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		<title>Spiritual Formation</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Spiritual Formation: Periodically, retreats, parish missions, and days of reflection are offered by the parish and in institutions supported by the parish. All parishioners are invited to attend. Contact: Pat Crowder, Pastoral Associate/DRE (385-6239) or send an email below.]]></description>
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		<title>Ministry Formation</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ministry Formation: These sessions support individuals in their ministry, provide additional insight and expertise, and assist them in seeing their ministry in the context of the God who called them and of the community they serve. Contact: Pat Crowder, Pastoral Associate/DRE (385-6239) or send an email below.]]></description>
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		<title>Lending Library</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Lending Library: St. John’s Parish Library is located in the Church, in the room to the right of the main entrance. There are books, audios, and videos available for adults and children to borrow. There are also many free pamphlets. The library is self-service. Donations of Catholic books or tapes are gratefully accepted. Contact: Mary [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Vacation Bible School</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Vacation Bible School: Events in Jesus’ life and ministry are explored through age-appropriate songs, stories, crafts, games, and mission/service activities. The half-day sessions run for five days and are open to children ages 4 through fourth grade. Vacation Bible School is usually held in mid-July. Contact: Anne Johns (245-0496) or send an email below.]]></description>
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		<title>Summer Religious Education Program</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Summer Religious Education Program: Formerly known as the Parish School of Religion (PSOR), this program, for students in grades 1 – 8 not attending a Catholic school, enables students to grow in their relationship and understanding of God. Classes will be held June 16 – 27, 2008. Contact: Pat Crowder, Pastoral Associate/DRE (385-6239) or send [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Early Childhood Program</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Early Childhood Program: This program, for 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds, develops the child’s awareness of self and God’s world around them. Classes are held October thru May during the 11:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday. Contact: Pat Crowder, Pastoral Associate/DRE (385-6239) or send an email below.]]></description>
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		<title>Faith Formation Commission</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Faith Formation Commission provides events, programs, and resources that foster and nurture the faith life of parishioners of all ages. The Commission meets the second Monday of every month (Sept. – June) at 7:00 p.m. in the cafeteria. Contact: Pat Crowder, Pastoral Associate/DRE (385-6239) or send an email below.]]></description>
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		<title>Office of Christian Formation</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Office of Christian Formation provides informational and formational activities that facilitate our spiritual development. Programs within this office support and foster community, social justice, proclaiming the Good News in our lives both at home and at work, and sacramental participation as a ministering community. Contact: Pat Crowder, Pastoral Associate/DRE (385-6239) or send an email [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Kids 4 Jesus (K4J)</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kids 4 Jesus (K 4 J): The K4J program is for children ages kindergarten thru 4th grade. The meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month, from 4:15pm to 5:45. They provide a fun and interactive environment with lessons, games, crafts and snacks. The children leave each meeting with ideas and activities to interact [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sunday Religious ED Program</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sunday Religious ED Program: This Faith Formation program is open to students in grades K-8. Classes are held between the Sunday Masses each week (9:45-10:45a.m.) and run September through May. Cost is $50 per child to cover the cost of books and materials. Volunteers are welcome to help teach. Contact: Cheryl Dorsch (245-1091).         [...]]]></description>
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