St. John the Baptist of New Brighton


	FRASSATI NIGHT WITH ST. JOHN'S YOUNG ADULTS! Please join us for an hour of prayer before the Blessed Sacrament led by Fr. Skluzacek at 6:30 p.m. in the Chapel on Tuesday, August 29. Afterwards, we will gather in St. Joseph Hall for a Potluck Sandwich Dinner. Please bring an ingredient or side dish to share. Contact Bethany if you plan to attend and what you will be bringing: (651) 707-7604 or spiritual@frassatisocietymn.org. CONFIRMATION CANDIDATES: Get some volunteer hours now! The Gala Committee needs you on Friday, September 8, 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. (helping with dinner), and Saturday, September 9, 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon (clean up). Snacks provided; bring a friend. Call Julie Sawyer at (651) 635-9496, or email pbjs@comcast.net for details. 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 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. Please call Teresa Neuman, Elementary Faith Formation Coordinator, at (651) 633-1540, ext. 1234. Thank you. 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 the teachings of Christ and His Church. GETTING MARRIED: Y Desirae Herbst & Matt Tennison on Saturday, August 26, at 2:00 p.m. in St. John's Church Y Ashley Pries & Joseph Hasling on Friday, September 1, at 3:00 p.m. in St. John's Church Y Kay Daszkiewicz & Mike Kisch on Saturday, September 2, at 2:00 p.m. in St. John's Church Y Kristin Sellner & Timothy Fredricks on Saturday, Sept. 2, at 2:00 p.m. at St. Bernard's in St. Paul

VOLUNTEER HELP WANTED: If you are a plumber and/or an electrician, please call the School Office at (651) 633-1522, ext. 1118. Thank you.

KINDERGARTEN PICNIC is on Tuesday, August 22, at Long Lake Park, 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

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

MEET MY TEACHER NIGHT is on Monday, August 28, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. We look forward to welcoming parents and students to meet their teachers and to see which classroom will be their homeroom for the school year. Please be sure to visit all the teachers that make up the team for your grade section.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, is the first day of school for St. John's School students. Classes begin at 9:30 a.m., and school dismisses at 4:00 p.m.

"There is no greater love given to Catholics than Christ present in the Eucharist."

Pope John Paul II

- Adorers are needed for each Friday, 10 - 11 AM.

Please call Dorothy at (651) 636-1660 or Jerry at (651) 636-2054 to sign up for a weekly hour of adoration. You will be richly blessed. Jesus is waiting for you...

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:

Thursday, August 24 - Restaurant of the Month - Meet at 6:30 PM at the Olive Garden, 1525 W. County Road C, Roseville, (651) 638-9557. RSVP by Tuesday, August 22, to Mary Kay at (612) 782-3872.

Friday, September 1, Establishment of the Month - 5:30 - 7:30 PM at Green Mill Restaurant, 1000 Gramsie Road, Shoreview. Call Mary Kay at (612) 782-3872.

Walking Wednesdays (until September 13) - 6:30 PM, Long Lake Regional Park (beach area). September 6, Hot Dog Roast (bring eats); call Bob at (651) 690-4162.

Tuesday, September 12 - Monthly Meeting - Join the group from 7:00 - 8:30 PM at St. John's in Room 108 (lower level) for socializing and to plan future events.

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.