Announcements for September 22

Children’s Sunday School Classes Begin This Sunday at 9:00 a.m.
The Primary class (grades K-3) meets in the Atrium; the Intermediate class (grades 4-6) meets in the education wing. Classes begin at 9:00 a.m.

Youth Confirmation Classes Begin This Sunday
The seventh and eighth grade Sunday School class, taught by Cyndie Knoll, will spend this year preparing for Confirmation. Any seventh or eighth grader interested in confirmation should participate in this class. The first class is this Sunday at 9:00 a.m., meeting in the Small Conference Room near the parish office.

High School Students: St. John’s Needs You!
(And maybe you need St. John’s.) Come be a part of and help create a new high school youth group at St. John’s. Come this Sunday evening, September 22, from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Dinner and fun will be served. Questions or ideas? Talk to Dee McManamy or Shirley Reilly.

Adult Education on Sunday Morning
For much of this year, the adult class will use the adult curriculum, Confirm not Conform. It covers the breadth of the Christian tradition, encouraging and prodding adults to explore an authentic faith. The class should be helpful and interesting to all adults, no matter where they are in their faith journey. Parents of young people pursuing confirmation are particularly urged to participate. Classes begin this Sunday, September 22, at 9:00 a.m. in the Education wing.

What Did You Do This Summer?
It’s not too late to post some memento of your summer on the bulletin board in the undercroft.

Bishop Lee Visits St. John’s Next Sunday, September 29
The Rt. Rev. Jeffrey Lee, Bishop of Chicago, will visit St. John’s on Sunday, September 29. He will preach and preside at both services and will meet with the children and young people of the parish during the 9:00 hour.

Blessing of the Animals – October 6
The annual celebration and blessing of all of our companion animals will take place Sunday, October 6, beginning at 4:30 p.m. at the Outdoor Altar.