Who will be the next
American Idol?

(Would you settle for St. John's Fallfest Idol?)


Why not You!? Can you sing?

¯ Are you at least 13  years of age?

¯ Details: Call Maury, (651) 633-8333,  ext. 1224, and stay tuned...

THE BABY BUSH IS COMING JULY 22: Donation request cards, with a listing of items needed at North Side Life Care Center and Birthright of Coon Rapids, will be available at the Baby Bush in St. Paul Plaza, Saturday, July 22, through Sunday, July 30. Please help God's most precious children! Thank you.

THE UNITED STATES Conference of Catholic Bishops has designated the week of July 23 - 29 as Natural Family Planning (NFP) Awareness Week. NFP offers scientific methods and marriage building opportunities in learning about fertility within the context of faithfulness to Church teachings. To learn more, please call (651) 291-4489.

DATE NIGHT for all engaged and married couples with a cruise on the St. Croix River on the Andiamo River Boat, Thursday, July 27. For more information, call the Archdiocesan Office for Marriage & Family, (651) 291-4489.

CALLING ALL SINGLE PARENTS! Are you looking for something that's fun for your family while socializing with other single parents? Come with your children to a Single Parents Potluck at Matthews Recreation Center (2318 28th Avenue South in Minneapolis) on Saturday, August 5, 12:00 noon - 2:30 p.m.  Meet at the Community Building by 12:00 noon for a relay race.  Cost is $5/family.  Please bring an item to share; meat will be provided. To register, please call the Archdiocese at (651) 291-4489.

IF YOU ARE SUFFERING from an abortion, experience the healing love of Jesus Christ on a Rachel's Vineyard Retreat on August 11 - 13 at a confidential Twin Cities location. For more information, or to register, call Nancy at (952) 882-2072. Also, check out www.rachelsvineyard.org.

Gala: September 8

Registration brochures are now available at the kiosks in St. Paul Plaza.  

Register by August 1
for a special discount!

WE ARE ALSO COLLECTING donations for the Gala, including live and silent auction items. If you or your company would like to contribute, please call RuthAnne at the Parish Office, (651) 633-8333, ext. 1233. Thank you!

SEPTEMBER 16 & 17

IF YOU DON'T already have a "job" and would like one, please print your name and phone # below and leave it at the
Welcome Desk. Thank you!

Attention, Fallfest Volunteer Committee:


Name ________________ Phone _____________

BIRTHRIGHT

Caring help for pregnant women

(651) 646-7033--Saint Paul
(763) 757-0715--Coon Rapids

NO MEETING IN JULY! Plus, there's a new time for the  Wednesday, August 16, meeting. It will follow morning Mass at 8:30 a.m., and coffee and breads will be served. Questions? Call Judy Q. at (651) 633-8333, ext. 1229.

COURAGE is the only national, Vatican-approved Catholic ministry to men and women living with same-sex attraction. Courage assists men and women to live chastely according to Sacred Scripture and the teachings of the Church. The Annual Conference is always a joy-filled time of spiritual renewal, prayer, healing, and fellowship. The 18th Annual Courage Conference is Thursday through Sunday, July 27 - July 30, at St. Louis University in St. Louis, Missouri. For more details, please call our local Courage Archdiocesan Office at (651) 291-4488.

A WORLDWIDE
MARRIAGE
Encounter
Weekend is a time for couples to get away from distractions and to focus on one another.

A series of presentations given by a team of Catholic married couples and a priest will help you to be:

(1) an effective communicator and (2) learn the role God plays in the Sacrament of Marriage. For information on upcoming weekends, please call (651) 426-4710.

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