St. John the Baptist of New Brighton

Nursing Home Schedule

Tuesday, July 18

Word/Communion New Brighton Care Ctr.
Word/Communion Presbyterian Homes

Thursday, July 20
Mass Benedictine Health Ctr.
Word/Communion St. Anthony
Word/Communion Trevilla

Pastoral Ministry News

PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELING is once again available to St. John's adult parishioners on a no-cost basis on Tuesdays, between 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. For an appointment, call Teri at (651) 633-8333, ext. 1210.

If you are interested in learning about the Befriender Ministry, or would like to be a part of training this fall, call Anne Marie or Judy and we will be happy to let you in on the good news, (651) 633-8333.

Social Mission News

SJB FOODSHELF: M-W-F, 10-12, St. Joseph Hall.

Peace Coffee, a Fair Trade Coffee, is being sold after all Masses this weekend. Look for the Peace Coffee table in front of St. Joseph Hall. This coffee is purchased directly from small farmer cooperatives at prices that ensure a just income for coffee growers.

On September 23/24, Food for the Poor leadership, Fr. Paul and Fr. Gene, will be with us as we learn about our sister parish in Bull Bay, Jamaica, and share ourselves with them. They have very physical needs and our help is needed, but equally as important are the other ways we can be involved. Perhaps a prayer ministry or a pilgrimage once a year to meet our new friends and see for ourselves how life is for them. Someday, in our "biggest" dreams, maybe some of them could come here and spend time with us. Please pray as these plans are made, and ask the Holy Spirit to guide us. The planning committee is Katie Stennes, Carole Beggs, Cary Becker, and Sharon Hansen. If you or one of your ministries want to help on September 23/24, please call Anne Marie at the Parish Office, (651) 633-8333, ext. 1237.

In October, St. John's will host a gathering with ISAIAH and the churches in our NE Caucus. Our state representatives are invited to talk. As people of faith, we need to do our homework about where we stand and what we want our governing bodies to support. This is a right and a responsibility and one way that we can respond to the Gospel.

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK: "A random act of kindness can make all the difference in someone's day. Don't tell a soul what you did...."

ADORERS ARE NEEDED weekly for the following; call Dorothy at (651) 636-1660 or Jerry at (651) 636-2054:

- Monday, 11 AM - 12 Noon and 2 PM - 3 PM
- Tuesday, 1 AM - 2 AM
- Wednesday, 3 PM - 4 PM
- Saturday, 6 AM - 7 AM

GUEST SPEAKER COMING: Fr. Peter Laird, Vice Rector and Director of Seminarians at the St. Paul Seminary, will speak at all Masses on July 29/30 about Eucharistic adoration and the blessings it brings personally and to the parish. You will be invited to sign-up to spend one hour a week with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. God bless.

VOLUNTEER NEEDED: Help call potential new adorers after the sign-up weekend of July 29/30 and answer their questions. Call Dorothy at (651) 636-1660 or Jerry at (651) 636-2054 if you can help or if you have questions. Thanks!

PLEASE PRAY FOR...

Those who have entered eternal life:
Brian Medley

Those in our community who are ill:
Charles Allen, Beau Anderson, Kenneth Bailey, John Battmer, Pat Beaubien, Yvonne Beseler, Marcella Boomer, Joseph Callier, Kathy Carlson, Wayne Carlson, Barbara Compton, Diane Cooke, Cynthia Czech, Louis Czech, Mike D., Fredrick David, Britta Erickson, Linda Franklin, Florence Fritz, Mr. Garin, Bonnie Hayes, Brenda Heath, Delores Heath, Sandra Henderson, Sally Herbst, Dorothy Holmers, Bernice Hopkins, Anna Horbatuck, Walter Hudoba, Barbara Huiras, Dan Kaiser, Br. Joe Katzmarek, Tim Keohen, Annette Kirwan, Esther Knapp, Ruth Koeck, Florentine Korff, Elsbeth Kovash, Quinn Margrett, Julie Martinez, James Mathews, Dn. Joe McPherson, Nancy Mehrer, Laura Miller, Ann & Lance Moe, Jean Moriarity, Violet Neutz, Elizabeth Olson, Earl Orth, Ron Oswald, Mary Peterson, Raymond J. Pouliot, Lisa Sage, Rita Schermann, Dorothy Schill, Cynthia Schwall, Elizabeth Seger, Diann Smith, Bob Sorem, Ed Stich, Frances Sventek, Kathy Thelen, Judith Tschida, Bill Urbanski, Father Tim Vakoc, Jackie Varhol, John Varim, Frances Vonacek, Harriet Warming, Elmer Wawers, Mildred Werner, Betty Williams, Helen Winger, Catherine Wisner