"AS WE TINKER with the beginning, the end, and even the intimate cell structure of life, we tinker with our own identity as a free nation dedicated to the dignity of the human person. When American political life becomes an experiment on people rather than for and by them, it will no longer be worth conducting. We are arguably moving closer to that day. Today, when the inviolable rights of the human person are proclaimed and the value of life publicly affirmed, the most basic human right, 'the right to life,' is being denied or trampled upon, especially at the more significant moments of existence, the moment of birth and the moment of death."

Pope John Paul II, The Gospel of Life, 18
U.S. Bishops, Living the Gospel of Life, n. 4

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.

NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING (NFP) CLASS at St. John's in Room 211 on Sunday, November 12, at 4:30 p.m. Modern NFP is based on comprehensive scientific research, and is healthy and marriage building. For more information, please call Susan at (612) 789-9422.

FOR THE 11^TH YEAR, Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Maplewood is having a Liturgy Service for the Naming & Commending of Children who have died before birth. All parents and family members who have lost a child due to miscarriage, abortion, or accident are welcome. This service is on Sunday, November 12, at 2:00 p.m. at 1725 Kennard Street. Call (651) 777-8116.

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! The blue sock containers are back, and this is our 6^th year collecting socks (and underwear) for the homeless. Each year we take the socks and underwear to Simpson House where they are shared with St. Stephen's and the Women's Shelter. Each shelter goes through about 300 pairs a month. A homeless person is given only 1 pair of socks a week. How long can a pair of socks last when they have no laundry facilities and are walking the streets each day? It's just one waythat we can help "...these, the least of our brothers and sisters."

sponsored by the St. Vincent de Paul Society

NEED HELP WITH CHRISTMAS TOYS? Operation Joy can help! Register now through Thursday, November 16,  M-W-F, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., or during Food Shelf appointments at Ralph Reeder Food Shelf at the Pike Lake Education Center, 2101 14^th Street NW in New Brighton. An ID, a current piece of mail, and social security cards for your children are needed to register. Call the Food Shelf at (651) 639-6021, ext. 3732, with any questions.

WORLD APOSTOLATE OF FATIMA is sponsoring an All Night Vigil for Peace & Reparation at Holy Trinity Church in South St. Paul (749 6^th Ave. South) on Friday, November 3, beginning at 8:30 p.m. Call (952) 892-7153.

a social group for divorced, widowed, and single men and women. The door is open; you're always welcome! Call Anne Marie for information, (651) 633-8333, ext. 1237. Upcoming Events:

Sunday Walking - 3:30 PM @ Central Park, Roseville: Meet in Lexington Avenue parking lot, south of County Road C. Over 45 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.