St. John the Baptist of New Brighton


	IF YOU ARE SUFFERING from an abortion, experience the healing love of Jesus Christ on a Rachel's Vineyard Retreat on the weekend of December 1 - 3 in the Twin Cities. Participation is strictly confidential. For more information, please call Nancy at (952) 882-2072. THE U.S. SUPREME COURT started to hear oral arguments on Wednesday, November 8, on the constitutionality of the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act signed by President Bush in 2003. Congress previously adopted the ban in 1996 and 1998, but President Clinton vetoed it twice. Please pray that our Supreme Court Justices will rule in favor of the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban so it can go into effect. A final decision is expected by June 2007. VOLUNTEER NURSES & Lab Techs needed at our North Side Life Care Center in North Minneapolis for the Wednesday prenatal clinic. Only one 5-hour shift per month! Please call Pat for details, (612) 522-6589. ANGEL TREE VOLUNTEERS are needed to collect and sort gifts before and after the weekend Masses on December 2/3 and 9/10. Help is also needed to deliver gifts on Mondays, December 4 & 11, at 9:00 a.m. to Pike Lake School. If you wish to help, please call Judy Q., (651) 633-8333, ext. 1229. Confirmation students, families, and adults are all welcome to volunteer!

UP STREAM GIRL: Pure Classic Fashions for Pure Girls is now open in Roseville at 1864 Eldridge Avenue West. A portion of each sale goes to pro-life organizations. To preview fashions online, visit www.upstreamgirl.com. Call (651) 485-0307 with any questions.

COME & SEE WEEKEND is an invitation from the Missionary Sisters of St. Peter Claver (265 Century Avenue in St. Paul) to women, 17 - 30 years of age, to come and discover their vocation, December 15 - 17. Space is limited; please call before Thursday, November 30, (651) 738-9704.

CIRCLE OF WOMEN: We invite ladies of all ages to join us for our next gathering on Thursday, November 30, in St. Joseph Hall, 9:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Jim Sky will be our guest speaker, and he will share his testimony on "How God Changed My Life." Childcare is available. Please call Shannon at (763) 780-449 to register your children no later than the Monday before the gathering so we can accommodate your needs. Any questions? Please call Carrie at (651) 639-4263 or Shannon at (763) 780-4449.

THEOT�KOS is a program run by the Archdiocesan Vocation Office for high school women to reflect on their dignity and vocation in the Church and in the world. Meet for "Saturday Tea" on December 2 at the Discernment Household at 2011 Portland Avenue in St. Paul from 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. For more information, please call (651) 962-6890.

ST. JOHN'S COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN invite all ladies of the parish to join us on Sunday, December 10, for an afternoon in a "snow filled wonderland" in St. Joseph Hall. Social hour begins at 12:30 p.m. with a light lunch being served at 1:00 p.m. Surprise entertainment to follow. Price is $6, and tickets will be sold after the 9:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Masses this weekend, November 25/26, and the weekend of December 2/3. No tickets will be sold at the door. A $5 cash donation will be collected for the Our Lady of Good Counsel Cancer Home. Call Theresa Cermak with any questions, (763) 786-7051.


	BIRTHRIGHT Caring help for pregnant women. (651) 646-7033--Saint Paul (763) 757-0715--Coon Rapids


	Circle of Women Poinsettia Fundraiser, (763) 780-5160 Poinsettias provided by Chenoweth Floral & Greenhouses All sales must be prepaid by cash or check. Drop off this order form with payment to the Parish Office by Tuesday, November 28. Poinsettias will be available for pick up after all the weekend Masses of December 2/3.


	ADVENT TEA BY CANDLELIGHT Tuesday, December 5 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. St. Joseph Hall Laura Krystofiak, St. John's parishioner, will provide the music! All ladies are welcome, but we still need women to host a table or to help with set up. For details, go to www.stjohnnb.com and click on Circle of Women, or call Shannon Mildenberger at (763) 780-4449. Also, please write your name on the sign up sheets in the hallway outside of Little Lights Preschool. Thank you.