We hope the St. John basement work will begin October 24. It's delayed because the company doing the work is unable to find supplies. Groups may use the kitchen and basement until sometime near the start-of-work date. When work begins, the basement and kitchen will close. The stairs at the church entrance also will be blocked off, but the sanctuary stairs will be open. The recent flood damage created a bigger project. We hope that sump pumps and drainage systems prevent future damage, and correct the long-time basement drainage problem. Thank you to generous donors who contributed extra funds during our novena for parish improvement.