Tuesday, September 5

Mass    Presbyterian Homes
Word/Communion  New Brighton Care Ctr.

Thursday, September 7

Mass    Trevilla
Word/Communion  Benedictine Health Ctr.
Word/Communion    St. Anthony

Pastoral Ministry News

"The family of little Joseph Donald Andrews wishes to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Fr. Skluzáček, Dn. Rod, Mary Anne Bennek (soloist), and Jay Hunstiger (organist) for the most beautiful funeral Mass. We wish also to thank Al Bauer and all those who helped us through this very sad time. Our warmest 'thank you' to all."    Sincerely,

Bonita Ratstetter (Joseph's grandmother)

• Ministry help needed: The 2^nd Tuesday of the month at New Brighton Care Center (assist Fr. Skluzáček), and the 3^rd Tuesday (lead or help with Word/Communion Service), 2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. The 2^nd Friday of the month at 10:00 a.m. at Alterra (Word/Communion Service). The 4^th Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at Benedictine Health Center (make room visits to Catholics and bring the Eucharist). I am happy to walk with you and give all the supplies you need. This is very rewarding ministry. Call Anne Marie with questions, (651) 633-8333, ext. 1237.
  

Social Mission News

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

• During Fallfest, Peace Coffee will be sold and served all weekend. We will be selling tea, too. During October - December, we will be selling chocolate. Any of these items would be great gifts, with the added bonus of supporting Fair Trade products.
  

• We are awaiting pictures from Food for the Poor that will be displayed at St. John's to get a little glimmer of what life is like at our sister parish in Bull's Bay, Jamaica. On the weekend of September 23/24, Fr. Paul Wilderotter and Gene Huszcza will be with us to help begin this new ministry. There will be Jamaican food for hospitality, Jamaican music after the 11:15 a.m. Mass, and opportunities to ask questions. Please help fund our work and meet our St. John's pilgrims who traveled to Jamaica last fall: Carole Beggs, Cary Becker, Sharon Hansen, and Katie Stennes. We hope more will plan their own pilgrimages!
  

• On Saturday, December 2, we will have a Social Mission Retreat led by the Visitation Sisters from North Minneapolis. Invites will be sent to all who work on  social justice issues, however, anyone is welcome.  More details to come, but mark your calendars now.
  

THE FALL SERIES BEGINS Thursday, September 14, with Understanding Grief and Loss. Grief accompanies all loss; it is experienced physically, emotionally, and spiritually.  Your experiences with loss are both unique and common.  This session helps define grief and helps guide you on your journey through it. Speaker is Paul Johnson, bereavement services coordinator, HealthPartners Hospice of the Lakes. The program is from 6:45 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at St. Timothy's, 707 89^th Avenue NE, Blaine.  Small support groups follow the speaker. Registration is taken at each session, and childcare is free of charge. For more information, call Sue Amos Palmer, (651) 633-8333, ext. 1298.

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:

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.

Respond by Sept. 12: Wine, Women & Baseball - (MN vs. KC): Thursday, September 28; $35 package includes a lower reserved seat; pre-game Tailgate Tent on Plaza, 5:00 - 7:00 PM; wine tasting, appetizers, desserts, makeovers, prizes, special guests, and more. LIMITED number of tickets available; must reserve by September 12 and pay by September 15. Call Brenda at (763) 537-1895.

Thursday, September 21 - Restaurant of the Month - 6:30 PM at Legends Bar & Grill, 825 E. Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, (612) 331-8781. RSVP by Tuesday, September 19, to Cheryl at (612) 203-7029.

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.