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	<title>St. John the Baptist Catholic Church: Site News</title>
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			<title>SJ - Direct Deposit</title>
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  			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>Easy - Convenient - No Hassle</div> <p>
	Automatic deposit is an easy, convenient way to support the operations of your parish.<br>
	1) Click on the attachment titled <strong><span style="color: #000080">SJ - Direct Deposit Form </span></strong>to the right of your screen.<br>
	2) Print<br>
	3) Complete the form in its entirety<br>
	4) Return it to St. John's along with a DEPOSIT SLIP or VOIDED CHECK. If you have any questions, please contact your financial institution.</p>
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	<b>MAIL TO:</b> ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC CHURCH</div>
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	241 PEOSTA STREET</div>
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	PEOSTA, IOWA&nbsp;52068</div>
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	Direct deposit forms can also be picked up in the gathering area in the back of church or by contacting Sue Sullivan at (563) 582-4217.</p>
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			<dc:date>2010-01-20T00:00:00-05:00</dc:date>
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			<title>SJ - PARISHIONER UPDATE</title>
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  			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>PLEASE COMPLETE ONLINE FORM</div> <p>
	<strong>In order to update our records, please click on the "Parishioner Update" tab at the top of the homepage and complete the online form. This information will ONLY be used to update the parish database. Thank you! </strong></p>
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			<dc:date>2012-02-11T00:00:00-05:00</dc:date>
			 

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			<title>Congratulations Quentin Schneider and Sam Burds</title>
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  			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>2012 Valedictorians / Former Seton Students</div> <p>
	<strong>Former Seton Students Valedictorians</strong>:&nbsp;It has been brought to our attention that the 2012 Valedictorians from both Beckman Catholic High School &amp; Western Dubuque High School are both former Seton Graduates.&nbsp;Congratulations to Quentin Schneider, son of Dave &amp; Rose Schneider, Valedictorian at Beckman Catholic High School &amp; to Sam Burds, son of Jeff &amp; Melinda Burds, Valedictorian at Western Dubuque High School.&nbsp;We are so very proud of you!&nbsp;</p>
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			<dc:date>2012-05-18T00:00:00-05:00</dc:date>
			 

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			<title>Congrats High School Graduates! </title>
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	<strong>Congratulations to all our 2012 parish high school graduates </strong>who will be honored during the 10 a.m. Mass this weekend:&nbsp;<em>Logan Bahl, Stephen Banigan, Cassi Banwarth, Ethan Brehm, Hannah Burds, Sidney Burds, Riley Demmer, Hans Gaul, Morgan Gotto, Bryce Harrington, Kory Helle, Hannah Hingtgen, Heidi Hingtgen, Adam Hoeger, Tyler Kane, Katie Kelzer, Andrew Koetz, Sarah Koetz, Emily Kuhlman, Shayla Laughlin, Alexis Lundgren, Eric Maas, Jared Mueller, Dustin Nelson, Christina Ney, Jenna Petsche, Quenton Schneider, Sean Siegert, Molly Smith, Mike Steffens, Caitlyn Tekippe, Katelyn Urbain, Jacob Walters &amp; Andrea Winchell. </em>&nbsp;May Our Lord guide you &amp; bless you in all your activities.</p>
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			<dc:date>2012-05-18T00:00:00-05:00</dc:date>
			 

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			<title>Swiss Valley Park Clean Up</title>
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  			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>Sponsored by Social Concerns Committee</div> <p>
	<strong>Social Concerns</strong> – Upcoming service opportunities will be clean-up at Swiss Valley Park in June.&nbsp;We will be working with the park rangers on this project.&nbsp;If interested, please call Bonnie Spiegel at 563-542-1617.&nbsp;Watch bulletin for more information on dates &amp; times.</p>
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			<dc:date>2012-05-10T00:00:00-05:00</dc:date>
			 

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			<title>Peosta Farmers Market </title>
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  			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>Begins May 30</div> <p>
	<strong>Peosta Farmers Market</strong> starts May 30<sup>th</sup> and runs thru Sept. 26<sup>th</sup>, Wednesday’s, from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m.&nbsp;If interested in selling, contact Karen Lyons at 582-5861 or <a href="mailto:peostamarket@gmail.com">peostamarket@gmail.com</a>.</p>
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			<dc:date>2012-05-10T00:00:00-05:00</dc:date>
			 

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			<title>Vacation Bible School</title>
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  			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>Registration Forms Now Available</div> <p>
	<strong>Registration forms for this summer’s</strong> <strong>Vacation</strong><strong> Bible School, “Sky” </strong>are now available on the Faith Formation bulletin board across from the back of the Eucharistic chapel at St. John’s &amp; in the back of church at Holy Family.&nbsp;VBS will be held daily, Mon. – Fri., June 11-15<strong>, </strong>from 9 a.m. – noon, at <strong><u>St. Patrick’s Church in Epworth</u></strong>, for children entering kindergarten thru those just completing 5<sup>th</sup> grade. Students who will be in 7<sup>th</sup> grade this next fall or older &amp; adults are invited to help.&nbsp;If you would like volunteer with VBS this year, call Marilyn Ryan (876-5540), Kay Goedken (879-3164) or Marybeth Wagner (582-4217).</p>
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			<dc:date>2012-04-21T00:00:00-05:00</dc:date>
			 

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			<title>Echoing Godâs Word Institute</title>
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  			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>Diocese of Dubuque, July 27-28, 2012</div> <p>
	<strong><em>Echoing God’s Word Institute</em></strong><br>
	<strong><em>Diocese of Dubuque (IA)</em></strong><br>
	<strong><em>July 27-28, 2012<br>
	<u>Early Bird Discount by May 27 </u></em></strong></p>
<p>
	<strong>Insights and methodology are useful for catechesis and preaching in many settings:</strong></p>
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		Parish initiatory and post-initiatory formation of adults and children</li>
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		Catholic schools</li>
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		Liturgy of Word adapted for children</li>
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		Small faith communities</li>
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		Faith-sharing groups</li>
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		Other pastoral settings</li>
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	Register online at <a href="http://www.naforum.org/">www.naforum.org</a>. Click on Calendar/Echoing God’s Word/Dubuque.</p>
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			<dc:date>2012-04-21T00:00:00-05:00</dc:date>
			 

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			<title>St. John's Blood Drive</title>
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  			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>June 25, 2012 from 3:00 pm-7.00 pm </div> <p>
	St. John’s Parish is sponsoring a blood donation day Monday , June 25, 2012 from 3:00 pm-7.00 pm in Shannon Hall.&nbsp;Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center is the non-profit agency that supplies the blood to local hospitals.&nbsp;Sign-ups will be taken before and after all weekend masses starting Saturday June 9<sup>th</sup> or call Ann and Bill Jantsch for an appointment at 583-3182.&nbsp;Sixteen year olds can donate with a parental permission form.&nbsp;Last previous giving day is April 30.&nbsp;Bring ID and eat within four hours of donating.</p>
<p>
	<strong>Saving Lives</strong></p>
<p>
	Each donation—one pint of blood—is enough to save as many as three lives when the whole blood is separated into red cells, platelets and plasma.&nbsp;Every two seconds someone in the United States needs blood and more than 38,000 blood donations are needed every day.</p>
<p>
	The Mississippi Valley Blood Center is very appreciative of those who make time to donate during the busy summer.&nbsp;Only 3 percent of the U.S. population currently donates blood, and donations are on the decline as blood products are being distributed to hospitals as quickly as donations are coming in.</p>
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	Thank you for considering giving blood again or for the first time.&nbsp;</p>
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			<dc:date>2012-04-17T00:00:00-05:00</dc:date>
			 

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			<title>Attention Graduating Seniors</title>
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	<strong>High School Seniors:</strong>&nbsp;Please sign up on the Faith Formation Bulletin Board in the gathering space at St. John’s (across from the back door of the Eucharistic Chapel) if you will be graduating from high school this year.</p>
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			<dc:date>2012-04-12T00:00:00-05:00</dc:date>
			 

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			<title>Congratulations to the 2012 First Communion Class</title>
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	<strong>1st Communion Celebrations at St. John’s, </strong>this Sunday, April 15<sup>th</sup> during the 10 a.m. Mass &amp; Saturday, April 21<sup>st</sup> during the 5 p.m. Mass (rehearsal – Thursday, April 19<sup>th</sup> at 6:30 p.m.&nbsp;Children &amp; a parent must be at rehearsal.)&nbsp;<em>It is suggested that people not having someone in the 1st Communion class might choose another Mass on these weekends.</em>&nbsp;<strong>Congratulations </strong>to the following who will be receiving the Holy Eucharist for the first time:&nbsp;<em>Nate Althaus, Joey Becker, Audrey Biermann, Jude Brehm, Alex Burds, Jack Clemens, Kaden Crowley, Haylee DeLong, Tyler Demmer, Gabrielle Fagerlind, Zachary Gehl, Natalie Herman, Gracee Hermsen, Brady Horsfall, Timothy Horsfall, Devin Johnson, Jaxon Kaiser, Carley Kintzle, Samuel Klinkner, Ella &amp; Hanna Kluesner, Frances &amp; Sadie Koopmann, Faith Krapfl, Hannah Lawler, Ethan Manders, Cole Oberhoffer, Alyssa Ploeger, Samantha Recker, Nathan Roling, Caleigh Smothers, Brayden Staner, Alaina Stecklein, Davis Stelzer, Cassandra &amp; Samantha Szalkowski, Olivia Vaassen &amp;&nbsp;Cole Voss.</em>&nbsp;Please remember them in your prayers.</p>
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			<dc:date>2012-04-12T00:00:00-05:00</dc:date>
			 

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			<title>SJ - Religious Ed and Upcoming First Graders</title>
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	<strong>Who will be our RE 1<sup>st</sup> graders next fall?&nbsp;</strong>Do you have a child (or know of a parish child) who is in Kindergarten this year &amp; will be enrolled in the Religious Education program this fall as a 1st Grader?&nbsp;If so, please contact Marybeth Wagner with his/her name so that we might begin to plan for classes for this fall.&nbsp;We would appreciate it.&nbsp;Thank you.</p>
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			<dc:date>2012-04-01T00:00:00-05:00</dc:date>
			 

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			<title>Seton Scrip</title>
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	<strong>Seton Scrip-Please Help:</strong>We are asking all to consider purchasing Scrip for your regular grocery, gasoline &amp; household needs. &nbsp;Scrip is easy to use, costs nothing extra &amp; can help your parish, Religious Ed Program, Seton tuition accounts &amp; school. &nbsp;Scrip is available before or after most Seton parish Masses &amp; at our area banks. Please consider trying this worth-while program. You can let us know what you want by ordering Scrip on-line @ www.shopwithscrip.com. &nbsp;Remember it costs you nothing extra, you simply pay $25 &amp; receive a gift certificate for $25 to the store you choose.&nbsp; Call Darlene at #876-5586 with any questions.</p>
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			<dc:date>2010-10-10T00:00:00-05:00</dc:date>
			 

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			<title>Seton School Website</title>
			<link>http://www.stjohnspeosta.orghttp://www.seton.pvt.k12.ia.us/</link>
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	<strong>Seton News</strong>- We now have a new website. The newsletter can be accessed through this website at:&nbsp; <a href="http://www.seton.pvt.k12.ia.us/">www.seton.pvt.k12.ia.us</a>.&nbsp; Please keep the following in your prayers: Brad Mahoney, Adam &amp; Scott Conrad, Carol Dix, Jana Cavanaugh, Alissa Brosius, Karen Wolter, Dan Schmitt, Norma Kean &amp; Julius Steffen.&nbsp; <strong>Seton Gala:</strong>&nbsp; Please mark your calendars that the Seton Gala will be held on Nov. 13<sup>th</sup> at the Peosta Community Centre.&nbsp; If you would like to donate anything for this event or would like to purchase tickets, please contact one of the center secretaries.</p>
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			<dc:date>2010-09-26T00:00:00-05:00</dc:date>
			 

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			<title>SJ - Won't You Please Consider Sharing Your Talents With Your Parish?</title>
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  			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>Time and Talent Survey Attached</div> <p>A great way to give back is to share the talents God has given you with your Parish Community. Whether it be singing in the choir, lectoring at Mass, or helping with general maintenance, all talents are needed and appreciated. Please complete the form and send it to the church office. <br />
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This survey is intended for ALL parishoners, both new to our parish and those who have been members but have not completed a Time and Talent survey before. Involvement in your parish community not only is rewarding, but is also a&nbsp;great way to get to know your fellow parishioners.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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			<dc:date>2009-09-15T00:00:00-05:00</dc:date>
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			<title>View a Beautiful Presentation of the Seton Groundbreaking Ceremony</title>
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			<title>Lenten Mission Series</title>
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  			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>Date Change!</div> <p>
	Due to the WD basketball game being played on Monday night, the Parish Mission has been&nbsp;pushed back one&nbsp;night. The Mission will begin on Tuesday night instead of Monday night.<br />
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	The schedule is as follows:</p>
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	<strong>Tuesday, March 2<br />
	</strong>7:00 pm<br />
	Holy Family</p>
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	<strong>Wednesday, March 3<br />
	</strong>6:30 pm<br />
	St. John&#39;s<br />
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	<strong>Thursday, March 4<br />
	</strong>7:00 pm<br />
	St. John&#39;s</p>
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			<dc:date>2010-01-17T00:00:00-05:00</dc:date>
			 

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			<title>SJ - Autction Donations Needed!</title>
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	<strong>AUCTION DONATIONS NEEDED</strong> – <u>St. John’s</u><u> Fall Festival, Oct. 16<sup>th</sup> </u>- If you have an item or items for the live auction, please contact Nichole Kraft at 556-4231.&nbsp;If you would like your auction donation to be included in this year's pre-list, we need to have it by Oct. 7<sup>th</sup>.&nbsp;Also, a reminder that we need cash donations to purchase beer through a distributor due to state law regulations.&nbsp;Please mark your envelope as to what the donation is for (cash donation and/or raffle tickets) and drop it in the collection basket at Mass.&nbsp;Raffle tickets can be turned in to Rosary Society members who are selling chances at the weekend Masses.&nbsp;We also need handmade or homemade items for the Country Store.&nbsp;For those of you who didn’t pick up your envelope, watch the mail, you’ll be receiving it soon.&nbsp;This is the biggest fundraiser for our parish!&nbsp;Your donations &amp; support would be greatly appreciated.</p>
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			<dc:date>2011-09-17T00:00:00-05:00</dc:date>
			 

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			<title>SJ - Parish Wide Garage Sale - HELP NEEDED! </title>
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	<strong><span style="font-size: 16px">St. John&#39;s&nbsp;<br />
	</span></strong><span style="font-size: 16px"><strong>First&nbsp;Ever Parish-Wide Garage Sale<br />
	</strong><strong>Friday, April 16, Noon to 7 p.m.<br />
	and&nbsp;</strong></span><span style="font-size: 16px"><strong>Saturday, April&nbsp;17, 8 a.m to Noon</strong></span></p>
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	<span style="font-size: 12px">If you are thinking of doing some spring cleaning&nbsp;and have items that you are looking to get rid of but don&#39;t want to have your own garage sale, consider bringing them to the St. John&#39;s Garage Sale.&nbsp;</span></p>
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	<span style="font-size: 12px">Items can be dropped off at <strong>Shannon Hall </strong>on <strong>Thursday, April 15 </strong>from <strong>1 - 7 p.m. </strong>Please price your items before dropping them off. </span><u><span style="font-size: 14px"><strong><br />
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	Help is needed.<br />
	</strong></span></u><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Please call or e-mail<br />
	<span style="color: #800000"><strong>Jennifer Webber</strong></span>&nbsp;<span style="color: #800000"><strong>583-6666<br />
	thewebbers3@msn.com</strong></span></span></span></p>
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	<span style="color: #000080"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>See the attached flyer for more details! </strong></span></span></span></p>
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	St. John’s has agreed to help build a large shed for a house under construction in the 2800 block of White Street in Dubuque, under the supervision of Habitat for Humanity.&nbsp;We are looking for volunteers to help construct the shed on Saturday, July 23<sup>rd</sup> starting at 8:15 a.m. (power tool usage is limited to those 18 years old &amp; over).&nbsp;We also need volunteers to prepare &amp; serve a lunch for about 25 at 11:30 a.m. on that day.&nbsp;For more informtion or to volunteer, call JoAnn Roberts, 582-0494.&nbsp;</p>
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	See the attached form for details about&nbsp;each nominee:</p>
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		Tracey Horsfall</li>
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		Teri Straka</li>
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		Kelly Clemens</li>
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		Megan McKenna</li>
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		Brenda Fangmann</li>
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		Jane Boge</li>
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		Shelley Roling</li>
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	See the attached form for details about&nbsp;each nominee:</p>
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		Tom Bechen</li>
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		Denise Grant</li>
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		Chris Baumhover</li>
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		Steve Launspach</li>
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		Bob Hingtgen</li>
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		Ken Brown<br>
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	One GREAT way to learn is to teach, for it is in preparing to pass on the faith, that we strengthen our own.&nbsp;There will be several opportunities available as catechists &amp; helpers to share your faith with children &amp; youth in grades 1-10 during the upcoming school year &amp; it isn’t too soon to start preparing for them.&nbsp;Please contact Marybeth Wagner, Director of Religious Ed, for more information at 582-4217 or email at wagnewton@juno.com.&nbsp;</p>
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	<strong>Bids for Lawn Mowing:</strong>&nbsp;Seton Catholic School is now accepting bids for lawn mowing at the new site in Peosta.&nbsp;If interested, please contact the school at 563-556-5967.&nbsp;</p>
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	One GREAT way to learn is to teach, for it is in preparing to pass on the faith, that we strengthen our own.&nbsp;There will be several opportunities available as catechists &amp; helpers to share your faith with children &amp; youth in grades 1-10 during the upcoming school year and it isn’t too soon to start preparing for them.&nbsp;In fact summer time might provide you with the chance to explore how you might serve as a disciple of Christ in carrying forward His message.&nbsp;Please contact Marybeth Wagner, Director of Religious Ed, for more information at 582-4217 or email at wagnewton@juno.com.</p>
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	<strong>May Crowning: </strong>2012 1<sup>st</sup> Communion students from St. John the Baptist parish are invited to participate in the Crowning of Our Blessed Lady next Sunday, May 13<sup>th</sup> at the 10 a.m. Mass.&nbsp;Please wear the outfit you wore for your 1<sup>st</sup> Communion.&nbsp;Meet in the gathering space at 9:45 a.m.&nbsp;Someone will be there to greet you &amp; to tell you what to do. You will line up to process in with other students for the crowning &amp; after the crowning you will go sit with your family for Mass.&nbsp;Any questions?&nbsp;Call Marybeth at 582-4217.</p>
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	<strong>High School Graduation Mass Planning Meeting:</strong>&nbsp;St. John’s 12<sup>th</sup> graders are invited to meet with Fr. Kuhn after the 10 a.m. Mass this Sunday, May 6<sup>th</sup> in Shannon Hall to discuss plans for the graduation Mass.&nbsp;Also, if you are graduating this year, please sign up on the Faith Formation Bulletin Board at St. John’s (across from back door of Eucharistic Chapel).</p>
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	The following three Parish Council members will complete their 3-year term in June:</p>
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	Ron Brosius, President<br>
	Rob&nbsp;Burds, Vice President<br>
	Mary Klein,&nbsp;Secretary<br>
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	An informational&nbsp;letter written by Ron Brosius was read at the Masses on 4/28 and 4/29. (See attached.)<br>
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	The Parish Council is accepting nominations until Tuesday, May 1. Please contact one of the&nbsp;<a href="http://stjohnspeosta.org/mod/staff/">Parish Council Members&nbsp;</a>if you're interested in running for election.</p>
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  			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>April 28th & 29</div> <p>
	<strong>BAKE SALE:</strong>&nbsp;Members of St. Johns' Social Concerns Committee will be calling parishioners to request a baked item or donation for our annual bake sale, April 28<sup>th</sup> &amp; 29<sup>th</sup>, to benefit&nbsp;the Domestic Violence Program.&nbsp;Sr. Charla, from the program, will be speaking at Masses that weekend.&nbsp;Last year's bake sale for Habitat for Humanity was a huge success, we hope everyone can be as generous as last year.&nbsp;</p>
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	<strong>First Communion Celebrations at St. John’s will be </strong>Sunday, April 15<sup>th</sup> during the 10 a.m. Mass (rehearsal – Thurs., April 12<sup>th</sup> at 6:30 p.m.) &amp; Saturday, April 21<sup>st</sup> during the 5 p.m. Mass (rehearsal – Thurs., April 19<sup>th</sup> at 6:30 p.m.).&nbsp;Children &amp; a parent must be at rehearsal.&nbsp;Please remember the children in your prayers as they continue to prepare to celebrate this sacrament.&nbsp;<em>It is suggested that people not having someone in the First Eucharist class might want to attend a Mass other than the First Eucharist Masses on these weekends.</em></p>
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  			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>Visiting the area on April 2, 3 & 4 </div> <p>
	<strong>The Missionary Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe</strong> will be visiting the area on April 2, 3 &amp; 4. This image has been in over 1000 parishes across the United States. Many conversions, healings, reconciliations &amp; graces have been reported. What a wonderful way to start Holy Week! Join us for one or more of the following:&nbsp;<strong>Monday, April 2</strong>: 4:15 p.m. - Rosary &amp; Prayer Service at Memorial to the Unborn or 5:15 p.m. with Mass at St. Joseph, Key West followed by Veneration of the image &amp; Hispanic Prayer Service.&nbsp;<strong>Tuesday, April 3</strong>: 7:30 a.m. - Mass at Holy Trinity / 10 a.m. - Mass at Seton Catholic Elementary School, Peosta / 1 p.m. - Prayer Service at Beckman High School or 6:30 p.m. - Rosary, Healing Service &amp; Veneration at St. Columbkille’s.&nbsp;<strong>Wednesday, April 4</strong>: 8:45 a.m. - Prayer Service &amp; Skit at Our Lady of Guadalupe School, St. Anthony campus or 10:30 a.m. - Rosary &amp; Chaplet of Divine Mercy in front of Planned Parenthood or 7:30 p.m.&nbsp;Mass at St. Mary's, East Dubuque.</p>
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	<strong>High School Seniors:</strong>&nbsp;Sign up for a Teens Encounter Christ (<st1:stockticker w:st="on">TEC</st1:stockticker>) retreat today!&nbsp;Upcoming TECs will be&nbsp;</p>
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	April 14-16 at Calmar (<u>registrations due April 3</u>); &amp; April 21-23 at Wahlert (<u>registrations due April 10</u>).&nbsp;</p>
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	For more info see bulletin board in back of church or go to <a href="http://www.arch.pvt.k12.ia.us/YAC/YouthEvangelization/TEC">http://www.arch.pvt.k12.ia.us/YAC/YouthEvangelization/TEC</a>.&nbsp;</p>
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	<strong>St. John's</strong><strong> Fish Fry</strong> was a great success!&nbsp;We served about 1,450 people including the carry-outs.&nbsp;Preliminary numbers show the profit should be approximately $6,770.&nbsp;The Rosary Society could not do this without the help of so many volunteers.&nbsp;Thank you so much to <st1:stockticker w:st="on">ALL</st1:stockticker> who helped make this event such a success.&nbsp;Your dedication &amp; hard work does not go unnoticed.&nbsp;</p>
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