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I have a small high top table that sits in front of my kitchen window with one upholstered bar stool by it. Recently I put a 32 inch flat screen TV in my kitchen and now I basically live in three rooms of my house; the kitchen, the upstairs office and the bedroom. The other 5 rooms and the garage are for, as George Carlin would say, ‘my stuff.’ You see, years of garage sales have left their mark. Do you need an over a hundred year old scythe? You’ve got one? Okay, how about assorted Red Wing pottery such as sour kraut canis-ters? I have two of them. Then there are Northern Pacific brakeman’s lanterns, 1 mint condition, 1 damaged, or, a railroad engineer’s oversized oil can in good condition. Maybe you want shov-els with CCC (Civilian Conservation Corp) stamped on them or a solid steel miniature canon that can shoot a steely through a truck (I know, I did it). That’s just in the living room. You don’t see it happening, but the next thing you know your family is writing to TLC Hoarders on your behalf and begging for an interview. Although I must say in my own defense, it is all well organized and artistically laid out. I just read Laudatio Si, Pope Francis’ encyclical on the environment, which made me suddenly reflect on my consumptive ways - at least I buy used stuff. . At last Monday’s Eco-Spirits meeting we did an introductory look at the encyclical which leaves us with questions galore. What are we going to do about global warming? How are we going to see that everyone gets a fair share of creation? How do we judge the value of the land ecologically and culturally? How do we change our consumption habits? (at least I buy used stuff) Pope Francis puts it on the same level as conversion from any other sinful behavior. Part of it is simply education, but part is also asking why we feel so empty to the point we have to fill ourselves with ‘things’. When I look out my kitchen window from my perch on the bar stool I see my large patch of decorative grass. Beyond that I can see the space between my neigh-bor’s garage and mine. He has most of the space and its weed infested. What strikes me when I look at his space are the giant thistles growing there. I know it was not done on purpose, but staring out the window each day I have started to notice something. These weeds attract a myriad of animal life. Maybe those manicured lawns need to be hid. I see count-less butterflies, dragonflies and bird species feeding off that thistle, maybe next year I will plant some thistle just for the animals. It’s a beginning. If more people start to understand their relationship with the outside world it might even be a start.
Presider: Fr. Jim DeBruycker We welcome our own guitar-singing chief of police, Lee Vague, who is joined by his teen-aged son Grant, to today's Gym Masses. They will share two solos that inspire and challenge us. Thank you as always!
The Sunday Morning Registration and Information Office is located in
the Parish Center. In the office you may
register to become a SJA parishioner; get program information; sign up for a program; and register to volunteer. The office is open after both of our Sunday morning liturgies. Baptism: To have your child baptized at St. Joan’s you must be a registered member and participate in a 90-minute Baptism preparation class. FFI and to register call JP at the Parish Center.
Sun, Aug. 30: Deuteronomy 4:1-2,6-8; James 1:17-18,21b-22,27; Mark 7:1-8,14-15,21-23 Mon, Aug. 31: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Luke 4:16-30 Tue, Sept. 1: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6,9-11; Luke 4:31-37 Wed, Sept. 2: Colossians 1:1-8; Luke 4:38-44 Thu, Sept. 3: Colossians 1:9-14; Luke 5:1-11 Fri, Sept. 4: Colossians 1:15-20; Luke 5:33-39 Sat, Sept. 5: Colossians 1:21-23; Luke 6:1-5 Sun, Sept. 6: Isaiah 35:4-7a; James 2:1-5; Mark 7:31-37
Bud B., Sally Backstrom, Dennis Barta, Phyllis Berninger, Alex Briner, Sara Brock, Desmond Bryant, Don Burke, Lee, Mark & Palma Cady, James Cates, Dayna Cell, Dolores Cufaude, Denise, John D., Roger D., Megan Daoust, Romario Dixton, Florence Duchscher, Laure Farias,
Tamara Farrar, John & Margaret Frees, Jim Gorman, Ralph Gotto, Bryen Granlund, Kathy Grauer, Tom Griep, Tom H., Betty Hinker, Jim & Pat Hinton, Megan Hoffman, Amy Holland, Mary Hoody, Jody Hughes, Lee Hurd, Kirk Ingram, Dan & Tom Jay, Pat Jones, Paul Jonsson, Brian Kalahar, Glen Kelley,
Brad King, Dan Kleber, Kirk L, Amy Lainus, Jim Lappen, Melinda Larson, Rachel Larson, Isabella Lauer, Dick Leahy, Gary Lindstrom, Eileen Lund, Kyle M., Jennifer Magnuson, Marie Marschel, John McDonnell, Rose McGonagle, Katherine & Lauren McManus, Jackie Mead, Chuck Meyers,
Sharon Miller, Dorothy Mongoven, Sid Monroe, Gene Muelken, Teddy Mueller, Sarah Neal-Popa, Nate, Nick, Craig Norby, Pauline Norman, David Novitske, Olivia, Doris Oakes, Sr. Dolores Oaks, Judy O’Brien, Dick Olson, Paul Olvera, Rick Pattison, Roberta Pearson, Joan Penrose, Bill Peterka, Shannon Pierce, Nikki Poynter, Guy Prudden, Herb Rorke, Don and Susan Roufs, Judy Roy, Alys S., Pat Sable, Conrad Sampair,
Marianne Seekamp, Mac Shapland, Mae Sheehy, Aileen Sheppard, Sam Slagerman, Emily Slotness, Jeff Stearns, Michelle St. Marie, Elizabeth Swanson, Jay Syverson, Dick T., Irene Taddiken, Marge Tax, Matthew Tenant, Mary Eve Thomas, Gregory Thomas, Echo Thoren, Madison Travers, Carin Vagle,
Darlene Wheeler, Carol Whitlow, Dan Williams, Phil Wixsten, Jim & Jerry Wohnoutka, Ross Young, Zoe, Ava & Annemaire Zubrzycki
A Book of Prayer is located in our Gym vestibule. If you have a family member or friend who is ill, or who has recently died, please write their names in our Book of Prayer before Mass so we may include them in prayers during our Sunday Masses.
Bulletin Prayer Corner Requests: To keep prayer requests current, names will be included in the bulletin for four weeks and then removed. To add a name or renew your request, please call Nancy Becker at 612.823.8205 ext. 223.
SignUpGenius for Eucharistic Ministers is available online. It is simple, user friendly and a reminder is sent 3 days before your scheduled volunteer day. FFI contact Marcia at [email protected]. Gluten-free Communion is available upon request. Please see any of the Sunday sacristans in the Gym before Mass.
FFI on Pastoral Ministries contact Mary Ann Kelly-Wright at 612.823.8205 ext 231 or via email: [email protected].
Mental Health Ministry: On Monday, Sept. 14, in Hospitality Hall, John Reardon from Phoenix Process Consultants, returns for a second presentation on raising healthy children/youth. Re-Training Kids for Integrity is designed for parents, educators and adults con-cerned with raising healthy adolescents. His presentation will focus on how our U.S. culture and electronic device distractions may keep our children/youth from developing their full potential. Light supper 5:45 pm; program 6:45 - 8:15 pm. All are welcome. 1.5 hours CEU's for professionals and students. FFI contact Mary Ann Kelly-Wright at the Parish Center. Recommended Reading: Understanding Mental Illness. Pick up a copy from the pamphlet display in the Parish Resource Library. BeFriender Ministry: BeFriender Ministers can be a caring and confidential support in times of grief, loss or other life transitions. To find out more contact Carolyn Dobis at 651.485.2868. SJA/TRUST Grief Support: The TRUST Fall Grief Support series
will begin Thursday, Sept. 24 and continue through Dec. 3. It will be held at Our Lady of Peace Church, 5426 - 12th Ave. S. FFI pick up a schedule from the Parish Center, the bulletin boards or contact Norine Larson
at 952.925.2437.
Summary of contributions for the week and fiscal year. Includes plate, envelopes and estimated Sustaining Member payments.
Week of August 16: Actual $29,804 Budget $28,451 Prior Year Actual $27,188
YTD (July 1 - Aug. 16): Actual $217,156 Budget $218,737 Prior Year Actual $212,234
Volunteer Opportunity: Store to Door is a nonprofit grocery shopping and delivery service to more than 1800 seniors in our community. Order takers are needed (training is provided, and you can do this from home), as well as volunteer shoppers. What a great service this is! FFI/to volunteer, contact Carolyn Swenson at [email protected] or 651.642.1892.
Mobile Loaves and Fishes Needs Socks! Please place your donations in the collection hamper in the Parish Center entrance. FFI email [email protected].
Faith Formation Welcome Back Sunday for Pre-K - 6th Grade is Sept. 13, stop by and view your classroom before or after Mass. Classes begin on Sept. 20 at 8:45 am and 10:45 am. Registration remains open: go to www.stjoan.com and click on Minis-
tries tab. We are looking forward to another wonderful year!
: FFI contact Jennifer Gessner, at 612.823.8205 ext. 240
The Nursery will be closed today and Sept. 6 for both Masses. FFI contact Jennifer Gessner at the Parish Center.
: (Ages 4-Kindergarten) FFI contact Therese
Pendleton at 612.823.8205 ext. 230 or [email protected].
: (Grades 1-6) FFI contact Marie Bissonnette
at 612.823.8205 ext. 229 or [email protected].
: (Grades 7-12) FFI contact Donelle
Poling at 612.823.8205 ext. 241 or [email protected].
Youth Ministry Small Group Leaders Needed: We are seeking adults and young adults to help lead small group discussions on the 2nd and 3rd Sundays of the month. Come be a part of this fun, re-warding ministry! Training and support provided. FFI contact Donelle.
Youth Ministry 2015-16, 7th - 12th Grade, Orientation: We will begin our year on Sept. 27, 5:45 - 8 pm, in the Church. All registered youth in grades 7-12 and their parents are invited to this evening of information and orientation for the upcoming Youth Ministry program that starts on Oct.11. Check-in at 5:45 pm in school hallway, pro-gram at 6 pm in Church. FFI contact Donelle Poling. Come meet your small group leader, learn about MICAH service opportunities this year and meet your peer ministry team! Dinner will be served.
: FFI contact Julie McConaha at
612.823.8205 ext. 226 or [email protected]
#SJA<40: Join us at Turtle Bread Company on Sunday, Sept. 6, after either the 9 or 11 am Mass. Get updates on Twitter and Face-book @SJAUnderForty or email [email protected]. Summer Reading: Our next selection, Flight Behavior by Barbara
Kingsolver. We will meet on Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 6:30 pm in the Parish Center. For an advanced look at this fall's selections email Julie at [email protected].
2nd Monday Dialogue with SAGES: Enjoy coffee and a dialogue on the history of the Metrodome with presenter Bill Lester. Monday, Sept. 14 at 1:30 pm in Hospitality Hall. Scripture Matters: All are welcome to join the group weekly on Tuesdays at 7 pm. Beginning Sept. 22, we dive into Pope Francis' encyclical letter, Laudato Si: On Care For Our Common Home. To join the weekly email digest, contact [email protected].
FFI on Peace & Justice programs contact Julie Madden at 612.823.8205 ext 228 or [email protected].
Peace Before Us: Today we invite you to participate in two immediate and concrete actions for peace:
Stop by our jail cell outside today to reflect on what it would be like to spend years in a 6X9 foot cell, 23 hours a day, with no interaction - and than take action on the inhumanity (and ineffectiveness) of prolonged solitary confinement. Our own Pope Francis has called it a form of torture. The Nat'l Reli-gious Campaign Against Torture asks us to call for an end to this practice as part of a broader reform of our criminal justice
system. Please take a moment to join the groundswell of support for ending this practice. Pax Christi USA (the national Catholic peace organization) is
following the lead of the Vatican and the Committee on Int'l Justice and Peace of the U.S. Council of Catholic Bishops in supporting an agreement between the U.S. and Iran that would take the world one step closer toward nuclear disarma-ment. You can help make this happen.
SJA Outreach Fund: When you donate to our SJA Outreach Fund, you can be assured that your donation goes toward relieving immediate emergencies for individuals and families in need, as well as providing support to organizations and projects that work for long term systemic change. In this way we respond to the Gospel's call to be people of both charity and justice - all part of the "Good news" we share with the world! FFI on the Outreach Fund and how it works, contact Julie Madden at the Parish Center.
Sister Parish Delegation: Thanks to all who hosted, drove, trans-lated and accompanied while our delegation was with us from Guatemala, THANK YOU! It was an enormous effort, led by our SJA Sister Parish committee, and the delegation was extraordinary. FFI on our Sister Parish
relationship and the next delegation from SJA to Tierra Nueva Dos, please contact Julie Madden.
Thank You, SJA! Your donations helped Blessed Kateri Church assist 160 children with new backpacks and school supplies - what a great start to the new school year! All the families served by this project are most grateful. You are the Beloved Community!
Praying For a Church For All Families: On Sept. 11 at 6:30 pm, at Our Lady of the Presentation Chapel (1884 Randolph Ave. in St. Paul) the Sisters of St. Joseph will host a prayer service focused on families on the margins of our church and our community. Non-perishable food items will be collected for Safe Zone, an organiza-tion serving teens who are homeless or precariously housed.
The Circle of Creation; The Story of St. Francis, Pope Francis and Us! On Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 7 pm in the Church, join us for a celebration of the life of St. Francis, the message of Pope Francis, and the journey that a group of SJAers will be taking to join the Pope's visit in Philadelphia. This evening is a special SJA EcoSpirits gathering, and we will share music, prayer, testimony and action steps to save our planet and creation.
Tuesday and Thursday morning 8 am Mass is celebrated in the Church
9 and 11 am Gym Masses:
September 6: Presider: Fr. DeBruycker. Pre-Mass: In cele-bration of Labor Day, parishioners and employers Ben Olk, II and Ben Olk, III will talk about their commitment to the dignity of work and the dignity of workers.
September 13: Presider: Fr. Cassidy. Shared Ministry and Welcome Back Sunday
September 20: TBA
September 27: Presider: TBA. Pre-Mass: Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges will speak about participating in the Vatican's conference on climate change and human trafficking.
October 4: Diana Hayes comes to us through our partner-ship with Wisdom Ways Center for Spirituality. She is the first African American woman to earn a Pontifical Doctorate in Theology, holds degrees in law and religious studies, and is author of many works including Forged in the Fiery Furnace: African American Spirituality. She lectures throughout the world on issues of race, class, gender and religion.
Don't Miss This! On Friday, Oct. 2 the SJA Concert Series proudly hosts Peter Yarrow and Paul Stookey in a rare ap-pearance together celebrating "50 Years of Peter, Paul and Mary" in our own SJA Gym at 7:30 pm. Tickets available at www.peterpaulsja.com. Cabaret 2015 will be on Friday, Nov. 6 and Saturday, Nov. 7. Mark your calendars! Tickets go on sale in September. If you have not received a Cabaret Sponsor table letter in the mail but would like to, please contact [email protected]. First Sacraments for 2015-2016: First Reconciliation regis-tration will be on Oct. 25; First Communion registration on March 13. FFI go to www.stjoan.com and click on the Sacra-ments tab.
FFI check the bulletin, the SJA website or call the Parish Center. The Upper Room is located in the Parish Center; Hospitality Hall is in the Church basement.
Tuesday, September 1
Mass, 8 am in the Church
Thursday, September 3
Mass, 8 am in the Church
Parish Council, 5 pm offsite
Sunday, September 6
#SJA<40 Brunch, after Masses at Turtle Bread
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Bible Journey: Deepen your understanding of scripture by joining our daytime or evening bible study! Our next selection will be the book of Isaiah. The daytime group meets Wednes-days at 12:30 in the Parish Center. Evening meetings will begin the week of Sept. 14 with a time determined by partici-pants’ availability. FFI, email [email protected]. Fee for materials varies but is less than $10.
TED@SJA: TED Talks are an excellent source of innovative ideas and an impetus for great discussion. On Wednesday, Sept. 16 at 6:30 pm in the Upper Room, parishioner Mary Jo Malecha will guide us
as we watch and discuss, Bryan Stevenson: We Need to Talk about an Injustice. To preview the talk go to www.ted.com and search Bryan Stevenson.
Networking at SJA: Spiritual Directors Guiding the Jour-ney. Do you want to meet others who do what you do? Our next networking opportunity is for Spiritual Directors, those who guide the discernment of seekers. Introduce yourself, your work and connect with others of the same interests and experiences on Monday, Sept. 28 at 6:30 pm in the Tulip Room. FFI contact Julie McConaha.
Choir: On Thursday, Sept. 10 at 7 pm in the Church we begin a new season for the SJA adult choir. Anyone interest-ed in joining this community, who can carry a tune and has the ‘love of music’ is encouraged to contact Anna Vagle at 612.823.8205 x235 or [email protected]. Our first concert will be Oct. 25 with Robert Robinson. Come...let's make a joyful noise!
Annual Shared Ministry Registration Begins! God calls all people to ministry and entrusts us with gifts and talents to be shared and expressed through our works. Shared Ministry registration booklets will arrive in your mail this week. Your ministry area electives need to be renewed each year. Regis-tration is also available on-line at www.stjoan.com. Complet-ed registration forms can be mailed to the Parish Center, placed in the vestibules’ collection boxes or Mass collection baskets. Join us to celebrate Shared Ministry and Welcome Back Sunday, Sept. 13 at the 9 am and 11 am Masses!
Help Needed! We still need 20 volunteers to help round out our teams for the annual Campus Clean Up on Saturday, Sept. 19, 9 am – Noon. An Oktoberfest luncheon follows the teams’ work. Please regis-ter to volunteer by Sept. 6 at the Parish Center 612.823.8205, or on-line at www.stjoan.com.
Parish Happy Hours: To celebrate a year of getting together with fellow parishioners throughout our Twin Cities, we go back to where it all began, Moscow on the Hill, with our origi-nal hosts, Melissa and John Mulloy. Join us on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 5 - 7 pm. RSVP to [email protected].
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