St. John the Baptist of New Brighton

RCIA (RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS): A wonderful experience to witness the growth of persons who have chosen to become a part of this Faith Community. Now is the time for those thinking about the Catholic Church to enroll for classes beginning this month. This class is also offered for Catholics who want a refresher course. RCIA is a journey of faith and conversion; the first part of the journey is a period of inquiry. Progress on the road does not necessarily mean knowing lots of facts about God. The knowledge of God is more like that between two lovers: spending time together, yearning to be with the other, and loving what the other loves. It is a personal commitment to conversion, a life-long process. Please call Sister Clarinda, (651) 633-1540, ext. 1228.

CIC (CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF CHILDREN): A program for children, 5 to 14, who have not been initiated in the Church. Children seeking the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Reconciliation & Eucharist), and who will be received into the Church at Easter, need to be registered for Faith Formation as soon as possible. Once the program has started, we will not accept others because there is a learning spiral of materials that builds each week. Call Sister Clarinda, (651) 633-1540, ext. 1228, with questions.

ATTENTION, 1^st Reconciliation/Eucharist Parents: Letters will be sent this week detailing dates and times for the parent meetings to be held on Monday, September 18, and Thursday, September 21. Questions? Call Teresa Neuman at (651) 633-1540, ext. 1234.

ATTN., Elementary Faith Formation Parents, Grades 1-6: Letters were sent with a calendar, volunteer info., classrooms, and times. Please return your volunteer information at the parent meeting on Wednesday, September 13. If you HAVE NOT registered your child for Faith Formation, call Teresa ASAP, (651) 633-1540, ext. 1234. Thanks!

SCRAPBOOKING is coming to St. John's! On Friday evenings, once a month, we will gather on the 2^nd floor of the Parish Center, 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. The first date is Friday, September 22. The cost is $15, which will include beverages and snacks. Bring a potluck dish to share if you wish. Becky Olds, a Creative Memories Consultant, will provide tools, door prizes, and knowledge. Please RSVP to Teresa by Wednesday, September 20, (651) 633-1540, ext. 1234. Bring a friend and spend a fun evening with fellow parishioners as we indulge our passion for scrapbooking. For more information and future dates, check the brochures in the kiosks in the St. Paul Plaza.

GETTING MARRIED:
Y Char Steffes & Simon Roseblade on Friday, September 22, at 5:00 p.m. in St. John's Chapel

MOUNDS VIEW High School, class of 1966, is having a 40^th reunion on Saturday, September 23. For details, call Sandy & Les Vogt at (763) 757-6615, or George Winiecki at (651) 633-3531.


	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. Another opportunity: help with Booya at Fallfest on Friday evening, Saturday morning, or all day Sunday (September 15/16/17). Call Pat for details, (651) 482-9768. THEOTÓKOS is a program run by the Archdiocesan Vocation Office for high-school age women to learn and reflect on their dignity and vocation in the Church and in the world. Meets the first Thursday of the month (September 7) at 5:40 p.m. at St. John Vianney Seminary at the University of St. Thomas. Details: Call (651) 962-6890. HIGH SCHOOL MEN: It takes the heart of a champion to follow Christ. Team Vianney is a Catholic movement of high school men discerning life's vocation. Meets the first Thursday of the month (September 7) at 5:45 p.m. at St. John Vianney Seminary at the University of St. Thomas. Call Father Klockeman for details, (651) 962-6832. 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. ALESSANDRO, a one-man drama about the martyrdom of our young contemporary saint, Maria Goretti, is at the St. Paul Cathedral on Thursday & Friday, September 7/8, at 8:00 p.m. each evening. For tickets and more information, please call (651) 336-3302. MASS OF THANKSGIVING & Remembrance to commemorate all public law enforcement, fire, and emergency personnel who lost their lives on 11 September 2001, and to thank our local civil servants for their work. Mass celebrated by Archbishop Harry Flynn at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 9, at the St. Paul Cathedral. ANNUAL MASS for People with Disabilities, celebrated by Archbishop Flynn, in St. Mary's Chapel at St. Paul Seminary on Sunday, September 10, at 3:00 p.m. Call (651) 291-4543 for more information. A 3-DAY RETREAT at the Franciscan Retreat House in Prior Lake is Tuesday though Thursday, September 19 - 21. We will carpool from St. John's at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, and leave Prior Lake at 12:45 p.m. on Thursday. A group of us go each year, and we want you to join us. If interested, please call Marie Stepaniak at (651) 633-3573 or Loretta Witkowski at (651) 633-2857.