MANY, MANY THANKS to all who have assisted with Hospitality (coffee & doughnuts, cheese & crackers, etc.) over the past five years. The total number of individuals who have served in this ministry is easily a couple of hundred. EXTRA KUDOS to the small core of really faithful helpers! Sorry that I can't list you here, but I do hold you in my heart. While saying thanks, I am also saying goodbye to this ministry. As of Saturday, July 1, I am no longer coordinating Hospitality. I will be putting more emphasis on Shared (Volunteer) Ministries, working to help parishioners get connected in the parish (only half time, though). I hold all of you in my prayers, as I hope  you do for me.  Peace & Blessings,

Pat Keyes

THE SJB SCHOOL PRINCIPAL & STAFF wish each and every family a restful and enjoyable summer. Remember to GROW WITH GOD and spread seeds of learning, friendship, and joy to others. 

VOLUNTEER HELP WANTED: If you are a plumber and/or an electrician, and would be willing to donate some of your time to a school project or two, please call the School Office at (651) 633-1522, ext. 1118.

UNIFORM SALE: Donald's Uniform Sale is Thursday, August 3, 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. in the school gym. The used uniform sale will be in the school cafeteria.

NEW PARENT MEETING is Thursday, August 24, in Room 210, 6:30 p.m., on the 2nd floor of the Parish Center.

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.

A CRADLE OF HOPE BENEFIT: The charismatic and brilliantly gifted tenor, Ronan Tynan, and his six-piece ensemble, will present an evening of powerful hymns, pop classics, Broadway songs, and Irish favorites on Saturday, October 7, at 8:00 p.m. at the O'Shaughnessy Auditorium of the College of St. Catherine. Tickets are $25 - $100. Discounts are available of $5 off each ticket for groups of 10 or more, and $5 off for seniors age 55+. For tickets, call (651) 690-6700 or (651) 989-5151.

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!

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.

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 _________

NO MEETING IN JULY! Plus, there is 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.

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