St. John the Baptist of New Brighton

Nursing Home Schedule

Tuesday, August 1

Mass Presbyterian Homes
Word/Communion New Brighton Care Ctr.

Thursday, August 3
Mass Trevilla
Word/Communion Benedictine Health Ctr.
Word/Communion St. Anthony Health Ctr.

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.

We serve at Alterra, a residence for folks living with Alzheimer's. Once a month, we share a Word/Communion Service. It's always the 2^nd Friday at 10:00 a.m. If you are willing to offer yourself to this ministry, call Anne Marie and you can shadow with a current volunteer, (651) 633-8333, ext. 1237.

Social Mission News

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

Please read your Forerunner for more information on our sister parish in Bull Bay, Jamaica. This month and next, Katie Stennes, who traveled there with other St. John's parishioners, will be sharing details about this new mission for our parish.

There is an ISAIAH caucus meeting on Thursday, August 3. If you would like to know more about ISAIAH, call Jeanne Ayers at (651) 639-9519. Our St. John's core group is growing, and there are about 12 active core groups with ISAIAH. As we look to an election year, ISAIAH will provide opportunities to gather as faith communities from around our area to work together on supporting principles that are in harmony with our faith values. There will be opportunities to speak to our legislators and representatives to ask them to make decisions that support our belief in justice for all. The Forerunner will highlight this as well. Please take the time to inform yourself and read about current issues. The Peace Coffee table always has information about current social issues that speak to our Catholic Social Teaching.

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK:

"No matter how complicated the loss, healing is a choice; healing is your right. Healing is your responsibility."


	PRAYER LINE Call one of these numbers with your prayer requests. All requests are confidential. (651) 633-1618 / (651) 636-5251

PLEASE PRAY FOR...

Those who have entered eternal life:
"He is not the God of the dead, but of the living." (Luke 20:38)

Those in our community who are ill:
Charles Allen, Beau Anderson, 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, Deacon 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