Tuesday, September 25
Word/Communion  Presbyterian Homes

Wednesday, September 26
Room Visits   New Brighton Care Ctr.

Thursday, September 27
Mass    St. Anthony
Word/Communion  New Brighton H & R
Room Visits   Benedictine Health Ctr.

Pastoral Ministry News

THE GROWING THROUGH LOSS series continues on Thursday, September 27, with Care of Self: Emotionally, Psychologically & Physically.  Speaker is Sr. Claren Selner, OSF, parish minister with seniors and the homebound for Epiphany Church in Coon Rapids. Sr. Claren will help you to learn how to care for yourself and cope with the pain of loss. The program is from 6:45 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at Nativity Lutheran Church, 3312 Silver Lake Road, in St. Anthony. Small support groups follow the speaker. Registration is taken at each session, and childcare is available free of charge. For additional details, please call Sue Amos Palmer at (651) 633-8333, ext. 1298.

STROKE DANGERS: Screenings can alert you to the danger of stroke, aortic aneurysm, PAD, and osteoporosis. HealthScreen Plus will be offering painless ultrasound testing at St. John's on Tuesday, September 25. There is a fee for this service, and appointments must be made in advance by calling (952) 447-2059.

Social Mission News

"JUST AS A MOTHER OR FATHER dedicates a disproportionate amount of time and energy to a child who is sick, without for that reason loving their other children any less, Christians are called to focus their efforts preferentially toward the most needy and defenseless among us."

Thomas D. Williams, L.C.
Abortion & Catholic Social Teaching: 2007

CLOTHING DRIVE: The St. Vincent de Paul Society at St. John's is having a Clothing Drive on Saturday, October 6, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, in St. John's West Parking Lot. Especially needed are clean children's coats. Children's books, in good condition, will also be accepted. If you have questions, please call Carole Beggs at (651) 639-9103.

RESPECT LIFE WEEKEND is October 6 & 7, and guest speaker Deacon Stephen Najarian, M.D., will talk at all Masses on End of Life Issues. Through your prayers and donations, please support our Give for Life Collection that weekend. Help us to continue our mission to respect all human life, from natural conception to natural death. Deacon Najarian will return on Tuesday, October 16, to give a more detailed presentation on End of Life Issues.

THE 10^TH ANNUAL LIFECARE CENTERS Banquet & Silent Auction is at the Sheraton Bloomington Hotel, at I-494 and Highway 100 in Bloomington on Saturday evening, September 29. Back by popular demand: comedian and storyteller Mike Williams and Mistress of Ceremonies Kalley Yanta.  Join us for this wonderful annual celebration of life! For more details, contact Maria at TLC, (651) 291-9473 or maria@TotalLifeCare.org.