Stroke is the third leading killer in the US, just behind cancer and heart disease.   People with abnormal peripheral vascular readings have a five times higher risk to heart disease.    Also, as vast number of people have abdominal aortic aneurysm and no symptoms.

On Wednesday, September 27^th, we will have on site Medical Screening Service here at St. Jude's.    Pre-Registration is required. 

Screenings to be offered are:

Carotid Vascular Screening to visualize build-up of fatty plaques in carotid arteries.    75% of strokes could be prevented with screening.   $40.00

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening to visualize abdominal aorta aneurysms that can rupture and be fatal.     $40.00

Peripheral Artery Blockage Screening to screen for disease in lower extremities.
$40.00

  Bone Density Screening (women only) to determine bone mineral density as a
way of determine the risk of fracture.    $40.00

  Three (3) Tests only $98.00.     Four (4) Tests only $125.00.

  Call and leave name, address and phone with Parish Front Desk, Angie.    Also, please state which tests you wish to take.

Encuentro 2000 will hold its fourth session on Wednesday, September 27^th, from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m.      All are welcome!     This next session is for families.     Plan to attend and bring along your 8^th graders and up and seniors in our families.

The theme for fourth this session will be:    "Sharing our histories in Christ . . . How can we our parish community better reflect the gifts and contributions of all its families and  members?       How is the history of our parish family a source of hope and inspiration in confronting the challenges our families  face today?        What changes in our attitudes might take place when challenging realities are faced and approached from our common faith in Christ?"

Encuentro 2000 is the National Celebration of the Jubilee Year by the Catholic Bishops of the United States.     In each parish throughout our country, six participant friendly sessions are being held with the goal of bringing together ministries that make-up our American parishes and improving on how we interrelate.     New parish members are particularly encouraged to attend and get involved.

We meet to discuss and learn, not to challenge nor to judge, nor to try to change others.    Rather, through dialogue, we seek to develop better strategies for our parish to welcome all, celebrate racial, ethnic, cultural, and other group diversities and to help each of us in our daily lives. All are encouraged to attend.      If you have any questions, please call Joe Bowman at 818 - 889 - 6876 after 6:00 p.m.