St. John the Baptist of New Brighton

ATTENTION, All Elementary Faith Formation Parents: There are no classes Wednesday, September 27. Instead, we will meet at 5:30 p.m. for Mass at church, take a tour of the church, and enjoy a potluck supper in St. Joseph Hall. E-mails and letters about this event were sent last week. Questions? Call Teresa, (651) 633-1540, ext. 1234.

ATTENTION, All First Eucharist Parents: Our first large group meeting will take place on Saturday, September 30, in the Youth Room at 10:00 a.m. Please be on time. Childcare is available by pre-registering with Teresa Neuman at (651) 633-1540, ext. 1234.

JUNIOR HIGH YOUTH who are registered for Faith Formation must attend the opening retreat on Wednesday, September 27, 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. in the Youth Room; dinner is provided.

CONFIRMATION prep begins today(!), Sunday, September 24. Remember to register for a retreat. Spots are going fast and some dates are already filled.

SENIOR HIGH YOUTH Gatherings begin on Sunday, October 1, at 7:15 p.m. in the Youth Room. See how Sunday nights can impact your life! Be there; bring a friend.

CIRCLE OF WOMEN: We invite women of all ages to our next gathering on Thursday, September 28, 9:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., in Room 206. Our speaker is Diane Anderson, and she will speak on "Tools for Wellness & Health at Home." Childcare is provided. Call Shannon at (763) 780-4449 for more information or to register your children for childcare. Join us in the Circle and bring a friend!

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 Melissa Tacke & Cal Averbeck on Saturday, September 30, at 2:00 p.m. in St. John's Church

Y Colleen Smith & Erik Bewitt on Saturday, October 7, at 2:00 p.m. in St. John's Church

NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING classes at St. John's on the Ovulation Method on Sunday, October 1, at 4:30 p.m. in Room 211. To register, please call (651) 789-9422.

INFORMATION SESSION for the Master in Arts in Catholic Studies at the University of St. Thomas will be held on Wednesday, September 27, at 6:30 p.m. on the St. Paul Campus. For details, please call (651) 962-5703.

YOU, A DEACON? Yes, you. The Center for the Diaconate is having two information sessions here at St. John's on Tuesday, October 3, and Thursday, October 5; both sessions are from 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. in Room 208. Those interested should contact the Center for the Diaconate to pre-register, (651) 251-7722.


	SCHOOL PICTURE DAY is Thursday, October 5. Younger brothers and sisters who are not in St. John's Little Lights Preschool can come at 12:30 p.m. Children may dress up in their Sunday best. THE SCHOOL MARATHON is Saturday, October 7, at Central Park in Roseville. Students will be collecting pledges from friends, neighbors, and family members, and then walking, running, or biking around Bennett Lake. The Marathon is an important annual fundraiser. This year's goal is $58,000. If you would like to make a donation, please call the School Office at (651) 633-1522, ext. 1118. You may also mail it to us. We are a United Way designee and would appreciate your consideration of St. John's School as a recipient. We are grateful for your support of St. John's School Community. Thank you!


	ALL 3^RD- 6^TH GRADE STUDENTS who like to sing are invited to join the Hallelujah Chorus. Rehearsals have already started, and they are on Tuesdays from 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. (note time change), and on Wednesdays from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Students need to come to only one rehearsal each week in the St. Cecilia Music Room. If your children like to sing, this is the group for them! For more information, please call Mary Anne Bennek at (651) 633-8333, ext. 1220. THE HALLELUJAH CHORUS is seeking an experienced pianist to accompany the 3^rd- 6^th grade choir beginning this month. Rehearsals will be two hours each week through December; one hour each week from January through early May. This is a PAID position. If interested, call Mary Anne Bennek, (651) 633-8333, ext. 1220. THE ADULT CHOIR has begun rehearsals. We are looking for more good, strong voices to join our wonderful group. Rehearsals are each Wednesday from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. in the St. Cecilia Music Room. For details, call Jay Hunstiger or Mary Anne Bennek, (651) 633-8333.


	JOIN BISHOP ROBERT CARLSON and Epiphany Studio Productions for an Evening to Celebrate Pope John Paul the Great on Monday, September 25, at St. Olaf Catholic Church in downtown Minneapolis. Bishop Carlson will celebrate Mass at 5:15 p.m. and deliver a keynote address on the life and legacy of John Paul II. Evening includes a catered dinner, silent art auction, live music, and brief performance excerpts. Proceeds to benefit the nonprofit theater apostolate of Epiphany Productions. Tickets are $50. Please call (651) 336-3302 or (763) 502-0792.