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Special Announcements

No Greater Love will be taking a break for July. We hope to see you in August!
The King's Men will not be meeting this week, but will resume the normal meeting time next Saturday, July 11.

1. ST. JOHN's CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

Our church needs our help!!

The Campaign for St. John's will ensure that we safeguard our legacy. In 2007, a Building Code Review and Site Conditions Report, prepared by Atkin Olshin Shade Architects, identified nearly $7.5 million of needed repair and restoration, as well as opportunities for facility improvements. Recognizing that this amount of money exceeded the fund-raising capability of the parish, a review was conducted to prioritize the projects.

The Campaign for St. John's presents yet another opportunity in Stewardship to share the gifts that we have been given by our Lord. Please consider a gift that is proportionate to the gifts that God has blessed you with. Our campaign goal can only be reached through the sacrifices of a great many parishioners.

Please email Meg Retz (meg.retz@gmail.com) if you would like to contribute and help out in any way-- every little bit counts!

For more information: http://www.stjohnsfund.com/

2. Summer Camp looking for volunteers! (July 6th - 24th)

St. Joan of Arc House in Kensington is also hosting a summer camp from July 6th to July 24th! The summer camp will integrate the Creative Arts with the values and teachings of Catholicism, as well as tutoring in mathematics and literacy. Camp will be Monday through Friday, from 9am to 1pm. Mornings will begin with Prayer and Adoration in front of the Blessed Sacrament. They are looking for the following volunteers:

Co-leaders: Co-lead a group of children in daily activities
Musicians: Play music and/or coordinate songs for Morning Prayer and Meditation
Artists: Help create costumes for children as they play the lives of the Saints; help create scenes from the Old and New Testament; help plan daily activities such as painting, calligraphy, and sculpture
Tutors: Help teach children reading and math skills so they don't fall behind during the summer months
General volunteers: Hang out and be a positive role model for the children; also help out with anything else that needs to be done OR
Donations: Donations of any materials including paper, pencils, books, clay, old clothes that can be used for dress up, etc.

Contact Julie Peterson at jpeterson@labschool.org or 202 257 3136 if you're interested in helping out in any way.

3. Escape the City—Young Adult Outdoor Activity sponsored by St. John’s (July 11th)

When : July 11th at French Creek State Park
What: Nature hike, rosary walk, picnic, and kayaking

Schedule of the Day

9:00 am Meet at St. John’s

10:30 am Arrive at the Park

10:30-11:30 am Rosary Walk
11:30-1:30 Lunch- simple BBQ:

1:30- 5:30 RELAXATION— Many options for outdoor fun (Numerous hiking trails, Rent kayaks and canoes for $12-18 per hour 2 Frisbee Golf Trails, Play Badminton)

Cost $10 for gas and lunch-

Please RSVP to social@jacksyacs.com

4. New York Pilgrimage (August 1st, Saturday)

We welcome all Young Adults and interested St. John’s Parishioners to participate in The St. John’s Young Adult Community Day Trip to New York:

The JacksYACs will be taking a day trip to NY. We will meet at St. John’s for 7:45 am Mass, hop on a bus from Chinatown, spend a day visiting Catholic sites in NY, having some NY fun in between, and have you back in Philadelphia that night! Space is limited! Register Now!

When:                    Saturday, August 1, 2009
Sites to Visit:        Ground Zero, Old St. Patrick’s Cathedral, 34th Street Churches, Holy Hour at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Tomb of St. Mother Cabrini, Cloisters Museum, and More!
Registration Fee:    Registration Fee: $20 deposit, $40 total
Registration Due:   July 15
Contacts:               Mary Brown (mzbrown@me.com)

*Please do not let money stop you from joining us! If you need financial assistance let us know.

Printable registration form (in PDF format) can be found at this link. Please cut off the bottom portion of the form and return it to Mary Brown, Fr. David Engo, or any of the JacksYACs Steering Committee Members! Please make checks payable to the JacksYACs.

5. Padre Pio Prayer Group (July)

WHEN and WHERE: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays (starting July), Friary: Forbes Room, St. John the Evangelist Church

An open invitation to Padre Pios' spiritual children and those who want to learn more about his life and spirituality to join us on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday at the Forbes Room. We will start with the prayer of the Holy Rosary followed by guided meditation on Padre Pio's teachings and spirituality and finish with testimonials.

Please contact Ana Aquino for more information on padrepiophilly@yahoo.com

6. Young Adult Summer Dance/Get-Together (July 25th)

The St. Johns Young Adult Community (JacksYACs) is hosting a summer dance on July 25th at Holy Redeemer Church from 7-11. We would love to have young adults from all over the area come and join us for this night of fun and fellowship. Price TBD.

Please let us know if you would like to help in assisting us this with this night of fun. E-mail Mike Herbert at social@jacksyacs.com. We need people to help with planning, food, decorations, set-up, and clean up.

7. Looking for something special for the 4th of July?- Check out the Life Fest in Stamford, CT

JOIN US for an explosive Celebration of Life! July 4th, 2009

Villa Maria Guadalupe 159 Sky Meadow Dr. Stamford, CT 06903

1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Live music throughout the day
Talks on love and life
Activities for children
4:30 pm - Holy Sacrifice of the Mass
5:30 pm - Picnic dinner provided

RSVP - Call the Sisters of Life at: 718.863.0127 or email: Lifefest2009@yahoo.com