Pastoral Ministry&
GROWING THRU LOSS--GRIEF SUPPORT SERIES
Thursday, March 15, Church of St. William, 6:45-9:00 p.m. "Loss of Dreams" presented by Ted Bowman.

OPEN DOORS 
DIVORCED OR WIDOWED SINGLES
If you are interested in forming a group for divorced or widowed singles, please meet in the parish center lower level following 6:00 p.m. Mass on Tuesday, March 20.

PASSION FOR JUSTICE
A modern adaptation of prayer, music, and drama of the Passion of our Lord.  Wednesday, March 21 at the Church of St. William at 6:45 p.m.

Music Notes&
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.

During Lent we are taking a mostly "a cappella" (without accompaniment) approach to our sung acclamations in particular.  In a sense, Lent is a time of "journeying through the desert" musically as well as otherwise, so that we may experience more fully the feast that is Easter.  Without the extra support of the instruments, this a cappella approach can also underscore the congregation's primary role in singing liturgy.  Let this Lent be a time for your singing voices to emerge!

Parish Pastoral Council&

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL APPLICATIONS INVITED

The St. John the Baptist Parish Council (PPC) is a prayerful visionary group of parishioners responsible for identifying the needs and wants of our faith community; for discerning how those ideas fit into our goal, and for prioritizing and providing leadership for action programs.  We advise our Pastor, and work in collaboration with all parish committees and staff.  Some membership terms expire this summer, so we are accepting applications.  Qualifications are: (1) membership in the parish, (2) 18 years of age or older, (3) willingness to prayerfully and energetically provide servant leadership to our faith community.  The PPC normally meets once a month as a large group, and sub-committee meetings are scheduled as needed.  PPC members are assigned as     liaison to one or more parish committees, and will attend those committee meetings as well.  We invite those who are interested to call the Parish Center and ask for an    application.  Please consider weather you may be called to help lead us in our collective faith journey.

St. Vincent De Paul&

LENTEN FOOD DRIVE
The Annual Lenten Food Drive will be held next weekend.  The food collection will be used to stock the shelves at St. John's and the local Ralph Reeder Food Shelf.  The food will be taken to Ralph Reeder on Monday, March 26 after the morning church service.  Volunteers are needed.  Anyone with a pickup or van and willing to help transport the bags of food to Ralph Reeder would be greatly appreciated--call Deacon Rod Palmer at 651-639-0137 if you would like to help.

PLEASE PRAY FOR

Those in our community who are ill:
John Battmer, Leonard Blees, Marcella Boomer, Mel Cardinal, Ann Czech, Louis Czech, Leona Doroff, Lenore Dougherty, Joe Fellner, Bernadette Hearn, Eunice Hessberg, Mary Heurkins, Bernice Hopkins, Henry Horbatuck, Kevin Keenan,James Lenzmeier, Sr., Rupert Meyer, Irene Mitchell, Corliss More, Donna Murphy, Georgianne Myers, Ben Ruebbelke, Dennis Ryan, Richard St. Germain, Sr., Dan Sebesta, Mary Shea, Bob Sorem, Wanda Swanson, Frances Vonacek, Mildred Werner, Linda Zappa, Marcelline Beseler, Jean Brenna

The families and souls of those who recently have died:
Hortense Kuschel, Louise Tomisak, Kay Kohn,
William Mauricio

CCW Meeting&

The Council of Catholic Women (CCW) will be meeting Monday, March 19 at 7:00 p.m. in the School Cafeteria.  This organization is open to all women of the parish and you are welcome to join at any time of the year.  For more information call Theresa Cermak at 763-786-7051.

Quilters' Corner&

DYE DEMONSTRATION:  On March 27, 2001 Elna Goodspeed will discuss and demonstrate the dyeing of fabric for quilting.  Come and learn how to obtain just the right shade for your quilting creations without searching every fabric store in town.  We will gather at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Center basement.  Bring a friend.  Everyone is welcome.  Refreshments will be served.