Presider: Fr. Jim DeBruycker Pre-Mass Speaker: On this first Sunday of religious education classes and Family Mass, we welcome Kelley Deshler, SJA youth ministry staff mem-ber, who will speak to us about Radical Welcome. Kelley is a wonderful gift to our community and we are grateful to her for being with us this morning and for being with our youth! For anyone calling the SJA Parish Center, the first "voice of welcome" is often that of JP Fitzgibbons, reception-ist, teacher, actor, singer, theology stu-dent and today, our guest soloist at the Gym liturgies. Thank you for joining our music ministry today JP and welcome!

Consider Carpooling or Riding the City Bus to Church: Go to metrotransit.org for more information. Thank you!

We are Paul and Lynn Hempe, co-chairs of Cabaret 2015 and we are grateful to Father DeBruycker for letting us use his Pastor’s 2 Cents space to tell you about this year’s Cabaret. Our committee has planned some exciting changes to this amazingly successful St. Joan of Arc Catholic Community musical fund raiser. Cabaret weekend is November 6, 7 and 8. Our theme this year is Cabaret 2015 – The Food Show. It will be under the musical direction of George Mauer and Tommy Barbarella, and Dan Chouinard will be returning from shooting a film in Italy in time to be part of all the shows. We have heard in the past that “…it’s a great show but it lasts too long!” With that in mind, we met with the musical directors and came up with something new: the performer lineup is going to be shortened each night. Some performers will be with us only on Friday and others only on Saturday. A limited few will do both nights. You can find the list of performers for each evening available on the SJA Web site (www.stjoan.com). Since we are calling this year’s Cabaret “The Food Show - a Groovable Feast”, we’re going to provide you with a delicious light meal and fun desserts; no one will go away hungry. Tickets for Cabaret table seating will go on sale Saturday, September 26, at 11 am in the Gym. This year all seats, except sponsor tables, are $75. Over the years people have asked if we could do a Sunday show and maybe make those tickets “just a little less expensive”. Okay, we heard you, so here’s the really big news – we are going to add a show to Cabaret weekend! On Sunday, November 8, at 7 pm in the Gym, we are producing a special show called Cabaret 2015 - The Sunday Show. Because the Gym will be set up auditorium style (no tables) and the seats will be General Admission, the tickets will be offered at $30. Knowing George and Tommy, you can be assured it’s going to be a real musical event, and we'll even top it off with some special desserts. We are excited to be chairing Cabaret again this year. We were there for the first Cabaret in 1994 and loved being involved in those early years. We are proud of how Cabaret has become such an integral part of SJA and how much it has benefitted the ministries of our parish. We look forward to your being a part of Cabaret weekend. -Paul and Lynn Hempe

Sun, Sept. 20: Wisdom 2:12,17-20; James 3:16-4:3; Mark 9:30-37 Mon, Sept. 21: Ephesians 4:1-7, 11-13; Matthew 9:9-13 Tue, Sept. 22: Ezra 6:7-8,12b,14-20; Luke 8:19-21 Wed, Sept. 23: Ezra 9:5-9; Luke 9:1-6 Thu, Sept. 24: Haggai 1:1-8; Luke 9:7-9 Fri, Sept. 25: Haggai 2:1-9; Luke 9:18-22 Sat, Sept. 26: Zechariah 2:5-9,14-15a; Luke 9:43b-45 Sun, Sept. 27: Num 11:25-29; James 5:1-6; Mark 9:38-43,45,47-48

Tuesday and Thursday morning 8 am Mass is celebrated in the Church with Fr. DeBruycker.

FFI check the bulletin, the SJA website or call the Parish Center. The Upper Room is located in the Parish Center; Hospitality Hall is in the Church basement.

Monday, September 21

Every Church a Peace Church, 6:30 pm in Hospitality Hall

Tuesday, September 22

Mass, 8 am in the Church

Wednesday, September 23

Virtus, 6:30 pm in the Tulip Room

Thursday, September 24

Mass, 8 am in the Church

Choir, 7 pm in the Church

Friday, September 25

#SJA<40 Oktoberfest, 6 pm at the Black Forest Inn

Saturday, September 26

Cabaret Tickets On Sale, 11 am in the Gym

Bud B., Pat B., Sally Backstrom, Dennis Barta, Phyllis Berninger, Alex Briner, Desmond Bryant, Don Burke, Jack Buttell, Lee, Mark & Palma Cady, Dorothy Casserly, James Cates, Dayna Cell, Corinne, Dolores Cufaude, Denise, John D., Roger D., Megan Daoust, Romario Dixton,

Florence Duchscher, John & Margaret Frees, Jim Gorman, Ralph Gotto, Bryen Granlund, Kathy Grauer, Tom Griep, Tom H., Angie Hankok, Bernhard Hering, Betty Hinker, Jim & Pat Hinton, Megan Hoffman, Amy Holland, Mary Hoody, Jody Hughes, Lee Hurd, Kirk Ingram, Dan & Tom Jay, Joe, Pat Jones, Paul Jonsson, Brian Kalahar, Glen Kelley, Kirk L, Paul L., Amy Lainus, Jim Lappen, Melinda Larson, Gary Lindstrom, Eileen Lund,

Kyle M., Jennifer Magnuson, Marie Marschel, John McDonnell, Rose McGonagle, Katherine & Lauren McManus, Jackie Mead, Chuck Meyers, Sharon Miller, Dorothy Mongoven, Sid Monroe, Gene Muelken, Teddy Mueller, Nate, Nick, Craig Norby, Pauline Norman, David Novitske, Olivia,

Doris Oakes, Sr. Dolores Oaks, Judy O’Brien, Dick Olson, Paul Olvera, Rick Pattison, Roberta Pearson, Joan Penrose, Bill Peterka, Shannon Pierce, Nikki Poynter, Herb Rorke, Judy Roy, Helen Russett, Alys S., Pat Sable, Conrad Sampair, Marianne Seekamp, Mac Shapland, Mae Sheehy,

Aileen Sheppard, Sam Slagerman, Emily Slotness, Larry Somers, Jeff Stearns, Judy Steffes, Michelle St. Marie, Elizabeth Swanson, Jay Syverson, Dick T., Irene Taddiken, Marge Tax, Matthew Tenant, Mary Eve Thomas, Gregory Thomas, Echo Thoren, Madison Travers, Carin Vagle, Darlene

Wheeler, Marie Welch, Carol Whitlow, Dan Williams, Phil Wixsten, Jim & Jerry Wohnoutka, Ross Young, Zoe, Ava & Annemaire Zubrzycki

A Book of Prayer is located in our Gym vestibule. If you have a family member or friend who is ill, or who has recently died, please write their names in our Book of Prayer before Mass so we may include them in prayers during our Sunday Masses.

Prayer Corner Requests: To keep prayer requests current, names will be included in the bulletin for four weeks and then removed. To renew your request, please call Nancy Becker at 612.823.8205 ext. 223.

Sunday 9 and 11 am Gym Masses:

September 27: Presider: Fr. Cassidy.

Pre-Mass Speaker: Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges will speak about participating in the Vatican's conference on climate change and human trafficking.

October 4: Presider: Fr. DeBruycker.

Pre-Mass Speaker: Diana Hayes comes to us through our partnership with Wisdom Ways Center for Spirituality. She is the first African American woman to earn a Pontifical Doctorate in Theology, holds degrees in law and religious studies, and is author of many works including Forged in the Fiery Furnace: African American Spirituality. She lectures throughout the world on issues of race, class, gender and religion. October 11: Presider: Fr. DeBruycker Pre-Mass Speaker: Rabbi Michael Lerner, a nationally known voice for justice, peace and interfaith healing.

SignUpGenius for Eucharistic Ministers is available online. It is simple, user friendly and a reminder is sent 3 days before your scheduled volunteer day. FFI contact Marcia at mkurtz@stjoan.com. Gluten-free Communion is available upon request. Please see

any of the Sunday sacristans in the Gym before Mass.

Choir rehearses this Thursday, Sept. 24 at 7 pm in the Church. This is a perfect time to join our music family! If you can sing in tune and have the "love of music," you are heartily welcomed. FFI contact Anna Vagle at 612.823.8205 ext 235.

Annual Shared Ministry Registration! God calls all people to ministry and entrusts us with gifts and talents to be expressed through our works. Your ministry area selections need to be renewed each year. You can register on-line at www.stjoan.com or fill out the registrations forms in booklets available in Parish Center, Church vestibule or school hallway. Return completed registrations by mail, in the vestibules’ collection boxes or Mass collection baskets. Thank you for expressing your faith through your works!

Warm Hands Warm Hearts Starts Next Week: Welcome back to one of the best traditions at St. Joan of Arc! Next Sunday, we invite you to pick up a card with infor-mation to purchase a new winter coat and gloves for a child in need. This project, organized and run entirely by parishioner volunteers, will provide

warmth to 500 area children this winter, and we are thrilled to host it once again. Thank you all!

Intro to Diana Hayes: On Tuesday, Sept. 29, please come to the Arc at 6:30 pm where we will read some writings of African Ameri-can Catholic theologian, Diana Hayes who will be our pre-Mass speaker on Sunday, Oct. 4. We will also view a video presenta-tion of her lecture, Standing in the Shoes My Mother Made: Womanist Theology. Come and hear this powerful message!

Don't Miss This! On Friday, Oct. 2 the SJA Concert Series proudly hosts Peter Yarrow and Paul Stookey in a rare appear-ance together celebrating "50 Years of Peter, Paul and Mary" in our own SJA Gym at 7:30 pm. Tickets available at www.peterpaulsja.com.

Looking Ahead: Are you in need of healing...physical, emotional or spiritual? Join our Prayer Partners for the annual Fall Healing Service on Wednesday, Oct. 14 at 7 pm in the Church and re-ceive the prayer and support of this community in a time of need.

Pre-Mass Speaker Breaking News! We were just offered the opportunity to host Rabbi Michael Lerner as our pre-Mass speaker on Oct. 11, and we are thrilled to have him with us. Rabbi Lerner is a nationally known voice for justice, peace and interfaith healing. He is editor of Tikkun Magazine, and author of many books including The Politics of Meaning and The Left Hand of God: Taking Our Country Back from the Religious Right. Do not miss the opportunity to hear him!

LGBTQ Caregivers Support: SJA hosts a monthly support group for current and former caregivers, as well as those who are passionate about LGBTQ older adult concerns. You are most welcome to attend. FFI contact Ron Joki at rejslp@aol.com or 952.544.4525.

Family Mass: Welcome back, families! Come to the Church at 9:45/11:45 am for our joyful, child-centered liturgy. We will learn the question of the year, think about the Gospel and bless our year together. After Mass, signup for the volunteer roles that make Family

Mass soar. Join us! SJA Children’s Choir: All children in grades 3 - 7 are invited to join our SJA Children’s Choir directed by youth choir director, Seth Boyd. The choir will have three exciting holiday performanc-es: the Family Advent Eve (Nov. 22 at 4 pm), the Family Masses (Dec. 20 at 9:45& 11:45) and the Christmas Eve Gym Mass (at 4 pm). Rehearsals are 12:45 - 2 pm on Sept. 27, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1, 15, 29, Dec. 6 & 13. Children can do both the Children’s Choir and the Christmas Musical. To sign up, contact Gabrielle at gdane@stjoan.com. Adoptive Families Book Club: Join us on Saturday Oct. 10 at 10 am for a lively discussion of the non-fiction book, The Girls Who Went Away: The Hidden History of Women Who Surren-dered Children for Adoption in the Decades Before Roe v. Wade, by Ann Fessler. We meet at Turtle Bread on Chicago Avenue. FFI contact Gabrielle at gdane@stjoan.com.

Feed My Starving Children: On Oct. 24, 2 - 4 pm, join other SJA families at the Eagan site to pack food for children in need around the globe. To sign up, contact Gabrielle at gdane@stjoan.com.

Help Children Stay in School! St. Joan of Arc is once again partnering with Common Hope (www.commonhope.org) to collect donations of school supplies for children in Guatemala. We will be collecting supplies each Sunday in October in the bin outside the Church. Our donations enable Common Hope to do its justice work. Please bring in only new, targeted supplies. For a list of supplies, please contact Gabrielle at gdane@stjoan.com. New to SJA? Meet a Mentor Family! Do you love SJA but find it hard to connect with other parish families? Would you like to be part of the many exciting SJA ministries, but don’t know how to get started? Sign up with a mentor family! Your mentor family will join you for coffee and cookies after a Family Mass to share with you the ways their family found a home at SJA. FFI, contact Gabrielle at gdane@stjoan.com.

Cabaret 2015 will be on Friday, Nov. 6 and Saturday, Nov. 7. Mark your calendars! Tickets go on sale in September. If you have not received a Cabaret Sponsor table letter in the mail but would like to, please contact pjhempe59@gmail.com.

Q Commons Event: Q Commons is a national project to bring Christians from across the cultural and political spectrum to talk about the common good and our response to the call of our faith. Knox Presbyterian Church (our Mobile Loaves & Fishes partner, located at 47th and Lyndale Ave So.) is hosting an event this Thursday, Sept. 24 at 7 pm. Join the conversation!

FFI on Pastoral Ministries contact Mary Ann Kelly-Wright at 612.823.8205 ext 231 or via email: mkelly@stjoan.com. Mental Health Ministry: On Monday, Oct. 12 at Bethlehem

Lutheran Church, 4100 Lyndale Ave, join us as we listen and learn about music therapy. A guest musician from The MacPhail Center for Music will offer insights of the beneficial sounds of mu-sic as a path to well-being. Light supper 5:45 pm;

program 6:30 - 8:15 pm. 1.5 hours CEU's for professionals and students of mental health or related fields. All are welcome. FFI contact Mary Ann Kelly-Wright at the Parish Center.

Did You Know? Current, on-going research supports profes-sional Music Therapy as beneficial to promote wellness, man-age stress, alleviate pain, express feelings, enhance memory, assist physical rehabilitation and more. FFI go to www.musictherapy.org. BeFriender Ministry: Need a supportive, non-judgmental and confidential person to talk to? SJA BeFrienders may be able to help. FFI contact Carolyn Dobis, 651.485.2868 or Mary Ann Kelly-Wright at the Parish Center.

SJA/TRUST Grief Support: Well-known, professional grief counselor, Brenda DeMotte opens the Fall series on Thursday, Sept. 24 with her presentation, An Overview of Grief. The host site is Our Lady of Peace Church, 5426-12th Ave. S. Registration and refreshments, 6:15 pm; program, 6:30 pm; facilitated small groups, 7 - 8 pm. FFI contact Norine Larson, 952.925.2437 or Mary Ann Kelly-Wright at the Parish Center.

Parking: Be considerate of our neighbors and their property. Please don’t block driveways or park in their on-street handicapped areas. Thank you!

The Sunday Morning Registration and Information Office is located in the Parish Center. In the office you may register to become a SJA parishioner; get program information; sign up for a program; and register to volunteer. The office is open after both of our Sunday morning liturgies.

FFI on Peace & Justice programs contact Julie Madden at 612.823.8205 ext 228 or jmadden@stjoan.com.

Today we bless the delegation from SJA that will be heading to Philadelphia to welcome Pope Francis to the U.S.! They are part of a national PICO delegation (PICO is the national affiliate of ISAIAH, which is our regional social justice coalition). They will be there in solidarity with the Pope's message of inclusion and jus-tice. Our delegates are: Rupa Ryan, Emma Mongoven, Ron Joki, Jay Pearson, Mindy Ahler, Ross Savage, Cyril Paul, Ann Mon-goven and Mary Ahler. We are grateful for your witness and can't wait to hear your stories. Blessings on your journey! Everyone is invited to join us on Wednesday, Sept. 30 in the Church at 7 pm for The Circle of Creation: An Encounter with Francis. We will lift up the words of St. Francis and Pope Francis and share music and prayer together - and our returned delegates will share their experiences. A reception will follow.

Every Church a Peace Church: A Christian Response to the Wealth Gap. On Monday, Sept. 21, SJA will host the ECAPC network potluck and meeting at 6:30 pm in Hospitality Hall. Rev. Nancy Maeker, recently retired executive director of A MN Without Poverty, will present on the wealth gap in our country and our call as people of faith to build the common good.

SJA Delegation to the U.S./Mexico Border: A group of parish-ioners is planning a Holy Week delegation to the southern border of the U.S., to meet and learn from those who risk their lives to enter this country. Why do they come? What happens to them? How are communities responding? If you are interested in learn-ing more, there is a group meeting on Sunday, Sept. 27 following the 11 am Mass in the Parish Center. FFI contact Julie Madden.

SJA Housing Ministry Back in Action, and We Need You!: Our first fall volunteer date with Urban Homeworks is Saturday, Oct. 3. All are welcome to join this great team, rehabbing a home to provide affordable housing to a low income family. No experi-ence necessary. FFI/to volunteer, contact Julie Madden.

SJA Outreach Fund News: Our SJA Outreach Fund is proud to support the work of four Sustaining Partner organiza-tions, including Women Against Military Madness. WAMM will have their annual silent auction here at SJA on Sunday, Sept. 27 at 5 pm in the Gym. Sug-

gested donation of $10-30, but no one is turned away, and this great event helps to continue the work of ending war and milita-rism. FFI, go to www.womenagainstmilitarymadness.org or call 612.827.5364. To learn more about our Outreach Fund and how you can support our efforts, please contact Julie Madden.

The Refugee Crisis Continues: We Must Do More. Our wars helped to create much of the refugee crisis in the world today, and we must do more to respond. Pick up an action alert from the Center for Victims of Torture and make a call to the White House today. If you are interested in donating support, we have also listed some of the organizations that are working to alleviate this crisis worldwide.

Summary of contributions for the week and fiscal year. Includes plate, envelopes and estimated Sustaining Member payments.

Week of September 6: Actual $32,384 Budget $33,257 Prior Year Actual $32,560

YTD (July 1 - Sept. 6): Actual $306,347 Budget $308,896

Prior Year Actual $299,171

We form the faith of our community through participation in prayer, liturgy, sacraments, education, community and works of justice.

At-Home Faith Formation Confabs are designed for parents, godparents, grandparents or anyone who plays a role in a child's faith formation at SJA. This is new and will support adults who are using SJA's Grades 1- 6 Faith Formation curriculum at home in place of, or addition to, regular Sunday morning classes. Meet oth-er parents and deepen the sacred act of passing your faith to your children on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 6:30 - 8 pm in Hospitality Hall. Guest presenter is Carolyn Kolovitz on Our Catholic Imagination. Learn more about Carolyn at www.SpiritfullDirection.com. To ac-commodate child activities, we need an RSVP to the Parish Center or at: https://saintjoanofarc.wufoo.com/forms/wv0vprb0vsjohj/. FFI, and for a link to our At-Home Faith Formation Facebook Discussion Group, contact Marie Bissonnette or Julie McConaha.

SJA Christmas Musical: Auditions for speaking roles for kids in grades 3 - 8 and the first read-through of the script will be Sunday, Sept. 27, 12:45 - 3 pm. If you cannot make this, but still want to audition, please contact Terrie Coats at terrieteach@yahoo.com to arrange a time. Kids in grades 1 & 2 will participate in the chorus.

: FFI contact Jennifer Gessner, at 612.823.8205 ext.

240, or jgessner@stjoan.com.

Our Nursery, located in the lower level of the Parish Center, is open for the 9 and 11 am Sunday Masses. The Nursery Coopera-tive is a wonderful community of families and volunteers that allows parents to enjoy Mass and meet other young families in the Parish. Drop-ins welcome!

: (Ages 4-Kindergarten) FFI contact Therese

Pendleton at 612.823.8205 ext. 230 or tpendleton@stjoan.com.

: (Grades 1-6) FFI contact Marie Bissonnette

at 612.823.8205 ext. 229 or mbissonnette@stjoan.com.

: (Grades 7-12) FFI contact Donelle

Poling at 612.823.8205 ext. 241 or dpoling@stjoan.com.

Youth Ministry Small Group Leaders Needed: We are seeking adults and young adults to help lead small group dis-cussions on the 2nd and 3rd Sundays of the month. Come be a part of this fun, rewarding ministry! Training and support provided. FFI contact Donelle.

Youth Ministry 2015-16, 7th - 12th Grade, Orientation: We will begin our year on Sept. 27, 5:45 - 8 pm, in the Church. All regis-tered youth in grades 7-12 and their parents are invited to this evening of information and orientation for the upcoming Youth Min-istry program that starts on Oct.11. Check-in at 5:45 pm in school hallway, program at 6 pm in Church. Come meet your small group leader, learn about MICAH service opportunities this year and meet your peer ministry team! Dinner will be served. FFI contact Donelle.

MEA Getaway Retreat: Grades 9 -12 ,Oct. 15 - 18. Cost $225. Join us for a fantastic weekend at Camp Castaway. This is one camp you don’t want to miss! Space is limited. Registration form at www.stjoan.com youth ministry, camp/retreats. FFI contact Donelle at

dpoling@stjoan.com.

: FFI contact Julie McConaha at

612.823.8205 ext. 226 or jmcconaha@stjoan.com.

Scripture Matters: All are welcome to join the group weekly on Tuesdays at 7 pm. Beginning Sept. 22, we dive into Pope Francis' encyclical letter, Laudato Si: On Care For Our Common Home. To join the weekly email digest, email jmcconaha@stjoan.com. #SJA<40: SJA's vibrant ministry for adults under 40. We have designated meet-up spots at Gym and Church Masses. FFI email SJAUnderForty@stjoan.com. You can friend us on Facebook at SJA Under Forty and follow on Twitter @SJAUnderForty. Here is our lineup, with more fall activities coming soon: Proust! 3rd annual Oktoberfest Friday, Sept. 25, 7 pm at the

Black Forest Inn. RSVP at https://saintjoanofarc.wufoo.com/forms/w2jdwci16v58fs/

Brunch! After both the 9 & 11 am Masses on Sunday, Oct. 4 at Turtle Bread Company (Chicago Ave.), all are welcome!

Networking at SJA: Spiritual Directors Guiding the Journey. On Monday, Sept. 28 at 6:30 pm in the Tulip Room, we will offer a networking opportunity for Spiritual Directors, those who guide the discernment of seekers. Introduce yourself and your work and connect with others who share the same interests and experienc-es. FFI contact Julie McConaha. Parish Book Club is a lively, inquisitive group that meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm in the Parish Center. Anyone is invited to join us for any book, anytime! Next month’s selection is by a local favorite author on Native-American life. Oct. 14: The Round House by local author Louise Erdich Nov. 11: Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale

Hurston Is This Your Year? Are you considering becoming Catholic with

St. Joan of Arc? Sign up now to become a candidate in our RCIA program, which culminates with Easter Vigil confirmation. Are you a confirmed Catholic who wants to grow in your faith? Consider the rewards of sponsor-ing an RCIA candidate on this journey. RCIA begins

Oct. 6. FFI contact Julie McConaha at jmcconaha@stjoancom. Save The Date! Women of SJA big fall gathering is Saturday morning Oct. 31. Watch the bulletin for more details or join our email list at jmcconaha@stjoan.com.

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