St. John the Baptist of New Brighton


	FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN: On Tuesday, August 1, our Senior Stretch youth will be working at Feed My Starving Children. We have some extra spots if any parishioners would like to join us. Call Libby for more information, (651) 633-8333, ext. 1218. ATTENTION, All Faith Formation Parents & Students: We are setting up classrooms for the 2006-07 school year. If you have not registered your child for Sunday School, Elementary Faith Formation, Junior High, or the Sacraments of Reconciliation/Eucharist and Confirmation, please do so AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Registration forms are in the kiosks in St. Paul Plaza. Simply fill out the form and leave it at the Welcome Desk. All parents will be notified of class dates and upcoming meetings at the end of August. Thank you for your cooperation! Questions? Call Faith Formation at (651) 633-1540. ATTENTION, ALL PARISHIONERS: Do you enjoy sharing, reading, playing, and praying with your children, grandchildren, or younger siblings? Then Elementary Faith Formation, grades 1 - 6, would love to have you come and join our team of Catechists (teachers) this fall. Classes meet from the middle of September through the end of April. Lesson plans, teacher guides, and training are provided. You can teach your own class every week or share with a partner. All that's required is a loving spirit willing to nurture young students to grow in their faith, and a time commitment of only one (1!) hour per week. Interested in becoming more connected to the wonderful families of this parish while living out your baptismal call? Please call Teresa Neuman, Elementary Faith Formation Coordinator, at (651) 633-1540, ext. 1234. MEN'S FELLOWSHIP OF ST. JOHN'S meets every Thursday, 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 a.m., in St. Joseph Hall. Visit our website at www.sjbmen.org, or call (612) 799-5618. We are faithful to all teachings of Christ and His Church. THE WORLD APOSTOLATE of Fatima of the Archdiocese of St. Paul/Minneapolis is sponsoring an all night vigil of prayer and reparation at St. Peter's, 2590 Margaret Street, North St. Paul, beginning at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, August 4. For details, call Candy at (651) 777-5110. GETTING MARRIED: Y Krista Gardas & Chad Kosteska on Friday, August 4, at 6:00 p.m. in St. John's Church Y Stephanie Lange & James Monge on Saturday, August 5, at 2:00 p.m. in St. John's Church Y Teresa Johnson & John Crudo on Friday, August 11, at 6:00 p.m. in St. John's Church Y Elizabeth Saba & David Kuettner on Saturday, August 12, at 2:00 p.m. in St. John's Church Y Kelly Petkovsek & Stephen Maciejny: Saturday, August 12, in Loyal, Wisconsin


	JustFAITH introduces us to the Church's teaching on social justice. Are you interested in exploring the social justice tradition of your faith? Do you want to know more about the spiritual journey of St. Francis of Assisi, Blessed Mother Theresa, Oscar Romero, and the prophets? Consider taking part in a justice and faith formation program called JustFAITH beginning in our parish this fall. The program includes readings, videos, conversations about challenging topics, face-to-face encounters with the poor, and an investigation into the intersection of spirituality and Christian activism. Parishes have offered JustFAITH across the country with dramatic effects. JustFAITH will run from September 2006 - May 2007. Sound good? To learn more about JustFAITH you can attend a question and answer session after all weekend Masses on August 12/13 in the back of Church. Details: Marilyn DeMarais at (763) 571-6998 or marilyn.demarais@gmail.com; and Ann Riley at (651) 628-9592 or amriley@comcast.net.


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a social group for divorced, widowed, and single men and women. Meets the second Tuesday of each month from 7:00 - 8:30 PM for socializing and snacks. The door is open; you're always welcome! Call Anne Marie for information, (651) 633-8333, ext. 1237. Upcoming Events:

Friday, August 4 - Establishment of the Month - 5:30 - 7:30 PM at Broadway Pizza, 8298 University Avenue, Fridley, (763) 277-6677. RSVP by Wednesday, August 2, to Bob at (651) 690-4162.

Tuesday, August 8 - Monthly Meeting - Join the group from 7:00 - 8:30 PM at St. John's in Room 108 (lower level) for socializing, snacks, and to plan events.

Thursday, August 17 - Como Park Pavilion - Polka & Dixieland Band at 7:00 PM. Join the group at 6:00 PM at Black Bear Crossing Restaurant in the Pavilion. To save a seat, call Bob at (651) 690-4162.

Walking Wednesdays (through August) - Meet at Long Lake Regional Park (beach area) at 6:30 PM. 1^st Wednesday, Hot Dog Roast (bring eats); 3^rd Wednesday, snack to share. For details, 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.

Interested in Biking (1 - 3 hours)? - Call Bob, (651) 690-4162, for details; bike rentals are available.