1621 University Avenue N.E., Minneapolis, MN 55413 
WE ARE LOOKING FOR YOU!! Bottlemania and the Flea Market are two areas of the. Fall Festival that need someone to be in charge. We already have volunteers willing to help with the Flea Market. Volunteer!! Help your parish!! If you can help or have questions, please call Janice at the office weekdays - 612-789-7238.
THROUGH THE KINDNESS AND GENEROSITY of parishioner John Tomczyk we will again have a Bird Feeder, Rocking Bench and Redwood Swing as part of our special raffles at the Fall Festival. Look for these wonderful prizes at the Festival on Sept. 17 and 18.
FALL FESTIVAL MEETING Wednesday, August 10th at 6:00 p.m. in the Pioneer Room. The meeting is open to all parishioners. All chair people are asked to please plan on attending this meeting.

THINK
FALL FESTIVAL
September 17 & 18

Start thinking about what you can do for your Festival. Here are some ideas:

Fall Festival Raffle Tickets are at the University entrance to the Church. Buy and/or sell them. We have extras at the Rectory.
Flea Market - Bring items to the garages behind the Rectory Monday thru Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. NO TV's, large furniture or clothing.
Fancy Booth - crochet, knit, carve, paint, holiday ornaments, dish towels, etc.
Mystery Gifts - Start searching for donations of "mystery gifts" for people of all ages for the Parcel Post Booth. Useable items for this booth are needed. Mark the bag "Parcel Post" and bring them to the Rectory.
Bottlemania - Any item in a bottle will be greatly appreciated - shampoo, hair conditioner, dish soap, pop, ketchup, bubble bath, hand lotion, deodorant, etc. Bring them during the week to the Rectory.
Volunteers - Think of where you would like to volunteer your time to work. We always need lots of volunteers.
Arts and Crafts - Design a theme basket. Pick a theme - Fishing, Fudge, Flowers, etc. - and fill a basket with items relating to your theme.

Questions?
Call the Rectory weekdays 612-789-7238

PARISH CALENDAR

Today, July 31
Library open after the 10:00 a.m. Mass.
Thursday, August 4
AA & Alanon 7:30 p.m. in Kennedy Hall.
Saturday, August 6
First Saturday Devotions at 7:45 a.m. in the Church.
Sunday, August 7
Library open after 10:00 a.m. Mass.
COME AND CELEBRATE THE GREAT GIFT OF ADOPTION! Are you adopted? Have you placed a child for adoption? Has your family adopted a child, or perhaps just started the adoption process? The Archdiocesan Office for Family, Laity, Youth and Young Adults cordially invites you to join the 1st Annual Mass in Celebration of Adoption. The Mass will be held on Tuesday, August 2nd at 7:00 p.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Parish (2739 Stinson Blvd., St. Anthony) followed by fellowship in Doran Hall. For more information call 651-291-4488.
ALL NIGHT VIGIL - The World Apostolate of Fatima of the Archdiocese of St. Paul/Minneapolis is sponsoring an All-Night Vigil of prayer and reparation at St. Peter Catholic Church, 2590 Margaret Street North, North St. Paul. The vigil will begin on Friday, August 5, at 8:00 p.m., and close on Saturday, August 6, with Mass at 4:00 a.m. Everyone is invited to attend all or any of this devotion. Contact: Candy at 651-777-5110.
YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED to a Mass in Honor of the Holy Face of Jesus with Archbishop Harry Flynn presiding on Saturday, August 6, 2005 at 9:00 a.m., on the Feast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord, at Holy Spirit Church, 515 South Albert Street, St. Paul, MN. This Mass will be offered for all priests of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. Sponsored by Spirit of Carmel Community of the Holy Face.
POLKA DAZE - St. Anthony of Padua has announced their Annual Polka Daze Festival for Sunday, August 7th on the parish grounds at 804-2nd Street N.E. It will begin with a Polka Mass at 11:30 a.m. and continues on the grounds until 6 p.m. The event includes cash drawings, food, door prizes, live Polka music with Dick Macko Orchestra as well as games for children and adults. For more information call 612-379-2324.