrasound program for low-income, pregnant women. Part-time, shared position, 20 hours per week. Please call Andrea Nistler at (952) 938-5272 for more information. God bless you.

THE NEW BRIGHTON LIONS welcome donations of used eyeglasses and hearing aids. The Lions fund cataract surgery and work to eliminate blindness and trachoma in Africa and Latin America. The Collection Box is located in the Funeral Dishes Room in the Upper Narthex. Questions? Call (651) 633-6275.

DEAR ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST FAMILY,

"Food for the Poor wishes to thank you for the welcome you extended to Father Wilderotter on his recent visit to your parish. On behalf of our less fortunate brothers and sisters of Latin America and the Caribbean, we thank you for having shared in their lives. They, and you, are blessed by your generosity.

In Christ,
Food for the Poor Family

"GOIN' TO THE CHAPEL..." Every Thursday at 6:30 p.m., now through 1 March 2007,  you are invited to pray the Rosary (Jeff Cavins' Bible Study at 7:00 p.m.).

PLEASE JOIN the St. Paul Deaneries Council of Catholic Women on Tuesday, October 24, for a performance of "We Gotta' Bingo!" Tickets are $45/person, includes dinner and performance. Tables of 8 are available. The show is at the New Lowry Theatre, 15 West Fifth Street, in St. Paul. For more information, please call Theresa Cermak at (763) 786-7051.

THE RALPH REEDER Food Shelf, during the months of November and December, will be giving Holiday Bags to needy families. In addition to regular food items, $10 Cub Foods Gift Certificates and cash donations would be greatly appreciated. Please call (651) 639-6021 for details.

a social group for divorced, widowed, and single men and women. Meets the second Tuesday of each month from 7:00 - 8:30 PM for socializing and snacks. The door is open; you're always welcome! Call Anne Marie for information, (651) 633-8333, ext. 1237. Upcoming Events:

Thursday, October 26, Restaurant of the Month - 6:30 PM at Mayslacks, 1428 4^th Street NE, Minneapolis. Bring a friend! Call Pam at (763) 789-7885.

Sunday Walking - 4:00 PM @ Central Park, Roseville: Meet in Lexington Avenue parking lot, south of County Road C. Over 40 singles group invites adults to walk, talk & meet new friends. Every Sunday (weather permitting); call Bob at (651) 690-4162.

500 Game Nights - 1^st & 3^rd Thursdays of each month from 7:00 - 9:00 PM in Room 210; meet at fireplace area near the main entrance. Call Carol, (763) 572-0346.