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From the Associate&
This week I asked two couples in the parish to write briefly about their experience of adopting children. I admire their self-gift as parents, and how they have responded to God's call in their lives. If you are reading this column, and know a couple who have been thinking about adoption and may benefit from the above testimonies, then please pass this copy on to them. Thanks.
-- Fr. Michael
WHEN MAKING BABIES IS NOT AS EASY AS
MAKING LOVE
When two people enter into the sacrament of marriage they begin a journey together and ask God to protect and be with them along the way. The journey is filled with events, situations, joy and sorrow. For some a sorrowful situation may be infertility. Nevertheless, our crisis may be our greatest opportunity. It is possible that God is calling us to a new adventure. Maybe we should consider adoption. God may be calling us to answer the prayers of these children. Adopted children are as much a gift as birth children. The journey of life with adopted children is not unlike life with any child. There are joys and challenges and laughter. Having a loving parent is what is important to a child!
Tom & Judy Quayle (parishioners of St. John's and parents of two adopted children)
ADOPTION IS A GREAT BLESSING GIVEN BY GOD
This year our two adopted boys graduated from Totino Grace High School. They were given to us, by God, through adoption from the Thailand Department of Public Welfare and the Paakred Home for Crippled Children. We adopted them each as special needs children when the first was 11 and the second was 3 years later at 14. Had we not adopted them, they would have been turned out on the Bangkok streets at 16 years of age. We are so pleased with how they have developed, what we were able to do for them, and the blessings they have brought us. Throughout the world similar needs and opportunities are available. We hope that other families can be blessed as much as we have been.
Ed & Betty Robinson (parishioners of St. John's and of two adopted children)
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any inconvenience. REGISTER NOW FOR FAITH FORMATION. REGISTRATION FORMS
AVAILABLE ON TABLE BY NURSERY OR AT THE PARISH CENTER.
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Youth Newz&
ATTENTION 7-12TH GRADERS!
BIRTHDAY CARD DESIGN CONTEST!
It is time to design a new birthday postcard for our 2300 youth! Your drawing will be printed on the back of our birthday cards for the coming year. This is a great opportunity to show-off your talent! Think of a Christian birthday card design and submit it to Rick Craig at the Parish Office by June 30. You will win $50!
SR. HIGH SOFTBALL
Sundays, July-August
LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UP!
Cost: $10/person (includes T-shirt)
All present 8-12th graders are invited! Join the youth group in playing softball this summer! Gather your friends for a team or sign-up solo! Send a permission slip with money to Rick by deadline. Teams will be coed. We will play teams from other area churches. Call Rick Craig, (763) 754-7666.
Music Notes&
REGARDING SUMMER MUSIC FOR MASS
Our resident Jazz combo, "Wild Honey and the Locusts," is back in session, and will be appearing often at the 11:00 summer masses, interspersed with appearances of our Electric Ensemble and our acoustic Folk Ensemble. The jazz combo will also play for some 4:30 masses in July and August. The 8:00 mass will remain relatively "quiet" and traditional, with the 9:30 having more of a "high mass" feel, both masses with cantor and organ. A vocal "schola" (small ensemble) will appear occasionally at the 9:30.
You may also notice we are singing more "old favorites" during the summer months.
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