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Mass of Thanksgiving & Remembrance for Law Enforcement, Fire & Emergency Personnel Saturday, Sept. 9th at 10 am at Saint Paul Cathedral Please join us as we come together to publicly thank all of our law enforcement, fire and emergency personnel for their service to our community. Mass will be celebrated by Archbishop Harry J. Flynn. A short reception will follow. On this weekend, the fifth anniversary of the fateful September 11th event, we will recognize and show our appreciation for our civic servants who look after our safety. We will also commemorate all those who have lost their lives in the line of duty. Sponsored by the Galtier Society, an association of Catholic professionals in the Twin Cities, and the Archdiocesan office for Family, Laity, Youth & Young Adults.
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Comedian to Be Speaker at Pro-Life Banquet Saturday, September 30 at 5:30 pm Mike Williams, pro-life author and comedian, will be the featured speaker and entertainer at the Total LifeCare Center’s 9th Annual Banquet and Silent Auction at the Sheraton Bloomington Hotel. Social begins at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $50.00. Proceeds raised will help the 22 LifeCare pregnancy centers by offering compassionate pro-life support to moms, babies, and families. For more info, or to order tickets for a fun-packed evening, please call the Minnetonka LifeCare Center at 952-938-4496. |
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A Weekly Catholic Bible Study for Women September 21 through March 29 at Pax Christi Metro Bible Fellowship invites you to study “Portraits of Christ: from Jesus to Christ.” We will be comparing Jesus portraits in the 4 Gospels and the letters of Paul This study will help us on our journey in developing our own image of Jesus. Please join us on Thursday mornings 9:30 –11:30 am at Pax Christi Catholic Community in Eden Prairie from Sept 21, 2006 through March 29, 2007. Child care provided. Registration $70. Please call Marsha 952-944-2264 or Tricia 952-446-8871 for more information. |
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Volunteer Opportunity Methodist Hospital Hospice will be providing training sessions this tall for new volunteers. Our volunteers give respite care to care9ivers who are caring for terminally ill loved ones in their own private homes. Commitment is a maximum of 4 hours per week1 and training is 4 sessions. If interested, please call Libby Swanson at 952-993-5381. Thank you for your interest. |
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CH = Church CR = Community Room LD = Leo’s Den SMR = School Meeting Room |
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Saturday, September 9 All are welcome to help us raise funds for St. John's at the Interlachen Park Garage Sale by selling food and drinks to the hungry shoppers. This year the Hispanic Community will join our efforts by offering freshly made tacos for sale-in addition to the usual bratwurst and hot dogs. It is a great opportunity to have a fun day with other parishioners and YOU CAN HELP!! Sign up to volunteer in the Church Foyer. For more information you can also call Chris Henkels (chairperson) at (952)935-3582. Thank you! * Donate Soda Pop (deliver to the Church by Labor Day Weekend). * Donate Cookies & Bars (deliver to the Church by Friday, September 8). * Volunteer to sell food on Saturday. * Defray food expense with a Cash Donation (Place in the Sunday Collection Basket marked "Garage Sale.") |
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JustFaith Are you interested in exploring the social justice tradition of your faith? Do you want to know more about the spiritual journey of Francis of Assisi, Mother Theresa, Oscar Romero and the prophets? Consider taking part in a new justice formation process called “JustFaith”
The program includes readings, videos, and conversations about the most difficult topics, face-to-face encounters with the poor, and an investigation into the intersection of spirituality and Christian activism. JustFajth has been used by parishes across the Archdiocese and the country. If interested in hearing more, check out the website at www.justfaith.org or call Father Goman. |
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Calendar Monday, August 21 Loaves & Fishes 7:30 PM AA—School Cafeteria Thursday, August 24 7:00 PM Hispanic Community Meeting—CR Friday, August 25 Parish office closed summer schedule Saturday, August 26 10:00 AM Hispanic Youth Group—LD 7:00 PM Hispanic Prayer Group—CH
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