Stewardship Notes: Thank You!


YOU CAN ALSO GIVE ONLINE by visiting St. John's website, www.stjohnnb.com, and clicking Online Payments & Contributions. This is a convenient way to make preschool, school, and faith formation tuition payments, too.

Gifts of Financial Treasure, 30 September 2007:

                              Actually   Goal    Excess or
For the Week:      Received Needed  (Shortfall)
Envelopes/Plate    $  23,993*   
Electronic Giving          7,834
                               $  31,827 $  32,290 $    (463)                       
Since 1 July 2007:   $ 396,612 $ 389,182 $   7,430         
Capital Campaign:  $ 764,229 $2,000,000

* Includes giving by children of $35.


IF WE DO NOT PRAY FOR OUR CHILDREN, WHO WILL? "Moms in Touch" meets every Monday (except when school is not in session) at 10:00 a.m. in Room 211. Call Carrie at (763) 780-5160 or Marsella at (651) 697-9164.


THE CATHEDRAL YOUNG ADULTS invite everyone to watch a slide presentation by Father Joseph Johnson on the history and future of the Cathedral of St. Paul on Wednesday, October 10, at 7:00 p.m. in the Cathedral's Hayden Hall. End with Night Prayer. Call (651) 291-4488.

FAITH & REASON: This free series at the Cathedral of St. Paul features theologian Janet E. Smith on Theology of the Body: A Convergence of Faith & Reason on Thursday, October 11, at 7:00 p.m. Call (651) 228-1766.

DAILY PRAYER: Your Key to Winning the Spiritual Battle is a free talk by Father Andrew Cozzens on Thursday, October 11, at 7:00 p.m. at the Church of St. Michael in West St. Paul at 337 Hurley Avenue East. Call (651) 216-4734.

Gifts of Volunteer Time (in hours) since 01/01/07:

Ministry                    This Week Cumulative
Administration                 105            4,252
Adoration                         282          11,312
Faith Formation                 50          13,959
Parish Schools (preK-8)     10           1,360
Pastoral Ministry                70           2,846
Plants & Gardens               80           1,780
Social Justice                     60           2,428
Welcome Desk                  31           1,240

                 Totals             688         39,177

THE ARCHDIOCESAN YOUNG ADULT CONNECTION will sponsor a retreat on Saturday, October 20, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., for all young adults, ages 19 - 35, single, married, or religious. It will be held at St. Ambrose Church, 4125 Woodbury Drive, in Woodbury. The retreat will include prayer, inspiration, faith sharing, presentations, Mass, Confessions, and socializing. The cost is only $10. To register, please call (651) 291-4552 or (651) 290-1645.

A SILENT RETREAT will be held at Christ the King Retreat Center in Buffalo, MN, on the weekend of October 19 - 21, for men and women. The theme is Seven Signs of the Divine Kind: Sacraments & Celebrating Life's Sacred Moments. Call for more information, (763) 682-1394.

Preliminary Fallfest Results

PRELIMINARY NUMBERS:


                                            Sales        Expenses        Net
Raffle & Gambling                                 31,379.11    5,612.92  25,766.19
Food & Beer                                         19,552.75    8,317.81    11,234.94
Friday Night Ball                                  14,960.00  10,225.21    4,734.79
Other Events                                     26,899.03   4,727.89    22,171.14
General Expenses                                                 11,389.04  (11,389.04)

                                        Totals  92,790.89  40,272.87  52,518.02

PRELIMINARY NET PROFIT    52,518.02


RAFFLE WINNERS:


First Prize                 Sharon Decheine          2,000.00
Second Prize             Sarah Chock                   500.00
Third Prize                 Bernadine Skoglund      500.00
Fourth Prize              Marcie Connor                100.00
Fifth Prize                 John Wiggins                  100.00
Sixth Prize                 Edward Ryback              100.00
Seventh Prize            Walter Hudoba               100.00
Eighth Prize               Mike Kampa                    100.00

Everyone interested in quilting is invited to our next gathering on Thursday, October 11, at 1:00 p.m. in Room LL108. Quilting is fun for people of all ages; all are welcome.

Bulletin deadline is 12:00 noon on Thursday, 10 days before the Sunday publication date. Space is very limited; NO inserts.

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