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Socks for the Homeless
One evening last November, a few members of our St. Vincent De Paul group visited four homeless shelters in downtown Minneapolis. We witnessed a lottery being held to see whose name would be drawn for a bed for that night. The unlucky individuals would have to take their chances walking across town in the 17 degree cold to try their luck at the next shelter. At some of the shelters people are given meals, a shower and a bed, other shelters just offer a place to get in from the cold for a few hours. Over 30% of the homeless individuals have jobs, however, they do not make enough money to afford today's high rent. Our group from St. Vincent De Paul asked what we could do to help, we were told that shelters need about 300 pairs of adult socks per month. A pair of socks costs about $1.00, you can buy a package of white adult size athletic socks at Target Stores for about $6.00. During Lent there will be containers at the church doors to receive socks for the homeless. Our goal is to collect a one month supply (300 pair of adult socks). Will you help?
The homeless have a special cross to bear. Just as Simon helped Jesus carry his cross, will you help the homeless, in this small way, carry theirs?
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Faith Formation&
FIRST EUCHARIST:
Please call the Faith Formation Office and let us know when your child will be making their first Eucharist. Choice of time are:
Group First Eucharist: Sunday, April 22 @ 1:30 p.m.
Family First Eucharist: Saturday, April 21 at the 4:30 Mass or Sunday, April 22 at the 7:30, 9:30 or 11:30 Mass. (20 per Mass)
FAITH FORMATION COMMITTEE MEETING--Thursday, March 15 at 7:00 p.m. in the parish center lower level.
RCIA/CIC
Please notice in the back of church the photos of those who will be welcomed into the Church at the Easter Vigil. They will be receiving the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. Please pray for them as they journey toward Easter.
NO FAITH FORMATION CLASSES
There will be NO Religious Education classes on Tuesday & Wednesday, March 20 & 21 due to spring break.
CONFIRMATION TEACHER MEETING
Wednesday, March 13, 2001--7:00 p.m. Parish Center lower level.
We will have an evaluation of the year and a party! Please bring interview sheet with all students signed up, folder for each student which contains: attendance, request for the Sacrament of Confirmation (we must have it to record Confirmation) & homework from book--and your teacher evaluation sheet. If you are unable to attend please call Mary Ann Zervas (651) 633-1540. Thank you for all that you do!
Prayer Vigil&
VIGIL COMMITTEE MEETING
The St. John's Eucharistic Adoration Committee will meet Tuesday, March 20 at 7 p.m. in the main floor meeting room of the parish center. We will review the experiences of other parishes which have set up programs of perpetual adoration. All interested persons are invited to attend.
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Adult Faith Formation&
SEEKERS: ADULT THEOLOGICAL BOOK CLUB
For our April meeting, we have selected a novel: The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver. The book is available at the Ramsey County library or at your favorite book store. Read the selection and join us at our next meeting: Thursday, April 5, 7:00--8:30 p.m. in the Parish Center. Questions? Call Mary Ann Zervas at 651-633-1540.
Circle of Women&
Stephanie Percic will be our guest speaker on Thursday, March 15. Stephanie founded the Queen of Peace Pilgrimages to Medjugorje in November 1987. She belongs to the Third Order of Franciscans and has dedicated her life to many by giving talks and leading people to Medjugorje. Stephanie will speak on the topic, "Visits to Medjugorje: Spiritual Transformations." Circle of Women invites ALL women of ALL ages to join from 9:15--11:25 a.m. in the parish center, lower level. Childcare is available register your child by calling our Children's Program Coordinator, Kari Gill @763-785-6947.
Music Notes&
Today our 11:30 a.m. combo welcomes Reuben Haugen, filling in for our "snowbird" Harry Reiner. Reuben is a noted educator and performer in the area.
Our Lenten theme hymn for the school as well as "Celebrate the Word" is "If Any One", which you will hear sung each week as the children exit.
WE ARE SEEKING A HORN PLAYER (sax, trumpet) AND/OR ELECTRIC GUITARIST FOR OUR 11:30 A.M. MASS. Improvisational skills preferred. Does not have to be from the parish. Do you know of anyone? Contact Cheri at 651-633-8333.
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