St. John the ApostleSt. John the Apostle

October events:October events:First Youth MassFirst Youth Mass

Blessing of the AnimalsBlessing of the AnimalsYouth RallyYouth Rally

Building Program Focus GroupsBuilding Program Focus GroupsAll Saints ParadeAll Saints Parade

First Youth MassFirst Youth Mass

Join us for an upcoming Youth Mass on the third Sunday evening of every month

After Mass Social HourAfter Mass Social Hour

St. Francis of Assisi – October 4St. Francis of Assisi – October 4

“Blessed are you, Lord God, maker of all living creatures. You called forth fish in the sea, birds in the air and animals on the land. You inspired St. Francis to call all of them his brothers and

sisters. We ask you to bless this pet. By the power of your love, enable it to live according to your plan. May we always praise you for all your beauty in creation. Blessed are you, Lord our

God, in all your creatures! Amen.”

The Blessing of our PetsThe Blessing of our Pets

This custom is conducted in remembrance of St. Francis of Assisi’s love for all creatures.

St. Francis of Assisi – October 4St. Francis of Assisi – October 4

Youth RallyYouth Rally

FellowshipFellowship

And FunAnd Fun

And More Fun!!And More Fun!!

Service Team - CYMService Team - CYM

Service Team will start up with its first meeting on Sunday, November 9th Service Team will start up with its first meeting on Sunday, November 9th after 1:00 Massafter 1:00 Mass

What is Service Team? What is Service Team?

Service Team will be a group of youth who will: Service Team will be a group of youth who will: Grow deeper in their faith together, and Grow deeper in their faith together, and Assist the Director of Youth Ministry in planning and running various Assist the Director of Youth Ministry in planning and running various

youth events, including retreats, P&W, social activities, and more.youth events, including retreats, P&W, social activities, and more.

If you are interested in being a member of the Service Team, please send If you are interested in being a member of the Service Team, please send Jim Schuster an email with a short description of why you would like to Jim Schuster an email with a short description of why you would like to be involved. be involved.

32 Focus Groups Completed!!!32 Focus Groups Completed!!!

99.9% of participants indicated they would support the capital campaign financially!