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. 

SilverTones&
COMING EVENTS...
HOLY THURSDAY CHURCH TOUR
Thursday, April 12.  The flyers are on the bulletin board in the back of church.  Even if you signed up at the last Silvertones meeting--you must fill out the registration form and pay your $30 to be officially signed up.  Call the parish office (651) 633-8333 for further information.

TURTLE LAKE CASINO TRIP
Tuesday, April 24.  More details to come.

School News&

Early dismissal of Friday, March 30 at 12:25.  PM Kindergarten class attends in the morning.  No classes for the AM Kindergarten class.
Metropolitan Achievement Tests for Grades 1-7 will be April 3--5.  Please do not schedule appointments on these days.
Circle your calendar -- Parent-teacher conferences are 1:30--8:00 on Wednesday, April 11 and 9:00--3:30 on Thursday, April 12.  Kindergarten conferences are April 11, 12 & 16. 
There is early dismissal at 12:25 on Wednesday, April 11 NO CLASSES FOR PM KINDERGARTEN
There are NO CLASSES on Good Friday, April 13.
Congratulations to Margaret Ayers-Johnson and Hieu Nguyen who are recipients of the Saint John the Baptist de La Salle--Blessed Theresa Gerhardinger Scholarship from Totino-Grace High School for the 2001-2001 school year.  This $200 scholarship is given to incoming freshman who have shown exceptional leadership in faith formation, service and community building.

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INVITATION TO ORDINATION

You invited to attend the Episcopal Ordination of  Rev. Richard E. Pates, Auxiliary Bishop-Elect of the  Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis.  The ceremony will take place at 2:00 p.m. on   Monday, March 26, at the Cathedral of Saint Paul.  A public reception will follow at 4:00 p.m. at the Radisson Hotel Saint Paul.  For further information go to the Archdiocese web page at www.archspm.org or call 651-291-4411.

NFP INFORMATION NIGHT
The feast of the Annunciation of our Lord, March 26, is annually the occasion of National Natural Family Planning Day.  Three couples will present basic information and be available to answer questions on Natural Family Planning and the teaching of the Catholic Church regarding fertility and responsible parenthood on Monday, March 26 at 7:00 p.m. at the Church of St. Charles Borromeo, 2420 St. Anthony Blvd., Minneapolis, in Doran Hall.  Please come to discover the beauty of the Church's teaching as well as an approach to planning families which encourages tenderness, openness,  communication and trust in marriage.  For more information call 612-787-1192.

MAKARIA CIRCLE OF STRENGTH
"ONE HAIL MARY A DAY CRUSADE"
The Makaria Circle of Strength Ministry invite you to say one Hail Mary a day for those in our community who are suffering from any form of violence.  For those of you who are already doing it, we thank you!  Tell Our Blessed Mother what you are saying the Hail Mary for.  By doing this we can form a powerhouse of prayer.  It has been  reported that last year 40 women were killed by violence at the hands of spouses or boyfriends and also 6 children were killed in abusive situations in our state.  With this prayer the members of our faith community that need help will know that their church is praying for them and they will seek the help they need.