Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

October 15, 2006

All Saint's Day Mass

on Wednesday Nov. 1 at 11:30 a.m.

Holy Day of Obligation

Special guest singer Ginger Commodore, featured soloist with musical groups such as Moore by Four, Sounds of Blackness, and the Twin Cities Gospel Ensemble, will join with our Saint John School Chorus to celebrate All Saint's Day. Prior to this day, Ms. Commodore, as the visiting Artist for the Vocalessence Music Program, will be sharing her musical talents and knowledge of gospel music and dramatic recreation to write a song with the school children in a 2-day workshop.

Please join us for our school Mass on All Saint's Day Mass on Wed., Nov 1 at 11:30 am!!

Mona Faulkner

Principal

BELIEVE • ACHIEVE • BELONG

Jesus tells us to “Love Our Neighbor Like the Good Samaritan.” That means taking a risk and going out of our way to provide for those in need and having the faith that God will watch over us. The St. John’s Treasure Drive is NOW. Please be generous when you make your annual pledge. We are the Stewards of Our Community.”

Text Box: Faith Formation Margaret Stimmler, Director Faith Formation Office Contact Information: 952-935-5536 ext. 4 or mstimmler@stjohnhopkins.org . Butter braid Sales are happening.  Your generosity is appreciated.  The pastries will be delivered Nov.11 and 12 in time for Thanksgiving and Christmas season.  We took orders last weekend without collecting money.  That was not a wise decision.  We need to collect money before we place our order.  If you have ordered and not paid, please mail us a check for your order or stop by with it.  We hope this will not be an inconvenience. First Reconciliation Preparation has begun.  If you have a second grader we would like to invite their participation in the program. Adult Bible Study Books ,  Acts , are in.  They may be purchased from Mary Fran in the office. The cost is $10.  Groups seem well established.  If you are having trouble finding a group call Margaret. Confirmation candidates have been invited to help serve a meal at Holy Rosary Church in south Minneapolis on Monday, Oct. 16.  Families of the Confirmation kids are asked to drive your child.  Help is needed from 4:30–7:PM.  Margaret Stimmler will be there as will Deacon Darrel and his wife Chris.  Hope to see you there. Confirmation Classes meet at 6PM Mass Sunday October 15th No Wednesday Evening Class October 18th. No Text Box: Stewardship Pledge Drive

We need to see that behind each human face, behind each person, there is a singularity, a unique wealth in which believers recognize an intention of God, a plan of love. Life s the gift of God’s love to all. —Monsignor Jean Laffitte, vice president, Pontifical Academy for Life, Interview on March 26, 2006